San Diego Events February 23-30
Critical Mass bike ride - Feb. 27, 2009
Strap on a helmet and experience the other side of road rage with these monthly bike rides. Whether you’re looking to exercise your calves or your right to make a political statement by blocking traffic, you’ll most likely accomplish both.
Strap on a helmet and experience the other side of road rage with these monthly bike rides. Whether you’re looking to exercise your calves or your right to make a political statement by blocking traffic, you’ll most likely accomplish both.
Recreation event type: Cycling
Ceremony, Cruel Hand, Crucified, more - 7 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
Ceremony performs at UCSD’s Che Cafe. Tickets available at the door.
Ceremony performs at UCSD’s Che Cafe. Tickets available at the door.
Genre: Rock
The Salk Institute presents Tod Williams and Billie Tsien - 7 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
Part of the Salk Institute’s master architects lecture series.
Part of the Salk Institute’s master architects lecture series.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Choir - 7 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Choir performs to help raise funds to provide grants for San Diego students pursuing a visual or performing arts education.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Choir performs to help raise funds to provide grants for San Diego students pursuing a visual or performing arts education.
Jon Mclaughlin - 7 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
Jon McLaughlin will perform at SOMA. Tickets on sale now.
Jon McLaughlin will perform at SOMA. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Rock
Bobby Hutcherson - 7:30 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
Check out Bobby Hutcherson at Anthology. Tickets on sale now.
Check out Bobby Hutcherson at Anthology. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Jazz
DANCEonFILM Festival - 7:30 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
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Winners from the 37th annual Dance on Camera Film Festival play at San Diego and Tijuana venues.
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(1 review) Winners from the 37th annual Dance on Camera Film Festival play at San Diego and Tijuana venues.
Lucy Kaplansky - 7:30 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
Lucy Kaplansky will perform at AcousticMusicSanDiego. Tickets now on sale.
Lucy Kaplansky will perform at AcousticMusicSanDiego. Tickets now on sale.
Genre: Acoustic/Folk
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2: Jacobs’ Masterworks Concert - 8 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
The San Diego Symphony will perform its “Jacob’s Masterworks Concert,” at Symphony Hall. Tickets on sale now.
The San Diego Symphony will perform its “Jacob’s Masterworks Concert,” at Symphony Hall. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: All Performing Arts, Classical Music
Foot Down with Eddy Goldtooth - 8 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
Check out Foot Down at The Ruby Room. Tickets available at the door.
Check out Foot Down at The Ruby Room. Tickets available at the door.
Genre: Rock
Big Head Todd and the Monsters - 8 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
Big Head Todd proves there’s life after the ’90s for jam band revivalists. Tickets on sale 10 am Friday, Dec. 12.
Big Head Todd proves there’s life after the ’90s for jam band revivalists. Tickets on sale 10 am Friday, Dec. 12.
Genre: Rock
Skirt Alert - 8 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
Skirt Alert will perform at Dizzy’s. Tickets available at the door.
Skirt Alert will perform at Dizzy’s. Tickets available at the door.
Genre: Jazz
Odyssey Dance Theater - 8 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
Utah’s Odyssey Dance Theatre bring a unique blend of dance forms to the Old Town Temecula Theater stage. Tickets on sale now.
Utah’s Odyssey Dance Theatre bring a unique blend of dance forms to the Old Town Temecula Theater stage. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Dance
Frenzy, Shat, Homeless Sexuals, more - 8 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
Frenzy will perform at The Radio Room. Tickets available at the door.
Frenzy will perform at The Radio Room. Tickets available at the door.
Genre: Rock
Sirhan Sirhan, Gusto, Hostile Combover, more - 8:30 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
Sirhan Sirhan will perform at the Casbah. Tickets on sale soon.
Sirhan Sirhan will perform at the Casbah. Tickets on sale soon.
Genre: Punk
Tape Deck Mountain with guests - 9 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009 
Check out local bands Tape Deck Mountain and BoomSnake with Phoenix’s Knesset at Soda Bar. Tickets available at the door.
Check out local bands Tape Deck Mountain and BoomSnake with Phoenix’s Knesset at Soda Bar. Tickets available at the door.
Endoxi with Guava Belly - 9 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
Check out Endoxi at Winston’s Beach Club. Tickets available at the door.
Check out Endoxi at Winston’s Beach Club. Tickets available at the door.
