OFF THE WALL
IRB World Sevens Series International Rugby Tournament & Festival During this event, 16 nations, playing in 44 matches, will play Rugby Sevens, which is played with only seven players per team. Live music, food, rugby clinics and more will also be featured. Saturday and Sunday. Petco Park, downtown. $35-$120. www.usasevens.com.
Southern California Cartoonists Society Meeting Trina Robbins, comic book artist and writer, will be the featured guest at this meeting. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. San Diego Blood Bank, 440 Upas St. $10. www.sccs-online.org.
Families
Mardi Gras Madness 7/8 Drum Carnaval Young Audiences of San Diego present this family program which features Afro-Cuban ensemble, Sol e Mar, performing the rhythms of Brazil and Cuba. Families can participate in hands-on workshops where they can make their own colorful Mardi Gras masks. 6:30 tonight. The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 6611 University Ave. (619) 282-7599.
San Diego Jewish Film Festival More than 40 feature, documentary and short subject films will be shown. Today through Feb. 18. Various theaters in San Diego County. (858) 362-1330 or www.lfjcc.org/sdjff.
Soviet Submarine The Soviet attack submarine B-39, a 300-foot diesel electric submarine, is open for visitors to explore. Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Drive. For more information, call (619) 234-9153 or visit www.sdmaritime.org.
USSMidway The historic “city at sea” that was commissioned in 1945 as the largest ship in the world is open to the public. It features an audio guide; more than 35 exhibits and displays; access to the mess deck, berthing spaces, hangar deck, flight deck and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except major holidays. The San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum located aboard the USSMidway is alongside the Navy Pier, 910 N. Harbor Drive. Admission is $15 adults, $10 seniors, military with ID and students with ID, $8 children ages 6-17, and free to active duty military in uniform and children under six. (619) 544-9600 or www.midway.org.
Junior Ranger Programs The Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center, 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, offers free activities for students from 7 to 12 years at 3:30 p.m. every Thursday and 2 p.m. Saturdays. (619) 575-3613 or www.tijuanaestuary.com.
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park Self-guided tours of the 27-acre Old California style rancho that was once the vacation retreat of actor/historian/preservationist Leo Carrillo are available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. 7200 Flying LC Lane, Carlsbad. Free. (760) 476-1042 or www.carrillo-ranch.org.Marine
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Command Museum Provides an educational setting for the civilian and military community. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Wednesays, Fridays and Saturdays; 8 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays. Free. Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Building 26. (619) 524-6038 or www.mcrdmuseumhistoricalsociety.org.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego A collection of historic ships including the Star of India, Berkeley, Pilot and Californian. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. 1492 North Harbor Drive. $8-$12. (619) 234-9153 or www.sdmaritime.com.
National City Depot Museum The San Diego Electric Railway Association operates this depot as a railroad museum. Built in 1882, it is the oldest train station in Southern California, and features an extensive model railroad layout and a train-oriented book and gift shop. Hours:Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Free; (619) 474-4400 or www.sdera.org.Stein Family Farm Museum features an original Victorian farmhouse, barn, several outbuildings, antique horse-drawn and gas-powered vehicles on 2.5-acres. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 1808 F Ave., National City. (619) 477-4113.
Freebies
Cruisin' Italiano Style Pernicano's Family Restaurant presents a car show open to all pre-1973 classics and hot rods, 5 to 8 p.m. every Thursday. 1588 E. Main St., El Cajon. (619) 338-5225 or (619) 444-4546.
Theme parks
Disneyland 1313 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim. Now through April 26, Space Mountain has a new twist - the track is lit up by 200 lights and the ride is set to the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Open daily. Hours and admission prices vary. (714) 781-4565 or www.disneyland.comDisney's California Adventure 1313 Harbor Blvd., Anaheim. Now through April 26, California Screamin' will be transformed into Rockin' California Screamin' and will feature a soundtrack by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Open daily. Hours and admission prices vary. (714) 781-4565 or www.disneyland.com
The San Diego Zoo Zoo Drive, Balboa Park. Home to more than 4,000 rare and endangered species, including koalas from Australia. Opens daily at 9 a.m. $19.75-$32; (619) 231-1515 or www.sandiegozoo.org.
San Diego Wild Animal Park Highway 78, Escondido. Home to more than 3,500 rare and endangered animals representing more than 429 species and subspecies. Admission: $17.50-$28.50. Parking: $6; (760) 747-8702 or www.wildanimalpark.SeaWorld Sea World Drive, Mission Bay. “Believe,” a Shamu show, features a two-story stage, water fountain sprays across the width of the show pool and more. Opening and closing times vary by season. $46-$56. Parking is $10; (800) 25-SHAMU or www.seaworld.com.
