Holiday Happenings in San Diego
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Scheduled shows are augmented by “The Grinch Family Experience,” a kid-centered gala designed to raise money for the Globe’s education programs. Kids get hands-on activities as well as a “Grinch” performance.
Where: The Globe’s Balboa Park Rehearsal Halls
When: Tuesdays through Sundays with many 1 and 2 p.m. matinees.
Contact Information: www.theoldglobe.org, or call (619) 23-GLOBE
San Diego Symphony Winter Pops’ Holiday Pops!
The San Diego Symphony is joined by the San Diego Master Chorale, the San Diego Children’s Choir, and the Crusader Bells directed by Matthew Garbutt. Selections from “Nutcracker,” Hanukkah Overture,” and seasonal sin-along favorites.
Where: Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., downtown
When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 and 8 p.m. Dec. 22-23 (Family Festival version at 2 p.m. Dec. 23)
Price: $20-$65 ($12 and $22 for Family Festival, with $7 for children)
Contact Information: (619) 235-0804
Guercino: Stylistic Evolution in Focus
Three versions of the New Testament parable “The Return of the Prodigal Son” and interpretations of the Old Testament episode “Samson and the Honeycomb.” Second-generation Baroque painter Giovanni Francesco Barbieri saw paintings as pictorial dramas and the seven exhibited works are used to involve the viewer in his chosen stories.
Where: Timken Museum of Art, Balboa Park.
When: Through Jan. 7
Contact Information: (619) 239-5548
El Vez Christmas Show
San Diego born Robert Lopez as the Mexican Elvis Presley, or El Vez, recorded songs such as “You Ain’t Nothing But a Chihuahua,” and “Graciasland.”. He and the Elvettes will perform holiday favorites like “Poncho Claus,” Brown Christmas,” and “Mamacita, Donde Esta Santa Claus?”
Where: The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., Middletown
When: 9 p.m. Dec. 23
Contact Information: (619) 232-4355
San Diego Symphony’s “Messiah”
Music Director Jahja Ling leads the orchestra, vocal soloists, and the San Diego Master Chorale in Mozart’s arrangement of the baroque oratorio.
Where: Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., downtown
When: 8 p.m. Dec. 15-16 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17
Price: $20 - $85
Contact Information: (619) 235-0804
“La Pastorela de la Estrella”
New and topical re-enactment of the traditional Mexican Christmas show
Where: The Old Globe
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Contact Information: (619) 23-GLOBE or www.theoldglobe.org
Fiesta Navidad: Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano
This instrumental and vocal group will share holiday traditions of Mexico.
Where: California Center for the Arts, Escondido
When: 8 p.m. Dec. 16
Price: $28-$44
Contact Information: www.artcenter.org
91X “Nightmare Before XMAS”
There will be a mini-Street Scene for emo, pop-punk, and punkabilly fans, as AFI, My Chemical Romance, Taking Back Sunday, Unwritten Law, and The Living End take the stage.
Where: ipayOne Center at Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. Loma Portal
When: 5 p.m. Dec. 10
Price $37.50 (plus service charges)
Contact Information: (619) 220-TIXS
“Holiday of Lights”
Twinkling lights fans will love this one. Featured are a drive-through display of Candy Cane Lane, Toyland, the Twelve Days of Christmas, and Elves at Play.
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds
When: Opens at 5:30 p.m. daily through Jan. 1
Price: Varies depending on number of occupants in motor vehicles
Contact Information: www.sdfair.com/holidayoflights