CALENDAR

| Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1:32 PM PST ∞

Press releases for arts and entertainment events and programs should be typed, double-spaced, with basic information about the event, performance dates and times, location, ticket prices and a public telephone number. Send notices two to three weeks before the event to Preview, 933 W. San Marcos Blvd., Building A, San Marcos, CA, 92078, or via e-mail to preview@nctimes.com. Or fax items to (760) 761-0908.

CLUBS

ANTHOLOGY 1337 India St., San Diego. Anthology House Band, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, $5; Rockola celebrates George Harrison's birthday, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Feb. 22, $12-$30 ($10-$23, 9:30 set); Candye Kane, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24, $10-$27; Pat Metheny Trio, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Feb. 26 and Feb. 27, $75-$140; (619) 595-0300.

BEAUTY BAR 4746 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego. Soul Survivors, DJs Rob Hostetter and Daniel Sant, 9 p.m. Feb. 21, free; DJ Mike Czeck, The Kindness Kind, Ultraviolet, Hyper Crush, 9 p.m. Feb. 22, $7; the 87 Stick Up Kids, 9 p.m. Feb. 23, $5; DJ Hardcore Heather, Army Navy, Crash Engine, 9 p.m. Feb. 26; DJ Ratstar, 9 p.m. Feb. 27, free; (619) 516-4746.

BELLY UP TAVERN 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. Pivit & Agent 51 Family and Friends Reunion Show with Stranger's Six, Arm the Angels, 8:30 p.m. Feb. 21, $12; the Blasters, the Hacienda Brothers, 9 p.m. Feb. 22, $17-$19; Atomic Punks, 9 p.m. Feb. 23, $16-$18; NCCS Food Bank Benefit with Earl Thomas, Amber Ojeda, Justus Ewing, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, $28; Jay Farrar, 8 p.m. Feb. 25, $18-$20; Adrian Belew, Saul Zonana, 8 p.m Feb. 26, $12-$14; Punch Brothers, featuring Chris Thile, 8 p.m. Feb. 27, $20-$22; (858) 481-8140.

BRICK BY BRICK 1130 Buenos Ave., San Diego. Buzz Campbell and Hot Rod Lincoln, Handsome Devils, Cathouse Thumpers, rockabilly DJs, 8:30 p.m. Feb. 22, $10; (619) 275-5483.

CALYPSO CAFE 576 N. Coast Highway 101, Leucadia. Sue Palmer, Didjah Harris, Feb. 21; Jeff Moore, Dean Smith and Billy Thompson, Feb. 22; Triple Shot, Feb. 23; Rick Ross Trio, Feb. 24; Cactus Twang, Feb. 25; Jack Tempchin and Friends, Feb. 27; (760) 632-8252 or calypsocafe.net.

'CANES BAR & GRILL 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach. Frontyard, Love & Groove, Red Channel Revue, Project Out of Bounds, 8 p.m. Feb. 21, $6; Foil, Blue Sky Blonde, Sirens of Shipwreck, Children of Nova, 8 p.m. Feb. 22, $7; Criminal Element Presents: HIVE, 9 p.m. Feb. 23, $15; Building a Better Spaceship, Myliye, Loprobi, the Leevyns, 8 p.m. Feb. 27, $10-$12; (858) 488-1780 or canesbarandgrill.com.

THE CASBAH 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego. Doors normally open at 8:30 p.m. Liars, No Age, Feb. 21, $14; The Album Leaf, Kill Me Tomorrow, Manuok, What Laura Thinks and Feels, Feb. 22, $15; fluf, Buckfast Superbee, Matt Curreri and Ex-Friends, Feb. 23, $8; Get Your Death On, War Stories, Inigo, The Frantic Romantic, Feb. 24, free; British Sea Power, Colourmusic, the Modlins, Feb. 25, $12-$14; Nautical Disaster, White Denim, Trophy Wife, Feb. 26, $7; Helio Sequence, the Builders and the Butchers, Calico Horse, Feb. 27, $10-$12; (619) 232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

COYOTE BAR & GRILL 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad. Citizen Band, 6 p.m. Feb. 21; Eight Twenty Band, 6 p.m. Feb. 22; DJ Steve Hasty, 10:30 p.m. Feb. 22; Roots to Rockets, 6 p.m. Feb. 23; DJ Steve Hasty, 10:30 p.m. Feb. 23; Johnny "B" Blues, 5 p.m. Feb. 24; karaoke, 6 p.m. Feb. 25 and Feb. 26; Northstar, 6 p.m. Feb. 27; (760) 729-4695.

DIZZY'S San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, Second Avenue and J Street, San Diego. A Fork in Time (poetry and jazz), 8 p.m. Feb. 22, $10; pianist Mike Garson and his trio, flutist Lori Bell, 8 p.m. Feb. 23, $15; dizzyssandiego.com.

EPICENTRE 8450 Mira Mesa Blvd., Mira Mesa. Sound of Surrender, A Dull Science, Love You Long Time, the Crashing Marbles, The Variety Show, 7 p.m. Feb. 22, $7-$9; Weatherbox, Jetlag Gemini, Shining Through, Snuffaluffagus, Anglin, 7 p.m. Feb. 23, $7-$9; (858) 271-4000 or epicentre.org.

4TH & B 345 B St., San Diego. Blake Shelton, 8 p.m. Feb. 22, $35; (619) 231-4343 or 4thandb.com.

FRIARS FOLLY WINE CELLAR BISTRO & WINE BAR 1032 W. San Marcos Blvd., #196, San Marcos. Jimmy Patton and Warren Bryant, Feb. 22; Jerome Dawson & Wazabe Blue, Feb. 23; (760) 736-8035.

