San Diego Reader

Thursday | 22

ART OF FASHION RUNWAY SHOW

Get a firsthand look of top designer 2011 fall/winter collections when the Country Friends partner with South Coast Plaza for the 56th annual fashion show. Designers include Donna Karan, Oscar de la Renta, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Versace. Tickets include luncheon and wine-tasting.

Friday | 23

THE FAT PIG

Patio Playhouse presents Neil Labute’s dark comedy about “society’s prejudice against those who are overweight, obsession with body image, and the pressure exerted on unconditional love.”

Saturday | 24

MASTERWORKS OF BODY ART: V3

Chris Winn of Winn Tattoos curates a “live body art exhibition focusing on artists who specialize in traditional Americana-style tattooing.” Expect a runway show, music by Hello Trouble, appetizers, and libations. Plus, you’ll get to see fine art from several tattoo artists, which will be on exhibit for two weeks at the museum.

Sunday | 25

VIKING FESTIVAL 2011

Norwegian Fish Club Odin and Sons of Norway Lodge host a festival with a Viking log-toss competition, axe-throwing, battle-cry competition, “fiske fling,” horn-blowing, a Viking village and encampment, music by Highland Way, arts and crafts, food and beer. Also, flaming axes at night!

ADAMS AVENUE STREET FAIR

This year, catch 60 musical acts on six stages lining Adams Avenue. Headliners include El Vez (the “Mexican Elvis”), the reunion of San Diego’s legendary Beat Farmers, Cambodian pop/American surf rockers Dengue Fever, and so many more. Plus, food and craft vendors and beer gardens (and many cool bars) abound.

Monday | 26

MAN OF LA MANCHA

For two nights only, Cygnet Theatre offers a concert presentation of the Dale Wasserman (book), Mitch Leigh (music), and Joe Darion (lyrics) play based on the doleful knight, Don Quixote, who dreamed impossible dreams. Directed by Sean Murray.

Tuesday | 27

IN SEARCH OF THE WHALE

San Diego Opera Community Conversations series begins with a look at Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick by USD English literature professor Bart Thurber and Nicolas Reveles of San Diego Opera. To be discussed: the novel’s themes and how such a monumental piece was distilled into a “gripping work for the stage.”

Wednesday | 28

SHRIMP-INSPIRED BODY ARMOR!

David Kisailus of UC Riverside — who looks to nature in designing the next generation of engineering products and materials — speaks for the Biomimicry Reception Series at the San Diego Zoo.