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AN ELEGANT EVENING at Shiva Artistic Collections, 115 W. Grand Ave., Escondido, 760-745-7835. On Thursday, Nov. 3, at 6:30 p.m., view hand-dyed, spun and knitted shawls, scarves and ponchos by artist Michelle Hoffe and handmade jewelry by Gretchen Fleet. Free.
MISTLETOE MERCADO at the Bing Crosby Hall in the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. 858-793-5555 or 858-755-1161. On Friday through Sunday, Nov. 4-6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Junior League of San Diego presents a showcase of boutique-style merchandise.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION at Expression of Mexico Gallery, 1122 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy., Barrio Logan, 619-232-1699. On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m., the work of four San Diego painters paying tribute to Friday Khalo will be on display along with a twisted Dia de los Muertos Fashion Show. $10 suggested donation.
* BLAZEMAN BREWFEST at the Karl Strauss Brewery, 5985 Santa Fe St., Pacific Beach, 858-273-2739. On Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m. until midnight, support Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis research by attending the final party of the Ironman Fundraiser. $20.
* WAGON WHEEL RESTAURANT & SALOON REOPENING 8861 N. Magnolia Ave., Santee, 619-448-8550. On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m., celebrate the reopening of this historic establishment with the Alpine Outlaws Old West reenactment group, Adrienne Hart performing as Dolly Parton and live music by Coyote Moon. $5.
* TRUNK SHOW at Magpie Gallery & Boutique, 2205 Fern St., South Park, 619-563-5124. On Sunday, Nov. 6, from noon to 4 p.m., new handbags and apparel created by loca Krystina Grammatica.
* HOMESPUN at the Other Side Coffeehouse, 4096 30th St., North Park, 619-280-0039. On Sunday, Nov. 6, from noon to 4 p.m., be one of the first to see the newest stuff at this monthly indie designer bazaar. Street-side fashion show at 2 p.m.
ART TALK: BARBARA KRUGER at the Museum of Contemporary Art – La Jolla, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, 858-454-3541. On Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., Kruger discusses what's influenced her work.Free with museum admission.
* DAVID LYNCH at the Price Center Ballroom, UCSD campus, 858-534-TIXS. On Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m., filmmaker David Lynch discusses “Consciousness, Creativity and the Brain.” Tickets available at the UCSD Box Office. Free.
* SEX DISCRIMINATION ON TRIAL at Malcolm X Branch Library, 5148 Market St., Emerald Hills, 619-527-3405. On Saturday, Nov. 5, from noon to 4 p.m., civil rights attorneys Anne Weills and Dan Siegel reenact a real case involving claims of sex discrimination. $20.
* ROCK ART SYMPOSIUM at the San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-239-2001. On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 5 p.m., archaeologists and researchers 75 years of rock art at the museum.$35-$45.
WEST COAST CRAFT AND STYLE at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla, 858-454-5872. On Monday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m., Jo Lauria and Suzanne Baizerman, authors of California Design, The Legacy of West Coast Craft and Style, discuss California's revolution in design.
ART TALK: GEORGE TRAKAS at the Museum of Contemporary Art – La Jolla, 700 Prospect St., 858-454-3541. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m., sculptor George Trakas will discuss his landscape and design of the Pacific Union garden. Free with museum admission.
* BOXERS AND BALLERINAS at the Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-238-7559. Showing Friday, Nov. 4, at 8 p.m., a poetic film that follows the lives of four young people—two Cubans, two Americans. $15.
THE GREATEST INDIAN FILM TRILOGY at the James S. Copley Auditorium in the San Diego Museum of Art, 619-696-1966. On Friday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m., film critic David Elliott shows excerpts and discusses Satyajit Ray's Apu film trilogy.
* PERIOD: THE END OF MENSTRUATION? at the Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-235-8466. On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m., local producer and director Giovanna Chesler will show her documentary about menstrual suppression.
BLUE VELVET at Landmark's La Jolla Village Cinemas, 8879 Villa La Jolla Dr., 858-453-7831. Showing Saturday, Nov. 5, at midnight, a mystery involving a young man, a floozy, her tormentor and a severed ear.
