MARCH 2008 Calendar

Events

March – Ocean Beach Farmers Market
Enjoy incredible California produce in the heart of this authentic California beach town. Wednesday on Mar. 5 4-7pm; on 12,19, 26 from 4-8pm. On 4900 block of Newport Ave. 619-224-4906. www.OceanBeachSanDiego.com

March – Whale Watching
This is your last month to see these magnificent creatures in San Diego waters. See p. 18 for more information.

March-May – Flower Fields Tours
The colorful ranunculus fields alongside I-5 in Carlsbad draw visitors who come back every year. 760-431-0352

March 1 – Ocean Beach Kite Festival and Parade
9am. 619-224-4906.
www.OceanBeachSanDiego.com

March 2 – Doodlebugs Live
Sports Arena

March 6-16 – San Diego Latino Film Festival
619-574-8684

March 7-9 – San Diego Golf Super Show
Merchandise, services and entertainment at the new Wyland Center at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Enjoy the virtual golf simulator where you can compete on world-class courses for prizes, free golf instruction, free hitting cages, golf skill contests for prizes and raffles for equipment. Visit some of the world’s top retailers. Attendees also receive a free round of golf at Warner Springs Ranch, Salt Creek or Carlton Oaks courses. They will also receive a free pass to the Stan Humphries Celebrity Classic with every paid admission. This is the event golf lovers have been looking for.  www.golfsupershows.com

March 8-9 – A Year with Frog and Toad
Balboa Theatre

March 15 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Balboa Park beginning at 11am. 858-268-9111

March 17 – ShamRock
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party.
www.gaslampquarter.org

March 17 – Dick’s Last Resort Bash
The greenest St. Paddy’s day bash this side of Dublin. At Dick’s Last Resort in the Gaslamp Quarter. Rock the house til 1AM. 619-231-9100

March 22 – Easter Bonnet Parade and Hat Contest
Petco Park. 619-233-5008

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

March –  Whale Watching
011-52 (646) 172-5444

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

March – San Diego Symphony
Copley Symphony Hall

March - April – Mainly Mozart Festival
Various venues. 619-239-0100

March 1-2 – California Ballet
Civic Theatre

March 7 – Bob Saget
Sports Arena

March 7 – Dublin’s Irish Cabaret
Balboa Theatre

March 14 – Barb Jungr
Call for location. 858-459-3728

March 14-15 – George Lopez
Sports Arena

March 16 – Vienna Boys Choir
Balboa Theatre

March 20 – In The Mood
Balboa Theatre

March 22-30 – Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci
Civic Theatre

March 28-29 – California Ballet
Balboa Theatre

Theatre

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

Thru March 30 – The American Plan
Old Globe. 619-234-5623

Thru April 14 – Dancing in the Dark
Old Globe. 619-234-5623

Thru March 23 – The Clean House
San Diego Rep. 619-544-1000

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

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

March 1 –             Dead Man’s Party. Canes
March 2 –             Miguel Bose. Cox Arena,
                  SDSU
March 3 –             Foo Fighters. Cox Arena,
                  SDSU
March 5 –             Soul Persuaders.
            Anthology
                  www.soulpersuaders.com
March 7 –             The Aggrolites. Canes
March 7-8 – Bad Religion. House of Blues
March 8 –             Local to Global. Balboa Park
            Matt Nathanson.
            House of Blues
March 9 –            Pepe Aguilar. Pala Casino
                        Blind Boys of Alabama.
                        Belly Up Tavern. www.bellyup.com/show/detail/8239
March 12 –            Gipsy Kings. Pala Casino
                        Clutch, Murder by Death, 
                        Maylene & The Sons of
                        Disaster, Hex Machne.
                        House of Blues
March 13 –            Angtles & Airwaves. Soma
March 14 –             Brother Ali. Canes
March 14 –             Tommy Castro Band.
                        Belly Up Tavern
March 15 –             Particle. House of Blues
March 16 –             Kinky. Over the Border
March 18 –             Nada/Sea Wolf. House of Blues
March 22 –             Tainted Love. Canes
                        Ryan Shaw and Doc Powell.
                        4th & B
                        Trey Songs/Ft.Jholiday.
                        Viejas Casino
March 24 –             Ace Frehley. House of Blues
March 29 –             San Diego Indie Music Fest.
                        619-239-8836 x102
                        The Black Keys.
                        House of Blues
                        Lavell Crawford. 4th & B
                        Angie Stone. Viejas Casino
March 30 –            Lost 80s Live/A Flock of
                        Seagulls/When in Rome/
                        Dramarama. House of Blues
March 31 –             Citizen Cope. 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.  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. 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

March 31 – San Diego Padres
They open at home against Houston

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