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Friday, August 1
EVENT: Bazaar del Mundo's 15th Annual Latin American Festival features artist demonstrations, exhibits, food and music. Fri. & Sat., 10am-8pm and Sun.,10am-5pm Free to the public. 2754 Calhoun St., Old Town. 296-3161.

Sunday, August 3
ART: Artist Jay Johnson will encourage young artists of all ages to create their own sculptures and to enjoy a tour of the exhibit "Jay Johnson: Look In Out 1984-1997" as a part of the Museum of Contemporary Art's "Free for All First Sunday." 2-5 pm. Free to the public. 1001 Kettner Blvd. 234-1001.

EVENT: The Carmel Valley Recreation Council welcomes "Pass the Drum with Peter Sprague," Latin and classical inspired jazz guitar. Del Mar Highlands Town Center Amphitheater, 12889 El Camino Real. 5-7pm. Free to public. 481-1339.

Monday, August 4
EVENT: The Tenth Annual International Summer Organ Festival presents "Movie Night with Dennis James," international theatre organist who will accompany Laurel & Hardy's short silent film "Double Whoopie" and the feature length film "Sherlock, Jr." starring Buster Keaton. 8pm. Free to public. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. 226-0819.

Tuesday, August 5
ON STAGE: San Diego Civic Youth Ballet will perform "Peter and the Wolf" and contemporary works. "Twilight in the Park" series at the Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. 6:15pm. 233-3060.

Wednesday, August 6
EVENT: The Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center presents "The Sky Tonight," a live planetarium show hosted by resident astronomer Dennis Mammana. Space Theater dome. 7 & 8pm. $1.75 juniors, $3, adults & seniors. 238-1233.

Thursday, August 7
EVENT: The Garden Cabaret in Mission Hills, features 1950 film "Sunset Boulevard," starring William Holden and Gloria Swanson. Showing Aug. 7, 8 & 9 at 8:30pm. Tickets $7. 4040 Goldfinch St. 295-4221.

Friday, August 8
ON STAGE: "You Can’t Take it With You" opens at Lamb's Players Theatre. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. Through Sept. 14. Tickets $14-$28. Reservations, 437-0600.

EVENT: 16th Annual San Diego Quilt Show. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. Through Aug.10. 443-2706.

Saturday, August 9
EXHIBIT: Many Hands Gallery showcases decorative glass with their exhibition "Glass Allusions." Meet the artists at the opening reception. 2-6pm. 302 Island Ave, Suite 101, Downtown. 557-8303.

Monday, August 11
ART: The San Diego Sculptors' Guild opens showing of the "realistic and comical sculptures" of Sally Speelmon. 11am-4pm daily through Sept. 8. Spanish Village, Studio #36. Balboa Park. 238-0522.

Thursday, August 14
EVENT: The newly formed San Diego Festival Orchestra begins its five-week concert series at the SDSU Open Air Theatre. Gershwin Gala, Aug. 14, 15, 16. Features world-class soloists Gustavo Romero, Calvin Price and Igor Gruppman. Other performances, Aug. 22, 23, 24 and Aug. 28, 29, 30. $10-$28. Ticket Master 220-TIXS or SDSU Box Office 594-6947.

Friday, August 15
EVENT: Fern Street Circus opens "A World of Wonder (A Circus Masquerade)." See flying Wallendas soar and much, much more at San Diego’s Circus 1997 Show in Balboa Park. Fri., 6pm, Sat. & Sun., 1 & 4pm. Through Aug. 24. Tickets: $3 children, $8 adults. 235-9756.

EVENT: The Writing Center features novelist Karla Andersdatter reading from her book "Wild Onions." 8pm. Donations. 3777 Fourth Ave. 297-9950.

EVENT: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society begins its annual "SummerFest" marking the 100th anniversary of the death of German composer Johannes Brahms. Through Aug. 24. Opening Night Concert 7:30pm. $20-$30. Sherwood Auditorium, The Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. 459-3728.

Saturday, August 16
EXHIBIT: The San Diego Museum of Art opens "Jewels of the Romanovs: Treasures of the Russian Imperial Court," a collection of more than 300 pieces spanning three centuries. Through Oct. 26. Tue.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $2-$8. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. 232-7931.

Sunday, August 17
EVENT: The Balboa Park Performing Folk Dancers present the fifth annual International Dance Festival. 7:30pm. Casa del Prado Theater, Balboa Park. Free to public. 479-8051.

EVENT: William Shatner appears at the "Creation Star Trek Convention." San Diego Concourse. Noon-6pm. $15.50 in advance through Ticketmaster, or $18 at the door. 202 C St. 409-0960.

