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February – March 2018

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Steak dinner with large stein of beer served with broccoli or sauerkraut, soup or salad, mashed or baked potato and dinner roll. Noon to 8pm. Top Sirloin 14-16 oz.

Center Cut $11.98 • Filet Mignon 8-10oz. Bacon Wrapped $14.98 • New York Steak 14-16oz. $14.98

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

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North County’s widest selection, finest quality and most competitive prices. We have a live lobster tank and a live Dungeness crab tank. Try some of our many types of smoked fish. We smoke our own! And, for our guests with selective palates we have a fresh caviar display filled with the freshest caviar from around the world.

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Two large salmon filets either poached w/Hollandaise sauce or grilled. Served with rice and cole slaw and a bottle of house wine. Served Valentine’s Day 2-8 pm.

Our own smokehouse provides a wide selection of smoked fish.

Caviar from around the world.

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Grilled, fried, sautéed, steamed, the way you like it! Smoked plates, salads, sandwiches, chowder and the best fish & chips in North County.

6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011 Open daily for lunch and dinner. (Next door to Tip Top Meats)

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Menu items are seasonal and subject to change. Recommend calling ahead.

Gourmet Food & Fine Wines Harvest Ranch Market Champagne French Bakery Firenze Trattoria Hacienda de Vega - Coming in March Meritage Wine Market & Tasting Room The Original Pancake House

Shops & Services Berkshire Hathaway Edward Jones Investments Executive Dynamics Search Farmers Insurance - Taylor Swoy Finezza Fine Gifts Gonzales & Company - CPAs JEI Learning Center John Matty Co. Martin Fine Art Classes Nancarrow Realty Group Pilates On Cue Postal Annex Stainless Salon Wessels & Associates West Village Cleaners Wilshire Fireplace

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Hacienda de Vega

Harvest Ranch Market

Original Pancake House

Firenze Trattoria

Meritage Wine Market and Tasting Room

Champagne French Bakery Café

Escondido’s famed Hacienda de Vega is coming to Rancho Santa Fe Plaza this spring with plans to be open the beginning of March.

Soon to be located in the main plaza next to the clock tower and water fountain, a beautifully landscaped, heated, and expansive outdoor patio with terracotta tile rooflines, colorful umbrellas, and 32-year old Jacaranda trees will welcome you! Inside is a beautifully purposed 2,700 sq. ft. restaurant. The Vega family warmly welcomes you to their new home in Encinitas after being a landmark in Escondido over the past 15 years.

Bold and distinctive flavors of old-world Mexico, with new signature twists of delicious spices, are the hallmark of Patricia Vega’s amazing family recipes. One authentic signature specialty after another will awaken your taste buds with the flavors of her many fresh, daily made salsas and sauces. To nourish your body and

satisfy your soul, try any of their “old favorites” such as Enchiladas de Mole, which comes with two soft corn tortillas, shredded chicken breast, mole sauce, cream, cheese and onions. It’s served with rice and beans. If you like shrimp, try their Tequila Shrimp, jumbo shrimp sautéed in spicy tequila sauce, tomatoes, onions, Serrano chiles, and garlic over a bed of white rice. From absolutely delicious, large portioned appetizers like Mole Fries, to crispy fresh garden salads, thick old-style Mexican soups, grilled fish, steak, chicken, and wonderful desserts, you simply can’t go wrong. Stop in Mon- Fri from 3pm for Happy Hour food and drink specials on Margaritas, well drinks, wine, and draft beers. Try the carnitas, tacos, and appetizers. Hacienda de Vega is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92014.

Visit www.haciendadevega.com.

Rancho Santa Fe Plaza’s anchor, Harvest Ranch Market, is a purveyor of fine foods, gourmet deli meats, poultry, seafood, salads, organic fruit and produce, international cheeses, wines and products of the world. This is a gourmet market that has been serving the San Diego Community for over 18 years.

Locally owned and operated, Harvest Ranch features a full-service butcher shop with premium Brandt Beef and Snake River Farms Idaho Kobe Beef, Midwestern Pork, Milk-fed Veal, Colorado Lamb, fresh air-chilled Chicken and Sushi-grade seafood. Their deli kitchens specialize in all natural, made-from-scratch, restaurant quality foods, and a sandwich deli featuring Boar’s Head Brand deli meats and cheeses and a wide selection of homemade salads. They offer

sandwiches, salads and bakery items daily. They have online ordering through their website deli page using GrubHub, and will deliver to your home or office. The produce department features a variety of organic and local produce, as well as imported produce from South America.

The wine department is second to none and each store has a team of experienced wine connoisseurs. They offer full service catering for all occasions, inclusive of any items from their store. Delivery options are also available to the greater Rancho Santa Fe and Encinitas areas.

Harvest Ranch Market is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92014. Visit www.harvestranchmarkets.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

The Original Pancake House is a third generation restaurant that originated in Portland, Oregon. Their signature breakfast dishes include The Dutch Baby, Mushroom Omelet with mushroom sherry sauce, and Apple Pancakes. They’ve been the locals’ choice for the ultimate breakfast in San Diego ever since they opened their first franchise in San Diego in 1979. They are located in Encinitas, Vista, San Diego, Kearney Mesa, Poway and Temecula.

Their original recipes are inspired from all over the world, and incorporate the very finest ingredients, such as USDA AA grade butter, pure 36% whipping cream, fresh grade AA eggs, hard wheat unbleached flour, and their own homemade sourdough starter recipe.

Their batters and sauces are made fresh daily in each restaurant’s kitchen; and their coffee is their own special blend. Try the Original Pancake House’s special thick sliced bacon and amazing omelets.

We highly recommend their gourmet cherry Kijafa crepes. If you’ve never tried The Original Pancake House, you’re long overdue; and if you’re already a regular, then you know what we’re talking about.

Experience the flavor, the atmosphere, the attention to quality and service, and the ultimate breakfast favorite for San Diegans for over 35 years. The Original Pancake House is located in Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 160 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 943-1939 or visit www.originalpancakehouse.com.

Located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza, at the junction where Encinitas meets Rancho Santa Fe, Firenze is celebrating their 22nd anniversary this year. Their longevity speaks volumes about their cuisine and service. As owner/restaurateur, Barry Podwell, explains, “We don’t have the luxury of having spectacular ocean views like so many restaurants along the coast; so our food has to be very good to keep us here all these years.” It’s true. Firenze Trattoria may not have the ocean, but it certainly does have spectacular food.

They are winners of the Diners Choice Award from Open Table and have won numerous awards over the years, including Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and Best Italian by Ranch and Coast. Firenze Trattoria’s authentic Italian cuisine evokes the romance and flavors of Italy’s Tuscany coast. The menu includes an extensive lineup of local favorites, too many to list; but we especially recommend their signature Lasagne Firenze. Every Italian restaurant boasts about their lasagna,

but this one is really special. It’s hard to see the layers of ricotta cheese, a mixture of beef, chicken, and sausage, fresh Roma tomato, mushroom, and parmesan atop marinara sauce, because it’s completely covered with a very light and creamy béchamel sauce. It’s absolutely delicious. Other recommended dishes include: Calamari Fritti Antipasti, with lightly battered, deep fried calamari served with piquant marinara sauce; Risotto Portofino, grilled jumbo shrimp served with artichoke hearts and asparagus, surrounding a center mound of risotto. From Filet Mignon al Casino to Butternut Squash Ravioli, you just can’t miss.

Happy Hour is 4-6:30pm Mon-Sun with a popular discounted bar menu for food, wine, cocktails, and beer. Jazz on the Patio is lively every Sunday evening. Call for schedule. Mondays offer 1/2 off bottles of wine. Firenze Trattoria is located at 162 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 944-9000 or visit www. firenzetrattoria.com.

Meritage Wine Market has won multiple awards over the past sixteen years, including “Best Wine Shop in San Diego.” They opened in 2002 and have evolved into a multi-level wine experience. Whether you are looking to give that perfect gift, or need a great bottle of wine for dinner, Meritage is known for its exemplary customer service and personal touch. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6:30pm, the staff at Meritage Wine Market is ready to help you find the perfect bottle of wine or Champagne for any occasion.

Meritage invites you to stop in and enjoy tasting a selection of 16 different wines from their Enomatic Wine Tasting Machines, while relaxing on their outdoor patio. Weekly tastings are themed and held

every Friday night from 6 to 8 PM and include six different wines from all over the world for you to enjoy. Meritage presents intimate wine seminars and dinners in their private Cellar Room several times a month, in addition to hosting a wine school. Ask about their Wine of the Month Club. In addition, Meritage is actively involved with multiple charity organizations and events, including Make-A-Wish San Diego and their annual Wine & Wishes Tasting Event.

Meritage is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 479-2500 or visit www. meritagewinemarket.com.

Champagne French Bakery Café has locations in Del Mar Highlands, Encinitas, and Carmel Mountain. Champagne has been serving a fusion of modern and traditional French cuisine since 1987. They have an assortment of coffees, teas, breads, pastries, cakes, tarts, cookies, sandwiches, salads and soups. They are famous for their pastries, including a variety of croissants, custard brioche, cinnamon roll, raisin scone (one of our favorites), and cranberry muffin. Desserts include such delights as: Napoleon, which is a crispy puffed pastry layered with vanilla cream and topped with fondant and chocolate; crème brulee; vanilla éclair; bread pudding; and chocolate dipped

strawberries. They also serve cakes, tarts, and cookies. One of our favorites is their raspberry cookie, which is two soft cookies sandwiched with raspberry preserves and half is dipped in dark chocolate.

Try Champagne French Bakery Café for lunch under an umbrella in front of the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza clock tower and fountain.

Sandwiches include a wonderful assortment of French Dip, Turkey Florentine Panini, and Chicken Pesto. They also serve delicious salads and soups. Champagne Bakery is in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza next to Harvest Ranch Market at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 944-9446 or visit www.champagnebakery.com.

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FEBRUARY

Black History Month Whale Watching Season 2/1 Flamenco Nova at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/1 Wallows & Badfish at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 2/1 Steven Wright at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 2/1 Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Belly Up, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/1 Wrestling Jerusalem at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 8pm. WWW.LFJCC.ORG 2/1-5 Circus Vargas: Dreaming of Pirates at Westfield Mission Valley. WWW.CIRCUSVARGAS.COM 2/1-18 San Diego Repertory Theatre presents Vietgone at Lyceum Theatre.

WWW.SDREP.ORG 2/1-25 Cloud Tectonics at New Village Arts Theatre. WWW.NEWVILLAGEARTS.ORG 2/1-25 San Diego Musical Theatre presents The Full Monty at Horton Grand Theatre.

WWW.SDMT.ORG 2/1-28 Macy’s Museum Month 50% off at participating museums. Discount passes available at Macy’s. WWW.SANDIEGOMUSEUMCOUNCIL.ORG 2/1-3/31 Garden Tapestries from Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Center at San Diego Botanic Garden. WWW.SDBGARDEN.ORG 2/2 Groundhog Day 2/2 Foreign Film Friday: Three Wise Cousins at Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 4 & 7pm.

Free admission. WWW.CARLSBADCA.GOV 2/2 Johnny C at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/2 Maddie Leigh Duo at Tower 13. WWW.TOWER13.COM 2/2 Clapton Hook at The Landings at Carlsbad, 6:30pm. WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 2/2 Demetri Martin at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 2/2 Kristin Chenoweth at Music Box, 8pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM 2/2 Wild Child at Belly Up, 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/2-3 Zukerman plays Tchaikovsky at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 2/2-18 Bojo’s Place: A Musical Revue at Community Actor’s Theatre in San Diego.

WWW.COMMUNITYACTORSTHEATRE.COM 2/3 Youth Fishing Derby at Lake Poway, 6am-12pm. WWW.POWAY.ORG 2/3 San Diego Super Run 10K & 5K Run at South Shores Park, San Diego, 7:30am.

WWW.KATHYLOPEREVENTS.COM 2/3 Mitchell Thorp Foundation Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk at Poinsettia Park, Carlsbad, 8:30am. WWW.MITCHELLTHORP.ORG 2/3 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Divisions 3 & 4 at Army Navy Academy, Carlsbad. WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 2/3 Wake Up With Wildlife: Hummingbirds at San Diego Humane Society, 9:30-11am.

WW.SDHUMANE.ORG 2/3 Monster Jam & Pit Party at Petco Park. WWW.MONSTERJAM.COM 2/3 The Umoja Community presents the Soul Fusion fundraiser at Mira Costa College, 4-6pm. WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU/EVENTS 2/3 Mystic Groove at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/3 San Diego Gulls vs. Tucson Roadrunners at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 2/3 Fetty Wap at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 2/3 Lewis Black at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 2/3 ALO at Belly Up, 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/3-4 Baseball: Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. San Diego Christian Hawks at Cal State San Marcos, 11am & 2pm. WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 2/4 Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. AFC vs. NFC Champions.

Justin Timberlake performs at Halftime Show. WWW.NFL.COM/SUPER-BOWL 2/4 Cardiff Kook Run 5K, 10K & Costume Contest in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, 7am.

WWW.CARDIFFKOOKRUN.COM 2/4 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Division 5 at Army Navy Academy, Carlsbad. WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 2/4 Family Fun Day: Nests & Eggs at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 11:30am-1:30pm.

WWW.SANELIJO.ORG 2/4 Jackson Patrick at The Landings at Carlsbad, 11:30am-2:30pm.

WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 2/4 Gypsy Groove at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/5 Culture Caravan day trip to Discovery Lake. WWW.CITYOFVISTA.COM 2/5 Bird Watching at San Diego Botanic Garden, 8am. First Monday of each month.

WWW.SDBGARDEN.ORG 2/5 Howard Jones at Belly Up, 7:30pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/5 John Bennett & Friends at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/5 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket & NBATV. WWW.NBA.COM/CLIPPERS 2/5 Open Mic Monday with Jay Cain at Mr. Peabody’s, 8pm. WWW.PEABODYSROCKS.COM 2/5-11 Allianz Boca Raton Championship golf tournament at the Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, Fla. WWW.ALLIANZCHAMPIONSHIP.COM 2/6 Open Mic Night at The Studio Encinitas, 6:30-9:30pm, every Tuesday.

WWW.THESTUDIOENCINITAS.COM 2/6 Semisi at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/6 San Diego Gulls vs. Wild Iowa at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 2/6 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/ SPECD. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS 2/6 Kathryn Cloward at Belly Up, 7:30pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/6-3/4 The Cake at La Jolla Playhouse. WWW.LAJOLLAPLAYHOUSE.ORG 2/7 Jessica Fichot at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 2/7 Open Mic Night at Tower 13. WWW.TOWER13.COM 2/7 Jim Gibson at The Landings at Carlsbad, 5:30pm. Every Wednesday.

WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 2/7 Cody Carter at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/7 Pink Martini at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 2/7 Daring Greatly at Belly Up, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/7 Joey Cape, Brian Wahlstrom, Zach Quinn & Donald Spence at Soda Bar. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 2/7 The Wind & The Wave at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 2/7 Lights with Chase Atlantic & DCF at The Observatory North Park, 8pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM 2/7-8 A Night with Janis Joplin at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 2/8 Paws & Paperbacks at San Diego Humane Society, 4:30-5:30pm. WWW.SDHUMANE.ORG 2/8 Sweetheart Sunset Market in downtown Oceanside, 5-9pm. WWW.VISITOCEANSIDE.ORG 2/8 Toby Mac at Viejas Arena, 7pm. WWW.AS.SDSU.EDU/VIEJAS_ARENA 2/8 Walk the Moon at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 2/8 Corey Leal at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/8 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on TNT. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS 2/8 Don Diablo with Lost Frequencies at The Observatory North Park, 9pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM 2/8 Allah-Las at Belly Up, 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/8-14 Oceanside Valentine’s Week at various locations in Oceanside. WWW.VISITOCEANSIDE.ORG 2/8-18 San Diego Jewish Film Festival at various locations in San Diego county.

WWW.SDCJC.ORG/SDJFF 2/8-19 Circus Vargas: Dreaming of Pirates at Westfield Plaza Bonita.

WWW.CIRCUSVARGAS.COM 2/9 Women’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes at Cal State San Marcos, 5:30pm. WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 2/9 International Film Series: Fuocoammare (Fire at Sea) at Mira Costa College, 6-8:30pm.

Free admission. WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU/EVENTS 2/9 Jay Cain at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/9 The Giant Peach Band at Tower 13. WWW.TOWER13.COM 2/9 CSUSM Softball vs San Francisco State at CSUSM 2/9 The Secret Society of Adultologists: Courtship, Love & Sex at San Diego Natural History Museum, 7pm. WWW.SDNHM.ORG 2/9 Coyote Peterson at Balboa Theatre, 7pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 2/9 Judah & The Lion at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm.

WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 2/9 Men’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes at Cal State San Marcos, 7:30pm. WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 2/9 Shakira at Valley View Casino Center, 7:30pm. WWW.VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM 2/9 Ja Rule & Shanti with Ray J at The Observatory North Park, 8pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM 2/9 Beyond the Score: The Isle of the Dead at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 2/9 BlackCherry Lightnin’ at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. WWW.PEABODYSROCKS.COM 2/9-11 Broadway San Diego presents Dirty Dancing at San Diego Civic Theatre.

WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 2/9-11 Laguna Beach Music Festival. WWW.LAGUNABEACHMUSICFESTIVAL.COM

2/10 Mermaid Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Mermaid Dash at Tecolote Shores.

WWW.MERMAIDSERIES.COM/MERMAID-HALF-MARATHON-SAN-DIEGO 2/10 The Vow Marriage Conference at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 8:30am.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 2/10 Oceanside Family Fun Ride at Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre, 9-11am. (760) 435-5041 2/10 Valentines on Volcan Hike at Volcan Mountain, 9am-1:30pm. WWW.SDRVC.ORG 2/10 Aloha Spirit Championships at San Diego Convention Center.

WWW.ALOHASPIRITCHAMPS.COM/SAN-DIEGO 2/10 Pay What You Can Day at California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 2/10 Kids in the Garden: Plants, Seeds & Spring Planting at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 10am-12pm. (760) 822-6824 WWW.ALTAVISTAGARDENS.ORG 2/10 Encinitas Business Expo at Encinitas Community Center, 10am-2pm.

WWW.ENCINITASCHAMBER.COM 2/10 Macaron Workshop: Colors & Flavors at SAE Kitchen, San Marcos, 10:30am. (760) 715-3142 WWW.DLITEFULCHOCOLAT.COM/WORKSHOPS-AND-EVENTS.HTML 2/10 Brewbies Festival at Bagby Beer, 1-5pm. WWW.VISITOCEANSIDE.ORG 2/10 Big Easy Bites & Booze Tour in downtown San Diego, 1-5pm. WWW.SDMARDIGRAS.COM 2/10 This is Jazz: The Language of Love feat. The Whitney Shay Band at Ruby G. Shulman Auditorium, 4-5:30pm. WWW.CARLSBADCA.GOV 2/10 Movie by the Pier: Beauty & the Beast at Oceanside Pier, 5:30pm.

WWW.VISITOCEANSIDE.ORG 2/10 Women’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Cal Poly Pomona Broncos at Cal State San Marcos, 5:30pm. WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 2/10 Night of Argentine Tango at Oceanside Museum of Art, 6-9pm. WWW.VISITOCEANSIDE.ORG 2/10 Arnie & Friends at The Landings at Carlsbad, 6:30pm. WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 2/10 Art Laboe Valentines Super Love Jam at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm.

