Press releases for arts and entertainment events and programsshould be typed, double-spaced, with basic information about theevent, performance dates and times, location, ticket prices and apublic telephone number. Send notices two to three weeks before theevent to Preview, 207 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, 92025, orvia e-mail to preview@nctimes.com. Or fax items to (760)745-3769.
DANCE
“Dance/Theatre” —- Diversionary Theatre will collaborate withfour choreographers in a program of modern dance pieces inspired bypast Diversionary theater productions, including Peter Kalivas'”The Revolution of Milk,” inspired by Harvey Milk, and an “M.Butterfly” duet; Katie Griffin’s “Dangerous Beauty”; AnjanetteMaraya-Ramey’s “The New Century”; Michael Mizerany’s “Far FromEden,” inspired by “Never the Sinner”; and Ericka Aisha Moore’s”Lot’s Daughters”; 7:30 p.m. April 22; 8 p.m. April 23 and April24; 2 p.m. April 25; Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., SanDiego; $24, general; $10, student rush; 619-220-0097 ordiversionary.org.
“Prajna Within” —- Stella Nova Dance Co. presents this modernpiece for 17 dancers that explores the human psyche and itsrelation to Mother Earth; 8 p.m. April 23; 2 and 8 p.m. April 24;Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla; $22, general;$15, students and seniors; $13, children 13 and under;858-362-1348.
Backhausdance —- The Southern California dance troupe presentsathletically challenging choreography; 8 p.m. April 23 and April24; Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula;$15-$25; 866-653-8696.
California Ballet: “Chopin Tribute” —- The San Diego-basedballet troupe presents “Les Sylphides” and the premiere of MaxineMahon’s new dance work set to Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1; 2:30and 8 p.m. May 1; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego;$25-$60, general; $25, children 12 and under; 858-560-6741 orcaliforniaballet.org.
Ballet Folklorico Tierra Caliente —- 4 and 7 p.m. May 5;California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd.,Escondido; free; 800-988-4253.
Dance Break 2010 —- MiraCosta College presents a program offaculty choreographed mixed dance; 7:30 p.m. May 7 and 8; 2 p.m.May 8 and 9; College Theatre, Building 2000, MiraCosta College, 1Barnard Drive, Oceanside; $12; 760-795-6815.
City Ballet: “Celebrate Balanchine” —- The company willperform several works choreographed by George Balanchine, including1975’s “Sonatine” and 1980’s “Walpurgisnacht Ballet,” 1968’s”Valse-Fantaisie” and 1967’s “Jewels”; 8 p.m. May 7 and 8; 2 p.m.May 9; Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; $29-$59;858-272-8663 or www.cityballet.org.
Faculty Dance Concert —- Palomar College’s dance departmentpresents a mixed program of faculty-choreographed works; 8 p.m. May7 and 8; 2 p.m. May 9; Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College,1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8,students; 760-744-1150, ext. 2453.
Paul Taylor Dance —- 2 and 8 p.m. May 8; Birch North ParkTheatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $30-$65; 619-239-8836 orbirchnorthparktheatre.net.
Malashock Dance: “On the Way” —- The San Diego modern dancecompany presents a sneak peek at portions of John Malashock’s newdance piece “The Floating World”; event is followed by receptionfeaturing a conversation with the artists over wine and dessert; 7p.m. May 15; 5 p.m. May 16; Malashock Dance, 2650 Truxtun Road, SanDiego; $15, show; $20 show and reception; 619-260-1622 ormalashockdance.org.
Country Dance Party —- Pala Casino presents a freecountry/Western dance event for ages 21 and up, featuring livemusic by Hill Country, country line dance lessons, a mechanicalbull, food and drink; the event is tied to Pala’s hosting of theProfessional Bull Riders event the same weekend; 7 p.m. May 22;Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; free;877-946-7252.
California Ballet: “A Century of Dance” —- The San Diego-basedballet troupe presents dance works featuring the students of theCalifornia Ballet School; 6:30 p.m. June 4; 2 and 6:30 p.m. June 5;Pacific Beach Middle School, 4676 Ingraham St., Pacific Beach;$25-$60, general; $25, children 12 and under; 858-560-6741 orcaliforniaballet.org.
DANCE CLASSES
Adult women’s tap class —- Nancy Cottrell hosts a tap-dancingclass for women over 35; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Dance Room, SanMarcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos;760-749-4538.
Arthur Murray Dance Studio —- Daily private lessons and grouplessons on Wednesday and Thursday nights in salsa, swing, fox trot,waltz, cha-cha, hustle, rumba, tango, mambo, wedding and ballroomdances; 330 W. Felicita Ave., Escondido; 760-747-0684 orwww.dancestudioescondido.com.
Ballet, jazz and hip-hop classes —- Lisette’s Dance Studio ofEscondido offers lessons for pre-professional dancers as well as anannual “Nutcracker” production; Lisette’s Dance, California Centerfor the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido;760-839-1001.
Ballroom dance classes —- MiraCosta College offers courses inbasic ballroom dancing, including fox trot, rumba, swing, cha-cha,mambo, tango, samba, merengue and waltz; Room 204, MiraCostaCollege’s San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff; $56;760-795-6820.
Ballroom and Latin dance classes —- Instructor Dan Gibbonspresents Tuesday night dance programs, beginners are welcome;ballroom dances from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays; Latin and nightclub dances,8 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; Studio 4, California Center for the Arts,Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $10 drop-in or $8 perclass by the month; seniors are $8 drop-in and $5 per class bymonth; 858-248-0593.
Ballroom Fever Fridays —- Mary Pinizzotto presents ballroom,Latin, tango and salsa lessons; 8:15 p.m. to midnight Fridays;Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas; $12;760-809-6279.
Belly dance classes —- Newly relocated from Oceanside, thisstudio offers Arabian-style belly dancing classes as well asclasses in flamenco, salsa, samba, ballroom, Polynesian, yoga,tribal fusion and Latin mix; Art/Dance Academy, 1850 HaciendaDrive, #17, Vista; 760-757-4470.
Belly dance/yoga classes —- Mary Griffith fuses the twodisciplines in classes for adults; 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays; YogaStudio Carlsbad, 3138-J Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; 760-434-3469.
Carlsbad Dance Centre dance classes —- Classes in tap, jazz,ballet and hip-hop for ages 18 months to adults are offered daily;Carlsbad Dance Centre, 2808 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad;760-434-5182.
Creative dance and movement —- No dance experience or partneris necessary, just come to enjoy new movement landscapes; 8:30 to10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Dance North County, 535 EncinitasBlvd., Encinitas; $10; 760-809-6279.
