Entertainment
Fri 7/30: Painting with Wax
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 11 a.m.
Where: Rancho San Diego Library, 11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: Demonstration of "encaustic art" methods -- brightly colored wax is melted, used as a pigment to create images and designs. 619-660-5370.
Fri 7/30: Happy Brain
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, noon
Where: El Cajon Library, 201 East Douglas Avenue, El Cajon
Cost: Free
Age limit: 18+
Description: Kathy Holmes-Hardy explains how "good mental health is ageless." Bring bag lunch; dessert, coffee provided. 619-588-3726.
Fri 7/30: Transforming with Stage Makeup
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 1 p.m.
Where: MiraCosta College, One Barnard Drive, Oceanside
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: Larry Jorgensen explains as theater makeup artists demonstrate stage makeup techniques (1pm) in meeting of Life at Mira Costa, a senior learning group, room 1068. At 2:30pm, Philip Pryde of SDSU discusses how global warming could affect San Diego. 760-721-8124.
Fri 7/30: Team Otaku
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 3:30 p.m.
Where: Malcolm X Library, 5148 Market Street, San Diego
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: Duel Yu-Gi-Oh cards, play video games, "hang out with like-minded people." 619-527-3405.
Fri 7/30: Taste of Fallbrook
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Fallbrook, Main Avenue and Alvarado Street, Fallbrook
Cost: Not available
Age limit: Not available
Description: "Hot Summer Nites" series continues with sampling of food from local restaurants, music by Aunt Kizzy's Boyz. 760-723-2232.
Fri 7/30: Pine Valley Days
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 5 p.m.
Where: Pine Valley County Park, 28810 Old Highway 80, Pine Valley
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: Festivities begin at Pine Valley County Park with deep-pit barbecue dinner Friday night, music by Honky Tonk Kings. Saturday morning offers breakfast burritos at the Pine Valley Clubhouse (7am to 9am), parade along Old Highway 80 (9am), food, craft vendors, climbing wall, more at Pine Valley County Park. 619-473-1096.
Fri 7/30: Doggie Café
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego
Cost: Not available
Age limit: Not available
Description: Take your friendly, on-leash dog to socialize with other canines. Trainers offer training tips on keeping dogs calm, civilized around distractions. One dog per human handler. Donation: $10. Reservations: 619-299-7012 x2230.
Fri 7/30: The Blues Brokers
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 6 p.m.
Where: The Coyote Bar & Grill, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad
Cost: Not available
Age limit: Not available
Description: Rock/blues.
Fri 7/30: "Hula Paintings and Drawings"
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: San Diego Art Institute: Museum of the Living Artist, 1439 El Prado, San Diego
Cost: Free - $3
Age limit: Not available
Description: Artist's reception for exhibition by artist Therese Cipiti Herron. View show through Sunday, August 22. 619-236-0011.
Fri 7/30: Wild Card
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 6 p.m.
Where: On Broadway Event Center, 615 Broadway Avenue, San Diego
Cost: $10
Age limit: 21+
Description: Wild Card Comedy Show hosts comedians Christian Spicer, Ryan Shores, Michelle Willis, Jackson McQueen, Chris Clobber. 619-231-0011.
Fri 7/30: Seconds from Disaster
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 7 p.m.
Where: Soma, 3350 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego
Cost: $8
Age limit: Not available
Description: Hardcore/metal.
Fri 7/30: Meeting of the Minds
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 7 p.m.
Where: Filter, 4096 30th Street, San Diego
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: Discussion group gathers to ponder "what was reborn in the Renaissance?" 619-370-1027.
Fri 7/30: <em>Fame</em>
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 7 p.m.
Where: Casa del Prado Theatre, 1650 El Prado, Suite 208, San Diego
Cost: $8 - $15
Age limit: Not available
Description: San Diego Junior Theatre presents the energetic musical about kids committed to becoming professional performers. 619-239-8355.
Fri 7/30: Matt Twizted vs. Diamond Azul
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 7 p.m.
Where: Unity Lodge, 3366 Adams Avenue, San Diego
Cost: $10
Age limit: Not available
Description: American Wrestling Alliance presents Friday Night Live with at least six matches; final two participants from this event will face each other in the AWA Heavyweight Championships. 619-569-0356.
Fri 7/30: Lenny Morris
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 7 p.m.
Where: Cosmos Coffee Café, 8278 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa
Cost: Not available
Age limit: Not available
Description: Acoustic/pop.
Fri 7/30: Keith Jacobson
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 7 p.m.
Where: Capri Blu, 10436 Craftsman Way, San Diego
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: Jazz saxophone.
Fri 7/30: Crack of the Bat
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 7:05 p.m.
Where: Petco Park, 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego
Cost: $10 - $63
Age limit: All ages
Description: San Diego Padres host the Florida Marlins. Games broadcast on radio station XX Sports Radio (1090 AM), XEMO (860 AM) in Spanish. Tickets: 619-795-5555.
Fri 7/30: Contra Dance
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 Thorn Street, San Diego
Cost: $7
Age limit: Not available
Description: Chris Page calls to tunes by the Old Twine String Band during dance hosted by San Diego Folk Heritage. Beginners' dance workshop: 7:30pm. Wear soft-soled shoes. 619-283-8550.
Fri 7/30: "Motown's Greatest Divas"
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Embarcadero Marina Park South, 206 Marina Park Way, San Diego
Cost: $17 - $76
Age limit: Not available
Description: Radiance joins San Diego Symphony, conductor Matthew Garbutt to salute ladies of Motor City for Summer Pops series. Evenings conclude with fireworks. 619-235-0804.
Fri 7/30: Know Nocturnal Creatures
When: Friday, July 30, 2010, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Los Peñasquitos Ranch Adobe, 12122 Canyonside Park Drive, San Diego
Cost: Free
Age limit: Not available
Description: Learn natural history of owls, bats, other nocturnal creatures living in preserve when naturalist Brian Swanson leads two- to three-mile hike in search of three species of owls. Wear sturdy shoes, dark clothing, bring a flashlight. 858-484-3219.