Genre: Rock
The English Beat - 9 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
The English Beat will be performing two shows at The Belly Up. Tickets on sale now.
The English Beat will be performing two shows at The Belly Up. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Pop
DJ Dan and Richard Vission - 9:30 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
Catch DJ Dan and Richard Vission at Spin. Tickets on sale now.
Catch DJ Dan and Richard Vission at Spin. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Dance/Electronica, DJ
Underground Railroad to Candyland with Shang-A-Lang - 10 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
Underground Railroad to Candyland and Shang-A-Lang perform at Bar Pink. Tickets are free and available at the door.
Underground Railroad to Candyland and Shang-A-Lang perform at Bar Pink. Tickets are free and available at the door.
Genre: Rock
Neon Trees with Buddy Akai - 10 pm Fri, Feb. 27, 2009
Neon Trees will perform at Anthology. Tickets on sale now.
Neon Trees will perform at Anthology. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Rock
Claude Von Stroke - 10 pm Fri, Feb 27, 2009
Catch Claude Von Stroke at On Broadway. Tickets on sale now.
Catch Claude Von Stroke at On Broadway. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Dance/Electronica, DJ
‘A, B Sea Club: Sea Schoolers: H is for Hermit Crab - 9:30 am Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Birch Aquarium presents exhibit for toddlers.
Birch Aquarium presents exhibit for toddlers.
Genre: Arts and Crafts
Heritage Day Festival and Parade - 10 am Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
The 18th annual grassroots celebration honoring cultural diversity and community involvement.
The 18th annual grassroots celebration honoring cultural diversity and community involvement.
Taste of Happy Hour 2009 - 3-8 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Thirty bucks scores you five hours to soak up as many rock-bottom prices at 20 Gaslamp bars and restaurants.
Thirty bucks scores you five hours to soak up as many rock-bottom prices at 20 Gaslamp bars and restaurants.
‘In the Mood: A Swinging 1940’s Musical Revue’ - 2 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Balboa Theatre presents “In the Mood: A Swinging 1940s Musical Revue”. Tickets on sale now.
Balboa Theatre presents “In the Mood: A Swinging 1940s Musical Revue”. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: All Performing Arts, Theatre
SDSU Women Aztecs vs. TCU - 2 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
SDSU women’s basketball team will play TCU at Cox Arena. Tickets now on sale.
SDSU women’s basketball team will play TCU at Cox Arena. Tickets now on sale.
Recreation event type: Basketball
Campus Rail Jam Tour - 4:30 p.m. Feb. 28, 2009
Don’t drive to the mountains, this event brings the snow to you.
Don’t drive to the mountains, this event brings the snow to you.
Recreation event type: Snowboarding
DANCEonFILM Festival - 6:00 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Reader rating: (1 review)
Winners from the 37th annual Dance on Camera Film Festival play at San Diego and Tijuana venues.
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(1 review) Winners from the 37th annual Dance on Camera Film Festival play at San Diego and Tijuana venues.
The Hinges comedy improv - 8 pm Sat. Feb. 28, 2009
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The World Humor League calls the Hinges the “most insane, fun, funny improv group of all time.”
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(3 reviews) The World Humor League calls the Hinges the “most insane, fun, funny improv group of all time.”
Genre: All Performing Arts, Comedy
Thunder Road - 7:30 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Bruce Springsteen Tribute band will perform at Anthology. Tickets on sale now.
Bruce Springsteen Tribute band will perform at Anthology. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Rock
Sight & Sound - 7 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Walk the Walk presents Sight & Sound, a preview of of performances and exhibitions for the coming month. Held the last Saturday of every month.
Walk the Walk presents Sight & Sound, a preview of of performances and exhibitions for the coming month. Held the last Saturday of every month.
Genre: Rock
Omega Bugembe Okello - 7:30 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
The soulful Ugandan vocalist sings in Swahili and English.
The soulful Ugandan vocalist sings in Swahili and English.
Genre: World
Anti-Prop. 8 Benefit Bash - 7:30 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Local bands Transfer, Crocodiles, MC Flow, Satantic Puppeteer Orchestra play an anti-Prop. 8 benefit show at the Ruby Room. The Album Leaf’s Jimmy Lavelle DJs, too. Tickets available at the door.
