Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Sept. 6 to Sunday, Sept. 8.
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Friday
“Best Laid Plans”: Vantage Theatre presents the world premiere of Robert Salerno’s play about an architect who suddenly loses his sight. Alone and despondent, he’s ready to give up until he’s visited by the deaf 19th-century composer Ludwig van Beethoven. The play co-stars “This is Us” TV actor Blake Stadnik. 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 22. Tenth Avenue Arts Center, 930 Tenth Ave., downtown. 30-$35. (858) 859-2281, vantagetheatre.com
“8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s’: New Village Arts presents the San Diego premiere of Rich Seeber and Michael Gribbin’s nostalgic music revue of the sounds, trends, fashions and experiences of the 1970s. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through Sept. 15. 2787 State St., Carlsbad. (760) 433-3245, $25-$60. newvillagearts.org
“Cleopatra”: Moxie Theatre and Loud Fridge Theatre Group are co-presenting this one-woman multimedia play written by and starring Joy Yvonnes Jones, who adapted her story of the Egyptian queen from Shakespeare’s “Antony and Cleopatra.” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd., Rolando, San Diego. $47-$53, general; $20, students. (858) 598-7620, moxietheatre.com
Saturday
Oceanside Pier history talk: Kristi Hawthorne, director of the Oceanside Historical Society, will give a presentation on the history of the Oceanside Pier. 10 a.m. Saturday. Civic Center Library, 330 North Coast Highway, Oceanside. Free. oceansidepl.librarycalendar.com/event/oceanside-pier-past-and-present-lecture-23751
San Diego Kids! Annual Poetry Workshop: An instructor from the San Diego Entertainment & Arts Guild will teach a workshop on poetry and how to write it. Students can submit their work for an opportunity at publication. 10:30 a.m. Saturday. 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido. sandiegopoetryannual.com/about/kids-san-diego-poetry-annual
Kidz Bop Kids: The latest youth performers in the group, “Kidz Bop,” will perform hit songs at a family-friendly concert. 6 p.m. Saturday. CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego. $30. as.sdsu.edu/calcoast
‘Eclectic Vision’ opens in Santa Ysabel: Santa Ysabel Art Gallery presents an exhibit of rural landscapes and still-life paintings by Julian-based artist Stan Goudey, who works in watercolor and acrylics. Opens Saturday with a reception from 4 to 7 p.m. and runs through Oct. 27. 30352 Highway 78, Santa Ysabel. (760) 765-1676, santaysabelgallery.com
Mojalet Dance Collective with Betzi Rowe: Faith Jensen-Ismay and Betzi Rowe will perform new works with the company. 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The Vine, 12540 Oaks North Drive, San Diego. $16-$21. (858) 243-1402, mojalet.com
Julian Grape Stomp Festa: The 27th annual grape stomping event will feature wine tasting, live music, food vendors and other activities. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and cash. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Drive. $25 for adults, $8 for children ages 6-20. visitjulian.com/julian-events
“Transformative Currents: Art and Action in the Pacific Ocean”: Oceanside Museum of Arts presents an ecologically themed exhibit of video, sculpture and photography by 21 international artists as part of the Getty Museum’s statewide “PST ART: Art & Science Collide” initiative, with more than 60 exhibitions throughout California now through the fall. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays. Through Jan. 9. 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside. oma-online.org
‘Fully Committed’ opens in Scripps Ranch: Scripps Ranch Theatre opens its 45th season with Becky Mode’s one-man comedy about an out-of-work actor manning the reservation desk at a top Manhattan restaurant where desperate customers try to bribe, coerce and threaten him for a table. Actor Dennis Peters plays all 40 characters. Opens Saturday and runs through Sept. 26. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Legler-Benbough theatre, Alliant International University, 9783 Avenue of Nations, San Diego. (858) 395-0573, scrippsranchtheatre.org
Sunday
Surf Dog Surf-a-thon: For the 19th time, the Helen Woodward Animal Center will host a competition among the nation’s best canine surfers. Located at Del Mar’s dog beach, the event takes place in front of a of expert surf judges. Participants will be ranked for their technique, enthusiasm and the length of their rides. Dog lovers can head to the beach to watch, enjoy live music, run a free agility course with their dogs and enjoy other family-friendly activities. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Del Mar Dog Beach, 3902 29th St., Del Mar. Free. animalcenter.org/surf-dog-surf-a-thon
Movies on the Beach: The Hotel del Coronado will host its final movie on the beach for summer, “A Field of Dreams,” before turning to its fall lineup in October. The spooky season-themed titles will include “Beetlejuice,” “Hocus Pocus,” and “Coco.” 7:30 p.m. Sunday. 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. $26.50. hoteldel.com/events/movies-on-the-beach
“Celebration of French Music & Art”: Le Salon de Musiques presents works by French composers Hahn and Farrenc and paintings by French post-Impressionist Paul Rivoire. 4 p.m. Sunday. 7791 Draper Ave., La Jolla and K Nathan Gallery. $120. lesalondemusiques.com
Party for Dallas Cowboys fans: To celebrate the return of the NFL season, The Smoking Gun will host a watch party with raffles, bottomless wings and other specials. 1:25 p.m. Sunday. 555 Market Street, San Diego. thesmokinggunsd.com
Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles Ultimate Fan Day: SeaWorld will host a special day of activities for fans of Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles. Fans can get discounted tickets and there will be meet and greets, a Xolos parade, live art, giveaways and exhibits. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. SeaWorld San Diego, 500 SeaWorld Drive. $60. seaworld.com/san-diego/special-offers/xolos
Canyoneer hiking season: The San Diego Natural History Museum’s annual canyoneer program returns Sunday with the first of more than 60 hikes, led by naturalists. The hikes have a limited capacity, so RSVP online in advance. 8 a.m. Sunday. San Diego National Wildlife Refuge (Interpretive Loop). sdnhm.org/education/canyoneer-hikes/canyoneer-hike-list
Chuseok (추석) – Korean Mid Autumn Festival: A celebration of Chuseok will include a dance performance by San Diego Korean Pungmul as well as Korean crafts and treats. 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday. 13137 Poway Road, Poway. Free. sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/66c611c7ba1dd236001f483b
