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SAN DIEGO EVENTS CALENDAR (updated for October)
*Please call to confirm times, dates-- they are subject to change without notice.
FEB 1 – 29
San Diego Museum Month-Half-Off Admission: Leap into 40 museums in San Diego this February. Presented by Macy's this popular event allows participants to enjoy half-off entry fees at 40 San Diego Museum Council membership museums. The savings encourages locals and visitors to explore a variety of arts, culture and science-oriented destinations. Info 619-276-0101 or www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org
FEB 2
ArtStop - School of Paris: ArtStops are 15 minute, staff-led tours of one to three works on view. Museum curators and educators present these brief yet always enlightening and informative talks every Thursday and third Tuesday at noon. Free with admission. San Diego Museum of Art. Info www.sdmart.org
FEB 3
First Friday Films-Midnight in Paris: Before the film, Curators Dr. Ariel Plotek and Dr. John Marciari will discuss the current exhibition A Harmony of Line: Selections from the School of Paris. The film’s approximate running time is 94 minutes and is rated PG-13. James S. Copley Auditorium, 7:00 pm. Info www.sdmart.org
FEB 3 – MAY 28
Woodies! Woodies!: This exhibit features some of the finest examples of woodies through the years. From their beginnings as estate cars for the resort owners and transport vehicles, these cars have made a revival and are now once again popular. This exhibit features classic designs as well as a few surprises. $4-$8. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. San Diego Auto Museum. Info www.sdautomuseum.org
FEB 4
El Cajon Ford Youth Fishing Derby: The event begins at sunrise, fishing continues until 12 p.m., and then all participating children and their families are invited to enjoy a tasty barbecue lunch. The awards ceremony and raffle drawing will begin at approximately 1 p.m. Great prizes will be awarded to age division winners and lucky raffle ticket winners. Prizes will also be awarded to the child with the best fishing story! 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Free. Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Road. Info (858) 668-4772 or www.poway.org
FEB 4
Home Composting Workshop: Free home composting workshop taught by Certified Master Composters from the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation. Learn the basics of composting, how to compost with worms and how to save water in the process! Info http://thegarden.org/
FEB 4
Chamber Music "russian ROMANCE" Camarada at Meyer Fine Art: Let the wistful sounds of Macedonian, Slavic, Bulgarian and Russian music transport you to the starkly beautiful snow-capped Balkan Mountains. This 75 minute program (without intermission) is preceded by a wine and cheese reception at Meyer Fine Art in Little Italy. Info www.brownpapertickets.com
FEB 4
Explore American Sign Language: Are you curious about Sign Language? Have you wondered how you might be able to use Sign Language in your classroom or with your family? Wonder no more, come and learn for yourself! Join the Garden’s education specialist and her alter-ego, Ms. Smarty-Plants, for this 2-hour, fun-filled class. Learn many basic Signs, as well as a little about Deaf Culture. $15. Info http://thegarden.org/
FEB 4
San Diego Youth Symphony's Winter Ovation Concert: The San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS) presents the craftsmanship and artistry of their students in their Winter Ovation Concert. This concert features SDYS’ flagship orchestras, Symphony and Philharmonic. Students in these orchestras are advanced musicians who have spent years developing their musical excellence through training and practice. $10-$35. Info 619-233-3232 ext. 115 or www.sdys.org
FEB 4
The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert: The live-action preschool musical sitcom comes to the stage of the historic Balboa Theatre! Balboa Theatre-868 Fourth Ave @ E St. $40. Info www.sandiegotheatres.org
FEB 4 – APRIL 29
Black Holes,Space Warps & Time Twists: This out of this world exhibition explores what we know, don’t know, and think we know about one of the world’s greatest space mysteries - black holes. These regions in space, sometimes only a few kilometers across, have gravity so powerful that light cannot escape and matter drawn into them is lost forever. Info www.rhfleet.org
FEB 4 – MAY 13
John Baldessari - A Print Retrospective: John Baldessari is an internationally celebrated artist, yet southern California is and has always been his home. Once again MCASD is honored to welcome Baldessari back to the Museum, this time with an expansive survey of his entire body of printmaking. Info www.mcasd.org
FEB 6
Camera Lucida: Beethoven, Martinu and Schubert. $25. 7:30 pm. Conrad Prebys Concert Hall. Ludwig van Beethoven: Trio in D, Op. 70 No. 1: Ghost - Bohuslav Martinu: Duo for Violin and Cello, H. 157 - Franz Schubert: Trio in E-flat, Op. 100. Info www.sandiegosymphony.org
FEB 8
