What's Happening in San Diego - May 2010

All monthHaiku: Photographic Meditations by David Fokos.  The Ordover Gallery is pleased to announce its first exhibition of imagery by prominent fine art photographer David Fokhttp. http://www.ordovergallery.com/

Painting World War II: The California Style Watercolor Artists.  Come experience the distinctive work by California Style watercolor artists during http://oma-online.org/

Flower Fields Ranunculus Tours: Flowers abound at this yearly display of color in North County.
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Friday Live Music Nights at the Del Mar Plaza: Offering the perfect ambiance while savoring cocktails or dinner at one of the many restaurants in the Plaza. The music varies each week. Located at the corner of 15th St & Camino Del Mar. Subject to weather. http://www.dclmarplaza.com/  5/1 - 6/25 Fridays, 6pm - 8pm

May Fest Celebration in Julian: Enjoy Oompapa Band, food/beverage, face painting and balloons Grandma & Grandpa D Clowns. Rabobank Parking lot, 2033 Main St. Julian. www.jullanca.com/evenls  5/1-5/31 10 am-4pm

65th Annual Del Mar National H Showorse: For more than 60 years the Del Mar National Horse Show has been one of the most respected, distinguished and popular equestrian events in Southern California. http://sdfair.com/horseshow

Sage and Songbird Festival: Free family-friendly festival at the Viejas Outlet Center! Join us for butterfly release, garden-related vendors, plant sales, education programs, art display, live hummingbird and birds of prey displays, and much more! http://ww.chirp.org/  5/01 - 5/23

Canyoneer's Walk: Go on a walk with a group led by a trail guide and learn about plants and animals. Call or visit the website for admission, exact meeting places, and times. 619.255.0203 or http://www.sdnhm.org/
5/2 Cara Knott Memorial Trail
5/9 Piedras Pintadas Ridge
5/29 Highland Valley Trail

SeaWorld's Viva La Música: SeaWorld presents Viva La Música, a multi-weekend celebration of Hispanic heritage, complete with live concerts by today’s hottest acts, plus delicious Latin food. http://seaworld.com/  5/02

LMPP 5K Walk/Run: Persons in wheelchairs, babies in strollers and leashed dogs are all welcome. Admission includes a post-event pancake breakfast. Proceeds benefit the Lake Murray Playground Project. Location: Lake Murray (Patriot parking lot) 619.889.3042 or http://www.lakomurraypark.org/  5/2 7am - 10pm

6th Annual San Diego Healing Arts Festival: This health fair promotes healing through natural products, herbal remedies, nutrition, acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, massage and more. Location: Balboa Park (lawn area at Park Blvd & President's Way) 619.546.4806 or http://www.althealnot.org/  5/2 10am - 7pm

Del Mar National's Dressage/Hunter/Jumper Week: Enjoy the intricate movements of Dressage, then cap off the week with the exciting speed and agility of the $100,000 HBO Grand Prix of Del Mar. Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds. Visit the website for more information. http://www.sdfair.com/
4/29 – 5/2 Dressage Week
5/4-5/9 Hunter/Jumper Week

15th Annual Fiesta de los Penasquitos: With over 150 vendors providing arts & crafts, food, home improvement tips, a rock climbing wall and Fiesta Fun Tent for children of all ages as there’s truly something for everyone! http://rpcouncil.com/fiesta  5/02

Carlsbad Village Faire: Beautiful days in the coastal city of Carlsbad beckon you to the largest one day street faire anywhere! The Village Faire features over 850 unique vendors with a little of everything: arts & crafts, antiques, unique clothing, items from around the world, and more. http://carlsbad.org/  5/02

"The Sky Tonight" Planetarium Shows the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center: Join us at 7p.m. on May 5th in the renovated Dome Theater for an exciting "Globular Clusters." http://rhfleet.org/  5/5

Cinco de Mayo 5-Mile Race: The course is a full loop around Lake Miramar that is fairly flat.
Proceeds benefit the Mission Vista High School Cross Country Teams.760.723.3257 5/5 6pm - 8pm

