JANUARY 2008 Calendar

Events

Jan. – OCEAN BEACH FARMERS MARKET
Enjoy incredible California produce in the heart of this authentic California beach town. Every Wed. (Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) from 4-8pm. On Newport Ave. 619-224-4906. www.OceanBeachSanDiego.com

Thru Jan. 6 – Ice Skating at Horton Square
Downtown next to Horton Plaza.

Thru Jan. 8 – Pirates of the Pacific
 Maritime Museum. Downtown

Jan. 3-6 – San Diego  Boat Show
Convention Center. www.sandiegoboatshow.com

Jan. 4-6 – Gymnastics Invitational
San Diego Concourse. 317.891.8260

Jan. 11-Feb. 3 – Cirque du Soleil
Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.cirquedusoleil.com

JAN. 13-15 – Fancy Food Show
Attention restaurateurs, chefs, food retailers, caterers and businesses that purchase food!  Discover the extraordinary at the 33rd Winter Fancy Food Show. Sample over 80,000 distinctive, profitable new products from 1,100 exhibiting companies. Enjoy educational seminars, workshops, networking and a culinary competition. Then sample  food from 25 of the best San Diego restaurateurs. Open to the trade only. San Diego Convention Center Register at www.fancyfoodshow.com. attendance.  

Jan. 18-20 – All-Star Musicfest
Town and Country Hotel. 619-291-7131

Jan. 19-21 – Cannon Battles on San Diego Bay Downtown. www.sdmaritime.org

Jan. 13 – La Jolla Motor Classic
Vintage autos on view. 619-233-5008

Jan. 17 & 20 – Winter Wonderland Festival
Carlsbad. 760-434-2553

Jan 18-20 – Del Mar Antique Show
Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.calendarshows.com

Jan. 21-27 – Buick Invitational Golf Tournament
Tiger Woods enters his first tournament of the year to defend his title against the world’s top players including local boy Phil Mickelson. The course is beautiful—on the ocean and the competition is fierce. 800-888-BUICK or 619-281-4653. www.buickinvitational.com

Jan. 24 – A Taste for the Arts Escondido
Culinary treats amid the art. 760-839-4120

Jan. 27-Feb. 1 – San Diego Restaurant Week
Choose from more than 30 of the city’s best restaurants at special prices. www.SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com.

Jan. 28-29 – La Jolla Festival of the Arts
Art, music, food, fun. www.lajollaartfestival.org

JAN. 30-31 – Disney On Ice: Princess Wishes
San Diego Sports Arena. 619-220-TIXS

Attractions

LEGOLAND 
At LEGOLAND® California everyone in the family becomes a hero. With more than 50 super rides, shows and attractions, LEGOLAND is perfect for kids 2-12 and their families. Don't miss the newest themed area, Pirate Shores, featuring four all-new water attractions, including Splash Battle. Open all holidays. Kids 3-12 and Seniors $44.00; Adults $57.00. Visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call 760-918-5346. See center of magazine for discount coupon. Also print coupon online at www.sandiegothisweek.com

SAN DIEGO ZOO  
The Zoo is home to four giant pandas, the largest population in the U.S.; Ituri Forest; Polar Bear Plunge; Gorilla Tropics; and Tiger River. 619-234-3153

SAN DIEGO ZOO'S WILD ANIMAL PARK 
This 1,800-acre wildlife reserve features animals of Africa and Asia roaming in a natural habitat. Photo caravan tours take guests for up-close photo opportunities of rare wildlife. 760-747-8702

SEAWORLD
San Diego Interstate 5, SeaWorld Dr. exit. "Believe," the all-new daytime killer whale show, has a new two-story stage, a giant three story whale tail, underwater cameras and four LED screens. Tons of other attractions plus manatee rescue, aquariums, rides and dining facilities. Ages 10 and older, $57; children 3-9, $47; children under 3, free; parking $10. Visit www.seaworldsandiego.com or call (800) 25-SHAMU.

Music/Dance/Performance

All tickets available at 619-220-TIXS (8497) unless noted.

Jan. – SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Copley Symphony Hall

JAN. 1 – Salute To Vienna
Copley Symphony Hall

JAN. 7 – Garrison Keillor
San Diego Civic Theatre

JAN. 17-19 Cabaret Dances – Imagenes Latinas  San Diego Museum of Art

JAN. 23 – Compagnie EA Sola UCSD
Mandeville Auditorium

JAN. 26-29 – San Diego Opera - Tannhauser
San Diego Civic Theatre

JAN. 26 – Drum!   Balboa Theatre

Theatre

All tickets available at 619-220-TIXS (8497) unless noted.

JAN. – Triple Espresso
Horton Grand Theatre

JAN. 2-6 – Jesus Christ Superstar
The legendary Webber/Rice musical stars Ted Neeley and Corey Glover. Civic Theatre. 619-570-1100.

Opening Jan. 5 (thru Feb. 10) – In This Corner
Old Globe. 619-234-5623

Jan. 4-20 – The Blessings of a Broken Heart
San Diego Rep. 619-544-1000-544-1000

Jazz/Pop/Rock/Country/Folk/Blues/Comedy

All tickets available at 619-220-TIXS (8497) unless noted.

