North County Sun - Feb/Mar edition by Andy Lee

February– March 2019

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7th Annual VinDiego Wine and Food Festival Moves to San Diego Waterfront Park April 13, 3-7pm The seventh annual VinDiego wineonly tasting and food festival will be held on Saturday, April 13th at its all-new location, Waterfront Park in San Diego. Waterfront Park transforms into wine and food lovers’ paradise, offering live music, gourmet food and over 300 wines to sniff, swirl and sip. Over 150 world-class wines will be poured from wineries based in Napa, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Lodi, and Temecula. Attendees will experience small production and award-winning pinots,

chardonnays, zinfandels, syrahs, Rhône and Bordeauxinspired blends. To add to the savory experience, gourmet cuisine will be served from some of San Diego’s finest Chefs. This year’s wine selections come from over 50 different wineries across the West, including Ascension Cellars, Christopher Creek, Ironstone Vineyards, Lafond Winery, Navarro Vineyards, Preston Parker Wines, Quigley Fine Wines, Red Car and Vinemark Cellars. Guests can pair their beverages with options from 19 eateries for a mouthwatering experience. Some of the participating restaurants include Blue Wave Bar and Grill, City Tacos, Fig

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Cirque du Soleil Returns After 7 Years With Its New Big Top Production VOLTA April 3 – 28  We’re Giving Away Tickets! Cirque du Soleil returns to San Diego with VOLTA, its newest Big Top production, and its first Big Top show to visit San Diego in seven years. VOLTA will perform under the Big Top at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, from April 3 to 28. The shows name VOLTA refers to a sudden about-face, a change in direction or emotion, or often an idea used in poetry. It also speaks to the bolt of energy that is delivered throughout this show. Energetic, urban, and contemporary, VOLTA is a captivating voyage of discovery that showcases never-beforeseen under the Big Top acrobatics in a visually striking world. Driven by a stirring melodic score that’s inspired in part by the adventurous spirit that fuels the culture of street sports, VOLTA is a

story of transformation. It is about being true to oneself, fulfilling one’s true potential, and recognizing one’s own power to make it possible. Ultimate freedom comes with self-acceptance, and with the liberation of the judgement of others. Waz, a gameshow contestant, has lost touch with himself. He’s ashamed of who he is because of his differences. Follow him as he enters the show in search of fame, love, and acceptance from others. VOLTA is Cirque du Soleil’s 41st original production since 1984, and its 18th show presented under the Big Top. The company has brought wonder and delight to more than 190 million spectators in more than 450 cities on six continents. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has close to 4,000 employees, including 1,400 performing artists from close to 60 different countries. VOLTA gratefully acknowledges its Official Partners, Hennessy Black,

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, and Sirius. Follow VOLTA on Facebook.com/VOLTA or Twitter @Cirque #VOLTA or Instagram @ CirqueduSoleil #VOLTA. Look for the Big Top at Del Mar Fairgrounds at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., San Diego. For more information call (858) 755-1161 or visit www.cirquedusoleil. com/volta. Win Tickets! Win a free pair of tickets to Cirque du Soleil. Just visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the easy entry form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email. Only one entry per person/email is permitted. Must be 18 years old or older to enter contest.

Mardi Gras Big Easy Bites and Booze Tour March 2, 1-5pm  We’re Giving Away Tickets! The Mardi Gras Big Easy Bites and Booze Tour brings New Orleans vibes to downtown San Diego. on March 2, from 1 to 5pm. Guests can get in the mood for merrymaking with 20 delicious bites and 20 Mardi Gras-inspired sips at hot spots throughout the historic Gaslamp Quarter. Along with Fat Tuesday-inspired bites and sips, guests can collect beads from each bar and restaurant on the self-guided tasting tour. Attendees who collect 10 beads can show their colorful neck candy and tasting map where they checked in to unlock exclusive entry into the VIP Carnival after-party. The Big Easy Bites and Booze Tour teams up with Brazilian Productions to deliver an epic celebration. The location is

secret, but is promised to be filled with plenty of music, dancing and entertainment. Tickets start at $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the event. Attendees must be 21 years or older and have a valid ID. For more information visit www.sdmardigras.com. Win Tickets! Enter to win a free pair of tickets to The Big Easy Bites and Booze Tour. Just visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the entry form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email. Event takes place rain or shine. Only one entry per person/email is permitted. Must be 21 years old or older to enter contest.

Balboa Theatre A Ocuras Me Da Risa Comedy Tour February 17, 7pm A seemingly happy couple plan a weekend trip each on their own – a work trip for Antonio and some mother-daughter time for Cristina—without knowing that the other has plans to return home with a lover. Things get complicated when a neighbor is unexpectedly locked in the house. Cristina returns with her lover Pedro and discovers the neighbor. Just as everything begins to calm down, Antonio with his lover Graciela. To make matters worse, Don Salvador, the administrator of the condominium and president of morals and good manners arrives on the scene. Haters Roast: The Shady Tour February 25, 8pm Haters Roast: The Shady Tour is an evening of unapologetic comedy starring contestants from the reality television show on VH1. They are all sisters when they walk on stage, but that is when everything changes as the queens

read each other for filth—all in good fun. All ages are welcome, but the show features some adult content. ArtPower UC San Diego presents Ephrat Asherie Dance: Odeon February 28, 8pm Dedicated to revealing and exploring the inherent complexities of street and social dance forms, Ephrat Asherie Dance (EAD) creates original contemporary work that straddles dance and theatre. EAD makes its West Coast debut with Odeon, an original dance work for seven dancers and four musicians. Odeon is set to the music of Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth, known for mixing early 20th-century romantic music with samba and other popular Afro-Brazilian rhythms. The piece brings together the extended family of street and club dances—including breaking, hip-hop, house and vogue—remixing them, picking them apart and challenging them to inhabit unfamiliar spatial and choreographic contexts.

Randy Rainbow March 16, 7:30pm Randy Rainbow is a comedian, actor, writer, host and Internet sensation best known for his viral comedy videos. His popular series of political spoofs and song parodies have garnered international acclaim and over a hundred million views. He has written for comedian Kathy Griffin and hosted and performed in numerous theatrical events for the Broadway, cabaret and gay communities, as well as for the Tony Awards and some of New York City’s most popular night spots. He is also the creator and star of the long-running BroadwayWorld.com web series, “Chewing the Scenery with Randy Rainbow” and “Last Minute with Randy Rainbow.” Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego. For more information call (619) 570-1100 or visit www. sandiegotheatres.com.

Looking for a New Career? CSUSM Offers Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language Certificate In December 2015, Scott Havenor was laid off from a 26-year career in the software business. Looking to start a AMERICAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE INSTITUTE new chapter, he learned about the Teaching English as a Second Language/Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL) certificate at CSUSM. Havenor completed the program in May 2017 and immediately saw the value of his new certificate. He connected with a school in Ukraine that teaches American English to local corporations so they can integrate into the globalized economy. The job application required a TESL/TEFL certificate and the interview included preparing a sample lesson, so Havenor selected a lesson he had created as part of the certificate program. He received a swift offer and six N O R T H

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weeks after earning his TESL/TEFL certificate, Havenor was heading to Dnipro, Ukraine, for a four-month teaching assignment. “I was thinking I was really retired,” he says. “This program has validated my professional life since being laid off and has given me a sense of contentment that I was missing. It was the bridge that has enabled this new life I am now going to have.” Designed for those with minimal or no English language teaching experience who are interested in teaching English abroad (EFL) or in the U.S. (ESL), this 120-hour certificate focuses on best practices in methods, materials and techniques used to teach English as a second/foreign language. The program provides professional development and employment guidance with a strong emphasis on hands-on training and practice with English-language learners in a university setting. Sessions are taught by

master teachers with extensive experience in TESL/TEFL, teacher training, and curriculum development. Participants receive ample opportunities for developing effective lesson plans and syllabi, practicing classroom management strategies, peer-teaching, and classroom facilitation. The 6-week summer course runs Monday through Friday on the CSUSM campus for a total of 20 hours per week, and the 15-week spring course is offered Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 8 hours per week. For more information, visit www.csusm.edu/alci or email at alci@csusm.edu or (760) 750-3200.

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Calendar of Events (February and March). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Best Happy Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 St. Patrick’s Day Dining and Party Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Ticket Giveaways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 24, 28 Coupon Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Local Music and Concerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-24 Dining and Drinking Reviews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-22 Mardi Gras Big Easy Bites and Booze Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

VinDiego. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cirque du Soleil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Live Theatre and Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 10 Circus Vargas–The Greatest of Ease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Fairs and Festivals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 7, 10, 11, 25, 26, 28 Art and Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Attractions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 11, 28 Sports and Team Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

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Moon Over Buffalo January 9-February 10 Comic genius Ken Ludwig, master of old-fashioned knockabout farces, created Moon Over Buffalo. This laugha-minute show within a show features everyone in the wrong costumes and reading the wrong lines. Audiences are in for an evening of mayhem filled with comic inventions and running gags. Gabriel February 20-March 17 On the Isle of Guernsey in 1943, a mysterious, handsome man washes up on shore and four British women decide to protect him through cunning deceptions and bravery. British playwright Moira Buffini’s awardwinning Off Broadway play presents the dramatic tale of the loss and dangers of a family under Nazi occupation. This powerful wartime drama is brimming with suspense and intrigue that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

An Evening of Language and Laughter with Richard Lederer February 25, 7:30pm Union-Tribune language columnist Richard Lederer takes the audience on a comedic joy ride through the glories and oddities of the English language. Men are from Mars – Women are from Venus Live March 5, 7:30pm Men are from Mars—Women are from Venus Live tells the story of a man who has resisted the advice of John Gray, but a chance meeting with Gray changes everything. He discusses his experience with the book and his relationship in this uproarious show starring Ryan Drummond, who covers everything from dating to marriage to the bedroom. Broadway Cabaret March 11, 7:30pm Some of San Diego’s finest musical theatre artists sing their favorite selections during an evening that promises great music, laughs and hummable memories.

San Diego International Jewish Film Festival February 7-17 The San Diego International Jewish Film Festival returns for the 29th year from February 7 to 17, with big screen entertainment at four venues across San Diego County. The mission of the film festival is to offer outstanding world cinema that portrays the Jewish experience from contemporary and historic perspectives. The festival showcases several of the best contemporary Jewish-themed films from around the world, celebrating life, human rights and freedom of expression. Some of this year’s featured films include The 90 Minute War, 93Queen, Across the Waters, Anthrax, The Cake Maker, The Cousin

and Light of Hope. Screenings take place at Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18, Museum of Photographic Arts and Clairemont Reading Cinemas 14. Back by popular demand, Brews and Views on February 17 combines local craft beer and innovative short films. Attendees can enjoy a good time with old and new friends while watching short films and sipping on beer at Project Bar and Grill. The event begins at 5pm and the first 30 people to arrive receive a free drink ticket. For information and tickets call (858) 457-3030 or visit www.sdcjc.org/sdjff.

New Village Arts Theatre Presents: Smokey Joe’s Café February 1-March 10 Leiber and Stoller virtually invented rock ‘n’ roll, and their songs provide the basis for an electrifying entertainment that illuminates a golden age of American culture. Featuring nearly 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded, Smokey Joe’s Café isn’t just great pop music; it

is compelling musical theatre. Classic themes of love won, lost, and imagined blend with hilarious set pieces and slice-of-life emotions. New Village Arts Theatre is located at 2787 State St., Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 433-3245 or visit www.newvillagearts.org.

NORTH COUNTY MOVIE THEATERS BONSALL/ FALLBROOK AMC Classic River Village 6, River

Village Plaza 5256 S. Mission Rd., Bonsall, 92003 (760) 945-1365 www.amctheatres.com CARLSBAD Regal Cinemas Carlsbad 12, The Shoppes at Carlsbad 2501 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, 92008 (760) 720-5392 www.regmovies.com Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas La Costa, Plaza Paseo Real 6941 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, 92009 (760) 827-6700 www.cinepolisusa.com DEL MAR/RANCHO SANTA FE/ SOLANA BEACH Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Del Mar, Del Mar Highlands Town Center 12905 El Camino Real, Del Mar, 92130 (858) 794-4045 www.cinepolisusa.com

ENCINITAS La Paloma Theatre 471 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, 92024 (760) 436-7469 www.lapalomatheatre.com ESCONDIDO/VALLEY CENTER Regal Cinemas Escondido 16 and IMAX 350 W. Valley Pkwy, Escondido, 92025 (844) 462-7342 www.regmovies.com OCEANSIDE Regal Cinemas Oceanside 16, Ocean Place Cinemas 401 Mission Ave., Oceanside, 92054 (844) 462-7342 www.regmovies.com POWAY/RAMONA AMC Poway 10 13475 Poway Rd., Poway, 92064 (858) 435-2783 www.amctheatres.com CARMEL MOUNTAIN/RANCHO BERNARDO Angelika Film Center and Café, Carmel Mountain Plaza

11620 Carmel Mountain Rd., San Diego, 92128 (858) 207-2606 www.angelikafilmcenter.com SAN MARCOS Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18 1180 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, 92069 (844) 462-7342 www.regmovies.com VISTA Cinépolis Vista, Vista Village (formerly Krikorian) 25 Main St., Vista, 92083 (760) 945-7469 www.cinepolisusa.com SAN DIEGO AMC La Jolla 12, La Jolla Village Square 8657 Villa La Jolla Dr., Ste. 129, La Jolla, 92037 (858) 458-1098 www.amctheatres.com Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18, Mira Mesa Market Center 10733 Westview Pkwy, San Diego, 92126 (844) 462-7342 www.regmovies.com

Pete Seeger March 18, 7:30pm Seeger is a multimedia solo show about America’s beloved folk singer and activist, Pete Seeger. Some of Seeger’s famous tunes such as, “If I Had a Hammer,” “Turn, Turn, Turn,” “Bring Em Home,” “We Shall Overcome” and “Guantanamera,” tell the story of his personal struggles of achieving free speech in America. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. For more information call (858) 481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org Win Tickets! Enter to win a pair of tickets to the North Coast Repertory Theatre. Just visit www.NorthCountySun. com and fill in the entry form. Select your top three shows. We cannot guarantee selections. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email. Only one entry per person/email is permitted.

Sage Creek High School Presents: Footloose SAGE CREEEK DRAMA DEPARTMENT PRESENTS...

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Carlsbad’s Sage Creek High School Drama Department presents the 80’s classic Footloose. Cut loose with Sage Le Creek High School on February 22 and Danct's e! 23, at 7pm and February 24, at 2pm and 7pm at the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center. The 1984 movie stars Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, Christopher Penn, and John Lithgow. Moving in from Chicago, teenage city boy and newcomer Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon) is in shock when he discovers the small Midwestern town he now calls home has made dancing and rock music illegal. As he struggles to fit in, Ren faces an uphill battle to change things. With the help of his new friend, Willard Hewitt (Christopher Penn), and defiant teen Ariel Moore (Lori Singer), he might loosen up this conservative town. But Ariel’s influential father, Reverend Shaw Moore (John Lithgow), stands in the way. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by emailing sagecreekdrama@gmail.com. 80’s costumes are highly encouraged. ARE UMES COST AGED 80's COUR Y EN HIGHL

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Star Theatre Company Presents: A Streetcar Named Desire February 15-24 Schoolteacher Blanche DuBois arrives in New Orleans to stay with her sister and brother-in-law, Stella and Stanley Kowalski. Romantic to a fault and used to living with the finer things in life, Blanche is shocked to discover her sister’s lower-class lifestyle and Stanley’s frequently aggressive and brutish behavior. As Blanche and Stanley’s clashes become more frequent and dangerous, secrets from Blanche’s past catch up with her, ultimately leading to a violent and tragic final confrontation. The estate of Tennessee Williams strictly forbids the modernization or changing of this script, which was written in a very specific era. Audience members should note that the show contains depictions of domestic violence and the moments directly preceding a sexual assault and its aftermath. Star Theatre is located at 402 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside. For more information call (760) 721-9983 or visit www. starttheatreco.com.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH WHALE WATCHING SEASON 2/1 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. MSU Denver at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 2pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/1 Johnny C at Le Papagayo www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 2/1 Free Martin at Iron Fist Brewing Company, 6-9pm. www.ironfistbrewing.com 2/1 Juice & Marsha Ambrosius at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/1 San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 2/1 Kiss & Tell: Valentine’s Cabaret at Moonlight Amphitheatre’s ClubM, 7:30pm. www.moonlightstage.com 2/1 Jacob Banks at Belly Up, 9:30pm. www.bellyup.com 2/1-10 Moon Over Buffalo at North Coast Repertory Theatre. www.northcoastrep.org 2/1-16 Marie and Rosetta at Cygnet Theatre. www.cygnettheatre.com 2/1-17 San Diego Repertory Theatre presents Aubergine at Lyceum Theatre. www.sdrep.org 2/1-17 Bojo’s Place at Community Actors Theatre. www.communityactorstheatre.com 2/1-17 Greg Evans Repertory: A Boy & A Girl & Quibbling Siblings at Patio Playhouse. www.patioplayhouse.com 2/1-28 San Diego Museum Month: 50% off at participating museums. Discount passes available at San Diego County and Public Libraries. http://www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org 2/1-3/3 San Diego Musical Theatre presents Crazy for You at Horton Grand Theatre. www.sdmt.org 2/1-3/10 Smokey Joe’s Café at New Village Arts Theatre. www.newvillagearts.org 2/1-3/10 Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams & Wendy Maruyama – Executive Order 9066 at California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum. www.artcenter.org 2/2 Groundhog Day 2/2 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 1 at Oceanside South Pier. www.surfsss.org 2/2 Mitchell Thorp Foundation Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk at Poinsettia Park, 8:30am-12:30pm. www.mitchellthorp.org 2/2 Senior Health & Wellness Expo at Encinitas Senior Community Park, 10am-2pm. www.encinitaschamber.com 2/2 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. MSU Denver at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 12pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/2 Women’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Stanislaus State at The Sports Center, 1pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/2 San Diego Humane Society presents Pet Therapy at San Diego Museum of Man, 1-2pm. www.museumofman.org 2/2 Men’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Stanislaus State at The Sports Center, 3pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/2 Boone and Kiel at Mr. Peabody’s, 4pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/2 Kid’s Night Out at Poway Community Park, 4:30-9pm. www.poway.org 2/2 Youth Fishing Derby Seminar & Campout at Lake Poway, 5pm. www.poway.org 2/2 Lost Monarchs at Iron Fist Brewing Company, 6-9pm. www.ironfistbrewing.com 2/2 San Diego Gulls vs. Iowa Wild at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 2/2 MC Magic & Lil Rob Live at Balboa Theatre, 7pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/2 Lola Demure’s Burlesque & Variety Show at House of Blues, 8pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/2 Gino & The Lone Gunmen at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/2 Vaud & The Villains at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 2/2-10 SD Opera presents Rigoletto at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/2-18 Lunar New Year at SeaWorld San Diego. www.seaworldsandiego.com 2/3 Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. www.atlsuperbowl53.com 2/3 23rd annual Youth Fishing Derby at Lake Poway, 6am-12pm. www.poway.org 2/3 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 2 at Oceanside South Pier. www.surfsss.org 2/3 Cardiff Kook Run 5K & 10K on Hwy 101 in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, 8am. www.cardiffkookrun.com 2/3 Gospel Brunch at House of Blues, 11am. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/3 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. MSU Denver at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 11am. www.csusmcougars.com 2/3 Dan Zanes & Claudia Eliaza at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 11am. www.sdcjc.org 2/3 Family Fun Day: Birds, Beaks & Feet at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 11:30am-1:30pm. www.sanelijo.org 2/3 San Diego Humane Society presents Paint Your Pet at San Diego Museum of Man, 1:303:30pm. www.museumofman.org 2/3 A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra at Copley Symphony Hall, 2pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 2/3 Tony Ortega Jazz Jam at Mr. Peabody’s, 6pm, every Sunday. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/4 Jay Cain Open Mic Night at Mr. Peabody’s, 8pm, every Monday. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/4-5 Men’s Golf: Cal State San Marcos Fujkura Invitational at Shadowridge Golf Club, 7am. www.csusmcougars.com 2/4-5 Women’s Golf: Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions Invite at Rancho Bernardo Inn, 7am. www.csusmcougars.com 2/4-5 Blackberry Smoke at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/4-10 Oasis Championship golf tournament at The Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, Fla. www.oasischampionship.com 2/5 DaniLeigh at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/5 Karaoke with Daniel Grunnan at Mr. Peabody’s, 8pm, every Tuesday. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/6 Lunar New Year Celebration at MiraCosta College, 5:30-6:30pm. www.miracosta.edu 2/6 First Wednesday: An Evening of Rodgers & Hammerstein at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 6pm. www.artcenter.org 2/6 San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 2/6 North Mississippi Allstars at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/6-10 Laguna Beach Music Festival at various venues in Laguna Beach. www.philharmonicsociety.org/lbmf 2/7 The Opal Sea Artists’ Talks & Reception at Kruglak Art Gallery, 11:30am-2:30pm. www.miracosta.edu 2/7 Lunar New Year Celebration at MiraCosta College San Elijo campus, 12:30-1:30pm. www.miracosta.edu 2/7 Sunset Market in downtown Oceanside, 5-9pm, every Thursday. www.visitoceanside.org 2/7 KISS at Viejas Arena, 7pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena 2/7 The Purple Madness and MassAppeal at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/7 Marc Anthony at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 8pm. www.pechangaarenasd.com 2/7 Joan Osborne sings the songs of Bob Dylan at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/7 Sickstring Outlaws at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/7 Keepin’ It Country Thursdays at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/7-17 San Diego International Jewish Film Festival at various locations in San Diego County. www.sdcjc.org/sdjff 2/7-18 Circus Vargas: The Greatest of Ease at Westfield Mission Valley. www.circusvargas.com 2/8 Women’s Softball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Cal State San Bernardino at Cal State San Marcos Softball Field, 12 & 2pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/8 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Concordia Irvine at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 2pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/8 Flipside Burners at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/8 Groundation at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 2/8-10 27th Annual Kuumba Fest Gathering – Black 2 Excellence at Lyceum Theatre. www.kuumbafest.com 2/9 Mermaid Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Mermaid Dash at Tecolote Shores North. www.mermaidseries.com/mermaid-half-marathon-san-diego 2/9 Valentines on Volcan Hike on Volcan Mountain, 8:30am-12pm. www.sdrvc.org 2/9 Project Wildlife Baby Shower at Pilar & Chuck Bahde Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, 10am. www.sdhumane.org 2/9 Women’s Softball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Cal State San Bernardino at Cal State San Marcos Softball Field, 12 & 2pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/9 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Concordia Irvine at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 1pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/9 10th Annual Brewbies Festival at Bagby Beer Company, 1-5pm. www.brewbies.org

