JULY 2008 Calendar

Events

If no phone number or web site is noted, call 619-220-TIXS (8497) for tickets

July - Ocean Beach Farmers Market
Enjoy incredible California produce in the heart of this authentic California beach town. Relish the music as you stroll. The market is every Wednesday, July 2, 9,16, 23 and 30 from 4-8pm, in the 4900 block of Newport Ave. 619-224-4906. www.OceanBeachSanDiego.com.

Thru July 6 - San Diego County Fair
Last days for the San Diego County Fair! Take in the rides and the exhibits. Enjoy the game-filled midway and the evening slate of famous entertainers (see Jazz, Pop, Rock listings for the names). This yearÕs theme is Summer of Sports, celebrating a wide variety of sports at all levels from youth to professional. Del Mar Fairgrounds. 10am-11pm Fri and Sat;10am-10pm other nights. Adults $12, 62 and older $6, 6-12 $6, 5 and younger, free. 858-755-1161

Thru July 7 - Weekend Adventure Sailing
Sail San Diego Bay on the Californian, the magnificent official Tall Ship of the state. 619-234-9153 ext 101

July - Special Sales at Las Americas Outlets
Great prices get even better: thru July 6, Clarks Bostonian; thru July 7, Kenneth Cole, Lane Bryant, Neiman Marcus, Pac Sun; thru July 20, BCBG Max Azria; thru July 21, Perfumania; July 2-6, Brooks Bros.; July 3-6 KB Toy Outlet; July 3-7, Time Factory, Puma, Anne Klein, Haggar Clothing. 20 minutes south of San Diego, 619-934-8400. www.premiumoutlets.com (See also p 30)

July 4 - Fourth of July Celebrations
Music, parades and fireworks throughout San Diego, some with bbqs and street fairs: Julian 760-765-1857; Oceanside 760-967-2005; Rancho Santa Fe 760-489-2383; Escondido 760-743-2125; La Jolla 858-454-5718; Coronado, 9pm; La Jolla Cove, 9pm; Ocean Beach Pier, 9pm; Petco Park, after the game; SeaWorld, 9pm; Lake Murray, 9:05pm, 619-583-5211; USS Midway (See p 6)

July 12-13 & 19-20 - World Championship Over-the-Line Tournament
Invented in San Diego, featuring teams whose names we cant print here. Definitely fun in the sun. Fiesta Island on Mission Bay. 619-688-0817

Opening July 16 (thru Sept. 3) - Thoroughbred Racing at Del Mar
Top horses, jockeys, trainers. Del Mar Race Track. 858-755-1141

July 19-20 - LGBT Pride Parade and Festival
Balboa Park. Parade, entertainment, vendors, food. www.sandiegopride.org/5/Festival.htm

July 19-26 - Shark Week at Birch Aquarium
Hands-on week of exploration dedicated to sharks. Birch Aquarium at Scripps. 858-534-4109

July 24-27 - ComicCon International
Visitors come from around the world to meet the creators and stars of blockbuster movies, anime, comic books, graphic novels, fantasy and science fiction. Convention Center. 619-491-2475

July 26 - Lipizzaner Stallions
Sports Arena

July 26-27 - Professional Bull Riders
Del Mar Fairgrounds

Mexico Events

Paellas Contest
Concurso de Paellas. Ensenada. 10:00AM.
(0 11 52) 646 177-0780

July 6 - 6th Annual Golf Tournament
6th Torneo Anual de Golf. Tijuana. Real del Mar 9:00AM (0 11 52) 664 6313401 EXT. 1650 .

July 13 - 20th International Fish and Shellfish Fair
XX Feria Internacional del Pescado y el Marisco. Rosarito. Hotel Rosarito Beach. 1:00pm. Gourmet Festival with savory shellfish dishes. Festival Gastron—mico con ricos platillos hechos a base de Mariscos. (0 11 52) 661 612-0700

July 19 - Julieta Venegas Concert
Concierto Julieta Venegas. Tijuana. El Foro. (Jai Alai Palace). (011 52) 664 685-8676 and 619-734-2333.

July 20 - 27th International Fish and Shellfish Fair
XXVII Festival del Pescado y el Marisco. Tijuana. Malec—n of Playas de Tijuana. Family atmosphere for you to sample fish and shellfish dishes from the best restaurants in town. Malec—n de Playas de Tijuana. 12:00pm. Ambiente Familiar. Elaboraci—n de platillos a base de pescado y marisco de los mejores restaurants de la ciudad.

