Art reception: Venice, Calif.-based artist Lori Cozen-Geller will be a guest at an opening night party for her minimalist sculptures and the opening of 'Pop Life: Commerce and Celebrity' with works by Warhol, Lichtenstein, Basquiat and Hirst, 6 to 9 p.m. March 20, Madison Gallery, 1020 Prospect St., Suite 130, La Jolla. (858) 459-0836.
On the big screen: IMAX 'Hubble' opens at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center's Heikoff Dome Theater in Balboa Park on March 19. 'Hubble' is an IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures production, in cooperation with NASA. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, the film runs 45 minutes. At 6 p.m. March 25, a Star Party will provide visitors with the chance to peer at the universe through large telescopes, rub elbows with NASA engineers, and see the film. A star viewing in the park by the San Diego Astronomy Association follows. $11.75-$14.50. Show times: (619) 238-1233, www.rhfleet.org.
DANCE Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. 7:30 p.m. March 21, Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego. $20-$85. (619) 235-0804, www.sandiegosymphony.com.
Choreographer's Concert. California Ballet hosts original works by local choreographers. 7 p.m. March 20, Pacific Beach Middle School, 4676 Ingraham St., San Diego. $15-$35. (858) 560-6741, www.californiaballet.org.
CONCERTS Richard Goode. Pianist will perform selections from J.S. Bach, Haydn, Brahms and Schubert, part of Frieman Family Piano Series of La Jolla Music Society. 8 p.m. March 26, MCASD Sherwood Auditorium, 700 Prospect, La Jolla. Prelude at 7 p.m. $55-$75. (858) 459-3728, www.ljms.org. A capella program of Lenten music. Presented by Pacific Camerata. 7:30 p.m. March 23, St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 3025 Denver, Clairemont; 7:30 p.m. March 27, St. Bridget's Catholic Church, 4735 Cass, Pacific Beach. $10-$15. (619) 527-4457.
Bach Collegium. "Mysteries of the Passion." 7 p.m. March 20, St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect, La Jolla. $15-$35. (619) 341-1726, www.bachcollegiumsd.org. Mariinsky Orchestra. Presented by La Jolla Music Society. 8 p.m. March 19, Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego. 7 p.m. prelude by UCSD professor Steve Cassedy, "Reaffirming Romanticism, Against All Odds." (858) 459-3728, www.ljms.org.
Symphony Exposed. Gershwin's "American in Paris," presentation. 7:30 p.m. March 25, Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego. $20. Related concerts March 26-28. (619) 235-0804, www.sandiegosymphony.com.
Tao Lin. Acclaimed pianist performs. 7:30 p.m. March 18, Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. $30-$35. (858) 454-5872, www.ljathenaeum.org.
Danny Green Trio. Mini concert. Noon March 22, Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Free. (858) 454-5872, www.ljathenaeum.org.
Thomas Wilkins conducts. San Diego Symphony special Masterworks concert. 8 p.m. March 20, Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego. $20-$93. (619) 235-0804, www.sandiegosymphony.com.
Broadway melodies. Pianist, singer and storyteller Bruno Leone. 7:30 p.m. March 23, Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. $12-$45. (858) 454-5872, www.ljathenaeum.org.
Belly Up Tavern performances. Michelle Shocked, 8 p.m. March 18; The Mar Dels, 5:30 to 8 p.m., and Junior Reid, plus The One Blood Band, 8 p.m. March 19; Wild Child with Have A Cigar and Mr. Mustard, 9 p.m. March 20; Stephen Stills, 8 p.m. March 21, 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach. Ticket prices vary. (858) 481-8140, www.bellyup.com.
Friday music nights. Michael Tiernan with acoustic folk rock. 6 to 8 p.m. Ocean View Deck, Del Mar Plaza. (858) 755-1179, www.delmarmainstreet.com.
THEATER & FILM The Riford Readers' Theatre. Debut performance will be a staged reading of Arthur Miller's "A View from the Bridge," 7:30 p.m. March 22, The Riford Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla. The play examines views on immigration, community, family loyalty and personal integrity bridging past and present. Audience will watch then discuss the timeless drama, and then suggest other types of productions for the Riford Readers. $5-$10 donation suggested. No reservations necessary. (858) 456-5260.
"Chile Pod." Musical explores one young person's journey to a place of belonging and celebrates diversity, compassion and the wonders of the Oaxacan culture. 1 and 3:30 p.m. March 20-21, La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. $9-$12. (858) 550-1010, www.lajollaplayhouse.org.
Film festival. Pro Peninsula's "Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Fest on Tour." 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 23 and 25, Hazard Center UltraStar Cinemas. $15. www.propeninsula.org/wildscenic.
"Pal Joey." La Jolla High School spring musical. 7 p.m. March 18-20, Parker Auditorium, 750 S. Nautilus. $5-$10. (858) 454-3081, ext. 4804.
"Romeo and Juliet." 8 p.m. March 19, 2 p.m. March 21, San Diego Opera, Civic Theatre, Third and B streets, San Diego. Pre-opera lectures an hour before curtain. $39-$190. (619) 533-7000, www.sdopera.com.
