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	Escondido: $4.50 for "Barefoot in the Park" ($15.00 value) Full price: ($15.00 value) Our price: $4.50 for Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park is a Tony-nominated comedy about newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter, who move into a dilapidated New York brownstone apartment. Faced with reality after their honeymoon high, the young couple clashes over the building's disrepair, their eccentric neighbor and a surprise visit from Corie's mother. At the heart of all the arguments is the main issue: Corie's free-spirited ways vs. Paul's more conventional personality and whether they can learn to live with their differences in the long term. Filled with Neil Simon's witty repartee and hilarious characterization, this charming, playful comedy about the ups and downs of married life will have you rooting for the Bratters and for true love.
	San Diego: COMP for Comedian Hasan Minhaj ($18.00 value) Full price: ($18.00 value) Our price: COMP for Rising comedy star Hasan Minhaj headlines The American Comedy Co. The current host of MTV's weekly talk show Failosophy and creator of the viral web series The Truth With Hasan Minhaj, the hilarious (and easy on the eyes) Indian-American comic is a founding member of Pundits With Punchlines and is a popular performer on the stand-up comedy circuit. Featured in countless publications including the Huffington Post, LA Times and US Weekly, Minhaj's credits include NBC's Standup for Diversity showcase, MTV's improv comedy series Disaster Date and E!'s Chelsea Lately.
	La Jolla: $20.00 for Spotlight Series Chamber Concerts + "Mozart and the Mind" ($58.50 value) Full price: ($58.50 value) Our price: $20.00 for Mainly Mozart presents the inaugural season of Mozart and the Mind, a unique blend of science education and musical performance that will take you on an intellectual and artistic journey. Scientists and clinical experts will share the stage with musicians in presentations and performances that explore how music impacts your brain and behavior. After you've fed your mind, take a break with a wine reception at Friday performances or more science exploration at the Music-Brain Expo on Saturdays. Then settle back and feed your soul with a world-class concert featuring of some of the greatest chamber music ever composed, performed by top musicians and ensembles.
	San Diego: $4.50 for Marsha Starr's Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show ($15.00 value) Full price: ($15.00 value) Our price: $4.50 for For one night only, San Diego falls under the spell of Marsha Starr, aka the "Hypno-Diva," one of the world's leading female comedy hypnotists. When Starr performs, audience members have a choice either to see the show or be the show, as she invites the brave and the curious to participate in hilarious feats of hypnotism. Trained in Las Vegas, Starr has performed at venues across the country, including gigs on Broadway and appearances at The Comedy Store. Now she comes to The Irenic in San Diego for a memorable night of laughter and astonishment.
	San Diego: $8.00 for Reggae Band Gondwana ($20.00 value) Full price: ($20.00 value) Our price: $8.00 for Delivering the authentic sounds of reggae straight from Santiago, Chile, Gondwana is an eight-man group that brings a fresh blend of Latin and Jamaican rhythms to the stage. Charismatic lead vocalist Quique Neira enthralls the crowd with his powerful vocals and bassist I-Locks Labbe brings the mellow vibes. Staying true to their message of peace and love, Gondwana is earning fans across the globe with their unique sound. Don't miss this jam-filled show at the legendary House of Blues, which also features openers El Dulce Lobo.
	Carlsbad: $10.00 for Crosby, Stills & Nash Experience ($30.00 value) Full price: ($30.00 value) Our price: $10.00 for The Crosby, Stills & Nash Experience takes on the timeless hits of the '70s folk-rock supergroup, capturing their complex melodies and cascading harmonies while also recreating some of their most famed solos. David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash were responsible for some of the most musically and politically influential songs of the era, from "Marrakesh Express" -- the first hit off their debut album in 1969 -- to "Woodstock," "Southern Cross," "Carry On," "Teach Your Children," "Our House," "Love the One You're With," "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" and many, many more.
	San Diego: $10.00 for Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra ($24.00 value) Full price: ($24.00 value) Our price: $10.00 for Conductor David Atherton leads the Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra during this multiple-day annual summer festival of stellar performances. Made up of leading musicians from the nation's best symphony orchestras and ensembles, this extraordinary group of musicians assembles once each year in Southern California, under the direction of founding conductor David Atherton of the esteemed Cleveland Orchestra. The festival is one of North America's top music destinations, and The Los Angeles Times calls Mainly Mozart "Mainly Astounding!" Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this year's festival features pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, violinist William Preucil, clarinetist Anthony McGill and other great talent. And of course you can expect plenty of Mozart, along with a sprinkling of other great classical composers. Please see the full event listing for the program lineup.
