What's Happening in San Diego - August 2010

August 1 - August 29 - SEAWORLD SUMMER NIGHTS San Diego, California
Website: http://www.seaworld.com/
Enjoy extended hours and special night shows when SeaWorld transforms into Summer Nights.

August 1 -August 22 - MIDSUMMER'S NIGHT DREAM
San Diego, California
Website: http://www.lajollaplayhouse.org/
Enjoy a re-imagined classic by William Shakespeare at the La Jolla Playhouse. A Victorian Court turns upside-down --literally-- when forbidden lovers escape into the forest and a jilted finace follows in hot pursuit.

August 1 - August 8 WOMEN'S TENNIS AT LA COSTA
La Costa, California
Website: http://www.lacosta.com/WTAatLaCosta.aspx
Women's professional tennis returns to La Costa in August. The Mercury Insurance Open will be held July 31 - August 8, 2010. This tournament features top players such as Lindsay Davenport, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Nadia Petrova and Jelena Jankovic.

August 1 - Spetember 6 - AFRICAN SUMMER FESTIVAL AT THE WILD ANIMAL PARK
Escondido, California
Website: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/africansummerfestival/
The San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park is celebrating the birth of three African elephant calves in 2010 by embracing the spirit of Africa with new activities throughout the Park as well as a new animal show during African Summer Festival.

July 21 - September 8 - DEL MAR THOROUGHBRED CLUB 2010 RACING SEASON
Del Mar, California
Phone: 858-755-1141
Website: http://www.dmtc.com/
Exciting horse racing action continues thru the summer at Del Mar. See horse racing at its best and try your luck at picking a winner! Also enjoy 4pm Friday concerts at the Seaside stage. Races take place at the Del Mar Racetrack.

August 1 - September 5 - LA JOLLA CONCERTS BY-THE-SEA
2-4pm,  La Jolla, California
Website: http://www.ljconcertsbythesea.org/
Every Sunday at Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove the air is filled with the sound of live music. These free, family-friendly concerts are fun for people of all ages.

August 1 - Spetember 22 - OLD GLOBE THEATRE
San Diego, California
Phone: (619) 234-5623
Website: http://www.theoldglobe.org/
The Taming of the Shrew and King Lear, are both presented at this year's Shakespear Festival, which takes place in the beautiful outdoor Lowell Davies Theatre. The Taming of the Shrew is the quintessental battle-of-the-sexes comedy! King Lear is the ultimate family drama told against a background of intense political intrigue. Call of visit the website for specific dates and times.

August 1 - August 22 - THE OLD GLOBE PRESENTS ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS
San Diego, California
Phone: 619-23-GLOBE
Website: http://www.theoldglobe.org/
A musical comedy that will take you back to that sexy era in pop culture with classic Cahn and Ven Heusen songs "My Kind of Town" and "Ain't That a Kick in the Head". Call or visit the website for showtimes and ticket prices.

July 30 - August 2 - 39th ANNUAL RAMONA COUNTY FAIR DAYS
Ramona, California
Website: http://www.ramonafair.com/
Crafts, carnival rides, vendors, live entertainment, great food and lots of animals are the highlights of this event.

August 1 - August 22 - LAMB'S PLAYERS THEATRE PRESENTS HARVEY
1142 Orange Avenue
Coronado, California
Phone: 619-437-0600
Website: http://www.lambsplayers.org/
Elwood P. Dowd is the nicest guy in town, but his best friend, Harvey, is becoming a problem. A brilliant send-up of conformity and psychoanalysis! Call or visit the website for tickets, dates and times.

