San Diego Reader

Thursday | 29

ATMOSPHERES IN INK: WHISTLER AND THE ETCHING REVIVAL

Consider this exhibition of more than 60 prints investigating how James Abbott McNeill Whistler and his contemporaries exploited the etching medium to evoke elusive qualities of atmosphere, and then take in a gallery talk offered in USD’s Hoehn Family Galleries of Founders Hall.

Friday | 30

HONORING THE WOMEN IN OUR LIVES

The Foundation for Women hosts a luncheon with keynote speaker Helen LaKelly Hunt, founder of the Sister Fund, who will share her “experience and passion for the issues affecting women and girls to help us focus on opportunities to make a difference.”

WALTER CRONKITE IS DEAD

The San Diego Rep stages Joe Calarco’s “intimate comedy” about two women — strangers from opposite ends of the political spectrum — who strike up a conversation while stranded in an airport. Directed by Shana Wride.

Saturday | 1

MCAS MIRAMAR AIR SHOW

Come see “A Salute to San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation 1911–2011,” with flying performances by many military and civilian performers, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. The twilight show ends with the “Great Wall of Fire” and a fireworks finale.

FALL FOR THE ARTS

The Broadway Pier is transformed into a culture center as National Arts and Humanities Month begins. Check out workshops, demonstrations, hands-on art activities, food, exhibits from throughout the region, live theater, dance, and music performances.

Sunday | 2

DIAMOND DASH

Help break the Guinness World Record for largest treasure hunt in the world, right here at Balboa Park! Couples are invited to take part in a text-message-powered scavenger hunt, and the winning couple will get a big prize (either a $15,000 diamond engagement ring or store certificate) from Charles Koll Jewellers.

Monday | 3

AN UN-ROAD TRIP ACROSS AMERICA

Cars are so overrated. Boaz Frankel (The Un-Road Trip) visits the San Diego Foundation to speak for Hostelling International’s annual meeting and party about his 12,000-mile adventure across America using over 77 different modes of transportation, but not one gas-powered car.

Tuesday | 4

CUT OUT FOR THIS

Exacto blades and knives are some “of the most diverse tools in contemporary urban art.” View works “using sharp edges” by local artists during this Thumbprint Gallery exhibit at Basic Urban Kitchen and Bar. Also, live painting by Mofo, True Delorenzo, and Sharif I. Carter.

Wednesday | 5

TREASURE TROVE

Disney on Ice offers its “newest skating spectacular” with Rapunzel, Flynn, your favorite Disney princesses, Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Simba, Nala, Pumbaa, and Timon all taking to the ice.