ON STAGE: The world premiere of "U.S. Highway Love Slaves —Part 3" opens at the Sledgehammer Theatre. Performances through Sept. 7. Sun., 7pm, Thurs.-Sat., 8pm. Tickets $7.50-$15. St. Cecilia's, 1620 Sixth Ave. 544-1484.

Tuesday, August 19
EVENT: Cardiac Surgeon Pat O. Daily gives a free seminar on "Improving lives through healthy living." 6pm. La Jolla Village Marriot, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. 268-2307.

Thursday, August 21
EVENT: Pink Princess Doll Auction, Show and Sale. A Barbie Doll Auction. Handlery Hotel. 7pm. Free to public. Sale will follow Aug. 22-23.10am-4pm. $5 admission. 950 Hotel Circle North. (402)339-3812.

Saturday, August 23
EVENT: See the sights of San Diego by moonlight during "Midnight Madness," a 20-mile fun bicycle ride. Begins in Seaport Village and progresses through Harbor and Shelter Islands, Old Town and Downtown. 338-9983.

Sunday, August 24
EVENT: Mission Hills Music & Arts Fest '97 .10am-7pm. Free to public. Mission Hills business section on West Washington St. 298-8533.

ON STAGE: The Old Globe Theatre Festival '97 presents Shakespeare's "Othello" at the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. Performances Tues.-Sun., 8pm. through Oct 4. Tickets $22-$39. 239-2255.

Tuesday, August 26
ON STAGE: A musical celebration of Rock 'n' Roll. "Smokey Joe's Cafe—The Songs of Lieber and Stoller," winner of the 1996 Grammy Award for Best Musical. Tues.- Sat.,8pm, Sun.,7pm, Sat.&Sun. matinees, 2pm. $24-$48. San Diego Civic Theatre, Downtown. 236-8995.

Sunday, August 31
EVENT: Opening of 1997 Designer Showcase at Downtown Carnation Dairy Factory, 354 11th Ave. Sponsored by San Diego Chapter, American Society of Interior Designers. Through Oct 5. For ticket information, call 687-1313.

ART: Old Masters Brought to Light: European Paintings from the "National Museum of Art of Romania." San Diego Museum of Art. Through Oct. 31. 10am-4:30pm, Tues.-Sun. 232-7931.

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ART: David Zapf Gallery presents "Black + White + Color: Drawings + Photographs." Exhibit through Aug. 9, Thursday-Saturday, noon-5pm. Free. 2400 Kettner Blvd. 232-5004.

ART: Gallery Alexander presents "Teapot VIII," annual Summer Teapot Show. Mon.-Sat.,10am-6pm; Sun.,11am-5pm. Through Aug. 31. Free. 7850 Girard Ave. 459-9433.

ART: San Diego Aerospace Museum celebrates the 70th anniversary of Lindbergh's transatlantic flight with "Flight of the Lone Eagle." 10am-4:30pm. Through end of Sept. $2-$6; free for active-duty military and children under 6. Balboa Park. 234-8291.

ART: San Diego Museum of Man displays intricately embellished gourds. "The Graphic Gourd: Carved Cucurbits of South America" Through Jan. 5. 10am-4:30pm. $3-$5. Balboa Park. 239-2001.

ART: Spruce Street Forum presents "Texas Homesick Blues," photographs by Drei Kiel. Through August 17. Thurs.-Sat.,1-6pm. Free. 301 Spruce Street. 295-0301.

ART: The San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art presents "Jay Johnson: Look In Out 1984-1997, Painted Sculptures" featuring over 30 works by the San Diego sculptor. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm, Sun., noon-5pm, Fri. until 8pm. Through Sept.14. $2-$4. 1001 Kettner Blvd. 454-3945.

EXHIBIT: Tyrannosaurus Rex in sand sculpture on Plaza Level 3 and caricature dinosaurs on Plaza Level 1, Horton Plaza. Through Sept. 1.

ART: Robson Gallery is featuring impressionistic and realistic oil paintings, watercolor and sculpture by prominent and emerging artists of the region. Tues-Sat., 11am-6pm. 535 Fourth Ave., Downtown. 234-7356.

EVENT: Nighttime Zoo. Extended hours to 10pm daily. Through Sept. 1. $15 adults, $6 children. 234-3153.

EVENT: The 1997 annual season of La Jolla Concerts by the Sea. Every Sunday. Scripps Park in La Jolla. Through Aug. 31. Featuring The MarDels, Aug. 3 & 24; South Market St. Jazz Band, Aug.10; Cape Horn, Aug.17; and Frankie Laine with Benny Hollman's Orchestra, Aug. 31. 2-4 pm. 456-0675.

