MAY 2006 Calendar

Events

May – Downtown Tours 
Free. Downtown Information Center. 619-235-2222.

May – Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour
Saturdays. 10-am-noon. $10 per person. Reservations: 619-239-7515.

Thru May 7 – Flower Fields Tours
The famed ranunculus are in bloom off I-5 in Carlsbad.  760-431-0352

May 2-7 – Del Mar National Horse Show
Final week of the 3-week equestrian event. Del Mar Fairgrounds. 858-792-4288.

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4-8pm on Newport Ave. in the heart of this authentic California beach town. This Farmers Market is one of the area’s largest and best. Afterward, grab a beverage and watch the sun set over the ocean. (See also All About San Diego section.)
www.OceanBeachSanDiego.com. 619-224-4906.  

May 5 – Five on Five Block Party
Cinco de Mayo festival. Live music, food and margaritas. Main gate opens 5pm at 5th Ave. and Island, downtown San Diego. 619-233-5008.

May 6, 13 and 20 – SeaWorld Park After Dark
Enjoy Spring into Night, featuring extended hours, fireworks and nighttime entertainment, including a sea lion and otter show and special nighttime dolphin show, “Ignight.” 800-380-3203. www.SeaWorld.com

May 7 – Carlsbad Village Street Faire
The largest one day street fair in the United States with over 800 vendors filling the streets of  downtown Carlsbad. Rides, food, arts and crafts. 760-931-8400.

May 10-11 – Gardens of Del Mar
A self guided tour of six private gardens in the coastal haven of Del Mar. 858-755-7788.

May 13-14 – 29th Annual Spring Art and Craft Fair
Held at Bernardo Winery, this is the largest winery event of the year. 858-487-1866.

May 13-14 – 17th Annual American Indian Cultural Days
Native singers, dancers, food, arts, crafts are all part of this showcase event. Balboa Park. 10am-6pm. Free. 619-281-5964.

May 15 & 28 – Grunion Run Fun
Join Scripps Aquarium for a late night adventure and observe the local grunion fish spawning on the beaches of La Jolla. Lecture precedes the  excursion and a flashlight and jacket are recommended accessories.  Call for reservations and location. 858-534-7336.

May 19-21 – 26th Annual Ramona Rodeo
Event starts at 7:30pm on Friday and at 2:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets $12. www.ramonarodeo.com.

May 21 – Chula Vista's Taste of the Arts
The San Diego Chamber Orchestra takes center stage with a Pops-style concert at this year's Taste of the Arts festival. Three stages of live entertainment; 30 featured artists demonstrating pottery making, painting and sculpture; vendors offering jewelry and artwork; and popular children's activities with puppets, puzzles and hands-on arts fun make this free event an annual favorite for locals and visitors. Bayside Park, Chula Vista. Off the I-5 south of San Diego. 10am - 5:30pm. 619-585-5682 www.chulavistaca.gov/culturalarts

May 21 – Escondido Street Fair
California’s second largest with more than 700 booths featuring food, arts and crafts. Downtown Escondido. 760-745-2125.

May 21 – 13th Annual Little Italy Sicilian Festival
San Diego’s Little Italy is filled with the food, music and dancing of Sicily. 10am-6pm.

May 21 – North Park Festival of the Arts
Free community celebration of art, culture and entertainment for adults and children. University Avenue, between 30th & 32nd Streets. 619-294-2501 or www.northparkmainstreet.com

May 28 – 41st Annual Vintage Car Show
Fallbrook’s longest continually running event. Free. Fallbrook High School. www.fallbrookvintagecarclub.com.

May 29 – Memorial Day Paddle
Guided kayak tour of the La Jolla sea caves, cliffs and underwater kelp forest. See marine life including sea lions, seals, Garibaldi, and leopard sharks. Kayak tours depart at 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, & 4:30 pm.  Reservations required. 858-437-1224.

