Come and enjoy the excitement of a circus with illustrious human and animal stars rendering artistic triumphs and thrilling exploits. Call or visit our website for showtimes and prices. Location: Balboa Park (parking lot at Park Blvd & President's Way)
(877-468-3861) or http://www.circusvargas.org/
LAMB'S PLAYERS THEATRE PRESENTS "AN INSPECTOR CALLS!" Feb 2- March 21
The Birling family is having a quiet celebration of their daughter's engagement, when a Police Inspector appears with questions about the death of a young woman. At first it appears tht the event was entirely random, but as the evening progresses, facts unfold that reveal a connection with each member of the family. 1142 Orang Ave, Coronado
(619) 437-0600 or http://www.lambsplayers.org/
SAN DIEGO MUSEUM MONTH Feb. 1-28
The San Diego Museum Council and Macy's invite entertainment seekers to visit more than 30 partici-pating institutions at half price admission. A special Museum Month Pass will be available at all San Diego area Macy's beginning February 1, 2010 (visitors must bring the Pass in order to receive half-priced admission). San Diego Botanic Garden, Birch Aquarium at Scripps, Museum of Making Music, USS Midway, Mingei International Museum and the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, are all
participants in Museum Month.
www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/museum_month
VIETNAMESE TET FESTIVAL: A LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Feb. 5-6
The "Tet" is a celebration of the Lunar New Year and is the most observed holiday of Vietnamese culture. This is the Year of the Tiger. It'll be celebrated with cultural music and dance performances, martial arts, games,contests, magicians, a Chinese Chess Tournament,and delicious cuisine. 6-10pm. Saturday 10am-10pm. Linda Vista Public Library lawn area (2160 Ulric St.) $5.00 (adult/teen) FREE (age 12 & younger)
Dzung The Le (858) 204-6953 or http://www.tetfest.org/
MELISA'S MEMORIAL WALK & FUN RUN Feb. 6
This event is in memory of Melisa Reasner McGuirewho lost her life by non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The event offers a 5K walk and fun run at Liberty Station in Point Loma. A health fair accompanies the event with entertaining activities for kids such as face painting,balloon art, and a jumper. 7:30am-12:00pm. MarsiHaney (619) 368-4249 or http://www.sdhospice.org/
FIESTA ISLAND TIME TRIAL SERIES Feb 7
A cycling event will be held at Fiesta Island offering recreational and young riders an ideal location to experience competitive cycling in a safe and controlled environment. Professional riders are also welcom. The racers will cycle laps against the clock until each one completes their distance. 7:00am-9:00am. East
Mission Bay (Fiesta Island Roadway) Admission $30.00 Adults, $10.00 age 18 and younger.
(858) 583-1190 or http://www.fiestaisland.com/
RED TROLLEY CLASSIC CRITERIUM Feb. 7
Amateur and professional cyclists from all over the region will compete at this popular cycling event. Fast-paced cyclists will ride a 7-mile looped course on surface streets in Mira Mesa. All corners turn right with a small rolling hill into the finish. Awards are presented to the top finishers. 7am-5pm.
Sean Burke (619) 269-0938
MONTGOMERY WALLER COMM. PARK CARNIVAL Feb. 11-14
Join families and friends at a carnival at Montgomery Waller Community Park. Attractions include traditional carnival rides and games for all ages, snacks, and a computer portrait novelty booth. 5-11pm. 3020 Coronado Ave. $1.50 (age 7 & older) FREE (age 6 & younger)
Bill Jacob (760) 735-8542 or http://www.amusements.com/
JEFF & JER'S MILE OF MEN Feb. 11
Ladies, here's your chance to pick a date before Valentine's Day! Approximately 100 or more single available men will line up along Convoy Street holding numbered signs. All you have to do is drive by, pick out a man that you're attracted to and call his number into the Jeff & Jer Radio Station 6:00 am- 10:00 am. Convoy Street (sidewalk area between Clairemont Mesa Blvd & Balboa Ave)
760-715-9555
JULIAN CRAFT SHOW Feb. 12-21
Town Hall Crafters show at Julian's Town Hall: 2129Main Street , Julian 92036. 9am-5pm. Free.
