EXCITING SAN DIEGO ENTERTAINMENT
February 2012
Hotel del Coronado — Daily |  A view of the Hotel del Coronado |
FIM World Championship Supercross: San Diego — 11 Feb 2012 (annual)
Qualcomm Stadium
FIM World Championship Supercross comes to Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego for the seventh race of the season. The series combines outrageous jumps with flat-out speed, making each and every race a spectacular event.
San Diego Carnaval — 18 Feb 2012 (annual)
4th & B
For one night every year San Diego's Carnaval brings the sights and sounds of Brazilian life to the trendy 4th and B club. Stunning ensembles in feathered costumes and the ubiquitous colourful Mardi Gras beads are part of the fun.
Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival — 9 - 19 Feb 2012 (annual)
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
The Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival is held at five venues around San Diego County including the UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley. It features around 40 short, documentary and feature films exploring Jewish life, history and culture.
Heritage Day Festival and Parade — 25 - 27 Feb 2012 (annual)
John F. Kennedy Park
San Diego's Heritage Day Festival and Parade is all in celebration of Black History month. The annual event begins with a colourful parade on Imperial & Willie James Jones Avenue before moving to John F. Kennedy Park for a grand festival.
Naturalist-Guided Whale Watching — 26 Dec 2011 - 15 Apr 2012 (annual)
Birch Aquarium
Join a Scripps naturalist on San Diego Harbour for this whale watching expedition. Run by the Birch Aquarium, the expedition follows the majestic grey whale. Book early to be sure of a place on the boat.
The Artful Soul — Daily; not Sun
The Artful Soul
Funky Artful Soul in La Jolla, San Diego, has a wide selection of distinctive jewellery, handbags, pottery and other gifts by some of the hottest up-and-coming designers. They feature many one-of-a-kind pieces, and at very reasonable prices.
The Wine Bank — Daily
The Wine Bank
Looking for that limited release cabernet sauvignon or hopelessly rare cognac? You might find it at the Wine Bank, in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. There's a huge range of wines, liqueurs and spirits, and the basement vaults host tasting events.
Muttropolis — Daily
Muttropolis
Okay, so your dog's going out and she hasn't got a thing to wear... Muttropolis is La Jolla's headquarters for doggie fashion, kitty collars, toys and more. They even host doggie "socials" where your pet can mingle with other canines.
Nunu's — Daily
Nunu's
Nunu's in Hillcrest isn't your average dive bar. The tasty cocktails are made with care, and the crowd's lively and diverse (and less numerous on weeknights), as is the music on the jukebox. Get there early to snag a red vinyl booth.
The Field — Daily
The Field
The Field is as authentic an Irish pub gets outside of Ireland: shipped piece by piece from the old country to San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. Visit for live music, shepherds pie, an honest pint of Guinness and Irish whiskey. There are live performances most Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Thin — Thu, Fri, and Sat only
Thin
San Diego venue Thin describes itself as a "hyper-contemporary environment engineered for drinks," and once inside you'll know what they mean. Trippy lighting, colourful, sculptural walls and tables, and DJ-driven music set the tone for the 'environment'. As for the drinks, they're architectural, iridescent, and very likely new to you. The crowd is hip, chic, and quite possibly engineered for cool.
Broadway San Diego — Daily; not Mon or Wed
Civic Theatre
Broadway San Diego brings the excitement and glamour of New York's favourite Broadway productions to your doorsteps. Performances are held at San Diego's Civic Theatre and Balboa Theatre with past shows including Equus and Miss Saigon.
Live Music on Thursdays — Thu only
The San Diego Museum of Art
Every Thursday evening the locals gather to listen and dance to live music in Cabo San Lucas' main square, Plaza Amelia Wilkes. Food stalls tempt those standing nearby with their hot tamales, a typical Mexican snack made from maize flour and wrapped in plantain leaves, and hot chocolate or champurrado, an equally popular drink.
Museum of Photographic Arts — Daily; not Mon
Museum of Photographic Arts
San Diego's Museum of Photographic Arts was founded in 1983 and is housed in the Casa De Balboa building in the renowned Balboa Park. It utilises both its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions to conserve and explore the versatility of the medium.
