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CONCERTS: An attractive mix of classics and lighter fare highlight the lineup of Sunday Organ Concerts in Balboa Park. Sundays, 2pm. Free. Spreckels Organ Pavilion. (619) 702-8138.

CRUISE: B Natural and Nude Blues play dance tunes on 19th Century Mississippi-style paddle-wheel 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.

CRUISE: San Diego Harbor Excursion offers Harbor Cruises including 1-or 2-hour tours, whale watching and dinner cruises with hosted bar. $12-$69.1050 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-4111.

EXHIBIT: Robson Gallery displays plein air oils and still lifes by Lita Judge. Through April 5. Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm & by appointment. Free. 535 4th Ave. (619) 234-7356.

EXHIBIT: Artists and professional designers have created installations and workshops that increase children's awareness of the world of graphic arts at "GraphicUs," the third component of "Design Worlds/Diseno Mundos." Through July. Tues.-Fri., 10am-3pm; Sat. & Sun., 10am-4pm. $6. Children's Museum, 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-KIDS.

EXHIBIT: "The Magic of Mata Ortiz," a retrospective of the Juan Quezada Pottery Collection. Through Jan. 14, 2001. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $6. San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2001.

EXHIBIT: "Conversations in Culture: A Tenth Anniversary Retrospective" featuring carvings, figurines, jewelry, blown glass & pottery by Native American artisans. Through April 30. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $6. San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2001.

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

EXHIBIT: "Arrows of the SpiritÐNorth American Indian Adornment from Prehistory to the Present." Through April 2. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4pm. $5. Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-0003.

EXHIBIT: "San Diego Scenic" by Off Track Gallery March artist of the month, Janet Finney. Through March 25. Daily, 9am-6pm. Off Track Gallery, 510 N. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas. (760) 942-3636.

EXHIBIT: San Diego Model Railroad Museum presents an exhibition in miniature, "Great Trains of the Twentieth Century." Through July 5. Tues.-Fri., 11am-4pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am-5pm. $4. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-0199.

EXHIBIT: "Off Broadway: New Art from Downtown San Diego." Through May 31. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Free. Museum of Contemporary Art Downtown, 1001 Kettner Blvd. (619) 234-1001.

EXHIBIT: Santa Ysabel Art Gallery presents "Revealing a Process: Landscapes in Oil, Pencil and Watercolor" featuring painter Jean Boyer. Through April 2. Wed.-Sun., 10am-5pm. 30352 Hwy. 78 at Hwy. 79. (760) 765-1676.

EXHIBIT: "A Communion of the Spirits: African American Quilters, Preservers and Their Stories." Through June 4. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $5. San Diego Historical Society, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-6203.

EXHIBIT: San Diego landscape architect Laura Burnett exhibits renderings, plans, sketch book drawings, construction details and photographs. Through March. Thurs.-Sat., 1-6pm & by appointment. Spruce Street Forum, 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Aerospace Museum celebrates the achievements of women in aviation and space flight in "Women of Flight." Through Sept. 30. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $8. 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. (619) 234-8291.

EXHIBIT: Joseph Bellows Gallery features "William E. Dassonville: California Pictorialist." Through April 1. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Joseph Bellows Gallery, 7661 Girard Ave., (858) 456-5620.

EXHIBIT: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents "Color Play," a traveling exhibit on the science of color. Through July 3. Opens daily at 9:30am. $10. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Art Institute presents "Caught Between the Sun and NYC," by Karen Peppard Caruso and "Symbols & Antiquities: A Source of Inspiration" by Claire-Lise Mattey-Anderegg, plus "Regional Artists" & "One Foot" shows juried by David Zapf. Through March 26. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm. $3. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 236-0011.

EXHIBIT: "Young Art 2000: Words Into Pictures." This biennial exhibition provides a forum for students from pre-kindergarten to high school to share and display their works. Through March 12. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $8. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.

EXHIBIT: "Barela: Remembering a Village Artist" is an exhibition of 40 religious, secular and abstract woodcarvings by Hispanic artist Patrocinio Barela. Through May 14. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $6. San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2001.

EXHIBIT: "Living in Context: Archetypal Urban Housing for the 21st Century." Through March 18. Tues.-Sat., 11am-4pm. University Art Gallery, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-2107.

