North County Sun Feb/Mar 2017 edition

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Calendar of Events (February and March). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Coupon Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Dining and Drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21 Brunches in North County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 St. Patrick’s Day Dining & Drinking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Page shamROCK Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Circus Vargas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Local Music and Concerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-25 Live Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 10 Festivals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 19, 21, 25 Art and Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 24 Attractions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 24-25 Sports & Team Schedules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27 Ticket Giveaways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 21-22, 28-29

North Coast Repertory Theatre We’re Giving Away Tickets Marjorie Prime Through February 5 This fascinating, skillfully wrought family drama is set in the near future, when artificial intelligence has reached new heights and lifelike robots provide companionship for the lonely. A finalist for the 2015 Pulitzer Prize, this thought-provoking play about memory is guaranteed to inspire stimulating conversations long after audiences leave the theatre.

The Illusion February 22 – March 19 Legendary playwright Tony Kushner displays his brilliance in this wildly inventive tour de force, which celebrates the magic and illusory nature of theatre. With crackling, contemporary language and sheer artistry, Kushner creates a wildly entertaining tale of passion, regret, love and magic. The Illusion transports audiences on a wondrous journey filled with laughter and a few tears along the way.

Hey! I’m Tha Mama February 27 and 28

Hey! I’m Tha Mama is a musical journey that tells the story of internationally renowned Jazz recording artist Spanky Wilson and her Broadway Star daughter Angela Teek.

The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron March 6 and 7 Men and women from eighteen to eighty will laugh non-stop as Robert Dubac embarks on a quest to answer the age old question, “What do women want?” In this hilarious solo show, Dubac seamlessly transforms himself into five boneheads who offer sidesplitting advice on how to best straddle the gender gap.

Impro Theatre: Dorothy Parker Unscripted March 13 Travel back in time to the Roaring '20s and join Impro Theatre’s Main Company for an evening of completely improvised short stories inspired by the legendary wit of Dorothy Parker.

Ms. Parker was an American poet, short story writer, crit-

The Brooks Theatre presents: Eurydice February 10 – 26 Oceanside Theatre Company, the resident theatre company of The Brooks Theatre and Studio 219, presents “Eurydice”, by award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl. The production is directed by Dhyana Dahl, Interim Artistic Director of Oceanside Theatre Company. Performance dates are February 10 to 26, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm.

In Greek mythology, Eurydice was an oak nymph and one of the daughters of the god of music and light Apollo. She was the wife of Orpheus, who tried to bring her back from the dead with his enchanting music. The play focuses on a unique and modern retelling of the classic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, as seen through the female perspective. The audience is taken on an enchanting, allegorical journey from the land of the living to the depths of the underworld. The story centers around a young woman who has died a tragic early death, only to be reconnected with her father in the underworld. All of the monumental father-daughter moments are captured so eloquently in this play: teaching a child to read, reminiscing over family stories, and giving a daughter away at her wedding. Eurydice transitions into womanhood, as she leaves the comfort and protection of her father’s arms to begin her new life with her husband Orpheus. With heartfelt themes of music, love, loss, and discovering your own truth, Eurydice will make the audience leave the theatre feeling emotionally moved and imaginatively nourished.

La Jolla Playhouse Presents: Freaky Friday Through March 12 When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before Mom’s big wedding. This new musical comedy is a contemporary update of an American classic in which a mother and daughter experience each other’s lives first-hand and learn what it means to be a family.

Performances take place at Mandell Weiss Theatre, which is located at 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla.

For more information call (858) 550-1010 or visit www. lajollaplayhouse.org.

Sarah Ruhl is one of the most innovative and celebrated playwrights of our time, recently honored with this year’s prestigious Steinberg Distinguish Playwright Award. Her plays have been described as poetry or love letters to the world. Dhyana Dahl is the Interim Artistic Director at Oceanside Theatre Company, having previously worked alongside founding Artistic Director Christopher Williams, as his Associate AD. She recently directed OTC’s productions of Baby With the Bathwater and Seussical, Jr. The professional cast is headed by local North County actor Morgan Taylor Altenhoff as Eurydice, New York actor John Maltese as Orpheus (recent credits include Utah Shakespeare Festival, Great River Shakespeare Festival, and Arkansas Rep), and Los Angeles based film and theatre actor Tavis L. Baker as The Interesting Man/Lord of the Underworld.

Designers include: Jason Adkins (set), Paul Canaletti (lighting), Bryon Andersen (sound), and Hannah Riffel (costumes). This production features a stellar cast, live music, captivating lighting, and original stage design.

The Brooks Theatre is at 217 N Coast Highway, Oceanside.

Tickets are $25 General Admission, $19 Seniors, $15 Students/ Military. For tickets, call (760) 433-8900 or visit www.oceansidetheatre.org or the box office. The Brooks Theatre is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Oceanside Theatre Company Youth Academy’s Classes are offered to students from 4 to 18 years old at The Brooks Theatre.

ic and satirist who is best known for her wit, wisecracks and eye for 20th-century urban foibles.

Book of Moron March 20 and 21 Robert Dubac’s newest off-Broadway solo satire cuts with a clever intelligent edge. Audiences will buckle up for a hilarious joy ride over the pot-holed highways of cultural hypocrisy.

The Theatre School at NCRT Presents: The Wizard of Oz March 30 – April 2 North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D, Solana Beach. For more information call (858) 481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org.

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Win a free pair of tickets to one of these four shows: Feb. 22 – March 19–The Illusion; March 6-7–Rob Dubac’s A Male Intellect: An Oxymoron; March 13– Impro Theatres’s Dorothy Parker Unscripted; March 20-21–Rob Dubac’s Book of Moron. Visit www.

NorthCountySun.com and select your favorite three shows. We cannot guarantee your show selection. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and/or email or both. Only one entry per person/email is permitted. Some restrictions apply. Promoters are not liable for date or show schedule changes. Best of luck, and see you at the North Coast Rep!

Star Theatre Company Presents: Barefoot in the Park February 10 – 19 Star Theatre Company proudly presents a light-hearted production of Barefoot in the Park from February 10 to 19. This romantic comedy from the 1960s peers into the New York City apartment of a newlywed couple and follows their life together over the course of four days.

Paul is a straight-laced lawyer and Corie is a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find—too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighborin-the-attic, Velasco, where everything that can go wrong, does. Corie doesn’t think that Paul understands her. He’s too straight-laced, too boring, and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous. For instance, running “barefoot in the park” would be a start.

Star Theatre is located at 402 North Coast Highway, Oceanside. For more information call (760) 721-9983 or visit www.startheatreco.com.

Moonlight Amphitheatre Mandy Harvey February 11 Though her hearing loss is profound, Mandy Harvey’s timing, pitch and passion are perfect. In 2009, her first album, Smile, was released to widespread praise. Since then, she has released two more critically acclaimed albums. Audiences are sure to be stunned by her flawless delivery of jazz and blues music.

The Four Freshmen March 11 The Four Freshmen deliver fourpart harmony, a twist of elegance, a splash of swing and a whole lot of fun. The legendary sound that began in 1948 with Bob, Don, Ross and Hal continues

today with Tommy, Curtis, Bob and Stein, whose unmistakable sound thrills audiences all over the world.

––––2017 SEASON LINEUP –––– 2/11 Mandy Harvey 3/11 The Four Freshmen 4/7 Rhythmic Circus 5/13 Abba Mania (Abba tribute) 6/14-7/1 Aida 7/19-8/5 The Little Mermaid 8/16-9/2 Sunset Boulevard 9/13-30 In the Heights 10/28 Cirque Zuma Zuma 11/11 What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye Experience Moonlight Amphitheatre is located at 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. For more information call (760) 724-2110 or visit www.moonlightstage.com.

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FEBRUARY

Black History Month 2/1-28 Museum Month 50% off at participating museums. Discount passes available at Macy’s. www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org 2/1 Cody Carter performs at Le Papagayo www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 2/1-4 Art-A-Thon at Distinction Gallery, Escondido. www.distinctionart.com 2/1-5 Broadway San Diego presents Matilda: The Musical at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/1-5 Marjorie Prime at North Coast Repertory Theatre. www.northcoastrep.org 2/1-6 An Iliad at New Village Arts Theatre. www.newvillagearts.org 2/1-26 Blue Door at MOXIE Theatre. www.moxietheatre.com 2/1-28 Oceanside Days of Art accepting applications. (760) 433-3632. www.ocaf.info 2/1-3/12 Freaky Friday at La Jolla Playhouse. www.lajollaplayhouse.org 2/1-3/13 Oceanside Int'l Film Festival applications. www.ocaf.info.

2/1-3/31 Garden Tapestries from Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre at San Diego Botanic Garden. www.sdbgarden.org 2/1-4/1 Whale Watching Season 2/1-4/2 My Fair Lady at Welk Resort. www.welkresorts.com 2-1-4/30 Sculpture in the Garden at San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas. www.sdbgarden.org 2/1 Zydeco Patrol at Cal Center for the Arts, Escondido. Free. www.artcenter.org 2/1 Open Mic Night at The Studio Encinitas. 6-9pm. Every Wednesday. www.thestudioencinitas.com 2/1 Camila at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/2 Groundhog Day 2/2 SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge Qualification Round #1. www.socalcc.siplay.com 2/2 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors at Staples Center. 7:30pm. Watch on TNT. www.nba.com/clippers/schedule 2/2 Black Violin at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 2/2 Lotus at Belly Up Tavern. 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/2-13 Circus Vargas SteamCirque at Mission Bay Park. www.circusvargas.com 2/2-14 Oceanside Valentine’s Week. www.visitoceanside.org 2/3 Gone Blonde at Mr. Peabody’s, Encinitas. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/3 Foreign Film Friday: Sing Street at Ruby G. Shulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library. 4 & 7pm. Free admission. www.carlsbadca.gov 2/3 Women’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos vs. CETYS Universidad at The Sports Center, Cal State San Marcos. 5:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/3 Clay Colton Band Happy Hour at Belly Up Tavern. 5:30pm. www.bellyup.com 2/3 Dashboard Confessional at House of Blues San Diego. 6:30pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/3 San Diego Sockers vs. Tacoma Stars at Valley View Casino Center. 7:35pm. www.sdsockers.com 2/3 Tchaikovsky Symphony Number Four at Copley Symphony Hall. 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 2/3 Chicago at Pechanga Resort & Casino. 8pm. www.pechanga.com 2/3 Z-Trip at Music Box. 8pm. www.musicboxsd.com 2/3 Metalachi at The Casbah. 8:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 2/3 San Diego Brazil Carnival Ball at FUSE Nightclub. 9pm. Adults-only event. www.brazilcarnival.com 2/3 Paul Stanley’s Soul Station at Belly Up Tavern. 9pm. www.bellyup.com 2/3-5 SCEGA California Classic Gymnastics Invitational at San Diego Convention Center. www.scegacalclassic.com 2/3-19 Bojo’s Place at Community Actors Theatre in San Diego. www.communityactorstheatre.com 2/4 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Divisions 3 & 4 at Army Navy Academy, Carlsbad. www.surfsss.org 2/4 Joey Harris & the Mentals at Aztec Brewery, Vista. www.aztecbrewery.com 2/4 Youth Fishing Derby at Lake Poway. 6am-12pm. www.poway.org 2/4 San Diego Super Run 10K & 5K Run at South Shores Park, San Diego. 7:30am. www.kathyloperevents.com 2/4 Mitchell Thorp Foundation Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk at Poinsettia Park, Carlsbad.

9:30am. www.mitchellthorp.org 2/4 Common Kings, Mayday, Bogan Via & Luna Aura at House of Blues San Diego.

7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/4 San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign at Valley View Casino Center. 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 2/4 Pablo Sáinz Villegas at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 7:30pm. ww.artcenter.org 2/4 Sweet & Tender Hooligans at The Observatory North Park. 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 2/4 VOKAB KOMPANY at Music Box. 9pm. www.musicboxsd.com 2/4 ALO at Belly Up Tavern. 9pm. www.bellyup.com 2/4-3/12 Picasso at the Lapin Agile at The Old Globe Theatre. www.theoldglobe.org 2/4 UFC Event at Tower 13 in Cardiff www.tower13.com 2/5 Superbowl 51 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. AFC Champions vs. NFC Champions. Lady Gaga performs at Halftime Show. www.nfl.com/superbowl/51 2/5 Gypsy Groove performs at Le Papagayo www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 2/5 Tower 13 Super Bowl 50” TV Raffle www.tower13.com 2/5 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Division 5 at Army Navy Academy, Carlsbad. www.surfsss.org 2/5 Cardiff Kook Run 5K, 10K & Costume Contest. 7am. www.cardiffkookrun.com 2/5 Family Fun Day: Migration at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center. 11:30am-1:30pm. www.sanelijo.org 2/5 Russian National Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty at Balboa Theatre. 1pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/5 A Lang Lang Super Sunday at Copley Symphony Hall. 1pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 2/5 Banding Together Fundraiser: Tim Flannery & Barnwell Shift at Belly Up Tavern.

1pm. www.bellyup.com 2/5 True North & Frequency Vocal Jazz at MiraCosta College. 3pm. www.miracosta.edu/buytix 2/6-12 Allianz Championship golf tournament at the Old Course at Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton, Fla. www.allianzchampionship.com 2/6 Bird Watching at San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas. 8am. First Monday of each month. www.sdbgarden.org 2/6 Henry Kapono & Friends at Belly Up Tavern. 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/6, 13, 20 & 27 Hawk Watch at Begent Ranch at the Ramona Grasslands. 10am-1pm. www.sdrp.org 2/7 The Revivalists at Belly Up Tavern. 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/7-3/3 Out of Body exhibition at Kruglak Gallery, MiraCosta College. www.miracosta.edu 2/7 Semisi performs at Le Papagayo www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 2/8 Barb Wire performs at Tower 13 in Cardiff www.tower13.com 2/8 Juicy J at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/8 Austra at The Casbah. 9:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 2/8-12 Laguna Beach Music Festival. www.lagunabeachmusicfestival.com 2/8-19 San Diego Jewish Film Festival. www.sdcjc.org/sdjff 2/9 Complexions Contemporary Ballet at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.artcenter.org 2/9 Sweetheart Sunset Market in downtown Oceanside. 5-9pm. www.visitoceanside.org 2/9 The Green at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/10-26 Brooks Theatre presents Eurydice www.oceansidetheatre.org 2/10 Ristband at Mr. Peabody’s, Encinitas. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/10 Atomic Groove Happy Hour at Belly Up Tavern. 5:30pm. Every Friday. www.bellyup.com 2/10 International Film Series: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? at MiraCosta College.

6-9pm. Free admission. www.miracosta.edu/events 2/10 Location Tour Starring Khalid at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/10 & 17 Harlem Globetrotters at Valley View Casino Center. 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 2/10 Art show at Iron Fist Brewing in Barrio Logan for Valentine’s Week.

2/10 Branford Marsalis Quartet at Balboa Theatre. 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/10 Dead Man’s Party Valentine’s Day Ball at Belly Up Tavern. 9pm. www.bellyup.com 2/10-11 The Classical Style at Copley Symphony Hall. 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 2/10-11 Pechanga Wine Festival & Chocolate Decadence at Pechanga Resort & Casino. www.pechanga.com 2/10-11 & 17-18 KinderNights at San Diego Zoo. 6-7:30pm. www.sandiegozoo.org 2/10-12 Singin’ In the Rain at Mission Theatre, Fallbrook. www.missiontheater.com 2/10-19 Star Theatre Company presents Barefoot in the Park at Star Theatre, Oceanside. www.startheatreco.com 2/10-26 Eurydice at Sunshine Brooks Theatre, Oceanside. www.oceansidetheatre.org 2/10-26 San Diego Musical Theatre presents 9 to 5: The Musical at Spreckels Theatre. www.sdmt.org 2/11-12 Baseball – CSUSM vs. Antelope Valley (DH), 11am 2/11 Aloha San Diego at San Diego Convention Center. www.alohaspiritchamps.com/san-diego 2/11 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 1 at La Jolla Shores. www.surfsss.org 2/11 Oceanside Valentine Bike Ride. www.valentineride.eventmediainc.us 2/11 Mardi Gras Run in Mission Bay. www.wiz-events.com/mardi-gras 2/11 Alexusjones at Aztec Brewery, Vista. www.aztecbrewery.com 2/11 Valentines on Volcan Hike at Volcan Mountain. 9am. www.sandieguitorivervalleyconservancy.org 2/11 This is Jazz: Brass Bands & Mardi Gras feat. Euphoria Brass Band at Ruby G. Shulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library. 4-5:30pm. www.carlsbadca.gov 2/11 Gửi Ngửi Yêu C ˜u at Pechanga Resort & Casino. 5 & 9pm. www.pechanga.com 2/11 Movie at the Pier: The Notebook at Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre. 5:30-8pm. www.visitoceanside.org 2/11 Leroy Sanchez at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/11 Art Laboe Valentine’s Super Love Jam at Valley View Casino Center. 7:30pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 2/11 Air Supply at Harrah’s Resort. 8pm. www.caesars.com/harrahs-socal 2/11 Mandy Harvey at Moonlight Amphitheatre. 8pm. www.moonlightstage.com 2/11 Leonidas Kavakos & Yuja Wang at Balboa Theatre. 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/11 SOJA with The Expanders at The Observatory North Park. 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 2/11-12 Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo at Del Mar Fairgrounds. 10am-4pm. www.delmarfairgrounds.com 2/11 & 18 Valentine’s Day Tea -Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, Escondido www.sdrp.org 2/11-12 34th Annual Chinese New Year Food & Cultural Fair in downtown San Diego.

10am-5pm. www.sdcny.weebly.com 2/11 & 14 Valentine’s Weekend Dinner Cruise & VIP Cupid’s Dinner Cruise on San Diego Bay. 7-10pm. www.hornblower.com 2/11-3/4 Scott Rohlfs: Solo Show at Distinction Gallery, Escondido. www.distinctionart.com 2/12 59th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center. Hosted by James Corden. Watch on CBS. www.grammy.com 2/12 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 2 at La Jolla Shores. www.surfsss.org 2/12 Coronado Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run at Tidelands Park, Coronado. www.valentinesday10k.com 2/12 Love Your Lagoon Fun Run at San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy www.sanelijo.org 2/12 Cinema at the Balboa: The Little Mermaid Sing-along at Balboa Theatre. 1pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/12 Cantus: No Greater Love Than This at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. 4pm. www.sjbts.org 2/12 San Diego Gulls vs. Bakersfield Condors at Valley View Casino Center. 5pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 2/12 Falling in Reverse, Motionless in White & Issues at House of Blues San Diego. 5pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/12 Cinema at the Balboa: Breakfast at Tiffany’s at Balboa Theatre. 5pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/12 David Duchovny at Music Box. 7:30pm. www.musicboxsd.com 2/12 Save Ferris at Belly Up Tavern. 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/12 The Griswolds at The Casbah. 8:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 2/13 Welcome to Night Vale with Erin McKeown at The Observatory North Park. 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 2/13 Hot Tuna at Belly Up Tavern. 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/14 Valentine’s Day–See our Dining Section for an intimate rendezvous 2/14 Live Trivia at Tower 13 in Cardiff www.tower13.com 2/14 Gold Standard performs at Le Papagayo www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 2/14 San Diego Gulls vs. Wild Iowa at Valley View Casino Center. 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 2/14 Una Noche Romantica Con Ramon Ayala Y Banda Machos at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/14 Valentine’s Day Dinner at Hunte Nairobi Pavilion, San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

5:30-7:30pm. www.sdzsafaripark.org 2/14 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings at Staples Center. 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD & NBATV. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 2/14 Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra at Belly Up Tavern. 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/14 Milemarker at The Casbah. 9:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 2/15 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Atlanta Hawks at Staples Center. 7:30pm. Watch on Prime Ticket. www.nba.com/clippers/schedule 2/15 Lucero at Belly Up Tavern. 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/15 Mustard Plug at The Casbah. 8pm. www.casbahmusic.com 2/15 Jake Shimabukuro at Music Box. 9:30pm. www.musicboxsd.com 2/16 Culture Caravan Day Trip: Anza-Borrego Wildflower Tour. Vista. www.cityofvista.com 2/16 Women’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos vs. CSU Monterey Bay at The Sports Center, Cal State San Marcos. 5:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/16 Eli Young Band at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/16 Men’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos vs. CSU Monterey Bay at The Sports Center, Cal State San Marcos. 7:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/16 Scott Bradlee Postmodern Jukebox at Balboa Theatre. 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/16 San Diego Sockers vs. El Paso Coyotes at Valley View Casino Center. 7:35pm. www.sdsockers.com 2/16 Billy Crystal at Copley Symphony Hall. 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 2/16 SiriusXM Jam On presents Winter Galactic Tour at Belly Up Tavern www.bellyup.com 2/16 Chad Valley & Computer Magic at The Casbah. 9:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 2/16-27 Circus Vargas SteamCirque at Westfield Plaza Bonita. www.circusvargas.com 2/17 Foreign Film Friday: Gloria at Ruby G. Shulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library.