760-765-1857 or julianca.com
MERMAID SAN DIEGO 5K & 10K Feb. 13
The event is an all women's 5K and 10K run/walk that travels along the shoreline of Mission Bay and on the roadway around Fiesta Island. A small expo will accompany the event. Proceeds will benefit the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute and the Heart Truth Campaign. 7am-12pm. $30.00 (5K) $40.00 (10K) Carlo Facchino (408) 616-9592 or http://www.mermaidseries.com/
FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Feb. 13
Join us for the 1st annual "For the Love of Chocolate"chocolate festival in Downtown Escondido. Tour the fabulous art galleries and shops on Grand Ave. as part of 2nd Saturday Sweet Art Walk while sampling the best of our local breweries and wineries paired with decadent chocolates. Grand Ave. Escondido 92025. 1-5pm. $20 per person; includes 10 beer or wine and chocolate pairing tastes. Admission to Sweet Street is free. http://www.downtownescondido.com/
In celebration of Fat Tuesday, an adult-oriented MardiGras will come alive in the Gaslamp with strolling musicians and rockin' bands. It's a time to mingle and dance in the streets, meet people, sip cocktails, and catch strings of colorful beads tossed from floats. It's super, so don't miss it! 5:30pm. $15.00 - $20.00. LaurelMcFarlane (619) 233-5008 or http://www.gaslamp.org/
8TH ANNUAL HILL CREST MARDI GRAS Feb. 16
It's a Mardi Gras! So, dress up in colorful attire with bangles and beads and join the crowd for a night of exciting festivites with rides, games, super music, and a laser light show. It's an adult-only event, so have a cocktail, mingle about, dance in the street, and meet new friends! 6-11pm. University Avenue. $15.00-$20.00 (general admission) $50.00-$75.00 (VIP admission)
Benjamin Nicholls (619) 299-3330 or http://www.fabuloushillcrest.com/
LAWN BOWLING TOURNAMENT Feb. 17
You're welcome to watch a lawn bowling tournament where players throughout Southern California are coming to compete against opposing teams. The object of the game is to toss a "bawl" (small black ball) onto a grass bowling gree and get it to roll closest to a "jack" (small white ball). 8:00am - 4:00 pm Location: Balboa Park (lawn bowling greens near Laurel St & Balboa Dr)
(858) 270-6825 or Gorgie @ (619) 238-5457
CARNIVAL IN MIRA MESA Feb 18-21
Come on..turn off the TV and go have some real fun! Join families and friends at a carnival at the mira Mesa High School where everyone is having a great time. Attractions include traditional carnival rides and games for all ages, snacks, and a computer portrait novelty both. 5:00 - 11:00 pm Mira Mesa High School (10510 Reaga Rd) Admission $1.50 age 7 and up, Free age 6 and under.
(760)735-8542 or http://www.amusements.com/
VIEJAS ENTERTAINMENT CONCERTS - DAVID SANBORN Feb 19
Set amongst the scenic Cleveland National Forest at Viejas Casino, the venues are truly unique. Sax player David Sanborn has played with a dazzling array of artists, such as Stevie Wonder, Marcus Miller, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Elton John, Carly Simor, Billy Joel and more. Call for times and ticket prices.