THE SECRET CINEMA SALON at the Media Arts Center, 921 25th St., Golden Hill, 619-230-1938. On Sunday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., the salon will be screening rare and notable films from the past, present and future of world cinema.
DOT THE I at the San Diego Central Public Library, 820 E St., Downtown, 619-236-5800. Showing Monday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m., a twisty thriller about a young woman working desperately to cover up her betrayal. Free.
MIKE AGUIRRE AND ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES at City Council Chambers, 12th Floor, City Administration Building, 202 C St., Downtown. On Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., City Attorney Mike Aguirre will hold a public hearing concerning electronic voting machines.
MAYORAL FORUM at the Clairemont High School Cafeteria, at the intersection of Balboa Avenue and Clairemont Drive. On Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m..
AL FRANKEN SHOW LIVE IN SAN DIEGO at the House of Blues, 621 Fifth Ave., Downtown, 619-299-2583. On Friday, Nov. 4, at 9 a.m., Al Franken will host his show live before a San Diego audience. Get your tickets from the KLSD Studio Building, 8660 Granite Ridge Dr. Free.
FORUM FRONTERIZO at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, 333 W. Harbor Dr., Downtown. On Friday, Nov. 4, at noon, San Diego's Dialogue's 20th Forum Fronterizo luncheon features the results of a report investigating the outcome of a closer relationship between technology-based clusters in San Diego and Baja California.
ADVOCACY TRAINING WORKSHOP at Miramar College, Lecture Hall I 101, 619-388-7501. On Friday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m., learn how to influence your elected representatives. Free.
WALK FOR WORLD PEACE at the Vajrarupini Buddhist Center, 3344 Fourth Ave., Hillcrest, 619-692-3676. On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m., take a walk through Balboa Park while collectively praying for peace.
* ELECTION DAY at a polling place near you. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, take a few minutes out of your day to vote. Make sure to read CityBeat endorsements first.
* JENNIFER HARBURY at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4190 Front St., Hillcrest, 858-459-4650. On Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m., author and human rights activist Jennifer Harbury will discuss and sign her book Truth, Torture and the American Way.
* CHET CUNNINGHAM at the San Diego Central Public Library, 820 E St., Downtown, 619-236-5800. On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m., Cunningham will discuss and sign copies of Caring for Your Aging Parents: The Caregiver's Handbook.
* GORE VIDAL at D.G. Wills Books, 7461 Girard Ave., La Jolla, 858-456-1800. On Monday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m., author Gore Vidal and professor Dennis Altman will discuss Altman's new book Gore Vidal's America.
MYSTERIOUS GALAXY BOOK SIGNINGS at Mysterious Galaxy Books, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite #302, Clairemont, 858-268-4747or 800-811-4747. On Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m., author Tony Broadbent signs Spectres in the Smoke and author Kirk Russell signs Dead Game. On Monday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m., author Carola Dunn signs Fall of a Philanderer.
TIBETAN BOWLS WITH DAMIEN ROSE at the San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-232-7931. On Thursday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m., Damien Rose brings his set of 20 Tibetan bowls to the Asian Court. Free with museum admission.
* EARL THOMAS at the North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., North Park, 619-239-8836. On Friday, Nov. 4, at 8 p.m., Earl Thomas with special guests Candye Kane and the Jezebelles. $20-$50.
THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY at the Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., Downtown. 619-235-0804. On Friday, Nov. 4, through Sunday, Nov. 6, the San Diego Symphony will perform Mahler, Symphony No. 2. $20-$85.
* TOKELI & THE ED KORNHAUSER TRIO at North Park Vaudeville Theater, 2031 El Cajon Blvd. 619-647-4958. On Friday, Nov. 4, jazz songstress Tokeli performs with the trio as backup band. $15.
PAUL KENYON JAZZ QUARTET at the Cooper Music Center, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive, 619-849-2325. On Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m., guitarist Colin McAlister and pianist Paul Kenyon perform with guest vocalist Renee Calvo and trumpeter John Reynolds.
ENGLISH CONCERT at the Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, 858-454-3541. On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m., the La Jolla music Society presents the baroque ensemble English Concert. $25-$75.
THE YOUNG DUBLINERS at the California Center for the Arts – Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 800-988-4253. On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. $20-$25.