4 & 7pm. Free admission. www.carlsbadca.gov 2/17 Reel Big Fish & Anti-Flag at House of Blues San Diego www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/17 Kevin Garrett at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/17 The Comic Strippers at Avo Playhouse. 8pm. www.moonlightstage.com 2/17 Shaolin Warriors at Balboa Theatre. 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/17 The Oak Ridge Boys at Pala Casino & Resort. 8pm. www.palacasino.com 2/17 Penn & Teller at Harrah’s Resort. 9pm. www.caesars.com/harrahs-socal 2/17 Art Show at Iron Fist Brewing celebrates the color Green at their Barrio Logan brewery.

2/17-18 The English Beat at Belly Up Tavern. 9pm. www.bellyup.com 2/17-19 San Diego Ballet presents Ritmos Latinos at Lyceum Theatre. www.sandiegoballet.org 2/17-3/12 Beau Jest at Patio Playhouse. www.patioplayhouse.com 2/18 Monster Jam at Petco Park. www.monsterjam.com 2/18 Breakfast with Tigers at Sambutan Longhouse, San Diego Zoo Safari Park. 8-9am. www.sdzsafaripark.org

2/18 Furry Friends Hike at San Dieguito Lagoon. www.sandieguitorivervalleyconservancy.org 2/18 5K Paw Walk in the Garden at San Diego Botanic Garden. 9am-1pm. www.sdbgarden.org 2/18 Low Tide Visitors Tour at San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy. 10am-12pm. www.sanelijo.org 2/18 Roots Series: Sweden at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum. 2pm www.sdcdm.org 2/18 Women’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos vs. CSU East Bay at The Sports Center, Cal State San Marcos. 5:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/18 Steam Powered Giraffe at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 6pm. www.artcenter.org 2/18 San Diego Gulls vs. Tucson Roadrunners at Valley View Casino Center. 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 2/18 San Diego Winter Brew Fest at the Hall of Champions, Balboa Park. 7-10pm. www.sandiegobrewfest.com 2/18 Men’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos vs. CSU East Bay at The Sports Center, Cal State San Marcos. 7:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 2/18 Iron Butterfly at Laguna Playhouse. 7:30pm. www.lagunaplayhouse.com 2/18 Divas at Pechanga Resort & Casino. 7:30pm. www.pechanga.com 2/18 Adam Ant at The Observatory North Park. 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 2/18 Bamberg Symphony at Copley Symphony Hall. 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 2/18 Green Valley Civic Association presents Jose Feliciano at Poway Center for Performing Arts. 8pm. www.powayonstage.org 2/18 #IMomSoHard at Balboa Theatre. 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/18 Funk Soul Social at Music Box. 9pm. www.musicboxsd.com 2/18-19 The San Diego Pet Con at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.petexposandiego.com 2/18-19 Western Surfing Association Championship Tour Event #7 at Huntington Beach Pier South Side. www.surfwsa.org 2/18-19 & 25-26 Lego Batman Movie Days–Legoland California Resort. www.legoland.com 2/18, 21, 24 & 26 San Diego Opera presents Falstaff at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sdopera.org 2/19 Rick Grove Bird Walk at Agua Hedionda Lagoon. 9am. www.aguahedionda.org 2/19 Gospel Brunch at House of Blues San Diego. 11am. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/19 Lauren Giraldo at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/19 The Infamous Stringdusters at Belly Up Tavern. 7:30pm. www.bellyup.com 2/19-24 America, America at Copley Symphony Hall. www.sandiegosymphony.org 2/20 Presidents’ Day 2/20 Alejandro Escovedo at Belly Up Tavern. 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/20 WWE Live Road to Wrestlemania at Valley View Casino Center. 7:30pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 2/20 Léon at The Casbah. 8:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 2/20-22 AFI at The Observatory North Park. 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 2/21 Cody Canada & the Departed at Belly Up Tavern. 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/21 Adia Victoria at The Casbah. 9:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 2/21-22 Circa Survive at House of Blues San Diego. 6:30pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/22-3/19 The Illusion at North Coast Repertory Theatre. www.northcoastrep.org 2/22 Ghostriders perform at Tower 13 in Cardiff www.tower13.com 2/23 SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge Qualification Round #2. www.socalcc.siplay.com 2/23 Cuisine for Kids fundraiser at Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside. 6-8pm. www.bgcoceanside.org 2/23 Villalobos Brothers at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 2/23 Chamber Orchestra with David Danzmayr at Copley Symphony Hall. 7:30pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 2/23 Pinback at Belly Up Tavern. 9pm. www.bellyup.com 2/23-26 San Diego Bird Festival at Marina Village Conference Center, Mission Bay. www.sandiegoaudubon.org 2/23-3/19 San Diego Repertory Theatre presents Sex With Strangers at Lyceum Theatre. www.sdrep.org 2/23-3/26 The Blameless at The Old Globe Theatre. www.theoldglobe.org 2/24 Custard Pie at Mr. Peabody’s, Encinitas. www.peabodysrocks.com 2/24 San Diego Gulls vs. Texas Stars at Valley View Casino Center. 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 2/24 Jojo at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/24 Los Angeles Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center. 7:30pm. Watch on Prime Ticket & ESPN. www.nba.com/clippers/schedule 2/24 Dance Yourself Clean at Music Box. 8pm. www.musicboxsd.com 2/24-25 Steve Poltz’s 8th Annual 50th Birthday Party at Belly Up Tavern. www.bellyup.com 2/24-26 Silver Bay Kennel Club of San Diego at Del Mar Fairgrounds. 8am-5pm. www.silverbaykc.com 2/24-26 He Was A Slave at Community Actors Theatre in San Diego. www.communityactorstheatre.com 2/24-3/12 Breadcrumbs at La Jolla Commons Theatre. www.fruitlessmoontheatreworks.org 2/25 Baseball–CSUSM vs. UC San Diego (DH), 11am 2/25 Track & Field – CSUSM–Mangrum Invitational (Home), 10am 2/25 Nina Francis at Aztec Brewery, Vista. www.aztecbrewery.com 2/25 Scholastic Surf Series: Orange County Middle School at Oceanside Pier. www.surfsss.org 2/25 Walk for Animals–North County at Kit Carson Park, Escondido. 7am-12pm. www.support.sdhumane.org 2/25 Exec Trek at Del Dios Gorge. 8:30am. www.sandieguitorivervalleyconservancy.org 2/25 Family Bicycle Ride with San Diego Mountain Biking Association at San Dieguito River Park. 10am. www.sdrp.org 2/25 Health & Wellness Expo-Encinitas Com. Center. 10-2pm. www.encinitaschamber.com 2/25 KPBS Kids Workshop: World Thinking Day at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum. 10:30 & 11:15am. Free admission. www.sdcdm.org 2/25 Happy Trails closing event for Cowboys & Vaqueros exhibit at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 4pm. www.artcenter.org 2/25 San Diego Gulls vs. Rockford IceHogs at Valley View Casino Center. 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 2/25 Ugly God & Wintertime & Dark Star Orchestra at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 2/25 The Stylistics with Peaches & Herbs at Pala Casino & Resort. 7:30pm. www.palacasino.com 2/25 The Greyboy Allstars at Music Box. 7:30pm. www.musicboxsd.com 2/25 Hippie Sabotage at The Observatory North Park. 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 2/25 The Chieftains at Copley Symphony Hall. 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 2/25-26 NSSA Open Season Surf Competition at Salt Creek, Dana Point. www.nssa.org 2/25-9/4 Ultimate Dinosaurs exhibition at San Diego Natural History Museum. www.sdnhm.org 2/26 89th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Watch on ABC. www.oscar.go.com 2/26 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Divisions 1 & 2 at Oceanside Pier. www.surfsss.org 2/26 Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center. 12:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 2/26 San Diego Sockers vs. Baja Atletico at Valley View Casino Center. 5:05pm. www.sdsockers.com 2/26 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center. 6:30pm. Watch on Prime Ticket & NBATV. www.nba.com/clippers/schedule 2/26 Farhad Darya at Balboa Theatre. 7pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 2/26 The Ten Tenors at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 2/26 The Highwayman’s Johnny Cash Birthday Show at Belly Up Tavern. 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/27 Louie Anderson at Belly Up Tavern. 8pm. www.bellyup.com 2/27-28 Hey, I’m Tha Mamma at North Coast Repertory Theatre. 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 2/28 Mardi Gras

www.NorthCountySun.com • February–March ’17 • 9 Find a Complete Calendar of Events at www.NorthCountySun.com Dates and times of events subject to change 2/28 Mardi Gras Masquerade Parade & Celebration in the Gaslamp Quarter, 5pm-12am. www.sdmardigras.com 2/28 Triple Shot performs at Le Papagayo www.lepapagayoleucadia.com

2/28 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center. 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD & NBATV. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule

3/1 Ash Wednesday 3/1 First Wednesday: Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Free admission. www.artcenter.org 3/1 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Houston Rockets at Staples Center. 7:30pm. Watch on Prime Ticket & ESPN. www.nba.com/clippers/schedule 3/1-26 Hershey Felder: Our Great Tchaikovsky at Laguna Playhouse. www.lagunaplayhouse.com 3/1-5/14 The Flower Fields in Carlsbad. 9am-6pm. www.theflowerfields.com 3/2 KPBS Kids Workshop: Hats Off to Reading Day at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum. 10:30 & 11:15am. Free admission. www.sdcdm.org 3/2 Hippo Campus at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/2 Stevie Nicks & The Pretenders at Viejas Arena. 7pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena/events/ 3/2-5 Pacific Coast Men’s Doubles Championship at La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. www.ljbtc.com 3/3 Mickey Cafagna Memorial Golf Classic at Maderas Golf Club. www.poway.com/golf-tournament 3/3 Foreign Film Friday: The Good, The Bad, The Weird at Ruby G. Shulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library. 4 & 7pm. Free admission. www.carlsbadca.gov 3/3 Fabulous Pelicans Band Happy Hour at Belly Up Tavern. 5:30pm. www.bellyup.com 3/3 International Film Series: How Strange to be Named Federico at MiraCosta College.

6-9pm. Free admission. www.miracosta.edu/events 3/3 San Diego Gulls vs. Tucson Roadrunners at Valley View Casino Center. 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 3/3 Half the Animal & Creature Canyon at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/3 Masters of Hawaiian Music at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 3/3 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics at Staples Center. 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/ SPECD. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 3/3 Senses Fail, Counterparts, Movements & Like Pacific at The Observatory North Park.

7:30pm. www.observatorysd.com 3/3-4 Railroad Earth at Belly Up Tavern. www.bellyup.com 3/3-5 NSSA Interscholastic State Championships at Church Beach, San Onofre. www.nssa.org 3/3-5 Gem Faire at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.gemfaire.com 3/3-5 Koi Club of San Diego Koi Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.koiclubsandiego.org 3/3-5 Shostakovich & Beethoven at Copley Symphony Hall. www.sandiegosymphony.org 3/3-5 Spring Home/Garden Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. www.springhomegardenshow.com 3/4 Kids’ Wild Night Out at San Diego Zoo. www.sandiegozoo.org 3/4 Noble War & Friends at Aztec Brewery, Vista. www.aztecbrewery.com 3/4 Finish Chelsea’s Run at Balboa Park. 7:30am. www.chelseaslight.org 3/4 Colon Cancer Alliance Undy Run/Walk at Mission Bay Park, De Anza Cove, San Diego. 8am. www.support.ccalliance.org 3/4 San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering EXPO day at Petco Park. 10am-5pm.

Free admission. www.lovestemsd.org 3/4 The Wonder of Elvis: The Tribute at Avo Playhouse. 3 & 7:30pm. www.moonlightstage.com 3/4 Chippendales at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/4 Experience Hendrix at Harrah’s Resort. 8pm. www.caesars.com/harrahs-socal 3/4 Under the Streetlamp at Balboa Theatre. 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/4 Laura Stevenson at The Casbah. 9:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 3/4-5 Spring Busker Festival at Seaport Village. Free admission. www.seaportvillage.com 3/4-5 Revolution Talent Competition at San Diego Convention Center. www.revolutiontalent.com 3/4-5 San Diego Travel & Adventure Show at San Diego Convention Center. www.travelshows.com 3/4-5 California Ballet Company presents Peter Pan at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/4-5 & 25 Sunrise Surprise Strolls at San Diego Zoo. 7:30-9am. www.sandiegozoo.org 3/4-14 San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering at various locations throughout San Diego County. www.lovestemsd.org 3/5 St. Patrick’s Day Half Marathon, 5K Walk & Green Mile Fun Run in downtown El Cajon. www.stpatricksdayhalf.com 3/5 San Marcos Alive Art Fair at San Marcos Civic Center. 10am-3pm. Free admission. www.san-marcos.net 3/5 Family Winemakers of California Wine Tasting Event at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

12-5pm. www.familywinemakers.org/taste 2/5 Family Fun Day: Lagoon Babies at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center.

11:30am-1:30pm. www.sanelijo.org 3/5 Escondido Rotary Club & Foundation presents Coeur de Cuisine at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 5-8pm. www.coeurdecuisine.com 3/5 Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center. 6:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 3/5 Bon Jovi at Viejas Arena. 7:30pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena/events/ 3/5 Desert Daze Caravan & Temples at Belly Up Tavern. 7:30pm. www.bellyup.com 3/5 Red Hot Chili Peppers at Valley View Casino Center. 7:30pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 3/5 Isaiah Rashad at The Observatory North Park. 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 3/5 Shiner at The Casbah. 9:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 3/6 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Boston Celtics at Staples Center. 7:30pm. Watch on Prime Ticket & TNT. www.nba.com/clippers/schedule 3/6-7 The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron at North Coast Repertory Theatre. 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 3/7 Great American Canyon Band at The Casbah. 9:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 3/8 San Diego Gulls vs. San Jose Barracaudas at Valley View Casino Center. 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 3/9 Whitechapel at House of Blues San Diego. 6pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/9 The Irish Rovers at Poway Center for Performing Arts. 8pm. www.powayonstage.org 3/9 Bash & Pop at The Casbah. 9pm. www.casbahmusic.com 3/9-11 San Diego Robotics Competition at Del Mar Fairgrounds. 8am-6pm. Free admission. www.sandiegoregional.com 3/9-19 Oklahoma at MiraCosta College Theatre. www.miracosta.edu/events 3/9-4/20 On the 20th Century at Cygnet Theatre. www.cygnettheatre.com 3/10 San Diego Gulls vs. Tucson Roadrunners at Valley View Casino Center. 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 3/10 TCHAMI at The Observatory North Park. 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 3/10 POS at The Casbah. 8:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 3/10-12 Broadway San Diego presents Kinky Boots at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/10-12 Cherry Blossom Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden, Balboa Park.

10am-6pm. www.niwa.org 3/10-12 The Tragedy of Carmen at Balboa Theatre. 7pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/10-26 J*Company Youth Theatre presents Willy Wonka, Jr. at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, La Jolla. www.lfjcc.org 3/11 Tip Top Run 10K & 5K Run/Walk & Leprechaun Dash & Bash at Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center. www.aguahedionda.org 3/11 St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Balboa Park. www.stpatsparade.org 3/11 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Philadelphia 76ers at Staples Center. 12:30pm. Watch on Prime Ticket. www.nba.com/clippers/schedule 3/11 Taste of Bressi at Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. 2-6pm. www.bgccarlsbad.org 3/11 The Four Freshmen at Moonlight Amphitheatre. 2 & 8pm. www.moonlightstage.com

3/11 This is Jazz: Piano Women in Jazz feat. Sue Palmer at Ruby G. Shulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library. 4-5:30pm. www.carlsbadca.gov 3/11 Neil Hamburger at The Casbah. 6:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 3/11 Blake Shelton at Valley View Casino Center. 7:30pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 3/11 DVBBS at The Observatory North Park. 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 3/11 Japandroids, Craig Finn & The Uptown Controllers at Music Box. 9pm. www.musicboxsd.com 3/11-12 Purim 3/11-12 Western Surfing Association Championship Tour Event #8 at South Harbor Jetty, Oceanside. www.surfwsa.org 3/11-12 Fox Theatre Film Series: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone at Copley Symphony Hall. www.sandiegosymphony.org 3/11-12 G. Love & Special Sauce at Belly Up Tavern. 8:30pm. www.bellyup.com 3/11-4/1 Heather McKey: Solo Show at Distinction Gallery, Escondido. www.distinctionart.com 3/12 Daylight Saving Time Begins 3/12 NCAA Selection Sunday 3/12 NCAA March Madness Begins 3/12 North County St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in downtown Vista. www.vvba.org 3/12 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers at Staples Center. 6:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 3/12 Full Moon Hike at San Dieguito Lagoon. 7pm. www.sandieguitorivervalleyconservancy.org 3/12 Daya at House of Blues San Diego. 7:30pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/12 San Diego Half Marathon & 5K. 7am. www.sdhalfmarathon.com 3/13 Dorothy Parker Unscripted at North Coast Repertory Theatre. 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 3/14 UFO & Saxon at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/14 Mozart Up Close at Copley Symphony Hall. 7:30pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 3/14 Meat Puppets at The Casbah. 9:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 3/14-15 NCAA First Four at University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, Ohio. www.ncaa.com 3/14-19 World Baseball Classic at Petco Park. www.worldbaseballclassic.com 3/14, 20 & 21 Hershey Felder in Concert: The American Songbook Sing-Along at Laguna Playhouse. www.lagunaplayhouse.com 3/14-4/13 In Their Wake exhibition at Kruglak Gallery, MiraCosta College. www.miracosta.edu 3/15 San Diego Gulls vs. Stockton Heat at Valley View Casino Center. 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 3/15 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Milwaukee Bucks at Staples Center. 7:30pm. Watch on Prime Ticket & ESPN. www.nba.com/clippers/schedule 3/15 Zucchero at Balboa Theatre. 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/15 Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn at California Center for the Arts, Escondido.

