Feb. 3
Lisa Loeb with Jill Sobule: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. shows, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10, visit anthologysd.com for more information
August Burns Red: 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $20
The Recommendation: 8 p.m., through Feb. 26, Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, tickets start at $29
Feb. 4
Little Italy Mercato: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, farmers market with over 100 booths, Date & India streets, free.
Russian Romance: 6:30 p.m. wine and cheese tasting, 7 p.m. performance, Beth Ross-Buckley on flute, Fred Benedetti on guitar, George Svoboda on guitar and Dana Burnett on keyboard, Meyer Fine Art, 2400 Kettner Blvd., for more information, visit camarada.org, tickets start at $40
Wild Child, Doors cover band: 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. shows, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10, visit anthologysd.com for more information
Black Holes, The Other Side of Infinity: opening day, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. shows, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Heikoff Dome Theater. Showing in conjunction with the new exhibit: “Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists” 1875 El Prado, $15.75 Adults; $12.75 Juniors/Seniors
Feb. 5
Phenomenal – California Light, Space, Surface: final day, 11 a.m., 1100 Kettner Boulevard, $10
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies: 8 p.m., Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10, visit anthologysd.com for more information.
Golden Child: 2 p.m., Chinese Pirate Productions stages David Henry Hwang’s drama, Tenth Avenue Theater, 930 Tenth Ave., through Feb. 18, for more information, visit 10thavenuetheatre.com
Infinite Balance – Artists and the Environment: 10 a.m., final day of exhibit, “first U.S. presentation of artists shortlisted for the Prix Pictet, the world’s top prize for photography and sustainability. Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, free – $6
Feb. 6
City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C Street, 12th floor, free
Geometry Playground: 10 a.m., Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, free
Feb. 7
City Council meeting: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 202 C Street, 12th floor, free
Anthology House Band: 7:30 p.m., Jazz and R&B music, Anthology, 1337 India St., visit anthologysd.com for more information, $5.
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: hours vary by museum, participating museums include Reuben H. Fleet Science Center Centro Cultural de la Raza San Diego Model Railroad Museum San Diego Natural History Museum. Free for San Diego Residents with ID, active military and dependents
Feb. 8
Estelle with Stacy Barthe: 7 and 9:30 p.m. shows, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10, visit anthologysd.com for more information.
The Modern Jewish Experience in World Cinema discussion: 6:30 p.m., led by Lawrence Baron, Ph.D, San Diego Central Library, 820 E St., free.
Feb. 9
Whale Watching Time: 9:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily Locate gray whales on their round trip migration from Bering Sea to Baja’s breeding grounds. For reservations, call (619) 234-4111. 1050 North Harbor Dr., tickets start at $17.50
Get to Know Cheese: 6:30 p.m., cheese tasting with complimentary wine, ages 21 and older, Venissimo cheese, 871 G St., $50
The 22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival kickoff: various times based on event, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, Single ticket prices for most films are $10.75- $12.75 for seniors, $11.75 for JCC members and $13.75 for non-members; visit lfjcc.org for more information
The Persuasions: 7:30 p.m., Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10, visit anthologysd.com for more information
Teitur: 9:30 p.m., Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10, visit anthologysd.com for more information
Feb. 10
Sights and Sounds of Northern Germany: 6:30 p.m., Resident organist Janice Fehér performs historic and modern organ compositions by Lubeck, Boehm, Buxtehude, Brahms, Telemann and Gade. 18 and older, First Presbyterian Church, 320 Date St., free.
