MUSIC

The Poway Library presents next show in their Acoustic Showcase concert series, bluegrass band Old Town Road 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. This event is also free. The Poway library is located at 13137 Poway Road. For information about either event, call 858-513-2900.

The San Rafael Catholic Church presents The Sung Contemplative Rosary, featuring The Sorrowful Mysteries of Lent, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. All are welcome to sing and pray along with members of the Parish Choir to better focus on the Last Days in the Life of Christ through visual means, scriptural readings and song. San Rafael Church is located at 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo. For more information, call 858-487-4314.

The Sandy Devito Combo will be playing 7 – 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 for a Valentine Dinner Dance at the Rancho Bernardo Courtyard by Marriott. Call 613-2000 for further information and reservations.

The Poway Center for the Performing Arts presents “An Intimate Evening with Crystal Gayle,” 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14. The first 200 concert-goers through the doors will receive a Valentine’s Day rose compliments of Crystal Gardens Florist. Tickets are $55 adults, $10 youth (under 18 years of age with the purchase of an adult ticket). For tickets and more information, visit powayarts.org.

The Coastal City Jazz Band presents “A Musical Journey with Sammy Nestio,” 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18 at the Carlsbad Community Church, corner of Jefferson and Pine, Carlsbad. Tickets are $15, $12 Seniors and Students. For more information, call Gary Adcock at 858-775-1113.

The Friends of the Rancho Bernardo Library will present San Diego’s favorite guitarist, Peter Sprague and his quartet Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:30 p.m.  Appearing with Peter will be Tripp Sprague on sax and flute, Gunner Biggs on bass and Lisa Hightower on vocals. The concert will be held in the Community Room of the Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Donations are appreciated. For information call 858-485-0602.

The Classical Music Society presents the California Consort, playing piano quintets by J. N. Hummel and F.

Schubert, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, 16889 Espola Drive, Poway.

Cost is $5 students, $25 adults. For more information call 858-385-0659 or contact com.

Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi perform at the Carlsbad City Library (aka Dove Library) Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. This special concert explores the relationship between klezmer and Jazz with Yale Strom (violin), Elizabeth Schwartz (vocals), Tripp Sprague (reeds), Lou Fanucchi (accordion), Jeff Pekarek (bass) and Tim McMahon (drums). Free and open to the public. The Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium at Carlsbad Dove Library is located at 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad.

Thomas Mellan, organist, performs a free concert 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road. Sponsored by the San Diego Alumni Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon Professional Music Fraternity. For more information, call 858-487-0811, ext. 288 or contact .

Orchestra Nova presents a night of “Favorite Opera Moments,” 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, with “the Nova Experience,” featuring activities and food beginning at 6 p.m. at the Sherwood Auditorium, La Jolla. Tickets range from $26 – $66; Students and educators – $10; active military families are free. For tickets, call 858-350-0290 or visit orchestranova.org.

David Chase leads the La Jolla Symphony Chorus in a concert of the “Music of the Americas,” 4 p.m. Sunday, March 11 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church. Ticket prices range from $15-$8. St. Tickets also available for sale at the door. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church is located at 6628 Santa Isabel Street in Carlsbad. For more information call 858-534-4637 or visit lajollasymphony.com.

The Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Choir San Diego, popularly known as the MLK Choir, will perform 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center. They will perform a varied program from their repertoire of gospel music, Negro spirituals, anthems and classical works. There is no charge for the concert, although donations are appreciated. Meet the singers at a complimentary post-concert reception. Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Center is located at 10301 Scripps Lake Drive. Call 858-538-8158 or visit srfol.org for information.

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church presents Mozart’s “Requiem,” 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at the church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway. The entire Requiem will be performed with a full orchestra, soloists and choir. The soloists are local artists Diana Villwock, soprano; Evangelina Woo, mezzo-soprano; Sean McCormac, tenor and Tim McLellan, bass. This concert is a part of the church’s ongoing Concert Series which is celebrating its 7th year. There will be a $10 donation accepted at the door. For more information, call 858-487-2159.