English country dancing —- San Diego English Country Dancehosts weekly social dances re-creating the classic dances of the18th and 19th centuries; 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays; lessons included;Jean Hart Academy of Dance, Oak Knoll Plaza, 12227 Poway Road,Poway; $8, adults; children under 18 are $2 with paid adult;858-486-9160 or www.sdecd.org.
Golden Connections Company —- Senior women dancers are invitedfor ballet, modern and improvisational dance classes and to jointhe company; noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; CaliforniaCenter for the Arts, Escondido, Studio IV, 340 N. Escondido Blvd.,Escondido; $6 per class; 760-233-0848.
Hip-hop dance classes —- Hip-hop dance classes for ages 5 toadults; Dance FX, 1876 El Norte Parkway, Escondido;760-747-9012.
Hula/Tahitian dance classes —- Kumu Kahne teaches islanddances; lessons taught at North County Dance, 535 Encinitas Blvd.,Suite 100, Encinitas, and at Wildwood Community Center, East VistaWay at Escondido Avenue, Vista; $35 for four sessions;760-630-8369.
Hustle San Diego Club —- Hustle dance party with lessons forbeginners; 7 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month; Dance NorthCounty of San Diego, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas;$5-$7; 760-942-6362 or www.hustlesd.org.
Jazz dance —- A jazz dance class for dancers ages 10 and up; 1p.m. Saturdays; Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second St.,Encinitas; call for prices; 760-753-2671.
Mambo Nights —- Pasquale Del Mar/Finley Lounge has launchedTuesday-night mambo dance nights, where Michael John Saltus teacheslessons in salsa, bachata and cha-cha, and students can dance tolive music; 8 p.m. Tuesdays; 3790 Via de la Valle, #301, Del Mar;858-847-0490.
Rueda de Casino dance classes —- Cuban-style salsa dancing; 6p.m. Sundays; Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas;$10; ruedasandiego.com or 760-436-7070.
Salsa dancing —- Patricia Rincon Dance Collective hosts salsaclasses for beginners and intermediate dancers two nights a week;Tony and Maria Caligagan teach at 8 p.m. Fridays (for beginners, 9p.m. for intermediate dancers); Performing Arts Workshop, 1105Second St., Encinitas; call for prices; 760-632-5340.
San Diego Swing Dance Club —- Meets for dances at 7 p.m.Fridays; 3 p.m. Sundays; free swing dance lessons offered daily;Naval Training Center, Point Loma; call for prices;619-231-0606.
Seniors line-dance classes —- Oceanside Senior Center hostsdrop-in beginning and intermediate lessons every Friday; beginners,11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; intermediate, 1:15 to 3 p.m.; OceansideSenior Center, 455 Country Club Lane, Oceanside; $3 per class;760-435-5250.
Social dance party —- USA Dance hosts a monthly, all-ages,all-levels dance party with lessons included (ballroom, Latin,swing, salsa and other styles); 7-11 p.m. on the first Saturday ofthe month (lesson begins at 7); Dance North County, 535 EncinitasBlvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $7; 760-525-5124.
Square dance classes —- Sandpipers Square Dance Club inEncinitas is offering beginners lessons in square dancing at 7 p.m.Thursdays; Encinitas Recreation Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive,Encinitas; $48 for Encinitas residents; $58 for non-residents;760-436-7718.
Swing & Ballroom dance party —- Mary Manzella and theNorth County Swing & Ballroom Dance Club host a dance partywith free two-step lessons included; 7 to 11 p.m. the thirdSaturdays of the month (lesson begins at 7); Dance North County,535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $12; 619-229-0141.
Tango classes —- Performing Arts Workshop will present a tangoimmersion class that includes a 20-minute open dance session; 8p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 22-Feb. 26; Performing Arts Workshop, 1105Second St., Encinitas; $15 per week or $80 for the series;760-632-5340.
TGIF Dances — Escondido Elks Lodge invites Elks and guests totwice-monthly line dancing parties to live music, held on the firstand third Fridays of each month; 5 to 10 p.m.; Escondido ElksLodge, 2430 S. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $10 at door (includeslessons); 760-745-1687.
West African dance class —- 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays;Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas;$15-$25; 760-942-9927.
Youth ballet classes —- Encinitas Community Center presentsweekly youth ballet classes on Mondays for ages 10-13 and for ages14 and up on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; 760-943-2260.
Zumba Dance Fitness classes —- Come Join the Party and work upa sweat with the only Latin dance-inspired workout you’ll actuallylook forward to! Rhythms include Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton,Bollywood, Hip Hop and much more. All levels welcome, ages 13 andup. Classes are at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, and 7:35 p.m. Tuesdays; SweatCardio and Yoga, 31754 Temecula Parkway, Temecula; $10 per hour;951-302-0088 or www.sweatcardio.com.
GALLERIES
Editor’s note:Because gallery exhibits andlocations change regularly, listings will be removed if a gallerydoes not send in a new exhibit listing at least every twomonths.
The Andrews Gallery —- “The DNA of San Diego,” an art/scienceexhibit of DNA portraits of a dozen notable San Diegans created byYonder Biology DNA art company, is on display; an exhibit ofabstract works by Texas artist Steven Hook is on display; call forhours; 1002 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas; 760-230-2680.
The Art Foundry @ NVA —- New Village Arts Theatre’s new artstudio and gallery features “Claiming Our Space,” an exhibit by 12artists, mostly women; 2787 State St., Carlsbad; call for hours;760-433-3245.
Art Glass Guild at Spanish Village Art Center —- The guildhosts its 11th annual patio show and sale, billed as the largestart glass show in Southern California, featuring blown, fused,torch-worked, stained, cast,etched and mosaic glass pieces; 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. May 8 and 9; Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park, SanDiego; 858-576-9466 or agasc.org.
Art in the Heart of Rancho Bernardo Gallery —- “CelebrateSpringtime,” an exhibit of artwork by pastel artist Karen Howard,watercolorist/teacher Tom Tiedeman and plein-air watercoloristMargot Wallace, will be shown from 4:30-6:30 p.m. April 28 at theRancho Bernardo branch of UBS Financial Services; 17140 BernardoCenter Drive, Suite 350, Rancho Bernardo; 858-521-7082.
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library —- “Aida: Through the Eyesof Zandra Rhodes,” an exhibit of costume renderings by the DelMar-based designer for the Verdi opera, runs through May 15; hours,10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and until 8:30 p.m.Wednesdays; 1008 Wall St., La Jolla; 858-454-5872.
Belmont Village —- The senior centers’ two North Countylocations are exhibiting “American Heroes: Portraits of Service,” acollection of 54 portraits of San Diego WWII veterans; locations,3535 Manchester Ave., Cardiff; 13075 Evening Circle, Sabre Springs,San Diego; 760-436-8900 or 858-486-5020.