MICRO-RITMIA at Voz Alta, 1544 Broadway, East Village, 619-230-1869. On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m., Ernesto Martinez and his group Micro-Ritmia. $5.
EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC at the Mandeville Auditorium at UCSD campus, La Jolla, 858-534-TIXS. On Sunday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m., UCSD's Department of Music presents a night of experimental music. $8.
CONCERTANTE STRING SEXTET at Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla, 858-454-5872. On Sunday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m., the young artists hailing from Israel, China and the US will perform selected works b Strauss, Schoenberg and Brahms. $25.
MANDRILL AT JAZZ LIVE at Saville Theater on the City College Campus, corner of 15th and C Streets, Downtown, 619-388-3037. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m., Mandrill, the legendary funk/R&B/Jazz/Latin/rock sensation perform a free live jazz concert.
PETER SPRAGUE at the Pacific Beach Branch library, 4275 Cass St., Pacific Beach, 858-581-9934. On Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m., local jazz guitarist Peter Sprague holds a solo concert.
* AFRO-BRAZILIAN MUSIC at the Egyptian Tea Room, 4644 College Ave., College Area, 619-265-7287. Through Nov. 30: every Saturday from 4-6 p.m., Angela Ptua performs Afro-Brazilian music.
* TINA KIM at The Carlsbad Village Theatre, 2822 State, St., Carlsbad, 760-729-0089. On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m., comedian Tina Kim performs live for one night only. $20-$25.
* THE DAVE & BRAD SHOW at the Reflecting Pond in Balboa Park, 877-NEW-BIZ8. Through January 1: every Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m., check out two of Southern California's best performing artists Dave and Brad in Juggling and/or Comedy.
MAGIC, COMEDY AND SONG at the Welk Resort Theatre, 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr., Escondido, 760-749-3448. Through Nov. 9: every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m., enjoy an evening of family entertainment. $10-$20.
* WHACKY AND WILD IMPROV at the Funhouse, 6822 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon, 619-465-SHOW. Every Friday and Saturday night at 7:45 p.m., enjoy “TheatreSports,” a night of improv. Every Friday and Saturday at 9:45 p.m., check out “The Really Really Big Big Improv Comedy Show Show,” recommended for ages 16 and up. $10-$15.
BEST OF SAN DIEGO at the Comedy Store, 916 Pearl St., La Jolla, 858-454-9176. On Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m., laugh (or throw some tomatoes) at the local guys who've been doing it for a while but haven't made the headlines yet. On Sundays at 7 p.m., brave the stage yourself at open mic night.
* IMPROVISATIONAL COMEDY at the National Comedy Theatre, 3717 India St., Mission Hills, 619-295-4999. Every Friday and Saturday nights, join NCT's professional team of improvisational sport comedians. The NCT is currently signing up high school league teams. $15.
* BARN DANCE at San Diego State University, Room ENS 380, 619-594-6828. On Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m., first learn how to contra dance and then kick back and enjoy a performance of traditional dances from the Southern Appalachians and New England. $5-$8.
FIRE at Botanica, 2310 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy, 619-231-3702. On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m., experience the lightning fast footwork and the pride and passion of Flamenco. $50.
* AFRICAN AND WESTERN RHYTHMS at the Mandeville Auditorium at UCSD campus, La Jolla, 858-534-TIXS. On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m., Copagnie Jant-Bi's powerful dance performance was inspired as a response to the Rwandan genocide. $30-$34.
* MICHAEL KLAM at Porter Pub in the Student Center, UCSD. On Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., Klam will host a slam/open mic session. Your good friend Beer will be there too.
AL YOUNG at SDSU Library, Room 2203, College Area, 619-594-4991. On Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., Poet Laureate of California Al Young will read from his volumes of poetry. Free.
HONOR THE DEAD WITH POETIC TRIBUTE at Chicano Perk Café y Cultura, 129 25th St., Barrio Logan, 619-702-5414. On Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., Raymond Beltran, Irene Castruita, Maria Figueroa and other poets will honor the dead with this poetic tribute in celebration of Dia de los Muertos.
* TNT at the Museum of Contemporary Art – Downtown, 1001 Kettner Blvd., Downtown, 619-234-1001. On Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m., this month's TNT celebrates the opening of Cerca Series: Michael Arcega. Wear your best pirate costume.
