OUT AND ABOUT
💝 Happy Valentines Day! 💖
Super Bowl is Feb. 8! It is San Diego Museum Month with many museums, monuments, historical sites and gardens offering half-price admission. The Botanic Garden is doing a special ticketed event for Valentine’s Day. Pechanga Arena has a Valentines Super Love Jam. The Flower Fields in Carlsbad open March 1.
Feb. 13 is International Self-Love Day! (also known as Madly in Love with Me Day!) ♥️
Bill Magee:
Mar. 29, Flower Fields, Carlsbad 1pm
Apr. 25, Flower Fields, Carlsbad 1pm
Feb. 11, The Wailin’ Jennys, The Sound, Del Mar, seated show
Feb. 28, Stairway to Heaven with Custard Pie, Center for the Arts, Escondido 7pm $25+
Mar. 20, Vanessa Collier and Anthony Cullins Band, Vintana, Escondido 6pm $30-$60
Apr. 25, Shemekia Copeland with Ben Powell, Center for the Arts, Escondido 7pm $35+
Ron Ebel:
Feb. 13, Vista Elks 6-9pm
Feb. 8 and 22, Thai One On, Carlsbad 6-8pm
Gone Blonde:
Feb. 13, Surf Club, Oceanside 6pm
Feb. 27, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 6pm
Custard Pie:
Jan. 31, Mr. Peabody’s, Encinitas 9pm
Feb. 28, Center for the Arts, Escondido 7pm, Six String Society
Cool Rush Band:
Feb. 13, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Feb. 15, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 5pm
Mar. 7, Lorimar Winery, Temecula 6pm
Mar. 8, The Galley at the Marina, Chula Vista 3pm
Mar. 13, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Mar. 29, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 5pm
Apr. 4, 11, Flower Fields, Carlsbad 1pm
Lifetime Rocker:
Feb. 5, Live Band Karaoke, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm
Feb. 13, LTR, Lorimar Winery, Temecula 6pm
Mar. 1, Major Dudes, The Vibe, Temecula 2pm
Mar. 5, Live Band Karaoke, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm
Mar. 6, LTR, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm
Mar. 14, LTR, Jamul Casino Rooftop
Mar. 22, Bel Vino Winery, Temecula 12pm
Anthony Cullins:
Daring Greatly / Croome Brothers / Half Shot:
Feb. 14, DG, Pour House, Oceanside 9pm
Feb. 18, Croome Brothers, The Camp Store, Carlsbad 4pm
Feb. 20-21, Half Shot, Moonshine Flats, San Diego 10pm
Feb. 27, DG, The Holding Company, San Diego
Feb. 28, Croome Brothers, CoLab Public House, Vista 6pm
Mar. 8, Croome Brothers, Miramonte Winery, Temecula 3pm
Apr. 17, Croome Brothers, Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, San Diego 7:30pm
https://www.daring-greatly.com/
Danny Gali:
Tony Suraci:
https://www.tonysuracimusic.com/
Pretending Chrissie:
Feb. 13, Just Too Duo, Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar, TERI, 5-7pm
Feb. 27, The Landings, Carlsbad 6pm
http://pretendingchrissie.com/
Raynaldo Martine:
Sundays, Open Mic at Coomber Winery, Oceanside 6pm
Feb. 6, Coomber Winery
Bonsall:
Harlow’s Lounge has live music scheduled semi-regularly, check their website for the current updates. Open Thursday-Saturday 4-10pm
Fallbrook:
https://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/
Warrior Avenues:
The donation drive for basic hygiene items for our military personnel is ongoing. More details are on the website. Other resources are available in support of active military, spouses and veterans. Items can be dropped off at the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce or email courtney@warrioravenues.org to coordinate a drop off or pick up of donations.
Fallbrook Community Drum Circle:
Feb. 22, at Jackie Heyneman Park on S. Mission under the gazebo, bring your own chairs, 1-4pm, held on the 4th Sunday of each month. For more information email Daniel at eminentsun@icloud.com. See Solana Beach for another drum circle there.
