February is here, and that means it’s time to fill your calendars. Sure, the month brings Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and Mardi Gras — but there’s so much more to enjoy in San Diego. We’re taking a look at 10 exciting events coming to town, but this is just a sample of the fun you can cram into these four weeks.
🎤 Music
YG: The Red Cup Tour | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 8 p.m. | Viejas Arena | $39.50+ | Who do you love? This rapper and guest OhGeesy.
Steve Aoki | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 9 p.m. | The Sound | $30+ | The DJ takes over the new live music venue at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
🎬 Showtime
San Diego International Jewish Film Festival | Wednesday, Feb. 15-Sunday, Feb. 26 | Times vary | David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla | Prices vary; some free | A series of films that remember Jewish history and celebrate culture.
Mean Girls | Tuesday, Feb. 28-Sunday, March 5 | Times vary | Civic Theatre | $34+ | A musical interpretation of the classic film — that’s so fetch.
🎉 Celebrate
40th Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair | Saturday, Feb. 4 + Sunday, Feb. 5 | Times vary | J St. and Third Ave., Downtown San Diego | Free | Ring in the Year of the Rabbit with food, vendors, live performances, lion and dragon dancers, cultural displays, crafts, and more.
Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 7 a.m. | Tidelands Park, Coronado | $34+ | Show your love for running at this 5K, 10K, or mile-long fun run — couples and singles welcome.
Fair@44 International Market | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 4-7 p.m. | The Fair @ 44, 4350 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego | Free
The Bacon Experience | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 4-9 p.m. | Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, 1202 Camino Del Rio N., San Diego | $111 | A 3-course, bacon-focused meal for two.
El Huracán | Through Sunday, Feb. 5 | Times vary | Cygnet Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego | $38-$59 | This tale of family and forgiveness follows four generations of Latina women as an epic hurricane threatens Miami.
ReBru Spirits Trivia Night | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 7 p.m. | ReBru Spirits, 1735 National Ave., San Diego | Free | Use your knowledge to earn gift cards.
Friday, Feb. 3
San Diego Sockers vs. Mesquite Outlaws | Friday, Feb. 3 | 7:35 p.m. | Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego | $25-$55 | The local indoor soccer team faces its Texas rival.
The Main Line | Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 26 | Times vary | Community Actors Theatre, 2957 54th St., San Diego | $20 | A play honoring Mahalia Jackson, the “Queen of Gospel.”
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Local communities saw notable rainfall during the most recent storm this week, closing an already-wet January. Julian measured 1.12 inches of rain — the highest amount reported — while Escondido accumulated 0.77 inches, and Carlsbad 0.69 inches. San Diego International Airport measured 0.34 inches of rain. ☔️(San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sunrise + Sunset
Rise: 6:44 a.m.
Set: 5:20 p.m.
Tide
Low: 12:08 a.m. + 1:56 p.m.
High: 6:25 a.m. + 8:34 p.m.
Water Temperature: 57°
Civic
County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas will deliver her State of the County Address on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. This will be Vargas’ first time delivering the speech — centered on her goals in the position and current topics in the county — and it will be available to stream on multiple platforms in nine languages. 🗣
Traffic
Solana Beach will install eight cameras on traffic signals at busy intersections that can read and license plates andstore the data for one year. The city will use the information to track crimes like theft and stolen vehicles. This project will cost $46,000 for equipment, services, and cellular plans. 📹
Open
Get a slice of this — Garbatella Osteria Bar is now open at Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista. The Italian restaurant features 206 seats, an outdoor patio, a full bar, and a wood-fire pizza oven imported from Italy. The eatery also has a breakfast menu and offers high-quality Italian coffees and baked goods. 🍕
Announced
The Oppenheim Group could be selling San Diego sunsets soon. The real estate brokerage — known for its involvement on Netflix’s “Selling Sunset” — plans to open its fourth office in a 3,000-sqft space in La Jolla in March. It’s unknown if the company will be filming here in addition to selling. 🏠 (CBS 8)
Concert
Sugar, we’re going down to Chula Vista to see Fall Out Boy. The band announced they’ll bring their “So Much For (Tour) Dust” show to the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 1. Ready to dance dance? Ticket sales begin tomorrow at 10 a.m. 🤘
Trending
Red alert. Adira — a red panda at the San Diego Zoo — escaped from her enclosure recently. The adventurous climber scaled a tree and moved to another tree in a neighboring habitat. Zoo staff were able to persuade Adira to come down and the unharmed red panda returned to her home. 🎋 (CBS 8)
Ranked
San Diego may not have a pro football team (anymore), but we still know how to party when it comes to the big game. The city touched down at No. 21 on NJ.net’slist of best cities to watch the Super Bowl. The study used data including the number of bars, liquor stores, and pizza restaurants. 🏈 (NJ.net)
Put San Diego Museum Month on your calendars. | Photo via @CityofSanDiego
It’s never too late to learn more about San Diego, and there’s no time like San Diego Museum Month.
This month, you can pick up a 50% off admission pass to local museums by visiting a San Diego Public Library location or by downloading a digital pass. The discount can be applied to up to four people.
The promotion ends on Tuesday, Feb. 28, so take advantage before it becomes a thing of the past. But, Museum Month has been a program of the San Diego Museum Council since 1898 — so, if history repeats itself — we expect it to return next year.
Editor’s pick: Happy Wednesday, San Diego. Can you believe we’re already through the first month of the year? It’s been quite rainy, but I’ve spent my sunnier days exploring local parks and hunting for eggs. The month has also made me super excited for the rest of 2023. Padres games and concerts, anyone?
Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Check out five head-turning photos from the city’s historical archives.
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