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NOW THROUGH JAN. 1 ICE SKATING Enjoy the holiday season San Diegostyle with Skating by the Sea, a temporary outdoor ice-skating rink on the Hotel Del Coronado’s Windsor Lawn overlooking the Pacific Ocean. p. 62 DEC. 7-8 DECEMBER NIGHTS Now in its 35th year as one of the top holiday festivals in the country, Balboa Park’s biggest event rings in the holiday season with park-wide celebrations, free entry to select museums, dance and music performances, food tastings and plenty of twinkling lights. p. 62 DEC. 14-24 THE NUTCRACKER Channel your inner Sugar Plum Fairy with a special staging of the timeless Christmas classic presented by the City Ballet of San Diego at the historic Spreckels Theatre downtown, complete with live music performed by the City Ballet Orchestra. p. 64 JAN. 13-18 SAN DIEGO RESTAURANT WEEK Take advantage of $20, $30 and $40 prix-fixe, three-course menus offered at nearly 200 participating restaurants across San Diego County during this celebrated week of fabulous dining for less. p. 62
Tee off at Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open.
JAN. 21-27
Fore Score It’s tee time! The countdown is officially on for San Diego’s most celebrated pro golf tournament. Nab tickets now for the annual Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course, where PGA heavy-hitters including Tiger Woods, 2012 defending champ Brandt Snedeker and beloved local resident Phil Mickelson tee off on one of the most stunning ocean-view golf courses in California. The action-packed week includes practice rounds for the PGA Tour players, the Sycuan and Zurich pro-am tournaments, women’s and men’s days, a junior clinic, military appreciation activities and celebrity after-parties. As the week progresses, the busier the property gets, so plan ahead and check the tournament website for parking tips and shuttle services. p. 66 NEARBY EATS Located in La Jolla village, Herringbone is an airy, stylish new haunt and the latest restaurant by celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey and partner James Brennan. Expect hand-crafted cocktails, “farm to sea” global cuisine and 100-year-old olive trees enhancing the decor. 7837 Herschel Ave., La Jolla, 858.459.0221
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JAN. 18-19 BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL The San Diego Symphony presents two electrifying performances by Broadway vocalist and Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell at Copley Symphony Hall. Mitchell is known for his impressive work in Ragtime, Kiss Me Kate, Kiss of The Spider Woman and Man of La Mancha. p. 65 FEB 1-28 SAN DIEGO MUSEUM MONTH Explore 40 of San Diego’s top museums and exhibits all month for half-off admission, including the La Jolla and downtown properties of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the Maritime Museum, Birch Aquarium at Scripps and several museums at Balboa Park. p. 62 FEB. 7-17 SAN DIEGO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL The 23rd annual installment of this boutique film festival explores the Jewish experience through dozens of eye-opening shorts, documentaries and feature films screened at the Reading Cinemas Town Square 14. p. 62 FEB. 9-10 SWEETHEART SAIL Get into the Valentine’s Day spirit and enjoy a very San Diego experience with your sweetie during a three-hour adventure sail along the harbor front aboard the Californian, followed by a tour of the Maritime Museum. p. 62 FEB. 12 MARDI GRAS Head to Hillcrest to celebrate Fat Tuesday at the 12th annual Hillcrest Mardi Gras Street Party. Or venture to the Gaslamp Quarter for the largest Mardi Gras festival on the West Coast. Beware of floats and flying bead necklaces. p.62
The annual Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair downtown features festive live performances, children’s crafts, Asian cuisine and a lantern parade . p. 63
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