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Events for Saturday, July 4, 2009

  1. "Red, White, and Boom Celebration" Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 7:00 a.m.

    New Moonlight Amphitheatre stage house grand opening celebrated during annual Fourth of July festivities. Park opens at 7am; family-friendly activities scheduled during day; food and beverage booths, picnicking, static display ...
    Brengle Terrace Park - Special, Vista
    Admission: Free - $65

  2. Calling Decorated Strollers and Wagons! Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 9:30 a.m.

    "Red, White, and Blue 4th of July Parade" through gardens for decorated strollers and wagons (no bikes or scooters). Wear red, white, and blue. 760-436-3036 x222.
    San Diego Botanic Garden - Encinitas, For Kids
    Admission: Free - $12

  3. Discover Magnificent Beauty! Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m.

    Nature walks led by trained naturalist. "Marvel at the reawakening vegetation throughout the reserve and be enchanted by fabulous flowers along the trails." 760-436-3944.
    San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve - Cardiff, Outdoors
    Admission: Free

  4. It's Paper Theater Time! Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m.

    Exhibit showcases replicas of Victorian-era paper theaters as well as modern versions of the toy. During Victorian era, theatrical playhouses printed fine posters showing architectural elements of their theater; families ...
    UCSD Arts Library, Geisel Library - La Jolla, Special, UCSD
    Admission: Free

  5. "Music Mania!" Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m.

    San Diego County Fair promises numerous competitions and exhibits, including fine arts, livestock, children's art, gems, minerals, home arts; fun zone with rides, games; commercial exhibits; food; contests (bubblegum blowing, ...
    Del Mar Fairgrounds - Del Mar, Special
    Admission: Free - $13

  6. "As American as Apple Pie" Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m.

    It's theme for Fourth of July parade with equestrians, antique cars, drill teams, marching bands, belly dancers. Parade begins in parking lot at Julian High School (noon), proceeds along Main ...
    Julian Town Hall - Julian, Special
    Admission: Free

  7. "2009 Cannon Invitational" Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m.

    Exhibition features work by Joseph Bennett (assemblage), David Fobes (duct tape), Tara Smith (paintings), and Duke Windsor (paintings). These artists were selected from the 26 artists featured in "2009 Juried ...
    William D. Cannon Art Gallery at Carlsbad Library - Carlsbad, Special
    Admission: Free

  8. Historic 4th! Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m.

    Enjoy "an old-fashioned 1800s Independence Day celebration" with cow chip tossing, sack races, needle in a haystack, pie-eating contest, many other games of the past. Keynote speaker from U.S. Marine ...
    Old Town State Historic Park - Old Town, Special
    Admission: Free

  9. Lady Dottie & the Diamonds Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 12:00 p.m.

    Blues/soul/rock.
    Handlery Hotel and Resort - Live Music, Mission Valley
    Admission: Free

  10. Jumpstart Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 12:30 p.m.

    Blues/soul.
    VFW Post 2422 - Coronado, Live Music
    Admission: Free

  11. Joe Rathburn Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 1:00 p.m.

    Folk.
    Nature's Express - Banker's Hill, Live Music

  12. The Hank Show Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 1:40 p.m.

    A tribute to Hank Williams. Country.
    Old Poway Park - Live Music, Poway

  13. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 1:45 p.m.

    Welk Resorts Theatre presents the tongue-in-cheek musical about the parable of Joseph and his brothers with different styles of music.
    Welk Resort Theatre - Escondido, Theater

  14. Over the Tavern Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 2:00 p.m.

    Tom Dudzick's play feels like a spin-off of late-'50s family comedies. But instead of idealized fathers always at home, always attentive, the playwright injects Chet Pazinski. He runs a tavern ...
    North Coast Repertory Theatre - Solana Beach, Theater

  15. Restoration Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 2:00 p.m.

    Giulia repaired works of art until a controversy put her on the outs. Now her mentor, Professor Williams, has nominated her for the Holy Grail of restoration: cleaning Michelangelo's Goliath-sized ...
    La Jolla Playhouse - La Jolla, Theater

  16. The Dixieland Band Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 2:00 p.m.

    Jazz.
    Ferry Landing Marketplace - Coronado, Live Music
    Admission: Free

  17. Men in Blue Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 2:00 p.m.

    Blues/soul.
    Sadie's Restaurant and Bar - Live Music, Warner Springs
    Admission: Free

  18. Victor Dinaire and Cowboy Mike Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 2:00 p.m.

    Trance/techno.
    WaveHouse Bar & Grill - DJ, Mission Beach

  19. Pick of the Lizard Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 2:00 p.m.

    Acoustic/bluegrass/folk.
    Old Town State Historic Park - Live Music, Old Town
    Admission: Free

  20. Contra Dance Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 2:00 p.m.

    Martha Wild calls, Pick of the Lizard provides music for dancing at "Historic 4th of July Celebration." 619-220-5422.
    Old Town State Historic Park - Dance, Old Town
    Admission: Free

  21. Jacqueline Grace Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 3:30 p.m.

    Pop/R&B/Latin.
    Canes - Live Music, Mission Beach

  22. The Fantasticks Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 4:00 p.m.

    This may be the most audience-participatory musical of all time. The characters are generic - a boy, a girl, fathers, etc. On a minimalist stage, the performers take an invisible ...
    Lamb's Players Theatre - Coronado, Theater

  23. Night Fishing Returns! Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 4:00 p.m.

    Lake is stocked regularly with catfish for the catching, along with " a thriving bass population." Motorboats, rowboats available on first-come-first-served basis. Will you break the current 34.5-pound catfish record? ...
    Lake Poway - Poway, Sports
    Admission: $6

  24. Pam Lyn King & the Royal Rukus Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 4:00 p.m.

    Country/rock.
    Main Stage Bar at Valley View Casino - Live Music, Valley Center
    Admission: Free

  25. 4th of July Bash Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 4:00 p.m.

