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< February, 2019 >
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| Wednesday, Feb 20 |
| All Day |  Ongoing and Extended Events |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Alladin |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Familiar |
| Thursday, Feb 21 |
| All Day | Ongoing and Extended Events |
| 1:00 PM | Ignite Fundraiser |
| 6:00 PM | Culture & Cocktails: Legends and Voyages |
| 7:00 PM | Talk: Marlon James |
| 7:00 PM | Music: Banda Magda |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Alladin |
| Friday, Feb 22 |
| All Day | Ongoing and Extended Events |
| 7:00 PM | Play on Film: Wooden Wars |
| 7:00 PM | Music: Art of Elan - Loving Vincent |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: The Misanthrope |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Alladin |
| 8:00 PM | Film: Casting |
| Saturday, Feb 23 |
| All Day | Ongoing and Extended Events |
| 11:00 AM | Chinese Hand Embroider on Paper Plate |
| 11:00 AM | Chinese Calligraphy Workshop |
| 1:00 PM | Nomsa Burkhardt: South African Music and Dance |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: The Misanthrope |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Gabriel |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Alladin |
| 6:00 PM | Annual Dinner Featuring Ambassador Nicholas Burns |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Alladin |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: The Misanthrope |
| 8:00 PM | Music: The Como La Flor Band - A Tribute to Selena |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Gabriel |
| Sunday, Feb 24 |
| All Day | Ongoing and Extended Events |
| 10:30 AM | Film: Krabat and the Legend of the Satanic Mill |
| 11:00 AM | Chinese Woodblock New Year Print Workshop |
| 11:00 AM | Piggy Cuties Workshop |
| 1:00 PM | Stage: Alladin |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Gabriel |
| 6:00 PM | Music & Dance Sameda Fundraiser |
| 6:30 PM | Stage: Alladin |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Gabriel |
| 7:00 PM | Comedy: Aziz Ansari |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Familiar |
| Monday, Feb 25 |
| All Day | Ongoing and Extended Events |
| Tuesday, Feb 26 |
| All Day | Ongoing and Extended Events |
| 6:00 PM | Drama Workshop: Familiar |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Familiar |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Alladin |
| 8:00 PM | Music: Habib Koité & Bassekou Kouyate |
| Wednesday, Feb 27 |
| All Day | Ongoing and Extended Events |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Gabriel |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Familiar |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Alladin |
| Thursday, Feb 28 |
| All Day | Ongoing and Extended Events |
| 6:00 PM | Black Cinema Series : Moonlight |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Alladin |
| 8:00 PM | Dance: Ephrat Asherie |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Gabriel |
| Friday, Mar 1 |
| All Day | Ongoing and Extended Events |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Alladin |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: The Misanthrope |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Gabriel |
| Saturday, Mar 2 |
| All Day | Ongoing and Extended Events |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Familiar |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Alladin |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Gabriel |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: Alladin |
| 7:30 PM | Stage: The Misanthrope |
| 8:00 PM | Stage: Gabriel |
| Sunday, Mar 3 |
| All Day | Ongoing and Extended Events |
| 1:00 PM | Stage: Alladin |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Familiar |
| 2:00 PM | Stage: Gabriel |
| 6:30 PM | Stage: Alladin |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Gabriel |
| 7:00 PM | Stage: Familiar |
| Monday, Mar 4 |
| All Day | Ongoing and Extended Events |
| Tuesday, Mar 5 |
| All Day | Ongoing and Extended Events |
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| Calendar |
| All Day |
Ongoing and Extended Events
Spotlight
One Book - One San Diego events
Stage
• Mama Mia!
Until February 24, 2019
* Note: newest and shorter run productions can be found in our regular calendar listings.
