AUGUST 2006 Calendar

Aug. – Positive Adventures  Every Sunday, drop the kids off for their own adventure while you go off to enjoy adult stuff. And every Tues., tour Balboa Park free with these experts. 888-APA-TOUR.

Aug. – Fiesta Fridays in Old Town  Join the revelers at Café Coyote, Spicy, Fred’s, Old Town Mexican Café and Zocalo from4-7pm. Live music, samples, magic shows and fun.

Aug. – GALILEO 101  Martini Tuesdays and Wine Wednesdays. 619-702-7101

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

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

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

Thru Aug. 27 – 9th Annual Glass Show  Fallbrook  Showcasing a broad spectrum of hand-made glass from artists and artisans across the region. Works for sale include sculpture, furniture, vessels, jewelry, lamps, paperweights, perfumers and glassware. Takes place in the Janice Griffiths Gallery at the Center. 760-728-1414.   

Thru Sept. 4 – San Diego Zoo’s “Nighttime Zoo”  The summer nights come alive at the world famous San Diego Zoo’s Nighttime Zoo, the annual summertime event that brings families and friends together with animals and entertainment. www.sandiegozoo.org, or call 619-231-1515 for more information.

Thru Sept. 4 – San Diego Wild Animal Park’s “Park at Dark”  As daylight dwindles, the Park is transformed into a nocturnal experience the San Diego Wild Animal Park. the Special entertainment and events. www.sandiegozoo.org, or call 619-231-1515 for more information.

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

Thru Sept. 30 – Cruisin’ Grand in Escondido  Family friendly setting along Downtown’s quaint Grand Avenue, where a parade of pre-1970 vintage cars as cruise along the street. Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., through September. 760-745-8877.

Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 29 – 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.

Aug. 4-18 – Movies Before the Mast  Fridays on board San Diego’s historic Star of India on San Diego Bay. Submarines are the theme for this season including the World War II classic “Run Silent, Run Deep”. Compete in a scavenger hunt aboard the museum’s B-39 Russian submarine before the movie. 619-234-9153 or www.sdmaritime.org.

Aug. 9-13 – Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus  Three rings of nonstop action, excitement and entertainment mark the return of the circus.
A Parade of Animals (the animals walk from the train stop in Old Town to the Sports Arena) happens usually the day before the circus begins.  IpayOne Center—San Diego Sports Arena. Tickets: 619-220-TIXS. Performance times: 619-224-4171

Aug. 9 – Full Moon Walk on Scripps Pier  The Birch Aquarium at Scripps hosts a moonlit walk along the entire length of Scripps Pier. Participants learn about the structure’s history, take water samples, collect plankton, observe ocean conditions and study nocturnal habits of marine life. 7-9:30pm. Ages 9 and up. Advanced registration required. 858-534-7336.

Aug. 13 – Annual Hillcrest Cityfest Street Fair  Free event, features 3 entertainment stages, 2 food courts, crafts, live entertainment, 2 beer gardens and vintage vehicle show. 10am-7pm, 5th Ave, Hillcrest central area. 619-299-3330 or www.hillcrestassociation.com

Aug. 17 – Rods & Woodies Classic Car Show  The streets of downtown Encinitas rock and roll with hot rods, classic cars and woodies cruising down Highway 101 between D and I streets for one of the top classic and muscle car gatherings in San Diego County. Every third Thursday through September, from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
Free to attend or exhibit your cool classic, custom, muscle, truck or street rod. (760) 943-1950 or www.encinitas101.com/classic.htm

Aug. 17-20  – The 22nd Annual Oceanside Longboard Contest and Beach Festival  Competition includes a pro noseriding event and food and vendor booths. 6am-8pm at the Pier Ampitheater and South side of the Pier. www.oceansidelongboardsurfingclub.org

Aug. 20 – America’s Finest City Half Marathon  The race begins at 7am at the Cabrillo National Monument, along San Diego Bay, through downtown San Diego and ends in Balboa Park. 760-692-2900 or www.afchalf.com

Aug. 31 thru Sept. 2 – Annual San Diego Quilt Show Special events, including Quilt Fashion Show, exhibits, lectures. Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday: 10am-4pm. San Diego Convention Center. 619-525-5000 or www.sandiegoquiltshow.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 $44.00; Adults $54.00.Visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call 760-918-5346. See center of magazine for discount coupon.

