San Diego Events
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Music
Friday, May 16
- Events for Friday, May 16, 2008
Sun and Surf Quarterhorse Show Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 8:00 a.m.
Competition runs May 15-18. 858-354-4069.
Del Mar Horsepark - Del Mar, Sports
Admission: Free - Sleeping Beauty Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
Weaver's Tales presents hand-puppet show through Sunday, May 18. Explore The Wonderful World of Puppets Around the World with Big Joe Productions, May 21-25. Curtain rises at 10 and 11:30 ...
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre - Balboa Park, For Kids
Admission: $3 - $5 - It's C-Note Time! Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
Summer "C-Note Event" and sale begins with preview days, May 15-17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. "C-Note Night" is May 17, 5 p.m., when original artwork is available for $100, $200, or ...
San Diego Art Institute: Museum of the Living Artist - Balboa Park, Special
Admission: Free - $3 - "Imagine" Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
Exhibition of artwork by John Lennon on lower level of Flower Hill Promenade. Exhibit includes more than 120 serigraphs, signed lithographs, song lyrics by the legendary Beatle. 800-477-5630.
Flower Hill Promenade - Del Mar, Special
Admission: Free - Sleeping Beauty Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 11:30 a.m.
Weaver's Tales presents hand-puppet show through Sunday, May 18. Explore The Wonderful World of Puppets Around the World with Big Joe Productions, May 21-25. Curtain rises at 10 and 11:30 ...
Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre - Balboa Park, For Kids
Admission: $3 - $5 - X-Fest Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m.
With the Offspring, Pennywise, Jimmy Eat World, and more.
Qualcomm Stadium - Live Music, Mission Valley
Admission: $45 - The California Rangers Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 4:30 p.m.
Country.
McCabe's Beach Club - Live Music, Oceanside
Admission: Free - "5 from San Francisco" Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 5:00 p.m.
Opening reception for Alan Disparte, Nanda Palmieri, Michael Gavish, Anthony Record, and Amy Wilson Faville. Exhibition of all new work may be seen through Saturday, June 21. 858-459-3917.
R.B. Stevenson Gallery - Galleries, La Jolla
Admission: Free - Jerry Melnick & Tom Bishop Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 5:30 p.m.
El Bizcocho Restaurant. Jazz/variety.
Rancho Bernardo Inn - Live Music, Rancho Bernardo - "Dynamic Diva Millionaire Weekend" Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 5:30 p.m.
Elon Bomani, described as a "self-made millionaire, natural living mentor and inspirational speaker," speaks and signs books. 619-819-7838.
Malcolm X Library - Lectures, Southeast San Diego
Admission: Free - Dueling Pianos Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m.
Rock and roll sing-along dueling pianos.
Shout House - Downtown, Live Music
Admission: $5 - $10 - Piano Bar Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m.
Every day of the week in the Ocean Room.
Jack's La Jolla - La Jolla, Live Music - Electric Soul and Rising Star Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m.
Soul/R&B/disco.
Humphrey's Backstage Music Club - Live Music, Point Loma
Admission: $5 - $12 - Tom Barabas at the Piano Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m.
"Great American Songbook."
Grant Grill - Downtown, Live Music
Admission: Free
Saturday, May 17
- Riverfest Concert Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 12:00 p.m.
Cajun and zydeco music by Bayou Brothers.
Mission Valley Library - Live Music, Mission Valley
Admission: Free - Music of the Who and Led Zeppelin Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 2:00 p.m.
Paul Green School of Rock Music presents concerts. The Who featured Saturday, May 10, 2 p.m., and Sunday, May 11, 3 p.m. Enjoy Zep tunes on Saturday, May 17, 2 ...
Channel Twelve 25 - El Cajon, Live Music
Admission: $8 - $10 - Music of Led Zeppelin Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 2:00 p.m.
Presented by the Paul Green School of Rock Music.
Channel Twelve 25 - El Cajon, Live Music
Admission: $8 - $10 - Allison Lonsdale and Jonathan Coulton Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m.
Lestat's Coffee House - Live Music, Normal Heights - Lindsay White Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m.
Acoustic.
Humphrey's Backstage Music Club - Live Music, Point Loma
Admission: $5 - Tom Barabas at the Piano Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m.
"Great American Songbook."
Grant Grill - Downtown, Live Music
Admission: Free - Emmure Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 6:30 p.m.
With On Broken Wings, Recon, Ligeia, After the Burial, and Rediflight. Deathcore.
Soma - Live Music, Point Loma
Admission: $12
Outdoors
Click here to see the list of current shows: http://www.sdreader.com/ed/theater/plays/
Events for Saturday, May 10, 2008
- Miner's Loop Trail Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Naturalist-led walk along trail on north face of Black Mountain Park. See flowers, great views, and learn about historic arsenic mine. Meet in parking-staging area. Wear hiking boots, bring water. ...
