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February 1
n Martinis
Above Fourth, located on the second floor at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, presents Eric Michael Krop in Powerhouse: A Tribute to the Greatest Singers of All Time at 7 p.m. Joined by Nate Buccieri on piano and special guests Selda Sahin and Derek Gregor, this is one show not to miss. Visit www.martinisabovefourth.com for ticket information.
n Blind
Lady Ale House, located at 3416 Adams Avenue in San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For information, call 619.255.2491.
February 1 thru April 26
n Reuben
H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, invites you to a new exciting exhibition titled Brain: The World Inside Your Head. Get ready for a hands-on and up-close look at the human body’s most essential organ. This fascinating exhibition explores the mechanics and mystique of the brain. For information, visit www.fleetscience.org/exhibitions/brain.
February 2
n Hilton
La Jolla, located at 10950 North Torrey Pines Road in La Jolla, hosts an event at 10 a.m. for the Jewish Federation of San Diego County. The purpose of the gathering of women is to support of their work to provide humanitarian relief and sustain Jewish community for generations to come. The featured entertainer is award-winning comedy writer, bestselling author and Jewish philanthropist Carol Leifer. Purchase tickets online at www.jewishinsandiego.org/options.
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Bunker House (Wine Bar), located at 322 N Cleveland Street in Oceanside, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 3 to 6 p.m. For information, call 760.967.7727.
February 3
n Reuben
H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, offers the first Monday of every month to seniors 65 and better to enjoy the Science Center exhibits, a show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and a lecture on the quietest day of the month for only $10. The doors open at 10 a.m. to get Senior Monday started early. Sharp Minds lectures begin at 10:30 a.m. The lecture topic for this month: Going to the Ends of the Earth to Glimpse the Beginning of Time. In 2014, astronomers using the powerful BICEP2 telescope at the South Pole thought they’d glimpsed evidence of the period of cosmic inflation at the beginning of time. Cosmologist Brian Keating tells the inside story of BICEP2’s detection and the ensuring scientific drama. Keating will flow up with a question and answer period and a signing of his popular science book, “Losing the Nobel Prize.”
February 4
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San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, offers residents free days on the first Tuesday of each month. Balboa Park organizations offer free admission (special exhibitions and films are not included) to San Diego City and County residents (with ID), active military, and their dependents on selected days for one day each month. For information, visit www.sdnhm.org.
n Martinis
Above Fourth, located on the second floor at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, presents An Evening with Bill Larkin in The Agony And The Ivories at 8 p.m. Comedian, pianist, and award winning actor Bill Larkin sits behind the piano for an evening of original comedy songs focusing on everything from aging to selfesteem to social media. Intended for mature audiences, visit www.martinisabovefourth.com for ticket information.
February 5
n Martinis
Above Fourth, located on the second floor at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, presents Linda Lavin in Love Notes with Billy Stritch at 8 p.m. Love Notes is a delightful, sexy, and funny show of songs and stories told by Tony and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin, with Billy Stritch at the piano. She will perform favorites from the Great American Songbook, jazz standards, show tunes, Brazilian music and the Alice theme song. Visit www.martinisabovefourth.com for ticket information.
February 6
n US Sailing is proud to announce the shortlist for US Sailing’s 2019 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards. Local San Diegan, Willem Van Waay of Coronado, has made the list of finalists. This is the first rime this national event will be held in San Diego and is set to take place at the USS Midway Museum. Visit www.ussailing.org for information.
n Martinis Above Fourth, located on the second floor at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, presents Melinda
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February 2020 Doolittle in the Great American Soul Book at 8 p.m. Celebrated for her soul-stirring renditions of R&B classics and American Standards, the audience can expect to hear favorites from James Brown to Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross to Aretha Franklin and a few more surprises. Visit www.martinisabovefourth.com for ticket information.
February 6 & 7
n Reuben H Fleet Science Center presents the 2020 High Tech Fair, which will be at the Balboa Park Activity Center, located at 2145 Park Boulevard. The event will connect local students with STEM-related businesses to discover the real-world application for the science they learn in schools. The purpose of the event is to enlighten students to the possibilities of a scientific career here in San Diego. Students can learn how math and science play a role in robotics, how rockets are designed to fly straight, how cellular behavior can be mathematically modeled, and how physics and chemistry govern the activity of cells and organisms.
February 6 thru March 1
n Young
Scientists is a hand-on preschool science program offered by the Fleet Science Center. This program provides informal learning experiences that support and enhance exploration, create excitement and facilitate scientific discoveries. The new session five is Tinkering Lab. Get ready to design, invent and build. All the tools you will need will be provided. This program is designed for children ages 3-5 years with an accompanying adult. Classes meet from 9 to 10 a.m., and Sunday from 11a.m. to noon. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. Please contact the Client Services department at 619.238.1233, ext. 806 or go on-line at www.rhfleet.org/events/young-scientists.
