art
Portraiture In Paris Around 1800
Thru 2/15. The works of French painter
Jacques-Louis David at the Timken Museum of Art. 619/239-5548.

Spirit Of The Mountains
Thru 1/4. Photography by premier nature photographer Thomas Mangelsen. At the San Diego Natural History Museum. 619/232-3821.

The Dr. Seuss You Never Knew
1/5-3/27. Rare works from the artist including early advertising and WWII cartoons. At the UCSD Geisel Library. 858/534-2533

Giacomo Manzu
1/9-2/28. Sculptures and drawings by the Italian artist at the Tasende Gallery. 858/454-3691.

stage
Edgar Allan Poe - Once Upon A Midnight
1/10. John Astin of Addams Family fame stars in this one person play at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. $35. 858/748-0505.

Bus Stop
1/24 – 2/29. A group of bus passengers stranded during a snowstorm in a 1950s Kansas roadside diner discuss the American Dream. At The Old Globe. $19 - $52. 619/23-GLOBE.

Hamlet
1/30-3/7. The classic Shakespearean tale comes to the Lambs Player’s Theater. Ticket prices vary. Call 619/437-0600 for more information.

music
Galatea Trio
1/9. The San Diego Early Music Society performs “Light and Dark: Music of Haydn and Boccherini.” Baroque violin, cello and fortepiano. St. James by-the-Sea. 619/291-8246 for tickets.

Rock Around The Clock
1/18. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of their hit song, Bill Haley and the Comets will perform at the East County Performing Arts Center. $27. 619/440-2277.

Myths, Meditations And Celebrations
1/19-1/23. Oboe artist Richard Killmer performs at Sherwood Auditorium, Fairbanks Ranch Country Club and St. Joseph's Cathedral. Part of the San Diego Chamber Orchestra. $15-$30. Call 858/350-0290 for location times.

Turandot
1/24. Puccini’s masterpiece of passion, as brought to life by the renowned artist David Hockney and the fabulous voices of the San Diego Opera. 619/232-7636 for tickets.

kids & family
Lego City
Thru 1/31. A complete model railroad created from legos. At the San Diego Railroad Museum in Balboa Park. 619/696-0199.

Museum Month
2/1-2/29. The 15th annual celebration of San Diego museums. Various museums will be offering half-priced admission throughout the celebration. Brochures available at Robinsons-May or by calling 619/276-0101.

golf
Golffest 2004
2/6-2/8. Held in the exhibition hall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The latest in golf equipment, clothing, accessories, course design, as well as training and instruction. $10. 858/586-1202.