HOUSE OF BLUES SAN DIEGO 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego. Queensryche, Don Dokken, 9 p.m. Feb. 21, $45-$75; Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Jupiter Rising, Dago Braves, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, $25-$40; Marilyn Manson, Ours, 8 p.m. Feb. 25, sold out; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

HUMPHREY'S BACKSTAGE LOUNGE 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego. Jesse Davis, 8 p.m. Feb. 21, $5; Electric Soul, 6 p.m. Feb. 22, $5; Makai, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 22, $12; Viva Santana, 9:30 p.m. Feb. 23, $12; Hank Easton, host Kelly Cole, DJ John Phillips, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, $12; Sean Costello, 8 p.m. Feb. 25, $12; DJ John Phillips, 8 p.m. Feb. 26, $5; Marie Haddad, Allied Gardens, Static Halo, 8 p.m. Feb. 27, $5; (619) 224-3577 or humphreysbythebay.com.

THE JUMPING TURTLE 1660 Capalina Road, San Marcos. Dead Serial Killers, Ascension, Battlefront, 8 p.m. Feb. 22; Rotting Christ, Belphegor, Immolation, Despite the Wolves, Abomination, Damcyan, 7 p.m. Feb. 23, $20; Kentucky Six Gun, I Am the Ocean, Clifton, Airbags Saved My Life, 8 p.m. Feb. 24; Youth Envy, Abject, 8 p.m. Feb. 27; (760) 471-7778 or thejumpingturtle.com.

MCCABES BEACH CLUB 1145 Tremont St., Oceanside. California Rangers play country, 4:30 p.m. Fridays; (760) 439-6646.

OCEAN HOUSE AT CARLSBAD VILLAGE 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad. West of 5, 9 p.m. Feb. 22; Trunk Monkey, 8:30 p.m. Feb. 23; salsa music, 8 p.m. Feb. 24; Cradit Union, 6 p.m. Feb. 26, $6; (760) 729-4131.

PATRICK'S IRISH PUB 13314 Poway Road, Poway. The Stilettos, Feb. 22; Point Back, Feb. 23; (858) 486-0764.

PATRICK'S II 428 F St., San Diego. Blue Largo, Feb. 21; Bill Magee, Feb. 22; Michele Lundeen, Feb. 23; Nathan James & Ben Hernandez, Feb. 24; Sue Palmer's Motel Swing, Feb. 25; Chet Cannon, Feb. 26; Len Rainey's Midnight Players, Feb. 27; (858) 486-0764.

RAINBOW OAKS RESTAURANT 4815 Fifth Ave., Rainbow. Caesar Ricci Quartet plays cool jazz, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays; (760) 728-0228.

SMOKEY'S LAKE WOHLFORD CAFE 25484 Lake Wohlford Road, Escondido. Karaoke with Mike Shane, 7 p.m. Feb. 22, free; Fastlane, 8 p.m. Feb. 23, free; (760) 749-6585.

SOMA SAN DIEGO 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego. All That Remains, Chimaira, Five Finger Death Punch, Light This City, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22, $16; Hello Marquee, Fight Fair, Let Live, Numbskull, The Days Sets Fire, Adieu Adieu, 7 p.m. Feb. 23, $8; (619) 226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

SURF & SADDLE 123 W. Plaza, Solana Beach. Battle at the Saddle, Feb. 21; Foo U, Feb. 22; Lord Nelson, Feb. 23; (858) 755-9474.

TIO LEO'S 10787 Camino Ruiz, Mira Mesa. Robin Henkel Band, Feb. 21; Electric Soul, Feb. 23; (858) 695-1461 or tioleos.com.

TIO LEO'S 5302 Napa St., San Diego. Zydeco, 7 p.m. Feb. 21; Sue Palmer and Her Motel Swing Orchestra, Feb. 22, $8; Podunk Nowhere, Fat City Reprise, Keith Harrani Grizzley Circus, Feb. 23, $6; (619) 542-1462 or tioleos.com.

WINSTONS 1921 Bacon St., Ocean Beach. Shows begin at 9 p.m. Salvador Santana, Brain Buckit, Feb. 21, $7; Stranger, Feb. 22, $10; Elijah Emanuel and the Revelations, Feb. 23, $10; OB-o-ke with Jose Sinatra, Feb. 24, $1; Electric Waste Band, Feb. 25, $7; Cash Only, Cash'd Out, Joey Harris, Feb. 26, $10; DPI, Feb. 27, $5; (619) 222-6822.

COFFEEHOUSES

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC 1905 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad. Monty McIntyre, 7 p.m. Feb. 23; (760) 479-0242.

BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC 11160 Rancho Carmel Drive, Carmel Mountain Ranch.Tom Boyer, 8 p.m. Feb. 22; Jeffrey Joe Morin, 8 p.m. Feb. 23; (760) 479-0242.

E STREET CAFE 128/130 W. E St., Encinitas. Joseph Angelastro, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21; Ryan Bentley, 6 p.m. Feb. 22; Freedom People, 8 p.m. Feb. 22; Peter Hall, 6 p.m. Feb. 23; Kenny Eng, 8 p.m. Feb. 23; Jesus Jams, 7 p.m. Feb. 24; Doug Strock, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27; (760) 230-2038 or estreetcafe.com.

HOT JAVA CAFE 11738 Carmel Mountain Road, Carmel Mountain Ranch. Sketch and the Draftsman, 8 p.m. Feb. 22; the Formerly Brothers, Melissa Vaughan, Marie Haddad, 8 p.m. Feb. 23; open mic, 7 p.m. Feb. 24; (858) 673-7111 or www.myspace.com/hotjavacafe.

LESTAT'S 3343 Adams Ave., San Diego. Branden Land, Carlos Olmeda, Mark Huff, Feb. 21; Jane Lui, Jay Lash, Joey Ryan, Feb. 22; Robin Henkel Band, Feb. 23; Selena Garcia, the Donnis Trio, Feb. 24; Flimz, Jordan Reimer, Kenny Eng, Feb. 27; (619) 282-0437.

ROCK & POP

FOREIGNER 8 p.m. Feb. 21 and Feb. 22; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $45-$60; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

CHRIS TRAPPER Push Stars lead singer in solo setting; 8:45 p.m. Feb. 22; Random Acts of Music, 1035 Tourmaline St., San Diego; $15 ---- reservations required; randomactsofmusic.org.

