1/1/03 - 3/31/03
Whale Fest

Educational activities, special exhibits, tips about whales, daily whale watching cruises with Aquarium naturalists. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla. Admission to Whale Fest exhibits included with aquarium admission. 858-534-3474

11/16/02 - 4/26/03
La Jolla Chamber Music Society

The 2002-2003 Celebrity Season for the La Jolla Music Society is presented at the Civic Theatre in downtown San Diego. The Chamber Society also has other series including the Piano, Revelle and Discovery Series and the exciting Summerfest in August. The performance schedule for the Celebrity Series is listed below. For schedules and tickets: 858-459-3728 Nov 16 Joshua Bell, violin Jan 21 Hungarian Nat'l Philharmonic Orch Feb 1 Louis Lortie, pianist Mar 1 Czech Philharmonic Orch Mar 6 Sarah Chang, violinist Lars Vogt, pianist Apr 26 
Los Angeles Philharmonic

11/9/02 - 5/21/03
San Diego Opera 2003 Season
Opera performances at the Civic Theatre. Not every day, call for exact dates and reservations. Free backstage tours prior to each Friday night opera performance. Also listed are recital performances for the new 2003 season. 619-232-7636 or www.sdopera.com Jan 25-Feb 2 Fidelio by Beethoven Feb 16-26 Norma by Bellini Mar 22-30 Therese Raquin by Picker Apr 19-30 Otello by Verdi May 10-21 Madama Butterfly by Puccini Recital Series Nov 9 Danil Shtoda, tenor Mar 2 Christopher Maltman,baritone May 17 Ewa Podles, contralto

11/8/02 - 4/12/03
San Diego Symphony Winter Pops

The San Diego Symphony is proud to bring world-class quality to local audiences. The Winter Pops Series is sure to bring pleasure and great music. Copley Symphony Hall, downtown San Diego. 619-235-0804 Nov 8-9 An Evening with Arturo Sandoval Dec 20-21 Holiday Pops Feb 14-15 Valentine's Day w/ the Lettermen Mar 14-15 St Patrick's Pop Apr 11-12 Peter Schickele meet PDQ Bach

11/1/02 - 3/31/03
Moonlight Amphitheatre at the Avo
The Moonlight Amphitheatre Company's 2002-2003 Winter Season is presented at the Avo Theatre, 303 Main Street, Vista and includes a variety of entertainment specials. The exact 2002-2003 season productions will be announced at a later date. CALL FOR EXACT DATES AND PRODUCTIONS. 760-724-2110

10/1/02 - 4/30/03
San Diego Gulls Ice Hockey
The Gulls of the West Coast Hockey League play their games at the San Diego Sports Arena. Tickets at the Sports Arena Box Office, 619-224-4625 or at 619-220-TIXS

9/1/02 - 4/30/03
San Diego Sockers
The San Diego Sockers of the (MISL) Major Indoor Soccer League, will play their games at the San Diego Sports Arena. Tickets and Game Schedule information: 858-836-GOAL (4625) or www.sockers.com

March 31, 2003 
San Diego Padres
 Home Opening Day

5/1/02 - 5/5/05
USA Gymnastics Men's Junior Olympic National Championships
The top US athletes, agaes 12 to 18 years will compete in this national championship. Held at the San Diego Concourse, Golden Hall. The meets are held at different times during the championships. Call for times and tickets: 619-296-8411 or www.sandiegoteamcup.com

6/20/03 - 9/2/03
Sea World's Summer Nights
Special evening entertainment and fireworks. Extended evening hours. 619-226-3901 or 800-23-SHAMU or www.seaworld.com
6/20/03 - 9/2/03

6/22/03 - 9/1/03
Nighttime Zoo
The San Diego Zoo will stay open, through the summer season, daily until 9pm (guests may stay on the grounds until 10pm). Special programs and entertainment will be offered. 619-234-3153 or 619-231-1515

7/12/03 - 7/13/03
50th Annual World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament
The public is welcome to free viewing of San Diego's original beach softball event. Over-the-line softball is played on the sand and is unique to San Diego. Held at Fiesta Island, Mission Bay, 7am-7pm. Also held July 19-20. 619-688-0817

7/23/03 - 9/10/03
Del Mar Racing: Where The Turf Meets The Surf
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club presents live thoroughbred racing six days weekly; with no racing Tuesdays. Post time: 2:00pm for the nine race program, most days. Fairgrounds at Del Mar. Interstate 5, exit Via de la Valle. 858-755-1141 or 858-792-4242

7/25/03 - 7/27/03
Annual US Open Sandcastle Competition
Saturday events include parade at 10am and children's sandcastle contest at 2pm with a fireworks display at dusk. Sandcastle competition is Sunday, 10am-3pm with awards at 4pm. Imperial Beach Pier. 619-424-6663

7/26/03 - 8/3/03
2003 Acura Classic
A WTA Tour event featuring tennis players: Venus Williams, Jennifer Capriati and Anna Kournikova. La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad. Tickets: 760-438-5683 or www.acuraclassic.com