	San Diego: COMP for Comedian Brad Wollack ($18.00 value) Full price: ($18.00 value) Our price: COMP for See Brad Wollack, best known as a staff writer and frequent panel guest on E!'s Chelsea Lately, as he headlines the American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp District. Wollack is the co-creator of the show's spinoff After Lately, and has been seen on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and Comedy Central's Battlebots. He first gained fame for his alter-ego, clueless entertainment reporter Woody Wittman, whose Internet videos received almost four million hits. In addition to headlining his own shows across the country, he's toured with Chelsea Handler and Kevin Nealon.
	San Diego: COMP for The Sklar Brothers ($18.00 value) Full price: ($18.00 value) Our price: COMP for Identical twins Randy and Jason Sklar have mastered nearly all entertainment fields, from TV to film to podcasting, but they still make time to shine on the stage, where their rapid-fire comedy continues to hilariously evolve. Bouncing back and forth off each other, The Sklar Brothers touch on all manner of topics, winning them critical acclaim for their stand-up showcase. A mix of stand-up and sketch comedy, their work is a postmodern take on the comedy team where neither man plays it straight.
	Poway: $7.20 for "Cavalleria Rusticana" ($24.00 value) Full price: ($24.00 value) Our price: $7.20 for This powerful one-act "verismo" (realistic) opera peeks into the lives of simple village folk as they celebrate the holy day festivities in their Sicilian village on Easter Sunday. All is not church services and holiday feasts, however. Love and passion, betrayal and vengeful rage are portrayed with swift action and intense emotion. Coursing through the story is the music of Mascagni, with quiet passages making the cries of passion ever more poignant. The lush, beautiful melodies were made popular among the masses through the Hollywood blockbuster The Godfather. A young tenor sings the tragic role of Turiddu, the philandering soldier who becomes involved with all the wrong women. The betrayed Santuzza's "Voi lo sapete, o mamma" is opera's best-known aria. A narrative, written by award-winning local college playwright Emily Sperling, is presented between scenes by two actors, keeping you engaged without distracting you with supertitles. The opera is performed by California-based opera singers in a fully staged production with chorus and 23-piece orchestra under the baton of conductor Kenneth Bell.
	San Diego: $9.00 for 12th Annual Klezmer Summit ($18.00 value) Full price: ($18.00 value) Our price: $9.00 for The 12th Annual Klezmer Summit joins the San Diego Jewish Arts Festival. Jazz in the 1940s had a special Jewish swing. It was Benny Goodman, after all, who first brought African American jazz musicians to Carnegie Hall. Yale Strom presents Jews in Jazz featuring renowned jazz cellist Fred Katz and Hot P'stromi. From wedding dances to folk songs to theater songs, the Old World blends seamlessly with the New World in Yale's virtuoso hands. Strom's all-star band includes guest trumpeter Gilbert Castellenos, Tripp Sprague, Lou Fanucchi, Jeff Pekarek, Duncan Moore, Fred Benedetti, and vocalist Elizabeth Schwartz. Oh, and if the great music gives you a case of Jewish munchies, feed your stomach with an included kosher knish!
	San Diego: $23.00 for "The Sound of Music" ($46.00 value) Full price: ($46.00 value) Our price: $23.00 for The final collaboration between the famous Rodgers & Hammerstein, The Sound of Music won 10 Tony Awards in its original Broadway run, and inspired the five-time Academy Award-winning film starring Julie Andrews. Critically acclaimed San Diego Musical Theatre brings this beloved musical to stage featuring classic songs like "My Favorite Things," "Edelweiss," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Do-Re-Mi." The story is based on the actual life of Maria von Trapp, who leaves an Austrian convent to serve as governess to the children of a widowed naval officer. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry -- only to learn the news that the Captain must go off to war. The film remains the most popular movie musical of all time.
	San Diego: $55.00 for Sailing on the "Jada" ($110.00 value) Full price: ($110.00 value) Our price: $55.00 for This classic wooden sailboat will transport you back in time to experience the true romance and adventure of the sea. You'll enjoy a three-hour voyage around San Diego Bay aboard this traditional 65-foot sailing vessel, narrated by your captain. Beverages and snacks are included in the tour price, and you may also bring your own picnic. There's no better way to see the Bay, the San Diego skyline, sea life and more than from a yacht like Jada.