Balboa Park
NOTABLE
“The Valentine Show” A comedy show with a life-size dummy, a singing bear, and a space creature. 10 and 11:30 a.m. today, tomorrow and Wednesday; 11 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater. $3-$5. (619) 544-9203 or www.balboaparkpuppets.com.
Rococo: Just Frivolous or Something More? Take a look at the way Rococo style has been criticized by experts over the years. 10 a.m. tomorrow. San Diego Museum of Art. $10. (619) 232-7931 or www.sdmart.org.
Washi Paper Weight Class Make a paper weight with colorful washi paper. 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. Japanese Friendship Garden. $10-$15. (619) 232-2721 or www.niwa.org.
17th Annual BTSC Anniversary Dance Jeremy & The Zydeco Hot Boys from Louisiana will be featured along with dance instruction. 6 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Balboa Park Club. $14. (858) 496-6655 or www.icajunzydeco.com.
International Rugby Reggae Concert Concert features Shinehead, Kush & The Bloodfiyah Angels, J-Irue and the Davastators, and others. 9 p.m. Saturday. WorldBeat Cultural Center. $20-$25. (619) 230-1190.
International Dance Association of San Diego County: Annual Dance Festival Dances from around the world will be demonstrated and taught every half hour throughout the afternoon. Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Balboa Park Club. (619) 286-1588. Chocolate Candy Making Learn the fundamentals of chocolate dipping through demonstration and hands-on practice. Make a box of dessert favorites such as haystacks and chocolate-dipped dried fruit. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. San Diego Natural History Museum. $35-$43. (619) 232-3821 or www.sdnhm.org.
FREEBIES
Sunday Zapateado Ballet Folklorico en Aztlan performs dances from San Luis Potosi, Mexico. 2 p.m. Sunday. Centro Cultural de la Raza. (619) 235-6135 or www.centroraza.com.
The following museums will offer free admission: Museum of Photographic Arts, Museum of San Diego History and the Veterans' Museum and Memorial Center.
MUSEUMS
Centro Cultural de la Raza 2125 Park Blvd. Performance and gallery space is committed to education and promotion of Chicano culture and art. Hours:noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. $2. (619) 235-6135.
Mingei International Museum Plaza de Panama. “Eva Zeisel: Extraordinary Designer at 100” runs through June 10. “John Dirks, Sculptor: A Retrospective” runs through Sunday. “Of Grass and Gold: Nomads of Kazakhstan” runs through April 22. “Symbols of Identity: Jewelry of Five Continents” runs through March 25. Hours:10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. $3-$6. (619) 239-0003 or www.mingei.org.Museum of Photographic Arts Casa de Balboa. “Rebels & Revelers” will be on view through April 29. “Tell Me a Story: Narrative Photography Now” runs through May 13. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Closed Mondays. $4-$6. (619) 238-7559 or www.mopa.org.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado. “Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body” runs through April 29. “More than Meets the Eye” runs through June 1, 2007. “Aging for All Ages” runs through May 2007. The Sciene Center has five interactive exhibit galleries. Take a voyage on the 23-passenger motion simulator ride, “Comet Impact.” In the IMAX Theater: “Roving Mars” and “Deep Sea.” 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays; 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. $6.25-$15.75. (619) 238-1233 or www.rhfleet.org.
San Diego Air & Space Museum 2001 Pan American Plaza. The Planetary Theater featuring a 4-foot “Magic Planet” globe is a permanent exhibit. The RQ-1 Predator is on loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Pacific Southwest Airlines: “A California Phenomenon” and a WWII P-51 Mustang are part of the museum's permanent collection. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. $5-$10. (619) 234-8291 or www.sandiegoairandspace.org.San Diego Art Institute/Museum of the Living Artist 1439 El Prado. “Soulworks IV” runs through Sunday. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday. $2-$3. (619) 236-0011 or www.sandiego-art.org.
San Diego Automotive Museum 2080 Pan Pacific Plaza. Hours:10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $3-$7. (619) 231-2886.
San Diego Historical Society and Research Archives Museum El Prado. “Belle Baranceanu: The Artist at Work” runs through May 29. Hours:10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with extended hours until 8 p.m. Thursdays. $2 to $6. (619) 232-62 03.
San Diego Mineral & Gem Society Museum North end of Spanish Village. Free museum features gemstone, mineral and fossil displays. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. (619) 239-8812.
San Diego Museum of Art 1450 El Prado. “Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer's Life, 1990-2005” opens Saturday and runs through April 22. “Mel Bochner: Drawing from Four Decades” runs through March 18. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday through Sunday. $4-$10. (619) 232-7931 or www.sdmart.org.
