Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, Nov. 11 to Friday, Nov. 15.
Check back Wednesday for our guide to things to do this weekend.
Monday Veterans Day
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Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ The Old Globe’s 27th annual production of this holiday classic is based on a 1957 children’s book by the late La Jolla author Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel. Now playing through Dec. 31. Show times vary. The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $74 and up. 619-234-5623, .theoldglobe.org
Kat Von D: Tattoo artist, author and musician Kat Von D dropped her second album, “My Side of the Mountain,” in September and will be performing songs off the record at the Music Box. In 2021, Von D released her first album with gothic, post-punk and synth sounds. Mexican-born and San Diego-raised artist Prayers will open the show. 8 p.m. Monday. Music Box, 1337 India St., San Diego. $37.75-$161.95. musicboxsd.com
Tuesday
Rainbow Kitten Surprise: North Carolina indie rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise is promoting its latest record “Love Hate Music Box,” its first album in six years. In 2017, the band performed at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, and in 2018, NPR named “Fever Pitch” as one of its favorite songs. 7 p.m. Tuesday. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. $74.60-$136.90. theshell.org
Art group runs virtual workshop: The North County Society of Fine Arts runs a virtual workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12 featuring John Erwin, an urban sketcher. Erwin will focus on capturing a San Diego landmark using pencil, pen, markers and watercolor. The workshop via Zoom begins with social time at 11:30 a.m., followed by the workshop from noon to 3 p.m. Cost is $50; $40 for members. Register at ncsfa.org/workshops/john erwin.
Panel discussion on art about forest regeneration: A panel discussion on “How Do We Regenerate a Forest? Thinking with the Harrisons” is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at the San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. The discussion will explore artwork in the exhibit “Helen & Newton Harrison: California Work” at the library’s Judith Harris Art Gallery, and how the art addresses “the crisis in our forests in the north and our local terrain in San Diego.” Visit sandiego.gov/public-library/central-library.
Wednesday
Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents this family comedy about a Catholic family navigating the 1970s and womens reproductive rights. 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Nov. 24. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $60-$74. 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org
Musiq Soulchild: In 2000, singer and songwriter Musiq Soulchild released his debut album “Aijuswanaseing” and lead single “Just Friends (Sunny).” His second single “Love” spent 21 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Since then, the R&B artist has delivered over 10 studio albums, including a collaboration album with producer Hit-Boy titled, “Victims & Villains,” released last year. 8 p.m. Wednesday. The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. $59-$250.75. thesoundsd.com
Thursday
Misery: Backyard Renaissance Theatre presents William Goldmans stage adaptation of the Stephen King novel about an obsessive and violent fan who kidnaps her favorite author. Now in previews through Nov. 22. Opens Nov. 23 and runs through Dec. 7. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Tenth Avenue Arts Center, 930 Tenth Ave., downtown. $18-$40. backyardrenaissance.com
Another Day of Paradise: Blindspot Collective presents this world premiere documentary musical inspired by interviews this year with more than 100 members of San Diegos unhoused community. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Nov. 24. Coronado Playhouse, 1835 Strand Way, Coronado. $30. blindspotcollective.org
Tora: The Australian four-piece indie electronic band Tora dropped new music for the first time in three years with the album “Temps de Flors.” Now they are touring and marketing the new album with a stop at the Belly Up. The band started making music for over a decade. Its first EP “Tora” debuted in 2013 and in 2017, released its first full-length album “Take a Rest.” 8 p.m. Thursday.Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. $22-$39. bellyup.com
Family challah baking event: A family challah baking event for the community is at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Chabad of Oceanside/Vista, 1930 Sunset Drive. Participants can brush up their braiding and kneading skills and make challah dough to take home to bake for Shabbat. The event is in partnership with Shabbat San Diego and part of the global Shabbat Project. Advanced registration is required. Space is limited. Doors open at 4 p.m. Cost is $18 per dough. Register at jewishoceanside.com.
Friday
Vitamin String Quartet: ArtPower at UC San Diego presents this ensemble performing the music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton and more. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, UC San Diego, La Jolla. $17.50-$50. artpower.ucsd.edu
The Piano Men: Beatles Edition: CCAE Theatricals presents this concert event with four singer/pianists and two pianos, performing songs by the Fab Four. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. $35-$75. theatricals.org
Tiny Beautiful Things opens in Scripps Ranch: Scripps Ranch Theatre presents Nia Vardalos stage adaptation of Cheryl Strayeds novel about her real-life experience as an advice columnist struggling to heal her own personal problems. Opens Friday and runs through Dec. 8. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. Legler Benbough Theatre, Alliant International University, 9783 Avenue of Nations, San Diego. $29-$49. 858-395-0573, scrippsranchtheatre.org
Midnight at the Never Get: Diversionary Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of this new musical love story set in a secret gay bar in 1 New Yorks Greenwich Village in 1965. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., University Heights. $10-$70. 619-220-0097, diversionary.org
Christmas Celebration: SeaWorld San Diegos annual holiday festivities will include a new feature this year: a Mrs. Claus Christmas Parade. She will move through the park with a procession of themed characters and floats each day of the season. Also new this year, visitors will find a live holiday character show in the Mission Bay Theater and a show called A Stocking Full of Soul featuring classical holiday music in the Nautilus Amphitheater. Among the long list of festive activities this year is also photos with Santa, a snowfall experience, a holiday lights display, a laser light show and Coca-Cola Lane. A Hanukkah display will make its debut in the park on Dec. 1 with music and a menorah lighting. Today through Jan. 5. 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego. Holiday activities are included with park admission. seaworld.com/san-diego/
Die Mommy Die! Compulsion Dance & Theatre presents Charles Buschs dark comedy inspired by the Grande Dame Guignol horror films of the 1960s. 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Black Box at Diversionary, 4545 Park Blvd., San Diego. $29.87. ticketleap.com
Living After Midnight: Trinity Theatre Company presents Sean Pomposellos play about two lonely nursing home residents who plot an escape to attend a heavy metal music festival. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Trinity Theatre, Mission Valley mall, 1640 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 129, San Diego. $25. trinityttc.org/current-productions
Drive Wolves Mad: Seattle dance duo Jenny Peterson and Kaitlin McCarthy present the West Coast tour of this full-length dance work that blends horror, humor and friendship in a way that blurs the line between victim and perpetrator. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Light Box Theater, 2590 Truxtun Road, #205, San Diego. $20.57-$27.99. drivewolvesmad.com