WWW.VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM 2/10 Dua Lipa at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 2/10 Men’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Cal Poly Pomona Broncos at Cal State San Marcos, 7:30pm. WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 2/10 An Intimate Evening with Lucie Arnaz at Moonlight Amphitheatre, 7:30pm.

WWW.MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM 2/10 Miranda Sings at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 2/10 Amy & the Unknown at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. WWW.PEABODYSROCKS.COM 2/10 Evenng with Lucie Arnaz at Moonlight Amphitheatre WWW.MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM. 2/10 Fu Manchu at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 2/10 Wayward Sons at Belly Up, 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/10 Typhoon at Music Box, 9pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM 2/10-11 Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 10am-3pm.

WWW.GFAFEXPO.COM 2/10-11 Preludes & Premiere at Copley Symphony Hall. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 2/10-25 Lunar New Year at SeaWorld San Diego. WWW.SEAWORLDSANDIEGO.COM 2/10-3/11 Uncle Vanya at The Old Globe Theatre. WWW.THEOLDGLOBE.ORG 2/11 Coronado Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run at Tidelands Park.

WWW.VALENTINESDAY10K.COM 2/11 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Divisions 1 & 2 at Avalanche Beach, Ocean Beach. WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 2/11 Doggie Gras Parade at Helen Woodward Animal Center, 10am-noon.

WWW.ANIMALCENTER.ORG/MARDIGRAS 2/11 Chris Fast Band at The Landings at Carlsbad, 11:30am-2:30pm.

WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 2/11 Michelle Can at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 4pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 2/11 San Diego Sockers vs. Soles de Sonora at Valley View Casino Center, 5:05pm.

WWW.SDSOCKERS.COM 2/11 Velvet Sushi at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/11 Andres Lopez at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 2/11-12 Baseball: Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. University of Antelope Valley Pioneers at Cal State San Marcos, 11am & 2pm. WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 2/13 Mardi Gras 2/13 Mardi Gras Masquerade Parade & Celebration in the Gaslamp Quarter, 5pm.

WWW.SDMARDIGRAS.COM 2/13 South O Walkabout in Oceanside, 5-8pm. WWW.VISITOCEANSIDE.ORG 2/13 Triple Shot at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/13 Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keene at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 2/14 Valentine’s Day – See our Dining Section for intimate dining suggestions.

2/14 Ash Wednesday 2/14 Valentine’s Day Coastal Cruise in Oceanside, 4-6pm. WWW.VISITOCEANSIDE.ORG 2/14 Valentine’s Day Dinner at Hunte Nairobi Pavilion in San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 5:307:30pm. WWW.SDZSAFARIPARK.ORG 2/14 San Diego Gulls vs. Bakersfield Condors at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 2/14 Open Mic Night at Tower 13. WWW.TOWER13.COM 2/14 Lettuce at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM 2/15 Miranda Lambert at Viejas Arena, 7pm. WWW.AS.SDSU.EDU/VIEJAS_ARENA 2/15 Lana Del Rey at Valley View Casino Center, 8pm. WWW.VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM 2/15 Los Angeles Azules at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 2/15-17 Del Mar Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

WWW.QUILTCRAFTSEW.COM 2/16 Foreign Film Friday: Pink at Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 4 & 7pm. Free admission.

WWW.CARLSBADCA.GOV 2/16 Dave Booda at Tower 13. WWW.TOWER13.COM 2/16 BlackCherry Lightnin’ at The Landings at Carlsbad, 6:30pm. WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 2/16 Greenflash at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/16 The Harlem Globetrotters at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm.

WWW.VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM 2/16 The Casbah presents Ghostemane at House of Blues San Diego. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 2/16 Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban in concert at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 2/16 Tiffany Haddish: #SheReady at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 8pm. WWW.PECHANGA.COM 2/16 Gameface at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 2/16 Como La Flor Band: Tribute to Selena at Music Box, 9pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM 2/16-17 The English Beat at Belly Up, 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/16-18 San Diego Ballet presents Ritmos Latinos at Lyceum Theatre. WWW.SANDIEGOBALLET.ORG 2/16-25 Star Theatre Company presents Nunsense at Star Theatre. WWW.STARTHEATRECO.COM 2/16-3/11 I Ought to Be in Pictures at Patio Playhouse. WWW.PATIOPLAYHOUSE.COM 2/17 Breakfast with Tigers at Sambutan Longhouse in San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 8-9am.

WWW.SDZSAFARIPARK.ORG 2/17 PAW Walk at San Diego Botanic Garden, 9am-1pm. WWW.SDBGARDEN.ORG 2/17 Baseball: Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Concordia University Irvine Eagles at Cal State San Marcos, 10am & 1pm. WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 2/17-18 San Diego Pet Con at Del Mar Fairgrounds. WWW.SANDIEGOPETCON.COM 2/17 Road Dog at The Landings at Carlsbad, 6:30pm. WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 2/17 Gregory Michaels at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/17 Four Voices, One Journey – Darren, Daryl, Jason & Thor at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 7pm. WWW.PECHANGA.COM 2/17 San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 2/17 Air Supply at Harrah’s Resort, 8pm. WWW.CAESARS.COM/HARRAHS-SOCAL 2/17-18 Western Surfing Association Championship Tour Event #7 at Huntington Beach Pier South Side. WWW.SURFWSA.ORG 2/18 Mardi Gras Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kid’s Dash in Mission Bay. WWW.WIZ-EVENTS.COM/MARDI-GRAS 2/18 Gospel Brunch at House of Blues San Diego, 11am.

WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 2/18 Dan Bardon at The Landings at Carlsbad, 11:30am-2:30pm.

WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 2/18 Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban in concert at Copley Symphony Hall, 2pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 2/18 American Chines Culture & Education Foundation Chinese New Year Celebration at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 6:30pm. WWW.POWAYCENTER.COM 2/18 Wheelhouse at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/18 Beth Hart at Balboa Theatre, 7pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 2/18 BETAMAXX at Belly Up, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/19 Presidents’ Day 2/19 Warren Le Plante at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/19 Mike Gordon at Belly Up, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/19 Bully at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 2/20 Theory of a Deadman at House of Blues San Diego, 6:30pm.

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2/20 3 on a Tree at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/20 Tune-Yards with Sudan Archives at The Observatory North Park, 8pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM 2/20 Shovels & Rope at Belly Up, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/20 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah: Some Loud Thunder 10th Anniversary Tour at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 2/21 Motionless in White at House of Blues San Diego, 6pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 2/21 Open Mic Night at Tower 13. WWW.TOWER13.COM 2/21 Proud Momma at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/21 Icon for Hire at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 2/21 Julian Lage Trio at Music Box, 8:30pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM 2/21-25 San Diego Bird Festival at Marina Village Conference Center.

WWW.SANDIEGOAUDUBON.ORG 2/21-3/18 This Random World at North Coast Repertory Theatre. WWW.NORTHCOASTREP.ORG 2/21-3/18 The Graduate at Laguna Playhouse. WWW.LAGUNAPLAYHOUSE.COM 2/22 Black Violin at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 2/22 Women’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Cal State Los Angeles Eagles at Cal State San Marcos, 5:30pm. WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 2/22 Abba Mania at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 2/22 Men’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Cal State Los Angeles Eagles at Cal State San Marcos, 7:30pm. WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 2/22 San Diego Sockers vs. Rio Grande Valley Barracudas at Valley View Casino Center, 7:35pm. WWW.SDSOCKERS.COM 2/22 The Wood Brothers at Belly Up, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/22 Willie Watson at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 2/22 1000MODS at Space. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 2/22-24 Sage Creek High School Drama Department presents Footloose at Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center. Email SAGECREEKDRAMA@GMAIL.COM with questions or ticket orders.

2/22-26 26th Annual Kuumba Fest Celebration & Afrofuturism Summit at Lyceum Theatre.

WWW.SDREP.ORG 2/22-3/5 Circus Vargas: Dreaming of Pirates at Westfield North County.

WWW.CIRCUSVARGAS.COM 2/23 Pet Pals at San Diego Humane Society, 4:30-5:30pm. WWW.SDHUMANE.ORG 2/23 Greg Douglass at The Landings at Carlsbad, 6:30pm. WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 2/23 Ron Pope at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 2/23 The Harlem Globetrotters at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm.

WWW.VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM 2/23 Sam Bybee at Tower 13. WWW.TOWER13.COM 2/23 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons at Pala Casino, Spa & Resort, 7:30pm.

WWW.PALACASINO.COM/ENTERTAINMENT 2/23 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN, SPECD & ESPN. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS 2/23 Lovett or Leave It at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 2/23 Missing Persons at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 2/23 Bahamas at Belly Up, 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/23-25 He Was a Slave at Community Actor’s Theatre in San Diego.

WWW.COMMUNITYACTORSTHEATRE.COM 2/23-3/11 Oceanside Theatre Company presents Outside Mullingar at Sunshine Brooks Theatre. WWW.OCEANSIDETHEATRE.ORG 2/24 Family Fun Day: Health & Safety Fair in downtown Vista. (760) 414-9391 2/24 Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Mangrum Invitational at Cal State San Marcos.

WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 2/24 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 1 at South Oceanside Pier.

WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 2/24 Sunrise Surprise Stroll at San Diego Zoo, 7:30-9am. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 2/24 Year of the Dog Chinese Lantern Festival at Mira Costa College, 12:30-3pm.

WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU/EVENTS 2/24 Women’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros at Cal State San Marcos, 5:30pm. WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 2/24 An Evening of Chocolate at SAE Kitchen, San Marcos, 6pm. (760) 715-3142 WWW.DLITEFULCHOCOLAT.COM/WORKSHOPS-AND-EVENTS.HTML 2/24 Custard Pie at The Landings at Carlsbad, 6:30pm. WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 2/24 John Bennett & Friends at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 2/24 Dark Star Orchestra at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm.

WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 2/24-25 The Call with Peggy Liu at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 1pm.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 2/24-3/4 Rise of the Phoenix art exhibition at Iron Fist Brewing. WWW.IRONFISTBREWING.COM 2/24-3/4 San Diego Opera presents Turandot at San Diego Civic Theatre, 7pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 2/24 San Diego Winter Brew Fest at Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 7-10pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOBREWFEST.COM 2/24 Men’s Basketball: Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros at Cal State San Marcos, 7:30pm. WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 2/24 Styx at Pala Casino, Spa & Resort, 7:30pm. WWW.PALACASINO.COM/ENTERTAINMENT 2/24 Jesse Cook at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 2/23-25 Silver Bay Kennel Club of San Diego Dog Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

WWW.JBRADSHAW.COM 2/24 Affinity: A Ray Brown & Oscar Peterson Tribute at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 2/24 Sounds of the Big Easy at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 8pm.

WWW.POWAYONSTAGE.ORG 2/24 Bruno Major at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 2/24 Jackson Browne: Honoring Quiltman at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 8pm.

WWW.PECHANGA.COM 2/24 Steve Poltz 9th Annual 50th Birthday Bash feat. The Rugburns at Belly Up, 9pm.

WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/24 The Aggrolites feat. Slightly Stoopid Horns at Music Box, 9:30pm.

WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM 2/24-25 National Scholastic Surfing Association Open Season Surf Competition at Salt Creek, Dana Point. WWW.NSSA.ORG 2/24-25 36th Annual Chinese New Year Fair in downtown San Diego, 10am-5pm.

WWW.SDCNY.ORG 2/25 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 2 at South Oceanside Pier.

WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 2/25 Baseball: Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. UC San Diego Tritons at Cal State San Marcos, 11am & 2pm. WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 2/25 Arnie & Friends at The Landings at Carlsbad, 11:30am-2:30pm.

WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 2/25 Beat Quest: A Musical Journey Through Rhythm, Time & Place at Copley Symphony Hall, 2pm. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 2/25 Escondido Choral Arts presents The Center Chorale, Symphony Orchestra & Mojalet Dance Collective at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 3pm.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 2/25 Escondido Rotary Club & Foundation presents Coeur de Cuisine at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 5-8pm. WWW.COEURDECUISINE.COM 2/25 Herb Alpert & Lani Hall at Belly Up, 7pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/25 Enter Shikari at Music Box, 8pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM 2/25 Chippendales at House of Blues San Diego, 8pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 2/25 Busty & The Bass at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 2/25 Crooked Colours at Soda Bar. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 2/26 Jacob Sartorius at House of Blues San Diego, 6:30pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 2/26 Demi Lovato & DJ Khaled at Viejas Arena, 7:30pm. WWW.AS.SDSU.EDU/VIEJAS_ARENA 2/26-27 An Evening with Robert Dubac at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm.

WWW.NORTHCOASTREP.ORG 2/26 Snarky Puppy at Belly Up, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/26 Janiva Magness at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 2/27 CCAA Tournament–First Round. Location TBD. WWW.GOCCAA.ORG 2/27 Birthday at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 2/27 San Diego Gulls vs. San Antonio Rampage at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 2/27 Burger A-Go-Go #1: The Coathangers at Belly Up, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/27 Real Estate at Music Box, 9pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM 2/28-3/1 Purim 2/28 Open Mic Night at Tower 13. WWW.TOWER13.COM 2/28 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Houston Rockets at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket & ESPN. WWW.NBA.COM/CLIPPERS 2/28 Burger A-Go-Go #2: Dengue Fever at Music Box, 8pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM 2/28 Spafford at Belly Up, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 2/28 Thurston Moore Group at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM

www.NorthCountySun.com • February–March ’18 • 9 Find a Complete Calendar of Events at www.NorthCountySun.com Dates and times of events subject to change

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3/1 Cuisine for Kids fundraiser at Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside, 5:30-8pm.

WWW.BGCOCEANSIDE.ORG 3/1 Flamenco Nova at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/1 Jeff Dunham at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm. WWW.VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM 3/1 Jake Shimabukuro at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 3/1 Pierre Laurent-Aimard at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 3/1 The Dears at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 3/1 Money Chicha at Soda Bar. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 3/1 They Might Be Giants at Belly Up, 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 3/1 Suicide Girls: Blackheart Burlesque at Music Box, 9:30pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM 3/1-4 Pacific Coast Men’s Doubles Championship at La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club.

WWW.LJBTC.COM 3/1-5/13 The Flower Fields in Carlsbad. WWW.THEFLOWERFIELDS.COM 3/2 Mickey Cafagna Memorial Golf Classic at Rancho Bernardo Inn. Shotgun start at 8:30am. WWW.RANCHO-BERNARDO-INN.MYTRUESITE.COM 3/2 Foreign Film Friday: The Sea Inside at Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 4 & 7pm. Free admission. WWW.CARLSBADCA.GOV 3/2 Nothing More at House of Blues San Diego, 5:30pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/2 Eric French at Tower 13. WWW.TOWER13.COM 2/2 Clapton Hook at The Landings at Carlsbad, 6:30pm. WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 3/2 Johnny C at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/2 San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 3/2 An Evening with Langhorne Slim at Music Box, 7pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM 3/2 Los Angeles Clippers vs. New York Knicks at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket. WWW.NBA.COM/CLIPPERS 3/2 Margo Price at Belly Up, 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 3/2-3 CCAA Tournament–Semifinals & Finals at Cal Poly Pomona. WWW.GOCCAA.ORG 3/2-4 Broadway San Diego presents Stomp at Balboa Theatre. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 3/2-4 Spring Home/Garden Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. WWW.SPRINGHOMEGARDENSHOW.COM 3/2-18 JCompany Youth Theatre presents Disney’s Beauty & the Beast at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, La Jolla. WWW.SDCJC.ORG 3/3 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Divisions 3 & 4 at La Jolla Shores.

WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 3/3 Finish Chelsea’s Run at Balboa Park, 7:30am. WWW.CHELSEASLIGHT.ORG 3/3 Sunrise Surprise Stroll at San Diego Zoo, 7:30-9am. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 3/3 Colon Cancer Alliance Undy Run/Walk at De Anza Cove, Mission Bay Park, 8:30am.

WWW.CCALLIANCE.ORG/SANDIEGO 3/3 The Biocom Institute Festival of Science & Engineering EXPO Day at Petco Park. Free admission. WWW.LOVESTEMSD.ORG 3/3 Pala Paint & Sip at Pala Casino, Spa & Resort, 1pm. WWW.PALACASINO.COM/ENTERTAINMENT 3/3 San Diego Humane Society Canine Ambassador Meet & Greet at Museum of Man, 1-2:30pm. WWW.MUSEUMOFMAN.ORG/EXHIBITS/LIVING-WITH-ANIMALS 3/3 KinderNights at San Diego Zoo, 6-7:30pm. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 3/3 Too Rude For Sunday at The Landings at Carlsbad, 6:30pm. WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 3/3 Mystic Groove at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/3 San Diego Sockers vs. El Paso Coyotes at Valley View Casino Center, 7:05pm.

WWW.SDSOCKERS.COM 3/3 Daebreon Poiema: The Reason Why I Sing at Moonlight Amphitheatre, 7:30pm.

WWW.MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM 3/3 Gogol Bordello at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM 3/3 La Jolla Music Society presents Ax–Kavakos–Ma at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 3/3 Boyz II Men at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 8pm. WWW.PECHANGA.COM 3/3 Anderson East at Belly Up, 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 3/3-4 Spring Busker Festival at Seaport Village. Free admission. WWW.SEAPORTVILLAGE.COM 3/3-11 San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering at various locations in San Diego County. WWW.LOVESTEMSD.ORG 3/4 Encinitas Half Marathon Expo at Moonlight Beach. WWW.ENCINITASHALFMARATHON.COM 3/4 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Division 5 at La Jolla Shores.

WWW.SURFSSS.ORG 3/4 St. Patrick’s Day Half Marathon, 5K Walk & Green Mile Fun Run in downtown El Cajon. WWW.STPATRICKSDAYHALF.COM 3/4 National Pancake Day 3/4 Chris Fast Band at The Landings at Carlsbad, 11:30am-2:30pm.

WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 3/4 90th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre, 5pm. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

Watch on ABC. WWW.OSCARS.ORG 3/4 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center, 6pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket. WWW.NBA.COM/CLIPPERS 3/4 Gypsy Groove at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/4 Dancing with the Stars Live: Light Up the Night at Copley Symphony Hall, 7:30pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 3/4 Stone Temple Pilots at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM 3/5 Bird Watching at San Diego Botanic Garden, 8am. First Monday of each month.

WWW.SDBGARDEN.ORG 3/5-6 311 at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/5 John Bennett & Friends at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/5 IMPRO Theatre presents Play UnScripted at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm.

WWW.NORTHCOASTREP.ORG 3/5 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trailblazers at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD & NBATV. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS 3/6-11 Pan American Beach Handball Championships at Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre.

WWW.TEAMUSA.ORG/USA-TEAM-HANDBALL 3/6 Semisi at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/6 San Diego Gulls vs. Cleveland Monsters at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 3/6 Prayer Dudz presents Tuesday Night Comics at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm. WWW.NORTHCOASTREP.ORG 3/6 Celebrating David Bowie at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 3/6 J.S. Bach & Friends at The Auditorium at The Scripps Research Institute, 7:30pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 3/6 Los Angeles Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket & TNT. WWW.NBA.COM/CLIPPERS 3/7 San Marcos State of the City Address at California State University San Marcos, 11am-1:30pm. WWW.SANMARCOSCHAMBER.COM 3/7 Mark Cantor’s Giants of Jazz on Film at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre.

