JULY 2007 Calendar

Events

July – MTS-Metropolitan Transit System
Riding San Diego's excellent MTS bus and trolley system saves time, gas, and looking for parking. It covers most of San Diego's most popular attractions including the new Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park. A day pass for the entire system is just $5-available at the Transit Store in downtown San Diego, trolley station ticket machines and at www.sdmts.com. Available June 29: the new Balboa Park Coupon Book at the Transit Store and onboard all MTS Buses.

Thru July 4 – San Diego County Fair
San Diego's annual funfest features exhibits, carnival rides for all ages, flower and garden shows, art in all media, gems and minerals, hobbies and concerts by top name entertainers. Closed Mondays. Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.sdfair.org or 858-793-5555

Thru July 4 – Ofest Carnival
Fireworks. Oceanside. 760-967-2005

July 4 – July 4th Celebrations
Enjoy fireworks (and maybe even a parade!) in:
Coronado 619-437-8068
Escondido 760-743-2125
La Jolla 858-454-5718
Poway - Old Poway Park, Poway High School, Lake Poway
Ocean Beach 619-224-4906
San Diego 619-236-1212
Vista – 760-726-1340 x1538
And on bay cruises:
Hornblower Cruises 619-686-8715
San Diego Harbor Excursion 619-234-4111

July 4 – Red, White and Boom Celebration
LEGOLAND. Activities for the entire family including a fireworks spectacular viewed thru commemorative fireworks glasses. 1-877-LEGOLAND

July 4 – SeaWorld Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular
9:30pm. 1-800-25-SHAMU

July 7, 14, 21, 28– BeaDS & JEWELRY Yard Sale
8601 Aero Drive. South Sun offers tables of discounted
jewelry, free snacks and coffee. 10am-5pm. 858-309-5045

July 11, 18, 25 – Ocean Beach Farmers Market
4-7pm on Newport Avenue in the heart of this authentic California beach town. The Farmers Market is one of the area’s largest and best. Afterward, grab a beverage and watch the sun set over the ocean. More than likely there’ll be a breeze. 619-224-4906. www.OceanBeachSanDiego.com

July 13-15 – Festival of the Bells
Mission San Diego. www.missionsandiego.com

Opening July 18 (thru Sept. 5) – Del Mar Racing Season
The nation’s top horses, jockeys and trainers make this one of the premier racing events in the US. Features new Polytrack racing surface. Del Mar Race Track. 858-755-1141

July 21-22 – LGBT Pride Celebration
Parade on July 21, festival in Balboa Park both days. 619-297-7683

July 25-29 – Comic-Con International
Convention Center. 619-491-2475

Opening July 28 (thru Aug. 5) – Acura Tennis Classic  The world’s top women players, Sharapova, Hingis, Henin and more, compete at La Costa resort in this premier WTA event. 619-220-TIXS

July 29 – US Open Sandcastle Competition
 Imperial Beach. 619-424-6663

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.

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. Summer Nights, when the park stays open late, are now under way. Enjoy “Sea Lions Tonite,” “Shamu Rocks” (the all-new nighttime killer whale show), fireworks and “Riptide,” a high energy show featuring specialty acts, percussionists, hip hop dancers, live musicians and gymnasts. "Believe," the daytime killer whale show, has a new two-story stage and underwater cameras. Tons of other attractions plus 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.

Thru Aug. 25 – Summer Concerts in Poway
 Free. 858-668-4570

Thru Sept. 2 – San Diego Pops
Embarcadero Marina Park South. 619-235-0804

Thru Sept. 2 – La Jolla Concerts by the Sea  
Free. 858-456-1148

Thru Sept. 19 – Green Flash Seaside Summer Concerts  Birch Aquarium at Scripps. 858-534-FISH

Theatre

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

July – TRIPLE ESPRESSO: A HIGHLY
CAFFEINATED COMEDY 
In its 10th year, this irresistibly good-natured show about three hapless performers features music, magic and more. Good family fun for ages six to 96. Horton Grand Theatre in the Gaslamp Quarter. See center of magazine for discount coupon.