February 7
n Arts
District at Liberty Station, located at 2848 Dewey Road in San Diego, wants you to experience First Friday with the biggest monthly art walk, which is open from 5 to 9 p.m. This is San Diego’s most unique, fun and authentic event to find locally made art and gifts. Experience the arts with San Diego Ballet performances, San Diego craft collective, live demos and yoga. Visitors can start their stroll at the Dick Laub NTC Command Center, located at 2640 Historic Decatur Road, to pick up a monthly program and district map.
February 8
n Birdrock Coffee Roasters, located at 5627 La Jolla Boulevard in La Jolla, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 10 a.m. to noon. For information, call 858.551.1707.
n Martinis
Above Fourth, located on the second floor at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, presents an evening with Linda Purl and Her Big Band Romance at 7 p.m. Big Band comes together with Linda for a celebration of some of the extraordinary women who defined the classic big band sound and the song they helped make famous. The show is an evening of homage to the likes of Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald and Rosemary Clooney under the music direction of Tedd Firth. Featuring classic standards like “My Romance,” “Pick Your Self Up,” “Come Rain or Come Shine” and “Caravan,” it conjures the thrilling legendary big bad era of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller and more. Visit www. martinisabovefourth.com for ticket information.
n The Ambassador Lounge, located at 2901 Nimitiz Boulevard in Point Loma, hosts a Big Blues Party with Robin Henkel, Chet Cannon and Karl Cabbage from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. For information, call 619.523.2000.
February 8 & February 9
n Reuben H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Par, is holding a Saturday and Sunday Science Club for girls in grades fifth through eighth. This month the topic is Egg-cellent Challenge. Have fun with physics by creating a device to prevent an egg from cracking, while exploring forces, motion and more. To participate, parents most pre-register by calling 619.238.1233 x806.
February 9
n Nate’s Garden Grill, located at 3120 Euclid Avenue in San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from 1 to 3 p.m. For information, call 619.546.7700.
n Fresh Sound at Liberty Station’s White Box Live Arts (aka San Diego Dance Theater), located at 2590 Truxtun Road, Studio 205 (on the corner of Truxtun Road and Roosevelt Road) in San Diego, presents Carl Stone–Computers. Carl is one of the pioneers of live computer music, and has been hailed by the Village Voice as “the king of sampling,” and “one of the best composers living in (the USA) today.” He has used computers in live performance since 1986. All concerts will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door are $20 and $10 for students.
February 12
n Friends
of Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, located at 215 West Washington Street in San Diego, presents a series of programs highlighting the rich history of the neighborhoods in the Uptown area. This month the presentation will be at 6:30 p.m. and will feature Bankers Hill/Balboa Park. The presentation will take place at the Community Room of the Library.
February 13
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San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents Nature & Me Storytime at 10:15 a.m. Open to all ages with a parent or guardian (recommended for ages one to five-years old). This month’s theme is Mammals. Visit www.sdnat.org for ticket information.
n Martinis
Above Fourth, located on the second floor at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, presents Michael Griffiths in In Vogue: Songs by Madonna at 8 p.m. No accent, costume or wig, just ‘Madge’ leads you on a journey through her tough life and tender songs. Visit www.martinisabovefourth.com for ticket information.
February 13 thru 15
n Timken Museum of Art, located at 1500 El Prado in Balboa Park, invites you to join fellow Art Lovers on this Special Valentine’s Day Excursion. Take an exclusive insider Tour of LA’s Contemporary Art Scene. Join Megan Pogue, executive director, and Derrick Cartwright, director of curatorial affairs, on a special three day/two night adventure for individuals and couples. Explore the rich landscape of museums, galleries, private artist studios and LA’s new dimension to its thriving cultural scene– Frieze LA 2020 at the historic Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood. Also included is a group Valentine’s Day dinner at the NoMad Restaurant, the latest creation of world-famous Chef Daniel Humm. For tickets and more information, visit www.timkenmuseum.org.
February 14
n Ki’s
Restaurant, located at 2591 South Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, hosts Robin Henkel and Whitney Shay from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, call 760.436.5236.
February 15
n Reuben
H Fleet Science Center, located at 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park, has a Junior Science Club which meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for students in grades first through fourth. Each third Saturday, investigate exciting science topics. Sessions will be filled with new challenges, hand-on activities and interaction with local scientists. Throughout the year, explore an array of fields including biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, physics, robotics and much more. This month the topic is Robotics and Coding. Combine science, art and technology too explore how a circuit works and how it can power a robot capable of creating art. To participate, parents must pre-register by calling 619.238.1233x 806 or by registering online at www.rhfleet.org/events/junior-science-club.
n Martinis
Above Fourth, located on the second floor at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, presents Frenchie Davis in Long Songs With Miss Frenchie Davis at 7 p.m. Frenchie Davis returns to sweeten your Valentine’s Day weekend with love songs infused with her unique soulful vocal interpretations. Visit www.martinisabovefourth.com for ticket information.
