THINGS TO DO IN FEBRUARY - SAN DIEGO

Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.

Circus Vargas Presents

“Bonjour Paris!” Channels the “City of Lights” in this high-energy, action packed-extravaganza. $19–$75; under 2 free. Closed Tuesdays. Feb. 1 through Feb. 13 at Mission Valley Mall, 1640 Camino Del Rio N. & Feb. 17–27 at Westfield Plaza Bonita, 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd., National City. www.circusvargas.com

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San Diego Museum Month. Explore more than 60 museums, historic sites, gardens, zoo/aquariums and more offering half off admission. Feb. 1–28. For a list of participating museums visit www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/ specials/museum-month.

Winter Whale & Dolphin Watching. Search for Gray Whales, dolphins, sea lions and more. Through April 16. 9:30 am–1 pm & 1:30–5 pm. $39–$52; 3 & under free. Pier Two, 970 N. Harbor Dr. www.cityexperiences.com

Jurassic World: The Exhibition. Walk through the “Jurassic World” gates and encounter life-size Velociraptors, a Brachiosaurus and more. Through April 16. $24.50–$44.50. Westfield Mission Valley Mall, 1748 Camino Del Rio N. www.jurassicworldexhibition.com/sandiego

FREE “Los Trompos.” Six colorfully woven, life-size spinning tops. Daily, 9 am–4 pm; closed Tuesdays. The New Children’s Museum Park, 200 W. Island Ave. www.thinkplaycreate.org

The Sky Tonight: Galaxies. A tour of the night sky and an introduction to the wonderful universe of galaxies. 7 & 8:15 pm. $19.95–$24.95. Heikoff Giant Dome Theater, Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org

San Diego Gulls Home Games. Tonight & Feb. 10, 14, 18, 19 & 24, 7 pm. Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. Tickets: www.sandiegogulls.com

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Youth Fishing Derby Seminar and Campout. Learn to fish from the pros and watch free demonstrations on how to properly rig a line. 5 pm. Camping $16 per car. Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Rd. www.poway.org

San Diego Sockers vs. Mesquite Outlaws. 7:35 pm. Starting at $25. Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. www.sdsockers.com

FREE Blue Sky Hike. A scenic hike through Blue Sky Reserve. 9 am. 16275 Espola Rd., Poway. www.poway.com

Kid’s Night Out. Kids, grades 1-5, enjoy a themed night of recreation games, arts and crafts, movies and more. 4:30–9 pm.

$10–$20. Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr., Poway. Registration required: www.poway.org

SETSUBUN. Banish the evil and welcome spring with good fortune while making oni masks and a bean tossing event. 10 am–4 pm. $12–$14; 6 & under free. Japanese Friendship Garden, Balboa Park. www.niwa.org

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FREE San Diego Chinese New Year Fair. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional and cultural performances, crafts, a lantern parade and more. Today, 10 am–7 pm & tomorrow, 10 am–5 pm. Third Ave. & J St., downtown San Diego. www.sdcny.org

FREE Padres FanFest. Kids activities in Gallagher Square, unique on the field activities and more. 9 am–4 pm. Petco Park. Tickets required: www.padres.com

The Animation Academy: From Pencils to Pixels. Visitors transport themselves behind the scenes where imagination becomes reality through interactive stations. Opens today. Comic-Con

Museum, Balboa Park. Tickets: www.comic-con.org/museum

FREE Lake Poway Youth Fishing Derby. Freshly stocked with rainbow trout, fun and prizes. For ages 15 and younger. 6 am–12 noon. Check-in at the registration tables before fishing. Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Rd. www.poway.org

Miniatures Show & Sale. Learn about and enjoy a vast array of dollhouse sized miniatures. Today, 10 am–5 pm & tomorrow, 11 am–4 pm. $5–$10; under 8 free. Hahn University Ctr., USD, 5998 Alcala Park Way. www.sdminiatureshow.com

Mitchell Thorp Foundation Warrior Spirit 5K Run/Walk. Raise awareness and funds for children suffering from life-threatening illnesses, diseases and disorders. 8:30 am–12 noon. Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Rd., Carlsbad. Register: www.mitchellthorp.org/2023-5krunwalk.html

