Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, Aug. 24 to Friday, Aug. 28.<\/p>\n
Check back Wednesday for our guide to things to do this weekend.<\/p>\n
Monday
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Twain Told Tales: Write Out Loud\u2019s 20th season begins Monday with a presentation of Mark Twain stories. Write Out Loud\u2019s story concerts use live actors to bring famous writing to life. The season continues on Oct. 12 with a program titled \u201cLadies Unmasked \u2013 Pen Names Revealed.\u201d 7 p.m. Monday. Dottie Studio Theater, Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center, Liberty Station. $30. writeoutloud.ticketspice.com\/season-20-story-concerts-<\/a><\/p>\n Classical music<\/p>\n San Diego International Organ Festival: The outdoor organ festival continues with MusArt Barcelona, the married Spanish-born duo of San Diego Civic Organist Ra\u00fal Prieto Ram\u00edrez and pianist M. Teresa Sierra, featuring organ and piano works by Shostakovich, Widor, Lutoslawski and Beethoven. 7:30 p.m. Monday. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, San Diego. Free. spreckelsorgan.org\/summer-organ-festival<\/a><\/p>\n Tuesday Steve Hawk author event: Steve Hawk will discuss \u201cNearshore: A Novel.\u201d 6 p.m. Tuesday on the Ocean View Deck of Del Mar Plaza. Camino Books, 1555 Camino Del Mar Suite 114, San Diego. Free. 858-925-7078, caminobks.com<\/p>\n Merryl Goldberg book launch: Merryl Goldberg will host a launch party for her new book \u201cNotes of Deception.\u201d 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. Carlsbad Village Books, 640 Grand Ave., Suite A, Carlsbad. instagram.com\/carlsbadvillagebooks<\/p>\n Theater<\/p>\n \u201cMuch Ado About Nothing\u201d: The Old Globe presents Broadway veterans Tally Sessions and Eden Espinosa in William Shakespeare\u2019s witty romance about two couples whose love is thwarted, one by pride and the other by jealousy. 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Through Aug. 30. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $38 and up. 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org<\/a><\/p>\n Community<\/p>\n \u2018Salsa Under the Stars\u2019: \u201cSalsa Under the Stars\u201d continues this week with Manny Cepeda Orchestra quartet and Latin music and dancing for all ages. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch Road. otayranchtowncenter.com\/en\/events\/44677<\/p>\n Wednesday Anand Gandhi author event: Anand Gandhi will read from and discuss\u00a0 \u201cMaya: Seed Takes Root.\u201d 7 p.m. Wednesday. Mysterious Galaxy, 3555 Rosecrans St., Suite 107, San Diego. 619-539-7137, mystgalaxy.com<\/p>\n Classical music<\/p>\n \u201cMidweek Masterworks: Schubertiade\u201d: SummerFest continues with Schubert\u2019s An die Musik, D.547; Ganymed, D.544; Die Forelle, D.550; Fantasy in F Minor, D.940; Die Sterne, D.939; Du bist die Ruh, D.776; Erlk\u00f6nig, D.328; String Quartet in C Minor, D.703; and Rondo in A Major for Violin and Strings, D.438. Featuring: Ani Aznavoorian, Inon Barnatan, Benjamin Beilman, Jonathan Biss, Owen Dalby, James Ehnes, Njioma Chinyere Grevious, Hsin-Yun Huang, Nina Lee, Robin Tritschler, Jonathan Vinocour, and Stephen Waarts.. 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Baker-Baum Concert Hall at the Conrad, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $75-$115. 858-459-3728, theconrad.org<\/a><\/p>\n Theater<\/p>\n \u201cGuys and Dolls\u201d: Moonlight Stage Productions presents the classic 1950 Frank Loesser musical comedy about gamblers, showgirls and missionaries in 1930s Manhattan. 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Through Aug. 29. Moonlight Amphitheatre, Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. $39.25 and up. 760-724-2110, moonlightstage.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAmerican Rhythm\u201d: In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Lamb\u2019s Players Theatre has revived its high-energy musical celebration of 100 years of American music, from ragtime to swing, jazz and rock and roll. 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 4. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $48-$98. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org<\/a><\/p>\n Museums<\/p>\n Surf museum screens film: The California Surf Museum hosts a screening of \u201cThe Rising Dawn.