FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 1
Ripley’s Believe it or Not!: In San Diego for first time since 1935 and filled with strange and bizarre items from around the world. Part of 24th annual Museum Month, offering half-off admissions. San Diego Air & Space Museum, half-off monthly pass avail at any Macy’s location. For more info visit sandiegomuseumcouncil.org.
Talk Like June: Pop-rock-country band with high energy performance. 8 p.m. The Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. 21 +, only. Discounted tickets avail online at 98TLJ.bpt.me
Pinback: presented by 91X & Casbah, House of Blues 1055 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp Quarter. Tickets houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/sandiego/.
SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 2
Little Italy Mercato: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Saturday with over 100 booths, Date & India streets – FREE.
Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: 9:30 – 1:30 p.m., every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets. FREE.
Champagne Jazz Brunch: with Daniel Jackson. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Croce’s 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355
Live Music – Emily Marie: sultry jazz in the style of Marilyn Monroe. 7 – 9 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or upstartcrowtrading.com – FREE
Saucy Monky at HOB: Female-fronted alternative rock. 7 p.m. All Ages. Voodoo Stage, House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp Quarter. – FREE
Tribute to Thelonious Monk: by Gilbert Castellanos & friends, featuring pianist Joshua White. 8 p.m. The Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. 21 +, only. Discounted tickets avail online at 98TLJ.bpt.me
Forty Foot Films Presents: The French Connection (1971), Best Picture with Best Actor Gene Hackman 7 p.m., Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15, 701 Fifth Ave., Downtown. For more information readingcinemasus.com.
SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 3
Third Ave. Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., every Sunday, 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street – FREE
Coronado Ferry Landing Concert Series: Blue Frog Band, 1 – 4 p.m., 1201 First Street at B Avenue. – FREE
Film – The Magistrate: National Theatre (NT) Live! presents “an uproarious Victorian farse” starring John Lithgow. 2 p.m. Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15, 701 Fifth Ave., Downtown. Tickets $20, available at box office or online readingcinemasUS.com
MONDAY – FEBRUARY 4
City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C St., 12th floor – FREE
Dave Scott and Monsoon Jazz: Salsa, be-bop, soul, funk, swing, Latin and originals. 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.
Senior Monday at the Fleet: Noon lecture, 2 p.m. IMAX film, plus Science Center exhibits are only $7 for seniors 65 and older. Reuben H. Fleet Space Center, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park. For more info visit rhfkeet.org or call 619-238-1233
TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 5
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: Museums rotate and hours vary by museum. First Tuesday includes museums include Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Centro Cultural de la Raza, Model Railroad Museum, Natural History Museum (except 3D films). Free for San Diego City & County residents with ID, active military and dependents. Hours vary by museum. For more info visit balboapark.org/visit/Tuesdays
Coronado Certified Farmers’ Market: 2:30 – 6 p.m., every Tuesday, First and B streets at Ferry Landing – FREE
The Brothers Size: A blend of West African mythology and modern-day Louisiana bayou. Through Feb. 24. Tonight’s 7 p.m. performance includes post-show Q&A forum with cast. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre at Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, 1363 Old Globe Way Balboa Park. Tickets start at $29 at box office or elviejoglobo.org.
Film – The Magistrate: National Theatre (NT) Live! presents “an uproarious Victorian farse” starring John Lithgow. 7 p.m. Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15, 701 Fifth Ave., Downtown. Tickets $20, available at box office or online readingcinemasUS.com.
San Diego Shakespeare Society: Open reading – anyone can join in or just listen. Some texts are provided but attendees are encouraged to bring their own. Informal café-style seating. First Tuesdays, 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. For more info call 619-333-0141 – FREE
Forty Foot Films Presents: The French Connection (1971), Best Picture with Best Actor Gene Hackman 7 p.m., Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15, 701 Fifth Ave., Downtown. For more information readingcinemasus.com.
WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 6
San Diego Public Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Wednesday and Sunday. 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE
Pygmalion: 100th anniversary of George Bernard Shaw’s masterwork, starring Robert Sean Leonard. Through Feb. 17. Tonight’s 7 p.m. performance includes post-show Q&A forum with cast. Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage at Old Globe Theatre; 1363 Old Globe Way Balboa Park. Tickets start at $29 at box office or elviejoglobo.org.
THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 7
Sundance Film Screening: “Get to Work” – an uncompromising, unfiltered look at joblessness in America, featuring San Diego’s Second Chance’s STRIVE/Job Readiness Boot Camp.12 – 2 p.m. Third floor auditorium, San Diego Central Library, 820 E. Street, Downtown. For more info visit sandiegolibrary.org. – FREE
Stars in the Salon: Informal panel discussion with singers, conductor and director of San Diego Opera’s Samson and Delilah. Beverly Hills Salon, 5:30 p.m. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1200 Third Ave., Suite 1800. For more information visit Sdopera.com.
FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 8
Noches Kettner: 6 – 8 p.m., second Fridays in Little Italy North (Kettner between India and Laurel streets) in the art and design district. – FREE
Comedy of Nick Thune: Comedian/musician/actor from Seattle with eight Tonight Shows under his belt. 7:30 p.m. American Comedy Company, 818 B Sixth Ave., Tickets $18, call 619-795-3858 or visit americancomedyco.com.
Lady Dottie & The Diamonds: 8:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355
SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 9
Little Italy Mercato: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Saturday with over 100 booths, Date & India streets – FREE.
Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: 9:30 – 1:30 p.m., every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets – FREE.
Champagne Jazz Brunch: with Daniel Jackson. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Croce’s 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.
Live Music – Stacey & The Stimulators: soul rocking jazz and blues. 7 – 9 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or upstartcrowtrading.com – FREE
Second Saturdays with Steph: Jazz vocalist Steph Johnson and friends. 8 p.m. The Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. 21 +, only. Discounted tickets avail online at 2ndSat.bpt.me
21st annual Brazil Mardi Gras: Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival comes to San Diego with pulsating samba beats, dancers, capoeira performances, Brazilian music, full bar, dance floor, free giveaways. 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m., San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. For more information, visit brazilcarnival.com.
Forty Foot Films Presents: Roman Holiday (1953) Best Actress 7 p.m., Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15, 701 Fifth Ave., Downtown. For more information readingcinemasus.com.
SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 10
Third Ave. Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., every Sunday, 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street – FREE.
San Diego Public Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Wednesday and Sunday. 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE
HOB Gospel Brunch: Southern-inspired buffet with live interactive Gospel show. 11:00 a.m. House of Blues 1055 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp Quarter. Tickets $37.50 adults, $17.50 children houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/sandiego/
Coronado Ferry Landing Concert Series: Dixie Jazz Katz, 1 – 4 p.m., 1201 First Street at B Avenue. – FREE
Recepción de artistas: The Gang’s All Here – New Art from Los Angeles, featuring Chris Trueman. 7 – 10 p.m. Exhibition through April 6. White Box Contemporary, 1040 Seventh Ave., Downtown.
MONDAY – FEBRUARY 11
City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C St., 12th floor – FREE.
Dave Scott and Monsoon Jazz: 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.
TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 12
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: Second Tuesday includes museums include Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA), San Diego History Center, Veterans’ Museum and Memorial Center. Free for San Diego City & County residents with ID, active military and dependents. Hours vary by museum. For more info visit balboapark.org/visit/tuesdays
Coronado Certified Farmers’ Market: 2:30 – 6 p.m., every Tuesday, First and B streets at Ferry Landing – FREE.
The Brothers Size: A blend of West African mythology and modern-day Louisiana bayou. Tonight’s 7 p.m. performance includes post-show Q&A forum with cast. Through Feb. 24. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre at Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, 1363 Old Globe Way Balboa Park. Tickets start at $29 at box office or elviejoglobo.org.
New Evening Lecture Series: “For the Love of Butterflies: Monarch Migration” plus IMAX film, “Flight of the Butterflies.” Speaker is conservation biologist Bill Toone. 6 p.m. Tickets $15.75 adults/$12.75 juniors/seniors. Heikoff Dome Theatre, R. H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park. Rhfleet.org or call 619-238-1233
Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp: 19th annual event with a new look. Featuring Ozomatli and Z-Trip with many more. 5 – 11 p.m., $40 advance, $50 same day. For more information or tickets, visit gaslamp.org/mardi-gras-2013.
