Events
January
Annual Penguin Day Ski Fest
Held in early January
Location: De Anza Cove in
Mission Bay
858-270-0840
Hours: 9am - noon
Brave the cold water at De
Anza Cove in Mission Bay and water-ski without a wetsuit to earn a Penguin
Patch.
Mainly Mozart Spotlight
Location: Neuro Science
Institute La Jolla
Held January – April
619-239-0100
The annual spotlight
concert series highlights chamber music.
San Diego New Year's Day Race
Held on New Year’s Day
Location: Shelter Island
Yacht Club
619-221-8400
Traditional regatta with
all classes and multi-hull boats.
February
Mainly Mozart Spotlight Series
Held thru April
Location: Neuro Science
Institute La Jolla
619-239-0100
The annual spotlight
concert series highlights chamber music.
Whale Watching
Season is mid December –
mid March
Location: Cabrillo Nation
Monument or on special whale-watching cruises
619-557-5450
Annual migration of
California gray whales to the warm breeding grounds off the coast of Baja
California.
Buick Invitational
Held in early February
Location: Torrey Pines
Golf Course, La Jolla
800-888-BUICK
Annual PGA Tour men's golf
tournament. Buick Invitational Pro-Am with local and national professionals.
Wildflowers Bloom
Takes place in February,
depending on weather conditions
760-767-4684
Call for additional
information
In the desert depending on
rainfall in winter, the natural beauty of the Anza Borrego Desert State Park is
enhanced by the almost magical appearance of desert wildflowers in the spring.
Kumba Fest
Held in early February
Location: Lyceum Theatre,
Horton Plaza, downtown San Diego
619-544-1000
A black history month
celebration of African-American arts, creativity and cultural heritage.
Co-produced with the San Diego Repertory Theatre's African-American Council.
Showcases African American art and cultural heritage, with a variety of drama,
song and poetry.
San Diego Brazil Carnival
Held in February
Location: Downtown San
Diego
619-224-4684
The annual Gala Event will
be held at a downtown location. The Brazilian 'Mardi Gras' Ball features a samba
show, Mardi Gras Beads, Cappeira (exhibit of dance with martial arts), carnival
bands, parades and a costume contest with the first prize winner receiving a
trip to Brazil.
San Diego International Auto Show
Held in mid February
Location: San Diego
Convention Center
619-525-5000
Features foreign and
domestic cars, futuristic concept cars, never-before seen models and many
others.
World Golf
Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship
Held in late February
Location: La Costa Resort
800-918-GOLF
The Accenture Match Play
Championship returns to the La Costa Resort and Spa. The prestigious event
features the world's top 64 players from the Official World Golf ranking in
dramatic head-to-head, single elimination match play competition. Mon and Tues:
practice rounds, Wed-Sat am: competition rounds, Sat pm: Semifinal Match and
Sun: Championship
March
Annual America's
Schooner Cup Charity Regatta
Held most of March and
April
Location: San Diego Harbor
619-223-3138
Schooners compete in San
Diego Harbor.
San Diego International Film Festival
Held most of March
Location: Mandeville
Auditorium, UCSD, La Jolla and Hazard Center
858-459-8707
Premieres of feature films
from around the world. Also includes "Celebrating Animating" and the "The Short
Night" featuring short subject films.
April
Butterflies & Orchids
Held early – mid April
Location: San Diego Wild
Animal Park's Hidden Jungle exhibit
619-234-6541
Thousands of butterflies
from around the world swarm the San Diego Wild Animal Park's Hidden Jungle
exhibit. The Crevasse, adjacent to Hidden Jungle, features stick insects, leaf
bugs and leaf cutters ants. More than 300 orchids are displayed during this two
week spring fling and the horticulture staff gives daily presentations on orchid
care and cultivation during park hours.
Annual Jewish Film Festival
Held the first two weeks of
April
Location: AMC Theaters at
La Jolla and Hazard Center
858-457-3161
Annual presentation of
American and International features, documentaries and short subjects that
explore the Jewish experience.
Annual Linda Vista Multi-Cultural
Fair/Parade
Held in late April
Location: San Diego
858-560-0871
Call for exact location and
further information
Parade route travels from
Levant to Comstock on Linda Vista Road. Fair is located at Linda Vista Road,
between Comstock and Ulrich Streets, and features ethnic food and entertainment.
