February, 2001

ARTS & EVENTS Datebook

ONGOING EVENTS CLASS: The WorldBeat Center presents an African Drum and Percussion Class for adults, taught by Nana Yaw Asiedu. Saturdays, 3-6pm. WorldBeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd. (619) 230-1190. 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: Enjoy dancing, cocktails and moonlight views of Mission Bay on the 19th Century Mississippi-style paddlewheeler boat The Bahia Belle. Wed.-Sat. starting at 6:30pm, the Bahia Belle can be boarded every hour on the half hour from the Bahia Hotel, 998 W. Mission Bay Dr., or every hour on the hour from the Catamaran Resort Hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd. $6. (858) 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. DANCE LESSONS: Ethnic folk dance classes, including beginners, are sponsored by Cabrillos. 7:30pm. Thursdays. Balboa Park Club. (619) 972-0883. EXHIBIT: “About Faces” features masks, mirrors, graphic images, computers and video. Opens daily at 9:30am. $6.50. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233. EXHIBIT: “Village India—Art of Compassion and Devotion—Selections from the Permanent Collection of Mingei International” features textiles, terra cottas and bronzes, adornment, toys and kites. Through May. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4pm. $5. Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-0003. EXHIBIT: San Diego Model Railroad Museum presents an exhibition of “Del Mar’s Fairest of The Fair Railroad,” wind-up trains of the 1940s and 1950s, and Lionel trains of the 1950s. Through March 4. Tues.-Fri., 11am-4pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am-5pm. $4. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-0199. EXHIBIT: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents “Meteor Storm,” a new virtual reality attraction. Opens daily at 9:30am. $6.50. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233. EXHIBIT: “Cross Section: Works From the Permanent Collection, 1962-2000.” Through Feb. 20. Daily, 11am-5pm; closed Wed. Free. Museum of Contemporary Art Downtown, 1001 Kettner Blvd. (619) 234-1001. EXHIBIT: “Obsessions” illustrates the role of technique with works by 16 artists. Through March 17. Tues.-Sat., 11am-4pm and by appointment. University Art Gallery, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-2107. EXHIBIT: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents “TechnoVation,” an exhibition highlighting San Diego’s most innovative science and technology developments. Through 2001. Opens daily at 9:30am. $6.50. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233. EXHIBIT: David Zapf Gallery presents “Al Borde de Dos Mundos/On the Edge of Two Worlds,” paintings and sculpture by Raoul de la Sota. Through Feb. 17. Thurs.-Sat, noon-5pm and by appointment. 2400 Kettner Blvd. (619) 232-5004. EXHIBIT: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents “ExploraZone,” with 30 exhibits designed to make science, math and technology engaging, exciting and fun. Through June. Opens daily at 9:30am. $6.50. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233. EXHIBIT: “Faces of San Diego 2000” features a cross-section of San Diego’s most cherished photographs of families and friends. Through March 18. Tues.-Sun., 10am-4:30pm. $5. San Diego Historical Society, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-6203. EXHIBIT: “Against Design” brings together U.S. and European artists whose work blurs the boundaries between art, architecture and design. Through May 20. Weekdays, 11am-5pm; Thurs. until 8pm; weekends, 11am-5pm; closed Wednesdays. $4. Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 454-3541. EXHIBIT: “Living the Tradition” tracks the evolution of 20th century styles from Spanish Colonial crafts to images made by today’s craftsmen. Through Feb. 25. Tues.-Sat., 11am-5pm; Wed., 11am-8pm; Sun., 1pm-5pm. William D. Cannon Art Gallery, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln., Carlsbad. (760) 602-2021. EXHIBIT: Montana’s American Grill presents “Vessels,” a new series of paintings by international artist Judith Jarcho. Mon.