WWW.LFJCC.ORG 3/7 Brogue Wave at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 3/7 Open Mic Night at Tower 13. WWW.TOWER13.COM 3/7 Cody Carter at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/7 Jim Gibson at The Landings at Carlsbad, 5:30pm. Every Wednesday.

WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 3/7 Marmozets & Eden at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm.

WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/7 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/ SPECD. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS 3/7 Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band at Belly Up, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 3/7 Herbie Hancock at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 3/7 K. Michelle: The People I Used To Know at Music Box, 8:30pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM 3/7-16 San Diego Robotics Competition at Del Mar Fairgrounds. Free admission.

WWW.SANDIEGOREGIONAL.COM 3/7-4/22 A Little Night Music at Cygnet Theatre. WWW.CYGNETTHEATRE.COM 3/8 New Politics at House of Blues San Diego, 6:30pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/8 Corey Leal at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/8 Chris Botti at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 3/8 Antibalas at Belly Up, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 3/8-18 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Mira Costa College.

WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU/EVENTS 3/9 Iced Earth, Fozzy, Sanctuary & guests at House of Blues San Diego, 5:30pm.

WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/9 Ben Powell at Tower 13. WWW.TOWER13.COM 3/9 Greg Douglass at The Landings at Carlsbad, 6:30pm. WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 3/9 Jay Cain at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/9 Bria Skonberg at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 3/9 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket & NBATV. WWW.NBA.COM/CLIPPERS 3/9 Bach & Mahler at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG

3/9 Palm at Space. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 3/9 Thunderpussy at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 3/9 Dead Man’s Party at Belly Up, 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 3/9 Talib Kweli presents the Radio Silence Tour at Music Box, 9:30pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM 3/9-10 Pechanga Wine Festival & Chocolate Decadence at Pechanga Resort & Casino.

WWW.PECHANGA.COM 3/9-11 Cherry Blossom Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden, Balboa Park, 10am-6pm. WWW.NIWA.ORG 3/9-11 Surfing America USA Surfing Prime Junior Event at Oceanside Harbor North Jetty.

WWW.SURFINGAMERICA.ORG 3/9-12 NCAA West Regional. Location TBD. WWW.NCAA.COM 3/10 Pay What You Can Day at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 3/10 Kids in the Garden: Bugs & Butterflies at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 10am-12pm.

(760) 822-6824 WWW.ALTAVISTAGARDENS.ORG 3/10 Macaron Workshop: Spring Colors & Flavors at SAE Kitchen, San Marcos, 10:30am.

(760) 715-3142 WWW.DLITEFULCHOCOLAT.COM/WORKSHOPS-AND-EVENTS.HTML 3/10 The City of Carlsbad presents Starring Artists: An Interview & Performance Experience – Traversing the Americas with Violin & Guitar at Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 2-3:30pm. Free admission. WWW.CARLSBADCA.GOV 3/10 Taste of Bressi at Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad, 2-6pm. WWW.BGCCARLSBAD.ORG 3/10 Gulliver’s Travels in Space at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 3 & 7pm.

WWW.POWAYONSTAGE.ORG 3/10 Reception for Daniel Dust: Solo Show at Distinction Art Gallery, 6-10pm.

WWW.DISTINCTIONART.COM 3/10 Get Groovin at The Landings at Carlsbad, 6:30pm. WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 3/10 ZZ Ward at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/10 The Ten Tenors at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 3/10 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Orlando Magic at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket. WWW.NBA.COM/CLIPPERS 3/10 Untitled original work by a local Fallbrook student at Mission Theatre, 7:30pm.

WWW.MISSIONTHEATER.COM 3/10 Leo Rising at Mr. Peabody’s, 8pm. WWW.PEABODYSROCKS.COM 3/10 The Manhattan Transfer at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 3/10 Billie Eilish at Music Box, 8pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM 3/10-11 Kronos Quartet at Mira Costa College. WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU/EVENTS 3/10-11 POP Tour: Home of the Brave at La Jolla Playhouse. WWW.LAJOLLAPLAYHOUSE.ORG 3/10-11 National Scholastic Surfing Association Open Season Surf Competition at Huntington Beach Pier. WWW.NSSA.ORG 3/11-12 Baseball: Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Cal State East Bay Pioneers.

WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 3/11 Daylight Saving Time Begins 3/11 NCAA Selection Sunday 3/11 NCAA March Madness Begins 3/11 San Diego Half Marathon & 5K. WWW.SDHALFMARATHON.COM 3/11-12 Masters of Hawaiian Music at California Center for the Arts, Escondido.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 3/11 Bach & Mahler at Copley Symphony Hall, 2pm. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 3/11 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers at Staples Center, 6pm. Watch on SPECSN/ SPECD & ESPN. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS 3/11 Velvet Sushi at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/11 Robert Stevenson of a Silent Film at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm.

WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/11 Kate Bush Dance Party at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 3/12 Buddy Guy at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 3/13 Triple Shot at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/13 San Diego Gulls vs. San Antonio Rampage at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 3/13 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/ SPECD & NBATV. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS 3/13-14 NCAA First Four at University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, Ohio. WWW.NCAA.COM 3/14 Vista Night Out in downtown Vista. WWW.VVBA.ORG 3/14 Flogging Molly at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM 3/14 The Mowgli’s at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 3/14 Open Mic Night at Tower 13. WWW.TOWER13.COM 3/14-17 Star Repertory Theatre presents Legally Blonde the Musical at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. WWW.STARREPERTORYTHEATRE.COM 3/15 San Diego Humane Society Pet Assisted Therapy at Museum of Man, 1-2pm.

WWW.MUSEUMOFMAN.ORG/EXHIBITS/LIVING-WITH-ANIMALS/ 3/15 Disney Junior Dance Party at Balboa Theatre, 6pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 3/15 A$AP Ferg at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/15 Rachael Yamagata at Belly Up, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 3/15 Emancipator Ensemble Baralku Tour at Music Box, 9pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM 3/15-25 San Diego Latino Film Festival at AMC Fashion Valley 18. WWW.SDLATINOFILM.COM 3/16 Foreign Film Friday: Heartbreaker at Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 4 & 7pm. Free admission. WWW.CARLSBADCA.GOV 3/16 NCAA Men’s Championship First Round at Viejas Arena. WWW.AS.SDSU.EDU/VIEJAS_ARENA 3/16 BlackCherry Lightnin’ at The Landings at Carlsbad, 6:30pm. WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 3/16 Greenflash at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/16 International Film Series: Fatima at Mira Costa College, 7pm. WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU/EVENTS 3/16 San Diego Gulls vs. Milwaukee Admirals at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 3/16 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/ SPECD & NBATV. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS 3/16 Los Lobos at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 8pm. WWW.POWAYONSTAGE.ORG 3/16 La Jolla Music Society presents Academy of St. Martin in the Fields at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 3/16 The Infamous Stringdusters at Belly Up, 9:30pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 3/16-17 San Diego Ballet presents White in White at White Box Live Arts. WWW.SDBALLET.ORG 3/16-18 Sailing World Helly Hansen NOOD Sailboat Racing Regatta in San Diego.

WWW.SAILINGWORLD.COM/NOOD-REGATTAS 3/16-18 Revolution Talent Competition at San Diego Convention Center.

WWW.REVOLUTIONTALENT.COM 3/17 St. Patrick’s Day – See our Dining & Party Directory on page 27 3/17 Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Ross & Sharon Irwin Collegiate Scoring Meet at Point Loma Nazarene University. WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 3/17 Tip Top Run Leprechaun Dash & Bash at Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center.

WWW.AGUAHEDIONDA.ORG/TIP-TOP-RUN 3/17 Bark in the Park fundraiser at Live Oak Dog Park, Fallbrook, 8:30am-1:30pm.

WWW.LIVEOAKDOGPARK.COM 3/17-18 Spring Planting Jubilee & Tomato Sale at San Diego Botanic Garden, 9am-5pm.

WWW.SDBGARDEN.ORG 3/17 St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival in Balboa Park. Parade starts at 10:30am, festival from 9am-6pm. WWW.STPATSPARADE.ORG 3/17 Hell Fire Fat Tire Mountain Bike Race at Camp Pendleton. WWW.MCCSCP.COM/HELLFIRE 3/17 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live at Balboa Theatre, 2 & 5:30pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 3/17 ShamROCK Block Party in the Gaslamp Quarter, 4pm-12am. WWW.SANDIEGOSHAMROCK.COM 3/17 KinderNights at San Diego Zoo, 6-7:30pm. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 3/17 Road Dog at The Landings at Carlsbad, 6:30pm. WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 3/17 La Jolla Playhouse Gala at La Jolla Playhouse. WWW.LAJOLLAPLAYHOUSE.ORG 3/17 Gregory Michaels at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/17 San Diego Gulls vs. Bakersfield Condors at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 3/17 Andy Grammer at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/17 Metropolis at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 3/17 Beatles vs. Stones feat. Abbey Road & Jumping Jack Flash at Belly Up, 9pm.

WWW.BELLYUP.COM 3/17 DSB (The Next Best Thing to Journey) at Music Box, 9:30pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM 3/17-18 National Scholastic Surfing Association Open Season Surf Competition at Oceanside Pier. WWW.NSSA.ORG 3/17-18 Mira Costa Symphony Orchestra: Inspired by America at Mira Costa College.

WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU/EVENTS 3/17-18 San Diego Cake Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 10am-5pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOCAKESHOW.COM 3/17-25 San Diego Opera presents Florencia en el Amazonas at San Diego Civic Theatre.

WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 3/18 Hot Chocolate 15K &5K Run at Petco Park. WWW.HOTCHOCOLATE15K.COM/SANDIEGO 3/18 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 2 at Avalanche Beach, Ocean Beach. WWW.SURFSSS.ORG

3/18 Gospel Brunch at House of Blues San Diego, 11am. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/18 Tchaikovsky Deconstructed at Copley Symphony Hall, 2pm. WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 3/18 NCAA Men’s Championship Second Round at Viejas Arena. WWW.AS.SDSU.EDU/ VIEJAS_ARENA 3/18 Wheelhouse at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/18 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trailblazers at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket & NBATV. WWW.NBA.COM/CLIPPERS 3/18 Walter Trout at Belly Up, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 3/19-25 LPGA Kia Classic at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. WWW.KIACLASSIC.COM 3/19 Culture Caravan day trip: swallows return to San Juan Capistrano. WWW.CITYOFVISTA.COM 3/19 Warren Le Plante at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/19 Sister’s Easter Catechism at Laguna Playhouse. WWW.LAGUNAPLAYHOUSE.COM 3/19-25 Rapiscan Systems Classic golf tournament at Fallen Oak Golf Course in Biloxi, Miss.

WWW.RAPISCANSYSTEMSCLASSIC.COM 3/20 First day of spring 3/20-24 NCAA Division II Elite Eight at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

WWW.NCAA.COM 3/20 3 on a Tree at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/21 Open Mic Night at Tower 13. WWW.TOWER13.COM 3/21 Sonreal at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/21 Lucy Dacus at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 3/21 Proud Momma at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/21-22 Queens of the Stone Age at The Observatory North Park, 8pm.

WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM 3/21-25 Cirque du Soleil: Crystal – A Breakthrough Ice Experience at Valley View Casino Center. WWW.VALLEYVIEWCASINOCENTER.COM 3/22 Why Don’t We at House of Blues San Diego, 6pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/22 Public Access T.V. at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/22-23 Phillip Phillips at Belly Up. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 3/22-4/15 San Diego Repertory Theatre presents Beachtown at Lyceum Theatre. WWW.SDREP.ORG 3/23 Men’s Track & Field Aztec Invitational at San Diego State University.

WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 3/23-25 WonderCon at Anaheim Convention Center. WWW.COMIC-CON.ORG/WCA 3/23-4/22 Men on Boats at New Village Arts Theatre. WWW.NEWVILLAGEARTS.ORG 3/23-4/29 American Mariachi at The Old Globe Theatre. WWW.THEOLDGLOBE.ORG 3/23 Greg Douglass at The Landings at Carlsbad, 6:30pm. WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 3/23 Tribal Theory & ELI-MAC at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm.

WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/23 International Film Series: April & the Extraordinary World at Mira Costa College, 7pm. WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU/EVENTS 3/24 Race for Autism in Balboa Park. WWW.RACEFORAUTISM.ORG 3/24 SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge Finals & Awards at San Diego Supercomputer Center.

WWW.SOCALCC.SIPLAY.COM 3/24 Chocolate Workshop: Easter Molds & Piping at SAE Kitchen, San Marcos, 7pm.

(760) 715-3142 WWW.DLITEFULCHOCOLAT.COM/WORKSHOPS-AND-EVENTS.HTML 3/24 Custard Pie at The Landings at Carlsbad, 6:30pm. WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 3/24 John Bennett & Friends at Le Papagayo. WWW.LEPAPAGAYOLEUCADIA.COM 3/24 Cesar Millan at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 3/24 Chick Corea with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOSYMPHONY.ORG 3/24 Rebels, Raiders and Supermen – Music by John Williams performed by SD Symphony Moonlight Amphitheatre WWW.MOONLIGHTSTAGE.COM. 3/24 Adam Trent at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 3/24 L.A. Salami at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 3/24 Durand Jones & The Indications at Soda Bar. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 3/24 Brett Dennen at Belly Up, 9pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 3/24-25 Carlsbad 5000 5K, All Day 20K & Junior Carlsbad 5000 in Carlsbad.

WWW.RUNROCKNROLL.COM/CARLSBAD-5000 3/24-25 Western Surfing Association Championship Tour event at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty. WWW.SURFWSA.ORG 4/24-25 San Diego Crew Classic Rowing Regatta in Mission Bay. WWW.CREWCLASSIC.ORG 3/25 High Society Jazz Band at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 2pm.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 3/25 5th Annual Mariachi Festival at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 3pm.

WWW.ARTCENTER.ORG 3/25 Apollo5 Vocal Quintet: With a Song in My Heart at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 4pm. WWW.SJBTS.ORG 3/25 Umphrey’s McGee at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM 3/25 Bonnie Raitt at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 8pm. WWW.PECHANGA.COM 3/25 The Go Team at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 3/25-26 Baseball: Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. San Francisco State Gators at Cal State San Marcos. WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 3/27-4/1 Broadway San Diego presents Love Never Dies at San Diego Civic Theatre.

WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 3/28 Open Mic Night at Tower 13. WWW.TOWER13.COM 3/28 San Diego Gulls vs. Bakersfield Condors at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 3/28 George Clinton at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/28 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/ SPECD. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS 3/29 Major League Baseball Opening Day. WWW.MLB.COM 3/29 San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers Home Opener Game at Petco Park, 1:10pm. WWW.MLB.COM/PADRES 3/29 Missio at House of Blues San Diego, 7:30pm. WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/29 J. Boog at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM 3/29 Declan McKenna at Music Box, 8pm. WWW.MUSICBOXSD.COM 3/29 Galactic at Belly Up, 8pm. WWW.BELLYUP.COM 3/29 The Lil Smokies at The Casbah. WWW.CASBAHMUSIC.COM 3/30 San Diego Gulls vs. Cleveland Monsters at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm.

WWW.SANDIEGOGULLS.COM 3/30 San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park, 7:10pm.

WWW.MLB.COM/PADRES 3/30 Mira Costa Dance Program presents Physical Frequencies at Mira Costa College, 7:30pm. WWW.MIRACOSTA.EDU/EVENTS 3/30 Senses Fail, Reggie & The Full Effect, Have Mercy & Household at The Observatory North Park, 7:30pm. WWW.OBSERVATORYSD.COM 3/30 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/ SPECD. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS 3/30 Bianca Del Rio at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG 3/30 BlackCherry Lightnin’ at Mr. Peabody’s, 8:30pm. WWW.PEABODYSROCKS.COM 3/30-31 Padres Opening Day Block Party in East Village. WWW.EASTVILLAGESANDIEGO.COM 3/30-4/15 Sweeney Todd: School Edition at Patio Playhouse. WWW.PATIOPLAYHOUSE.COM 3/31 Men’s & Women’s Track & Field California Collegiate Invitational at UC San Diego.

WWW.CSUSMCOUGARS.COM 3/31 NCAA Final Four National Semifinal Game at Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas.

WWW.NCAA.COM 3/31 Sunrise Surprise Stroll at San Diego Zoo, 7:30-9am. WWW.SANDIEGOZOO.ORG 3/31 Del Mar Mud Run at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 9am-2pm. WWW.DELMARMUDRUN.COM 3/31 Spring Party with Bunny at San Diego Botanic Garden, 10am-1pm.

WWW.SDBGARDEN.ORG 3/31 San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park, 5:40pm.

WWW.MLB.COM/PADRES 3/31 Gone Blonde at The Landings at Carlsbad, 6:30pm. WWW.CARLSBADLANDINGS.COM 3/31 OMD–Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm.

WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/SANDIEGO 3/31 NEMR at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. WWW.SANDIEGOTHEATRES.ORG APRIL 4/1 Easter-See our Easter Egg Hunt Directory on page 25 4/1 April Fool’s Day 4/1 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Indiana Pacers at Staples Center, 12:30pm. Watch on Fox Sports Prime Ticket. WWW.NBA.COM/CLIPPERS 4/1 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings at Staples Center, 6:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/ SPECD & NBATV. WWW.NBA.COM/LAKERS 4/2 NCAA Final Four National Championship Game at Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas. WWW.NCAA.COM 4/2-5 San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park. WWW.MLB.COM/PADRES 4/3 Los Angeles Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on TNT. WWW.NBA.COM/CLIPPERS

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Calendar of Events–February and March. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Restaurant Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 12-21 St. Patrick’s Day Dining and Party Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Easter Egg Hunt Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Circus Vargas and Ticket Giveaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 shamROCK Festival and Ticket Giveaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Valentine’s Events and Chocolate Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21 Coupons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Ticket Giveaways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 20, Live Theatre and Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, Local Music and Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 23, Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 18, 20, Art and Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 18, 20, 24, 27, Sports and Team Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27,

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satirist creates the beginnings of a new show, tentatively called Standup Jesus.

IMPRO Theatre presents Play UnScripted March 5, 7:30pm Play UnScripted presents a play built on pure imagination and creativity in an evening of theatre that will never be seen again. Impro Theatre starts with audience suggestions and improvises a contemporary two-act play from scratch with no pre-set genre, no guidelines and no safety net. Every performance is completely unique, as the audience discovers the play right alongside the actors.

Prayer Dudz presents Tuesday Night Comics March 6, 7:30pm Tuesday Night Comics is arguably the funniest night of comedy in San Diego. Host Mark Christopher Lawrence taps into his extensive list of talented comedian friends and shares the stage with them. Monique Marvez headlines the show, which is best suited for adults only.

North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach.

For more information call (858) 481-1055 or visit www. northcoastrep.org

Sage Creek High School Presents: Footloose February 22–24 Carlsbad’s Sage Creek High School Drama Department presents the 80’s classic Footloose. Cut loose with Sage Creek High School on February 22 and 23, at 7pm and February 24, at 2pm and 7pm at the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center.

The 1984 movie stars Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, Christopher Penn, and John Lithgow. Moving in from Chicago, teenage city boy and newcomer Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon) is in shock when he discovers the small Midwestern town he now calls home has made dancing and rock music illegal. As he struggles to fit in, Ren faces an uphill battle

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to change things. With the help of his new friend, Willard Hewitt (Christopher Penn), and defiant Le Danct's teen Ariel Moore (Lori Singer), he e! might loosen up this conservative town. But Ariel’s influential father, Reverend Shaw Moore (John Lithgow), stands in the way.

Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by emailing sagecreekdrama@gmail.com. 80’s costumes are highly encouraged.

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The San Diego Jewish Film Festival 28th

February 8-18

The San Diego Center for Jewish Culture proudly presents the San Diego Jewish Film Festival, which runs from February 8 to 18. Films are shown at Edwards San Marcos, Edwards Mira Mesa, David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre and The Lot in La Jolla.

This year, the featured films boast stars Daniel Radcliffe,

BONSALL/FALLBROOK AMC Classic River Village 6 5256 S. Mission Rd, Bonsall, CA 92003 (760) 945-1365. www.amctheatres.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 CARMEL VALLEY/RANCHO BERNARDO Angelika Film Center & Cafe Carmel Mountain (formerly Pacific Theatres) 11620 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92128 (858) 207-2606. www.angelikafilmcenter.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

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Moonlight Amphitheatre

North Coast Repertory Theatre Around the World in Eighty Days February 1-11 Fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg circles the globe, lurking with danger, romance and comic surprises at every turn. Five fiercely talented actors portray 42 characters with deft and dexterity, adding to the fast-paced merriment. Book passage now for this outrageously funny family adventure.

This Random World February 21-March 18 Through a swirl of nearly missed connections, This Random World follows a series of intersecting lives: a mother determined to maintain her independence, a daughter longing for adventure, two sisters seeking common ground, and an internet prank gone awry. Warmly humorous and lyrically bittersweet, this play by Steven Dietz investigates what it is to love, to lose and to be touched by the serendipity of life.

An Evening with Robert Dubac February 26-27, 7:30pm Robert Dubac, star of The Male Intellect and The Book of Moron, returns to workshop new characters and new material with his usual razor sharp wit. Don’t miss how this talented solo

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Zac Posen, Elliot Gould, Bebe Neuwirth, Annie Potts, Jermaine Clement and singer Ingrid Michaelson. Genres include thriller, drama, biographical, historical and comedy. Directors, producers and actors are participating in Q & A’s post-viewing throughout the festival.

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

NORTH COUNTY MOVIE THEATERS ENCINITAS La Paloma Theatre 471 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-7469 www.lapalomatheatre.com 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 AMC Classic Mission Marketplace 13 431 College Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92057 (760) 806-1790 www.amctheatres.com POWAY/RAMONA AMC Poway 10 13475 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064 (858) 646-9423. www.amctheatres.com

An Intimate Evening with Lucie Arnaz February 10, 7:30pm Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Lucille Ball, has had an extremely diversified career spanning over forty-five years in show business. She has starred on Broadway and television in a variety of productions and performed the opening number on the 1981 Academy Awards. As a nightclub headliner, she has traveled internationally for concerts for 27 years. She recently directed the New York workshop of Hazel: A Musical Maid in America, which is headed to Broadway.

Daebreon Poiema: The Reason Why I Sing March 3, 7:30pm Moonlight audiences have delighted in Daebreon’s talents for the past two summers with her performances in the title role of Aida and as Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act. In her new cabaret act, Daebreon shares intimate stories and songs from her childhood, coming of age and successful career.

Rebels, Raiders, and Supermen: the Music of John Williams by San Diego Symphony March 24, 7:30pm The Music of John Williams features famous excerpts from Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Superman, Jurassic Park, E.T., and more. Conductor to be announced. Tickets: $22–$57 Betamaxx April 13, 7:30pm 80s themed prom night featuring everyone’s favorite hits of the decade. The audience will be treated to hits by Aha!, Banana Rama, Bon Jovi, and more. Pre-concert entertainment includes 80s trivia, prom pictures, and the crowning of a prom queen and king. Tickets: $15–$40 The Princess Bride April 14, 7:30pm Comedy, adventure, romance and fantasy highlight the popular 1987 film that stars Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Fred Savage, Robin Wright, and Andre the Giant among others. Tickets: $5–$10 Classic Albums Live performs: The Beatles Abbey Road May 18, 7:30pm Classic Albums Live takes classic rock albums, recreates them, and performs them note-for-note, cut-by-cut live on stage. Tickets: $15–$40 Classic Albums Live performs: Led Zeppelin II May 19, 7:30pm Classic Albums Live takes classic rock albums, recreates them, and performs them note-for-note, cut-by-cut live on stage. Tickets: $15–$40 Moonlight Amphitheatre is located at 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. For more information call (760) 724-2110 or visit www.moonlightstage.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 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

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San Diego Repertory Theatre Vietgone February 1-18 A love story like no other, this sexy comedy offers a mashup of comic book aesthetics, martial arts and hip hop, while recounting a family’s true history of fleeing Vietnam and immigrating to America.

26th Annual Kuumba Fest Celebration & Afrofuturism Summit February 22-26 This experiential four-day, arts empowerment features The Challenge for Change through Afrofuturism Parade Of History and the Royal Court Awards Ceremony workshops,

dance performances, film screenings, cultural food competitions, youth programs and an African Market Place.

Beachtown March 22-April 15 In this interactive, immersive theatrical event, the audience is invited to Beachtown’s 100th anniversary celebration. They experience democracy in action, where they can speak their mind about the present and future of the 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.

Oceanside Theatre Company Presents: Outside Mullingar February 23-March 11 Oceanside Theatre Company, the resident theatre company of the Sunshine Brooks Theatre and Studio 219, presents Outside Mullingar. Anthony and Rosemary are two introverted misfits straddling 40. Anthony has spent his entire life on a cattle farm in rural Ireland, a state of affairs that–due to his painful shyness–suits him well. Rosemary, determined to have him, lives right next door, watching the years slip away.

Sunshine Brooks Theatre is located at 217 North Coast Highway, Oceanside. For more information call (760) 4338900 or visit www.oceansidetheatre.org.

Circus Vargas – The Big One Is Back!

Preserving an American Tradition Like No Other Now until March 5  We’re Giving Away Tickets!

The Big One is Back!

Circus Vargas Delivers the Ultimate Entertainment Extravaganza for 2018.

Debuting their latest, new and most amazing production in San Diego County, the much-anticipated tour began January 18 and runs through March 5, with stops in Del Mar, Mission Valley, National City, and Escondido.

Always fun for the entire family, Circus Vargas’ incredible new production highlights an amazing cast of world renowned performers! Death- Defying Acrobats, Daredevils, Flying Trapeze Artists, Jugglers, Contortionists, Comedians, Clowns, Motorcycles and much, much, more!

Get ready to unleash your imagination and discover a world of pure circus magic and wonderment under the Big Top, where memories are made and cherished for a lifetime.

Join Circus Vargas for a swashbuckling circus spectacular, with this year’s theme “Dreaming of Pirates.” A fantastic voyage of non-stop action and adventure guaranteed to thrill and enchant children of all ages! Prepare to witness the impossible and experience the unforgettable!

Arrive 45 minutes early for an entertaining, interactive pre-show celebration, where kids can create their own magic under the big top, learning circus skills such as juggling, balancing and more! Meet and mingle with the entire cast after each performance. Capture the fun by posing for pics or selfies with your favorite cast members, all part of an unforgettable Circus Vargas experience!

General admission tickets start at $15 for children and $25 for adults.

For Circus Vargas performance dates and times, and to purchase tickets, visit www.circusvargas.com, call 877-GOTFUN-1 (877-468-3861) or visit the box office at each location. Follow Circus Vargas on Social Media for updates, discounts and behind the scenes video.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CircusVargas Twitter: @CircusVargas Instagram: circusvargasofficial Enter to Win! Win a free pair of tickets to Circus Vargas. Just visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the easy entry form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email. Only one entry per person/ email is permitted. Must be 18 years old or older to enter contest.

HAPPY HOUR Mon-Fri 4-7pm 755 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad | 760.929.8311 | benihana.com

One freeway exit south of Palomar Airport Rd,, on the corner of Avenida Encinas and Poinsettia Lane.

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Benihana

Benihana first opened its doors in New York City in 1964. Today, it is still renowned for fun, showman chefs, great food and a place to gather with friends and family to celebrate at the original teppanyaki restaurant. Steak, chicken and seafood theatrically grilled to order “right before your eyes” is still at its core, but the menu is enhanced now with fresh and creative sushi offerings, noodles, tofu and more, plus a wide variety of premium wines, sake, creative cocktails and specialty non-alcoholic beverages.

Benihana offers Express Lunch Monday-Friday from 11am-3pm., serving the food you love in about half the time. Choose from Hibachi Chicken, Hibachi Shrimp, and Hibachi Filet, or the incredible Lunch Boat, a feast of nine items including your protein choice of chicken, beef or salmon. Benihana’s Express Lunch menu also includes a Japanese Bento

Box. Happy Hour is Mon-Fri, 4-7pm, served in both the lounge and sushi bar. Sake, beer, wine and cocktails start at $3. Appetizers include teriyaki wings, Diablo Wings, poke, select specialty sushi rolls, shrimp tempura, edamame, seaweed salad and gyoza starting at $4.

Benihana also offers an exciting cooking lesson package called Be the Chef, where you can step behind the grill and see if you have what it takes to be a Teppanyaki Chef. Packages start at $240 for a party of four, including guest chef plus three; or $360 for a party of eight. The guest chef receives a one-on-one cooking lesson with a Master Benihana Chef, then cooks for friends and family and receives a Benihana chef hat, apron, diploma and keepsake photo. For more info on Be the Chef, visit www.benihana.com. Call (760) 929-8311 or visit 755 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad 92011.

Founded just last year in a San Marcos kitchen, D’Liteful Chocolat, has quickly established a reputation for exceptional quality, hand-crafted chocolates. Already carried by exclusive wineries and high-end boutiques, D’Liteful Chocolat’s delectable chocolates are unique and approachable, flavorful, and quite wonderful. Each time you bite into one of Chef Dayleen Coleman’s chocolates, you will taste the love and attention that she and her staff put into each and every piece. Classically trained at Le Cordon Bleu in London, Chef Dayleen brings to San Diego the best of European chocolate tradition, while infusing her own unique take on what makes chocolate special.

It should be noted that, although D’Liteful Chocolat offers a varied assortment of truffles, chocolates, salted caramels, and more, there is another aspect of the business that should have you equally excited.

Chef Dayleen was not only trained as a chocolatier, but as a patisserie chef as well. Thanks to that training, she has crafted chocolate fondants that melt in your mouth, and crême brûlée custard that is silky smooth, with a perfect crisp sugar crunch topping.

Visit their D’Liteful Chocolat website to purchase unique chocolates for Valentine’s and Easter, and to sign up for classes and events at www.dlitefulchocolat.com. Classes are located at SAE Kitchen 980 Los Vallecitos, San Marcos, 92069.

Asian 101 Market and Catering

Asian 101 is a new Asian market in San Marcos that offers ReadyTo-Cook fresh Asian Meal Kits. Cooking Asian meals at home can be challenging for many. Danny Chen, the founder of Asian 101, has a quick and easy solution that makes Asian cooking simple and easy.

Even someone with little-to-no experience can now cook an assortment of fresh Asian meals at home—and in just fifteen minutes!

Unlike other home delivery solutions that charge a fortune, Asian 101’s meal kits range from just $5.99 to $8.99 per person. On top of that, there is no subscription needed. Drop off the kids at school and pick up an Asian Meal Kit to prepare at home, fresh, in your own kitchen.

All of the items are cut, chopped, sliced and pre-measured. They offer Japanese, Thai, Korean, Chinese, Philippine, and Vietnamese Meal Kits.

Pick up a Main Kit Base and proteins, such as chicken, shrimp, or tofu.

You can also add-on additional vegetables, nuts, seeds, pickles, kimchi,

soups, and ready-to-heat rice. There are many ad-ons to choose from.

They don’t use MSG, and offer vegan options. All the ingredients are freshly prepared and packaged in their own commercial kitchen.

Asian 101 Market founder, Danny Chen, is a 15-year global food and retailing veteran who has provided consultation services for global food suppliers and retailers. Danny’s vision is to bring the fun back to preparing and consuming fresh daily Asian meals.

Call ahead for large orders and catering. Visit their new Asian market and pick up some of your favorite Asian shelf items, as well as some nice Asian kitchen supplies. While you’re there, browse the wide range of authentic Asian seasonings, sauces, snacks and other products. Asian 101 Market and Catering is located at 853 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 471-7859 or follow them on Facebook/asian101market.

Le Papagayo

We want everyone near and far to experience the flavors and sounds of this very trendy 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. San Diego’s best musicians play music here nightly. Impress your loved-one on Valentine’s Day at Le Papapagayo with delicious cuisine, signature cocktails, and great live music! Make your reservations now for a pre-fix dinner menu.

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 winners of the OpenTable Diners’ Award. Open for breakfast, try their eggs, omelets, 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 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 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.

Sports fans, check out all the MLB and NBA games. Music fans, you’ll love their nightly local live music. Either inside or outside along their sidewalk bar on Hwy 101, or on their beautiful outdoor patio, enjoy a cocktail, glass of wine, sangria, or craft beer. Le Papagayo is located at 1002 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 944-8252 or visit www.lepapagayoleucadia.com.

Veneto’s Cucina Italiana

If you’re looking for class and classic Italian, this is the place. Call and make your Valentine’s reservations before it’s too late. Veneto’s Cucina Italiana, on Hwy 101 in Oceanside (near the Oceanside/ California Welcome Center) is under new ownership by beloved local restaurateur, Pino, of the famed Pino’s in Encinitas and Tuscany in La Costa. Pino brings his heart and soul to the restaurant every day to make sure that his guests have the best authentic Italian culinary experience ever. You’ll find fresh cut flowers on every table and a wonderful selection of Pino’s favorite wines. Veneto’s has a full bar, serving great drinks, cocktails, and wine, as well as imported, domestic and local beers, and real Italian espresso.

Looking for a special and wonderful place to treat your loved one on Valentine’s Day? Veneto’s is the place where lovers meet,

friends reminisce, and the food is legendary. Try their many delicious entrées including grilled salmon, ahi tuna, pollo Piccata, Melanzane alla Parmigiana, or Pollo with Scampi. Enjoy an authentic pasta dish such as the Spaghetti alla Bolognese (our favorite), or their exceptional Fettuccini Alfredo, Linguini Alla Vongole, Lasagna al Forno, Ziti, Ravioli, Tortellini, and Lasagna. They also have excellent pizza selections, soups, antipasti, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. For a real treat, try their famous homemade Tiramisu with a nice cup of espresso.

Lounge music is on Fridays and Saturdays. Call to see who’s performing. They’re open for lunch Wed-Sun and dinner nightly. Fridays and Saturdays open late until 11pm. Veneto’s is located at 608 N. Coast Hwy 101, Oceanside 92054. Call (760) 722-1228.

Daily News Café

We love Daily News Café! Serving the community since 1990, the Daily News Café is celebrating their 28th anniversary in downtown Carlsbad Village. Treat your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day to an American classic breakfast or an ice-cold craft beer with a delicious sandwich and salad. This historic Carlsbad restaurant is truly a North County dining destination. Many of their staff and cooks have been working there for years and have become local celebrities. Waitress Deena Vongxay has been serving happy customers for 27 years. The longevity of the staff, as well as the great food and service, are the reasons for the popularity of this downtown village bistro.

Guests enjoy homemade comfort breakfasts and lunches, inside or outside on the beautiful patio, while people-watching and taking in the sunshine and fresh ocean air. Three to four times a year, retired Marine officers who flew A-4 Skyhawks, during the Vietnam war (and after), gather to meet at their favorite breakfast place in Carlsbad.

These Marine Vets have been coming from near and far to meet at the Daily News Café for the past ten years. (see photo)

Located just steps from Carlsbad Beach, with a picturesque view of the Carlsbad sign on highway 101, breakfast is served all day every day, and lunch is served from 11am to 4pm. Their very popular menu includes a wide assortment of omelets ranging in price from $8.95 to $10.95. All omelets are three eggs and served with hash browns, sautéed red potatoes, fresh fruit or refried beans and your choice of toast, biscuit, or blueberry muffin. Other breakfast favorites include Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, and a Breakfast Burrito. Locals love their Belgian Waffles, Buttermilk Pancakes, French Toast, and wide assortment of Crepes. Try their famous Bloody Marys and Mimosas!

Lunch includes craft beer pairings with their 1/3 pound Belly Bomber Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches and many other sandwich and salad options. We love their Half Sandwich and Soup combo and recommend their delicious Chicken Salad Sandwich served with any of their delicious seasonal soups. Daily News Café is located at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad 92008. They are open daily from 6:30am to 4pm. Call (760) 729-1023 or visit www.dailynewscafe.com.

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VIGILUCCIS.COM

Now taking reservations for Valentines Day

Authentic Italian Cuisine Daily Happy Hour, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch* Live Piano Music at Vigilucci’s Trattoria

Quality Ingredients. Authentic flavors.

That’s Amore!

Create your own romantic Valentine’s Dinner from our extensive selection of gourmet food items.

Made-from-scratch pastas & fresh sauces. Boutique wines.

Unique, hard-to-find imported cheeses and meats.

Delicious desserts and gourmet products.

Daily Lunch Specials Salads | Soups | Italian Panini | Cheese & Meat Boards Happy Hour wine and beer specials.

Vigilucci’s Trattoria Italiana Leucadia 760.634.2365

Vigilucci’s Cucina Italiana Carlsbad 760.434.2500

Vigilucci’s Seafood & Steakhouse Carlsbad 760.434.2580

*Brunch offered at Vigilucci’s Seafood & Steakhouse

Want to make your next event special? cater@vigiluccis.com | 760.670.7173 2943 State St. #102, Carlsbad 760.720.0188

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking 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.

The Vigilucci’s team has been creating delicious cuisine for close to 25 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) 6707173. 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.

Ahi Sushi and Grill

Are you looking for a great 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 $15 or more! Must present coupon. 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.

Pollos Maria

You will fall in love with Pollos Maria! Located in Carlsbad in the Village and in Oceanside at the Old Grove Market Place, Pollo’s Maria has been serving the most delicious, freshest, and healthiest Mexican food to satisfied customers for 34 years! The reason for their longevity is that they have arguably the best tasting char-broiled chicken in North County and throughout San Diego. The service is excellent and efficient; the menu is extensive, and the prices are very reasonable.

If you are looking for great tasting Mexican food, we just cannot say enough about this place. The Oceanside restaurant interior is spacious, beautifully decorated and perfect for parties or group gatherings. Their Carlsbad Village location has a wonderful heated outdoor patio with umbrellas and fire pits and is the perfect place to hang out with family and friends.

Pollos Maria is open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Their daily menu includes Maria’s House Specialties, featuring a whole broiled chicken for $15.99, or half chicken for only $7.99.

Their Combo Plates, such as Chile Relleno, Enchiladas, and Tacos, are fantastic. Their chicken tacos (soft or hard shell) are as good as, if not better than, any chicken tacos in all of San Diego. You can order burritos, tacos, tostadas, or their famous chicken soup, salads, tortas, chips and salsa, quesadillas, nachos, and a selection of wonderful desserts. Come early for a breakfast burrito, menudo (served Saturday and Sunday), or their huevos rancheros or chorizo, eggs and cheese plates. They stock domestic and imported beers and wine, and catering is available.

They have two locations. Carlsbad: 3055 Harding Street in Carlsbad Village (760) 729-4858. Oceanside: 125 Old Grove Road #8, Oceanside (760) 435-9071 or visit www.pollosmaria.com.

