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Wednesday, Sep 8
06:30 PM Cine Latino 2010: Entre Nos
07:30 PM Stage: Miss Saigon
Thursday, Sep 9
07:00 PM Film - Calling on Others: Bali, Indonesia
07:30 PM Stage: BFE
07:30 PM Stage: Miss Saigon
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10:30 AM Italian Cooking Class
11:30 AM 11th Annual Cinema En Tu Idioma Film Series
07:30 PM Stage: BFE
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02:00 AM Book Signing: Angel Island
11:30 AM 11th Annual Cinema En Tu Idioma Film Series
07:30 PM Stage: BFE
07:30 PM Stage: Miss Saigon
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11:30 AM 11th Annual Cinema En Tu Idioma Film Series
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Vietnamese New Year Tet Festival
Vietnamese Federation of San Diego hosts Vietnamese lunar new year Tet Festival with lion and ethnic dances, Ao Dai fashion show, costume contest and games for kids, floral and fine arts exhibit, music, Vietnamese food.

Admission: FREE

Location:
Linda Vista Library
2160 Ulric Street
San Diego, CA 92111
858-573-1399
MAP

Saturday, Feb. 6 - 10 AM to 10 PM

For more information, call 858-204-6953.


11:00 AM - 06:00 PM ArtWalk 2010
Known fondly as the largest fine art festival in southern California, Mission Federal ArtWalk is a two-day event held from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 24 and 25, 2010 celebrating original works of art. In its 26th year, the fine arts festival has been counted upon by artists and art lovers alike, to bring together all facets of the arts in San Diego and promote the joy and investment in owning original artwork.

The fine art festival features more than 300 artists from all over the United States, as well as Mexico, who display their original art for exhibit and sale. What makes Mission Federal ArtWalk unique is the opportunity to engage directly with fine artists who are respected in their field. A wide array of mediums will be on display, including paintings, sculpture, glasswork, photography, music, dance and entertainment. There is also a special area for kids and families known as KidsWalk, which provides free and interactive creative arts activities including painting, performing arts, music and more.

Admission: FREE

Location:
Little Italy, along India Street, from Beech Street to Fir Street.
MAP

Saturday, April 24 - 11 AM to 6 PM
and
Sunday, April 25 - 11 AM to 5 PM


For more information and directions, please visit: www.missionfederalartwalk.org,
email: info@missionfederalartwalk.org
or call: (619) 615-1090
01:00 PM Traditional Tea Ceremony
Urasenke Tankokai tea instructors plan demonstrations. Learn history of tea ceremony, see how to serve tea in traditional way. Included in garden admission; tea ticket for green tea and dry sweets tasting: $3.

Admission: FREE - $4

Location:
Japanese Friendship Garden
Pan American Road
San Diego, CA 92101
MAP

Saturday, Feb 6 - 1 PM

Additional Dates:

Saturday, Feb. 6 - 2 PM

For more information, please call: (619) 232-2780
02:00 PM Traditional Tea Ceremony
Urasenke Tankokai tea instructors plan demonstrations. Learn history of tea ceremony, see how to serve tea in traditional way. Included in garden admission; tea ticket for green tea and dry sweets tasting: $3.

Admission: FREE - $4

Location:
Japanese Friendship Garden
Pan American Road
San Diego, CA 92101
MAP

Saturday, Feb. 6 - 2 PM

For more information, please call: (619) 232-2780

To learn more about Japanese Tea Ceremony, please visit: www.wikipedia.og/wiki/Japaneses_tea ceremony
03:00 PM Dance With The Masters Collage 2010
San Diego Civic Dance Company invites you to an exciting 2 hour performance in the beautiful and historic Casa del Prado Theater. Collage 2010 features dance pieces inspired by famous works of art and an impressive array of dance disciplines, breathtaking costumes, imaginative set pieces and gorgeous theatrical lighting.Dance with the Masters is an innovative performance featuring performances in jazz, hip hop, tap, modern, musical theater and more! In addition to the talented company choreographers, this year's guest choreographers include the award winning talents of Martin Lofnes of NYC. This is the first time that all 3 dance companies will be performing simultaneously on a single stage for a Bollywood extravaganza choreographed by The Participant Observer's own Shweta Damkondwar! There is an additional service charge added to tickets purchased over the internet. Wheelchair seating is available by calling the Box Office at (619) 702-3408.

Admission: $12.

Location:
Casa del Prado Theatre
1600 Village Place, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
MAP

To learn more about the San Diego Civic Dance Company and Dance With The Masters Collage 2010, please call: Phone: (619) 702-3408 or visit www.civicdancearts.org
05:30 PM 14th Annual Chinese New Year Banquet
The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum is proud to present its 14th annual banquet, the museum’s largest fundraising event. The luxurious New Year celebration will feature musical performances, a silent auction of fabulous antiques from Genghis Khan Furniture and a delectable, ten-course Chinese feast.

Admission: Tickets are available for $50, or front-row sponsor tickets for $100. Or treat your friends and family by reserving a table of 10 for $500, or a sponsor table for $1000.

Location:
Pearl Restaurant
11666 Avena Place
Rancho Bernardo
MAP

Saturday, Feb. 6 - 5:30 PM

For tickets, contact the museum at (619) 338-9888, Sawyer Hsu (760) 233-0088, or Donna Lee (858) 271-6304

For more information about the museum, please visit: www.sdchm.org
06:30 PM Dance: Flamenco Beat
Camarada offers evening with "Il Lamento di Tristano" by Robert Rodriguez, "Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5" by Villa-Lobos, "Tempestad" by Juan Serrano, "Malaguena" by Lecuona, Chick Corea's "Spain." Flamenco dancer Gloria Lanuza performs with Beth Ross-Buckley (flute), Fred Benedetti (guitar). Also on offer: wine, hors d'oeuvres, art. 619-231-3702.

Admission: $50

Location:
Perry L. Meyer Fine Art Gallery
2400 Kettner Boulevard, suite 104
San Diego, CA 92101
MAP

Saturday, Feb. 6 - 6:30PM

More information on Camarada
07:00 PM Dance With The Masters Collage 2010
San Diego Civic Dance Company invites you to an exciting 2 hour performance in the beautiful and historic Casa del Prado Theater. Collage 2010 features dance pieces inspired by famous works of art and an impressive array of dance disciplines, breathtaking costumes, imaginative set pieces and gorgeous theatrical lighting.Dance with the Masters is an innovative performance featuring performances in jazz, hip hop, tap, modern, musical theater and more! In addition to the talented company choreographers, this year's guest choreographers include the award winning talents of Martin Lofnes of NYC. This is the first time that all 3 dance companies will be performing simultaneously on a single stage for a Bollywood extravaganza choreographed by The Participant Observer's own Shweta Damkondwar! There is an additional service charge added to tickets purchased over the internet. Wheelchair seating is available by calling the Box Office at (619) 702-3408.

Admission: $12.

Location:
Casa del Prado Theatre
1600 Village Place, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
MAP

To learn more about the San Diego Civic Dance Company and Dance With The Masters Collage 2010, please call: Phone: (619) 702-3408 or visit www.civicdancearts.org
08:00 PM Stage: La Mandragola
UCSD Theatre stages Nicolς Machiavelli's comedy about a man attempting to seduce a virtuous woman - a really virtuous woman. Isis Saratial Misdary directed.

Location:
UCSD: University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
San Diego, CA 92093
MAP

Showing at 8PM Fridays and Saturdays until February 6

For more information, please call: (858) 534-2230
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