Things to do in February San Diego CA

LEGO Ninjago Weekends

Unleash your powers on LEGO NINJAGO The Ride, strike a pose with LEGO NINJAGO characters and participate in ninja-themed activities. Weekends through Feb. 19. Included with admission. LEGOLAND, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com monday

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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 tuesday | 6

Color in a New Light. Explore the science of color, light we can see, light we can’t see and darkness. Daily, 10 am–5 pm. Included with admission. $19.95–$24.95. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org

Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience. Showcases more than 400 of Monet’s most iconic works of impressionism, including the Water Lilies series, Impression: Sunrise, and Poppies. $27.99–$42.99. Through Apr. 4, closed Mondays. Wyland Center, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.beyondvangogh.com

“Popnology.” Engage with science fiction technology such as driverless cars, robots, drones and an exact replica of the famed DeLorean. Tues.–Sun., 10 am–5 pm. $12–$25; 5 & under free. Comic-Con Museum, Balboa Park. www.comic-conmuseum.org

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. Schedule: www.balboapark.org

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Hold Fast. Explore our local kelp forests and climate change by weaving through a labyrinth of cyanotype-printed giant kelp, witness up-to-the-minute kelp forest mapping and more. Daily through

Sept. $19.95–$24.95. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Advance reservations required:  www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

Valentine’s Day Teas. A romantically inspired version of the Cottage Classic Tea. Through Feb. 14. 11:30 am, 1 & 2:30 pm. $19.95–$44.95. Julian Tea & Cottage Arts, 2124 Third Ave., Julian. Reservations required: www.juliantea.com friday | 9

“Bluey’s Big Play.” Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life. Through Feb. 11. Starting at $29. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. www.broadwaysd.com

FREE Lunar New Year Festival. Dazzling lanterns, folk and traditional performances, arts and cultural exhibitions, lion dances, firecrackers and more. Through Feb. 11. Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park, 4455 Wightman St. www.eventbrite. com/e/2024-sd-lunar-new-year-festivaltickets-763717167607?

Isidore String Quartet.

7:30–10 pm. $50–$65. Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, 9410 Russell Ln., UCSD. https://artpower.ucsd.edu/events saturday | 10

Chinese New Year: Year of the Dragon

Junior Science Club: Budding Biologists. Explore biology basics by observing and experimenting with plants, animals and ecosystems. 9–10:30 am & 11 am–12:30 pm. $18. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org

FREE Valentine’s Movie at the Pier. 5:30 pm. Pier Amphitheatre, 301 The Strand N, Oceanside. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us

Kids in the Garden: Animal Homes & Garden Habitats. 10 am–12 noon. $5. Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. Pre-register at farmerjonesavbg@gmail.com https://altavistabotanicalgardens.org sunday | 11

Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, NV

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

Science Club: Forensic Investigations. Analyze fingerprints, footprints and DNA to solve mock crime mysteries. Girls only: 10 am–12 noon; all scientists: 1–3 pm. $18. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org

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“Chicago.” A universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another. Through Feb. 18. Starting at $39. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. www.broadwaysd.com

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Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Premier Dinner Cruise. Treat your Valentine to a special day on the water with dancing, dinner and San Diego’s most stunning views. Today & Feb. 17, 7–10 pm. From $145. Pier 1, Hornblower Landing, 1800 N. Harbor Dr. www.cityexperiences.com

Sweethearts 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 $104.50. 990 N. Harbor Dr. www.flagshipsd.com

Valentine’s Day at The Lodge. Reserve your table at A.R. Valentien for a romantic evening featuring a multi-course dinner with your someone special. 5–9:30 pm. The Lodge Torrey Pines, 11480 N. Torrey Pines Rd. Reservations: www.lodgetorreypines.com

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San Diego Sockers. Tonight & Feb. 25. Starting at $25. Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. www.sdsockers.com friday | 16

Nat at Night. Explore the museum’s wonders after hours, plus admission is half price after 5 pm. 10 am–10 pm. $14–$24; 2 & under free. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdnat.org

FREE San Diego Tế t Festival. The largest Vietnamese New Year event in San Diego with lion dancing, Taiko drums, carnival rides and more. Through Feb. 18. Nominal fee for rides. Mira Mesa Park. Details: www.sdtet.com

Roar & Snore Safari. Experience a sleepover and observe the nighttime activities of wildlife and morning wildlife presentations. Today, tomorrow & Feb. 18, 23 & 24; 4:15 pm until tomorrow, 9:30 am. Starting at $160. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org saturday | 17

Chinese New Year Festival. Lion dances, ethnic food, cultural performances, crafts and more. Today & tomorrow, 11 am–5 pm. International Cottages, 2191 Pan American Rd. W., Balboa Park. www.chinesenewyearfair.com

Lunar New Year. Enjoy special snacks, crafts and wildlife care specialist talks throughout the day as we celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Today & tomorrow, 9 am–5 pm. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. Tickets: www.sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/lunarnew-year

FREE Fido Fest. Dog adoptions, exhibitors, giveaways and more. 11 am–3 pm. Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Dr., Santee. www.cityofsanteeca.gov sunday | 18

Harlem Globetrotters World Tour. Mind-blowing trick shots, expert ballhandling skills and big laughs with unrivaled opportunities for pre-game, post-game and in-game fan engagement. 12 & 5 pm. Starting at $35. Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. www.harlemglobetrotters.com monday | 19

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“The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston.” A heartfelt journey through Houston’s greatest hits including “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” and more. 7:30–10 pm. $20–$65. Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Ln., La Jolla. https://artpower.ucsd.edu/events

Padres Spring Training Schedule. Through Feb. 29. Peoria Sports Complex, AZ. Tickets: www.padres.com friday | 23 saturday | 24

San Diego Bird Festival. A celebration of the wild birds and habitats of San Diego County. Through Feb. 25. Marina Village Conference Center, 1936 Quivira Way. Visit www.sandiegoaudubon.org for schedule and to register.

San Diego Jazz Party. A weekend of live Jazz featuring the world’s leading Jazz musicians. Through Feb. 25. Hilton San Diego/Del Mar, 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Visit www.sdjp.org for tickets and schedule.

FREE San Diego Chinese New Year Faire. Live music, food and fun activities for all ages. Today & tomorrow, 10 am–5 pm. Downtown San Diego. www.sdcny.org

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

You Can Be a Veterinarian Camp. Practice veterinary skills, interact with animals and gain experience with equipment. 9 am–3 pm. $165. For ages 9–16. Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Rd., Rancho Santa Fe. www.animalcenter.org

“The Many Loves of Don Juan.”

Follow the world’s most famous Latin lover through his triumphs and tragedies, as he journeys the world in his search for fulfillment. Today & tomorrow. $15–$65. The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla. www.sandiegoballet.org

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