Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Thursday, Jan. 18 to Sunday, Jan. 21.
Thursday
Rachael VanWormer, left, and Brian Mackey in Lamb’s Players Theatre’s “Outside Mullingar.”
(Courtesy of Ken Jacques)
“Outside Mullingar”: Lamb’s Players Theatre presents John Patrick Shanley’s drama about a four neighbors in rural Ireland whose dispute over a strip of farmland takes an unexpected turn. 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Feb. 18. Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $28-$82. (619) 437-6000, lambsplayers.org
Friday
Jurassic Quest: The Jurassic Quest experience will visit San Diego County for one weekend as part of a Southern California tour. This family-friendly event will walk participants through an interactive opportunity to learn about dinos from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. It features dinosaur rides, live shows, art activities, inflatables and interactive science. Visitors can participate in a self-guided paleontology activity, see a herd of animatronic dinosaurs and help lasso stray dinosaurs. Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. $26 for standard admission; $23 for seniors. Rides and activities may require additional purchase or unlimited admission can be puchased for $40. jurassicquest.com
An Evening of Cosmic Discovery: UC San Diego will host a talk with Nobel laureate Andrea Ghez, an astrophysicist known for groundbreaking research on supermassive back holes. This event will also celebrate the 60th anniversary of founding faculty member Maria Goeppert Mayer‘s Nobel Prize in physics. 6:30 p.m. Friday. The Jeannie, 9615 Scholars Drive North, La Jolla. Free. Register online. calendar.ucsd.edu/event/a-talk-with-nobel-laureate-dr.-andrea-ghez-65a09e1860ab09.12417045
“Tomás and the Library Lady”: San Diego Junior Theatre presents this musical about the Mexican American son of farmworkers who discovers the world of books through his local librarian. The production has been selected as a World Design Capital 2024 Initiative. 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Jan. 24. Casa del Prado Theatre, 1600 Village Place, Balboa Park. (619) 239-8355, juniortheatre.com
“The Cocktail Hour”: Trinity Theatre presents A.R. Gurney’s award-winning off Broadway play about a playwright who surprises his parents and sister by announcing his next play is going to be about them. 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Feb. 4. Mission Valley mall, Suite 128, 1640 camino Del Rio North, San Diego. $25. trinityttc.org
“Peter Pan”: Ovation Theatre presents a youth-cast production of this musical based on J.M. Barrie’s novel about the flying boy who never grew up, featuring performers from throughout Coastal North County. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos. $ 25-$38. ovationtheatre.org/peter-pan
“On Golden Pond”: Patio Playhouse presents this touching drama about an elderly couple summering at their lakehouse whose lives are disrupted when their estranged daughter drops off their grandson for an unexpected stay. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Feb. 4. 115 S. Kalmia St., Escondido. $12-$20. (760) 746-6669, patioplayhouse.com
Mirabel skates in “Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto,” playing Jan. 18-21 at Pechanga Arena in San Diego.
(Courtesy of Disney on Ice)
Disney on Ice: Experience the magic of some of the best moments of the Disney films, “Frozen” and “Encanto,” at this show filled with singing and dancing on the ice. One hour before each show, fans can purchase a special “character experience” ticket to meet and spend time crafting, playing games and listening to stories with with Elsa and Mirabel. 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego. Tickets start at $20. disneyonice.com/tickets
Saturday
‘Thinner’ reunion screening: Director Tom Holland and stars Robert John Burke and Joe Mantegna will join fans for a reunion screening of “Thinner.” There will be a special Q&A with the cast and creators as well as a red carpet experience and poster signings. 4 p.m. Saturday. Star Theatre, 402 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. Tickets start at $30. osidefilm.org/buy-tickets
Kamishibai Storytime: Children of all ages are welcome to experience the Japanese tradition of Kamishibai storytelling, which combine the arts of theater and paper. Write Out Loud San Diego hosts these events on the third Saturday of each month through May.10:30 a.m. Saturday. Cardiff-by-the Sea Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave.,
Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Free. sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/657a44ab209f4831002d82c8
Smartphone Photography class: Learn how to use your smartphone to take beautiful garden images. The class will be taught by Sandy Zelasko of Sandra Lee Photography.10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. $45 for members, $54 for general admission. sdbg.org/programs/01-20-smartphone-photography-in-the-garden
Author Talk and craft with Lisa Bronner: Join author Lisa Bronner to learn about her new book, “Soap & Soul,” and do a soap scrub craft. Copies of the book can be purchased at the event. 2 p.m. Saturday. Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road, Poway. Registration is required in person or advance by calling 858-513-2900. sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6597578867e8ac3700b9c397
“SUPERFLEX: Beyond the End of the World”: On Saturday, Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego/North will open an exhibit of works by the Danish art collective SUPERFLEX. Its three members use art to investigate alternative systems of social and economic organization. Over the years their works have taken the form of energy systems, beverages, sculptures, hypnosis sessions, paintings, plant nurseries, contracts, and public spaces. For their local exhibit, they’re exhibiting work that emphasizes interspecies living. Works include the film “Beyond the End of the World,” which offers a glimpse of a post-Anthropocene future, as well as a site-specific ceramic installation that draws on imagery from the film. Opens Saturday and continues through July 28. Hours, Noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas. $5 to $10 donation suggested. (760) 436-6611, reservations requested at icasandiego.org/plan-your-visit
Pine needle basket weaving class: This class will teach participants to learn how to make a pendant or ornament with a basket weaving method with long leaf pine needles. They will also be made with stone, waxed Irish linen and beads. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Road, Studio 106, San Diego. $85 with a $15 material fee. sandiegocraft.org/product/pine-needle-basket
Sunday
Pianist Tony Siqi Yun: La Jolla Music Society presents the Canadian pianist performing works by Brahms, Wagner/Liszt, Beethoven, Busoni and Schumann. One hour before the concert a free performance by student from the Colburn School will be presented. 3 p.m. Sunday. Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $33 to $58. theconrad.org
Dry January at The Local: Mocktails and free workout classes are available at The Local throughout January. This weekend, visit 9:15 a.m. Sunday for Josbootcamp, a low weight, high repetition and high intensity training class. Bring your own yoga mat, though it’s not required. thelocalpb.com/san-diego-pacific-beach-the-local-pacific-beach-events