Friday, Feb. 11
Remember the awesome 80s
Remember the mixtape? The cassette that held that just right mix of your favorite music.
It was the perfect way to remember a feeling … celebrate a moment … make a statement … share your heart. Mixtape presented by the Lamb’s Players Theatre holds those favorite memories from the 80s.
Mixtape features the music of Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Dire Straits, Journey, Paul Simon, The Cure, U2, Amy Grant, Duran Duran, the B52s, Tears for Fears, Billy Joel, Madonna, Sting, Michael Jackson and more. Performed live by a multi-talented cast and San Diego’s hottest band, it’s a Valentine’s must!
Horton Grand Theatre, 444 Fourth Ave., in San Diego, tickets from $33, 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org.
Saturday, Feb. 12
Come celebrate the Year of the Rabbit
San Diego celebrates the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rabbit, at The 29th Annual Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair in downtown San Diego, on Saturday, Feb.12 and Sunday, Feb. 13.
The celebration includes lion and dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations, acrobats, traditional Chinese music performances, folk dances, taiko drumming, and plenty of food and craft vendors. The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum at 404 Third Ave. is to feature a variety of Asian goods for sale, and traditional New Year’s prints on display.
Between Third Ave. and J Street, in San Diego, free admission, 619-338-9888 sdcny.weebly.com
Sunday, Feb. 13
Run away with the circus
Experience all the fun of the circus with Circus Vargas. This exciting edition of Circus Vargas takes you on an artistic journey, encompassing the cultures of the world, elegantly achieved through a series of circus vignettes depicting the experiences, memories and vision of a traveling circus performer.
Choose from three performances, 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
Circus Vargas, Presidents Lawn in Balboa Park, tickets from $15, 877-468-3861, circusvargas.com.
Monday, Feb. 14
Don’t be afraid of the dark
Dark is never black, just a deep, deep shade of red. Imagine that you are recognizing your loved one by voice. Sounds tell a story, aromas come alive and elegance is felt. This Valentine’s Day Opaque – dining in the dark introduces a special event for the entire Valentine’s weekend. Forget the candles and go for the unforgettable experience of reaching for your fork or roses in the dark. Dinner at 9 p.m. Tickets must be pre purchased.
The U.S. Grant, 326 Broadway, in San Diego, tickets $99 for three course dinner, 800-710-1270, darkdining.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 15
The legendary Tommy Emmanuel
The Balboa Theatre presents two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel, one of Australia’s most respected musicians. The legendary guitarist has a professional career that spans almost five decades and continues to intersect with some of the finest musicians throughout the world.
Don’t miss this rare chance to see Tommy Emmanuel and Friends while they perform a show full of humor, passion and infectious joy.
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., in San Diego, limited tickets available, 619-570-1100, sandiegotheatres.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 16
‘Little Miss Sunshine’ on stage
The La Jolla Playhouse presents Little Miss Sunshine, an outrageously funny and surprisingly touching new musical based on the Academy Award-winning film.
The performance, which starts at 7:30 p.m., follows the lives of the Hoover family at a point when everything seems to be going awry. But when the youngest Hoover, energetic Olive, enters a regional children’s beauty pageant, the family thinks their luck could change and embarks on a cross-country trek chasing the coveted title of “Little Miss Sunshine.”
The Mandell Weiss Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., in La Jolla, tickets from $44, 858-550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org.
