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. 11 - Lecture: "The Power of Waves"
Richard Seymour describes his research on how climate variability impacts "wave climate" of North Pacific Ocean for "Perspectives on Oceans Science" lecture series. Required reservations: 858-534-5771. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 6:30 p.m., $5 - $8, 2300 Expedition Way, San Diego, CAThrough Aug. 10 - Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 858-570-1100Through Aug. 10 - The Pleasure of His Company
Comedy. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101, 619-234-5623Aug. 15 - Scripps Pier Walk
Explore the pier (normally closed to public) and learn of structure's history, collect plankton, dissect a squid, observe ocean conditions, and study nocturnal habits of marine life. Required reservations: 858-534-7336. Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., $17 - $20 Ages 9 and up., 8602 La Jolla Shores Drive, San Diego, CA 92037Through Aug. 31 - The Receptionist
Cygnet Theatre opens its sixth season with the West Coast premiere of Adam Bock's dark comedy about Beverly. She's kept her office domain shipshape. Then handsome Mr. Dart arrives. Sean Murray directed. Cygnet Theatre - Rolando, 6663 El Cajon Boulevard, Suite N, San Diego, CA, 619-337-1525Through Sept. 2: "Who Signed That? Signed and Inscribed Books"
Rare book exhibit in Wangenheim Room showcases over 100 signed and inscribed books by various authors, book artists, illustrators, publishers, people associated with literary world. Among the famous: Samuel Clemens, Jack London and his wife Charmian London, Ray Bradbury, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Herbert C. Hoover. 619-236-5807. San Diego Public Library, Free, 820 E Street, San Diego, CA 92101Aug. 17 - Stamp Collecting Show
Stamp and cover dealers offer their wares. 619-218-7835. Al Bahr Shrine Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Free, 5440 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92111Through Sept. 3: Horse Racing
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club meet continues through September 3. Del Mar Fairgrounds, $6 - $15, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA 92014, 858-755-1161Through Sept. 28 - Romeo and Juliet
Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101, 619-234-5623Through Aug. 10 - Circus
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus hits town, August 6-10. San Diego Sports Arena, 7:30 p.m., $16.50 - $82.50, 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92110, 619-224-4171