Forty Foot Films Presents: Roman Holiday (1953) with Best Actress Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck 7 p.m., Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15, 701 Fifth Ave., Downtown. For more information readingcinemasus.com.
WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 13
Horton Square Certified Market: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., every Wednesday, 225 Broadway, south side of building cross street Broadway Circle – FREE
San Diego Public Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Wednesday and Sunday. 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE
Sue Palmer: The Queen of Boogie Woogie. 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.
THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 14
One Billion Rising: An all day global protest designed to end violence against women and young girls in association with V-Day. Rally at City Hall, a city wide, coordinated 20-minute “walk-out,”, culminating with a 6:30 p.m. event at Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park with musicians, performers and more. More information available 1BillionRisingSD.com
Dizzy’s Jazz Valentine Show: Featuring tribute to Louis Armstrong. 7 & 9:30 p.m. The Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. 21 +, only. Tickets avail online at DizzysTrib1.bpt.me
FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 15
Friday Morning Lecture Series: “Looking in Depth at Paintings from the Spanish and Italian Collections of The San Diego Museum of Art,” a lecture and tour series sponsored by the Museum Docent Council every third Friday. Presented by Nigel McGilchrist, Art Historian. 10 a.m. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. For more info contact Ruth Broudy at [email protected] or call 619-696-1353.
Anti-Valentines Day Weekend Bash: Presented by Groove International, includes dual-stage interactive party on Delta Stage & 5th Ave Stage. 8 p.m. 21+ House of Blues 1055 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp Quarter. Tickets $12.00. at box office or houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/sandiego/
SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 16
Little Italy Mercato: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Saturday with over 100 booths, Date & India streets – FREE.
Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: 9:30 – 1:30 p.m., every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets. – FREE.
Live Music – The Teagan Taylor Trio: swing, standards and jazz. 7 – 9 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or upstartcrowtrading.com – FREE
The Brothers Size: a play by Tarell Alvin McCraney, an emotional and theatrical tour-de-force missing West African mythology with current day Bayou. 8 p.m. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre at Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, Old Globe Theatre; 1363 Old Globe Way Balboa Park. Tickets visit – elviejoglobo.org.
Samson and Delilah: presented by San Diego Opera. 7 p.m. performance includes free, pre-show 30-min lecture one hour prior to curtain. San Diego Opera?is located at Civic Theatre, 1200 Third Avenue, Suite 1800. For more info sdopera.com.
Forty Foot Films Presents: The Deer Hunter (1978) Best Picture with Best Actor Robert DeNiro, Meryl Streep 7 p.m., Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15, 701 Fifth Ave., Downtown. For more information readingcinemasus.com.
SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 17
Third Ave. Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., every Sunday, 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J St. – FREE
San Diego Public Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Wednesday and Sunday. 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE
Brandon Primus: Award-winning saxophonist and friends. 8 p.m. The Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. 21 +, only. Discounted tickets avail online at bprimus2.bpt.me
Coronado Ferry Landing Concert Series: Cool Fever, 1 – 4 p.m., 1201 First Street at B Avenue. – FREE
MONDAY – FEBRUARY 18
City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C St., 12th floor – FREE
TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 19
Coronado Certified Farmers’ Market: 2:30 – 6 p.m., every Tuesday, First and B streets at Ferry Landing – FREE
Samson and Delilah: presented by the San Diego Opera. The 7 p.m. performance includes a free, pre-show 30-min lecture one hour prior to curtain. San Diego Opera?is located at the Civic Theatre, 1200 Third Avenue, Suite 1800. More info sdopera.com.
Forty Foot Films Presents: The Deer Hunter (1978) Best Picture with Best Actor Robert DeNiro, Meryl Streep 7 p.m., Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15, 701 Fifth Ave., Downtown. For more information readingcinemasus.com.
WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 20
Horton Square Public Market: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., every Wednesday, 225 Broadway, south side of building cross street Broadway Circle – FREE
San Diego Public Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Wednesday and Sunday. 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE
Open Mic Poetry Night: Alchemy Poetry Series, organized by Seretta Martin, author, poet, teacher and editor of San Diego Poetry Annual. Guest poets Claudia Poquoc and Janet Foster. Participate in discussion or share your own poetry. 7 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or upstartcrowtrading.com – FREE
Candye Kane: Opening for B.B. King with an acoustic set that includes Laura Chavez & Nathan James. Belly Up Tavern, Cedros Rd. Solana Beach. More info bellyup.com
THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 21
Comedy of Dov Davidoff: ADD high-energy comedy. 8 p.m., American Comedy Company, 818 B Sixth Ave., Tickets $18 presale, $22 at door, call 619-795-3858 or visit americancomedyco.com.