EXHIBIT: "Eastman Johnson: Painting America" draws together a wealth of work from a career spanning the Civil War era to the turn of the century. Through May 21. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $8. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931.

EXHIBIT: The Different Strokes group of artists shows their paintings at the San Diego Hospice Downstairs Gallery. Through April. 4311 3rd Ave. (619) 688-1600.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum presents an exhibit of historic "Sports Illustrated" Covers featuring San Diegans. Through May 1. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $4. Federal Bldg., 2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. (619) 234-2544.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Historical Society presents "Elegant Fantasy: The Jewelry of Arline Fisch." Through July 30. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $5. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-6203.

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. (619) 234-9583.

PERFORMANCE: "Forever Plaid" performs 8 shows a week at The Theatre in Old Town. Tues.-Fri., 8pm; Sat., 5 & 8pm; Wed. & Sun., 3 pm. $25-$35. 4040 Twiggs St. (619) 688-2494.

THEATER: The Old Globe Theatre presents "The Seagull" by Anton Chekhov. Through March 12. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun matinees, 2pm. $23-$42. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255.

THEATER: The Old Globe Theatre presents Conor McPherson's "The Weir." Through March 12. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun matinees, 2pm. $23-$42. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255.

THEATER: The Coronado Playhouse presents Agatha Christie's murder mystery "The Mousetrap." Through March 5. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $12 & $15. 1775 Strand Way. (619) 435-4856.

THEATER: Lamb's Players Theatre opens its 2000 season with the comedy "Ring Round the Moon." Through March 12. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat. 4:30 & 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $14-$34. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. (619) 437-0600.

THEATER: Sledgehammer Theatre presents "Furious Blood," by Kelly Stuart, directed by Kirsten Brandt. Through March 12. Thu., Fri. & Sat. at 8pm, Sun. at 7pm. $15 and $18. 1620 6th Ave. (619) 544-1484.

EXHIBIT: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents "TechnoVation," an exhibition highlighting San Diego’s most innovative science and technology developments. Through 2000. Opens daily at 9:30am. $10. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Museum of Art continues its monthly Jazz in the Park performance series with Keyboard Wizardry. Showcases 8 San Diego pianists: John Opferkuch, Pamela York, Kamau Kenyatta, Mikan Zlatkovich, Rob Whitlock, Daniel Jackson, Carl Evans and Sue Palmer with Rob Thorsen on bass and Duncan Moore, drums. 5:30-7:30pm. $9. Sculpture Court Cafe, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

EVENT: Promote La Jolla Inc. sponsors "First Thursday in the Village of La Jolla," with a self-guided Art Walk and wine tasting. 6-8pm. Free. Village of La Jolla. (858) 454-5718.

PERFORMANCE: The Connoisseur Series at SDSU presents Westwind Brass and Heavy Metal Brass Quintet. 7pm. $10-$15. Smith Recital Hall, SDSU Campus. (619) 594-6884.

LIVE MUSIC: Viejas Casino hosts the internationally renowned Samba band SensaSamba. $15. Dreamcatcher Lounge, Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Rd., Alpine. (619) 220-TIXS.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony continues its Connoisseur Series, sponsored by Qualcomm, with German cellist Julius Berger and the San Jose Symphony's conductor, Leonid Grin, performing works of Elgar and Rachmaninoff. Through March 4. 8pm. $15-$60. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804.

PERFORMANCE: Local dancer/choreographer Lily Cattaneo presents a premiere concert, "Freak of Nature." Through March 5. 8pm. $9 with reservations, $12 at the door. Sushi Performance and Visual Arts Space, 320 11th Ave. (619) 224-4739.

THEATER: SDSU Dept. of Theatre explores the nature of truth and time in Tom Stoppard's "Arcadia." March 3, 4, 9, 10 & 11, 8pm; 5 & 12, 2pm. $9-$13. Don Powell Theatre, SDSU Campus. (619) 594-6884.

THEATER: The Mesa College Theater Company presents Edward Crosby Wells' drama, "The Moon Away." Through March 12. Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $8. Apolliad Theater, Mesa College. (619) 627-2621.

EVENT: The CSU San Marcos annual University Ball features a reception, silent auction, dinner, dancing and casino games. 6pm. $200. Four Seasons Resort Aviara, 7100 Four Seasons Pt., Carlsbad. (760) 750-4405.