Exhibitions and Art
• Arts Of South And Southeast Asia
Ongoing until January 31, 2019
• International Art Exhibit
Until March 9, 2019
• Walking Tour of Asian Pacific Historic District
Ongoing, every 2nd Saturday of each month
• Arts of Iran
Until January 31, 2019
• Art of East Asia
Until December 31, 2019
• Art Of The 20th Century
Ongoing until December 31, 2019
• German Expressionism
Ongoing until December 31, 2019
• Barrio Art Crawl
Ongoing, every 2nd Saturday of each month
• Free Admission to Mingei International Museum
Ongoing, 3rd Tuesday of each month
• Free Admission to Japanese Friendship Garden
Ongoing, 3rd Tuesday of each month
Kids
• Classes:Children's West African Drumming
Ongoing Tuesdays
• Kids Meet Mandarin
Ongoing Fridays
• Chinese Storytime
Ongoing Mondays
• Spanish Storytime
Ongoing Mondays
• Bilingual Storytime
Ongoing Fridays
Classes and Workshops
• Argentine Tango Series
Ongoing Wednesdays until October 3
• French Bench
Until Saturday, December 15
• Capoeira Angola de Sao Bento Grande
Ongoing Saturday
• West African Dance Class
Ongoing Sunday
• Mahjong Lessons
Ongoing Thursdays
• Ki Energy Healing Clinic
Ongoing Wednesdays
• Emei Qigong Practice
Ongoing Saturdays
• Middle-Eastern Drum & Belly Dance Class
Ongoing until December 17
• Kokedama Workshop
Ongoing every 1st and 3rd Tuesday
• Irish Gaelic Conversation Circle
Ongoing Tuesdays
• Tai Chi Workshop
Ongoing Saturdays
• African Dance Class
Ongoing Sundays
• Qi Gong Workshop
Ongoing Saturdays
• Salsa Class
Ongoing Tuesdays
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| 10:45 AM |
10th Annual Nutcracker Holiday Tea
Bring your little sugarplums for an unforgettable abridged performance of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," performed by the Scripps Performing Arts Academy. Pair every plié with a bite of scrumptious tea sandwiches and delicate French pastries.
$65 per adult | $38 per child (ages 4 - 12)
Pricing is exclusive of tax, gratuity and 20% service charge.
$10 of every ticket sold will benefit Isabella's Giraffe Club — a non-profit organization committed to providing emotional and educational support for parents with infants in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Admission/Cost: $38 - $65 (Reservations: 858.314.1996)
Location:
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
5300 Grand Del Mar Ct.
San Diego, CA 92130
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Date and Time:
Sunday, December 23 - 10:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Sunday, December 23 - 1:45 AM to 3:45 PM
Monday, December 24 - 10:45 AM to 12:45 PM
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| 1:00 PM |
California Ballet: The Nutcracker
California Ballet Company presents "The Nutcracker" at the San Diego Civic Theatre with the San Diego Symphony happening Dec. 14 through 23, 2018.
Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a fantastical adventure with giant rats, glittering snowflakes, and the Sugar Plum Fairy's Kingdom of the Sweets.
California Ballet also presents special 60-minute performances for families with very young children. These shows are at 2:00 PM Saturday, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21.
Before the shows there red carpet photo opportunities, plus meet and greets with the cast after the matinee and early evening performances.
Admission/Cost: $25 - $105
Location:
San Diego Civic Theatre
1100 Third Avenue
San Diego, CA
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Dates and times:
Multiple dates from Friday, December 14 to Sunday, December 23, 2018
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays - 7:00 PM
Sundays - 5:00 PM
Saturday Matinees - 2:00 PM
Sunday Matinees - 1:00 PM
For more information, please call: (858) 560-5676
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| 2:00 PM |
La Pastorela De La Familia
Teatro Mascara Magica presents one of San Diego's most popular holiday shows. This year's text, written by the inventive Max Branscomb, "celebrates the family, a journey we all take and we have to choose sides since Evil lurks in every corner and is masked with many faces." William Virchis directs.