(619) 659-5652 or http://www.viejasentertainment.com/
SAN DIEGO LUNAR NEW YEAR TET FESTIVAL Feb. 19-21
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, the Vietnamese community is presenting a festival to promote and preserve homeland traditions. As you enter a mock structure of a Vietnam village, you'll experience ancestral homage rituals amid entertaining pageants, music, rides, and games. 4-10pm. BalboaPark (lawn area at Park Blvd. & President's Way) $5.00(adult) $4.00 (child)
Nikki Lam (858) 717-9902 or http://www.sdtet.com/
4th ANNUAL UCSD "TRITONMAN" TRIATHLON Feb. 20
The event consists of a 750-meter swim, 20K bike ride,and a 5K run beginning and ending at Fiesta Island in East Mission Bay. It's primarily a collegiate race, but is open to anyone who wishes to compete. If you would like to participate, you can. It'll be a fun and challenging workout! 6:45-10:00am. $60.00 (general public) $40.00 (collegiate & Triathlon Club of San Diego Member)
Andrew Radin (760) 593-7561 or http://www.tritonman.com/
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TOURNEY Feb. 20-21
Wheelchair basketball teams from Southern Californiaare getting ready for a rolling challenge. Athletes with physical disabilities will compete to win at this wheelchair basketball tournament. 9:30am-5:00pm.Tierrasanta Recreation Center (11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.)
Information desk (619) 525-8247
28TH ANNUAL CHINESE CENTER NEW YEAR FAIR Feb. 20-21
It’s the Year of the Tiger! Experience Chinese culture with traditional martial arts, music, and dance performances. Watch the Lantern Parade, feast on delicious foods, and shop for merchandise. 10am-5pm.3rd Avenue (between Market St. & J St.)
Albert Lee(760) 751-7788 or http://www.2010.sdcny.org/
GUACOMOLE BOWL COOK-OFF CONTEST Feb. 27
More than 30 teams will come together and use their own recipes to whip up bowls of guacamole that will be entered into a contest for the best tasting one. Guacamole lovers can get a feast of flavor from the many samples their chips dip into. 10am-2pm. Balboa Park (Balboa Park Club ballroom near President'sWay) $5.00 (includes a bag of chips and a vote of your choice)
Clara Downes (858) 565-7432 orwww.guacamolebowl.com
HERITAGE DAY FESTIVAL Feb. 27
The festival honors the collective and individual heritage and culture in the community of Southeast San Diego. There will be a Vendors Mall with lots of merchandise, food booths, arts & crafts, children's activities, and more. This event is in conjunction with the "Heritage Day Parade". 10am-4pm. Market Creek Plaza parking lot (342 Euclid Ave.)
Cynthia Wilson(619) 262-0334 or http://www.heritagedayparade.org/
ASIAN ARTS IN THE GARDEN Feb. 27-28
San Diego Botanic Garden will be celebrating the art of Asian horticulture with outstanding displays, lectures,and demonstrations, including Japanese floral arranging and Bonsai from Japan, China, Vietnam and the West. Tea Ceremony Saturday and Buddhist drumming group Sunday. 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas 92024. 9:00am - Sat 5, Sun 4am. Free with Admission.
760-436-3036 or http://www.sdbgarden.org/
DOGGIE STREET FESTIVAL Feb. 28
The event celebrates our furry friends and is dedicated to educate the public about pet care, training, spay/neuter and responsible adoption options. Besides traditional festival-type food and music, the event also offers pet merchandise, pet sitting services, and dogwashing and grooming. 9am-4pm. Point Loma (NTCPark at Liberty Station)
Jude Artenstein (619) 276-4142 or http://www.doggiestreetfestival.org/
WHALE WATCHING IN SAN DIEGO Feb 1- 29
Each winter, tens of thousands of these "peaceful giants of the sea" come within a few miles of the San Diego coast on their 5,000 mile journey, the longest known distance any mamal migrates on an annual basis. See short films on the migration of the whales and learn about other marine life as well. http://www.hornblower.com/ or 619-686-8715, http://www.aquarium.ucsdedu/ or 858-534-7336, www.nps.gov/cabr or 619-523-4562
More info at:
http://www.aquarium.ucsd.edu/
http://www.oexcalifrnia.com/
http://www.sdhe.com/
http://www.classicsalingadventures.com/
http://www.hmlanding.com/
http://www.nextlevelsailing.com/
http://www.americayacht.com/
Please call to verify times, dates and locations as all information is subject to change without notice.
This information is provided solely as a courtesy. It is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.
