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San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Super Bowl Alternatives

A 2018 photo of the cast of "The Full Monty."
Courtesy of San Diego Musical Theatre
A 2018 photo of the cast of "The Full Monty."
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Super Bowl Alternatives
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Super Bowl Alternatives GUEST:Nina Garin, editor/producer, KPBS/Arts Calendar

>>> This is KPBS Mid-Day Edition. It is Super Bowl weekend, a lot of people will be watching the big game. What if you are just not into the Super Bowl? What else is there to do. Here with some artistic alternatives is Nina Garin. Now you have a weekly arts newsletter, asking readers, if they are excited about the Super Bowl. >> It was really, amusing. Someone compared to the Super Bowl, like being Jewish on Christmas where everything is cleared. The stores are empty. You can get parking. So for a lot of arts people it is a day when everything is open. Some other people like it, saying it is a good excuse to eat wings. [ LAUGHTER ] >> So you have recommendations. The first is the full Monty. Is this the same story as the 19 97 -- 1997 movie. >> Yes, but this version was first staged in San Diego. >> Is the story the same? >> Yes, if you remember it is about unemployed steelworkers who have working wives. The wives go and spend their money on girls night out. The men make up an idea on how to make money themselves. It does tell a story about marriage and insecurity from a male perspective. >> You brought a song from the original Broadway cast. This is scrap.[ SINGING ] >> That is from the musical version of the full Monty, who is putting on the show in San Diego? >> This is the San Diego musical theater. This is a small venue and they do make it feel like you are in a nightclub at times. >> Does the local cast actually go full Monty? >> That's a surprise. I can't reveal that. I would say, just from the first act, you will see plenty. >> All right. The full Monty runs through February 25. You have another option for those who don't want to watch the game, the white box live jazz series. >> This is a month-long series put together by choreographer Jean Isaacs. They paralyzed jazz music -- they pair live jazz music with choreography. It is done in a small theater and you can even get table service. >> Who is performing this Sunday? >> This is the Curtis Taylor Quartet, he is known for performing with Gregory Porter. >> Let's listen to a little bit of the Curtis Taylor court at, this is in the moment. [ MUSIC ] -- Quartet, this is in the moment. [ MUSIC ] >> Now you have mentioned this is a series, who else will be performing? >> Steve Baker, the Gypsy swing cats, and Christopher Holly day. >> White box live jazz happens every Sunday. I have to say, these options don't sound very family-friendly, what if you have kids and you don't want to do the Super Bowl? >> There is a great family option in Balboa Park. They are doing a Chinese new year Festival. February is the month for lunar new year celebrations. This is the first event, it is smaller and held at the international cottages. There will be come through demonstrations -- kung fu demonstrations. You can buy food, there will be calligraphy, and free dance performances. >> And that is that Balboa Park on Sunday. The Chinese new year celebration, the first of several coming up in San Diego. Before we go, do you have an arts approved recommendation for anyone who does want to watch the game, where should they go. >> I think the best is to go to the lot, they are having a party with all-you-can-eat tailgate food, giant screens and a full bar. It is a movie theater, so if you get bored you can duck into the movies. Or your group can even split up and meet up later, for me this is where I would go. >> I have been speaking with Nina Garin, thank you.[ MUSIC ]

It’s Super Bowl weekend, but what if you're not watching the game? Here are some options for other activities happening Sunday.

"The Full Monty"

Theater

San Diego Musical Theatre stages "The Full Monty," a musical based on the beloved 1997 film.

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The Tony Award-winning show follows six unemployed steelworkers who are desperately trying to support their families. One of them gets an idea for a bold way to make some quick cash.

Details: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Horton Grand Theatre, 444 Fourth Ave., downtown. $30 to $70; find tickets to "The Full Monty."

A promotional photo of musician Curtis Taylor.
Courtesy of the artist
A promotional photo of musician Curtis Taylor.

White Box Live Jazz

Music, Dance

White Box Live Jazz is a weekly series that brings together jazz musicians and choreographers.

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Every Sunday in February there will be a performance by popular local jazz musicians and dancers from San Diego Dance Theater. The evening features cabaret seating with table service for food and drinks from The Lot.

The lineup:

  • Feb. 4: Curtis Taylor Quartet with choreography by Desiree Cuizon Fejeran
  • Feb. 11: Steve Baker Trio with Rachel Drexler and Jose Molina Serrano with choreography by Jean Isaacs
  • Feb. 18: Gypsy Swing Cats with choreography by Matt Carney
  • Feb. 25: Christopher Hollyday and his Bee-Bop Quartet with choreography by Anne Gehman

Details: 5 p.m. Sundays in February. White Box Theater, 2590 Truxton Road, Liberty Station. $15 to $30; find tickets to White Box Live Jazz.

A photo from Balboa Park's Chinese New Year Festival.
Courtesy of Balboa Park
A photo from Balboa Park's Chinese New Year Festival.

Chinese New Year Festival

Music, Dance

Celebrate the Year of the Dog at this small Chinese New Year celebration in Balboa Park.

There free event features Kung-Fu demonstrations, dragon and lion dances, calligraphy and crafts and a variety of cultural performances.

You'll also find dumplings, egg rolls and steamed buns for sale.

Details: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. International Cottages, Balboa Park. Free; find additional information about the Chinese New Year Festival.

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Super Bowl Alternatives