Random San Diego Concerts and Events : November 17 to November 23, 2008
November 17th, 2008
Twilight hits movie theaters this Friday, with a special midnight show on Thursday; classical music takes center stage with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, the San Diego Symphony, the Israel Philharmonic and Classics 4 Kids performing; and Christmas kicks off with the Mother Goose Parade and the Encinitas Fall Festival.

Wondering what concerts, theater and sporting events are happening in San Diego this week?
Here’s a list of random concerts, theater and sporting events happening in San Diego from November 17, 2008 to November 23, 2008:
Monday, November 17, 2008:
Concerts:
- Matisyahu (House of Blues)
- Elisa with Ari Hest (Belly Up Tavern)
- Jay Brannan (House of Blues)
Tuesday, November 18, 2008:
Theater:
- Xanadu (La Jolla Playhouse – Mandell Weiss Theatre)
- Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings (Welk Resorts San Diego Theatre, Escondido, CA)
Concerts:
- Cafe Tacuba (4th And B)
- ohGr (House of Blues)
- AIDS Wolf (Casbah)
- Barbara Tobler (Anthology)
Mens Basketball:
- San Diego State Aztecs vs. Arizona State Sundevils (Cox Arena)
Wednesday, November 19, 2008:
- Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! (Old Globe Theatre)
- Xanadu (La Jolla Playhouse – Mandell Weiss Theatre)
- Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings (Welk Resorts San Diego Theatre, Escondido, CA)
Concerts:
- The Misfits with D.I. & Authentic Sellout (House of Blues)
- Mac Lethal, Grieves (Casbah)
- Novamenco (Anthology)
Thursday, November 20, 2008:
Midnight Show:
Theater:
- Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! (Old Globe Theatre)
- Xanadu (La Jolla Playhouse - Mandell Weiss Theatre)
- Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings (Welk Resorts San Diego Theatre, Escondido, CA)
Concerts:
- Bacon Brothers with Michael Tiernan (Belly Up Tavern)
- Alejandra Guzman (House of Blues)
- Portugal the Man (SOMA)
- Billy Midnight (Casbah)
Friday, November 21, 2008:
Theater:
- Xanadu (La Jolla Playhouse – Mandell Weiss Theatre)
Concerts:
- San Diego Symphony (Copley Symphony Hall)
- Scars on Broadway with The Duke Spirit (House of Blues)
- Jon McLaughlin (SOMA)
- Gram Rabbit (Casbah)
- Al Stewart (Anthology)
- Twilight – New Movie Release (San Diego)
- Bolt - New Movie Release (San Diego)
- Bolt in Disney Digital 3D - New Movie Release (San Diego)
- Boy in the Striped Pajamas - Expands to San Diego (San Diego)
Bridal:
- Bridal Trunk Show- Ines de Santo (Mon Amie Bridal Salon)
- Bridal Trunk Show - Eve of Milady (Mary Me Bridal Salon)
- Bridal Trunk Show - Amalia Carrara (Mary Me Bridal Salon)
- Bridal Trunk Show - Enzoani Blue (Mariposa Bridal Boutique)
Miscellaneous:
- Del Mar Antique Show and Sale (Del Mar Fairgrounds)
Saturday, November 22, 2008:
- Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! (Old Globe Theatre)
- Xanadu (La Jolla Playhouse - Mandell Weiss Theatre)
- Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings (Welk Resorts San Diego Theatre, Escondido, CA)
Concerts:
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra (San Diego Sports Arena)
- Ken Page in Page by Page (Poway Center for the Performing Arts)
- David Maldonado (Spreckels Theatre)
- Face to Face (House of Blues)
- San Diego Symphony (Copley Symphony Hall)
- Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (San Diego Civic Theatre)
- Tainted Love - ’80s Tribute (Canes)
- Charles McPherson (Anthology)
Football:
- San Diego State Aztecs Football (Cox Arena)
- San Diego State Aztecs Football vs. UNLV Rebels (Qualcomm Stadium)
Mens Basketball:
- San Diego State Aztecs vs. Fresno State Bulldogs (Cox Arena)
- Bridal Trunk Show - The Tiara Room (Here Comes the Bride Bridal Salon)
- Bridal Trunk Show - Ines de Santo (Mon Amie Bridal Salon)
- Bridal Trunk Show - Eve of Milady (Mary Me Bridal Salon)
- Bridal Trunk Show - Amalia Carrara (Mary Me Bridal Salon)
- Bridal Trunk Show - Enzoani Blue (Mariposa Bridal Boutique)
Miscellaneous:
- Del Mar Antique Show and Sale (Del Mar Fairgrounds)
Sunday, November 23, 2008:
Theater:
- Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! (Old Globe Theatre)
- Xanadu (La Jolla Playhouse - Mandell Weiss Theatre)
- Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings (Welk Resorts San Diego Theatre, Escondido, CA)
Concerts:
- San Diego Symphony (Copley Symphony Hall)
- Classics 4 Kids: Hand in Hand Family Philharmonic Concert (Balboa Theatre)
- GWAR with Kingdom of Sorrow, Terror and Toxic Holocaust (House of Blues)
- Johnny Polanco (Anthropology)
Football:
- San Diego Chargers vs. Indianapolis Colts (Qualcomm Stadium)
- Bridal Trunk Show – The Tiara Room (Here Comes the Bride Bridal Salon)
- Bridal Trunk Show - Ines de Santo (Mon Amie Bridal Salon)
- Bridal Trunk Show - Enzoani Blue (Mariposa Bridal Boutique)
Miscellaneous:
- Mother Goose Parade (El Cajon) - FREE
- Encinitas Fall Festival (formerly known as the Encinitias Poinsettia Festival) - (Encinitas) - FREE
- Del Mar Antique Show and Sale (Del Mar Fairgrounds)
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