Brandon Gallery —- MiraCosta College art instructor DianeAdams and 25 of her watercolor students will be featured at thegallery May 4 through 31; featured artists include David Banks,Susan Currey, Bonnie Gleason and MiraCosta Medal of Art winner ErinCook; artists’ reception, 3 to 5 p.m. May 8; hours, 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays; 105 N. MainAve., Fallbrook; 760-723-1330.
Cannon Art Gallery —- “Andre Kertesz: On Reading,” an exhibitof 104 archival photographs by the late photographer whose workreflects the absorptive power of reading, runs through April 25;”Tesoros Mexicanos: Mexican Treasures from Two Folk ArtCollections” opens May 1 and runs through June 27; reception, 5 to7 p.m. May 1; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays;1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane,Carlsbad; 760-602-2021.
Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League Gallery —- The gallery’s Aprilexhibit showcases work by sculptor Rae Barney; hours, 11 a.m. to 5p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays;11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays; Carlsbad Village Faire, 300 CarlsbadVillage Drive, Suite 101, Carlsbad; 760-434-8497.
Cathy Carey Art Studio/Garden tour —- Tour landscape artist’shome studio and exotic tropical gardens overlooking Lake Hodges; 10a.m. to 4 p.m. April 24 and April 25; 2048 Ridgecrest Place,Escondido; free; 760-489-9109 or artstudiosandiego.com.
Cedros Gallery Nights —- Downtown design district hostslate-night gallery openings and events from 6 to 8 p.m. on thethird Thursday of each month; Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach; free;858-724-7204or cedrosavenue.com.
“Chihuly at the Salk” —- The Salk Institute for BiologicalStudies celebrates its 50th anniversary with a public exhibition ofglass sculptures by Seattle glass artist Dale Chihuly, April 22through April 27. The sculpture will be displayed around thegrounds of the institute and guided tours will be offered. Chihulywill be on-hand for a lecture and book-signing from noon to 2 p.m.April 25; installation tours, 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. April22 and April 23; regular tours, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 24; regularand evening tours, 9 a.m. to noon, 2 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.April 26 and April 27; Salk Institute, 10010 N. Torrey Pines Road,La Jolla; tours are $15; Chihuly lecture/book-signing $50;858-597-0657.
Cohen Glass Ranch show and sale —- Glass-blowers Garry Cohenand Cherrie La Porte Cohen open their art studio/gallery for a showand sale and offer glass-blowing demonstrations; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.May 1 and 2; 20307 Beech Lane, Escondido; (760) 745-7020 orgarrycohenstudio.com.
Cosmopolitan Fine Arts Gallery — “Traditions of Landscapes”runs through April 30; “Golden Age of Floral Painting” runs May 1through 31; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 10a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7932 Girard Ave., La Jolla;858-456-9506.
David Alan Collection —- “The Studio,” a new collection ofpieces hand-carved by Balinese artists from naturally flawed woodin Indonesia and Southeast Asia, is on display; hours, 8 a.m. to 6p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sundays; 241 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; 858-481-8044.
David W. May American Indian Collection & Gallery —-“Katsina: Commodified and Appropriated Images of HopiSupernaturals,” an exhibit of 30 carved kachina figuresrepresenting Hopi Indian katsinam, runs through May; hours, 1 to 3p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; Serra Hall, Room 214,University of San Diego, Acala Drive, San Diego; 619-260-4238.
Distinction Gallery —- “Self Preservation,” an exhibit of workby Andy Haynes and Jacub Gagnon, runs through May 1; “The LostChildren,” a solo exhibit by U.K. artist Jana Brike, runs May 8through June 5; artist’s reception, 6 to 11 p.m. May 8; hours, noonto 5 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays or by appointment; 317 E. Grand Ave.,Escondido; 760-781-5779.
Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Gallery —- “Flowers in Bloom,”an exhibit of digital paintings by Encinitas artist Carolina VanLeeuwen, is now on display; 1106 Second St., Encinitas;760-753-6041.
Encinitas Library Community Center Gallery —- “Lost Heritage:The Dorymen of Cardiff,” a photo essay by Robert Wald of localfisherman in the 1960s, is on display; artist’s reception, 1 to 4p.m. May 1; 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; 760-753-7376.
Escondido Municipal Gallery —- “DreamAbility,” the 11th annualexhibit by more than 30 artists with disabilities, runs throughthrough May 1; “Contemporary Realism” runs May 7 through June 4;artists’ reception, 5-7 p.m. May 8; hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesdays through Saturdays, till 5 p.m. Tuesdays; EscondidoMunicipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; 760-480-4101.
E Street Cafe —- Woodworker Sue Spray presents the Luthiers’Co-Op First Annual Guitar/Art Exhibition, featuring handmadeguitars and harps, as well as art by Americana artist and cafeowner Dominic Alcorn; luthiers will be on hand to discuss theirinstruments; 3 to 7 p.m. May 1; E St. Cafe, 128 W. E St.,Encinitas; 760-599-9663.
Fallbrook Art Center —- The Fallbrook Art Association’s OpenJuried Show 2010 runs through April 25; the 17th annual”Reflections of Nature” show and the first “Nature in Miniature”exhibit run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 1; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2;”13th Annual Galaxy of Glass” runs May 23-June 27; “Wheels ofDesire” motorcycle show runs July 11-Aug. 15; gallery hours, 10a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; noon to 3 p.m. Sundays; 103 S.Main St., Fallbrook; FAA exhibit admission is free; all others are$5; 760-728-1414 or fallbrookartcenter.org.
Gallery 204 —- The Vista Art Foundation hosts photographerRobert M. Bennett and other photographers through April 30; hours,noon-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays; 204 Main St., Vista;760-305-8278.
Gotthelf Gallery —- “Jews Rock! A Photographic Celebration ofRock ‘n’ Roll Jewish Heritage” runs through May 19; gallery hours,11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; San Diego Center for JewishCulture, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 ExecutiveDrive, La Jolla; 858-352-1140.
Ivanffy-Uhler Gallery —- “En Plein Air,” an exhibit of recentpaintings by Toni Williams, runs through May 23; hours, noonish todusk Tuesdays-Thursdays; 11 a.m. to dusk Friday-Sundays; 565 GrandAve., Carlsbad; 760-730-9166.
Kellogg Library Gallery —- “Women Hold Up Half the Sky: Womenat Work in China,” a photo essay by Felix Bonomo, runs through May13; gallery hours, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 5p.m. Fridays; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; Kellogg Gallery,Cal State San Marcos, 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos;760-750-4378.