Seafire Restaurant + Bar

Seafire is always a romantic place to have a special evening, but it’s even more romantic on Valentine’s Day. They will have a special Valentine’s Day Special menu for two for $39.95 and you will be able to choose salmon, chicken, lamb or steak, and they will have live music on their heated patio. Make your Valentine’s reservations today. Seafire’s husband and wife chefs work together in the kitchen preparing memorable seafood, Italian, Greek, and Mediterranean delights. Like a harmonious violinist and cellist, the two of them create delicious dining delicacies. Using the freshest vegetables, seasonings and ingredients, they accent their masterpiece Lamb Chops, Steamed Mussels, Shrimp Scampi, Seared Scallops, Kabobs, Rack of Lamb, or Crispy Skin Salmon, with whipped garlic potatoes, and sautéed Brussels sprouts. Their salads and soups are delicious. Try the Ahi Sliders, Roasted Beet Salad, the Greek Salad, or Fish Chowder.

Try their wood-fired pizza from their signature Napoleon-style brick oven. The Italian made, custom designed, domed brick oven produces authentic, delicious pizza with perfectly browned thin crust. You will be impressed.

Everything on the menu is delicious and their happy hour is always lively. Remember the old Rain Tree restaurant and lounge that used to be on Paseo del Norte and Poinsettia? Well, it seems that all of those customers are now at Seafire, including the bartender. Stop in and have a drink! Located in South Carlsbad near the corner of Palomar Airport Rd. and Paseo del Norte, Seafire Restaurant and Bar 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 signature cocktail. Got the late night munchies? The kitchen is open late every night! Live music happens on the patio Wednesday through Saturday.

Seafire is open every day. Happy Hour is ALL DAY on Sunday, daily from 3:30-6:30pm, and 10pm 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.

It’s Tabu Sushi

It’s Tabu is 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 one of their sushi chefs to create it for you.

It’s Tabu has a bustling Happy Hour from 3-7 PM; Sake Hour is Friday and Saturday nights from 7 PM to close; and they offer Late Night Specials including 1/2 OFF house sake shots or $1 sake shots.

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.

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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 Café is open every day for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. They serve great food, with sizable portions, and provide professional service, with reasonable prices. Consistency in their food and service is what makes this place a winner.

The Broken Yolk serves $6.95 breakfast specials everyday from 6-8am, e.g.: two eggs any style with bacon or sausage, home fries and toast; two eggs, two pancakes and two pieces of bacon or sausage; and other great specials! Broken Yolk is famous for their very large tasty omelets. Offering many delicious favorites that will satisfy your appetite, you can build your own omelet with a selection of cheeses and as many ingredients as you like. We also enjoy their blueberry pancakes, crepes, French toast, and Belgian waffles. Lunch at the Broken Yolk includes a wide selection of burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. For something really special, try their 1/2 pound Angus Burgers or their amazing Club Sandwich. The Club is a triple-decker filled with oven-roasted turkey breast, bacon strips, let-

tuce, 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 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. It’s $24.95, but if you can eat it within one hour, the omelet is free.

The Broken Yolk Café is one of the most popular breakfast and lunch restaurants throughout San Diego. There are six locations in North County: La Costa at 7670 El Camino Real 92009; San Marcos at 101 S. Las Posas Rd. San Marcos 92078; Carmel Mountain at 11630 Carmel Mtn Rd.; Del Mar at 2642 Del Mar Heights Rd; Oceanside at 2434 Vista Way. Call (760) 943-8182 or visit www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com.

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Steakhouse at Jalapeno Grill and Cantina Steakhouse at Jalapeno Grill is an excellent choice to go for lunch or dinner on Valentine’s Day. One of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet is owner and chef, Ray Alto, from the famed Fireside Restaurant. He 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 lemon rice, fries, baked potato or their famous Jalapeno Cheddar Mashed Redskin Potatoes, which are fabulous!

There are many steakhouses in San Diego, but Jalapeno’s Certified Angus Prime Rib is simply the best in town. If the Prime Rib doesn’t grab you, try the Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon, Ribeye, Porterhouse, Top Sirloin or 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 bustling Happy Hour every MondayFriday from 3-7pm with 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 11am9pm, and Fri and Sat 11am-10pm. Call (760) 233-1104. Visit www. jalapenogrillandcantina.com.

La Tapatia Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

This is the place to be in Escondido for Valentine’s Day for great authentic Mexican cuisine, and on Saturday nights for the best Salsa, Cumbia and Merengue dancing. One of San Diego’s oldest and most treasured family Mexican restaurants, La Tapatia dates back to 1937 when it was founded and operated by Ernesto and Salome Acosta.

What began as a small neighborhood diner from within their home on Grand Avenue, is now a landmark in North County where guests enjoy the finest authentic Mexican cuisine.

La Tapatia is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are famous for their signature homemade pork tamales, which are on the menu every day of the week! They offer lunch specials daily from 11am3pm. Their full bar comes to life during Happy Hour and late nights.

Happy Hour is seven days a week from 3-7pm and has food specials such as $1.99 tacos, $2.25 fish tacos, chicken wings, jalapeno pop-

pers, shrimp quesadilla, shrimp ceviche, and an assortment of Happy Hour drink specials. Make your Valentine’s Day reservations now!

Other La Tapatia favorites include Chile Con Carne, Flautas Guacamole, and their famous Chicken Mole. Prices are very reasonable. You can make your own combo plate with a choice of tacos, enchilada, tamale, chile relleno, and tostada. You can also order almost anything a la carte, and they serve wonderful desserts including flan.

Clip their coupon from our coupon pages or download it from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons/. GET 50% OFF ANY ENTRÉE when you purchase an entrée of equal or greater value. Not valid Fridays, holidays, happy hour, breakfast, To Go orders, or any other discounts or offers. Must present coupon. La Tapatia is located at 340 W. Grand Ave, Escondido 92025. Call (760) 747-8282.

Patron–Tortilleria and Carniceria

We want everyone in San Marcos and nearby communities to know where to find the best authentic Mexican fresh-made-daily tamales ($1.89); tacos (.99 cents); hot, fresh, handmade daily tortillas (10 for $2.99); and Carne Asada combo plates for $6.99. They have made-fresh-daily Aguas Frescas, which is fresh fruit juice and it comes in many delicious flavors. Our favorite has all kinds of mixed fruit in it, including apples. You can see lots of freshly chopped fruit mixed with blended juice. It’s healthy and delicious.

Locals and Mexican-Americans already know how amazing this place is. Try their authentic Mexican food and you will be back often. Why go to a supermarket and buy mass-produced tortillas, when you can go to Patron and get freshly made, piping hot tortillas? The best time for hot tortillas is around 4-5pm. Why pay more for tacos when you can get authentic tacos for under a dollar? All tacos are made to order!

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Elijo Hills or nearby, and you want real Mexican food, why not eat and shop where Mexican-Americans go! They have an assortment guacamole and salsa that is made fresh daily; Mexican cheeses and canned goods; fresh fruits and vegetables, including locally-grown tomatoes, avocados, lemons and papayas; and a great complete butcher shop with chicken, beef, goat, and pork. Buy your carne asada here!

Every morning, Patron customers pick up delicious, hot tamales, and in the afternoon—piping hot, hand-made tortillas. Patron custom-makes tacos. For your taco meat, we recommend Birria, a flavorful beef or goat stewed meat, or their chicken mole. Top off your taco with red or green salsa, Mexican avocado sauce, cheese, onions, and fresh sliced lime. They sell out of tamales and tortillas every day; so get there early! Clip their .99 cent Taco Coupon (good every day!) from our coupon pages or download from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons/. Patron is located at 204 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 736-0086.

Tower 13

When we think of the beach, great food, music, sports on TV, and ice-cold drinks, Tower 13 always comes to mind. This fun, trendy, and very beachy, bar and restaurant is the place to go on Valentine’s Day or whenever you’re in the mood for some fine local music, perfect drinks, and excellent food. Tower 13, is one of the most popular local hangouts for meeting people, eating, drinking, watching sports on 30 TVs, and enjoying live entertainment. They have two outdoor patios and one is dog friendly. Make sure to visit their website to get the exact date for their famous Crawfish Boil! They fly in live crawfish from Louisiana, and have an outdoor patio party where they boil crawfish and cook Jambalaya, and will have live Cajun music.

Check out their Saturday and Sunday brunch from 9 to noon with progressive mimosas. They serve Opera Prima mimosas from 9 to 2. Mimosa prices start at $8/bottle at 9am. We highly recommend

their Apple Brie Burger or their BBQ Burger with pulled pork, bacon, onion strings and cheddar cheese! Their Wings menu is unsurpassed with the best sauces around. Happy Hour is Monday to Friday 3:306:30pm. Monday is Happy Hour ALL DAY until Close and All You Can Eat Chicken Wings from 5:30-10pm! Tuesday features Tacos, Tequila, and Beer Specials from 3:30-6:30pm, and Trivia starts at 7pm. Wednesday is songwriter’s open mic from 6-9:30pm. Thursday is Prime Rib with mash and veggies for $14.99. Friday is Fried Fish and Fries from 5-9pm for $7.99 with Live Music. They also have Daily Lunch Specials. The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is always lively and friendly. Just a great place to hang out at the beach!

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

Pelly’s Fish Market and Grill

Springtime brings sunshine and enjoying lunch under an umbrella.

Pelly’s is one of the original fresh fish markets in Coastal North County, and is located just steps from Carlsbad State Beach. They have the freshest fish in town! Enjoy grilled fish plates, seafood salads, or customized seafood platters every day of the week! Their food is simply amazing and their Fish Market is always stocked with your favorites, including local catch. It’s the perfect place for a late breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and the perfect choice for fish and people watching. Located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center, you’ll enjoy some of the freshest and tastiest char-grilled fish sandwiches, plates, or salads in San Diego.

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

seafood platter for you, too. Depending on the season, Pelly’s Fish Market offers lobster, large fillets of fresh ahi, yellowtail, albacore, mahi-mahi, halibut, Atlantic salmon, swordfish, sea bass (perfect for the barbecue), and a wide assortment of local shellfish including oysters, clams and mussels.

Pelly’s has an excellent reputation for serving their signature char-grilled entrees. We recommend their mahi-mahi, halibut, and grilled fish tacos. If you’re in the mood for a salad, try their fresh Ono salad, Pelly’s special salad, or their stone crab salad. They have the best chowder too! Choose red or white chowder. Pelly’s is not a fancy sit-down restaurant; but the quality of their seafood more than makes up for it, and the 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.

Tip Top Meats

Tip Top Meats is celebrating its 51st anniversary this year and its owner and master butcher, John Haedrich, just turned 89 years old, and is still cutting meat every day! Since 1967, Tip Top Meats is the place to find the highest quality meat and poultry at the most reasonable prices. It’s truly one of the most famous German butcher shops and European markets in the U.S.A. Come to Tip Top Meats with your family and loved ones for their special Valentine’s Day Steak Dinner for Two for $25.98…which includes a bottle of wine!

You can also enjoy the best Corned Beef and Cabbage plate during the whole week of Saint Patrick’s Day for $12.98. Every day,Tip Top Meats serves their famous Big John Breakfast and Big John Burger combos. They make, serve, and sell the finest and largest variety of sausages anywhere. You’ve got to taste it to believe it!

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 valued 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 89th Birthday John, and congratulations on reaching your 51st anniversary!

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Top Choice Fish

Try a healthier choice and eat more fish this year. Top Choice Fish “Fish in Motion” is one of Carlsbad’s and North County’s newest fish markets and restaurants. It’s located next door to world famous Tip Top Meats butcher shop, Delicatessen and European Market, and near the Carlsbad Flower Fields and Carlsbad Beach. Depending on the season, they keep a fully stocked live lobster tank, live shrimp tank, and live Dungeness crab tank. They have a caviar display case with fresh Russian, Canadian, and French caviar from around the world. You’ll be impressed with their large fresh fish display case, and beautiful interior décor. Also note worthy is Top Choice’s large selection of smoked fish.

On any given day you’ll see quite a selection of smoked white fish, salmon, trout and much more! Top Choice’s fish monger, Joseph, is passionate about high quality fresh fish, and we’re sure that 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, poke, shrimp cocktail, crab salad, clams, squid, octopus, and lobster. The eatery offers eat-in or take-out options for grilled, fried, sautéed, steamed, and many kinds of smoked fish, just the way you like it! They prepare plates, salads, sandwiches, fish & chips and chowder, along with a selection of wine, beer, and soft drinks. We highly recommend their grilled halibut plate and their cod beer-battered fish & chips! They recently changed the beer-batter recipe of their fish & chips, and we’re sure you’ll agree it’s some of the best tasting and best priced around!

Top Choice Fish is open daily for lunch and dinner and is located at 6118 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Dine-in or take-out. Available for catering parties and events of any size. Call (760) 517-8682 or visit their Facebook page or website at www.topchoicefish.com.

Tony’s Jacal

Tony’s is a very popular gathering place all year long; but is even more 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 and most treasured 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, huevos rancheros, turkey tacos, turkey enchiladas, succulent 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 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. Try their tasty Margaritas or Mezcal Paloma cocktails. 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

Casa de Bandini

Enjoy a lunch or dinner to remember with your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day at Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini, at The Forum.

Casa de Bandini is the North County destination for regionally inspired Mexican cuisine, birdbath 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-offthe-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, or on their magnificent floral outdoor patio, as strolling mariachis charm guests with popular Mexican ballads. Make it a special day to remember at Casa de Bandini, or one of Diane Powers’ other fine Mexican restaurants throughout San Diego, which include Casa Sol y Mar in Del Mar Highlands, Casa Guadalajara in Old Town and Casa de Pico in La Mesa. Casa de Bandini is open every day and is located at 1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, 92009, in The Forum Carlsbad.

Call (760) 634-3443 or visit www.casadebandini.com.

Bruegger’s Bagels

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

In addition to their famous bagels, breakfast sandwiches and bagel sandwiches, Bruegger’s also offers a healthier “Under 500 Calorie”

menu. If you are a calorie counter, try one of their Skinny Bagels. Guests can now order any of Bruegger’s 15-plus varieties “skinny,” due to Bruegger’s unique slicing process. Instead of changing the recipe of its time-tested, New York-style bagel, Bruegger’s slices the bagels thinner using a process that removes approximately one-third of the bagel’s center but preserves its unique eggshell crust and delicious toppings.

The result is a lower calorie bagel without sacrificing variety or taste.

Bruegger’s operates 300 bakeries in North America with 8 bakeries in San Diego. 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. You can find a Bruegger’s Bagels in North County at 7680 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009, or at 10625 Scripps Poway Parkway in Poway. Call (760) 632-1432 or (858) 577-0300 or visit www.brueggers.com to find a location near you.

‘HOW SWEET IT IS’ chosen as the theme for 2018 San Diego County Fair Get ready for treats that will tempt all of your senses at the 2018 San Diego County Fair presented by Albertsons/Vons.

‘How Sweet It Is’ was unanimously chosen as the theme for the 2018 San Diego County Fair by the 22nd District Agricultural Association Board of Directors.

Visitors will discover, with kid-in-a-candy-store won-

der, just how sweet the San Diego County Fair truly is.

This magical candyland opens at 4pm. Friday, June 1 and runs through Wednesday, July 4 (the fair will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in June).

You’ll leave the ordinary world behind the minute you step into this magical sweet spot overflowing with opportunities to truly savor summer with the excitement of a wide-eyed kid. Whether it’s sampling chocolate bubbling from a fountain, soaking up the glittery ocean views from

atop the Ferris wheel, discovering how nature’s sweet fruits grow and ripen, or enjoying the Fair’s golden-ticket entertainment, your toughest decision will be choosing what to indulge in first!

The San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and one of the 10 largest fairs in North America, drawing more than 1.6 million visitors annually.

Get all of the latest 2018 San Diego County Fair information at sdfair.com.

VinDiego–The Perfect Blend of Handcrafted Wine, Cuisine, and Entertainment April 14, 3–7pm The 6th Annual VinDiego Wine and Food Festival brings together top-tier wineries from California to points north throughout the Pacific Northwest Wine Region.

Wineries are joined by esteemed local chefs for an afternoon of wine tasting, gourmet food, and live music by award-winning artists.

Over 300 world-class wines from Napa, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Lodi, Washington State, the Santa Lucia Highlands, and Temecula will be available from more than 75 wineries. Small production and award-winning pinots, chardonnays, zinfandels, syr-

ahs, Rhône and Bordeaux-inspired blends and more will be poured with gourmet cuisine served from Chez Loma, Nobu, Arterra, Luna Grill, Solaré, The Barrel Room, and The Main Course Restaurant, to name a few of the 25 plus restaurants that will be participating.

Gather and sip wine in front of the stage featuring headliners Jimmy and Enrique, or bid on items at the ever-popular VinDiego Silent Auction.

Auction proceeds will benefit partner charities, such as the

San Diego Italian Film Festival. This year’s festival will take place on Saturday, April 14, from 3pm to 7pm, at NTC Liberty Station, located at 2629 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego 92106. The event is for guests over the age of 21 only.

Parking is free.

For more information on the VinDiego Wine and Food Festival, visit www.VinDiego.com and keep up-to-date with news at Facebook/vindiegowinefest, Instagram/VinDiegoWineFest or Twitter/VinDiegoWine.

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MAKE YOUR VALENTINE’S RESERVATIONS

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San Diego shamROCK

March 17, 4pm-Midnight  We’re Giving Away Free Tickets San Diego shamROCK celebrates its 24th year as San Diego’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day bash on March 17, from 4pm to midnight. Frolic through the Gaslamp Quarter’s clover field streets, created from over 50,000 square feet of AstroTurf, and join more than 15,000 attendees from across the U.S. Bust out a jig with traditional Irish steppers or the sultry plaid-clad go-go dancers. Three stages feature a diverse lineup of nationally recognized Irish rock and Celtic bands, EDM DJs, and top hip hop performers.

This year partygoers can become a part of The Custom Clover Crew for an extra magical

shamROCK experience. The Clover Crew Packages come with four optional add-ons to your entry ticket: Lucky Line Entry ($7), Gold Coin Collection ($25), Rainbow Package ($20), or the Big Ol’ Pot of Gold ($30). Each add-on includes fast-pass entry, designated Clover Crew Only restroom access and a commemorative credential.

Packages can also be customized for additional extras, such as two 16-ounce beers, a 32-ounce commemorative stein and a St. Patrick’s Day hat.

Tickets start at just $45 for general admission in

A Breakthrough Ice Experience!

Cirque du Soleil’s First Ever On Ice Production: CRYSTAL March 21–25 Cirque du Soleil is coming to San Diego with a brandnew arena creation. Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL explores the artistic limits of ice for the first time in the company’s 33-year history. This unique production pushes boundaries of performance by combining stunning skating and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination. CRYSTAL will perform at the Valley View Casino Center for 7 performances only from March 21 to 25.

In CRYSTAL, gymnasts and skaters perform acrobatics on the ice and in the air, seamlessly combining multiple disciplines for a world class audience experience.

Synchronized skating, freestyles figures, and extreme skating are featured alongside traditional circus disciplines such as swinging trapeze, aerial traps and hand to hand.

The result is an adrenalinepacked show for the whole family that pushes the bound-

aries and surpasses all expectations!

Follow CRYSTAL, the lead character, on an exhilarating tale of selfdiscovery as she dives into a world of her own imagination. Feel the adrenaline as she soars through this surreal world at high speed to become what she was always destined to be: confident, liberated, and empowered.

