JULY 2006 Calendar

Events

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

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

July 4 – Fireworks Displays
•Big Bay July Fourth Fireworks: 9pm; four barges off Harbor Island, Shelter Island, the Embarcadero, and Seaport Village/Coronado Landing. 877-2-BIGBAY or
www.thebigbay.com
•Del Mar Fairgrounds: 9:00pm – 858-755-1161
•La Jolla Cove: 9:00pm – 858-454-5718
•LEGOLAND® Red, White and Boom Celebration: 8:15pm 760-918-LEGO (5346) or www.legoland.com
•Mission Bay Yacht Club, Mission Bay: 8:45pm
619-488-0501
•Oceanside Pier: 9:00pm – 760-754-4512
•Ocean Beach Pier: 9:00pm – 619-224-4906
•SeaWorld Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular: 9:30pm – 619-226-3901 or www.seaworld.com

July 4 – Family 4th of July on the USS Midway
Watch the Big Bay Fireworks display and as many as seven other community fireworks shows across San Diego from the deck of the USS Midway. Lawn chairs, blankets and small coolers with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages allowed. Opens 6pm. 619-544-9600 or www.midway.org

July 4 – Coronado 4th of July Celebration & Parade
Parade: 10am, Orange Avenue, Concert: 4:30pm, Spreckels Park, Fireworks: 9pm; Glorietta Bay, Coronado. 619-328-2461 or www.ecoronado.com

July 4 – Julian Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Old-fashioned parade, flyover by vintage World War II aircraft, patriotic songs, historic entertainment and ice cream for kids, local hand-made floats, marching band, the American Legion Post 468 Color Guard, 1902 horse-drawn steam-powered fire engine, local lamas, and classic cars, quilt show, deep-pit barbecue dinner and entertainment. 760-765-1857 or www.julianca.com

July 4 – Fallbrook’s Grand Tradition 4th
Fireworks and a concert by the Surf City All Stars. The event begins at 3:30pm. Tickets available at the Grand Tradition or the website. www.fallbrookbeautification.com

July 4 – Celebrate Chula Vista 2006
Features the Miss South County Pageant, a business expo and multiple stages including the Celebrate “Kids” Stage, Taste of the Bay featuring dozens of the South Bay’s most celebrated restaurants, fireworks display. 619-420-6603 or www.chulavistaconvis.com

Thru July 4 – San Diego County Fair
The Del Mar Fairgrounds light up with the sights, smells and sounds of Ferris Wheels, cotton candy and children’s smiles. Live music, food, vendors, agriculture contests and much more. This year’s theme is “Ride the Tide to Fun” and features artwork by the famed marine artist, Wyland. (Closed 6/12, 6/19, 6/26). 858-793-5555

July 4 – Coronado Independence Day Celebration
All-day event includes a parade, concert and fireworks. 619-437-8068

July 5, 12, 19, 26 – 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. 619-224-4906. www.OceanBeachSanDiego.com.

July 8-9, 15-16 – 53rd Annual World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament
San Diego’s original beach softball party, with the emphasis on party. Free viewing of event at Fiesta Island, Mission Bay, 7am-7pm. 619-688-0817 or www.ombac.org

July 11 – 2nd Annual Bounty of the County
The California Restaurant Association serves up a tasty food, wine and beer festival prepared by the best chefs in San Diego County. San Diego Wine and Culinary Center. 619-297-8200

July 15-16 – Festival of the Bells
Anniversary celebration of the founding of the first mission in California. Entertainment, food, vendors, and children’s activities. Mission San Diego de Alcala. 619-283-7319

July 19 (thru Sept 6) – Del Mar Horse Racing
Live thoroughbred racing six days weekly; with no racing Tuesdays. Post time: 2pm for the nine race program, most days. Fairgrounds at Del Mar. 858-755-1141 or 858-792-4242

July 20-23 – Comic Con International San Diego 2006
Features many special guest stars, art show, panels, slideshows and autograph signings. San Diego Convention Center. 619-491-2475 or www.comic-con.org

July 21-23 – 26th Annual US Open Sandcastle Competition
Saturday events include parade at 10am and children’s sandcastle contest at 2pm with a fireworks display at dusk. US Open Sandcastle competition is Sunday morning, with awards following the contest. Imperial Beach Pier. 619-424-6663 or www.usopensandcastle.com