Kruglak Gallery —- “Picture This” all-media student exhibitionruns May 4-18; artists’ reception, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 6;hours, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Wednesdays and Thursdays; MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive,Oceanside; (760) 795-6697.
“Memories of WWII” —- Casa Romantica Cultural Center in SanClemente presents the only California exhibition of a collection of126 black-and-white Associated Press combat photographs taken ofAmerican troops in all theaters during World War II; the exhibitalso includes WWII memorabilia, uniforms and a war timeline; 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente;$10, general; $5, seniors (over 60); free, military and theirfamilies, children 12 and under; 949-498-8720 orcasaromantica.org.
Oceanside Art Gallery —- The newly relocated gallery hosts apublic open house from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 22; the gallery isfeaturing artwork by Joe Villela and B.A. Stuber as well as aceramic work by Mary Villela and Sam Franczyk; Carlsbad VillageFaire, Suite 103, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; hours, noonto 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 760-845-9017.
Offtrack Gallery —- The San Dieguito Art Guild presents anexhibit of members’ work in its new location; an official grandopening is planned for April 23; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.daily; The Lumberyard, Suite C-103, 937 South Coast Highway 101,Encinitas; 760-942-3636.
Olde Ramona Hotel Gallery —- Potter/teacher Chris Castberg isfeatured through April 30; artist/illustrator Stephanie Paige andgourd artist Mary Moreau will be featured in May and June; artists’reception, 3 to 5 p.m. May 1; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.mWednesdays-Saturdays; 845 Main St., Ramona; (760) 789-3682.
Ordover Gallery —- “Haiku: Photographic Meditations by DavidFokos” runs through July 11; hours, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesdays-Thursdays; noon to 5 p.m. Fridays and Sundays; 10 a.m. to5 p.m. Saturdays; 410 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach;858-720-1121.
Palomar Art & Craft Sale —- Featuring student art exhibitand sales; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 29 and 30; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May1; live art demonstrations, 2 to 4 p.m. April 29 and 30; 10 a.m. tonoon May 1; Student Union, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road,San Marcos.
PhotoArts Group Gallery —- “Irrepressible Life” runs throughApril 30; Chiropractic Rehabilitation Wellness Center, 115 MainSt., Vista; photoartsgroup.org or 760-726-9660.
Pinnell Gallery —- “The Many Faces of Christ,” a solo exhibitof 20 paintings by Pax Nidorf that attempt to capture the image ofJesus using 20 different male models, runs through April 30; hours,10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 124 N. Main Ave.,Fallbrook.
Poway Center for the Performing Arts Gallery —- The Rocco ArtGroup, made up of artists, who meet weekly at the Rocco housegazebo in Escondido, are exhibiting through April 29; hours, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays; 15498Espola Road, Poway; 858-487-2896.
Queen Califia’s Magical Circle —- Outdoor sculpture gardencreated by artist Niki de St. Phalle; open 8:30 a.m. to duskTuesdays-Sundays; Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway,Escondido; free; for docent tours, call 760-839-4331.
Quint Contemporary Art —- An exhibit of work by installationartist Robert Irwin runs through May 1; hours, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Tuesdays-Saturdays; 7739 Fay Ave., La Jolla; 858-454-3409.
Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Gallery —- San Marcos watercoloristJerry Friedman is the featured artist May 1 through June 30;gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 640 AltaVista Drive, Vista; (760) 639-6164.
Santa Ysabel Art Gallery —- A solo exhibit by Catherine Grawinruns thorugh May 1; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thursdays-Mondays; 30352 Highway 78, Santa Ysabel;760-765-1676.
Scott White Contemporary Art —- “Intervals,” work by GeneDavis, Kenneth Noland and Tim Bavington, runs through May 8;”Victor Rodriguez: NewAbstract Paintings” runs May 14 through July3; call for hours; 2400 Kettner Blvd., Loft 238, San Diego;619-501-5689.
Second Saturday —- Downtown Escondido art galleries andmuseums host special receptions and extended hours on the secondSaturdays of each month; Grand Avenue, Escondido; free;760-745-8877.
Southwestern Artists’ Association —- Monique Straub, EdwardJuarez and Carole Mathios are featured May 1 through 15; hours, 10a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; Gallery 23, Spanish Village Art Center,Balboa Park, 1770 Village Place, San Diego; 619-232-3522 orswartists.com.
Susan Street Fine Art Gallery —- New work by Michael Brennanand Robert Treloar runs through May 30; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 415 S.Cedros Ave., Suite 160, Solana Beach; 858-793-4442.
Thursdays on the Coast —- Carlsbad Village Associationpresents a Thursday-night downtown arts event series, featuringlive music, art receptions, demonstrations and displays, open houseevents and restaurant dining specials; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on thelast April 22 of each month; Carlsbad Village; free; 760-434-2553or www.thursdaysonthecoast.com.
Twin Oaks Gallery —- “Yakovetic: Now Showing,” an exhibit oforiginal art by Disney and Warner Bros. set and costume designerJoseph Yakovetic (“The Wizard of Oz,” “Gone With the Wind”) opensMay 1; Ann Rutherford, who played “Carreen O’Hara” in “Gone Withthe Wind” will attend the opening reception, 7 p.m. May 1; call forhours; 757 Twin Oaks Valley Road, #3, San Marcos; 760-703-3889.
2 Spoons Coffee House —- An exhibit of work by local artistsJaime Dreyfus, Michael Duke and Joe Luz runs through April 30;hours, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.Fridays; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 3829 Plaza Drive,Oceanside; 760-724-1220.
University Art Gallery —- “Seize the Sky,” a 14-year survey ofthe artist’s video works, runs through May 5; hours, noon to 4 p.m.Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays; San Diego State University, 5500Campanile Drive, San Diego; 619-594-5171.
Visions Art Quilt Gallery —- This gallery exhibits handmadeart quilts by members of the Quilt San Diego association; now onexhibit: “The Black & White Challenge,” an display of more than100 12-inch-square quilts by members; “California Fibers: LiminalSpaces” runs through April 25; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays;NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, Point Loma;619-546-4872.
The Wine Spot —- An exhibit of art by Bryan Snyder is now ondisplay; 2917 State St., Carlsbad; snyderartdesign.com.
MUSEUMS
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center —- Includes informationon the Indian peoples who lived here before European settlersarrived, and on the native wildlife and plants around the center;10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays andFridays; noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad;free; 760-804-1969 or aguahedionda.org.
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum —- More than 50 acresdisplaying exhibits on early California life and equipment,including a farmhouse, barns, engines, tractors and trucks; 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. daily; 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista; $5, general; $4,seniors; $3, children; 760-941-1791 or agsem.com.
