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The Da Vinci Experience Through January 3. San Diego Air and Space Museum, Balboa Park. 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego. Does it surprise you that Leonardo da Vinci remains one of the most fascinating people history has ever known? We didn’t think so. And it doesn’t surprise the San Diego Air and Space Museum either, which is why it brings you The Da Vinci Experience. Get on over there, because the exhibit’s in its final days. Check out how Da Vinci’s conceptual designs for many technological wonders were centuries ahead of their time, including over sixty functional models, eleven of which are full-sized. You’ll love absorbing the knowledge, and your kids will love the hands-on experience. 619-234-8291. sandiegoairandspace.org. Wheelchair Accessible. Duncan Sheik January 11. The Old Globe Theatre. 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. Catch Grammy and Tony Award-winning singer-songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik for one night only at The Old Globe Theatre. Initially finding success as a singer (most notably for his 1996 debut single, “Barely Breathing,” which spent 55 weeks on Billboard’s Hot 100), he has since expanded his work to include compositions for motion pictures and the Broadway stage. Sheik has two Tony Awards, as composer and arranger, for the Broadway production of Spring Awakening. Written with lyricist Steven Sater, Spring Awakening also received the Tony Award for Best Musical. 619-23-GLOBE (234-5623). theoldglobe.org. Wheelchair Accessible. Oceanic Art Through February 28. San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA), Balboa Park. 1450 El Prado, San Diego. Maybe it’s our constant exposure to sweet ocean breezes, but we really dig ancient Oceanic culture. So SDMA’s Oceanic Art exhibit really floats our boat. Come check out nearly 100 pieces that represent ancient Oceanic traditions from Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Included are elaborate hand-carved sculptures, jewelry, weapons, and more. 619-232-7931. sdmart.org. Wheelchair Accessible. Picasso, Miró, Calder Through January 17. San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA), Balboa Park. 1450 El Prado, San Diego. Modernist art aficionados rejoice. This exhibition brings together Pablo Picasso (1881 – 1973), Joan Miró (1893 – 1983), and Alexander Calder (1898 – 1976), unquestionably three of the greatest artists working in the twentieth century. Picasso, Miró, Calder is just a taste of the incredible exhibits to come in 2010. Get on over here and rediscover some of your favorite artists from the height of the modern age. 619-232-7931. sdmart.org. Wheelchair Accessible. Whale and Dolphin Watching Through March. Hornblower Cruises and Events. 1066 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego. Spend whale-watching season with Hornblower Cruises and Events. Annually, approximately 28,000 gray whales pass by the San Diego coast. Treat yourself to the awe-inspiring sight of these majestic giants while aboard a comfortable yacht. Each 3.5-hour whale-watching adventure is narrated by an experienced captain with information exclusively endorsed by the San Diego Natural History Museum. Other wildlife, such as sea lions, blue herons and three kinds of dolphins almost always put in appearances. 619-725-8888. hornblower.com. White Denim January 17. 8:30pm. Casbah. 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego. We love the Casbah because it’s such an underestimated, intimate venue – the perfect place to get up-close-and-personal to your favorite bands. And the drinks are pretty reasonably priced. This month, pleasepleaseplease check out White Denim. The Austin, TX-based, acid blues meets garage rock trio will blow your proverbial mind. And you’ll enjoy it. We promise. Bonus: Brazos opens. Sorry kids, 21+ with ID. 619-232-HELL. casbahmusic.com. Wheelchair Accessible. All information subject to change. Please contact each individual event for up-to-date schedules, prices and more information. |
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