Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month • American Artist Appreciation Month • Panini Month
AUGUST Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.
wednesday | 1 “Backyard Wilderness.” Watch this 3D film and learn about the unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses – in our own backyards. Opens today; visit website for schedule. Free with museum admission. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdnat.org.
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See the San Diego Aviators Play. Experience world-class tennis action and enjoy a Kids’ Zone, food offerings, giveaways, an on-court autograph signing for the kids and more. Tonight (vs. Washington Kastles) & tomorrow (vs. Springfield Lasers), 7 pm. Visit website for tickets. Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd., Carlsbad. www.sandiegoaviators.com.
Electric Ocean. SeaWorld’s nighttime summer spectacular transforms the park after dark into a sea of color, light and energy inspired by the ocean. Nighttime experiences include Cirque Electrique, which showcases daring aerial performers. Today-Aug. 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, Sept. 1-3; visit website for hours and admission. Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com.
“Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax.” Come face to face with this big-hearted mustachioed hero in the Olivier Award-nominated musical that promises eye-popping colors, infectious tunes and a powerful message about taking care of our planet and each other. Through Aug. 12; visit website for show times. Tickets start at $30. The Old Globe, Balboa Park. www.theoldglobe.org.
“Disney’s Newsies.” Check out this smash hit musical based on the popular 1992 film about the true story of the newsboys’ strike in 1899. Tonight until Aug. 4, 8 pm. $17-$57. Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. www.moonlightstage.com.
Family Night: Back-to-School “All About Me” Boards. 6-7 pm. $3 per board. Register online. San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Dr. www.san-marcos.net.
Jennifer A. Burman
Still looking for last month’s events? Check out the digital edition of our July issue at SanDiegoFamily.com
The Sky Tonight: Planets of the August Sky. Journey through the cosmos in this monthly planetarium show and explore the planets Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. 7 & 8:15 pm. $17.95-$19.95. For ages 6 & up. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org.
thursday | 2 FREE Flicks at the Fountain. Tonight: The Lion King & Aug. 9: Wonder Woman. Screenings start at dusk; seating begins at 6 pm. Carlsbad Village’s fountain at the corner of State St. & Grand Ave. www.carlsbadvillage.com/events/flicks-at-the-fountain. FREE Oceanside’s Got Talent. Auditions today & Aug. 9, 4-9 pm. Rehearsal Showcase on Aug. 16, 7 pm; semi-finals on Aug. 23, 7 pm; finals on Aug. 30, 7 pm. Winner will receive a Front of Line ticket to audition for Season 14 of America’s Got Talent and two tickets to attend a live show. Mission Marketplace, Hwy. 76 & College Blvd. www.missionmarketplaceoceanside.com.
Find FREE local happenings throughout the calendar this month! Note: FREE means free admission. There may be a cost for activities and food.
Editor’s Picks U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge & Dimensional Art Exposition
One of the world’s most prominent sand-sculpting competitions returns to San Diego’s downtown waterfront. Marvel at spectacular sand creations during the day and see decoratively lit sculptures at night, check out more than 1,000 works of art, keep the tummy happy with more than a dozen gourmet food trucks and visit the expanded Arts for Learning/San Diego Kid Zone with a giant sandbox, rides, and arts and crafts. Aug. 31-Sept. 3; visit website for hours and admission. Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Dr., downtown San Diego. www.ussandsculpting.com.
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