ZOOM! "WORLD OF RHYTHMS" Vista Academy for Visual and Performing Arts' middle school percussion ensemble presents its winter concert; 7 p.m. Feb. 28; VAPA, 600 N. Santa Fe Drive, Vista; free.

EVERY TIME I DIE with From First to Last, The Bled, August Burns Red, The Human Abstract 8 p.m. Feb. 29; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $62.50-$82.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

THE RAVEONETTES 8:30 p.m. Feb. 29; the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $16-$18; (619) 232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

THE K23 ORCHESTRA AND PERPETUAL GROOVE 9 p.m. March 1; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $12-$14; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

MIGUEL BOSE Latin pop; 8 p.m. March 2; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego; $59.75-$85.75; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

FRANK SINATRA JR. 8 p.m. March 2; The Pavilion, Harrah's Rincon Casino, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $30; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com.

FOO FIGHTERS with Against Me, Serj Tankian 7:30 p.m. March 3; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego; $25-$45; (619) 220-8497.

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT 8 p.m. March 4; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $45; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

EMMANUEL Latin American balladeer; 8 p.m. March 6; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $65-$95; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

HOTEL CAFE with Ingrid Michaelson, Cary Brothers, Greg Laswell, Kate Havnevik, Jessie Baylin, Jim Bianco 8 p.m. March 6; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

AMERICA 8 p.m. March 7; The Pavilion, Harrah's Rincon Casino, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $25; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com.

IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE with Poison Pen, Da Circle, J Arch Hip-hop; 9 p.m. March 7; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

AN EVENING WITH THE STARS OF DOO WOP & ROCK 'N' ROLL featuring the Nelsons, Sonny Turner and the Platters, Jay Siegel and the Tokens, Frankie Ford and Shirley Alston Reeves; 8 p.m. March 7; California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $35-$50; (800) 988-4253.

BAD RELIGION 8 p.m. March 7 and 8; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $25; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

VENICE Folk-rock; 7:30 p.m. March 8; Acoustic Music San Diego, 4650 Manfield St. (Normal Heights United Methodist Church), San Diego; $22; (619) 303-8176 or acousticmusicsandiego.com.

NEW YORK DOLLS with Grand Ole Party, We Are the Fury 8 p.m. March 10; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

CLUTCH with Murder by Death, Maylene, The Sons of Disaster, Hex Machine 8 p.m. March 12; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$30; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

MATTHEW GOOD with Veronica May 9 p.m. March 12; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

ANGELS & AIRWAVES with Meg & Dia, The Color Fred, Ace Enders 7 p.m. March 13; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $27.50; (619) 220-8497 or somasandiego.com.

MOODY BLUES 8 p.m. March 13 and 14; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $60-$90; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

SILVERSTEIN with The Devil Wears Prada, A Day to Remember, Protest the Hero 7 p.m. March 14; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $15; (619) 226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

COMMON SENSE with the Bonedaddys 9 p.m. March 15; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $12-$14; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

EXPLOSIONS IN THE WAY 7 p.m. March 15; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $14; (619) 226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

SHAWN MULLINS with Pieta Brown 8 p.m. March 17; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $13-$15; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

NADA SURF 8 p.m. March 18; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $19.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

PORTUGAL THE MAN with Foxy Shazam 7 p.m. March 19; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $12; (619) 226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

TRISTAN PRETTYMAN 9 p.m. March 19; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

BUILT TO SPILL with the Meat Puppets, Helvatia 9 p.m. March 21; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $22-$24; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

THE ROCKET SUMMER with All Time Low, the Matches, Sonny, Forever the Sickest Kids 6:30 p.m. March 21; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $13.50; (619) 226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with Ludo, Pleaseeasaur 9 p.m. March 22; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

ACE FREHLEY 8 p.m. March 24; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $27.50-$50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

JOSE GONZALEZ with Mia Doi Todd 6:30 p.m. March 24; San Diego Women's Club, 2557 Third Ave., Hillcrest; $22.50; (619) 232-4355 or casbahmusic.com.

ACE FREHLEY 8 p.m. March 24; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $27.50-$50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

BOB MOULD 8 p.m. March 24; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $10; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

BOB SCHNEIDER 9 p.m. March 25; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16-$18; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

COLLECTIVE SOUL 8 p.m. March 26; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $27.50-$45; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

CHICAGO 8 p.m. March 27 and 28; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $60-$90; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

TOKYO POLICE CLUB with Eagle Seagull, We Barbarians 7 p.m. March 28; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $14; (619) 226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

THE AVETT BROTHERS with Jessica Lea Mayfield 9 p.m. March 29; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16-$18; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

LOSTS '80S LIVE with Dramarama, A Flock of Seagulls, Gene Loves Jezebel, When in Rome, Real Life 7 p.m. March 30; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $26-$28; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

CITIZEN COPE 8 p.m. March 31; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $23-$30; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

BAD MANNERS 8 p.m. April 1; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $17.50-$30; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

THE WIGGLES Children's entertainers from Australia; 6:30 p.m. April 1; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego; $18-$35; (619) 220-8497.

LES CLAYPOOL with Tim Fite 8 p.m. April 2; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $26-$38; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

PINE MOUNTAIN LOGS 9 p.m. April 5; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $15-$17; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS 8 p.m. April 5; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22.50-$32.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

THE BAMBOOZLE LEFT with the All-American Rejects, Alkaline Trio, Bayside, Bouncing Souls, Brighten, The Chariot, Charlotte Sometimes, The Color Fred, Danger Radio, Daphne Loves Derby, Dear and the Headlights, Endless Hallway, face to face, Finch, The Forecast, From First to Last, Jimmy Eat World, The Maine, Making April, New Found Glory, Paramore, Reel Big Fish, A Rocket to the Moon, Rookie of the Year, Rx Bandits, Secondhand Serenade, Sky Eats Airplane, The Starting Line, Steel Train, Story of the Year, Streelight Manifesto, the Tahiti Twins, Valencia, We the Kings noon April 5; My Chemical Romance, the A.K.A.S, Alesana, An Angle, Anti-Flag, Armor for Sleep, Billy Talent, Blaqk Audio, Vinnie Caruana, Chiodos, Chronic Future, A Cursive Memory, A Day to Remember, Dear Life, The Dillenger Escape Plan, Drive By, Escape the Fate, Foxy Shazam, Goldfinger, H20, Hot Water Music, Jeffree Star, Lydia, The Medic Droid, Metro Station, MxPx, Pierce the Veil, Protest the Hero, Saves the Day, Schoolyard Heroes, The Secret Handshake, Set Your Goals, 7 Seconds, Shook Ones, Suburban Legends, 3Oh!3 noon April 6; Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine; $75, two days; $39.50, single day; thebamboozleleft.com or ticketmaster.com.