Attractions

Legoland
At LEGOLAND¨ California everyone in the family becomes a hero. With more than 50 super rides, shows and attractions, LEGOLAND is perfect for kids 2-12 and their families. Just opened is the brand new Land of Adventure with four exciting new attractions, including a Lego Pharaoh which guards the entrance to the 1920s Egypt surroundings. Don't miss Pirate Shores, featuring four all-new water attractions, including Splash Battle. Open all holidays. Kids 3-12 and Seniors $44.00; Adults $57.00. Visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call 760-918-5346. See center of magazine for discount coupon. Also print coupon online.

San Diego Zoo
The Zoo is home to four giant pandas, the largest population in the U.S.; Ituri Forest; Polar Bear Plunge; Gorilla Tropics; and Tiger River. 619-234-3153

San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park
This 1,800-acre wildlife reserve features animals of Africa and Asia roaming in a natural habitat. Photo caravan tours take guests for up-close photo opportunities of rare wildlife. 760-747-8702

SeaWorld
San Diego Interstate 5, SeaWorld Dr. exit. See "Believe," the killer whale show and tons of other attractions plus manatee rescue, aquariums, rides and dining facilities. Visit www.seaworldsandiego.com or call 800-25-SHAMU.

Theatre

All tickets available at 619-220-TIXS (8497) unless noted.

Thru July 13 - The Male Intellect: The 2nd Coming
Lyceum Theatre. 619-544-1000

Thru July 27 - The Night Watcher
La Jolla Playhouse

Thru Sept. 10 - Romeo and Juliet
Old Globe

Thru Sept. 27 - AllÕs Well That Ends Well
Old Globe

Thru Sept. 28 - The Merry Wives of Windsor
Old Globe

Opening July 12 (thru Aug. 17) - The Pleasure of His Company
Old Globe

Opening July 16 (thru Aug. 10) - Phantom of the Opera
The Tony Award-winning musical, longest running show in Broadway history, featuring famous songs and spectacular special effects, returns to San Diego. Civic Theatre.

Music/Dance/Performance

All tickets available at 619-220-TIXS (8497) unless noted.

Thru Aug. 17 - Poway Summer Concert Series Outdoors
858-668-4770, 858-668-4576.

Thru Aug. 30 - La Jolla Concerts by the Sea
Every Sunday. Free. 858-456-1148

Thru Sept. 17 - Green Flash Concerts
Live music and spectacular ocean sunsets at Birch Aquarium at Scripps every third Wednesday. (July 16 this month) 858-534-4109 http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Public_Programs/Adult_Programs/Green_Flash_Concerts/

July 3 - Hewett and Luenell
Spreckels Theatre

Opening July 4 (thru Aug. 31) -
San Diego Symphony Summer Pops
Embarcadero Marina Park South. 619-231-3848

July 20 - George Carlin
Humphreys

July 26 - Comedians of Comedy
Spreckels Theatre

July 30 - Dana Carvey
Del Mar Fairgrounds

July 30 - Concert by the Sea
Encinitas. 760-633-2740

Jazz...Pop...Rock
Country...Folk
Blues...Comedy

All tickets available at 619-220-TIXS (8497) unless noted.

July 1-2 Bob Weir/ Ratdog/Gov't Mule.
Humphreys

July 1 - Sugarland.
Del Mar Fairgrounds

July 2 - American Idols Live.
Sports Arena
Little Big Town.
Del Mar Fairgrounds

July 3 - Cinderella and Warrant.
Viejas Casino
Boston. Del Mar Fairgrounds

July 4 - KC and the Sunshine Band.
Del Mar Fairgrounds

July 5 - Natasha Bedingfield.
House of Blues
Pivit/Agent 51/Critical Me.
Canes

July 6 - Los Alacranes.
Del Mar Fairgrounds

July 7 - Dark Lotus.
House of Blues

July 9 - Rooney, Locksley/The Bridges.
House of Blues

July 10 - Rusted Root/Pete Francis.
House of Blues

July 11 - Lyfe Johnson. House of Blues
Toby Keith.
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
Paula Fuga/Stranger.
Canes

July 12 - Bluegrass Ramblers.
Old Poway Park
Aleks Syntek.
House of Blues
Boy George. Viejas
DJ Felli Fl. 4th & B
Tainted Love. Canes

July 13 -Tom Jones. Humphreys

July 15 -Journey/Heart/Cheap Trick.
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
Chris Isaak. Valley View Casino

July 16 -Slipknot/Disturbed.
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
One/republic/Carolina Liar/
The 88. House of Blues
Chris Isaak. Humphreys