7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 3/15-19 Tucson Conquistadores Classic at Omni Tucson National Resort in Tucson, Ariz. www.conquistadoresclassic.com 3/16 The Cadillac Three at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/16-19 NCAA First/Second Rounds. www.ncaa.com 3/16-26 San Diego Latino Film Festival at AMC Fashion Valley 18 & Digital Gym Cinema North Park. www.sdlatinofilm.com 3/17 St. Patrick’s Day 3/17 Patrick’s Day Dining and Party Directory (See back cover) 3/17 ShamROCK in the Gaslamp Quarter. 5pm-12am. www.gaslamp.org 3/17 CCAE Education Department presents Center Stage: Everything Fitz at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.artcenter.org 3/17 Foreign Film Friday: A Man Called Ove at Ruby G. Shulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library. 4 & 7pm. Free admission. www.carlsbadca.gov 3/17 Julieta Venegas at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/17 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks at Staples Center. 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 3/17 Dance Gavin Dance/CHON at The Observatory North Park. 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 3/17 Fortunate Youth, Josh Heinrichs & Iya Terra at Music Box. 9pm. www.musicboxsd.com 3/17-18 The California Honeydrops at Belly Up Tavern. 9pm. www.bellyup.com 3/17-18 & 24-25 KinderNights at San Diego Zoo. 6-7:30pm. www.sandiegozoo.org 3/17-19 Theatre West presents Princess and the Pea at San Marcos Civic Center. www.san-marcos.net 3/17-4/16 Awake & Sing at New Village Arts Theatre. www.newvillagearts.org 3/18 Girl Scout Day at The Flower Fields, Carlsbad. www.theflowerfields.com 3/18-19 Spring Planting Jubilee and Tomato Sale at San Diego Botanic Garden www.sdbgarden.org 3/18 Family Bicycle Ride with San Diego Mountain Biking Association at San Dieguito River Park. 10am. www.sdrp.org 3/18 Hidden Valley Community Concert Association presents Everything Fitz at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 2pm. www.artcenter.org 3/18 Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Treasure Island at Poway Center for Performing Arts. 3pm & 7pm. www.powayonstage.org 3/18 Hello Gorgeous: A Live Tribute to Barbra Streisand at Avo Playhouse. 3 & 7:30pm. www.moonlightstage.com 3/18 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers at Staples Center. 5:30pm. Watch on ABC. www.nba.com/clippers/schedule 3/18 La Jolla Music Society presents Malandain Ballet Biarritz at San Diego Civic Theatre. 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/18 Yellowcard at The Observatory North Park. 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 3/18 She’s Got That Swing: Women in Jazz at Copley Symphony Hall. 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 3/18 Jay & Silent Bob Get Old at Balboa Theatre. 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/18-19 Carmina Burana at MiraCosta College. www.miracosta.edu/buytix 3/18-19 Spring Planting Jubilee & Tomato Sale at San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas. 9am-5pm. www.sdbgarden.org 3/18 Hell Fire Fat Tire mountain bike race on Camp Pendleton open to the public http://visitoceanside.org/hell-fire-fat-tire-camp-pendleton/ 3/18-19 San Diego Cake Show: Comic Cake at Del Mar Fairgrounds. 10am-5pm. www.sandiegocakeshow.com 3/19 Bike 4 Mike at Del Mar Fairgrounds. 6am. www.b4m.als.net 3/19 Butterfly Jungle Breakfast at Mombasa Pavilion, San Diego Zoo Safari Park. 7:309am. www.sdzsafaripark.org 3/19 Rick Grove Bird Walk at Agua Hedionda Lagoon. 9am. www.aguahedionda.org 3/19 Gospel Brunch at House of Blues San Diego. 11am. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/19 The Lincoln Trio at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. 4pm. www.sjbts.org 3/19 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers at Staples Center. 6:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 3/19 Lake Street Dive at Belly Up Tavern. 8pm. www.bellyup.com 3/19 Umphrey’s McGee & Spafford at The Observatory North Park. 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 3/19 Andy Shauf at The Casbah. 8:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 3/19 Lettuce & Russ Liquid at Music Box. 9pm. www.musicboxsd.com 3/20 Spring Begins 3/20 Shane Koyczan at Music Box. 7pm. www.musicboxsd.com 3/20 Los Angeles Clippers vs. New York Knicks at Staples Center. 7:30pm. Watch on TNT. www.nba.com/clippers/schedule

3/20-21 Book of Mormon at North Coast Repertory Theatre. 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 3/20-22 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium. www.worldbaseballclassic.com 3/20-26 LPGA Kia Classic at Park Hyatt Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad. www.lpga.com 3/21 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 3/21 Ganja White Night at The Casbah. 9:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 3/22 San Diego Gulls vs. San Jose Barracudas at Valley View Casino Center. 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 3/22 Heliotropes & Bad Pop at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/22 Women, Wine & Song at Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center. 7pm. www.lfjcc.org 3/22 M0 at The Observatory North Park. 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 3/22 Modern English at The Casbah. 9:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 3/23 Electric Guest at The Casbah. 9:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 3/23-26 NCAA Sweet 16 & Elite Eight. www.ncaa.com 3/24 Purim 3/24 Colony House & Josh Abbott Band at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/24 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center. 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 3/24 Common at The Observatory North Park. 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 3/24-25 Encinitas Half Marathon Expo at Moonlight Beach. www.encinitashalfmarathon.com 3/24-25 Super Diamond: The Neil Diamond Tribute at Belly Up Tavern. 9pm. www.bellyup.com 3/25-26 Baseball – CSUSM vs. San Francisco State (DH), 12pm 3/25 San Diego Race for Autism in Balboa Park. www.raceforautism.org 3/25 Mermaid 5K, 10K & Half Marathon & Mermaid Dash Girls’ Run in Mission Bay. www.mermaidseries.com 3/25 Furry Friends Hike at Crest Canyon Open Space Park Preserve. 9am. www.sandieguitorivervalleyconservancy.org 3/25 Bark in the Park Fundraiser at Live Oak Dog Park, Fallbrook. 9am-2pm. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org 3/25 SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge Finals & Awards Dinner. 10am. www.socalcc.siplay.com 3/25 Native Plant Walk at San Dieguito River Park. 10am. www.sdrp.org 3/25 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz at Staples Center. 12:30pm. Watch on Prime Ticket. www.nba.com/clippers/schedule 3/25 San Diego Gulls vs. Bakersfield Condors at Valley View Casino Center. 7pm. www.sandiegogulls.com 3/25 Jake Miller, MAX & Spencer Sutherland at The Observatory North Park. 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 3/25 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at The Casbah. 9:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 3/25-26 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Division 5 at Army Navy Academy, Carlsbad. www.surfsss.org 3/25-26 Encore Cheer Championships at SD Convention Center www.encore.varsity.com 3/25-26 San Diego Ballet at Old Town Temecula Theatre. www.sandiegoballet.org 3/25-26 Bruckner Symphony Number Eight at Copley Symphony Hall. www.sandiegosymphony.org 3/25-4/30 Red Velvet at The Old Globe Theatre. www.theoldglobe.org 3/26 Box Canyon Band at The Flower Fields, Carlsbad. www.theflowerfields.com 3/26 Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Run at Petco Park. www.hotchocolate15k.com/sandiego 3/26 Encinitas Half Marathon & Finish Line Festival. Race starts at 7am. www.encinitashalfmarathon.com 3/26 Family Discovery Day: Lagoon in Bloom at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center.

10am-3pm. www.sanelijo.org 3/26 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings at Staples Center. 12:30pm. Watch on Prime Ticket. www.nba.com/clippers/schedule 3/26 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center. 6:30pm.

3/26 Panic! At the Disco at Viejas Arena. 7pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena/events/ 3/27-4/2 Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic golf tournament at Fallen Oak Golf Course in Biloxi, Miss. www.gulfcoast.org 3/28 Encinitas State of the City Address at Encinitas Community Center. 5:30-8:30pm. www.soc.encinitaschamber.com 3/28 Eisley at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/28 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards at Staples Center. 7:30pm.

3/29 In the Mood: A 1940s Musical Revue at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.artcenter.org 3/29 Jazz Collective presents the Music of Prince at MiraCosta College. 1 & 7:30pm. www.miracosta.edu/buytix 3/29 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Washington Wizards at Staples Center. 7:30pm. Watch on Prime Ticket. www.nba.com/clippers/schedule 3/29 Neil Gaiman at San Diego Civic Theatre. 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/30 Tinariwen & Dengue Fever at Belly Up Tavern. 8pm. www.bellyup.com 3/30 Danish National Symphony Orchestra at Copley Symphony Hall. 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 3/30 Electric Six at The Casbah. 9:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 3/30-4/23 San Diego Repertory Theatre presents Into the Beautiful North at Lyceum Theatre. www.sdrep.org 3/31 Custard Pie RI: Celebrating the Music of Led Zeppelin at Mr. Peabody’s, Encinitas. www.peabodysrocks.com 3/31 Lincoln Durham at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 3/31 Max Raabe & Palast Orchester at Balboa Theatre. 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 3/31 Old 97s at Belly Up Tavern. 9pm. www.bellyup.com 3/31 Ladyhawke at The Casbah. 9:30pm. www.casbahmusic.com 3/31-4/2 WonderCon at Anaheim Convention Center. www.comic-con.org/wca 3/31-4/9 Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz at Laguna Playhouse. www.lagunaplayhouse.com 3/31-5/7 San Diego Musical Theatre presents First Date at Horton Grand Theatre. www.sdmt.org APRIL 4/1 April Fools Day 4/1 The Lights Festival at Pala Raceway. www.thelightsfest.com 4/1 NCAA Final Four National Semifinal game at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Ariz. www.ncaa.com 4/1 California Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in Oceanside. www.ironman.com 4/1 Junior Carlsbad 5000 Marathon for kids 12 and under. 7:15am. www.runrocknroll.com 4/1 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. 12:30pm.

4/1 Ticket to Ride: Beatles tribute at Avo Playhouse. 3 & 7:30pm. www.moonlightstage.com 4/1 Leftover Salmon at Belly Up Tavern. 9pm. www.bellyup.com 4/1-2 San Diego Crew Classic Rowing Regatta on Mission Bay. www.crewclassic.org 4/2 Carlsbad 5000 5K & 20K Marathon. 7am. www.runrocknroll.com 4/2 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center. 12:30pm.

4/2 Mariachi Festival at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 3pm. www.artcenter.org 4/2 Passenger at House of Blues San Diego. 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 4/2 Chronixx at Belly Up Tavern. 8pm. www.bellyup.com 4/3 Major League Baseball Opening Day. www.mlb.com 4/3 NCAA Final Four National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Ariz. www.ncaa.com 4/5 Arlo Guthrie at Belly Up Tavern. 8pm. www.bellyup.com

MARCH-APRIL

2/28 CCAE Education Department presents Center Stage: La Jolla Playhouse Pop Tour “Super Shiny Sara” at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.artcenter.org

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The San Diego Jewish Film Festival

Avo Playhouse The Comic Strippers February 17 A fictitious male stripper troupe performs this improv comedy show. They try to be sexy, but it just comes out funny. In between scenes, the group banters with the crowd and performs their hilarious twist on improv sketches. Semi-undressed and completely unscripted, The Comic Strippers create a whole new genre of comedy. This performance is appropriate for those who are 21 or older.

The Wonder of Elvis: The Tribute March 4 Experience the wonder of Elvis in this exciting one- man show starring Rob Ely, the King of Elvis Tribute Artists.

This multi-faceted presentation portrays the three major phases of Elvis’s career with his most popular hits and the signature moves and costumes that fans have come to love.

Hello Gorgeous: A Live Tribute to Barbra Streisand March 18 Rebecca Clark becomes Barbra Streisand in this one-

February 8 – 19 woman musical, delivering all of the greatest hits from this legendary singer. Through live singing, comedic dialogue and playful crowd interaction, Clark captures the character and heart of Streisand, recounting her amazing journey through the stage, television and film.

Ticket to Ride: A Tribute to the Beatles April 1 Ticket to Ride captures the fun and excitement of a real Beatles concert live on stage.

This exciting musical journey showcases the best of the Beatles with authentic costume changes, from their greatest hits of the ‘60s through the Sgt. Pepper era.

Avo Playhouse is located at 303 Main Street, Vista. For more information call (760) 724-2110 or visit www.moonlightstage.com.

San Diego Repertory Theatre Sex with Strangers February 23 – March 19 Olivia is an attractive, talented and under-appreciated mid-career writer just one step away from success. Ethan is a young writer whose online journals have become the buzz of the blogosphere. When these two are unexpectedly trapped in a secluded cabin during a winter storm, their chemistry is electric. As their literary futures become intimately intertwined, both writers confront who they are, what they really want and how much they are willing to change to get it.

Laura Eason’s sensuous and provocative comedy about fame, cyber identity, and the desire for intimacy and respect is a break-out hit that has received rave reviews all over the country. Sex with Strangers contains strong adult

language and scenes that may not be appropriate for children.

Into the Beautiful North March 30–April 23 All the men of the sleepy Mexican village of Tres Camarones have left town in search of fortune in the USA. Bandidos are threatening to take over the defenseless town. One night, 19 year old Nayeli watches “The Magnificent Seven” at the local cinema and has a flash of inspiration. She grabs her goth best friend Vampi and her gay confidante Tacho, and sets out on a quest of epic proportions – to find men in the U.S.A. and smuggle them back across the border to repopulate and protect her beloved town.

Performances take place at Lyceum Theatre, which is located at 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego. For more information call (619) 544-1000 or visit www.sdrep.org.

Brunch in North County

Bushfire Kitchen Everything is made from scratch and their bread and buns are baked fresh in-house daily. Great Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Start with a cup of gourmet coffee or an amazing latte ($3.75) along with eggs benedict.

(858) 461-0946. www.bushfire.com.

Solterra Winery & Kitchen Sundays 10-4 Executive Chef Chris Powell creates a local farm/fresh brunch. Bottomless Mimosas and Sangria.

Free brunch entrée coupon at www.northcountysun. com/coupons 934 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92024 760- 230-2970 www.solterrawinery.com Tower 13 Beach bar across from beach with ocean view. Sat and Sun brunch served 9-12. Bottomless Mimosas. Sports and music. 2633 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff. www.tower13.com IGNITE Bistro and Wine Spot Sunday Brunch. Order off menu. Bottomless Mimosas $13. 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009 (760) 438-7800 The Crossings at Carlsbad – Canyons Restaurant.

Ocean view. Buffet-style with carving station and build your own omelets. 10-2pm. 5800 The Crossings Drive, Carlsbad 92008. (760) 444-1800 Le Papagayo Saturday and Sunday scrambles and omelettes to acai bowls and fresh squeezed OJ. 1002 N Coast Hwy, Leucadia 92024 www.lepapagayo.com Oceanside Broiler Buffet-style Brunch 10am – 2pm. 1325 N. Harbor Drive, Oceanside.

(760) 722-3474 Luxe Buffet Buffet-style Sushi, Korean BBQ, Seafood. 2515 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92008.

(760) 729-3888 Elephant Bar 105 S. Las Posas Road, San Marcos, CA 92078.

(760) 736-2200

Jake’s Del Mar Order off the menu.

Champagne $5. Ocean view.

1660 Coast Blvd, Del Mar 92014 (760) 755-2002 Casa de Bandini Fiesta Buffet Menu- fresh salsa bar and hot tortillas. 1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad 92009 (760) 634-3443 Pacifica Del Mar Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Order off the menu.

Ocean view. 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 92014 (858) 792-0476 www.pacificadelmar.com SBICCA Sunday Brunch. Order off the menu. Ocean view. 215 Fifteenth St, Del Mar 92014 (858) 481-1001 The Broken Yolk Café San Marcos , La Costa, Oceanside, and Del Mar, www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com Chart House Order off the menu. Ocean view. 2588 South Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff.

(760) 436-4044 Park Hyatt Resort Aviara – California Bistro Breakfast Buffet and Bloody Mary Brunch 11:30-2pm.

7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad 92011 (760) 448-1234 India Princess Champagne Sat and Sun Brunch Buffet-style. Indian Cuisine. 1020 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078 (760) 744-7599 Fairmont Grand Del Mar–Amaya Restaurant Sat and Sun brunch a la carte. 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, Del Mar (858) 314-2030 Vigilucci’s Seafood & Steakhouse Sunday Brunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean. 3800 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad 92008 (760) 434-2580 Brigantine Sunday Brunch off the menu. 3263 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 92014 (858) 481-1166

The San Diego Jewish Film Festival, presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, runs February 8 to 19.

Films are shown at a number of movie theatres throughout San Diego County.

This year, the festival showcases some of the best contemporary Jewish-themed films from around the world. The films celebrate life, human rights, and freedom of expression. The mission of the Film Festival is to offer outstanding world cinema that promotes awareness, appreciation and pride in the diversity of the Jewish people to the community at large.

Festival programs aim to educate and illuminate through evocative, independent fiction and documentary films that portray the Jewish experience from current to historic global perspectives.

For more information call (858) 362-1348 or visit www. sdcjc.org/sdjff.

MiraCosta College Theatre Oklahoma March 9-19 Take a beautiful morning surrey ride that celebrates the pioneer spirit and the daily struggles of the settler life. Oklahoma, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s first collaboration, garnered a special Pulitzer Prize. It made history by uniting well-drawn characters and linear plot structure with song and dance, which served as the model for Broadway shows for decades. With iconic songs like “Oklahoma,” “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” and “The Surrey with the Fringe on Top,” audiences won’t want to miss this piece of American musical history.

MiraCosta College is located at 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. For more information call (760) 795-6815 or visit www.miracosta.edu/buytix.

Initiative to Lift Medical Marijuana Ban in Oceanside Dave and Amber Newman are working on an initiative that would lift the medical marijuana ban in the City of Oceanside.

The couple say their initiative will require the City to adopt an ordinance that will establish sensible regulations for the sale of medical marijuana, and provides patients access to safe, affordable, lab tested medication, while keeping our kids and neighborhoods safe by requiring state ID with proof of age before being able to purchase any medical marijuana product.

The Newmans help patients grow their medication in their own homes or gardens. The couple feels it’s better to grow your own plants, so you can control pesticides and strain choices that work best for you. The Newmans understand that not everyone can grow for themselves due to restrictions such as not owning the property, or age and ailment related issues, so dispensaries are necessary and up to 13 would be allowed in the city. Their initiative will also allow for cultivation, manufacturing, and clinical testing facilities.

The city of Oceanside overwhelmingly supported Prop 64, the legalization of marijuana for adults over the age of 21, and the Newman’s feel they have enough support from the voters of the city to get the signatures required that will put the initiative on the 2018 ballot should the City Council decide not to adopt their initiative. They are lobbying the City and the residents of Oceanside, as well as its surrounding neighbors to lift the Council’s ban, and avoid a time consuming and costly campaign. Their initiative is medical only, but hopes someday the council will move into the recreational market. For now, they feel this is a great start for North County patients who are seeking a better and safer alternative to obtain their medical marijuana. If you would like more information, or would like to get involved, you can contact them through their website www.oceansideforasafercommunity.org.

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Tower 13

Tower 13, located directly across Coast Highway 101 from Cardiff Beach, near Lifeguard Station Tower 13, has become one of the most popular local hangouts for meeting people, eating great food, drinking, watching sports on TV, and enjoying live entertainment. This fun, and very friendly beach bar/restaurant is the place to be on Super Bowl Sunday, with drink and food specials and a Super Raffle give-away with great prizes, including a 50” 4K Ultra HDTV! Bring your loved ones on Valentine’s Day for a great dinner and drinks, and on St. Patrick’s Day for a traditional corned beef and cabbage lunch and dinner, served all day.

They have a complete lineup of great drinks, food, and entertainment every day of the week. Stop in for their Daily Lunch Special which includes either a signature Sandwich or Burger with a Draft

Beer or Glass of Wine for $14. Monday is Happy Hour All Day until Close. Tuesday features Tacos, Tequila, and Beer Specials starting from 3:30-6:30, and Trivia starts at 7pm. Wednesday is Country in Cardiff with $8 Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Live Country Bands, dance lessons and dancing! Thursday offers Prime Rib Dinners with mash and veggies for $14.99, Oyster Shooters, and Martini Madness from 6:30-Close. Friday is Fried Fish and Fries from 5-9pm for $7.99, and Martini Madness 6:30-Close and Live Rock or Pop Music. Saturday is Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas 9-Noon, Martini Madness, and Live Rock or Pop Music. Sunday is Brunch w/Bottomless Mimosas, and Live Beach Vibe Reggae Music.

Tower 13 is located at 2633 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff by the Sea. Call (760) 635-1200 or visit www.tower13.com.

Le Papagayo

Leucadia, Encinitas, and Carlsbad residents along with thousands of other locals are loyal customers at Le Papagayo. We want everyone near and far to experience the flavors and sounds of this quaint dining establishment on Historic California Coast Highway 101 in Leucadia; because this place is awesome. You’ll love their unique fusion of Mediterranean and Latin American cuisine, along with their hang loose, beachy vibe. Some of San Diego’s best musicians play here nightly. Make your reservations now for a very special Valentine’s Day dinner and enjoy an exquisite meal along with great music.

Certainly one of the most popular Encinitas/Leucadia hot spots, Le Papagayo is one of the coolest hangouts in North County. They have 4-5 star ratings on Yelp, OpenTable and Tripadvisor and are recent 2016 winners of the OpenTable Diners’ Award. Open for breakfast, try their eggs, omlettes, acai bowls, fresh fruit, pancakes, chicken fried steak, or their signature Loco Moco, which is a coconut sticky rice with mushroom beef gravy, 2 natural Angus beef patties, 2 organic eggs, with grilled teriyaki pineapple, drizzled with a mango pineapple chili sauce, wow! Their lunch and dinner menu rocks and so does their

Happy Hour menu with food and drink specials every day from 4-6pm and on Tuesdays all night long! Their Lobster Bisque is a local favorite as well as their Ahi Poke and Spring Rolls. Other favorites include Carne Asada, Duck Confit, Mahi Mahi and Shrimp Tacos. Their Happy Hour menu and regular menus offer a variety of quality, tasty and healthy items and will surely have something perfect for you. They’re open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner until 11pm.

Football fans check out the Super Bowl here. Music fans, you’ll love their nightly local live music. Either inside or outside, along their bar on Hwy 101, or on their beautiful outdoor patio, enjoy a sangria or any of their house and specialty wines and craft beers. Local musical guests have included such names as Mystic Groove, Clint Westwood, Lou Shook and the Flounders, Blackwater Blues Boys, Gregory Michaels, John Bennett and Jim Volkert, Cody Carter, Triple Shot, Johnny C, Greenflash, Tolan Shaw, and many others.

Le Papagayo is located at 1002 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 944-8252 or visit www.lepapagayoleucadia.com.