JAN. 5            Jenni Rivera  Pala Casino
            Circle Jerks  House of Blues

JAN. 10 Skid Row/Pretty Boy Floyd/L.A. Guns
            House of Blues

JAN. 11 Blue Man Group  San Diego Sports Arena
            Xavier Rudd/Mishka  House of Blues

JAN. 12 The Browne Sisters/George Cavanaugh
            San Dieguito United Methodist Church

JAN. 16Twista  Canes

JAN. 17 Ben Kenney/DJ Kilmore of Incubus
            House of Blues

JAN. 18            Pat Green/Emerald River Band
            4th and B
            Social Distortion/US Bombs
            House of Blues
            Wild Child-Tribute to the Doors  Canes

JAN. 19 Social Distortion  House of Blues

JAN. 20 Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
            Spreckels Theatre
            Social Distortion/Gallows
            House of Blues
            Tower of Power  Viejas Casino

JAN. 21            Lil’ Wayne  House of Blues

JAN. 22            Exodus/Goatwhore  House of Blues

JAN. 24            From the Jam/Bruce Foxton/
            Rick Buckler  House of Blues

JAN. 25            Kat Williams  Pala Casino
            Pepper  Canes

JAN. 26            Jay Ungar/Molly Mason  San Dieguito
            United Methodist Church
            Cash’d Out  Canes

JAN. 27            Canadian Brass  Balboa Theatre

JAN. 29            Molotov  House of Blues

JAN. 30            The Bravery/Switches  House of Blues

JAN. 31            Vonda Shepard  House of Blues

Museums/Galleries/Exhibits

USS MIDWAY
America's longest-serving aircraft carrier is the nation's newest naval aviation museum. 619-544-9600. www.midway.org  

SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF MAN
Balboa Park's unique museum showcases rare and significant objects from the museum's collections.  Now on display thru Jan.: Journey to the Copper Age: Archeology in the Holy Land ( a magnificent display of 6000 year old artifacts never before seen outside of Israel);Thru Jan 7 ’08 – Contemporary Art from Ghana and Zimbabwe. Also on display, "Body Ornamentation: Artistic Representations of Self," "Guatemala! Celebrations of Weaving"; "The Art of Being Kuna"; "Passage to Panama."  619-239-2001

SAN DIEGO NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Thru Dec. 31 – The Dead Sea Scrolls. 24 scrolls, Ten of them exhibited for the first time—are on display at the San Diego Natural History Museum. “Ancient Qumran” A virtual reality tour, lets you experience the area near where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. 619-232-3821

SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART
Fine permanent collection, with rotating traveling exhibits. 619-232-7931

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
San Diego. Downtown and La Jolla. 858-454-3541

MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS
One of the best photographic museums on the West Coast. 619-238-7559

R.H. FLEET SCIENCE CENTER
Attractions include IMAX shows, planetarium shows, interactive exhibits and Kid City. Balboa Park. 619-238-1233

MARITIME MUSEUM OF SAN DIEGO
Features one of the world's finest collections of historic ships. Fleet includes the world's oldest active ship, Star of India, H.M.S. Surprise from the Academy Award winning film "Master and Commander," the 1898 steam ferry Berkeley, the 1904 steam yacht Medea and the B-39 Soviet-era Russian attack submarine Exhibit through Oct. 16, 2007: "Pirates of the Pacific." 1492 N. Harbor Dr. Downtown. 619-234-9153 or www.sdmaritime.org

SAN DIEGO MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM
Largest permanent operating model railroad and toy train exhibit in North America. Balboa Park

Sports

All tickets available at 619-220-TIXS (8497) unless noted

Jan. 5 or 6 – Football Playoffs
San Diego Chargers have their first playoff game at Qualcomm Stadium

JAN. 12 – MMA: Mixed Martial Arts – the Return
San Diego Sports Arena

JAN. 18 – USA vs Mexico Boxing
San Diego Sports Arena

JAN. 19 – Monster Jam  Qualcomm

Jan. 19-20 – San Diego Surf Series

Surfing competition in Oceanside. (760) 607-1225

Dog Day Care / Boarding

Furry Tales Doggy Daycare
1061 Market St. 619-795-0618. Relax and enjoy San Diego knowing that your dog is in great hands. Your pooch will enjoy 2700 square feet of indoor play space to run freely and play with other dogs. A webcam lets you tune in to watch the fun when you want.  Your best friend will drink filtered water, run on soft rubber flooring to protect joints and enjoy air conditioned relaxation. Grooming services, overnight boarding, vet next door. Your dog won’t want to leave! www.furrytalesdaycare.com

Fun Photography

Bad Kitty Photography
San Diego 619-589-6494; Long Beach 562-498-1906. Have some fun while you’re in town: ask this all-female studio to shoot some photos of you on the beach or in the studio in the outfit you’ve always dreamed of wearing. Sessions include professionally applied makeup and use of an extensive costume closet and jewelry. Order an album or a coffee table book of you. Couples welcome. Pregnancy sessions as well. And you’ll feel–and look–like a supermodel! Prices start at $69. www.badkittyphotography.com.