RBD with Nueva Banda Timbiriche 7 p.m. April 6; Coors Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $40-$85; (619) 220-8497.

MINISTRY with Meshuggah, Hemloc 8 p.m. April 7; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $41-$77.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

X 9 p.m. April 9; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $25-$27; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

THE MOTHER HIPS 9 p.m. April 11 and 12; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $17-$19; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

MORCHEEBA 7:30 p.m. April 12; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; $23; (619) 231-4343 or 4thandB.com.

PANIC AT THE DISCO with Motion City Soundtrack, The Hush Sound, Phantom Planet 6 p.m. April 12; SOMA San Diego, 3350 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite I, San Diego; $35; (619) 226-7662 or somasandiego.com.

GAY MEN'S CHORUS OF SAN DIEGO: "HEART AND SOUL ---- MUSIC OF THE '50s" 8 p.m. April 12 and 2 p.m. April 13; Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla; $30-$35; (619) 574-6273.

EDDIE VEDDER April 15; Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, San Diego; $67.75; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 22; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

THRICE with Circa Survive, Pelican 8 p.m. April 16; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $17.50-$30; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 21; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

BOZ SCAGGS 8 p.m. April 18; The Pavilion, Harrah's Rincon Casino, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; $40-$50; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com.

JOHN MAYALL AND THE BLUESBREAKERS 8 p.m. April 19; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $45; (858) 748-0505 or powayarts.org.

WAYNE NEWTON 6 p.m. April 20; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $45-$65; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

SYMPHONY X with Epica, Into Eternity 8 p.m. April 20; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $20-$23; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

KANYE WEST with Rhianna, NERD, Lupe Fiasco 7 p.m. April 20; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $60-$79; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA 9 p.m. April 24; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $26-$28; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

MICHAEL MCDONALD 6 p.m. April 25; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $60-$85; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

SPIRITUALIZED 8 p.m. April 25; 4th & B, 345 B St., San Diego; $26; (619) 231-4343 or 4thandB.com.

COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL with Jack Johnson, The Verve, Raconteurs, the Breeders, Fatboy Slim, Tegan and Sara, Madness, The Swell Season, The National, Animal Collective, Slightly Stoopid, Mum, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Stars, Battles, Aesop Rock, Midnight Juggernauts, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Minus the Bear, Spank Rock, dan le sac vs. Scroobius Pip, Diplo, Adam Freeland, Santo Gold, Jens Lekman, John Butler Trio, Vampire Weekend, Dan Deacon, Architecture in Helsinki, Sandra Collins, Busy P, Cut Copy, Black Lips, Datarock, Professor Murder, Reverend and the Makers, the Bees, Porter, Rogue Wave, Modeselektor, American Bang, Lucky I Am April 25; Portishead, Kraftwerk, Death Cab for Cutie, Cafe Tacuba, Sasha & Digweed, Rilo Kiley, Dwight Yoakam, M.I.A., Hot Chip, Cold War Kids, Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks, DeVotchKa, Flogging Molly, Mark Ronson, Turbonegro, Scars on Broadway, Islands, Enter Shikari, Calvin Harris, Boyz Noize, Junkie XL, Cinematic Orchestra, Jamie T, the Teenagers, VHS or Beta?, Carbon/silicon, Erol Alkan, Yo Majesty!, Little Brother, Bonde Do Role, St. Vincent, Akron Family, MGMT, Institubes DJs (Surkin, Para One and Orgasmic), James Zabiela, Sebastian, Kavinsky, Dredg, The Bird and the Bee, Grand Ole Party, New Young Pony Club, 120 Days, Yoav, Electric Touch, Uffie April 26; Roger Waters ("Dark Side of the Moon"), Love & Rockets, My Morning Jacket, Spiritualized, Justice, Gogol Bordello, Chromeo, the Streets, Metric, Danny Tenaglia, Simian Mobile Disco, Booka Shade, Murs, Dmitri From Paris, Autolux, The Field, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Les Savy Fav, the Cool Kids, Sons & Daughters, Sia, Holy F---, Black Kids, Black Mountain, the Annuals, Kid Sister w/A-Trak, Man Man, Duffy, I'm From Barcelona, Manchester Orchestra, Deadmau5, the Horrors, Austin TV, Shout Out Louds, Plastiscines, Brett Dennen April 27; Empire Polo Fields, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio; $90, day pass; $269, three-day festival pass ($55 per person for camping); (619) 220-8497, coachella.com or ticketmaster.com.

DEF LEPPARD AND REO SPEEDWAGON 8 p.m. April 26; Coors Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $25-$75; (619) 220-8497.

LEA SALONGA Filipino singer/actress; 8 p.m. April 27; The Pavilion, Harrah's Rincon Casino, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; on-sale date to be announced; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com.

AVRIL LAVIGNE with Boys Like Girls 7 p.m. April 30; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego; $25.50-$45.50; (619) 220-8497.

MICHAEL BUBLE May 2; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 22; (619) 220-8497.

JUANES 8 p.m. May 3; San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego; $39.50-$89.50; (619) 220-8497 or sandiegoarena.com.

PINK MARTINI 8 p.m. May 8; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $30-$50; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY 8 p.m. May 15; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $22.50-$32.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

KENNY LOGGINS 8 p.m. May 18; The Pavilion, Harrah's Rincon Casino, 777 Harrah's Rincon Way, Valley Center; on-sale date to be announced; (866) 468-3399 or ticketweb.com.