February 17
n theNAT,
San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, hosts Nature Detective Family Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the Nat on President’s Day to uncover nature’s secrets so you can become a nature detective. Participate in activities and crafts that celebrate our great outdoors. Uncover tracks, scat fur, and bones to unlock nature’s clues. All activities are included with paid admission. For information, visit www.sdnat.org.
February 20
n Martinis
Above Fourth, located on the second floor at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, presents Michael Griffiths in Cole: A Tribute to Cole Porter at 8 p.m. Helpmann Award winner Griffith explores the colorful life and timeless songs of Cole Porter, including “You’re The Top,” “It’s De-Lovely,” “Let’s Do It” and “Night and Day.” Visit www. martinisabovefourth.com for ticket information.
February 21
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San Diego National History Museum, located at 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, presents Nat Talk: National History 101 at 9 am. Take a deep dive into San Diego’s natural history with conversations led by local scientists and expects. This week, Curator Jon Rebman will be talking
about botany in San Diego. Tickets are available online at www.sdnhmsd.org, at the Museum, or by calling 877.946.7797.
February 21 & 22
n San Diego Performing Arts Center, located at 4579 Mission Gorge Place in San Diego, presents the critically-acclaimed and award-winning Kids Danz Kompany (KDK) at 7 p.m. The premier children’s dance company kicks off the 2020 season with their first production of the year, “Children of the Revelation.” In the tradition of their activism through dance, KDK will tackle topics such as family separation, school lockdowns, and police brutality. For information, and to purchase tickets, visit www.visionarydancetheater.com.
February 21 thru March 15
n Point
Loma Playhouse, located at 3035 Talbot Street in Point Loma, near the corner of Rosecrans Street, in the Historic Point Loma Assembly, invites you to an evening of entertainment as “Making God Laugh” follows one typical family over the course of thirty years’ worth of holidays. Starting in 1980, Ruthie and Bill’s grown children (a priest, an aspiring actress, and a former football star) all return home where we learn or their plans and dreams as they embark on their adult lives. Written by Sean Grennan and directed by Pati Reynolds, it contains mild Adult Language. Visit www.pointlomaplayhouse.com for information.
February 22
n Martinis Above Fourth, located on the second floor at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, invites you to enjoy a Tupperware party with Dixie Longate at 7 p.m. She is the fast-talking, gum chewing, gingerhaired Alabama gal who is bringing your grandma’s Tupperware party into the 21st century. Audiences howl with laughter as Dixie demonstrates the many alternative uses for the iconic plastic kitchen staple. Filled with outrageously funny tales, heart felt accounts, audience participation and a little bit of empowerment and homespun wisdom, Dixie will leave your heart a little bigger and your food a little fresher. Visit www.martinisabovefourth.com for ticket information.
February 28 thru March 8
n Casa del Prado Theatre, located in Balboa Park at the corner of Old Globe Way and Village Place, presents the San Diego Junior Theatre as they celebrates individuality in its 72nd Season as the oldest youth theatre program in the country. Tonight they perform “Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience.” Wilbur is just like all the other naked mole rats–naked–until the day an ordinary hat falls into his tunnel. He dares to try it on and his life changes forever. Based on the book by Mo Williams, this cheeky musical exposes the truth about being yourself and wearing it well. For tickets and information, visit www.juniortheatre.com, or call the box office at 619.239.8355.
February 29
n Nate’s Garden Grill, located at 3120 Euclid Avenue in San Diego, hosts Robin Henkel solo blues from noon to 2 p.m. For information, call 619.546.7700.
n Martinis
Above Fourth, located on the second floor at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest, presents Los Angeles-based, folk singer/songwriter Lily Kershaw at 7 p.m. She is known for her talent for writing melodic and narrative songs and when she sings, it resembles a gathering storm. Emotion wells up before its expulsion in a rush of poetic clarity and provocative intensity. Visit www. martinisabovefourth.com for ticket information.
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Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper perform “Live” for a night at the Winter Dance Party. Come join us at 8 p.m. for one night at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation, located at 15498 Espola Road in Poway. This astoundingly authentic recreation of Holly, Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour has delighted millions of Americans and received rave reviews and endorsements from the late artists’ estates. For information and to purchase tickets, visit www.PowayOnStage.org or call 858.748.0505.
February 29 thru March 1
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Ohara School of Ikebana, San Diego Wabi Chapter, present its Annual Flower Show from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at room 101 at Casa del Prado in Balboa Park. Ikebana demonstrations take place Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Free admission.
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