EVENT: The Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater presents "The Magic of Flight" and "Whales." Through August. $3.50/juniors, $5 seniors, $6.50 adults. Balboa Park. Call for showtimes, 238-1233.

EVENT: Workshops, programs and hands-on artmaking during Pop! Goes the Museum , a museum-wide look at Pop Art. Tues.-Sun., 10am-5pm. Free-$5. Through Sept. 30. Children's Museum/Museo de los Niños, 200 W. Island Ave. 233-8792.

EXHIBIT: San Diego Natural History Museum presents "The Dinosaurs of Jurassic Park." Recreation of life-size dinosaurs, sets and special effects from the original "Jurassic Park" are showcased along with real dinosaur fossils. Through Sept. 2. 9am-6pm. $5-$7. Balboa Park. 232-3821.

HORSE RACING : Del Mar summer season. Through Sept. 10. 755-1141.

ON STAGE: Dine at Mystery Cafe while trying to solve the "Murder at Cafe Noir." Fri. & Sat., 8pm. Through Sept. 30. $39-$43. Imperial House Restaurant, 505 Kalmia St. Reservations required. 544-1600.

ON STAGE: Interactive dinner theater: "Joey & Maria's Italian Comedy Wedding." Every Fri. & Sat., 7:15pm. $45 for dinner & show. Clarion Hotel, Gaslamp. Reservations: 1-800-JOEY.

ON STAGE: La Jolla Playhouse presents Donald Margulies' "The Model Apartment." Tues.-Sat. 8 pm., Sun. 7pm. Through Aug. 24. Tickets $32-$39. Mandell Weiss Center for the Performing Arts, UCSD. 550-1010.

ON STAGE: La Jolla Playhouse presents Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical "Rent." Tues.-Sat. 8pm., Sun. 7 pm. "Through Sept. 13. $30-$55. La Jolla Village Dr. at Torrey Pines, UCSD campus. 550-1010.

ON STAGE: Lamb's Players Theatre presents musical "Boomers." Wed.-Sat., 8pm. Twilight, Sat., 4:30pm, Sun., 2 & 7:30pm. Through Aug. 3. Tickets $18-$30. Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza Downtown. 437-0600.

ON STAGE: Old Globe Theatre Festival '97 presents "The Legacy." Old Globe Stage. Tues.-Sat., 8pm, Sun., 7pm, Sat.-Sun. matinees, 2pm. Through Aug. 23. 235-2250.

ON STAGE: Old Globe Theatre Festival '97 presents "Springtime For Henry." Cassius Carter Centre Stage. Tues.-Sat., 8pm, Sun., 7pm, Sat.-Sun. matinees, 2pm. $22-$39. Through Aug. 16. 239-2250.

ON STAGE: Old Globe Theatre Festival '97 features Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors." Festival Stage, Tues.-Sun., 8pm. Through Aug. 9. $22-$39. Balboa Park. 239-2255.

ON STAGE: Sweetooth Comedy Theatre presents Scott McPherson's "Marvin's Room," winner of the New York Drama Award. Friday and, Saturday, 8pm. Sun. matinee, 2pm. Through Aug. 2. $10-$12. Maryland Hotel, 630 F St. 544-9070.

TOUR: Visit San Diego’s original Italian enclave during guided, two-hour Insider's Walking Tours of Little Italy. Saturday mornings and afternoons or group dinner tours. Reservations required. $13.95-$29.95. Departs from Cafe Italia, 1704 India St. 632-1199.

WALK : Downtown Sam leads 2-hour casual walks through Downtown, pointing out what’s new. Meet Saturday mornings, 10am, at the red Allright sign on Broadway near Harbor Drive. 293-3480.

WALK : Free history walks in the park offered by the city of San Diego Park & Recreation Dept. every Wed. at noon. Meet at Plaza del Panama, the Balboa Park Info. Center in the House of Hospitality. 239-0512.

WALK: Offshoot Tours offers free horticulture and historical one-hour walks every Sat. at 10am in Balboa Park. Contact Balboa Park Ranger Office, 235-1121.

WALK : Start from the carousel in Balboa Park and join Walkabout International on a brisk "Merry Go Round" walk along the harbor, through Downtown, up Banker's Hill and across bridges, depending on the group. Sun., 8am. Meet Rosalinda and Rick at the carousel, Park Blvd. at Zoo Place. 565-7212.