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EXHIBIT: "The Best of the British" automobile and motorcycle exhibit. San Diego Automotive Museum. Through March 15. 10am-4pm. Admission $6 for adults; $5 for seniors and military; $2 for children over age 6. 2080 Pan American Plaza No. 12, Balboa Park. 231-2886.

EXHIBIT: Maritime Museum features paintings by John Stobart in "A Celebration of Pacific Maritime Heritage." Through May 10. 9am-8pm daily. $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and military, $2 for children up to 12. N. Harbor Dr. & Ash. 234-9153.

EXHIBIT: The Mingei International Museum of Folk Art presents "Dolls — Mirrors of Humanity," featuring more than 200 objects. Through August. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4pm. $10. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. 239-0003.

EXHIBIT: William Kentridge's "Weighing and Wanting." Museum of Contemporary Art. Through April 5. $4. 1001 Kettner Blvd. 234-1001.

EXHIBIT: San Diego Art Institute, House of Charm. Special showing of student art selected by the San Diego City/County Art Education Association. Through March 8. Gallery hours Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm, Sun. Noon-4pm. Balboa Park. $3. 236-0011.

EXHIBIT: "Faces on Fossils: The Reconstruction of Human Ancestors." San Diego Museum of Man, Balboa Park. Through May 31. $3-$5. 239-2001.

EXHIBIT: "The Van Youngs: A Retrospective." Oil paintings by Oscar Van Young and Loli Vann. Robson Gallery, 535 Fourth Ave. Through March 7. Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm or by appointment. 234-7365.

EXHIBIT: "Contemporary Landscapes," by Noel Hudson. Sumner & Dene gallery, 4010 Goldfinch, Mission Hills. Through March 13. 688-5969.

EXHIBIT: "Feeling the Spirit: Searching Around the World for the People of Africa," by photojournalist Chester Higgins Jr. Through April 14. Museum of Photographic Arts, Balboa Park. $4. 238-7559.

EXHIBIT: "Viva Cacha!" A display featuring artifacts from Ecuador. Through Aug. 16. San Diego Museum of Man, Balboa Park. $3-$5. 239-2001.

EXHIBIT: Gallery Alexander presents selected works by Burnell Yow! Through March 28. Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 11am-5pm. 7850 Girard Ave., La Jolla. 459-9433.

EXHIBIT: "Reptiles!" San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. Through Sept. 7. $6. 232-3821.

EVENTS: "A Nation Within Nations: Gypsies of California and Beyond." A series of lectures and exhibits sponsored by SDSU, the Porter Troupe Gallery and Lipinsky Institute for Judaic studies. Through April 7. Most events at 7pm. Free. For specific events, 594-5338.

PERFORMANCE: "Scotland Road," Psychological thriller by Jeffrey Hatcher. Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park. Through March 15. $22-$39. 239-2255.

TOUR: Learn about San Diego’s original Italian neighborhood on a historical walking tour. Saturdays. Noon-2:30pm. $15 includes guided tour, lunch and dessert. Reservations required. (760) 736-1138.

WALK: Free history walks led by San Diego Park & Recreation Dept. Every Wednesday noon. Plaza del Panama, Balboa Park Information Center. 239-0512.

WALK: Offshoot Tours offers free horticulture and historical one-hour walks every Saturday at 10am in Balboa Park. 235-1121.

WALK: Walkabout International "Merry Go Round." Walk along the harbor, through Downtown, up Banker's Hill and across bridges. Sun., 8am. Meet at the carousel, Park Blvd. and Zoo Place. 565-7212.

Sunday, March 1

EXHIBIT: "Seascapes," ocean theme paintings by Dy'Ans, Uwe Werner, Alexander Dzigurski and his son, Alexander Dzigurski II. Through March 29. 10am-5pm daily. Cosmopolitan Fine Arts, 7932 Girard Ave., La Jolla. 456-9506.

LECTURE: Author Tom Burgess discusses his book about Jules Verne, the Williamson Brothers and Zahr Pritchard. 2-4pm. Free with admission. Birch Aquarium, 9500 Gilman Dr. 534-7336.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra sponsors a performance of The Empire Brass. 7pm. Imperial Bank Tower, 701 B Street. $8 up. 888-848-7326.

PERFORMANCE: "The Ladies of the Camellias." $7-$12. 2pm. Don Powell Theater, SDSU. 594-6884.

Tuesday, March 3

EXHIBITION: The San Diego Latino Film Festival opens a five-day lineup of films from Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Cuba, Colombia and the United States. $5-$7. United Artists Theatres in Horton Plaza. 230-1938.

Wednesday, March 4

LECTURE: Artist Judith Hersko presents a slide-lecture on her "Domestic Shadows," series. 6:30 pm. University Art Gallery, SDSU. 594-5171.

LECTURE: John W. Foster, Ph.D. presents "Diving into the Taino Past: Underwater Archaeology in the Dominican Republic." 7-9pm. $6-$8. Natural History Museum auditorium. Balboa Park. 232-3821, ext. 203.

Friday, March 6

PERFORMANCE: Cellist Alisa Weilerstein and pianist Vivian Weilerstein in concert. $25/$12.50 children. 7:30pm. Neurosciences Institute Auditorium, 10640 John J. Hopkins Dr., La Jolla. 459-3728.