Carmel Valley staging area - Outdoors, Rancho Penasquitos
Admission: Free - Get Outside! Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Trail repair work continues. Bring work shoes, gloves, hat, water, snack; meet at Paso Picacho. Registration: 858-278-3280.
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park - Julian, Outdoors
Admission: Free - Hellhole Hike Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
A San Diego County Parks docent plans "an invigorating two-hour hike." Bring sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, water. 760-749-5320.
Hellhole Canyon Open Space Preserve - Outdoors, Valley Center
Admission: Free - Explore Silverwood Sanctuary Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Canyoneers lead hike in Audubon Society's preserve. 619-255-0203.
Silverwood Sanctuary - Lakeside, Outdoors
Admission: Free - Explore Mission Trails Day Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m.
Special themed nature walks with trail guides offered all day. 619-668-3281.
Mission Trails Regional Park - Outdoors, San Carlos
Admission: Free - Native Plant Walk Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
Last native plant walk of season offered by California Native Plant Society. Learn about local native plants from plant and wildlife experts Dave Flietner and Paul Hormick. To reach trailhead: ...
La Jolla Natural Park - La Jolla, Outdoors
Admission: Free - Bird Walk Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 1:00 p.m.
Easy walk with variety of birds and views of salt marsh habitat hosted by Friends of Famosa Slough starts at first bench on Famosa Boulevard. 619-224-4591.
Famosa Slough - Outdoors, Point Loma
Admission: Free - Tree Time Saturday, May 17, 2008
Offshoot Tours offers hour-long guided tour highlighting various Balboa Park trees. 619-235-1122.
Balboa Park Visitors' Center - Balboa Park, Outdoors
Admission: Free
Lectures
Events for Friday, May 16th
- "Dynamic Diva Millionaire Weekend" Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 5:30 p.m.
Elon Bomani, described as a "self-made millionaire, natural living mentor and inspirational speaker," speaks and signs books. 619-819-7838.
Malcolm X Library - Lectures, Southeast San Diego
Admission: Free - "Polar Bears of Churchill, Manitoba" Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 7:30 p.m.
Lecture and slide show by world traveler Christa McReynolds for Sierra Club. 619-299-1743.
Joyce Beers Community Center - Hillcrest, Lectures
Admission: Free
Events for Saturday, May 17th
- Sun and Surf Quarterhorse Show Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 8:00 a.m.
Competition runs May 15-18. 858-354-4069.
Del Mar Horsepark - Del Mar, Sports
Admission: Free - "Discovering Genealogical Treasures in Attics, Yard Sales, Swap" Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Computer Genealogy Society of San Diego meets to hear Michael Kratzer focus on "unexpected places to find ancestral heirlooms, memorabilia, books, photographs, and more that can enrich your personal family ...
Robinson Auditorium complex at UCSD - Lectures, UCSD
Admission: Free - Miner's Loop Trail Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Naturalist-led walk along trail on north face of Black Mountain Park. See flowers, great views, and learn about historic arsenic mine. Meet in parking-staging area. Wear hiking boots, bring water. ...
Carmel Valley staging area - Outdoors, Rancho Penasquitos
Admission: Free - Get Outside! Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Trail repair work continues. Bring work shoes, gloves, hat, water, snack; meet at Paso Picacho. Registration: 858-278-3280.
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park - Julian, Outdoors
Admission: Free - Hellhole Hike Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
A San Diego County Parks docent plans "an invigorating two-hour hike." Bring sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, water. 760-749-5320.
Hellhole Canyon Open Space Preserve - Outdoors, Valley Center
Admission: Free - Patriot's Day Parade Time! Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
TierraFest activities include parade (10 a.m.), arts and crafts fair, barbecue dinner (4-9 p.m.), fireworks (dusk). 858-573-2648.
Tierrasanta Town Center - Special, Tierrasanta
Admission: Free
Events for Sunday, May 18th
- Sun and Surf Quarterhorse Show Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 8:00 a.m.
Competition runs May 15-18. 858-354-4069.
Del Mar Horsepark - Del Mar, Sports
Admission: Free - How About Lunch in Bonsall? Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 8:45 a.m.
San Diego Bicycle Touring Society riders head out for 84-mile ride. Bring money for food. 619-473-8513.
Doyle Park - Sports, University City
Admission: Free - Celebrate 41 Years with a 41 km Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Join Knickerbikers leaders Stogs and Susie on bicycle ride celebrating their 41st anniversary, starting near Chicken Pie Diner. Meander around Rancho Bernardo and Poway. Bring money for lunch at diner ...