EVENT: Viejas Casino presents the 8th Annual san Diego Carnaval Mardi Gras, celebrating the Brazilian "Carnaval" and the New Orleans "Mardi Gras." 7pm. $100 or $25 for just the Carnaval Ball starting at 9pm. U.S. Grant hotel. (877) 849-8646.

EVENT: America's Breast Cancer Ride, formerly known as Pedal for the Cure, holds a Best Ball Scramble Golf Tournament fund-raiser. $65 per player. Tecolote Canyon,Clairemont Mesa. (760) 630-9880.

EXHIBIT: "Expanded Vision: Highlights from the Permanent Collection" features more than 220 images by 70 photographers spanning the history of the art form, in celebration of the Museum of Photographic Arts' reopening. Through May 29. Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm. $6. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 238-7559.

JAZZ: Enjoy the smooth jazz sounds of local bands when Seaport Village hosts Jazz Fest 2000. Through March 25. Sat., 5-7pm. Free. Kettner Blvd. & W. Harbor Dr. (619) 235-4014, Ext. 105.

PERFORMANCE: The latest in San Diego Opera's prestigious recital series offers the San Diego debut of renowned bass-baritone Simon Estes. $40. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (619) 232-7636.

PERFORMANCE: Spruce Street Forum hosts Sarah Cahill performing contemporary classical music in its fresh Sound Music Series. 8pm. $15. 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301.

PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society presents Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony in its 1999-2000 Celebrity Series. 8pm. $25-$95. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (858) 459-3728.

THEATER: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents "I Never Saw Another Butterfly" by Celeste Raspanti. Through March 12. March 4, 5, 11 & 12, 11am; March 6, 7pm; March 8, 10:30am. $6. 987 D Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. (888) 776-NCRT.

PERFORMANCE: The Granger Series of Chamber Music at Granger Hall features Ensemble Con Brio and others in its first concert of 2000. 7pm. Free. 1615 E. 4th St., National City. (619) 660-8184.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony begins its Spring to the Center Series with German cellist Julius Berger and the San Jose Symphony's conductor, Leonid Grin, performing works of Elgar and Rachmaninoff. 2pm. $10-$45. California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. (619) 235-0804.

WORKSHOP: Follow the sound of battle drums to "The Blue and Gray Family Day Festival" at the San Diego Museum of Art. 1-4:30pm. $10. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1956.

FILM: IMAX film "Dolphins" at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Through summer. Call for daily schedule. $9. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233.

CONCERT: The San Diego Museum of Art presents Westwind Brass performing "Around the World," sampling the styles of music from Africa to America and between. 7:30pm. $20. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

EVENT: The Gaslamp Quarter's Mardi Gras Celebration is a night of frolic and fun featuring the Dick's Last Resort Bayou Blowout Block Party, 5-11pm, $8 in advance, $10 at the door; and the Mardi Gras Masquerade Parade, 9pm, free to the public. 5pm-2am. (619) 233-5227.

EXHIBIT: The "Spotlight Show" highlights the works of three gallery artists: Suzanne Geller, Elaine Harvey and Julie Vance. Through April 1. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. The Artists Gallery, 7420 Girard Ave., La Jolla. (619) 459-5844.

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Playgoers Series presents the beloved musical "The Sound of Music." Through March 12. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 1:30 & 6:30pm. $24-$60. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 570-1100.

EVENT: TheatreSports Competition of Improvisational Comedy. 8pm. $9. 6@Penn Studio, 3704 6th Ave. (619) 465-SHOW.

PERFORMANCE: Mainly Mozart's Fourth Annual spotlight Series, "The Concertmasters Series," continues with William Preucil, concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra and the Mainly Mozart Festival orchestra with pianist Arthur Rowe. 8pm. $30. The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John J. Hopkins Dr., La Jolla. (619) 239-0100.

PERFORMANCE: Feld Entertainment presents "Disney on Ice presents The Little Mermaid." Through March 12. March 8-11, 7:30pm; March 11, 11:30am & 3:30pm; March 12, 1:30pm (Spanish) & 5:30pm. $11.75-$32.75. San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. (888) ETM-TIXS.