Saturday, March 7

EXHIBIT: Artist Marie Wordell's multilayered paintings. Opening reception. 2-4pm. The Artists Gallery, 7420 Girard Ave., La Jolla. 459-5844.

LECTURE: Opening reception for "La Puerta," an experimental architectural project at the San Diego-Tijuana border. 5-8pm. Through April 4. Spruce Street Forum, 301 Spruce St. 295-0301.

PERFORMANCE: Opening night of Madama Butterfly, directed by Francesca Zambello. 7pm. $31-$106. Civic Theatre, 202 C St. 570-1100.

PERFORMANCE: The Fifth Symphony of Beethoven is featured by the 35-member New City Sinfonia. 7:30pm. Free. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4190 Front St.. 527-4457.

Sunday, March 8

PERFORMANCE: The House of Wales presents Welsh music and lyrical poetry. 2pm. Free. Balboa Park. 581-9379.

PERFORMANCE: The premier of Simone Butler's Earth Altars exhibition in conjunction with a drumming performance. 6-10pm. Through March 31. Conga Cafe, 1531 Broadway. 291-6596.

Monday, March 9

EXHIBIT: Sculptor Marsha Brook is the featured artist at the San Diego Sculptors' Guild. Through April 13. Reception, March 15. Noon-4pm. Spanish Village, Balboa Park. 233-4272.

Thursday, March 12

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Art Institute opens a new gallery with a solo show by Marcia Hales. Through April 19. 10am-4pm. $3. House of Charm, Balboa Park. 236-0011.

LECTURE: Herpetologist L. Lee Grismer discusses amphibians and reptiles of Baja California. San Diego Natural History Museum series. $6-$8. 7-9pm. Museum Auditorium, Balboa Park. 232-3821, Ext. 203.

PERFORMANCE: Artists on the Cutting Edge opens its sixth season of literary and musical artists' performances. 7:30pm. Through April 23. $9-$12. Sherwood Auditorium, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. 454-3541, Ext. 444.

Friday, March 13

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Orchid Society's 52nd annual Orchid Show and Plant Sale, "Jungle Gems." Through March 15. 6-10pm. $5. Scottish Rite Memorial Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S. 444-8839.

Saturday, March 14

EXHIBIT: A display by local artists Doug Scott and Richard Sager opens. Taber Mandros exhibition space at the Frame Maker. 10am-7pm. Through April 26. 2215 India St. 234-0846.

EXHIBIT: The House of Ukraine presents Pysanky (Easter egg) workshops. March 14, 21, 28. 9am-noon. $25. Balboa Park. 454-9759.

PERFORMANCE: The Fiddle Hickies play traditional Irish Music in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day. 8 pm. $7-$10. Spruce Street Forum. 301 Spruce St. 295-0301.

PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society presents Barbara Bonney in a solo recital. 8pm. $10-$65. Civic Theatre, 202 C Street. 459-3728.

Sunday, March 15

CONCERT: SDSU Symphony Orchestra performance. Donald Barra, conductor. 7pm. $6-$10. Smith Recital Hall, SDSU. 594-6884.

Tuesday, March 17

EVENT: The second annual St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Party. Gaslamp Quarter. 4-11pm. $8 advance, $10 at the door. Between Fourth & Fifth aves. 223-5008.

Wednesday, March 18


Catch 'Barney's Big Surprise!' March 18 to the 22.

PERFORMANCE: Barney's Big Surprise Musical Stage Show. Six shows through Sunday. 7pm. $10-$25. San Diego Sports Arena. 220-8947.

Thursday, March 19

EXHIBITION: "The Frontier in American Culture" opens. Through April 30. Includes March 21 lecture at 2pm by Kevin Starr. San Diego Public Library. 820 E St.. 236-5800.

Saturday, March 21

PERFORMANCE: "Fanny and Clara," featuring the chamber works of Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann and other women composers. 8pm. $8. USD's French Parlor. 260-2280.

Sunday, March 22

EVENT: The Sixth Annual Jazzercise Marathon. 10am-2pm. Del Mar Fairgrounds. 685-7650.

Tuesday, March 24

PERFORMANCE: The 20th anniversary production of "Annie." Through March 27. 7:30pm. $24-$48. Civic Theatre, 202 C St. 570-1100.

Thursday, March 26

LECTURE: Betsy Court and Janos Novak discuss techniques of 14th Century Italian panel painting.1:30pm. Free. Timken Museum of Art, Balboa Park. 239-5548.

Saturday, March 28

EVENT: Senior Aquarist Fernando Nosratpour of Birch Aquarium at Scripps conducts a workshop on Advanced Aquarium Techniques. Ages 10 and up (Ages 10-13 with paid adult). Fee is $25. 9am-1:30pm. 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla. 534-7336.

EVENT: Star of India Floating Rummage Sale. Free. Refreshments. 9am-4pm. Upper deck of the Berkeley, 1492 North Harbor Dr. 234-9153.

PERFORMANCE: The Old Globe Theatre presents "What the World Needs Now," directed by Gillian Lynne. 2pm and 8pm. $22-$39. Balboa Park. 239-2235.

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