PRIME PICKS
TONIGHT
Sound Investment 7 p.m., Escondido Public Library, Turrentine Room, 239 South Kalmia St., Escondido. Free. (760) 839-4656.
Puppy Love Party 9 p.m., Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. $25 to $30. (858) 481-8140.
Cherry Holmes Family 7:30 p.m., Hilltop Center, 331 E. Elder, Fallbrook. $7 to $15. (760) 723-8291.
TOMORROW
Jumpin' Jack Flash, Flock of 80s 9 p.m., Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. $8 to $10. (858) 481-8140.
Air Supply 8 tonight, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. $30 to $45. (800) 988-4253.
SATURDAY
Portrait of a Chairman: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra 7:30 p.m. San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos. $18 to $22. (760) 744-9000.
Calima 8 p.m., 101 Artists' Colony, 90 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas. $8. (760) 632-9074.
Molly's Revenge 7:30 p.m., San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas. $12 to $15. (858) 566-4040.
Common Sense, Nikhil Korula 9 p.m., Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. $12. (858) 481-8140.
Tim Flannery & Friends 8 tonight, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. $20 to $35. (800) 988-4253.
SUNDAY
King Britt Experience 9 p.m., Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. $15 to $17. (858) 481-8140.
MONDAY
The Wild West Dub Tour 8 p.m. Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. $16 to $18. (858) 481-8140.
WEDNESDAY
Gerry Beckley of America, Michael Tiernan 8 p.m. Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. $25 to $27. (858) 481-8140.
ON STAGE
“Chicken Every Sunday 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Feb. 19. Patio Playhouse, 201 E. Grand Ave., Escondido. $7 to $14. A dinner/theater special with nearby Bistro 221 is $28 to $30. (760) 746-6669. A wealthy woman must rent to boarders when her husband gets into financial trouble.
“Evita” 1:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays; 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Through April 2. Welk Resort Theatre, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido. $37 to $40 (show only); $53 to $58 (includes buffet). Buffet seating is at 11:15 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (760) 749-3448. The life of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator, Juan Peron, is told through song and dance in this Tony Award-winning show.
“Fools on Stage” 7 p.m. Feb. 5. PowPAC Community Theater, 13250 Poway Road, Poway. $15. Not suitable for children. (858) 679-8085. Improvisation is a given in this comedy that includes the skits: “Look Ma, No Hands,” “Scenes From a Hatbox” and “Wardrobe.” Produced by Julie and Jonathan Sachs, the show will raise funds to improve the theater.
“Grease” 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Carlsbad Community Cultural Arts Center, 3557 Monroe St., Carlsbad. $10 to $12. (760) 931-8709. The 1959 class of Rydell High School will come to life when the Carlsbad Community Theatre presents this vintage rock 'n' roll musical directed by Olivia Schulenburg.
“Halpern and Johnson” 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Feb. 19. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987-D Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $30 to $35. (858) 481-1055. David Ellenstein directs the West Coast premiere of Lionel Goldstein's story about two men who discover they had loved the same woman.
“Harvey” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Feb. 12. Poway Performing Arts Company, 13250 Poway Road, Poway. $12 to $15. (858) 679-8085. A quirky character gets counsel from a six-foot-tall invisible rabbit in this comic Mary Chase play.
“Noises Off” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Feb. 12. Sunshine Brooks Theatre, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. $7.50 to $15. (760) 529-9140 or www.sunshinebrookstheatre.com. Al Valletta directs this behind-the-scenes stage farce.
“Quidam” 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays; 4 and 8 p.m. Feb. 24-26. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. $31.50 to $180 for adults; $24.50 to $126 for age 12 and younger. Parking: $8. (800) 678-5440. Cirque du Soleil acrobats will fly, twirl and perform astounding feats of balance under the Grand Chapiteau.
“The Dining Room 7:30 Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sundays. Through Feb. 26. Broadway Theater, 340-B E. Broadway, Vista. $9 to $15. (760) 806-7905. A. R. Gurney's dramatic vignettes portray family life around the dinner table in this play by Premiere Productions.
“The Most Happy Fella” 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through Feb. 19. Avo Theatre, 202 Main St., Vista. $21 to $23. (760) 724-2110. A middle-aged winemaker sends a mail-order marriage proposal to a girl and she accepts, believing a young handsome man would be her husband.
FILM
First Tuesday Film Series “Shakespeare In Love” 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Escondido Public Library, Turrentine Room, 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido. Free. (760) 839-4656. Film enthusiast Richard Dell'Orfano will lead a discussion following the film.