Tickets are available at www.cirquedusoleil.com/crystal For special offers and exclusive behind-the-scenes information visit www.cirqueclub.com. Watch worldclass ice skaters and acrobats explore their new frozen playground with speed and fluidity as they challenge the laws of gravity with never-before-seen acrobatics.

Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL fuses circus arts and the world of ice skating in a stunning new production that will take the audience on a journey into a surreal world where figure skating blends with acrobatics and aerial prowess.

Valley View Casino Center is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego. Visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/crystal To watch a preview video of CRYSTAL, visit YOUTUBE

advance and $65 on the day of the event. Those looking for a VIP experience can purchase tickets for $80 in advance or $120 on the day of the event. These tickets include VIP entry, three complimentary drinks inside the venue, one complimentary drink at participating Gaslamp bars, $1 off drinks at the VIP Lounge Bar and access to the Exclusive VIP Lounge. For more information visit www. sandiegoshamrock.com Enter to Win Tickets!

It’s easy to win a free pair of tickets to shamROCK. Just visit www.NorthCountySun. com and fill in the entry form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email. Only one entry per person/ email is permitted. Must be 21 years old or older to enter contest.

Maritime Museum of San Diego Hosts 7th Annual Chocolate Festival April 29 The Maritime Museum of San Diego, home to one of the world’s largest collections of historic vessels from sail to steam to submarine, hosts the 7th annual Chocolate Festival on April 29. Guests can experience the delicious range of tastes from dozens of vendors while boarding and exploring a range of historic maritime vessels, including the National Historic Landmark Ferry boat Berkeley, the world’s oldest working sailing ship, Star of India, and Surprise, a legendary replica of 18th century Royal Navy frigate Rose. Kids and adults can make their own chocolate pizza or observe live baking and cooking with chocolate demonstrations.

Maritime Museum of San Diego is located at 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego. For more information visit www.sdmaritime.org.

Looking for a New Career?

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

weeks after earning his TESL/TEFL certificate, Havenor was heading to Dnipro, Ukraine, for a four-month teaching assignment. “I was thinking I was really retired,” he says. “This program has validated my professional life since being laid off and has given me a sense of contentment that I was missing. It was the bridge that has enabled this new life I am now going to have.”

Designed for those with minimal or no English language teaching experience who are interested in teaching English abroad (EFL) or in the U.S. (ESL), this 120-hour certificate focuses on best practices in methods, materials and techniques used to teach English as a second/foreign language. The program provides professional development and employment guidance with a strong emphasis on hands-on training and practice with English-language learners in a university setting. Sessions are taught by

The San Diego Chinese New Year Fair February 24-25 The San Diego Chinese New Year Fair is a two-day event showcasing exciting performances, Asian art and culture and an array of delicious Chinese and Asian food. This year’s fair, which takes place on February 24 and 25, celebrates the year of the dog. The event is free and open to the public.

The fair is the largest event in San Diego County that celebrates the Chinese Lunar New Year. Last year, over 25,000 people joined in the annual celebration. The event was

originally developed by the Chinese Social Service Center, which later changed its name to the San Diego Chinese Center (SDCC). Through recent collaboration, the fair has now transitioned to the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) of San Diego. As the oldest Chinese community organization, CCBA’s purpose is to provide charitable and benevolent activities and social welfare and preserve the culture and traditions of Chinese people.

San Diego Chinese New Year Fair takes place in the Asian Thematic District, which is located at Third Avenue and J Street, San Diego. For more information visit www.sdcny.org.

master teachers with extensive experience in TESL/TEFL, teacher training, and curriculum development.

Participants receive ample opportunities for developing effective lesson plans and syllabi, practicing classroom management strategies, peer-teaching, and classroom facilitation. The 6-week summer course runs Monday through Friday on the CSUSM campus for a total of 20 hours per week, and the 15-week spring course is offered Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 8 hours per week.

For more information, visit www.csusm.edu/alci or contact us at alci@csusm.edu or (760) 750-3200.

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New! Valentine’s, Spring, and Easter Chocolate Classes by Chef Dayleen Coleman When people think of chocolate, there is a nearly universal love of the substance (with a few outliers here and there who shall remain anonymous.) It is rich and decadent, full of flavor and potential health benefits. It reaches into your soul and wraps it in its rich, brown warmth. And when that chocolate is prepared by Dayleen Coleman, founder and creator of D’Liteful Chocolat, those flavors and experiences become truly transcendent.

Founded only last year in 2017, D’Liteful Chocolat has already established a reputation for exceptional quality and flavor. Carried by exclusive wineries and high-end boutiques, these hand-crafted, delectable chocolates are unique and approachable, flavorful, and quite honestly, wonderful. Each time you bite into one of her chocolates, you can taste the love and attention Chef Dayleen and her amazing staff put into each and every piece. Classically trained at Le Cordon Bleu in London, Chef Dayleen brings to San Diego the best of European chocolate tradition, while infusing her own unique take on what makes chocolate special.

However, it should be noted that although Chef Dayleen has created a varied assortment of truffles, chocolates, salted caramels, and more, there is another aspect of the business that should have you equally excited, for she was not only trained as a chocolatier, but as a patisserie chef as well. Thanks to that training, she has crafted chocolate fondants that melt in your mouth, with a sponge that is

practically lighter than air, and silky smooth crême brûlée with a crisp sugar topping that provides a truly satisfying crunch. Each creation is honestly delightful, and can render even the harshest skeptic mute with bliss.

From parties to corporate events, from her private workshops (which typically sell out) to the individual sales to people who want to simply experience the finer things in life, D’Liteful Chocolat has something for everyone. So please, don’t delay; head over to her website at www.dlitefulchocolat.com, where the greatest problem you are going to encounter is deciding what you’re going to order first.

Classes are located at SAE Kitchen 980 Los Vallecitos, San Marcos, 92069. All ingredients and equipment are provided.

Macaron Workshop: Colors and Flavors Saturday, February 10, 10am $60/pp Learn how to make macarons in this fun, hands-on workshop lead by a Le Cordon Bleu, London trained patisserie chef. You will be guided through the history of this sweet meringue-based confection, then taken step by step

through the process of creating beautiful macarons of your own to take home.

An Evening of Chocolate Saturday, February 24, 6pm $75/pp Join us for a fun evening of chocolate making and mingling with fellow chocolate lovers. This special event includes a reception with appetizers, beverages, and a full 2 hour hands-on chocolate workshop! you will use professional equipment, along with natural quality ingredients to make gorgeous filled chocolates. You will finish off by packaging your creations into beautiful, professional gift boxes to give to a loved one or keep for yourself.

Macaron Workshop: Spring Colors and Flavors Saturday, March 10, 10:30am $60/pp Learn how to make macarons in this fun, hands-on workshop lead by a Le Cordon Bleu, London trained patisserie chef. You will be guided through the history of this sweet meringue-based confection, then taken step by step through the process of creating beautiful macarons of your own to take home.

Chocolate Workshop: Easter Molds and Piping Saturday, March 24, 7pm $55/pp Learn how to make chocolates in this fun, 2 hour handson workshop lead by a Le Cordon Bleu, London trained patisserie chef. You will be guided step by step through the process of creating beautiful truffle filled chocolate Fabergé egg to package like a pro to give to someone special for Easter.

Big Easy Bites and Booze Tour

February 10, 1-5pm  We’re Giving Away Tickets Those who don’t want to wait until Mardi Gras to start the festivities can get in the mood for eating, drinking and merrymaking with the Big Easy Bites and Booze Tour. Head to the historic Gaslamp Quarter on February 10 from 1 to 5pm for this New Orleans-inspired tasting event. The tantalizing self-guided tour is packed with 20 delicious bites and 20 Mardi Gras-inspired sips.

Of course, it isn’t a Mardi-party without plenty of beads.

Collect 10 beads along the edible excursion and redeem them at check-in for exclusive VIP access to the secret Bites and Booze after-party. Tickets for the pre-Fat Tuesday festivities start at $25. Attendees must be 21 years or older and have a valid ID to enter. For more information visit sdmardigras.com.

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HOUSE OF BLUES Shows

2/1

Badfish–Tribute to Sublime

2/2

Pardi Gras ft. Bayou Brothers, Lola Demure’s Burlesque & Variety Show, DJ LV, Stive and Ginie Jackson

2/3

JAMN 95.7 Presents Fetty Wap

2/4

Big Game Celebration

2/8

Walk the Moon

2/9

Judah & The Lion

2/1

Ladysmith Black Mambazo, 8pm

2/2

Wild Child, 9pm

2/3

ALO, 9pm

2/5

Howard Jones, 7:30pm

2/6

Kathryn Cloward, 7:30pm

2/7

Daring Greatly, 8pm

2/8

Allah-Las, 9pm

2/10

Wayward Sons, 9pm

2/16

The English Beat, 9pm

2/17

The English Beat, 9pm

2/18

BETAMAXX & Paging the 90s, 8pm

2/19

Mike Gordon, 8pm Shovels & Rope, 8pm

2/10

Dua Lipa

2/20

2/11

Andres Lopez

2/22

The Wood Brothers, 8pm

2/13

Killswitch Engage & Anthrax

2/23

Bahamas, 9pm*

Una Noche Romantica con Ramon Ayala y Lorenzo de Monteclaro

2/24

Banding Together’s Greatest Hits feat. Dr. Seahorse, Grinnell Trio & Jungle Poppins, 1pm; Steve Poltz 9th Annual 50th Birthday Bash feat.

The Rugburns, 9pm

2/25

Herb Alpert & Lani Hall, 7pm

2/26

Snarky Puppy, 8pm*

2/27

Burger A-Go-Go #1: The Coathangers, 8pm

2/28

Spafford, 8pm

2/14-15 2/16

Mickey Avalon and Dirt Nasty

2/17

Colors Presents R&B Only

2/18

91X Presents Local Brews Local Grooves

2/20

Rock 105.3 Presents Theory of a Deadman

2/21

Motionless in White

2/22

Keys N Krates

2/23

Ron Pope

3/1

They Might Be Giants, 8pm*

2/24

Dark Star Orchestra

3/2

Margo Price, 9pm

2/25

Chippendales

3/3

Anderson East, 9pm

2/26

Jacob Sartorius

3/7

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, 8pm*

2/27

Adult Swim Presents Mr. Pickles Thrash-tacular with Exodus and Municipal Waste

3/8

Antibalas, 8pm

3/9

Dead Man’s Party, 9pm

Birthday

3/15

Rachael Yamagata, 8pm

Rock 105.3 Presents Nothing More

3/16

The Infamous Stringdusters, 9pm

3/17

Beatles vs. Stones feat. Abbey Road & Jumping Jack Flash, 9pm

3/18

Walter Trout, 8pm

2/27 3/2 3/5-6 311 3/7

Eden

3/8

New Politics

3/9

Iced Earth, Fozzy, Sanctuary & guests

3/10

ZZ Ward

3/15

JAMN 95.7 Presents A$AP Ferg

3/17

STAR 94.1 Presents Andy Grammer

3/22

Why Don’t We

3/23

FM949 and Bob FM Present Tribal Theory & ELI-MAC

3/24

Latin Legends: El Chicano, Jorge Santana and Tierra

3/28

George Clinton

3/29

Missio

3/31

OMD–Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

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

LIVE NATION Shows

BELLY UP TAVERN Shows

3/22-23

Phillip Phillips, 8pm

3/24

Brett Dennen, 9pm

3/25

Brett Dennen, 8pm

3/29

Galactic *Sold out show

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

Tower 13 - Music Nightly - No Cover 2/2 Maddie Leigh Duo 3/2 Eric French 2/7, 14, 21, 28 Open Mic 3/7 Fula Bula Night 3/7, 14, 21, 28 Open Mic 2/9 The Giant Peach Band Night 2/14 Fula Bula 3/9 Ben Powell 2/16 Dave Booda 3/14 Fula Bula 2/21 Fula Bula 3/16 Tim Bagget 2/23 Sam Bybee 3/21 Fula Bula 2/24 The Rockademy 3/28 Fula Bula 2/28 Fula Bula 3/30 Hans and Denise Tower 13 is located at 2633 South Coast Highway 101, Cardiff-by-the-Sea. For more information visit www. tower13.com for complete lineup and events.

2/3 2/15 2/15 2/23 2/26 3/7 3/15 4/13 4/28

Lewis Black at Balboa Theatre Lana Del Rey at Valley View Casino Center Miranda Lambert at Viejas Arena XAmbassadors at Soma Demi Lovato at Viejas Arena K. Michelle at Music Box Disney Jr. Dance Party at Balboa Theatre Gloria Trevi Vs Alejandra Guzman Pink: Beautiful Trauma World Tour at Valley View Casino Center 5/13 Kendrick Lamar May at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre 6/21 Kenny Chesney with Old Dominion at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre 7/6 Dead and Company at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre 7/20 Brad Paisley with Dan Tyminski at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre 8/4 Daryl Hall and John Oats at Viejas 8/21 Jack White at Viejas Arena 8/22 Erasure at Copley Symphony Hall 8/25 Lady Antebellum & Darius Rucker at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre 9/5 Shakira at Valley View Casino Center 9/14 Rascal Flatts with Dan + Shay at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre 9/20 Jason Aldean with Luke Combs, Lauren Alaina at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre 9/23 Journey and Def Leppard at Petco Park 10/12 Dierks Bentley with Lanco at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre

Soma is located at 3350 Sports Arena Blvd.; Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego; Viejas is located at 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego.

Le Papagayo - Music Nightly - No Cover Certainly one of the most popular and trendy 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.

2/1 Flamenco Nova 2/2 Johnny C 2/3 Mystic Groove 2/4 Gypsy Groove 2/5 John Bennett & Friends 2/6 Semisi 2/7 Cody Carter 2/8 Corey Leal 2/9 Jay Cain 2/11 Velvet Sushi 2/13 Triple Shot 2/16 Greenflash 2/17 Gregory Michaels 2/18 Wheelhouse 2/19 Warren Le Plante 2/20 3 on a Tree 2/21 Proud Momma 2/24 John Bennett & Friends Le Papagayo is located at 1002 North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas. For more information call (760) 944-8252 or visit www. lepapagayoleucadia.com.

3/1 Flamenco Nova 3/2 Johnny C 3/3 Mystic Groove 3/4 Gypsy Groove 3/5 John Bennett & Friends 3/6 Semisi 3/7 Cody Carter 3/8 Corey Leal 3/9 Jay Cain 3/11 Velvet Sushi 3/13 Triple Shot 3/16 Greenflash 3/17 Gregory Michaels 3/18 Wheelhouse 3/19 Warren Le Plante 3/20 3 on a Tree 3/21 Proud Momma 3/24 John Bennett & Friends

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Macy’s Museum Month in San Diego February 1-28 Adults and children from all over San Diego are invited to experience Macy’s Museum Month with half-off admission at over 40 San Diego Museum Council member museums.

The popular program applauds San Diego’s rich arts and culture destinations while highlighting the amazing contributions of the local museum community. Last year, nearly 30,000 visitors used a Museum Month pass at San Diego area museums. The roster of museums spans the likes of the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, USS Midway Museum, The New Children’s Museum, Museum

of Making Music, Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego Museum of Art and San Diego Natural History Museum.

San Diego residents can pick up free Museum Month passes at any Macy’s location in San Diego or Imperial Counties beginning February 1. Guests with a pass may bring up to three people to participating museums to receive half-off admission for the entire party.

Additional fees may apply for special exhibitions and events at participating museums.

For more information visit www. sandiegomuseumcouncil.org.

San Diego Opera Turandot February 24-March 4 China’s cold-hearted Princess Turandot is not your average royal. Desired by all men and wanting none, she builds a wall of riddles around her heart to keep love away.

Challenging every red-blooded suitor to a game of wits, she asks them a series of riddles to win her love or fail and die. Enter Calàf, who not only solves all three, but proposes his own and puts his life in the hands of the icy princess. Based on an ancient Chinese fable, Turandot is a masterpiece of romance and spectacle.

Florencia en el Amazonas March 17-25 San Diego Opera is proud to welcome the first-ever Spanish-language opera commissioned in the U.S. Famous opera diva Florencia Grimaldi returns home to the Amazon to perform and dreams of finding her long lost lover, a butterfly hunter who has disappeared into the jungle. As she and her fellow travelers board a steamboat and begin a magical journey down the river, the lines between fantasy and reality become enmeshed. Experiencing powerful elements of nature merged with the supernatural, Florencia experiences an awakening, sheds her chrysalis and her spirit transforms.

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

San Diego Symphony 2/2-3 Zukerman plays Tchaikovsky 2/9 Beyond the Score: The Isle of the Dead 2/10-11 Preludes & Premiere 2/13 Chamber Music Concert @ The Auditorium at TSRI 2/16 Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban in concert 2/18 Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban in concert 2/24 Affinity: A Ray Brown & Oscar Peterson Tribute 2/25 Beat Quest: A Musical Journey Through Rhythm, Time & Place 3/3 La Jolla Music Society presents Ax–Kavakos–Ma 3/4 Dancing with the Stars Live: Light Up the Night 3/6 J.S. Bach & Friends @ The Auditorium at TSRI

3/9 Bach & Mahler 3/10 The Manhattan Transfer 3/11 Bach & Mahler 3/16 Academy of St. Martin in the Fields 3/17 Metropolis 3/18 Tchaikovsky Deconstructed 3/24 Chick Corea with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra 4/6-7 Elgar Cello Concerto Most performances take place at Copley Symphony Hall, which is located at 750 B Street, San Diego. The Auditorium at TSRI is located at 10620 John J. Hopkins Drive, San Diego. For information visit www.sandiegosymphony.org.

Free Travel Shows Provided by Auto Club of Southern California Auto Club of Southern California offers free travel shows open to the public. The travel shows reveal the best vacation plans and deals nearby and throughout the world. Reserve a spot for any one of their many shows at branches and other venues throughout San Diego and start making travel plans for 2018.

Feb. TBD Princess/Cunard Travel Show Feb. 21 Tauck Tours Travel Show March 7 Member Choice Vacations Show March 22 Insight Vacations Travel Show March TBD AMA Waterways/Azamara Cruises Contact a 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

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.

This advisory to home sellers is provided as a courtesy by David Boe, owner and broker of Boe Real Estate; sharing 30-years of local broker experience from selling over 1,000 homes. David Boe personally handles all the negotiations and required paperwork. David Boe has saved his buyers and sellers thousands of dollars with reduced commissions to sellers and rebates to buyers. You can reach David Boe at his direct line at (760) 846-0486 or visit www.DavidBoe. com. CalBRE#00672393.

Mr. Peabody’s - Music Nightly - No Cover 2/3 Mind Cell 2/4 Tony Ortega Jazz Jam 2/5 Open Mic Monday with Jay Cain, 8pm 2/6 Karaoke 2/9 BlackCherry Lightnin’, 8:30pm 2/10 Amy & the Unknown, 8:30pm 2/11 Tony Ortega Jazz 2/24 ShineBox 3/10 Leo Rising, 8pm 3/16 Flipside Burners 3/30 BlackCherry Lightnin’, 8:30pm Mr. Peabody’s is located at 136 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas. For more information call (760) 753-7192 or see complete lineup at www.peabodysrocks.com

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 2/7 Jessica Fichot, Pink Martini 2/11 Michelle Cann 2/13 Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keene 2/18 International Guitar Night 2/22 Black Violin 2/24 Jesse Cook 2/25 The Center Chorale, Symphony Orchestra & Mojalet Dance Collective 3/1 Jake Shimabukuro 3/7 Brogue Wave 3/8 Chris Botti 3/9 Bria Skonberg 3/11-12 Masters of Hawaiian Music 3/12 Buddy Guy 3/23 West Coast Jam: Richard Elliot, Rick Braun, Norman Brown & West Coast Horns 3/25 High Society Jazz Band 3/25 5th Annual Mariachi Band 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.