THEATER: UCSD Theatre and Dance presents Carlo Gozzi's "The King Stag." Through March 12. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. 7pm. $12. Mandell Weiss Performing Arts Center, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-4574.

CONCERT: Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick. 7:30pm. $56-$76. East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon. (888) ETM-TIXS.

EXHIBIT: To enter the spring season, Sushi Performance and Visual Art exhibits "Eye Candy" by Mary Fleener and "The most powerful lens is a humble spirit" by Margarat Nee. Through April 15th. Thurs.-Sat., noon-4pm or by appointment. 320 11th Ave. (619) 235-2266.

PERFORMANCE: Sushi presents local sensation Ricardo Peralta's multidisciplinary performance solo, "My Blue Angel." Through March 18. Thurs.-Sun., March 9-13 & Thurs.-Sat., March 16-18, 8pm. $20. Sushi Performance and Visual Arts Space, 320 11th Ave. (619) 235-8468.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony presents an unprecedented community concert to honor Jewish Musical Heritage Month, "A Celebration of Jewish Musical Heritage," featuring Bernstein's overture from "Candide," Yiddish music, soloists and more. 7:30pm. $10-$25. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (858) 457-3161.

THEATER: The Playwrights Project presents "The Best Mistake" by Jim Knable. 7:30pm. $15. The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John J. Hopkins Dr., La Jolla. (619) 239-8222.

EVENT: The Carlsbad Chamber hosts its 77th membership dinner dance, "Persian Nights & Mystical Dreams." 7pm. $125. La Costa Resort and Spa, 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd. (760) 931-8400.

EXHIBIT: Sumner & Dene Creations in Art presents the 4th Annual Furniture Showcase and new paintings by abstract artist Walter Redondo. Through April 15. Daily, 10am-6pm; Sun., 11am-4pm. Free. 2807 University Ave. (619) 688-5969.

PARADE: The Irish Congress of Southern California presents its 20th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. 10:15am-1pm. Parade begins at 6th & Juniper and ends at 6th & Laurel, where you'll find a festival area. (619) 268-9111.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony continues its Light Bulb series with "Nights in the Garden of Spain" featuring music, an exploration of Spanish painters and poets, Spanish cuisine, Flamenco dancing and guitarist Angel Romero. 8pm. $10-$45. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804.

PERFORMANCE: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents cellist Julius Berger in its Chamber Concerts 1999/2000 series. 7:30pm. $20. 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. (858) 454-5872.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Museum of Art invites kids ages 5 through 12 to its Second Saturday Storytelling series, where professional storyteller Harlynne Geisler leads the children through imaginative journeys. 2pm. $5. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.

PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society presents WinterFest, an evening of elegant dinners and chamber music to benefit SummerFest 2000. (858) 459-3728.

PERFORMANCE: City Ballet presents its annual concert of nontraditional ballet works by choreographer Elizabeth Wistrich, "Ballet on the Edge 2000." Through March 12. Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $22. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 272-8663.

CONCERT: The San Dieguito Performing Arts Association presents "Could It Be Irish?" 7pm. $15. Carlsbad Library, 1775 Dove Ln. (760) 752-5078.

PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society presents a bonus Discovery Series concert with prodigy pianist Joyce Yang. 5pm. $15. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 459-3728.

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Mini-Concerts presents Aria di Famiglia as part of its Brown Bag series. Noon. Free. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (858) 587-8979.

PERFORMANCE: San Diego Playgoers Series presents Tony award-winning American musical "Rent." Through March 19. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 1:30 & 6:30pm. $26-$72. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 570-1100.

FILM: San Diego Public Library presents "Death of a Bureaucrat," directed by Tomas Guiterrez. 6pm. Free. 820 E St. (619) 236-5870.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Symphony presents Hot Shots!, the second Kid's Concerts, with works by Tchaikovsky, Bernstein and Korsakov. Through March 16. 9:30 & 11am. $5. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804.

THEATER: UCSD Theatre and Dance presents Luigi Pirandello's "Six Characters in Search of an Author." Through March 19. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. 7pm. $5. Mandell Weiss Performing Arts Center, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-4574.

EVENT: The Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego presents its 8th annual literary and performing arts series "Artists on the Cutting Edge." Through April 27. Thursdays, 7:30pm. $15. Sherwood Auditorium, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 454-3541.