GIGANTOUR with Megadeth, In Flames, Children of Bodom, Job for a Cowboy, High on Fire 5:30 p.m. May 20; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego; $32.50-$42.50; (619) 220-8497.

NIGHTWISH 9 p.m. May 23; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $27-$62; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

THE POLICE with Elvis Costello 7 p.m. May 26; Coors Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista; $46-$223; tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 23; (619) 220-8497 or ticketmaster.com.

LADYTRON with Datarock 9 p.m. May 31; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $22; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

THE CURE 7:30 p.m. June 3; Cox Arena, San Diego State University, 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego; $35-$65; (619) 220-8497.

THE BEACH BOYS 6 p.m. June 8; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $45-$70; (877) 711-2946.

RICHARD CHEESE AND LOUNGE AGAINST THE MACHINE 8 p.m. Aug. 2; House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego; $29.50-$39.50; (619) 299-2583 or hob.com/sandiego.

JAZZ, R&B & BLUES

SAN DIEGO JAZZ PARTY Event features 20 mainstream jazz artists and 19 hours of music and a Living Legend Jazz Award for Dick Hyman; reception, 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 22; music, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Feb. 22; jazz brunch, 10:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 23; music, 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 23; music, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 24; Hilton San Diego/Del Mar, 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar; $220, full party pass; $120, Feb. 23 only; $55, Feb. 22 or Feb. 24 only; (858) 453-0846 or www.sdjp.org.

NOIR'S GOSPEL AND AWARD EXTRAVAGANZA with TonEx and Cheryl Dearing and Blessed 6 p.m. Feb. 23; Higher Dominion Worship Center, 2136 Industrial Court, Vista; $15-$30; (760) 586-4982 or noiriig.com.

A TRIBUTE TO GLENN MILLER & THE FABULOUS DORSEY BROTHERS featuring the Tex Beneke Orchestra, Debby Boone, the Pied Pipers, String of Pearls and the Dorsey Brothers Alumni; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; call for ticket prices; (800) 988-4253.

EDDIE AND THE VIBRATONES Featuring Eddie Kruck, Carl Rush and their band with singer Janet Barton; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23; Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; $12; (760) 529-9140.

SALVATION ARMY BRIDGE BRASS BAND CONCERT Fundraising concert for 2007 wildfire victims will feature the Bridge band, the Divisional Brass Band, songsters, timbrel and dance troupes; 4 p.m. Feb. 24; Gateway Community Church, 1451 Montiel Road, Escondido; free but goodwill donations will be accepted for fire victims; www.sandiego.salvationarmy.org.

MARCIA BALL AND JOHN HAMMOND 8 p.m. March 2; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $20-$22; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

COASTAL COMMUNITIES CONCERT BAND 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA CONCERT To celebrate its first quarter-century, the band features its favorite soloists including Canadian Brass trumpeter Ron Romm; U.S. Army Band flutist Norman Brentley; U.S. Army Field Band clarinetist Tom Puwalski; saxophonist Dale Underwood and tuba player Marty Erickson of the U.S. Navy Band; and vocalist Michael Ruhl; 2:30 p.m. March 2; Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St., Carlsbad; $15, general; $12, seniors and children; (760) 489-3484 or (760) 436-6137.

RICHARD ELLIOT Jazz saxophonist performs benefit concert for L.R. Green Educational Foundation; 8 p.m. March 8; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $30-$80; (800) 988-4253.

THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA Gospel; 8 p.m. March 9; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $30-$32; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

TOMMY CASTRO BAND with Bill Magee Band 9 p.m. March 14; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16-$18; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

BARB JUNGR The La Jolla Music Society's Pat Stein memorial concert series presents the United Kingdom-based jazz vocalist; 7:30 p.m. March 14 (pre-show lecture, 7 p.m.); Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; $30, adults; $5, children; (858) 459-3728.

JAMES MOODY 8 p.m. March 22; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $35-$65; (858) 459-3728.

CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE 8 p.m. April 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $18-$20; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

JOHN MAYALL & THE BLUESBREAKERS 8 p.m. April 19; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $45, adults; $5, youth 18 and under; (858) 748-0505.

VICTOR WOOTEN 8 p.m. April 27; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $23-$25; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

DOMINIQUE EADE Jazz vocalist; 7:30 p.m. May 8; Dizzy's, at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, Harbor Club Towers, first floor, Second & J streets, San Diego; $15; (858) 270-7467 or dizzyssandiego.com

COUNTRY & FOLK

THE EARL BROTHERS with Tanya Rose and the Buffalo Chip Kickers 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $15; (858) 566-4040 or ticketweb.com.

THE STRANGE WOODS 3:30 p.m. Feb. 23; Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1600 Buena Vista Drive, Vista; $10; (760) 631-7055.

ROY ZIMMERMAN Political folk satire; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23; Acoustic Music San Diego, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights United Methodist Church), San Diego; $15-$20; (619) 303-8176 or acousticmusicsandiego.com.

THE EARL BROTHERS Hillbilly, neo-traditional bluegrass quartet; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $15; (858) 566-4040.

NORTH COUNTY COWBOYS 6 to 9 p.m. March 7; Cask 'n' Cleaver restaurant, 3757 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook; free; (760) 728-2818.

TOMMY SANDS 7:30 p.m. March 8; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $22; (858) 566-4040 or ticketweb.com.

OLD TOWN TEMECULA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Featuring the Marty Warburton Band, Bluegrass Etc. with Dennis Caplinger, Highway 138, Pacific Ocean Bluegrass, Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan, Sligo Rags, the Silverado Bluegrass Band, Andy Rau Band, Bluegrass Brethren, Windy Ridge, This Just In, Temeku Bluegrass and Burnett Family Bluegrass Band; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 15; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 16; Old Town Temecula, Old Town Front Street, Temecula; free; (951) 694-6412.

STEVE EARLE with Allison Moorer 8 p.m. March 23; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $30-$32; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

CHERYL WHEELER Folk; 7:30 p.m. March 23; Acoustic Music San Diego, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights United Methodist Church), San Diego; $22-$27; (619) 303-8176 or acousticmusicsandiego.com.