"The Sound of Music." J*Company Youth Theatre production. Sing-along event, 7 p.m. March 18; 8 p.m. shows March 20; 1 and 4:30 p.m. March 21, Garfield Theatre at Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. $13-$17. (858) 362-1348, www.sdcjc.org/jcompany.
"Boeing-Boeing." Comedy. 7 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, through April 28, Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park. $29-$89. (619) 23-GLOBE, www.TheOldGlobe.org.
Last call. "A New Generation of Spike and Mike Animation" film festival, 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. March 20, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect, La Jolla. $15. (858) 459-8707, www.spikeandmike.com.
"Alive & Well." Romantic comedy tells the story of a mismatched pair. Carla, a big city reporter from the North, must reluctantly work with Southern tracker and Civil War re-enactor Zach to research her story. March 20-April 25, Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Old Globe Balboa Park. $29-$62. (619) 23-GLOBE, www.TheOldGlobe.org.
"Cinderella." Musical from the drama department at Santa Fe Christian Schools in Solana Beach. 7 p.m. March 19 and 26; 2 and 7 p.m. March 20 and 27 at Star Theater in Oceanside. (858) 755-8900, www.sfcs.net.
Comedy acts. Weekend headliners at 8 and 10:30 p.m., nightly shows Wednesday-Sunday, The Comedy Store, 916 Pearl, La Jolla. From $20. (858) 454-9176, www.comedystorelajolla.com.
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Art sale. The Off Track Gallery, Second and D streets in Encinitas, is moving to The Lumberyard Gallery (next to St. Tropez Bistro) with an April 17 opening. A moving sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 20-28 to liquidate work in the old gallery. (760) 942-3637, www.offtrackgallery.com.
Art and jazz. 12:30 to 5 p.m. March 20, along Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach.
Images of Life. Exhibition of paintings and photographs of Dana Levine. Through March 31, Community Room, La Jolla Library, 7555 Draper Ave.
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, through March 28. Also, "Pleasure Points" exhibit marks the 25th anniversary of collectors' best acquisitions (closes May 16). 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Tuesday, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. $10. (858) 454-3541, www.mcasd.org. ODDS & ENDS Authors visit. Chang-rae Lee will sign "The Surrendered," 7:30 p.m. March 18. Emmy Award-winning writer/producer Stephen J. Cannell will discuss and sign "The Pallbearers," 7:30 p.m. March 23. Frances Mayes will sign "Every Day in Tuscany," her follow up to "Under the Tuscan Sun" and "Bella Tuscany," 7:30 p.m. March 25. Warwick's, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. www.warwicks.com.
Arts Career Night. Free workshops on March 23: 5:15 to 6 p.m., "411 for Creatives: Dial Into the Latest Trends"; 6:15 to 7 p.m., "Journalism Career Transitions." UCSD Extension Sorrento Mesa, Sorrento Mesa Center, 6925 Lusk Blvd., first floor. extension.ucsd.edu/careernight.
Rummage sale. 8 a.m. to noon March 20, Bird Rock Elementary School, 5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave. It's about hair. Peter Lamas will discuss products that are free of carcinogens and other toxins. 7 p.m. March 18, Pharmaca, 7650 Girard Ave., La Jolla. (858) 454-1337.
Hospice teleconference. Hospice Foundation of America will evaluate care options related to cancer diagnoses and loss and grief reactions for patients, families and professional caregivers at a free, open teleconference and local panel discussion. 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. March 24, Hahn University Center, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park. To register, call LaVon Switzer, LCSW, VITAS Bereavement Services manager, (858) 499-8901. www.hospicefoundation.org/teleconference/.
Eye health. Ophthalmologist Anne Hanneken, M.D., will discuss macular degeneration at a free, public seminar. 10 to 11 a.m. March 19, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Schaetzel Center, Great Hall, 9888 Genesee Ave. Register at (800) 727-4777. www.scripps.org.
Medical lecture. James Hemp, M.D., will make a presentation on robotic heart surgery using the Da Vinci Surgical System. 6 to 7 p.m. March 25 at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Schaetzel Center, Great Hall, 9888 Genesee Ave. A light reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. No charge for program or parking. Register at (800) 727-4777. www.scripps.org.
Whole Foods events. Blood drive, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 19; free treat for donors. Cooking demo from Marine Room Chefs Bernard Guillas and Ron Oliver, noon to 3 p.m. March 21. Whole Foods, 8825 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla. (858) 642-6700.
Herb Festival. Salute to dill, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 20-21. Guest visit from American botanist Dr. James Duke. Holding chief posts at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Duke will discuss his new book, "The Green Pharmacy Guide to Healing Foods: Proven Natural Remedies to Treat and Prevent More Than 80 Common Health Concerns." Guided tours of the herb garden, plus A to Z of Herbs information booths. Also, Spring Plant Sale and Tomatomania featuring hybrid tomato seedlings and lectures. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Free with garden admission. (760) 436-3036, ext. 206, www.SDBGarden.org.
Disabilities Conference. 25th annual trade show/resource/workshop event, sponsored by Cal State Northridge. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 22-27, Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1 Market Place, San Diego. (818) 677-2578, www.csunconference.org.
Holocaust survivor visit. Fanny Lebovitz, 7 to 9 p.m. April 14 at a private home, for members of Chofit Hadassah. R.S.V.P. by March 24 at rinkies@att.net.
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