Some might call August the dog day sof summer, but in San Diego it is anything but. There's lots to do around town as we head into the home stretch of summer, and here are some suggestions on what to do in San Diego during August.
Aug. 10 Through Aug. 31 - The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)
New Village Arts presents the Reduced Shakespeare Company's popular speed read through the Bard's oeuvre: every play gets covered as well as some of the sonnets, and Hamlet sprints by in 43 seconds. Rob Salas directed. New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 B State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008, 760-433-3245Aug. 6 - Lecture: "Surveillance and Sensors: Who's Watching Whom?"
"As technology proliferates, our privacy and our behavior are being subject to view and control without our knowledge. Are we gaining anything in exchange for this loss of privacy and freedom?" RSVP for this "Exploring Ethics" lecture: 619-238-1233. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Free, 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101Aug. 6 - Lecture: "China: Fragile Superpower"
UCSD scholar Susan Shirk plans lecture on China's rapid growth, effects on its leaders, in conjunction with "People, Prints, Politics: China 1920-1980" exhibition. 619-239-2001. San Diego Museum of Man, 6:30 p.m., $2 - $12, 1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101Aug. 6 - Book Night
Warwick's booksellers host "reading group recommends" night. Titles to be discussed based on book reviews, customer feedback, bookseller must-reads. 858-454-0347. Warwick's Bookstore, 6:30 p.m., Free, 7812 Girard Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037, 858-454-0347Aug. 6 - Book Signing
Author Nalo Hopkinson signs The New Moon's Arms. 858-268-4747. Mysterious Galaxy Books, 7 p.m., Free, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, suite 302, San Diego, CA 92117Aug. 21 - Rods and Woodies Classic Car Show
Cruise night series continues with "eclectic mix of classic cars" displayed along Coast Highway 101. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Free, 682 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024Aug. 23 - Dog Training
Frustrated when Rover won't "come when called"? Remedy problem during workshop. Registration: 619-299-7012 x2704. San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., $35, 5500 Gaines Street San Diego, CA 92110Aug. 23 - Desert Garden Tour
Bizarre trees, cacti, succulents showcased when Offshoot Tours hosts its monthly hour-long guided stroll through desert garden. 619-235-1122. Balboa Park Visitors' Center, 10 a.m., Free, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101Aug. 23 - Historical Tour
San Diego Architectural Foundation hosts tours of historic Gaslamp Quarter. Learn about area's architectural evolution from 1880s dirt streets and saloons to current restorations and adaptive reuse projects. Tours begin at Arts Tix kiosk. 619-232-1385. Horton Square, 10 a.m. to noon, $8 - $15, 225 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101Aug. 23 - Palomar Observatory Tours
Guests get close look at famous 200-inch telescope, hear astronomy lecture, view sky through multiple telescopes atop Palomar Mountain (weather permitting) during event sponsored by Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Fee includes round-trip bus transportation, with San Diego and Escondido pickups. Reservations: 619-238-1233 x802. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 3 p.m. to midnight, $65 - $75, Ages 10 and up., 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, 619-238-1233