2/9 Jerome Dawson at Mr. Peabody’s, 4pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/9 Art Laboe Valentines Super Love Jam at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7:30pm. www.pechangaarenasd.com 2/9 Stand for Love with Peabo Bryson & Sister Sledge at Pala Casino, Spa & Resort, 7:30pm. www.palacasino.com 2/9 Jurassic Park in concert at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 2/9 Tower 7 at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/9 Tainted Love at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 2/9-10 Nourished: The Gluten Free, Allergy & Special Diet Festival at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 10am-3pm. www.nourishedfestival.com 2/9 June Stratton: Solo Show Reception at Distinction Gallery, 6-10pm. www.distinctionart.com 2/9-3/2 June Stratton: Solo Show at Distinction Gallery. www.distinctionart.com 2/9-3/10 Tiny Beautiful Things at The Old Globe Theatre. www.theoldglobe.org 2/10 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Divisions 1 & 2 at Ponto Beach. www.surfsss.org 2/10 Coronado Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run at Tidelands Park. www.valentinesday10k.com 2/10 Evan Diamond at Ignite www.ignitecarlsbad.com 2/10 Velvet Sushi at Le Papagayo www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 2/10 Aloha Spirit Championships at San Diego Convention Center. www.alohaspiritchamps.com/san-diego 2/10 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Concordia Irvine at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 1pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/10 Lee “Scratch” Perry at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/10 2CELLOS at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7:30pm. www.pechangaarenasd.com 2/10 Joshua Radin at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/10-11 Maritime Museum of San Diego’s Sweetheart Sail on San Diego Bay. www.sdmaritime.org 2/12 Ysaÿe & Tchaikovsky with Augustin Hadelich at The Auditorium at The Scripps Research Institute, 7:30pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 2/12 Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/13 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket. www.nba.com/clippers 2/13 Center Stage Performances for Youth: Dancing Through the Pages at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.artcenter.org 2/13 Tom Curren Band & The Uncut Footage at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/14 Valentine’s Day – See our Dining Section for intimate dining suggestions. 2/14 Valentine’s Day Coastal Cruise on Oceanside Harbor, 4-6pm. www.visitoceanside.org 2/14 Women’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Cal State Los Angeles at The Sports Center, 5:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/14 Ramon Ayala Y Sus Barvos Del Norte at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/14 Men’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Cal State Los Angeles at The Sports Center, 7:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/14 Six String Society presents Casey Hensley’s Lovin’ Valentine’s Day at Belly Up, 7:30pm. www.bellyup.com 2/14 James Allen Country Band at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/15 Women’s Softball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Concordia University at Cal State San Marcos Softball Field, 12 & 2pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/15 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Cal State East Bay at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 2pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/15 Foreign Film Friday: The Bookshop at Carlsbad City Library, 4 & 7pm. Free admission. www.carlsbadca.gov 2/15 Sweetheart’s Ball at Encinitas Community Center, 6-8pm. www.encinitaschamber.com 2/15 The Moves Collective & The Higgs at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/15 Brigham Young University Young Ambassadors present Welcome Home at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 7pm. www.powaycenter.com 2/15 San Diego Sockers vs. Tacoma Stars at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7:35pm. www.sdsockers.com 2/15 Air Supply at Harrah’s Resort, 8pm. www.harrahssocal.com 2/15 Blue Light at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/15 Blackwater Blues Band at Le Papagayo www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 2/15 Dead Man’s Party Valentine’s Weekend Show at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 2/15-17 Augustin Hadelich Returns to Copley Symphony Hall. www.sandiegosymphony.org 2/15-17 San Diego Ballet presents Ritmos Latinos at Lyceum Theatre. www.sandiegoballet.org 2/15-24 Star Theatre Company presents A Streetcar Named Desire at Star Theatre. www.startheatreco.com 2/16 SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge at UC San Diego Super Computer Center. www.socal.cc 2/16 5K Paw Walk at San Diego Botanic Garden, 8am-12pm. www.sdbgarden.org 2/16 Hagerty Driving Experience at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 9am & 1pm. www.hagerty.com/drivingexperience 2/16 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Cal State East Bay at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 11am & 2pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/16 Women’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills at The Sports Center, 1pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/16 Men’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills at The Sports Center, 3pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/16 Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind at Mr. Peabody’s, 4pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/16 Hispanic Valentine’s Day Concert & Dance at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 5pm. www.friasevents.com 2/16 Valentine’s Wine Cruise on Oceanside Harbor, 5-6:30pm. www.visitoceanside.org 2/16 Panic! At the Disco at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.pechangaarenasd.com 2/16 The Aces at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/16 Spencer Day: The Look of Love at Moonlight Amphitheatre’s ClubM, 7:30pm. www.moonlightstage.com 2/16 The Best of Motown at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 2/16 La Jolla Music Society presents Jazz in the Key of Ellison at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/16 Lindy Crandall at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/16 ALO at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 2/16-17 37th Annual Chinese New Year Fair on Third Ave. & J St. in downtown San Diego, 10am-5pm. www.sdcny.org 2/17 Michael LeClerc at Ignite www.ignitecarlsbad.com 2/17 Breakfast with Tigers at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 8-9am. www.sdzsafaripark.org 2/17 Junior Nature Ranger at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 9-11am. www.poway.org 2/17 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Cal State East Bay at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 11am. www.csusmcougars.com 2/17 Local Brews Local Grooves at House of Blues, 4pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/17 Teen Mardi Gras at Poway Community Park, 5-9pm. www.poway.org 2/17 A Oscuras Me Da Risa at Balboa Theatre, 7pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/17 Murphy’s Celtic Legacy at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 7pm. www.powaycenter.com 2/17 Los Lonely Boys at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/18 Presidents’ Day 2/18-19 Men’s Golf: Cal State San Bernardino Invitational, 7am. www.csusmcougars.com 2/19 In the Park Series: Ocean Fun at Poway Community Park, 10am-12pm. www.poway.org 2/19 Tio Chorinho: A Tribute to Jacob Do Bandolim at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 8pm. www.sdcjc.org 2/19 Mark Hummel’s Golden State & Lone Star Blues Revue at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/20 San Diego Gulls vs. Tucson Roadrunners at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 2/20-3/3 Broadway San Diego presents Disney’s Aladdin at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/20-3/17 Gabriel at North Coast Repertory Theatre. www.northcoastrep.org 2/21 Lunar New Year Celebration at MiraCosta College Community Learning Center, 7-8pm. www.miracosta.edu 2/21 Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band at Viejas Arena, 7:30pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/ viejas_arena 2/21 Justin Timberlake at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7:30pm. www.pechangaarenasd.com 2/21 International Guitar Night at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 2/21 Amy Grant at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 2/21 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on TNT. www.nba.com/lakers 2/21 Steelehorse Country at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/21-3/24 San Diego Repertory Theatre presents Hershey Felder: Beethoven at Lyceum Theatre. www.sdrep.org

2/22 Night at the Museum: Wolves of the West at Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center, 5:30-7:30pm. www.aguahedionda.org 2/22 Dark Star Orchestra at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/22 Harlem Globetrotters at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.pechangaarenasd.com 2/22 A Celebration of Frank Sinatra with Michael Feinstein at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 2/22 La Jolla Music Society presents Sir András Schiff at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/22 Penn & Teller at Harrah’s Resort, 8pm. www.harrahssocal.com 2/22 Bonneville 7 at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/22 The Mother Hips at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 2/22-24 Silver Bay Kennel Dog Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 8am-5pm. www.silverbaykc.com 2/22-24 Valentine’s Classic Horse Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 8am-8pm. www.schchorseshows.com/del_mar_fairgrounds_shows 2/22-24 Revolution Talent Competition at San Diego Convention Center. www.revolutiontalent.com 2/23 San Diego High School Divisions 3 & 4 at Oceanside South Pier. www.surfsss.org 2/23 San Diego Humane Society’s Walk for Animals at Kit Carson Park, 7am-12pm. www.sdhumane.org 2/23 Celeste Barbier at Mr. Peabody’s, 4pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/23 San Diego Gulls vs. San Antonio Rampage at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 2/23 Lauren Daigle at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/23 Burt Bacharach at Pala Casino, Spa & Resort, 7:30pm. www.palacasino.com 2/23 Brubeck’s Time Out in concert at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 2/23 Steve Poltz 10th Annual 50th Birthday at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/23 Dirty Taxi and Car Radio at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/24 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Divisions 1 & 2 at Oceanside South Pier. www.surfsss.org 2/24 Sam Bybee at Ignite www.ignitecarlsbad.com 2/24 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 11am & 2pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/24 Frequency Vocal Jazz & MOJO at MiraCosta College. www.miracosta.edu/buytix 2/24 Mesa-Yakushev Duo: Intimate Classics at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 3:30pm. www.artcenter.org 2/24 Seraphic Fire: A Spanish Pilgrimage at Saint James By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 4pm. www.sjbts.org 2/24 Jimmy Patton at Le Papagayo www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 2/24 OB Mardi Gras at Winstons Beach Club. www.winstonsob.com 2/24 91st Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre, 5pm. Hosted by Kevin Hart. Watch on ABC. www.oscar.go.com 2/24 Escondido Rotary Club & Foundation presents Coeur de Cuisine at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 5-8pm. www.coeurdecuisine.com 2/24 Gregory Porter at Balboa Theatre, 7pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/24 Harlem Globetrotters at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.pechangaarenasd.com 2/24 Aziz Ansari: Road to Nowhere at Copley Symphony Hall, 7:30 & 10:30pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 2/24 Albert Hammond Jr. at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/24-25 National Scholastic Surfing Association Southwest Conference Open Season surfing competition at Salt Creek State Beach in Dana Point. www.nssa.org 2/25 An Evening of Language & Laughter with Richard Lederer at North Coast Repertory Theatre. www.northcoastrep.org 2/25 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket. www.nba.com/clippers 2/25 Haters Roast: The Shady Tour at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/26 San Marcos State of the City Address at Cal State San Marcos, 11:30am-1:30pm. www.sanmarcoschamber.com 2/26 The California Condor Recovery Program at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 2/26 Tuesday Night Comics at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 2/27 Poppy & The Band Camino at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/27 Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Spectrum Sportsnet & ESPN. www.nba.com/lakers 2/27 Coco Montoya & Tinsley Ellis at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/27-28 Poway High School Clinic Concert Festival at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 7pm. www.powaycenter.com 2/27-3/3 San Diego Bird Festival at Marina Village Conference Center. www.sandiegoaudubon.org 2/28 Joe Wood at Le Papagayo www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 2/28 Blues Traveler at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/28 Gina Chavez at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 2/28 Men’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Cal State East Bay at The Sports Center, 7:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/28 UC San Diego ArtPower presents Ephrat Asherie Dance: Odeon at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/28 The Wood Brothers at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/28 Country Fried at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/28-3/3 130th Annual Pacific Coast Men’s Doubles Championship at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. www.ljbtc.com MARCH 3/1 Mickey Cafagna Memorial Golf Classic at Rancho Bernardo Inn, 8:30am shotgun start. www.birdeasepro.com/powaychamber 3/1 Women’s Softball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Chico State at Cal State San Marcos Softball Field, 12 & 2pm. www.csusmcougars.com 3/1 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. San Francisco State at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 2pm. www.csusmcougars.com 3/1 Foreign Film Friday: Ginger & Cinnamon at Carlsbad City Library, 4 & 7pm. Free admission. www.carlsbadca.gov 3/1 Greg Sherman at Iron Fist Brewing Company, 6-9pm. www.ironfistbrewing.com 3/1 Zomboy at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/1 Kishi Bashi: String Quartet Live at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 3/1 The Clairvoyants at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 3/1 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Spectrum Sportsnet & ESPN. www.nba.com/lakers 3/1 San Diego Sockers vs. Turlock Express at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7:35pm. www.sdsockers.com 3/1 Sarah Brightman at Viejas Arena, 8pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena 3/1 The Traumatics at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 3/1 The Wood Brothers at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 3/1-2 Men’s & Women’s Track & Field: Long Beach State Beach Opener in Long Beach, Calif. www.csusmcougars.com 3/1-2 Mardi Gras Party Hop in the Gaslamp Quarter, 6pm-2am. www.gaslampmardigras.com 3/1-2 Edo de Waart Conducts Mahler 4 at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 3/1-3 Spring Home/Garden Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.springhomegardenshow.com 3/1-5/12 The Flower Fields in Carlsbad. www.theflowerfields.com 3/1-17 Oceanside Theatre Company & Scripps Ranch Theatre present Dancing Lessons at Sunshine Brooks Theatre. www.oceansidetheatre.org 3/2 Finish Chelsea’s Run at Balboa Park. www.chelseaslight.org 3/2 Colorectal Cancer Alliance Undy Run/Walk at Mission Bay Park’s De Anza Cove. www.ccalliance.org/events/2019-sandiego-undy-runwalk 3/2 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Divisions 3 & 4 at Ponto Beach. www.surfsss.org 3/2 San Diego Chinese Art & Cultural Society International Music & Art Festival at Poway Center for the Performing Arts. www.powaycenter.com 3/2 The Biocom Institute Festival of Science & Engineering Expo Day at Petco Park, 10am-5pm. www.lovestemsd.org 3/2 Women’s Softball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Chico State at Cal State San Marcos Softball Field, 11am & 1pm. www.csusmcougars.com 3/2 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. San Francisco State at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 11am & 2pm. www.csusmcougars.com 3/2 Women’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Cal State Monterey Bay at The Sports Center, 1pm. www.csusmcougars.com

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3/2 Gaslamp Mardi Gras Beads, Bites & Booze in the Gaslamp Quarter, 1-5pm. www.sdmardigras.com 3/2 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Cal State Monterey Bay at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 3pm. www.csusmcougars.com 3/2 Trojan League Associates of San Diego County present Trojans in the Paddock Celebration at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 4pm. www.trojanleaguesandiego.com 3/2 Dulaney and Co. at Mr. Peabody’s, 4pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 3/2 Kid’s Night Out at Poway Community Park, 4:30-9pm. www.poway.org 3/2 The Originators at Iron Fist Brewing Company, 6:30-9:30pm. www.ironfistbrewing.com 3/2 Lukas Graham at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/2 David Burnham: Mostly Broadway at Moonlight Amphitheatre’s ClubM, 7:30pm. www.moonlightstage.com 3/2 Pine Mountain Logs at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 3/2-3 Spring Busker Festival at Seaport Village. Free admission. www.seaportvillage.com 3/2-3 The Franchise Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.franchiseshowinfo.com/san-diego/visitor 3/3 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 2 at Ponto Beach. www.surfsss.org 3/3 Mardi Gras 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run & Kids Dash at Rancho Bernardo Community Park. www.active.com 3/3 Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Doggie Gras 5K & Costume Parade at Embarcadero Marina Park North, 7am. www.animalcenter.org/mardigras 3/3 St. Patrick’s Day Half Marathon, 5K, Green Mile & finish line festivities on Magnolia & Main St. in downtown El Cajon. www.stpatricksdayhalf.com 3/3 Gospel Brunch at House of Blues, 11am. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/3 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. San Francisco State at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 11am. www.csusmcougars.com 3/3 Family Fun Day: Birds Wing It at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 11:30am-1:30pm. www.sanelijo.org 3/3 Los Angeles Clippers vs. New York Knicks at Staples Center, 12:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket. www.nba.com/clippers 3/3 Talk & Demo with Kishi Bashi at California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum, 2pm. www.artcenter.org 3/3 The Marshall Tucker Band at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 3/3 Chippendales at House of Blues, 8pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/4 Bird watching at San Diego Botanic Garden, 8am. www.sdbgarden.org 3/4 DJ Quik, Scarface & Ripe at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/4 Dancing with the Stars Live: A Night to Remember at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 3/4 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Spectrum Sportsnet & NBA TV. www.nba.com/lakers 3/4 LA Noir Unscripted at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 3/4-5 Men’s Golf: UC San Diego’s SoCal Intercollegiate at Carlton Oaks Country Club, 7am. www.csusmcougars.com 3/5 Mardi Gras 3/5 Men’s & Women’s Basketball CCAA Championships – 1st round at various campus sites. www.goccaa.org 3/5 Center Stage Performances for Youth: Razzle Bam Boom – H2O, Where Did You Go? at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.artcenter.org 3/5 Fat Tuesday Masquerade on 5th Ave. in the Gaslamp Quarter, 5pm-2am. www.gaslampmardigras.com 3/5 Muse at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7:30pm. www.pechangaarenasd.com 3/5 Men are from Mars – Women are from Venus Live at North Coast Repertory Theatre. www.northcoastrep.org 3/5 Metric & Zoe at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Amphitheatre. www.as.sdsu.edu/calcoast 3/5 Twiddle at Belly Up, 8:30pm. www.bellyup.com 3/6 Ash Wednesday 3/6 First Wednesday: Opera Exposed at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 6pm. www.artcenter.org 3/6 San Diego Gulls vs. Stockton Heat at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 3/6 Medelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 1 with Robert Spano at The Auditorium at The Scripps Research Institute, 7:30pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 3/6 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Spectrum Sportsnet & ESPN. www.nba.com/lakers 3/6 Joe Jackson at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/6-4/20 Angels in America at Cygnet Theatre. www.cygnettheatre.com 3/7 Hatebreed at House of Blues, 5pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/7 Cuisine for Kids at Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside, 5:30-8pm. www.bgcoceanside.org 3/7 Andrea Gibson at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/7 YG at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 8pm. www.pechangaarenasd.com 3/7 Sickstring Outlaws at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 3/7-9 Qualcomm presents San Diego Regional FIRST Robotics Competition at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 8am. www.casd.cafirst.org 3/8 The Fabulous Pelicans Happy Hour at Belly Up, 5:30pm. www.bellyup.com 3/8 The Glorious Sons at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/8 San Diego Gulls vs. Colorado Eagles at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 3/8 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket. www.nba.com/clippers 3/8 La Jolla Music Society presents The Joffrey Ballet at San Diego Civic Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/8 Ristband at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 3/8-9 Men’s & Women’s Basketball CCAA Championships – Semifinals & Finals at Cal State East Bay. www.goccaa.org 3/8-17 The Pirates of Penzance at MiraCosta College. www.miracosta.edu/buytix 3/9 Men’s & Women’s Track & Field: UC San Diego Collegiate Challenge. www.csusmcougars.com 3/9 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 1 at Oceanside South Pier. www.surfsss.org 3/9 Shorebirds Tour at Cardiff State Beach, 8-10am. www.sanelijo.org 3/9 Oddities & Curiosities Expo at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 10am-6pm. www.odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com 3/9 Taste of Bressi at Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad, 2-6pm. www.bgccarlsbad.org 3/9 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics at Staples Center, 5:30pm. Watch on ABC. www.nba.com/lakers 3/9 Elena Karavodin: Solo Show Reception at Distinction Gallery, 6-10pm. www.distinctionart.com 3/9 San Diego Gulls vs. Colorado Eagles at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 3/9 The Irish Rovers at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/9 Chris D’Elia at Harrah’s Resort, 8pm. www.harrahssocal.com 3/9-10 Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2 at Copley Symphony Hall. www.sandiegosymphony.org 3/9-10 POP Tour 2019: Light Years Away at Rao & Padma Makineni Play Development Center. www.lajollaplayhouse.org 3/9-24 JCompany Youth Theatre presents Madagascar Jr. at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. www.sdcjc.org 3/9-4/6 Elena Karavodin: Solo Show at Distinction Gallery. www.distinctionart.com 3/9-4/28 Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld San Diego. www.seaworldsandiego.com 3/10 Daylight Saving Time Begins 3/10 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Division 5 at Oceanside South Pier. www.surfsss.org 3/10 San Diego Half Marathon at Petco Park, 7:30am. www.sdhalfmarathon.com 3/10 Solar Walk & Stargazing at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 4:30pm. www.poway.org 3/10 San Diego Sockers vs. Ontario Fury at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 5:05pm. www.sdsockers.com 3/10 Makana & Shawn & Lehua at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 3/11 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Boston Celtics at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket & NBA TV. www.nba.com/clippers 3/11 Broadway Cabaret at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 3/11 An Evening with Pete Yorn at Belly Up, 8:30pm. www.bellyup.com