ATTRACTIONS

LEGOLAND - With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions spread over a lush 128-acre theme park, Legoland is the perfect place for kids 2-12 and their families. Don’t miss the new Knight’s Tournament, the only Robo-coaster in North America where riders choose from 5 unpredictable levels of twisting turning, somersaulting fun. Kids 3-12 and Seniors $37.95; Adults $44.95. Open Daily. See center of magazine for discount coupon. 760-918-5346 or www.legoland.com

San Diego Zoo - Visit the famous giant panda, Bai Yun, and her cub, Mei Sheng (the Zoo is home to four giant pandas, the largest population in the U.S.); Itur 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. Enjoy SeaWorld’s sea lion and otter show, Clyde and Seamore in Deep, Deep Trouble. The 189-acre park features more than 20,000 fascinating mammals, fish, reptiles, birds, polar bears, beluga whales, arctic foxes and manatees. Visit R.L. Stine's Haunted Lighthouse, Pets Rule – a zany animal show and Shipwreck Rapids. Journey to Atlantis is a wet and wild water coaster. Ask about specially-priced Fun Card (thru Apr. 30). Open year round including holidays. Park hours vary by season. Adults $53; children 3-9 $43; children 2 and under, free. Parking $8. SeaWorld.com. 800-380-3203

THEATRE

All tickets available at 619.220.TIXS (8497) unless otherwise noted.

Ongoing – The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Culy Theater. 800-944-5639

Ongoing – Killer Reunion! Mystery Dinner Theatre
Imperial House Restaurant, Fridays and Saturdays. 619-544-1600

Ongoing – Dr. Scott's Hypnosis Show
Cygnet Theatre Company. 619-337-1525 x3

Ongoing – Joey and Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding
Diamond Bar/Culy Theatre and Lafayette Inn & Suites, North Park

Ongoing – Murder on the Trail
H.I.T. Productions Dinner Theatre. 619-561-8673

Ongoing – National Comedy Theatre
www.nationalcomedy.com. 619-295-4999

Ongoing – The Soprano’s Last Supper
Diamond Bar/Culy Theatre and Lafayette Inn & Suites, North Park

Ongoing – Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy
In its ninth year, this irresistibly good-natured show about three hapless performers features music, magic and more. Great family fun for ages six-96! Horton Grand Theatre in the Gaslamp Quarter. See center of magazine for discount coupon. 619-234-9583

Thru June 4 – Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit
Direct from New York complete with the Off-Broadway cast. This hilarious legendary comic salute to Broadway is drawing record audiences. Theatre in Old Town. Tickets and information: 619-688-2494

Thru May 7 – The Constant Wife
Old Globe. 619-234-5623

Thru May 21 – Rehearsal for Murder
Lambs Players Theatre. 619-437-6050

Thru May 21 – Trying
Old Globe. 619-234-5623

Thru May 21 – Romance
San Diego Rep. 619-544-1000

Opening May 10 (thru June 25) – Zhivago La Jolla Playhouse. 858-550-1010

MUSIC/DANCE/PERFORMANCE

Unless otherwise indicated, call 619-220-TIXS for tickets and information

Thru June 11 – Always…Patsy Cline
Welk Resort Theatre.

May 5 – Mariachi Camperos
California Center for the Arts

May 5 – San Diego Opera/The Magic Flute
San Diego Civic Theatre.

May 5, 12, 19, 26 – Latin Gems
Welk Resort Theatre.

May 6 – Maya Angelou
Rimac Arena.

May 6-7 – Polo Polo
California Center for the Arts.

May 10 – Inbal Pinto Dance Company
USCD Mandeville Auditorium.

May 13 – Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
San Diego Civic Theatre.

May 18 – San Diego Symphony
California Center for the Arts

May 19 – St Lawrence String Quartet
Neuroscience Institute (La Jolla).

May 19-20 – The Illusions of Lawrence Khong
San Diego Civic Theatre.

May 19 - June 24 – Mainly Mozart Festival
Various times and locations. 619-239-0100.

May 28 – Neisha’s Dance Academy presents Hats Off!
San Diego Civic Theatre

JAZZ/POP/ROCK/COUNTRY/FOLK/BLUES/COMEDY

All tickets available at 619.220.TIXS (8497) unless otherwise noted.