Los Amigos Invisibles: 8 p.m., 4th & B, 345 B St., tickets start at $23
Financial Statements – what they mean, how to use them: 9:30 a.m., workshops for startup and established small businesses, 550 West C St., pre-paid registration $29, $39 at the door
Feb. 11
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: 8 p.m., San Diego Ballet presents this piece and Mixed Bill as part of the “Romance” series. Lyceum Theater, 79 Horton Plaza, tickets start at $35
A Valentine’s Romance: 8 p.m., Winter Pops concert with Broadway singers Jennifer Holliday (Dreamgirls) and Hugh Panaro (Phantom of the Opera), conductor Marvin Hamlisch. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., tickets start at $20
Great Gatsby Gala: 7 p.m., annual fundraising gala for the Pickwick Players, period dress is encouraged, 1360 North Harbor Drive, for more information, visit pickwickplayers.net, $35 in advance, $45 at the door
Feb. 12
Third Ave Certified Farmers’ Market and Asian Bazaar: 9 a.m., Sundays, on the 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J St., free.
Man-made bouquets: 2 p.m., flower-arranging class for men, instructing men to create unique arrangements for Valentine’s Day, Lula Mae Flowers, 1760 Kettner Blvd., $74 for the class, flowers and storage in a cooler
Feb. 13
Man-made bouquets: 2 p.m., flower-arranging class for men, instructing men to create European-style hand tied bouquets for Valentine’s Day, Lula Mae Flowers, 1760 Kettner Blvd., $74 for the class, flowers and storage in a cooler
City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C Street, 12th floor, free
Feb. 14
Tommy Emmanuel: 7:30 p.m., Balboa Theater, 868 Fourth Ave., tickets start at $30
Sleeping Beauty: 7:30 p.m., Moscow Festival Ballet performance, Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., tickets start at $20
City Council meeting: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 202 C Street, 12th floor, free
Legal Issues for Small Business – organizational structure: 9 a.m., workshops for startup and established small businesses, 550 West C St., pre-paid registration $49, $59 at the door
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: hours vary by museum, participating museums include Museum of Photographic Arts San Diego History Center Veterans’ Museum and Memorial Center. Free for San Diego Residents with ID, active military and dependents
Feb. 15
Mid-back exercises: 1:30 p.m., exercise and wellness class, Gaslamp Chiropractic, 302 Island Ave., Suite 103, for reservations, call (619) 321 – 0093, free
Swan Lake: 7:30 p.m., Moscow Festival Ballet performance, Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., tickets start at $20
Feb. 16
Nik Simon Trio on the Voodoo Stage: 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., free
The Recommendation: 8 p.m., through Feb. 26, Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, tickets start at $29
Feb. 17
In the Wake: 8 p.m., San Diego REPertory Theater, 79 Horton Plaza, through March 4, tickets start at $38
Tao – Taiko Drummers of Japan: 8 p.m., Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., tickets start at $20
DanceMotion classes first day: varying times, visit dancemotionsd.com for times and information, 2650 Truxton Road; single class, $30; five classes, $125; ten classes, $270 including a wine and cheese reception
Feb. 18
Taste of San Diego Craft Brews fundraiser: 6-10 p.m., Proceeds support San Diego History Center’s continuing K-12 educational outreach efforts, 1649 El Prado, Suite 3, for more information, visit sandiegohistory.org/tasteofsandiego, $65 VIP, $39 general
Moby Dick: opening night, 7 p.m., Balboa Theater, 868 Fourth Ave., tickets start at $50
Little Italy Carnevale: 5 p.m., West Date at India Street, Little Italy, vignettes of entertainment including live music and dancing, stilt-walkers, art, maskmaking for kids, free.
San Diego Brazil Carnival: 8:30 p.m., Rio de Janeiro Samba Show featuring the Samba dancers in colorful sequined costumes, stunning Brazilian singers, high-energy Capoeira performances with acrobatic martial arts, and amazing Afro-Cuban dance and percussion troupe4th & B, 345 B St., for more information, visit brazilcarnival.com, tickets start at $25
Feb. 19
Mundell Lowe, Gary Scott, Bob Magnusson: 7 p.m., Ground floor of Harbor Club Towers on Second Avenue & J Street, $15
Tribute to Reggae Legends: 5 p.m., Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, tickets start $65
Mexican Modern Paintings: noon, final day to view work by artists including María Izquierdo, Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Rufino Tamayo, Alfonso Michel, Federico Cantú, Angel Zárraga, San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, free – $12
Feb. 20
City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C Street, 12th floor, free
Love Clay: 11 a.m., Spanish Village in Balboa Park, on display through February, for more information, visit sandiegopottersguild.org, free.