Carlsbad City Library Film Series 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad. Free. (760) 602-2026. Wednesday: “Chocolat,” Feb. 15: “Under the Tuscan Sun,” Feb. 22: “Amelie.” Columnist Ann Zivotsky will lead film discussions.
DANCE
Palomar Dance Festival 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos. $8 to $12. (760) 744-1150, ext. 2453. Dance troupes from Palomar, MiraCosta and Saddleback colleges among others will perform original choreography in a variety of styles.
DANCE LESSONS
Hustle San Diego 8:30 p.m., second Saturday of the month. Beginners instruction offered before dance. Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas. $7. (760) 803-9982 or www.hustlesd.org.Swing and Ballroom 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. third Saturday of the month. North County Swing & Ballroom Dance Club, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas. $12 or $10 for members. (619) 229-0141 or www.MaryManzellaProductions.com.
Swing and Ballroom 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. first Saturday of the month. North County Swing & Ballroom Dance Club, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas. $7. (760) 525-5124. USA Dance will host beginning waltz and cha-cha. Intermediate West coast swing lesson offered before the dance party.
Salsa Classes 8 p.m. Fridays. Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second St., Encinitas (behind When In Rome restaurant). $10 per class. Sponsored by the Patricia Rincon Dance Collective, Tony and Maria Caligagan teach an 8 p.m. Basics Class; 9 p.m. Intermediate Class, and a 10 p.m. Advanced/Choreography Class. (760) 632-5340.
American Square Dancing 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 26. Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave., Escondido. Open to all ages. $4. (760) 728-0355.
Tango 7:30 p.m. basics, 8:30 p.m. intermediate on Wednesday. Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second St., Encinitas (behind When In Rome restaurant). Renee Linnell will teach Argentinian tango, sponsored by the Patricia Rincon Dance Collective. $10 one class; $15 both classes. (760) 632-5340.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
San Diego Mandolin Orchestra 3 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, 2341 S. Kalmia St., Escondido. Free-will offering; (760) 745-5100. A program of classic and contemporary works will be performed.
Jay Heltzer 12:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Room D-10, Palomar College, Room D-10, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos. Free. (760) 744-1150, ext. 2316. A program of Mozart, Debussy and Penderecki will include guest artist, trombonist Sean Reusch.
GALLERIES/EXHIBITS
Art@78 4470 Hwy. 78, Wynola. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. (760) 765-9944. Sculptural and ceramic works by Leena Hannonen, fiber art by Don Weeke and stained glass by Charlotte Mitchell.
Art Center at Fallbrook 103 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. $5 students/members free. (760) 728-1414. The American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society will exhibit shows through March 12, with an opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday.
Boehm Gallery Palomar College 1150 W. Mission Road, San Marcos. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. (760) 744-1150. Free visitor parking permit required, available at campus patrol station at entrance. Paintings by Kenney Mencher and Janet Mackaig will show through Feb. 10.
Brandon Gallery 105 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. (760) 728-6281. Carol Mansfield's “Other Worlds” will open with a reception 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and run through February.
Museum, California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. $3-$5, free for children 12 and under. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. (760) 839-4120. Ely Tarcisio's “Muerte de Todos Ofrenda de Participacion,” “Haiti: Where Spirits Dance,” “Niki de Saint Phalle: Tableaux E'clate's,” “Little is Big Too” by Dan Adams and “After Hours” by center staff and volunteers run through Feb. 12.
California State San Marcos Kellogg Library Gallery 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. (760) 750-4366. “Growth and Change,” featuring Joyce Campbell's giant photographic murals, opens Monday and runs through May.
Cannon Art Gallery Carlsbad City LIbrary, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. (760) 602-2021. “El Ojo Fino/The Exquisite Eye,” featuring black-and-white photographic images by nine female photographers from Mexico, runs through April.
Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League Gallery 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. (760) 434-8497. Local artists display fine art paintings, photographs and sculpture. The “All Membership Show” will be featured through Sunday.
Distinction 317 E. Grand Ave., Escondido. Open noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. (760) 781-5779. Paintings by Lynden Saint Victor will be displayed from Wednesday through April 1. A reception featuring music by RazzMa Jazz will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 11.
Encinitas Civic Center Art Gallery 505 S. Vulcan Ave., Encinitas. Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, closed every other Friday. (760) 633-2600.