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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Balboa Theatre 2/7-8 A Night with Janis Joplin 2/10 Miranda Sings Live 2/15 Los Angeles Azules 2/18 Beth Hart 2/22 Abba Mania 3/1 Pierre-Laurent Aimard 3/2-4 Stomp 3/6 Celebrating David Bowie 3/7 Herbie Hancock 3/10 The Ten Tenors 3/15 Disney Junior Dance Party Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego. For more information call (619) 570-1100 or visit www.sandiegotheatres.org.

The Observatory North Park 2/1 Passion Pit 2/2 STRFKR 2/6 Majid Jordan with STWO 2/7 Lights with Chase Atlantic & DCF 2/8 Don Diablo with Lost Frequencies 2/9 Ja Rule & Shanti with Ray J 2/11 Caifanes 2/14 Lettuce & Motet 2/17 Gramatik with Haywyre & MOME 2/19 Dan Auerbach & The Easy Eye Sound Revue feat.

Robert Finley & Shannon Shaw 2/20 Tune-Yards with Sudan Archives 3/3 Gogol Bordello 3/4 Stone Temple Pilots 3/14 Flogging Molly 3/16-17 Hippie Sabotage with Melvv & Azizi Gibson 3/21-22 Queens of the Stone Age 3/23 Mako 3/25 Umphrey’s McGee 3/26 Jake Bugg 3/27 Quin XCII with Chelsea Cutler 3/29 J. Boog 3/30 Senses Fail, Reggie & The Full Effect, Have Mercy & Household The Observatory North Park is located at 2891 University Avenue, San Diego. For more information visit www. observatorysd.com

Poway Center for the Performing Arts 2/17 Cameron Carpenter 2/24 Sounds of the Big Easy 3/16 Los Lobos Poway Center for the Performing Arts, which is located at 15498 Espola Road, Poway. For more information call (858) 668-4798 or visit www.powayonstage.org.

Pechanga Resort & Casino 2/2-3 Boohwal 2/10 Paris by Night Live Concert– Thu Hinh: Gio Mua Xuan Toi 2/17 Four Voices, One Journey – Darren, Daryl, Jason & Thor 2/24 Jackson Browne: Honoring Quiltman 3/2 Abba Mania 3/3 Boyz II Men 3/25 Bonnie Raitt Pechanga Resort and Casino is located at 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. For more information visit www. pechanga.com.

Agua Hedionda Lagoon–Extraordinary Place to Rent for Events The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation was recently awarded the Community Impact Award by the Carlsbad Chamber for its efforts in educating 8,035 elementary school-age children during the past year. Over 25,000 people visit the Discovery Center at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon annually, and it’s truly a remarkable place to rent for holiday parties, children’s parties, weddings, bridal showers, anniversaries, graduation celebrations, corporate events, and much more.

The Discovery Center is nestled on a site that offers breathtaking views of the lagoon, more than 750 native plants, wildlife and glorious sunsets from almost every angle. All rooms in the Discovery Center open to patios and gardens. The main patio is a favorite setting to wine, dine and dance! The patio consists of approximately 220 square feet of open space along the west side of the Discovery Center. Couples enjoy exchanging their vows under the gazebo, but the setting makes a gorgeous backdrop for any special event or occasion.

The 3,800-square foot building features the magnificent Rotunda Room, a 26-foot by 24-foot

space with wood beam cathedral ceilings, candelabra chandelier, and glass doors that open onto the lagoon and patios. Other Discovery Center facilities include the Rancho Room, Native American Room (conference room), patios, kitchen facilities and even the paved parking lot. These spaces can accommodate groups ranging in size from 12 to 300 depending on the seating style. For your next gathering, rent a room or the entire facility!

The Discovery Center located at 1580 Cannon Road in Carlsbad is available for rent to the public during open hours and after hours. Rentals are $150/hour for members of the Foundation and $200/hour for non-members. The rental fee after hours (after 4:00 p.m.) is a $300 flat rate for members and $200 per hour for non-members.

Children’s birthday parties range from $100 to $575 depending on the package. Call (760) 804-1969 or visit www. aguahedionda.org/ special-events.

North County Easter Egg Hunts * Please check venues for date and time changes.

City of Oceanside Annual Easter Egg Hunt March 31, 10am-1pm This family-friendly event features four designated egg hunt areas arranged by age, as well as various prizes, food vendors, a fire engine and a magic show for the whole family to enjoy. Mance Buchnanon Park is located at 425 College Boulevard, Oceanside. Call (760) 435-5041 or visit www.visitoceanside.org.

City of Encinitas Spring Egg Hunt March 31, 10am-1pm Enjoy arts and crafts, prizes, jump houses, face painting and 22,000 eggs. Egg Hunt times are 10:15am for children under 2 years old, 10:45am for 3-year-olds, 11:15am for 4- to 5-year-olds and 11:45am for ages 6 and up. Guests should bring their own basket for eggs. Limited parking is available on site and extra parking available at Scripps Hospital’s lower parking lots off Devonshire Drive. Encinitas Community Park is located at 425 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas. For more information visit www. encinitasca.gov.

City of Carlsbad EGGstravaganza March 31, 10am -1pm Spring Festival returns to Poinsettia Community Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road. The event features an ongoing “egg scramble” of multiple egg hunts.

City of Poway Community Park March 31, 8am – 1pm At Poway Community Park 13094 Civic Center Drive, Poway 92064 San Diego Botanic Garden Spring Party with Bunny March 31, 10am-1pm Children are invited to meet a gentle bunny for a photo op, decorate their own bunny ears and get a bunny face paint during Spring Party with Bunny. Families can also

visit real bunnies in a petting zoo, plant a spring flower to take home and make some colorful spring crafts. At 12:30pm, the big bunny leads a parade through the Native Plant Native People Trail. Passes are sold for participation in activities on the day of the event for $15 per child.

A limited supply of passes are first come, first served. Register at www.sdbgarden.org. San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas.

Carlsbad Premium Outlets March 31 The Easter Bunny visits for a day of fun activities. Create springtime crafts and bring a basket for the egg hunt.

Carlsbad Premium Outlets is located at 5620 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. Call (760) 804-9000 or visit www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/carlsbad.

City of Vista Brengle Terrace Park Easter Egg Hunt March 31 The Vista Easter Egg Hunt takes place at Brengle Terrace Park in Vista. There is face painting, egg and bag decorating, games, music, dancing, and opportunity drawings.

Refreshments are available. Brengle Terrace Park is located at 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista.

City of Solana Beach La Colonia Park March 31 The Children’s Spring Festival and Egg Hunt begins at 10am and includes fun games and refreshments. La Colonia Park is located at 715 Valley Ave, Solana Beach.

Call 858-720-2453 or visit www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us.

Santa Ysabel Lilac Festival Easter Egg Hunt March 31 Children can hunt for eggs and celebrate spring amidst Julian’s lilac groves. Stay for the coinciding Lilac Festival and enjoy hayrides, tomahawk throwing and archery, a petting zoo, free form gardening and planting, vase paint-

ing, candle dipping and a lively jug band show. Activity passes start at $5 per person and can be purchased at the event. Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures is located at 925 Highway 78, Santa Ysabel. Visit www.fortcross. com/lilac-festival.

Julian -Pine Hills Lodge Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt April 1, 9am-1pm Come for an old-fashioned ambiance, with seating in the dining room or on the five-cedar deck. There is an Easter Egg Hunt at 11am. Please bring a basket. Pine Hills Lodge is located at 2960 La Posada Way, Julian. Call (760) 765-1100 or visit www.pinehillslodge.com.

City of San Marcos Presents Spring Egg Scramble March 31 After an early morning breakfast of pancakes and eggs, toddlers through 5th graders are invited to the community Spring Egg Scramble, where prize-filled eggs are scattered throughout Walnut Grove Park. Families are encouraged to come early and enjoy carnival games. Walnut Grove Park is located at 1950 Sycamore Drive, San Marcos. Call (760) 744-9000 or visit www.san-marcos.net.

Poway Easter Egg Hunt March 31, 8am – 1pm Living Way Church will host Poway’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday at Poway Community Park. The park is located at 1394 Civic Center Drive, Poway La Jolla Spring Egg Hunt March 31, 10am to 12:45pm The La Jolla Recreation Center at 615 Prospect Steet, will host its annual Spring Egg Hunt. Everyone is invited.

Fun for the whole family!

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California State University San Marcos Men’s and Women’s Basketball

California State University San Marcos Men’s and Women’s Track and Field

MEN’S WOMEN’S 2/2 @ San Francisco State 2/2 @ San Francisco State University, 7:30pm University, 5:30pm 2/3 @ Sonoma State 2/3 @ Sonoma State University, 7:30pm University, 5:30pm 2/6 @ Cal Poly Pomona, 2/6 @ Cal Poly Pomona, 7:30pm 5:30pm 2/9 vs. California 2/9 vs. California State University San State University San Bernardino, 7:30pm Bernardino, 5:30pm 2/10 vs. Cal Poly 2/10 vs. Cal Poly Pomona, 7:30pm Pomona, 5:30pm 2/15 @ Humboldt State 2/15 @ Humboldt State University, 7:30pm University, 5:30pm 2/17 @ Chico State 2/17 @ Chico State University, 7:30pm University, 5:30pm 2/22 vs. California 2/22 vs. California State University Los State University Los Angeles, 7:30pm Angeles, 5:30pm 2/24 vs. California State 2/24 vs. California State University Dominguez University Dominguez Hills, 7:30pm Hills, 5:30pm California State University is located at 333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

2/2-3 Mountain T’s Invitational 2/24 Mangrum Invitational (Home) 3/2-3 Kim Duyst Invitational 3/9-10 NCAA Division II Indoor Championship 3/10 Oxy Distance Carnival, 5pm 3/17 Ross & Sharon Irwin Collegiate Scoring Meet 3/23 Aztec Invitational 3/30 San Francisco State Distance Carnival 3/31 California Collegiate Invitational 4/7 Pomona-Pitzer Invitational

California State University San Marcos Women’s Softball 2/3 @ California Baptist University, 12 and 2pm 2/9 vs. San Francisco State University, 12 and 2 pm 2/10 vs. San Francisco State University, 11am and 1pm 2/16 @ Chico State University, 12 and 2 pm 2/17 @ Chico State University, 11am and 1pm 2/23 @ UC San Diego, 1 and 3pm 2/24 @ UC San Diego, 12 and 2pm 3/2 vs. Humboldt State University, 12 and 2pm 3/3 vs. Humboldt State University, 11am and

1pm 3/9 @ Sonoma State University, 12 and 2pm 3/10 @ Sonoma State University, 11am and 1pm 3/16 vs. California State University Monterey Bay, 1 and 3pm 3/17 vs. California State University Monterey Bay, 11am and 1pm 3/20 vs. Biola University, 1 and 3pm 3/30 @ Stanislaus State University, 1 and 3pm 3/31 @ Stanislaus State University, 11am and 1pm 4/6 vs. California State University Dominguez Hills, 1 and 3pm 4/7 vs. California State University Dominguez Hills, 12 and 2pm

California State University San Marcos is located at 333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

Los Angeles Lakers Schedule 2/2 @ Brooklyn Nets, 4:30pm 2/4 @ Oklahoma City Thunder, 11am 2/6 vs. Phoenix Suns, 7:30pm 2/8 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 7:30pm 2/10 vs. Dallas Mavericks, 5:30pm 2/14 @ New Orleans Pelicans, 5pm 2/15 @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 6pm 2/23 vs. Dallas Mavericks, 7:30pm 2/24 @ Sacramento Kings, 7pm 2/26 @ Altanta Hawks, 4:30pm 3/1 @ Miami Heat, 4:30pm 3/3 @ San Antonio Spurs, 6pm 3/5 vs. Portland Trailblazers, 7:30pm 3/7 vs. Orlando Magic, 7:30pm

3/9 @ Denver Nuggets, 6pm 3/11 vs.

Cleveland Cavaliers, 6pm 3/13 vs. Denver Nuggets, 7:30pm 3/14 @ Golden State Warriors, 7:30pm 3/16 vs. Miami Heat, 7:30pm 3/19 @ Indiana Pacers, 4pm 3/22 @ New Orleans Pelicans, 5pm 3/24 @ Memphis Grizzlies, 5pm 3/26 @ Detroit Pistons, 4pm 3/28 vs. Dallas Mavericks, 7:30 pm 3/30 vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 7:30pm 4/1 vs. Sacramento Kings, 6:30pm 4/3 @ Utah Jazz, 6pm 4/4 vs. San Antonio Spurs, 7:30pm 4/6 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 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.

California State University is located at 333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

California State University San Marcos Women’s Golf 2/5-6 PLNU Reach 2018, 7am 2/26-27 California Baptist Invitational, 7am 3/5-6 Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout, 7am 3/15-16 Augustana Spring Fling, 7am 4/2-3 West Texas A&M Desert Invitational, 7am 4/16-18 CCAA Women’s Golf Championships California State University San Marcos Men’s Golf 2/5-6 CSUSM Fujikura Invitational, 7am 3/5-6 Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout, 7am 3/19-20 The Battle at Goose Creek, 7am 3/26-27 UC San Diego SoCal Intercollegiate, 7am 4/9-10 Hanny Stanislaus Invitational, 7am 4/23-25 CCAA Championships For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

San Diego Gulls 3/13 vs. San 2/3 vs. Tucson Antonio Rampage, Roadrunners, 7pm 7pm 2/6 vs. Wild Iowa, 7pm 3/16 vs. Milwaukee 2/10 @ San Jose Admirals, 7pm Barracudas, 1:15pm 3/17 vs. Bakersfield 2/11 @ San Jose Condors, 7pm Barracudas, 12pm 3/24 @ Cleveland 2/14 vs. Bakersfield Monsters, 4pm Condors, 7pm 3/25 @ Cleveland 2/17 vs. Ontario Reign, 7pm Monsters, 12pm 2/18 @ Ontario Reign, 3pm 3/28 vs. Bakersfield 2/25 @ Stockton Heat, 5pm Condors, 7pm 2/27 @ San Antonio 3/30 vs. Cleveland Rampage, 7pm Monsters, 7pm 3/2 vs. Ontario Reign, 7pm 3/31 @ Bakersfield 3/4 @ Stockton Heat, 5pm Condors, 7pm 3/6 vs. Cleveland 4/4 @ San Jose Monsters, 7pm Barracudas, 7pm 3/9 @ Ontario Reign, 7pm 4/6 @ Ontario Reign, 7pm 3/10 @ Bakersfield 4/7 vs. Ontario Reign, 7pm Condors, 7pm 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.

Los Angeles Clippers Schedule 2/3 vs. Chicago Bulls, 12:30pm 2/5 vs. Dallas Mavericks, 7:30pm 2/9 @ Detroit Pistons, 4pm 2/10 @ Philadelphia 76ers, 4pm 2/12 @ Brooklyn Nets, 4:30pm 2/14 @ Boston Celtics, 5pm 2/22 @ Golden State Warriors, 7:30pm 2/23 @ Phoenix Suns, 6:30pm 2/27 @ Denver Nuggets, 7:30pm 2/28 vs. Houston Rockets, 7:30pm 3/2 vs. New York Knicks, 7:30pm 3/4 vs. Brooklyn Nets, 6pm 3/6 vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 7:30pm 3/9 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30pm 3/10 vs. Orlando Magic,

7:30pm 3/13 @ Chicago Bulls, 5pm 3/15 @ Houston Rockets, 5pm 3/16 @ Oklahoma City Thunder, 5pm 3/18 vs. Portland Trailblazers, 7:30pm 3/20 @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 5pm 3/21 @ Milwaukee Bucks, 5pm 3/23 @ Indiana Pacers, 4pm 3/25 @ Toronto Raptors, 3pm 3/27 vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 7:30pm 3/28 @ Phoenix Suns, 7pm 3/30 @ Portland Trailblazers, 7:30pm 4/1 vs. Indiana Pacers, 12:30pm 4/3 vs. San Antonio Spurs, 7:30pm 4/5 @ Utah Jazz, 6pm 4/7 vs. Denver Nuggets, 12:30pm

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.

California State University San Marcos Baseball 2/3 vs. San Diego Christian College, 11am and 2pm 2/4 vs. San Diego Christian College, 11am and 2pm 2/11 vs. Antelope Valley College, 11am and 2pm 2/12 vs. Antelope Valley College, 11am and 2pm 2/16 @ Concordia University Irvine, 11am and 2pm 2/17 vs. Concordia University Irvine, 10am and 1pm 2/23 @ UC San Diego, 7pm 2/24 @ UC San Diego, 6pm 2/25 vs. UC San Diego, 11am and 2pm 3/4 @ California State University Monterey Bay, 11am and 2pm

3/5 @ California State University Monterey Bay, 11am 3/11 vs. California State University East Bay, 11am and 2pm 3/12 vs. California State University East Bay, 11am 3/18 @ Sonoma State University, 12 and 3pm 3/19 @ Sonoma State University, 11am 3/25 vs. San Francisco State University, 12 and 3pm 3/26 vs. San Francisco State University, 11am 4/1 @ Chico State University, 12 and 3pm 4/2 @ Chico State University, 11am

California State University is located at 333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

San Diego State University Aztecs Basketball 2/3 vs. United States Air Force Academy, 5pm 2/6 @ Fresno State, 8pm 2/10 @ University of Nevada Reno, 5pm 2/14 vs. University of Wyoming, 8pm 2/17 vs. University of Nevada Las Vegas, 1pm 2/21 @ United States Air Force Academy, 6:30pm 2/24 @ San Jose State University, 7pm 2/27 vs. Boise State University, 8pm 3/3 vs. University of Nevada Reno, 7pm Home games take place at Viejas Arena, which is located at 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego. For more information visit www.goaztecs.com

San Diego Sockers 2/9 @ Tacoma Stars, 5:35pm 2/11 vs. Soles de Sonora, 5:05pm 2/16 @ Florida Tropics, 4:35pm 2/17 @ Florida Tropics, 4:35pm 2/22 vs. Rio Grande Valley Barracudas, 7:35pm 3/1 @ Ontario Fury, 7:05pm 3/3 vs. El Paso Coyotes, 7:05pm 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.

San Diego Padres 3/29 vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 1:10pm (Home Opener) 3/30 vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 7:10pm 3/31 vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 5:40pm 4/2 vs. Colorado Rockies, 7:10pm 4/3 vs. Colorado Rockies, 7:10pm 4/4 vs. Colorado Rockies, 7:10pm 4/5 vs. Colorado Rockies, 12:40pm 4/6 @ Houston Astros, 5:10pm 4/7 @ Houston Astros, 4:10pm 4/8 @ Houston Astros, 11:10am Home games take place at Petco Park, which is located at 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego. For more information visit www.mlb.com/padres.

Golf–PGA Tour 2/1-4 Waste Management Phoenix Open in Phoenix, Ariz.

2/8-11 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am in Pebble Beach, Calif.

2/15-18 Los Angeles Open in Los Angeles, Calif.

