January 2015 San Diego Events

January 1, Polar Bear Plunge If you’re crazy and you know it, take a swim at the Polar Bear Plunge! There’s perhaps no better New Year’s hangover cure than a dip in the cold Pacific with the La Jolla Cove Swim Club. Some will go to swim and others just to dip their big toe in  the big blue, but all should go to share in the joy of the New Year and the warmth of good friends, fellow swimmers, and great potluck food. Time: 10:00 am Location: La Jolla Shores For more information visit www.lajollacoveswimclub.com

January 1 – 4, San Diego International Auto Show The San Diego International Auto Show features the widest variety of new vehicles under one roof, featuring over 400 vehicles from 36 global manufacturers. Show visitors can participate in exciting, fun new features, family entertainment, and interactive activities. Experience the car, truck or SUV of your dreams through Ride & Drive events. Refer to website for admission information. Time: Wed to Sat: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sun: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Location: San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Dr., San Diego For more information visit www.sdautoshow.com

January 8, Centennial Beer Tasting  Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Museum of Man and the Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park at the Centennial Beer Tasting. Commemorate the occasion with beer tastings from multiple craft breweries and delicious food from local eateries inside one of the oldest and most iconic buildings in the park. Refer to website for admission information. Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location: San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, San Diego For more information visit www.museumofman.org/centennial-tasting

January 9 – 10, Winter Festival - Poway This Winter Festival brings to life all of the charm and entertainment of a cold-mountain town, set right in Poway. Sled down the snow hill, devour delicious s’mores, skate around the synthetic ice rink, and visit a variety of vendors. Lights will twinkle, and music sets the tone. This is a free event. Time: Fri: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Sat: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Poway Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr., Poway For more information visit www.poway.org

January 10, San Diego Resolution Run Take strides to reduce your carbon and physical footprint at the San Diego Resolution Run 5K & 15K. A healthier you, can mean a lighter you and a lighter footprint. This event will have you racing through Mission Bay Parks, beautiful Tecolote Shores, North Park, looping around Fiesta Island on the 5K or 15K courses while keeping resolutions to stay fit, get outside, help the planet, and be social. Time: 7:30 am Location: 1590 E. Mission Bay Dr., San Diego For more information visit  www.sandyfeetevents.com/san-diego-resolution-run-15k-5k/

January 18, 35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade This is one of the largest celebrations of its kind in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the United States. This parade is filled with dazzling floats, soulful High School Bands, drill teams, colleges, fraternities, churches, organizations, and peace and youth groups. Join thousands of others and help continue the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: Embarcadero, Harbor Dr., San Diego For more information visit www.alpha-zsl.org/mlkdayparade.html

January 17, San Diego Multi-Cultural Festival This family-friendly festival showcases San Diego’s rich cultural and traditional heritage through live entertainment, food stations, vendors, and more. There will be global and ethnic markets, local and regional vendors, children’s area and activities, and multi-cultural story tellers. Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Ruocco Park, 585 Harbor Ln., San Diego For more information visit www.sdmulticultural.com

January 17, Monster Jam This is one of the world’s largest and most famous monster truck tours featuring some of the biggest names in monster trucks. Refer to website for admission information. Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm  Location: Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego For more information visit www.monsterjam.com

January 18 – 24, San Diego Restaurant Week It’s almost that time of year again when you get to treat your taste buds to a night out, at San Diego Restaurant Week! Leave the cooking to someone else and indulge in discounted prix fixe menus including two-course lunches. No tickets necessary for this event, just make reservations for any of the participating locations, show up, choose from their prix-fixe menu and let your taste buds enjoy! For a complete list of participating restaurants refer to website.  Time: Various times Location: Various locations For more information visit www.SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com

January 24, 3rd Annual Carmel Valley 5K & Fun Run The Kaiser Permanente Carmel Valley 5K & Fun Run is  excited to announce their third annual event. New this year is the partnership with the Bay Club Carmel Valley, which will serve as the location for the start of the race as well as the host of the popular after party, recently renamed the “Bay Club Bash.” The race raises funds for schools located in Carmel Valley. Refer to website for registration information. Time: 7:30 am Location: 12000 Carmel Country Rd., Carmel Valley For more information visit www.carmelvalley5k.com

January 24 – 25, San Diego Cat Fanciers Food & Waterbowl XXIII The nation’s finest cats will vie for top honors at this year’s “Food & Water Bowl XXIII,” the largest annual cat show on the West Coast. The Education Ring will feature beautiful pedigreed breeds as well as selected cats available for adoption from shelter/rescue organizations at the show. Cat experts will reveal grooming tips for show cats or household pets. Between the talks visitors can enjoy informal chatting with exhibitors and close up viewing. See website for admission prices. Time: Sat: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sun: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., San Diego  For more information visit www.sandiegocat.org

January 22 – February 1, 30th Annual Plays by Young Writers Festival This festival will feature winning scripts from the  California Young Playwrights Contest for ages 18 and under. Contest winners were selected from 581 plays submitted by students from across the state. This year’s older writers explore family reconciliation, and the younger writers primarily focus on what makes meaningful friendships. Refer to website for admission information. Time: Refer to website for specific times Location: 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego For more information visit www.playwrightsproject.org/PBYW

January 29 – February 1, San Diego Black Film Festival 2014 This film festival includes events such as the opening day film and reception, awards dinner and gala, industry party, filmmaker’s breakfast, closing brunch and films, and more. Refer to website for admission information. Time: Refer to website for specific times Location: Reading Theatre, 701 5th Ave., San Diego For more information visit www.sdbff.com