ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Friday, Jan. 28, 7 p.m., Dana Middle School Variety Show takes place at the Ann Tripp Jackson Auditorium at the school, 1775 Chatsworth Blvd. The show is free. For more information, call (619) 225-3897. Through Jan. 30, the San Diego Watercolor Society presents “The More Things Change” exhibit, featuring about 95 paintings by national and international artists for display and sale. Gallery hours are Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org. Sunday, Jan. 30, 1 to 3 p.m., Capoeira Brasil Winter Festival, featuring a blend of martial arts, dance and acrobatics set to music. There is a $5 suggested donation. The event takes place at Capoeira Brasil San Diego, 2590 Truxtun Road at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 928-2276, or visit www.capoeirabrasil.org. Through Jan. 30, Sophie’s Gallery & Gift Shop NTC premieres “Ladies First,” celebrating the career of artist John Agostini in his first one-man show of acrylics on paper, featuring fashionable women and Hollywood stars. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays at 2960 Historic Decatur Road. For more information, call (619) 578-2207. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m., The Chariot performs at Soma Sidestage, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information, call (619) 226-7662. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m., Yoso (formed by founding members of Yes and Toto) performs at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For more information, visit www.brickbybrick.com/calendar.php. Wednesday, Feb. 23, Lazarus A.D. performs as part of the North American Retribution Tour 2011 with Death Angel, Early Man, Bonded by Blood and Hexen. The concert takes place at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 at the door. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/lazarus1. Saturday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., the Emmy Award-winning “Smucker’s Stars on Ice” show celebrates its 25th anniversary at the newly-renamed Valley View Casino Center (formerly the San Diego Sports Arena). The show is headlined by 2010 Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek and Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen. The premier figure-skating production brings an all-star cast of figure-skating legends as part of a 25-city national tour. Tickets went on sale Dec. 4 and range from $25 and up, with special on-ice seating and group discounts for parties of 10 or more. For tickets and information, visit ticketmaster.com or the Valley View Casino Center’s box office, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. Sunday, Feb. 20, the Music on the Point concert series features Kenneth Herman, music director and organist for the Unitarian-Universalist Church in San Diego. There is a $5 donation requested; students are admitted free. The event takes place at All Souls’ Episcopal Church, located at 1475 Catalina Blvd. For more information, call (619) 223-6394, or visit www.allsouls.com. COMMUNITY/CIVIC Saturday, Jan. 29, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the nonprofit group My Girlfriend’s Closet will host an informational meeting for mothers and daughters interested in making a community impact, developing leadership skills and becoming part of a grassroots professional organization. The meeting is geared toward girls grades 7-12 and their mothers. The session takes place at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 925-0080 or (619) 884-4445, or e-mail www.mygirlfriendscloset.info/. Sunday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Academy hosts an open house for parents and teachers. The event includes coffee, juice and treats, and takes place at the school, 4895 Saratoga Ave. For more information, call (619) 222-7252, or visit www.s-h-a.org. Sunday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo Academy hosts an open house for enrolled families and prospective families. The event takes place at the campus, 2808 Cadiz St. For more information, call (619) 223-8271, or visit www.saintcharlesacademy.com. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 6 to 8 p.m., the Point Loma Cluster Schools Foundation hosts a dialogue for parents, teachers, staff and community stakeholders on “Rethinking Our Schools … Is Charter a Better Way?” The foundation has been holding outreach forums and sending out surveys to get input from stakeholders and encourages participation in the event. To RSVP and learn more, visit www.pointlomacluster.com. Monday, Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m., Loma Portal Elementary School hosts a tour for prospective kindergartners and their parents during registration for the 2011-12 school year. Visitors may tour classrooms, playgrounds and facilities, and meet the school’s librarian, computer lab teacher, music teacher and learn about programs. Registration information packets are available at tours. For more information, call (619) 223-1683. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to noon, the Point Loma Garden Club’s monthly meeting will be solely dedicated to celebrating the group’s 50th birthday. Past presidents will be honored and long-serving members will be recognized. A special program is planned by Kay Harry and her committee. The event takes place at the United Portuguese S.E.S. Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal. For more information, visit www.plgc.org. Saturday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m., The Parent Association of Sacred Heart Academy hosts the inaugural St.Valentine’s Starlight Gala, a fundraiser to raise money for new books, the school’s hot lunch program, a new Spanish program, music program and scholarships. The evening includes a complimentary champagne and appetizer reception, dinner, dessert, a live auction and dancing to the Lomatones. The event takes place at the Bristol Hotel, located at 1055 First Ave. For more information, call (619) 222-7252, or visit www.s-h-a.org. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m., Friends of the Library at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library hosts “Dear Guests, Beware of Wild Monkeys,” a free program by journalist Joe Tash. The program will include readings and a photo slide presentation featuring Tash and his family on their nine-month, three-continent world tour. The event takes place at the library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539. Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Adventurers Toastmasters meets and welcomes new members for networking and mastery of communication skills in a comfortable environment. Meetings take place at Country Waffles, located at 2323 Midway Drive next to the U.S. Postal Service mail-processing facility. For more information, call Dot Dodds at (832) 526-2323 or Hettie Allsup at (619) 787-7198, or e-mail [email protected]. SENIORS Thursday, Jan. 27, 10 to 11 a.m., Sharp Senior Resource Center hosts a practical information session with a licensed occupational therapist who specializes in hand therapy and injury-prevention training. The event takes place at All Soul’s Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. Reservations are required by calling (800) 827-4277, or visiting www.sharp.com. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Sharp Senior Resource Center hosts a free blood pressure screening at the Peninsula Family YMCA, 4390 Valeta St. The public is welcome and no appointments are necessary. For more information, call (800) 827-4277, or visit www.sharp.com. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Sharp Senior Resource Center hosts a free blood pressure screening at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1145 Evergreen St. The public is welcome and no appointments are necessary. For more information, call (800) 827-4277, or visit www.sharp.com. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Sharp Senior Resource Center hosts a free seminar, “Enhance Your Financial Security,” at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. A free consultation is available. Registration is required by calling (800) 827-4277, or visit www.sharp.com. SPORTS Monday, March 21, 1 p.m. the Point Loma Sports Association hosts the 28th annual W. Shelburne Brown Memorial Golf Classic — the primary fundraising source of Point Loma Nazarene University athletics. The 18-hole four-person scramble takes place at Sycuan Resort. The cost is $195 per golfer. For more information, call (610) 849-2265, or visit plnusealions.com and click on the link at the top of the page.