First Wednesdays – Jazz in the Park
San Diego Museum of Art, Sculpture Court Café.6 19-696-1966

Ongoing – Theatresports
(Improv) 619-465-SHOW

May 1 – Common & Jurassic 5. Jenny Craig Pavilion.

May 2 – John Butler Trio. House of Blues.

May 2 – Capitol Steps. 4th and B.

May 3 – Jazz in the Park: Bob Magnusson Quintet. San Diego Museum of Art.

May 3 – Aterciopelados. House of Blues.

May 3 – Mark Olson and Gary Louris from the Jayhawks. Belly Up Tavern.

May 4 –  Joe Satriani with Eric Johnson. Humphreys.

May 5 – Trisha Yearwood with Jon Randall and Jessi Alexander. Humphreys.

May 5 – B-Side Players. House of Blues.

May 5 – R. Kelly. Copley Symphony Hall.

May 5 – Agua Dulce and Stranger with Lo Flacol, Mayan Kings. Canes.

May 5 – Elijah Emmanuel. Belly Up Tavern.

May 5 – Junkie XL. 4th and B.

May 6 – Angels and Airwaves. House of Blues.

May 6-7 – The Romeros. California Center for the Arts.

May 6 – China National Symphony Orchestra. Copley Symphony Hall.

May 7 – China National Song and Dance Troupe. Copley Symphony Hall.

May 8 – Devil Drive with Remembering Never, If Hope Dies, Bury Your Head. House of Blues.

May 9 – The Fall. House of Blues.

May 10 – ABC. House of Blues.

May 11 – KT Tunstall. House of Blues.

May 11 – Boys II Men. 4th and B.

May 12 – Brad Paisley. Coors Amphitheatre.

May 12 – Guttermouth with Rap Bastardz, D*Frost. Canes.

May 12 – Bobby Blue Band. Belly Up Tavern.

May 12 – Tiesto. 4th and B.

May 13 – Lee Roy Parnel. Belly Up Tavern.

May 13 – Paul Van Dyk. 4th and B.

May 14 – Michael Feinstein. California Center for the Arts.

May 14 – John Tesh. House of Blues.

May 14 – Accident Experiment. Canes.

May 16 – The New Cars and Blondie. Pala Casino.

May 16 – Over the Rhine. Belly Up Tavern.

May 17 – Jamie Cullen with Raul Midon. House of Blues.

May 17 – Lynard Skynard. Viejas Casino - Outlet Center Park.

May 18 – Bill Engvall. Pala Casino.

May 18 – Rod Piazza and the Flyers. Humphreys.

May 19 – Richard Jeni. Pala Casino.

May 19 – Charlie Musselwhite. Belly Up Tavern.

May 19 – Debbie Davies. Humphreys.

May 20 – Lil’Ed and the Blues Imperials. Humphreys.

May 20 – Gomez. House of Blues.

May 20 – Dead Mans Party. Canes.

May 20 – John Brown’s Body. Belly Up Tavern.

May 21 – Ministry with Revolting Cocks and Pitbull Daycare. House of Blues.

May 21 – Groundation. Belly Up Tavern.

May 22 – John Hiatt and the Mississippi Allstars. Humphreys.

May 22 – Chris Berry with Panjea. Belly Up Tavern.

May 23 – Trapt with Shinedown, Evans Blue, Halestorm. House of Blues.

May 23 – The New Cars and Blondie. Viejas Casino– Outlet Center Park.

May 25 – P.O.D.  House of Blues.

May 25 – Rugburns and Bob Schneider. House of Blues.

May 27 – Vincente Fernandez.

May 27 – Eels. House of Blues.

May 27 – Lyrics Born. Belly Up Tavern.

May 31 – Robert Earl Keen with Reckless Kelly. Humphreys.

May 31 – New Acoustic Generation. Belly Up Tavern.