The Coastal Communities Concert Band presents French Horn soloist Master Sergeant Joseph Lovinsky at its 2012 Anniversary Concert 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St., Carlsbad. MSgt. Lovinsky is the principal hornist in the prestigious U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” the Army Brass Quintet, the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, and the Washington Ballet. The program will include works by Haydn, Verdi, Sousa, and Gershwin, along with a medley from “Fiddler on the Roof.” Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for seniors and students, and can be purchased in advance by calling 760-436-6137 or 858-793-8258. Tickets will also be available at the door.

The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus (LJS&C) presents its third concert of the 57th season 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Mandeville Auditorium at UCSD. The concert features Verdi’s overture to “La Forza del Destino,” John Adams’ “The Wound Dresser,” and Brahm’s Symphony No. 1 in C minor. Individual tickets are $29 general, $26 senior, and $15 student. Group discounts are available. Parking is free. A pre-concert lecture is offered one hour prior to concert times. To purchase tickets or for more information, call the LJS&C office at 858-534-4637 or visit lajollasymphony.com.

Sycuan Casino presents Juice Newton, Billy McLaughlin and D.C. Hathaway in a benefit concert for Dystonia 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at the casino, 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon. Tickets range from $35 – $45, must be 21 or older with valid ID. For tickets and more information, visit sycuan.com/entertainment.

The City of Poway is looking for bands and entertainers to serve as entertainment at events hosted by the city in 2012, including the Summer Concert Series. If your band or entertainment group is interested in becoming a performer at special events, visit poway.org/entertainment for the complete application process. Entertainers must submit promotional materials during January 2012 to be considered for special events that take place during 2012. All materials must be postmarked or emailed no later than Jan. 31. Your materials will be kept on file for one calendar year, and you will be contacted by staff if you are selected. More more information, visit the website or call Audrey Denham at 858-668-4774.

The Poway Folk Circle, a group of local musicians, host folk song circles and acoustic jams. Folk Song Circles meet at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month in Templar’s Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road. Bluegrass Jams meet on the second Monday of every month at Round Table Pizza in Rancho Bernardo, 16761 Bernardo Center Drive. The Craft Fair Jam is 9 a.m. the first Saturday of the month in Old Poway Park, and Slow Jam Sunday is 1 p.m. the last Sunday of the month in Old Poway Park. These events are free and open to the public. For further information, visit powayfolkcircle.org.

DANCE

San Diego Civic Dance Arts presents “Collage 2012: Defining Moments” from Friday, Feb. 3 – Sunday, Feb. 19 at Casa del Prado Theatre in Balboa Park. Shows are 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 and 18; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 and 19. Tickets are $12 for VIP seating, with a $2 discount to groups. There is also a two-for-one ticket offer available to everyone. Purchase at the box office before each show, by calling 619-796-3657 or online at  collage2012.eventbrite.com.

Poway dance instructor Debbora Childress is offering dance classes in the Poway Community Park. Children 3 – 18 years old can learn the arts of tap and ballet during one-hour, age-appropriate classes held 11 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Thursdays. “Dance for Children,” an introduction to dance and tumbling for children ages 3 – 5, will be held 10 a.m. Mondays. For more information, call Debbora Childress at 760-747-9777, email her at or visit poway.org/classes.

Have you ever wanted to learn “cut a rug” or “jitterbug” like the swing dancers of the 1920s and 1930s? Jonathan and KC Wilt will be teaching a six-week Beginner’s Jitterbug Swing Dance Class Mondays, 7 – 8 p.m. at The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Court. Registration: $60 individual /$105 couples. Returning student rate: $55 individual/$95 couple. Sign up at .