3/11-12 Women’s Golf: Cal State San Marcos Women’s Invitational at Shadowridge Golf Club, 7am. www.csusmcougars.com 3/12 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trailblazers at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket. www.nba.com/clippers 3/12 Black Uhuru at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 3/12-4/11 House, Broken art exhibition at Kruglak Art Gallery. www.miracosta.edu 3/13 Action Bronson at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/13 Jazz Collective presents the music of Stax Records: Soulville, USA at MiraCosta College, 7:30pm. www.miracosta.edu/buytix 3/13 The Scottish International Tattoo & Music Parade at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 3/13 Gordon Lightfoot at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/14 House, Broken Artists’ Talk at Kruglak Art Gallery, 11:30am. www.miracosta.edu 3/14 House, Broken Reception at Kruglak Art Gallery, 6:30-8:30pm. www.miracosta.edu 3/14 F.W. Murnau’s Sunrise at Copley Symphony Hall, 6:30pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 3/14 Stephen Marley Acoustic at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 3/14 James Allen Country Band at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 3/14-24 San Diego Latino Film Festival at AMC Fashion Valley. www.sdlatinofilm.com 3/15 Women’s Softball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Stanislaus State at Cal State San Marcos Softball Field, 1 & 3pm. www.csusmcougars.com 3/15 Foreign Film Friday: Shoplifters at Carlsbad City Library, 4 & 7pm. Free admission. www.carlsbadca.gov 3/15 Tony Suraci at Iron Fist Brewing Company, 6-9pm. www.ironfistbrewing.com 3/15 Masters of Hawaiian Music at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 3/15 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Chicago Bulls at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket & NBA TV. www.nba.com/clippers 3/15 San Diego Sockers vs. Turlock Express at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7:35pm. www.sdsockers.com 3/15 Banda MS at Viejas Arena, 8:30pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena 3/15 Black Cherry Lightnin’ at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 3/15-16 Super Diamond at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 3/15-17 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta at San Diego & Coronado Yacht Clubs. www.sailingworld.com/nood-regattas 3/16 Men’s & Women’s Track & Field: Ross & Sharon Irwin Collegiate Scoring Meet. www.csusmcougars.com 3/16 Tip Top Run Leprechaun Dash & Bash at Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center, 7am-1pm. www.aguahedionda.org 3/16 San Diego Super Run 5K at Embarcadero Marina Park North, 8am. www.thesuperrun.com 3/16 Got Green at San Diego Botanic Garden, 10am-4pm. www.sdbgarden.org 3/16 Storybook Princesses Sing-a-long at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 10:30am. www.artcenter.org 3/16 St. Patrick’s Day Parade on 5th Ave. & Laurel St. in San Diego, 10:30am. www.stpatsparade.org 3/16 Irish Festival in Balboa Park, 1-6pm. www.stpatsparade.org 3/16 Women’s Softball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Stanislaus State at Cal State San Marcos Softball Field, 1pm. www.csusmcougars.com 3/16 ShamROCK Block Party in the Gaslamp Quarter, 2pm-12am. www.sandiegoshamrock.com 3/16 Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind at Mr. Peabody’s, 4pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 3/16 Chris Tomlin at Viejas Arena, 7pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena 3/16 Randy Rainbow at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/16 Arlo Guthrie: Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 8pm. www.powaycenter.com 3/16-17 National Scholastic Surfing Association Southwest Conference Open Season surfing competition at Oceanside Pier. www.nssa.org 3/16-17 San Diego Cake Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 10am-5pm. www.sandiegocakeshow.com 3/16-17 MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra: Music from the British Isles at MiraCosta College. www.miracosta.edu/buytix 3/17 St. Patrick’s Day – See our St. Patrick’s Day Dining & Party Directory 3/17 NCAA Selection Sunday 3/17 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 2 at La Jolla Shores. www.surfsss.org 3/17 Sheila Sondergard at Ignite www.ignitecarlsbad.com 3/17 SUPERSEAL Olympic & Sprint Triathlon in Coronado. www.ironman.com 3/17 Gospel Brunch at House of Blues, 11am. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/17 TASTE California: Wine Tasting by Family Winemakers of California at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 12pm. www.familywinemakers.org/taste 3/17 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. UC San Diego at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 12 & 3pm. www.csusmcougars.com 3/17 Teen Night at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 5-9pm. www.poway.org 3/17 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center, 6pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket. www.nba.com/clippers 3/17 Watsky at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/18 Live Nation presents Il Divo at San Diego Civic Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/18 Seeger at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 3/18-24 Cherry Blossom Festival at Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park. www.niwa.org 3/19 NCAA March Madness Begins 3/19 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Indiana Pacers at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket & NBA TV. www.nba.com/clippers 3/19 Cold Cave at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 3/19-20 NCAA First Four at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio. www.ncaa.com 3/20 Mat Kerekes at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/20 Live Nation presents Dream Theater at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/20 First Day of Spring 3/20-21 Purim 3/21 Travis Greene at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/21 Dustbowl Revival & Hot Club of Cowtown at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 3/21 Caroline Rothstein at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 8pm. www.sdcjc.org 3/21 Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band at Harrah’s Resort, 8pm. www.harrahssocal.com 3/21 Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 3/21 Steelehorse Country at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 3/21-23 Men’s & Women’s Track & Field: Aztec Invitational at San Diego State University. www.csusmcougars.com 3/22 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Spectrum Sportsnet. www.nba.com/lakers 3/22 The Spazmatics at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 3/22-23 Puccini’s Glorious Mass at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 3/22-31 San Diego Musical Theatre pre-professional production of Freaky Friday at Horton Grand Theatre. www.sdmt.org 3/22-4/7 Patio Youth Theatre presents Our Town at Patio Playhouse. www.patioplayhouse.com 3/22-4/28 Life After at The Old Globe Theatre. www.theoldglobe.org 3/23 Celeste Barbier at Mr. Peabody’s, 4pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 3/23 La Jolla Playhouse Gala at Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre, 6pm. www.lajollaplayhouse.org 3/23 William Ryan Key at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/23 San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 3/23-24 Daffodil Show 15th Annual at Julian Town Hall www.julianca.com 3/23-24 Western Surfing Association Championship Tour Event at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty. www.surfwsa.org 3/24 Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K at Tailgate Parking Lot near Petco Park. www.hotchocolate15k.com/sandiego

3/24 Motown with a Twist at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 2pm. www.powaycenter.com 3/24 Acoustic Eidolon at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 2pm. www.artcenter.org 3/24 Roberto Carlos at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Amphitheatre, 7:30pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/calcoast 3/24 Rock ‘n’ roll camp for girls at House of Blues, 4pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/24 Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness at House of Blues, 6pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/24 The Official Blues Brothers Revue at Balboa Theatre, 6pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/24 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings at Staples Center, 6:30pm. Watch on Spectrum Sportsnet. www.nba.com/lakers 3/25-31 PGA Rapiscan Systems Classic at Fallen Oak Golf Course in Biloxi, Miss. www.rapiscansystemsclassic.com 3/26 State of the City Address at Encinitas Community Center, 5:30-8:30pm. www.encinitaschamber.com 3/26 The Cat Empire at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/26 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on TNT. www.nba.com/lakers 3/26-27 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 3/26-31 LPGA Kia Classic at Park Hyatt Aviara Golf Club. www.kiaclassic.com 3/27 Chaparral Melody Makers Spring Concert at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 6pm. www.powaycenter.com 3/27 Chelsea Cutler at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/27 San Diego Gulls vs. San Jose Barracudas at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 3/27-30 NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship at The Ford Center in Evansville, Ind. www.ncaa.com 3/28 Major League Baseball Opening Day www.mlb.com 3/28 San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants at Petco Park, 1pm. www.mlb.com/padres 3/28 Bill Charlap Trio: Somewhere–The Songs of Leonard Bernstein at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 8pm. www.sdcjc.org 3/28 Galactic feat. Erica Falls at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 3/28-29 San Diego Padres Opening Day Block Party in East Village. www.eastvillagesandiego.com 3/28-30 NCAA Men’s Basketball West Regional in Anaheim. www.ncaa.com 3/29 Women’s Softball Tournament of Champions: Cal State San Marcos vs. Montana State Billings in Turlock, Calif., 11:30am. www.csusmcougars.com 3/29 Women’s Softball Tournament of Champions: Cal State San Marcos vs. Hawaii Hilo in Turlock, Calif., 2:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 3/29 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Stanislaus State at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 3pm. www.csusmcougars.com 3/29 San Diego Gulls vs. Bakersfield Condors at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 3/29 San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants at Petco Park, 7:10pm. www.mlb.com/padres 3/29 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Spectrum Sportsnet. www.nba.com/lakers 3/29 La Jolla Music Society presents Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/29 Bonneville 7 at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 3/29 Beatles vs. Stones feat. Abbey Road & Jumping Jack Flash at Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 3/29-30 Men’s & Women’s Track & Field: Stanford Invitational in Palo Alto, Calif. www.csusmcougars.com 3/29-30 Encinitas Half Marathon Expo at Encinitas Community Center. www.encinitashalfmarathon.com 3/29-31 WonderCon at Anaheim Convention Center. www.comic-con.org/wca 3/30 Men’s & Women’s Track & Field: UC San Diego Collegiate Open. www.csusmcougars.com 3/30 Women’s Softball Tournament of Champions: Cal State San Marcos vs. Holy Names in Turlock, Calif., 9am. www.csusmcougars.com 3/30 7th Annual smART Festival at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 10am. www.artcenter.org 3/30 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Stanislaus State at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 12 & 3pm. www.csusmcougars.com 3/30 Women’s Softball Tournament of Champions: Cal State San Marcos vs. Dominican University in Turlock, Calif., 12:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 3/30 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers at Staples Center, 12:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket. www.nba.com/clippers 3/30 Starring Artists Series: Galacia’s Gem – Spanish Folk with Uxia at Carlsbad City Library, 2-3:30pm. www.carlsbadca.gov 3/30 San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants at Petco Park, 5:40pm. www.mlb.com/padres 3/30 A Boogie With Da Hoodie at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/30 San Diego Gulls vs. Stockton Heat at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 3/30 San Diego Ballet presents Dance Gallery at White Box Live Arts Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegoballet.org 3/30-31 Reptilian Nation Expo at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 10am-5pm. www.reptiliannationexpo.com 3/30-31 USA Surfing Prime Junior Event at San Onofre State Beach. www.usasurfing.org 3/30-4/7 SD Opera presents Carmen at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/31 Encinitas Half Marathon & 5K at Moonlight Beach, 7:30am. www.encinitashalfmarathon.com 3/31 San Diego Tour de Cure at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 8am. www.diabetes.org/sandiegotourdecure 3/31 Women’s Softball Tournament of Champions: Cal State San Marcos vs. Saint Martin’s University in Turlock, Calif., 9am. www.csusmcougars.com 3/31 Gospel Brunch at House of Blues, 11am. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/31 Men’s Baseball: Cal State San Marcos vs. Stanislaus State at Cal State San Marcos Baseball Field, 11am. www.csusmcougars.com 3/31 San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants at Petco Park, 1:10pm. www.mlb.com/padres 3/31 Peter & The Wolf: The Prokofiev Classic at Copley Symphony Hall, 2pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 3/31 Rick Recht at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 5:30pm. www.sdcjc.org 3/31 Michael Bublé at Pechanga Arena San Diego, 7pm. www.pechangaarenasd.com 3/31 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket. www.nba.com/clippers 3/31 Black Moth Super Rainbow at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 3/31 Dustin Lynch at Harrah’s Resort, 8pm. www.harrahssocal.com APRIL 4/1 April Fools’ Day 4/1 San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park, 7:10pm. www.mlb.com/padres 4/2 Massive Attack at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Amphitheatre. www.as.sdsu.edu/calcoast 4/2 Morgan James at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/2 San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park, 7:10pm. www.mlb.com/padres 4/3 Cirque Du Soleil VOLTA opening night at Del Mar Fairgrounds www.cirquedusoleil.com/volta 4/3 San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park, 12:40pm. www.mlb.com/ padres 4/3 Al Stewart Greatest Hits Show at Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 4/4 Taste of Leucadia on N. Coast Hwy 101 in Leucadia, 5:30-8:30pm. www.leucadia101. com/events 4/4 Kansas at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 4/6-8 NCAA Basketball Final Four National Championships at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. www.ncaa.org

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California Center for the Arts, Escondido Center Stage Performances for Youth: Dancing Through the Pages February 13 Performed by Mojalet Dance Collective, Dancing Through the Pages uses literature and language as an inspiration for dance. Inspired by concepts from “School House Rock,” stories, poems, picture books and novels, this program showcases creative movement designed to educate and entertain. The Clairvoyants March 1, 7:30pm Thommy Ten and Amélie van Tass, both born and raised in Austria, met in October 2011 and began to develop their “second sight” act. Within a year they had developed a fulllength show. After a six-month run of their show on the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship, they were offered a featured spot in the largest touring magic show in the world, “The Illusionists,” produced by Simon Painter. They have also performed on “America’s Got Talent,” Broadway and at the Sydney Opera House. Van Tass and Ten were named “Stage Magicians of the Year 2016,” “German Champions of Mentalism,” “Magicians of the Year 2015,” and the

2015 “World Champions of Mentalism,” a prize that has not been awarded in 30 years. Dancing with the Stars Live: A Night to Remember March 4, 7:30pm Television’s biggest dance show returns on tour with Dancing with the Stars Live, featuring fan favorite professional and troupe dancers in a brandnew production. The show includes every type of dance style, as seen on ABC’s hit show “Dancing with the Stars,” ranging from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip-hop. Center Stage Performances for Youth: Razzle Bam Boom—H20, Where Did You Go? March 5 Musical-comedy duo Mark Beckwith and Obediah Thomas use humor, song and theatre to teach students about water conservation, the difference between salt water and fresh water, the water cycle and its importance for living organisms. California Center for the Arts, Escondido is located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. For more information call (800) 988-4253 or visit www.artcenter.org.

San Diego Cake Show March 16-17 For the past 34 years, the San Diego Cake Club has hosted its annual Cake Show to fundraise for charity. The competition features astounding works of art in sugar, classes by world-renowned cake artists, shopping from the industry’s top vendors and free stage demonstrations for all ages. The theme of this year’s show is “Red Carpet Cakes.” The show is entirely run by volunteers. The San Diego Cake Club has donated thousands of dollars to the Ronald McDonald House Charities over the years. Last year alone, the 501(c)3 non-profit organization donated $15,000. The Ronald McDonald House Charities provide a “home away from home” for families with children being treated for serious and often life-threating conditions at local hospitals. The Del Mar Fairgrounds are located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. For more information visit www. sandiegocakeshow.com.

San Diego Civic Theatre SD Opera presents: Rigoletto February 2, 5, 8 and 10 The lecherous Duke of Mantua seduces wives and daughters while his hunchbacked Jester, Rigoletto, adds insult to injury by ridiculing their husbands and fathers. The joke eventually goes too far and a furious father proclaims a curse on Rigoletto. The curse comes to life as the Duke seduces Rigoletto’s young, innocent daughter and Rigoletto plots an attempt to assassinate him, with unbelievably disastrous results. Fast-paced and powerful, the production by Verdi focuses on the cruel realities of a society controlled by a corrupt ruling class. A traditional Italian classic, Rigoletto is sung in Italian with projected English translations. Broadway San Diego presents: Disney’s Aladdin February 20-March 3 From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a new production filled with beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. Aladdin features favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw, the musical boasts an incomparable design team. The Joffrey Ballet March 8, 8pm With a program of recent works by some of the most exciting choreographers working today, The Joffrey Ballet stays true to its 60-year reputation for innovation and eclecticism. Performed to a live score by Philip Glass, Justin Peck’s In Creases showcases his keen eye for manip-

ulating bodies to form geometric structures. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a Day March 10, 3pm Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live, based on the popular PBS KIDS television series, has delighted live audiences on stages across the country. In its third year of touring, Daniel and friends embark on a new adventure in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, where Daniel learns just what it takes to be king. The beloved characters come alive on stage to captivate the audience with new songs, magical moments and surprise guests along the way. SD Opera presents: Carmen March 30 and April 2, 5, and 7 Carmen is a gypsy and femme fatale who lives life on her own provocative terms. The next notch on her belt is the naïve soldier Don Jose, who is bewitched by her passion and sacrifices everything to be with her. In her true heartless fashion, Carmen becomes bored and drops her lover when her path collides with the macho bullfighting Escamillo. This archetype of literature and art burns up the stage with unbridled drama and passionate music, including the “Toreador Song” and seductive “Habanera.” Set in classic Spain, this traditional production has all of the lust, jealousy, revenge, and heart-stopping drama expected from Bizet. The production is sung in French, with projected English translations. San Diego Civic Theatre is located at 1100 Third Ave., San Diego. For more information call (619) 570-1100 or visit www.sandiegotheatres.com.

Doggie Gras 5K and Dog Parade March 3, 7am-12pm The community is invited to bring their kids and pups and enjoy expansive bay views at Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Doggie Gras 5K and Dog Parade on March 3. Participants can compete against the clock as timed runners or register to stroll through Embarcadero Marina Park North with their pup in the Doggie Gras 5K. Stick around after the 5K for the colorful parade, featuring people and pooches in impressive costumes. There is also food, giveaways, opportunity drawings, free kids’ activities and an awards pre-

sentation at the BARKetplace. Proceeds from the event support the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s adoptable pets and programs. Embarcadero Marina Park North is located at 500 Kettner Blvd., San Diego. For more information visit www. animalcenter.org/events/doggie-gras-parade-5k.

2019 San Diego County Fair Promises to be “Ozsome” May 31-July 4 The 2019 San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertsons and Vons, invites guests to skip down the yellow brick road and enter into an “Oz-some” world inspired by L. Frank Baum’s classic tale, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. As the largest annual event in San Diego County and one of the top ten largest fairs in North America, the fair draws more than 1.5 million visitors each year.

Visitors can journey to the Emerald City, channel their inner courage in the whirlwind of carnival rides, expand their brain with educational exhibits and warm their hearts creating new memories with friends and family. With all of the adventures that await, fairgoers are bound to realize that “there’s no place like the fair.” This year’s fair opens early, on May 31, and runs through July 4. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in June. For more information visit www.sdfair.com.

Save Hundreds or Thousands of Dollars By Having Dental Work Done In Tijuana By Andy Lee I have a very good dental plan, but it doesn’t cover gums, molar crowns, some root canals, bridges, etc. I recently cracked the porcelain of a 15-year old crown and it wasn’t covered under my dental insurance. I called a few San Diego dental offices and was quoted between $1,100– $1,500 for a porcelain over metal crown. I went online to look at dentist reviews, and found a dentist in Tijuana, Shirley Baker, D.D.S. She was advertising permanent porcelain crowns for $320. Her Englishspeaking receptionist convinced me that I should give it a try. The next morning I drove to the border and parked my car on the U.S. side and walked across. It’s a bit of a walk and you should bring a friend. The dental office had a yellow taxi waiting for me (no charge). The driver spoke perfect English and in 5 minutes we arrived at the office. There was a coffee shop on the first floor lobby. I bought a latte. The elevator attendant opened the elevator door and used her card and pushed the 3rd floor button for me. I opened the door and the office looked just as nice as any dental office in the U.S. and better than most. I filled out a detailed dental history form. There was a woman sitting next to me and told me her husband was getting a root canal and that they have been coming here for six years. They too live in San Diego. Dr. Baker and everyone there spoke perfect English and were very professional. After an X-ray the doctor and hygienist went to work. They gave me an iPod to listen to music. After removing the cracked crown she took another X-ray because she found a large cavity below the gum line under the old crown. She proceeded to remove the decay, filled the cavity, took an impression for a new crown, and gave me a temporary crown. I returned in 10 days for the permanent crown, and it looks more natural than my other two crowns. Total cost was $320 plus $50 for the filling. I saved over $1,000. A taxi drove me back to the border (no charge). I saved over $1,000 and the experience was great. Here is Dr. Shirley Baker’s number (619) 270-2165. Please let them know you read about this in the North County Sun.

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINING & DRINKING DIRECTORY

MR. PEABODY’S

“If you’re enough lucky to be Irish... You’re lucky enough!” Irish or not, have fun, go out and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all week, from March 11 to 17, at Mr. Peabody’s. They’ll be serving Corned Beef and Cabbage for $12, Jameson $6, Guiness $6, Green Buds $3, and Jello Shots $3. On the 17th, Anthony Ortega Jazz Quartet will play from 6-10pm. This very lively Encinitas neighborhood pub, grill, and live music venue has been attracting North County locals since 2003. Peabody’s offers healthy portions of made-from-scratch dishes using the finest ingredients available at very affordable prices. Their Prime Rib dinner at $13.99 is amazing and the best deal in town, but other menu items such as their fish and chips at $11.99, 1/2 lb. burgers and turkey burgers at $7.99, fish, turkey, and steak tacos, salads, and mud pies are also local favorites. Breakfast begins at 7:00 A.M. and includes $1.50 mimosas, $1.50 breakfast tacos, and $2.75 build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar. Happy hour is daily from 3-6pm and Wednesdays all night with $2.75 well cocktails. Check out their live music nightly with some of the finest local musical guests, and open mic nights and karaoke. Live shows are 21 + with no cover. Mr. Peabody’s is located at 136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 753-7192 or visit www.peabodysrocks.com.