Bancroft Ranch House Museum —- Historical 1863 home includesexhibits on American settlers to San Diego County, and the Indianswho were here before; 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays-Sundays; 9050 MemoryLane, Spring Valley; free; 619-469-1480.
Barona Cultural Center & Museum —- Dedicated to preservingthe history, artifacts and language of the Kumeyaay/Dieguenopeople, and the Barona Band of Mission Indians in particular; noonto 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays;1095 Barona Road, Lakeside; free; 619-443-7003, ext. 2, orbaronamuseum.org.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps —- “Feeling the Heat: The ClimateChallenge” and “There’s Something About Seahorses” are on exhibit,along with permanent displays that illustrate more than 60 marineenvironments; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 2300 Expedition Way, LaJolla; $12, general; $9, seniors and college students with ID;$8.50, children 3 to 17; free, children 2 and under; freethree-hour parking; 858-534-3474 or aquarium.ucsd.edu.
Cabrillo National Monument —- Upcoming events: National ParkWeek, through April 24; National Trails Day, June 5; National ParksService 94th annual Founders Day Celebration, Aug. 25; 47th annualCabrillo Festival, Sept. 25-26; on a scenic promontory in PointLoma, this U.S. national park commemorates the landing of JuanRodriguez Cabrillo in San Diego Bay in 1542; grounds includehistorical lighthouse, visitors center, whale-watching outlooks,tide pools, military history exhibit, bookstore and cliffsidetrail; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; $5 per carload; $3 forwalk-ins/cyclists; western foot of Catalina Boulevard, Point Loma;www.nps.gov/cabr.
California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Museum —- Themuseum’s three spring exhibits, running through July 4, are: “SethAugustine: Chimerica Dreality,” Allied Craftsmen’s “MaterialMatters” and Anne Mudge’s “Chance & Circ*mstance”; 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; 340 N. EscondidoBlvd., Escondido; $5 adults, $4 seniors and active military, $3students with ID, children under 12 are free; 760-839-4120 orartcenter.org/museum.
California Surf Museum —- “WOW: Women on Waves: Performance,Beach Fashion and Feminine Mystique in the World of Surfing” runsthrough January; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8p.m. Thursdays; 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside; $3, general; $1,seniors and students; free, children 12 and under; 760-721-6876 orsurfmuseum.org.
Carlsbad Historical Society Museum —- Interpretive historicaldisplays, artifacts and self-guided tours of vintage buildings usedby Carlsbad’s founders; private tours with tea by reservation only;10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Magee Park, 258 Beech St.,Carlsbad; free; 760-434-9189 or carlsbadhistoricalsociety.org.
Chula Vista Nature Center —- Plants and animals native to SanDiego Bay and the Otay River are on display, with exhibits offeringinformation on them; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; 1000Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista; $11, general; $8, seniors,students with ID and youths 12-17; $6, children ages 4-11; free,children under 4; 619-409-5900 orwww.chulavistanaturecenter.org.
Coronado Museum of Art and History —- Photographs andartifacts detailing the history of the peninsula community; 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays;1100 Orange Ave., Coronado; $4, general; $3, seniors and activemilitary; $2, children; free, children 9 and under; 619-437-8788 orcoronadohistory.org.
Craftsmanship Museum —- The museum features the work ofoutstanding craftsmen from around the world with emphasis onminiature projects. Exhibits include model steam, gas dieselautomotive, aircraft and marine engines, detailed model aircraft,machine tools, clocks and miniature firearms. The museum’s workingmachine shop always has a project in progress; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Mondays-Fridays; 3235 Executive Ridge, Vista; free; 760-727-9492 orcraftsmanshipmuseum.com.
Encinitas Historical Society —- City’s original 1883schoolhouse, the oldest building in Encinitas, houses exhibits,pictorial displays and archives describing the city’s past, peopleand events; noon to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, plus second andfourth Thursdays of each month; 390 W. F St., Encinitas; free;760-942-9066 or encinitashistoricalsociety.com.
Escondido Children’s Museum — Museum features numeroushands-on exhibits to help children learn about science, localhistory and the arts; “Second Saturday” family days every month; 10a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m.Wednesdays and Fridays; Studio 1, California Center for the Arts,Escondido, 380 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $5, adults andchildren; free, infants 1 and under; 760-233-7755 orescondidochildrensmuseum.org.
Escondido History Center —- Historical exhibits, archives andbuildings; 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; Grape Day Park, 321 N.Broadway, Escondido; $3, adults; $1, children; 760-743-8207 orescondidohistory.org.
Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society Museum —- Collection ofgems, fossils, minerals and fluorescent minerals; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Thursdays through Saturdays; 123 W. Alvarado St., Suite B,Fallbrook; free; 760-728-1130 or fgms.org.
Fallbrook Historical Museum —- Museum documents and preservesFallbrook history, including the century-old Pittenger House, homeof William Pittenger, Civil War hero and Medal of Honor winner;historical displays and research materials; 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdaysand Sundays; South Hill Street at Rocky Crest Road, Fallbrook;free; 760-723-4125 or fallbrookhistoricalsociety.com.
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum —- The nation’s only museumdedicated to Marine Corps aviation history features more than twodozen vintage and historically important planes, jet fighters andhelicopters used by Marine pilots in combat from World Wars I andII through Operation Iraqi Freedom, along with artifacts, photosand displays; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, except majorholidays; Miramar Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar Road, 1.3 mileswest of I-15, San Diego; free; 858-693-1723 orflyingleathernecks.org.
Gemological Institute of America Museum —- The “Facets of GIA”exhibit, running through April, contains more than 150 itemsincluding gem crystals, gemstones, and jewelry. Admission to GIA’smuseum and gemological exhibits is through reserved tours only (24hours’ notice required); contact GIA for available dates; photoidentification required for entrance; 5345 Armada Drive, Carlsbad;free; 760-603-4000, ext. 4116, or guestservices@gia.edu.
Heritage of the Americas Museum —- The museum traces theprehistoric and historical art, culture and natural history of theAmericas, with wings devoted to natural history, archaeology,anthropology, art and education; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesdays-Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays; Cuyamaca College, 12110Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon; $3, general; $2, seniors;free, 17 and under; 619-670-5194 or cuyamaca.edu/museum.
Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego —-The garden features aplaza, viewing deck, koi pond and tea pavilion; winter hours: 10a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; Balboa Park, 2215 Pan AmericanRoad, San Diego; $4, general; $2.50, seniors, students and militarywith ID; free, children under 6; 619-232-2721 or niwa.org.
Julian Pioneer Museum —- The newly expanded museum offersdisplays of artifacts from the Kumeyaay Indian, pioneer and Juliangold-rush eras; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; $2,adults; $1, children 8-18; 2811 Washington St., Julian;760-765-0227.