Escondido Municipal Gallery 142 W. Grand Ave., Escondido. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. (760) 480-4101.
Front Porch Gallery 2903 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. (760) 795-6120. Group paintings created by seniors participating in a therapeutic art program and works by single artists are featured.
Galerie D'Art International 320 S. Cedros Ave., Suite 500, Solana Beach. Open 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, Mondays and holidays, or by appointment. (858) 793-0316.
Grand Annex Gallery 143 W. Grand Ave., Escondido. Hours by appointment. (760) 735-3355., Ext. 102. Located next to Mingei International Museum North County Satellite, the gallery sells donated or consigned pre-owned objects to fund museum exhibitions. Asian and African textiles, furniture, paintings and jewelry, and Buddhas from Thailand and Burma are featured.
Kruglak Gallery MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Parking permit required. (760) 795-6657. “F is for Fish” displays mixed-media works by Hank Strause and Anthony Richards through March 2. A reception will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 11.
Lillian Berkley Collection 128 E. Grand Ave., Escondido. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. (760) 480-9434. www.lillianberkley.com. The fine arts gallery presents Vachagan Narazyan, Carlos Torres, Timothy Howe, Linda Herzog, Agudelo-Botero and Patrick Chi-Ming Leung.
Mingei International Museum North County Satellite 155 W. Grand Ave., Escondido. Open 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. $3 o $6. (760) 735-3355. “From Byzantine to Dale Chihuly” features glass art by Chihuly, William Gudenrath, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Bobby Valdez and others. Ongoing exhibits include “Joann Tanzer – Architectural Enamels” and “Horses: Circling the World.” “Timeless Glass - From Byzantine to Dale Chihuly” displays works dating from 3500 B.C. to contemporary times. Works by Chihuly, William Gudenrath, Italo Scanga and Louis Comfort Tiffany are featured through Feb. 19.
Oceanside Museum of Art 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. $8. (760) 721-2787 or www.oma-online.org. “Art of the WPA Era from the San Diego Region” continues through Mach 19.
Offtrack Gallery 914 N. Coast Highway, Suite E, Encinitas. Call for gallery hours. (760)942-3636. Local artists display jewelry, ceramics, paintings, photography and a large selection of artistic greeting cards.
Olde Ramona Hotel Gallery 845 Main St., Ramona. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. (760) 789-3682.
101 Artists Colony Corner of Encinitas Blvd. and Pacific Coast Hwy., Encinitas. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. (760) 633-4426. The colony has five buildings that house working artist studios. Guests will find sculpture, paintings, ceramics, jewelry and more.
Ordover Gallery 444 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. (858) 720-1121. The Ordover Project will showcase photographers Will Gibson and Art Myers through Feb. 12.
Pacific Surf Gallery 2081 San Elijo Ave., Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Call for hours. (760) 944-7121. An ocean-themed gallery showcases original paintings, unusual surfboards, coffee-table books and limited-edition photographic prints.
Patrick McGowan Sculpture Studio 2532 Douglaston Glen, Escondido. Viewing by appointment Tuesdays through Sundays. (760) 781-1790. About 20 bronze sculptures, from whimsical to representational, are displayed.
Phantom Gallery 212 N. Coast Highway, Suite E, in the Artist's Alley, Oceanside. Open 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. (760) 754-4512.
Pinnell Gallery 124 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. (760) 728-8870.
Poway Center for the Performing Arts Gallery 15498 Espola Road, Poway. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. (858) 679-4245.
Rancho Santa Fe Art Gallery 6004 Paseo Delicias, in the Rancho Sante Fe Union Bank building, Rancho Santa Fe. Open 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. (858) 759-3545.
Santa Ysabel Art Gallery 30352 State Route 78, Santa Ysabel. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays. (760) 765-1676. Multi-panel abstract paintings by Howard Hersh will be exhibited through Sunday.
Shiva Artistic Collections 115-A W. Grand Ave., Escondido. New gallery; call for hours. (760) 745-7835. “Sealed with a Kiss” feature paintings by Cynthia Colis and Heather Ramsey, wood vessels by Lyn Hunter and sculptural basketry by Michal Costello through March 1. A reception with live music will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 11.
Solana Beach City Hall Gallery 635 S. Highway 101, Solana Beach. Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every other Friday. (858) 720-2400.
Susan Street Fine Art Gallery 444 S. Cedros Ave., Suite 100, Solana Beach. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. (858) 793-4442. Multi-panel abstract paintings by Howard Hersh will be exhibited through Sunday.