Belmont Park via MTS  If you’ve ever tried parking at Mission Beach, you know that the best way to summertime fun at Belmont Park is via the Metropolitan Transit System. Take the bus (Rtes 8 or 9) to the boardwalk, the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, bumper cars, arcade, carousel, the humongous swimming pool and three big simulated wave rides. Do you dare try the Bruticus Maximus? There’s also two fun restaurants and great assortment of retail and fast food shops. 858-488-1549 or www.belmontpark.com and 858-228-9300 or www.wavehouse.com. Connect to Routes 8 and 9 via the Old Town Transit Center. Visit www.sdcommute.com or call 1-800-COMMUTE to plan your trip! 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. Save $2 with ad on page 5. 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

Aug. 8 – 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

Aug. – 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 Aug. 6: The Sound of Music. Aug. 23 thru Sept. 3: Thoroughly Modern Millie. Gates open at 6:00pm. Performance at 7:30pm. 760-724-2110 or www.vistixonline.com

Thru Aug. 6 –  Wicked  San Diego Civic Theatre

Aug. 1 thru Sept. 3 – ALL WEAR BOwleRS  La Jolla Playhouse. 858-550-1010

Aug. 3- Sept. 17 – Five Cups of Coffee  Lamb’s Players Resident Theatre, Coronado. Tickets 619-437-0600 or www.lambsplayers.org

Aug. 10 - 20 – The Wizard of Oz  Starlight Bowl, Balboa Park. 619-544-STAR (7827)

Aug. 11 thru Sept. 17 – rehearsal for murder  Lamb’s Players Theatre. 619-437-0600

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

Aug. - 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. Aug. 11-12: Motown’s Greatest Hits, featuring the Contours; Aug. 18-19: Righteous Brother Bill Medley; Aug.  20: Burt Bacharach; Aug. 25-25: Sinatra sings Sinatra with F. Sinatra Jr.; Aug. 27: Target Family Concert; Aug. 31: Music of Led Zepplin. 619-235-0804. www.sandiegosymphony.com

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. 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. 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. 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.

Aug. 3-20 – 20th Annual La Jolla Music Society Summerfest  Music, from classic to contemporary, played by the world’s finest musicians; workshops, performance chats with National Public Radio personalities and open rehearsals that are free and open to the public. Sherwood Auditorium, San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla and other venues. Call for exact dates and locations. 858-459-3728 or www.lajollamusicsociety.org.

Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 – OPEN MIC  Egyptian Tea Room. 619-265-7287

Jazz/Pop/Rock/Country/Folks/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

Aug. 1 – Boz Scaggs with John Hunter. Humphreys
            Peaches and Eagles of Death Metal. House of Blues
            Rollins Band & X. 4th and B

Aug. 2 – Dustin Kensrue. Soma
            Rippingtons/David Benoit. Humphreys
            Sean Hannity Freedom Concert with
                 Hank Williams Jr. Coors Amphitheatre
            Xavier Rudd. Belly Up Tavern

Aug. 3 – David Bromberg/The Subdudes. Humphreys
            Michael Bolton. Pala Casino.

Aug. 4 – Foreigner with Joe Bonamassa. Humphreys
            Julio Iglesias. Viejas Outlet Center Park.
            Latin Comedy. 4th and B.
            Lexington. Belly Up Tavern.

Aug. 5 – Mainstream Comedy. 4th and B.

Aug. 6 – Olivia Newton John. Humphreys
            The Aggrolites. Belly Up Tavern.

Aug. 7 – Ian Anderson Plays Jethro Tull. Humphreys

Aug. 8 – David Grisman and the Bluegrass Experience.
            Belly Up Tavern.

Aug. 9 – Travis Sullivan’s Bjorkestra. Belly Up Tavern.

