Wondering what to do the week of Nov. 1...Here's some arts and entertainment events
The Hutchins Consort: Classical violin octet performs neoclassical and romantic Russian works by Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Balakirev; 7:30 p.m. Friday; Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; $15-$25; hutchinsconsort.org or (888) 996-2838.
Rome: Lead singer of Sublime With Rome; 9 p.m. Friday; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; bellyup.com or (858) 481-8140.
Palomar Chamber Singers and Palomar Chorale: “There and Back Again”: Choral music from American composers such as Samuel Barber, Alice Parker, Kirke Mechem, Libby Larsen, Leonard Bernstein; 8 p.m. Saturday; Performance Lab (D10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Ave., San Marcos; $12, general; $10, seniors and staff; $8, students; palomarperforms.com or (760) 744-1150, ext. 2453.
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus: “Hero/Anti-Hero”: Season-opening program features Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”; two pieces by John Cage and the West Coast profile of Missy Mazzoli’s “Violent, Violent Sea”; 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday (preconcert lecture one hour before performance); Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla; $15-$29; lajollasymphony.com or (858) 534-4637.
Peggy Watson: Acoustic folk solo concert; 2 p.m. Sunday; Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook; free; peggywatsonsongs.com.
Jimmy and Enrique: New Village Art presents the fiery world-music duo; 7 p.m. Sunday; New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St., Carlsbad; $15; newvillagearts.org or (760) 433-3245.
Back to Back with Piolo Pascual and Angeline Quinto: Filipino pop artists; 7 p.m. Sunday; Pavilion, Harrah’s Rincon Casino, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center; $40 and up; (800) 745-3000.
The Sterling Flutes: Professional and amateur flutists perform classical works; 2 p.m. Sunday; Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; free; (760) 753-7376.
Michael Sanchez Trio: San Diego jazz trio; 4 and 7 p.m. Nov. 7; Center Theater, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; free; artcenter.org or (800) 988-4253.
The Monkees: Reunited ’60s pop trio; 8 p.m. Monday; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $50-$100; artcenter.org or (800) 988-4253.
“Classical Sax”: Museum of Making Music presents an educational concert featuring saxophonist/lecturer Thomas Liley and pianist Matthew Gianforte performing works by Mozart, Debussy, Feld and Piazzolla; 7 p.m. Nov. 9; 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad; $15, adults; $8, students; museumofmakingmusic.org or (760) 438-5996.
Neave Trio: Piano/string quartet performs works by Ravel, Beethoven and Dvorak; 3 p.m. Nov. 10; Turrentine Room, Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido; free; free; (760) 839-4839.
Joseph Angelastro Trio: Bread of Life Rescue Mission hosts its annual Jazz Fest Concerts fundraiser; 1:30, 4 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10; Oceanside Civic Center, 300 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; $26.50; whitedovecreations.com.
Coco and Lafe: Folk duo; 7 p.m. Nov. 10; Templars Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway; $18; sdfolkheritage.org or (858) 566-4040.
The Saxophobia Quartet: Museum of Making Music presents Rob Verdi’s jazz ensemble performing classic jazz melodies on different sax instruments; 7 p.m. Nov. 10; 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad; $20; museumofmakingmusic.org or (760) 438-5996.
James Harman: New Village Art presents the blues vocalist’s “Bamboo Porch” CD release party, featuring guitarist Nathan James; 7 p.m. Nov. 11; New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St., Carlsbad; $25; newvillagearts.org or (760) 433-3245.
Celebration of Music Education: The San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory presents a showcase of more than 600 San Diego student musicians; 1 and 5 p.m. Nov. 11; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $25, adults; $10, students; artcenter.org or (800) 988-4253.
Blue October: 8 p.m. Nov. 11; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $29.50; bellyup.com or (858) 481-8140.
Rob Machado Foundation Benefit with John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls, Jon Foreman of Switchfoot and Jon Swift: 8 p.m. Nov. 12; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $40; bellyup.com or (858) 481-8140.