JANIS IAN Folk; 7:30 p.m. March 27; Acoustic Music San Diego, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights United Methodist Church), San Diego; $25; (619) 303-8176 or acousticmusicsandiego.com.

SMALL POTATOES 7:30 p.m. March 29; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $18; (858) 566-4040 or ticketweb.com.

SARA PETITE with the Slidewinders, Siobhan O'Brien 4 p.m. March 30; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $8-$10; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

SUSAN WERNER Acoustic; 7:30 p.m. April 3; Acoustic Music San Diego, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights United Methodist Church), San Diego; $15-$20; (619) 303-8176 or acousticmusicsandiego.com.

TOM BOYER 7 p.m. April 12; Templar's Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway; $18; (858) 566-4040 or ticketweb.com.

DAVID WILCOX Acoustic; 7:30 p.m. April 12; Acoustic Music San Diego, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights United Methodist Church), San Diego; $25; (619) 303-8176 or acousticmusicsandiego.com.

PETER, PAUL AND MARY 8 p.m. April 18 (rescheduled from Nov. 16); California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $60-$75, general; $57-$72, seniors; (800) 988-4253.

RAMBLIN' JACK ELLIOTT Folk; 7:30 p.m. April 17; Acoustic Music San Diego, 4650 Mansfield St. (Normal Heights United Methodist Church), San Diego; $22; (619) 303-8176 or acousticmusicsandiego.com.

MARLEY'S GHOST 7:30 p.m. April 20; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $22; (858) 566-4040 or ticketweb.com.

KENNY ROGERS 6 p.m. April 27; Pechanga Showroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $60-$85; (877) 711-2946 or pechanga.com/entertainment.

STAGECOACH FESTIVAL with Rascal Flatts, the Judds, Dierks Bentley, Taylor Swift, Dwight Yoakam, the Greencards, Waddie Mitchell, Jypsi, Dan Tyminski, Crystal Shawanda May 3; Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Trace Adkins, Jack Ingram, Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, Shooter Jennings, Cowboy Troy, Billy Joe Shaver, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Halfway to Hazard, Ian Tyson May 4; Empire Polo Fields, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio; $183, two-day general admission; $399, two-day reserved seating ($50, camping); (619) 220-8497, stagecoachfestival.com or ticketmaster.com.

HAL KETCHUM 8 p.m. May 22; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $22-$24; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

BILL STAINES 7:30 p.m. May 23; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $18; (858) 566-4040 or ticketweb.com.

SAM HINTON FOLK HERITAGE FESTIVAL with Grunion Run 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 14; Templar's Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway; $18; (858) 566-4040 or ticketweb.com.

MARK O'CONNOR'S APPALACHIA WALTZ TRIO 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $38-$51; (619) 239-8836 or birchnorthparktheatre.net.

WORLD

BATTLEFIELD BAND Scottish music group performs Celtic/Scottish music on folk and modern instruments; 7 p.m. March 6; San Marcos Civic Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos; free; (858) 694-2415.

"DUBLIN'S IRISH CABARET" Folk music, comedy and dance direct from Ireland; 8 p.m. March 7; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $25-$50; (619) 570-1100.

PEPE AGUILAR 7:30 p.m. March 9; Pala Events Center, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $75-$95; (619) 220-8497 or palacasino.com/entertainment.

GIPSY KINGS 7:30 p.m. March 12; Pala Events Center, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala; $75-$95; (619) 220-8497 or palacasino.com/entertainment.

MAD PROFESSOR 9 p.m. March 13; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $14-$16; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

INCENDIO Latin fusion; 7:30 p.m. March 15; Acoustic Music San Diego, 4650 Manfield St. (Normal Heights United Methodist Church), San Diego; $15-$20; (619) 303-8176 or acousticmusicsandiego.com.

THE ITALS 9 p.m. March 20; Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; $16-$18; (858) 481-8140 or bellyup.com.

MASAYO AND ROBERT Original Japanese music compositions featuring bass koto, flute and shakuhachi and wind synth; 12:30 p.m. March 20; Performance Lab, Room D-10, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2316.

AKAYAA ATULE AND BOLGA ZODOOMAH "Highlife" music from Ghana; 2 p.m. April 13; Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; free; (760) 602-2012.

JAMIE LAVAL with Ashley Broder Celtic violinist; 7:30 p.m. May 10; San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; $22; (858) 566-4040 or ticketweb.com.

CLASSICAL

SUNHEE PARK PIANO ENSEMBLE Four South Korean pianists perform a series of duets and a waltz for eight hands and music from Brahms, the opera "Faust" and Mozart; 12:30 p.m. Feb. 21; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2316.

MAINLY MOZART SPOTLIGHT SERIES Violinist Ida Kavafian, cellist Andrew Shulman and pianist Anne-Marie McDermott perform an all-Schumann program; 8 p.m. Feb. 22; The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $25-$60; (619) 239-0100.

PIANIST EMANUEL AX Program includes Beethoven's Sonatas No. 2 in A major and C major, Schumann's "Humoreske" and "Papillons"; 8 p.m. Feb. 22; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $25-$75; (858) 459-3728.

SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY Matthew Garbutt conducts a pops concert of Western-themed classics by Aaron Copland, Edward MacDowel and more; 8 p.m. Feb. 23; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $39, general; $5, youth 18 and under; (858) 748-0505.

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF MUSIC "RISING STARS" RECITAL 5 p.m. Feb. 23; Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla; free; www.cimwebsite.org.

CHAMBER TRIO RECITAL The La Jolla Music Society's Carlsbad Feb. 24 Matinee Series presents violinist Ida Kavafian, cellist Andrew Shulman and pianist Anne-Marie McDermott performing an all-Schumann program; 2 p.m. Feb. 24; St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 6628 Santa Isabel St., Carlsbad; $35; (619) 239-0100, Ext. 2.

ORGANISTS GROUP RECITAL Organists from seven North County churches will perform works with accompaniment by musicians on horn, trumpet, piano, guitar, flute and clarinet; 4 p.m. Feb. 24; Grace Presbyterian Church, 1450 E. Vista Way, Vista; free; (760) 724-0077.

