The best things to do this week in San Diego: April 22-26

Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, April 22 to Friday, April 26.

Check back Wednesday for our guide to things to do this weekend, or check out our San Diego guides for more ideas.

Monday

Myths and legends story concert: As part of the National Endowment for the Arts’ annual Big Read program, Write Out Loud is hosting a series of events this month celebrating the books, “Circe” by Madeline Miller, and “Mythology” by Edith Hamilton. At this story concert, literary fans can watch professional actors perform excepts from “Circe” and other mythical stories. 7 p.m. Monday. Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego. $5 for students, $22 for seniors and military, $25 for general admission. writeoutloudsd.com/nea-big-read-circe

Sustainable clothing swap: Locals can meet up to trade clothes to help avoid waste. Participants are invited to bring no more than 10 to 15 items of any size that hsould be in clean, wearable condition and free of stains. 6 to 9 p.m. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center; 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego. $8. eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-clothing-swap-at-mission-trails-tickets-867636142057?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tuesday

Resident Free Days: On Tuesdays throughout each month, different local museums open their doors for free to local residents. This week’s open venue is the San Diego Automotive Museum. Make sure to bring identification. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego. Free. sdautomuseum.org

“Ride”: The Old Globe presents the U.S. premiere of this musical based on the true story of Annie Londonderry, the first woman to ride a bcycle around the world in the 1890s. 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through April 28. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $29 and up. (619) 234-5623, theoldglobe.org

Piano-Viola duo: Friends of the RB Library present violist travis Maril and pianist Karen Follingstad playing works by Sitt, Vieuxtemps and Elgar. 6 pm Tuesday. Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego. Donations accepted. friendsoftherblibrary.org

Wine dinner with Giusto Occhipinti: Sicilian winemaker Giusto Occhipinti is making a guest appearance for a special wine dinner at Callie on Tuesday. The Sicilian dinner will be a five-course, family-style meal inspired by Chef Travis. There will also be four wines and a curated cocktail part of this dinner. 5 p.m. Tuesday. 1195 Island Ave., San Diego. (619) 255-9696, calliesd.com

Wednesday

“Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812”: Cygnet Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of this Tony-nominated electropop opera adapted from a portion of Leo Tolstoy’s epic novel “War and Peace.” 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town San Diego. $58-$73 (619) 337-1525, cygnettheatre.com

“The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate: The Musical”: Lamb’s Players Theatre presents the world premiere of Omri Schein and Daniel Lincoln’s musical adaptation of the 2009 young adult novel about an 11-year-old girl exploring the natural world around her. 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through May 5. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $28-$82. (619) 437-6000, lambsplayers.org

Carlsbad Flower Fields: Get an up-close glimpse of the colorful ranunculus blossoms at Carlsbad Ranch. The fields can be visited daily through Mother’s Day, along with activities on the ranch, including tractor wagon rides, mining for gem stones and a strawberry shack. There will also be special events throughout the season, such as picnics, sound healing, yoga, live music, wine tasting and floral workshops. Check the online calendar for details. Runs through May 12. Times vary based on registration online. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad. Tickets start at $14. theflowerfields.com

Luxurious wine pairing dinner: The rooftop restaurant and bar Garibaldi will be serving a wine pairing dinner with Northern Italian winemaker Pio Cesare on Wednesday. This ticketed event will highlight some of Pio Cesare’s wines and Mediterranean dishes from Garibaldi. The five-course dinner will include food and wine pairings such as grilled Santa Barbara spot prawns with 2022 Cortese Di Gavi, rack of lamb with 2019 Barbaresco & Barolo, dark chocolate mousse with Barolo Chinato and more. Each event guest will also get a gift to take home. 6 p.m. Wednesday. 901 Bayfront Court Suite 1, San Diego. $90. (619) 436-1081, catchgaribaldi.com

Isaac G. Lee author event: The San Diego Marine combat pilot veteran-turned-writer will be on hand to discuss his debut, a memoir in which he recounts his 20 years serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and his four combat tours of duty in the Middle East. 7:30 p.m. April 24. Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. $18.99. (858) 454-0347, warwicks.com

Thursday

“The 39 Steps”: New Village Arts presents Patrick Barlow’s fast-paced spoof of the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film about a man caught up in a wide-ranging murder mystery in early 1900s England. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Wednesdays and select Saturdays.Through May 12. New Village Arts, 2787 State St., Carlsbad. $28-$48. (760) 433-3245, newvillagearts.org

Lakeside Rodeo: The Lakeside Rodeo is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Watch competitions in events such as team roping, barrel racing and bull riding. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $15. Lakeside Rodeo Grounds and Arena, 12584 Mapleview St., Lakeside. lakesiderodeo.com/p/lakeside-rodeo-tickets

Medium Festival of Photography: This 12th annual exhibition featuring photography exhibits in both San Diego and Tijuana, as well as a Tijuana art bus tour, artist talks on issues including AI and copyright, the war in Ukraine, Black Art and more. Runs Thursday through April 28 at multiple locations. Full schedule and ticket sales at mediumphoto.org.

“Songs of Hope”: Art of Elan presents a newly commissioned piece for solo harp by Michi Wiancko, the West Coast premiere of Sarah Kirkland Snider’s “O Sweet and Beloved Mother” and Lei Liang “Journey” in honor of La Jolla’s Joani Nelson. 7 p.m. Thursday. Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. $15-$35. (619) 678-1709, artofelan.com

Art of Elan: ‘Songs of Hope’ This eclectic concert will feature the Art of Elan-commissioned “Songs of Hope” for solo harp by Michi Wiancko and the West Coast premiere of Sarah Kirkland Snider’s “O Sweet and Beloved Mother.” Artistic Director Kate Hatmaker will play a new solo violin piece by acclaimed San Diego composer Lei Liang, who wrote “Journey” to honor La Jolla’s Joani Nelson, a longtime arts supporter who died in October. 7 p.m. Thursday. Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. $15-$35. (619) 678-1709, artofelan.com

Friday

Songwriter Sanctuary: This is a monthly songwriter series hosted by Jeff Berkley. This Friday will feature Calman Hart, Bug Guts, and Missy Alcazar. Food and drinks will be available. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Friday. Normal Heights United Church, 4650 Mansfield St., San Diego. $10 suggested donation. lindsaywhitemusic.com/songwriter-sanctuary.html

“Brat”: Bocón theater company presents a new play by Wendy Maples inspired by the true stories of children who grow up in military families, who are known as “military brats.” 7 p.m. April 26 at Trinity Theatre Co., Mission Valley mall, 1640 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 129, San Diego. Admission is free but reservations requested at tickettailor.com/events/bocon.