EVENT: The Miller Lite shamROCK 2000 presented by Murphy's Irish Stout and Bushmills showcases live music, Irish dancers, a 120-piece Celtic marching band along with their traditional Irish Fayre and drink specials. 4pm-midnight. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Gaslamp Quarter. (619) 233-5008.

FILM: A screening of "Muppets Treasure Island" on the sails of the tall ship "Star of India." Through March 18. Gate opens at 7pm, film at dusk. $10. San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-9153, Ext. 101.

PERFORMANCE: Maya Angelou. 7pm. $12.50-$22.50. Cox Arena, SDSU Campus. (619) 594-0429.

PERFORMANCE: UCSD Dept. of Music presents its Chamber Ensembles. 8pm. $3-$5. Mandeville Recital Hall, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-5404.

CONCERT: First Unitarian Universalist Church continues its Spring 2000 Concert Series with "The Harpsichord Music Collected by Thomas Jefferson" performed by Jennifer Paul. 7:30pm. $8. 4190 Front St. (619) 298-4580.

EVENT: Celebrate the luck of the Irish with music, art making and more when the Children's Museum presents a St. Patrick's Day Celebration! 10am-3pm. 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-KIDS.

EVENT: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society presents the Pinnfund MS Walk 2000, an ocean walk 5K or 10K. First walkers off at 8:30am. Cannon Park, Carlsbad. (858) 974-8646.

MEETING: The March meeting of The Romance Writers of America features Linda Sankpill speaking on "Writing for Genre" in the morning, and Robin Lee Hatcher speaking on "Writing for the Long Haul" in the afternoon. 10am-3pm. $20 includes lunch. (619) 447-5409.

PERFORMANCE: Spruce Street Forum presents Mike Wofford, Holly Hofmann, Duncan Moore and Darek oleszkiewicz in its Fresh Sound Music Winter Series. 8pm. $15. 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301.

PERFORMANCE: La Jolla Symphony & Chorus continues its 45th Anniversary Season with "Beethoven to Ellington!" Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $16. Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-4637.

PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society continues its 2000 Piano Series with Dubravka Tomsic. 8pm. $30-$60. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 459-3728.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra continues a series of Carnival Concerts, designed for children 2-10 years old and their families, with "Magic & Mysteries." 4pm. $10 . Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (888) 848-SDCO.

PERFORMANCE: Comedy, live music and baseball come together when The San Diego Symphony presents the classic film "Speedy." 7:30pm. $10-$25. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804.

CONCERT: The San Diego vocal ensemble Pacific Camerata, directed by Daniel Ratelle, presents a Lenten Concert of Renaissance and Baroque sacred music. 3pm. $10. St. John's of the Cross Catholic Church, 8086 Broadway, Lemon Grove. (619) 527-4457.

EVENT: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society presents the Pinnfund MS Walk 2000, a harbor walk 5k or 10K. First walkers off at 8:30am. Embarcadero Marina Park North. (858) 974-8646.

PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society presents Czech Philharmonic in its 1999-2000 Celebrity Series. 8pm. $25-$95. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (858) 459-3728.

PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society continues its 1999-2000 Revelle Series with the Beaux Arts Trio. 8pm. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 459-3728.

WORKSHOP: Play with your food when the Children's Museum demonstrates how to use broccoli, peppers, carrots, oranges, and other things found in the kitchen to make art work at Veggie Prints. Recommended for ages 3 years and older. March 22, 24, 25 & 26, 1pm. $2. 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-KIDS.

AUTHOR SIGNING: Pete Egoscue discusses and signs his new book, "Pain Free at the PC." 7pm. Del Mar Barnes & Noble, 12835 El Camino Real. (858) 481-4038.

CONCERT: The San Diego vocal ensemble Pacific Camerata, directed by Daniel Ratelle, presents a Lenten Concert of Renaissance and Baroque sacred music. 8pm. $10. St. Andrew's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 1050 Thomas Ave., Pacific Beach.(619) 527-4457.

EVENT: Thousands of spectacular orchids for show and sale are featured at the San Diego County Orchid Society's 54th annual three-day show, "Orchid Odyssey 2000." Fri., 6-10 pm; Sat., 9am-6pm; Sun., 9am-4pm. $5 . Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S.