The Mojalet Dance Studio presents the 9th Annual Café Mojalet Gala Fundraiser “It’s a Jungle Out There,” 6 – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at The Poway Community Park Auditorium, 13094 Civic Center Drive, Poway. This performance showcases the variety of programs offered through their organization with professional, adult, teen, and youth programs. Live performance, food and drinks. Tickets are $35 assigned table seating, $25 general admission. For more information, call 858-243-1402 or visit mojalet.com.

The San Diego Ballet Company presents “Romance” Friday, Feb. 10 – Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza, downtown San Diego. Tickets are $35 general admission, $45 preferred seating. For tickets and more information, call 619-544-1000.

Malashock Dance presents their 5th annual fundraiser, “Malashock Thinks You Can Dance! – A Night at Studio 54,” 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Anthology, in 1337 India Street, Little Italy, San Diego. All proceeds benefit the artistic, education and outreach programs of Malashock Dance. Cocktails and a silent auction proceed a 3-course dinner beginning at 7:30 p.m., as well as a performance from Grammy award-winner Thelma Houston. Tickets are $125, $250, or $500 per person, and can be purchased online at malashockdance.org or by calling 619-260-1622. For more information email or visit malashockdance.org.

Dance to ballroom dancing with DJ Rudy Vidal’s Funtastic Sounds 7- 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Mike Krause’s live dance band Saturdays at The Growing Place Montessori School, 13242 Pomerado Road, Poway. Entrance fee is $10/person. Location features 1,000 square feet of wood floor for dancing and free off-street parking. For more information, call Mike Krause at 619-922-6765.

Tap dancing classes for adults, taught by Gigi St. John, are Tuesdays at the RB Swim & Tennis Club. Each class is one hour, intermediate at 11 a.m. and beginners at noon. Just show up or sign up by calling St. John at 951-282-3639.

The Academy of World Dance n Arts offers a free introductory class to swing, salsa and ballroom 7 to 8 p.m. every Friday, year-round for ages teen through adults. No previous experience needed. For more information, visit worldancenarts.com or call 858-679-8277. The academy is located at 12621-A Poway Road, Poway.

THEATER

Poway High School presents “Bye Bye Birdie,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 – Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road in Poway. Tickets are $12 for reserved seats, $10 for students, seniors and active-duty military. For an online order form, contact Michele Ulrich at (858) 486-0549 or . Tickets may also be obtained at the door.

Patio Playhouse Theater in Escondido is offering acting classes for students grades 6 – 12. The six-week session begins Tuesday, Feb. 21 with Novice classes  5 – 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Advanced classes 5 – 6 p.m. Thursdays. Cost is $10 per class/$60 per session. To Register, e-mail or contact Patio Playhouse at 760-746-6669.

The Welk Theater presents “How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying,” running through Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Welk Resort Theater, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido. Showtimes are 1 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 and 6 p.m. Thursdays, 1 p.m. Saturdays and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Ticket prices available online at welktheatersandiego.com or by calling 760-749-3000.

Guy Hovis & Ralna English of “The Lawrence Welk Show” will be appearing at the Welk Theater in Escondido for five performances only running through Saturday, Feb. 11. Fun for the entire family! Performing many of their hits and viewer favorites from the weekly TV series, they will also sing many standards from the great American songbook of the 1930s and 1940s, plus pop, patriotic, Broadway, country and gospel. Ticket prices and showtimes are available at welktheatersandiego.com.

The La Jolla Playhouse presents Sandra Bernhard in her latest show, “I Love Being Me, Don’t You?” 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday Wednesday, March 14 – Saturday, March 17 at the Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive La Jolla. Tickets range from $35 – $60. For tickets and more information, visit LaJollaPlayhouse.org.

The Cove at CRB is holding a Spoken Word Workshop 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at The Cove at CRB, at 11838 Bernardo Plaza Court, Suite 101, Rancho Bernardo. Spoken Word (aka Slam or Rap Poetry) is for anyone who is curious about this art form. Open to all who want to write, perform and/or listen to poetry. Award-winning spoken word instructors/performers Danielle Bennett and Nicholas Macedo will teach how to create and perform your own spoken word poetry. Only $10. Sign up with CRB Drama Director, Connie LePere at .