Teen Art Café @ The Museum - Modern Mexico: Teen artists are invited to the Museum to celebrate the special exhibition, Mexican Modern Painting from the Andrés Blaisten Collection. Meet and mingle with other teen artists while having the chance to learn about the ideas behind this unique exhibition. Free. James S. Copley Auditorium, 6:00 pm. Info www.sdmart.org
FEB 10 - 11
San Diego Symphony - A Valentine’s Romance with Broadway’s Best: As Cupid takes aim, sparks will fly when two of our favorite performers return to San Diego. Don’t miss Jennifer’s Tony Award-winning And I am Telling You I’m Not Going that’s sure to bring down the house. $20. Copley Symphony Hall. Info 619-235-0804 or www.sandiegosymphony.com
FEB 10 - 12
Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival: Passion, magic, and beauty... over 150 ethnic dancers and musicians! Nations is Southern California’s largest ethnic dance festival. $15-$30. 650 D Avenue, Coronado. Info 619-522-4050 or www.nationsdancefestival.com
FEB 10 - 19
Die Fledermaus: Enjoy all the merry pranks and mistaken identities in Lyric’s first production of this gem at the Birch North Park Theatre. Delightful waltzes, crazy coloraturas, philandering tenors and of course, champagne make this one of the most popular classical music theater pieces ever produced. Info www.lyricoperasandiego.org
FEB 11
Grand Opening The Dinner Detective San Diego North: The show is an interactive and improvised comedic murder mystery set in the present day. None of our performers are dressed in costume, but instead are dressed just like everyone else; therefore you do not know who is a part of the show and who isn't. Info 888-619-0858 or www.TheDinnerDetective.com
FEB 11
Tales of the Reed: The Museum of Making Music presents Dr. A. J. Racy, Dr. David Borgo, Souhail Kaspar and Rob Thorsen for a special performance on reed instruments from the East Mediterranean region and modern jazz as they share the story of Middle-Eastern reeds. Info 760-438-5996 or www.museumofmakingmusic.org
FEB 11
The Backyard Flock - Raising Urban Chickens: Raise farm fresh eggs in your own backyard! The Garden’s education director, Laurie Furry, will share everything you need to know to start enjoying fresh eggs while keeping your new flock happy and healthy. Info http://thegarden.org/
FEB 11
Ray at Night - Art Walk: One day each month, participating businesses, galleries, and shops on and around Ray Street are open late to offer a pleasant art walk experience. Patrons can shop in style amid performing arts and musical entertainment as they visit open sidewalk booths along Little Italy streets. Info www.northparkarts.org
FEB 11 - 13
Orchestra Nova - Favorite Opera Moments: Whether you are new to opera or a die-hard fan, this sampling of opera hits complemented by video is sure to entertain. The Nova Experience begins at 6:30 pm, the performance begins at 7:30 pm. Info 858-350-0290 or www.orchestranova.org
FEB 12
A Collaborative Concert - "A Salute to Music of the Movies": San Diego Young Artists Symphony presents its annual collaborative concert, YAS and Friends, at Copley Symphony Hall. The joint effort with various San Diego school orchestras and bands will feature scores from films such as Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Carribean, Harry Potter and many more. Get your fantasy groove on! Info www.sdyas.org
FEB 12
LJPC Concert Series: Charles Johnson, baritone & Inner Journeys Jazz Trio. Powerful renderings of sacred music classics presented by Charles Johnson accompanied by Dale Neihaus, along with jazz musicians, Bob Ravenscroft, pianist Dwight Kilian, bassist, Rob Moore, drummer. 7 pm. 7715 Draper Avenue, La Jolla. Info www.ljpresmusic.com
FEB 12
Salt Pond Nature Tours on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge: The South Bay Salt Works has over 20 salt ponds used to extract salt from sea water by evaporation. This area is normally closed to the public except for once-per-month guided walks led by San Diego Audubon docents during fall and winter months. Free. Info 858-273-7800 or www.sandiegoaudubon.org
FEB 12
Sorting African Art - Who Made It & What Does it Mean? : Have you ever looked at a piece of African art and wondered "What is it?" and "Where did it came from?" Art historian Dr. Barbara Blackmun will present an illustrative lecture giving clues to help answer some of these questions. Museum Boardroom, 3:00 pm. Info www.sdmart.org
FEB 13
10K Valentine's Day Run: The 10K run starts and finishes at Tidelands Park, Coronado. Info www.enter2run.com
FEB 14
An Initimate Evening with Crystal Gayle: What better way to celebrate your love and affection than with a special Valentine’s performance by singing legend Crystal Gayle! Poway Center of the Performing Arts. Info www.powayarts.org
FEB 14 - 15
San Diego Symphony - Moscow Festival Ballet: Romance - Beauty - Splendor. It’s a dazzling weekend of grace and beauty. One of the most celebrated Russian ballet companies performs Tchaikovsky’s most beloved works. Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty: an artistic wonder for all ages. Copley Symphony Hall. Info 619-235-0804 or www.sandiegosymphony.com