VISTA VILLAGE PUB “May you always have a clean shirt, a clear conscience, and enough coins in your pocket to buy a pint!” St. Patrick’s Day is a special day and a great time to celebrate the tradition of eating and drinking the Irish way! The Vista Village Pub, one of the most popular pubs in North County, in the heart of downtown Vista, will be serving a special Irish buffet breakfast on St Patrick’s Day. They’ll also be serving great Irish food such as Corned Beef and Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie, Bangers and Mash, Irish Stew, Fish & Chips, and drinks all day until 2am. They will have a special stage set up on the sidewalk for some great live music. You may also see a bagpiper! The drinks are strong and the food just can’t be beat. With a very wide selection of wine, whiskeys and beer, their rotating taps always include local brews from Mother Earth, Belching Beaver, Latitude 33, and Stone. It’s truly the place to be on St. Patrick’s Day! Vista Village Pub is located at 224 Main Street, Vista 92084. Call (760) 643-1619 or visit www.vistavillagepub.com. ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL The annual San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off on March 16 at 10:30am on 5th Avenue at Laurel Street. Following the parade, the Irish Festival in Balboa Park at 6th and Maple offers live Irish entertainment and music on three stages, food booths and a beer garden. www.stpatsparade.org. shamROCK San Diego shamROCK celebrates its 25th year as San Diego’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day bash on March 16, from 4pm to midnight. Frolic through the Gaslamp Quarter’s clover field streets, created from over 50,000 square feet of green AstroTurf, and join more than 15,000 attendees. Traditional Irish steppers and sultry plaid-clad go-go dancers. Three stages feature a diverse lineup of nationally recognized Irish rock and Celtic bands, EDM DJs, Tullamore Dew Whiskey, green and craft beers, and top hip hop performers. www.sandiegoshamrock.com Irish 4 a Day Irish 4 a Day takes place Friday, March 15 to Monday, March 17. This weekend event Downtown San Diego includes live music, leprechauns, Jameson, green beer, car bombs beads, and sexy shenanigans with 20 Gaslamp nightclubs and bars participating. It’s a party hop all weekend. Tickets at 835 5th Ave, suite 311 San Diego, 92101 or visit www.irish4aday.nightout.com. Back Street Brewery 15 Main Street, Vista 92084 www.lampostpizza.com/backstreet Bagby Beer Co. 601 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside CA 92054 www.bagbybeer.com Bare Roots Brewing 1213 S. Santa Fe Ave, Vista 92084 Barrel Harbor Brewing Company 2575 Pioneer Ave., Vista, CA 92081 (760) 734-3939 www.barrellharborbrewing.com Barrel Republic 2961 State Street, Carlsbad 92008 BattleMage Brewing Company 2870 Scott Street, Vista 92081 www.battlemagebrewing.com Belching Beaver Brewery 980 Park Center Drive “A”, Vista 92081 760-599-5832 www.belchinbeaver.com Belching Beaver Brewery 302 E. Broadway, Vista 92081 www.belchingbeaver.com Bergeon Beer Company 6350 Yarrow Dr Carlsbad Callahan’s Pub & Brewery 8111 Mira Mesa Blvd., Mira Mesa (858) 578-7892 www.callahanspub.com Conway’s Irish Pub 11040 Rancho Carmel Drive, Ste. 3, Poway (858) 673-1782 www.facebook.com/ ConwaysIrishPub

Churchill’s Pub and Grille 887 W San Marcos Blvd San Marcos, CA 92069 760-471-8773 www.churchillspub.us Encinitas Ale House 1044 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92024 www.encinitasalehouse.com Flying Pig Pub and Kitchen 626 S. Tremont Street, Oceanside www.flyingpigpubkitchen.com Flying Pig Pub and Kitchen 230 South Santa Fe, Vista 760-630-4311 www.flyingpigpubkitchen.com Hennessey’s Carlsbad 2777 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad 92008 www.hennesseystavern.com Hennessey’s La Jolla 7811 Herschel Ave, La Jolla 92037 www.hennesseystavern.com Inland Tavern 1001 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 82078 760-744-8782 www.inlandtavern.com Iron Fist Brewing 1305 Hot Spring Way, Vista 92081 760-216-6500 Jimmy O’s 225 W 15th St, Del Mar 92014 www.jimmyosbardelmar.com Karl Strauss Brewing Company 5801 Armada Dr, Carlsbad 92008 www.karlstrauss.com Kelly’s Pub 15817 Bernardo Center Dr #113, Rancho Bernardo 92127 858-613-3649 Latitude 33 Brewing Company 1430 Vantage Ct #104, Vista 92081 info@latitude33brewing.com Legacy Brewing Co 363 Airport Rd, Oceanside 92058 www.legacybrewingco.com

Lumberyard Tavern and Grill 967 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92024 760-479-1657 www.lumberyardtavernandgrill.com MaGee’s Tavern Irish Pub 125 S. Main Avenue, Fallbrook 92028 (760) 731-6478 www.mageestavern.com. Mr. Peabody’s 136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas 92024 760-753-7192 www.peabodysrocks.com O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub 118 E Grand Ave, Escondido 92025 www.osullivansescondido.com O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub 640 Grand Ave, Carlsbad 92008 www.osullivanscarlsbad.com Old 395 Sports & Spirits 125 S. Main Avenue, Fallbrook 92028 (760) 731-6478 www.old395sportsbar.com Pour House 1903 South Coast Highway, Oceanside 92054 (760) 730-5944 www.pourhouseoceanside.com Poway’s Irish Pub 13314 Poway Rd. Poway 92064 www.powaysirishpub.com Rouleur Brewing Company 5840 El Camino Real, #101, Carlsbad 92008 www.rouleurbrewing.com San Marcos Brewery and Grill 1080 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078 www.sanmarcosbrewery.com Sublime Ale House 1020 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078 www.sublimealehouse.com The Lost Abbey 155 Mata Way #104, San Marcos 92069 www.lostabbey.com The Confessional 2007 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff 92007 www.lostabbey.com

Tower 13 2633 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff 92007 760-635-1200 www.tower13.com. The Kraken Bar and Restaurant 2531 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff 92007 www.thekrakencardiff.com The Stag and Lion 850 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad 92008 760-434-7824 www.stagandlion.com Tip Top Meats — Irish Dinner 6118 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad 92011 760-438-2620 www.tiptopmeats.com Union Kitchen and Tap 1108 South Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92014 www.localunion101.com. Urge Gastropub 255 Redel Road, San Marcos 92078 760-798-8822 www.urgegastropub.com Vista Village Pub 224 Main Street, Vista 92084 (760) 643-1619 www.vistavillagepub.com Wild Barrel Brewing 692 Rancheros Dr., San Marcos 92069 760-593-4785 Yard House 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad at The Shoppes at Carlsbad www.yardhouse.com.

San Diego shamROCK

March 16, 2pm-midnight  We’re Giving Away Tickets! San Diego shamROCK transforms the Gaslamp Quarter into an Irish wonderland on March 16 for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration guaranteed to make guests feel lucky all year. ShamROCK has been painting the Gaslamp Quarter green for 25 years with over 50,000 square feet of Astroturf; 15,000 attendees from across the U.S.; and entertainment that keeps revelers partying from dusk until dawn. This year’s block party features two extra hours of fun, and revelers can dance into the wee hours of the night from 2pm to midnight. There is a diverse lineup of non-stop music and entertainment across three stages, including performances by

traditional Irish steppers, nationally recognized Irish rock and Celtic bands and top DJs. Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day; all guests can raise a glass (or pint) of green beer as they enjoy traditional Irish festivities, music and culture. Attendees can also put their Irish luck to the test in the brand-new shamROCK Shenanigans block, filled with everything from St. Patrick’s Day-themed games to photo opportunities to a complimentary Green Glam Bar. The party takes place from G Street to E Street and from Fifth to Seventh Avenue. Tickets start at $35 for general admission and $70 for Lucky Leprechaun VIP. Guests can also add on to their tickets with a range of custom packages. San Diego shamROCK benefits the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation, which focuses on the development and preservation of downtown San Diego. For more information visit www.sandiegoshamrock.com.

Win Tickets Enter to win a free pair of tickets to shamROCK, the biggest St. Patrick’s Day bash in San Diego. Just visit www.NorthCountySun. com and fill in the entry form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email. Event takes place rain or shine. Only one entry per person/email is permitted. Must be 21 years old or older to enter contest.

YOUR COASTAL FRESH FISH MARKET & GRILL MEET JOSEPH THORNHILL, GENERAL MANAGER

The Haedrichs have welcomed their new Top Choice Fish Monger and General Manager, Joseph Thornhill, into their family with open arms. Joseph, a young avid fisherman, grew up on the north side of Chicago next to Chicago’s largest fish market, and got his first job there at the age of 12, cleaning and washing dishes. At the age of 16, he was hired full time and worked there learning the fish business for 15 years. His work ethic and dedication quickly moved him up the ranks, and he learned how to purchase, clean, filet, and sell fish, and eventually became Head of Operations. John Haedrich says, “I’m so glad Joseph is here. He is extremely experienced, and is professional, hard working and sincere. He knows fish and the industry more than most.”

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10 oz. salmon patty with fries and a drink.

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Steak dinner with large stein of beer served with broccoli or sauerkraut, soup or salad, mashed or baked potato and dinner roll. Top Sirloin 16oz. Center Cut..................... $11.98 Filet Mignon 8 -10oz. Bacon Wrapped .....$14.98 New York Steak 14-16oz. ........................$14.98 Served daily noon to 8pm.

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TIP TOP MEATS • 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011 • Open 7 days a week, 6am – 8pm (760) 438-2620 • www.tiptopmeats.com

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Chicken Charlie’s Table

The Hidden Grill

Street Chef California

Benihana

Mr. Peabody’s

Daily News Café

Chicken Charlies, a San Diego County Fair favorite for awesomely delicious deep fried and barbecue delights opened their first brick and mortar restaurant in Clairmont Mesa on Balboa Avenue in 2014, called Chicken Charlie’s FryBQ, and it became an instant success. Now, owner and chef Charlie Boghosian, has finally opened his newest restaurant in North County in Rancho Bernardo, called Chicken Charlie’s Table, and since day one, the place has been packed, with lines out the door. Chicken Charlie’s Table offers some innovative delights such as their Bacon Wrapped Pickle, Philly Nachos, Frog Legs, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Kool-Aid Ice Cream Floats, Strawberry Funnel Cakes, and of course their Fried Oreos with Vanilla Ice Cream. They also offer some amazing and mouth-watering favorites such as their

Chicken & Waffle, Maui Chicken, Naked Shrimp, Fish n Chips, Baby Back Ribs, Fried Avocados, Za’atar Hummus, Surf n Turf Burrito, Ribeye Philly Cheesesteak, a 12” Kielbasa, and an assortment of salads including a Beet Salad and of course a Chicken Salad. They have a full bar with featured cocktails such as their Poway Mom, Pink Cotton Candy Champagne, and a Jack Daniels and Cherry Kool-Aid called The Bing! Try one of their many local craft beers on tap, bottled beers, sodas, ice tea, and a very nice assortment of wine. Clip their FREE Fried Oreos coupon from our Coupon pages in our publication or online. Chicken Charlie’s Table is located at 12457 Rancho Bernardo Rd, Rancho Bernardo. Call (858) 432-1202 or follow them on www.facebook.com/chicken-charlies-table.

You may or may not have seen their new sign driving eastbound on San Marcos Boulevard along Restaurant Row. It’s almost impossible to see The Hidden Grill restaurant because it’s hidden from view from the street. Under the auspices of 30-year Executive Chef, Yamac, this mysterious Shangri-la indoor/outdoor open patio Mediterranean grill serves some of the best BBQ, Mediterranean, American, and smoked meats and cuisine anywhere. The Hidden Grill is family created, family run and loved, and serves and cares for its customers like family. Try their seriously long 24-inch BBQ skewered (beef, lamb, chicken, Kofta, meatball, or vegetable) kebobs. You may never have seen anything like these! They also have cheeseburgers with thickly layered cheddar cheese (browned and crispy), that will make your taste buds go wild. Other delectable

menu items include Smoked Tri Tip Burger, BBQ Smoked Pulled Pork Burger, Breaded Portobelo Mushrooms, Garlic Shrimp, Appetizers and Salads, and a Smoked Meat Platter that includes a generous portion of smoked chicken, shrimp, tri-tip, and pork belly served with pickled onion and herb cheese. They have an authentic Greek Salad and a Gyro that you must try. Born from a successful San Diego-based food truck and event catering business, Chef Yamac is excited to open this new restaurant and grill in the heart of Restaurant Row and invites foodies and neighbors to visit, hang out, drink, and enjoy something truly special. Stop by for Happy Hour 4-7 Tuesday thru Thursday. They are located at 925 West San Marcos Blvd, #103, San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 736-4400 or visit www.thehiddengrill.com.

One of the most loved and requested food trucks in SoCal is Street Chef California, which hails from San Marcos in North County. Owned and operated by the amazing The Hidden Grill, Executive Chef Yamac and his lovely wife Sue, have put many miles on this mobile gourmet kitchen and towing their giant barbecue grill and smoker. If you are having a corporate event or party and want amazing catered and freshly prepared cuisine, you’re in luck because Street Chef California is from San Marcos so you won’t have to pay extra for long distance travel to your event! Street Chef California food truck catering is perfect for sporting events, school events, community events, street fairs, charitable events, corporate celebrations, private parties, block parties, and

weddings. Executive Chef Yamac, originates from the Mediterranean with many years of experience spanning across the USA Hyatt Hotels, Compass Group Boeing, and a family owned Hotel and Restaurant situated along one of the most beautiful Mediterranean Coastlines. He prepares wonderful Mediterranean, European, and American cuisine with barbecue and smoked meats and veggies. Order giant grilled burgers overflowing with cheddar cheese, or zucchini patties, garlic fries, feta fries, kebabs, gyros, and wonderfully fresh salads with Mediterranean olive oil and spices fit for a king, queen, CEO, or any lucky newlyweds. Street Chef California is parked at The Hidden Grill at 925 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos. Call (760) 453-3722 or visit www.streetchefcalifornia.com

Benihana Carlsbad is the perfect place to treat the love of your life to a fabulous teppanyaki meal on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14th. Dine on tender steak, succulent seafood, or juicy chicken all cooked to perfection right before your eyes by a masterful Benihana chef. Celebrate Happy Hour Monday–Friday, from 4-7pm. Always a local favorite, Happy Hour is available in the lounge and sushi bar. Sip on sake, beer, wine, or a craft cocktail. Appetizers include wings, poke, select specialty sushi rolls, shrimp tempura, edamame, and more starting at just $4. For the fast grab lunch bunch, Benihana Carlsbad offers Express Lunch Monday-Friday from 11am to 3pm, and serves the freshest and tastiest food you love in about half the time. Choose from Hibachi Chicken, Hibachi Shrimp, Hibachi Filet, or the incredible Lunch Boat, a

feast of nine items including your choice of chicken, beef or salmon. Benihana also offers an exciting cooking lesson package called Be the Chef. Packages start at $200 for a party of four, including guest chef plus three, with a special price of $360 for a party of eight. The guest chef receives a private cooking lesson with a Master Benihana Chef, then returns to prepare an amazing dinner for friends or family. Benihana first opened its doors in New York City in 1964. Fiftyfive years later, it is still renown for fun, showman chefs, excellent cuisine and a place to gather with friends and family to celebrate. Benihana is open Mon–Thrs 11am–9:30pm, Friday 11-10:30pm, Saturday 12-10:30pm, and Sunday 12-9:30pm. Benihana is located at 755 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 929-8311 or visit www.benihana.com.

Mr. Peabody’s is one of the most popular spots in North County for great food and excellent live music nightly! Their cuisine is top notch, the prices are more than fair, drinks are strong, and if you like good music, this is the place to be. “If you’re enough lucky to be Irish... You’re lucky enough!” Irish or not, have fun, go out and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all week, from March 11 to 17, at Mr. Peabody’s. They’ll be serving Corned Beef and Cabbage for $12, Jameson $6, Guiness $6, Green Buds $3, and Jello Shots $3. Anthony Ortega Jazz Quartet will perform from 6-10pm. This very lively Encinitas neighborhood pub, grill, and live music venue has been attracting North County locals since 2003. Peabody’s offers healthy portions of made-from-scratch dishes using the finest

ingredients available at very affordable prices. Their Prime Rib dinner at $13.99 is amazing and the best deal in town, but other menu items such as their fish and chips at $11.99, 1/2 lb. burgers and turkey burgers at $7.99, fish, turkey, and steak tacos, salads, and mud pies are also local favorites. Breakfast begins at 7am and includes $1.50 mimosas, $1.50 breakfast tacos, and $2.75 build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar. Happy hour is daily from 3-6pm and Wednesdays all night with $2.75 well cocktails. Check out their live music nightly with some of the finest local musical guests, and open mic nights and karaoke. Live shows are 21 + with no cover. Mr. Peabody’s is located at 136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 753-7192 or visit www.peabodysrocks.com.

Whether you are a Carlsbad Village local, or someone visiting for the first time, you’ll understand why the Daily News Café is one of our all time favorites! This historic restaurant is a North County destination and has been serving the community since 1990. This March, they are celebrating their 29th anniversary in downtown Carlsbad Village. Enjoy an American classic breakfast or an ice-cold craft beer with a delicious sandwich and salad for lunch. Many of their staff and cooks have been working there for years and have become local celebrities. Waitress Deena Vongxay has been serving happy customers for 27 years. The longevity of the staff, as well as the great food and service, are the reasons for the popularity of this downtown village bistro. Enjoy homemade comfort breakfasts and lunches, inside or outside on the beautiful patio and taking in the sunshine and fresh ocean air. Four times a year, retired Marine officers who flew A-4 Skyhawks, during the Vietnam war (and after), gather to meet at their favorite breakfast place in Carlsbad. These Marine Vets come from near and far to meet at the Daily News Café.

Located just steps from Carlsbad Beach, with a picturesque view of the Carlsbad sign on highway 101, breakfast is served all day every day, and lunch is served from 11am to 4pm. They will close at 1pm on Christmas and 2pm on New Years. Their very popular menu includes Bloody Marys and Mimosas and a wide assortment of omelets from $8.95. All omelets come with hash browns, sautéed red potatoes, fresh fruit or refried beans and your choice of toast, biscuit, or blueberry muffin. Other breakfast favorites include Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, and a Breakfast Burrito. Try their Belgian Waffles, Buttermilk Pancakes, French Toast, and wide assortment of Crepes. Lunch includes craft beer pairings with their 1/3 pound Belly Bomber Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches and many other sandwich and salad options. We love their Half Sandwich and Soup combo and recommend their Chicken Salad Sandwich served with any of their delicious seasonal soups. Daily News Café is located at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad 92008. They are open daily from 6:30am to 4pm.

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NORTH COUNTY 925 W. SAN MARCOS BLVD. #103 SAN MARCOS, CA 92078 Located in the heart of Restaurant Row (760) 736-4400 www.thehiddengrill.com Executive Chef Yamac

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Ahi Sushi and Grill

Looking for some great sushi for Valentine’s Day? Try their Fire of Love roll. Inside is imitation crab, avo, and cucumber, and outside is baked salmon topped with dynamite sauce and imitation crab! Extremely popular and well known in San Marcos and throughout San Diego, Ahi Sushi and Grill is open every day and serves some of the most delicious and best-valued sushi around. Located near California State University San Marcos, it is very popular with college students and faculty, residents, local business people, and everyone who loves great sushi at reasonable prices. Their sushi is high quality, and the service is absolutely outstanding. We eat here about three times a month. The service is usually fast. We have never been in a sushi restaurant where you get your order so quickly. Every day, Ahi Sushi and Grill offers 50% off cut rolls, special rolls, and sushi; and 50% off items are highlighted on their sushi menu. They also have lunch and dinner specials, sake bombs, and beers for Happy Hour. “You say sake, we say bomb!” Sake Bombs during Happy Hour are

only $7.95! Ahi Sushi’s 16- piece cut roll combo includes 4 pieces of Philly roll + 4 pieces of spicy tuna roll + 4 pieces of California roll + 4 pieces of smoked salmon roll. We highly recommend the 8 piece Caterpillar Roll, their famous 8 piece Albacore Special Roll, and their Ahi Special Roll (our all-time favorite!). Their menu is extensive and includes Teriyaki Chicken, Orange Chicken, Katsu Chicken, Yakisoba (stir fried noodles), Tempura Udon, Seafood Udon, Egg Rolls, Gyoza, a wide assortment of specialty rolls, appetizers, party platters, soups, salads, beer, wine, sake and desserts. GET A FREE 8-PIECE CRUNCHY ROLL ($12 value) with any purchase of $15 or more! Must present coupon. Either clip from our ad, coupon pages, or download from http://northcountysun.com/ category/coupons/. Ahi Sushi and Grill is located at 157 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, #136, San Marcos, CA 92069 (next to L.A. Fitness). Please call (760) 761-0238.