Woodies: 10 a.m., History and evolution of the “Woodie” focuses on the iconic surf car, San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, general admission $8
Feb. 21
Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp: 6 p.m. – midnight, live performances and a masquerade parade, visit gaslamp.org/mardi-gras for more information $20 in advance, $25 day of
California’s Most Fascinating Trees: 6 p.m., Botany professor, author Matt Ritter addresses San Diego Floral Association. Meeting begins with catered dinner for $15, followed by a talk and book signing, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, free.
City Council meeting: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 202 C Street, 12th floor, free
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: hours vary by museum, participating museums include San Diego Art Institute, Mingei International Museum, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Museum of Man, Japanese Friendship Garden. Free for San Diego Residents with ID, active military and dependents
Feb. 22
Jon Anderson – The Voice of Yes: 7:30 p.m., Progressive rock, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $18, visit anthologysd.com for more information
Iced Earth & Symphony X with Warbringer: 6:30 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $25
Mark Christopher Lawrence Comedy: 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $10
Feb. 23
Gilbert Castellanos and the Hammond B-3 Trio: 8 p.m., Dizzy’s, Ground floor of Harbor Club Towers on Second Avenue & J Street, $15
Beautiful Freaks Tour: 7 p.m., featuring Hot Chelle Rae, Cady Groves and Electric Touch, House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $15
Tower After Hours –Ireland: 6 p.m., traditional Irish music, dance, and story-telling performed by our city’s top talent, San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, tickets start at $10
Feb. 24
Tax considerations for small businesses – 9:30 a.m., workshops for startup and established small businesses 550 West C St., pre-paid registration $29, $39 at the door
Arturo Sandoval: 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. shows, Mainstream Jazz, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10, visit anthologysd.com for more information
Feb. 25
Little Italy Mercato: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., farmers market with over 100 booths, Date & India streets, free.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo: 7:30 p.m., Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $18visit anthologysd.com for more information.
Ten Thousand Waves: 11 a.m., Isaac Julien weaves together stories linking China’s ancient past and present in a nine-screen video installation, Museum of Contemporary Art, 1100 Kettner Blvd., $10
Feb. 26
Moby Dick: final performance, 2 p.m., Balboa Theater, 868 Fourth Ave., tickets start at $50
McAuley-Schenker Group: 8 p.m., glam metal, 4th & B, 345 B St., tickets start at $25
Lila Downs: 7 p.m., Balboa Theater, 868 Fourth Ave., tickets start at $41.50
Feb. 27
City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C Street, 12th floor, free
The Exquisite Miniatures of Wes and Rachelle Siegrist: 10 a.m., miniature paintings so expertly crafted that they are often mistaken for tiny photographs, San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, general admission $17
Feb. 28
City Council meeting: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 202 C Street, 12th floor, free
Charlie Hunter: 7:30 p.m., Jazz Fusion Guitarist, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10, visit anthologysd.com for more information
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: hours vary by museum, participating museums include San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego Hall of Champions and certain House of Pacific Relations International Cottages. Free for San Diego Residents with ID, active military and dependents
Feb. 29
Trevor Davis & Meiko: 7 p.m., Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10, visit anthologysd.com for more information
The Kooks with Yawn: 8 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $25
Echoes of the Past: Buddhist Cave Temples of Xiangtangshan: 10 a.m., 6th-century Chinese Buddhist sculpture is combined with 21st century 3D-imaging technology in this exploration of one of the most important groups of Buddhist devotional sites in early medieval China, San Diego Museum of Art, general admission $12