-Fri., lunch & dinner, Sat. & Sun., dinner only. 1421 University Ave. (888) 518-2424. EXHIBIT: The San Diego Art Institute presents “Regional Artists” and “One Foot” shows juried by Pasha Turley, plus the David G. Fleet Young Artists’ Gallery presenting Youth Art Month. Through Feb. 18. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm. $3. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 236-0011. EXHIBIT: “Sisterhood: The History and Art of Quilting by American Women.” Through Feb. 29. Women’s History Reclamation Project, 2323 Broadway #107. (619) 233-7963. EXHIBIT: “Every Picture Has a Story: Looking at History Though Art.” Through Feb. 18. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4:30pm; Sun., 1:30-4:30pm. Free. Timken Museum of Art, 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-5548. EXHIBIT: “Asia Crossroads: Selections from the Permanent Collection.” Through June. Open Tues.-Sun.; call for hours. $8. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931. EXHIBIT: MiraCosta College presents “Potpourri,” featuring work by North County high school art faculty. Reception is Feb. 3, 6-9pm. Through Feb. 22. 11am-2pm, Mon.-Thurs.; 6-7:30pm, Tues. & Wed. Free. Kruglak Gallery, 1 Barnard Dr., Oceanside. (760) 795-6657. EXHIBIT: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center debuts the Digistar II planetarium instrument and presents the planetarium show “The Sky Tonight.” First Wed. of each month, 7pm. $5. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233. EXHIBIT: “American Impressionists Abroad and at Home: Paintings from the Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.” Through April 22. Mon.-Sun., 10am-6pm., Thursday until 9pm. $8. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931. EXHIBIT: “Endangered Species: Portraits from Tribal New Guinea.” Through May 20. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $6. San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2001. EXHIBIT: Spruce Street Forum presents The Visual Poem: New Drawings and Paintings by Sarah K. Bean. Through March 18. Fri. & Sat., 1-6pm. Free. 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301. EXHIBIT: “Let Me Walk In Beauty,” features Chinese Brush painting. Through March 15. Free. Artists’ Forum, 4072 Adams Ave., Kensington. (619) 641-5855. EXHIBIT: “Apocalypse Pastoral” by C. Martino. Through Feb. 20. Debra Owen Gallery in the Reincarnation Project, 354 11th Ave. (619) 426-8962. EXHIBIT: Red Venus Gallery presents “Isolated Houses” by color photographer John Divola. Through March 10. Fri. & Sat., noon-5pm and by appointment. 7963 Playmor Terrace, University City. (858) 452-2599. FILM: IMAX film “Wolves” at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Through March. Call for daily schedule. $11. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233. FILM: IMAX film “Mission to MIR” at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Call for daily schedule. $11. Balboa Park. (619) 238-1233. FILM: The San Diego Museum of Art presents “Films: A Robert Bresson Retrospective.” Through March 28. Wed., 7pm. $7; $35 for series. Copley Auditorium, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966. PERFORMANCE: The comedy “Triple Espresso” plays eight times per week at The Horton Grand Theatre. Through July. Weds. & Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat., 1, 5 & 8pm; Sun., 3 & 7pm. $32.50-$35.50. 444 4th Ave. (619) 234-9583. PERFORMANCE: “Forever Plaid” now runs Backstage at the Aubergine, a Gaslamp Quarter restaurant. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Thurs., 2pm; Sun., 2&7:30pm. $55-$54 with dinner, $29-$39, show only. Fourth St. and Island Ave. (619) 544-1104. PERFORMANCE: Mystery Cafe Dinner Theatre presents “Shotgun Wedding Anniversary” or “ Who Wants to Murder a Multi-Millionaire?” Open-ended run. Fri. & Sat., 8pm. $42.50-$46.50. Imperial House Restaurant, 505 Kalmia. (619) 544-1600. PERFORMANCE: National Comedy Theatre presents ComedySportz, San Diego’s improvisational comedy troupe. Fri., 8pm; Sat., 7:30 & 9:45pm. $11. 3717 India St. Reservations can be made by calling (619) 295-4999. PERFORMANCE: Feld Entertainment presents the latest Disney on Ice spectacular, “75 Years of Disney Magic.” Through Feb. 4. Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 11am & 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am, 3:30 & 7:30pm; 3:30pm Sun. performance is bilingual. San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. (619) 224-4171. THEATER: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents “Defying Gravity” by Jane Anderson. Through Feb. 18. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. 2 & 7pm; call for exceptions. $20-$22. 987 D Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. (888) 776-NCRT. THEATER: San Diego Asian American Repertory Theatre presents David Henry Hwang’s “F.O.B.” Through Feb. 18. Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm. $15. Hiroshi McDonald Mori Performing Arts Center, 3010 Juniper St. (888) 568-2278. THURSDAY, FEB. 1 EXHIBIT: Robson Gallery presents a group show with original oils and sculpture. Through Feb. 28. Tues.-Thurs., 11am-6pm; Fri. & Sat., 11am-8pm; Sun., noon-5pm & by appointment. Free. 535 4th Ave. (619) 234-7356. EXHIBIT: The Children’s Museum/Museo de los Ninos hosts a collection of paintings and etchings by Betty LaDuke. Through February. Tues.-Fri., 10am-3pm; Sat. & Sun., 10am-4pm. $6. 200 W. Island Ave. (619) 233-KIDS. EXHIBIT: Off Track Gallery presents “Tour de France” with artist of the month Ellablanche Salmi. Through Feb. 28. Daily, 9am-6pm. Off Track Gallery, 510 N. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas. (760) 942-3636. EXHIBIT: San Diego Public Library presents “This is woman’s hour...”-The Life of Mary Baker Eddy. Through March 29. Free. 820 E St. (619) 236-5870. FAIR: The San Diego Museum of Art presents its 9th Annual Print Fair offering engravings, etchings, woodblock prints and lithographs by a wide selection of artists. 2-9pm. $4. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966. PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society’s 2000-2001 Celebrity Series presents the Russian National Orchestra. 8pm. $15-$105. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (858) 459-3728. FRIDAY, FEB. 2 LECTURE: The San Diego Museum of Art presents “The Buddhist Art of Tibet” with Alan Wallace in its 2000-2001 Docent Lecture Series, “Inspiration and Influence.” 10am. $10 with reservation. Copley Auditorium, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 465-8084. PERFORMANCE: San Diego Symphony’s Winter Pops Series continues with a performance by Johnny Mathis. Through Feb. 3. 8pm. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804. PERFORMANCE: Sushi Performance and Visual Arts Space presents Deborah Hay in “Boom Boom Boom,” a solo dance trilogy. Through Feb. 3. 8pm. $15. 320 11th Ave. (619) 235-8468. PERFORMANCE: Patio Playhouse Youtheatre presents the children’s musical “No One Will Marry a Princess with a Tree Growing Out of Her Head.” 7pm. $8; children under 16, $5. California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. (800) 98-TICKETS. SATURDAY, FEB. 3 EVENT: San Diego Chinese Center presents its 19th Annual Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Faire featuring a parade dragon, dancers, games, martial arts demonstrations and more. Through Feb. 4. Feb. 3, 11am-6pm; Feb. 4, 11am-4pm. Asian Thematic Historic District, 3rd Ave. & Island St. (619) 234-4447. EXHIBIT: “Motorcycles in the Park” showcases nearly 200 motorcycles of varying makes, eras and class. Through Feb. 25. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $8. San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, No. 12, Balboa Park. (619) 231-2886. PERFORMANCE: The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir San Diego presents a Mid-Winter Gospel Extravaganza. 6:30pm. $10. The New Creation Church, 3115 Altadena Ave. (619) 697-6246. PERFORMANCE: The Not So Silent Film Festival featuring the Teeny-Tiny Pit Orchestra for Silent Films. 11am. Free. Geisel Library Seuss Room, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-8074. SUNDAY, FEB. 4 EVENT: International Dance Association of San Diego presents the Balboa Park International Dance Festival, where 12 dance groups demonstrate and teach dances to the public. Noon-5pm. Free. Balboa Park Club Building. (619) 286-0355. EVENT: The Burn Institute Auxiliary hosts the 9th Annual Share Your Heart Auction and Wine Tasting. 