Local bands Transfer, Crocodiles, MC Flow, Satantic Puppeteer Orchestra play an anti-Prop. 8 benefit show at the Ruby Room. The Album Leaf’s Jimmy Lavelle DJs, too. Tickets available at the door.
Mike Pinto, Evil Petting Zoo, Bucket Of Fish, more. - 7:30 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Mike Pinto will perform at SOMA. Tickets on sale now.
Mike Pinto will perform at SOMA. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Rock
Wanda Sykes - 7:30 pm Fri, Feb. 28, 2009
Comedian Wanda Sykes does it all: writes, acts, performs, sings and even dances a little. Tickets on sale now.
Comedian Wanda Sykes does it all: writes, acts, performs, sings and even dances a little. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Comedy
Lalo Schifrin Trio - 7:30 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Lalo Schifrin Trio will perform at Birch North Park Theatre. Tickets on sale now.
Lalo Schifrin Trio will perform at Birch North Park Theatre. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: All Performing Arts, Classical Music
‘In the Mood: A Swinging 1940’s Musical Revue’ - 8 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Balboa Theatre presents “In the Mood: A Swinging 1940s Musical Revue”. Tickets on sale now.
Balboa Theatre presents “In the Mood: A Swinging 1940s Musical Revue”. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: All Performing Arts, Theatre
KSON New Face Showcase - 8 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
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KSON 97.3 FM will host a new country artist showcase inside Viejas DreamCatcher Lounge. Tickets on sale now.
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(1 review) KSON 97.3 FM will host a new country artist showcase inside Viejas DreamCatcher Lounge. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Country/Roots
Recreation event type: Festivals
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2: Jacobs’ Masterworks Concert - 8 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
The San Diego Symphony will perform its “Jacob’s Masterworks Concert,” at Symphony Hall. Tickets on sale now.
The San Diego Symphony will perform its “Jacob’s Masterworks Concert,” at Symphony Hall. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: All Performing Arts, Classical Music
Gilbert Castellanos, Joe Bagg, Kevin Kanner - 8 pm Sat, Feb. 28. 2009
All three jazz musicians will team up to play at Dizzy’s. Tickets on sale at the door
All three jazz musicians will team up to play at Dizzy’s. Tickets on sale at the door
Genre: Jazz
KSON New Face Showcase - 8 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Reader rating: (1 review)
KSON 97.3 FM will host a new country artist showcase inside Viejas DreamCatcher Lounge. Tickets on sale now.
Reader rating:
(1 review) KSON 97.3 FM will host a new country artist showcase inside Viejas DreamCatcher Lounge. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Country/Roots
Recreation event type: Festivals
‘The Olio Show’ - 8:00 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
This modern jazz era variety production tells the story about jazz and its evolution through music and dance.
This modern jazz era variety production tells the story about jazz and its evolution through music and dance.
Genre: Jazz
Genre: All Performing Arts, Dance
Odyssey Dance Theater - 8 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Utah’s Odyssey Dance Theatre bring a unique blend of dance forms to the Old Town Temecula Theater stage. Tickets on sale now.
Utah’s Odyssey Dance Theatre bring a unique blend of dance forms to the Old Town Temecula Theater stage. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Dance
Gary Moore’s ‘Burning in China’ - 8 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Poway Center for the Performing Arts presents Gary Moore’s ‘Burning in China’ as part of the POW! foundation to celebrate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and the 20th Anniversary of the student protests in the Tiananmen Square.
Poway Center for the Performing Arts presents Gary Moore’s ‘Burning in China’ as part of the POW! foundation to celebrate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and the 20th Anniversary of the student protests in the Tiananmen Square.
Genre: All Performing Arts, Theatre
Train Excursion to Old Mexico - 8:30 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Enjoy a all day scenic adventure on an old time train from Campo, CA to Garcia, Mexio as you will eat lunch onboard and have plenty of photo opportunities. Tickets now on sale.
Enjoy a all day scenic adventure on an old time train from Campo, CA to Garcia, Mexio as you will eat lunch onboard and have plenty of photo opportunities. Tickets now on sale.
Recreation event type: Other
White Manna, Ojos Rojos - 9 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
White Manna and Ojos Rojos perform at Soda Bar. Tickets available at the door.
White Manna and Ojos Rojos perform at Soda Bar. Tickets available at the door.
