It’ll be a nostalgia trip for those who travel Saturday night to the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. It’s there beside San Diego Bay that they’ll re-live and revel in one of pop music’s all-time blockbusters: Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” album from 1977.

“Classic Albums Live Performs Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours” is a “Dreams”-come-true event for fans who love the songs from the erstwhile band’s 11th studio album, only the second with Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham in the group. Besides “Dreams,” it featured “Go Your Own Way,” “Don’t Stop,” “Gold Dust Woman” and others.

Me, I don’t care much for cover bands or tribute concerts. Give me the real thing every time. As for “Rumours” I found it jangly and fun when it arrived way back when, nothing more. What astounds me still, however, is how chronicled and written about and gossiped over the album and the making of it is.

I did read Ken Caillat and Steve Stiefel’s “Making Rumours: The Inside Story of the Classic Fleetwood Mac Album,” a behind-the-scenes look at all the infighting and over-indulgence and inter-band romancing that went on as the album was being made.

I’ve resisted the documentary “Fleetwood Mac: Rumours” by Michael Collins and the slew of other docs (I know of at least 10) about this iteration of a band that actually began in 1967 as a blues outfit fronted by the late Peter Green.

The “Rumours” backstage soapy dramas are the stuff of pop lore. Those at the Shell on Saturday probably don’t care. Come to think of it, neither do I.

Street festival

Bargain alert! The free Adams Avenue Street Fair is back, coming Saturday and Sunday to Normal Heights. https://www.adamsavenuebusiness.com/adams-avenue-street-fair/ Besides live music on seven stages there are merch exhibitors, rides for the kids and food and drink.

There’s a genuine neighborhood feel to this event, an asset for sure. You may stumble into friends and coworkers. I remember even seeing Bill Walton at the street fair once, towering over the crowd — no surprise, as he was a major music fan.

Here’s a band to catch, by the way: James Intveld’s Rockabilly Revue. Dance yourself silly on Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Roots Rock Stage at 34th Street and Adams Avenue. adamsavenuebusiness.com

Story concert

Locally based Write Out Loud launches its 18th season of story concerts on Monday night with “Clowning Around.” Actors you may know from theatrical performances around town will do rehearsed readings of, as the Write Out Loud folks say, “stories of humor, hilarity and happenstance.”

Tickets are $22-$25 for the event happening at Old Town Theatre (home of Cygnet).writeoutloudsd.com.

Coming next, on Oct. 14, is a program titled “Let Freedom Ring.” The holidays will feature “Miracle on 34th Street” on Dec. 16.

Rock music

They call Paul Weller the Modfather. Is there a cooler title than that? The onetime bassist and lead vocalist of The Jam, a storied band from the late ’70s/early ’80s, has been a solo artist for more than 30 years with a cult following.

If you’re among that following, head for the Magnolia in El Cajon on Wednesday night where Weller will perform live. He’s touring in support of his 17th solo recording, titled “66.” Yes, that’s how old Weller is now.

Besides being talented, Weller’s a quotable guy. My fave: “Led Zeppelin would never have reformed if he or Jimmy Page were bald.”

Last chance streaming

Netflix users, head’s up. At the end of this month, “The Breakfast Club” will no longer be available on the streaming service. So revisit this ‘80s classic while you can.

Director John Hughes never made a better flick than this one, and you could arguably say the same thing about its five stars — Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy — who play very different high school teenagers stuck together in Saturday detention.

“The Breakfast Club” is not only one of the best films of the entire 1980s but it’s rightly regarded as a classic of the youth film genre. I never tire of watching it or of conversing with friends about which character we were most like in high school. Try it.

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 UCTV

University of California Television invites you to enjoy this special selection of programs from throughout the University of California. Descriptions courtesy of and text written by UCTV staff:

“You Are What You Eat (And Drink) – Salud to Longevity!”

Discover the secrets of longevity through insights from healthy diets and sustainable agriculture around the world. A lively panel explores the essential role of diet and nutrition while highlighting the transformative impact of regenerative agriculture. This method not only sustains but revitalizes the earth, delivering health benefits that go beyond the plate. Embracing regenerative farming paves the way for meals that nourish both body and planet. Uncover the pivotal role of food and wine in fostering a long, vibrant life and learn how simple changes can incorporate longevity-boosting habits into daily routines, making every meal a step toward better health and a longer life.

“From the Reagan Revolution to the Trump Insurrection”

How did Ronald Reagan’s vision of the American Dream pave the way for Donald Trump’s rise? In this lecture, Diane Winston, a professor of journalism and communication at the University of Southern California, examines how evangelical religion, the media and social unrest in the 1980s converged to shape the roots of MAGA. Winston explains how many journalists uncritically embraced Reagan’s religious rhetoric, helping to popularize his otherwise contentious ideas of limited government and individual responsibility. Her insights are drawn from her latest book, “Righting the American Dream: How the Media Mainstreamed Reagan’s Evangelical Vision,” offering a compelling look at the media’s role in shaping modern political movements.

“Housing and Homelessness in California”

Homelessness has been on the rise across the United States, with over 181,000 people in California alone lacking stable housing — nearly 30 percent of the nation’s homeless population. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated this crisis, as earnings fell and housing affordability worsened. What interventions have been effective in preventing homelessness? What can we learn from efforts at the local, regional, and statewide levels to reduce unsheltered homelessness in the Bay Area and beyond? In a collaborative discussion, the Terner Center for Housing Innovation, the Goldman School of Public Policy, and a diverse panel of experts and advocates explore strategies for addressing homelessness and reducing poverty in California.

And finally, top weekend events

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Originally Published: September 18, 2024 at 5:30 a.m.