Shakespeare's First Folio, the 1623 published collection of his plays, is in San Diego this month.
It's part of a national tour to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death and offers a rare glimpse of the Folio.
Co-hosted by The Old Globe and the San Diego Public Library, "First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare," will be on display at the Central Library from Saturday, June 4 to Thursday, July 7.
The exhibit, which is located in the library's 9th floor art gallery, also showcases props, costumes and photos from The Old Globe’s 80-year archive.
Along with the First Folio, there will be a month of readings, lectures, plays and parties in honor of The Bard.
Some highlights include:
Shakespeare in America - First Folio Opening Event
Beloved actors from the Globe's history, along with other celebrities and dignitaries, will read selections from Shakespeare.
Details: 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 4 at The Old Globe. The free event is sold out, but a stand-by line will begin to form an hour before the doors open.
A family-friendly circus show inspired by "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The performance mixes traditional circus acts with a Greek chorus and choral singing.
Details: 3 p.m. on Friday, June 3; 3 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 4. City Heights Library Performance Annex, 3795 Fairmount Ave., City Heights. Free; more information.
Thinking Shakespeare Live! Folio Edition
It's OK if you have trouble understanding Shakespeare. That's why The Old Globe returns with its "Thinking Shakespeare Live!" presentation with Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein.
In these 90-minute lectures, Edelstein -- assisted by professional classical actors -- talks about a performer’s approach to Shakespearean language so audiences can easily understand the poetry of The Bard.
Details: 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 11 and 25. The Old Globe and San Diego Central Public Library. Free, but RSVPs are required.
Summer at The Old Globe means Shakespeare at the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre and this year it's "Macbeth" and "Love's Labor's Lost."
Details: June 19 through Sept. 18. Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park. Find showtimes and ticket prices.
Hear more about these events, plus many more, during Friday's KPBS Midday Edition.
