Celebrate Spring Nights with the performing arts of yesterday and today on the plaza in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Every single night of the week in February and March, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm there will be great activities, performances and bonfires.

The events are presented by Fiesta de Reyes and all the Old Town State Park Merchants, performances from yesterday and today will take place on the green in the main park plaza from 5:30 to 8 p.m. every evening in February and March.

Feb. 13th The San Diego Brazil Carnaval on 4th Ave. and B Street at 8 p.m.–2 a.m. Enjoy Caipirinhas (Brazilian cocktail) & Capoeria (Afro-Brazilian art form that combines martial arts and dance). Admission is free to ages 21 and up. (619-224-4684) www.brazilcarnival.com

On February 13th and 14th The Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery will host romantic evenings with Valentine’s Wine Dinners in their award winning restaurant in Temecula. The dinners will be wonderful four course meals with individual wine pairings of the Falkner’s best wines in this panoramic, hill-top location. The price is $79 per person plus tax and gratuity. Special pricing for wine club members will be $70 per person plus tax and gratuity for members, spouse, and their guest. Seating will be limited on each evening so call 951-676-8231 x109 for reservations

Feb. 16th Mardi Gras annual street party and parade in the Gaslamp Quarter 6 p.m. – midnight. Must be 21 and up at ($20) per person. Entertainment includes two parades on Fifth Ave. and an outdoor block party with great musical performances. (619-233-5227) www.gaslamp.org

Celebrate Spring Nights with the performing arts of yesterday and today on the plaza in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Every single night of the week in February and March, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm there will be great activities, performances and bonfires.

The events are presented by Fiesta de Reyes and all the Old Town State Park Merchants, performances from yesterday and today will take place on the green in the main park plaza from 5:30 to 8 p.m. every evening in February and March.

March 6th The Ocean Beach annual Kite Festival invites all ages to enjoy a fun day of a crafts fair, parade, kite making and a flying contest. The event takes place 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Ocean Beach Recreation center and Elementary School. Admission is free. (619-531-1527)

March 1st–May 9th Carlsbad Flower Fields located 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. Open to the public seven days a week 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Adults ($10), seniors ($9) and children 3–10 ($5). (760-431-0352) www.theflowerfields.com

March 13th the 30th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival begins on 6th Ave. and Laurel at 10 a.m. (858-268-9111) www.stpatsparade.org

March 17th celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Gaslamp Quarter, 6th Ave. and F Street, 4 p.m.–midnight. Enjoy an outdoor block party with Irish bands and plenty of beer. Admission ($20–$25) for ages 21 and up. (619-233-5008) www.gaslamp.org

March 1st–May 9th Carlsbad Flower Fields located 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. Open to the public seven days a week 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Adults ($10), seniors ($9) and children 3–10 ($5). (760-431-0352) www.theflowerfields.com

The Ride, Strive and Roll Motorcycle Run’s registration will begin at 9 a.m. at Sweetwater Harley Davidson. The event ends at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Lakeside.Your $25 registration includes 1 Deck of Poker Cards (additional decks of cards may be purchased for $5 each at the beginning or end of the run), a commemorative Rider Pin and a meal. There will also be booths, music, food, beverages and more at the VFW Post Lakeside until 3pm.

April 23rd–25th the 46th annual Lakeside Rodeo at Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, Hwy 67 and Mapleview St. Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. Tickets ($5–$18). (619-561-4331) www.lakesiderodeo.com

April 24th–25th Little Italy ArtWalk is set along a scenic path through the charming neighborhood of Little Italy, on India Street from noon–6 p.m. (619-615-1090) www.sandiegoartwalk.org

March 1st–May 9th Carlsbad Flower Fields located 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. Open to the public seven days a week 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Adults ($10), seniors ($9) and children 3–10 ($5). (760-431-0352) www.theflowerfields.com

When the Red Bull Air Race World Championship returns May 9-10 to fly the pylons bobbing on San Diego Bay it will do so under a new format. The new format features a qualifying day with all pilots racing to be one of the 10 fastest to take them directly through to the Top 12 session on Race Day. For the first time, qualifying also will be a race for one championship point which will be awarded to the pilot with the best time.