July 17-18 - Hippiefest. Humphreys

July 17 -Styx. Valley View Casino

July 18 - Dan Band. House of Blues

July 20 - Jazz at the Beach.
Oceanside. 619-291-9797

July 20 - Boys Like Girls/Good
Charlotte/Metro Station.
Viejas
Wolf Parade. Canes

July 21 -Dropkick Murphys.
Canes

July 22 - Jesse Lacey/Kevin Devine/
Brian Bonz. House of Blues
Feist. Humphreys

July 23 - Doobie Bros.
Humphreys

July 24 - Who's Bad.
House of Blues

July 24 - Mercy Me/David Crowder Band. San Diego State
Bo Bice. Viejas Casino

July 25 - Aquabats/MC Lars/DJ Lance.
House of Blues
Chris Botti. Viejas Casino
Frankie Valli & The Four
Seasons. Humphreys
Junior Reed. Canes

July 26 - Rifftrax Live.
Balboa Theatre
Los Lonely Boys.
Viejas Casino

July 27 - Bullet For My Valentine.
House of Blues

July 27 - Stone Temple Pilots.
AEG Live Concerts on the Green
Alkaline Trio. Soma
Coheed & Cambria.
Viejas Casino

July 27 & 29 - Ringo Starr.
Humphreys

July 28 - Soul City Revival.
Humphreys

July 29 - Less Than Jake/Goldfinger.
House of Blues
John Mayer.
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre

July 31 - Chromeo. House of Blues
Emmylou Harris.
Humphreys
Engelbert Humperdinck.
Palomar Starlight Theatre

Museums...Galleries..Exhibits

USS Midway
America's longest-serving aircraft carrier is the nation's newest naval aviation museum. 619-544-9600. www.midway.org

San Diego Museum of Man
Balboa Park's unique museum showcases rare and significant objects from the museum's collections. 619-239-2001

San Diego Museum of Art
Fine permanent collection, with rotating traveling exhibits. 619-232-7931

Museum of Contemporary Art
San Diego. Downtown and La Jolla. 858-454-3541

Museum of Photographic Arts
One of the best photographic museums on the West Coast. Now on exhibit (thru July 6): Picturing the Process: Portraiture Through the Lens. 619-238-7559

San Diego Natural History Museum
Exhibits interpret the natural world, emphasizing southern California and Baja California but with a global perspective. Opening July 11 (thru Oct 12) - Shona: Spirits in Stone.

R.H. Fleet Science Center
Attractions include IMAX shows, planetarium shows, interactive exhibits and Kid City. Playing this month: Grand Canyon Adventure (thru Oct). Fridays at the Fleet: IMAX film festival. Thru Sept. 2 - Secrets of the Pharaohs. Balboa Park. 619-238-1233

Maritime Museum of San Diego
Features one of the world's finest collections of historic ships. Fleet includes the world's oldest active ship, Star of India, H.M.S. Surprise from the Academy Award winning film "Master and Commander," the 1898 steam ferry Berkeley, the 1904 steam yacht Medea and the B-39 Soviet-era Russian attack submarine. 1492 N. Harbor Dr. Downtown. 619-234-9153 or www.sdmaritime.org

San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Largest permanent operating model railroad and toy train exhibit in North America.

San Diego Aerospace Museum.
San Diego has a rich aerospace history and this Balboa Park museum celebrates it. 619-234-8291

Sports

All tickets available at 619-220-TIXS (8497) unless noted.

July - San Diego Padres Baseball
Petco Park

July 16 - US WomenÕs National Soccer Team vs. Brazil. USD Torero Stadium

Dog Day Care...Boarding

Furry Tales Doggy Daycare
1061 Market St. 619-795-0618. Relax and enjoy San Diego knowing that your dog is in great hands. Your pooch will enjoy 2700 square feet of indoor play space to run freely and play with other dogs. A webcam lets you tune in to watch the fun when you want. Your best friend will drink filtered water, run on soft rubber flooring to protect joints and enjoy air-conditioned relaxation. Grooming services, overnight boarding, vet next door. Your dog wonÕt want to leave! www.furrytalesdaycare.com

Therapeutic Massage

Arbel Holistic Massage Team
Want to really enjoy your summer? Rid yourself of nagging aches and pains that slow you down? Holistic massage, properly done, can alleviate and actually rid you of serious pain, often in one session. Imagine walking into the Arbel Studio with back or neck pain and leaving one hour later, walking tall and feeling like a new person. Ron Arbel has both studied and taught holistic healing and is one of the leading practitioners in this area. Come and see how much better you can feel. 619-251-4263