“Popcorn Night”: Hill Street Country Club hosts the first of a monthly series of art video screenings, supplemented with popcorn, wine, beer, appetizers and candy; this month’s screening includes new short films by BB Bastidas and Jack Spies and the feature film “Dark City”; 7 p.m. Nov. 9; Linksoul Lab; 530 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside; $5 (bring your own blanket, yoga mat, sleeping bag and pillows); hillstreetcountryclub.com or (760) 917-6666.
“Cavalia, A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse”: The traveling equestrian big-top show features 49 horses and 39 riders, aerialists, acrobats, dancers and musicians; 8 p.m. Nov. 13, 15-17, 20-24; 3 p.m. Nov. 17 and 24; 2 p.m. Nov. 25; tented arena at Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego; $49.50-$154.50, adults; $44.50-$154.50, seniors and youths 13-17; $39.50-$114.50, children ages 2 to 12; cavalia.net or (866) 999-8111.
Dance Studio Hour: MiraCosta College presents an informal student program of ballet, jazz, modern, tap, commercial, Latin and other dance forms; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7; MiraCosta College, Room 5101, Dance Studio, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; free; 760-795-6815.
BJM Danse: The Canadian dance company will present works never before seen in San Diego; 8 p.m. Nov. 8; Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego, La Jolla; $28-$46; artpower.ucsd.edu or (858) 534-8497.
Moscow Ballet’s “The Great Russian Nutcracker”: Touring production features a corps of 30 Russian dancers, larger-than-life puppets, nine painted backdrops, 3-D special effects and more than 200 costumes in this 20th annual production; 8 p.m. Nov. 10; Harrah’s Rincon Casino, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center; $47-$68.50; ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
Performing Arts Workshop’s “The Nutcracker”: North County’s Performing Arts Workshop presents a performance of the holiday ballet featuring its Jr. Ballet Ensemble and students; 3 p.m. Nov. 24 and 25; Star Theatre, 402 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; dancepaw.com or (760) 753-2671.
“Shapes and Reflections”: MiraCosta College presents a concert of ballet, jazz, modern, tap, hip-hop, ballroom and other styles; preview, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29; regular performances, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1; 2 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2; MiraCosta College Theatre, Building 2000, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $12, general; $10, students; $8, preview and students; 760-795-6815.
“Almost, Maine”: Carlsbad High School presents John Cariani’s romantic comedy; 7 p.m. Nov. 8, 9 and 10; Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center, 3557 Monroe St., Carlsbad; $7.50; (760) 331-5764.
“Almost, Maine”: San Dieguito Academy presents John Cariani’s romantic comedy; 7 p.m. Nov. 8, 9 and 10; Clayton E. Liggett Theater, 800 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas; $15, adults; $8, students; seatyourself.biz/sandieguito.
“Anything Goes”: Star Theatre Coast Kids presents a youth-cast production of this tap-dance musical classic; opens Nov. 9 and runs through Nov. 18; showtimes, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; Star Theatre, 402 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; $15, general; $12, seniors, students, military; $7, youth; startheatre.biz.
“Britain’s Finest”: New tribute show to the music of the Beatles; 7 p.m. Tuesdays; Welk Resorts Theatre, Welk Resorts San Diego, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido; $30, adults; $10, children; welktheatresandiego.com or 888-802-7469.
“The Cider House Rules”: Palomar College presents Peter Parnell’s stage adaptation of John Irving’s novel about a doctor-in-training’s coming of age at an orphanage in 1950s New England; opens Nov. 9 and runs through Nov. 18; showtimes, 4 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 5 p.m. Sundays; O2 Performance Studio, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; (760) 744-1150, ext. 2453.
“Drinkin’ Singin’ & Swingin,’ Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!”: The Welk Resorts Theatre presents this holiday musical revue featuring the Rat Pack trio of “Frank, Sammy and Dino” in a Vegas-style nightclub setting; opens Nov. 14 and runs through Dec. 31; showtimes, 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays; plus some additional performances; Welk Resorts Theatre, Welk Resorts San Diego, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido; $54-$57 (or $69-$73 with buffet); welktheatresandiego.com or 888-802-7469.
