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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
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Japanese Winter Tea Tasting
These teas are more robust than summer tea. Participants make an assortment of tea bags to take home and a Japanese teacup during class led by Lisa Halverson.
Admission: $15 - $18 Registration: (619) 232-2721 x102
Location:
Japanese Friendship Garden
Balboa Park
Pan American Road
San Diego, CA 92101
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Sunday, Feb. 21 - 10 AM to Noon
For more information, please call: (619) 232-2721 or visit: www.niwa.org/
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5th Annual Tet Festival
Tet is celebrated from the first day of the first month of the lunisolar calendar (around late January or early February) until at least the third day. Tet traditionally marks the coming of Spring, so Spring is sometimes used interchangeably with Tet in Vietnamese. Many Vietnamese prepare for Tet by cooking special holiday foods and cleaning the house. On Tet, Vietnamese visit their families and temples, forget about the troubles of the past year and hope for a better upcoming year.
Admission: Adults: $5 Children $4
Location:
Balboa Park Club
2150 Pan American Road,
San Diego, CA
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Friday, Feb 19 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
For more information, please call: (858) 603-1997 or please visit: www.sdtet.com
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28th Annual Chinese New Year Festival
The two-day Chinese New Year Festival will celebrate the Year of the Tiger (4708 on the lunar calendar). The festival entertainment includes lion and dragon dancers, Chinese acrobats, Chinese folk dance and music, martial arts demonstrations, and Asian Story Theater. A children’s activity area will feature Chinese crafts and calligraphy. Festival attendees can visit over 75 food and vendor booths.
The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum welcomes visitors during the festival with special Chinese New Year displays and a major exhibit entitled Five Dynasties of Chinese Pottery, which covers 2,000 years of the evolution of ceramic arts. During the fair, museum volunteers will also be writing Chinese calligraphy for visitors.
Admission: FREE
Location:
Asian-Pacific Historical District
Third Ave.
San Diego
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Saturday, Feb. 20 - 10 AM to 5 PM
For more information, please visit: 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
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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
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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
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Peking Acrobats
Since their Western debut in 1986, THE PEKING ACROBATS® have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs; they are experts at treacherous wire-walking, trick-cycling, precision tumbling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They defy gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. They push the envelope of human possibility with astonishing juggling dexterity and incredible balancing feats, showcasing tremendous skill and ability. They are masters of agility and grace. Often accompanied by live musicians skillfully playing traditional Chinese instruments and high-tech special effects that coalesce with the music and awe-inspiring feats to create an exuberant entertainment event featuring all the excitement and festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival!
Admission: $25 to $40 For tickets and more information, please visit: www.pechanga.com
Location:
Pechanga Showroom Theater
45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula, CA, 92593
Dates and Showtimes:
Saturday, Feb 20 - 8 PM
Sunday, Feb 21 - 3 PM
For more information, please call: (877) 711-2946
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Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
For three performances only, Point Loma Actors Theatre stages the off-Broadway musical, based on the legendary songwriter's music. John H. Cochran directed.
Location:
Point Loma Assembly
3035 Talbot Street
San Diego, CA 92106
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Dates and Showtimes:
Friday, Feb. 19 - 8 PM
Saturday, Feb. 20 - 8 PM
Sunday, Feb. 21 - 7 PM
For more information, please call:(619) 225-0044
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