May 1st–2nd Celebrate the 27th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in Historic Old Town. The event free to the public and has many different activities and entertainment for all ages. The two-day event is held Saturday 11 a.m. –10 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. –5 p.m. (619-233-5008) www.oldtownsandiego.org/events

On June 6th, 2010, the original Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon will once again hit the streets of San Diego. The 12th annual event, known as a 26.2-mile block party, features a live band at every mile along the course, thousands of cheerleaders, themed water stations and a post-race concert.

The marathon’s course begins in Balboa Park, runs through Hillcrest and skirts the San Diego Zoo. Runners take an expanded tour of downtown featuring Petco Park, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, and the San Diego Harbor.

San Diego’s annual county fair features a midway, exhibits, carnival rides for all ages, flower and garden shows, art in all media, gems and minerals, hobbies, and concerts by top name entertainers. Closed Mondays (except July 3rd). 24-hour event hotline: (858-793-5555) or (858-755-1161). Adults ($11), Seniors 62+ ($6), Kids 6-12 ($6).

Along Adams Ave. Sunday, June 22, 2008. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For tickets or more information, call McFarlane Promotions at (619-233-5008) or visit www.adamsaveonline.com. Tickets can also be purchased at one on of the participating restaurants or the Adams Avenue Business Association’s office at 4649 Hawley Boulevard in San Diego.

On Saturday, June 27th from 10 am to 8 pm Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach, they will host the 30th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off Festival – a celebrated and eagerly anticipated yearly community tradition. This FREE festival will entertain more than 70,000 visitors throughout the day!

The impressive Summer Pops Concerts on the Bay will thrill audiences with the sounds of the San Diego Symphony against the backdrop of breathtaking views of the Embarcadero, Coronado, San Diego Bay and romantic Downtown from Marina Park South. The popular San Diego Symphony Summer Pops will feature performances by Frank Sinatra Jr., Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Marvin Hamlish, Davy Jones and Burt Bacharach.

The Spreckels Organ Society is back for the 2010 Summer Organ Festival featuring performances by top name performers from around the globe. The best part about the festival is it’s free to the public! Grab a friend for a concert at the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world! Concerts are held Monday nights at 7:30 p.m.

San Diego’s annual county fair features a midway, exhibits, carnival rides for all ages, flower and garden shows, art in all media, gems and minerals, hobbies, and concerts by top name entertainers. Closed Mondays (except July 3rd). 24-hour event hotline: (858-793-5555) or (858-755-1161). Adults ($11), Seniors 62+ ($6), Kids 6-12 ($6).

Enjoy the 4th of July aboard Inspiration Hornblower! The best views of the fireworks can be seen from the Sky Deck, 30 feet off the water! You’ll receive a complimentary boarding drink, along with a large selection of food and beverages throughout the ship.

This two day event attracts the best amateurs and professional sandcastle builders in the world who compete for a top price purse of $21,000. The competition attracts over 300,000 people to this tiny seaside city of only 26,000 residents.

In Imperial Beach, California, on Saturday, July 18th, the street festival begins. Over 140 vendors set up for the weekend activities. Continued with entertainment, food, arts and crafts, and lots of fun. Visitors stroll up and down Seacoast Drive, closed to traffic for the event, taking in the sights, sounds, and other sensory experiences of everything the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition has to offer.

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club presents live thoroughbred racing six days a week. Post time: 2 p.m. for the nine race program, most days. Fairgrounds at Del Mar. I-5, exit Via de la Valle.

The San Diego Comic-Con enters its 40thth year as the country’s premier comics and popular arts convention with a brand new slate of special guests, themes and anniversaries, and programming. Features many special guest stars, art show, panels, slide-shows and autograph signings. Call 619-491-2475 or 619-525-5000.

