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San Diego's Top Weekend Events: From Dancing Bears To 'Killer Tomatoes'

Oct. 19: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

This weekend brings a ballet version of "The Jungle Book," a dance show inspired by "Romeo and Juliet" and an anniversary screenings for a beloved movie.

'Beyond Babel' Tells A Story Of Separation And Love

Oct. 19: By Nina Garin

"Beyond Babel" is a new, immersive dance show that's partly inspired by "Romeo and Juliet."

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Monsters, Marriage And Telenovelas

Oct. 12: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

Take a look at what's happening in San Diego's theater scene, including a musical about marriage, a play about Latin telenovelas and a tap-dancing Frankenstein.

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Music, Old Hollywood And Monsters, Too!

Sept. 28: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

San Diego’s biggest free music festival returns this weekend. Plus there’s a tap extravaganza and a scarily funny monster musical.

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Are You Ready To (Classic) Rock?

Sept. 21: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

This weekend brings concerts and performers rich in nostalgia, whether you're a fan of folk, pop, rock or metal.

Huey Lewis Brings The 'Heart Of Rock & Roll' To The Old Globe

Sept. 17: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

Huey Lewis launches his world-premiere musical at The Old Globe, a story about a musician who trades his dive bar lifestyle for the suits and ties of corporate America.

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: From KAABOO To 'El Grito'

Sept. 14: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

KAABOO Del Mar returns for its fourth year. Plus, Trevor Noah heads to San Diego and Mexican Independence Day is celebrated.

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Blues, Ballet And (Hopefully) Hill

Sept. 7: By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin

This weekend you can either indulge in nostalgia with the anniversary of a seminal hip-hop album, or look to the future with a new way of presenting ballet. Plus, a popular blues festival returns.

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Two Alternative Giants And A Pop Star

Aug. 31: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

This Labor Day weekend brings two giants of alternative rock, one from Mexico City and another from Chicago, plus, a concert by current radio giant Sam Smith.

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: From 'Phantom' To Festivals

Aug. 24: By Nina Garin

A favorite musical returns. Plus, there’s free music in Carlsbad and a day of books at Liberty Station.

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Fairy Tales, Fiddles And Folklorico

Aug. 17: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

You'll hear lots of music on and off stage in Vista, plus ballet in Balboa Park and mariachis at the Civic Theatre.

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: 'Hairspray' And Indie Rock Pioneers

Aug. 10: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

This weekend brings a fun twist on the popular musical, "Hairspray," plus a super-sized concert by two giants of alternative rock: Weezer and The Pixies.

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Films, Violins And LSD

Aug. 3: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

This weekend brings a renowned chamber music festival, a revamped film festival and a concert by a trio of Grammy-winning musicians.

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: From Disco To The Decemberists

July 27: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

This weekend brings disco music, earnest folk songs and a visit by comedian Kathy Griffin.

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: A Big Musical, A Small Musical And A Potter Musical

July 20: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

Three new musicals open this weekend, one based on a Disney movie, another based on an Irish indie film and the third inspired by the Harry Potter series.

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