“NVA Cabaret”: New Village Art Theatre presents a fundraising evening of live music and song; 8 p.m. Nov. 10; New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St., Carlsbad; $50; newvillagearts.org or (760) 433-3245.
“Oedipus Rex”: MiraCosta College presents the classic Greek tragedy about family and fate; opens Nov. 9 and runs through 18; showtimes, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students and preview (7:30 p.m. Nov. 8); miracosta.edu/artsandevents or (760) 795-6815.
“Over the River and Through the Woods”: Broadway Theatre presents Joe Dipietro’s comedy about a young New Jersey man trying to break free from the overprotective affections of his Italian-American grandparents; 7:30 p. m. Nov. 1-3; 1 p.m. Nov. 3 and 4; Broadway Theater, 340 E. Broadway, Vista; $17.50; broadwayvista.com or (760) 806-7905.
“Rapunzel”: North Coast Repertory’s Theatre School presents a tongue-in-cheek retelling of the children’s fairy tale; 11 a.m. Nov. 3, 4, 10 and 11; 987D Lomas Santa Fe Road, Solana Beach; northcoastrep.org or (858) 481-1055.
“A Tribute to Thurgood Marshall”: UC San Diego Theatre presents this solo play starring Antonio T.J. Johnson highlighting key moments and speeches from the life of the legendary Civil Rights leader and judicial scholar; 7 p.m. Nov. 8; UCSD Visual Arts Performance Space, La Jolla; free; (858) 534-4004.
2012 Fall Academy Showcase: Oceanside Theatre Company’s Youth Academy presents a program of musical theater, mask, monologues and scenes; 5 p.m. Nov. 3; Brooks Theatre, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; free; oceansidetheatrer.org.
“Words By … Ira Gershwin and the Great American Songbook”: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents this world premiere musical revue featuring George Gershwin’s lyricist brother guiding the audience through the Great American Songbook; 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays; through Nov. 18; North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987D Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach; $41-$47; northcoastrep.org or (858) 481-1055.
“The Wizard of Oz”: The Classical Academy presents a student production of this stage musical based on the L. Frank Baum’s novel; 6 p.m. Nov. 1; 4 and 7 p.m. Nov. 2; 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 3; 2 p.m. Nov. 4; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $9; artcenter.org or (800) 988-4353.
“Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots”: La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere musical by Wayne Coyne and Des McAnuff, featuring music by The Flaming Lips, about a young artist battling cancer in a modern psychedelic world; previews, Nov. 6-16; opens Nov. 17 and runs through Dec. 16; showtimes, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 7 p.m. Sundays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; La Jolla Playhouse at Mandell Weiss Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla; ticket prices vary; lajollaplayhouse.org or (858) 55-1010.
“You Can’t Take It With You”: Oceanside Theatre Company presents this classic 1937 farce about a family hosting a number of unexpected visitors on the same night; preview, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14; opens Nov. 16 and runs through Nov. 25; showtimes, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; Brooks Theatre, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; $14-$21; oceansidetheatre.org or (760) 433-8900.
“The Kitchen Witches”: PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre will hold auditions for this comedy by Caroline Smith; 7 p.m. Nov. 4 and 5; PowPAC, 13250 Poway Road, Poway; show runs Jan. 18-Feb. 17; jaymower4@gmail.com.
“South Pacific”: Welk Resorts Theatre San Diego will hold auditions for the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic; 11 a.m. Nov. 19; Welk Resort Theatre, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido; show runs Jan. 4-March 17; welktheatresandiego.com.
Artbeat on Main Street: “Beyond the Trees,” an exhibit of paintings by Vista painter Alexsandra Babic; artists Kait Matthews and Kris Petersen operate this new gallery and studio; hours, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays; 330 Main St., Vista; artbeatonmainstreet.com or 818-415-4339.