Annual San Diego Adams Avenue Roots Festival
Held in late April
Location: San Diego
619-282-7329
Free vintage blues, folk,
jazz, country and international music on 6 stages.
Annual Union-Tribune San Diego A La Carte
Festival
Held in late April
Location: Presidents Way &
Park Blvd, Balboa Park
619-338-1726
Food from San Diego's best
restaurants, unique micro beers, live music, entertainment, special activities
for kids and celebrity chef demonstrations.
Art Walk
Held in late April
Location: Little Italy,
downtown San Diego
619-615-1090
The two day festival
showcases visual and performing artists in their work environment and in stage
areas.
May
Buds 'n Blooms
Held all of May
Location: Balboa Park
619-235-1100
The magnificent
horticulture of Balboa Park is the centerpiece for this annual spring
celebration. Features floral-themed activities, museum exhibits, tours,
performances and free outdoor family activities.
June
Score Baja 500
Usually held in early May
Location: Ensenada
818-225-8402
Admission Free
Annual off-road car,
motorcycle, truck loop race in Baja California, Mexico. Starts and ends in
Ensenada.
Annual Fiesta Del Sol
Held in June
Location: Fletcher Cove in
Solana Beach
858-755-4775
Celebrate the beginning of
summer with music, entertainment, children's games, arts and crafts.
Del Mar Fair
Usually held in mid June
Location: Del Mar
Fairgrounds
858-755-1161
San Diego's annual county
fair.
Annual Mainly Mozart Festival
Usually held in June
Locations: San Diego Baja
California, Mexico
619-239-0100
An all-star orchestra
performs the works of Mozart and other baroque, classical and romantic
composers.
Annual Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine
Festival
Usually held in mid - late
June
Location: Lake Skinner
909-676-6713
This festival features
food, entertainment, wine-tasting, exhibits, kids fair and balloon launches. The
balloons are launched at 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Lake Skinner, weather
permitting.
Old Town State Park Fourth of July
Celebration
Held on the fourth of July
Location: Old Town State
Park Plaza
619-220-5422
Free old fashioned 4th of
July celebration with flag raising event, pony rides, hay rides, stage
entertainment and family games.
San Diego Balloon Association Hot Air
Balloon Classic
Held on the fourth of July
Location: Del Mar
Racetrack Grandstand
858-481-6800
Balloon Race begins at 6
p.m. Viewing is included in Del Mar Fair admission.
Annual San Diego Lesbian
and Gay Parade, Rally and Festival
Held in late July
Location: Balboa Park
619-297-7683
Annual San Diego Lesbian
and Gay Parade, Rally and Festival include a rally, parade, 5k run, and a 1.5
mile walk.
Annual US Open
Sandcastle Competition
Usually held in mid July
Location: Imperial Beach
Pier
619-424-6663
Saturday events include
parade at 10am and children's sandcastle contest at 2pm with a fireworks display
at dusk. Sandcastle competition is Sunday starting at 7:30am-12:30pm, with
awards following the contest.
Annual World
Championship Over-The-Line Tournament
Held in mid July
Location: Fiesta Island,
Mission Bay
Over-the-line softball is
played on a small field and is unique to San Diego. There is free viewing of San
Diego's original beach softball event at Fiesta Island, Mission Bay.
California State Summer Games
Held in mid July
Location: Vary throughout
San Diego County including Qualcomm Stadium, Balboa Stadium and University of
San Diego
619-682-3436
California State Games create an Olympic style competition for amateur athletes
of all age ranges and abilities to challenge themselves and excel their
individual past performances. The athletes, from youth to adult will participate
in twenty different sports ranging from archery to track & field.
August
Acura Classic
Held in early August
Location: La Costa Resort
and Spa, Carlsbad
A WTA Tour event featuring world famous tennis.
Annual World Body
Surfing Championships
Held the entire month of August
Location: Oceanside Pier
and Beach
International and U.S.
bodysurfers, equipped with swim fins, ride and perform on ocean waves. Open to
all ages 12 and up.
November
San Diego Historical
Society Holiday Home Tours
Held November – early
January
Location: Varies
619-232-6203
View the period style
decorations that adorn the ornate, historic Villa Montezuma & the historic
Marston House. Tours are given Thursday through Sunday.
