CONCERT SERIES: Hear the world's largest outdoor pipe organ accompanying vocals, piano concerti or silent movies as Balboa Park presents the annual International summer Organ Festival. Through Aug. 30. Monday evenings, 8pm. Free. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. (619) 702-8138.

CRUISE: B Natural and Nude Blues play dance tunes on 19th Century Mississippi-style paddlewheel boat The Bahia Belle. Fridays & Saturdays. Cruise begins at 7:30 and boards every half hour, music at 8:30pm. $6. Bahia Hotel, 998 W. Mission Bay Dr. & Catamaran Resort hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd. 539-7779.

EVENT: 63rd Annual Del Mar Fair. Through July 5. Opens everyday at 10am. $8. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. 793-5555.

EVENT: '99 Ceramic/Weaving Diamond/Gemstone Showcase. Through July 18. Daily, 10am-6pm; Sun., 10am-5pm; closed Wed. Sumner & Dene Creations in Art, 4010 Goldfinch St. 688-5969.

EVENT: Balboa Park's 19th Annual Twilight in the Park Concert Series. Picnic on the lawn or sit in the Organ Pavilion's seats for a wide variety of musical programs, from flamenco and jazz to barbershop quartet and banjo bands. Through Aug. 26. Tues.-Thurs., 6:15-7:15pm. Free. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. (619) 235-1100.

EXHIBIT: San Diego Museum of Man unravels the mysteries surrounding the age-old art of mummification its latest exhibit, "Mysteries of the Mummies." Through Labor Day. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $5. 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. 239-2001.

EXHIBIT: "The Nature of Diamonds" features dozens of gems and jewels on loan from public and private collections. Through Sept. 7. Daily, 9:30am-5:30pm. $10. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. 232-3821.

EXHIBIT: "Design Worlds/Diseno Mundos." Through 2000. Tues.-Fri., 10am-3pm; Sat. & Sun., 10am-4pm. $6. Children's Museum, 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-KIDS.

EXHIBIT: "World War II Through Russian Eyes" at the Balboa Park Exhibit Hall. Through Sept. 30. Mon., 11am-4:30pm; Tues.-Sun., 9am-5pm. $12. 2111 Pan American Plaza. 239-2300.

EXHIBIT: "Amor Como Primer Idioma (Love as First Language)" by Tijuana native Marcos Ramirez (aka ERRE). Through July 18. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm. $2. Museum of Contemporary Art Downtown, 1001 Kettner Blvd. 234-1001.

EXHIBIT: "Transcending the Solid: A Body of Work by Donal Hord." Through Oct. 10. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $5. San Diego Historical Society, 1649 El Prado,Balboa Park. 232-6203.

EXHIBIT: "Images from the Andes: Venezuelan Folk Art." Through Jan. 1, 2000. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $5. San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. 239-2001.

EXHIBIT: Ansel Adams & California. Through Sept. 5. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm. $4. California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. (760) 839-4120.

EXHIBIT: "Edward S. Curtis o The North American Indian" features 39 original photogravures. Through July 31. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Free. Joseph Bellows Gallery, 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla. 456-5620.

EXHIBIT: "Ringing Thunder: Tomb Treasures From Ancient China." Through August 29. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm. $13.50. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.

EXHIBIT: "Conversations in Culture: A Tenth Anniversary Retrospective" featuring carvings, figurines, jewelry, blown glass & pottery by Native American artisans. Through April 30, 2000. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $5. San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. 239-2001.

EXHIBIT: "Folk Art of Mexico" includes ceramics, metal work, textiles, baskets, toys & masks. Through June 2000. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4pm. $5. Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. 239-0003.

EXHIBIT: 100th anniversary of architect William Templeton Johnson's work. Through July 17. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm; Wed., 10am-8:30pm. Free. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. (619) 454-5872.

EXHIBIT: "The Art of Healing: Wind, Water, Relaxation." Through 1999. Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. The Sculpture Garden, 2955 Elmwood Ave., Carlsbad. (760) 434-2920.

EXHIBIT: Selections From the Permanent Collection: The 1960's featuring works representing Pop, Minimalism, the Light & Space Aesthetic and Land Art. Through July 18. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm. $2. The Museum of Contemporary Art, 1001 Kettner Blvd. 234-1001.

EXHIBIT: The Nippon Mingeikan Collection, Selections by Soetsu Yanagi. Through Aug. 1. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4pm. $5. Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. 239-0003.