1:30pm. $40. Plaza Level Terrace, Del Mar Plaza, 1555 Camino del Mar. (858) 541-2277. FILMS: San Diego Public Library presents “The G.I. Bill: The Law That Changed America” and “Let’s Play House,” which examine postwar life in America. 2pm. Free. 820 E St. (619) 236-5800. PERFORMANCE: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents Martin Bruns, baritone, and Jacques Despres, piano, in its 2000-2001 chamber music season. 7:30pm. $20. 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. (858) 454-5872. PERFORMANCE: The Jacques Thibaud String Trio performs in the La Jolla Chamber Music Society’s 2000-2001 Discovery Series. 3pm. $15. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 459-3728. PERFORMANCE: La Jolla Chamber Symphony and Chorus presents its “42nd Annual Winners Showcase Concert” of winners from its annual Young Artists Competition. 3pm. Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-4637. TUESDAY, FEB. 6 EXHIBIT: “Something Romantic” is an all-media group show. Through March 3. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. The Artists Gallery, 7420 Girard Ave., La Jolla. (858) 459-5844. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7 DISCUSSION: Freelance editor Laurie Gibson discusses “Writers and Editors: Holding Hands or Butting Heads?,” focusing on the collaborative process and how aspiring authors can create working relationships with editors. 7pm. Free. Rancho Bernardo library, 17110 Bernardo Center Dr. (858) 539-0508. JAZZ: The San Diego Museum of Art continues its monthly Jazz in the Park performance series with Saxophone Summit 2. 5:30-7:30pm. $10. Sculpture Court Cafe, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 696-1966. PERFORMANCE: SDSU School of Music and Dance presents a Duo Piano Recital with Karen Follingstad and Alexander Desiakin. Noon. Free. Smith Recital Hall, SDSU Campus. (619) 594-6020. PERFORMANCE: “Improv Survivor—Outwit to Outlast!” TheatreSports presents a parody of the “Survivor” show, in which every scene and song is made up on the spot. 8pm. $10. Quentin Crisp Theater, 3704 6th Ave. (619) 465-SHOW. PERFORMANCE: Pianist Lang Lang performs works by Handel, Brahms, Scriabin, Tchiakovsky and Balakirev. 4pm. $15. California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. (800) 98-TICKETS. THEATER: UCSD Theatre and Dance presents the Shakespeare comedy “Twelfth Night.” Through Feb. 24. $6-$12. Mandell Weiss Center for the Performing Arts, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-4574. THEATER: UCSD Theatre and Dance presents Neil LaBute’s “Bash,” three short plays exploring everyday evil. Through Feb. 17.$6-$12. Mandell Weiss Center for the Performing Arts, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-4574. THURSDAY, FEB. 8 EXHIBIT: Sushi presents “D. Snider” with ceramic works by Doug Snider. Through March 3. Thurs.-Sat., noon-5pm or by appointment. Sushi Performance and Visual Arts Space, 320 11th Ave. (619) 235-8466. PERFORMANCE: Sushi Performance and Visual Art co-presents the workshop premier of “Mavericks” by Orange County artist Keith Glassman. Through Feb. 11. 8pm. $10. Sushi Performance and Visual Arts Space, 320 11th Ave. (619) 235-8468. THEATER: SDSU Dept. of Theatre presents the “Theatre of the World Festival” of plays for children 3rd grade and up. All day Feb. 8, 9 &10. $20 for festival; $6 for individual shows. Drama Building, SDSU Campus. (619) 594-6884. FRIDAY, FEB. 9 EVENT: The San Diego Concourse Home & Garden Show features demonstrations and exhibits on home improvement, remodeling, decorating, landscaping, cooking and more. Through Feb. 11. Free. San Diego Concourse, 3rd & B streets. (800) 696-5592. EXHIBIT: “God, Goddess & Myth...,” a exhibition of artwork expressed by more than 15 local artists. Through Feb. 23. Fri., 6-9pm. Brokers Building Gallery, 402 Market St. (619) 540-6316. PERFORMANCE: Patio Playhouse presents “The Fantasticks,” a musical romance by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt; directed by Mary Bright. Through March 4. Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $12. Patio Playhouse, 201 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 1D, Escondido. (760) 746-6669. PERFORMANCE: San Diego Symphony performs works by Liszt, Bernstein and Prokofiev conducted by Jung-Ho Pak in its Connoisseur Series. Through Feb. 10. Fri. & Sat., 8pm. $15-$70. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (619) 235-0804. THEATER: Scripps Ranch Theater continues its 2000-2001 season with the drama “Fences” by August Wilson. Through March 3. Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $12-$14. Legler Benbough Theatre, USIU Campus. (858) 578-7728. THEATER: “The Beauty Queen of Leenane,” by Martin McDonagh, is presented by the San Diego Repertory Theatre. Through March 4 (2pm only). Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. & Tues., 7pm; Sun., 2pm; additional matinees, Feb. 21 & 28, 2pm. $22-$38. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (619) 544-1000. THEATER: Lamb's Players Theatre presents Anton Chekhov’s comedy, “Uncle Vanya.” Through March 18. Tues.-Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri., 8pm; Sat. 4:30 & 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $16-$36. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. (619) 437-0600. SATURDAY, FEB. 10 EVENT: Family Connections Adoptions holds an information session for families interested in learning more about adoption. 10am. Free. 2181 El Camino Real, #206, Oceanside. (760) 754-0200. EVENT: The San Diego Chapter American Liver Foundation hosts its 5th annual Dinner and Auction Benefit, Soaring Into the Future, Just Plane Fun in Balboa Park. 6-9pm. $100. San Diego Aerospace Museum, Balboa Park. (619) 291-5483. EVENT: Fashion Group International of San Diego Inc. presents the 5th Annual Style Awards. 6pm. $75 each or $1,000 for a table of 10. Wyndham Emerald Plaza Hotel, 400 W. Broadway. (858) 259-8808. EVENT: UCSD Cardiovascular Center hosts its 4th annual black-tie gala, “The Heart of San Diego,” to benefit its research programs. 6pm-midnight. $250 a person. U.S. Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway. (619) 543-3499. PERFORMANCE: The San Diego Chamber Orchestra presents a Carnival Concert, where the orchestra and San Diego artists and ensembles bring the sights and sounds of music to kids and their families. 4pm. $25-$30. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (888) 848-SDCO. THEATER: The Old Globe Theatre presents “Crumbs from the Table of Joy” by Lynn Nottage. Through March 18. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun matinees, 2pm. $35-$45. Cassius Carter Centre Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255. SUNDAY, FEB. 11 EVENT: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society presents its Annual Gala to benefit SummerFest La Jolla. Dinner, 5:30pm; concert, 8pm. $275. Concert held at Salk Institute. (858) 459-3724, Ext. 205. THEATER: Sledgehammer Theatre presents “The Devil’s River,” an ensemble creation conceived and directed by Kirsten Brandt. Through March 11. Thu., Fri. & Sat. at 8pm, Sun. at 7pm; special Mon. night performance Feb. 19, 8pm (call for details). $15-$20. St. Cecilia’s Playhouse, 1620 6th Ave. (619) 544-1484. MONDAY, FEB. 12 PERFORMANCE: The Munich Chamber Orchestra continues the La Jolla Chamber Music Society’s 2000-2001 Revelle Series. 8pm. $35 and $50. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 459-3728. TUESDAY, FEB. 13 LECTURE: UCSD Professor and AIDS researcher Flossie Wong-Staal discusses “AIDS: A Challenge to Science and Society.” 7pm. Free. Institute of the Americas, Copley Auditorium, UCSD Campus. (858) 822-0510. PERFORMANCE: The La Jolla Chamber Music Society’s 2000-2001 Celebrity Series presents pianist Radu Lupu. 8pm. $15-$85. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St. (858) 459-3728. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14 EVENT: The San Diego International Auto Show features 2001 and 2002 model cars, trucks, minivans and sport utility vehicles, with more than 35 domestic and import manufacturers displaying the latest in comfort, safety, performance and style. Through Feb. 18. Wed.-Sat., 10am-10pm; Sun., 10am-7pm. $8. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (717) 566-6100. THEATER: Sledgehammer Theatre presents the “V-Day Worldwide Initiative” benefit performance. 