Vista Village Art Gallery 127 Main St., Vista. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. (760) 414-9391. Works by Charles Bronson will be exhibited Monday through March 3. A reception will be held 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 10.
FAMILY
ONGOING
California Wolf Center An educational program begins at 2 p.m. Saturdays at this facility near Julian. $4 to $8; free for members. Reservations required. (619) 234-9653.
Cedros Gallery Nights Galleries and eclectic shops in the Cedros Avenue Design District stay open late and serve refreshments from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month along Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach. Free. (858) 794-7204.
Children's Discovery Museum of North County A Fishin' Boat, Light and Color Station and Solar Energy Town are among the exhibits at this interactive museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at 2787 State St., Suite B, Carlsbad. $6; free for children younger than 2. (760) 720-0737.
Escondido Children's Museum Magical Storytelling Time with Miriam is highlighted during free Thursdays. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Studio One at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 380 N. Escondido Blvd. $5. (760) 233-7755 or www.escondidochildrensmuseum.org.Fallbrook Historical Museum “Fallbrook in Miniature” displays a functioning model railroad and hand-crafted models of a dozen historic buildings. The Pittenger House on the museum property is the original Fallbrook home of William Pittenger, Civil War officer and Medal of Honor recipient. Open 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays or by appointment at 260 Rocky Crest Road, Fallbrook. Free. (760) 728-7964.
Magee House Museum Built in 1887, the museum is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 258 Beech Ave., Carlsbad. The Carlsbad Historical Society members provide special Teas and Tours for $15 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Reservations. Free. (760) 434-9189.
Museum of Making Music An interactive stage, vintage instruments and audio and video displays describe the innovations that have altered American music from the 1800s to contemporary times. “Hands on the Future” features more than a dozen instruments in the Interactive Area, including a Moog Etherwave Theremin, electronic drums and a digital piano. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays at 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad. Admission: $3 to $5.
Opera Preview Ron Shaheen will explore the history and plots of the San Diego Opera productions. The free monthly presentations are at Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad. Seating is limited. On Feb. 18, a discussion on “Lucia di Lammermoor” by Gaetano Donizetti will be followed by a question-and-answer session. (760) 434-2904.
Quail Botanical Gardens The gardens feature 30 acres with a variety of growing environments. Living topiaries, the Baby Dinosaur Forest, The Farmyard and the Secret Garden can be viewed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Quail Botanical Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Admission: $3 to $8, children 2 and younger free. (760) 436-3036.
FAMILIES
Museum Month Pick up a free brochure at Robinsons-May, Westfield Shoppingtown Plaza Camino Real in Carlsbad or at Westfield North County mall in Escondido. The brochures contain a half-price admission pass to more than 30 San Diego County museums through February. The Museum of Making Music, Oceanside Museum of Art, Mingei International Museum North County and Museum, California Center for the Arts, Escondido are included in the list of participating venues. (619) 276-0101 or www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org.Jamboree by the Sea Square Dance Festival 6 to 11 p.m. tomorrow, 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. Cost: $6 to $25, weekend pass: $35. Parking: $8. (858) 486-1691. Grab your partner and dosey doe.
Chinese New Year Global Gala 8 p.m. Thursday. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. Cost: $35 to $75. (888) 880-0372.
OUTDOORS
“Endangered Plants, Birds, Rattlers & Animals” 9 a.m. Saturday. Daley Ranch, Escondido. Free. (760) 839-4680. Naturalist Dorothy Klitzing will lead a moderate to strenuous three-mile informative hike. Meet at La Honda Drive. Reservations requested.
Torrey Pines State Reserve Walks 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Visitors Center, 12600 N. Torrey Pines Road, San Diego. Free. Parking: $6. (858) 755-2063 or www.torreypine.org. Catch a glimpse of the California quail along trails lined by rare pine trees on an easy interpretive walk.
Blue Sky Walks 9 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, park entrance kiosk on Espola Road, Poway. Free. (858) 679-5469. Slow-paced guided walks for the whole family. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring bottled water.
NIGHTCLUBS
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COFFEEHOUSES
The Bookworks/Pannikin Coffee & Tea Flower Hill Center, 2670 Via de la Valle, Del Mar. Call for schedule (858) 755-3735.
Borders Books & Music 11160 Rancho Carmel Drive, Carmel Mountain Ranch. Call for schedule. (858) 618-1814.
Hill Street Coffeehouse 524 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside. Call for schedule. (760) 966-0985.