San Diego Seals Lacrosse. Tonight vs. Panther City & Feb. 17 vs. Saskatchewan Rush. 7 pm. Starting at $15. Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. www.sealslax.com

LEGO NINJAGO Weekends

It’s time to start your Spinjitzu training, master the power of the elements and practice your ninja moves. Feb. 4–5, Feb. 11–12 & 18–20. LEGOLAND, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. Tickets: www.legoland.com

Cover Story Exhibit Opening. Display of program covers and art, including pen-and-ink originals, for San Diego Comic-Con International and WonderCon over the past 50-plus years. Comic-Con Museum, Balboa Park. Tickets: www.comic-con.org/museum

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Coronado Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run. Fun Run, 7:30 am; 10K & 5K, 8 am. $32–$77. Tidelands Park, 2000 Mullinex Dr. Register: www.valentinesday10k.com

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Golden State Train Ride. Ride on the historic San Diego & Arizona Railway. Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 & 11:45 am and 2 pm. $9–$18; under 3 free. Campo Depot, 750 Depot St. www.psrm.org

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Valentine’s Day Teas. A romantically inspired version of the Cottage Classic Tea. Through Feb. 14, 11:30 am, 1 & 2:30 pm. $15.95–$39.95. Julian Tea & Cottage Arts, 2124 Third Ave. Reservations required: www.juliantea.com

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Jimbo’s Garden Workshop: Apple Sandwiches. Make delicious recipes with local, seasonal ingredients from Jimbo’s. 11–11:30 am. Included with admission: $11.50. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.sdcdm.org

FREE Valentine’s Movie at the Pier: “Shrek.” Kids 12 and under can make a fun craft before the movie begins. 5:30 pm. Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre, 200 North of the Strand, Oceanside. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us

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FREE Fit Athletic Yoga at The Rady Shell. Allow your body and mind to joyfully connect in one of the most beautiful settings in San Diego. 9:30–10:30 am. 222 Marina Park Way. Register: www.theshell.org

Valentine’s Premier Dinner Cruise. Treat your Valentine to a special day on the water with dancing, cocktails, chef-designed menus and San Diego’s

most stunning views. Today, tomorrow & Feb. 14, 7–10 pm. From $145. Pier 1, Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr. www.cityexperiences.com

“Shen Yun”

FREE Black Com!x Day. This event is designed to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit in communities of color to forge their own futures. Today & tomorrow, 10 am–6 pm. WorldBeat Center, Balboa Park. www.worldbeatcenter.org

Learning to Fly. La Jolla Symphony & Chorus presents Steven Schick music director emeritus, conductor. Today, 7:30 pm & tomorrow, 2 pm. $19–$41. Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla. www.ljsc.org

FREE Muddy Dash 5K. Run, walk, crawl and slide as you get fabulously filthy. 8 am–12 noon. Parking, $20. Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. Register: www.muddydash.com

Kids in the Garden. Learn about plants in winter and take a Garden walkabout with Farmer Jones. 10 am–12 noon.

$5. Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. Pre-register: farmerjonesavbg@gmail.com. www.altavistabotanicalgardens.org

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The Cardiff Kook Run. Kick off Superbowl Sunday with an epic 5K/10K run on Hwy. 101. $50–$70. 101 E. D St., Encinitas. Register: www.thekookrun.com

Valentine’s Day Science Club. Experience some hot and cold reactions and other Valentine’s Day experiments. 10 am, girls only: 1–3 pm, all scientists. $15. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org

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Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise. Share the beauty of San Diego’s worldclass waterfront views with romantic photo opportunities sparkling in every direction—from the city skyline to the Coronado Bridge and all along the harbor. 7:30–10 pm. Starting at $99.50. 990 N. Harbor Dr. www.flagshipsd.com

Residents FREE Days at Balboa Park. Park museums offer free admission Tuesdays on a rotating basis throughout the month to residents of the City and County of San Diego, and to active military personnel and their dependents. For schedule visit www.balboapark.org.

FREE Family Read & Play Day. A book reading, art project and a free book. 10–11 am. The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 6845 University Ave. https://sd.kroccenter.org

Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.