August 3, 20101 - AUTOMOBILE HERITAGE DAY
12th Street and D Avenue
San Diego, California
Phone: (619) 477-9339
9:45am  - 4pm 17th annual National City vintage car event begins with a parade starting at Mary J's Cafe. Over 200 antique and classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, new cars and lowriders on display in Kimball Park. No admission fee

August 4 - August 24 - LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY'S SUMMERFEST
La Jolla, California
Website: http://www.ljms.org/SummerFest-2010
70 world-class artists and ensembles perform at different venues in La Jolla from August 4 - August 24, 2010. Prices range from free admission to $75.  8/4, 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/10, 8/11, 8/13, 8/14, 8/17, 8/18, 8/20, 8/20, 8/21, 8/22, 8/24

August 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 : WHALE NATURE CRUISES
10am - 4pm
San Diego, California
Website: http://www.sdnhm.org/index.php5
Blue Whales are sighted off the coast of San Diego each summer, some as long as 100 feet and weighing up to 190 tons. The San Diego Natural History Museum has created the opportunity to view these magnificent creatures on offshore cruises through the summer.

August 6 - NTC GALLERY DANCES
2650 Truxtun Road
San Diego, California
Phone: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Website: http://www.ntcfoundation.org/events/
Dancers from Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater will perform at Dance Place San Diego followed by an art gallery tour. Free Admission.

August 6 - SCREEN ON THE GREEN
Balboa Park
San Diego, California
Website: http://www.sdmart.org/programs-events/film
This outdoor film fest celebrates its 10th anniversary this year offering film screenings at sunset in Balboa Park. Viewers are invited to pack a picnic and blanket to enjoy a leisurely evening on the east lawn. Traditionally, more than 800 viewers attend each film. This program is free to the public. 8/6 The King of Masks, 8/20 Moulin Rouge (1952)

August 7 - SAN DIEGO 10K SUMMER RUN/WALK
5540 Kiowa Drive
La Mesa, California  7am
Website: http://www.active.com/running/la-mesa-ca/san-diego-10k-summer-run-2009
Come out to Lake Murray Park and join us for a great run to help some great local non-profit groups. The race is a flat and scenic 10k route to Lake Murray Reservoir trail with ample water stops, a goody bag and T-shirt.

August 7 - CLAIREMONT FAMILY DAYS
3605 Clairmont Drive
San Diego, CA 8am-4pm
Phone: 858-581-9924
Residents near the South Clairemont Recreation Center can enjoy a fun family festival with music, food, merchandise, pony rides, a carnival and a car show.  The pool is open too.

August 7 - USMC MARCHING BAND CONCERT
San Diego
5:30-8:00pm
Phone 619-233-3898
Website: http://www.littleitalysd.com/
The US Marine Corp Band will be in Little Italy in honor of the men and women serving in the military protecting this great nation.  They'll marchdown India Street to an outdoor staging area to present a special inspirational performance.

August 7 & 8 - PHILIPPINE CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL
Balboa Park
11am-5pm
Phone 858-231-2509
Website: http://www.samahanphillippinedance.com/
Festival showcasing the heritage of the Phillippines with traditional performing arts, folk dances, songs, music and costumes.  Phillippine food will be served and merchant booths will be open for business.

August 8 & 22 - MOONLIGHT BEACH SUMMER SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES
Encinitas, California
Website: http://www.encinitasrecreg.com/special_events.php
The band the Earful will take the stage to get their funk on and wow the crowd with their funky dance grooves. On August 22, come out and watch a unique blend of Spanish/Irish infusion with Skelpin. Come find a seat between 3-5pm

August 8 - HILLCREST CITYFEST STREET FAIR
12:00 - 8:30 pm
Hillcrest, California
Website: http://www.hillcrestcityfest.com/
CityFest celebrates community spirit with music, arts and craftsm a celebratory lantern parade and rededication of the neighborhood sign. Join over 150,000 people beneath the Hillcrest Sign at the largest neighborhood street fair of its kind. CityFest will feature a Grand Stage beneath the Hillcrest Sign, a massive open-air beer garden on University Avenue, a kid's carnival, mechanical bull, dunk tank, celebratory lantern parade at dusk.

