Out of Town: San Diego

What’s happening the next few weeks:

* Humorist Spalding Gray, above, performs “A Slippery Slope,” his monologue about becoming a father again in his mid-50s, and “Morning, Noon and Night,” his latest examination into the trials and tribulations of family life, Jan. 18 and 19 at the California Center for the Arts, 320 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, (800) 988-4253.

* Piano men Elton John and Billy Joel perform Jan. 19 at San Diego State University’s Cox Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego, (619) 594-0429.

* “Holiday of Lights 2000,” billed as “the largest drive-through holiday light show on the West Coast,” continues through Jan. 1 on the racetrack at Del Mar Fairgrounds. The event’s 375 light attractions can be seen Sundays through Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays until 11 p.m. Admission is $9 per car for up to five people, or $14 per vehicle for six or more. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, (858) 755-1161.

* The Old Globe Theatre’s annual musical holiday spectacular, “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” continues through Dec. 31 at the Simon Edison Performing Arts Center, Balboa Park, San Diego, (619) 239-2255.