San Diego Reader

Thursday | 28

TASTING TURNED UP

WineRave San Diego hosts a tasting made “edgy” by combining “the energizing ambiance of a nightclub with the engaging conversations of a tasting room.” Taste offerings from 25 wineries, breweries, and distilleries, all at Fluxx.

Friday | 29

THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES

MiraCosta College stages John Guare’s play about Artie Shaughnessy, songwriter of sorts, his wife Bananas, and his mistress Bunny, who will sleep with him but won’t cook for him until they’re married.

SAN DIEGO DANCE FESTIVAL

Salsa and tango together at last! Enjoy performances by Sandor & Parissa, and Florentino & Isabelle, as well as music by DJ Eduardo Santana and DJ Brick Robins for open dancing during this benefit for Dancing After School. Lessons for each dance style will be conducted in separate rooms.

Saturday | 30

DASH PUZZLE HUNT

Each city across the U.S. taking part in DASH (Different Area — Same Hunt) contributes a clue, and each event uses all the clues from the 12 contributing cities, so all players in all cities see the same set of puzzles, “from s’mores designed in morse code to music clips containing a hidden message.”

SPRING FASHION SOCIAL

Share your “paw-me-downs” with younger pups! Sort your pet’s wardrobe and “donate gently worn pet clothing, collars, leads, blankets, toys, and beds” at this gathering for fashion-forward Fidos. Guests will “receive exclusive fashion guides for the poshest spring 2011 styles.”

Sunday | 1

BOOK ARTS FAIRE

Celebrate books and Geisel Library’s 40th anniversary! Check out displays of books by local presses including Brighton Press, Bay Park Press, and Scripps College Press. Also on display are miniature books, altered and sculptural books, and artist books by members of San Diego Book Arts.

Monday | 2

ACT TODAY! FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

This inaugural 5k and 10k run and family festival aims to “make a difference in the lives of military families impacted by autism.” The festival includes vendor booths, food, concert performances, and celebrity appearances at Fiesta Island.

Tuesday | 3

SHOWCASING CHINESE CULTURE

Shen Yun Performing Arts takes the stage to present classical Chinese dance and music. A cast of 100 classical artists, accompanied by live orchestra, showcases legends, vocal and instrumental performances, dances, and modern-day narratives.

Wednesday | 4

UCSD SPRINGFEST AT THE LOFT

This concert represents the joint efforts of UCSD music grad students and the Student Musicians Community, seeking “to carve out a bigger niche on campus for presenting their exciting new music” at the Loft, UCSD’s jazz club and bar.

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