Organist Chelsea Chen and Countertenor Peter Lee: These two will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. March 7 at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 7715 Draper. Lee will sing selections from Handel, Bach and Vivaldi's 'Stabat Mater.' Child care will be available. (858) 729-5531.
DANCE Bharatanatyam Indian Classical Dance. Featuring guest artist Diva Devaguptapu. 8 p.m. March 10-13, 2 p.m. March 13, The Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. (858) 534-4574, http://theatre.ucsd.edu.
CONCERTS Evening of George Gershwin. San Diego Symphony, 8 p.m. March 5 and 6, Symphony Hall, 1245 Seventh Ave. Conducted by Marvin Hamlisch, guest star Kevin Cole. $20-$85. (619) 235-0804, www.sandiegosymphony.com.
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. Also the new Mastersounds, and Salvador Santana. 8 p.m. March 10, Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach. $15-$17. (858) 481-8140, www.bellyup.com.
Peter Rutman Band. Jazz classics, blues, old standards and Latin favorites; seating is complimentary. 4 p.m. March 7, Greene Music, 7480 Miramar Road, San Diego. (858) 586-7000, www.peterrutman.com.
"Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss. Family festival concert with conductor Phillip Mann. 2 p.m. March 7, San Diego Symphony, 1245 Seventh Ave., San Diego. $10-$25. (619) 235-0804, www.sandiegosymphony.com.
Kate McGarry "Less is More" Trio. The Athenaeum presents Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Kate McGarry and her trio. 8 p.m. March 6, Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. $19 members, $24 nonmembers. (858) 454-5872, www.ljathenaeum.org.
Fairy Tales: Music of the Imagination. Camarada Concert series. 6 p.m. March 14, The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John J. Hopkins Drive, La Jolla. $25. (619) 231-3702, www.camarada.org.
Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra. Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 3. 2 p.m. March 14, Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego. $20-$85. (619) 235-0804, www.sandiegosymphony.com.
The Next Star. Experience the excitement of being a participant as a musician destined to be the next superstar is discovered through Orchestra Nova. 7:30 p.m. March 5 at St. Paul's Cathedral, 3505 Fifth Ave., San Diego; 8 p.m. March 6 at Qualcomm Hall, 5775 Morehouse Drive; and 7:30 p.m. March 8 at Sherwood Auditorium, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. $22-$60. (858) 350-0290, www.orchestranova.org.
Romantic Duets in the Italian Tradition. Soprano Suzie LeBlanc and countertenor Daniel Taylor join the Theatre of Early Music for instrumental and vocal music by Rossi, Cavalli, Manelli and more. 8 p.m. March 5, St. James by-the-Sea, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. $18-$35. (619) 291-8246, www.sdems.org.
Orion String Quartet. With pianist Peter Serkin and pieces by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Wuorinen. 8 p.m. March 6, Sherwood Auditorium, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. $25-$75. (858) 459-3728, www.lajollamusicsociety.org.
Jean-Frederic Neuburger. Young Concert Artists International first-place winner performs Chopin. 3 p.m. March 7, The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla. $15-$75. (858) 459-3728, www.lajollamusicsociety.org.
German Bites & Beer Tasting with Artemis String Quartet. Assortment of German cheeses, sausages, cured meats and beer for a pre-show tasting that reflects the Berlin-based artists' international roots. 6 p.m. March 6, The Loft at UCSD, Price Center East, second floor, La Jolla. $30 dinner/$46 concert. (858) 534-8497, www.theloft.ucsd.edu. Broadway: An American Invention. Trace the development of musical comedy through the years with pianist, singer and storyteller Bruno Leone. 7:30 p.m. March 9, 16 and 23, Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. $12-$45. (858) 454-5872, www.ljathenaeum.org.
THEATER & FILM Shakespeare Competition. 25th annual event, sponsored by the San Diego Branch of the English-Speaking Union. 1 to 3 p.m. semifinals; 3 to 4 p.m. dinner; 4 p.m. finals, March 7, Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Old Globe, Balboa Park. Dinner $25. (858) 454-0207.
"Diary of a Madman." John Leguizamo stars in this one-man show. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday; 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 14, Mandell Weiss Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse. $15-$30. (858) 550-1010, www.lajollaplayhouse.org.