Rosati’s Pizza

With over 30 local craft beers on tap, happy hour at Rosati’s is very lively Monday through Friday from 3-7pm. They also have Live Music every Tuesday night. Bring the family and friends and enjoy a real Chicago-style meal indoors, or dine on their spacious patio. Make your Valentine’s reservations now! If you are a pizza lover or are from Chicago or the mid-west, then you most likely know about Rosati’s Pizza. Their delicious, cheese dripping Chicago-style deep dish Italian pizza created by Ferdinand Rosati was originated when he opened his first restaurant on Taylor Street in Chicago in 1906, a hundred and twelve years ago. Back then, the pizza was old-world with tomato sauce served on crispy bread. In 1927 Ferdinand’s son, Saverio, opened a Rosati’s on Pulaski Street. Skip ahead to 1964 when Saverio’s sons took over and proceeded to open ten locations, and now have 200 restaurants nationwide. Authentic Chicago-style deep-dish pizza has two main ingredients:

Italian tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese. This delicious combo is baked inside a deep-dish crust. You can order yours this authentic way; or you can add an assortment of toppings. Rosati’s deep-dish crust is light and crispy. We don’t know how they do this; but it’s a special craft to make deep-dish with a crispy crust. Their deep-dish pizza is mouth watering with mounds of gooey Mozzarella and topped with Pomodoro tomatoes. It’s something you must add to your bucket list. Caution: It takes about 30-45 minutes to bake this pie perfectly. They also serve Chicago-style thin crust pizza, as well as gluten-free thin crust pizza! Rosati’s offers build-your-own pasta, specialty pastas, calzone, salads, and desserts. Clip a BOGO Pizza 1/2 Off Coupon from our coupon pages or download from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons/. Not valid with other offers or specials. Must present coupon. Rosati’s Pizza is located at 337 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas 92024. They offer local delivery and catering. Call ahead 760-452-2007.

Pollos Maria

Located in Carlsbad in the Village and in Oceanside at the Old Grove Market Place, Pollo’s Maria has been serving the most delicious, freshest, and healthiest Mexican food to satisfied customers for 34 years! The secret to their success is that they have arguably the best tasting char-broiled chicken in North County and throughout San Diego. The service is excellent and efficient; the menu is extensive, and the prices are reasonable. If you are looking for great tasting Mexican food, we just cannot say enough about this place. The Oceanside restaurant interior is spacious, beautifully decorated and perfect for parties or corporate meetings. Their Carlsbad Village location has a really nice outdoor patio with umbrellas and fire pits and is the perfect place to hang out with family and friends. Pollos Maria is open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their daily menu includes Maria’s House Specialties, featuring a

whole broiled chicken for $15.99, or half chicken for only $7.99. Their Combo Plates, such as Chile Rellano, Enchilladas, and Tacos, are fantastic. The chicken tacos (soft or hard shell) are as good as, if not better than, any chicken tacos in all of San Diego. You can order burritos, tacos, tostadas, or their famous chicken soup, salads, tortas, chips and salsa, quesadillas, nachos, and a selection of wonderful desserts. Come early for a breakfast burrito, menudo (served Saturday and Sunday), or their huevos rancheros or chorizo, eggs and cheese plates. They stock domestic and imported beers and wine, and catering is available. We love Pollos Maria! They have two locations. Carlsbad: 3055 Harding Street in Carlsbad Village (760) 729-4858. Oceanside: 125 Old Grove Road #8, Oceanside (760) 435-9071 or visit www. pollosmaria.com.

Casa de Bandini

Searching for a romantic place to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Look no further than North County’s beloved Casa de Bandini in The Forum Carlsbad. Owned and operated by Diane Powers, this award-winning restaurant is an ideal location for a romantic rendezvous, family gathering, or business lunch meeting– whether you’re in a group of 5 or 125. For large parties, Casa de Bandini’s vibrant dining rooms, heated outdoor patios, splashing fountains, festive strolling mariachis, frosty birdbath margaritas and authentic Mexican cuisine will give your guests something to rave about. Bandini offers an extensive collection of premium and specialty tequilas, with more than 95 varieties to choose from. ¡Olé! Bandini’s seasoned chefs prepare wonderful meals made with only the finest ingredients, and paired with homemade sauces using original and regional recipes. Winner of multiple “Best of” awards, Casa de Bandini is renowned for its authentic Mexican cuisine. Only the freshest ingredients are used for its 14 salsas and sauces made daily along with hot-off-the-grill deli-

cious handmade tortillas. Chefs prepare a wide selection of authentic specialties, from a simple lunch buffet with Mexican favorites like tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas and mounds of fresh guacamole and chips, to an elaborate fiesta with the restaurant’s signature dishes such as Enchiladas del Mar, Carne Asada Tampiqueña and Carnitas a la Michoacan. Casa de Bandini also offers gluten-free, vegetarian and healthy dining selections. Bask in Casa de Bandini’s rich Latin American folk art collection, colorful hand-painted murals and hand-crafted furnishings, or on their magnificent floral outdoor patio, as strolling mariachis charm guests with popular Mexican ballads. Make it a special day to remember at Casa de Bandini, or one of Diane Powers’ other fine Mexican restaurants throughout San Diego, which include Casa Sol y Mar in Del Mar Highlands, Casa Guadalajara in Old Town and Casa de Pico in La Mesa. Casa de Bandini is open every day and is located at 1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, 92009, in The Forum Carlsbad. Call (760) 634-3443 or visit www.casadebandini.com.

Canyons at The Crossings

This is the place to drink and dine with your loved one on Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re a golfer or not, you’ll always enjoy the gorgeous panoramic ocean view, cuisine, drinks, happy hour, and live music at the Canyons located at The Crossings at Carlsbad golf course. The Canyons is a full-service restaurant and bar located in the clubhouse of The Crossings at Carlsbad. Open 7-days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner; experience personalized service, fantastic cuisine and breathtaking views either in the main dining room or on their outdoor patio. Sample a beer at the bar while watching sports on their big screen TVs or enjoy a romantic setting with a glass of wine while listening to live music, on select Friday nights, either on their terrace or Player’s Lounge Patio. Happy Hour is Mon-Fri 3-6pm. They have food specials on various evenings throughout the week. Enjoy $5 Well Cocktails, Draft Beers, and Select Wines. Get 3 tacos for $10 – your choice of Carne

Asada, Blackened Shrimp, or Carnitas, or try a Dozen Wings for $12, or Blackened Salmon Salad for $8? Wow! When the weather warms up, they’ll be starting up live music on the patio on Friday nights. An amazing Sunday Brunch Buffet is served Sundays with seatings from 10am-2pm and includes a delicious All-You-Can-Eat Buffet, Bottomless Mimosas or Champagne and a Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar. The Buffet has a Prime Rib carving station, an omelette station, scrambled eggs, potatoes, salads, assorted pastries and desserts, bottomless coffee, teas, and more. Price is $34.99 for adults, $29.99 for seniors, and $18.99 for children ages 7-13. It’s free for kids 6 & under. Pricing is subject to change. Make your reservations early for Valentine’s Day! Canyons is located at 5800 The Crossings Drive, Carlsbad 92008. Call (760) 444-1888 or visit www.thecrossingsatcarlsbad.com

Celebrate a romantic evening at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot on Valentine’s Day. Please call the restaurant and reserve early. There are no online reservations. On Sundays, enjoy their famous Brunch from 10am-3pm with $13.50 bottomless Mimosas and live music from 11:30-2:30. Happy Hour is every day from 3pm to 6:30pm with $4-$6 drink specials and $6-$10 food specials. Uncork, drink and enjoy from a large selection of domestic or imported wines. Enjoy a DJ on the patio Friday nights at 7pm and live music on the Patio at 7pm on Saturdays. Wednesdays is Trivia from 5:30pm. Catch sports on TV with the sound on in the lounge! Kid’s Eat Free on Saturdays from 4pm to close with one free kids meal with purchase of one adult entrée! Ignite is a great place to

bring friends and family, impress a client, or a date. There isn’t a bad seat in the house inside or outside on their beautifully designed and decorated Spanish-style patio garden with outside bar and fireplace. Located in La Costa, overlooking La Costa Green’s rolling hills, Ignite is one of North County’s favorite hangouts. It offers an extensive wine collection to accompany their delectable appetizers, entrees and popular wood-fired, hand crafted Neapolitan-style pizza. Other offerings include sizzling juicy burgers and tender choice steaks. Visit their Oyster Bar with oyster happy hour 6:307:30pm, except for Fridays. Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot is located at 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92011. Call 760-438-7800 or visit www.ignitecarlsbad.com.

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Happy Hour 7-Days 3-7pm Full Bar • Lunch 11am - 3pm Open Fri. 11am - 9pm, Sat-Sun. 10am-9pm 340 W. Grand Ave., Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 747-8282 • www.LaTapatiaEscondido.com

Serving Authentic Mexican Food Since 1985

• Best Chicken in Town! • Whole Broiled Chicken, Tacos Burritos, Salads and Soup • Enchilidas Maria Sauce made from scratch! • Famous Chicken Tacos • Beer & Wine Carlsbad • Outdoor Dining 3055 Harding St. (760) 729-4845 Oceanside Call (760) 707-7665 for Catering 125 Old Grove Rd. (760) 435-9071

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Pelly’s Fish Market and Grill

Pelly’s is one of the original fresh fish markets in Coastal North County, and is located just steps from Carlsbad State Beach. After being closed for an 8-month renovation due to a kitchen fire, Pelly’s is a completely new restaurant with all new kitchen, fresh fish display cases, and dining room with comfortable chairs. Pelly’s still has their same wonderful menu but with some exciting and delicious editions, including fish and chips, shrimp and chips, poke bowls, and draft beer and wine! Try their new fried combo plate with fish and chips, a crabcake and fried shrimp. It’s truly amazing. Enjoy char-grilled fish plates or customize a seafood platter for a meeting or party. Their food is simply delicious and their fresh fish market is always stocked with your favorites, including local catch. It’s the perfect place for a late breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and the perfect choice for the freshest fish and people watching. Located

in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center, you’ll enjoy some of the freshest and tastiest char-grilled fish sandwiches, plates, or salads in San Diego. Depending on the season, Pelly’s Fish Market offers lobster, large fillets of fresh ahi, yellowtail, albacore, mahi-mahi, halibut, Atlantic salmon, swordfish, sea bass (perfect for the barbecue), and a wide assortment of local shellfish including oysters, clams and mussels. We recommend their grilled mahi-mahi, halibut, and grilled fish tacos. If you’re in the mood for a salad, try their fresh Ono salad, Pelly’s special salad, or their stone crab salad. They have the best chowder too! Check their board for their Catch of the Day. Pelly’s Fish Market is open 7-days a week and is located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center at 7110 Avenida Encinas #101, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 431-8454 or visit www.pellysfish.com.

Get your knives and forks ready for a memorable dining experience at one of the finest steak, ribs, and seafood restaurants in North County. Locals and loyal guests enjoy this polished but casual dining establishment, not just for the great cuisine including the finest quality steaks, ribs, and fresh seafood, but for the exemplary service and prices. Two words for 10 Twenty Prime: absolutely delicious! 10 Twenty Prime has the happiest Happy Hours around and gets 5 stars on Yelp Reviews. Happy Hour is ALL DAY Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am to 7pm, and Monday – Friday 4pm to 7pm. They offer delicacies such as: (3) Angus Sliders for $6; (3) Filet Mignon sliders for $8; Sirloin and Baked Potato for $10; (3) Shrimp Tacos for $5; Coconut Shrimp for $6; Well Cocktails and all Bottle and Draft Beers for only $3.

Satisfaction is always the goal; and 10 Twenty Prime consistently hits the mark with their friendly and thoughtful service. They have a very lively bar and a beautiful wood paneled white table-clothed indoor dining room. They also have a comfortable open-air, heated outdoor patio. Signature entrées include grilled filet mignon, ribeye, top sirloin, New York steaks, baby back ribs from the grill, grilled or blackened mahi mahi, and grilled salmon. Their Daily Specials are amazing. On Sunday try their full slab baby back ribs for only $18 and on Mondays try their $20 BBQ Combo. The BBQ Combo comes with 1/2 barbecue chicken & 1/3 rack of baby back ribs! Get 20% OFF your check! Clip their coupon from their ad. 10 Twenty Prime is located at 1020 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078, in Old California Restaurant Row. Call (760) 736-4343.

If you crave delicious Mexican tamales, this is the place! They serve tamales year-round and these tasty delights are served hot every morning, but sell out fast. We love Patron and the owners and staff at Patron. We want everyone in San Marcos and nearby communities to know where to find the best authentic Mexican freshmade-daily tamales ($1.89); tacos (.99 cents with coupon); hot, fresh, handmade daily tortillas (10 for $2.99); and Carne Asada combo plates for $6.39. Thinking about having a big birthday party or family celebration? Have Patron cater your event! Locals and Mexican-Americans already know how amazing this place is. Try their authentic Mexican food and you will be back often. Why go to a supermarket and buy mass-produced tortillas, when you can go to Patron and get freshly made, piping hot tortillas? The best time for hot tortillas is around 4-5pm. Why pay more for tacos when you can get authentic tacos for under a dollar? All tacos are made to order!

Eat and shop where local Mexican-Americans go! They have an assortment of Agua Frescas $2.99 for a 32 oz. drink. Enjoy Agua Frescas; guacamole and salsa made fresh daily; Mexican cheeses and canned goods; fresh fruits and vegetables, including locally-grown tomatoes, avocados, lemons and papayas; and butcher shop with chicken, steak, goat, pork, and beef. Buy your carne asada here! In the afternoon pick up piping hot, hand-made tortillas. Have Patron custom make your tacos. For your taco meat, we recommend Birria, a flavorful beef or goat stewed meat, or their Chicken mole. Top off your taco with red or green salsa, Mexican avocado sauce, cheese, onions, and fresh sliced lime. They sell out of tamales and tortillas every day; so get there early! Clip their .99 cent Taco Coupon (good every day!) from our coupon pages or download from http:// northcountysun.com/category/coupons/. Patron is located at 204 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 736-0086.

For an absolutely gorgeous, scrumptious and festive Valentine’s evening, there’s nothing better than a bird-bath size margarita with a comforting plate of delicious Mexican cuisine paired with handmade hot-off-the-grill tortillas. No one does this better than Diane Powers’ Casa Sol y Mar. Located in Del Mar Highlands Town Center, Casa Sol y Mar is the embodiment of all things romantic and festive. Everything on the Casa Sol y Mar menu emphasizes flavor and freshness. Ten different flavorful homemade salsas and mole, as well as a number of original housemade dressings and sauces, are prepared daily with all-natural ingredients. Menu favorites include Carnitas a la Michoacan, Tequila Lime Shrimp and Carne Asada Tampiqueña, plus innovative twists on classic dishes. Delicious entrée salads, an extensive children’s menu and

gluten-free, vegetarian and healthy dining selections are also available. And, don’t forget about their iconic Birdbath Margaritas! If you are hosting a family gathering or big celebration, treat your guests to something extra festive by booking your event at Casa Sol y Mar, which can host parties of up to 125. Amidst a vibrant ambiance with authentic Mexican folk art and hand-painted Mexican tile, Casa Sol y Mar is the perfect location for any festive gathering. From deliciously authentic cuisine, to the strolling mariachis and warm atmosphere, your guests will truly be impressed. Casa Sol y Mar’s professional staff is ready to help take the hard work out of party planning and will make sure your event is a complete success. Casa Sol y Mar is located at 12865 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130. Call (858) 792-4100 or visit www.casasolymar.com.

En Fuego was established twenty-two years ago in Del Mar Village. Located cozily near Del Mar beach, this beautiful, Mexicaninspired restaurant is a fun destination for any occasion, celebration, or romantic rendezvous. With vast patio seating, this venue is draped with green foliage and features a rustic wine bar, several intimate dining areas, and a downstairs patio bar where award-winning Margaritas are served 7-days a week during Happy Hour from 4:30- 6:30pm. There’s plenty of room for family or business events and parties. It’s one of Del Mar Village’s most popular restaurants, and a great place to host any affair. Book your romantic Valentine’s evening soon, before the best seats are taken!

En Fuego is open Monday–Sunday from 11:30am –11:00pm (hours may vary) and features different specials through the week: e.g. Taco Tuesday, which has become one of the most popular in San Diego (4:30pm-close every Tuesday); and Wine Wednesday, with live music by Michael Tiernan, beginning at 7pm. The patio is a great retreat to enjoy wonderful Mexican food or world-class premium drinks anytime and especially during Del Mar horse racing season. Whether it’s lunch, dinner, live music, or drinks, En Fuego is always ready to welcome you! En Fuego Cantina and Grill is located at 1342 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar CA, 92014. Call (858) 792-6551 or visit www. EnFuegoCantina.com.

Tip Top Meats is the exclusive San Diego purveyor of All Natural Black Angus Beef, which is the finest quality and tastiest choice and prime beef, from Revier Cattle Company in Minnesota. This year, Tip Top Meats is celebrating its 52nd anniversary and its Owner and Master Butcher, John Haedrich, just turned 90 years old, and is still cutting meat and making sausage! Since 1967, Tip Top Meats is the place to find the highest quality meat and poultry at the most reasonable prices. It’s truly one of the most famous German butcher shops and European markets in the U.S.A. Come to Tip Top Meats with your family and loved ones for their special Valentine’s Day Steak Dinner for Two for $25.98 …which includes a bottle of wine! You can also enjoy the best Corned Beef and Cabbage plate during the whole week of Saint Patrick’s Day for $12.98. Every day, Tip Top Meats serves their famous Big John Breakfast and Big John Burger combos. They make, serve, and sell the finest and largest variety of sausages anywhere. You’ve got to taste it to

believe it! Select from the finest handmade sausages, pork roasts, corned beef, lamb chops, leg of lamb, Tri-Tip, filet mignon, primb rib, ribeye, and New York steaks. Tip Top is a one-of-a-kind butcher shop, a gourmet European-style delicatessen, and a full service marketplace. Tip Top is not a grocery store meat market, but a true butcher shop, and receive their beef directly from the cattle company and process it in-house themselves. There’s no middleman. Nobody in San Diego County comes close to the service and value of Tip Top. John Haedrich has given back 10-fold to his community, places of worship, schools, marine families, and community organizations. Andy Lee, Publisher of the North County Sun, says, “John is one of those amazing people who crosses our path once in a lifetime. I look up to him, and admire him and his achievements. He is a hard working, kind, and generous man with a big heart; and people who know him, love and respect him.” Tip Top Meats is located at 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 438-2620 or visit www.tiptopmeats.com.

10 Twenty Prime

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Casa Sol y Mar

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Make Your Valentine’s Reservations

Pino, the new owner of Venetos, invites you to enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne with your meal to make a toast on Valentine’s Day.

Where lovers meet, friends reminisce and the food is legendary.

The Passion of Italian Cuisine Lunch Wed to Sun and Dinner Nightly Friday and Saturday open late night until 10:00 p.m. Live Music Fri and Sat Nights 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 608 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 722-1228

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Top Choice Fish

Top Choice Fish is a premier fish market located in Carlsbad near the beach and next door to the famous Haedrich family’s Tip Top Meats. The Haedrichs have welcomed their new Top Choice Fish–General Manager, Joseph Thornhill, into their family with open arms. Joseph, a young avid fisherman, grew up on the north side of Chicago, next to Chicago’s largest fish market, and got his first job at the age of 12 there, cleaning and washing dishes. At the age of 16, he was hired full-time and worked there learning the fish business for 15 years. His work ethic and dedication quickly moved him up the ranks, and he learned how to purchase, clean, filet, and sell fish. He learned all the intricacies, including how to maintain live lobster tanks, eventually becoming Head of Operations. He truly knows how to buy the freshest fish and prepare fish for resale. John Haedrich says, “I’m so

glad Joseph is here. He is extremely experienced and is professional, hard working, and sincere. He knows fish more than most.” Joseph receives fresh fish deliveries twice a day and works with 12 suppliers. He buys the best and brings the best from ocean or lake to table. Select your live lobsters or Dungeness crab from their live tanks. Try their fresh Russian, Canadian, and French caviar, or some of their in-house smoked fish; buy 3 lbs of smoked Salmon belly and get 1 lb free! Their eatery offers eat-in or take-out options for grilled, fried, sautéed fish, salads, fish and chips and clam chowder. The Big John Salmon Burger is a 10 oz. salmon patty with fries and a drink for only $9.49! Beer Battered Alaskan Cod Fish and Chips is $9.69. Top Choice Fish is open daily for lunch and dinner and is located at 6118 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, 92011. Call (760) 517-8682 or visit www. topchoicefish.com.

It’s Tabu Sushi

It’s Tabu Sushi is an excellent choice for Valentine’s Day and will have food and drink specials all night. Try their Sexy Roll! Inside is shrimp tempura, spicy crab, cream cheese, avo, and cucumber. It’s then topped with tuna, sexy shrimp, and eel sauce. We highly recommend that you make your dining reservations as soon as possible. This innovative sushi restaurant boasts an assorted menu that includes specialties you may never have heard of, but certainly should try. Tabu specializes in fresh, spicy, tangy, made-to-order sushi and Japanese fusion with a twist, and refers to their fusion flavors as their Tabu Touch. Their Lemon Cilantro Roll is crazy delicious with a very fresh and zesty cool taste. This one has crab meat inside with salmon, avocado, cucumber, slices of lemon, and Sriracha sauce. Their Ceviche Roll is quite tasty with a delicious mix of fresh raw fish and shrimp without rice. Their cream cheese stuffed Jalapeno poppers are great; and don’t forget to order the delicious Habibi Roll. It combines shrimp tempura, spicy crab, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, tuna, spicy mayo, eel sauce and tempura crumbs. Very nice! Don’t see what

you’re looking for on the menu? Feel free to ask one of their sushi chefs to create it for you. It’s Tabu has a bustling Happy Hour from 3-7 PM; Sake Hour is Friday and Saturday nights from 7 PM to close; and they offer Late Night Specials including 1/2 OFF house sake shots or $1 sake shots. It’s Tabu Sushi offers great Lunch Specials, too. Try their Bento Box or their After Burner Roll, with soup or salad and Iced Tea for $8. Located in San Marcos, across the street from California State University San Marcos, It’s Tabu is very popular for lunches, dinners, and late nights. Tabu has a spacious floor plan with a long “L’ shaped sushi bar; a beer/wine/sake bar; plenty of tables and booths; flat screen TVs for sports, and a great outdoor patio. CLIP THEIR 15% OFF COUPON from our coupon pages or download it from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons. It’s Tabu Sushi is located at 344 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos 92078 (in the Ralph’s shopping center). Call (760) 591-0811 or visit www. itstabusushi.com.