It all started in 1970 with a one-day minicon (think of it as “Comic-Con Zero”) at the U.S. Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego. The first guests were Forrest J Ackerman (Famous Monsters of Filmland’s famous editor) and Mike Royer, best known for his work inking Jack Kirby’s “Fourth World” books. That one-day event tested the waters -— and raised funds —- for the first ever San Diego Comic-Con (then called “San Diego’s West Coast Comic-Con”) in August of the same year, which featured comics legend Jack Kirby and science fiction authors Ray Bradbury and A. E. van Vogt. And the rest, as they say, is history -— including Kirby, Bradbury, and Ackerman going on to become three of Comic-Con’s favorite guests over the years (both Ray and Forry were present again in 2008).

That first show and its logo set the groundwork for what would become, over the next 39 years, the country’s leading comics and popular arts convention. From the very beginning the event has focused on “comic art, films, and science fiction.”

The impressive Summer Pops Concerts on the Bay will thrill audiences with the sounds of the San Diego Symphony against the backdrop of breathtaking views of the Embarcadero, Coronado, San Diego Bay and romantic Downtown from Marina Park South. The popular San Diego Symphony Summer Pops will feature performances by Frank Sinatra Jr., Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Marvin Hamlish, Davy Jones and Burt Bacharach.

The Spreckels Organ Society is back for the 2010 Summer Organ Festival featuring performances by top name performers from around the globe. The best part about the festival is it’s free to the public! Grab a friend for a concert at the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world! Concerts are held Monday nights at 7:30 p.m.

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club presents live thoroughbred racing six days a week. Post time: 2 p.m. for the nine race program, most days. Fairgrounds at Del Mar. I-5, exit Via de la Valle.

The impressive Summer Pops Concerts on the Bay will thrill audiences with the sounds of the San Diego Symphony against the backdrop of breathtaking views of the Embarcadero, Coronado, San Diego Bay and romantic Downtown from Marina Park South. The popular San Diego Symphony Summer Pops will feature performances by Frank Sinatra Jr., Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Marvin Hamlish, Davy Jones and Burt Bacharach.

The Spreckels Organ Society is back for the 2010 Summer Organ Festival featuring performances by top name performers from around the globe. The best part about the festival is it’s free to the public! Grab a friend for a concert at the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world! Concerts are held Monday nights at 7:30 p.m.

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club presents live thoroughbred racing six days a week. Post time: 2 p.m. for the nine race program, most days. Fairgrounds at Del Mar. I-5, exit Via de la Valle.

The impressive Summer Pops Concerts on the Bay will thrill audiences with the sounds of the San Diego Symphony against the backdrop of breathtaking views of the Embarcadero, Coronado, San Diego Bay and romantic Downtown from Marina Park South. The popular San Diego Symphony Summer Pops will feature performances by Frank Sinatra Jr., Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Marvin Hamlish, Davy Jones and Burt Bacharach.

Each September the Julian Chamber of Commerce features an annual Grape Stomp Festa. The event is held at the Menghini Winery located 3 miles north of the town of Julian. The cost to get in is $10 for adults. Two tons of grapes are stomped. Plus, there is live music, great food and wine tastings from 14 San Diego County wineries. A delicious wine to try is the Viognier, from Jenkins Winery. The event is an upbeat, feel great event. I suggest everyone go next year! It’s that much fun!

This end of summer event has been around since 1916 and is nationally recognized as America’s #1 premier open water swimming competition event. It’s fun to watch and participants love it too.

Twice a year San Diego restaurants throw a culinary celebration featuring three fabulous courses for a fixed price. The next one is September 13 –18, 2009. Choose from over 150 of the city’s best restaurants and enjoy a three-course dinner for $20, $30 or $40 per person, depending on the restaurant.

Now is your chance to discover new restaurants and enjoy all your favorites at a discounted price!

Celebrate Mexico’s official Independence Day September 16th at La Pinata Restaurant in Old Town. Also known as El Grito de Independencia, every 16th of September is the Mexican Fiesta of excellence! On this day Mexicans all over the world celebrate Mexico’s independence from Spanish rule. Their Two Day Celebration will occur all day Tuesday, September 15th and through Wednesday, September 16th.

The Poway Rodeo adopted the slogan “A Brand Above the Rest.” The Poway Rodeo Committee strives to bring the rodeo fans of Southern California the finest in rodeo action. There is something for everyone at the Poway Rodeo!