Twin Peaks Plaza - Poway, Sports
Admission: Free - Escondido Street Faire Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Enjoy classic car show, over 700 vendors selling wares, international food, live entertainment, children's rides, animal demonstrations, all on Grand Avenue (between Centre City Parkway and Ivy Street). 760-745-8877.
Downtown Escondido - Escondido, Special
Admission: Free - Go Wild Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m.
Look for wildlife amidst wild roses and other wildflowers during guided nature walks. 619-668-3281.
Mission Trails Regional Park - Outdoors, San Carlos
Admission: Free - Stamp-Collecting Show Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
Stamp and cover dealers offer their wares. 619-218-7835.
Al Bahr Shrine Center - Kearny Mesa, Special
Admission: Free - Stamp-Collecting Show Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
Stamp and cover dealers offer their wares. 619-218-7835.
Al Bahr Shrine Center - Kearny Mesa, Special
Admission: Free - Indian Fair and Market Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
The 25th annual event promises art by more than 50 Native American artists, demonstrations, musicians, dancing, storytellers, children's activities, food (for sale). 619-239-2001.
San Diego Museum of Man - Balboa Park, Special
Admission: Free - $5 - Santa Ysabel Art Festival Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
Sixteenth annual festival promises juried fine art and fine craft; continuous live music; dance performances; poetry fair hosted by Julian's poet, teacher, storyteller Lance Moles and his puppet friend Leory. ...
Santa Ysabel Art Gallery - Julian, Special
Admission: Free - North Park Festival of the Arts Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
Twelfth annual juried art event on University Avenue (between 30th and 32nd Streets) with an artists' village, Kids' Art Beat, live music, dance performances, vendor booths. 619-294-2501.
North Park - North Park, Special
Admission: Free - Festa Siciliana Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
Fifteenth annual festival takes place on India Street between Date and Ash Streets. Enjoy authentic music (Roman Holiday, Aaron Caruso, Damon Lanza), dance, art, cuisine. Lots of food for sale. ...
La Pensione Hotel - Little Italy, Special
Admission: Free - "Imagine" Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
Exhibition of artwork by John Lennon on lower level of Flower Hill Promenade. Exhibit includes more than 120 serigraphs, signed lithographs, song lyrics by the legendary Beatle. 800-477-5630.
Flower Hill Promenade - Del Mar, Special
Admission: Free - 2008 Spring Art Festival Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
Over 30 regional artists exhibit their fine crafts and art; live music, artist demonstrations, mural painting for kids with Santos. 619-384-5161.
Spanish Village Art Center - Balboa Park, Special
Admission: Free
Film
Events for Friday, May 16th
- Perduto Amor Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 7:00 p.m.
This 2003 film by Franco Battiato follows growth of young Sicilian boy from mid-50s to mid-60s. In Italian with English subtitles. 619-237-0601.
Italian Community Center - Film, Little Italy
Admission: $2
Events for Saturday, May 17th
- Sun and Surf Quarterhorse Show Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 8:00 a.m.
Competition runs May 15-18. 858-354-4069.
Del Mar Horsepark - Del Mar, Sports
Admission: Free - "Discovering Genealogical Treasures in Attics, Yard Sales, Swap" Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Computer Genealogy Society of San Diego meets to hear Michael Kratzer focus on "unexpected places to find ancestral heirlooms, memorabilia, books, photographs, and more that can enrich your personal family ...
Robinson Auditorium complex at UCSD - Lectures, UCSD
Admission: Free - Miner's Loop Trail Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Naturalist-led walk along trail on north face of Black Mountain Park. See flowers, great views, and learn about historic arsenic mine. Meet in parking-staging area. Wear hiking boots, bring water. ...
Carmel Valley staging area - Outdoors, Rancho Penasquitos
Admission: Free - Get Outside! Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Trail repair work continues. Bring work shoes, gloves, hat, water, snack; meet at Paso Picacho. Registration: 858-278-3280.
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park - Julian, Outdoors
Admission: Free - Hellhole Hike Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
A San Diego County Parks docent plans "an invigorating two-hour hike." Bring sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, water. 760-749-5320.
Hellhole Canyon Open Space Preserve - Outdoors, Valley Center
Admission: Free - Patriot's Day Parade Time! Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
TierraFest activities include parade (10 a.m.), arts and crafts fair, barbecue dinner (4-9 p.m.), fireworks (dusk). 858-573-2648.
Tierrasanta Town Center - Special, Tierrasanta
Admission: Free - "Really Reliable Recall" Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Frustrated when Rover won't "come when called"? Remedy problem during workshop. Registration: 619-299-7012 x2704.
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA - Lectures, Linda Vista
Admission: $35 - Explore Silverwood Sanctuary Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Canyoneers lead hike in Audubon Society's preserve. 619-255-0203.
