SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2008

Buick Invitational Golf Tournament

at Torrey Pines, February 2-8 2009 www.buickinvitational.com

	SAN DIEGO BLACK HISTORY MONTH www.blackhistoricalsociety.org signonsandiego
	' USA SEVENS'- IRB WORLD SEVENS SERIES INTERNATIONAL RUGBY TOURNAMENT & FESTIVAL, SAN DIEGO, CA, February 14-15 2009 at PETCO Park The rugby world is coming to San Diego for the USA Sevens IRB World Sevens Series International Rugby Tournament 6th annual USA SEVENS event . Tickets can be purchased by calling 888-rugby-7s or visit the event website at www.usasevens.com - Media Contact: Rick Schloss at 619 682-3407 or via email at rickschlosspr@aol.com Photo Credit: David Stephenson. NuminaPhoto.com
	Brazil Carnaval Copa Airlines & Brazilian Promotions present the 16th Annual San Diego Brazilian Mardi Gras Ball Saturday, February 2, 2008 @ 4th & "B" the "Best" Carnaval venue on the West Coast. San Diego Brazil Carnaval 2008 features Flavio Riberio e Unidos da California Samba School, Mark Lamson e Sol e Mar, Chalo Eduardo, Samba CHOPPS, Capoeira Brasil, ElektroVibe Tribe and the Shimmy Sisters Carnaval Bands, Capoeira, Parades, and Mardi Gras Beads. Rich in beauty and color our Carnaval presents a “Spectacular Samba Show” featuring dancers in glittering costumes adorned in sequins, beads and feathers accompanied by percussionists playing the authentic Batucada rhythms of Rio de Janeiro QUOTE: "...It's hard to beat San Diego's Brazil Carnival (brazilcarnival.com). The event is more Latin than Cajun, with samba music, body paint, What to drink? Brahma beer imported from Brazil..." Paul Tolme / Newsweek Magazine
	Bird Festival 2008 San Diego Bird Festival February 6 through 11, 2008, Marina Village Conference Center in Mission Bay www.sandiegoaudubon.org/birdfest.htm
Year of the Rat (Year 4706)	Chinese New Year February 16th and 17th (Saturday/Sunday),10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (Saturday) 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (Sunday) Third Avenue and J Street - MAP Downtown San Diego
	Mardi Gras San Diego's Mardi Gras Celebration in the Gaslamp Quarter Fat Tuesday, 5 Febraury 2008
	Annual Heritage Day Parade last Saturday in February, 2009, 10am until 4pm. A parade showcasing San Diego's many ethnic groups that make up the San Diego community. Arts, crafts, vendor booths, live entertainment. Parade Starting Location: The corner of Logan & Euclid Ave. Festival: At Market Creek Plaza, near the corner of Market St. & Euclid Ave. INFO-Mailing Address:P.O. Box 740352, San Diego, CA 92174-0352 Office (619) 262-0334, Fax (619) 262-0365, Email: info@heritagedayparade.org
	San Dieguito Half Marathon
	Vietnamese Tet Fest Please contact us for more detailed information regarding the San Diego Tet Festival, sponsorship, vendor, or the hosting organization. Tet Co-Chairs: Su Nguyen - (619) 793 - 6654 & Thuy Huynh - (619) 300 - 8456 email: chair@sdtet.com
	Whale Watching-(December to March) Daytrip cruises available through a number of companies including- Hornblower - *(now with Wyland art, whale report) For Longer trips - San Diego Harbor Excursion 'Baja Airventures' H & M Landing- 'Spirit of Adventure' La Jolla Whale Watching Kayak Tours 'Searcher'   'Baja Discovery' Whale photos courtesy of 'Hornblower' and 'Baja Airventures'

28th Annual St. Patricks Parade Saturday, March 15, 2008 11:00 am, RAIN OR SHINE! The 27th Annual San Diego St. Patrick's Day Parade - Celebrating the Culinary Arts & Hospitality Industry Saturday, March 17, 2007, 11:00 am Balboa Park - LOCATION MAP

Other Saint Patrick's Day Festivals in San Diego- East San Diego, Rancho San Diego Hooley's Saint Patrick's Day Bash 2955 Jamacha Rd, California . USA 92019 Phone: (619) 670-PINT (7468)

Sham Rock-in the Gaslamp San Diego's St. Patrick's Day Celebration in the Gaslamp Quarter Saturday, 17 March 2007, 2pm-Midnight

Central-	Downtown- Blarney Stone, The Field, Dublin Square, Hennessey's, Adams Ave.- Ould Sod, Rosie O'Grady's
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	10th Annual 'Wine & Dine' May 17th, 2008 Wine & Dine - Hard Rock Hotel-San Diego , info-619-284-9281 ElderHelp of San Diego’s Wine and Dine is one of the largest food and wine events in San Diego, featuring premier regional wines from California and Baja California with food from some of San Diego’s most prominent restaurants.
	Anza-Borrego Desert Spring Flowers Bloom ( March - April ) With Winter rains Spring flowers bloom in the Anza Borrego Desert. www.anzaborrego.statepark.org/wildflowers.html www.desertusa.com

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SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR APRIL 2008