Veneto’s Cucina Italiana

If you’re looking for class and classic Italian, this is the place. Call and make your Valentine’s reservations. Seating is limited! Veneto’s Cucina Italiana, on N. Coast Hwy in Oceanside (near the Oceanside/ California Welcome Center) is celebrating their 1-Year Anniversary. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne with beloved local restaurateur, Pino, of the famed Pino’s in Encinitas. And, make a toast with your loved one on Valentine’s Day. Pino brings his heart and soul to the restaurant every day to make sure that his guests have the best authentic Italian culinary experience ever. You’ll find flowers on every table and a wonderful selection of Pino’s favorite wines. Veneto’s has a full bar, serving great drinks, cocktails, and wine, as well as imported, domestic and local beers, and real Italian espresso. Looking for a special and wonderful place to treat your loved one

on Valentine’s Day? Veneto’s is the place where lovers meet, friends reminisce, and the food is legendary. Try their many delicious entrées including grilled salmon, ahi tuna, pollo Piccata, Melanzane alla Parmigiana, or Pollo with Scampi. Enjoy an authentic pasta dish such as their Spaghetti alla Bolognese (our favorite), or their exceptional Fettuccini Alfredo, Linguini Alla Vongole, Lasagna al Forno, Ziti, Ravioli, Tortellini, and Lasagna. They also have excellent pizza selections, soups, antipasti, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. For a real treat, try their famous homemade Tiramisu with a nice cup of espresso. Music is on Fridays and Saturdays. Call to see who’s performing. They’re open for lunch Wed-Sun and dinner nightly. Fridays and Saturdays open until 10pm. Veneto’s is located at 608 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside 92054. Call (760) 722-1228.

La Tapatia Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

This is the place to be in Escondido for Valentine’s Day for great authentic Mexican cuisine, including their famous tamales, and on Saturday nights for the best Salsa, Cumbia and Merengue dancing. One of San Diego’s oldest and most treasured family Mexican restaurants, La Tapatia dates back to 1937 when it was founded and operated by Ernesto and Salome Acosta. What began as a small neighborhood diner from within their home on Grand Avenue, is now a landmark in North County where guests enjoy the finest authentic Mexican cuisine. La Tapatia is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are famous for their signature homemade pork tamales, and offers them year-round every day of the week! Stop in their beautifully decorated dining room or dine on their outside patio and enjoy their lunch specials daily from 11am-3pm. Their full bar comes to life during Happy Hour and late nights. Happy Hour is seven days a week from 3-7pm

and has food specials such as $1.99 tacos, $2.25 fish tacos, chicken wings, jalapeno poppers, shrimp quesadilla, shrimp ceviche, and an assortment of Happy Hour drink specials. Other La Tapatia favorites include Chile Con Carne, Flautas Guacamole, and their famous Chicken Mole. Prices are very reasonable. You can make your own combo plate with a choice of tacos, enchilada, tamale, chile relleno, and tostada. You can also order almost anything a la carte, and they serve wonderful desserts including flan. Clip their coupon from our coupon pages or download it from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons/. GET 50% OFF ANY ENTRÉE when you purchase an entrée of equal or greater value. Not valid Fridays, holidays, happy hour, breakfast, To Go orders, or any other discounts or offers. Must present coupon. La Tapatia is located at 340 W. Grand Ave, Escondido 92025. Call (760) 747-8282.

Tony’s Jacal

Tony’s Jacal is one of the most wonderful places to be on Valentine’s Day. It’s sure to be lively, especially the bar, so get there early to avoid waiting for a table. Tony’s is one of the most famous and historic Mexican restaurants and cantinas in San Diego. You never know who you might see there; including celebrities, horse owners, and jockeys. According to Zagat, “Tony’s Jacal is one of the most authentic north of the border Mexican restaurants.” Taste the flavors of old Mexico and enjoy the history of one of the first Mexican restaurants in San Diego. Tony’s Jacal (pronounced hakal) is one of San Diego’s oldest and most treasured Mexican restaurants. Located in Solana Beach, Tony’s Jacal is a historic San Diego landmark which opened its doors in 1946 as a small neighborhood house where neighbors would stop by for a delicious meal. Its reputation increased over the years because their cuisine is absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere and service are equally outstanding. For three generations, Tony’s Jacal has been serving family specialties, like their famous chile relleno, turkey tacos, turkey enchiladas, flautas

and shrimp burritos. We recommend their very special turkey tamales with a wonderful mole sauce made with black Pasilla Chiles, which you can order off the menu all-year-round. Tony’s Jacal has a beautiful floral outdoor garden patio and live Mariachi music in the evenings. Their classic cantina has new lighting, a new granite bar top, and comfortable bar stools. The lounge offers a wide selection of tequila and Margaritas, and serves a variety of mezcal. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 5-7pm. Ask for a delicious Margarita or a tasty Mezcal Paloma with grapefruit soda on the rocks. Lunch is served Mon-Sat 11am-2pm: Dinner is served Weekdays 5-9:30pm; Fri and Sat 5-10pm; Sun 3-9:30pm. They are closed on Tuesdays except during racing season. If you are looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant experience, with wonderful hosts, food, drinks, and the finest service, Tony’s Jacal is the place! Tony’s Jacal is located west of the I-5 Fry and just south of Lomas Santa Fe on 621 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach, 92075. Call (858) 7552274 or visit www.tonysjacal.com

Seafire Restaurant + Bar

Seafire is always a romantic place to have a special evening, but it’s even more romantic on Valentine’s Day. They will have a special Valentine’s Day menu for two for $39.95. Guests will be able to choose salmon, chicken, lamb, or steak entrées with complete dinners, and there will be live music on their heated patio. Make your Valentine’s reservations today! Open for lunch, dinner and late night dining (kitchen is open til close!), choose any of their New-American style house specialties. Happy Hour is always lively with $7 Well Drinks, $3 off Draft Beers, $2 off Bottled Beers, with delicious fish tacos, gyro sliders, Jalapeno poppers, and brick-oven pizza. They have late night happy hour and live music on the patio Wednesday–Saturday nights. Seafire’s husband and wife chefs work together in the kitchen preparing memorable seafood, Italian, Greek, and Mediterranean delights. Like a harmonious violinist and cellist, the two of them create delicious dining delicacies. Using the freshest vegetables, seasonings and ingredients, they accent their masterpiece Lamb Chops, Steamed Mussels, Shrimp

Scampi, Seared Scallops, Kabobs, Rack of Lamb, or Crispy Skin Salmon, with whipped garlic potatoes, and sautéed Brussels sprouts. Their salads and soups are delicious. Try the Roasted Beet Salad, the Greek Salad, or Fish Chowder. Their wood-fired pizza from their signature Napoleon-style brick oven is amazing. The Italian made, custom designed, domed brick oven produces authentic, delicious pizza with perfectly browned thin crust. Live Jazz Sunday Brunch includes music by Sodie and Wayne, with $5 mimosas and Bloody Marys, from 12 to 3pm. Seafire Restaurant’s indoor décor is filled with natural light and the outdoor patio is large with an open window and attached bar. Happy hour is ALL DAY on Sunday, daily from 3:30-6:30pm, and 10pm til close Mon -Thurs. Clip or download their coupon from their ad or on our Coupon Pages or download from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons/ and get 20% OFF your entire check. Some restrictions apply. Seafire is located at 6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 603-9672 or visit www.seafirerestaurantcarlsbad.com.

Daily News Café

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Serving the Community Since 1990

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Broken Yolk Café

The Broken Yolk Café is open every day including holidays for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. They serve great food with sizable portions, and provide professional service with reasonable prices. Friendly, professional service, and consistency in their food is what makes this place a winner. The Broken Yolk serves $6.95 breakfast specials everyday from 6-8am, e.g.: two eggs any style with bacon or sausage, home fries and toast; two eggs, two pancakes and two pieces of bacon or sausage; and other great specials! Try their new Big Skillets breakfasts for $11.95. Big Skillets include the Ranchero Skillet, The Hash Skillet, and the Country Skillet. Broken Yolk is also famous for their very large tasty omelets. Offering many delicious favorites that will satisfy your appetite, you can build your own omelet with a selection of cheeses and as many ingredients as you like. We also enjoy their

blueberry pancakes, crepes, French toast, and Belgian waffles. Lunch at the Broken Yolk includes a wide selection of burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. For something really special, try their 1/2 pound Angus Burgers or their amazing Club Sandwich. The Club is a triple-decker filled with oven-roasted turkey breast, bacon strips, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a Brioche bun. It comes with your choice of onion rings, fries, potato salad or slaw, and a pickle wedge. It’s a meal and a half. You can’t beat it! The Broken Yolk Café is one of the most popular breakfast and lunch restaurants throughout San Diego. There are six locations in North County: La Costa at 7670 El Camino Real 92009; San Marcos at 101 S. Las Posas Rd. San Marcos 92078; Carmel Mountain at 11630 Carmel Mtn Rd.; Del Mar at 2642 Del Mar Heights Rd; Oceanside at 2434 Vista Way. Call (760) 943-8182 or visit www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com.

Bruegger’s Bagels

Bruegger’s Bagels is open every day of the year. Pick up a dozen green bagels and cream cheese and treat your family or co-workers on St. Patrick’s Day! There’s nothing better than eating piping hot bagels right out of the oven. Try a Bruegger’s Turkey Sandwich on a hot-fromthe-oven Jalapeno and cheese or onion bagel. Or start your day with one of their classic breakfast sandwiches with a poached egg and your choice of peppered bacon, ham, sausage or turkey sausage on a hot fresh bagel. We recommend their Western Bagel sandwich with egg, bacon, cheddar, chipotle sauce, green pepper, red pepper, and red onion on a fresh hot bagel. Of course, our all-time favorite is their classic Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese, stacked high on a fresh bagel with sliced tomato, red onions and capers. During the holidays try one of their delicious French toast bagels, with cream cheese. In addition to their famous bagels, breakfast sandwiches and

bagel sandwiches, Bruegger’s also offers a healthier “Under 500 Calorie” menu. If you are a calorie counter, try one of their Skinny Bagels. Guests can now order any of Bruegger’s 15-plus varieties “skinny,” due to Bruegger’s unique slicing process. Instead of changing the recipe of its time-tested, New York-style bagel, Bruegger’s slices the bagels thinner using a process that removes approximately one-third of the bagel’s center but preserves its unique eggshell crust and delicious toppings. The result is a lower calorie bagel without sacrificing variety or taste. Bruegger’s operates 300 bakeries in North America with 8 bakeries in San Diego. You can find a Bruegger’s Bagels in North County at 7680 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009, or at 10625 Scripps Poway Parkway in Poway. Call (760) 632-1432 or (858) 577-0300 or visit www.brueggers.com to find a location near you.

Moonlight Amphitheatre’s ClubM Kiss and Tell: Valentine’s Cabaret February 1, 7:30pm Kiss and Tell is an evening of story and song celebrating life and love in the business of theatre. Couples share sentimental songs from musical theatre and beyond and provide the inside scoop on what it is like to work onstage and off with a partner. Featured couples include Katie and Bryan Banville, Kyrsten and Kevin Hafso-Koppman, Katie Sapper and Charlie Gange and Colleen Kollar Smith and Lance Arthur Smith. Technology reunites other partners who are separated because they are appearing in shows out-of-town. While Nancy Snow Carr and Steven Glaudini appear at ClubM, they are joined virtually by their spouses, Geno Carr and Bets Malone. Elan McMahan is Music Director and Pianist. Spencer Day: The Look of Love February 16, 7:30pm Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Spencer Day’s new show, as he explores love gone right, love gone wrong and love that’s fit for song. The versatile show features original compositions and inventive takes on new standards from the Cardigans, as well as classics like Cole Porter and Burt Bacharach. David Burnham: Mostly Broadway March 2, 7:30pm After his performance in the title role of Moonlight Stage Productions’ 2018 rendition of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, David Burnham brings his acclaimed one-man show to ClubM. Burnham takes the audience on a musical journey with songs and tales from the Great White Way and beyond. ClubM is Moonlight Amphitheatre’s indoor concert venue. It is located at 1200 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. For more information call (760) 724-2110 or visit www.moonlightstage.com.

Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre 3/5 Metric and Zoe 3/24 Roberto Carlos 4/2 Massive Attack Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre is located at 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego. For more information www.as.sdsu.edu/calcoast/events.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day

California Center for the Arts, Escondido The Best of Motown February 16, 7:30-9:30pm International Guitar Night February 21, 7:30-9:30pm Amy Grant February 21, 7:30-9:30pm Mesa-Yukashev Duo: Intimate Classics February 24, 3:30-5:30pm Gina Chavez February 28, 7:30-9:30pm Kishi Bashi– String Quartet Live March 1, 7:30-9:30pm

The Scottish International Tattoo and Music Parade March 13, 7:30-9:30pm Masters of Hawaiian Music March 15, 7:30-9:30pm Storybook Princesses Sing-A-Long March 16, Saturday, 10:30pm-12:30pm Acoustic Eidolon March 24, 2pm

California Center for the Arts, Escondido is located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. For more information call (800) 988-4253 or visit www.artcenter.org.

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Nightly Music in the Lounge/Bar, 8-11pm Sundays – Roderick Chambers Mondays – Jasmine Commerce (folk, Americana, pop) Tuesdays – Kai Kalama (soul, rock, folk, hip-hop, Hawaiian) Wednesdays – Brandon Wildish (classic rock) Thursdays – Christine Parker (folk, pop) Fridays – Justin Werner (folk rock blues) Saturdays – Chris James (rock, pop) Bookings are subject to change. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort is located at 7100 Aviara Resort Dr., Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 448-1234 or visit www.parkhyattaviara.com.

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Live lOCAL MUSIC Le Papagayo – Music Nightly – No Cover Le Papagayo is one of the most popular and trendy Encinitas/ Leucadia hot spots. Winners of the 2016 OpenTable Diners’ Award, it’s a local gathering place for sports and music fans. Live music happens nightly and spotlights San Diego’s finest musicians. 2/1 Johnny C 2/16 Gregory Michaels 2/2 Mystic Groove 2/17 Wheelhouse 2/3 Gypsy Groove 2/18 Warren Le Plante 2/4 John Bennett and 2/19 3 on a Tree Friends 2/20 Proud Momma 2/5 Semisi 2/21 Swingin’ Johnsons 2/6 Jeff Moore 2/22 TBD 2/7 Cody Carter 2/23 John Bennett and 2/8 Jay Cain Friends 2/9 TBD 2/24 Jimmy Patton 2/10 Velvet Sushi 2/25 Ben Powell 2/11 5 O’Clock Shadow 2/26 Clay Colton 2/12 Triple Shot 2/27 Russell Ramo 2/13 Baja Blues Boys 2/28 Joe Wood 2/14 Flamenco Nova 2/15 Backwater Blues Band Trio Le Papagayo is located at 1002 N. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas. For more information call (760) 944-8252 or visit www.lepapagayoleucadia.com.

Seafire Restaurant and Bar 2/7 Rick Spencer 2/20 Craig Sherman 2/8 Free Fall Jazz 2/21 Rick Spencer 2/9 Boogie Brothers 2/22 New Moon Drive 2/13 Summer Breeze 2/23 Boat Rockers 2/14 Rick Spencer 3/2 Heartland Performances take place on the patio from 7 to 10pm. Seafire is located at 6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 603-9672 or visit www. seafirerestaurantandbar.com.

MiraCosta College Music

Frequency and MOJO February 24, 3pm Hear the combined forces of two of MiraCosta College’s DownBeat award-winning jazz ensembles, Frequency Vocal Jazz, directed by Matt Falker, and MOJO, directed by Steve Torok. They present a blend of vocal and instrumental jazz. Jazz Collective Presents the Music of Stax Records: Soulville, USA March 13, 7:30pm Join the DownBeat award-winning Jazz Collective and Professor Steve Torok as they explore the music of Stax Records. Stax became one of the most important record labels in American history, launching the careers of Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Booker T and the MGs. Amid the civil rights-era racial strife and tensions of the late ’50s and ’60s, their integrated artist roster and staff fundamentally shaped American soul music. MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra: Music from the British Isles March 16 and 17 The MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra invites the community for an evening featuring two of England’s most revered nationalist composers of the 20th century. The orchestra performs Ralph Vaughan Williams’ iconic Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, The Wasps Overture, and English Folk Song Suite. The concert concludes with the Enigma Variations composed by Sir Edward Elgar. The performance is conducted by Branden Muresan. MiraCosta College is located at 1 Barnard Dr., Oceanside. For more information call (760) 795-6815 or visit www. miracosta.edu/buytix.

Aztec Brewery Mar 1 Sandollar Feb 2 The Strangers Mar 2 Doc Bones Feb 8 One Hot Planet & Bare Roots Feb 9 Blue Light Mar 8 The Mellow Downs Feb 15 Endo Sol Mar 15 Freemartin Feb 16 The Brass Cats Feb 22 Christopher Cash & Mar 16 Nerd Night w Bonehenge The Brilliant Deductions Feb 23 Vista 80s Beer and Mar 17 Leperkhanz Cheez Whiz Party Aztec Brewing Company 2330 La Mirada Dr #300 Vista 92081. Visit www.aztecbrewery.com

Mr. Peabody’s 2/2 Boone and Kiel, 4pm; Gino and the Lone Gunmen, 8:30pm 2/7 Sickstring Outlaws, 8:30pm 2/8 Flipside Burners, 8:30pm 2/9 Jerome Dawson, 4pm; Tower 7, 8:30pm 2/15 Blue Light, 8:30pm 2/14 James Allen Country Band, 8:30pm 2/16 Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind, 4pm; Lindy Crandall, 8:30pm 2/21 Steelehorse Country, 8:30pm 2/22 Bonneville 7, 8:30pm 2/23 Celeste Barbier, 4pm; Dirty Taxi and Car Radio, 8:30pm 2/28 Country Fried, 8:30pm 3/1 The Traumatics, 8:30pm 3/2 Dulaney and Co., 4pm 3/7 Sickstring Outlaws, 8:30pm 3/8 Ristband, 8:30pm 3/9 TBD, 4pm; TBD, 8:30pm 3/14 James Allen Country Band, 8:30pm 3/15 Black Cherry Lightnin’, 8:30pm 3/16 Adrienne Nims and Spirit Wind, 4pm 3/21 Steelehorse Country, 8:30pm 3/22 TBD, 8:30pm 3/23 Celeste Barbier, 4pm; TBD, 8:30pm 3/28 TBD, 8:30pm 3/29 Bonneville 7, 8:30pm 3/30 TBD, 4pm; TBD, 8:30pm Sundays 6pm: Anthony Ortega Jazz Quartet. Mondays 8pm: Open Mic Night. Tuesdays 8pm: Karaoke Night Mr. Peabody’s is located at 136 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas. For more information call (760) 753-7192 or visit www. peabodysrocks.com.

Museum of Making Music 2/2 Happy Traum: Coming of Age in the Greenwich Village Folk Revival 2/16 The Lao Tizer Band feat. Eric Marienthal and Karen Briggs 2/21 Banda Magda 3/2 Nu-Blu 3/6-7 Martin Barre Band 3/30 Adrian Legg 4/6 Daniel Ho Trio Museum of Making Music is located at 5790 Armada Dr., Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 438-5996 or visit www. museumofmakingmusic.com/events.

Music Box 2/1 Poncho Sanchez, 9pm 2/2 MadeinTYO, 9pm 2/7 Passafire, 8pm 3/5 Novo Amor, 8pm 2/8 Katchafire, 9:30pm 3/7 Eli-Mac and New 2/9 The PettyBreakers and Kingston, 8pm Desperado, 9pm 3/9 You Me at Six, 8pm 2/14 Somebody to Love: 3/14 Yung Gravy, 8pm A Queen Musical with 3/17 Shing02 and The a Ballet Twist ft. Brian Chee-Hoos: A Tribute to Justin Crum Nujabes, 8pm 2/15 The Soul Rebels, 9pm 3/21 Bailo, 9pm 2/16 Red Not Chili 3/24 Matt Nathanson, 8pm Peppers, 8pm 3/29 She Wants Revenge, 2/17 Kongos, 8pm 9:30pm 2/20 Justin Nozuka, 8pm 3/30 Rubblebucket, 9pm 2/22 Brasstracks and Pell, 4/4 Asere: A Fiesta Cubana 9:30pm feat. The Havana Cuba 2/27 Darlingside, 8pm All-Stars, 8pm Music Box is located at 1337 India St., San Diego. For more information call (619) 795-1337 or visit www. musicboxsd.com.

