San Diego

What’s happening in the next few weeks:

* Art Alive, April 29-May 3, showcases floral interpretations, like the one at right, of the San Diego Museum of Art’s permanent collection by nationally known and local floral designers. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.

* In its first San Diego Opera production in 25 years, Charles Gounod’s “Romeo and Juliet” features tenor Richard Leech and soprano Rosemary Joshua. April 18, 21, 24, 26. Civic Theatre, 3rd Avenue and B Street. (619) 570-1100.

* Continuing through May 3, “All in the Timing,” David Ives’ sextet of off-the-wall comedy one-acts, directed by John Rando. Old Globe Theatre, Simon Edison Centre for the Performing Arts, Balboa Park. Also at the Old Globe: “What the World Needs Now . . . A Musical Fable,” Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s newest musical fable. (619) 239-2255.

* Through July 19 at the Museum of Contemporary Art/downtown, “Silvia Gruner.” The Mexican-born artist addresses issues of culture, identity and gender in her multimedia installations. 1001 Kettner Blvd. (619) 454-3541.

* La Jolla Playhouse opens its 1998 season May 19 with “Nora,” Ingmar Bergman’s adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” Ends June 21. Mandell Weiss Theatre, La Jolla Village Drive and Torrey Pines Road. (619) 550-1010.