7:30pm. $50-$100. St. Cecilia’s Playhouse, 1620 6th Ave. (619) 544-1484. THURSDAY, FEB. 15 PERFORMANCE: Mainly Mozart’s 5th annual Spotlight Series continues with the Mainly Mozart Flute Trio. 7pm. $25. Powerhouse Community Center, 1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar. (858) 404-0580. THEATER: The Old Globe Theatre presents the mystery “The Woman In Black.” Through March 18. Tues.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 7pm; Sat. & Sun matinees, 2pm. $35-$45. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2255. FRIDAY, FEB. 16 EVENT: The 4th annual Golf Fest features about 125 vendors including golf equipment manufacturers, clothing companies. club fitters, travel agencies, golf courses and more; plus, activities and games. Through Feb. 18. Fri., noon-8pm; Sat. & Sun., 10am-5pm. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (858) 586-1202. EXHIBIT: Works by Carlos Juarez, Merle Whitley and Helen Agpar are exhibited at Gallery 23 of the Southwestern Artists Association in Spanish Village, Balboa Park. Through Feb. 28. 10am-4:30pm daily. (619) 232-3522. PERFORMANCE: Mainly Mozart’s 5th annual Spotlight Series continues with the Mainly Mozart Flute Trio. 8pm. $30. The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John J. Hopkins Dr., La Jolla. (619) 239-0100. PERFORMANCE: SDSU School of Music and Dance presents The Raphael Trio. 7pm. $10-$15. Smith Recital Hall, SDSU Campus. (619) 594-1696. PERFORMANCE: California Ballet Co. presents the Bay Area-based Diablo Ballet company. 8pm. $18-$33. California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. (858) 560-6741. SATURDAY, FEB. 17 EVENT: The Cystic Fibrosis Guild of San Diego hosts a black tie dinner/dance, the Breath of Spring Gala, to benefit its research. Cocktails and silent auction, 6:30pm; dinner and live auction, 7:30pm. $175. Hyatt Regency La Jolla, 3777 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 277-5880. EXHIBIT: “The Bones Don’t Lie: Stories from the Grave” explores bone recovery, identification techniques, and the use of skulls and bones in popular culture. Through Jan. 27, 2002. Daily, 10am-4:30pm. $6. San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-2001. OPERA: Gounod’s “Faust” is performed by San Diego Opera. Through Feb. 28. Feb. 17, 7pm; Feb. 20, 7pm; Feb. 23., 8pm; Feb. 25, 2pm; Feb. 28, 7pm. $33-$124. San Diego Civic Theatre, 202 C St., (619) 570-1100. SUNDAY, FEB. 18 EVENT: La Jolla Chamber Symphony and Chorus presents Music and Art With Love, its annual art auction and classical music concert benefit. 2pm. $40-$150. Institute of the Americas, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-4637. PERFORMANCE: Mainly Mozart’s 5th annual Spotlight Series continues with the Mainly Mozart Flute Trio. 5pm. $60. El Cortez, 702 Ash St. (619) 260-8100. TUESDAY, FEB. 20 PERFORMANCE: Flutist Joanna Demers performs works by Debussy, Gubaidulina and Stockhausen. 8pm. Free. Recital Hall, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-3229. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21 PERFORMANCE: Spruce Street Forum hosts Jean Derome and Pierre Tanguay in its winter Fresh Sound Music Series. 8pm. $10-$15. 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301. PERFORMANCE: SDSU School of Music and Dance presents a guest lecture/recital with tenor Richard Kness. Noon. Free. Smith Recital Hall, SDSU Campus. (619) 594-6020. THEATER: UCSD Theatre and Dance presents Brian Kulick’s “Faust Fragments.” Through March 3. $6-$12. Mandell Weiss Center for the Performing Arts, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-4574. THURSDAY, FEB. 22 EXHIBIT: The San Diego Art Institute presents “Regional Artists” and “One Foot” shows juried by Sandra Chanis, featured solo artists Moya Devine and Renata Spiazzi, plus the David G. Fleet Young Artists Gallery presenting Meadowbrook Middle School. Through March 25. Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm; Sun., noon-4pm. $3. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 236-0011. PERFORMANCE: Angela Hewitt continues the La Jolla Chamber Music Society’s 2000-2001 Piano Series. 8pm. $35-$60. Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla. (858) 459-3728. FRIDAY, FEB. 23 AUTHOR SIGNING: Dr. Joe Berman discusses breast cancer and signs his book. 7-8pm. Barnes & Noble, 12835 El Camino Real. (858) 481-4038. LECTURE: The San Diego Museum of Art presents “Contemporary Latin American Art” with Mary Schneider Enriquez in its 2000-2001 Docent Lecture Series, “Inspiration and Influence.” 