Feb 16
Perspectives - Made with Words, MCASD La Jolla: Perspectives is a series that invites the public to take a seat at the table with artists, curators, and specialists in various fields of knowledge, and enrich discussions about works of art or exhibitions. Join emerging artist Jamilah Abdul-Sabur in a discussion about her practice as it relates to John Baldessari’s work, in particular his work with language. Info www.mcasd.org
FEB 17
San Diego Symphony: Tao – Taiko Drummers Of Japan: Back by popular demand, the awesome power and spectacle of an ancient Japanese drumming tradition returns to San Diego! Copley Symphony Hall. Info 619-235-0804 or www.sandiegosymphony.com
FEB 18
The Screwtape Letters starring Max McLean: C. S. Lewis's brilliant novel The Screwtape Letters, reveals spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view. Balboa Theatre-868 Fourth Ave @ E St. Info www.sandiegotheatres.org
FEB 18 - 26
San Diego Opera Presents "Moby-Dick": The actions of this large and emotionally irresistible work are played out against a multimedia-enriched staging that ranges from striking to near miraculous. Using dazzling computer-generated effects, the visual impact of Moby-Dick pulls viewers into the action from the first chord of the achingly beautiful music. Info 619-533.7000 or www.sdopera.com
FEB 19
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Consistently hailed as one of today’s leading orchestras, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra enjoys an enviable position in the music world. Info www.ljms.org
FEB 20
FREE Art in the Park : Free Family-Fun at Community Park! 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Poway Community Park Auditorium Patio, 13094 Civic Center Drive. Info www.poway.org
Feb 21
Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp : If you are in downtown San Diego on Fat Tuesday you are required to Party Mardi Gras ~ Gaslamp style. This Gaslamp Quarter-wide outdoor celebration includes a spectacular parade on Fifth Avenue and a fabulous block party featuring many of the top DJ's in the industry. Enjoy tasty treats, cold beverages and beads, beads, beads. This event goes on rain or shine. Info www.gaslamp.org
FEB 23
Neil Berg's 102 Years of Broadway: Featuring a dazzling cast of Broadway stars and an all-star New York band, Neil Berg's 102 Years of Broadway recreates the biggest moments from the finest Broadway shows of the century including The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Evita, Wonderful Town, Jesus Christ Superstar and Fiddler on the Roof. Balboa Theatre-868 Fourth Ave @ E St. Info www.sandiegotheatres.org
FEB 24 - 26
20th Annual Kuumba Fest: Kuumba Fest is San Diego's longest running and premier celebration of African-American expression, culture, and heritage. The three day festival will include traditional African art and pageantry, drama, educational workshops, community leadership awards, an African marketplace, a health fair, Hip Hop Showcase, tribute to the famed Apollo Theatre "Live at the Lyceum," a Gospel Concert, and powerful guest speakers and artists. Info www.sdkuumbafest.com
FEB 25
Designing a Beautiful Small Space Garden: Learn how to create a sparkling jewel of a landscape for your condominium, cottage, side yard or smaller front or back yard. Landscape Designer Christiane Holmquist will share important principles of design to consider before beginning your project, show you inspiring visual examples of completed projects, and answer your questions about how to make the most of your small space. Info http://thegarden.org/
FEB 25 – JULY 8
Isaac Julien - Ten Thousand Waves: British artist Isaac Julien is acclaimed for his arresting films as well as his dynamic gallery installations. Ten Thousand Waves, his most ambitious project to date, poetically weaves together stories linking China’s ancient past and present. Info www.mcasd.org
FEB 27
Living Art: Seeing the artistic process firsthand is one of the most exciting ways to inspire interest in the arts. Kara Leen, Director of Education for the Luxe Institute, will discuss the process of bringing artists and community together through their residency program, featuring artist Gwynn Murrill. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Del Mar, 9:30 pm. Info 760-704-6436 or www.sdmart.org
FEB 28
Hillside Gardening: Landscape Designer Connie Beck will show you how to make the most of gardening on a slope. Topics include erosion control, proper plant choices, terracing and plantings for retaining walls. A colorful slide show of several San Diego hillside gardens will reveal the creative possibilities unique to this style of gardening. Info http://thegarden.org/
FEB 29 - MAR 4
Rich Little - Jimmy Stewart and Friends: The Welk Theatre is proud to present this icon of Vegas, television and screen! 5 performances only so don't miss your chance! Info 888-802-7469 or www.welktheatresandiego.com
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