The Knox House Museum —- Historical structure has exhibitstracing life in San Diego County from the end of the Civil Warthrough the early 20th century, with a focus on settlers in ElCajon; 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. the first Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 1:15p.m. the third Saturday; 280 N. Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon; free;619-444-3800 or www.elcajonhistory.org.
The La Mesa Depot —- The only surviving depot from the SanDiego and Cuyamaca Railway, the 1894 building is operated as amuseum by the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum; exhibits include a1923 steam switcher; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 4695 Nebo Drive, LaMesa; free; 619-478-9937 or sdrm.org/la-mesa.
Leo Carrillo Ranch —– Authentic Western-style rancho, barnand gardens filled with film memorabilia, antiques and OldWest/Americana items once owned by Carrillo, who starred in aseries of Western serials and films before his death in 1961; theranch is now registered as a California Historic Landmark; 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays; toursoffered 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays; noon and 2 p.m. Sundays; 6200Flying LC Lane, Carlsbad; free; 760-476-1042 orcarrillo-ranch.org.
Lux Art Institute —- Sculptor Robert Lobe is in residencethrough April 24, with his work continuing on exhibit through May22; showcases the work of artists in residence, arts education andsite-specific installations; 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas; $10adults over 21, good for two visits during same residency; free to20 and under; 760-436-6611 or luxartinstitute.org.
Maritime Museum of San Diego —- Permanent exhibits include thehistorical 19th-century tall ship the Star of India, theturn-of-the-century ferryboat Berkeley and the 1968 submarine theUSS Dolphin, which holds the record for the deepest submarine dive;9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily; 1492 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $14,general; $11, juniors (13-17), seniors and active military; $8,children (6-12); free, children 5 and under; 619-234-9153 orsdmaritime.org.
The Marston House Museum & Gardens —- This classic 1906Arts and Crafts house was designed by renowned local architectsWilliam Hebbard and Irving Gill. It sits on 5 acres with a formalEnglish Romantic-style garden, period furnishings, pottery and anAmerican Indian basketry collection; museum also hosts a gift shophosted by Save Our Heritage Organization; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Fridays-Sundays; Balboa Park, 3525 Seventh Ave., San Diego; $8,general; $5, seniors (55 and over); $4, children ages 6 to 12,free, children 5 and under; 619-297-9327 or marstonhouse.org.
McKinney House and Museum —- Illustrates early 20th-centurylife in San Diego County, with exhibits housed in 1908 La Mesahome; 1 to 4 p.m. first and third Saturdays of each month; 8369University Ave., La Mesa; free; 619-466-0197 orlamesahistoricalsociety.com.
MCRD Command Museum —- Exhibits trace the history of the U.S.Marine Corps Recruit Depot and the Marines in the San Diego region;8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays, and Fridays and Saturdays, 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays; 1600 Henderson Ave., Marine CorpsRecruit Depot (enter Gate 5), San Diego; free; photo ID and proofof insurance are required to enter the base and vehicles aresubject to search; 619-524-8431 ormcrdmuseumhistoricalsociety.org.
Mingei International Museum, Escondido —- The North Countyannex of the San Diego-based folk art and textiles museum willpermanently close to the public on June 26; museum is nowexhibiting “Rite and Ritual”; in preparation for the closure,admission charges have been waived; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. the second Saturday of eachmonth; 155 W. Grand Ave., Escondido; free; 760-735-3355 ormingei.org.
Mingei International Museum —- “Fisch Out of Water,” acollection of life-size re-creations of jellyfish, runs through May16; “Fifty-Six Chinese Hatboxes” and “Transformed By Fire,” aretrospective of June Schwarcz’s enamel works, both run throughJuly 3; “Sonabai: Another Way of Seeing,” an exhibit of sculptureby the late Indian artist Sonabai, runs through Oct. 16; “VivaMexico!” and “Heroes and Artisans” both run through Jan. 2; 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; Balboa Park, 1439 El Prado, San Diego;$7, general; $5, seniors; $4 military, college students with ID andchildren 6 to 17; free, children 5 and under; 619-239-0003 ormingei.org.
Mission San Diego de Alcala —- The first of the Californiamissions features self-guided tours and historical exhibits;docent-led tours by reservation only; 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily;10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego; $3, general; $2, seniorsand students; $1, children 12 and under; 619-281-8449 ormissionsandiego.com.
Mission San Luis Rey —- The largest of the California missionsfeatures self-guided tours, displays and educational programs; 10a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; 4050 Mission Ave., Oceanside; $6, adults; $5,active duty military and seniors (65 and older); $4, students, $25,family rate; free, children 5 and under; 760-757-3651, ext. 115, orsanluisrey.org.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Downtown —- “CercaSeries: Lael Corbin,” “Cerca Series: Mara De Luca,” and exhibits byLaerke Lauta and Ruben Ochoa all run through June 20; 11 a.m. to 5p.m. Thursdays-Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. third Thursday of eachmonth; 1001 and 1100 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $10, adults 26 andover; $5, seniors and military; free, 25 and under; free admissionafter 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month; 858-454-3541 ormcasd.org.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla —- 11 a.m. to 5p.m. Thursdays-Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. third Thursday of eachmonth; 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $10 adults 26 and over; $5,seniors and military; free, 25 and under; free admission after 5p.m. on the third Thursday of each month; 858-454-3541 ormcasd.org.
Museum of Making Music —- “Waves of Inspiration: The Legacy ofMoog” runs through April 30; “ON: The Beginning of the ElectricSound Generation” runs through September; museum celebrates theinnovations that changed the face of American popular music andmusic-making from the 1890s to the present and features 500 vintageinstruments, hundreds of audio and video examples and aninteractive stage; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; 5790 ArmadaDrive, Carlsbad; $7, general; $5, students, seniors and activemilitary; free, children 5 and under; 760-438-5996 ormuseumofmakingmusic.org.
Museum of Photographic Arts —- “State of Mind: A CaliforniaInvitational” runs through June 6; “Seeing Beauty” and “In Light”run through Jan. 23; permanent collection takes in all forms ofphotography; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; Casa de BalboaBuilding, Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, San Diego; $6, general; $4,seniors, students and military; free, children under 12 with anadult; 619-238-7559 or mopa.org.
Museum of San Diego History —- “Faces of the Frontier:Photographic Portraits From the American West” runs through June10; operated by the San Diego Historical Society 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesdays-Sundays; Casa de Balboa Building, Balboa Park, 1649 ElPrado, San Diego; $5, general; $4, seniors and military; $2,students; free, children under 6; 619-232-6203 orsandiegohistory.org.
