monthly events
December
December 6 Amphitheater. For further details, go to
December 2 – 28 45th Annual
www.sandiegozoo.org.
Festival of Christmas North Park Toyland Parade
Every year at this time, Lamb’s Players Don’t miss this wonderful holiday parade December 14
Theatre in Coronado produces a different in North Park starting at 11:00 a.m. As An Irish Christmas
original Christmas play as part of the in previous years, the marching band Rejoice in a very special presentation
Festival of Christmas series. This year’s play competition will be held prior to the where a thousand welcomes await you!
is the hugely popular and festival favorite parade, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the North Riverdance stars Darren Macguire and
Angel’s Arms. Call 619.437.0600 for more Park Recreation Center. Then line up along Maeve Croke along with a team of superb
details. the street so you’ll get a good view of Irish artists bring to the stage of The Historic
floats, antique cars, marching groups, Balboa Theatre all the wonder and beauty
December 3 cheerleaders and many other wonderful of an Irish Christmas. Call 619.570.1100 for
GSDBA Holiday Cruise parade entries. ticket information.
The Greater San Diego Business As-
sociation’s annual Holiday Cruise aboard December 6 December 14
the California Spirit will take place from Girl in a Coma 1st Annual Gaslamp Quarter
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Scot Rockman of The up and coming, awesome all-girl rock Holiday Pet Parade
December 1
San Diego Harbor Excursions, who always band Girl in a Coma will be in town to per- San Diego pet owners are invited to partake
World AIDS Day
provides wonderful food, succulent des- form live at a free show at Bar Pink in North in this fun event by dressing up their pet in
Attend the 20th Annual Dr. A. Brad
serts and hosted premium drinks, hosts the Park. Dial 619.564.7194 for more details. their favorite holiday costumes for a special
Truax Awards honoring those who
event. DJ Laura Jane will keep the festivities promenade throughout the Gaslamp
serve the HIV community at the
in high gear. Participants are encouraged December 11 Quarter. For additional information call
Continental Rehabilitation Hospital
to bring unwrapped toys and blankets for Blue Christmas 619.233.5227.
Dining Room in Hillcrest from 4:00
the Imperial Court’s toy drive. For more, call in the Gaslamp Quarter
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free and open to the
619.296.4543. Enjoy a special night focusing on live music December 14
public, the festivities will include a
with performances by blues, rock and R&B Hanukkah Happening
light buffet and beverages.
musicians throughout the Gaslamp Quar- San Diego’s largest community celebration
ter at fabulous music venues and more. Call at the Jewish Community Center takes
December 1 - 7
619.233.5227 for more information. place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This
National Tennis Championships
Hanukkah extravaganza will include
The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club plays
December 12 carnival, games, giant auction, arts & crafts
host to this Competition featuring men’s
Larry the Cable Guy and lots more fun!
& women’s singles, doubles and mixed-
Cox Arena brings to town the hilarious
doubles events for players over the age of
Larry the Cable Guy, performing in the December 14 – 28
39. The field always includes former tour-
12,000-seat facility on the SDSU campus. An American Christmas
ing pros and the nation’s strongest players
Call 619.594.0429 for tickets. The Hotel del Coronado is pleased to pres-
in this age group. Dial 858.551.4616 for
ent the annual production of An American
more details. December 5 & 6
December 13 - 23, 26 - 30 Christmas, performed by the award-
December Nights in Balboa Park
Festival of Lights at the San Diego winning Lamb’s Players Theatre.
December 2 – 7 Balboa Park will come alive with the
Wild Animal Park
Oprah Winfrey Presents joy of the holidays and the spirit of
The 20th annual festival will include December 14 & 21
The Color Purple Christmas! Amid seasonal decorations,
new, colorful and custom holiday light San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
Nominated for 11 Tony Awards, The Color twinkling lights, Santa Claus, gift
features. Holiday craft stations will feature This spectacular boat parade of lights
Purple is a soul-stirring musical based on shopping museum attractions and di-
face painting, animal masks, chalk art, features individually holiday-decorated
the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by verse food and drink, a huge Christmas
make-your-own gift tags and wrapping private vessels. The parade kicks off at the
Alice Walker and the Oscar-nominated film tree in magnificent glory will light up
paper, toasted marshmallows and more. southwest end of Shelter Island, travels
by Steven Spielberg. For ticket information the night in song and music. For more
There will be a Light Magic Show in the past Harbor Island, the Embarcadero,
call the San Diego Civic Theatre’s box office details, go to
www.balboapark.org.
Discovery Station Amphitheater and a Seaport Village, the Convention Center,
at 619.570.1100.
Black Light Puppet Show in the Benbough the Coronado Island Marriott Hotel, the
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