Stories
Your Week
By Barbarella | Published Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010
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Thursday | 11
Circus Vargas raises its new big top for performances around the county with a show that “bridges the gap between old tradition and modern innovation.” Prior to each show, the audience is invited into the center ring for a crash course in circus skills such as juggling, feather balancing, and hula-hooping.
Celebrate Black History Month and Unityfest with the Fair Housing Council of San Diego. Performances by the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir, San Diego Ballet, Cecil Lytle, Common Ground Theatre, Culture Shock Hip-Hop Dance Troupe.
Friday | 12
“Dr. Funshine,” aka Caroline Meeks, M.D., leads a free laughter yoga class. First, a video presentation, followed by laughter exercises and laughter meditation. No yoga mats or special clothing required, but don’t forget to bring your smile.
TRANSATLANTIC COOPERATION IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM
Judge Jean-Louis Bruguière, the leading French investigating magistrate in charge of counterterrorism affairs, visits the Thomas Jefferson School of Law to discuss the war against terrorism. Listen and learn about one of the biggest concerns of this new century.
Saturday | 13
More than 150 wildfowl and fish artists and carvers will take part in the 2010 California Open Wildlife Art Festival competition, held at the NTC Promenade. Fine-art exhibits, a carving competition, vendors, antique decoys, appraisals, and more.
If you’re having trouble getting Rover to abide by the house rules, perhaps Mary Beth Knowles can help. In her seminar “Good Dog Manners,” you’ll learn positive, effective techniques for dealing with pesky behavior.
Sunday | 14
The lustrous, colorful fish return to Del Mar as the Koi Club of San Diego hosts its 23rd annual koi show. Come see displays of prize-winning koi, and you can even buy your own flashy fish. Vendors will be on hand with information on ponds, filtration, koi food, and health products.
This Valentine’s Day, catch a show about the ultimate star-crossed lovers when San Diego Ballet Company presents Romeo and Juliet with a cast of 18, including dancers Abby Avery and Carlo Di Dio as the love-struck pair.
Monday | 15
Join hands with others in your community to spruce up one of San Diego’s prized parks for the Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Day of Service (rescheduled from January 18 due to rain). All are welcome to help with clearing brush, mulching, and planting, beginning behind the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park.
Tuesday | 16
We are entering the year of the tiger! State-certified qigong instructor Fay McGrew discusses the ancient Chinese health practice of self-healing, Chinese medicine, and tai chi, in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
Wednesday | 17
Learn how to dance the night away in this six-week introductory social-dancing class at Dance Motions. The focus is on tango, salsa, waltz, cha-cha, foxtrot, and swing — all the basics you need to start busting some moves.
