Entertainment
Thu 7/1: "ARTivities Elements of Art: Texture"
When: Thursday, July 1, 2010, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, 2, San Diego
Cost: Not available
Age limit: 6+
Description: Explore art currently on view through hands-on activities. Recommended for families with children 6-12 years old. Included in museum admission (free-$12). 619-232-7931.
Thu 7/1: <em>Puppet Circo</em>
When: Thursday, July 1, 2010, 2:30 p.m.
Where: Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre, 2130 Pan American Road West, San Diego
Cost: $3 - $5
Age limit: Not available
Description: Gaston's Puppets take stage with puppet circus including lion tamers, strongmen, high-wire acts, more. 619-544-9203.
Thu 7/1: Do Tell!
When: Thursday, July 1, 2010, 5 p.m.
Where: San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, 2, San Diego
Cost: Free - $12
Age limit: Not available
Description: Chris Warr’s video projection screens outside museum once the sun sets; after seeing the piece, head inside to "anonymously tell Warr what you think of his work" as he resides in an "artist confessional." Summer Salon Series event includes art talks (6:15, 7, 8pm) and art-making activity (6-7pm). 619-232-7931.
2010 July 4th Fireworks Displays in San Diego
It's such a fitting way to celebrate our nation's birthday, and though it's not the case, it's as if fireworks displays were created just for the Fourth of July. And what better way to top off a day (or weekend) of gathering with friends, having a picnic and barbecue, hitting the beach or park than a grand fireworks display. Nuisance lawsuits and depleted community budgets notwithstanding, the fireworks display continues to be the mainstay and punctuation to most local July Fourth celebrations.
...Familiar Face (and Tattoos) at Bikini Parade
A swarm of women took over the Gaslamp Sunday afternoon.
Arts - Bodyart - Tattoo - People - Image Galleries
Twilight Fever Hits Petco Park
PETCO Park was taken over by a bunch of vampire and wherewolf-lovers.
Arts - Petco - Roleplaying - Science Fiction - Twilight 2000
Worth the Drive: USC Marching Band on Catalina Island
It's a Fourth of July party at the Casino. Cue the Sousa!
Marching band - Independence Day - United States - California - Music
Golden Getaways
Check out what California has to offer.
California - United States - Business and Economy - Business - Science and Environment
Suing Over Construction
A La Jolla homeowner thought he was buying the "best of the best."
San Diego - United States - La Jolla - Business - California
6/27: LOL
Sun 6/27: Summer Pelagic Birding
When: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 7 a.m.
Where: Point Loma Sportfishing, 1403 Scott Street, San Diego
Cost: $70
Age limit: Not available
Description: Buena Vista Audubon Society hosts nine-hour birding boat trip to explore "bird-rich 9 Mile Bank." Boat passes "live bait tanks in the harbor for close-up views of sea lions and dozens of species of shorebirds." Seek up to four species of dolphins, numerous seabirds. Reservations: 619-223-1627.
Sun 6/27: Signature 4 County Horse Show
When: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: Equestrian competition. 858-481-9085.
Sun 6/27: Look for Migrant Birds
When: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Tecolote Nature Center, 5180 Tecolote Road, San Diego
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: And resident species in "mostly native vegetation" during Audubon Society birding jaunt led by Anitra Kaye. Expect "a lot of birds singing, and some may be fledging young as well." 619-282-8687.
Sun 6/27: San Marcos Blast
When: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 8:45 a.m.
Where: Doyle Park, 8175 Regents Road, San Diego
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: Pedal this 70-mile bicycle adventure with Bicycle Touring Society riders. 619-294-7203.
Sun 6/27: 50 Acres of Fun!
When: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, 2040 North Santa Fe Avenue, 2, Vista
Cost: Free - $10
Age limit: Not available
Description: Spring tractor show promising working antique equipment demonstrations, n-scale model trains, weaving demonstrations, tractor games, wagon rides, blacksmithing and wheelwright, vendors, food, more. Camping by reservation. Family package: $30. 760-941-1791.
Sun 6/27: International Gourd Art Festival
When: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Welburn Gourd Farm in De Luz Canyon, 40635 De Luz Road, Fallbrook
Cost: Not available
Age limit: Not available
Description: Gourd art exhibits, gourd crafting area, gourd art competition, live entertainment, demonstrations, classes, dried gourds for sale. Tickets: $8 in advance, $11 at door; parking: $3. 877-420-2613.
Sun 6/27: La Jolla Festival of the Arts
When: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: UCSD: University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego
Cost: Free - $10
Age limit: Not available
Description: Organizers promise over 190 local and national artists displaying work in variety of media, celebrity and chef author demonstrations and book signings, live music, food, kids' area. Classic car show features modified race cars of Cal-Diego Paralyzed Veterans Association — Motor Sports Program, "Wicked Stangs" Mustang club, Austin Healey Club of San Diego. All found in UCSD's east campus parking lots (at Genesee Avenue and Regents Road). 858-586-1202.
Sun 6/27: Expect to See Kilts!
When: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista
Cost: Free - $14
Age limit: Not available
Description: Caber tossing, bagpiping, sheepdog trials, drumming, highland dancing, kids' athletics, food, much more promised during 37th annual San Diego Scottish Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans. Music by the Wicked Tinkers, Molly's Revenge, Blackwaterside, Golden Bough. 760-726-3691 or 619-425-3454.
Sun 6/27: San Luis Rey Way
When: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 9:30 a.m.
Where: San Luis Rey River bike path - western entrance, Neptune Way and North Cleveland Street, Oceanside
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: Take bike path east to its end, ride through some areas of east Oceanside with Knickerbikers. The 28-mile outing includes brief stop at Mission San Luis Rey. Bring money for lunch. 858-243-4662.
