FEBRUARY 2008 Calendar

Events

Feb. – OCEAN BEACH FARMERS MARKET
Enjoy incredible California produce in the heart of this authentic California beach town. Every Wed. (Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27) from 4-8pm. On Newport Ave. 619-224-4906. www.OceanBeachSanDiego.com

Feb. – Museum Month
Enjoy San Diego museums at half price.
www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/

Thru Feb. 3 – Cirque du Soleil
Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.cirquedusoleil.com

Thru Mar. 31 – Whale Watching
San Diego is one of the best places on the West Coast to watch the fascinating Gray Whale migration. See pages 18-19.

Feb. 1-3 – Disney On Ice
Sports Arena. 619-220-TIXS

Feb. 2 – Brazil Carnaval 2008
4th & B. 619-220-TIXS

Feb. 9 – Stars on Ice
Sports Arena. 619-220-TIXS

Feb. 17 – New Shanghai Circus
Balboa Theatre. 619-220-TIXS

Feb. 23 – Newport Nights
Join the fun on Newport Ave. in Ocean Beach as artists display their paintings, sculpture, jewelry and artifacts in  storefronts along the street. Meet the artists and find some interesting buys. 6-9pm. 619-224-4906. www.OceanBeachSanDiego.com

Feb. 29 - Mar. 2 – Spring Home/Garden Show
Del Mar Fairgrounds. 760-480-4101

Upcoming: Tour de Cure
Put this scenic ride on your calendar for April 19. It’s sponsored by the American Diabetes Association to help raise money to combat the diabetes epidemic affecting millions of Americans. This event boasts one of the most beautiful routes of all the rides nationwide. You’ll go along historic US 101 around Encinitas, San Marcos, Valley Center, Bonsall and Oceanside. There are rides for all levels, from beginners to cyclofiends so come out, do good and have fun. 1-888-DIABETES; http://diabetes.org/tour

Mexico Events

Feb. 1-5 – Ensenada Carnaval: 90th Anniversary of the Californias
011-52 (646) 175-7740  / (646) 178-3819

Feb.- Mar. –  Whale Watching
011-52 (646) 172-5444

Feb. 24. –  Festival of Shells and Wine
Ensenada. 011-52 (646) 178-3038

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.

Feb. – SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Copley Symphony Hall

Feb. - Apr. – Mainly Mozart Festival
Various venues. 619-239-0100

Feb. 1-3 – Tannhauser
San Diego Opera. Civic Theatre

Feb. 1 – Lewis Black
Copley Symphony Hall

Feb. 2 – Belcea String Quartet
858-459-3728

Feb. 2-3 – Miro Quartet
Sherwood Auditorium

Feb. 6 – Jacky Terrasson
San Diego Museum of Art

Feb. 7 – Rubberbandance
Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD

Feb.8 – Paula Poundstone
4th &B

Feb. 8-24 – HMS Pinafore
Birch North Park Theatre

Feb. 12 – St. Petersburg Ballet
Balboa Theatre

Feb. 16-24 – Mary Queen of Scots
San Diego Opera. Civic Theatre

Feb. 22 – Cuarteto Casals
Mandeville Auditorium. UCSD

Feb. 22 – Emanuel Ax
Sherwood Auditorium. 858-59-3728

Feb. 23 – D.L. Hughley
4th & B

Feb. 24 – Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Sherwood Auditorium. (858) 459-3728

Feb. 24 – Bellydance Superstars
Balboa Theatre

Feb. 28 – Armenian Folk Ensemble
Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD

Feb. 29 – Hubbard St. Dance
Birch North Park Theatre. 858-459-3728

Theatre

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

Feb. – Triple Espresso
Horton Grand Theatre

Thru Feb. 10 – In This Corner
Old Globe. 619-234-5623

Thru Feb. 10 – Sea of Tranquility.
Old Globe. 619-234-5623

Feb. 23 - Mar. 30 –  The American Plan
Old Globe. 619-234-5623

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

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

Feb. 1 –                  Head Cat  Viejas
Feb. 2 –                  Sara Petite  Old Poway Park
                  Los Lobos  Belly Up
                  John Nemeth  Humphreys
Feb. 4 –                   Wyclef Jean/Lyfe Jennings
                     House of Blues
Feb. 5 –                  Robin Trower   4th & B
Feb. 5-6 – Pinback/MC Chris  House of Blues
Feb.6 –                  Anthony Gomes  Humphreys
Feb. 7 –                  Velvet Revolver  House of Blues
Feb. 8 –                   Los Amigos Invisibles/SiSe
                     House of Blues
                  Colbie Caillat  Viejas Casino
Feb. 9-10 – The Wallflowers Viejas Casino
Feb. 10 – James Blunt/Sara Bareilles
                  Spreckels Theatre
Feb. 11 – Assad Bros. Brazilian Guitar
                  Festival  Balboa Theatre
                  Rodrigo y Gabriela  4th & B
Feb.12 –                  Umphrey’s McGe/Dub Trio
                     House of Blues
Feb. 13 – Editors/Louis XIV/Hot Hot HeaT
                     House of Blues
Feb. 14 – Cobra Starship  Soma
Feb. 15 – Horrorpops/Pink Spiders/
                  Rocket  House of Blues
Richard Elliot  4th & B
                  Fabolous  Viejas Casino
                  Art Laboe Cox Arena at San Diego
                     State University
Feb. 16 – Nancy Sit/Elisa Chan  Pala Casino
Feb. 18 – Tribute to the Legends
                     Sports Arena
Feb. 19 – Sonata Arctica/Sanctity
                     House of Blues
Feb. 20 – Third Day/Myriad  House of Blues
Feb. 21 – Queesryche/Don Dokken
                     House of Blues
Feb. 22 – Led Zepagain  House of Blues
Feb. 23 – Earl Bros  San Dieguito Methodist
                     Church Hall, Encinitas
                  Badfish/Scotty Don’t
                     House of Blues
Feb. 24 – Bone Thugs N Harmony
                     House of Blues
Feb. 25 – Marilyn Manson/Ours 
                     House of Blues
                  Sean Costello  Humphreys
Feb. 28 – Sub City Taker Action Tour
                  Feat Every Time I Die 
                     House of Blues
Feb. 29 – Kingspade/Hed Pe  Canes

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 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

Feb.  – Tennis
The Federation Cup. La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club

Feb. 9 –  Supercross
Qualcomm Stadium

Feb. 9-10 – USA Rugby 2008 Tournament  
Petco Park. www.usasevens.com

Feb. 15 &17 – Harlem Globetrotters
Sports Arena

Feb. 19 – WWE Smackdown
Sports Arena

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

Therapeutic Massage

ARBEL HOLISTIC MASSAGE TEAM
Want to really enjoy your summer? Rid yourself of nagging aches and pains that slow you down? Holistic massage, properly done, can alleviate and actually rid you of serious pain, often in one session. Imagine walking into the Arbel Studio with back or neck pain and leaving one hour later, walking tall and feeling like a new person. Ron Arbel has both studied and taught holistic healing and is one of the leading practitioners in this area. Come and see how much better you can feel. 619-251-4263