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San Diego International Jewish Film Festival. Twenty-five feature films, eight short films and three TV series

Bluey’s Big Play

When Dad wants a Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans. Join them as they pull out all the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off his bean bag. Feb. 24–26. Starting at $29. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. www.broadwaysd.com presented both in-person and virtually. In-person through Feb. 26; virtual Feb. 27–Mar. 3. $15–$18. David & Dorthea Garfield Theater, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Dr. Full schedule: www.lfjcc.org

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Roar & Snore Safari. Campers experience a sleepover with up-close animal encounters and walking tours to observe the nighttime activities of wildlife. Through Feb. 19 & 24–25. Starting at $155; park admission not included. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org

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Valentine’s Day Science at the

Fleet: Junior Science Club. Kids, age 6–10, can express their love for science this Valentine’s Day. 9–10:30 am & 11 am–12:30 pm. $15. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org

Carnival of the Animals. You’ll want to swim like a swan, cluck like a hen and strut like a lion after experiencing this wild menagerie of music by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. 11 am & 12:30 pm. $15–$40. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. www.sandiegosymphony.org

FREE Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center Open House. Take a docentled tour of this archeological site and experience native gardens, artifacts, ramadas, a replica village and more. 10 am–1 pm. Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center, 13104 Ipai Waaypuk Trail, Poway. www.poway.org

FREE Accessibility Mornings at the Fleet. Families who benefit from a lowsensory experience can enjoy exhibit galleries in a quieter setting and a special IMAX film screening (lights on and a lower volume). 9–11 am. Free admission for one guest and one chaperone. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org

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“The Outsiders.” The hardened hearts and aching souls of Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade and their chosen family of ‘outsiders’ are in a fight for survival and a quest for purpose in a world that may never accept them. Through April 2. La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. Tickets: www.lajollaplayhouse.org

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FREE In the Park Series: Pirates. Use your wily wits to find buried treasure, bug out with creepy crawly friends, rock out with fossils and more. 10 am–12 noon. Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr., Poway. www.poway.org

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San Diego Bird Festival. A celebration of the wild birds and habitats of San Diego County. Through Feb. 26. Marina Village Conference Center, 1936 Quivira Way. Visit www.sandiegoaudubon.org for schedule and to register.

Preservationist Jazz Band Concert. Proceeds will support this Mission Bay High School-based award winning band to represent San Diego in Yokohama, Japan. 7–9 pm. $20. La Jolla Women’s Club, 7791 Draper Ave. www.missionbaymusic.com/ japanmbhs

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Oceans at Night. Guests 21 and older enjoy interactive experiences highlighting ocean phenomena that occur at night including bioluminescence and biofluorescence. Select Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 pm. $27–$75. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Register: www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

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San Diego Jazz Party. Music from the Great American Songbook performed by the world’s leading Jazz musicians. Through Feb. 26. Hilton San Diego/Del Mar, 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Visit www.sdjp.org for tickets and schedule.

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San Diego Humane Society Walk for Animals. The funds raised provide animals with shelter and lifesaving medical care, adopt pets into loving homes, rescue animals from cruelty and neglect and more. 7–11 am. $10–$40. Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy., Escondido. Register: www.sdhumane.org/walk

FREE Fido Fest. Pet parents can participate in multiple activities with their canine companions, including “arfs & crafts” and a fun costume contest. 11 am–3 pm. Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Dr., Santee. www.fidofestsantee.com

Mermaid Dash. 1.5-mile race for girls and boys between 6 and 12 years old. 9:45 am. $15–$20. Tecolote Shores North, Mission Bay. Register: www.mermaidseries.com

The Harlem Globetrotters. Your favorite Globetrotter stars bring out their amazing basketball skills and outrageous athleticism for a non-stop LOL good time. 2 & 7 pm. Starting at $31. Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. www.harlemglobetrotters.com

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Touch-a-Truck Lakeside Edition. Kids can climb up in trucks, trailers, tractors, machinery, cool cars and everything in between to learn how each different vehicle has different functions and purposes. 10 am–3 pm. $10. 1160 Riverside Dr. www.lakesidechamber.org

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Mean Girls. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Through Mar. 5. Starting at $34. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. www.broadwaysd.com

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FREE San Diego Family FunFest

Exciting activities (inflatable obstacle course, zip line, bounce houses), resource booths, cool prizes and more. Get in on the action! Feb. 26, 10 am–1 pm. Online registration: www.eventbrite. com/e/san-diego-family-funfest-tickets-478638148587.

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