San Diego Reader

Thursday | 21

THE BLACK BALL

Los Angeles toy store Munky King will be at Bar Basic in East Village to kick off Comic-Con with the first Designer Toy Awards. Witness the live painting of Luke Chueh’s new giant 100% Possessed, as well as live painting by Aaron Woes Martin, Yoskay Yamamoto, and Jesse Hernandez.

Friday | 22

AMERICA’S FINEST BEER FESTIVAL

This weekend, Qualcomm Stadium plays host to over 120 craft breweries. Enjoy beer tastings, food, and live music. Proceeds benefit the United Service Organizations (USO) of San Diego.

AMADEUS

The movie was awarded an Oscar, the play took home a Tony, and the Old Globe Theatre’s production is our critic’s pick. Miles Anderson gives a “masterful performance” in his role as Antonio Salieri, the green-eyed loather of young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Saturday | 23

PEER GYNT

La Jolla Playhouse stages this story of a liar and a braggart who “lives for himself alone.” David Schweizer adapted and directs this trimmed-down version of Henrik Ibsen’s masterpiece.

OBON FESTIVAL

The Vista Buddhist Temple and Japanese Cultural Center celebrates this annual Buddhist event to commemorate one’s ancestors with taiko drumming, Japanese tea tasting, a Buddhist lecture, and bonsai. Join in bon odori Japanese folk dancing and sample Japanese cuisine!

Sunday | 24

ZINTASTIC!

St. Francis Winery president Christopher Silva will present a tasting and discussion to kick off the University of San Diego Wine Classic, which features 30 USD-family wineries (owned or managed by USD alumni, family, and friends).

MASTERS OF HARMONY

A hundred male voices will sing a cappella in this concert, incorporating standards, jazz, and Broadway, sung in a variety of styles.

Monday | 25

VEGAN BARBECUE

Spork Foods owners Heather and Jenny Goldberg will cook up “serious barbecue delights” during this class at Great News! in Pacific Beach. Recipes include chipotle roasted corn with lemon-maple basil butter.

Tuesday | 26

GILDED PAPER

For Technique Tuesday at the Stamp Addict, Pat Holcomb will teach you how to create gilded paper “to mimic the look of expensive gold-leafed paper” and an elegant “diamond” embellished floral spray. Students must provide their own materials.

Wednesday | 27

THE GAMES WE PLAY

So Say We All’s Greenroom hosts this “free-write” session where people can play with the idea of how diversions, distraction, escapism, and mandatory participation work in our world. (We don’t know what that means, either.)