Fallbrook Farmers and Artisan Market:
Saturdays 9am-1pm, on Main between Hawthorne and Fig, more info 760-728-5845 or info@fallbrookfarmersmarket.org
This is an informative website about Fallbrook you may want to check out: www.everythingfallbrook.org
Fallbrook Art Center:
Jan. 24-Mar. 7, Baja Art Exhibition
Mar. 17-Apr. 18, Signature Water Media Exhibition
Fallbrook Mission Theater:
Movies:
Feb. 6, The Lion King (1994) James Earl Jones, Matthew Broderick
Feb. 13, Crazy Stupid Love (2011) Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling
Feb. 20, Sullivan’s Travels (1941) Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake
Feb. 27, Murder on the Orient Express (1974) Sean Connery, Ingrid Bergman, Lauren Bacall, Albert Finney
Movies 7pm, doors 6pm for Happy Hour, $10/$12
Check their website for late updates
Live Events:
Feb. 22, Lindsay and Jason, Fallbrook Music Society $20/$25 2pm www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org
Mar. 20-21, Journey USA Tribute $45/$60
https://fallbrookmissiontheater.com/
Fallbrook VFW Post 1924:
Lots of special events and meals, brunch, Bike Night last Friday of the month, and more, open to the public.
Vista:
Moonlight Theater 2026 Stage Season will be back in the spring with tickets on sale now.
Apr. 29-May 16, The Cher Show
June 3-20, Mean Girls
July 8-25, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Aug. 12-29, Guys and Dolls
Sep. 9-26, Come From Away
Escondido:
Center for the Arts:
Saturdays in February, March: Beginner Swing Classes with Mercedes Moore 2pm
Feb. 12, Zach Rushing: Redneck Logic Tour 7pm
Feb. 14-15, Dream by Jason Mraz Foundation, 7pm and 3pm
Feb. 14, Tony Bennett’s Legacy “The Good Life” 7:30pm
Feb. 15, Great American Crooners 7:30pm
Feb. 20, Whose Live Anyway? Comedy 7:30pm
Feb. 22, Sound Meditation and Healing 11am
Feb. 22, Swan Lake with live orchestra by World Ballet Company 6pm
Feb. 22-Mar. 22, Line Dancing series with MCBC Dance, 1pm-2:15pm
Feb. 28, Stairway to Heaven with Custard Pie www.thesixstringsociety.com $25+
Mar. 7, Lamb of God by San Diego Saint’s Choir 7pm
Mar. 7, Ronstadt Revival with Shannon Rae, 7:30pm
Mar. 8, Route 78 Mariachi Festival 3pm
Mar. 11, Rhapsody in Blue by City Ballet of San Diego 8pm
Mar. 12, Women of Americana 7:30pm
Mar. 14-15, Motown: The Groove that Changed America 7:30pm and 2pm
Mar. 17, Highland Way featuring Rose Academy of Irish Dance 7pm
Mar. 20, You Should Be Dancing – Bee Gees tribute 8pm
Mar. 21-22, Folklorico Dance Festival, various times
Mar. 22, Sound Meditation and Healing 11am
Intimate Classics Series 3pm (season tickets available for purchase):
Mar. 8, Lincoln Trio
Apr. 26, Amit Peled
May 31. Eugene Drucker & Friends
The Grand – Ritz Theater:
Both indoor seating and an outdoor rooftop venue
Feb. 7, Kiss the Barrell, independent feature premiere
Feb. 18, Echoes of Courage by Blue Rose Theatre Project
Feb. 19, Troy Ramey
Feb. 21, All Fired Up, Pat Benatar tribute
Mar. 13, Fleatwood Mac & Meet Loaf (their spelling)
Mar. 14, Pink Floyd tribute
https://www.thegrandescondido.org/projects-8
Welk Theatre:
Wednesdays 7pm:
February, Fortunate Sons, CCR tribute
May, Gypsy Dreams, Fleetwood Mac tribute
June, Petty Party, Tom Petty tribute
https://tickets.thewelksandiego.com/
https://visitescondido.com/full-calendar/
Escondido Wine and Craft Beer map: https://visitescondido.com/wineries/
Ramona:
The Barn, Thursday Night Line Dancing, all ages
Ramona Mainstage on Main Street, formerly the Ramona Theatre, has been refurbished and updated. The original grand opening was in 1947. Now a performing arts facility, there is live music periodically scheduled. Doors open 7pm.