The Old Globe presents “Dividing the Estate,” running through Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Old Globe Theatre and “The Recommendation,” running through Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre. Ticket prices start at $29. For tickets and more information, 619-234-5623.

Patio Playhouse and Pacco Arts present “The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) and Revised,” a hilarious comedy, performing 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 7 p.m. Sundays through Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Patio Playhouse, 201 East Grand Avenue, Escondido. For tickets and more information, call 760-593-7074 or visit paccoarts.com.

STAR Repertory Theatre presents the hit dance musical “Footloose,” opening Thursday, Feb. 16 and running though Monday, Feb. 20 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Ticket prices and performance times are available on the website at starrepertory theatre.com.

Coronado Playhouse presents “42nd Street,” running through Sunday, March 4 at the Coronado Playhouse, 1835 Strand Way, Coronado. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $20 on Thursday and Sunday; $25 on Friday and Saturday, with student, senior, military and group discounts available. For tickets and more information, call the box office at 619-435-4856 or visit coronadoplayhouse.com.

The Broadway Theater begins its 8th season with the comedy/drama “Grace and Glorie,” opening Friday, Feb. 10 and running through Sunday, March 4, at the Broadway Theater, 340 East Broadway, Vista. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $17.50. For tickets or more information, call the box office at 760-806-7905 or visit broadwayvista.com.

J*Company Youth Theatre presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” running Saturdays and Sundays March 3 – March 18 as well as Thursday, March 15 at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. For tickets and more information call the JCC Box Office at 858-362-1348 or visit sdcjc.org/jcompany.

STAR Repertory Theatre’s Kids Theatre Academy presents the “Seussical the Musical,” opening Thursday, Feb. 23 and running though Sunday, Feb. 26 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Ticket prices and performance times are available on the website at starrepertory theatre.com.

The Welk Theater presents, by popular demand, the return of “Late Night Catechism,” 8 p.m. selected Saturdays Feb. 18 – May 19. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by calling 888-802-SHOW or visiting welktheatersandiego.com.

La Jolla Playhouse presents the second production in its innovative, site-based Without Walls (WoW) series: Moving Arts’ “The Car Plays: San Diego,” running Thursdays through Sundays Feb. 23 – March 4 at an outdoor location in La Jolla to be announced shortly. Performance times are 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $25. For more information, call the Playhouse Box Office at 858-550-1010 or visit LaJollaPlayhouse.org.

The Ensemble at New Village Arts presents Shakespeare’s broadest farce “The Comedy of Errors,” Saturday, Feb. 11 – Sunday, March 4 at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad Village. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $29 general admission/$26 senior, student, military/$25 groups of 10 or more (opening night tickets $36). For more information or to purchase tickets, call 760-433-3245 or visit NewVillageArts.org.

Cygnet Theatre presents “A Beheading in Spokane,” running through Sunday, Feb. 19 at 4040 Twiggs St. in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Showtimes are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Contains strong language and violence. Tickets range from $29-$54 and can be purchased at cygnettheatre.com or by calling the box office at 619-337-1525.

The San Diego REPertory Theater presents “In the Wake,” opening Friday, Feb. 17 and running through Sunday, March 4 in the Lyceum Space, San Diego REP, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego. Previews begin Saturday, Feb. 11. Tickets range from $32 to $51, student tickets $18. Discounts for groups, seniors and military also available. Tickets available for purchase online at sdrep.org.

The Scripps Ranch Theatre presents “Brooklyn Boy,” an inspirational comedy-drama about going home again, back to family and friends and one’s old neighborhood, running through Sunday, Feb. 19. Tickets are $25 general admission, $22 students, seniors and active military. For reservations, call the theater box office at 858-578-7728.