Taste of Escondido: This event features a diversity of food, wine and beer tasting, live music and art gallery receptions. Location: Downtown Escondido 760.745.6877 or http://www.downtownescondido.com/  5/7 12pm-5pm

Gator by the Bay: A Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival that is all about music, dance and food. Three days of more than 25 rockin' bands on 5 stages and 8,000 pounds of crawfish. Check out the website for admission and times. http://www.sandiegofestival.com/  5/7-5/9

11th Annual Allied Gardens Spring Fest: The community of Allied Gardens is celebrating spring with a community festival. There is something for everybody - carnival rides, tasty food, music and a beer and wine garden. Location: Allied Gardens Community Park (5155 Greenbrier Ave) 619.583.5822 or http://www.navajoevents.com/  5/7 5pm-11:30pm

Footloose: The musical is based on an actual, 1979 town ordinance of Elmore City, OK which banned rock music and dancing within the city limits. http://welktheatresandiego.com/  5/7

Celtic Woman - Songs from the Heart Tour: A smash hit around the globe, Celtic Woman stops in San Diego for one night only! http://sdcivic.org/  5/7

Mama's Day 2010 - A Tradition of Taste: Enjoy the signature dishes of approximately 70 of San Diego's top chefs! General Admission ticket includes access to all restaurant tastings and no host bar. http://mamaskitchen.org/  5/7 & 5/8

Lights - The Ultimate Tribute to Journey with Jumping Jack Flash: Lights will be performing a tribute to 80's band, Journey. http://houseofblues.com/  5/8-5/9

Bonsai Show and Sale: Our newest horticultural event! Enjoy the unique blending of art and horticulture at our bonsai exhibition and sale. http://theflowerfields.com/  5/8-6/13

The Old Globe Theatre presents "The Whipping Man": Set in Virginia following the final days of the Civil War, A Jewish Confederate soldier returns to his childhood home to find a new chapter of history unfolding. A moving and provocative look at a pivotal time in American history. Call for show times and admission 619.234.5623 or http://www.theoldglobe.com/  5/8-6/13

Asian Cultural Festival of San Diego: Various Asian cultures and ethnicities will be featured in a pleasurable atmosphere, with music, dancing, martial arts, craft & cooking demonstrations. Location: Pt Loma (NTC park at Liberty Station) 504.360.3271 or http://www.aslanculturalfostivalsd.com/  5/8 11am-7pm

29th Annual Crystal Pier Outrigger Canoe Race: Novice and professional paddlers work in synchronized motion to get their long wooden boats to glide across the water as it is done in Hawaii. North Ski Beach in Mission Bay. 619.851.5097 or http://www.hanohano.com/  5/8 7am-8pm

Cancer Angels Walk: Be an angel and run or walk to help raise funds in the fight against cancer. Balboa Park, in the California Quadrangle near the Museum of Man. 760.942.6346 5/8 4pm - 6pm

Breast Cancer Network of Strength Walk to Empower: Make Mother's Day extra special by joining a walk where proceeds from donations provide free programs and services for breast cancer patients and their families. The walk will take place at West Mission Bay in the area of Mariner's Point. 877.963.7223 ex 8527 or http://www.networitofstrengh.org/  5/9 8am-1pm

Mother's Day 2010: Say thanks for everything she's done for you by treating her to any of the great Mother's Day celebrations happening around San Diego. 5/9
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Escondido Street Faire: The second largest street faire in California! Over 700 unique vendors with a little of everything, plus animal demonstrations by the San Diego Wild Animal Park and an old-fashioned pancake breakfast. Grand Ave between Juniper and Centre City Pkwy. http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us/  5/15 9am -5 pm

La Jolla Music Society presents Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band: This performance in the Jazz Series will be held at the North Park Theatre. 858.459.3728 or http://www.ums.org/