Vista Village Pub

“May you always have a clean shirt, a clear conscience, and enough coins in your pocket to buy a pint!” Vista Village Pub is a favorite local hangout, lively pub, and sports bar located in the heart of downtown Vista on Main Street. It’s a social gathering place with great atmosphere, excellent cuisine, Irish fare, cold beer on tap, hard drinks, live music and karaoke. What a great place for special occasions like the Superbowl and St. Patrick’s Day! Happy Hour is Monday – Friday from 3pm to 6pm. They have delicious Bloody Marys, and a full bar with an impressive assortment of Irish whiskey and beer.

This is the place to be on St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a special day and a great time to celebrate the tradition of eating and drinking the Irish way! The Vista Village Pub will be serving their famous and very special Irish buffet breakfast the morning of the North County

Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. They’ll 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 long from 8am to 2am on St. Patrick’s Day. You usually can find live music and bagpipe music there.

Thursday and Saturday nights Vista Village Pub has Karaoke and Wednesday nights they have Trivia. The food is very good and so is the service. Try the awesome fish and chips, grilled chicken sandwich, grilled salmon sandwich, French dip, pastrami sandwich, burgers, chili, and garlic fries. If you’re looking for excellent Irish stew, this is the place. All prices are very reasonable and it’s a great place to hang out with family and meet new friends.

Vista Village Pub is located at 224 Main Street, Vista 92084. Call (760) 643-1619 or visit www.vistavillagepub.com.

Lattitude 33 Brewing

“If you’re lucky enough to be Irish ... You’re lucky enough!” Irish or not, have fun, go out and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all day at Latitude 33. This Vista neighborhood brewery is homegrown and has remained true to their roots. Join the fun on Saint Patrick’s Day, from 4-10pm, for a special “Feel Good Friday” celebration. Enjoy a live DJ, with a food truck and drink specials. As always, they’ll be serving $1 beers during Power Hour from 6-7pm.

Follow the mystery and discover the mastery of quality craft beer at Latitude 33. They have grown from a stream to a raging waterfall that pours its loyal customers some of the most undeniably unique and satisfying craft beer on the market. Proudly brewed on the 33rd parallel, their masterfully crafted beers are bold and complex with overtones of lost cities and secret societies. They deliver the distinc-

tive flavor of unsolvable labyrinths, with balanced notes of illusion, alchemy, and a touch of urban legend.

The Latitude 33 team consistently produces quality, great tasting, true craft beer. Their multi-award-winning Blood Orange IPA is juicy and refreshing and has a 7.2% ABV. Their Lifted Embargo IPA was brewed for San Diego’s insatiable taste buds. It’s a dry, crisp IPA with a citrus aroma, followed by a burst of bitterness that hits hard but doesn’t linger, and has a 7.1% ABV. Their Honey Hips Strong Blonde Ale is their most famous beer, with a pale golden color and aromas of clover honey and spicy citrus.

The honey hips of this strong, beautiful blonde, at 8.3% ABV, will surely make you smile and want to go back for seconds ;). Latitude 33 Brewing is located at 1430 Vantage Court #104, Vista 92081. www.latitude33brewing.com.

Barrel Harbor Brewing

“May the winds of fortune sail you. May you sail a gentle sea. May it always be the other guy who says, “this drink’s on me!” Lift your anchor and hoist a brew, we’re sure you’ll find good fortune at Barrel Harbor on St. Patricks’s Day! It may not be green, but Barrel Harbor Brewing’s latest beer release sure seems perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Sublime Panda-monium is a lime vanilla cream ale originally crafted by homebrewer Steven Wheeler, who brewed his creation on Barrel Harbor’s system after winning a contest at Vista’s 2016 Strawberry Festival. It’s Key lime pie in a glass!

Barrel Harbor recently canned two of their best selling beers: Fenris IPA and South Island Pilsner. The mosaic hopped Fenris provides hop heads with a tropical, west coast IPA, with a style that’s nearly a requirement at San Diego breweries. South Island Pilsner caters to both novice and experienced drinkers as this classic European style has been dry hopped with Motueka hops from New Zealand. Try their multi-award winning Barrel Harbor Brown Ale. It’s an English Brown made with American honey malt, crystal and darker malts, with Golding hops and a British yeast. Delicious.

On top of upping the number of beers on tap, Barrel Harbor has been ambitious of late. Most notably, the three-year-old brewery opened a second location in Miramar (or ‘Beeramar’ as this brewery-dense region is known to locals). At Ease @ Barrel Harbor provides a unique atmosphere for craft beer lovers while catering to gamers. Connected to its partner business, At Ease Games, the large space supplies board games in the bar area while offering tournament style amenities in the back. A dozen custom made tables provide hobbyists with ample room for miniature-based gaming. An upstairs area that doubles as a private event space completes the new location. Like the original Vista tasting room, the Miramar spot offers a 20% discount to members of the military, law enforcement, and the fire service community.

Keep your eyes peeled for Barrel Harbor cans at your favorite liquor stores, and be sure to pay a visit to At Ease @ Barrel Harbor!

Brewery and Tasting Room is located at 2575 Pioneer Ave, #104, Vista 92081, or visit their new Tasting Room in Miramar at 8990 Miramar Rd., Suite 150, San Diego 92126. Call (760) 734-3949 or visit www. barrelharborbrewing.com.

Solterra Winery & Kitchen

There’s no better place to spend Valentine’s Day with your loved one. Book your romantic Valentine’s rendezvous now before it’s too late. Solterra Winery and Kitchen is North County’s only working winery, tasting room, tap house, and kitchen. Their fine wines and signature dishes are multi-award winning. Solterra was the biggest winner at the 2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the most prestigious and largest competition of American wines in the world! They won Best of Class for their Costa Azul-2012 Cabernet Sauvignon; Double Gold for their Christopher Cameron Vinyards 2012 Malbec; Gold for their Solterra Winery Mestizo “GSM;” Silver for their 2013 Pinot Noir; and Silver for their 2009 Petit Sirah.

The Tasting Room is open daily: Mon-Thurs 3-5pm; and Fri-Sun 12-5pm. Get 4 glass flights of wine by the glass for $10, or $5 glasses of Sonoma County Wines. Lunch is Sat-Sun 12-5pm. Dinner is served 7 days a week 5-10pm. Sunday Brunch is served from 10am and has bot-

tomless mimosas! Tuesdays are Wine and Cheese Nights with artisanal pizzas and wine blending. Wednesdays are Ladies Nights with extended Happy Hour from 3-7:30pm. The winery is a wood barrel room with fermentation tanks, a crusher and press. Adjacent to the winery is a full kitchen, bar and dining room. Hang out at their long concrete outdoor fire pit bar located just inches from the sidewalk and passersby.

The Van Alyea family, a married couple with two young daughters and a lovely golden retriever, are answering the dreams of North County residents and visitors who love fine wine, craft beers, great food, and the SoCal beach lifestyle. Clip their BUY 1 BRUNCH ENTRÉE GET 1 FREE coupon from their ad, our Coupon Pages, or download it from http://northcountysun.com/category/ coupons/. Some conditions apply. Please call or check website for day and time changes. Solterra is at 934 N. Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia. Call (760) 230-2970 or visit www.solterrawinery.com.

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Bushfire Kitchen

If you’re a fan of Urban Plates, then you’ll absolutely love Bushfire Kitchen. Now open in Del Mar, residents and visitors are quickly discovering the very popular Bushfire Kitchen in the Beach Side Shopping Center (next to Starbucks) on Del Mar Heights Road. With 4-5 star ratings on Yelp and Trip Advisor, they specialize in farm fresh food made the old fashion way. Dishes are made from scratch, using the finest ingredients and cooked with bold flavors. The Zagat review states “Organic, grass-fed BBQ is the name of the game at these popular ‘cue specialists in La Costa and now Del Mar, serving grassfed hamburgers, antibiotic-free chicken and locally sourced vegetables alongside scratch-made breads and dressings.” We give Bushfire high ratings for quality, healthy, organic, humanely raised food with bold flavors and affordable prices. Take your oneand-only on a special date on Valentine’s Day. Bushfire serves breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner. If you’re a coffee fan, start your morning with a cup of gourmet coffee with beans from Zumbar Coffee of Sorrento Valley, ground fresh daily. Try a frothy steamed espresso latte for only $3.75, with an order of eggs benedict or French toast. For lunch and dinner awaken your taste buds with their tender, slow-braised Angus Beef Brisket or their Chipotle

Short Ribs. Their slow-braise oven cooks meats overnight and assures the meat falls off the bone. Their 1/2 lb. succulent burgers are made from fresh, never frozen, organic grass-fed beef or lamb. We recommend The Californian that comes with sharp cheddar, local avocado, wild baby arugula, tomato, house-pickled red onions and basil pesto aioli sauce. Wow! Dine inside their beautiful recycled wood paneled walls and high beamed ceiling restaurant or dine on their comfortable and exquisitely lit outdoor patio complete with outdoor bar. They have 12 craft beers on tap and have a lovely wine selection.

Everything on the menu is made from scratch and their bread, rolls and buns are baked fresh in-house daily. Side dishes include baked sweet potato, organic brown rice, Himalayan Basmati rice, garlic mashed potatoes, bacon and baked beans and cooked-to- order fries.

Try their premium hot sides and cold salads. One of our favorites is their Quinoa, Beet and Wild Arugula Salad. Keeping the earth’s ecology in mind, to-go boxes are made from recycled cardboard. Bushfire is a warm, family-friendly, healthy environment, that you will be happy to call your second home. Del Mar Bushfire Kitchen is located at 2602 Del Mar Heights Rd, Del Mar 92014. Call (858) 461-0946 or visit www.bushfirekitchen.com for their other locations.

Poor Boy Subs

Originally in Pacific Beach and Clairmont Mesa, Poor Boy Subs has finally opened its newest location in Carlsbad Village. This widely popular sub and sandwich shop serves freshly baked and toasted bread subs, wraps, and salads. We’ve been enjoying their sandwiches for years; but now don’t have far to drive anymore.

We especially love their signature Bellybuster premium sub sandwich. The Bellybuster is an Italian sub stuffed with ham, pepperoni, capocolla, salami, and cheese. Select from a variety of toppings and dressings and, if you prefer, ask for it on a toasted bun. Clip their coupon from their ad or from our coupon pages and get a FREE bag of chips and a fountain drink. Another one of our favorites is their Santa Fe premium sub stuffed with roasted chicken, avocado,

Jalapeno bacon and pepper jack cheese. We usually get it with banana peppers, tomatoes, onion, and olives, topped with Chipotle sauce.

Fresh, delicious, Classic Subs or Wraps, such as Turkey, Roast Beef, Ham, and Veggie are only $5.99. Specialty Subs such as Club, Tuna Salad and others are $6.99. Toasted Subs, like Meatball Marinara, Pastrami and French Dip, are $6.99.

Premium Subs are only $7.49. Hand Tossed salads are $7.99. All subs come in small, medium and large sizes. You can order a variety of sides, such as chips, soup, potato salad, or garden salad, to go with your sandwich, as well as bottled or fountain drinks. Poor Boy Subs is located next to Starbucks and Jamba Juice in the Village Faire Shopping Center at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad 92008. Call (760) 730-3045.

Scheduled to open in February, Top Choice Fish “Fish in Motion” is Carlsbad’s and North County’s newest fish market and restaurant, located next door to the world famous Tip Top Meats butcher shop, delicatessen and European Market, and nearby the Carlsbad Flower Fields. Check out their live fish tank and beautiful interior décor.

You’ll soon be hooked on this fully stocked fresh fish market and coastal eatery.

The fish market sells the finest quality and freshest seasonal fish and local catch at the best prices. Depending on the season, you’ll discover a wide selection of fresh fish, either

whole or filet, along with shrimp, crab, oysters, muscles, Ahi poke, shrimp cocktail, crab salad, clams, squid, octopus, a variety of caviar, and lobster. The eatery offers eat-in or take-out options for grilled, fried, sautéed, steamed, or smoked fish, made the way you like it! They offer plates, salads, sandwiches, fish & chips and chowder, along with a selection of wine, craft beer, and soft drinks.

Top Choice fish is open daily for lunch and dinner and is located at 6118 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Visit their website at www.topchoicefish.com.

10 Twenty Prime

10 Twenty Prime is a great place for Valentine’s dinner or for any night of the week. Owner and Restaurateur, Glenn Charros, knows fine dining, quality steaks, ribs, and seafood, along with exemplary service. Two words for 10 Twenty Prime: absolutely delicious! Looking for the best BBQ specials in North County? Sundays get a FULL RACK of BBQ RIBS with coleslaw plus one side for only $19. Mondays get 1/2 BBQ CHICKEN and 1/3 Rack of BABY BACK RIBS with two sides for only $20. 10 Twenty Prime is one of the most popular steak, ribs, and seafood houses in North County. Locals are converging nightly at this very polished but casual dining establishment, not just for the great cuisine, extraordinary service, and prices, but for their fabulous Happy Hour.

10 Twenty Prime has one of the happiest Happy Hours around.

Happy Hour is 7 Days a Week from 3pm to 7pm. They offer delicacies such as: (3) Angus Sliders for $6; (3) Filet Mignon sliders for $8; 1/3 Baby Back Ribs for $6; 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. Honestly, the Sirloin Steak and Baked Potato for $10 is the best Happy Hour deal in town!

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, an expansive white table-cloth indoor room, and a comfortable open-air outdoor patio. For starters, try their smokin’ shrimp, potato skins, Buffalo wings, or spinach artichoke dip.

Signature entrees include baby back ribs from the grill, grilled or blackened mahi mahi and salmon, and grilled filet mignon, rib eye, top sirloin, and New York steaks.

10 Twenty Prime is located at 1020 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078, in Old California Restaurant Row. Call (760) 566-7500. We are very proud to offer a 50% OFF COUPON for lunch or dinner to try this outstanding restaurant. Clip the coupon from their ad on our Coupon Pages, or download it from www.NorthCountySun.com/coupons.

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Nattiya’s Thai and Northern Spirits

Have a romantic evening, while enjoying delicious Thai cuisine and listening to smooth “live” jazz with a loved one on Valentine’s Day! Make your reservations now for their 5-course Valentine’s Jazz Dinner for Two. This will most likely sell out fast.

Get high on hot jazz and spicy Thai cuisine at North County’s only live jazz supper club and piano lounge, Northern Spirits, attached to Nattiya’s Thai Restaurant in San Marcos. The lovely Nattiya Sontisup has created a Thai food/spicy jazz experience unlike any other in San Diego. Northern Spirits features the area’s premier jazz musicians from 7:30-10:30pm Friday and Saturday nights and karaoke on Thursday nights. Sip fine wine and cocktail specialties from their full bar or try a sweet Thai iced tea. The authentic Thai cuisine is absolutely delicious and includes many different entrees including a variety of curries, noodles, salads, and awesome homemade Thai desserts. Late Night Music happens from 10:30pm to 1:00am Fridays and Saturdays and includes many genres of music and DJs. Happy Hour is every day from

3-6:30pm with half-off appetizers and drink specials.

Nattiya’s Thai Restaurant serves some of the finest Thai cuisine in North County. It’s classy but unpretentious, with white tablecloths and fresh flowers. We recommend any of the Thai Curry dishes and especially the Seafood Love Boat. This savory entrée is a wonderful combination of steamed seafood overflowing with fresh salmon, calamari, mussels, shrimp, and scallops. The boat is partially filled with a special Thai garlic/lime soup and comes with a small side dish of lemongrass chili sauce. Cut their FREE ENTRÉE coupon, $5 OFF or $10 OFF coupon from their ad, or our coupon pages or download from www.NorthCountySun.com/category/coupons.

Northern Spirits and Nattiya’s Thai is located at 727 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos 92069 (in the Denny’s shopping center, across the street from Staples and Best Buy, just a couple of blocks from Restaurant Row). Ask about catering, musical guests, and daily specials. Call (760) 736-9999 or visit www.nattiyathai.com.

Patron–Tortilleria and Carniceria

We want everyone in North County to know where to find the best authentic Mexican tacos (.99 cents); hot, fresh, hand-made daily tortillas (10 for $2.99); made-fresh-daily tamales ($1.89); and everything you’ll ever want or need for daily meals or big celebrations! Mexicans and Mexican-Americans already know how amazing Patron–Tortilleria and Carniceria is. Try their food and you will be back often. Why go to the supermarket and buy mass-produced tortillas, when you can go to Patron and get freshly made, delicious, piping hot tortillas? Why pay more for tacos when you can get the tastiest and most authentic tacos for under a dollar?

If you’re a student at Palomar College or Cal State San Marcos, or live nearby in San Elijo Hills, or anywhere near San Marcos Blvd. and Twin Oaks Valley Rd. (near the San Marcos Post Office or San Marcos Civic Center) and you love authentic, fresh, Mexican food, you’ll love Patron, a Mexican kitchen, tortilleria, butcher shop (carniceria), and grocery/produce store. If you are craving real Mexican food, why not eat and shop where Mexican people go! They have an

assortment of Agua Frescas which are fresh fruit-infused water drinks, including horchata (a cinnamon and rice drink), guacamole and salsa made fresh daily, Mexican cheeses, canned goods, fresh fruit and vegetables, including locally-grown tomatoes, avocados, and lemons, papayas, and a great butcher shop with chicken, steak, goat, pork, and beef. Buy your carne asada here!

Every morning, Patron customers pick up delicious, hot tamales, and hot, hand-made tortillas. They have different kinds of tamales, including: cheese and pepper (a little spicy); shredded beef; shredded pork; and chicken. For your taco meat, we recommend Birria, a flavorful beef or goat stewed meat. Top off your taco with red or green salsa, Mexican avocado sauce, cheese, onions, and fresh sliced lime. Remember, they sell out of tamales and tortillas almost 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.

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Pacifica Del Mar and Breeze Café

Pacifica del Mar and Breeze Café is open every day and is the perfect place to impress your loved one on Valentine’s Day. Celebrating 28 years, Pacifica Del Mar’s enchanting atmosphere, excellent service, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and cocktails, and breathtaking Del Mar panoramic ocean views, make this one of the finest restaurants in Coastal North County. The Ocean Bar and restaurant are a local gathering place, where high style and Del Mar culture come together for lovely libations and extraordinary cuisine. With a selection of more than 100 premium vodkas, they are recipients of the Gold Medallion for “Best Seafood Dining in San Diego,” and Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence.”

Downstairs, also with shimmering ocean views, enjoy Pacifica Breeze Café’s lovely breakfasts and lunches with their signature

hash specialty dishes. Try their famous Mimosas and Bloody Marys!

Happy Hour is nightly from 4-6:30 PM and all night long on Sundays and Mondays. Happy Hour features half off food items. Wednesdays are martini and oyster nights with oysters on the half shell 3 for $6, 6 for $12, and 12 for $24; vodka and gin drinks are $7. Thursdays are lively with half-off wine. They have five distinct venues available for holiday parties, including: The Private Reserve which seats up to 60 guests for a sit down dinner; and the Patio which seats up to 120 guests with spectacular ocean views. Pacifica Del Mar and Breeze Café are located at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 92014.

Make your Valentine’s reservations now. Call (858) 792-0476 or visit www.pacificadelmar.com.

Enjoy a lunch or dinner to remember on Valentine’s Day at Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini. Casa de Bandini at The Forum is the North County destination for regionally inspired Mexican cuisine, bird bath size margaritas, and lively fiestas.

You know it’ll be an enchanted engagement with more than 95 varieties of premium tequilas to choose from. ¡Ay, caramba! 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 delicious handmade tortillas. Chef Ignacio prepares a wide selection of authentic specialties, and can build customized menu packages to fit any catered event needs – 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, 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.

Tip Top Meats

Tip Top Meats is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and its owner and master butcher, John Haedrich, just turned 88 years old. Since 1967, Top Top Meats has been 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 USA. Come to Tip Top Meats with your family and loved ones for their special Valentine’s Day Steak Dinner for two for $24.98 (including a bottle of wine), and 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!

Tip Top Meats is the place to stock up on Certified Angus, USDA Choice, and Prime Cuts of beef, the finest handmade sausages, Lamb Chops, Pork Roasts, Corned Beef, Tri-Tip, and New York Steaks. Tip Top is a one-of-a-kind butcher shop, a gourmet European-style delicatessen, and a full-service European marketplace. Nobody in San Diego County comes close to the service and value. Multi-award-winning Tip

Top Meats continues to provide the highest quality meat and poultry for North County residents, visitors and tourists. They serve Certified Angus Beef, the best quality there is. The Big John Breakfast and the Big John Burger are two of the heartiest and best value meals and deals in town.

John Haedrich is a lifetime Member of the Jewish War Veterans and has recently donated through the JWV over 550 pounds of meat and 40 turkeys, with the assistance of Command Chaplain Merris, to needy Camp Pendleton families. Big John has a big heart and has given back 100-fold to residents, 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 cross our paths 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.” Happy 88th Birthday John, and congratulations on reaching your 50th anniversary!