The Green Carpet Oscar Party. Walk The Loft's green carpet to the ArtPower! Film Academy Awards. Live music, prizes for picking the Oscar winners. 5 p.m. March 7, The Loft at UCSD, Price Center East, second floor, La Jolla. Donations appreciated. (858) 534-8497, www.theloft.ucsd.edu.
Tuesday Night Comics. Featuring Mark Christopher Lawrence and others. 7 p.m. March 9, North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. (858) 481-1055, www.northcoastrep.org.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream." The San Diego Junior Theatre presents Shakespeare's romantic comedy. March 19 through 28, 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, La Jolla YMCA Firehouse Theatre, 7877 Herschel Ave., La Jolla. (619) 239-8355, www.juniortheatre.com.
"Pippi Longstocking," presented by San Diego Junior Theatre. 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, March 5-21, ASL performance March 20, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park. $8-$14. (619) 239-8355.
Laugh For Recovery. Third annual afternoon of comedy to benefit the individuals, families and communities impacted by mental illness and substance abuse. 2 p.m. March 7, Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach. $30. (858) 481-8140, www.bellyup.com.
"The Sound of Music." J*Company Youth Theatre production. 7 p.m. March 18; 10 a.m. (school shows) March 5 and 12; 8 p.m. March 6, 13 and 20; 1 and 4:30 p.m. March 7, 14 and 21, Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. $13-$17. (858) 362-1348, www.sdcjc.org/jcompany. Sing-along event: 7 p.m. March 18.
"A New Generation of Spike and Mike Animation" film festival, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 5, 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. March 13 and 20, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect, La Jolla. Tickets $15, available an hour before the show. Not recommended for children under age 15. (858) 459-8707, www.spikeandmike.com.
"Little Women," 8 p.m. March 4-5, March 11-12; 2 and 8 p.m. March 6 and 13; 2 and 7 p.m. March 7 and 14; 7 p.m. March 10. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $30-$47. (858) 481-1055, www.northcoastrep.org.
GALLERIES Artist reception. British impressionist Kerry Hallam visits from 7 to 9 p.m. March 5 at Martin Lawrence Gallery, 1111 Prospect, La Jolla. (858) 551-1122.
Two treats. David Adey presents "John Henry" and Charlie Miller presents "Anything But Rehab," through April 3 at The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Free. (858) 454-5872, www.ljathenaeum.org.
Classic Contemporary. "Lichtenstein, Warhol and Friends" features major Pop, Minimalist and Color Field works from the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego's collection dating 1960s-'70s. Also "Pleasure Points" exhibit marks the 25th anniversary of collectors' best acquisitions. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. $10. (858) 454-3541, www.mcasd.org.
Current works. See the art of Andre Desjardins, Tuan, Fabián Perez, Ramon Vilanova, Anita Lewis, Regina Lyubovnaya, Fidel Garcia and George Tsui. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Monarch Gallery, 1205 Prospect, La Jolla. (858) 454-1231, www.monarchfineart.com.
Sculptures by Lori Cozen-Geller. Minimalist delights at Madison Gallery, 1020 Prospect St., Suite 130, La Jolla. (858) 459-0836.
ODDS & ENDS Gem Fair. Classes and demonstrations, items for show and sale. Noon to 7 p.m. March 5; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 6; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 7, Del Mar Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (760) 390-3599, www.gemfaire.com.
Author visit. London writer Stoddard Martin will read from his new novel, "Proie." 7 p.m. March 6, D.G.Wills Books, 7461 Girard, La Jolla. (858) 456-1800, www.dgwillsbooks.com.
Novelist visit. Evening with author/journalist Masha Hamilton. She will read from her new book, "31 Hours," the eerily timely story following the 31 hours before a young American is scheduled to commit an act of terrorism. 7 p.m. March 10, The Book Works, Flower Hill Promenade, Del Mar.
La Jolla Garden Club general meeting. Award-winning floral designer Pauline Sechi will demonstrate floral design, 1 p.m. March 16, La Jolla Lutheran Church, 7117 La Jolla Blvd. (619) 551-8672.
Ugly Dog Contest. Proceeds benefit Helen Woodward Animal Center's Therapeutic Riding Program, Rancho Coastal Humane Society's Animal Safe House Program and Friends of Del Mar Parks. Registration/check-in at the door between 10 and 11 a.m., show starts at 11:15 a.m. March 7, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Paddock Area, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. Admission $8 adults, $2 children 12 and younger. $6 entry fee per category, $20 for entering four categories. (858) 755-5913, www.uglydogcontest.com.
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