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Commune 5-year anniversary with Dead Feather Moon and Adam Salter
Anti-big tobacco monthly, Commune, celebrates at Whistle Stop in South Park
On Wednesday, February 27 at Whistle Stop (2236 Fern Street - South Park), Commune celebrates five years of fighting “tobacco corporations, their practices and their presence in the scene.” Last November, Reader contributor Lara McCaffrey blurted about the monthly affair, …
We’re Not Playin' Anymore at The Spot Barrio Logan
Custom toy show, complete with food & craft beer, invades Barrio Logan art space Saturday
The guidelines are simple: “If you can pick it up and play with it, your toy design is in!” This from Victor Villa who, alongside Paul Ecdao from Thumbprint Gallery, is co-curator of We're Not Playin' Anymore - a custom …
Take a mini-nature tour of the Buena Vista Creek Ecological Reserve, with a stop at the Historic Marron-Hayes Adobe
Enjoy a morning walk tomorrow, February 23, starting at 10 a.m., in the Buena Vista Creek Valley and a visit at the Marron-Hayes adobe. Currently, true “open space”, the valley is currently slated to become part of a housing development.
Preserve Calavera’s Diane Nygaard is guiding this tour through the valley with stories and information about the area and wildlife. It’s an easy walk that can be enjoyed by all. After the tour, guests will be invited up to the …
Birds of a Feather at Diversionary
They may flock together, but it's more complicated than that in Mark Acito's allegorical comedy. Married birds find themselves aboard a "relation ship," on smooth and stormy waters. And yet the unmarried birds, and human bird-watchers, yearn to find a …
10th Annual Guacamole Bowl rolls into Balboa Park
S4EA fundraiser pits Kiwanis against Law Enforcement in this cook-off which promises the public all-you-can-eat guacamole for a small price.
The 10th Annual Law Enforcement vs. Kiwanis Challenge Guacamole Bowl fundraiser hits Balboa Park Saturday, February 23. Dubbed a “good old fashioned guacamole cook-off”, the Balboa Park Club (2150 Pan American Road West) is the place to be from 10 …
Surf art & music event paddles into Lafayette Hotel
Musicians North Beach & Andy Mauser join Artists of the Month Rick Avena and Michael Thomas Garger at new monthly event
“We have just had an $8 million dollar renovation… and are excited to show off the historic, but new vibe,” writes Lafayette Hotel Marketing Coordinator, Gabby LaRussa via email. One of LaRussa's first tasks is to increase the visibility of …
Best events in San Diego: through February 27
Saturday | 23 K9 CANCER WALK Dog lovers are invited to join the 1.5-mile walk with their dogs or in memory of dogs that have lost their battle with canine cancer. Vendor expo and a celebration after the walk. $20–$35. …
Fresh San Diego produce to change the world
World Challenge is offering a fresh 5K and farmer's market.
Charity World is a small San Diego based group that is trying to improve the lives of the poor and the underprivileged via agriculture. The Charity World Challenge is coming up on Saturday February 23rd, from 9:00 am to noon. …
Jill Holslin: Tijuana Alley Art photo series in Normal Heights
Street Art and graffiti photos with wheatpastes and paintings from Tijuana artists 1102, Panca, and Spel Uno.
Photographer and SDSU lecturer Jill Holslin will be opening her Tijuana Alley Art series at Visual (3524 Adams Ave. – Normal Heights) on Saturday, March 9 - 6 to 10 p.m. Holslin’s photos provide a glimpse of the ubiquitous graffiti …
Baja Norte road trip
A compilation from the Reader's travel section: Tijuana, Rosarito, Ensenada, Baja Wine Country and Tecate.
(See Facebook.com/SDReaderTravel for more Storify guides, photos & videos and updates from Reader Travel.) http://storify.com/SDReaderTravel/reader-travel-guide-baja-norte
Punk Rock at Ion Theatre
In Lord of the Flies (1954), William Golding isolates a group of young British students on a deserted island. In time, most revert to savagery. Simon Stephens' Punk Rock (2009) serves as an update. The students at Stockport aren't isolated, …
Adult Puppet Cabaret and Heather Henson's Handmade Puppet Dreams at MoPA
Local puppet troupe and traveling puppet film festival in Balboa Park with Nice World, Justine Babyteeth, and Trio Gadjo.
On Friday, February 22, the Adult Puppet Cabaret will team up with Handmade Puppet Dreams for a night of live puppetry, short films, and music at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. Heather Henson’s Handmade Puppet Dreams Vol.4, …
Parachute Factory: art and music from the margins
Downtown warehouse will host over 30 local artists including Exist 1981, Joshua Krause, Bujwah Strangers, Eric Wixon, and Tocayo.
On Saturday, February 16, digital creatives Mindgruve are teaming up with Yeller Studio, non-profit Sezio, and musical residents of the Sweat Lodge warehouse to throw a Downtown party (627 8th Ave.) dubbed Parachute Factory. http://vimeo.com/58733886 The bi-level warehouse is the …
Rancho San Diego Burrito Run
Run 5K, get a burrito.
If you like the burritos then the Rancho San Diego Run is the event for you. All participants will receive a special runners burrito at the finish area. The burritos will be prepared by Albert’s Fresh Mexican Food. The event …
Home of Guiding Hands 5K
A nice 5K around Santee Lakes followed by a warm picnic lunch.
The Third Annual Home of Guiding Hands 5K is this Saturday the 16th of February at 11:00 am. The proceeds go to support 800 children and their families. The goal of $25,000 has already been surpassed. Online registration is closed …
Yes Virginia, there is a Bali Ha'i, but...
In the Welk Resort Theatre's current production of South Pacific, Bloody Mary (Brenda Oen) points to a volcanic island across a blue Pacific channel. She sings "Bali Ha'i," such a haunting song you'd think she 's pointing to Eden. "Most …
The fashion choices of reality star contestants
A few weeks ago my friend Elizabeth and I headed up to Valley View Casino to catch a taping of 3 Minutes to Stardom, a local "American Idol"-type reality program, hosted by the Reader's own music writer Dave Good. The …
Best events in San Diego: February 14-20
Thursday | 14 SWEETHEARTS AND SWINGThe evening begins with a swing DJ and dancing. Then, Drop Dead Dames Burlesque Revue performs a Valentine’s show at 8:30. Following the show will be more dancing until midnight. VIP seating area includes a …
Street Style: Balboa Park Free Tuesdays
Every Tuesday Balboa Park hosts free museums on a rotating basis. I try to make a point to attend each week. Recently I was able to stroll through MOPA free of charge while enjoying the photography of actress Jessica Lange. …
The Trip to Bountiful at New Village Arts
Trip began as a TV play Horton Foote wrote for Lillian Gish. A white woman. Given her extraordinary performance at New Village Arts, you'd swear he wrote it for Sylvia M'Lafi Thompson, an African-American. If a script calls for a …