Tip Top Meats is located at 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 438-2620 or visit www.tiptopmeats.com.

Vigilucci’s Restaurant Group

Fall in love at Vigilucci’s coastal restaurants for a very special Valentine’s Day. They will be offering special prix fixe menus with class, charm, and amore. Visit their website for Valentine’s Day menus and details. For larger groups, please schedule a time with their event planner, Kim Maniero, and begin planning your special gathering. Be sure to book as early as possible for best availability.

The Vigilucci’s team has been in the business of creating delicious cuisine for close to 23 years. Their popular dining destinations are renowned for award-winning cuisine, superb service and precise attention to detail. Vigilucci’s offers authentic homemade pastas, prime steaks, and fresh seafood in casual yet upscale surroundings, so you can enjoy a unique dining experience.

Each unique restaurant offers something special. Vigilucci’s Trattoria has three patios and a piano bar. Vigilucci’s Seafood and Steakhouse has stunning 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean. If you’re seeking

catering services, consult the expertise of Vigilucci’s Gourmet Market and Catering on State Street in Carlsbad. Their experts will advise you about all your needs, from customizable made-to-order hors d’oeuvres and party trays, to full-service catering for cocktail parties, dinners, wedding receptions, corporate events and all of life’s special occasions. Relax on the newly expanded curbside café, an extension of Vigilucci’s Market, and enjoy a hot or cold authentic Italian Panini, or Vigilucci’s Lasagna or vegetarian lunch special with a glass of wine or a cold beer. Be sure to enjoy the afternoon Panino & Vino special for $15 that includes a made-from-scratch panino and a glass of house wine. This is available Mondays through Thursdays from 2-6 p.m.

To book a party at one of their coastal locations, call (760) 670-7173.

For reservations and more information on Valentine’s Day, party catering and events; or for a list of menus and locations, visit their website at www.vigiluccis.com.

Steakhouse at Jalapeno Grill and Cantina

Steakhouse at Jalapeno Grill will be an excellent choice for Valentine’s Day dinner. Owner and Chef, Ray Alto, from the famed Fireside Restaurant, offers his guests some of the finest steaks grilled over a mesquite flame and the best Certified Angus Prime Rib anywhere. Steak dinners come with baked bread, soup or salad, garden vegetables, and your choice of either lemon rice, fries, baked potato or their famous Jalapeno Cheddar Mashed Redskin Potatoes, which are fabulous!

If the Prime Rib doesn’t get you, try their Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon, Ribeye, Porterhouse, Top Sirloin or their New York Strip. Appetizers include scrumptious servings of Fried Macaroni and Jalapeno Cheese, Jalapeno Mozzarella Sticks, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Coconut Shrimp and Three Cheese Nachos. Soups and

salads are perfect with any dish.

Steakhouse at Jalapeno has a lively Happy Hour every Monday to Friday from 3-7pm with drink and food specials. Come early for some fresh nachos before the Super Bowl game starts. Enjoy drink and food specials. Clip their coupon from our coupon pages or download from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons/. GET 50% OFF ENTRÉE with the purchase of an equal or greater value entrée plus two drinks. Not valid for To Go orders, holidays, Happy Hour, Filet Mignon, or with any other offer. Must present coupon. Steakhouse at Jalapeno Grill & Cantina is located at 503 W. Grand, Escondido, 92025. Open Sun – Thurs 11-9pm, and Fri and Sat 11-10pm. Call (760) 233-1104. Visit www. jalapenogrillandcantina.com.

La Tapatia Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

La Tapatia is famous for their signature homemade pork tamales, which are on the menu every day of the week. One of San Diego’s oldest and most treasured family Mexican restaurants, La Tapatia dates back to 1937 when it was owned and founded by Ernesto and Salome Acosta. What began as a small diner operated from their home on Grand Avenue in Escondido, is now a landmark in North County where guests enjoy some of the finest authentic Mexican cuisine.

La Tapatia is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They offer lunch specials from 11am-3pm. They have a full bar with a lively Happy Hour seven days a week from 3-7pm and offer Happy Hour 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. Saturday nights this place turns into a lively salsa dance club with a long line to get in.

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.

Enjoy an authentic Mexican meal on Valentine’s Day. Call for catering or banquet facilities. 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.

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Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot

Ignite will have an epic Super Bowl party with drink, appetizer, and food specials, and don’t forget to make your reservations early for a very special pre-fixe Valentine’s Day menu. It’s a perfect day for sharing your love with someone special and Valentine’s Day at Ignite will be an evening to remember.

Bring the kid’s on Saturdays because 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. The patio is the place to be during Daylight Saving evenings. 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 6:30-7:30pm, except for Fridays.

Uncork, drink and enjoy from a large selection of domestic or imported wines, or sip on one of their lavishly handcrafted cocktails or local draft beers. Happy Hour is daily from 3-6:30pm and offers $4-$6 drink specials with $6-$10 food specials. Saturday and Sunday Brunch is from 10am-3pm. Enjoy live music on Sundays. Catch sports games with the sound on in the lounge! Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot is located at 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92011. Call 760-438-7800 or visit www. ignitecarlsbad.com.

Seafire Restaurant + Bar

Make reservations now for a very special Valentine’s prefixe dinner for two on Valentine’s Day, served all day. Dinner for Two includes your choice of Fresh Grilled Salmon with citrus butter sauce, served with sautéed Brussels sprouts and garlic mashed potatoes; or Chicken Kabob Dinner with sautéed vegetables, rice, tzatziki and pita bread. You also get an entrée of your choice, either Saganaki, Seafire Shrimp, or Trio Dip–all for $34.95.

Utilizing traditional and progressive cooking techniques that harmoniously create a unique and delicious experience for all guests, Seafire is everything you are looking for in a restaurant and more. A husband and wife team work together in the kitchen preparing memorable delights, such as their signature Napoleon-style brick oven, wood-fired pizzas. The Italian made, custom designed, domed brick oven produces authentic, absolutely delicious pizza with perfectly browned thin crust.

Like a perfectly harmonious violinist and cellist, the two of them create delicious dining delights. 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 served with whipped garlic potatoes, and sautéed Brussels sprouts. Their salads and soups are delicious. Try the Ahi Sliders, Roasted Beet Salad, the Greek Salad, or Fish Chowder. You will be impressed. Got the late night munchies? Seafire’s kitchen is open late every night! Live music happens on the patio Tuesday through Saturday.

Located near the beach in South Carlsbad near the corner of Palomar Airport Rd. and Paseo del Norte, this family owned and operated restaurant is definitely worth a try. The indoor décor is filled with natural light and the outdoor patio is welcoming, with a large open window and attached bar. It’s the perfect place for sipping wine, one of their 14 local craft beers, or a cocktail, while enjoying great live music Tuesday to Saturday evenings.

They are open every day. Happy Hour is ALL DAY on Sunday, and daily from 3:30-6:30 PM and 10 PM until close Sun-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.

Tony’s Jacal

Tony’s is a very popular gathering place all year long; but is popular (especially on their garden patio) when the days get longer and evenings are warmer during Daylight Saving Time in the spring. This wonderful neighborhood restaurant is famous for their turkey and pork tamales which are available all year-round. Treat your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day or take your family and friends to the most delicious Mexican cuisine anywhere in San Diego. If you are looking for a really authentic Mexican restaurant, Tony’s Jacal is “One of the most authentic north of the border…” according to the Zagat Survey. 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, they serve the most authentic Mexican food and beverages this side of the border. This historic San Diego landmark opened its doors in 1946 as a small neighborhood house where neighbors would stop by for a delicious meal. Its reputation built over the years because the cuisine is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere and service are outstanding. For three generations,

Tony’s Jacal has been serving family specialties, like their famous chile relleno, turkey tacos, turkey enchiladas, shrimp burritos, tantalizing tamales, and fabulous flautas.

Tony’s Jacal has a beautiful floral outdoor garden patio and live Mariachi music in the evenings. Their classic cantina has been recently remodeled with 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 to Friday from 5 to 7pm.

Say “Hi” to Laura Griffin who has been serving happy customers for 23 years. Ask her for a delicious Margarita or a tasty Mezcal Paloma made with grapefruit soda and served 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 food, drinks and the finest service, Tony’s Jacal is the place!

Tony’s Jacal is located just west of the I-5 Fwy and just south of Lomas Santa Fe at 621 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach, 92075. Call (858) 755-2274 or visit www.tonysjacal.com

Boy’s and Girls Clubs–Taste of Bressi March 11 The Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad, along with George and Meryl Young, are pleased to present Taste of Bressi on March 11 at Bressi Ranch Clubhouse. Prepare for an afternoon filled with craft beers, premium wines, food,

live music and more. Local vendors will provide tastings of signature dishes and beverages, while guests soak up the sounds of Fetchez La Vache and Naked Saturdays Band.

The $48 Taste of Bressi Clubhouse Pass provides access to all restaurant nibbles and eight beer or wine tastings.

This event is for those who are 21 or older. All proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad.

The Boys and Girls Clubs Bressi Ranch Clubhouse is located at 2730 Bressi Ranch Way, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 444-4893 or visit www.bgccarlsbad.org.

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Two Milestones: John Haedrich’s 88th Birthday and the 50th Anniversary of Tip Top Meats By: Andy Lee

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John Haedrich, the soft-spoken big man, owner, and master butcher of Tip Top Meats has reached two milestones that very few people ever will. Big John, as most people endearingly know him, celebrated his 88th birthday on January 3, and this year his world famous German Butcher Shop and European Delicatessen, Tip Top Meats, turns 50 years old. What’s truly amazing and inspirational is that John still goes to work every day, cuts meat, makes sausage, and runs the show from morning until night, and greets his guests with kind words, thanks, and his big infectious smile. On a recent morning, while I was enjoying breakfast with John, four different guests came over to our table to say hello and shower him with compliments and praise. It’s like that every day.

People’s appreciation of the cuisine, as well as their love and respect for the man, is a wonderful thing to behold.

I told John that I was going to write an article about him and Tip Top’s 50th anniversary, and he impressed upon me how much he didn’t want to boast about himself or his accomplishments, and said, “Every day I thank God and want all of our customers to know that their friendship and loyalty is what makes Tip Top Meats

what it is today. My love and appreciation for my customers comes from my heart and I can’t thank them enough.”

John’s lifetime achievements and philanthropy are the reason he has received so many awards and recognition, including the Legacy Award from Tri-City Hospital Foundation, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, and a Certificate of Appreciation from Supervisor Bill Horn. John has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars, as well as food and livestock, to many organizations including Tri-City Hospital, the Jewish Veterans of America, Temples, Churches, 4-H Clubs, Boys and Girls Clubs, and Camp Pendleton families. He remembers all the wonderful letters, especially the ones from the 4-H Club youth, when he purchased their pigs and livestock at fair auctions. He reminisces how much the letters meant to him, knowing how much it helped pay for their college scholarships.

The child of a butcher in East Germany, and a boxer at an early age, he aspired to become a champion, but truly knew he wanted to be a champion butcher. He emigrated from Berlin to the USA and boarded a ship in 1959 on his birthday, from Hamburg Germany, and arrived at San Pedro Harbor on February 6. He opened his butcher shop

in Glendale in 1967. Later, John moved to San Diego and opened Tip Top Meats in Carlsbad in 1979, across the street from Hadley Farms on Paseo del Norte. With his vision, and the craftsmanship of a master butcher, he provides top quality meat at reasonable prices, and has built a reputation as a destination butcher shop and deli that truly is worldclass and well known. John is one of the last of the master butchers of the world. He consistently cuts, trims, and processes meat the right way, not like commercial supermarket butchers. Tip Top Meats has won many awards including: Best German Restaurant by UT Readers Poll; Hall of Fame from Carlsbad Chamber; and a Gold Medal by the California Restaurant Association.

You would think that this man has done enough in his lifetime; but at the age of 88 he is still going strong and is opening something new and special, Top Choice Fish —Market and Eatery “Fish in Motion” this spring, next door to Tip Top Meats. I’m sure that it, too, will become a popular San Diego destination.

Happy 88th Birthday John! Congratulations on the 50th Anniversary of Tip Top Meats, and all the best with Top Choice Fish!

Tip Top Meats is located at 6118 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Visit www. tiptopmeats.com.

San Marcos Grand Spring Festival & Street Faire April 9, Sunday, 9am-5pm San Marcos Grand Spring Festival and Street Faire returns to town on April 9. Presented by the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, the faire historically leads the festival season in North County. For the past 25 years, the first faire of the season has been a favorite day of fun for all ages.

The faire features displays from more than 250 local and nationwide vendors, a wide variety of ethnic and American

food, beverages, and plenty of live music. A children’s area includes carnival rides and fun entertainment.

San Marcos Grand Spring Festival and Street Faire takes place along Via Vera Cruz between Grand Avenue and San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos. For more information call (760) 945-3758 or visit www.sanmarcoschamber.com.

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Gregorio’s

Gregorio’s Restaurant is open and ready for all Super Bowl fans! And, this is a great place to have a quiet romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day. They are located upstairs at the Village Fair Shopping Center in Carlsbad Village. Gregorio’s serves authentic, fresh, and savory Italian cuisine at very reasonable prices. Open every day for lunch and dinner, Gregorio’s is the perfect place to impress family, friends, and whoever is special in your life.

We recommend their Shrimp Fra Diavlo, a shrimp and spicy marinara tossed with linguini, or their Angel Hair Pasta with Meat Sauce. They offer a wide selection for lunch and dinner with signature dishes such as linguini, lasagne, fettuccini Alfredo, eggplant parmesan, steaks, Sicilian chicken, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, appetizers and desserts, including homemade cannoli.

Their full bar has sports on TV and serves Happy Hour Monday– Friday with $5 appetizers and daily drink specials. Martini Mondays are great with $2 off martinis; Tuesdays have Two-for Tuesday

specials; Wednesday features 1/2 off all bottles of wine, all night; Thursdays you get $2 off all bottled beer; and Friday is TGIF with $2 off–you call it! Gregorio’s is open 11am-9pm weekdays, 11am-10pm Fridays and Saturdays, and Happy Hour is 3pm-6pm Monday through Friday. Gregorio’s offers a wide variety of light and healthy options, and is a great place to pop in and out for a quick lunch from 11-3. They will treat you as if it’s your home away from home.

Gregorio’s owner, Greg Nelson, has done more for families and children of the Carlsbad Boys and Girls Clubs than anyone can imagine.

As a young boy, Greg grew up and spent his days going to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. That experience had a profound effect on him and who he is today. From 2010 to 2012, he donated 100% of his profits from Gregorio’s Restaurant to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. What a great person! Gregorio’s is located in Carlsbad Village at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 208, Carlsbad 92008. Call (760) 7201132 or visit www.gregoriosrestaurant.com.

Ahi Sushi and Grill

Are you looking for a nice place to eat sushi on Valentine’s Day? Extremely popular, and well known in San Marcos, and throughout San Diego, Ahi Sushi is open every day and serves some of the most delicious and best-valued sushi around. Ahi Sushi and Grill is located on N. Twin Oaks Valley Road near California State University San Marcos and near the San Marcos Civic Center. This very lively location is very popular with college students and faculty, residents, local business people, and everyone who loves great sushi at great prices.

Their sushi is high quality, and the service is absolutely outstanding.

We’ve never been in a sushi restaurant where you get your sushi order so quickly. Every day, Ahi Sushi offers 50% off cut rolls, special rolls, and sushi. 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!

Try Ahi Sushi’s very tasty 16- piece cut roll combo. It 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 $12 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.

It’s Tabu Sushi

Tabu will be an excellent choice for Valentine’s Day and will have food and drink specials all night. 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.

The Garlic Teriyaki Edamame is quite tasty. Another winner is the Ceviche Roll, 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 Armando or one of the other 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. If you like sake, try their Bunny Blueberry Sparkling Sake.

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 ANY PURCHASE 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.

The Broken Yolk Café

The Broken Yolk is open for breakfast and lunch every day. With 13 SoCal locations (11 in San Diego), The Broken Yolk Café provides great food, sizable portions, professional service, and reasonable prices. Consistency in their food and service is what makes this place a winner and is what everyone has come to expect time after time.

The Broken Yolk offers over 20 different omelets, or you can build your own 4-egg omelet with a selection of cheeses and as many ingredients as you like. They are famous for their gigantic tasty omelets. We also enjoy their blueberry pancakes 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. It’s

a meal and a half! You can’t beat it!

For the really hungry, try their Iron Man and Iron Woman Challenge.

It’s a 12-egg omelet filled with mushrooms, onions and American cheese, smothered with their own house-made chili and more cheese.

It’s served in a 15-inch pizza pan with a generous pile of home fries and two biscuits. This is for one person only and you get a one-hour time limit to gobble it down. If you can eat it within one hour, the omelet is free. Cost is $34.99 if you can’t finish it.

The Broken Yolk Café is open 365 days a year from 6am to 3pm, and is one of the most popular breakfast and lunch restaurants in North County and 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.

Pelly’s Fish Market and Grill

The days are getting longer and warming up. Located just steps from Carlsbad State Beach, sit under an umbrella on their patio on a sunny morning or afternoon. Pelly's is the perfect place for a late breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and the local place of choice for the freshest fish, and people watching. Located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center, between Starbucks and Subway, you’ll enjoy some of the tastiest char-grilled fish sandwiches, plates, or salads in San Diego. The food is simply amazing and their Fresh Fish Market is always stocked with your favorites, including great local catch.

Pelly’s is the number one place to order custom-made seafood platters. Their very popular seafood platters will suit any size Super Bowl party or family get-together. Select any combination of fish or crustacean for your platter from their seafood display including fresh ahi sashimi, salmon sashimi, jumbo shrimp, ceviche, stone crab, bay shrimp salad, and more. If you prefer, they can make a “cooked” seafood platter for you too.

Pelly’s is one of the original fresh fish markets in Coastal North

County. On any given day, depending on the season, Pelly’s Fish Market offers lobster (when in season) large fillets of fresh ahi, yellowtail, albacore, mahi-mahi, halibut, Atlantic salmon, swordfish, sea bass, and a wide assortment of local shellfish including oysters, clams and mussels.

Pelly’s has an excellent reputation with locals for serving their signature char-grilled entrees. We recommend their char-grilled mahimahi, 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! Try their famous Manhattan red or Boston white clam chowder. Pelly’s is not a fancy sit-down restaurant; but the quality of their freshly prepared seafood more than makes up for it, and their prices are very reasonable. Check the board for their Catch of the Day. Pelly’s Fish Market is open 7-days a week. They are located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center at 7110 Avenida Encinas #101, Carlsbad CA 92011. Call (760) 431-8454 or visit www.pellysfish.com.

Bruegger’s Bagels

Bruegger’s Bagels is open every day of the year. Try a Bruegger’s Turkey Sandwich on a hot-from-the-oven Jalapeno and cheese or onion bagel. Or start your day with one of their classic breakfast sandwiches with an 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 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. Try one of their delicious French toast bagels, with cream cheese. Yum! 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. Renowned for its award winning bagels, Bruegger’s offers a wide variety of freshly prepared breakfast and lunch options made with high quality ingredients served with its unique brand of hospitality. Visit Brueggers in La Costa at 7680 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009, or find a location near you at www.brueggers.com.

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Mardi Gras Masquerade Parade & Celebration We’re Giving Away Tickets February 25, Saturday,

1pm–5pm and February 28, Fat Tuesday, 5pm – Midnight Bigger. Better. Bead-er?

It’s true! This year we are pulling out all the stops to make the world famous Gaslamp Quarter Mardi Gras even bigger and better than our past 23 years combined!

Don’t want to wait until Fat Tuesday to get your Mardi Gras festivities started? We have you covered!

Legoland California Resort Since its opening in 1999, Legoland California Resort has expanded from one theme park into a sprawling world made of bricks. Theme park visitors experience non-stop fun and entertainment with more than 60 rides, shows and attractions. Recent additions include Ninjago World, a ninja-inspired area that opened last May, and the Lego Movie 4D show. Sea Life Aquarium integrates more than 5,000 underwater creatures with a variety of Lego models in one immersive educational experience.

The resort is also home to America’s first Legoland Hotel,

This tasting event with a NOLA twist is our newest Mardi Gras offering for 2017. The Big Easy Booze & Bites Tour on Saturday, February 25, is set to take you on a tantelizing tour of delicious Mardi Gras inspired bites and sinful sips throughout Downtown San Diego. Indulge the offerings from 20 hotspots while collecting BEADS, BEADS, and more BEADS just in time to deck yourself out for Fat Tuesday. Collect 10 beads and head over to check-in to receive your exclusive VIP beads which will grant you access into the secret rooftop afterparty.