EXHIBIT: Works by Italo Scanga. Through August 18. Tues.-Fri., 11am-5pm & by appointment. Arts College International, 840 G St. 231-3900.

EXHIBIT: "Expressions in Quilting: Traditional & Contemporary Quilt Designs." Through July. Mon.-Fri., 9am-5:30pm; Sat., 10am-3pm. Taber Mandros Exhibition Space at The Frame Maker, 2215 India St. 234-0846.

EXHIBIT: "100 Years of Automotive Progress: Mirroring the Evolution of San Diego from the Early 1900s into the Year 2000" opens at the San Diego Automotive Museum. Through Jan. 31, 2000. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $7. 2080 Pan American Plaza, No. 12, Balboa Park. 231-2886.

EXHIBIT: "The Fourth Plein-Air Landscape Show" at Santa Ysabel Art Gallery. Through Aug. 16. Wed.-Sun., 10am-5pm. 30352 Hwy. 78 at Hwy. 79. (760) 765-1676.

EXHIBIT: "The Fabric of Women's Lives: Women's Clothing from the 17th to the 20th Century." Through Aug. 31. Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm and by appointment. Free. Women's History Reclamation Project, 2323 Broadway, Ste. 107. (619) 233-7963.

EXHIBIT: "The Library: Text and Context" celebrates the Athenaeum's history in conjunction with its 100th anniversary. Through July 31. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm; Wed., 10am-8:30pm. Free. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. (619) 454-5872.

EXHIBIT: "A Unique American Vision: The Paintings of Gregory Gillespie." Through Sept. 12. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm; Wed. until 8pm. $4. Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (619) 454-3541.

EXHIBIT: "Zoo Story," an art installation by two UCSD visual arts instructors, features photographic compositions of zoo animals and a stage set containing a caged human primate. Through July 24. Thurs.-Sat., 11am-4pm. Free. University Art Gallery, UCSD campus. (619) 534-2107.

EXHIBIT: "Space," an exhibit featuring artists' personal reactions to a term which can have many meanings. Through July 17. Thurs.-Sat., noon-5pm; and by appointment. Gallery 451, 451 N. Hale Ave., Escondido. (760) 738-8337.

EXHIBITION: "Fashion Is," organized by internationally prominent fashion designer Zandra Rhodes, is the second component of the "Design Worlds/Diseno Mundos" exhibition. Through summer. Tues.-Fri., 10am-3pm; Sat.-Sun., 10am-4pm. $6. The Children's Museum, 200 W. Island Ave. 233-KIDS.

FILM: "Mysteries of Egypt" unlocks myths and reveals masterpieces of the ancient land. Through Labor Day. Call for daily schedule. $10. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. 238-1233.

FILM: IMAX film "Island of the Sharks" at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Through Labor Day. Call for daily schedule. $10. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.

FILM: "World War II Through Russian Eyes" screens in conjunction with the "World War II Through Russian Eyes" exhibit. Through Sept. 30. 11am, 1, 3 & 5pm daily. $5. Veteran's Memorial Center Museum, Balboa Park. 220-8497.

PERFORMANCE: The comedy "Triple Espresso" plays eight times per week at The Horton Grand Theatre. Weds. & Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat., 1, 5 & 8pm; Sun., 3 & 7pm. $32.50-$34.50. 444 4th Ave. 234-9583.

PERFORMANCE: "Forever Plaid" performs 8 shows a week at The Theatre in Old Town. Tues.-Fri., 8pm; Sat., 5 & 8pm; Sun., 3 & 7pm. $23-$33. 4040 Twiggs St. 688-2494.

PERFORMANCE: Lamb's Players Theatre presents "Oklahoma Rigs," a heartwarming comedy by executive producer of ABC's "Home Improvement," David McFadzean. Through July 25. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat., 4:30 & 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $16-$34. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. 437-0600.

PERFORMANCE: Lamb's Players Theatre presents the musical "Smoke on the Mountain" by Connie Ray. Through July 30. Wed. & Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat., 4:30 & 8pm, Sun., 2pm. $16-$34. California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. 437-0600.

PERFORMANCE: Christian Community Theatre presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music." Through July 10. Thurs.-Sun., 8pm. $12-$25. Mt. Helix Amphitheater, 4901 1/2 Mt. Helix Dr. 588-0206.

PERFORMANCE: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Tom Stoppard's "Arcadia." Through July 18. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2 & 7pm; call for exceptions. $18-$20. 987 D Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. (888)776-NCRT.