Genre: Acoustic/Folk, Rock
The English Beat - 9 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
The English Beat will be performing two shows at The Belly Up. Tickets on sale now.
The English Beat will be performing two shows at The Belly Up. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Pop
Isabella with Ten Mile Tide - 9 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Check out Isabella at Winston’s Beach Club. Tickets available at the door.
Check out Isabella at Winston’s Beach Club. Tickets available at the door.
Genre: Rock
Kool Keith as Dr. Dooom - 9 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Kool Keith’s output has been a series of multiple-personality outings, building up sci-fi characters, alternative personas, and clowning on Will Smith.
Kool Keith’s output has been a series of multiple-personality outings, building up sci-fi characters, alternative personas, and clowning on Will Smith.
Dave Aude and Jen Lasher - 9 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Catch Dave Aude and Jen Lasher at On Broadway. Tickets on sale now.
Catch Dave Aude and Jen Lasher at On Broadway. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Dance/Electronica, DJ
Dead Prez - CANCELED - 9 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Check out Dead Prez at ‘Canes Bar & Grill. Tickets on sale now.
Check out Dead Prez at ‘Canes Bar & Grill. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Hip-Hop
Thunder Road - 9:30 pm Sat, Feb. 28, 2009
Bruce Springsteen Tribute band will perform at Anthology. Tickets on sale now.
Bruce Springsteen Tribute band will perform at Anthology. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Rock
Gary Moore’s ‘Burning in China’ - 2 pm Sun, Mar. 1, 2009
Poway Center for the Performing Arts presents Gary Moore’s ‘Burning in China’ as part of the POW! foundation to celebrate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and the 20th Anniversary of the student protests in the Tiananmen Square.
Poway Center for the Performing Arts presents Gary Moore’s ‘Burning in China’ as part of the POW! foundation to celebrate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and the 20th Anniversary of the student protests in the Tiananmen Square.
Genre: All Performing Arts, Theatre
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2: Jacobs’ Masterworks Concert - 2 pm Sun, March 1, 2009
The San Diego Symphony will perform its “Jacob’s Masterworks Concert,” at Symphony Hall. Tickets on sale now.
The San Diego Symphony will perform its “Jacob’s Masterworks Concert,” at Symphony Hall. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: All Performing Arts, Classical Music
Coastal Communities Concert Band - 2:30 pm Sun, March 1, 209
The renowned band will celebrate its 26th anniversary with a world premiere performance of music composed by Sammy Nestico in memory of the late CCC Band director Don Caneva.
The renowned band will celebrate its 26th anniversary with a world premiere performance of music composed by Sammy Nestico in memory of the late CCC Band director Don Caneva.
Genre: All Performing Arts, Jazz
‘The Threepenny Opera’ - Sunday, March 1 (prior to the 7pm show)
“The Toughest Girl Alive,” with Candye Kane
Free swing dance contest - 4 pm Sun, Mar. 1, 2009
Includes free swing dance lessons and up to $10,000 in prizes… held at Vejas Casino every Sunday.
Includes free swing dance lessons and up to $10,000 in prizes… held at Vejas Casino every Sunday.
DANCEonFILM Festival - 4 pm Mar. 1, 2009
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Winners from the 37th annual Dance on Camera Film Festival play at San Diego and Tijuana venues.
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(1 review) Winners from the 37th annual Dance on Camera Film Festival play at San Diego and Tijuana venues.
Mellotones - 6 pm Sun, March 1, 2009
Duke Ellington-inspired Mellotones will perform at Dizzy’s. Tickets on sale at the door.
Duke Ellington-inspired Mellotones will perform at Dizzy’s. Tickets on sale at the door.
Ra Ra Riot, Cut Off Your Hands, Telekinesis - 8 pm Sun, March 1, 2009
Ra Ra Riot will perform at the Loft at UCSD. Tickets on sale now.
Ra Ra Riot will perform at the Loft at UCSD. Tickets on sale now.
Genre: Rock
Zappa Plays Zappa - 8 pm Sun, Mar. 1, 2009
Dweezil’s Tour de Frank makes a pit stop at HOB. Tickets on sale 10 am Friday, Dec. 5.
Dweezil’s Tour de Frank makes a pit stop at HOB. Tickets on sale 10 am Friday, Dec. 5.
Genre: Rock
Portugal The Man - 9 pm Sun, March 1, 2009