2/22-25 Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 3/1-4 Puerto Rico Open in Coco Beach, Puerto Rico 3/1-4 World Golf Championship-Mexico Championship in Mexico

City, Mexico 3/8-11 Valspar Championship in Palm Harbor, Fla. 3/15-18 Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, Fla. 3/22-25 Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 3/29-4/1 Houston Open in Houston, Texas 4/5-8 Masters in Augusta, Ga.

For more information visit www.pgatour.com.

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East Village Opening Day Weekend Block Party

WonderCon Anaheim

March 30-31

March 23-25

Swing into baseball season with the 8th annual East Village Opening Day Weekend Block Party on March 30 and 31. Root for the home team as the San Diego Padres play the Milwaukee Brewers during this year’s opening ballgame. This free, family-friendly event has become a San Diego tradition, where locals and visitors celebrate opening day at Petco Park in San Diego’s largest livable urban neighborhood.

Tickets for the ballgame must be purchased separately, but attendees at the block party can rock out to live enter-

tainment from local bands and DJs and test their skills in an interactive game zone. There is also a microbrew beer garden, featuring local craft beer and baseball-themed cocktails. East Village restaurants and food trucks line the streets to satisfy hunger and get attendees ready for the game.

The block party takes place on J Street between 6th and 10th Avenue. For more information visit www. eastvillagesandiego.com.

Doggie Gras Parade February 11, 10am-noon Join Helen Woodward Animal Center for the most “paw-thentic” Fat Tuesday Celebration west of the Mississippi. The Doggie Gras Parade, which takes place on February 11, from 10am to noon, is family-friendly, dog-friendly and free to the public. Dress in Mardi Gras-themed costumes and connect with Helen Woodward Animal Center adoptable animals, alumni and revelers of all ages, breeds and creeds.

Interested participants can even create their own parade

“float” from a spare stroller or wagon, or simply dress to impress and stroll along the route. There is a contest for the Best Dressed Pet and Best Doggie Gras Float. Other activities include Mardi Gras photos on “Bour-bone Street” and face painting. Proceeds from all activities support the Helen Woodward Animal Center Adoptions Department.

Helen Woodward Animal Center is located at 6461 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe. For more information call (858) 7564117 ext. 379 or visit www.animalcenter.orgmardigras.

WonderCon Anaheim invites all superhero fans and comic book lovers to gather at the Anaheim Convention Center for WonderCon from March 23 to 25. Hosted by Comic-Con International, WonderCon features an expansive exhibit hall with nearly 1,000 exhibitors and 400,000 square feet of exhibit space. Throughout the weekend, attendees can enjoy exclusive programming from comic book publishers and film/TV studios, in addition to anime, celebrity autograph signings, portfolio 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. Anaheim Convention Center is located at 800 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim. For more information visit www.wondercon.org.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINING & DRINKING DIRECTORY MR. PEABODY’S “If you’re enough lucky to be Irish... You’re lucky enough!” Irish or not, have fun, go out and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all day at Mr. Peabody’s. This Encinitas neighborhood pub, grill, and live music venue has been attracting North County locals since 2003.

Peabody’s offers healthy portions of made-from-scratch dishes using the finest ingredients available at very affordable prices.

Their Prime Rib at $14.99 is especially famous, but other menu items such as their fish and chips at $10.99, linguine special at $6.99, turkey burgers, turkey tacos, salads, and mud pies are also local favorites. Breakfast begins at 7:00 A.M. and includes $1.50 mimosas, $1.50 breakfast tacos, and $2.75 build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar. Happy hour is daily from 3-6pm and Wednesdays all night with $2.75 well cocktails. Check out their live music nightly with some of the finest local musical guests, and open mic nights and karaoke. Live shows are 21 + with no cover. Mr. Peabody’s is located at 136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 753-7192 or visit www.peabodysrocks.com.

VISTA VILLAGE PUB “May you always have a clean shirt, a clear conscience, and enough coins in your pocket to buy a pint!” St. Patrick’s Day is a special day and a great time to celebrate the tradition of eating and drinking the Irish way! The Vista Village Pub, one of the most popular pubs in North County, in the heart of downtown Vista, will be serving a special Irish buffet breakfast on St Patrick’s Day. They’ll also be serving great Irish food such as Corned Beef and Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie, Bangers and Mash, Irish Stew, Fish & Chips, and drinks all day until 2:00 A.M.. You usually can find live music and bagpipe music there.

The drinks are strong and the food just can’t be beat. With a very wide selection of wine, whiskeys and beer, their rotating taps always include local brews from Mother Earth, Belching Beaver, Latitude 33, and Stone. It’s truly the place to be on St. Patrick’s Day! Vista Village Pub is located at 224 Main Street, Vista 92084. Call (760) 643-1619 or visit www.vistavillagepub.com.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL The annual San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off on March 17 at 10:30am on 5th Avenue at Laurel Street. Following the parade, the Irish Festival in Balboa Park at 6th and Maple offers live Irish entertainment and music on three stages, food booths and a beer garden. www.stpatsparade.org.

SHAMROCK San Diego shamROCK celebrates its 24th year as San Diego’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day bash on March 17, from 4pm to midnight. Frolic through the Gaslamp Quarter’s clover field streets, created from over 50,000 square feet of green AstroTurf, and join more than 15,000 attendees. Traditional Irish steppers and sultry plaid-clad go-go dancers. Three stages feature a diverse lineup of nationally recognized Irish rock and Celtic bands, EDM DJs, and top hip hop performers. www.sandiegoshamrock.com BACK STREET BREWERY 15 Main Street, Vista 92084 www.lampostpizza.com/backstreet BAGBY BEER CO. 601 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside CA 92054 www.bagbybeer.com BARREL HARBOR BREWING COMPANY 2575 Pioneer Ave., Vista, CA 92081, (760) 734-3939, www.barrellharborbrewing.com BATTLEMAGE BREWING COMPANY 2870 Scott Street, Vista 92081 www.battlemagebrewing.com BELCHING BEAVER BREWERY 980 Park Center Drive “A”, Vista 92081 760-599-5832 www.belchinbeaver.com BELCHING BEAVER BREWERY 302 E. Broadway, Vista 92081 www.belchingbeaver.com

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CALLAHAN’S PUB & BREWERY 8111 Mira Mesa Blvd., Mira Mesa (858) 578-7892 www.callahanspub.com CONWAY’S IRISH PUB 11040 Rancho Carmel Drive, Ste. 3, Poway (858) 673-1782 www.facebook.com/ConwaysIrishPub CHURCHILL’S PUB AND GRILLE 887 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069, 760-471-8773, www.churchillspub.us ENCINITAS ALE HOUSE 1044 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92024 www.encinitasalehouse.com FLYING PIG PUB AND KITCHEN 626 S. Tremont Street, Oceanside www.flyingpigpubkitchen.com FLYING PIG PUB AND KITCHEN 230 South Santa Fe, Vista 760-630-4311 www.flyingpigpubkitchen.com HENNESSEY’S CARLSBAD 2777 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad 92008 www.hennesseystavern.com HENNESSEY’S LA JOLLA 7811 Herschel Ave, La Jolla 92037 www.hennesseystavern.com INLAND TAVERN 1001 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 82078, 760-744-8782 www.inlandtavern.com IRON FIST BREWING 1305 Hot Spring Way, Vista 92081 760-216-6500 JIMMY O’S 225 W 15th St, Del Mar 92014 www.jimmyosbardelmar.com KARL STRAUSS BREWING COMPANY 5801 Armada Dr, Carlsbad 92008 www.karlstrauss.com

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KELLY’S PUB 15817 Bernardo Center Dr #113, Rancho Bernardo 92127, 858-613-3649 LATITUDE 33 BREWING COMPANY 1430 Vantage Ct #104, Vista 92081 info@latitude33brewing.com LEGACY BREWING CO 363 Airport Rd, Oceanside 92058 www.legacybrewingco.com LUMBERYARD TAVERN AND GRILL 967 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92024 760-479-1657 www.lumberyardtavernandgrill.com MAGEE’S TAVERN IRISH PUB 125 S. Main Avenue, Fallbrook 92028 (760) 731-6478 www.mageestavern.com.

MR. PEABODY’S 136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas 92024 760-753-7192 www.peabodysrocks.com O’SULLIVAN’S IRISH PUB 118 E Grand Ave, Escondido 92025 www.osullivansescondido.com O’SULLIVAN’S IRISH PUB 640 Grand Ave, Carlsbad 92008 www.osullivanscarlsbad.com OLD 395 SPORTS & SPIRITS 125 S. Main Avenue, Fallbrook 92028 (760) 731-6478 www.old395sportsbar.com POUR HOUSE 1903 South Coast Highway, Oceanside 92054 (760) 730-5944 www.pourhouseoceanside.com POWAY’S IRISH PUB 13314 Poway Rd. Poway 92064 www.powaysirishpub.com ROULEUR BREWING COMPANY 5840 El Camino Real, #101, Carlsbad 92008 www.rouleurbrewing.com

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SAN MARCOS BREWERY AND GRILL 1080 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078 www.sanmarcosbrewery.com SUBLIME ALE HOUSE 1020 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078 www.sublimealehouse.com THE LOST ABBEY 155 Mata Way #104, San Marcos 92069 www.lostabbey.com THE CONFESSIONAL 2007 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff 92007 www.lostabbey.com TOWER 13 2633 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff 92007 760-635-1200, www.tower13.com.

THE KRAKEN BAR AND RESTAURANT 2531 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff 92007 www.thekrakencardiff.com THE STAG AND LION 850 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad 92008 760-434-7824 www.stagandlion.com TIP TOP MEATS – IRISH DINNER 6118 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad 92011 760-438-2620 www.tiptopmeats.com UNION KITCHEN AND TAP 1108 South Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92014 www.localunion101.com.

URGE GASTROPUB 255 Redel Road, San Marcos 92078, 760-7988822, www.urgegastropub.com VISTA VILLAGE PUB 224 Main Street, Vista 92084, (760) 643-1619 www.vistavillagepub.com WILD BARREL BREWING 692 Rancheros Dr., San Marcos 92069 760-593-4785

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Maritime Museum of San Diego Prepares for Sweetheart Sail on San Diego Bay February 10-11, 12–3pm The annual Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Sail experience takes guests back in time aboard the galleon replica San Salvador or the official state tall ship Californian. There are two sailing options: February 10 or 11. Board at the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s Star of India Wharf and enjoy a three-hour scenic tour of the bay, marine wildlife, and local attractions. Tickets include champagne, chocolate sweets and a souvenir gift. San Salvador tickets are $90 for adults and $58 for children. Californian tickets are $70 for adults and $48 for children age 3-12. Children 2 and under are free with the purchase of an adult ticket.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego offers admission to a world-class collection of historic sailing ships, steam-powered boats, and submarines, each offering entertaining and educational exhibits. The 501(c) (3) non-profit museum enjoys an international reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining, and operating historic vessels, including the world’s oldest active sailing ship, Star of India. Maritime Museum of San Diego is ranked as one of the nation’s top attractions offering self-guided tours, docent-guided group tours, tall ship charters and historic bay cruises, year-round public events, educational programs and a distinctive venue for corporate/private events.

Maritime Museum of San Diego is located at 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego. For tickets call (619) 234-9153 ext.

106 or visit www.sdmaritime.org.

The Flower Fields in Carlsbad March 1-May 13 The Flower Fields offer both adults and children a unique opportunity to celebrate spring against a 50-acre backdrop of colorful Ranunculus blooms. They are open daily from March 1 to May 13. A variety of springtime activities and events are hosted at the Flower Fields. Attendees can enjoy a ride on an open-air wagon pulled by an antique tractor, visit the Cymbidium Orchid Greenhouse or see their favorite painting interpreted with flowers in the Artist Gardens.

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

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Carlsbad 5000 and Junior Carlsbad 5000 March 24-25 The world’s fastest 5K returns to Carlsbad for its 33rd year during the weekend of March 24 and 25. Runners follow a scenic course along the Pacific Ocean that finishes at Carlsbad Village Drive and State Street.

Races are spread across two days. On Saturday, the Junior Carlsbad 5000 offers distance options from one quartermile to one mile. The races are designed 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 7:40am to 10:20am.

On Sunday, the 5K distance run

and larger 20K distance run start at 6:55am. At the finish line, runners can enjoy two post-race Pizza Port beers and live music from Betamaxx.

Throughout the weekend, there is a Health and Fitness Expo in The Village of Carlsbad on Roosevelt Street. It features the latest in running technology, fitness apparel, health and nutrition information and interactive displays.

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.

Visit www.runrocknroll.com/ carlsbad-5000.

Pan American Beach Handball Championships March 6-11

USA Beach Handball is pleased to announce the United States (Oceanside, CA) has been selected to host the 2018 Pan American Beach Handball Championships. The competition takes place March 6 to 11 at Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre. It is the headline event featured in a long weekend of sports, music and food.

The tournament is open to men’s and women’s senior National Teams from North, Central, and South America, as well as Caribbean countries. A total of 20 teams–twelve men’s and eight women’s—are competing in four days of tournament play. The top four teams in each gender advance to the World Beach Handball Championships, which will be held in Kazan, Russia in July. Featured teams include the 2017 World Game Gold Medalist Brazil Men’s and Women’s Teams, World

Games Silver Medalist Argentina Women’s Team, and the current Pan American Champions, the USA Men’s Team. The USA Women’s Team also makes its debut at the games.

Beach Handball is one of the quickest growing beach sports in the world, with its fast-paced games. The game is the “sand” version of the Olympic sport of Team Handball, played with teams of four and two sets of 10 minute each.

Games are often decided by a shootout. The USA Beach Handball Program was founded in Southern California in late 2015 with the Men’s Team, who went on to become the Pan American Champions only six month later.

Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre is located at 301 The Strand North, Oceanside. For more information visit www.teamusa.org/usa-team-handball.

Tip Top Run Leprechaun Dash and Bash March 17, 8:30am The annual Tip Top Run Leprechaun Dash and Bash, benefiting the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, is on March 17. Open to runners and walkers of all ages, the event offers spectacular views of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon and Pacific Ocean.

The event includes a 5K and 10K walk and fun run, which both start at 8:30am. The coastal 5K begins at the end of Garfield Avenue, just north of the entrance to Hubbs Sea Bass Hatchery. The inland 10K, a more challenging and varied course, starts at 5780 and 5790

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Fleet Street in Carlsbad. Both races end at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation’s Discovery Center, where the bash takes place from 9am to noon. Highlights include lunch from Tip Top Meats, a T-shirt, swag bag, bib, family activities, live music, and drinks for everyone. Shuttle service is provided to take participants back to their cars at both locations.

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

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Come Out and Support CSUSM Sports Programs!

By Mindy Lu

The California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) athletics program has come a long way since its inception in 1998. Today, CSUSM has 13 teams and more than 300 student-athletes. The University’s facilities have grown to include a track, baseball and softball fields, and most recently, their state-of-the-art Sports Center, home to men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball.

The 2017-18 season is a historic one for the Cougars as it is the inaugural season as NCAA Division II official members.

The Cougars have already made their presence known at the national level as the women’s cross country team earned an eighth place finish at the NCAA Division II National Championships. Senior Natalie Rodriguez placed third among 247 runners nationwide. Four of CSUSM’s five fall sports made an appearance in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) conference tournament.

The CSUSM men’s and women’s basketball teams wrap-up their

2017-18 regular season in February with hopes to earn a spot in the CCAA Basketball Tournament held March 2-3 in Pomona, Calif.

CSUSM track & field’s signature event, the Mangrum Invitational, returns on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Mangrum Track. The 2018 edition will feature rivals that include UC San Diego, Point Loma and Cal State Dominguez Hills, among others.

The men’s golf team will host the CSUSM Fujikura Invitational on Feb. 5-6 at Shadowridge Golf Club in Vista, the home course of CSUSM golf. The Cougars will compete for a conference crown at the CCAA Tournament title April 23-25 at Butte Creek Country Club in Chico, Calif.

In December, it was announced that CSUSM was selected

to host the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf West Regional in 2020. The event will take place at The Club at La Costa in Carlsbad, Calif. This year the 20th ranked CSUSM women’s golf team will compete at the CCAA Tournament April 16-18 at Sonoma Golf Club in Sonoma, Calif.

The Cougar softball schedule gets underway on Feb. 3 with a doubleheader at Cal Baptist. CSUSM will host three key conference series at home against San Francisco State (Feb. 9-10), Humboldt State (March 2-3) and Cal State Monterey Bay (March 16-17).

The Cougar baseball team will take the field at home for the first time on Feb. 17-18 when they face off against Concordia-Portland. The Cougars will host Cal Poly Pomona (Feb. 25), Cal State Dominguez Hills (March 2-3), Sonoma State (March 16-18) and Cal State Monterey Bay (March 29-31) in key conference matchups.

For game schedules and ticket information please visit www.

CSUSMCougars.com.

Highly Anticipated Altitude Trampoline Park Now Open Now Booking Birthday Parties and Group Events Moms and Dads, rejoice in a new recreational fun center taking aim to keep kids of all ages entertained and jumping for joy! Altitude Trampoline Park Vista has just opened their doors to the public in a highly anticipated debut, and is currently booking birthday parties and group events.

Not just for young kids, the park features cutting-edge attractions sure to engage any high-energy, thrill–seeking individual. It’s the only trampoline park in the area boasting three Olympic-grade performance trampolines. Skilled jump-

ers, snow/skateboarders, and backyard trampoline athletes can refine their skills and acrobatic tricks. In addition to all the features of a typical trampoline park, patrons can also launch from a perch on the mezzanine into a giant airbag, fly off a trapeze and scale a rock wall.

Altitude Vista has been generating quite the buzz in the community. Conveniently located in Vista on the 78 Freeway adjacent to both Oceanside and Carlsbad, this is California’s first Altitude Trampoline Park. The Altitude brand has built a great reputation among trampoline enthusiasts around the world.

Parents associate the Altitude name with high standards of safety, customer service and cleanliness.

The owners (moms and dads, them-

selves) put considerable thought into the operations and design of the park. Altitude’s open layout allows clear views across the entire park.

Their kid-friendly staff of over 40 are poised to host a variety of events such as Friday Night Friendzies, Saturday Teen Nights and your special events. This is a fun and exciting venue you will want to explore!

Altitude Trampoline Park is located at 1928 Hacienda Dr, Vista 92081. For more information and exclusive offers or to book your event, visit altitudevista.com or call (760) 8425142. Like them on Facebook (facebook.com/altitudevista).

LPGA Kia Classic Women’s Golf Tournament March 19-25

Entering its ninth year, the 2018 Kia Classic returns to the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad from March 19 to 25. The Kia Classic features 144 of the best women golfers playing for a $1.8 million purse. Notable players this year include Mirim Lee, Lydia Ko, Paula Creamer, Stacy Lewis, Michelle Wie and Lexi Thompson. The 2017 Classic winner was Mirim Lee from Korea who took home a $270,000 winner’s check and a new Kia Cadenza automobile.

Aviara Golf Course offers a Par-72 coastal layout. Tournament week consists of a qualifier and practice rounds on Monday and Tuesday. The tournament is Pro-Am with four competitive rounds of play from Thursday through Sunday, in addition to a number of special events. On Thursday, the tournament celebrates Women’s Leadership Day and Friday is Military Appreciation Day. Saturday is Family Day, where families can enjoy a coloring contest, special autograph sessions and the junior clinic with LPGA players, held at 3pm on the driving range.

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort is located at 7447 Batiquitos Drive, Carlsbad. For more information visit www.kiaclassic.com.

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