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All Day The 20th Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival
The San Diego Jewish Film Festival (SDJFF) is part of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture (SDCJC), at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS in La Jolla. Since its inception in 1990, the San Diego Jewish Film Festival has become one of the largest and most prestigious festivals of its kind in the country, and is one of the highest attended cultural events in San Diego. Attracting over 20,000 ticket holders, the SDJFF presents approximately 40 short-subject, documentary and feature films, an international roster of guest artists, special Underwriter events and theme programs for all ages. The SDJFF aims to educate and illuminate audiences by offering an array of films that depict elements of the Jewish life, history, and culture in challenging, moving, and humorous ways as never seen before. The 11-day festival is an accomplished showcase including guest actors, filmmakers, and scholars who introduce their work, participate in audience discussions, as well as meet and greet events with the patrons. These guest artists are the heart and soul of the festival. Theme programs include: the Joyce Forum: A Focus on Emerging Filmmakers, Teen Screen, Kid‘s Matinee, The Lipinsky Family Student Day, FlixMix, and the Audience Choice Awards.The SDJFF is held at five venues around San Diego County, including the AMC La Jolla 12 Theatres, the UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center and UltraStar Poway Creekside Plaza 10, the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family JCC, and on the campus of San Diego State University at the Not Quite Kosher Film Festival. This year's festival promises to meet the demands of our growing audience to better the movie-going experience, while continuing to deliver the most contemporary Jewish films from around the world.

Admission: Varies

Location: Varies. See individual film listings

Wednesday, Feb 10 - Sunday, Feb 21

For more information on the various films shown each day and the location of these films, Please visit: www.tickets.lfjcc.org
09:00 AM Koi Show
Koi Club of San Diego hosts 23rd annual koi show with displays of prize-winning koi from all over Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, and beyond. Koi for sale. Vendors on hand with information on ponds, filtration, koi food, health products.

Admission: FREE

Location:
Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard
Del Mar, CA 92014
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Saturday, Feb. 13 - 9 AM to 4 PM and Sunday, Feb. 14 - 9 AM to 3 PM


For more information, please call: (858) 755-1161 or (619)222-9825 or visit: www.koiclubsandiego.org
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM Tet Lunar New Year Celebrations
A fun filled event for the entire family. Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with Lion Dances, Fire crackers, martial Arts performances and many more activities.

Admission: FREE

Location:
Hoover High School
4474 El Cajon Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92115
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Sunday, Feb. 14 - 10 AM to 3 PM

For more information, please call: (858) 717 7725.
11:00 AM - 06:00 PM ArtWalk 2010
Known fondly as the largest fine art festival in southern California, Mission Federal ArtWalk is a two-day event held from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 24 and 25, 2010 celebrating original works of art. In its 26th year, the fine arts festival has been counted upon by artists and art lovers alike, to bring together all facets of the arts in San Diego and promote the joy and investment in owning original artwork.

The fine art festival features more than 300 artists from all over the United States, as well as Mexico, who display their original art for exhibit and sale. What makes Mission Federal ArtWalk unique is the opportunity to engage directly with fine artists who are respected in their field. A wide array of mediums will be on display, including paintings, sculpture, glasswork, photography, music, dance and entertainment. There is also a special area for kids and families known as KidsWalk, which provides free and interactive creative arts activities including painting, performing arts, music and more.

Admission: FREE

Location:
Little Italy, along India Street, from Beech Street to Fir Street.
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Saturday, April 24 - 11 AM to 6 PM
and
Sunday, April 25 - 11 AM to 5 PM


For more information and directions, please visit: www.missionfederalartwalk.org,
email: info@missionfederalartwalk.org
or call: (619) 615-1090
12:00 PM - 03:00 PM Tibetan New Year Celebration
Welcome the Year of the Iron Tiger and celebrate Losar -- the Tibetan New Year -- with festivities including traditional Tibetan food and live music.

Admission: FREE

Location:
Rigpa Meditation Center
710 13th Street #314
San Diego, CA 92101
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Sunday, Feb. 14 - noon to 3 PM

For more information, please call: (619) 906-4291
12:30 PM - 05:00 PM International Dance Festival
Annual event hosted by International Dance Association of San Diego promises dances from around world demonstrated and taught every half hour through afternoon. Partners not required. Vendors on hand offering wares.

Admission: FREE

Location:
Balboa Park Club
2150 Pan American Road West
San Diego, CA
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Sunday, Feb. 14 - 12:30 PM to 5 PM

For more information and a schedule of dance performances, please visit: www.hofshi.net/idasdc or call: (619) 286-1588
02:00 PM Samahan Performs
Samahan presents 35th annual concert of Philippine dances and music, choreographed by Ruby Pearl B. Chiong. Program showcases Ilaw-Wasiwas, Binasuan, Tinikling dances; Southern Philippine tribal dances; a new version of the Sagayan, a war dance of the Maguindanaons and Maranaos of Mindanao; dances of the T'boli tribe.

Admission: $12 - $24

Location:
Joan B. Kroc Theatre
6611 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92115
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Saturday, Feb. 13 - 8 PM and Sunday, Feb. 14 - 2 PM

For more information, please call: (619) 444-7528
02:00 PM Dance With The Masters Collage 2010
San Diego Civic Dance Company invites you to an exciting 2 hour performance in the beautiful and historic Casa del Prado Theater. Collage 2010 features dance pieces inspired by famous works of art and an impressive array of dance disciplines, breathtaking costumes, imaginative set pieces and gorgeous theatrical lighting.Dance with the Masters is an innovative performance featuring performances in jazz, hip hop, tap, modern, musical theater and more! In addition to the talented company choreographers, this year's guest choreographers include the award winning talents of Martin Lofnes of NYC. This is the first time that all 3 dance companies will be performing simultaneously on a single stage for a Bollywood extravaganza choreographed by The Participant Observer's own Shweta Damkondwar! There is an additional service charge added to tickets purchased over the internet. Wheelchair seating is available by calling the Box Office at (619) 702-3408.

Admission: $12.

Location:
Casa del Prado Theatre
1600 Village Place, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
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To learn more about the San Diego Civic Dance Company and Dance With The Masters Collage 2010, please call: Phone: (619) 702-3408 or visit www.civicdancearts.org
03:00 PM Chinese New Year Cooking
Vegan San Diego Club hosts class on how to cook healthy Chinese dishes such as gluten saute, veggie dumpling, savory mushroom salad. Enjoy "delicious vegan food samples," gift bags, short video seminar.

Admission: FREE Advance reservations: (858) 705-3987

Loving Hut
1905 El Cajon Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92104
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Sunday, Feb. 14 - 3 PM to 4:30 PM

For more information, please call: (619)683-9490
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