National City Depot —- Historical depot built in 1882 for theCalifornia Southern Railway has been restored and houses exhibitson early rail in San Diego County; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thursdays-Sundays; 922 West 23rd St., National City; free;619-474-4400 or sdera.org/depot.shtml.
The New Children’s Museum —- The museum provides dynamic,playful and hands-on exhibits and studios, along with art classesand other fun activities for children and families; 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Thursdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays; $10, adults and children; $5,seniors and active-duty military with ID; free, children under 1;free admission for all second Sunday of each month, 10 a.m. to 4p.m.; 200 W. Island Ave., San Diego; 619-233-8792 andthinkplaycreate.org.
Oceanside Heritage Village Park and Museum —- HistoricalOceanside buildings and grounds on display, including the originalBlade newspaper office; free; 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays; 220 Peyri Drive,Oceanside; 760-433-8297.
Oceanside Historical Society —- Historical exhibits andarchives; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 305 N. Nevada St.,Oceanside; free; 760-722-4786 oroceansidehistoricalsociety.org.
Oceanside Museum of Art — “Plastic Fantastic: Allison Renshaw”runs through June 20; museum hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tuesdays-Saturdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays; 704 Pier View Way,Oceanside; $8, general; $5, seniors; free, students with ID andmilitary with ID, and their dependents; 760-435-3720 oroma-online.org.
Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center —-Celebrates the works of Western artist Olaf Wieghorst; 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 131 Rea Ave., El Cajon; free; 619-590-3431or wieghorstmuseum.org.
Old Poway Park —-Exhibits include the Heritage Museum, theearly 20th-century Nelson House, and a still-operating 1907 Baldwinsteam engine; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Sundays (closed second Sunday of every month); 14134 Midland Road,Poway; free entrance, small fee for riding rail exhibits;858-668-4577 or poway.org/Index.aspx?page=110.
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum —- Dedicated to thepreservation and interpretation of railroads in the PacificSouthwest; rides on antique trains offered select weekends —-check schedule on the Web site; State Highway 94 and Forrest GateRoad, Campo; 619-478-9937 or sdrm.org.
The Parsonage Museum —- 1897 home preserves artifacts fromAmerican settlers of the Lemon Grove area; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturdays; 3200 Main St., Lemon Grove; $2, adults; $1, children;619-460-4353 or lemongrovehistoricalsociety.com.
Rancho Buena Vista Adobe —- This 11-room 19th-century adoberanch house features turn-of-the-century antiques, landscapedgardens, art gallery and gift store; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Wednesdays-Saturdays; docent-led tours 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Thursdaysand Fridays, and 10 a.m. Saturdays; 640 Alta Vista Drive, Vista;$4, adults; $1, students; 50 cents, children; 760-639-6164.
Rancho Guajome Adobe —- Restored historical 22-room adoberanch house and its gardens; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays andSundays; docent-led tours 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdaysand Sundays unless raining; 2210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista; $3;760-724-4082.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center —- “Block Busters” is open;”Motion Mania: Move Your Mind” runs through June 20; “So WATT”energy exhibit and “Aging for All Ages,” an interactive exhibit onthe aging process, are open; the IMAX Space Theater is showing “TheGreatest Places,” “Amazon,” “Dolphins” and “Hubble”;family-friendly activities at the Exploration Bar from 1 to 4 p.m.Saturdays; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 9:30 a.m. to 8p.m. Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sundays; Balboa Park, 1875 El Prado, San Diego; $10, general;$8.75, seniors and children 3-12; admission plus one IMAX film:$14.50, adults; $11.75, seniors and children 3 to 12; admissionplus two IMAX films: $19.50, adults; $16.75, seniors and children 3to 12; 619-238-1233 or rhfleet.org.
San Diego Air & Space Museum —- “The Science of —-Aliens,” a major exhibition that examines the science, myth,speculation and efforts to communicate with extra-terrestrial life,is open; tickets are $24.75 adults, $21.75 seniors, $19.75 studentsand $12.75 for ages 3 to 11 (all include admission to the museum aswell); collection includes many historic aircraft andreproductions, from the Wright Brothers through the manned lunarmissions to the present; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, 2001Pan American Plaza, San Diego; $15, general; $12, seniors, studentsand retired military with ID; $6, children 3-11; free, children 2and under and active military with ID; simulator rides are extra;behind-the-scenes restoration tours are available for additionalfee; 619-234-8291 or aerospacemuseum.org.
San Diego Archaeological Center —- Exhibits detail the last10,000 years of the region’s past through use of local artifacts; 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays;16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, San Pasqual Valley; free;760-291-0370 or sandiegoarchaeology.org.
San Diego Automotive Museum —- “Economy of Motion,” detailingthe history of fuel-efficent vehicles, runs through May 23; 10 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, 2080 Pan American Plaza, SanDiego; $8, general; $6, seniors and military; $5, students with ID;$4, children 6 to 15; free, children under 6; 619-231-2886 orsdautomuseum.org.
San Diego Botanic Garden —- Formerly known as the QuailBotanical Gardens, the garden contains plants from around theworld, including the largest bamboo collection in the UnitedStates; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas;$12, general; $8, seniors, students and active-duty military; $6,children 3-12; free, children 2 and under; 760-436-3036 orsdbgarden.org.
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum —- The museum collects,preserves and shares the Chinese-American experience and Chinesehistory, culture and art; 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdaysand noon to 4 p.m. Sundays; group tours available upon request; 404Third Ave., San Diego; $2, adults; free, children 12 and under;619-338-9888 or sdchm.org.
San Diego Hall of Champions —- The museum documents the teamsand individuals who have shaped San Diego’s sports landscape, fromprep stars to the numerous professional clubs that have called thearea home; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, 2131 PanAmerican Plaza, San Diego; $8, general; $6, seniors, military andstudents; $4, children 7-17; free, children 6 and under;619-234-2544 or sdhoc.com.
San Diego Model Railroad Museum —- The museum’s27,000-square-foot layout is the largest indoor model railroaddisplay in North America; permanent exhibits include five workingmodel railroads, including HO-scale, N-scale, and Lionel andO-gauge trains; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, San Diego;$7, general; $6, seniors; $3, students with ID; $2.50, active-dutymilitary with ID; free, children under 15 with paid adult;619-696-0199 or sdmodelrailroadm.com.
San Diego Museum of Art —- The museum’s permanent holdingsinclude a collection of Italian Renaissance, Dutch and Spanish OldMasters; Asian art, South Asian paintings, as well as comprehensiveexamples of American art, 19th-century European paintings and20th-century paintings and sculpture; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; Balboa Park, 1450 ElPrado, San Diego; $12, general; $9, seniors and active-dutymilitary; $8, students with ID; $4.50, children 6 to 17; free,children 5 and under; 619-232-7931 or sdmart.org.