San Diego Museum of Man El Prado. “Guatemala! Celebrations of Weaving” runs through March 31. “Body Ornamentation: Artistic Representations of Self” runs through March 26. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. $3-$6. (619) 239-2001 or www.museumofman.org.San Diego Natural History Museum El Prado. “Playing with Time” runs through April 29. “BioScapes” runs through March 5. “Visions of the Natural World through the Lens of the Masters,” an exhibit of photography, sculpture and glass,runs through March 11. “Earth, Wind & Wildfire,” which runs through April, explores the powerful forces that shape the landscape of southern California. “Fossil Mysteries,” which is the largest exhibition the museum has ever undertaken and showcases the last 75 million years in Southern California and Baja California bioregion, is a permanent exhibition. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $6-$11. www.sdnhm.org or (619) 232-3821.
Spanish Village Art Center 1770 Village Place. The village features more than 30 studios, with works by local artists, including sculptors, potters, glass blowers, painters and jewelers. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Free. (619) 233-9050.
Timken Museum of Art El Prado. European old master paintings, Russian icons and 18th and 19th Century American art is in the museum's permenent collection. Rembrandt's “Saint Bartholomew” is also on display. Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays. Free. (619)239-5548 or www.timkenmuseum.org.Veterans Memorial Center & Museum 2115 Park Blvd. A veteran's memorial service is held every fourth Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Open 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. Admission free; donations accepted. (619) 239-2300 or www.veteranmuseum.org.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Japanese Friendship Garden Northeast of Spreckels Organ Pavilion. The garden features a 12,000-gallon koi pond, redesigned entry with open-air plaza, bonsai display garden, tea pavilion and activity center. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. $2 -$3. (619) 232-2721.
RECREATION
CYCLING
ONGOING
San Diego Bicycle Club Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. Meet at 8715 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla. www.scbc.org.
San Diego Bicycle Touring Society offers Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday rides. (619) 426-8192.
The San Diego Wheelmen offer rides to various locations in San Diego County. www.sandiegowheelmen.com.The Sierra Club Bicycle Section offers rides throughout San Diego County. Visit www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle or e-mail mberry2@cox.net.
RUNNING
ONGOING
Front Runners & Walkers San Diego 8 a.m. Saturdays on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Laurel Street. The club supports the LGBT community. (619) 835-9131 or www.frwsd.org.Triathlon Club of San Diego host monthly meetings, social weekend workouts, training and coaching for neophytes to pros. (858) TRI-CLUB or www.triclubsandiego.com.
WALKING
ONGOING
Coronado Walking Tour Gossip, ghost stories and history are what you get when you walk eight blocks with Nancy Cobb of Coronado Touring, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Meet at the Glorietta Bay Inn across from the Hotel del Coronado. $12. (619) 435-5993.
Guided Nature Hikes (619) 255-0203 or www.sdnhm.org/canyoneers.The Joy of Walking One-to two-mile walks at your own pace followed by exercises Tuesdays and Thursdays.Salvation Army Clairemont Center, 4170 Balboa Ave. (858) 483-1831 or (760) 945-7830.
Park Fitness combines a walk in the park with a fun and energetic workout at various locations. 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturdays. (619) 224-2101 or visit www.mindfulfitness.com.Promenade Through The Past A walking tour of Coronado offers an easy-paced walk at 2 p.m. Wednesdays and 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Meets at Coronado Visitors Center, 1100 Orange Ave., Coronado. $10. (619) 437-8788.
Walkabout International holds walks every day of the year. (619) 231-7463.
WATER SPORTS
ONGOING
The Convair Waterski Club is active year round on Mission Bay and the Colorado River. The Club provides three ski boats for member use, including free instructions on request. www.sdwaterski.org.Torrey Pines Sailing Club is open to all wanna-be, novice or experienced sailors. The club has five 21-foot Victory sloops and one 27-foot Catalina for racing in the San Diego Bay. A six-month trial membership is $170 which includes sailing lessons. For information, visit members.cox.net/sailtpsc.
Ongoing
Action Ski and Snowboard Club Meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Tio Leo's in Carmel Valley. The group hosts year-round activities including ski trips, rafting, wine tasting, kayaking, camping and more. (858) 279-7949 or www.actionski.org.
Bridge Play duplicate bridge from 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at the Redwood Bridge Club, 3111 Sixth Ave., Hillcrest. $2. (858) 277-3799.
Disc Golf Greens fees are $2 on weekdays and $2.50 on weekends at the Morley Field Disc Golf Course, a 20-acre course located at the corner of Pershing Drive and Redwood Street in the Morley Field Sports Complex. Rental discs are available for $1.50 or bring your own Frisbee. (619) 692-3607.