	Carlsbad: $10.00 for "Incredibly Handsome Comedians" ($20.00 value) Full price: ($20.00 value) Our price: $10.00 for Finally a comedy tour fighting for the rights of the handsome! When three men were deported from Saudi Arabia for being too handsome, UCSD graduate Tim Lee -- who has long suffered from "player hate" himself -- sprung into action. He recruited comedians Monty Franklin and Andrew Norelli to his cause, knowing them to be openly handsome comedians. Their mission is inspire men to embrace their own handsomeness and lobby for the recognition of "player hating" as a crime. It would be nice if they could someday tour Saudi Arabia without being deported, also. These sexy stand-ups manage to be both funny and attractive at the same time and serve as an inspiration for everyone. Between the three, they manage to represent a diverse range of handsomeness: Tim Lee is a native Californian with a PhD, whose bad boy tendencies are curbed by an intellectual edge. He's been featured in the New York Times and performed at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Andrew Norelli is a Sagittarius whose ruggedness is balanced by his soft side. When he's not racing motorcycles he loves to scrapbook. He has performed on the Late Show With David Letterman and Jimmi Kimmel Live. Last but not least, Australian Monty Franklin enjoys surfing, moonlit walks on the beach and swing dancing to a live band. Monty's numerous television performances include Channel 10's The Circle & Foxtel's Stand Up Australia.
	San Diego: $14.00 for "Les Misérables" ($28.00 value) Full price: ($28.00 value) Our price: $14.00 for CYC Theatre performs the first San Diego production of the full-score Les Misérables. This unedited production of one of the longest-running musicals in history is co-directed by Broadway's Thomas James O'Leary, the lead in Phantom of the Opera for over 1000 performances, and features a live, 40-piece orchestra and a cast combining seasoned professionals with up-and-coming performers from California Youth Conservatory. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Misérables tells the epic tale of ex-convict Jean Valjean's struggle for redemption in 19th-century France. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical in its original Broadway run, the lush Boublil and Schönberg score features the classic songs "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own," "One Day More" and many others.
	Carlsbad: $7.50 for Barbra Streisand Tribute ($15.00 value) Full price: ($15.00 value) Our price: $7.50 for Celebrity impersonator and vocalist Sharon Owens takes the stage as the beloved Barbra Streisand for this concert with the Coastal Cities Jazz Band. Owens discovered her Streisand sound in the early '90s and has been touring the world performing her critically acclaimed tribute ever since. She is also one of the stars of Barbra and Frank: The Concert That Never Was at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas. Featuring a number of professional musicians who performed with the top big bands of the '40s and '50s, San Diego's Coastal Cities Jazz Band has played throughtout Southern California and Arizona since its formation in 1997. This concert at Carlsbad Community Church will feature the talented ensemble backing Owens on many of Streisand favorites. The performance will also feature an appearance from vocalist Michael Ruhl.
	La Jolla: $6.75 for "AKA Doc Pomus" ($13.75 value) Full price: ($13.75 value) Our price: $6.75 for With rare footage and appearances by Lou Reed, Dr. John, Ben E King, Joan Osborne, Dion and Leiber and Stoller, the documentary A.K.A. Doc Pomus traces one man's incredible path from unlikely origins to chart-topping success. A white Jewish Brooklynite born Jerome Felder, Doc Pomus began his career as a blues singer, despite having been confined to crutches and a wheelchair by a childhood bout with polio. He went on to become a highly successful songwriter of such hits as "Save the Last Dance for Me," "A Teenager in Love," "Viva Las Vegas" and "This Magic Moment." He was even posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This inspiring story is told through his great music, along with archival film and interviews with friends and collaborators.
	San Diego: $13.50 for Two-Hour Harbor Cruise of San Diego Bay ($27.00 value) Full price: ($27.00 value) Our price: $13.50 for With sweeping vistas and romantic sights, the beautiful -- and historic -- San Diego Bay is a natural wonder of Southern California. Locals and tourists alike will love this narrated tour of the beautiful bay aboard San Diego's largest and most comfortable yachts, featuring outdoor areas as well as climate-controlled indoor seating. Friends, family and loved ones will have a blast enjoying the views together from arrangeable tables and chairs so everyone can see the sights with no rubbernecking.