July 28-30 – Home Design and Remodeling Show
The largest home product show in the country features landscaping, interior design, outdoor products, home improvement, remodeling and more. San Diego Convention Center. 1-800-999-5450

July 28-30 – Annual San Diego Lesbian and Gay Parade, Rally and Festival
Includes a rally, 5K run and 1.5K walk, Lesbian & Gay Parade and festival 619-297-7683 or www.sdpride.org

July 29 (thru Aug 6) – 2006 Acura Classic
Professional women’s tennis returns to La Costa Resort and Spa featuring the top players on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour including Maria Sharapova, Lindsey Davenport, Kim Clijsters, Mary Pierce, Venus Williams and Marina Hingis. Tickets call 760-438-5683 or www.acuraclassic.com.

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 daily. Kids 3-12 and Seniors $43.00; Adults $53.00.Visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call 760-918-5346. See center of magazine for discount coupon.

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.); 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 most ambitious killer whale show in SeaWorld history, blends new killer whale behaviors with elaborate set pieces, music, choreography and state-of-the-art multimedia. Summer Nights at SeaWorld, features extended park hours, nighttime shows and fireworks. Other attractions include Journey To Atlantis, a wet and wild water coaster and 130,000-gallon Commerson’s dolphin habitat; Shipwreck Rapids water raft ride; animal shows, interactive attractions, aquariums, rides and dining facilities. Ages 10 and older, $54; children 3-9, $44; children 2 and under, free; parking $10. Visit www.seaworld.com or call (800) 25-SHAMU.

The Wave Waterpark
In its 12th season, Vista’s wave haven has a new multi-level attraction called Rippity’s Rainforest, complete with climbing nets, slides, aquatic components and the sounds of the rainforest. Aspiring surfers can test their skills on the man-made wave machine called the Flowrider. Kids can play on Rippity’s Rainforest and everyone can enjoy the thrill of water slides or just relax on a tube. The wave is also a fun venue for birthday parties. 760-940-WAVE. www.thewavewaterpark.com

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 to 96! Horton Grand Theatre in the Gaslamp Quarter. See center of magazine for discount coupon. 619-234-9583

July – Moonlight Amphitheatre
Enjoy the magical evenings of San Diego's North County under the stars at this park-like outdoor theatre in Vista. Picnic on the lawn before the show and then settle into a lawn chair or reserved seat. Thru July 9: Seussical, the Musical; July 19-Aug 6: The Sound of Music. Gates open at 6:30pm. Performance at 8pm. 760-724-2110 or www.vistixonline.com

Thru July 9 – Christmas on Mars
Old Globe Theatre.

July 11-16 – Rent
The Tony award and Pulitzer Prize winning favorite returns to San Diego. It is the classic story of being young and trying to survive while falling in love and finding your voice. It changed Broadway forever. San Diego Civic Theatre

July 19-22 – One Man Star Wars Trilogy
Spreckels Theatre

Thru July 23 – Mother Courage
La Jolla Playhouse. 858-550-1010

Thru Aug 21 – Das Barbecu
Strap on your cowboy boots for a raucous romp of a musical. It’s a knee slappin’ story of love, greed and mismatched lovers, dwarves and giants with plenty of twists and turns.The Theatre in Old Town. 619-688-2491

Thru Aug 27 – My Fair Lady
Welk Resort.

Thru Oct 1 – Shakespeare Festival
The Old Globe. 619-234-5623

MUSIC/DANCE/PERFORMANCE

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

July – San Diego Symphony Pops
Embarcadero Marina Park South (behind the Convention Center). Listen to music and enjoy fireworks in one of the best venues in the US for an outdoor concert. Bring your own picnic and sit on the grass or order a champagne snack and sit tableside. Either way the music is glorious and the venue is fun! July 1-2: An American Salute;
July 7-8: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons; July 14-15: Broadway Today; July 20: Lord of the Rings (music from the films); July 21-22: The Peking Acrobats. 619-235-0804

Thru Aug 25 – Carlsbad’s Jazz in the Park
On Fridays, from 6-8pm, enjoy jazz music in various parks in Carlsbad. For locations and times call 760-434-2904.