PERFORMANCE: Pianist Jon Nakamatsu joins the San Diego Symphony's Jung-Ho Pak to perform works by Lizst and Mahler. Through March 26. Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $15-$60. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804.

EVENT: The "Big Sushi Thing: Cultured Chaos" includes an exclusive, upstairs, black-tie dinner and a downstairs, colorful and cosmopolitan black leather party, entertainment, and a fashion show. Black tie party, 6:30-9:30pm, $75-$125; black leather party, 8pm-midnight. Sushi Performance and Visual Arts Space, 320 11th Ave. (619) 235-8468.

EVENT: Sixty artists exhibit their quality paintings and art works representing a variety of media at the two-day, 11th annual juried Circle of Art Show and Sale. 10am-4pm both days. Christmas Circle, Borrego Springs. (760) 767-7460.

EVENT: Elite Racing presents the Junior Carlsbad, a world-class running event for children 12 & under. First race at 7:50am. $12 by March 18, $15 after. Village of Carlsbad. (858) 450-6510.

THEATER: The Old Globe Theatre presents Steven Dietz's romantic thriller "Private Eyes." Through April 30. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun matinees, 2pm. $23-$42. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255.

CONCERT: Seagate Concerts, Inc. and Warren Gref, music director, presents Peter Schickele with the Armadillo String Quartet. 7:30pm. $14. David H. Thompson Performing Arts Center, La Costa Canyon High School, 3451 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad. (760) 436-8744.

EVENT: Elite Racing presents the Carlsbad 5000 15th AnniversaryÐ5K Run and Seaside Walk. First race at 7am. $23 by March 19, $28 after. Village of Carlsbad. (858) 450-6510.

PERFORMANCE: Mainly Mozart's Fourth Annual spotlight Series, "The Concertmasters Series," continues with Jorja Fleezanis, concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra with Cyril Huve on the fortepiano. 7:30pm. $10. Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr. (619) 239-0100.

EVENT: Seagate Concerts Inc. presents clarinetist Floyd Williams in a master class and recital. 3pm master class; 7pm recital. $5-$8. Rancho Bernardo High School Auditorium. (760) 436-8744.

EXHIBIT: The San Diego Art Institute presents sculptures by Sarah Strangeland and paintings by Judith Parenio plus the David G. Fleet Young Artists Gallery hosting San Ysidro Middle School and the "Regional Artists" & "One Foot" shows juried by David Beck Brown. Through April 30. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm. $3. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 236-0011.

THEATER: The Old Globe Theatre presents the comedy "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe DiPietro. Through April 30. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun matinees, 2pm. $23-$42. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255.

PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Early Music Society presents The Bottom Line in its 1999-2000 International Series. 8pm. $18. St. James-by-the-Sea, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. (619) 291-8246.

PERFORMANCE: Mainly Mozart's Fourth Annual spotlight Series, "The Concertmasters Series," continues with Jorja Fleezanis, concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra with Cyril Huve on the fortepiano. 8pm. $30. The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John J. Hopkins Dr., La Jolla. (619) 239-0100.

THEATER: San Diego Repertory Theatre presents "R. Buckminster Fuller: The History (and Mystery) of the Universe," a one-man show performed by Ron Campbell. Through April 23. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. & Tues., 7pm; Sun., 2pm; additional matinees, April 5 & 19, 2pm. $21-$34. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (619) 544-1000.

EVENT: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra plays favorites reminiscent of the City of Lights at "April in Paris," the 10th annual Spring Luncheon to benefit Assistance League of Escondido Valley's Community Services. Social hour, 11am; luncheon at noon followed by the concert. $60. Sheraton Harbor Island, 1380 Harbor Island Dr. (760) 741-9229.

OPERA: San Diego Opera presents Italian bass-baritone Ferruccio Furlanetto in the title role of Mozart's "Don Giovanni." Through April 12. April 1, 4 & 12, 7pm; April 7, 8pm; April 9, 2pm. $31 and up. Civic Theatre, 3rd & B St. (619) 570-1100.

CONCERT: The San Diego Museum of Art presents Westwind Brass performing "Music of Our Time," with new, interesting and accessible works for the modern brass quintet. 7:30pm. $20. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966.