AUGUST 2007 Calendar

Events

Aug. – 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.

Aug. – Beads and Jewelry Yard Sale
8601 Aero Drive. Every Saturday, South Sun offers tables of discounted jewelry, free snacks and coffee. 10am-5pm. 858-309-5045

Aug. (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

Thru Aug. 5 – Acura Tennis Classic 
The world’s top women players, Sharapova, Hingis, and others, compete at La Costa Resort in this premier WTA event. 619-220-TIXS

Aug. 2-5 – Country Fair and Parade
Ramona. www.ramonafair.com

Aug. 8-12 – Ringling Bros. Barnum &
Bailey Circus    Sports Arena. 619-220-TIXS

Aug. 11-26 – Open cockpit Days
Sit in the cockpit of a jet fighter and a helicopter at the Flying Leatherneck Museum at Miramar Air Station. www.flyingleathernecks.org

Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – 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

Aug. 10-25 – Movies Before The Mast
Movie festival aboard Star of India in San Diego harbor. www.sdmaritime.org

Aug. 18 – Surf Dog Competition
See Spot surf in Imperial Beach, south of San Diego. Canine surfing lessons, then competition. Poochly
fashion show, too. LoewsSurfDog.blogspot.com

Aug. 25 – newport nights
7-10pm. Art happening on Newport Ave in Ocean Beach. 619-224-4906

Aug. 26 – San Marcos Grand Summer Festival
Food, kids’ activities. 70-945-9288

Aug. 28 – Full Moon Pier Walk
Learn the secrets of the full moon with Birch Aquarium at Scripps. 858-534-FISH
Aug. 31 – Fall Fine Arts Show, Julian
www.julianca.com/events/index.htm
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

Aug. 2 – Dennis Miller\
Pala Casino. 619-20-TIXS

Aug. 3-26 – SummerFest
World-famous music festival features over 70 world-class artists. La Jolla. www.ljcms.org/

Aug. 5 – Summer Pops at the Moonlight
Vista. 760-724-2110

Aug. 10 – Summer Soul Explosion
Spreckels Theatre. 619-220-TIXS

Aug. 17 – Hi-5 Live!
Spreckels Theatre. 619-220-TIXS

Theatre

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

Thru Aug. 12 – TRIPLE ESPRESSO: A HIGHLY CAFFEINATED COMEDY 
Last chance to catch this irresistibly good-natured show about three hapless performers, featuring music, magic and more. Good family fun for ages six to 96. Horton Grand Theatre in the Gaslamp Quarter.

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 at the Spreckels Theatre. 619-234-5623

Aug. 9-19 – Free Shakespeare in the Park
Weekends. Carlsbad. 760-433-3245

Aug. 18-19 – Go, Diego, Go Live!
The Great Jaguar Rescue. Join young Diego, his sister, Alicia and cousin Dora as they try to get Baby Jaguar’s growl back from the Bobo Bros.Audience gets to help. Civic Theatre. 619-220-TIXS