ArtHatch Gallery: “In the Fold,” an exhibit of paintings by Casey Weldon and Andrew Shondrick, runs Nov. 10 through Dec. 1; reception, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 10; hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; 317 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; (760) 781-5779.
Artists Gallery: Starving Artist Super Sale runs through Nov. 3; hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 121 W. Grand Ave., Escondido; (760) 489-0338, (760) 741-3117 or escondidoartists.org.
Bernardo Heights Community Center: North County Society of Fine Arts presents its annual “Small Works: Beauty of the Season” exhibit in November and December; 16051 Bernardo Heights Parkway, Rancho Bernardo; ncsfa.org.
Bliss 101: “Saltwater,” an exhibit of work by husband-and-wife artists Kevin Roche and Susan Wickstrand-Roche of Encinitas, is on display; Roche is a surf photographer and Wickstrand-Roche creates beach/ocean-inspired collage-style paintings; 687 S. Coast Highway 101, Suite 151, Encinitas; (760) 487-1900.
Brandon Gallery: The sixth annual “Small Works Exhibition” runs Nov. 1-30; reception, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 3; hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays; 105 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook; fallbrookbrandongallery.org or (760) 723-1330.
Cannon Art Gallery: “Full Deck: A Short History of Skate Art,” an exhibit of more than 275 skateboards and skate decks, plus dozens of photographs and original skate art, runs through Dec. 30; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; (760) 602-2021.
Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League: An exhibit of reproductions and featured artist Scott Beale are on exhibit in November; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 101, Carlsbad; coalartgallery.com or (760) 434-8497.
Encinitas Library Gallery: North County Photographic Society’s 17th annual Members’ Photography Exhibition runs through Nov. 24; hours, 9:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; (760) 753-7376.
Escondido Municipal Gallery: “At the Edge of the Desert,” a solo show by Sylvia T. Clark, runs through Nov. 30; reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 10; “Art Riot” runs Nov. 9-Dec. 1; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays (extended hours to 8 p.m. every second Saturday); Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; (760) 480-4101.
Front Porch Gallery: The gallery’s “Spiral Bound: The Spiritual Journey of Aging” runs through Nov. 4; “Coastal Artists: Shared Inspiration” opens Nov. 18 and runs through Jan. 4; hours, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 2903 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad; (760) 795-6120.
Kellogg Library Gallery: Cal State San Marcos presents “More than Casinos: California Indian Culture, Contributions and Communities,” an educational exhibit about the local American Indian communities, runs through Dec. 14; Cal State San Marcos, 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos; csusm.edu.
Linksoul Lab: “Mistaken Identity,” an exhibit of paintings by Carla Repice, runs through Nov. 17; 530 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside; (760) 917-6666.
Oceanside Art Gallery: “Cuba Libre,” an exhibit of photographs by Marv Sloben, Lisa Vella, Elaine McElhenny and Terry Scott Allen, runs through Nov. 19; Carlsbad Village Faire, Suite 103, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; (760) 845-9017.
Re-Gallery: “Conversations in the Woods,” a solo show by gallery owner Lester Corral, inspired by creatures great and small, is on display; 348 S. Cedros Ave., Suite H, Solana Beach; regallery.org or (858) 259-2001.
Santos Fine Art Galleries: “Work by New Hampshire artist Rick Hunt will be shown Nov. 1-30; reception, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 10; 978 N. Coast Highway 101, Leucadia; santosfineartgalleries.com.
Surface Art + Culture: A new exhibit of limited edition wood print surf art photographs by Myles McGuinness opens Nov. 3; Artist Alley, 206 N. Coast Highway, #212E, Oceanside; 9mphoto.com.
Twin Oaks Art Gallery: The Boys & Girls Club Fine Arts Exhibit opens Nov. 9 with a reception from 6-8 p.m.; 757 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos; (760) 703-3889.
Vista Library Gallery: “Iris Gill: 1970-2012, Celebrating Her Life and Art,” a retrospective exhibition by the late artist, runs through Nov. 3; Vista Library Community Room, 700 Eucalyptus Ave., Vista; (760) 643-5100.