August 14,15 - BAR-B-Q SWEETPEAS BBQ & SOUL FOOD COOK OFF
Chollas Lake Park ( 6350 College Grove Dr.)
10:00 am - 7:00pm
6 and older $5.00, 5 and under free
Phone 619-581-6088
Amateur and professional cooks are taking the challenge by creating the most tantalizing soul food dishes and the best BBQ.

August 14, 21 & 27 - SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
San Diego, California
Website: http://www.chargers.com/tickets/
NFL Preseason starts in August at Qualcomm Stadium. The Chargers take on the Bengals, the Cowboys and the Saints. 8/14 6pm versus Cincinnati Bengals 8/21 6pm versus Dallas Cowboys 8/27 5pm versus New Orleans Saints

August 14, 21, 28 - SNORKEL WITH THE SHARKS
8:00 - 10:00 am
La Jolla, California
Phone: 858-534-7336
Website: http://www.aquarium.ucsd.edu/
Adventure among harmless leopard sharks, smoothound sharks and guitarfish while enjoying the mild surf and gently sloping beach of La Jolla Shores. Hosted by Birch Aquarium. $30 per person, ages 10 and up.

August 14 - PALOMAR OBSERVATORY TOURS
3:00 pm - midnight
Palomar Mountain, California
Phone: 619-238-1233 x806
Website: http://www.rhfleet.org/site/astronomy/palomar.html
Spend an evening under the stars. Guests get a close up of the historic 200-inch Hale telescope; hear an astronomy guest speaker, and view the sky through multiple telescopes atop of Palomar Mountain. Fee includes a round-trip bus transportation, with San Diego and Escondido pickups. $65-$75 per person, ages 10 and up.

August 14 - FERRAGOSTO - WHEN IN ROME
Amici Park (1789 State St)  7:00 pm
$100- $125 per person
Phone: 909-967-1529
Website: http://www.ferragostosd.org/
Elegant black tie gala offers guests a pampered evening under the stars.  Amid music, cocktails, and heavy hors d'oeuvers, guests can watch a Roman procession.  Auctions, raffles and dancing.


August 15 - 33rd AMERICA'S FINEST CITY HALF MARATHON
San Diego, California
Website: http://www.afchalf.com/
The marathon begins at Cabrillo National Monument and follows scenic San Diego Bay and Harbo Island along the Embarcadero to The Star of India, winds through downtown San Diego and ends in beautiful Balboa Park.

August 21 - 37TH ANNUAL MIDNIGHT MADNESS FUN BICYCLE RIDE
San Diego, California
Website: http://www.sandiegomidnightmadness.org/
At midnight thousands of cyclists (some in costume) will depart from the San Diego County Administration Building. The cycling route is a 18-mile, mostly flat, loop-course along San Diego's waterfront and historic areas.

August 20, 21 and 22 - BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
San Diego, California
Phone: (858) 679-4854
Website: http://www.summergrass.net/
Join us for a great family-friendly weekend of live bluegrass bands, impromptu jam sessions, vendors, special kid's activities, kid's music camp, tasty food, plenty of onsite day-camping, all at the fascinating 40-acre outdoor Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in San Diego's North County.

August 29 - END OF SUMMER 4-MILE RUN/WALK
7:30am
San Diego, California
Website: http://kathyloperevents.com/endofsummer4m/
Enjoy the best of summer has to offer, Live music, beer garden, fantastic food and a fast 4-mile run/walk from La Jolla to Pacific Beach for a good cause. This race benefits the San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation. Located at Girard St, La Jolla to Mission Blvd and Fellspar, Pacific Beach.

August 30 - September 1 - OLD TOWN GRAPE STOMP
12:00 - 6:00pm
San Diego, California
Phone: (619) 840-5579
Wine blessings, live entertainment, food, Lucille Ball look-a-like competitions, and grapes galore are all part of this year's Old Town Grape Stomp taking place at Plaza del Pasado in San Diego Old Town State Historic Park. Cost is $25.