PETER GACH: "PIANOPHASE" Palomar College's artist-in-residence teams with pianist Ellen Weller and others for a series of piano duets including Steve Reich's "Piano Phase," Weller's "19:18" and three new works by Jonathan Fadner; 2 p.m. Feb. 24; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.

CZECH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA All-Dvorak program includes "New World Symphony," "Carnival Overture" and Czech Suite in D major; 8 p.m. Feb. 24; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $25-$95; (858) 459-3728.

CHOR LEONI MEN'S CHOIR The Vancouver-based choral group will perform in concert; 8 p.m. March 1; St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 6628 Santa Isabel St., Carlsbad; $10; (760) 438-3393.

LA JOLLA SYMPHONY & CHORUS The 130-voice choir will perform Rachmaninoff's choral masterpiece "All Night Vigil," or "Vespers"; 4 p.m. March 2; San Rafael Parish Catholic Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo; $8-$15; (858) 534-4637 or lajollaysymphony.com.

TOUTES SUITES: MUSIC FOR LENT 2 p.m. March 2; Founders Chapel, University of San Diego, Alcala Park, San Diego; for tickets, visit www.sandiego.edu/music/angelus.

HEATHER BARCLAY Solo percussion performance; 12:30 p.m. March 6; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2316.

NEW CITY SINFONIA The 40-piece orchestra will perform a concert for orchestra and harp with harpist Tasha Smith; 7:30 p.m. March 7; First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4190 Front St., San Diego; free; (619) 527-4457.

HUTCHINS CONSORT: "EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY!" The violin octet ensemble presents a concert of baroque, early Romantic and 20th century works by Liszt, Gesualdo, Walczyk and Charlton; 8 p.m. March 7; Neurosciences Institute, 106450 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; also at 3 p.m. March 9 at Burton Performing Arts Center, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $25, general; $15, seniors and students; $40, families (up to two adults and four children); (949) 675-6010.

PIANIST YUNDI LI Program of works by Liszt, Berg, Ravel, Ginastera and Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition"; 8 p.m. March 7; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $25-$75; (858) 459-3728.

POWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL Jung-Ho Pak, conductor of the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, will judge this festival featuring orchestras from La Jolla Country Day High School and the San Diego Youth Philharmonic Orchestra in performances and an onstage clinic; 1 to 4 p.m. March 9; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; free but donations accepted at the door; (858) 748-5131, Ext. 2613.

SAN DIEGO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: "SURPRISE SURPRISE!" San Diego Chamber Orchestra performs Haydn's Symphony No. 94 ("Surprise"), Marin Marais' "Operation for the Removal of a Stone," Beethoven's "Irish Songs" and Kernohan's Concerto for Theremin; 7:30 p.m. March 10; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $7-$40 ($35-$325, six-concert subscription); 7:30 p.m. March 11; Del Mar Country Club, 6001 Clubhouse Drive, Rancho Santa Fe; $75-$373 ($375-$1,865, six-concert subscription); also 7:30 p.m. March 14; St., Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego; $7-$55 ($35-$275, six-concert subscription); (858) 350-0290 with sdco.org.

CHAMBER MUSIC FOR CELLO AND PIANO Violincellist Erica Erenyi and pianist Emily Helvey perform works by Piazzola and Rachmaninoff; 12:30 p.m. March 13; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2316.

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR 3 p.m. March 16; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $35-$60; (619) 570-1100.

THE SZYMANOWSKI QUARTET String quartet; 7:30 p.m. March 27; Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla; $35; (858) 454-5872 or ljathenaeum.org.

CAMERATA IRELAND Program features the Irish ensemble and conductor/pianist Barry Douglas; 3 p.m. March 30; Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $37, general; $10, students; (760) 451-8644.

PALOMAR CHORALE: "AMERICA SINGING, SHAPE NOTES, FOLK HYMNS AND WHITE SPIRITUALS" American choral music including early 19th century sacred harp works and "Kentucky Psalms" by Alice Parker; 4 p.m. March 30; San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand Ave., San Marcos; call for ticket information; (760) 727-1509.

PALOMAR SYMPHONY Palomar College's orchestra presents Mozart's "Magic Flute" overture, Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 and Saint-Saens' Piano Concert No. 2 in G minor with pianist Bryan Verhoye; 8 p.m. April 5; 2 p.m. April 6; Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.

COLIN MCALLISTER Classical guitarist performs reworkings of medieval and Renaissance-era works; 12:30 p.m. April 3; Performance Lab, Room D-10, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2316.

EUROPA GALANTE Chamber recital for violin features works by Vivaldi, Purcell, Barsanti and Leclair; 8 p.m. April 6; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $25-$75; (858) 459-3728.

THE ALTENBERG TRIO The La Jolla Music Society's Carlsbad Feb. 24 Matinee Series presents the Viennese ensemble performing an all-Mozart program; 2 p.m. April 6; St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 6628 Santa Isabel St., Carlsbad; $25; (619) 239-0100, Ext. 2.

URSULA OPPENS Two-time Grammy-nominated pianist performs contemporary music; 7:30 p.m. April 6; Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla; $35; (858) 454-5872 or ljathenaeum.org.

SAN DIEGO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: "THE BEETHOVEN EXPERIENCE" San Diego Chamber Orchestra performs Haydn's Symphony No. 94 ("Surprise"), Marin Marais' "Operation for the Removal of a Stone," Beethoven's "Irish Songs" and Kernohan's Concerto for Theremin; 7:30 p.m. April 7; Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $7-$40 ($35-$325, six-concert subscription); 7:30 p.m. April 8; Del Mar Country Club, 6001 Clubhouse Drive, Rancho Santa Fe; $75-$373 ($375-$1,865, six-concert subscription); also 7:30 p.m. April 11; St., Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego; $7-$55 ($35-$275, six-concert subscription); (858) 350-0290 with sdco.org.

PALOMAR CHAMBER SINGERS & PALOMAR WOMEN'S CHORUS 12:30 p.m. April 10; Performance Lab, Room D-10, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2316.