	*-Borrego Springs Grapefruit Festival
	La Jolla 1/2 Marathon This Half Marathon goes from Del mar to La Jolla, up and over Torrey Pines State Park. Rugged and challenging course! MAP *( NOT official course map!)
	Earth Day Fair , EarthFair 2008, Sunday, April 20, 2008, Balboa Park 10am - 5pm - MAP Our annual EarthFair in Balboa Park is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world. EarthFair 2008 will be our 19th anniversary. Each year, the EarthFair draws around 60,000 visitors.
	Adams Avenue Roots Festival 2008 35th Annual Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd and 4th, 2008 * FREE!
	Lakeside Rodeo 2007 43rd Annual Lakeside Rodeo Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association, Friday, April 27, Saturday, April 28, Sunday, April 29
	The Art of Photography Show 2009 is a world-class international exhibition featuring all forms of photographic art -- images shot on film, shot digitally, unaltered shots, alternative process, mixed media, digital manipulations, montages, photograms, etc. WEBSITE: www.artofphotographyshow.com
	MotorCars on MainStreetevent , Car Showevent , April 20, 2008, Coronado - Orange Ave. This will be Coronado MainStreet's 18th annual car show, MotorCars on MainStreet, featuring over 350 pre-73 restored classic, rod and custom cars & trucks. The event will be held in downtown Coronado, one block from the beach, at Isabella & Orange Avenues, on Sunday April 20 from 10-3 PM during Coronado's "Flower Show Weekend". There will be live music, awards and drawings throughout the day. Viewing is free and car registrations are $20 before April 13. This event will sell out. For more information, contact our web site, www.CoronadoMainStreet.com or call (619) 437-0254.
	Art Walk-Little Italy ArtWalk 2008 - April 26 and 27, 2008 - 12 PM - 6 PM Hip and Historic Little Italy MAP

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SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR MAY 2008

	Red Bull Air Race on San Diego Bay www.redbullairrace.com
	5th-Cinco de Mayo- various locations
	*Pacific Beach Block Party Pacific Beach Street Fair,
	Ironman California
	American Indian Cultural Days, Balboa Park, SDCONVIS , powwows.com
	GATOR BY THE BAY Zydeco & Blues Festival For more information call: 858-492-8748 SDCONVIS info
	North Park Spring Festival The Spring Festival is Now the North Park Festival of the ARTS NORTH PARK FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
	Sicilian Festival SUNDAY 10:00 am to 6 pm in Little Italy San Diego Roman Holiday www.romanholidaymusic.com TRINACRIA Associazione Culturale Siciliana presents the Annual 'FESTIVALE SICILIANO' in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy on India Street, between Date & Beech Streets
	32nd Anniversary Harrah's Rincon Smooth Jazz 98.1 Gaslamp Festival Location- 6th and G St., to 5th and F St. in the San Diego Gaslamp- Map
	International Ethnic Food Festival Sunday 10am-5pm Food from around the world in Balboa Park
	MORE SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR MAY!- by www.sellnrealty.com - May Events

 

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SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR JUNE 2008

	*Rock and Roll Marathon Sunday, June 1, 2008 Course Map
	San Diego Greek Festival 2008 St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church grounds, *( www.stspyridon.org ) 3655 Park Blvd., San Diego MAP Link: sdgreekfestival.com , Adult Price: FreeEvent-*$2=donation Description: “It’s all Greek to me” takes on new meaning at San Diego’s 38th Annual Greek Festival, returning June 6-8. Feast on delicious homemade delicacies and pastries that will tantalize your taste buds. Lamb, Greek style chicken, gyros, flaming saganki cheese, a variety of vegetarian dishes, baklava and more! Enjoy live Greek music, relax in the coffee house and drink up the atmosphere or shop for beautiful one of a kind Greek Imports. The kids will be entertained with games and crafts. For more information, visit: sdgreekfestival.com
	Portuguese Festa -96th Annual Portuguese U.P.S.E.S. Festa
	*City Heights International Fest
	Imperial Beach Chili & Jazz Festival Cancelled for 2007!!?? Formerly the Imperial Beach Chili Cook-Off & Jazz Festival, has expanded the event to create a Street Fair Jazz Festival. The Festival will relocate to Dunes Park in Imperial Beach on Seacoast Drive and the Beach area.
	Del Mar-San Diego County Fair 2007 San Diego County Fair - "Salute to Heroes" The 2007 San Diego County Fair will run 22 days, from Friday, June 8 through Wednesday, July 4.
	Indian Fair- Museum of Man, Balboa Park SAN DIEGO INDIAN FAIR June 10 & 11, 2006, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily
	Ocean Beach St. Fair & Chili Cook-Off Saturday, 23rd June 2007 MAP
	*Blues Festival
	HooleyFest-

 

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SAN DIEGO EVENTS FOR JULY 2008


	4th-Fouth of July(various)
	*San Diego International Triathalon
	Julian Blues Festival July 15: Robb Bower's Blues Bash – 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Menghini Winery – Tickets: $25 (children 12 & under free) more info...
	17th-Jazz Parade and Harlemwest Fest
	Del Mar Horse Racing Season 'Where the Turf meets the Surf!" MAP Del Mar Thoroughbred Racing 2007 Season: July 18 - September 5. The season spans seven weeks, featuring some of the top jockeys and horses in the nation. In addition to the race and wagering action, Del Mar offers up a great concert schedule for the season as well. Post time for the first race is 2 p.m., with the exception of “Four O’Clock Fridays” and the Pacific Classic.
	I.B. Sandcastle Contest The Sandcastle weekend begins Friday night with the annual Sandcastle Ball and continues on Saturday with a street festival, pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks at night. On Sunday the official competition is held. For more information visit www.usopensandcastle.com or call 619-424-6663 US OPEN SANDCASTLE COMPETITION IN IMPERIAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA Friday, July 21, 2006 to Sunday, July 23, 2006
	Comic Con International 2007 Date: 25 July - 29 July 2007 Legions of fans will descend upon the San Diego Convention Center for this annual event. The attendees costumes always create a buzz, while top T.V. and motion picture stars are sure to be on hand. San Diego Comic Con is bigger than ever - meet the creators and stars of blockbuster movies, anime, comic books as well as graphic novel artists and the dedicated followers of all things fantasy, sci-fi and more. Preview night is July 25th.