\u201d The film tells Souleymane Sidib\u00e9\u2019s story of surfing the Ivory Coast as the country\u2019s talented surfer. The film explores colonialism, youth empowerment and culture through the lens of surfing. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 312 Pier View Way.\u00a0Admission is $10; $5 for museum members. RSVP at 760-721-6876. surfmuseum.org.<\/p>\n Thursday A Great Night in Hip Hop: Nas and The Roots will perform at Petco Park Thursday for an event advertised as \u201cA Great Night in Hip Hop.\u201d 7 p.m. Thursday. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego. $50. ticketmaster.com\/a-great-night-in-hip-hop-san-diego-california-08-27-2026\/event\/0A00645AE68EB412<\/a><\/p>\n Movies<\/p>\n \u201cPaper Flowers\u201d screening at Q&A:\u00a0Based on the story of a San Diego native who died from cancer<\/a> at 22 years of age, \u201cPaper Flowers\u201d will be screened Thursday with a filmmaker Q&A to follow. 7:15 p.m. Thursday. AMC Mission Valley 20, San Diego. $16.68-$19.68. amctheatres.com\/showtimes\/146358624\/seats<\/a><\/p>\n Books<\/p>\n Elizabeth DeLozier author event: Elizabeth DeLozier will discuss \u201cThe Whitechapel Full Moon Society\u201d in conversation with KPBS\u2019 Julia Dixon Evans.\u00a06:30 p.m. Thursday. Library Shop Mission Hills, 925 W. Washington St., San Diego. 619-236-5800, libraryfoundationsd.org\/news-events<\/p>\n Theater<\/p>\n \u201cWe Will Rock You\u201d: New Village Arts presents the San Diego premiere of this Queen jukebox musical featuring characters inspired by some of the English rock band\u2019s songs. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 20. 2787 State St., Carlsbad. $45-$85. 760-433-3245, newvillagearts.org<\/a><\/p>\n Music<\/p>\n Remembrance of Things Past with Ara Guzelimian:\u00a0As part of its free Encounter events series, the La Jolla Music Society is presenting a conversation with Ara Guzelimian, artistic and executive director of the Ojai Music Festival. The conversation will explore Dowland\u2019s \u201cIn Darkness Let Me Dwell\u201d and Thomas Ad\u00e8s\u2019 \u201cDarknesse Visible\u201d performed by Robin Tritschler, Alejandro Jenn\u00e9, and Inon Barnatan. Online registration is required. 2 p.m. Thursday. The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. Free with RSVP. theconrad.org\/events\/remembrance-of-things-past\/<\/a><\/p>\n Friday Filipino Karaoke Night: The Council of Philippine American Organizations and the San Diego History Center are joining together to host a karaoke night. There will also be food and drinks inspired by the exhibit \u201cTaste of San Diego: Filipino Culinary Journeys.\u201d 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, Suite No. 3, San Diego. Free. $5 donation recommended. sandiegohistory.org\/event\/filipino-karaoke-night-3<\/a><\/p>\n Movies<\/p>\n Leo Carrillo Ranch Film Festival: Movie lovers can watch a Leo Carrillo film (or a film that organizers think he would love) on his former ranch in Carlsbad. This is the second week of the Friday night film festival, with the final showing \u201cCasablanca\u201d next Friday. This Friday\u2019s film is \u201cUnder Western Skies.\u201d A snack bar will be available and attendees are asked to bring a chair or blanket. 6 p.m. Friday. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, Carlsbad. Free. carlsbadca.gov\/departments\/parks-recreation\/programs-and-events\/special-events\/leo-carrillo-film-festival<\/p>\n \u201cDon\u2019t Let Them Out\u201d screening:\u00a0A new psychological horror-thriller, \u201cDon\u2019t Let Them Out,\u201d will be shown Friday night, followed by a Q&A with lead actor Bonnie Root and filmmaker Lila McLaughlin. 7 p.m. Friday. Digital Gym Cinema, 1100 Market St., San Diego. $12 for seniors and students, $14 general admission. instagram.com\/dontletthemoutfilm; digitalgym.org\/movies\/dont-let-them-out<\/a><\/p>\n Dating<\/p>\n On The Spot Dating Show: Part live show part mixer, the On The Spot Dating Show helps make matches in real time. This week\u2019s show will be co-hosted by a cast member from \u201cLove is Blind,\u201d Mike Brockway. 7 p.m. Friday. Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, 401 K St., San Diego. $25.31. eventbrite.com\/e\/on-the-spot-dating-show-feat-special-co-host-from-netflixs-love-is-blind-tickets-1997474705615?aff=igorganicbio<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t
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