	San Diego: COMP for 15th Annual LGBT Film Festival ($10.00 value) Full price: ($10.00 value) Our price: COMP for For the 15th year in a row, FilmOut San Diego screens the best LGBT cinema from around the world. Dramas, comedies, documentaries, and short films are all on the slate, including exciting West Coast and California premieres like Meth Head, about a gay man in his 30s (Lukas Haas), who falls in with the wrong crowd, as well as the much-talked-about Interior. Leather Bar. James Franco's film remakes the sexually-explicit "lost scenes" from Al Pacino's 1980 drama Cruising. The other scheduled films include the West Coast premiere of a sexy Australian coming-of-age story, an intense and stirring drama about family, and more. Several of the events include short-film screenings and Q&As with the filmmakers. Please see the full event description for details on the lineup.
	San Diego: $30.00 for Argentine Tango Dinner Show ($60.00 value) Full price: ($60.00 value) Our price: $30.00 for Experience the delicacies and delights of Argentine culture without ever having to leave the United States. Watch an authentic and passionate Argentine Tango dance show as you enjoy a three-course meal at Pampas Argentine Grill, named "Best Steakhouse in San Diego" by the San Diego Reader. Professional dancers Camille and Michael of the Positive Energy Dance Company will help transport you to the romantic streets of Buenos Aires with their fiery moves. The restaurant hosts San Diego's only weekly Tango dinner show and also boasts an extensive selection of South American wines.
	San Diego: $28.00 for Sights & Sips Sunset Cruise ($40.00 value) Full price: ($40.00 value) Our price: $28.00 for Spend your next happy hour on the water with Hornblower Cruises. You'll be welcomed aboard this two-hour sunset cocktail cruise with a glass of champagne and enjoy an enticing menu of light tray-passed hors d'oeuvres, an appetizer buffet, lively background music and, of course, spectacular views of the bay, Coronado and downtown San Diego. Choose from beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages from the cash bar and mingle with your fellow guests as you take in another gorgeous sunset over San Diego Bay.
	Escondido: $15.25 for "Spamalot" ($30.50 value) Full price: ($30.50 value) Our price: $15.25 for Premiere Productions, via Welk Resort Theatre San Diego, brings you one of the funniest shows on Earth, Monty Python's Spamalot. Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Spamalot, written by Monty Python alum Eric Idle, lovingly rips off the film classic Monty Python and The Holy Grail to tell the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their epic quest. However, diverting a bit from the real story, this hilarious musical that pokes fun at Broadway musicals features such hilarious oddities as a line of beautiful dancing girls, flatulent Frenchmen, cows and killer rabbits.
	San Diego: $7.50 for Saturday Night White Party at the W ($15.00 value) Full price: ($15.00 value) Our price: $7.50 for Don't miss the hottest Memorial Day Weekend party in town -- get dressed in white from head to toe and join the hot young crowd at the Saturday Night White Party at W San Diego. Celebrate in excess with DJ Schoeny, DJ Showtime and DJ Deone for a night filled with music, dancing, drinks and fun. Check out the W's newly renovated living room and patio, while partying with the 21-40 set, who all will be looking pristine in their white attire. Join the fun at the W for this Memorial Day Weekend bash.
	La Jolla: $35.00 for Kayak Tours of the Seven Caves ($70.00 value) Full price: ($70.00 value) Our price: $35.00 for Enjoy up-close views of the beautiful marine life, sea cliffs and seven caves of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve on a two-hour guided kayaking tour. No experience is necessary for this fun excursion, and life-jackets are provided. After a brief lesson, you'll paddle out with a experienced and friendly guide to marvel at Arch Cave, Sunny Jim's Cave and others, and maybe even steer through the amazing double-sided Clam Cave (ocean conditions permitting). You might even catch glimpses of sea lions, harmless leopard sharks, Garibaldi fish and even dolphins before returning to shore.
	San Diego: COMP for American Comedy Co. Shows ($10.00 value) Full price: ($10.00 value) Our price: COMP for Whether it's established national headliners taking the stage or promising up-and-comers behind the mic, The American Comedy Co. is dedicated to providing you with the absolute finest in stand-up entertainment by manufacturing the most laughs in town. Situated in the heart of San Diego's hip Gaslamp District, the speakeasy-style bar and restaurant showcases the top touring comics in the country, including names like Dave Foley (Kids in the Hall), Brian Poesehn (Mr. Show), Finesse Mitchell (SNL), John Caparulo (Chelsea Lately) and many, many more. Please see the full event description for upcoming shows.
