Category: Events

Reggae Nights – Stranger w/ DJ Carlos Culture

1/28/10 Reggae nights!!!!  Based out of the South Bay of San Diego, neighboring the highest crossed border in the world, the members of Stranger draw inspiration from their diverse surroundings. It is multicultural and musical diversity that lends Stranger a unique blend of soulful reggae roots, rock and jazz infused with conscious lyrics. The ideas and messages within Stranger’s music take root in the deepest part of the human spirit.

Performing, composing and working together since 2000, Stranger remains a solid example of not only passion, but also endurance and has established themselves as a must see act. “Plain and simple: Stranger is one of San Diego’s best reggae bands.” – Troy Johnson The San Diego CityBeat

Besides the huge following in the Southwest, Stranger has been spreading their infectious vibes around the nation; recently returning from their second Hawaii tour in four months.

Stranger’s most recent album “Shelter From the Storm” was released December 16, 2006. “Nothing short of wonderful. This album takes the listener on a musical journey and offers something for everybody. This is a must buy.”-CD Baby.com

The band is currently recording a new album to be followed up by a stream of live performances around the country and abroad.

Stranger has had the pleasure to share the stage with many influential artists, some of the names include: Ozomatli, Louis the XIV, The Marleys, Toots, Dave Wakeling, Barrington Levi, Don Carlos, Eek A Mouse, Johnny Osbourne, Twinkle Brothers, Junior Reid, Cultura Profetica, Paula Fuga, Midnite, Groundation, and Ooklah the Moc to name a few.

Price:
$8.00 / $10.00

San Diego Chargers vs. New York Jets

1/17/10

The San Diego Chargers vs. Washington Redskins at Qualcomm Stadium. Kickoff at 1:40PM PST

Price:
$54 and up

Click here to purchase tickets.

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The 2nd Annual Big Bay Whale Days Festival

1/23/10

Businesses along the Embarcadero invite you to the 2nd Annual Big Bay Whale Festival January 23, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. At the waterfront event you can pick up coupons, information and giveaways from participating exhibitors. Kids will love the music, face painting and giant inflated gray whale to walk through.

The celebration will feature free cruises for children with the purchase of adult tickets, free admissions for children with adult purchases aboard the USS Midway Museum, discount admissions to the Maritime Museum of San Diego and money-saving coupons to Seaport Village stores and Anthony’s Fish Grotto along the Embarcadero (North Harbor Drive).

Hop on board Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to get to this year’s Whale Days celebration. Kids ride at half-price and Seniors 62+ get 15% off.

Have a bite to eat at one of the many waterfront restaurants. and top off your day with a little retail therapy. Or, visit Seaport Village and pick up a souvenir of the second annual Big Bay Whale Days.

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Mardi Gras Turns Sweet 16 Feb. 16, 2010 in San Diego!

 

 Intersection of one of the thirteen full moons with the calendar’s twelve months is the factor which adds the greatest variation to the Carnival season. As you see from the calendar above, Fat Tuesday is not the same from year to year. Fat Tuesday and Lent Wednesday are tied to Easter celebrations, that can fall on any Sunday from March 23 to April 25. It falls on the first Sunday succeeding the first full moon after the Spring Equinox.

Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego’s downtown is happening anytime but on one special night, the flavor of the streets takes on a uniquely Southern bend with Mardi Gras happenings. SoCo & Lime Hurricanes! are being recognized as the Southern California alternative to New Orleans, LA Mardi Gras offerings. Nowhere is Mardi Gras recognized more than in New Orleans, where a local bartender founded Southern Comfort (SoCo) in 1874. San Diego’s Gaslamp Mardi Gras will be having a  SoCo libations during its very own big, easy Mardi Gras celebration. A New Orleans-style street fair that includes  bands, street performers, and an incredible masquerade parade are going to make this the top place to celebrate in California. (No offense to our PR friends at Light & Associates in Irvine who throw an annual bash). Share the Mardi Gras spirit at gaslamp.org at the door. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older to enter. Visit here  for more event information. This is a great event to stay overnight. Don’t drink and drive.

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Guest Lecture Series at The San Diego Museum of Art with Julia Marciari-Alexander, PhD

1/15/10 The San Diego Museum of Art’s Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs Dr. Julia Marciari-Alexander will give a lecture on women’s portraits in the 17th century entitled “Mistress or Madonna?”

Sponsored by the Museum Docent Council.

Friday, 10:00 a.m.
James S. Copley Auditorium
$12 members/$15 nonmembers/ $7 students

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