PERFORMANCE: The Fritz Theater presents "In The Heart of America" by Naomi Wallace. Through July 18. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm. $10-$15. Fritz Theater, 420 3rd Ave. (619) 233-7505.

EXHIBIT: The Nazi Olympics Berlin 1936 explores the 1936 Summer Games awarded to Berlin before Adolf Hitler's rise to power in 1933. Through Sept. 30. Daily, 10am-5:30pm. $7. San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum, 2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. (619) 234-2544.

EXHIBIT: Two New York photographers, Arthur Lavine and Jack Salb, present "Images of Israel and New York," black and white photographic art. Through July 30. Thurs.-Sat., 2-8pm. Photo Factory Gallery, 732 4th Ave. (619) 235-9363.

EVENT: San Diego Youth Symphony presents "A Night in Vienna" Grand Ball. Through July 3. 8pm-midnight. $30 per night; $50 for both nights. Balboa Park Club, Balboa Park. (619) 233-3232.

EXHIBIT: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents "Punch Cards to PC's: The Computer Revolution." Through 1999. Opens daily at 9:30am. $10. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.

EXHIBIT: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents "Meteor Storm," a new virtual reality attraction. Through 1999. Opens daily at 9:30am. $10. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.

LIVE MUSIC: The Westwind Brass performs in a Friday Jam celebrating the 4th of July with patriotic Dixieland tunes. 5:30pm. $7-$9. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony's Summer Pops season opens with "An Old Fashioned Fourth!" featuring the U.S. Navy Band and San Diego Master Chorale conducted by Jung-Ho Pak. Through July 4. 7:30pm. $10-$50. Navy Pier, 960 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 220-TIXS.

EVENT: The World Music Radio Society presents its Third Celebration & Benefit FUNdraiser, featuring Sariri, Tim Mudd and other performers. 8pm-midnight. $10 in advance. San Diego Center for the Moving Arts, 3255 5th Ave. (619) 298-7643.

EVENT: Gaslamp Urban Market, features shopping at various galleries, historic tours, artisans and more. Through July. Sundays, noon-4pm. Free. In the Gaslamp Quarter. (619) 233-5227.

EVENT: Old Town State Park's Old Fashioned July 4th Picnic, featuring entertainment, games, contests, music, food and more. 11am-4pm. Free. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. (619) 293-0117.

EVENT: More than 12,000 rubber ducks are set afloat at the 9th annual Great KBEST95 Wellness Community Duck Race at the Del Mar Fair. Festivities at 10am, race at 1:30pm. Duck adoption, $5. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (619) 467-1065.

EXHIBITS: Vera Felt's "Red, Yellow and Blue" and Julie Vance's "Women in an Idyllic World." Through Aug. 7. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. The Artists Gallery, 7420 Girard Ave., La Jolla. (619) 459-5844.

JAZZ: San Diego Museum of Art presents Jazz in the Park, "Kickin' The 3" featuring the Gilbert Castellanos Hammond B3 Quartet with special guests Danny Barber and Dave Pike. 5:30pm. $7-$9. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

FILM: Garden Cabaret presents a 55th anniversary screening of the 1944 film "Laura," starring Gene Tierney and Clifton Webb. Through July 10. Doors at 7:30pm, film at 8:30pm. $8. 4040 Goldfinch St. 295-4221.

LIVE MUSIC: The San Diego Museum of Art presents a Friday Jam with Freddie A. & the Swing Machine. 5:30pm. $7-$9. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Junior Theatre presents "Charlotte's Web." Through July 25. Fri., 7pm; Sat & Sun., 2pm. $7-$9. Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. (619) 239-8355.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony's Summer Pops season continues with "O Sole Mio" conducted by Diane Wittry. Through July 10. 7:30pm. $10-$50. Navy Pier, 960 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 220-TIXS.

CONCERT: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra presents "Southern Comfort" as the opening night of its festival Pops '99 series. 7:30pm. $7-$25. Horse Arena at the Del Mar Fairgrounds,2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (888) 848-SDCO.

EVENT: The Good Life Expo provides a one-stop shopping venue for consumers interested in enjoying life naturally. Through July 11. 10am-6pm both days. $5. Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S. (619) 469-7109.

PERFORMANCE: "Thunder Knocking on the Door," a mystical musical fable by Keith Glover. Through August 14. Tues.-Sun., 8pm. $23-$39. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. 239-2255.

EVENT: San Diego Int'l Folk Dance Club presents JulyFest '99, featuring dances, crafts, exhibitions and more. 12:30-5pm. Free. Balboa Park Club, Balboa Park. (619) 422-5540.