Scripps Ranch Theatre is located on the campus of Alliant International University, Avenue of Nations, off Pomerado Road.

Tickets for the 2011-2012 season at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts are on sale on the center’s website, powayarts.org, by calling 858-748-0505 or at the box office, 15498 Espola Road, noon to 5 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theatre, is offering a number of varied volunteer opportunities for its award-winning theater. For more information, contact Maxine Brunton at 858-679-0640, or call the theater box office and leave your name and telephone number at 858-679-8085.

ART

The North County Society of Fine Arts is a local nonprofit group devoted to bringing the visual arts to public attention and fostering art education.

Members’ artwork currently displayed for February includes Sharon Ford at the Poway library, 13137 Poway Road, Janet Perkin and Kathryn Peterson at the Bernardo Heights Community Center, 16051 Bernardo Heights Parkway and Vita Sorrentino at Luc’s Bistro, 12642 Poway Road.

For further information and to download entry form to NCSFA’s April open exhibit at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, visit ncsfa.org.

See Israel through the eyes of two young surfers at the free San Diego premiere of the new film “Promised Land,” 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at Maranatha Chapel, 10752 Coastwood Road, San Diego. Ray Bentley, senior pastor at Maranatha Chapel, invites the community to this free showing with these words, “a must see film.” For details, go to MaranathaChapel.org.

The Palomar College Venture Program is offering a Watercolor Fundamentals Class 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3 and Saturday, March 10 at the Escondido Campus, 1935 East Valley Parkway, Escondido. The class is open to beginners through advanced students. Call Palomar College to register at 760-744-1150 ext. 2702, cost is $70. For more information, call Tom at 760-505-7681 or arttom.com.

Eveoke Dance Theatre and Art Produce present “Reflections,” a new work focusing on six extraordinary women, Josephine Bakhita, Rachel Corrie, Henrietta Lacks, Mukhtar Mai, Hannah Szenes and Michi Nishiura Weglyn, through Sunday, Feb. 12 at Art Produce, 3139 University Ave., San Diego. 8 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $24 general, $18 student/ senior. Call 619-238-1153 or visit eveoke.org for tickets and info.

The Escondido Art Association presents “You Gotta Have Heart,” an open, juried exhibit of framed fine artworks by association members and other local and regional artists, from Wednesday, Feb. 8 through Saturday, March 3, at the Artists Gallery, 121 W. Grand Avenue. Ribbon awards for the best artworks will be presented during a free artists’ reception to be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 5 – 8 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend. Regular gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission to the Gallery is always free.  For more information, 760-489-0338 or 760-741-3117 or escondidoartists.org.

The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation (MTRP) presents two shows, “Eye 4 Nature,” with photography by Nancy Varga and “The Four Seasons at Mission Trails: The Moods and the Mystery,” with photography by Rick Wiley. These exhibits will be on display in the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center Art Gallery Saturday, Feb. 11 – Friday, March 2. The public is cordially invited to a reception in honor of the artists 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. The MTRP Visitor and Interpretive Center is located at One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, and it is open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is free.

The Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery presents their annual “Members Exhibition,” Friday, Feb. 10 – Sunday, March 4, with an opening reception 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Avenue, Escondido. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday. For more information, visit escondidioarts.org.

The Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery presents “Panache 2012,” an art auction and fundraiser 5:30 – 8 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Avenue, Escondido. Enjoy an evening of live and silent auctions, fine wine and delicious food while supporting the arts. Tickets are $45 through Sunday, Feb. 12, $55 Monday, Feb. 13 – Tuesday, March 20, and $65 at the door. For reservations and more information, call 760-480-4101 or visit brownpapertickets.com/event/217200. All attendees must be 21 or over.