	San Diego: $10.00 for Pier Pressure ($20.00 value) Full price: ($20.00 value) Our price: $10.00 for Set sail on a new twist to San Diego nightlife with the recurring Pier Pressure cruise aboard the $15-million luxury yacht California Spirit. With breathtaking views of the San Diego harbor, skyline and more, this is the kind of unique experience you won't be able to replicate at a club. Featuring two DJs on three decks playing the best in pop, hip-hop and house, fully-stocked bars, and a hot group of party-minded individuals ages 21 to 40, this three-hour cruise is your ticket to a fantastic evening. Please see the full event description for information regarding Pier Pressure cruise themes, DJs and more.
	San Diego: $11.50 for One-Hour Harbor Cruise of San Diego Bay ($23.00 value) Full price: ($23.00 value) Our price: $11.50 for With sweeping vistas and romantic sights, the beautiful -- and historic! -- San Diego Bay is a natural wonder of Southern California. Locals and tourists alike will love this narrated tour of the beautiful bay aboard San Diego's largest and most comfortable yachts, featuring outdoor seating as well as climate-controlled indoor seating. Friends, family and loved ones will have a blast enjoying the views together from arrangeable tables and chairs so everyone can see the sights with no rubbernecking.
	San Diego: $22.00 for "Tequila, Tacos and Tombstones" ($45.00 value) Full price: ($45.00 value) Our price: $22.00 for San Diego's Old Town neighborhood is known as the birthplace of California. Learn all about the area's history, architecture, culture and food on the Tequila, Tacos and Tombstones tour. Over the course of two-and-a-half hours, you'll stop at several of the town's best Mexican restaurants for tasty treats and cocktail samples, visit the city's oldest -- and spookiest -- cemetery, see the most haunted house in America, and learn fascinating facts about the origins of some of the oldest buildings on the West Coast. Your guide will share stories about the early Spanish missionaries, the Gold Rush period and how the blending of cultures made San Diego the colorful and vibrant city it is today.
	San Diego: $30.00 for "Crime Pay$" ($59.50 value) Full price: ($59.50 value) Our price: $30.00 for Mix the game shows of yesterday with the Las Vegas mafia, add a dash of crime, and you've got the entertaining recipe for the Mystery Cafe Dinner Theatre's latest action-packed comedy caper Crime Pay$. You and the rest of the audience work together to solve the case while the suspects serve a four-course meal. Radio host Clack McKay works the crowd and selects a lucky few to spin the wheel that sets the chain of criminal events into motion as "The Family" leads a hilarious mob scene. Crime Pay$ will keep you guessing throughout, creating a memorable night of food, fun and games.
	Carlsbad: $14.50 for "Seascape" ($29.00 value) Full price: ($29.00 value) Our price: $14.50 for Giant lizards and a Pulitzer Prize-winning script come together in Seascape at New Village Arts Theatre. Penned by iconic American playwright Edward Albee (The Zoo Story, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?) in 1975, Seascape finds recently retired couple Charlie and Nancy enjoying an afternoon on the beach. She wants to see the world. He wants to sit still and enjoy their quiet life. Soon, they're face-to-snout with their prehistoric selves in the form of another couple -- who are of a different species. Filled with Albee's linguistic playfulness, Seascape is a deeply thoughtful and absurdly funny drama.
	San Diego: $9.50 for "Shakespeare's R&J" ($19.00 value) Full price: ($19.00 value) Our price: $9.50 for Cygnet Theatre Company presents Shakespeare's R&J, which takes a musty old classic and gives it vibrant new life. Joe Calarco's passionate adaptation of Romeo and Juliet places the iconic story of youthful passion and feuding families in the hands of four boys -- students at a Catholic school where the play has been banned. Tired of their daily routine, they sneak away to take turns reading a copy of the forbidden text. As they play the roles, they are caught up in the story and real life forbidden passions are revealed. Presented in an intimate in-the-round style, with just the actors and the dialogue and no costume changes, props or sets, Shakespeare's R&J rips away your preconceptions of this much-produced tragedy and presents it in a modern and emotionally resonant new form.