Thru Aug 27 – Sunday Concerts by the Sea in La Jolla
Every Sunday from June 25 to August 27, 2006, enjoy the Free Concert Series at La Jolla Cove. Concerts begin at 2pm. 858-454-5718

Thru Aug 26 – Poway Summer Concert in the Park
Sundays at Lake Poway or Old Poway Park. Concerts begin at 5:30 pm and admission is free. 858-668-4570

Thru Aug 28 – Summer Organ Festival
The 19th annual free organ concert series presented by the Spreckels Organ Society. Mondays at 7:30pm. Balboa Park Organ Pavilion. www.sosorgan.com

Thru Aug 31 – Twilight in the Park
A 26 year tradition, Twilight’s live music delights visitors to Balboa Park. Programs range from military bands and Dixieland to big band swing and Latin salsa. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. Begins at 6:15pm. Spreckels Organ Pavilion.

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. 619-696-1966

Ongoing – Theatresports
(Improv) 619-465-SHOW

July 1 – Rhianna with Field Mob and Jeannie Ortega. House of Blues
July 1 – Novamenco. Humphreys
July 1 – Raggle Taggle’s “Le Jazz Hot”. Coronado Ferry Landing
July 1 – Kenny Loggins. Del Mar Fairgrounds
July 1 – Junior Reid and the Reggae Angels. Belly Up Tavern
July 2 – Viva El Mariachi Festival. Del Mar Fairgrounds
July 2 – Stretch Maiden. Coronado Ferry Landing. Free.
July 2 – Blue Rockit. Seaport Village. Free.
July 2 – Rev. Horton Heat with Horropops, Throw Rag. House of Blues
July 2 – The Rentals. Belly Up Tavern
July 3 – Carrie Underwood. Del Mar Fairgrounds
July 3 – Pat Green. 4th and B
July 3 – 80’s Heat. Belly Up Tavern
July 4 – KC and the Sunshine Band. Del Mar Fairgrounds
July 4 – Crown Island Jazz Band. Coronado Ferry Landing
July 5 – Julie Kelly. San Diego Museum of Art
July 5 – Rob Thomas and Jewel. Embarcadero Marina Park South
July 5 – Nickel Creek. Humphreys
July 5 – San Diego Songwriters Contest. Belly Up Tavern
July 5 – Debra Arlyn. Humphreys
July 6 – Warped Tour. Coors Amphitheatre
July 6 – Linda Rondstadt. Humphreys
July 6 – Reyli. 4th and B
July 6 – The Itals and Cornell Campbell. Belly Up Tavern
July 7 – Misery Signals with Since by Man, Scarlet, Ligeia. Epicentre
July 7 – Brand New. House of Blues
July 7-8 – Jerry Seinfeld. San Diego Civic Theatre
July 7 – Indigo Girl. Humphreys
July 7 – Pearl Jam. Cox Area
July 7 – Teena Marie. Spreckels Theatre
July 8 – The Greyboy Allstars. House of Blues
July 8 – Raggle Taggle’s “Le Jazz Hot”. Coronado Ferry Landing.
July 8 – Goldfish. Belly Up Tavern
July 9 – Ozzfest. Coors Amphitheatre
July 9 – Nitelife. eaport Village. Free
July 9 & 30 – Crown Island Jazz Band. Coronado Ferry Landing
July 9 – Hapa Barefoot Natives. Humphreys
July 9 – Matilda Vecindad with Los Abandoned. House of Blues
July 10 – Blues Traveler. Humphreys
July 11 – Pat Benetar and Neil Giraldo. Viejas Outlet Center Park
July 11 – Barrington Levy. 4th and B
July 11 – Dead Prez with Mainflow. Belly Up Tavern
July 11 – Summer of Ska Tour. House of Blues
July 12 – Miranda Lambert. Humphreys
July 12 – Melvin Seals. Belly Up Tavern
July 13 – Eddie Money with Firefall. Humphreys
July 13 – Morning Wood. Belly Up Tavern
July 14 – Chris Isaak. Humphreys
July 14 –Cannibal Ox. Belly Up Tavern
July 15 – Mason Jennings with Teddy Thompson. House of Blues
July 15 – Coronado Big Band. Coronado Ferry Landing. Free.
July 15 – Ray Davies. Spreckels Theatre
July 15 – Venice. Belly Up Tavern
July 16 – Marc Anthony and Marco Antonio Solis. Coors Amphitheatre
July 16 – Jazzamatazz with Jim Lair. Coronado Ferry Landing.
July 16 – Barbara Jamerson. Seaport Village. Free
July 16 – Lyle Lovett. Humphreys
July 17 – Foo Fighters. San Diego Civic Theatre
July 17 – Nils Lofgren. Belly Up Tavern
July 18-19 – The Beach Boys. Humphreys
July 18 – Refugee All Stars of Sierra Leone. Belly Up Tavern
July 20 – Slaye. iPayOne Center
July 20 – Hootie and the Blowfish with Kai Brown. Humphreys
July 20 – Edwin McCain with Robinell and the CC String Band. House of Blues
July 20 – The Church. Belly Up Tavern
July 20 – Aquabats with Supernova, the Phenomenauts.House of Blues
July 21 – Bruce Horsnby. Humphreys
July 21 – David Lee Roth. Pala Casino
July 21 – Muse. Soma
July 21-22 – Thievery Corporation. 4th and B
July 22 – Kohala. Humphreys
July 22 – The Fray. House of Blues
July 22 – Kathy Griffin. Copley Symphony Hall
July 22 – Rascal Flatts. Coors Amphitheatre
July 22 & 29 – Raggle Taggle’s “Le Jazz Hot”. Coronado Ferry Landing. Free
July 22 – Buck-O-Nine with Skanic. Belly Up Tavern
July 23 – Taking Back Sunday/Angels and Airwaves. Embarcadero Marina Park South
July 23 – West of 5. Seaport Village. Free
July 23 – Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noon, Peter and the Gordon, The Turtles. Humphreys
July 23 – Rusted Root. House of Blues
July 23 – Pete and Betty Anderson. Coronado Ferry Landing.
July 23 – Buzzcocks. Canes
July 24 – Steely Dan. Embarcadero Marina Park South
July 24 – Duncan Sheik and Vienna Teng. Belly Up Tavern
July 24 – Robin Trower. 4th and B
July 25 – Dezarie. Belly Up Tavern
July 27 – Santana. Embarcadero Marina Park South
July 27-28 – Gyspy Kings. Viejas Outlet Center Park
July 27 – Terri Clark with Ryan Shupe. Humphreys
July 27 – Jurassic 5. 4th and B
July 28 – Sounds of the Undergroun. Soma
July 28 – Circa Survive. House of Blues
July 28 – Natalie Cole. Pala Casino
July 29 – Hotter Than July Comedy. Spreckels Theatre
July 29 – Al Green. Viejas Outlet Center Park
July 30 – Reel Big Fish and MxPx. House of Blues
July 30 – Manu Chao. Embarcadero Marina Park South
July 30 – Sammy Hagar. Viejas Outlet Center Park
July 30 – Tea Leaf Green. Canes
July 30 – Cat.illacs. Seaport Village. Free
July 31 – Bruce Cockburn. House of Blues