Admission/Cost: $10 - $25
Location:
Lyceum Theatre
79 Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101
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Dates and times:
Ongoing from Thursday, December 13 until Sunday, December 23, 2018
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays - 7:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday Matinees - 2:00 PM
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| 2:00 PM |
City Ballet: The Nutcracker
Voted San Diego's Best Nutcracker production by the "Tommy Awards", this elaborate and elegant production, with exquisite costumes and scenery, will take you on Clara's magical journey from her fun-filled family Christmas party where toy soldiers and mice become life-sized, to the enchanted Snow Forest and on to the Land of Sweets where she is welcomed by the Sugar Plum Fairy, her Cavalier and magical performances from dancers throughout the world. Accompanied by the City Ballet Orchestra and Chorus, this heart-warming production is the perfect way for families to immerse themselves in the holiday spirit, year after year. Following each matinee performances, members of the cast will be in the lobby to greet audience members and pose for photos.
Admission/Cost: $34 - $89
Location:
Spreckels Theatre
121 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
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Dates and times:
Ongoing from Friday, December 7 until Sunday, December 23, 2018
Fridays & Saturdays - 7:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday Matinees - 2:00 PM (no performance 12/9)
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| 2:00 PM |
Civic Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet performs "The Nutcracker" at the iconic Casa del Prado Theater.
Staged by students and young adults, you'll go on an extraordinary journey to the magical Land of the Sweets with young Clara and her brave Nutcracker Prince.
Witness an epic battle between toy soldiers and mice before being whisked away to an enchanting land of falling snow, waltzing flowers, and the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Set to Tchaikovsky's timeless score, this classic holiday ballet production is a cherished San Diego family tradition.
Admission/Cost: $12 - $18
Location:
Casa del Prado Theatre
1600 Village Place
Balboa Park
San Diego, CA
MAP - [Park Map]
Multiple dates from Friday, December 14 to Sunday, December 23, 2018
Fridays & Saturdays - 7:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays - 2:00 PM
For additional details call (619) 233-3060
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| 5:00 PM |
Calfornia Ballet: The Nutcracker
California Ballet Company presents "The Nutcracker" at the San Diego Civic Theatre with the San Diego Symphony happening Dec. 14 through 23, 2018.
Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a fantastical adventure with giant rats, glittering snowflakes, and the Sugar Plum Fairy's Kingdom of the Sweets.
California Ballet also presents special 60-minute performances for families with very young children. These shows are at 2:00 PM Saturday, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21.
Before the shows there red carpet photo opportunities, plus meet and greets with the cast after the matinee and early evening performances.
Admission/Cost: $25 - $105
Location:
San Diego Civic Theatre
1100 Third Avenue
San Diego, CA
MAP
Dates and times:
Multiple dates from Friday, December 14 to Sunday, December 23, 2018
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays - 7:00 PM
Sundays - 5:00 PM
Saturday Matinees - 2:00 PM
Sunday Matinees - 1:00 PM
For more information, please call: (858) 560-5676
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| 6:30 PM |
A Filipino Christmas
Bivouac Ciderworks presents A Filipino Christmas! Please join us this holiday season for an all-you-can-eat extravaganza of Filipino food over banana leaves. Cider and cocktails available for purchase. Come prepared to eat with your hands!
Admission/Cost: $51.83
Location:
Bivouac Ciderworks
3986 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
Sunday, December 23 - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
For more information, please visit www.bivouaccider.com
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| 7:00 PM |
Music: El Vez - Merry Mexmas
Robert Lopez, better known by his stage name El Vez, is a Mexican-American singer-songwriter and musician, who performs and records original material and covers classic rock songs The bill includes the Exbats and Pony Death Ride.
Age limit: 21+
Admission/Cost: $25
Location:
The Casbah
2501 Kettner Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101
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Sunday, December 23 - 7:00 PM
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| 7:30 PM |
Stage: La Pastorela De La Familia
Teatro Mascara Magica presents one of San Diego's most popular holiday shows. This year's text, written by the inventive Max Branscomb, "celebrates the family, a journey we all take and we have to choose sides since Evil lurks in every corner and is masked with many faces." William Virchis directs.
Admission/Cost: $10 - $25
Location:
Lyceum Theatre
79 Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101
MAP
Dates and times:
Ongoing from Thursday, December 13 until Sunday, December 23, 2018
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays - 7:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday Matinees - 2:00 PM
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