Silverwood Sanctuary - Lakeside, Outdoors
Admission: Free - Explore Mission Trails Day Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m.
Special themed nature walks with trail guides offered all day. 619-668-3281.
Mission Trails Regional Park - Outdoors, San Carlos
Admission: Free - "San Diego's Future as a World Class City" Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m.
Friends of San Diego Architecture sponsor panel discussion with architect Mike Stepner, Mary Lydon (executive director of Urban Land Institute San Diego/Tijuana), Kim Kilkenny (executive vice president of Otay Lakes ...
NewSchool of Architecture and Design - Downtown, Lectures
Admission: Free - $5 - "Border Field State Park: The Human Side" Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
State archaeologist Therese Muranaka discusses how a gardener's trowel, carbon 14, and an 1851 article in the San Diego Herald newspaper contributed to knowledge of the area known today as ...
Tijuana Estuary Visitors' Center - Imperial Beach, Lectures
Admission: Free
Recreation/Sports
Events for Friday, May 16th
- Sun and Surf Quarterhorse Show Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 8:00 a.m.
Competition runs May 15-18. 858-354-4069.
Del Mar Horsepark - Del Mar, Sports
Admission: Free
Events for Saturday, May 17th
- "Discovering Genealogical Treasures in Attics, Yard Sales, Swap" Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Computer Genealogy Society of San Diego meets to hear Michael Kratzer focus on "unexpected places to find ancestral heirlooms, memorabilia, books, photographs, and more that can enrich your personal family ...
Robinson Auditorium complex at UCSD - Lectures, UCSD
Admission: Free - Miner's Loop Trail Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Naturalist-led walk along trail on north face of Black Mountain Park. See flowers, great views, and learn about historic arsenic mine. Meet in parking-staging area. Wear hiking boots, bring water. ...
Carmel Valley staging area - Outdoors, Rancho Penasquitos
Admission: Free - Get Outside! Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Trail repair work continues. Bring work shoes, gloves, hat, water, snack; meet at Paso Picacho. Registration: 858-278-3280.
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park - Julian, Outdoors
Admission: Free - Hellhole Hike Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
A San Diego County Parks docent plans "an invigorating two-hour hike." Bring sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, water. 760-749-5320.
Hellhole Canyon Open Space Preserve - Outdoors, Valley Center
Admission: Free - Patriot's Day Parade Time! Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
TierraFest activities include parade (10 a.m.), arts and crafts fair, barbecue dinner (4-9 p.m.), fireworks (dusk). 858-573-2648.
Tierrasanta Town Center - Special, Tierrasanta
Admission: Free
Events for Sunday, May 18th
- Sun and Surf Quarterhorse Show Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 8:00 a.m.
Competition runs May 15-18. 858-354-4069.
Del Mar Horsepark - Del Mar, Sports
Admission: Free - How About Lunch in Bonsall? Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 8:45 a.m.
San Diego Bicycle Touring Society riders head out for 84-mile ride. Bring money for food. 619-473-8513.
Doyle Park - Sports, University City
Admission: Free - Celebrate 41 Years with a 41 km Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Join Knickerbikers leaders Stogs and Susie on bicycle ride celebrating their 41st anniversary, starting near Chicken Pie Diner. Meander around Rancho Bernardo and Poway. Bring money for lunch at diner ...
Twin Peaks Plaza - Poway, Sports
Admission: Free - Escondido Street Faire Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Enjoy classic car show, over 700 vendors selling wares, international food, live entertainment, children's rides, animal demonstrations, all on Grand Avenue (between Centre City Parkway and Ivy Street). 760-745-8877.
Downtown Escondido - Escondido, Special
Admission: Free - Go Wild Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m.
Look for wildlife amidst wild roses and other wildflowers during guided nature walks. 619-668-3281.
Mission Trails Regional Park - Outdoors, San Carlos
Admission: Free - Stamp-Collecting Show Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
Stamp and cover dealers offer their wares. 619-218-7835.
Al Bahr Shrine Center - Kearny Mesa, Special
Admission: Free - Stamp-Collecting Show Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
Stamp and cover dealers offer their wares. 619-218-7835.
Al Bahr Shrine Center - Kearny Mesa, Special
Admission: Free - Indian Fair and Market Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
The 25th annual event promises art by more than 50 Native American artists, demonstrations, musicians, dancing, storytellers, children's activities, food (for sale). 619-239-2001.
San Diego Museum of Man - Balboa Park, Special
Admission: Free - $5 - Santa Ysabel Art Festival Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
Sixteenth annual festival promises juried fine art and fine craft; continuous live music; dance performances; poetry fair hosted by Julian's poet, teacher, storyteller Lance Moles and his puppet friend Leory. ...
Santa Ysabel Art Gallery - Julian, Special
Admission: Free