MEMBER MEET AND GREET AND ART & INTRIGUE at the California Center for the Arts – Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 800-988-4253. On Friday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m., tour the new exhibitions with collector Larry Kent. Free. On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m., celebrate the new exhibitions with music, food, fun and friends. $15.
RAY NIGHT HATCHING at the R&E Center, 3026 University Ave., North Park. On Friday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m., stop by the debut show by artist Atila Borshik.
STREET at Ice Gallery, 3417 30th St., North Park, 619-388-2829. On Friday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m., the San Diego Mesa College Museum Studies Class is proud to present an exhibition of the works of local homeless artists. A short film by Mike Hacker and Dustin Begovich that included interviews with the artists will screen at 8 p.m.
FIRST FRIDAY at the San Diego Visual Artists Guild Fine Art Gallery, 1098 Ninth Ave., Downtown. On Friday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m., SDVAG presents new artwork by member Neal Lange.
* THE TRANSMISSION PROJECT at Transmissions Garage, 1460 Island Ave., Downtown. On Friday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m., artists from varying disciplines combine their talents for a night of art, music site-specific performances. $12.
WE GATHER TOGETHER at the Showcase Gallery of the San Diego Watercolor Society, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy, 619-338-0502. On Friday, Nov. 4, at 5 p.m., San Diego Watercolor Society award winners will display their acrylics, collages and mixed media works. Also, check out The Holiday Wall of Miniatures, perfect gifts for the holiday season.
THE ARTIST'S HAND at The Art Institute of California, 7650 Mission Valley Rd., Mission Valley, 858-598-1200. On Friday, Nov. 4, at 6 p.m., the La Jolla Art Association invites you to experience compelling original work in mixed media, bronze sculpture, oils, pastels, acrylics and photography.
* BE SMART, BUY ART at the San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619-232-7931. On Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., get ready for the holiday season and buy original art right out of the artist's hands. $5.
* SEMI-ANNUAL PATIO SHOW at the Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Place, Balboa Park, 619-702-8006. On Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5-6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., blown, fused, torch worked, stained glass, cast, etched and mosaic will be featured.
* EVENING OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION at Model Call Salon, 3741 Park Blvd., University Heights, 619-296-8021. On Sunday, Nov. 6, from 4-7 p.m., join a group of talented artists and designers for an evening of art, fashion and styling creations.
MARINE LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY at Tomiko Restaurant & Bar, 87 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, 760-633-3587. On Sunday, Nov. 6, at 5:30 p.m., artist Chris Faist is showcasing his marine life photographic works.
ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA, 7650 Mission Valley Road, Mission Valley, 866-275-2422. Through Dec. 2: The Artist's Hand, a compelling mixed media exhibit by members of the La Jolla Art Association.
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla, 858-454-5872. Through Nov. 12: in_Site/Mobile_Transborder Archive, an exhibition focused on youth culture, exploring Mexican and American slang, fashion and graffiti.
BARD HALL GALLERY, First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, 4190 Front St., Hillcrest, 619-298-9978. Through Nov. 30: a judged membership show by the Clairemont Art Guild.
California Center for the Arts – Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, 800-988-4253. Through Feb. 12: the 10th anniversary installation of artist Eloy Tarcisio's Muerte deTodos Ofrenda de Participacion; Haiti: Where Spirits Dance, rare, early and never-before-seen paintings, sculptures and Vodou flags by Haiti's self-taught masters; Tableaux Eclates, exploding and moving paintings by Niki de Saint Phalle; After Hours: works by center staff and volunteers; and Little is Big Too, paintings by Dan Adams.
CROSSING TRACKS GALLERY, 3275 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, 619-521-0676. Now showing: photographs by Maria Teresa Fernandez and Luis Fernando Garcia.
DUCKY WADDLE'S EMPORIUM GALLERY, 414 N. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas, 760-632-0488. Through Nov. 27: Day of the Dead-inspired paintings by artists BobRob and Scott Saw.
EXPRESSIONS OF MEXICO GALLERY, 1122 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy., Barrio Logan, 619-232-1699. Through Nov. 25: Frida y el Mictlan, works by art collective Las Cuatro de San Diego.