	San Diego: $24.00 for "miXtape" ($48.00 value) Full price: ($48.00 value) Our price: $24.00 for This totally tubular comedy musical, which has played at the Horton Grand since the summer of 2010, follows a group of friends who come of age during the 1980s, when Ronald Reagan was president, the Berlin Wall came down, and the hits of Madonna, Genesis, Sting, Duran Duran and Michael Jackson filled the airwaves. This high-energy show features a neon-colored combo of comedy, nostalgia and a fantastic soundtrack of top '80s music, complete with a live band. Written by Jon Lorenz and Colleen Kollar Smith and directed by Kerry Meads, it's a celebration of all things Gen X that everyone can enjoy.
	San Diego: $22.00 for "Brothels, Bites and Booze -- At Night" ($45.00 value) Full price: ($45.00 value) Our price: $22.00 for As the former site of the famous brothel-filled Stingaree District and now home to more than 100 different restaurants and bars, San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter provides plenty of culinary and cultural excitement. An experienced guide will lead this two-and-a-half-hour evening tour, featuring stops at the area's prime nightlife locations, where you'll get to enjoy tastes of a variety of ethnic cuisine and cocktails while hearing fun tales of the area's steamy, sordid and sultry past.
	San Diego: $14.50 for "Intimate Miracles" ($29.00 value) Full price: ($29.00 value) Our price: $14.50 for Some of the most impressive magic tricks are the ones you witness up close and right before your disbelieving eyes. Those are precisely the types of illusions performed by renowned sleight-of-hand artist Sebastian during his show Intimate Miracles. Presented in the classic parlor style, Intimate Miracles features Sebastian doing card tricks, making objects disappear and engaging the audience through both volunteer participation and his comedy-laced patter. Prepare to be both impressed and entertained.
	Coronado: $37.50 for Coronado Kayak Tour ($75.00 value) Full price: ($75.00 value) Our price: $37.50 for Kayak along San Diego's skyline and explore the sights of the San Diego Bay in this leisurely tour that highlights the city's renowned architecture, history and maritime culture. Along the way, you'll enjoy views of Petco Park, the Embarcadero, the USS Midway, Naval Station North Island, the Silver Strand, the San Diego Convention Center, the Coronado Bridge and Glorietta Bay -- all from the deck of your stable, sit-on-top kayak. No previous kayak experience is necessary for this fun and unique tour that includes kayak rental, paddles, life vests and a paddle lesson.
	San Diego: $14.50 for "Art of the Con" ($29.00 value) Full price: ($29.00 value) Our price: $14.50 for You can't always be sure about what's authentic and what's designed to trick you, but Tom McCarthy knows the real deal. This award-winning performer is starring in Art of the Con, where he showcases the scams, cons and hustles that have fleeced the foolish throughout history, ranging from the New York City street hustler to the clever counting of the professional card cheat. Watch in awe as McCarthy breaks down the confidence cons and sleight-of-hand scams that have ensnared many in their webs. Keep your eyes peeled and learn the tricks of the trade in Art of the Con.
	San Diego: COMP for Comedian Rachel Feinstein ($18.00 value) Full price: ($18.00 value) Our price: COMP for Stand-up comic Rachel Feinstein headlines the American Comedy Co. in the Gaslamp District. Most famous as a finalist on Season 7 of NBC's Last Comic Standing, Rachel is known for her hilarious stories of her Jewish family and wacky array of character voices. Feinstein has been featured on her own half-hour Comedy Central Presents special, Russell Simmons Presents: Live at the El Rey TBS's Just For Laughs, and the syndicated Comics Unleashed, performed character voices on The Venture Brothers, and written for The Onion.
	La Jolla: $17.50 for La Jolla Freefall Bike Tour ($35.00 value) Full price: ($35.00 value) Our price: $17.50 for Calling all adrenaline junkies and those ages 12 and older who want to add a rush to their bike rides -- the La Jolla Freefall Bike Tour is a scenic jaunt with thrilling flair. Starting with an amazing 360-degree view atop Mt. Soledad, the tour takes you on a speedy decent to Pacific Beach with a stop at Crystal Pier before cruising down the boardwalk. Stops continue at Mission Beach, Belmont Park, La Jolla Children's Pool, Windandsea and the Cave Store, where you'll walk down the steps of Sunny Jim's cave for a bike ride you won't soon forget.