MUSEUMS/GALLERIES/EXHIBITS

San Diego Natural History Museum
Thru Dec 31 – 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 Sep 10 – Andy Warhol’s Dream America. The influential American artist’s exhibit has more than 110 screen prints from the Jordan Schnitzer collection – prints range from the 1960s to the 1980s and include some of the most iconic artwork of the 20th century. Thru Sept 3 – American Ceramics. Exhibition features American ceramic pieces from the Arts & Crafts movement, as well as studio potters, with pieces spanning the years 1884-1972. 619-232-7931. www.sdmart.org

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

Museum of Photographic Arts
Thru Sept. 24 – Breaking the Frame: Pioneering Women in Photojournalism. 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's unique museum includes these current exhibits: Representations of Self: focuses on the culture and history of body decoration, including painting, tattooing, piercing and scarification: Reflections: showcases rare and significant objects from the museum's collections; The Art of Being Kuna: a traveling exhibit that explores artistic creativity, form and beauty; Passage to Panama: documents the culture of the Choco and Guayami from the Central America rain forest. See center of magazine for discount coupon. 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

San Diego Padres Baseball
July 1,2,14,15,16,17,18,19. Petco Park. 1-877-374-2784

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
When the kids are too much and your back is too sore, relax 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 and chair massage. Spa-like body treatments are also available, including hot stone, body wraps, back scrubs and ear coning. On premises – or they will come to you. Mission Valley location, also serving the greater San Diego areas. Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-7pm. Mobile massage Mon.-Sun. 619-574-0053. www.healinghandsd.com.