There are only 52 Tuesdays in 2017, so don’t miss the biggest one of all! San Diego’s nationally recognized Mardi Gras celebration is back on FAT TUESDAY, February 28, for another epic night of BEADS, music, and live entertainment along with the biggest Mardi Gras parade we have had in the past 23 years. What can you expect from our biggest parade yet? More confetti, more dancers, and more BEADS than ever before! The streets will erupt with music and cheering crowds as the parade kicks-off featuring awesome floats, stilt walkers, tricked out cars, performers, and sexy samba dancers. which boasts three stories, 250 themed rooms and over 3,500 Lego models.

The Lego Batman Movie Days February 18 – 19 & 25 – 26 Come meet Gotham City’s Caped Crusader during this celebration of the Warner Bros. feature film, which includes photo opportunities with the scene-stealing star, a themed scavenger hunt and a Lego Batman-inspired build activity.

In additon to the three stages, Mardi Gras party hubs will pop up throughout every block of the Gaslamp to keep your thirst quenched. Upgrade your Mardi Gras experience by going VIP for an exclusive night on the town complete with VIP entry, 7 complementary drinks, $1 off drinks at the VIP Lounge Bar, access to the Exclusive VIP Lounge & Stage, VIP Restrooms, and VIP Parade Viewing.

San Diego Mardi Gras benefits the development and preservation of Downtown San Diego through its partnership with the The Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation. Tickets start at just $25 for General Admission and $70 for VIP. Visit www.SDMardiGras.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Main Gate at 4th & E Street in the Gaslamp Quarter.

Enter to Win Visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill out the easy entry form and you could win a pair of tickets to Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp! Ticket winners will be randomly selected and will be contacted by email or phone or both. Some restrictions apply. Must be 21 or older to enter. Only one email entry is permited per person. Best of luck and see you at the Mardi Gras Masquerade Parade & Celebration!

Legoland is located at One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad.

For information call (760) 918-LEGO (5346) or visit www. legoland.com.

Lego Stars Wars: The Force Awakens Models in Miniland Opening in March Beginning in March, Miniland will feature several new model displays, inspired by scenes from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This is a must-see for Star Wars and Lego fans alike.

San Diego Botanic Garden Garden Tapestries: Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre Through March 31 For the first time worldwide, 18 wool and 6 cotton gardenthemed tapestries from the Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre in Egypt will be on display at San Diego Botanic Garden. All of the tapestries are unique and woven by individual artists, who work for up to four months on each tapestry. They vividly celebrate the flowers of the desert, villages, and Nile River.

Sculpture in the Garden Through April 30 This unique exhibition showcases sculptures from 27 talented artists, including renowned local artist James Hubbell, set against the beautiful backdrop of the San Diego Botanic Garden. Take a self-guided tour with the Garden’s Sculpture Map. These beautiful pieces of art are available for purchase.

5K Paw Walk in the Garden February 18 The San Diego Botanic Garden teams up with the Rancho Coastal Humane Society for their annual 5K Paw Walk in the Garden on February 18 from 9am to 1pm. Both organizations benefit from this event.

Participants follow a course through the 37-acre garden with their dog(s) in tow. The route winds through spectacular garden areas, including California Native Plants, Australia, the Canary Islands, Hawaii, bamboo, tropical fruit and palm canyon.

Spring Planting Jubilee & Tomato Sale March 18 – 19 It’s March planting madness at the San Diego Botanic Garden’s Spring Planting Jubilee and Tomato Sale. Plant lovers can see a wide variety of herbs, spring plants, bromeliads, garden art and implements, and purchase a wide variety of tomatoes, vegetables, seeds, cut flowers and annuals. Garden experts are on hand to answer questions and provide helpful advice. There will also be delicious food, musical entertainment, educational workshops and a KidZone with special educational displays, crafts and activities, a petting zoo and pony rides.

San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas.

For more information call (760) 436-3036 or visit www.sdbgarden.org.

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BELLY UP TAVERN Shows House of Blues Shows The Belly Up is located at 143 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach.

For more information call (858) 481-8140 or visit www.bellyup.com.

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Mike Doughty Lotus Clay Colton Band Happy Hour Paul Stanley’s Soul Station ALO Banding Together Fundraiser: Tim Flannery & Barnwell Shift Henry Kapono & Friends The Revivalists Atomic Groove Happy Hour Dead Man’s Party Valentine’s Day Ball Save Ferris Hot Tuna Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra Lucero SiriusXM Jam On presents Winter Galactic Tour The English Beat The Infamous Stringdusters Alejandro Escovedo Cody Canada & the Departed Pinback Steve Poltz’s 8th Annual 50th Birthday Party The Highwayman’s Johnny Cash Birthday Show Louie Anderson Fabulous Pelicans Band Happy Hour Railroad Earth Desert Daze Caravan & Temples G. Love & Special Sauce The California Honeydrops Lake Street Dive Super Diamond: The Neil Diamond Tribute Tinariwen & Dengue Fever Old 97s Leftover Salmon Chronixx Tiffany Arlo Guthrie Don Carlos

House of Blues is located at 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101. For more information call (619) 299-BLUE (2583) or visit www.houseofblues.com.

2/3 Dashboard Confessional 2/4 91X Presents: Common Kings, Mayday, Bogan Via & Luna Aura 2/5 Super Bowl Sunday – The Big Game Celebration!

2/8 Juicy J 2/9 The Green 2/10 Location Tour Starring Khalid 2/11 Leroy Sanchez 2/12 Falling in Reverse, Motionless in White & Issues 2/14 Una Noche Romantica Con Ramon Ayala Y Banda Machos 2/16 Eli Young Band 2/17 Reel Big Fish & Anti-Flag 2/17 Kevin Garrett 2/18 Mardi Gras w/ French Quarter House: Bayou Brothers, DJ LV/ Lola Demure’s Burlesque 2/19 Gospel Brunch 2/19 Lauren Giraldo 2/21-22 Circa Survive 2/24 JoJo 2/25 Dark Star Orchestra 2/26 Easton Corbin 3/2 Hippo Campus 3/3 Half the Animal & Creature Canyon 3/4 Chippendales 3/6 Chase Rice 3/9 Whitechapel 3/12 Daya 3/13 Andrew McMahon 3/14 UFO & Saxon 3/16 The Cadillac Three 3/17 Julieta Venegas 3/19 Gospel Brunch 3/22 Heliotropes & Bad Pop 3/24 Colony House & Josh Abbott Band 3/28 Eisley 3/31 Lincoln Durham 4/2 Passenger 4/7 The Damned

California Center For the Arts, Escondido 2/2 Black Violin 2/4 Pablo Sáinz Villegas 2/18 Steam Powered Giraffe 2/22 International Guitar Night 2/23 Villalobos Brothers

BONSALL/FALLBROOK Carmike Cinemas/Digiplex River Village Plaza 5256 S. Mission Rd, Bonsall, CA 92003 (760) 945-1365 www.carmike.com CARLSBAD Regal Cinemas Carlsbad 12, Westfield Plaza Camino Real 2501 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92008 (844) 462-7342 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 Highlands Town Center 12905 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA 92130 (858) 794-4045 www.cinepolisusa.com ENCINITAS La Paloma Theatre 471 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-7469 www.lapalomatheatre.com

2/26 The Ten Tenors 3/1 First Wednesday: Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel 3/3 Masters of Hawaiian Music 3/15 Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn 3/17 Center Stage: Everything Fitz 3/18 Everything Fitz 4/2 Mariachi Festival 4/7 Chris Botti California Center for the Arts, Escondido is located at 340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido. For more information call (800) 988-4253 or visit www.artcenter.org.

NORTH COUNTY MOVIE THEATERS ESCONDIDO/VALLEY CENTER Regal Cinemas Escondido 16 & IMAX 350 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025 (844) 462-7342 www.regmovies.com OCEANSIDE Regal Cinemas Oceanside 16, Ocean Place Cinemas 401 Mission Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054 (844) 462-7342 www.regmovies.com Carmike Cinemas/Digiplex Mission Marketplace 13 431 College Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92057 (760) 806-1790 www.carmike.com POWAY/RAMONA Carmike Cinemas/Digiplex Poway 10 13475 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064 (858) 646-9423 www.carmike.com CARMEL VALLEY/RANCHO BERNARDO Angelika Film Center & Cafe Carmel Mountain 11620 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92128 (858) 207-2606 www.angelikafilmcenter.com

Pechanga Resort & Casino 2/3 Chicago 2/11 Gửi Ngửi Yêu C ˜u 2/18 Divas Pechanga Resort and Casino is located at 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. For moreinformation visit www.pechanga.com.

SAN MARCOS Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18 Cinemas 1180 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92069 (844) 462-7342 www.regmovies.com VISTA Cinépolis Vista, Vista Village (formerly Krikorian) 25 Main Street. Vista, CA 92083 (760) 945-7469 www.cinepolisusa.com SAN DIEGO AMC La Jolla 12, La Jolla Village Square 8657 Villa La Jolla Drive, Ste. 129, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 458-1098 Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 10733 Westview Parkway, San Diego, CA 92126 (844) 462-7342 www.regmovies.com

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Tower 13 This Cardiff Beach bar is popular among locals and serves great food, including their famous prime rib dinners, burgers, and fried fish. Crowd-pleasing local live rock or pop bands perform on Friday and Saturday nights, and Country in Cardiff happens on Wednesdays. Happy Hour is complete with sports on TV M-F, and all day on Mondays!

2/1 California Rangers 2/3 Ecophonics 2/4 UFC EVENT 2/5 Super Bowl Party w/ 55” HDTV raffle!

2/7 Live Trivia 2/8 Barb Wire 2/11 UFC 208 2/14 Live Trivia 2/15 Ginger Cowgirl 2/17 Maddie Leigh 2/21 Live Trivia 2/22 Ghostriders 2/28 Live Trivia 3/1 Country band tba 3/3 Rat Motor Tower 13 is located at 2633 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff by the Sea. Visit www.tower13.com

San Diego Opera Falstaff, February 18, 21, 24 and 26 Sir John Falstaff is the ultimate human juxtaposition–old yet immature, hapless but manipulative, decent yet wickedly indecent. Also a man of many appetites, the lecherous Falstaff can’t resist his favorite vices. When he suddenly finds himself broke, he hatches a plot to cure his woes. He sends identical love letters to two married women to get his hands on their wealthy husbands’ purse strings. With the help of some merry wives, husbands and supernatural creatures, he finds out that the joke is on him. This brilliant comedy period piece boasts an updated twist, pops of color and designs from a modern point of view for those with sophisticated taste. This performance is at Civic Theatre The Tragedy of Carmen, March 10, 11 and 12 Gypsy Carmen is a sizzling seductress. Naïve young soldier Don Jose falls for her, leaving his homespun sweetheart in pursuit of a life of crime and lust with Carmen. But when Carmen callously drops him for a strutting bullfighter, jealousy ignites and Don Jose is pushed to the brink. Passions intensify and burst into an emotional bonfire that threatens to destroy them all. This performance is at Balboa Theatre.

San Diego Civic Theatre is located at 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego. Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego. For more information call (619) 533-7000 or visit www.sdopera.com.

Le Papagayo Certainly one of the most popular Encinitas/Leucadia hot spots, Le Papagayo is one of the coolest hangouts in North County. Recent 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.

Hang out either inside the restaurant, outside along their open-window sidewalk bar on Hwy 101, or on one of their comfortable sofas on their beautiful outdoor back patio. Sip a tasty sangria or any of their house and specialty wines and craft beers and enjoy the live music.

Here’s their latest lineup: 2/1 Cody Carter 2/14 Gold Standard 2/2 Flemenco Nova 2/15 Five O’Clock Shadow 2/3 Johnny C 2/16 Guarapo 2/4 Mystic Groove 2/17 Boundary Birds 2/5 Gypsy Groove 2/19 Wheelhouse 2/6 John and Jim 2/20 Warren Le Plante 2/7 Semisi 2/21 3 on a Tree 2/8 Miki Maga 2/22 Jeff Moore 2/9 Baja Blues Boys 2/25 John and Jim 2/10 Jay Cain 2/26 Velvet Sushi 2/11 UpLift 2/27 Jason Matkin 2/12 Jimmy Patton 2/28 Triple Shot 2/13 Angie Keilhauer Le Papagayo is located at 1002 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 944-8252 or visit www.lepapagayoleucadia.com.

Northern Spirits is North Observatory County’s Premier Jazz North Park 2/4 Sweet & Tender Hooligans Supper Club 2/11 SOJA with The Expanders Serving Hot Jazz and Spicy Thai Cuisine

Jazz aficionados and Thai foodies rejoice! Northern Spirits and Nattiya’s have combined forces to bring hot spicy jazz to North County.

Relax in a beautifully decorated and colorful piano lounge and enjoy some great live jazz while sipping a cocktail or savoring a succulent shrimp Thai entrée. It’s truly the epitome of east meets west. Jazz happens 7:30-10:30 Friday and Saturday nights, and they have Karaoke on Thursdays. Enjoy late night music Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 to 1AM. Happy Hour is everyday from 3-6:30 with half-off appetizers and drink specials at the bar. Music lineup is subject to change.

Northern Spirits is attached to Nattiya’s Thai Restaurant and located at 727 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078.

Call (760) 736-9999 or visit www.mynorthernspirits.com.

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Poway OnStage Jose Feliciano, February 18 In his 50-year career, Jose Feliciano has earned 45 gold and platinum records, bridged the gap between Latin and popular music and earned the distinction of being one of the world’s most widely respected guitarists.

The Irish Rovers, March 9 These international ambassadors of Irish music are recognized world-wide for their ability to deliver rollicking, rousing performances every time. With six Irishmen and one Scotsman, the Rovers have released more than 40 albums in the United States. This tour is hailed as their last before hanging up their jigs and reels.

Andy McKee & Celino Romero, April 8 Andy McKee is a guitar virtuoso for the modern age, known for a unique style that is part percussion and part finger-tapping. As a member of the international guitar dynasty, the Romeros, Celino Romero has played some of the world’s largest and most revered concert venues. This performance combines these two stellar artists for an unforgettable celebration of the guitar.

Poway OnStage performances take place at Poway Center for Performing Arts, which is located at 15498 Espola Road, Poway. For more information call (858) 668-4798 or visit www.powayonstage.org.

Harrah’s Resort Air Supply February 11 Australian legends Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock set the mood for Valentine’s Day with a soft rock celebration of love. Audiences will fall for favorites like “All Out of Love,” Here I Am” and “Making Love Out of Nothing at All,” and experience new sounds from the duo.

Creedence Clearwater Revisited February 24 Creedence Clearwater Revisited performs live hits and adds a new chapter to their legacy with vibrant, exhilarating energy and pure American spirit.

Experience Hendrix March 4 Celebrate the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix, with artists from the Band of Gypsys, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, and Indigenous.

Harrah’s Resort is located at 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center. For more information call (760) 751-3100 or visit www.harrahssocal.com/events.

2/13 Welcome to Night Vale with Erin McKeown 2/18 Adam Ant 2/20-22 AFI 2/24 Vince Staples & Kilo Kish 2/25 Hippie Sabotage 3/2 The Wood Brothers & Shook Twins 3/3 Senses Fail, Counterparts, Movements & Like Pacific 3/5 Isaiah Rashad 3/10 TCHAMI 3/11 DVBBS 3/17 Dance Gavin Dance/CHON 3/18 Yellowcard 3/19 Umphrey’s McGee & Spafford 3/22 M0 3/24 Common 3/25 Jake Miller, MAX & Spencer Sutherland 4/4 Gnash 4/5 William Singe & Alex Aiono Observatory North Park is located at 2891 University Ave, San Diego.

For more information visit www. observatorysd.com.

Mr. Peabody’s Sunday nights you can see the Tony Ortega Jazz Jam. Monday nights check out Jay Cain’s Open Mic Night, and Tuesdays are Karaoke Nights. Check website for any changes or updates.

2/1 Society Beat Big Band 2/2 Steelehorse Country 2/3 Gone Blonde 2/4 John January, Linda Berry & Love Distortion 2/8 Big City Sing-Along 2/9 Jim Allen Band 2/10 Ristband 2/11 Taryn Donath & The Farmers 2/16 The California Rangers 2/17 Lindy Crandall 2/23 Barbwire 2/24 Custard Pie 2/25 The Traumatics 3/2 Ginger Cowgirl & the Silver Spurs 3/3 Easy Wind 3/8 Big City Sing-Along 3/9 Jim Allen Band 3/16 The California Rangers 3/17 Lo-fi Nipple 3/24 The Traumatics 3/31 Custard Pie RI: Celebrating the Music of Led Zeppelin 4/1 Easy Wind Mr. Peabody’s is located at 136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

For more information call (760) 753-7192 or visit www. peabodysrocks.com.

Valley View Casino Center Art Laboe Valentine’s Super Love Jam February 11 Super Love Jam celebrates a variety of American R&B, funk, soul and freestyle musicians who gained popularity during the ‘70s and ‘80s. Featured performers include S.O.S. Band, Ready for the World, Debra and Ronnie Laws, Blue Magic, The Floaters, One Way, The Deele and Timmy T. Blake Shelton March 11 Blake Shelton is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality who is best known for his role as a judge on televised singing competitions like Nashville Star, Clash of the Choirs and The Voice. He has charted 32 country singles during his career and is also a seven-time Grammy Award nominee.

Valley View Casino Center is located at 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego. For more information please call (619) 224-4171 or visit www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com.

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La Jolla’s St. James by-the-Sea St. James by-the-sea is known throughout the county for its outstanding music programs under the leadership of the Pastor for Music Ministries, Steven Townsend.

Cantus: No Greater Love than This February 12 The men of Cantus explore the bonds that have defined those willing to lay down their lives for others. As one of the nation’s few full-time vocal ensembles, Cantus is acknowledged around the world for their artistic excellence and charismatic personality.

Included will be works by Irving Berlin, George M. Cohen, Going Home by Antonin Dvorak, Danny Boy, In Flanders Fields and Lee Hoiby’s poignant Last Letter Home.

The Lincoln Trio March 19 Desirée Ruhstrat, David Cunliffe and Marta Aznavoorian return to St. James, following their performance of Annelies with the St. James Choir last season. The Grammynominated Lincoln Trio has been praised for its polished presentations of well-known chamber works and its ability to forge new paths with contemporary repertoire. Their superior reputation draws an eclectic audience of sophisticated music lovers, admirers of contemporary programs and students discovering chamber music for the first time.

St. James by-the-Sea is located at 743 Prospect Street, La Jolla. For more information call (858) 459-3421 or visit www.sjbts.org.

Art Shows at Iron Fist Brewing in Barrio Logan Red: Prismatic Series Art Show February 10-19 Prismatic Series is a series of group art shows honoring a different color theme each month. ‘Red’ is February’s art show, celebrating the vibrancy of the color red, just in time to accompany the spirit of Valentine’s Day. Participating artists displaying work in the show were asked to create an art piece featuring the color red and its many different shades.

Green: Prismatic Series Art Show March 17 ‘Green’ is March’s art show, just in time to accompany the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. Participating artists displaying work in the show were asked to create an art piece featuring the color green and its many shades.

Iron Fist Brewing is located at 1985 National Ave #1132, San Diego 92113. For more information, please visit www. facebook.com/PrismaticSeriesSD.

Agua Hedionda Lagoon & Discovery Center Feb 19 and March 19 Join Agua Hedionda’s Rick Grove Bird Walk on February 19 and March 19. Spend a peaceful Sunday morning listening to chirping birds on a guided walk around the lagoon. On the third Sunday of each month from 9am to 10am, Rick Grove leads a caravan of participants to the best bird-watching locations.

The 400-acre Agua Hedionda Lagoon is one of the threatened coastal wetlands on the southern California coastline. It is home to juvenile fish, crabs, hundreds of species of marine life and waterfowl, including an array of threatened and endangered species. The lagoon has become an important community resource, hosting activities such as a YMCA day camp and recreational boating, and buildings such as a mussel and abalone aquaculture facility, a white-sea bass breeding and research center and a power-generating facility.

The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center is a nature center dedicated to environmental education and outreach. Located on the eastern end of the lagoon estuary in Carlsbad, the 3,800-square foot building houses exhibits and displays that pertain to historical and environmental aspects of the lagoon. In addition, the Discovery Center hosts numerous festivals, lectures, seminars and programs throughout the year.