Ignite Bistro and Wine Spot 2/3 Billy Fedak, 11:30am 2/10 Evan Diamond, 11:30am 3/17 Sheila Sondergard, 2/17 Michael LeClerc, 11:30am 11:30am 3/24 Michael LeClerc, 2/24 Sam Bybee, 11:30am 11:30am 3/3 Billy Fedak, 11:30am 3/31 Sam Bybee, 11:30am 3/10 Evan Diamond, 11:30am Ignite Bistro and Wine Spot is located at 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 438-7800 or visit www.gigtown.com/venues/ignite-bistro-carlsbad.

Peter Sprague – Jazz Concerts 2/13 Peter Sprague and Beth Ross Buckley at Balboa Public Library 2/17 Peter Sprague Trio at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito, 6pm 2/21 Peter Sprague and Leonard Patton at Howard Brubeck Theatre, 1pm 2/24 Peter Sprague and Leonard Patton at Pacific Beach/Taylor Branch Library, 2pm 2/27 Peter Sprague and Planet Cole Porter at Rancho Bernardo Library, 6:15pm 3/1 Camarada in Concert at The Athenaeum La Jolla, 7pm 3/5 Peter Sprague and Leonard Patton at Julian Library, 6pm 3/8 Sinne Eeg and Peter Sprague at Dizzy’s, 8pm 3/9 Peter Sprague Duo at Escondido Public Library, 3pm 3/14 Peter Sprague Plays Solo at Ramona Library, 6pm 3/21 Peter Sprague and Roni Ben-Hur at 4470 Olive Ave., Long Beach For more information visit www.facebook.com/peter. sprague.3597.

Ki’s Restaurant 2/1 Peter Pupping 2/8 Lauren and Sam 2/15 Mark Lessman 2/22 Benedetti Trio 3/1 Mediterranean Sundance 3/8 Peter Sprague 3/15 Hummingbird Hotel 3/22 Robin Henkel and Whitney Shay 3/29 Marcela Mendez Performances are from 7:30 to 9:30pm. Ki’s Restaurant is located at 2591 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff-by-the-Sea. For more information call (760) 436-5236 or visit www. kisrestaurant.com.

Iron Fist Brewing Company Live Music 6-9pm 2/1 Free Martin 2/2 Lost Monarchs 3/1 Greg Sherman 3/2 The Originators 3/15 Tony Suraci 1304 Hot Springs Way #101 Vista, CA 92081 (760) 2166500 or visit www.ironfistbrewing.com

Rosati’s Feb 5–Sheils and Sheils Feb 12–Jackson Patrick Feb 19–Gypsy Jazz Feb 26–Boatrockers -Rock March 5–Codelia–American Idol march 12–Mike Cea and Rich Ross March 19–Gypsy Jazz March 26–Vic Moraga Rosati’s Pizza and Sports Pub is located at 337 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas. For more information, call (760) 452-2007 or visit www.myrosatis.com/encinitas.

San Diego Symphony 2/9 Jurassic Park in concert, 8pm 2/12 Ysaÿe and Tchaikovsky with Augustin Hadelich, 7:30pm* 2/15-17 Augustin Hadelich Returns 2/22 A Celebration of Frank Sinatra with Michael Feinstein, 8pm 2/23 Brubeck’s Time Out in concert, 8pm 2/24 Aziz Ansari: Road to Nowhere, 7:30 and 10:30pm 3/1-2 Edo de Waart Conducts Mahler 4, 8pm 3/6 Medelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 1 with Robert Spano, 7:30pm* 3/9-10 Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2 3/14 F.W. Murnau’s Sunrise, 6:30pm 3/22-23 Puccini’s Glorious Mass, 8pm 3/26-27 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, 8pm 3/31 Peter and The Wolf: The Prokofiev Classic, 2pm 4/4-6 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in concert, 8pm *Performances take place at The Auditorium at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) Most performances take place at Copley Symphony Hall, which is located at 750 B St., San Diego. The Auditorium at TSRI is located at 10620 John J. Hopkins Dr., San Diego. For information visit www.sandiegosymphony.org.

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LIVE NATION Shows

BELLY UP TAVERN Shows

HOUSE OF BLUES Shows

VIEJAS ARENA Jacob Banks, 9:30pm Vaud and The Villains, 9pm Blackberry Smoke, 8pm North Mississippi Allstars, 8pm Joan Osborne sings the songs of Bob Dylan, 8pm Groundation, 9pm Tainted Love, 9pm Joshua Radin, 8pm Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra, 8pm Tom Curren Band and The Uncut Footage, 8pm Six String Society presents Casey Hensley’s Lovin’ Valentine’s Day, 7:30pm 2/15 Dead Man’s Party Valentine’s Weekend Show, 9pm 2/16 ALO, 9pm 2/17 Los Lonely Boys, 8pm 2/19 Mark Hummel’s Golden State and Lone Star Blues Revue, 8pm 2/22 The Mother Hips, 9pm 2/23 Steve Poltz 10th Annual 50th Birthday, 8pm 2/24 Albert Hammond Jr., 8pm 2/27 Coco Montoya and Tinsley Ellis, 8pm 2/28 The Wood Brothers, 8pm 3/1 The Wood Brothers, 9pm 3/2 Pine Mountain Logs, 9pm 3/3 The Marshall Tucker Band, 8pm* 3/5 Twiddle, 8:30pm 3/7 Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds 3/8 The Fabulous Pelicans Happy Hour, 5:30pm 3/8 BETAMAXX 8:30pm 3/10 Makana and Shawn and Lehua, 8pm 3/11 An Evening with Pete Yorn, 8:30pm 3/12 Black Uhuru, 8pm 3/14 Stephen Marley Acoustic, 8pm 3/15-16 Super Diamond, 9pm 3/19 Cold Cave, 8pm 3/21 Ladysmith Black Mambazo, 8pm 3/22 The Spazmatics, 9pm 3/28 Galactic feat. Erica Falls, 8pm 3/29 Beatles vs. Stones feat. Abbey Road and Jumping Jack Flash, 9pm 3/31 Black Moth Super Rainbow, 8pm 4/3 Al Stewart Greatest Hits Show, 8pm 4/5 Dead Feather Moon, 9pm 4/7 An Evening with Buddy Guy, 8pm* *Sold out show 2/1 2/2 2/4-5 2/6 2/7 2/8 2/9 2/10 2/12 2/13 2/14

The Belly Up is located at 143 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach. For more information call (858) 481-8140 or visit www.bellyup.com.

Poway OnStage 2/17 Murphy’s Celtic Legacy, 7pm 3/16 Arlo Guthrie: Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour, 8pm 3/24 Motown with a Twist, 2pm Poway Center for the Performing Arts is located at 15498 Espola Rd., Poway. For more information call (858) 748-0505 or visit www.powaycenter.com.

2/7 2/21 3/1 3/15 3/16 4/6

KISS, 7pm Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band,7:30pm Sarah Brightman, 8pm Banda MS, 8:30pm Chris Tomlin, 7pm MercyMe, 7pm

Viejas Arena is located at 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego. For more information visit www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena.

PECHANGA ARENA SAN DIEGO 2/4 2/7 2/9 2/10 2/16 2/21 3/5 3/7 3/31 4/6

Travis Scott, 8pm Marc Anthony, 8pm Art Laboe Valentines Super Love Jam, 7:30pm 2Cellos, 7:30pm Panic! At the Disco, 7pm Justin Timberlake, 7:30pm Muse, 7:30pm YG, 8pm Michael Bublé, 7pm San Diego Soul Music Festival, 7:30pm

Pechanga Arena San Diego is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego. For more information call (619) 224-4171 or visit www.pechangaarenasd.com.

Pechanga Resort and Casino Cinderella Ballet March 1-2 Cinderella, one of the most beloved fairytale stories, comes to life in a reimagined original ballet presented by Inland Valley Classical Ballet Theatre on March 1 at 7pm and March 2 at 2pm. The performance follows the classic storyline, with evil step sisters, the Fairy Godmother, glass slippers and all. Gladys Knight March 3, 7pm Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer Gladys Knight comes to Pechanga Resort and Casino on March 3 at 7pm. Knight’s devoted fans continue to flock to her national and international stages, singing along to her classics and current songs. Knight has recorded more than 38 albums over the years, including four solo albums during the past decade: Good Woman (1991); Just for You (1994); Many Different Roads (1999); and At Last (2001). Earth, Wind and Fire March 24, 7pm With over 100 million albums sold worldwide, Earth, Wind and Fire has become one of the world’s top-selling musical groups of all-time since its formation in 1969 Chicago. Pechanga Resort and Casino is located at 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula. For more information visit www. pechanga.com.

2/1 2/2 2/3 2/5 2/7 2/8 2/10 2/14 2/15 2/16 2/17 2/22 2/27 2/28 3/1 3/2 3/3 3/3 3/4 3/7 3/7 3/8 3/13 3/17 3/17 3/20 3/21 3/23 3/24 3/24 3/26 3/27 3/30 3/31 4/2 4/4 4/5

Juice and Marsha Ambrosius, 7pm Lola Demure’s Burlesque and Variety Show, 8pm Gospel Brunch, 11am DaniLeigh, 7pm The Purple Madness and Massappeal, 7pm Badfish, 7pm Lee “Scratch” Perry, 7pm Ramon Ayala Y Sus Barvos Del Norte, 7pm The Moves Collective and The Higgs, 7pm The Aces, 7pm Local Brews Local Grooves, 4pm Dark Star Orchestra, 7pm Poppy and The Band Camino, 7pm Blues Traveler, 7pm Zomboy, 7pm Lukas Graham, 7pm Gospel Brunch, 11am Chippendales, 8pm DJ Quik, Scarface and Ripe, 7pm Hatebreed, 5pm Andrea Gibson, 7pm The Glorious Sons, 7pm Action Bronson, 7pm Gospel Brunch, 11am Watsky, 7pm Mat Kerekes, 7pm Travis Greene, 7pm William Ryan Key, 7pm Rock ‘n’ roll camp for girls, 4pm Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, 6pm The Cat Empire, 7pm Chelsea Cutler, 7pm A Boogie With Da Hoodie, 7pm Gospel Brunch, 11am Morgan James, 7pm Brothers Osborne, 7pm Totally ‘80s Live, 7pm

House of Blues is located at 1055 5th Avenue, San Diego. For more information call (619) 2992583 or visit www.houseofblues.com/sandiego.

Balboa Theatre 2/2 MC Magic and Lil Rob Live, 7pm

3/13 Gordon Lightfoot, 8pm

2/14 The Choir of Man, 7:30pm

3/24 The Official Blues Brothers Revue, 6pm

3/20 Dream Theatre, 8pm

2/16 Jazz in the Key of Ellison, 8pm

3/25 95th Balboa Theatre Bash: A Salute to the 2/22 Sir András Schiff, 8pm U.S.O., 7pm 2/23 Lauren Daigle, 7:30pm 3/29 Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, 8pm 2/24 Gregory Porter, 7pm 3/6 Joe Jackson, 8pm

4/4 Kansas, 8pm

3/9 The Irish Rovers, 7:30pm 4/6 Morat, 8pm Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego. For more information call (619) 570-1100 or visit www.sandiegotheatres. org.

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Taste of Leucadia

San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival March 16

April 4, 5:30-8:30pm The Leucadia 101 Main Street Association is proud to present Taste of Leucadia on April 4 from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Pacific Highway 101 comes alive with a celebration of the culinary flavors and local libations that make the downtown Leucadia district so unique. Taste of Leucadia highlights local restaurants, retailers, craft brewers and vintners. Attendees can stroll the coastal streets, browse shop wares, indulge in savory flavors and sip on fine wines and beers throughout the evening. Last year, more than 25 restaurants participated. Taste of Leucadia has sold out for the past five years, so attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets early. For more information visit www.leucadia101.com.

Thousands of marchers and spectators gather on March 16 for the largest parade west of the Mississippi River. The San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off at 10:30am on Fifth Avenue at Laurel Street. There are over 120 Parade entries, including floats, high school marching bands, police and fire department units, dancing groups, marching and equestrian units, clowns, honorees, representatives from Ireland, Irish Setters and antique cars. This year, the

San Diego Comic Fest

The 8th annual Taste of Bressi is a high-energy affair with music, craft brews, premium wines and a collection of culinary treats. The event takes place on March 9 from 2 to 6pm at Bressi Ranch Clubhouse. All proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. Serving some of San Diego’s finest ales and lagers are Stone Brewing, skar Blues, Modern Times, Karl Strauss, Lost Abbey, Culver, Papa Marce’s Cerveceria and Booze Brothers. For wine aficionados, there are offerings from Coomber, Eusinus and La Costa Wine Company. Participating food vendors include Gregorio’s, Notorious Burgers, Tambo Café, Leap Coffee, Senor Grubbys, Tommy Vs, Sublime Ale House and BJ’s. An up-to-date list of all

March 7-10 San Diego Comic Fest returns for the 7th year, from March 7 to 10, at the Four Points by Sheraton on Aero Drive. Produced by the International Popular Arts and Comics Education League (iPACE League), Comic Fest is a friendly comic convention offering a casual atmosphere and intimate scale that allows fans to mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Visitors can find an extensive and eclectic program packed with panel discussions, special guests, an artist alley, tabletop gaming, cosplay, steampunk and an exhibitor hall full of comics, books, toys, and collectibles. The theme for this year’s festival celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon. Four Points by Sheraton is located at 8110 Aero Dr., San Diego. For more information visit www.sdcomicfest.org.

OB Mardi Gras February 24, 4-8pm The 2nd annual OB Mardi Gras takes place on February 24 from 4 to 8pm at Winstons Beach Club. This year, the party features live entertainment from Ocean Beach’s own, Band of Gringos. There are also performances by The Bayou Brothers and Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas. Revelers are encouraged to come in costume and can further deck themselves out in Mardi Gras beads upon arrival. Two partygoers are crowned as King and Queen of OB Mardi Gras. Revelers can also enjoy free red beans and rice, while supplies last, along with hurricane drink specials to round out the night. Although the party does not start until 4pm, the doors open at 3pm, and there is a second-line march up Newport Avenue at 3:30pm. The cost is $10. Winstons Beach Club is located at 1921 Bacon St., San Diego. For more information visit www. winstonsob.com.

The Flower Fields in Carlsbad March 1-May 12 The Flower Fields features 50 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus, which serve as a backdrop for a variety of springtime events and activities. Attendees can enjoy a ride on an open-air wagon pulled by an antique tractor and visit the Cymbidium Orchid Greenhouse. On weekends in March and April, guests can peruse paintings, photographs and crafts made by local artisans. Special workshops, musical guests and themed days, such as Girl Scout Day and Blues Day offer additional entertainment throughout the flower season. There are also three acres of roses, orchids, sweet pea blossoms and petunias. The Flower Fields are located at 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 431-0352 or visit www.theflowerfields.com.

theme is “Celebrating Irish Music.” The Irish Festival also takes place from 1 to 6pm in Balboa Park at Sixth and Maple. However, the festival area opens at 9am and features live entertainment on three stages throughout the day. There is a flag presentation ceremony at 9:45am at Sixth and Laurel. Irish Step Dancers perform in the morning, followed by a full afternoon line-up of Irish Folk singers and bands. Visitors can also meander through the Celtic Food Village and other food booths, craft booths, a beer garden and a children’s zone. For more information visit www.stpatsparade.org.

8th Annual Taste of Bressi Ranch March 9, 2-6pm participants can be found online. In between eating and drinking, guests can explore the Clubhouse, play some games and listen to live entertainment. Two local bands—Fechez la Vache and Tom’s Garage Band—perform on the patio, as well as DJ Bob and DJ Tone of Real Turntablism Entertainment, who spin upbeat tunes all afternoon in the gym. The $55 Clubhouse Pass provides a choice of eight beer or wine tastings – or ten if registering before March 1 – plus all restaurant offerings. This event is for ages 21 and older. Bressi Ranch Clubhouse is located at 2730 Bressi Ranch Way, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 444-4893 or visit www. bgccarlsbad.org.

WonderCon Anaheim March 29-31 WonderCon returns to the Anaheim Convention Center, from March 29 to 31, offering pop culture enthusiasts an opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of comics. Hosted by Comic-Con International, WonderCon features an expansive exhibit hall with nearly 1,000 exhibitors and 400,000 square feet of exhibit space. Throughout the weekend, attendees can enjoy exclusive programming from comic book publishers and film/TV studios, in addition to anime, celebrity autograph signings,

portfolio reviews and games. There is also a masquerade at 8:30pm on March 30, featuring original costumes and re-creations from comic books, movies, television, anime, history and video games. Each entry takes the stage with elaborate music, lighting and choreography, while a giant high-definition video screen and multiple cameras display close-up views for the audience. Anaheim Convention Center is located at 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim. For more information visit www.comic-con. org/wca.

Chinese Art and Cultural Society’s International Music and Arts Festival March 2 The highlight event for San Diego Chinese Art and Cultural Society (SDCACS) is their annual International Music and Arts Festival, held around Lunar New Year. This year’s festival takes place on March 2 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. The first part of the evening consists of an art exhibit at 6pm, featuring of artists of all ages from the community and a competition for children’s submissions. Volunteer judges chosen for their expertise and enthusiasm pick

winners, divided by age groups. Prizes and scholarships are announced in an awards ceremony that follows the exhibit. The stage performance begins at 7pm and consists of artists carefully chosen for their accomplishments, skill and showmanship in their respective fields of music and dance. Poway Center for the Performing Arts is located at 15498 Espola Rd., Poway. For more information call (858) 337- 1628 or visit www. sdcartcultural.com.

Home Sellers Advisory Advisory #1: Beware of the “High Price” listing presentation. These agents have one goal and that is to get a signed listing contract by presenting an unrealistic high list price, and knowing that the seller will eventually have to lower the list price to sell their home. Two clever responses can help sellers mitigate this scenario. Advisory #2: Beware of the “Universal Phone Call” that goes something like this; “Hello, I have a buyer interested in buying your home, are you interested in selling?” Truth is, very few of these solicitation calls have a specific buyer. If you answer yes to their question, then simply ask them to put their buyer’s name on a “single party” listing agreement, so your obligation to pay a reduced commission is only if that specific buyer buys your home. Advisory #3: Beware of the “Great Promise”. These agents convincingly tell you that they list and sell most

of their own listings, with no other agent involved, and because of this, they will lower the total listing commission from 5 or 6% to 3% when they sell your home themselves. The truth is, very few agents list and sell their own listings! This is easily verified by an MLS printout of SOLD listings that clearly shows the listing and selling offices involved in all the sales. Are they the same offices? Probably not. This advisory to home sellers is provided as a courtesy by David Boe, owner and broker of Boe Real Estate; sharing 30-years of local broker experience from selling over 1,000 homes. David Boe personally handles all the negotiations and required paperwork, and has saved his buyers and sellers thousands of dollars with reduced commissions to sellers and rebates to buyers. You can reach David Boe at his direct line at (760) 846-0486 or visit www.DavidBoe.com. CalBRE#00672393.

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Cal State San Marcos Basketball WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2/7 @ Cal State San Bernardino, 7:30pm 2/9 @ Cal Poly Pomona, 7:30pm 2/14 vs. Cal State Los Angeles, 5:30pm 2/16 vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills, 1pm

2/21 @ San Francisco State, 7:30pm 2/23 @ Sonoma State, 7:30pm 2/28 vs. Cal State East Bay, 5:30pm 3/2 vs. Cal State Monterey Bay, 1pm

MEN’S BASKETBALL

2/16 vs. Cal State Dominguez 2/7 @ Cal State San Bernardino, Hills, 3pm 5:30pm 2/21 @ San Francisco State, 5:30pm 2/9 @ Cal Poly Pomona, 5:30pm 2/23 @ Sonoma State, 5:30pm 2/14 vs. Cal State Los Angeles, 2/28 vs. Cal State East Bay, 7:30pm 7:30pm Cal State San Marcos is located at 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos. For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

Cal State San Marcos Men’s and Women’s Track and Field 3/21-23 Aztec Invitational at San 2/23 Rossi Relays in Claremont, Diego State University Calif. 3/29-30 Stanford Invitational 3/1-2 Long Beach State Beach 3/29-30 San Francisco State Opener Distance Carnival 3/9 UC San Diego Collegiate 3/30 UC San Diego Collegiate Challenge Open 3/9 Oxy Distance Carnival Spring 4/5-6 Arizona State Sun Angel Break Classic Classic in Tempe, Ariz. 3/16 Ross and Sharon Irwin Collegiate Scoring Meet Cal State San Marcos is located at 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos. For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

San Diego Gulls 3/6 vs. Stockton Heat, 7pm 3/8 vs. Colorado Eagles, 7pm 3/9 vs. Colorado Eagles, 7pm 3/13 @ Bakersfield Condors, 6:30pm 3/17 @ Manitoba Moose, 12pm 3/19 @ Manitoba Moose, 5pm 3/23 vs. Ontario Reign, 7pm 3/27 vs. San Jose Barracudas, 7pm 3/29 vs. Bakersfield Condors, 7pm 3/30 vs. Stockton Heat, 7pm 4/3 @ San Jose Barracudas, 7pm 4/5 vs. Ontario Reign, 7pm Home games take place at Pechanga Arena San Diego, which is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego. For more information visit www.sandiegogulls.com.