La Costa Coffee Roasting 6965 El Camino Real, Carlsbad. Call for schedule. (760) 438-8160.
Mocha Marketplace 1020 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos. Call for schedule. (760) 744-2112.
The Old California Coffee House 1080 San Marcos Blvd. Ste. 176, San Marcos. Call for schedule. (760) 744-2112.
Vinaka Cafe 300 Carlsbad Village Drive. Call for schedule. (760) 720-7890. Country/folk
The Del Dios Country Store 20154 Lake Drive, Escondido. Call for schedule. (760) 489-4800.
Lake Wohlford Cafe 25484 Lake Wohlford Road, Escondido. Call for schedule. (760) 749-2755.
McCabe's 1143 S. Tremont, Oceanside. California Rangers, Fridays. (760) 439-6646.
Pine Hills Lodge and Dinner Theatre 260 La Posada Way, Julian. Call for schedule. (760) 765-1100.
Temecula Stampede 28721 Front St., Temecula. Call for schedule. (951) 695-1761.
Uncle Goo's Cantina 274 Harbor Drive S, Oceanside. Call for schedule. (760) 433-4755.
JAZZ/BLUES/SWING
Arterra Restaurant Marriott Del Mar, 11966 El Camino Real. Call for schedule. (858) 523-1700.
Aurora Trattoria 1025 Prospect St., La Jolla. Call for schedule. (858) 551-8554.
Axis Martini Bar and Restaurant 2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. Call for schedule. (858) 755-2077.
The Beach House 2530 S. Highway 101, Cardiff. Trio DuJour, Fridays; Justin Brothers, Saturdays; Fula Bula Band, Wednesdays. (760) 753-1321.
Bub's Whiskey Dive 301 Pier View Way, Oceanside. Call for schedule. (760) 757-2827.
Calypso Cafe 576 N. Highway 101, Leucadia. Call for schedule. (760) 632-8252.
Carvers 11940 Bernardo Plaza Drive, Rancho Bernardo. Nitehawk, tomorrow and Saturday. (858) 566-2400.
Cask 'n Cleaver Restaurant 3757 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook. Doctor Swing, Sundays. (760) 728-2818.
Chesapeake Bar & Grill 1068 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas. Call for schedule. (760) 943-0177.
Del Mario's 2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. Call for schedule. (858) 509-9999.
Doubletree Hotel 11915 El Camino Real, Del Mar. Ruby Blue, Thursdays. (858) 481-5900.
Friars Folly Wine Cellar 1032 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos. Call for schedule. (760) 736-8035.
Game Time 12735 Poway Rd., Poway. Bradley Leighton Band, Tuesdays. (858) 748-0015.
Hennessey's Restaurant and Tavern 2777 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad. Call for schedule. (760) 729-6951.
Ki's Restaurant 2591 South Coast Highway 101, Cardiff By the Sea. Call for schedule. (760) 436-5236.
L'Auberge Del Mar Resort & Spa 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar. Ruby Blue,
Fridays; Jaime Valle and Coral MacFarland Jazz Trio, Saturdays. (858) 793-6460.
La Casa del Zorro Desert Resort 3845 Yaqui Pass Rd., Borrego Springs. Call for schedule. (760) 767-5323.
-La Tapatia Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 340 W. Grand Ave., Escondido. Sandy Devito Trio, Sundays. (760) 747-8282.
The Metaphor Cafe 258 E. Second Ave., Escondido. Call for schedule. (760) 489-8890.
Round Table Pizza 1161 E. Washington St., Escondido. North County Cowboys, Tuesday. (760) 489-0191.
Scalini 3790 Via de la Valle, Del Mar. Ron Call for schedule. (858) 259-9944.
St. Tropez Bistro & Bakery 947 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas. Call for schedule. (760) 633-0084.
Sydney's Bar and Grill Doubletree Hotel Del Mar, 11915 El Camino Real, San Diego. Call for schedule. (858) 481-5900.
Thornton Winery 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula. Soulbrew, Thursdays. (951) 699-0099.
PIANO BARS
The Four Seasons Lobby Lounge at the Four Seasons Resort, 7100 Four Seasons Point, Carlsbad. Call for schedule. (760) 603-6800.
Mille Fleurs 6009 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe. Pianist RandyBeecher, Thursdays through Saturdays. (858) 756-3085.
ROCK/POP
The Blvd. 925 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos. Call for schedule. (760) 510-0004.