Agua Hedionda Lagoon & Discovery Center is located at 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 804-1969 or visit www.aguahedionda.org.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park The Safari Park is one of the largest tourist attractions in San Diego County. The Park houses a large array of wild and endangered animals including species from the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Australia. The park is in a semi-arid environment and one of its most notable features is the Africa Tram, which explores expansive African exhibits. These free-range enclosures house animals such as antelope, giraffes, buffalo, cranes and rhinoceroses. The park is also noted for its California condor breeding program, the most successful program in the United States. The park is visited by 2 million people annually and houses over 2,600 animals representing more than 300 species, as well as 3,500 plant species.

Valentine’s Day Dinner, February 14 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic dinner at Hunte Nairobi Pavilion. The event includes an animal presentation, a no-host bar and a four-course gourmet meal prepared by Safari Park Chef Joshua Mireles.

Breakfast with Tigers, February 18 Before the park opens, enjoy a bountiful buffet breakfast while watching the park’s playful tigers. A traditional American hot breakfast awaits in Tiger Trail’s Sambutan Longhouse, a comfortable and shaded venue with amazing views of the tiger enclosures. The event also includes a keeper talk.

Butterfly Jungle Breakfast, March 19 Get an early viewing of beautiful butterflies in the Hidden Jungle and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet in Mombasa Pavilion. Guests 21 years of age and older also receive a complimentary glass of champagne.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park is located at 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido. For more information call (760) 747-8702 or visit www.sdzsafaripark.com.

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens Named to reflect its stunning views, Alta Vista Botanical Gardens is seen as a newer interpretation of botanical gardens, while still remaining true to the traditional scientific approach.

As the gardens continue to develop, plant enthusiasts are thrilled at the wide variety of rare and remarkable plants that are showcased in the gardens. Rather than taking the conventional approach of creating just another living plant museum, the gardens have become a gathering place for the community and is certified as both a Wildlife Habitat and a Butterfly Habitat. The gardens harmoniously blend education, nature and art, providing an interactive, living

classroom. One key attraction is the integration of art throughout the property, giving artists a magnificent showcase to display their talents. Garden art, sculptures, walkways, and walls created by some of the area’s most talented artisans decorate the gardens with a hint of whimsy.

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens is located at 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. For more information call (760) 822-6824 or visit www. altavistabotanicalgardens.org.

San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering March 4 – 14 San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering gears up for ten days of educational experiences throughout San Diego County from March 4 to 14. There will be interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities and dynamic speakers to engage kids and families in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.

The festival kicks off on March 4 with EXPO Day at Petco Park. The event is free and open to the public. A variety of programs and events follow throughout the week. More

than 75,000 kids, parents, teachers, industry leaders and community members are anticipated to attend during Festival Week. This year, the event schedule is organized to appeal to adults who are 21 and older.

As a program of the Biocom Institute, the San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering aims to encourage and engage kids in STEM, and inspire them to become tomorrow’s innovators. The festival helps to increase the region’s reputation as a leader in the science industry.

For more information call (858) 455-0300 ext. 104 or visit www.lovestemsd.org.

The Flower Fields in Carlsbad Oceanside Museum of Art March 1–May 14 With over 50 acres of extraordinary beauty, the Carlsbad Flower Fields offer a unique opportunity for adults and kids to enjoy a day together among fields of color. The Flower Fields are open daily from 9am to 6pm beginning March 1.

Every year the Carlsbad Flower Fields transform into a dazzling array of colors overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

The Flower Fields offer a fun family experience, as host to a variety of springtime activities and events. Attendees can enjoy a ride on an open-air wagon pulled by an antique tractor or visit the Cymbidium Orchid Greenhouse.

The Flower Fields are located at 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 431-0352 or visit www.theflowerfields.com.

Alexia Markarian: Desire Is Never Enough February 1–April 30 Alexia Markarian’s landscapes “suggest sets in some visionary theater…” wrote Robert Pincus in Art in America.

In the Los Angeles Times, Leah Ollman, wrote that Markarian’s paintings “gave birth to a fantastic and rich realm somewhere between the organic and the surreal, where base instincts ruled and a seductive gleam filled the air.” Markarian has been making artwork—challenging and often confrontational artwork—in a very wide range of media (paintings, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media) for more than 30 years. A restless experimenter and creator, she is known for using common materials in unexpected ways throughout her sculptural and design work—not to mention for presenting work that is psychologically charged.

Oceanside Museum of Art is located at 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside 92054. www.oma-online.org

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 person 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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SeaWorld San Diego Lunar New Year February 4 – 20 SeaWorld’s Lunar New Year celebration follows the Chinese tradition of wishing good fortune and happiness to family and friends. The celebration features Asian-inspired culinary offerings, traditional community performances and dynamic performances by the Chinese Acrobats of Hebei. Lunar New Year takes place on weekends from February 4 to 20.

In addition to seasonal festivities, guests can enjoy all the fun SeaWorld has to offer year-round. Explorer’s Reef features up-close interactions with shark pups, rays, horseshoe crabs and cleaner fish in four state-of-the-art freshwater and saltwater touch pools.

SeaWorld’s newest show, Dolphin Days, combines spectacular dolphin and pilot whale behaviors with beach-style music and a laid back island vibe. Manta features a double-launch coaster and 100,000-gallon aquarium with bat rays and other marine-life. Furthermore, guests can see more than 350 penguins representing five species at Penguin Encounter.

SeaWorld San Diego is located at 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego. For more information call (800) 257-4268 or visit www.seaworldsandiego.com.

Balboa Theatre

Branford Marsalis Quartet, February 10 The Branford Marsalis Quartet is joined by guest vocalist Kurt Elling in a dynamic collaboration of musical forces. Following the format of a standard jazz quartet with vocals, band members contribute new arrangements in a special line-up.

Leonidas Kavakos & Yuja Wang, February 11 For this duo recital, dynamic partners Leonidas Kavakos and Yuja Wang embark on a nocturnal fantasy to perform Medtner’s 2 Kantsonis Tantsami, Schubert’s moving Fantasy in C Major, and contrasting violin and piano sonatas from Debussy and Bartók.

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, February 16 The rotating collective of Postmodern Jukebox has spent the past few years amassing more than 450 million YouTube views and 1.9 million subscribers, topping iTunes and Billboard charts and playing hundreds of shows to crowds around the world. In one remake, Bradlee and Postmodern Jukebox turned Miley Cyrus’s We Can’t Stop into a doo-wop ditty that has garnered over 15.4 million views. They recently performed a ‘30s jazz remake of Elle King’s Ex’s & Oh’s for MTV UK. Farhad Darya, February 26 Darya has made enormous contributions in shaping Afghan Music, preserving its deep roots in lyrics, literature and poetry, while creating cohesion and fusion with pop, rock, jazz and classical genres. This family-oriented concert will be an extravaganza unlike any other in the history of the Afghan music industry.

SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge February 2, 23 and March 5 SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge comes to San Diego with a series of events beginning in February. The Cyber Cup is a cyber defense competition open to all San Diego middle and high school students and is sponsored by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) as one of its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) outreach initiatives. The competition provides a pathway for today’s teens and youth to work hand-in-hand with leading cyber security professionals as they explore their interests and build their expertise in all facets of cyber security. Today, cyber security is the fastest growing job sector.

Due to increased participation and regionalization of activities, the San Diego Mayor’s Cyber Cup challenge has expanded into the SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge, reaching out to Imperial, San Diego, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino. A separate San Diego Mayor’s Cyber Cup will also be awarded to an individual, team or organization at the discretion of the Mayor of San Diego. Qualification rounds take place on February 2 and 23. The Finals will be held on March 5 and are followed by an awards dinner at UC San Diego.

For more information visit www.socalcc.siplay.com.

San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy Hikes Valentines on Volcan Hike February 11 This moderate to strenuous hike to the summit of Volcan Mountain features scenic views of the AnzaBorrego Desert to the east, downtown San Diego to the south and the San Dieguito River Park to the west.

Hikers can celebrate Valentine’s Day with a picnic and wine-tasting.

Furry Friends Hike February 18 Dog owners are invited to join fellow animal-lovers for an easy, family-friendly hike at the San Dieguito Lagoon. The hike, which is approximately 3.5 miles, takes participants along the Coast to Crest Trail and new River Path Del Mar extension, providing access to the sensitive marsh areas of the lagoon. Hikers are encouraged to bring a donation of dog or cat food to support the Helen Woodward Center.

Exec Trek February 25 Join Trish Boaz, Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, for a hike at Del Dios Gorge.

Though the river’s flow is minimal most of the year due to

the Lake Hodges dam, the narrow canyon’s riparian vegetation is complemented by coast live oak. The natural landscape is made even more dramatic by the granite outcroppings covering the canyon floor.

Full Moon Hike at the San Dieguito Lagoon March 12 Take a family-friendly hike by the light of the moon along the berm that is surrounded by the San Dieguito Lagoon. Bring a flashlight. Dogs on leash are welcome.

Furry Friends Hike March 25 Enjoy a beatuiful hike through Crest Canyon with a four-legged companion.

Nestled in the western corner of the San Dieguito River Park, Crest Canyon Open Space Park Preserve is home to Torrey Pines, coastal sage scrub, southern maritime chaparral and rare plants, such as Del Mar manzanita. Hikers are encouraged to bring a pet food or treat donation.

For more information call (858) 756-6956 or visit www. sdrvc.org.

Under the Streetlamp, March 4 This concert celebration of classic hits from the ‘50s to ‘70s American radio songbook features tight harmonies and slick dance moves that take audiences back to an era of sharkskin suits, flashy cars and martini shakers. Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones, Brandon Wardell and Shonn Wiley deliver synergy and charisma that has drawn an extremely devoted nationwide following.

Zucchero, March 15 Zucchero garnered a great deal of success in the 1980s, when he won the Castrocaro Festival and released a solo album. Zucchero introduced his blend of Italian pop and electric blues to a larger audience. During the late ’80s and early ’90s, he became one of the best-selling artists in Italy and a favorite all over Europe.

Max Raabe & Palast Orchester, March 31 Slick, nostalgic, dashing and debonair, Berlin-based Max Raabe and Palast Orchester channel the high style and musical glory of the elegant ‘20s and ‘30s Weimarera cabaret big band. With their signature bag of vintage sounds and fresh new surprises, they bring to life the songs and style of a bygone age.

Yanni, April 6 This personal conversation with world-renowned musician Yanni includes stories, philosophies and an open exchange of ideas. Yanni engages his audience with his unique composing process, while demonstrating live illustrations on the piano.

Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego. For more information call (619) 570-1100 or visit www.sandiegotheatres.org.

Lake Poway Trout Season Through April

Head out for some outdoor recreational fun at Lake Poway. Every two weeks through April, Lake Poway will be stocked with 3,000 pounds of Nebraska Tailwalkers. Lake Poway Concession can provide all of the bait, tackle and gear needed for a successful catch. The concession also sells barbeque supplies, hot food, snacks and refreshments.

The park is open seven days a week. The lake is open Wednesday through Sunday for boating and fishing. Please check the weekly fish report for the most up-to-date fishing conditions, stocking dates and discounts.

Lake Poway is located at 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway. For more information call (858) 668-4772 or visit www.poway.org/401/Lake-Poway.

Senior Health & Wellness Expo in Encinitas February 25

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department, hosts the Senior Health and Wellness Expo on February 25 from 10am to 2pm.

This free event focuses on people who will be retiring soon and those who have already retired. There will also be information for adult children of aging individuals, who are looking for options for their parents. Experts will speak on topics that are important for a healthy and successful retirement life and attendees will also enjoy special demonstrations. Healthy snacks will be available. There will be opportunity drawings throughout the day and a commemorative bag for the first 500 people who attend the expo.

Encinitas Community Center is located at 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas. For more information call (760) 7536041 or visit www.encinitaschamber.com.

Cardiff Kook Run & Free Travel Shows Provided by AAA Auto Costume Contest February 5 Club of Southern California The 6th annual Cardiff Kook

Learn About Cruises and Vacation Deals!

The Auto Club of Southern California offers free travel shows open to the public. The travel shows will expose the best vacation plans and deals nearby and throughout the world. Call your local AAA Travel Agency (phone numbers below) to reserve a spot at any one of their many shows that are located in branches and other venues throughout

San Diego North County. Reserve a spot at a free travel show and start making your travel plans for 2017.

AMA Waterways 2/9 Rocky Mountain Rail 3/21 Cunard/Princess 2/23 Alexander & Roberts 3/7 Insight Vacations 2/23 Celebrity Cruises 3/8 Princess Cruises 2/15 Avandi Destinations 3/22 Alexaner & Roberts 3/8 AMA Waterways 3/16 Rocky Mountain Rail 3/23 Celebrity Cruises TBD Contact your local Auto Club branch location for place and time of each show.

Del Mar (858) 794-3370 San Marcos (760) 892-3600 Escondido (760) 740-5210 Encinitas (760) 635-4070 Oceanside (760) 930-7517 Poway (858) 780-8000.

Run and Costume Contest, a Super Bowl Sunday tradition in North County, takes place on February 5. The event celebrates the close-knit community in the coastal town of Cardiff.

Participants can choose between 5K and 10K race options.

The course starts under the “Encinitas” sign on historic Highway 101. This scenic loop passes by the famous Cardiff Kook statue, rises above some of the most popular surf breaks in the world and heads down Cardiff State Beach.

Runners can compete for place awards and cash prizes.

Awards will also be granted by age group. Runners who set new course records are eligible for cash bonuses.

Individual, group and place awards for the costume contest will be presented at the finish line.

For more information visit www.cardiffkookrun.com.

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San Diego Gulls Lineup

San Diego Padres

San Diego Sockers

2/3 @ Ontario Reign, 7 pm 2/4 vs. Ontario Reign, 7 pm 2/7 @ Bakersfield Condors, 7 pm 2/8 @ San Jose Barracudas, 7 pm 2/10 @ Ontario Reign, 7 pm 2/12 vs. Bakersfield Condors, 5 pm 2/14 vs. Wild Iowa, 7 pm 2/17 @ Bakersfield Condors, 7pm 2/18 vs. Tucson Roadrunners, 7pm 2/24 vs. Texas Stars, 7pm 2/25 vs. Rockford IceHogs, 7pm 2/28 @ Tucson Roadrunners, 6:05pm 3/3 vs. Tucson Roadrunners, 7pm 3/5 @ San Jose Barracudas, 5pm 3/8 vs. San Jose Barracudas, 7pm 3/10 vs. Tucson Roadrunners, 7pm 3/12 @ San Jose Barracudas, 1:15pm 3/15 vs. Stockton Heat, 7pm 3/17 @ San Antonio Rampage, 5:30pm 3/18 @ San Antonio Rampage, 5pm 3/22 vs. San Jose Barracudas, 7pm 3/24 @ Bakersfield Condors, 7pm 3/25 vs. Bakersfield Condors, 7pm 3/31 @ Tucson Roadrunners, 7:05pm 4/1 @ Tucson Roadrunners, 7:05pm 4/5 @ Stockton Heat, 7pm 4/7 vs. Ontario Reign, 7pm 4/8 @ Ontario Reign, 6pm Home games take place at Valley View Casino Center, which is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego. For more information visit www.sandiegogulls.com.

4/3 @ Dodgers 1:10pm 4/4 @ Dodgers 7:10pm 4/5 @ Dodgers 7:10pm 4/6 @ Dodgers 12:10pm 4/7 vs Giants (HOME OPENER) 3:40pm 4/8 vs Giants 5:40pm 4/9 vs Giants 1:40pm 4/10 @ Rockies 5:40pm

2/3 vs. Tacoma Stars, 7:35 pm 2/4 @ Sonora Soles, 6:05 pm 2/10 @ El Paso Coyotes, 6:35 pm 2/16 vs. El Paso Coyotes, 7:35pm 2/25 @ Soles of Sonora, 6:05pm 2/26 vs. Baja Atletico 5:05pm 3/4 @ Tacoma Stars, 6:05pm Home games take place at Valley View Casino Center, which is located at 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego. For more information visit www.sdsockers.com.

California State University San Marcos Baseball

2/4 @ Fresno State, 4pm 2/7 @ San Jose State, 8pm 2/12 vs. Nevada, 1pm 2/15 @ Utah State, 7pm 2/19 vs. UNLV, 1pm 2/22 vs. Fresno State, 8pm 2/25 @ Colorado State 6pm

3/19 @ Sonoma State, 11am 3/25 vs. San Francisco State (DH), 12pm 3/26 vs. San Francisco State, 11am 4/1 @ Chico State (DH), 12pm 4/2 @ Chico State, 11am 4/8 vs. Stanislaus State (DH), 12pm

California State University San Marcos Men’s Basketball

California State University San Marcos Women’s Softball California State University San Marcos Track & Field 2/3 @ Vanguard (DH), 1pm 2/4 vs. San Diego Christian (DH), 12pm 2/10 @ UC San Diego (DH), 1pm 2/11 @ UC San Diego (DH), 12pm 2/17 vs. Cal State San Bernardino (DH), 12pm 2/18 vs. Cal State San Bernardino (DH), 12pm 2/24 @ Azusa Pacific (DH), 2pm 3/3 vs. Cal State East Bay (DH), 12pm 3/4 vs. Cal State East Bay (DH), 11am 3/10 @ San Francisco State (DH), 12pm 3/11 @ San Francisco State (DH), 11am 3/17 vs. Sonoma State (DH), 1pm 3/18 vs. Sonoma State (DH), 11am 3/24 @ Cal State Monterey Bay (DH), 1pm 3/25 @ Cal State Monterey Bay (DH), 11am 3/31 vs. California Baptist (DH), 1pm 4/7 vs. Chico State (DH), 1pm

California State University San Marcos Men’s Golf 2/6-7 CSUSM Fujikura Invite, 7am 2/27-28 @ CSUSB Coyote Classic, 7am 3/10-11 @ Beaver-Jacket Invite, 7am 3/20-21 @ CBU Invitational, 7am 4/24 @ CCAA Championships, 7am

California State University San Marcos Women’s Golf 2/6-7 @ PLNU Reach 2017, 7am 2/20-21 @ Cal Baptist Invite, 7am 2/27-28 Cougar Invitational, 7am 3/16-17 @ Augustana Spring Fling, 7am 4/3-4 Lady Bluff Spring Invitational, 7am

GOLF–PGA TOUR 2/2-2/5 Waste Management Phoenix Open in Phoenix, Arizona 2/9-2/12 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am in Pebble Beach, California 2/16-19 Genesis Open Pacific Palisades, CA 2/23-26 Honda Classic Palm Beach Gardens, FL 3/2-5 World Golf Championship Mexico City 3/9-12 Valspar Championship Palm Harbor, FL 3/16-19 Arnold Palmer Invitational Orlando, FL 3/22-26 World Golf Austin, TX 3/23-26 Puerto Rico Open Rio Grande, Puerto Rico For more information visit www.pgatour.com.

SDSU Aztecs Basketball

2/3 vs. San Diego Christian (DH), 11am 2/4 vs. San Diego Christian (DH), 11am 2/11 vs. Antelope Valley (DH), 11am 2/12 vs. Antelope Valley (DH), 11am 2/17 vs Concordia University Irvine (DH), 11am 2/18 @ Concordia University Irvine (DH), 11am 2/24 @ UC San Diego, 6pm 2/25 vs. UC San Diego (DH), 11am 2/26 @ UC San Diego, 12pm 3/4 @ Cal State Monterey Bay (DH), 11am 3/5 vs. Cal State Monterey Bay, 11am 3/11 vs. Cal State East Bay (DH), 11am 3/12 vs. Cal State East Bay, 11am 3/18 @ Sonoma State (DH), 12pm

2/25 Mangrum Invitational (Home), 10am 3/3-4 @ Cal State L.A. Invitational (Cal State L.A.), 10am 3/10 @ Oxy Distance Carnival (Occidental), 2pm 3/11 @ San Diego Collegiate Challenge (UC San Diego), 9am 3/18 @ Ross & Sharon Irwin Collegiate Scoring Meet (Point Loma), 9am 3/24-25 @ Aztec Invitational (San Diego State), 9am 4/1 @ California Collegiate Invitational (UC San Diego), 11am 4/8 @ Pomona-Pitzer Invitational (Pomona-Pitzer), 9am

Los Angeles Lakers Schedule 2/2 @ Washington Wizards, 4pm 2/3 @ Boston Celtics, 5pm 2/6 @ New York Knicks, 4pm 2/8 @ Detroit Pistons, 4:30pm 2/10 @ Milwaukee Bucks, 5pm 2/14 vs. Sacramento Kings, 7:30pm 2/15 @ Phoenix Suns, 6pm 2/24 @ Oklahoma City Thunder, 5pm 2/26 vs. San Antonio Spurs, 12:30pm 2/28 vs. Charlotte Hornets, 7:30pm 3/3 vs. Boston Celtics, 7:30pm 3/5 vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 6:30pm 3/7 @ Dallas Mavericks, 5:30pm 3/9 @ Phoenix Suns, 7:30pm 3/12 vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 6:30pm 3/13 @ Denver Nuggets, 7:30pm 3/15 @ Houston Rockets, 5pm 3/17 vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 7:30pm 3/19 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 6:30pm 3/21 @ Los Angeles Clippers, 7:30pm 3/24 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:30pm 3/26 vs. Portland Trailblazers, 6:30pm 3/28 vs. Washington Wizards, 7:30pm 3/30 @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 5pm 4/1 @ Los Angeles Clippers, 12:30pm 4/2 vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 12:30pm 4/5 @ San Antonio Spurs, 5:30pm 4/7 vs. Sacramento Kings, 7:30pm Home games take place at Staples Center, which is located at 1111 South Figueroa, Los Angeles. For more information call (213) 742-7340 or visit www.nba.com.