ArtHatch and Distinction present “Irresistibly Idiosyncratic,” featuring the art of JoKa, Dan Barry and Mike Bell, opening Saturday, March 10 and running through Saturday, April 7 at the ArtHatch & Distinction Gallery, 317 East Grand Avenue, Escondido. There will be an opening reception 6 – 10 p.m. Saturday, March 10. For more information, call 760-781-5779.

Rancho Bernardo Art Association is looking for artists who want to meet others who share the same interest, learn from demonstrations and exhibit their work. The members have critique nights and an award show. For membership, contact Phyllis Hensperger at 858-675-2262. Adult membership is $25, couples $30, students $15. More information at ranchobernardoart.com.

MUSEUMS

Walk in the footpath of Poway’s first residents every Saturday morning at Poway’s Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center. Savor the smell of blooming native plants that Kumeyaay people smelled each spring for more than 2,000 years. Trained guides will share the culture, history and botany of this five-acre archeological jewel for free from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays at 13104 Ipai Waaypuk Trail (formerly Silverlake Drive). For information, go to poway.org/kiic.

The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum at MCAS Miramar has its Bell 214ST Iraqi “Super Huey” helicopter on display. Also on display is the Sikorsky HRS.

Another feature is a single-seat flight simulator, which gives members of the public a 20-minute “flight” for $15.

The museum is open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. Call 858-693-1723 or visit flyingleathernecks.org for more information.

The Rancho Bernardo Historical Society runs a free museum at the Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, Rancho Bernardo. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Call 858-487-4599.

The Poway Historical and Memorial Society operates the free Poway Heritage Museum and the Nelson House in Old Poway Park, 14114 Midland Road in Poway. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Call 858-679-8587 or visit powayhistoricalsociety.org.

LOCAL MARKETS

The Poway Arts & Crafts Guild presents the Boardwalk Craft Market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m the first Saturday of the month in Old Poway Park. Featuring locally produced and sold clothing, jewelry, household furnishings and gift items, the craft market will continue on the first Saturday of the month thru May. During the Summer months of June, July and August, the Craft Market will expand to the first and third Saturday. The Fall & Winter season will begin in September 2012 when the Craft Market is held on every Saturday until Christmas. For information on the craft market, call PACG at 858-486-3497.

The Scripps Ranch Farmers Market & Art Festival is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday at 10380 Spring Canyon Road, the site of the old E.B. Scripps Elementary School. For more information, visit srfm.org.

Poway Farmers Market is 8 to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday next to Old Poway Park, at Midland Road and Temple Street. The market, sponsored by the City of Poway and operated by Outback Farms, features certified organic produce, most of which is grown in San Diego County. For more information, call 858-668-4576.

The Bernardo Winery hosts a farmers market which includes fresh produce, vendors and food stalls every Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte.

The North San Diego Farmers Market is held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Sunday, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Wednesday at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead, 12655 Sunset Drive in Escondido. For more information, visit NSDCFM.com.

OTHER EVENTS

Come explore the tide pools with the Birch Aquarium at Scripps 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at Hospital Point. Aquarium naturalists will show participants how to tread lightly through these fragile ecosystems and will help them discover the wonderful world of tide pools. The cost is $12, ages 2 and older. Directions to meeting place will be provided at time of RSVP. RSVP required at 858-534-7336 or at aquarium.ucsd.edu.

The Balboa Park Puppet Theater presents new holiday shows for kids 10 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays – Fridays and 11 a.m. and 1 and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater, Balboa Park. Wednesday, Feb. 8 – Sunday, Feb. 12 is “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” Wednesday, Feb. 15 – Sunday, Feb. 19 is “The Rabbit in the Moon.” Wednesday, Feb. 22 – Sunday, Feb. 26 is “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” Wednesday, Feb. 29 – Sunday, March 4 is “Year of the Dragon.” Wednesday, March 7 – Sunday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 14 – Sunday, March 18 is “The Magic Well.” Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 seniors and $3 children ages 2 and up. For more information, visit balboaparkpuppets.com.