10am. $10 with reservation. Copley Auditorium, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 465-8084. THEATER: San Diego Junior Theatre presents “The Magical Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle.” Through March 11. Fri., 7pm; Sat. & Sun., 2pm. $7-$9. Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. (619) 239-8355. THEATER: SDSU Dept. of Theatre presents a concert version of the musical “Children of Eden.” Through March 4. Feb. 23 & 24 and March 1-3, 8pm; Feb. 25 & Mar. 4, 2pm. $9-$13. Don Powell Theatre, SDSU Campus. (619) 594-6884. SATURDAY, FEB. 24 CONCERT: First Unitarian Universalist Church opens its Spring 2001 Concert Series with the Odeum Guitar Duo. 7:30pm. $10. 4190 Front St. (619) 298-4580. EVENT: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine presents acupuncture treatments, 15-minute massages, Tai Chi and Qi Gong demonstrations, informational lectures and more. 10am-4pm. Free. 7445 Mission Valley Rd. RSVP by Feb. 20. (800) 729-0941. EVENT: The Women’s Resource Fair provides free resources and services for battered and homeless women, including medical care, veterans services, shelter referrals, education and employment assistance, and more. 9am-3pm. Golden Hall, 202 C St. (619) 338-6620. EXHIBIT: “The Rival of Painting: the Lithographs of Albert Belleroche.” Through May 27. Tues.-Sun., 10am-6pm., Thursday until 9pm. $8. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 232-7931. PERFORMANCE: Spruce Street Forum hosts cellist Joan Jeanrenaud in its winter Fresh Sound Music Series. 8pm. $15-$20. 301 Spruce St. (619) 295-0301. MONDAY, FEB. 26 CONCERT: San Diego Mini-Concerts presents its Brown Bag Series, “Music to Eat Lunch By.” Noon. Free. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza. (858) 587-8979. TUESDAY, FEB. 27 EVENT: More than 60,000 party goers are expected at the Gaslamp Quarter Mardi Gras celebration, featuring a Bayou Blowout Block Party at 6th Ave. & J St., 4pm-midnight, $10 in advance, $15 at the door; a Masquerade Parade stepping off at 9pm from 5th Ave. & E St., free; and numerous Gaslamp Quarter Klubs hosting food and drink specials, contests, and music. (619) 233-5227. PERFORMANCE: Pianist George Winston. 7:30pm. $15. California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. (800) 98-TICKETS. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 PERFORMANCE: Percussionist Steven Schick performs works by contemporary composers. 8pm. $6-$8. Recital Hall, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-3229. THURSDAY, MAR. 1 EVENT: More than 150,000 visitors are expected to view 50-plus acres of colorful Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers at “The Flower Fields” at Carlsbad Ranch. Through early May. Daily, 10am to one hour before dusk. $5. Near landmark windmill on Paseo del Norte in Carlsbad. (760) 930-9123. FRIDAY, MAR. 2 THEATER: Diversionary Theatre presents “Breaking the Code” by Hugh Whitemore. Through April 8. Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. 7pm; Sun. matinee, March 18, 2pm.$15-$24. 4545 Park Blvd. (619) 220-0097. SATURDAY, MAR. 3 PERFORMANCE: La Jolla Chamber Symphony and Chorus presents “Jupiter, Rome and La Jolla,” featuring works by Mozart, Lalo and Respighi. Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $18. Mandeville Auditorium, UCSD Campus. (858) 534-4637. SUNDAY, MAR. 4 CONCERT: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library and San Diego New Music present NOISE, the San Diego New Music resident ensemble. 7:30pm. $15. 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. (858) 454-5872. EVENT: The Elegant Touch Bridal Show features fashion shows, a honeymoon drawing and prizes. 11am-4pm. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr., (760) 436-6402. EXHIBIT: “Eureka: New Art from the Bay Area” includes paintings, photographs, drawings, installations and video works defining art in the region. Through June 19. Daily, 11am-5pm; closed Wed. Free. Museum of Contemporary Art Downtown, 1001 Kettner Blvd. (619) 234-1001.

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