The Old Town Mexican Cafe & Bully’s East Restaurant have teamed together to host the October 2009 Open Golf Classic, to benefit High School Golf programs in San Diego. Sponsorships are available for $100 per hole. You may also donate items for the raffle portion of the evening. For more information, call (619-297-4330).

Oct. 2–4 & 9–11 Oktoberfest in El Cajon has two fun filled weekends of authentic German food, music, and games, located at 1017 S. Mollison Avenue. Admission is ($5) for adults 21 and up. For more information call (619-442-6637).

Oct. 2-4 The MCAS Miramar Air Show features amazing stunts and performances, with over 200 fascinating military exhibits and aircraft displays. Also visit Flying Leatherneck Museum. www.miramarairshow.com

Located in La Mesa Village. Featured are authentic German music, contests, beer, great food and more. Call (619-303-5811)

Oct. 10 Oktoberfest in Ocean Beach presents a festival of German culture with a world famous sausage toss, bratwurst eating competition and more. Admission is free to the public and located on Newport Avenue, 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Visit [www.oboktoberfest.com].

Oct. 11 Little Italy Festa held on India Street with 150 food vendors and activities Galore. The event invites all ages to join from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. with free admission. It’s an event not to miss. Visit [www.littleitalysd.com]

Oct. 14th Jesse Cook performs at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, Wednesday 8 p.m. Tickets are ($37) ) and can be purchased by phone at (800-745-3000) or on-line at [www.ticketmaster.com].

Oct. 17th Carlos Mencia performs at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, Saturday 8:30 p.m. Tickets are ($48) and can be purchased by phone at (800-745-3000) or on-line at [www.ticketmaster.com].

Oct. 18th Roger Daltrey performs at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, Sunday 7 p.m. Tickets are ($100) and can be purchased by phone at (800-745-3000) or on-line at [www.ticketmaster.com].

Oct. 18th Wiensfest 3rd annual celebration held on Sunday from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join the Wiens Family Cellars, 35055 Via Del Ponte in Temecula for great German food, a traditional German band and of course great wine. Admission is ($30) call (951-694-9892) or visit [www.wienscellars.com] for more info.

Oct. 25th Dinner in the Barrel Room Sunday 6 p.m., at Wiens Family Cellars, 35055 Via Del Ponte in Temecula. Admission ($95) for a spectacular dining event that is limited to 40 guests. Call (951-694-9892) or visit www.wienscellars.com

Thursday, November 5th 5p.m.–9 p.m. experience the seventh annual La Jolla Gallery and Wine Walk. The event takes place on Prospect Street and includes amazing cuisine, fine wines and exquisite art. The cost is ($30) in advance and ($35) at the door. There are over 25 galleries showcasing their artwork and samplings of countless red and white wines at each location.

November 14 There’s Something about Seahorses exhibit opening at Birch Aquarium, 8604 La Jolla Shores Dr., La Jolla. The exhibit will be open until 2011 and is included with general aquarium admission, ($12) Adult, ($9) Senior, ($8.50) Youth, 3-17 and free for ages 2 and under. (858-534-3474) www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

Nov. 22 The Mother Goose Parade (619-444-8712), along Broadway in El Cajon is the second largest parade on the West Coast. From 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. the parade features spectacular floats, marching bands, and performing artists.

Nov. 25–29 The San Diego Dixieland Jazz Festival presented by The Town & Country Hotel and Convention Center has a wide variety of traditional jazz, Dixieland and swing styles. Event pricing ranges ($90) for 5 days and all events to ($20) for one day. Each day varies in price. For more info on pricing and events visit [www.dixielandjazzfestival.org].

Nov. 27–29 After Thanksgiving Weekend Sale Featuring Midnight Madness at Las Americas Premium Outlets 4211 Camino de la Plaza, San Ysidro. This shopping extravaganza begins on Friday at midnight – 10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–10 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.– 9 p.m. it is a shopping event not to be missed. (619-934-8400) www.premiumoutlets.com

Nov. 15–19 La Pinata Mexican Restaurant Celebrates 81 Years in Business. This five day long celebration located in Historic Old Town at 2836 Juan St., San Diego will feature great Mexican entrées priced at ($8.10) excluding seafood and combination platters and half priced margaritas. (619-297-1631) www.lapinataoldtown.com

Dec 2nd Hotel Del Holiday Festival celebrates 120 years of Christmas at the historic Hotel Del Coronado. Free viewing of the holiday wonderland features a fascinating array of 100,00 lights, an oceanfront ice skating rink and a “Merry & Bright” theme for the holiday. Located at 1500 Orange Avenue on San Diego’s Coronado Island.

