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Comic Con
39 years and counting! The one and only San Diego Comic-Con, here July 24th through July 27th, is the premier comics and popular arts convention. Held at the San Diego Convention Center, with over 125,000 people in 2007, Comic Con continues to grow every year. Be sure to take an exciting adventure into this world of comic books and pop culture at this action packed event. Both one-day membership and four-day memberships are available by online registration at http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_reg.shtml until sold out.
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07-24-2008 through 07-27-2008 San Diego Convention Center
July Dollar Days - San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres are offering July Dollar Days! Prices include hot dogs and soft drinks at $1 and $1 off the price of all beer sold at the ballpark. The Padres are home July 7, 8 and 9 vs. Florida Marlins; July 11, 12 and 13 vs. Atlanta Braves; and July 28, 29 and 30 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks.
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07-07-2008 through 07-30-2008 Petco Park
Festival of Sail
The Festival of Sail, hosted by the Maritime Museum of San Diego, will kick off with a grand parade of ships on the San Diego Bay, Wednesday, August 20th and will then run through August 24th.  The ships will be lined up along Harbor Drive on the embarcadero in Downtown San Diego, with thanks to the Unified Port of San Diego.  A special appearance by the United States Coast Guard's tall ship Eagle  will make this her first visit to San Diego since 1999.  With ships from all over the world, visitors will get the chance to tour the ships, watch several tall ships in cannon battles and enjoy free entertainment. Visitors can also enjoy delicious food and drink and shop for special gifts with hundreds of festival vendors. Tickets go on sale June 1st, $20 for adults, $15 for Seniors, Military w/ ID and Children 6-17, and kids 5 years and under are Free.
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08-20-2008 through 08-24-2008 Harbor Drive on the Embarcadero
Twilight in the Park Summer Concert Series
This summer Balboa Park will be filled with music during the Twilight in the Park Summer Concert SeriesTwilight will feature 33 FREE concerts beginning June 17th and running through August 28th.  This 28 year old tradition features programs ranging from jazz and rock ‘n’ roll to Latin salsa and country.  Concerts will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:15 to 7:15 pm on the stage at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion.
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06-17-2008 through 08-28-2008 Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park
Summer Pops Concert Series
The 2008 Summer Pops season of live music begins this June. Set in the scenic Embarcadero Marina Park South, every concert will feature the San Diego Symphony and a special guest performer.  Performances include Frank Sinatra Jr., Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Marvin Hamlisch, Davy Jones and Burt Bacharach. All concerts will start at 7:30 pm. Contact the box office at 619.235.0804 and for more information please visit www.sandiegosymphony.com/summerpops/index.php.
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06-14-2008 through 08-31-2008 Embarcadero Marina Park South
2008 ArtWalk on the Bay
The team that produces the annual ArtWalk in San Diego’s Little Italy each April is pleased to present ArtWalk on the Bay.  This event will take place along the beautiful waterfront of San Diego Bay in North Embarcadero, providing the ultimate setting for such an event.  Featuring outstanding artwork from artists throughout Southern California, the western United States and Mexico, take the chance to meet the artists and purchase original art. Admission is free for this event. For more information call: 619.686.7246.
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09-13-2008 through 09-14-2008 North Embarcadero
Street Scene
Street Scene is back downtown with forty bands, on four stages for two nights.  Now in its twenty fourth year, Street Scene will return, on September 19th and 20th, to its urban roots when it is once again held in the streets of Downtown San Diego. The venue site will include Tailgate Park (adjacent to Petco Park) in the heart of East Village incorporating 14th Street as the main thoroughfare and bordered by Imperial Avenue to J Street.  Featuring headliners Beck and The Black Crows, many of the 35 other bands made their start in San Diego and will be making their first appearance at Street Scene, adding a new twist and excitement to the event.  A limited amount of two-day passes are on sale now on the webiste, for $75.00.
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09-19-2008 through 09-20-2008 Downtown San Diego
San Diego Film Festival
Come and experience movies like you never have before.  Get a chance to check out over 75 films hosted by this year’s San Diego Film Festival, featuring American and International Films, documentaries, short films and music videos.  The Pacific Gaslamp 15 theatre will host this year’s star studded event.  Spend four days and nights with Hollywood celebrities and some of the biggest names in the industry.  Make sure to get the whole experience by purchasing a pass and receiving first priority to screenings, parties, panels and events.  For more information call (619) 582-2368.
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09-25-2008 through 09-29-2008 Pacific Gaslamp 15 Theatre
Monster Bash 2008
With ghosts, goblins and pretty damsels all dressed to impress, you don’t want to miss out this moon ‘howling event. Held during Halloween-time every year, Monster Bash features plenty of cauldron created cocktails, ghoulish music and a huge costume contest! Event date is TBA. For more information, please call 619.233.5008
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10-01-2008 through 10-31-2008 Gaslamp Quarter
Fall Back Festival 2008
Put on by the Historical Foundation, downtown San Diego falls back in time to the days of buggies, horse-driven carriages and 2 cent candy. In honoring turning back the clocks during daylight savings time, the Fall Back Festival is fun for the whole family with the Historic Children's Street Faire, eating contest, horse rides and pumpkin decorating. Event will be held November 2, 2008 in the Gaslamp Quarter at Fourth Avenue and Island. For more information, please call 619.233.5008
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11-02-2008 through 11-02-2008 Gaslamp Quarter - Fourth Avenue and Island
Run for the Hungry 5K & 10K: November 27, 2008

In benefiting the Jewish Family Service Foodmobile, the seventh annual Hungry Thanksgiving Day Run is fun for the whole family in downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. The race begins bright and early at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day followed by turkey-day delights, a party on the waterfront and the canned food drive. You can also bring your faithful pooch along for the run where they'll enjoy water breaks, a new bandana and a post-run treat. Entrance fees are $25 for adults, $15 for youths with 12 and under for free and $10 for your leashed pup. Ticket prices increase on race day and event will take place at PETCO Park East. For more information, please visit the website or call 619.795.5000.


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11-27-2008 through 11-27-2008 PETCO Park
Weekly Wine Tasting at The Wine Bank
From exquisite boutique wineries to Napa’s finest steals, The Wine Bank seeks the most enticing and exciting of flavors to stock its incredible cellar. Whether you are a wine novice or an expert sommelier, Friday evening tastings welcome all who desire to learn, discover and simply taste the grape. This tantalizing taste is Friday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., includes 6 tastes and is $20 per person. For more information, please call 619.234.7487
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01-01-2008 through 12-31-2008 363 Fifth Avenue
Port of San Diego – Urban Trees Public Art Collection
Three of the world's most highly recognized contemporary artists’ works are on display now at Urban Trees 4 until June 22, when they will be removed to make room for the 5th installation of the collection set to open August 5, 2008. The grove of 30 sculptural “trees” transforms North Embarcadero along scenic San Diego Bay. Sculpted with inspiration and imagination from a diverse and striking range of traditional and modern media, this year-long exhibit is an engaging and vibrant attraction along San Diego’s waterfront for city residents and visitors alike.
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01-08-2008 through 12-31-2008 North Embarcadero
Gaslamp Mardi Gras
Presented by Southern Comfort, masquerade around the best street festival in Downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. In keeping tradition, Mardi Gras is always celebrated on FAT TUESDAY and features two fabulous parades, live music from 10 stages and entertainment lounges, and all the excitement those 21 and up could ask for. Tickets are $15 when purchased in advanced and $20 at the entrance. For more information call 619.233.5227.
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02-24-2009 through 02-24-2009 Gaslamp Quarter
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