Belly Up Tavern 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. Jumpin' Jack Flash, Flock of 80's, tonight; Common Sense, Nikhil Korula Band, tomorrow; King Britt Experience, Sunday; Wild West Dub Tour, Monday; Gerry Beckley, Michael Tiernan, Wednesday. (858) 481-8140.
Cheers 2475 Main St., Ramona. Call for schedule. (760) 789-0270.
Coyote Bar And Grill 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad. Call for schedule. (760) 729-4695.
E Street Cafe 130 West E Street, Encinitas. Call for schedule. (760) 230-2038. Inferno Young Adult Nightclub 775 Metcalf St., Escondido. DJ Kool T, Fridays and Saturdays. (760) 741-9393.
The Jumping Turtle 1660 Capalina Rd., San Marcos. Call for schedule. (760) 471-7778.
Kaisen Sushi 1906 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside. Paniola Jack, Sundays. (760) 757-1484.
The Kraken 2531 Old Highway 101, Cardiff. Rock, Saturdays; blues, Sundays. (760) 436-6483.
Martini Ranch 485 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas. Call for schedule. (760) 943-9101.
Neiman's Restaurant 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad. Call for schedule. (760) 729-4131.
O'Harley's 13437 Community Road, Poway. Call for schdule. (858) 486-7422
La Playa Cantina and Grill 1020 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos. Call for schedule. (760) 744-7550.
Roxy Restaurant 517 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas. Call for schedule. (760) 436-5001.
Surf And Saddle 123 W. Plaza St., Solana Beach. Stone Shakers, tomorrow; Loose Cannon, High Rolling Loners, Saturday. (858) 755-9474.
Vista Entertainment Center 435 W. Vista Way, Vista. Call for schedule. (760) 941-1032.
SPORTS BARS
Coach's Casino & Sports Lounge 3232 Mission Ave., Oceanside. (760) 757-7711.
Del Mar Stuft Pizza 12840 Carmel Country Road, Del Mar. (858) 481-7883.
Five Point Sports Bar 1881 S. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. (760) 740-1139.
Jolt 'N Joe's 717 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. (760) 743-7665.
McKee's Tavern 15817 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo. (858) 613-3649.
Pounders Sports Club 125 W. Grand Ave., Escondido. (760) 739-1288.
Rookies Sports Grill & Brew Pub 2216 El Camino Real, Oceanside. (760) 757-1123.
Tidewater Tavern 221 N. Highway 101, Solana Beach. (858) 755-4115.
Yogi's 2005 San Elijo Ave., Cardiff. (760) 943-9644.
KARAOKE
The Alley 421 Grand Ave., Carlsbad. With David Kelly, Sundays through Tuesdays. (760) 434-1173.
Coach's Casino, Sports Lounge & Nightclub 3232 Mission Ave., Oceanside. Karaoke with Jon Lewis, Thursdays. (760) 757-7711.
Molly Malone's 1270 Main St., Ramona. Karaoke, Thursdays. (760) 789-9050. North County Sports Dome 680 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos. Sundays and Mondays with Ernie, Wednesdays with Sheri. (760) 744-4120.
Parrot-Eyes Cafe 274 Harbor Drive, South Oceanside Harbor. Live music Wednesdays, Karaoke with Pete Fridays. (760) 522-9101.
San Marcos Mission Inn 502 E. Mission Road, San Marcos. Nicole Farrell, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays. (760) 471-4579.
Vista Entertainment Center 435 W. Vista Way, Vista. Karaoke, Wednesdays and Fridays. (760) 941-1032.
LOOKING AHEAD
ROCK/POP/R&B/HIP-HOP
Dennis Quaid and the Sharks, The Whatevers Feb. 16, Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. $25 to $27. (858) 481-8140.
FOLK/COUNTRY/WORLD
Josh Gracin with King Country Feb. 9, Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. $25 to $27. (858) 481-8140.
Lucinda Williams, Doug Pettibone Feb. 26, Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. $25 to $27. (858) 481-8140.
Barrage Feb. 11, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. $38 to $46. (800) 988-4253.
Tom Chapin Feb. 11, San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas. $15 to $18. (858) 566-4040.
BLUES/JAZZ/REGGAE
Peter Sprague Trio Feb. 10, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito, 1036 Solana Drive, Solana Beach, $15. (760) 942-3950.
Otis Taylor Feb. 18, Civic Center Library Community Rooms, 330 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. $10. (760) 435-5560.