Dec. 12th Mission Bay’s annual Parade of Lights will take place on the 5 mile shoreline of Mission Bay, Saturday 6 p.m.–9 p.m. Over 100 boats and yachts decorated with multi-colored Christmas lights for the holiday season, will parade around Mission Bay. The event is free to the public. For more information visit [www.missionbayparadeoflights.org].

Dec 13th & 20th San Diego Bay Parade of Lights spectacular 38th annual event occurs Sunday 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m. at the southwest end of Shelter Island and travels past Harbor Island, Embarcadero, Seaport Village, and Coronado Ferry landing. Free viewing (619-224-2240)

Hotel Del Presents an American Christmas performed by the Lamb’s Player’s Theatre. Performance runs every evening at 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m., price range ($115–$130) including entertainment, a meal and a champagne toast. For more information and tickets call (619-437-0600).

Dec. 2nd Holiday Shopping Night Wednesday 6 p.m.–8 p.m. at the Wiens Family Cellars located at 35055 Via Del Ponte in Temecula. Enjoy wine and light refreshments while finding the perfect holiday gifts. Admission free, call (951-694-9892) or visit [www.wienscellars.com] for more info.

Dec. 26 After Holiday Sale at Las Americas Premium Outlets 4211 Camino de la Plaza in San Ysidro at the Mexican Border. Shopping hours are Sat. 8 a.m.– 9 p.m. (619-934-8400) www.premiumoutlets.com

Dec 31st New Year’s Eve at the Wiens Family Cellars features a Vintage Hollywood Soiree theme to
celebrate the New Year. Events start Thursday 7 p.m.¬–1 a.m. with ($110) admission. Location 35055 Via Del Ponte in Temecula, call (951-694-9892) or visit [www.wienscellars.com] for more info.

At 10am on New Year’s Day, join the annual polar bear swim at La Jolla Shores Kellogg Park, hosted by the La Jolla Cove Swim Club. About 200 swimmers, some in wetsuits, some not, will wade down to La Jolla Shores Kellogg Park & brave the cold water. There will be a hot chili potluck feast, Starbuck’s, cocoa & apple cider awaiting the swimmers when they finish.

Jan. 17th–22nd San Diego Restaurant Week features more than 100 fine restaurants offering three course meals for ($30) per person. There is no admission only the price for the restaurant you want to dine at. Don’t miss this great opportunity to discover San Diego’s finest restaurants for six culinary pleasing nights. (888-660-7514) www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com

Jan. 22nd–24th Del Mar Antique Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in the O’Brien and Bing Crosby Halls Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.– 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. –5 p.m. General admission ($8) and under 17 is free with a paid adult. (800-943-7501) www.calendarshows.com.

January 24th Carlsbad Marathon goes along the beautiful Pacific Ocean. at 6 a.m. The race starts and finishes in Carlsbad at the Westfield Plaza Shopping Center Camino Real. (888-543-7223).

You are invited to attend the Fresh Event in Del Mar. The Dugness Crab Experience will be held on Tuesday, January 26th at 6pm, at the Fish Market Restaurant in Del Mar. This event is $35 per person, with family style seating. Be sure to show up early as space is limited. Located at 640 Via De La Valle Del Mar, CA 92014. Call (858-755-2277) for more information.

Jan. 30 Grand Opening and Commemoration of the Mormon Battalion Historic Site held in Historic Old Town, 2510 Juan St., San Diego. The Commemoration will be held in the Old Town State Park 9 a.m.–3 p.m. with activities for all ages. The Grand Opening of the Historic Site will give families an interactive historical experience. The center is open daily 9 a.m.–9 p.m., admission free. (619-298-3317)