San Marcos:
Bornemann Theatre:
Feb. 6, The Lennon & McCartney Show 7pm
Feb. 7, Strange Days, Doors tribute 7pm
Feb. 14, Smooth Operator, Sade tribute 7pm
Feb. 21, UESL Presents: Super Smash Grand Championship 2pm
Feb. 27, Last Laugh Friday with Doug Starks 7pm
Feb. 28, Mosaic Rising 7pm
Mar. 7, Laurel Canyon Revival
Mar. 13, Rebel Star, Bowie tribute
Mar. 14, Soul Seekers, 60s-70s nostalgia
Mar. 21, Amor Prohibido Returns 7pm
https://www.thebornemann.com/show-calendar
There is also live music at the TERI Common Grounds Cafe 5-7pm
Bluegrass on Sundays 11am-1pm
https://www.tericommongroundscafe.com/
Carlsbad:
https://www.carlsbad-village.com/events
The Flower Fields
March 1-May 10 Mother’s Day, with flowers(!), sunset wine tasting, live music, yoga, meditations, family events, tea in the garden, workshops, more
https://www.theflowerfields.com/activities/
New Village Arts:
Various shows, comedy and more, Season 24 in progress
The Landings at Palomar Airport, 6-9pm unless otherwise noted:
Sundays 11am-2pm
Tuesdays-Thursdays Happy Hour 3-6pm
Wed-Sun live music (most)
Jan. 31, Projekt X
Feb. 6, Crimson Coil
Feb. 7, Dr Dr Live
Feb. 13, Film @ 11
Feb. 14, Totally 80s
Feb. 20, Fleetwood Max
Feb. 21, Santana Soul
Feb. 27, Pretending Chrissie
Feb. 28, Rock Ready
Friday and Saturday evenings: reservations are required for parties over 8, $30/person minimum.
Coyote Bar and Grill:
Live Music:
Saturdays 1-4:30pm and 6-10pm
Sundays 1-4:30pm and 5-9pm
Tuesdays-Friday 6-10pm
Mondays, Karaoke 6-10pm
Feb. 10, Jimmy & Enrique 6pm
Feb. 15, Cool Rush 5pm
Feb. 24, Jimmy & Enrique 6pm
Feb. 27, Gone Blonde 6pm
Oceanside:
https://visitoceanside.org/events/
Coomber Craft Wines, tasting room, food, live music most nights
Sundays, Open Mic with Raynaldo Martine 6pm
Feb. 6, Raynaldo Martine 6pm
https://www.coomberwines.com/calendar
Oceanside Sunset Market every Thursday 5-9pm
This link also has information on the various artisan and gift markets in Oceanside.
Del Mar:
Jan. 30-Apr. 22, The Art of Banksy Without Limits Exhibition
Feb. 27-28, Mar. 1, Gem Fair, Bing Crosby Hall
https://www.delmarfairgrounds.com/events
The Sound:
Feb. 11, The Wailin’ Jenny’s
Feb. 24, Marshall Tucker Band
Encinitas:
https://www.encinitas101.com/event/
Botanic Garden:
Feb. 12, Succulent Heart Workshop
Feb. 14, Candlelit Conservatory, live music, light bites, drinks
Feb. 15, Heart in Harmony Sound Healing, crystal sound bowls
Solterra Winery:
Live music Fridays and Saturdays 6-9pm, Sundays 4-7pm
Solana Beach:
Belly Up:
Fridays, Atomic Groove: Get Your Groove Back Happy Hour 5:30pm, $12
Full schedule
San Dieguito Drum Circle:
First Saturday of each month, San Dieguito Park, for more information contact Lisa at awarelisa@gmail.com
San Diego:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/things-to-do
San Diego Museum Month:
February 1-28, half-price admission at more than 70 museums, monuments, historical sites, aquariums and gardens. Includes the USS Midway, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and San Diego Botanic Garden. Both printed and digital monthly passes are available.
https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/museum-month/
The Shell:
Feb. 21, Fit Athletic Yoga 9:30am
Mar. 14, Fit Athletic Yoga 9:30am
Mar. 20, Foreigner + San Diego Symphony Orchestra
Apr. 11, Reik 2026 Tour
Apr. 28, James Taylor & His All-Star Band
Full season starts May 1-3 with Star Wars: A New Hope in concert
Snapdragon Stadium (at SDSU) opened for sports, monster jams, concerts
https://snapdragonstadium.com/
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre:
Diverse series of concerts/events
https://as.sdsu.edu/calcoast/events
The Magnolia:
The Magnolia, formerly the East County Performing Arts Center, has been fully renovated and is now open and hosting a variety of events year-round with a pretty full schedule, including concerts, movie nights, comedy, beer festivals, etc. 210 E. Main, El Cajon
https://www.magnoliasandiego.com/venue-info
Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay:
Back next year, some concerts scheduled starting April 4, 2026
https://www.humphreysconcerts.com/
Humphrey’s Backstage Live:
www.humphreysbackstagelive.com/events
Tio Leo’s: live music Tuesday-Saturday at the Napa Street, San Diego, location. www.tioleos.com
Aquarius Bar & Grill, Mission Bay:
Live music every day but the website only shows a few days at a time. Check there for current info.