July 1 – All Shook Up
This Elvis-inspired musical is about a little girl who encounters a guitar-playing swivel-hipper. Fun for all. Civic Theatre. 619-570-1000

Thru July 8 – I Left My Heart
Tony Bennett Tribute. Welk Playhouse. 1-888-802-7469

Thru July 8 – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat    
Lamb’s Players

Thru  Sept. 30 – Hamlet 
Old Globe. 619-234-5623

Thru Sept. 30 – Measure for Measure  
Old Globe. 619-234-5623

Thru Sept. 30 – Two Gentlemen of Verona 
Old Globe. 619-234-5623

Thru Aug. 5 – Avenue Q   Old Globe. 619-234-5623

Thru July 22 – Carmen
World premiere. La Jolla Playhouse.  858-550-1010

July 17-22 – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
The musical that had its world premiere in San Diego and went on to smash hit Broadway success returns to provide audiences with a delightful take on two con men who take on the Riviera life.  Civic Theatre. 619-570-1100

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

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

July 1 –            Basil Valdez/Zsa Zsa Padilla/Isidro Agot..Pala Casino
            Fall Out Boy. Coors Amphitheatre
            Widespread Panic. Viejas Casino
             As Tall as Lions. Epicentre
            El Coyote/Los Alegres de la Sierra
July 2 –            Joan Armatrading/Elvis Perkins. 4th & B
            Moody Blues. Del Mar Fairgrounds
July 3 –            Switchfoot. Del Mar Fairgrounds
            The Steely Damned. Anthology
            Sammy Dread/Stranger/Roots Covenant.
               Canes
            Vilma Palma. Over The Border
July 4 –            Vince Neil/Slaughter. Del Mar Fairgrounds
July 6-7 –            Roberta Donnay. Anthology
July 6 –            Dana Carvey. Humphreys
July 7 –            Jaime Valle. San Dieguito United
               Methodist Hall
            Berlin. House of Blues
July 8 –            Rocco Deluca/The Burden. House of Blues
July 8 –            Blues Traveler/Samantha Stollenwerck.
               Humphreys
            Danny Lozada. Anthology
July 9 –            Brett Dennen/Timmy Curran. House of Blues
July 10 –            Pat Benetar/Neil Girardo. Viejas Casino
            Ralphie May. Pala Casino
July 11 –            Disco Biscuits. House of Blues
            Ani Difranco/Anais Mitchell. Humphreys
            Royal Crown Revue. Anthology
            Rocket Summer. Epicentre
July 12 –            Rusted Root/Back Door Slam. House of Blues
            Willie Nelson. San Diego State
            A Night of Comedy. 4th & B
            Bill Maher. Humphreys
            Dusty Rhodes. House of Blues
July 13 –            Dennis DeYoung. Humphreys
            Silverchair. House of Blues
July 13-14 –  Larry Coryell. Anthology
July 14 –            Grunion Run. Old Poway Park
            Psychedelic Furs/Alarm/Fixx. 4th & B
            Stephen Stills. House of Blues
July 15 –            Café Soul. Club Chueys
            Aly & AJ/Corbin Bleu/Drake Bell/
               Bianca Ryan. Coors Amphitheatre
            Novamenco. Anthology
            Beach Boys. Humphreys
            Willie Nelson. Pala Casino
July 16 –            Hellyeah. House of Blues
July 17 –            Joan Osborne/Cowboy Junkies. Humphreys
            The Fray. Coors Amphitheatre
July 17-18 – Kenny Rankin. Anthology
July 18 –            Boz Scaggs. Humphreys
            Beatnuts. Canes
July 19 –            70s Soul Jam. Humphreys
            American Idols Live. Sports Arena
            Femi Kuti/Positive Force
July 20 –            Neville Staple/Untouchables/ Skeletones.
               House of Blues
            Polyphonic Spree. Canes
            Days Away/Working Title. House of Blues
July 21–            Hank III/Assjack/Big Red Goad/
               Power of County. House of Blues
            Tainted Love. Canes
July 22 –            Dickey Betts/Shooter Jennings. Humphreys
July 24 –            Dream Theatre. San Diego State
            John Hiatt/Shawn Colvin. Humphreys
July 24-25 – Mose Allison. Anthology
July 25 –            Lyle Lovett/k.d. lang. Humphreys
            Tower of Power. Viejas Casino
July 26 –            Bjorn Again. 4th & B
            Lynyrd Skynrd. Viejas Casino
            Montgomery Gentry. Pala Casino
            Sean Hannity. Coors Amphitheatre
            Dusty Rhodes. House of Blues
July 27 –            Bob Weir/Ratdog/Keller Williams.
               Humphreys
            Jazz Fusion Superstars. Anthology
July 28 –            Godsmack. Viejas Casino
            Jimmy Mullidore/Tom Scott. Anthology
             The Bangles. House of Blues
July 29 –            Lee “Scratch” Perry. House of Blues
            Chuchito Valdes. Anthology
            Hootie & the Blowfish. Humphreys
July 30 –            Rush. Coors Amphitheatre
            Tears for Fears. Humphreys
July 31 –            Projekt Revolution Tour. Coors Amphitheatre
            Larry Carlton/Robben Ford. Humphreys
            Sara Gazarek. Anthology

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.  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, 10 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.   Thru Sept. 9 - Harry Callahan Exhibit.  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

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

July – San Diego Padres Baseball
Petco Park. 619-220-TIXS

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