San Diego Reader

Thursday | 2

THE MIND’S EYE

What do art history and visual neuroscience have in common? Salk Institute neuroscientist Rich Krauzlis and UCSD art historian Jack Greenstein discuss this overlap in their disciplines and seek to determine whether a “synergistic relationship” is possible.

HELL ON TWO WHEELS

Three-time Ironman finisher Amy Snyder visits Warwick’s Bookstore to discuss her book about the Race Across America, a 3000-mile, nonstop bicycle race that can take up to ten days. The one who sleeps the least (two hours a night) tends to win.

Friday | 3

COLLAGE

Visionary Dance Theatre closes its first season, showcasing many different forms of dance and performing artists. Guest choreographers are Daniel Marshall (LaDiego Dance Theatre) and Khamla Somphanh (instructor for the Academy of Performing Arts, San Diego). Original music by Taylor Smith.

Saturday | 4

STRIKE OUT SUICIDE

Enter the competition with a team of three to five bowlers, no matter their age or bowling skills. Participants bowl two games and receive refreshments. Competitors are asked to raise a minimum of $100 to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

CARLSBAD BEACH FEST

The day begins with a low-tide beach run and continues with sports competitions, paddle-boarding clinics, surfing, kayaking, beach volleyball, soccer, and Ultimate Frisbee, plus a beach cleanup and sand-sculpting. Art and live entertainment round out the day.

Sunday | 5

PET HEALTH EXPO

Take your furry friend to City Hall for a checkup and entertaining activities. The City of Encinitas hosts this free event, which features a best-trick contest, professional photos with pets, grooming, a “neuter scooter” clinic, rabies shots, discounted dog licensing, and vendors.

Monday | 6

THE WITCHES OF LUBLIN

As part of the 18th-annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival, Lyceum Theatre presents Yale Strom’s “radio play” about the three-best klezmer musicians in 18th-century Poland, who must perform to save the town.

Tuesday | 7

SHAKESPEARE-QUOTING COP

Retired police lieutenant Timothy “T.B.” Smith visits Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse to discuss his novel, The Sticking Place. Afterward, six San Diego Shakespeare Society members will read excerpts from Smith’s gritty police procedural.

Wednesday | 8

THE VARIETIES OF RICE

There are many flavors between white and brown. At Alchemy of the Hearth, chef Arleen Lloyd leads an exploration into the world of rice. Learn about long grain, arborio, jasmine, basmati, black, brown, red, and wild rice.