2/1 vs. Ontario Reign, 7pm 2/2 vs. Iowa Wild, 7pm 2/6 vs. Ontario Reign, 7pm 2/8 @ Ontario Reign, 7pm 2/9 @ Bakersfield Condors, 7pm 2/12 @ Colorado Eagles, 6:05pm 2/13 @ Colorado Eagles, 6:05pm 2/16 @ San Jose Barracudas, 1:15pm 2/18 @ San Jose Barracudas, 1:15pm 2/20 vs. Tucson Roadrunners, 7pm 2/23 vs. San Antonio Rampage, 7pm 3/2 @ Stockton Heat, 6pm

Cal State San Marcos Baseball 3/1 vs. San Francisco State, 2pm 3/2 vs. San Francisco State, 11am and 2pm 3/2 vs. Cal State Monterey Bay, 3pm 3/3 vs. San Francisco State, 11am 3/17 vs. UC San Diego, 12 and 3pm 3/29 vs. Stanislaus State, 3pm 3/30 vs. Stanislaus State, 12 and 3pm 3/31 vs. Stanislaus State, 11am Cal State San Marcos is located at 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos. For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

2/1 vs. MSU Denver, 2pm 2/2 vs. MSU Denver, 12pm 2/3 vs. MSU Denver, 11am 2/8 vs. Concordia Irvine, 2pm 2/9 vs. Concordia Irvine, 1pm 2/10 vs. Concordia Irvine, 1pm 2/15 vs. Cal State East Bay, 2pm 2/16 vs. Cal State East Bay, 11am and 2pm 2/17 vs. Cal State East Bay, 11am 2/24 vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills, 11am and 2pm

Cal State San Marcos Women’s Softball 2/8 vs. Cal State San Bernardino, 3/15 vs. Stanislaus 12 and 2pm State, 1 and 3pm 2/9 vs. Cal State San Bernardino, 3/16 vs. Stanislaus State, 1pm 12 and 2pm 3/22 @ Cal State Monterey Bay, 2/15 vs. Concordia University, 12 3pm and 2pm 3/23 @ Cal State Monterey Bay, 2/16 @ Azusa Pacific University, 12 11am and 1pm and 2pm Tournament of Champions in 2/22 @ Cal State East Bay, 12 and Turlock, Calif. 2pm 3/29 vs. Montana State Billings, 2/23 @ Cal State East Bay, 11am 11:30am and 1pm 3/29 vs. Hawaii Hilo, 2:30pm 3/1 vs. Chico State, 12 and 2pm 3/30 vs. Holy Names, 9am 3/2 vs. Chico State, 11am and 1pm 3/30 vs. Dominican University, 3/8 @ San Francisco State, 12 and 12:30pm 2pm 3/31 vs. Saint Martin’s University, 3/9 @ San Francisco State, 11am 9am and 1pm Cal State San Marcos is located at 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos. For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

San Diego Sockers 3/22 @ Turlock 2/7 @ Ontario Fury, 7pm Express, 7:05pm 2/8 @ Turlock Express, 7:05pm 3/24 @ Dallas Sidekicks, 1pm 2/15 vs. Tacoma Stars, 7:35pm 3/31 @ Tacoma Stars, 5:05pm 2/17 @ Tacoma Stars, 5:05pm 4/4 @ Ontario Fury, 7pm 3/1 vs. Turlock Express, 7:35pm 4/7 vs. Rio Grande Valley 3/10 vs. Ontario Fury, 5:05pm Barracudas, 5:05pm 3/15 vs. Turlock Express, 7:35pm Home games take place at Valley View Casino Center, which is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego. For more information visit www.sdsockers.com.

Los Angeles Clippers Schedule

Los Angeles Lakers Schedule

3/11 vs. Boston Celtics, 7:30pm 2/2 @ Detroit Pistons, 2:30pm 3/12 vs. Portland Trailblazers, 2/3 @ Toronto Raptors, 12pm 7:30pm 2/5 @ Charlotte Hornets, 4pm 3/15 vs. Chicago Bulls, 7:30pm 2/7 @ Indiana Pacers, 4pm 3/17 vs. Brooklyn Nets, 6pm 2/9 @ Boston Celtics, 5pm 3/19 vs. Indiana Pacers, 7:30pm 2/11 @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 3/22 @ Cleveland Cavaliers, 4:30pm 5pm 3/24 @ New York Knicks, 9am 2/13 vs. Phoenix Suns, 7:30pm 3/26 @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 2/22 @ Memphis Grizzlies, 5pm 5pm 2/24 @ Denver Nuggets, 2pm 3/28 @ Milwaukee Bucks, 5pm 2/25 vs. Dallas Mavericks, 7:30pm 3/30 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 2/27 @ Utah Jazz, 6pm 12:30pm 3/1 @ Sacramento Kings, 7pm 3/3 vs. New York Knicks, 12:30pm 3/31 vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 7:30pm 4/3 vs. Houston Rockets, 7:30pm 3/4 @ Los Angeles Lakers, 7:30pm 4/7 @ Golden State Warriors, 3/8 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 5:30pm 7:30pm Home games take place at Staples Center, which is located at 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. For more information visit www.nba.com/clippers.

3/14 @ Toronto Raptors, 5pm 2/2 @ Golden State Warriors, 5:30pm 3/15 @ Detroit Pistons, 4pm 2/5 @ Indiana Pacers, 4pm 3/17 @ New York Knicks, 9am 2/7 @ Boston Celtics, 5pm 3/19 @ Milwaukee Bucks, 5pm 2/10 @ Philadelphia 76ers, 12:30pm 3/22 vs. Brooklyn Nets, 7:30pm 2/12 @ Atlanta Hawks, 4:30pm 3/24 vs. Sacramento Kings, 6:30pm 2/21 vs. Houston Rockets, 7:30pm 3/26 vs. Washington Wizards, 7:30pm 2/23 @ New Orleans Pelicans, 4pm 3/27 @ Utah Jazz, 7:30pm 2/25 @ Memphis Grizzlies, 5pm 3/29 vs. Charlotte Hornets, 7:30pm 2/27 vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 7:30pm 3/31 @ New Orleans Pelicans, 3pm 3/1 vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 7:30pm 4/2 @ Oklahoma City Thunder, 5pm 3/2 @ Phoenix Suns, 6pm 4/4 vs. Golden State Warriors, 3/4 vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 7:30pm 7:30pm 4/5 @ Los Angeles Clippers, 7:30pm 3/6 vs. Denver Nuggets, 7:30pm 4/7 vs. Utah Jazz, 6:30pm 3/9 vs. Boston Celtics, 5:30pm 3/12 @ Chicago Bulls, 5pm Home games take place at Staples Center, which is located at 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. For more information visit www.nba.com/lakers.

Cal State San Marcos Golf WOMEN’S GOLF

2/4-5 Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions Invite at Rancho Bernardo Inn, 7am 2/11-12 Holy Names Mikuni Sushi Shootout in Lincoln, Calif., 7am 3/4-5 Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout in Pleasanton, Calif.,

7am 3/11-12 Cal State San Marcos Women’s Invitational at Shadowridge Golf Club, 7am 4/1-2 West Texas Desert Invitational in Tucson, Ariz., 7am

MEN’S GOLF

3/18-19 Tim Tierney Pioneer 2/4-5 Fujkura Invitational at Shootout in Alameda, Calif., Shadowridge Golf Club, 7am 7am 2/18-19 Cal State San Bernardino 4/1-2 Hanny Stanislaus Invitational Invitational, 7am in Turlock, Calif., 7am 3/4-5 SoCal Intercollegiate at Carlton Oaks Country Club, 7am For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

San Diego State University Aztecs Men’s Basketball 2/2 @ San Jose State, TBA 2/26 @ Utah State, 6:30pm 2/5 @ University of New Mexico, 8pm 3/2 vs. San Jose State, 7pm 2/9 vs. Utah State, 7pm 3/6 vs. Fresno State, 7pm 2/12 @ Colorado State, 8pm 3/9 @ University of Nevada, 2/16 vs. Boise State, 4pm 7:30pm 2/20 vs. University of 3/13-16 Mountain West Nevada, 8pm Championship in Las Vegas, 2/23 vs. University of Nevada Nev. Las Vegas, 7pm Home games take place at Viejas Arena, which is located at 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego. For more information visit www.goaztecs.com.

San Diego State University Aztecs Women’s Basketball 2/27 vs. Utah 2/2 vs. San Jose State, 1pm 2/6 vs. University of New State, 6:30pm Mexico, 11am 3/2 @ San Jose 2/9 @ Utah State, 1pm State, 2pm 2/13 vs. Colorado State, 6:30pm 3/4 @ Fresno State, 7pm 2/16 @ Boise State, 1pm 3/7 vs. University of Nevada, 2/20 @ University of Nevada, 5:30pm 6:30pm 2/23 vs. University of Nevada Las Vegas, 1pm Home games take place at Viejas Arena, which is located at 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego. For more information visit www.goaztecs.com.

PGA Golf Tour 3/14-17 The Players Championship 2/1-3 Waste in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Management 3/12-24 Valspar Championship in Phoenix Open in Palm Harbor, Fla. Scottsdale, Ariz. 2/7-10 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 3/27-31 World Golf Championships-Dell in Pebble Beach, Calif. Technologies Match Play in 2/14-17 Genesis Open in Pacific Austin, Texas Palisades, Calif. 3/28-31 Corales Punta Cana Resort 2/21-24 Puerto Rico Open in Rio & Club Championship in Punta Grande, Puerto Rico Cana, Dominican Republic 2/28-3/3 The Honda Classic in 4/4-7 Valero Texas Open in San Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 3/7-10 Arnold Palmer Invitational Antonio, Texas in Orlando, Fla. For more information visit www.pgatour.com.

San Diego Padres 4/1 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 3/28 vs. 7:10pm San Francisco Giants, 1pm 4/2 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, (Home Opener) 7:10pm 3/29 vs. San Francisco Giants, 4/3 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 7:10pm 12:40pm 3/30 vs. San Francisco Giants, 4/4 @ St. Louis Cardinals, 1:15pm 5:40pm 4/6 @ St. Louis Cardinals, 11:15am 3/31 vs. San Francisco Giants, 4/7 @ St. Louis Cardinals, 11:15am 1:10pm Home games take place at Petco Park, which is located at 100 Park Blvd., San Diego. For more information visit www.mlb.com/padres.

Natural Grass Driving Range and 18-Hole Par-3 Golf Course Rancho Carlsbad Golf Course is an 18-Hole Par-3 Golf Course and Driving Range in Carlsbad. Tucked into the hills just north of the intersection of El Camino Real and College Blvd., Rancho Carlsbad offers a unique experience with their challenging Par-3 golf course. It’s a great place to have fun, work on your short game, and finish a round of golf in under 3 hours. They offer a driving range that you can drive off of natural grass, on the north side of the golf course. Rancho Carlsbad offers golf lessons, clinics, and PGA Junior Golf Camps. They also have footGolf! Foot Golf combines the precision of golf with the energy and fun of soccer. The goal is to get a soccer ball with the lowest

possible number of kicks from marked tees into a hole. It’s played just like a normal golf game, except using a soccer ball and your foot, instead of traditional golf equipment. Stop in at the pro shop and 19th Hole Deli and have a beer or glass of wine with a sandwich, burger or hot dog. It’s a great place to finish your day at the golf course. Happy Hour is every day from 1-4pm and offers $15 (you-call-it) beer and a large bucket of balls. Clip their coupon from

our Coupon pages and Buy 1 Round of Golf and get the 2nd Round ½ Off Anytime! Must present coupon. Rancho Carlsbad Golf Club is located at 5200 El Camino Real, Carlsbad CA 92010. Call (760) 438-1772 or visit www. ranchocarlsbadgolf.com.

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Tip Top Run Leprechaun Dash and Bash March 16, 8:30am-12pm The community is invited to celebrate a healthy lagoon at the annual Tip Top Run Leprechaun Dash and Bash on March 16 from 8:30am to noon. Caulerpa Taxifolia (Killer Algae) threatened the health and recreational use of the lagoon but it did not destroy it. The dash begins at two different starting points around the Agua Hedionda Lagoon and ends at the Discovery Center. Participants have a choice of running a 5K or 10K. They can enjoy lunch from Tip Top Meats at the Discovery Center with shuttle transportation to the start-

ing points. There is also a World Water Day Festival, where visitors can learn about sustainable water practices. All entries include a T-shirt, bib, swag bag, lunch and entry into the World Water Day Festival. Prizes are awarded to the fastest runners, largest corporate group and the winners of the “be seen wearing green” costume contest. Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center is at 1580 Cannon Rd., Carlsbad. For more information or to register call (760) 804-1969 or visit www.aguahedionda.org.

Pechanga Arena San Diego Presents: The Harlem Globetrotters February 22 and 24 Unrivaled in the world of family entertainment, the Harlem Globetrotters’ one-of-a-kind show is packed with ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, comedy and fan interaction. The Globetrotters are comprised of a star-studded roster that incudes Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Hammer Harrison, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard and Cheese Chisholm, plus women stars TNT Lister, Torch George and Hoops Green. The Flying Globies acrobatic trampoline dunk team are also back by popular demand.

Before every game, guests can secure a spot at Magic Pass, the Globetrotters’ pre-game event. Magic Pass provides unprecedented access to the stars of the team, where guests can learn tricks, shoot hoops, and take photos on the court. This year, audiences can discover an even more immersive experience by downloading the Globetrotters’ interactive mobile application. It offers exclusive features, including an augmented reality (AR) basketball toss game and an opportunity to participate in an extended world record for spinning a ball on one’s finger. Pechanga Arena San Diego is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego. For more information call (619) 224-4171 or visit www.pechangaarenasd.com.

Carlsbad 5000, Run All Day 20K and Junior Carlsbad 5000 April 6-7 Under new ownership headlined by Meb Keflezighi and a team of local runners, the iconic Carlsbad 5000, Run All Day (RAD) 20K and Junior Carlsbad take place the weekend of April 6 and 7 in Carlsbad Village. The race weekend promises an oceanfront course and energetic atmosphere for participants of all ages and paces. On April 6, the Junior Carlsbad, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, features multiple races designed for children ages 12 and under. Distances range from a one-miler to the 50-yard Toddler Trot and 25-yard Diaper Dash. Known as the world’s fast-

est 5K, the Carlsbad 5000 features nearly two miles along the coast with a spectator-friendly finish line in the heart of Carlsbad on April 7. The RAD20K offers runners the opportunity to quadruple their time in the Carlsbad 5000 and run in all four consecutive 5K races. Registration for the RAD20K is expected to sell out, as it is limited to 500 runners. After runners cross the finish line on both days, they can celebrate their achievements at the Party by the Sea, complete with a Pizza Port beer garden with local craft brews and live music nearby. There is also an expo, where runners can pick up their race bib and goodie bag before the competition and find samples, apparel and equipment after the races. For more information visit www. carlsbad5000.com.

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Super Bowl LIII takes place on February 3 at MercedesBenz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Kick off is at 6:30pm Eastern time. Fans can watch all of the action play by play on CBS network. The NFL has promised yet another starstudded performance for the halftime show with Maroon 5 as the headliner and accompanied by rapper Travis Scott. Super Bowl Opening Night Fueled by Gatorade is the national kickoff for Super Bowl LIII festivities on January 28. Super Bowl players and coaches address the nation for the first time live from State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Super Bowl Opening Night is the only time the two playing teams are in one location before the game. For more information visit www.nfl.com/super-bowl.

Taking place at one of Southern California’s finest horse show venues, the Valentine’s Classic Horse Show is from February 22 to 24, at Del Mar Arena. The show, which is managed by Southern California Horseman’s Council, is SCHC, GSDHJA and OCHSA rated. Spectators can expect to see hunters and jumpers competing in a variety of competitions throughout the weekend. The show runs from 8am to 8pm each day. Admission is free. Del Mar Arena is located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. For more information visit www.schorseshows. com/del_mar_fairgrounds_shows.

Scholastic Surf Series Competitions The Scholastic Surf Series, a division of the Western Surfing Association, is dedicated to providing quality surf competitions for high school and middle school surf teams. The competition includes students from San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and Morro Bay schools. Each section consists of five events, culminating with a State Championship contest for both middle school and high school teams. 2/2 San Diego Middle School Division 1 at Oceanside South Pier 2/3 San Diego Middle School Division 2 at Oceanside South Pier 2/9 Orange County Middle School Divisions 1 & 2 at Ponto Beach, Carlsbad 2/10 San Diego High School Divisions 1 & 2 at Ponto Beach, Carlsbad 2/23 San Diego High School Divisions 3 & 4 at Oceanside South Pier 2/24 San Diego High School Divisions 1 & 2 at Oceanside South Pier 3/2 San Diego High School Divisions 3 & 4 at Ponto Beach, Carlsbad 3/3 San Diego Middle School Division 2 at Ponto Beach, Carlsbad 3/9 San Diego Middle School Division 1 at Oceanside South Pier 3/10 San Diego High School Division 5 at Oceanside South Pier 3/17 San Diego Middle School Division 2 at La Jolla Shores For more information call (760) 518-2727 or visit www. surfsss.org.

The Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Course With stunning panoramic ocean views, The Crossings at Carlsbad, opened in 2007, remains one of the priciest municipal golf courses ever built with a price tag over 70 million. Built on a hilly terrain with gorges and multiple bridge crossings, hence the name “Crossings,” this 18-hole championship municipal golf course and event facility offers visitors a magnificent setting in a relaxed California Coastal environment. The course’s five bridges—or crossings— were designed to meet environmental and topographic conditions. The Crossings at Carlsbad is nestled in the natural habitat and wildlife on more than 400 acres of Carlsbad’s coastal terrain. This is a challenging and very fun 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Greg Nash. The clubhouse is equipped with a starters desk, apparel and golf equipment boutique, has an adjoining bar with HD TVs, outdoor patio with golf course and ocean views, and is attached to The Canyons restaurant. The Canyons offers a Sunday brunch with carving and serving stations, and a very lively happy hour, with excellent food specials, $5 well drinks, drafts, and wine, and happens Monday–Friday from 3 to 6pm. Friday evenings enjoy live music from 5–7pm. Call (760) 444-1888 or visit www. thecrossingsatcarlsbad.com.

VinDiego Continued from page 4 Festival. Live musical entertainment will feature headliners Jimmy and Enrique with their fiery world-music style that incorporates flamenco, middle eastern, salsa, calypso, Brazilian and other rhythms. All-inclusive General Admission and Early Entry tickets include a crystal souvenir wine glass, tastings of awardwinning wines, and a variety of gourmet appetizers. Early Entry tickets allow attendees to arrive one hour earlier than General Admission. Must be 21years old to attend. Waterfront Park is located at 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego. For more information on the VinDiego Wine and Food Festival, visit www.VinDiego.com and keep up-todate with news at Facebook/VinDiego.com, Instagram/ VinDiegoWineFest or Twitter/VinDiego.com.

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Celebrating 50 Years, Circus Vargas Returns To San Diego February 7–March 18 (Schedule below)  We’re Giving Away Tickets! The Big One is Back with “The Greatest of Ease” bringing acrobats, daredevils and a flying trapeze! Gaze upon the acrobats, highwire acts, and daredevil exhibitionists in celebrating Circus Vargas’ 50th Anniversary extravaganza; a homage to the golden era of circus in America! All aboard the spectacular Circus Vargas steam engine and ride the railways back in time to relive the nostalgia of yesteryear. Marvel at the sights and sounds emanating from the Big Top, just as audiences did decades ago. Listen to the hypnotic call of the calliope, reminisce upon the arena, the anticipation of the grandstand crowd, the sawdust floor, and all of the sequins the spangles. Hurry, Hurry, Hurry! Witness the unusual, the astonishing, the unimaginable! Wonder at the daring, the reckless, the meticulous, and the beauty! Experience the phenomenal, the bold, and the

extraordinary! Run away with the Circus for two unforgettable hours of nonstop action and adventure as you are transported back through the ages of circus history and tradition. Circus Vargas presents “The Greatest of Ease,” circus as it should be seen…under the Big Top! This magnificent, mega-hit production guarantees to thrill and enchant adults and children of all ages. Always fun for the entire family, Circus Vargas’ incredible new 2019 production highlights an amazing cast of world-renowned, death-defying acrobats, daredevils, aerialists, jugglers, contortionists, clowns, motorcycle exhibitionists, and much more! “The Greatest of Ease” performances take place at various locations throughout San Diego. Circus Vargas is where memories are made and cherished for a lifetime. Feb 7–18 at Westfield Plaza in Mission Valley. Feb 21–March 4 at Westfield Plaza Bonita in National City. March 7–18 at Westfield Plaza North County Please arrive 30 minutes early for an entertaining, interactive pre-show celebration, where kids can create their own magic under the Big Top, learning circus skills such as juggling, balancing, and more! Meet and mingle

with the entire cast after each performance. Capture the fun by posing for photos with your favorite cast members. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.circusvargas.com or call (877) GOTFUN-1 (877) 468-3861. Enter to Win! Win a free pair of tickets to Circus Vargas. Locations are Mission Valley, National City, and Escondido. The show runs through March 18. Just visit www.NorthCountySun. com and fill in the easy entry form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email. Only one entry per person/email is permitted. Must be 18 years old or older to enter contest.

14th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival March 18-24 The Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego once again welcomes spring with their annual Cherry Blossom Festival from March 18 to 24. Visitors are able to enjoy the Japanese custom of hanami—appreciating the beauty of cherry blossom flowers. In past years, the cherry blossoms have attracted over 12,000 people; attendance is expected to surpass that number this year. Just a heads up, sometimes the blossoms aren’t in full bloom during the festival. We

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