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San Diego Calendar of Events January Annual Penguin Day Ski Fest Held in early January Location: De Anza Cove in Mission Bay 858-270-0840 Hours: 9am - noon Brave the cold water at De Anza Cove in Mission Bay and water-ski without a wetsuit to earn a Penguin Patch. Mainly Mozart Spotlight Location: Neuro Science Institute La Jolla Held January - April 619-239-0100 The annual spotlight concert series highlights chamber music. San Diego New Year's Day Race Held on New Year's Day Location: Shelter Island Yacht Club 619-221-8400 Traditional regatta with all classes and multi-hull boats. February Mainly Mozart Spotlight Series Held thru April Location: Neuro Science Institute La Jolla 619-239-0100 The annual spotlight concert series highlights chamber music. Whale Watching Season is mid December - mid March Location: Cabrillo Nation Monument or on special whale-watching cruises 619-557-5450 Annual migration of California gray whales to the warm breeding grounds off the coast of Baja California. Buick Invitational Held in early February Location: Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla 800-888-BUICK Annual PGA Tour men's golf tournament. Buick Invitational Pro-Am with local and national professionals. Wildflowers Bloom Takes place in February, depending on weather conditions 760-767-4684 Call for additional information In the desert depending on rainfall in winter, the natural beauty of the Anza Borrego Desert State Park is enhanced by the almost magical appearance of desert wildflowers in the spring. Kumba Fest Held in early February Location: Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza, downtown San Diego 619-544-1000 A black history month celebration of African-American arts, creativity and cultural heritage. Co-produced with the San Diego Repertory Theatre's African-American Council. Showcases African American art and cultural heritage, with a variety of drama, song and poetry. San Diego Brazil Carnival Held in February Location: Downtown San Diego 619-224-4684 The annual Gala Event will be held at a downtown location. The Brazilian 'Mardi Gras' Ball features a samba show, Mardi Gras Beads, Cappeira (exhibit of dance with martial arts), carnival bands, parades and a costume contest with the first prize winner receiving a trip to Brazil. San Diego International Auto Show Held in mid February Location: San Diego Convention Center 619-525-5000 Features foreign and domestic cars, futuristic concept cars, never-before seen models and many others. World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship Held in late February Location: La Costa Resort 800-918-GOLF The Accenture Match Play Championship returns to the La Costa Resort and Spa. The prestigious event features the world's top 64 players from the Official World Golf ranking in dramatic head-to-head, single elimination match play competition. Mon and Tues: practice rounds, Wed-Sat am: competition rounds, Sat pm: Semifinal Match and Sun: Championship March Annual America's Schooner Cup Charity Regatta Held most of March and April Location: San Diego Harbor 619-223-3138 Schooners compete in San Diego Harbor. San Diego International Film Festival Held most of March Location: Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD, La Jolla and Hazard Center 858-459-8707 Premieres of feature films from around the world. Also includes "Celebrating Animating" and the "The Short Night" featuring short subject films. April Butterflies & Orchids Held early - mid April Location: San Diego Wild Animal Park's Hidden Jungle exhibit 619-234-6541 Thousands of butterflies from around the world swarm the San Diego Wild Animal Park's Hidden Jungle exhibit. The Crevasse, adjacent to Hidden Jungle, features stick insects, leaf bugs and leaf cutters ants. More than 300 orchids are displayed during this two week spring fling and the horticulture staff gives daily presentations on orchid care and cultivation during park hours. Annual Jewish Film Festival Held the first two weeks of April Location: AMC Theaters at La Jolla and Hazard Center 858-457-3161 Annual presentation of American and International features, documentaries and short subjects that explore the Jewish experience. Annual Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair/Parade Held in late April Location: San Diego 858-560-0871 Call for exact location and further information Parade route travels from Levant to Comstock on Linda Vista Road. Fair is located at Linda Vista Road, between Comstock and Ulrich Streets, and features ethnic food and entertainment. Annual San Diego Adams Avenue Roots Festival Held in late April Location: San Diego 619-282-7329 Free vintage blues, folk, jazz, country and international music on 6 stages. Annual Union-Tribune San Diego A La Carte Festival Held in late April Location: Presidents Way & Park Blvd, Balboa Park 619-338-1726 Food from San Diego's best restaurants, unique micro beers, live music, entertainment, special activities for kids and celebrity chef demonstrations. Art Walk Held in late April Location: Little Italy, downtown San Diego 619-615-1090 The two day festival showcases visual and performing artists in their work environment and in stage areas. May Buds 'n Blooms Held all of May Location: Balboa Park 619-235-1100 The magnificent horticulture of Balboa Park is the centerpiece for this annual spring celebration. Features floral-themed activities, museum exhibits, tours, performances and free outdoor family activities. June Score Baja 500 Usually held in early May Location: Ensenada 818-225-8402 Admission Free Annual off-road car, motorcycle, truck loop race in Baja California, Mexico. Starts and ends in Ensenada. Annual Fiesta Del Sol Held in June Location: Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach 858-755-4775 Celebrate the beginning of summer with music, entertainment, children's games, arts and crafts. Del Mar Fair Usually held in mid June Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds 858-755-1161 San Diego's annual county fair. Annual Mainly Mozart Festival Usually held in June Locations: San Diego Baja California, Mexico 619-239-0100 An all-star orchestra performs the works of Mozart and other baroque, classical and romantic composers. Annual Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival Usually held in mid - late June Location: Lake Skinner 909-676-6713 This festival features food, entertainment, wine-tasting, exhibits, kids fair and balloon launches. The balloons are launched at 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Lake Skinner, weather permitting. Old Town State Park Fourth of July Celebration Held on the fourth of July Location: Old Town State Park Plaza 619-220-5422 Free old fashioned 4th of July celebration with flag raising event, pony rides, hay rides, stage entertainment and family games. San Diego Balloon Association Hot Air Balloon Classic Held on the fourth of July Location: Del Mar Racetrack Grandstand 858-481-6800 Balloon Race begins at 6 p.m. Viewing is included in Del Mar Fair admission. Annual San Diego Lesbian and Gay Parade, Rally and Festival Held in late July Location: Balboa Park 619-297-7683 Annual San Diego Lesbian and Gay Parade, Rally and Festival include a rally, parade, 5k run, and a 1.5 mile walk. Annual US Open Sandcastle Competition Usually held in mid July Location: Imperial Beach Pier 619-424-6663 Saturday events include parade at 10am and children's sandcastle contest at 2pm with a fireworks display at dusk. Sandcastle competition is Sunday starting at 7:30am-12:30pm, with awards following the contest. Annual World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament Held in mid July Location: Fiesta Island, Mission Bay Over-the-line softball is played on a small field and is unique to San Diego. There is free viewing of San Diego's original beach softball event at Fiesta Island, Mission Bay. California State Summer Games Held in mid July Location: Vary throughout San Diego County including Qualcomm Stadium, Balboa Stadium and University of San Diego 619-682-3436 California State Games create an Olympic style competition for amateur athletes of all age ranges and abilities to challenge themselves and excel their individual past performances. The athletes, from youth to adult will participate in twenty different sports ranging from archery to track & field. August Acura Classic Held in early August Location: La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad A WTA Tour event featuring world famous tennis. Annual World Body Surfing Championships Held the entire month of August Location: Oceanside Pier and Beach International and U.S. bodysurfers, equipped with swim fins, ride and perform on ocean waves. Open to all ages 12 and up. November San Diego Historical Society Holiday Home Tours Held November - early January Location: Varies 619-232-6203 View the period style decorations that adorn the ornate, historic Villa Montezuma & the historic Marston House. Tours are given Thursday through Sunday. December San Diego Historical Society Holiday Home Tours Held November - early January Location: Varies 619-232-6203 View the period style decorations that adorn the ornate, historic Villa Montezuma & the historic Marston House. Tours are given Thursday through Sunday. Whale Watching Usually the entire month Location: Cabrillo Nation Monument or on special whale-watching cruises 619-557-5450 Annual migration of California gray whales to the warm breeding grounds off the coast of Baja California. Glimpse these peaceful "giants of the sea" from Cabrillo Nation Monument or on special whale-watching cruises. |
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