EVENT: Community Outreach for Animals of Southern California hosts a "Golf, Tennis and Swimming Extravaganza" fund-raiser, featuring games, dinner and an auction. Festivities start at 8am. $35-$150. Stoneridge Country Club, 17166 Stoneridge Country Club Ln., Poway. Pre-registration required, (619) 443-5233.

EVENT: Several tall ships visit San Diego when the San Diego Maritime Museum hosts the "Festival of Sail '99." Through July 18. Parade, July 13, 1pm. Visitors can go on board the tall ships from 9am-9pm daily for a $7 passport. Along the waterfront. (619) 234-9153.

EVENT: View the Festival of Sail '99 from aboard the steam ferryboat "Berkeley" when the "Star of India" Auxiliary hosts a special Festival of Sail '99 Luncheon. Noon-4pm. $25. San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 437-6577.

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Playgoers Series presents Broadway musical "Footloose." Through July 18. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 1:30 & 6:30pm. $24-$54.50. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. 570-1100.

FILM: The San Diego Museum of Art presents "The Emperor's Shadow" as part of its "Sex, Politics and Visuality in Chinese Cinema" film series. 7:30pm. $5-$7. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

EVENT: Golf Fest '99, features the latest from the golf industry. Through July 18. July 16, 2-8pm; July 17, 10am-6pm; July 18, 10am-4pm. $8. San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. (888) ETM-TIXS.

EVENT: Mission San Diego de Alcala celebrates its 230th birthday with Festival of the Bells, featuring live music, dancers, children's activities, auctions, food and more. Through July 18. July 16, 6-10:30pm; July 17, 10am-10:30pm; July 18, 10am-5pm. Free. Mission San Diego de Alcala, 10818 San Diego Mission Rd. (619) 286-2055.

FILM: A screening of the 1984 movie "The Bounty" on the sails of the tall ship "Star of India." Through July 17. Gate opens at 7pm, film at dusk. $10. San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153.

LIVE MUSIC: The San Diego Museum of Art presents a Friday Jam with Big Band Express playing '40s music in the Sculpture Court and Garden. 5:30pm. $7-$9. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony's Summer Pops season continues with "Pops in Space" conducted by Matthew Garbutt. Through July 17. 7:30pm. $10-$50. Navy Pier, 960 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 220-TIXS.

CONCERT: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra presents "Salsa & Latin Spice" as part of its Festival Pops '99 series. 7:30pm. $7-$25. Horse Arena at the Del Mar Fairgrounds,2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (888) 848-SDCO.

EVENT: Friends of the San Diego Public Library hold a Used Book Sale. 8am-3pm. Free. University Heights Library, 4193 Park Blvd. (619) 542-1724.

EVENT: San Diego Romance Writers of America holds a special crime day featuring a law enforcement panel and practicing forensic anthropologist Roger Heglar. 10am-3pm. $17. Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle N. (619) 295-0150.

EVENT: Mission Hills Music & Arts Fest '99 features an entertainment zone, music, international food court and children's activities. 10am-6pm. Free. Along West Washington Street. (619) 298-8533.

EVENT: Sea chantey musicians from all over the West Coast sing and play songs aboard the "Star of India" as folk Heritage and the San Diego Maritime Museum co-sponsor the 7th annual "Sea Chantey Festival." 10am-4pm. $7. San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153.

EVENT: The San Diego Museum of Art presents Music From China and lecture/recital featuring Wang Guowei. 7pm. $10-$15. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

EVENT: ElderHelp of San Diego hosts "A Mid-Summer Night's Wine & Dine," with 35 Santa Barbara County wineries and 20 San Diego County restaurants participating. 5:30-8pm. $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Grand Ballroom, U.S. Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway. (619) 284-9281, Ext. 50.

HORSE RACING: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club opens its 1999 season with the "One and Only Truly Fabulous Hat Contest," one of many events featured during the season. Through Sept. 8. Post time, 2pm daily with the exception of 4 O'Clock Fridays (call for other exceptions); closed Tuesdays. $3. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (619) 755-1141.

EVENT: "San Diego 25! Celebrate The Past, Create the Future" is the motto of this year’s San Diego Lesbian and Gay Pride weekend festival. Through July 25. The weekend kicks off Fri. at 8pm with a rally at University and Normal streets in Hillcrest; continues with a parade Sat. at noon beginning at University and Normal streets, and features a festival in Balboa Park from 2-10pm on Sat. and noon-9pm on Sun. Festival admission is $10 per day; $15 for a two-day pass. (619) 297-7683.