Home games take place at Viejas Arena, which is located at 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego. For more information visit www.goaztecs.com

2/9 @ Stanislaus State, 7:30pm 2/11 @ Chico State, 7:30pm 2/16 vs. CSU Monterey Bay, 7:30pm 2/18 vs. CSU East Bay, 7:30pm California State University San Marcos Women’s Basketball 2/9 @ Stanislaus State, 7:30pm 2/11 @ Chico State, 7:30pm 2/3 vs. CETYS Universidad, 5:30pm 2/16 vs. CSU Monterey Bay, 5:30pm 2/18 vs. CSU East Bay, 5:30pm Home games take place at CSUSM’s The Sports Center, which is located at 333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. For more information visit

www.csusmcougars.com/tickets

Los Angeles Clippers Schedule 2/1 @ Phoenix Suns, 6pm 2/2 vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30pm 2/5 @ Boston Celtics, 11am 2/6 @ Toronto Raptors, 4:30pm 2/8 @ New York Knicks, 5pm 2/11 @ Charlotte Hornets, 2pm 2/13 @ Utah Jazz, 6pm 2/15 vs. Atlanta Hawks, 7:30pm 2/23 @ Golden State Warriors, 7:30pm 2/24 vs. San Antonio Spurs, 7:30pm 2/26 vs. Charlotte Hornets, 6:30pm 3/1 vs. Houston Rockets, 7:30pm 3/3 @ Milwaukee Bucks, 5pm 3/4 @ Chicago Bulls, 5:30pm 3/6 vs. Boston Celtics, 7:30pm 3/8 @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 5pm 3/9 @ Memphis Grizzlies, 5pm 3/11 vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 12:30pm 3/13 @ Utah Jazz, 6pm 3/15 vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 7:30pm 3/16 @ Denver Nuggets, 6pm 3/18 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 5:30pm 3/20 vs. New York Knicks, 7:30pm 3/21 vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 7:30pm 3/22 @ Dallas Mavericks, 5:30pm 3/25 vs. Utah Jazz, 12:30pm 3/26 vs. Sacramento Kings, 12:30pm 3/29 vs. Washington Wizards, 7:30pm 3/30 @ Phoenix Suns, 7pm 4/1 vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 12:30pm 4/5 vs. Dallas Mavericks, 7:30pm 4/8 @ San Antonio Spurs, 5:30pm Home games take place at Staples Center, which is located at 1111 South Figueroa, Los Angeles. For more information call (213) 742-7340 or visit www.nba.com.

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CCAA Men’s and Women’s Division II Basketball Tournament

Carlsbad 5000 April 1 – 2

March 3 & 4

California Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA) Men’s and Women’s Division II Basketball Tournament takes place at The Sports Center at Cal State San Marcos on March 3 and 4. On Friday, there are four semifinal games, consisting of two men’s and two women’s games. The event culminates with the men’s and women’s championship games on Saturday.

CCAA has been the nation’s most successful Division II intercollegiate athletic conference since it was established in December 1938. The 13-member league is home to some of the nation’s finest NCAA Division II athletic programs at Cal State Dominguez Hills, Cal State East Bay, Cal State Los Angeles, Cal State Monterey Bay, Cal State San Bernardino, Cal State San Marcos, Cal Poly Pomona, Chico State, Humboldt State, San Francisco State, Sonoma State, Stanislaus State and UC San Diego.

The Sports Center is located at 333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. For more information call (760) 750-7102 or visit www.csusmcougars.com.

The annual Carlsbad 5000 will be held on April 1 and 2 in downtown Carlsbad. Runners will follow a scenic course along the Pacific Ocean that finishes at Carlsbad Village Drive and State Street. Upon completing the race, runners can enjoy beer from Pizza Port and rock out to a live band at the finish line festival.

Races are spread across two days. On Saturday, the One Mile Run and Junior Carlsbad feature distances from one quarter-mile to one mile. Junior Carlsbad is for children up to 12 years old, but there is also a shorter Toddler Trot and Diaper Dash. Start times for the races range from 7:30am to 10:40am. On Sunday, the 5K distance run and larger 20K distance run start at 7am.

Throughout the weekend, a Health & Fitness Expo will be held in The Village of Carlsbad on Roosevelt Street. It features the latest in running technology, fitness apparel, health and nutrition information and interactive displays. All runners must visit the expo to pick up their race number, a gear bag and t-shirt. The expo is free and open to the public. It runs from 7am to 1pm on Saturday and from 6:30am to 1pm on Sunday.

For more information visit www.runrocknroll.com/ carlsbad-5000.

Tip Top Run “Leprechaun Dash & Bash” March 11 The annual Tip Top Run “Leprechaun Dash & Bash,” benefits the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation and is being held on Saturday, March 11. The event offers spectacular views of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon and Pacific Ocean and is open to runners and walkers of all ages. Corporate groups and companies are encouraged to form teams in friendly competition against each other. Prizes such as lunch for the whole team and hotel stays will be awarded.

The Tip Top Run “Leprechaun Dash & Bash” includes a 5k/10k walk and fun run, lunch from Tip Top Meats, the namesake of the run; T-shirt, swag bag, bib, family fun activities, live music and a beer garden. The event is organized to celebrate the eradication of Caulerpa taxifolia and raises awareness about the lagoon as one of the area’s

amazing natural resources. Proceeds from the run will assist the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation’s educational programs which reach over 7,000 elementary school children throughout the year.

The coastal 5K, a crowd favorite, starts at 8:30 A.M. Registration and start location is at the dead end of Garfield Avenue just north of the entrance to Hubbs Sea Bass Hatchery.

The inland 10K, a more challenging and varied course, also starts at 8:30 A.M. Registration and start location is at 5780 & 5790 Fleet Street. Both the 5K and the 10K end at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation’s Discovery Center in Carlsbad.

To register, call (760) 804-1969 or visit www.aguahedionda.org. Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center is at 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad 92008.

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 in three sections from San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara schools. Each section consists of five events, culminating with a State Championship contest for both middle school and high school teams.

2/4 San Diego High School Divisions 3 & 4 @ Army Navy Academy, Carlsbad 2/5 San Diego High School Division 5 @ Army Navy Academy, Carlsbad 2/11 San Diego Middle School Division 1 @ La Jolla Shores 2/12 San Diego Middle School Division 2 @ La Jolla Shores 2/25 Orange County Middle School @ Oceanside South Pier 2/26 San Diego High School Divisions 1 & 2 @ Oceanside South Pier 3/11-12 WSA Championship Tour @ Oceanside South Jetty 3/25-26 San Diego High School Division 5 @ Army Navy Academy, Carlsbad For more information call (760) 518-2727 or visit www. surfsss.org.

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Embark on a Steampunk Odyssey at Circus Vargas We’re Giving Away Free Tickets February 2 -13 and February 16–27 Children of all ages will marvel at the wacky and wonderful cast of characters in this exciting steampunk circus odyssey. Goggles, gears and gadgets set the stage for Steam Cirque, a retro-futuristic production by Circus Vargas. The circus is at Mission Bay Park from February 2 to 13, and Westfield Plaza Bonita from February 16 to 27.

The 48-year old circus wows audiences with acrobatic, aerial and comic feats of human engineering. The animal-free show will perform more than 400 shows in 25 cities across California this year. Those who arrive 45 minutes early will enjoy an interactive pre-show celebration, where children can create their own magic under the big top and learn circus skills, such as juggling, balancing and more. Audiences also have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the entire cast after each performance.

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For Katya and Nelson Quiroga, circus productions are more than a labor of love. The couple met in 1989 when the show’s founder, Clifford Vargas hired each of them to be part of the trapeze act, the Flying Tabares. The two later married and purchased the show following Vargas’s passing. Along with their three children, their extended family of siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, parents work on stage and behind the scenes.

Tickets are $20-$35 for general admission seating and $50-$70 for ringside seats. Purchase tickets online at www.circusvargas.com, or call 877-GOTFUN-1 (877468-3861) or visit the box office at each location. Circus Vargas is on Facebook and Twitter: @CircusVargas.

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March 10 – 12 Aspiring superheroes and comic book fans will gather for WonderCon Anaheim from March 31 to April 2 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Hosted by Comic-Con International, WonderCon Anaheim features an expansive exhibit hall with nearly 1,000 exhibitors and 400,000 square feet of exhibit space.

Throughout the weekend, attendees will enjoy exclusive programming from comic book publishers and film/ TV studios, in addition to anime, celebrity autograph signings, portfolio review, games, and a Saturday night masquerade.

Experience all that WonderCon Anaheim has to offer and don’t forget to take advantage of the convention’s close proximity to Downtown Disney, Disneyland and California Adventure. Specially priced Disney Resort Theme Park tickets are available for WonderCon attendees.

Anaheim Convention Center is located at 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim. For more information visit www. wondercon.org.

The Lights Festival April 1, 4:30pm The Lights Festival is an evening like no other. Join this one night experience of music, food and memories and launch a floating lantern into the night sky. The event will be held on March 18 at the Pala Raceway.

The Cherry Blossom Festival, also known as Sakura Matsuri, is an opportunity to partake in the Japanese custom of hanami and enjoy the beauty of cherry blossom flowers. The event takes place from on March 10 to 12 from 10am to 6pm in Balboa Park’s Japanese Friendship Garden.

There will be Japanese food booths called Yatai, with an array of different treats to try. Festival goers can enjoy a beer garden in the new Inamori Pavilion building. There will also be a variety of vendor booths and a children’s corner full of fun crafts. The event also features cultural performances, such as dances, drumming and more. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

The Japanese Friendship Garden is located at 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego. For more information call (619) 232- 2721 or visit www.niwa.org.

Gates open at 4:30pm. Attendees can check in and receive a swag bag that includes a lantern. Space is first come, first serve, so attendees should arrive early to save a spot. The fun begins at 6pm, with dancing and familyfriendly music from local artists. The Lantern launch starts after dark. Instructions will be given on how to launch the lanterns, and there will be a countdown to the launch time.

Pala Raceway is located at 12799 California Highway 76, Pala. For ticket information visit www.thelightsfest.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.

Advisory #4: Beware of a lower than normal commission posted in the MLS to “buyer’s broker”. While commissions are negotiable, money motivates sales people. Buyer’s agents typically expect a minimum of 2.5% for selling a median priced home . . . and they deserve it! If less than 2.5% is proposed by your listing agent, ask them for an MLS printout of the listings for your neighborhood that will clearly show the commissions paid to other buyer brokers. Rarely will you see less than 2.5%. You want maximum agent motivation to sell your home by offering at least 2.5% to the buyer’s broker.

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Oceanside Car Cruise February 9, Thursday, 5pm – 9pm Take a trip back in time while attending the Oceanside Car Cruise on February 9. Look at vintage cars, while talking to and meeting with the owners to discover all of the work that goes into preserving these beautiful vehicles. For car owners, in celebration of Valentine’s Week, the preferred car color is red.

Movie at the Pier February 11, Saturday, 5:30pm – 8:00pm The Oceanside Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Movie at the Pier. The classic romance film The Notebook will be playing. The movie will start at dark, so come early to set up your own “Movie Theater.” Bring your blankets and picnic dinners and spend an evening with loved ones under the night sky. Event is Free at the Pier Amphitheatre.

Hell Fire Fat Tire March 18, Saturday A challenging mountain bike race featuring varied terrain, elevation and panoramic views on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton near Oceanside. This challenging mountain bike race offers Marines and Civilians alike a 15 or 25 mile course with 600 feet of elevation, varied terrain and panoramic views aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, near Oceanside. This race also features a 1 Mile Kids Ride for the pint size Hard Corps athletes (Ages 6 and up).

Located at Lake O’Neil Campground, Santa Margarita Rd, Oceanside, CA 92058. For more information please visit http://visitoceanside.org/hell-fire-fat-tire-camp-pendleton/

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shamROCK Festival in the Gaslamp We’re Giving Away Tickets March 17, Friday, 6pm-Midnight San Diego shamROCK is celebrating its 23rd year as San Diego’s biggest Saint Patrick’s Day bash on Friday, March 17, from 6:00 pm to Midnight. Over 20,000 attendees from across the U.S. flock to downtown each year to party on green carpeted streets, throw back Irish libations (Sláinte!), and jig into the wee hours of the night to Irish punk, rock, and bass heavy beats across three stages. Top it off with the hottest plaid-clad go-go dancers in town and award winning traditional Irish steppers and you have a recipe for the perfect Saint Patrick’s Day celebration!

New this year, create your own custom pub crawl to enhance your San Diego shamROCK experience! The shamROCK Custom Clover Crawl invites you to build your own pub crawl package, offering the option to purchase tickets for 3 ($15) or 6 ($30) drinks valid at over 20 participating locations (including

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Grab your friends, don your green attire, and head to the Gaslamp Quarter to experience firsthand the Emerald Isle of the West Coast at shamROCK! Tickets to this event start at just $35 for General Admission! Shake your shamROCKs in style and go VIP for just $80 which includes VIP entry, 3 complimentary drinks inside the venue, 3 complimentary drinks at participating Gaslamp bars, $1 off drinks at the VIP Lounge Bar, access to the Exclusive VIP Lounge, VIP Restrooms, and more!

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For additional information or to purchase tickets, please contact McFarlane Promotions, Inc. at (619) 2335008 or visit www.sandiegoshamrock.com. Main Gate is at 5th & G Street in the Gaslamp Quarter.

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St. Patrick’s Day Dining & Drinking “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 in the heart of downtown Vista will be serving a special Irish buffet breakfast the morning of the North County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. 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 from 8am to 2am on St. Patrick’s Day. You usually can find live music and bagpipe music there. Vista Village Pub is located at 224 Main Street, Vista 92084. Call (760) 643-1619 or visit www.vistavillagepub.com.

BACK STREET BREWERY 15 Main Street, Vista 92084 www.lampostpizza.com/backstreet

CALLAHAN’S PUB & BREWERY 8111 Mira Mesa Blvd., Mira Mesa (858) 578-7892 www.callahanspub.com

HENNESSEY’S LA JOLLA 7811 Herschel Ave, La Jolla 92037 www.hennesseystavern.com

BAGBY BEER CO. 601 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside CA 92054 www.bagbybeer.com

CONWAY’S IRISH PUB 11040 Rancho Carmel Drive, Ste. 3, Poway (858) 673-1782 www.facebook.com/ConwaysIrishPub

INLAND TAVERN 1001 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 82078 760-744-8782 www.inlandtavern.com

BARREL HARBOR BREWING COMPANY 2575 Pioneer Ave., Vista, CA 92081 (760) 734-3939 www.barrellharborbrewing.com

CHURCHILL’S PUB AND GRILLE 887 W San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92069 760-471-8773 www.churchillspub.us

BELCHING BEAVER BREWERY 980 Park Center Drive “A”, Vista 92081 760-599-5832 www.belchinbeaver.com

ENCINITAS ALE HOUSE 1044 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92024 www.encinitasalehouse.com

BELCHING BEAVER BREWERY 302 E. Broadway, Vista 92081 www.belchingbeaver.com

FLYING PIG PUB AND KITCHEN 626 S. Tremont Street, Oceanside www.flyingpigpubkitchen.com

BENTLEY’S STEAK AND CHOP HOUSE 162 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 760-632-9333 www.bentleyssteak.com

FLYING PIG PUB AND KITCHEN 230 South Santa Fe, Vista 760-630-4311 www.flyingpigpubkitchen.com

BULLY’S DEL MAR 1404 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 858-755-1660 www.bullysprimerib.com

HENNESSEY’S CARLSBAD 2777 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad 92008 www.hennesseystavern.com

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 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

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“May the winds of fortune sail you. May you sail a gentle sea. May it always be the other guy who says, “this drink’s on me!” Lift your anchor and hoist a brew, we’re sure you’ll find good fortune at Barrel Harbor on St. Patrick’s Day! Try their awardwinning Barrel Harbor Brown Ale. It’s an English Brown made with honey malt, crystal malt, and darker malts, with Golding hops and a British yeast. Delicious!

It may not be green, but Barrel Harbor Brewing’s latest beer release sure seems perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Sublime Panda-monium is a lime vanilla cream ale originally crafted by homebrewer Steven Wheeler, who brewed his creation on Barrel Harbor’s system after winning a contest at Vista’s 2016 Strawberry Festival. Barrel Harbor recently canned two of their best selling beers: Fenris IPA and South Island Pilsner. Their mosaic hopped Fenris provides hop heads with a tropical, west coast IPA. Their South Island Pilsner caters to both novice and experienced drinkers, as this classic European style has been dry hopped with Motueka hops from New Zealand. Brewery and Tasting Room is located at 2575 Pioneer Ave, #104, Vista, and their newest Tasting Room is located at 8990 Miramar Rd., #150, San Diego. Call (760) 734-3949 or visit www.barrelharborbrewing.com.

MAGEE’S TAVERN IRISH PUB 125 S. Main Avenue, Fallbrook 92028 (760) 731-6478 www.mageestavern.com.

POWAY’S IRISH PUB 13314 Poway Rd. Poway 92064 www.powaysirishpub.com

THE KRAKEN BAR AND RESTAURANT 2531 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff 92007 www.thekrakencardiff.com

MR. PEABODY’S 136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas 92024 760-753-7192 www.peabodysrocks.com

SAN MARCOS BREWERY AND GRILL 1080 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078 www.sanmarcosbrewery.com

THE STAG AND LION 850 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad 92008 760-434-7824 www.stagandlion.com

O’SULLIVAN’S IRISH PUB 118 E Grand Ave, Escondido 92025 www.osullivansescondido.com

SUBLIME ALE HOUSE 1020 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078 www.sublimealehouse.com

TIP TOP MEATS 6118 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad 92011 760-438-2620 www.tiptopmeats.com

O’SULLIVAN’S IRISH PUB 640 Grand Ave, Carlsbad 92008 www.osullivanscarlsbad.com

THE LOST ABBEY 155 Mata Way #104, San Marcos 92069 www.lostabbey.com

UNION KITCHEN AND TAP 1108 South Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92014 www.localunion101.com.

OLD 395 SPORTS & SPIRITS 125 S. Main Avenue, Fallbrook 92028 (760) 731-6478 www.old395sportsbar.com

THE CONFESSIONAL 2007 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff 92007 www.lostabbey.com

VISTA VILLAGE PUB 224 Main Street, Vista 92084 (760) 643-1619 www.vistavillagepub.com

POUR HOUSE 1903 South Coast Highway, Oceanside 92054 (760) 730-5944 www.pourhouseoceanside.com

TOWER 13 2633 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff 92007 760-635-1200 www.tower13.com.

SHAMROCK FEST 3 stage, Irish Music, DJs, Go Go Dancers In the Gaslamp. www.sandiegoshamrock.com

“If you’re lucky enough to be Irish... You’re lucky enough!” Irish or not, have fun, go out and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all day at Latitude 33. This Vista neighborhood brewery is homegrown and has remained true to their roots. Join the fun on Saint Patrick’s Day, from 4-10pm, for a special “Feel Good Friday” celebration. Enjoy a live DJ, with a food truck and drink specials. As always, they’ll be serving $1 beers during Power Hour from 6-7pm. Follow the mystery and discover the mastery of quality craft beer at Latitude 33. They have grown from a stream to a raging waterfall that pours its loyal customers some of the most undeniably unique and satisfying craft beer on the market. Proudly brewed on the 33rd parallel, their masterfully crafted beers are bold and complex with overtones of lost cities and secret societies. They deliver the distinctive flavor of unsolvable labyrinths, with balanced notes of illusion, alchemy, and a touch of urban legend. Latitude 33 Brewing is located at 1430 Vantage Court #104, Vista 92081. Visit www.latitude33brewing.com.