MUSEUMS/GALLERIES/EXHIBITS

San Diego Natural History Museum
Thru May 1 – Genome: The Secret of How Life Works explores the human genome. Opens May 27 – Dinosaurs: Reel & Robotic.  See how dinosaurs first came to life in the movies and follow their transformation over the years through advances in science and technology. 619.232.3821

San Diego Museum of Art
Thru May 14 – In Stabiano. Nearly 70 artworks and artifacts, including sculpture, reliefs and a collection of remarkable frescoes from Roman villas, seldom allowed to travel outside of Italy. Thru June 18 – Goya’s Potraits. A exhibition dedicated to Francisco de Goya (1746-1828), an influential member of Spain’s art history. 619-232-7931 www.sdmart.org

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Through Sept. 17 – Strange New World:
Art and Design from Tijuana. Downtown and La Jolla. 858-454-3541

Museum of Photographic Arts
Opening May 7 (thru Sept. 24)  Breaking the Frame: Pioneering Women in Photo- journalism. Opening May 14 (thru Sept. 17) Shooting in 35: The First 35mm Photographs and Today’s Pioneers: Women Photojournalists in Iraq and Afghanistan Andrea Bruce and Stephanie Sinclair. Balboa Park. 619-238-7559

R.H Fleet Science Center
Attractions include IMAX shows, planetarium shows, interactive exhibits and Kid City. Balboa Park. 619-238-1233

San Diego Museum of Man
Balboa Park.  Opening May 12, Body Ornamentation: Artistic Representation of
Self – focusing on various types of body decoration including, painting, tattooing, piercing, and scarification. The museum also offers a wide array of exhibits and artifacts that document the artistic achievements of humankind. View local Kumeyaay Indian baskets and pottery, life-sized casts of Maya monuments, Egyptian mummies and get hands on with the Footsteps Through Time exhibit – an interactive journey through four million years of human evolution. For discount admission, see coupon in centerfold.  619-239-2001

San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Largest permanent operating model railroad and toy train exhibit in North America. Balboa Park.
Thru Dec. 31: Rail Town, an O gauge operating model. 619-696-0199

Thru July 9 – Asking for Eyes: The visual voice of Southeast Africa
Cannon Art Gallery, Carlsbad. 760-434-2904

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

SPORTS

Call 619-220-TIXS for all events

May 5-7 –  61st Annual Del Mar National Horse Show
Del Mar Fairgrounds.

May 9 – WWE Smackdown
iPayOne Center.

May 12-14 – San Diego Ironhorse Pro Rodeo Shootout
iPayOne Center.

May 13 –  Total Combat Xtreme Cage Fighting presents Throw Down
Del Mar Fairgrounds.

INTERNET/GAMING CENTER

Club Lan and Game Rave
This Internet Cafe has full office capability, in case you need to copy, print or fax while you’re away from home. Once the work is done, try Club Lan and Game Rave for gaming tables, tournaments, Xbox, PS2, Game Cube, YU-GI-OH and Magic. Play head-to-head games over high-speed LAN or Internet. While you’re there, check out their great collection of discontinued and collectable toys and action figures. Open Mon.-Thurs., 11am-midnight; Fri. 11am-midnight Sun. (open 24-hours a day in between). 619-224-3387 or visit www.clublan.com and www.toyrave.com for more information.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Arbel Holistic Massage Team
Relax the way pro athletes do—with a holistic massage. For one of the best in town, call certified holistic practitioner Ron Arbel and his team. Their powerful yet relaxing touch will help diffuse tension and re-invigorate you. Ron has both studied and taught holistic healing and is one of the leading practitioners in this area. It could make a big difference in how you view the world–and how the world views you! 619-251-4263

Healing Hands Massage Therapy
Specializing in therapeutic, sports, couples and chair massage. Spa-like body treatments are also available, including hot stone, body wraps, back scrubs and ear coning. On premises – or they come to you. Mission Valley location and mobile unit serving the greater San Diego areas. Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-7pm. Mobile massage Mon.-Sun. 619-574-0053. www.healinghandsd.com.