Channel 933 Summer Kick Off: featuring Usher, Justin Bieber, Akon, Kesha, and Jason Derulo. Come see your favorite artists jam at the Channel 933 Summer Kick Off show. http://livenation.com/edp/eventId/420032  5/14-5/16

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles: Experience what Beatlemania was all about...from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road. http://sdcivic.org/  5/15

San Diego Dance Theater presents Rhapsody in Blue and Other Dances: Noted choreographer Jean Isaacs present Old favorites and New work “Rhapsody in Blue” to feature noted guitarist Fred Benedetti. http://sandiegodancetheater.org/  5/15-5/16

14th Annual North Park Festival of the Arts: An artistic display and selection of fine art and crafts, entertainment by local bands and dance groups, plus delicious international foods and an entertainment area for the kids. 619.294.2501 or http://www.northparkmainstreet.com/  5/16

24th Annual Navy's Original Bay Bridge Run/Walk: Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to run/walk across the Coronado Bay Bridge. The route begins in the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego across the bridge to Tidelands Park. Call or visit the website for admission price. 619.556.9413 http://www.mwrtoday.com/  5/16 8-11am

22nd Annual Tierrasanta Patriot's Day Parade & BBQ Dinner: Celebrate Armed Forces Day by watching a patriotic parade featuring the Serra High School Band, youth sports leagues, community groups, ROTC Unit, floats, clowns and horses. Location: Serra Mesa High School parking lot (5156 Santo Rd) 858.268.0044 5/15 10am-11am

Earth, Wind & Fire at Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort's Open Sky Theatre: Groove to the sounds of the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire. Call for tickets. 760.751.3100 or http://www.harrnhsrlncon.com/  5/16 8pm

23rd Annual Jack in the Box "Hoops at the Beach": The largest 3 on 3 basketball tournament in San Diego! Mini-courts will be set up to accommodate players of all ages in half-court basketball games. There's also a slam dunk contest. free throw contest and a 3-point shootout. West Mission Bay Park (Crown Pt Shores parking lot) 619.283.5808 x313 or http://www.holidaybowl.com/  5/22 8nm-4pm

Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition: See Spot surf during the “Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition,” the nation’s original surfing competition for man’s best friend. Named one of the hottest events in the world, this year’s event is expected to draw more than 60 competitors and thousands of spectators from across the U.S. http://loewssurfdog.blogspot.com/  5/22

17th Annual Sicilian Festival: The music, dance, culture and cuisine of Sicily come to the streets of Little Italy with four performance stages, a parade of costumed dancers, authentic Sicilian cuisine and Sicilian historical displays. India St between Cedar & Date Sts. 619.469.2206 or http://www.siclllaniosta.com/   5/23

The Eagles at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre: See the legendary Eagles perform live on their The Long Road out of Eden tour. 619-671-3520 or http://www.ticketmastor.cornlEaglostickets/artist/734977   5/23 7:30pm

2nd Annual IronKids San Diego: This event is designed to promote a healthy lifestyle through active sports. The swim, cycle and the running course are dependent upon the age group. Call or visit the website for registration information. 813.868.5908 or http://www.ironkld5.com/  5/23 7am-10am

Full Moon Paddle on Mission Bay: A nighttime tour of Mission Bay can bo a great adventure on a kayak. Glide silently along on the water while searching for sea lions and bird species. No experience necessary. East Mission Bay (shoreline water in the bay & near SeaWorld) 619.255.0203 http://www.sdnhm.org/  5/27 7pm - 10pm

Heart at Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort's Open Sky Theatre: Experience the legend of sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson as they perform hits like "Crazy on You", "Barracuda" and "Magic Man "Call or visit the website for ticket info. 760.751.3100 or http://www.harrotisrincon.com/   5/28 9pm

KIFM 98.1 Smooth Jazz Gaslamp Festival: Enjoy smooth jazz performances on two outdoor stages and in more than a dozen indoor clubs 5th Ave (between F St & Market) G St (between 4th & 6th Aves) Admission: $29 619.233.5227 or http://www.kifm.com/  5/29 12pm-10pm