Things to do in San Diego - August 2008
Through August 3
Enraptured: Works by Mitch Dobrowner:
San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park - Black-and-white, white, fine-art photography.
Through August 31
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops:
Embarcadero Marina Park, Downtown - Summer performances under the stars; fireworks on some nights.
Through September 2
MUMMIES: Secrets of the Pharaohs (IMAX film):
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Balboa Park - Journey to the royal tombs of Egypt.
Through September 24
Celebrating 80 years!
San Diego Historical Society, Downtown - special docent-led tours.
Through October 12
Shona: Spirits in Stone:
San Diego Natural History Museum, Downtown - Exciting collection of Zimbabwean Shona stone sculpture. www.sdnhm.org.
Through October 15
Water: H20=Life:
San Diego Natural History Museum, Downtown - Learn all our most precious natural resource, water. www.sdnhm.org.
Through November 10
Public Eye: A Focus on Community Act:
Museum of History and Art, Coronado.
Through November 30, 2-5pm
Live Music Sundays, Bernardo Winery - Live jazz. 858-487-1866. www.bernardowinery.com.
August 1
4 O'Clock Friday Concert, Del Mar Racetrack - Pinback.
August 1-3
Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market:
Bazaar Del Mundo Shops, Old Town - Authentic Mexican folk art, clothing, textiles, collectibles and jewelry.
August 1-3
Country Fair & Parade:
Ramona - Crafts, carnival rides, vendors, live entertainment, great food and lots of animals. www.ramonafair.com
August 1-24
La Jolla Music Society SummerFest:
20th Anniversary. 858-459-3724. www.la-jolla-music-society.com
August 1,8,15,22,29 (5-9pm)
Cruisin' Grand in Escondido:
Relive "American Graffiti" along Grand Avenue. 760-745-8877. www.downtownescondido.com
August 1,8,15,22,29 (6-8pm)
Jazz in the Park:
Carlsbad - 760-434-2904. www.carlsbadca.gov/arts
August 1,8,15,22,29 (6-8pm)
Concerts on the Green, Prescott Promenade:
August 3
Summer Concerts by the Sea:
Encinitas - Lee Coulter. 760-633-2740. www.encintasrecreg.com
August 3,10,17,24,31 (5:30-7pm)
Target Summer Concert Series:
Lake Poway & Old Poway Park (alternating Sundays). 858-668-4770. 858-668-4576. www.ci.poway.ca.us
August 3,10,17,24,31 (2-4pm)
La Jolla Concerts by the Sea:
858-456-1148. www.ljconcertsbythesea.org
August 5 (6-9pm)
Summer Pops at the Moonlight Amphitheatre:
Brengle Terrace Park, Vista - San Diego Symphony. 760-724-2110. www.moonlightsummerpops.com
August 6,13,20,27 (5-8pm)
8th Annual Cajon Classic Cruise:
El Cajon - Southern California's largest weekly classic car show. 619-401-8858. www.downtownelcajon.com
August 8
4 O'Clock Friday Concert at the Del Mar Racetrack - The Bravery.
August 8-10 (10am)
Kaleidoscope Explosion 2008:
Plaza del Pasado Courtyard, La Mesa - Artist demonstrations, classes.
August 9
Bob Marley Roots Raggae & Festival at the Del Mar Racetrack.
August 9 - October 5
Figuratively Speaking:
Visions Art Quilt Gallery, Harbor Island - Exhibition of 15 artists.
August 10
Hillcrest Cityfest Street Fair - Arts, crafts, food and entertainment along Fifth Avenue.
August 10
Art in the Village:
Carlsbad - 200 vendors; live jazz. 760-945-9288. www.kennedyfaires.com
August 10 (7-9pm)
Summer Pops in the Park:
Grape Day Park, Escondido - Grape Day Park, 7pm. San Diego Chamber Orchestra. www.escondido.org
August 10,23,31 (8-10am)
Snorkel with Sharks:
Birch Aquarium at Scripps La Jolla. 858-534-7336. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
August 12
San Diego Film Festival:
La Mesa - 35MM short documentaries with unique monthly themes.
August 14
Symphony on the Green:
Grand Tradition, Fallbrook - Fallbrook Music Society. 760-723-7319. www.fallbrook.org/events
August 14-17 (6am-8pm)
Longboard Surf Contest and Festival:
Oceanside Pier. 760-931-0301. www.oceansidelongboardsurfingclub.org
August 14-31
7th Annual Free Shakespeare in the Park:
New Village Arts Theatre, Carlsbad - Julius Caesar. 760-433-3245. www.newvillagearts.org
August 15
Full-Moon Walk on Scripps Pier:
Birch Aquarium, La Jolla. 858-534-7336. aquarium.ucsd.edu
August 16 (11am-3pm)
Family Day - Wild Waves:
Birch Aquarium at Scripps La Jolla - Arts and crafts, science, special tours.
August 16 (8pm)
Free Moonlight Movie:
Powerhouse Park, Del Mar - "Surf's Up". www.delmarmainstreet.com
August 17 (3-5pm)
Summer Concerts by the Sea:
Encinitas - Laurie Morvan Band. 760-633-2740. www.encinitasrecreg.com
August 20-24
Festival of Sail 2008:
Maritime Museum of San Diego, Downtown - More than twenty tall ships.
August 21 (5:30-7:30pm)
Rods & Woodies Classic Car Show:
Encinitas - 760-943-1950. www.encinitas101.com
August 21 (6-9pm)
Taste of Main Street:
Encinitas - Food, entertainment. 760-943-1950. www.encinitas101.com
August 22
4 O'Clock Friday Concert at the Del Mar Racetrack - Black Francis.
August 22-24
Summerglass Bluegrass Festival:
Vista - www.summergrass.net
August 23 (7:30pm)
Summer Concerts in the Park:
Wood House, San Marcos - 760-744-9000. www.san-marcos.net
August 23-24 (6am-5pm)
32nd Annual World Bodysurfing Championship:
Oceanside Pier - 310-457-2321
August 24
Pacific Classic Day at the Del Mar Racetrack:
The $1 Million Pacific Classic is Del Mar's richest race and signature event.
August 29
4 O'Clock Friday Concert at the Del Mar Racetrack - Steel Pulse.
August 29 - September 1 (10am-5pm)
Fall Fine Arts Show:
Julian Town Hall - www.julianca.com
August 30
Microbrew Festival and Devo Concert at the Del Mar Racetrack.
August 31 (10am-5pm)
Leucadia Art Walk:
Encinitas - Fine art. 760-436-2320. www.leucadia101.com
August 31
San Marcos Grand Summer Festival:
Street Fair. 760-945-9288. www.kennedyfaires.com
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Source: www.sandiego.org and www.sandiegonorth.com
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