Check out The Power of Words by Dr. Masaru Emoto on their website, this is an intriguing book!
San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
SeaWorld:
Balboa Park www.balboapark.org free organ concerts every Sunday 2-3pm
Birch Aquarium https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/
USS Midway Museum, www.midway.org
The Old Globe Theatre www.theoldglobe.org
Liberty Station:
https://libertystation.com/events/calendar
Petco Park sports and concerts:
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/petco-park-events
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/category/concerts-at-petco-park/
San Diego Brewers Guild has a link for the current status of local breweries that is constantly being updated here, including live music www.sdbeer.com
Pechanga Arena sports, concerts, monster trucks:
Feb. 13, Valentines Super Love Jam ‘26 7:30pm
https://pechangaarenasd.com/events/category/concerts/
San Diego Food Bank:
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank feeds about 400,000 military and civilian people per month, year-round. Please help them feed the hungry in our local communities. They are doing an enormous job!
http://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/
Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, open and with a fully booked schedule, reservations.
Temecula:
May 1-2, Temecula Rod Run
June 11, Summer Concert Schedule starts
http://www.temeculaevents.org/
Vail Headquarters:
Different events scheduled throughout the year
Old Town Blues Club, live music Thursday-Sunday
Old Town Temecula Community Theater
https://tickets.temeculatheater.org/
More Temecula activities and information:
Wineries:
This website has a comprehensive and detailed list of the status of the wineries and what they are currently offering.
Pala Casino, all times 8pm unless noted otherwise:
Indoor concerts, Event Center:
Feb. 13, Bee Gees Fever $35/$25
Feb. 20, Lunar New Year Spring Festival Gala $88
Mar. 6, DSB -Tribute to Journey $35/$25
Harrah’s Rincon Casino:
Feb. 15, Air Supply
Mar. 7, Chris Isaak
Mar. 12, Black Label Society
Mar. 19, Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence, comedy
Mar. 29, Clint Black
May 23, Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party-comedy 7pm and 10pm
June 6, Jim Gaffigan
Pechanga Resort & Casino:
Feb. 1, Paris by Night Special
Feb. 5, Rock of the 80’s
Feb. 12, Lisa McClowry – Cher tribute
Feb. 14-15, Song Gain
Feb. 17, Diana Ross
Feb. 17, Lucky Lion Dancers 3pm
Feb. 21, Lucky Lion Dancers
Feb. 21, Jerry Seinfeld 6:30pm
Feb. 22, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Feb. 26, 512: The Selena Experience
Feb. 28, Hacken Lee with Ken & Sammy
Mar. 1, Kolohe Kai
Mar. 7, 16th Annual Wine Festival & Chocolate Decadence 11am and 1pm
Mar. 8, Piolo and Inigo Pascual Tour
Mar. 12, Crazy Train: America’s Ozzy Experience
Mar. 14, Jefferson Starship Runaway Again tour
Mar. 15, Boy George & Culture Club
Mar. 21, Pepe Aguilar
Mar. 26, Train
Mar. 29, The Price is Right Live On Stage
Quotes for the moment:
🏵️ We are what we think. All that we are, arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make our world. The Buddha, founder of Buddhism, 6th-5th BCE
💗 Let yourself be drawn by the stronger pull of that which you truly love. Rumi, Sufi philosopher and poet, 13th century
💜 Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it. Rumi, Sufi philosopher and poet, 13th century
💖 Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. St. Francis of Assisi, 12th century Italian friar
♥️ I say, follow your bliss and don’t be afraid, and the doors will open where you didn’t know they were going to be. Joseph Campbell, 20th century American writer and scholar
As always, feel free to forward this to anyone who may appreciate it. Today, and always, I send blessings of love and laughter to all!! May you all stay safe, healthy and well!
Mahalo,
Annette 😇
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BY: ANNETTE HIGBY / BackStage360.com