December
San Diego Historical
Society Holiday Home Tours
Held November – early
January
Location: Varies
619-232-6203
View the period style
decorations that adorn the ornate, historic Villa Montezuma & the historic
Marston House. Tours are given Thursday through Sunday.
Whale Watching
Usually the entire month
Location: Cabrillo Nation
Monument or on special whale-watching cruises
619-557-5450
Annual migration of
California gray whales to the warm breeding grounds off the coast of Baja
California. Glimpse these peaceful "giants of the sea" from Cabrillo Nation
Monument or on special whale-watching cruises.
Arts and
Entertainment:
San Diego Opera
Civic Center Plaza
1200 Third Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-7636
Call for schedule of
performances
San Diego Opera, ranked by
Opera America as one of the top 10 opera companies in the United States, is a
widely respected member of the international opera community and an invaluable
cultural resource to the San Diego community.
San Diego Ballet
5304 Metro Street, Suite B
San Diego, CA 92110
619-294-7378
Call for performance
schedule
Each year since 1996, the
San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture has awarded the San Diego Ballet an
arts-organization rating of "excellent". San Diego Ballet continues to enjoy
growth and critical acclaim with original pieces.
San Diego Symphony
1245 Seventh Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-235-0800
Call for schedule of performances
The San Diego Symphony has
become one of the leading orchestras in the United States. It is committed to
providing musical experiences of superior quality for the greater San Diego
community and beyond. Through a rich mixture of innovative and educational
programming designed to appeal to all ages and cultures, the Symphony makes
music an integral part of the cultural and intellectual fabric of the San Diego
Region. The Symphony offers wide range of concert experiences and performs over
100 concerts each season.
Broadway/San Diego
401 B St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-8995
Touring Broadway musicals.
La Jolla Playhouse
2910 La Jolla Village Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
858-550-1070
This Tony Award-winning San
Diego theater presents musicals, comedies, world premieres and classics. Located
on UCSD campus, La Jolla.
San Diego Civic Theatre
1100 Third Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-615-4000
Premiere venue for
productions, presentations of San Diego Opera, California Ballet, La Jolla Music
Society and Broadway/San Diego.
San Diego Junior Theatre
Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
1650 El Prado, Suite 208
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-1311
Provides engaging,
innovative, high-quality theater education and productions for children of all
cultural heritages, ages, abilities and levels of interest.
San Diego Repertory Theatre
79 Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-3586
An established professional theater presenting a six play season. Dramas, musicals and
four annual festivals.
Season run September - June.
Spreckels Theatre
121 Broadway, #600
San Diego, CA 92101
619-234-8397
1,466 seat, historic theater,
reminiscent of a London opera house, in the heart of Downtown San Diego.
Starlight Theatre, San Diego Civic Light Opera
1549 el Prado Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
619-544-7827
An established
professional musical theater company producing large-scale Broadway-
quality musicals at Starlight Bowl in Balboa Park under the stars.
The Old Globe
1363 Old Globe Way
San Diego, CA 92101-1696
619-23-GLOBE
This Tony Award(r)-winning
Theatre produces 15 works annually, from Shakespeare to Stoppard to Sondheim, at
a 3-venue complex in Balboa Park.
Theatre in Old Town
4040 Twiggs St.
San Diego, CA 92110
619-688-2494
Operated by Miracle Theatre
Productions, intimate theater in the heart of Old Town that offers innovative
and award-winning productions year-round.
Triple Espresso...a highly caffeinated comedy
444 Fourth Ave. Horton Grand Theatre
San Diego, A 92101
619-234-9583
Every Wednesday through
Sunday, this family-friendly comedy keeps audiences of all ages laughing from
start to finish. Absolutely hilarious!
Sports
San Diego Padres
Professional Baseball
Games played at PETCO Park,
San Diego
San Diego, CA 92112
877- 374-2784
Season runs April – October
San Diego Chargers
Professional Football (NFL)
Games played at Qualcom
Stadium
4020 Murphy Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
858-874-4500
Season runs September –
January
San Diego Gulls
Ice Hockey
3500 Sports Arena Boulevard
San Diego, California 92110
619-224-GOAL
Call for schedule and
additional information
Games played at the Sports
Arena
San Diego Sockers
Indoor MISL soccer team
9606 Aero Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
858-836-GOAL
Call for schedule and
additional information
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