LIVE MUSIC: The San Diego Museum of Art presents a Friday Jam with Tami Thomas' Big Band Swing/Jive. 5:30pm. $7-$9. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony's Summer Pops season continues with "Bravo Broadway" conducted by Randall Craig Fleisher. Through July 24. 7:30pm. $10-$50. Navy Pier, 960 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 220-TIXS.

EVENT: Gaslamp Gallery Gala II. Five galleries in the Gaslamp hold artists receptions. 5-9pm. Free. In the Gaslamp Quarter. (619) 235-0700.

PERFORMANCE: The Old Globe Theatre presents Gen LeRoy's "Missing Footage." Through Aug. 28. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sat. & Sun., 2pm; Sun., 7pm. $23-$39. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255.

EXHIBIT: The sculptural works of Brazilian artist Valeska Soares. Through Oct. 17. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm. $2. Museum of Contemporary Art Downtown, 1001 Kettner Blvd. (619) 234-1001.

EXHIBIT: Visual artists and poets read from original works in a collaborative Visual Art Exhibit. Through July 26. 11am-4pm. Free. Crossroads Exhibition Space,1982 Chatsworth Blvd., Point Loma.

CONCERT: San Diego Pride presents "SD 3D" with divas Ultra Nate, Kristine W. & Crystal Waters and two DJs, a concert serving as the grand finale to 25th Annual San Diego Lesbian and Gay Pride Festival. 9pm. $20 in advance, $25 day of show. 4th and B, 345 B St. (619) 231-4343.

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Playgoers Series presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Sunset Boulevard." Through Aug. 1. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 1:30 & 6:30pm. $24-$60. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 570-1100.

FILM: Garden Cabaret presents the 1953 film "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. Through July 31. Doors at 7:30pm, film at 8:30pm. $8. 4040 Goldfinch St. 295-4221.

EVENT: Fashion Careers of California College holds its 13th annual Golden Hanger Fashion Awards Gala. 7pm. $65 for dinner and show, $25 for show only. Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr. (619) 275-4700.

LIVE MUSIC: The San Diego Museum of Art presents a Friday Jam with Big Band Express. 5:30pm. $7-$9. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony's Summer Pops season continues with "Bugs Bunny on Broadway" conducted by George Daugherty. Through July 31. 8pm. $10-$50. Navy Pier, 960 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 220-TIXS.

CONCERT: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra presents "Around the World in 80 Days" as part of its Festival Pops '99 series. 7:30pm. $7-$25. Horse Arena at the Del Mar Fairgrounds,2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (888) 848-SDCO.

EVENT: The Burn Institute presents Burn Run/FIRE EXPO '99, including a parade of fire engines, entertainment, food and demonstrations. 1-7pm. Free. Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Rd. (619) 541-2277.

EXHIBIT: "O. Winston Link: Memories and Machines," a photographic exhibition of the New York photographer's works. Through Oct. 31. Tues.-Fri., 11am-4pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am-5pm. $3. San Diego Model Railroad Museum, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-0199.

EXHIBIT: "I Can’t Believe It’s Colored Pencil Art Show." Through Aug. 9. Tues., 10am-4pm; Wed. & Thurs., 10am-7pm; Fri. & Sat., 10am-2pm. Palomar College Boehm Gallery, 1140 W. Mission, San Marcos. (858) 578-6005.

EXHIBIT: "Artists Guild 1999" presents the work of the San Diego Museum of Art's Artist Guild members, juried by Billie Milam Weisman. Through Sept. 12. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $8. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.

PERFORMANCE: Lamb's Players Theatre presents Larry Shue's comedy "The Nerd." Through Aug. 29. Wed. & Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat., 4:30 & 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $24-$34. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (619) 437-0600.

PERFORMANCE: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Joan Ackerman's "The Batting Cage." Through Sept. 5. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2 & 7pm; call for exceptions. $18-$20. 987 D Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. (888)776-NCRT.

PERFORMANCE: The Old Globe Theatre presents Shakespeare's "Cymbeline." Through Sept. 4. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sat. & Sun., 2pm; Sun., 7pm. $23-$39. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. 239-2255.

EVENT: "Oscar...In Autumn IX" Globe Guilders' Luncheon and 1999 Fall Collection of Oscar de la Renta presented by Saks Fifth Avenue. 11am. $55. Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Dr. (619) 287-5435.