Don Diego Ski Club offers ski trips, bicycle rides, hiking, golf and other social events. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Coco's Restaurant, Nobel Drive and Genesee Avenue, La Jolla. www.ski-dondiego.org.Jazzercise Classes include a fusion of aerobic dance, yoga, Pilates, kickboxing and strength training. San Diego Ice Arena, 11048 Ice Skate Place. For class schedule and information, call (858) 695-1503.
North Island Snowdrifters Ski Club hosts activities throughout the year. Meet people interested in biking, traveling, tubing, houseboating and more.The club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Typhoon Salon, 1165 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach. Call Janie at (858) 395-6321 or visit www.nisnowdrifter.com.San Diego Saturday Golfers meet Saturday mornings at Lomas Santa Fe Executive Golf Course, Solana Beach. This group is for all skill levels, ages 55+. Call Luanne at (858) 481-4465 or George at (760) 966-0955.
Torrey Pines Ski Club Meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley. (619) 583-8832.
DANCING
ONGOING
A+ Squares Dance Club meets 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. First United Methodist Church of La Mesa, 4690 Palm, La Mesa. (619) 462-2002.
The Alpine Squares Square Dance Club meets Fridays, 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Lakeside Community Center, 9841 Vine St.; and on the second Saturday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the La Mesa Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd. (619) 561-3289 or (619) 443-7907.
America's Finest City Dixieland Jazz Society presents a dance to live music from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month at the Lafayette Hotel & Suites, 2223 El Cajon Blvd. $10. (619) 297-5277 or www.dixielandjazzfestival.org. Ballroom Dancing is held from 1 to 3 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Countryclub Lane. $3 per person. Singles welcome. (760) 435-5250.
Break Dance And Hip Hop Jazz, Salsa, Ballroom and Modern dance classes for all ages, all levels, offered Monday through Saturday. Culture Shock Dance Center, 2110 Hancock St., Suite 200. Information: Joe Savant or Angie Bunch at (619) 299-2110 or www.cultureshockdancecenter.com.
Coteriens' Friendly Dance Club Swing to the old standards 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Lion's Club, 3927 Utah St. (619) 264-7987.
Cuban Rumba Parties Dance to live music the first and third Friday of each month from 8 to 11 p.m. at the WorldBeat Center in Balboa Park. $5. Information: (619) 516-3366.
Friday Night Salsa offers lessons from two former Jerome Robbins' Broadway dancers, Tony and Maria Caligagan: 8 p.m. for basics, 9 p.m. for intermediate, and 10 p.m. for advanced/choreography classes. All at the Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second St., Encinitas. Classes are $10 each. (760) 632-5340.
Hustle San Diego Club meets for dancing the second Saturday of each month at 8:30 p.m. at Dance North County of San Diego, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. (760) 803-9982 or www.hustlesd.org.Mary Manzella Productions holds a dance party every Wednesday in Pacific Beach. Call Mary Manzella at (619) 229-0141 or visit www.marymanzellaproductions.com.
North Park Recreation Center presents a senior dance the first Friday of every month at 4044 Idaho St. $1.25. (619)579-0500.
Quarter Note Clogging Club offers classes for all levels from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays in the Recital Hall at Balboa Park. $4. (619) 579-3564.
Raylin Cloggers meet 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays at Recital Hall in Balboa Park. $3-$4. (619) 444-2166.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays in the Casa Del Prado, Room 203, Balboa Park. (619) 280-5855.
Salsa Central 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Mission Valley Resort, 875 Hotel Circle South. $5-$7. www.sdsalsacentral.com.
San Diego Bellydance Showcase is at 8 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. Claire de Lune, 2906 University Ave., North Park. $5 donation. (619) 688-9845. San Diego Smooth Dancers hold a ballroom dance party on the first Saturday of the month. Champion Ballroom, 3580 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest. (619) 291-7722.
San Diego Swing Dance Club hosts a dance 4 to 7 p.m.Sundays. Classes for beginners are held at 3 p.m. prior to dances. Free guest pass first time only. $5 for members; $7 for non-members. La Mesa Woman's Club, 5220 Wilson St., La Mesa. (619) 491-1808 or www.sandiegoswingdance.com.
Senior Citizens Services of San Diego presents a dance every second and forth Thursday of the month from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Balboa Park Club. Live music and refreshments. $3. (619) 236-6905.
USA Dance A dance party is held the first Saturday of the month at 8 p.m. 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas. $7. (760) 525-5123 or www.geocities.com/usadancesd.
Zydeco Dance & Lessons every Thursday beginning lesson at 7 p.m. and dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. Tio Leo's, 5302 Napa St., San Diego. $5 cover includes lessons; (619) 857-8409.
