San Diego Reader

Thursday | 19

DECONSTRUCTING ICONS: CONSIDERING THE SYMBOLS OF AMERICA

High Tech High 11th-grade students have created an “art-and-writing exhibition exploring the impetus and impacts of social and cultural movements.” View more than 40 text-based art pieces and DIY publications.

Friday | 20

THE MAN WHO INVENTED SOUL

The Ira Aldridge Repertory Players present the world premiere of this musical drama about Sam Cooke, written and directed by Calvin Manson. The production includes a dinner/theater package at the Lafayette Hotel.

FOOD, TRUCKS, AND FUN

Gourmet food trucks converge at Boomers in Clairemont. Grill ’Em All will be down from Los Angeles to serve up food with “ten of the best from San Diego,” including MIHO Gastrotruck, Ms. Patty Melt, and India on Wheels.

Saturday | 21

SCI-FI RADIO-AND-FILM LABORATORY

Experiment with futuristic sounds in a building celebrated for its sci-fi appearance, and conduct experiments with a variety of Moog synthesizers, theremins, and other unusual instruments. Classic and not-so-classic science-fiction films will roll in hi-def viewing rooms, and you can choose sounds to overscore and enhance live screenings.

RIDICULOUS-OBSTACLE CHALLENGE

From the fire-pole slide to rolly play, the theme of this race is “ridiculous.” Imagine a creative collision between a military-style training course and wild-and-crazy game-show-inspired obstacles. Get ridiculous (and your first beer free) at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Sunday | 22

SICILIAN FESTIVAL

This 18th-annual festa features a grape stomp, three music stages, a costume parade, and a pasta-eating contest. Plus, Emmy Award–winning celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis will offer cooking demonstrations.

Monday | 23

EVERYDAY SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD

Chef Jenn Felmley showcases “more-involved dishes made with easy recipes” for you to cook during the workweek. Learn where to purchase sustainable seafood, what type of fish to buy, and how to cook it.

Tuesday | 24

GROW THE TREE YOU GOT

Tom Sturges, executive vice president for Universal Music Publishing Group, mentor for at-risk children, and father of three sons (2, 13, and 19), discusses his “golden rules for raising happy, healthy, and compassionate adults.”

Wednesday | 25

AFTERNOON BOUTEAQUE

Enjoy tea and boutique shopping with fashion-designer Zandra Rhodes and sculptural artist and jewelry designer Andrew Logan. View the work, and you’ll have the option to purchase scarves, dresses, purses, and jewelry during this sale of the artists’ latest fashion creations.