Gilbert Castellanos & The New Latin Jazz Quintet: 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.
FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 22
Dr. Elmo’s Palace of Exotic Wonders: featuring bizarre and unusual insects from around the world, with a special San Diego-only section. Part of the 24th annual Museum Month. San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park. Get your half-off pass at any local Macy’s. Info sandiegomuseumcouncil.org.
Samson and Delilah: presented by San Diego Opera. 7 p.m. performance includes a free, pre-show 30-min lecture one hour prior to curtain. San Diego Opera is?located at the Civic Theatre, 1200 Third Avenue, Suite 1800. More info sdopera.com.
SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 23
Little Italy Mercato: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Saturday with over 100 booths, Date & India streets – FREE.
Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: 9:30 – 1:30 p.m., every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets. – FREE.
Live Music – Bela Vida Brasileira: Brazilian fusion duo. 7 – 9 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or upstartcrowtrading.com – FREE
The Brothers Size: a play by Tarell Alvin McCraney, an emotional and theatrical tour-de-force missing West African mythology with contemporary Bayou. 2 p.m. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre at Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way Balboa Park. Tickets start at $29. Visit – elviejoglobo.org.
Forty Foot Films Presents: Ghandi (1982) Best Picture with Best Actor Ben Kingsley 7 p.m., Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15, 701 Fifth Ave., Downtown. For more info readingcinemasus.com.
Paranormal Investigation in Gaslamp: Come join the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation in a paranormal investigation and ghost tour of the William Heath Davis House, 10 p.m. to midnight, starting at Gaslamp Museum. San Diego Ghost Hunters will be involved. More info visit gaslampcuarto.org.
SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 24
Third Ave. Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., every Sunday, 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J St. – FREE
San Diego Public Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Wednesday and Sunday. 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE
Coronado Ferry Landing Concert Series: Paragon Band, 1 – 4 p.m., 1201 First Street at B Avenue. – FREE
Samson and Delilah: presented by San Diego Opera. 2 p.m. performance includes free, pre-show 30-min lecture one hour prior to curtain. San Diego Opera?is located at Civic Theatre, 1200 Third Avenue, Suite 1800. More info sdopera.com.
MONDAY – FEBRUARY 25
City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C St., 12th floor – FREE
Coheed and Cambria: presented by 91X/Casbah/HOB, with Between the Buried and Me, and Russian Circles. 7 p.m. All Ages. House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp Quarter. Tickets $29.50 (standing) or $45 (21+ reserved seating) at box office or houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/sandiego/
TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 26
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: Third Tuesday includes museums include San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego Hall of Champions, “select” House of Pacific Relations International Cottages. Free for San Diego City & County residents with ID, active military and dependents. Hours vary by museum. For more info visit balboapark.org/visit/Tuesdays.
Coronado Certified Farmers’ Market: 2:30 – 6 p.m., every Tuesday, First and B streets at Ferry Landing – FREE
Forty Foot Films Presents: Ghandi (1982) Best Picture with Best Actor Ben Kingsley 7 p.m., Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15, 701 Fifth Ave., Downtown. For more information readingcinemasus.com.
WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 27
Horton Square Certified Market: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., every Wednesday, 225 Broadway, south side of building cross street Broadway Circle – FREE
San Diego Public Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Wednesday and Sunday. 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE
Sue Palmer Quintet: 7:30 – 11:30 p.m., Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355
THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 28
Comedy of Adam Devine: Celebrate the venue’s one-year anniversary with Devine from Comedy Central. 8 p.m., American Comedy Company, 818 B Sixth Ave., Tickets $18., call 619-795-3858 or visit americancomedyco.com.
Gilbert Castellanos & The New Latin Jazz Quintet: 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.
—Please send items for inclusion to Editor Morgan M. Hurley at [email protected].