Opening Aug. 10 – Susan and God
Lambs Players. Coronado.  619-437-0600

Opening Aug. 28 (thru Sept. 2) –  Mamma Mia
Civic Theatre

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

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

Aug. 1 –            Jazz In the Park. SD Museum of Art
            Peter Bjorn and John. House of Blues
            Sara Gazarek. Anthology
Aug. 2 –            Billy Bob Thornton. House of Blues
            Motel with Lu and Maria Jose. 4th & B
            Dennis Miller. Pala Casino
            Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Sports Arena
            Gary Jules/Jim Bianco. Humphreys
                 Backstage Lounge
Aug. 3 –            Reel Big Fish & Less Than Jake.
               House of Blues
Aug. 3 –            Clay Aiken. Pala Casino
            Musiq Soulchild/Consequence/
               Chrisette Michele. Humphreys
            Al Stewart. Anthology
            Vanilla Ice. Canes
Aug. 4 –            Strung Out/A Wilhelm Scream/
               I Am Ghost. House of Blues
            Chris Cornell. Viejas Casino
            The Tom Corbett Band. San Dieguito
               United Methodist Church Hall. Encinitas
            Jonny Blu. Anthology
            Wild Child - Tribute to The Doors. Canes
            John Lee Hooker Jr. Humphreys
Aug. 5 –            Si*Se. House of Blues
            Ana Gabriel. Pala Casino
            Huey Lewis and the News. Humphreys
            Peter Sprague. Anthology
Aug. 6 –            Devon Allman & Honeytribe. Humphreys
Aug. 7 –            James Torme. Anthology
Aug. 8 –            Fattburger. Anthology
Aug. 9 –            Jo Dee Messina. 4th & B
            The Expendables with Authority Zero
               & Supervillain. House of Blues
Aug. 10 –            Sonny Landreth. Anthology
Aug. 11 –            Lee Ritenour. Anthology
            Squeeze. Viejas
            FLOETRY REMIXED TOUR with Special
               Guest Emily King. House of Blues
            Polo Polo. Civic Theatre
            Lee Ritenour. Anthology
Aug. 12 –            Rock the Bells. Coors Amphitheate
            Café Soul. Club Chueys
            Ottmar Liebert/Luna Negra. Humphreys
            Teena Marie. 4th & B
            Anthology
Aug. 14-15 – Keb Mo / The Robert Cray Band.
               Humphreys
Aug. 14 –            Poison with Vains of Jenna.
               Coors Amphitheatre
            Hilary Duff. Embarcadero Marina Pk. South
            Kathleen Madigan. Pala Casino
            Lionel Leuke. Anthology
Aug. 15-16 – Raul Malo. Anthology
Aug. 15 –            Aaron Lewis of Staind. 4th & B
            Public Enemy. House of Blues
            Reik. Spreckels Theatre
Aug. 16 –            Lost 80s Live featuring Dramarama
            and A Flock of Seagulls. House of Blues
            Deep Purple. 4th & B
            Jim Gaffigan with Special Guest
               Rich Brooks. Humphreys
Aug. 17 –            Blonde Redhead w/Midnight Movies.
               House of Blues
            Bowling For Soup with Melee, Quietdrive,
               & Army of Freshman. House of Blues
            Dave Koz & Friends with David Benoit,
               Phil Perry & Kelly Sweet. Humphreys
            Stanley Jordan. Anthology
Aug. 18 –            311 with Matisyahu and the English Beat.
               Coors Amphitheatre
            The Aggrolites with Long Beach Short Bus.
               House of Blues
            Los Lonely Boys.  Viejas Casino Concerts
               in the Park
            Stanley Jordan. Anthology
            Chris Duarte. Humphreys Backstage Lounge
Aug. 19 –            ZZ Top, the Pretenders, Stray Cats.
               Coors Amphitheatre
            India.Arie with Anthony David. Humphreys
            Ub40. Pala Casino
Aug. 20 –            Marc Broussard’s Soul Revue/Shannon
               McNally. House of Blues
            Dave Brubeck Quartet. Humphreys
Aug. 21 –            Hippiefest.  Humphreys
            Zappa Plays Zappa. House of Blues
            Junior Reid. Canes
Aug. 22 –            Carrie Rodrigues. Anthology
            Gipsy Kings. Viejas Casino
            UB40. Humphreys
            Diana Krall. Embarcadero Marina Park South
Aug. 23 –            Macy Gray with The Brand New Heavies.
               4th and B
            Peppino D'agostino. Humphreys
               Backstage Lounge
Aug. 24 –            Vans Warped Tour. Coors Amphitheatre
            Crowded House/16 Frames/Liam Finn.
               Humphreys
            Sophie Millman. Anthology
            Asia. 4th and B
            Blue October. House of Blues
Aug. 25 –            Marilyn Manson and Slayer. Sports Arena
            Tania Libertad. Birch North Park Theatre
            The Fab Four. House of Blues
Aug. 25-26 – Flora Purim and Airto. Anthology
Aug. 26 –            Beyonce. Cox Areana, SDSU
Aug. 27 –            Gogol Bordello. House of Blues
            Mae. Soma
            Wilco. San Diego State
Aug. 28 –            Jonas Brothers. House of Blues
Aug. 29 –            Lonestar. 4th and B
Aug. 30 –            Leroy Bell. Anthology
            Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Humphreys
            Randy Travis. Viejas Casino
Aug. 31 –            Sarah Geronimo In Motion. Spreckels Theatre
Aug. 31 –            Heart. Palomar. Starlight Theater, Pala Casino
            Yellowjackets. Anthology
            Bill Cosby. Viejas Casino

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

San Diego Padres Baseball   Petco Park
San Diego Chargers Football
Preseason games. Qualcomm Stadium

Aug. 3 – Total Combat Xtreme Cage
Fighting
4th & B

Aug. 4 - Xtreme Nation 07 Oceanside
Action sports festival

Aug. 19 – America’s Finest City Half Marathon
www.sdmarathon.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