Mark your calendar with these top culture and philanthropy events.
See Hamilton, the Broadway hit about one of America’s founding fathers, at the Civic Theatre Nov. 9 to 20 PHOTO: BY JOAN MARCUS
**Through 11/26
Jean Lowe: Swank**
For this inventive exhibit, artist Jean Lowe will transform Quint Gallery into a car dealership, featuring a to-scale sculptural reproduction of a new electric Hummer. Quint Gallery, La Jolla, quintgallery.com
**11/2
Dancing Queen: A Tribute to Abba with Rajaton**
Calling all dancing queens! Join the beloved Finnish pop group Rajaton and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra as they perform your favorite ABBA hits. 7:30PM, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
**11/2
Reggie Wilson/Fist and Heel Performance Group**
This Brooklyn-based dance company celebrates the interconnectedness between movement and culture, drawing from the traditions of Africa and its Diaspora. Watch as the group performs Reggie Wilson’s new work Power. 8PM, Balboa Theatre, Downtown San Diego, sandiegotheatres.org
Enjoy food, wine and culture at the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival Nov. 9 to 13. PHOTO: BY JOAN MARCUS; COURTESY OF SAN DIEGO BAY WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
**11/3
Nat Geo Live: Exploring Mars**
Join NASA mechanical engineer Kobie Boykins and learn all about the trials and tribulations of Mars exploration. 7PM, The Baker-Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, La Jolla, theconrad.org
**11/4
Autism Society San Diego Golf Classic & Celebrity Dinner**
Honor first responders and autism heroes while enjoying an afternoon of golf, drinks, food and more. A dinner with live and silent auctions will follow the action-packed tournament. 10:30AM, Twin Oaks Valley Golf Course, San Marcos, autismsocietysandiego.org
**11/4-13
San Diego Beer Week**
Celebrate the local independent craft beer industry at the 14th annual San Diego Beer Week event. Official kickoff, conclusion and individual events at participating breweries, bars and restaurants throughout the San Diego area promise delicious food, live music and, of course, excellent drinks. sdbeer.com
Support those impacted by blood cancers at Light The Night Nov. 5 PHOTO COURTESY OF: THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
**11/5
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night**
Honor, commemorate and celebrate those impacted by blood cancers and help raise money for further support and research. 5PM, Waterfront Park, Embarcadero, lightthenight.org
**11/5
Circus Spectacular Gala**
Visit the circus by way of The New Children’s Museum’s annual fundraising gala, where guests will enjoy immersive installations and awe-inspiring performances. 6PM, The New Children’s Museum, Downtown San Diego, thinkplaycreate.org
Taste local independent craft beers at San Diego Beer Week Nov. 4 to 13. PHOTO COURTESY OF: SAN DIEGO BREWERS GUILD ORIGINAL 40 BREWING, ROULEUR BREWING COMPANY AND SECOND CHANCE BEER COMPANY
**11/6
Komen San Diego More Than Pink Walk**
Help breast cancer research take another step forward and join survivors, loved ones and supporters for a life-changing 2.2-mile walk through the heart of Balboa Park. A mascot dance-off will follow. 6:30AM, Balboa Park, komen.org
**11/6
FitFest at The Rady Shell**
Hosted by the San Diego Symphony in partnership with FIT Athletic and Challenged Athletes Foundation, this exciting new fitness festival offers many different wellness and health activities—including classes in yoga, HIIT, boot camp and more. 10AM, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
Finnish pop group Rajaton will sing ABBA hits Nov. 2 PHOTO COURTESY OF: THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
**11/9-13
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival**
Treat yourself during this weeklong celebration of food, wine and culture—where beaches and boats serve as the backdrop. The festival features famous culinary icons, dozens of events, and hundreds of domestic and international wineries. Embarcadero Marina Park North, sandiegowineclassic.com
**11/9-20
Hamilton**
“Be in the room where it happens” and join the Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon as it tells the story of America’s founding father Alexander Hamilton—through a book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego, broadwaysd.com
See Richard Thomas and Melanie Moore in To Kill A Mockingbird PHOTO: BY JULIETA CERVANTES
**11/10
Under the Influence of Southern California Dinner**
As the fourth and final installment of Kona Kai Resort & Spa’s Under the Influence of Southern California dinner series, the resort is hosting a delicious four-course dinner prepared by its new executive chef, Joe Magnanelli, that will celebrate Kona Kai’s historic heritage. 5PM, Kona Kai Resort & Spa, Shelter Island, resortkonakai.com
**11/12
Corazon de Vida’s Noche de Gala Fundraiser **
Beginning with cocktails and live jazz performances, this Gatsby-themed dinner with auctions, DJs, dancing and live entertainment held in the hotel’s stunning Presidential Ballroom will raise money for orphaned and abandoned children in Baja, Mexico. 5PM, The US Grant, Gaslamp Quarter, corazondevida.org
Visit Kona Kai Resort & Spa for the Under the Influence of Southern California dinner Nov. 10. PHOTO: COURTESY OF KONA KAI RESORT & SPA
**11/12
Crystal Ball Gala**
Featuring a cocktail reception and a delicious dinner by Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille, this elegant event will also include a live auction and dancing to The Kicks. The evening helps raise funds to benefit Casa de Amparo’s programs for children who have been abused or neglected. 6PM, Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, Rancho Santa Fe, casadeamparo.org
**11/12-13
Emanuel Ax Plays Beethoven**
Emanuel Ax will take the stage for two nights to perform one of Beethoven’s astonishing early piano concertos. The concert will also include the U.S. premiere of Time by renowned European composer Thomas Larcher. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
Jean Lowe’s exhibit Swank will transform Quint Gallery PHOTO: BY LILE KVANTALIANI
**11/12-13
From Balanchine to Martins: 20th Century Masterworks**
Following a pre-performance lecture by City Ballet artistic director Steven Wistrich, this beautiful ballet program honors works from the 20th century by legendary choreographers George Balanchine and Peter Martins. Balboa Theatre, Downtown San Diego, sandiegotheatres.org
**11/17
Payare Leads Brahms’ Symphony No. 1**
San Diego Symphony music director Rafael Payare will lead the orchestra in Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, known for having one of the most famous openings in romantic music. 7:30PM, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
**11/19
Dinner of Champions**
Complete with a gourmet dinner and robust live and silent auctions, this gala raises awareness and funding for the National MS Society’s research, advocacy and programs for the 1 million people living with multiple sclerosis in the United States. 5PM, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa, Carlsbad, mssociety.donordrive.com
Support breast cancer at the Komen San Diego More Than Pink Walk Nov. 6 PHOTO: BY PAUL NESTOR
**11/23
Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac**
Celebrating Fleetwood Mac, this spectacular new show by tribute band Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac includes a special blues set honoring the rock band’s founder, Peter Green. 8PM, Balboa Theatre, Downtown San Diego, sandiegotheatres.org
**11/26
The 1975**
The beloved English band will be performing its greatest hits encompassing several musical genres, such as indie rock, alternative rock, electropop and pop rock. 7PM, Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, San Diego State University, College Area, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast
**11/29-12/4
To Kill a Mockingbird**
This popular play adapted by Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin turns Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird into an emotional and riveting production. Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego, broadwaysd.com
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