The 22nd Annual Jewish Film Festival is being held through Sunday, Feb. 19 and showcases 48 of the best contemporary Jewish-themed films from around the world, celebrating life, human rights, and freedom of expression. Single ticket prices for most films are $10.75- $12.75 for seniors, $11.75 for JCC members and $13.75 for non-members; tickets for the opening night film, Mabul, and the closing night film, My Best Enemy, are $13.75-$15.75 ($12.75-$14.75 for seniors), the Feb. 14 screening of Dusk, Family Day, Teen Screen, and Joyce Forum Shorts in Winter are free.  Festival passes, senior and student discounts, and group rate discounts are available. For tickets or information, call 858-362-1348 or visit lfjcc.org/sdjff.

The Bernardo Winery presents its annual Valentines event, “Vino Valentino,” 6 – 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. Prepare your senses for an all-inclusive, romantic evening at the oldest winery in Southern California! Enjoy wine tasting, desserts, horse-drawn carriage rides, delicious crepes and a unique parting gift. Contact the Bernardo Winery for reservations. Tickets are limited. Tickets are $60 per person or $110 per couple. Call 858-487-1866 for reservations and information or stop by the winery office or tasting room to make your reservation.

Downtown Escondido is hosting the “For the Love of Chocolate & Second Saturday ‘SweetArt’ Festival,” 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 on Grand Avenue. Enjoy tasting chocolate paired with wine, beer and champagne at boutiques, spas, salons and other retail stores on Grand Avenue between Center City Parkway and Juniper Street. Tickets are $20. For tickets and more information, visit escondidiochocolatefestival.com.

Come out and celebrate Fat Tuesday with Gaslamp Mardi Gras, 6 p.m. – midnight Tuesday, Feb. 21 in the Gaslamp Quarter, downtown San Diego. Featuring five stages with live music performances, special guest appearances and the world’s top Electronica, Dubstep and House DJs, as well as a grand parade down 5th Avenue and street performers. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door, attendees must be 21 or older and have valid photo ID to enter. Proceeds will go to the Gaslamp Quarter Association. For more information or purchase tickets, call 619-233-5227 or visit gaslamp.org.

The Family Winemakers of California present “Tasting 2012,” a comprehensive tasting o wines from California’s small, family-owned wineries 3 – 6 p.m. Sunday, March 11 at the Del Mar Fairground’s Exhibit Hall. This year’s event will feature more than 150 wineries in California. Tickets are $45 through Monday, Feb. 20, $55 Tuesday, Feb. 21 – Saturday, March 10 and $65 at the door. For tickets and more information, visit familywinemakers.org.

Circus Vargas returns to San Diego Friday, Feb. 17 – Monday, Feb. 27 at Balboa Park, Thursday, March 1 – Monday, March 5 at the El Cajon Westfield Parkway, Thursday, March 8 – Monday, March 12 in Mira Mesa Community Park and Thursday, March 15 – Monday, March 26 in Vista at Highway 78 at Vista Village Drive. Tickets range from $25 – $60 for adults and $20 – $55 for children. For more information and tickets, call 877-468-3861 or visit circusvargas.com.

The Gem Faire returns to Del Mar on Mar. 2-4, 2012 at Del Mar Fairgrounds/Exhibit Hall.  Hours are Fri. noon – 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Sun. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  General admission is $7, valid for the entire weekend. Over 100 world renowned importers/exporters and manufacturers will be on site with the largest selection of fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, minerals, findings and much more at the lowest prices in today’s market. Finished and unfinished jewelry, rare gemstones, and jewelry making tools & storages will be available all under one roof.  Have your jewelry repaired and cleaned while you shop.  Plus, enter for a chance to win cool prizes every hour throughout the weekend. For more information, visit gemfaire.com or contact Gem Faire, Inc. at 503-252-8300 or email: .

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