    Featuring Northern Towns, Knock 'Em Stiff, and Braaiins. Punk/rock.
    Radio Room - Live Music, North Park
    Admission: $4

  26. Padres vs. Dodgers Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 4:05 p.m.

    San Diego Padres host the L.A. Dodgers. Games broadcast on radio station XPRS (1090 AM), XEMO (860 AM) in Spanish. Tickets: 619-795-5000, 877-374-2784.
    Petco Park - Downtown, Sports
    Admission: $7 - $57

  27. Burgers and Blues Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 5:00 p.m.

    Featuring Chet & the Committee. Blues.
    Tango Del Rey - Kearny Mesa, Live Music
    Admission: $5

  28. Hedwig and the Angry Inch Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m.

    Cygnet Theatre completes the circle, closing its Rolando Stage doors with the rock musical that opened them. Hedwig's still angry (in this more polished version, directed by James Vasquez, angry-er) ...
    Moxie at Rolando Theatre - College Area, Theater

  29. Coronado Community Band Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m.

    Standards.
    Spreckels Park - Coronado, Live Music
    Admission: Free

  30. Evan Marks Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m.

    Jazz.
    Lumberyard Shopping Center - Encinitas, Live Music
    Admission: Free

  31. Tom Barabas Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m.

    Standards.
    Georges on Fifth - Downtown, Live Music
    Admission: Free

  32. Tom Barabas and DeNeice Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m.

    Covers/lounge/pop.
    Palm - Downtown, Live Music

  33. Tom Barabas Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m.

    Jazz/pop/swing.
    Palm - Downtown, Live Music

  34. Tom Barabas Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m.

    Standards.
    Georges on Fifth - Downtown, Live Music
    Admission: Free

  35. National Comedy Theatre Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m.

    The National Comedy Theatre presents a 100-minute improv comedy show based completely on audience suggestions. The show is "appropriate for all audiences."
    National Comedy Theatre - Hillcrest, Theater

  36. Ray Correa Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m.

    Covers/standards.
    Butcher Shop - Chula Vista, Live Music

  37. Smokey Robinson Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m.

    With Navy Band Southwest and fireworks. R&B.
    Del Mar Fairgrounds - Del Mar, Live Music

  38. The Fantasticks Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.

    This may be the most audience-participatory musical of all time. The characters are generic - a boy, a girl, fathers, etc. On a minimalist stage, the performers take an invisible ...
    Lamb's Players Theatre - Coronado, Theater

  39. The Lonesome West Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.

    It's as if Martin McDonaugh read Sam Shepard's True West and said, "yeah?" In Shepard, brothers trash their mother's house. In McDonaugh's "savage comedy," it seems, every time Valene adds ...
    Tenth Avenue Theatre - Downtown, Theater

  40. Over the Tavern Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.

    Tom Dudzick's play feels like a spin-off of late-'50s family comedies. But instead of idealized fathers always at home, always attentive, the playwright injects Chet Pazinski. He runs a tavern ...
    North Coast Repertory Theatre - Solana Beach, Theater

  41. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.

    Welk Resorts Theatre presents the tongue-in-cheek musical about the parable of Joseph and his brothers with different styles of music.
    Welk Resort Theatre - Escondido, Theater

  42. Free Gift Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.

    Community Actors Theatre presents Israel Horowitz's drama about a young African-American woman who sells insurance to a middle-aged white widow and, in the process, discovers an unexpected connection. George Bailey ...
    Community Actors Theatre - Encanto, Theater

  43. Cyrano de Bergerac Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.

    Okay, it's a long show -- over three hours -- but Darko Tresnjak's staging and Patrick Page's commanding performance make the time fly. Everyone probably knows about his nose and ...
    Old Globe Theatre - Balboa Park, Theater

  44. Restoration Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.

    Giulia repaired works of art until a controversy put her on the outs. Now her mentor, Professor Williams, has nominated her for the Holy Grail of restoration: cleaning Michelangelo's Goliath-sized ...
    La Jolla Playhouse - La Jolla, Theater

  45. Twelfth Night Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.

    One of the joys of theatergoing is watching a large cast perform with no weak links. When each actor comes back on, you're glad to see them and curious about ...
    Old Globe Theatre - Balboa Park, Theater

  46. Stone Temple Pilots Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.

    Alternative/rock.
    Harrah's Rincón - Live Music, Valley Center
    Admission: $45 - $125

  47. Sons of Nun Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.

    With Cyanide Vogue, Defamation League, and Soul Journ. Blues/hip-hop/rock.
    Dream Street Live - Live Music, Ocean Beach
    Admission: $8 - $10

  48. Dust N' Bones Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.

    A tribute to Guns N' Roses.
    Ramona Mainstage Nightclub - Live Music, Ramona
    Admission: $15

  49. Dirty Modelo Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m.

    With DJ Migs.
    Wit's End - DJ, Hillcrest
    Admission: Free

  50. Open Blues Jam Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 8:30 p.m.

    With Will Jackson.
    South Park Bar & Grill - Live Music, South Park

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