San Diego Museum of Man —- Anthropology and archaeologymuseum, with an emphasis on San Diego County and SouthernCalifornia, along with ancient Egypt; the Children’s DiscoveryCenter includes a 1,350-square-foot interactive gallery thatdepicts life in ancient Egypt; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily;California Building, Balboa Park, 1350 El Prado, San Diego; $10,general; $7.50, seniors, students and active-duty military with IDand youths 13-17; $5, children ages 3 to 12; free, children 2 andunder; 619-239-2001 or museumofman.org.
San Diego Natural History Museum —- “Dinosaurs: AncientFossils, New Discoveries,” a groundbreaking exhibit that revealshow scientific thinking about dinosaur biology has changed over thepast two decades and highlights cutting-edge research by leadingpaleontologists, runs through Sept. 6; “Charles Cramer: LyricalLandscapes” photography exhibit runs through May 2; “Mummies:Secrets of the Pharaohs” is showing in the 3-D theater; “FossilMysteries,” the largest exhibit in the museum’s history, is open;10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (open until 8 p.m. Thursdays, exceptholidays); hours vary weekly, call to confirm; Balboa Park, SanDiego; $16, general; $14, seniors; $11, active-duty military withID and youths 13-17; $10, children 3 to 12; free, children 2 andunder; 619-232-3821 or sdnhm.org.
San Dieguito Heritage Museum —- “Skate and Create,” an exhibitabout the region’s contributions to skateboarding, is open; FamilyDay, the last April 24 of each month, offers hands-on activitiesfrom 1-3 p.m., extra fee applies; the newly relocated museumfeatures exhibits on local history, from American Indians throughearly settlers to modern surfing culture; noon to 4 p.m.Wednesdays-Fridays and the second and last Saturdays of each month;450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas; $4, general; $3, seniors; $2,students; free, children under 12; 760-632-9711 orsdheritage.org.
San Marcos Historical Society Museum —- The museum is intransition as it relocates to a permanent location in Heritage Parkand expands to include a conference room, library, research/storageroom, gift shop and restrooms and will be closed until earlysummer; 760-744-9025.
Serra Museum —- The Serra Museum sits on the site of theoriginal San Diego mission set up by the Spanish before they movedto the Mission Valley location, and documents the early history ofEuropean settlement in San Diego County; operated by the San DiegoHistorical Society; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays;Presidio Park, 2727 Presidio Drive, Old Town San Diego; $5,general; $4, seniors and active-duty military and students with ID;$2, children 6 to 17; free, children under 6; 619-297-3258 orsandiegohistory.org.
Timken Museum of Art —- “Rembrandt’s Recession: Passion andPrints in the Dutch Golden Age” runs through May 2; the permanentcollection is primarily Dutch, Flemish, French and Italianpainters, including Rembrandt, Rubens, Petrus Christus, Fragonard,Jacques-Louis David and Veronese, as well as American artists suchas John Singleton Copley and Eastman Johnson; and Russian icons; 10a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.Sundays; Balboa Park, 1500 El Prado, San Diego; free; 619-239-5548or timkenmuseum.org.
USS Midway Museum —- Floating aircraft carrier museum educatesthe public on the history of these “floating cities,” with tours ofthe flight, hangar and mess decks; pilot house; navigation bridge;and much more; Navy jet simulator rides available for additionalcharge; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; aboard the USS Midway, 910 N.Harbor Drive, San Diego; $18, general; $15, seniors 62 and up,college students with ID; $10, retired military with ID andchildren 6 to 17; free, active-duty military and reservists with IDand children under 6; 619-544-9600 or midway.org.
Valley Center History Museum —- “And the Winner Is,” a specialexhibit on Valley Center residents who won a total of 16 AcademyAwards, is open; Betty Crocker permanent exhibit, highlighting thecareer of resident Agnes White Tizard, who portrayed the fictionalcharacter, is open; town history, American Indian artifacts,historical documents, tributes to the original American settlersand visiting celebrities and more are on exhibit; the museum’scenterpiece is a stuffed 8-foot, 1,200-pound California grizzlybear, recalling the days when the village was known as Bear Valley;1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 29200 Cole Grade Road, ValleyCenter; free; 760-749-2993 or valleycenterhistory.org.
Veterans Museum & Memorial —- “Japanese Americans in theMilitary,” an exhibit on Japanese-Americans in the service from1900 to today, runs through May 31; the museum honors the serviceand sacrifice of San Diego military veterans with exhibits, serviceprograms and outreach; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; BalboaPark, 2115 Park Blvd., San Diego; $5, general; $4, veterans andseniors; $2, students with ID; free, children under 12 andactive-duty military and dependents with ID; 619-239-2300 orveteranmuseum.org.
Vista Historical Society Museum —– The museum, housed in the1934 two-story Rancho Minerva, exhibits early Vista memorabilia,artworks and photographs of the historical home; 10 a.m. to 2:30p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, and the first two Saturdays of each month;2317 Old Foothill Drive, Vista; 760-630-0444 or vhsm.org.
The Water Conservation Garden —- Botanical park illustrateshow native and other plants are able to thrive on only smallamounts of water; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; Cuyamaca College, 12122Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon; free; 619-660-0614 orthegarden.org.
Whaley House Museum —- The Whaley House was built by San Diegopioneer Thomas Whaley in 1857 for his family and general store, andis operated by the Save Our Heritage Organization; the museum iswidely rumored to be haunted, resulting in it being open fournights a week —- see the museum’s Web site for expanded Halloweenhours; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays-Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.Thursdays-Saturdays; 2476 San Diego Ave., Old Town San Diego;before 5 p.m. admission: $6, general; $5, seniors; $4, children3-12, free, children 2 and under; after 5 p.m.: $10, adults; $5,children 3-12; free, children 2 and under; 619-297-7511 orwhaleyhouse.org.
Women’s History Museum and Education Center —- Formerly theWomen’s History Reclamation Project, the museum features archivesand exhibits on important women in world history; noon to 4 p.m.Tuesdays-Saturdays; 2323 Broadway, Suite 107, San Diego; free;619-233-7963 or whmec.org.
Guy B. Woodward Museum —- The museum focuses on early Westernhistory, specifically that of the Ramona area —- exhibits includeturn-of-the-century furniture, a collection of women’s clothing andaccessories, a cowboy bunkhouse and the Casey Tibbs Memorialexhibit; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Sundays; 645 Main St., Ramona;$3, adults; 50 cents, children; 760-789-7644 orwoodwardmuseum.org.