Aug. 10 – Bob Marley Roots Rock Reggae Festival.
                 Viejas Outlet Center Park
            Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra. Humphreys
            Asleep at the Wheel. Belly Up Tavern

Aug. 11 – Yolanda Adams with Ledisi. Humphreys
            Bill Mahar. Viejas Outlet Center Park
            Years Around the Sun. Belly Up Tavern

Aug. 12 – Creedence Clearwater Revisited.
                  Viejas Outlet Center Park
            Molotov. House of Blues
            Ambrosia. Humphreys
Aug. 13 – Ben Harper. Embarcadero Marina Park South
            Lonestar with Nick Ashton. Humphreys
            Hal Ketchum. Belly Up Tavern

Aug. 15 – Death Cab for Cutie/Spoon/ Mates of State.
                 Embarcadero Marina Park South
            The Neville Brothers. Belly Up Tavern

Aug. 16 – Living End. House of Blues.
            Buddy Guy and Robert Cray.
                 Viejas Outlet Center Park
            Los Lonely Boys with Lifehouse. Embarcadero
                  Marina Park South
            Shakira. iPayOne Center
            Cracker. Belly Up Tavern
            Phil Guy. Humphreys

Aug. 17 – Poco/Pure Prarie League. Humphreys
            World Party. Belly Up Tavern

Aug. 18 – Augustana. House of Blues
            Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx. Humphreys
            Hurt. Belly Up Tavern

Aug. 19 – The Dan Band. House of Blues
            Dead Mans Party. Belly Up Tavern

Aug. 20 – Dave Brueback Quartet. Humphreys.

Aug. 21 – Michael Franks with Willie & Lobo. Humphreys
            Gary Numan. Belly Up Tavern
            Murphy’s Law. Canes

Aug. 22 – Earth Wind and Fire with Chris Botti.
                 Embarcadero Marina Park South.
            Etta James. Humphreys
            Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Mars Volta.
                 iPayOne Center

Aug. 23 – Big Head Todd and the Monsters / Toad the
            Wet Sprocket. Hupmhreys
            Def Leppard/Journey. Coors Amphitheater.

Aug. 24 – The Sound of Animals Fighting. House of Blues
            Air Supply / Christopher Cross. Humphreys
            Al Jarreau and George Benson. Viejas Outlet
                 Center Park
            Smokey Robinson. Pala Casino

Aug. 25 – American Idols Live. iPayOne Center
            Al Jarreau and George Benson. Pala Casino
            Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Humphreys
            Randy Travis. Viejas Outlet Center Park
            Street of Dreams. 4th and B
            The Kobbs with The Frequency. Brick by Brick
            Al Howard & the K-23 Orchestra. Belly Up Tavern

Aug. 26 – Dave Matthews Band. Coors Amphitheatre
            Zero 7 with Jose Gonzalez. House of Blues
            Dave Alvin. Belly Up Tavern

Aug. 27 –  Gordon Lightfoot. Humphreys
            Marco Antonio Solis. Pala

Aug. 28 – Rosanne Cash. Humphreys

Aug. 29 – Doobie Brothers. Humphreys
            John Fogerty. Viejas Outlet Center Park

Aug. 30 – Reggae Sunsplash. Viejas Outlet Center Park
            Little River Band. Belly Up Tavern

Aug. 31 – Greg Brown. Belly Up Tavern

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. 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 aviation museum. 1,001 feet in length and 74,000 tons in weight, the museum is a fascinating historical record of the ship’s life from 1945 to 1992. The USS Midway offers a unique glimpse of a “city at sea” with more than 35 exhibits and displays including the Captain’s Bridge, Flight Deck, Crew’s Mess, Sick Bay and Engineering. Twenty restored aircraft, a variety of simulators, café and gift shop complete the experience. Open daily from 10am-5pm, admission includes a self-guided audio tour. 910 N. Harbor Dr.  (downtown San Diego). 619-544-9600. www.midway.org.

Sports

Aug. – San Diego Padres BasebalL  Petco Park.
1-877-374-2784

Thru Aug. 6 – Acura Tennis Classic La Costa Resort & Spa

Aug. 6 – PBR: Professional Bull Riders Del Mar Fairgrounds

Aug. 12 – San Diego Chargers vs. Green Bay Packers  Qualcomm Stadium

Aug. 26 – San Diego Chargers vs. Seattle Seahawks  Qualcomm Stadium

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.comand 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.