FRONT PORCH GALLERY, 2903 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, 760-795-6120. Now Showing: Seeing is Believing, a collection of paintings and sculpture created by senior residents of the community.
GALLERIE D'ART INTERNATIONAL, 320 S. Cedros Ave., Ste. 500, Solana Beach, 858-793-0316. Through Dec. 4: Gathering Light, recent works by William Leslie, Jo-El Heathcote, Deanne Sabeck and more.
INNER ENERGY PIERCING GALLERY, 3041 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, 619-516-4343. Through Nov. 28: A Box of Sharp Objects: The Space Whale Art Show, recent works by David Bart.
LA JOLLA/RITFORD BRANCH LIBRARY, 7555 Draper Ave., La Jolla, 858-454-0347. Through Dec. 23: selections from five series of paintings by artist R.A. Zuckerman.
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, 619-291-0473. Through Nov. 8: Too Jewish – Not Jewish Enough, a group exhibition presented by the Jewish Artists Initiative of Southern California.
MESA COLLEGE ART GALLERY, 7250 Mesa College Dr., Clairemont, 619-388-2829. Through Nov. 15: La Nueva Grafica, political posters by Favianna Rodriguez and Jesus Barraza from the Taller Tupac Amaru.
MIXED MEDIA GALLERY & STUDIOS, 4576 Federal Blvd., Downtown, 619-527-2508. Through Nov. 12: In the Spirit of Dia De Los Muertos: Alternative Altar Creations.
MORENA CLUB DIVE LOUNGE, 1319 Morena Blvd., Linda Vista, 619-276-1620. Through Nov. 26: Sex, Drugs, Murder & Mayhem, a celebration of the dark arts.
* MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART-La Jolla, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, 858-454-3541. Through Jan. 1, 2006: Southern Exposure, featuring over four decades of work made by artists from Los Angeles to the Mexican border. Through Feb. 1, 2006: In the Café, works by Portia Hein. Through Sept. 3, 2006: an installation by Los Angeles-based artist Raymond Pettibon. Ongoing: Robert Irwin's 1-2-3-4 and The Garden Gallery.
* MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART-Downtown, 1001 Kettner Blvd., Downtown, 619-234-1001. Through Dec. 11: WriterzBlok on the Wall, aerosol art by local non-profit group WriterzBlok. Through Dec. 11: El Conquistadork, new installation by Cerca Series artist Michael Arcega, and Twelve, a video installation by Barbara Kruger.
PACIFIC BEACH/TAYLOR BRANCH LIBRARY, 4275 Cass St., Pacific Beach, 858-581-9934. Through Nov. 30: Dolls of Children's Books Exhibit, more than 30 dolls from classic children's books.
PT. LOMA-HERVEY BRANCH LIBRARY, 3701 Voltaire St., Point Loma, 619-531-1539. Ongoing: a group exhibition of works by leading contemporary artists featuring paintings, drawings, ceramics and mixed media works.
SAN DIEGO CHINESE MUSEUM, 404 Third Ave., Downtown, 619-338-9888. Through Nov. 15: A Perfect Fusion, a collection of Cloisonne pieces from the Qing Dynasty and the early 20th century.
Simayspace at the Art Academy of San Diego, 840 G St., Downtown, 619-231-3900. Through Dec. 23: Looking Forward with the Past, a unique form of printmaking by artist Sfona Pelah.
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, UCSD Campus, La Jolla, 858-822-3547. Through Dec. 10: Anastasi, Bradshaw, Cage and Cunningham, a collection of works by conceptual American artists.
William D. Cannon Art Gallery, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, 760-602-2021. Through Nov. 13: Library and A Collection of Frontispieces, the installation work of Jean Lowe.
* FREE MUSEUMS in Balboa Park. Every Tuesday, a selection of the park's museums offers free admission. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the Museum of Photographic Arts, Museum of San Diego History and the Veteran's Museum and Memorial Center offer FREE admission!
MUSEUM OF SAN DIEGO HISTORY, 1649 El Prado, Casa de Balboa building, Balboa Park, 619-232-6203. Now showing: Developing San Diego: Making History Every Day, 400 images of San Diego then and now.
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