	San Diego: $16.32 for The Jonas Brothers ($39.50 value) Full price: ($39.50 value) Our price: $16.32 for This fresh-faced trio of musical siblings known to fans as the JoBros made their mark as one of America's top-selling musical acts of the new millennium, selling more than 20 million albums. Now back after a three-year hiatus, Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas bring their 2013 tour to San Diego's Viejas Arena. The teen idols' wholesome image and good looks helped rocket the New Jersey natives to stardom on the Disney Channel and elsewhere. Along the way, the brothers released four albums, a 3-D concert film, and won nearly 50 awards across the globe, including a Grammy nomination in 2008 for Best New Artist. Most recently seen in their popular reality TV series Married to Jonas, the Jonas Brothers' current sound is an electrifying combination of pop, rock, classic R&B, techno and dance. Their fifth studio disc is due out in 2013, while its first single "Pom Poms" is already a hit on the Billboard Top 40.
	San Diego: $10.00 for The San Diego Gaslamp Clubcrawl ($20.00 value) Full price: ($20.00 value) Our price: $10.00 for Get in front-of-the-line fast at the hottest nightclubs in the famed Gaslamp District with this all-access pass for Friday or Saturday night. Your evening begins at Taste & Thirst, where club crawlers will check in, have access to drink specials and receive a map. Then check out at least two and possibly many more of the coolest spots in San Diego, like The Lime and the Hard Rock, at your own pace and without having to pay any cover charges. Great for singles, groups and parties, this is the perfect way to meet new people and experience the best San Diego nightlife has to offer. Please see the full event description for a list of participating clubs.
	San Diego: COMP for Comedian Dan St. Germain ($18.00 value) Full price: ($18.00 value) Our price: COMP for Dan St. Germain headlines at American Comedy Co. Dan's a regular on Best Week Ever and has a half-hour Comedy Central special coming out this spring. Dan has honed his comedy skills on television (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver's NY Standup Show), in writing (The Onion), on the radio (WTF with Marc Maron) and on the web (Funny or Die). He's been nominated for several comedy awards, and one of his jokes was selected as one of the 20 best jokes about New York, a list that included Woody Allen.
	Escondido: $10.00 for "Welk Illusions!" ($30.00 value) Full price: ($30.00 value) Our price: $10.00 for Welk Resort Theatre presents Welk Illusions! starring Anthony Hernandez from Hollywood's Magic Castle. A veteran performer and award-winning magician, Hernandez creates amazing illusions that will wow the whole family.
	San Diego: $7.50 for FilmOut San Diego: "I Am Divine" ($15.00 value) Full price: ($15.00 value) Our price: $7.50 for FilmOut San Diego's 15th anniversary LGBT festival screens I Am Divine. The story of an overweight, teased Baltimore youth who became an international drag superstar through his collaborations with filmmaker John Waters, I Am Divine is the definitive biographical portrait of this icon's rise to infamy. Spitting in the face of status quos regarding body image, gender identity and sexuality, Divine was the ultimate outsider-turned-underground royalty thanks to his in-your-face style. Featuring Waters, Ricki Lake and other important characters from Divine's life, this film promises the true story and emotional journey of this LGBT legend.
	San Diego: $40.00 for "Whales of Summer" ($80.00 value) Full price: ($80.00 value) Our price: $40.00 for Each summer, massive blue whales pass by San Diego as they feed on large concentrations of krill. H&M Landing offers the opportunity to see these majestic mammals live and up-close -- along with other forms of marine life -- on this tour. The six-hour trip includes informative narration from knowledgeable captains and on-board marine naturalists about the blue whales and other animals you may encounter, including finback, humpback, Minke, orcas, fish and sea birds. The boats are equipped with a galley lounge featuring hot food and beverage service.
	San Diego: COMP for Comedian Earl Skakel ($12.00 value) Full price: ($12.00 value) Our price: COMP for One of the hardest-working standup comics on the circuit, Earl Skakel has been delivering big laughs across the country with his unique style and sharp observations. He's participated in the Rob Schneider Comedy Tour, Extreme Championship Comedy Takeover and appeared in the film Benchwarmers. He's headed to San Diego for one night only, so don't even think about missing this night of comedy from one of the rising stars on the scene.
	Chula Vista: $10.00 for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" ($20.00 value) Full price: ($20.00 value) Our price: $10.00 for Six adolescents vie for a spelling championship while navigating the trials and tribulations of puberty in the musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Before the contest is over, the students learn that winning isn't everything and losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. The Tony-winning creative team behind this show has created a quirky but lovable cast of characters that you can't help but root for, as well as humorous and catchy songs that capture teenage angst at its finest, from "Woe Is Me" and "My Friend, the Dictionary" to "I'm Not That Smart."
