Art of Masterpiece Monarch Gallery presents an exhibit celebrating the art of four contemporary masters: Desjardins, Garcia, Ira Reins and Tarnowski. 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 17 and noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 18. 1205 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 454-1231.
The Faces of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Traveling photo exhibit. Through Nov. 1. Westfield North County mall, 272 E. Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido.
Mediterranean design lecture Lauren Bricker, professor at Cal Poly Pomona School of Architecture, will examine the key words architects associate with San Diego's profound contribution to the Mediterranean-style house. 6 p.m. Oct. 22. Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect, La Jolla. $10-$15. (858) 459-5335, events@ lajollahistory.org. Moon art To commemorate the Apollo missions and the first landing on the moon, Joseph Bellows Gallery will present photos from Michael Light's book, "Full Moon," at a reception. 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 17; exhibit will run through Dec. 5. 7661 Girard, La Jolla. (858) 456-5620.
Russian art lecture Mary Kay Gardner of the San Diego Museum of Art will discuss the works of artists who emigrated from Russia just before or immediately after World War II. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 19. Parish hall of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 15th and Maiden Lane, Del Mar. $5. (760) 704-6436.
Music
Acoustic evening Joe Rathburn, Nicole Torres and Lou Evans Jr. will perform. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Athenaeum, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. (858) 454-5872.
Afternoon concert Pianist Michael Sellers will play. Noon Oct. 19. Athenaeum, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Free. (858) 454-5872.
All Shostakovich San Diego Symphony concert. 8 p.m. Oct. 16-17, 2 p.m. Oct. 18. Symphony Hall, downtown San Diego. $20-$93. (619) 235-0804.
Flying Solo Orchestra Nova presents Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 and "Moonlight Sonata." 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, St. Paul's Cathedral, downtown San Diego; 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall in Sorrento Valley; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Sherwood Auditorium, La Jolla. (858) 350-0290, ext. 7, www.orchestranova.org.
The Grigoryan Brothers Billed as Australia's finest guitar duo. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16. The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla. Pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. $10-$30. (858) 405-2691, boxoffice@villamusica.org.
Music of the waits San Diego Early Music Society's tribute to the wind instrument players of Renaissance London. 8 p.m. Oct. 16. St. James by-the-Sea, 743 Prospect, La Jolla. (619) 291-8246.
Opera auditions Hear the voices of some 25 aspiring opera stars competing for a chance to perform on stage at the New York Metropolitan Opera. 10 a.m. Oct. 17. Birch North Park Theater, 2891 University Ave., San Diego. (619) 460-3167.
Singer/songwriter Patrick Watson performs 9 p.m. Oct. 15; The White Buffalo with Matt Grundy perform 9 p.m. Oct. 17. The Loft, fourth floor, Price Center East at UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive. (858) 822-3199, athomas@ucsd.edu.
Theater & Film
"Article 32" Documentary from Nehst Studios sheds new light on what happened on April 26, 2006, when an Iraqi man was shot dead in the small village of Hamdania, Iraq. Following an investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, seven Marines and a Navy corpsman were charged in connection with the murder. Directors Donald Sikorski and Douglas Stewart reveal information that could exonerate Marine Sgt. Larry Hutchins, who was charged with murder and kidnapping and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Screenings at 6:15 p.m. Oct. 16 and 11:30 a.m. Oct. 17. Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway. Part of the Oceanside International Film Festival, Oct. 15-18. www.ocaf.info.
"The Clean House" A quirky romantic comedy that "vacuums the dust off the meaning of love and family." Oct. 16-25. Don Powell Theatre, San Diego State University. $13-$15. (619) 594-6884, theatre.sdsu.edu.
"Sammy" The musical journey follows the life of entertainer, Rat Packer Sammy Davis Jr. Through Nov. 8 at The Old Globe Theater. Friday preshow bash includes wine, martinis, appetizers dessert and live music. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 16. Show sold separately. $29-$89. (619) 23-GLOBE, www.The Globe.org.
"See Me! Hear Me!" Kathleen Ann Thompson, as the solo performer, will present a multimedia movement piece to showcase the campaign against global slavery and human trafficking. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $15-$20. (858) 481-1055.
Silents on Sundays Film series curated by Kelle Anzalone. 7 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25. Seuss Room, Geisel Library, La Jolla. (858) 834-8074.
Dance
Free dance class Latin-style ballroom moves will be taught by master instructor Susan Tinel from Cheek 2 Cheek Dance for all levels of students. Wear loose-fitting clothes. 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 16. Kore Pilates, 7843 Girard, Suite D, La Jolla. (858) 551-1104.
World premiere BJM Danse of Canada will perform works by choreographers Azure Barton and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. 8 p.m. Oct. 15. Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD. $30-$40. (858) 534-TIXS. Pre-performance community dinner at 6 p.m. International Center, UCSD. $12.
Health
Diabetes walk 7:30 a.m. check-in, 9 a.m. walk. Oct. 17 San Diego Liberty Station. (888) DIABETES, Diabetes.org/stepout.
"Green" fashion benefit "Feashions for Green Future" is a high-style runway show and reception dedicated to the green culture movement to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Designs will include sustainable, organic, eco-friendly and recycled materials. 7 p.m. Oct. 17. 852 Fifth Ave., San Diego. (858) 573-2760.
Lecture on aging skin Former supermodel Sunny Griffin (Telluride, Colo., resident and creator of Astara skin products) will discuss the effects of Raw Nutrition on skin. 7 p.m. Oct. 15. Pharmaca, 7650 Girard, LaJolla. $10 with $10 store gift certificate. (858) 454-1337.
Yoga cancer therapy For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Prana Yoga will host a free, inaugural Cancer Therapy Yoga class for patients, caregivers, family and friends. The class will be presented by Ingrid Yang, E-RYT, assisted by Catherine Gordon. 2:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 17. 1041 Silverado, La Jolla. (858) 456-2806.
Family fun
Autism event Two San Diego theaters, AMC Mission Valley 20, 1640 Camino Del Rio North and AMC Palm Promenade 24, 770 Dennery Road, have teamed with the Autism Society to show "Where the Wild Things Are," in a more accepting and comfortable setting for children with autism or other special needs. The AMC auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down; families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing. 10 a.m. Oct. 17 $6.
Birch Aquarium fun Explore the tide pools with a naturalist as your guide. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Dike Rock, La Jolla. Scripps Institution of Oceanography. $12. (858) 534-7336. Also at the aquarium that day, "Creeps from the Deep" program. Create an angelfish to take home. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Czech/Slovak Fest Event features dance, music and song, ethnic foods and pastries. 2 p.m. Oct. 18. Food for sale from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the lawn of the House of Czech and Slovak Republics in Balboa Park. Free. (619) 287-9071.
Gem fair Classes, demonstrations, jewelry, minerals, rocks, beads, crystals, silver and more. Noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17-18. Del Mar Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. $5. (760) 390-3599, www.gemfaire.com.
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