	San Diego: $5.00 for FilmOut San Diego: "Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean" ($10.00 value) Full price: ($10.00 value) Our price: $5.00 for FilmOut San Diego's 15th anniversary LGBT festival screens writer-director Matthew Mishory's 2012 drama, which explores the early career of film icon James Dean. Acclaimed for its stunning black-and-white cinematography, original music and performances, the dream-like, non-linear narrative examines the life of the ambitious 20-year-old Dean, his relationship with his male roommate and his struggle to reconcile the love of his art with the desire for fame. A Q&A session with the director follows the film.
	San Diego: $7.50 for Singles Night Out ($15.00 value) Full price: ($15.00 value) Our price: $7.50 for This casual, but classy evening for singles ages 40-60(ish) will be filled with entertainment -- and if you meet that someone special, well, that'll just be icing on the cake. Organized by Simply the Best Singles, professionals in the field of matchmaking and event hosting, this party is sure to be a fun, easy way to meet new people. There will be dancing with music selected by DJ James, plus a professional photographer on hand to take individual photos. There will also be a psychic giving readings and a matchmaker if you're looking for a personal touch in finding a mate.
	La Jolla: $14.50 for "Earth/Peace" ($29.00 value) Full price: ($29.00 value) Our price: $14.50 for The 110 musicians of the La Jolla Symphony and its 130-member chorus are always on the cutting edge when it comes to orchestral-vocal concert performances, and their latest is no exception. Conducted by David Chase, the program features a trio of the 20th century's greatest composers exploring the idea of peace on earth. Soprano Mary Jaeb and bass-baritone Dean Elzinga are the special guest soloists for this event, which opens with Benjamin Britten's intensely pacifist Sinfonia da Requiem. That piece is followed by expressionist composer Arnold Schoenberg's Friede auf Erden (Peace on Earth) and Ralph Vaughan Williams' Dona Nobis Pacem, a stirring work based on the Bible and the poetry of Walt Whitman. A pre-concert lecture begins one hour prior to the performance.
	Santee: $49.00 for Harlem Globetrotter Summer Clinic ($99.00 value) Full price: ($99.00 value) Our price: $49.00 for This two-hour basketball clinic with the Harlem Globetrotters gives kids aged 6-12 a hands-on experience with members of the most entertaining basketball team in America. They will brush up on the fundamentals of the game and improve their skills in an environment that is all about having fun and keeping a positive attitude. During the clinic, kids will run through shooting, passing and dribbling drills, play games and experience a little Globetrotter basketball with members of the team. Motivational talks on character development and bullying prevention by the players will impart self-confidence and a good example that kids can take with them when they return to school. And of course, you can't have the Globetrotters without a demonstration of their amazing basketball tricks. Each kid will also be given their own certificate with their Globetrotters nickname and two ticket vouchers that can be used for any 2014 Harlem Globetrotters World Tour game.
	San Diego: COMP for Comedian Edwin San Juan ($15.00 value) Full price: ($15.00 value) Our price: COMP for Filipino-American comic Edwin San Juan headlines the American Comedy Co. A Los Angeles native, San Juan plays top comedy clubs across the country, and is heavily involved with the USO, performing for U.S. troops stationed around the world. For several years, he produced the popular Slanted Comedy showcase of Asian-American comedians, which had its own Showtime special. He's made several appearances on BET's Comic View, and has also been seen on Comics Without Borders, Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, the concert film Payaso Comedy Slam, and shows on ABC, UPN, NBC and more. His laid-back style, sly punchlines and hilarious stories always keep his audience in stitches.
	Chula Vista: $49.00 for Harlem Globetrotter Summer Clinic ($99.00 value) Full price: ($99.00 value) Our price: $49.00 for This two-hour basketball clinic with the Harlem Globetrotters gives kids aged 6-12 a hands-on experience with members of the most entertaining basketball team in America. They will brush up on the fundamentals of the game and improve their skills in an environment that is all about having fun and keeping a positive attitude. During the clinic, kids will run through shooting, passing and dribbling drills, play games and experience a little Globetrotter basketball with members of the team. Motivational talks on character development and bullying prevention by the players will impart self-confidence and a good example that kids can take with them when they return to school. And of course, you can't have the Globetrotters without a demonstration of their amazing basketball tricks. Each kid will also be given their own certificate with their Globetrotters nickname and two ticket vouchers that can be used for any 2014 Harlem Globetrotters World Tour game.

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