SEATTLE SYMPHONY Program includes Beethoven's "Leonore" overture, Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 featuring Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Strauss' "Don Juan" tone poem and the "Der Rosenkavalier" suite; 8 p.m. April 11; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; $25-$95; (858) 459-3728.

PALOMAR CHAMBER SINGERS: "ORPHEUS AND EURIDICE" David Chase and Michael Mufson direct the choir in a performance of Gluck's French opera; 8 p.m. April 12 and 19; 2 p.m. April 13; 4 p.m. April 17; Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.

CORO HISPANO DE SAN FRANCISCO The 32-member vocal and musical ensemble performs Latin American choral works, from the 12th century to Feb. 21; 7:30 p.m. April 13; Burton Performing Arts Center, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $25, adults; $10, students; (760) 451-8644.

PETER GACH: "ALL CHOPIN" Palomar College's artist-in-residence presents a program of Chopin piano works including a collection of Mazurkas, the F-sharp minor Polonaise and the G-minor Ballade; 2 p.m. April 13; Howard Brubeck Theatre, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; $12, general; $10, seniors; $8, students; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2453.

PALOMAR ELECTRONIC MUSIC ENSEMBLE 12:30 p.m. May 1; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2316.

ZUKERMAN CHAMBER PLAYERS Violinist Pinchas Zukerman leads this program that includes Kodaly's Duo for Violin and Cello, Mendelssohn's Quintet in B-flat major for strings and Dvorak's Quintet in E-flat major for strings; 8 p.m. May 3; Sherwood Auditorium, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $25-$75; (858) 459-3728.

SERGE MARTINCHUK Solo piano works by Mozart and Rachmaninoff; 12:30 p.m. May 8; Performance Lab (Room D-10) Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2316.

VIOLIST RICHARD O'NEIL AND PIANIST WARREN JONES 8 p.m. May 11; The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, La Jolla; $30, adults; $5, children; (858) 459-3728.

PALOMAR MUSIC STUDENT HONORS RECITAL 12:30 p.m. May 15; Performance Lab, Room D-10, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2316.

PIANIST GARRICK OHLSSON Program includes works by Prokofiev, Scriabin and Rachmaninoff; 8 p.m. May 16; Sherwood Auditorium, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $25-$75; (858) 459-3728.

REDLANDS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Fallbrook Music Society season-closing symphony concert; 3 p.m. May 25; Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S. Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook; $37, adults; $10, students; (760) 451-8644.

DANCE

EVEOKE DANCE THEATRE The San Diego hip-hop dance troupe performs in honor of Black History Month; 2 p.m. Feb. 23; Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido; free; (760) 839-4837.

MOJALET DANCE COLLECTIVE: "INTERNATIONAL DELIGHT" The Poway dance company presents its fifth annual Cafe Mojalet dance program featuring solos, duets and ensemble pieces with a buffet dinner, drinks, silent auction and more; 6 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 23; Poway Community Park auditorium, 13094 Civic Center Drive, Poway; $25-$35; (858) 679-0979.

"BELLYDANCE SUPERSTARS" International troupe performs the belly dances of the Middle East and beyond; 3 p.m. Feb. 24; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $30-$55; (619) 570-1100.

SAN DIEGO BALLET: "SPRING REPERTOIRE" The company presents new work by choreographer Javier Velasco over three weekends; excerpts from "When We Have the Stars," "Carnival of the Animals," "Joplinesque" and "Romeo & Juliet" will be presented at 8 p.m. Feb. 22 and Feb. 23 and 2 p.m. Feb. 24; excerpts from "Mambomania," "Don Quixote" and "Romeo and Juliet" will be presented at 8 p.m. Feb. 29 and March 1, and 2 p.m. March 2; and sketches for two new works and "Romeo and Juliet" will be presented at 8 p.m. March 14-15, and 2 p.m. March 16; Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road, San Diego; $20 for one weekend performance; $35 for two weekends; $45, three weekends; (619) 294-7378.

"FLAMENCO!" Flamenco guitarist Chris Burton Jacome and dancer Lena Jacome perform the fiery music and dance of Spain; 12:30 p.m. Feb. 28; Performance Lab (Room D-10), Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; free; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2316.

HUBBARD STREET DANCE 8 p.m. Feb. 29; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $25-$65; (858) 459-3728; and at 8 p.m. March 1; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $40-$55; (800) 988-4253.

"CINDERELLA" California Ballet presents a fairy-tale ballet choreographed by Eugene Ballet artistic director Toni Pimble and set to a score by Prokofiev; 2:30 and 8 p.m. March 1 and 1 and 5:30 p.m. March 2; San Diego Civic Theatre, Third Avenue at B Street, San Diego; $25-$80; (858) 560-6741.

"FACES OF INDIA" San Diego Indian American Society presents a program of dances from several regions of India; 3 and 7 p.m. March 1; Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway; $10-$20; (858) 342-9939, (858) 693-7682.

MALASHOCK DANCE: "STAY THE HAND" The modern dance company presents a work-in-progress performance of John Malashock's new dance work set to the music of Persian composer Shahrokh Yadegari; 8 p.m. March 7-8; 7 p.m. March 9; Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road, San Diego; $15, general; $10, students; (619) 260-1622.

CITY BALLET OF SAN DIEGO: "CARMINA BURANA" The company presents its Elizabeth Wistrich's popular dance setting of Carl Orff's symphonic retelling of the ancient Bavarian poem cycle; 8 p.m. March 7 and 8; 2 p.m. March 9; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $29-$59; (858) 272-8663.

LIMON DANCE COMPANY Mexican modern dance; 8 p.m. April 18; Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., San Diego; $25-$65; (858) 459-3728.

GYPSY FUSION DINNER SHOW Cafe Sevilla presents a dinner theater program featuring a three-course dinner, authentic Gypsy music by singer/guitarist Joef and live Gypsy dancing; 7 p.m. Fridays; Cafe Sevilla, 555 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $39.50, includes dinner; (619) 233-5979.

BIG-BAND SENIOR DANCES Big John's Big Sound Band will perform at dances for senior citizens at Escondido's Joslyn Senior Center; 1 p.m. on the first and fourth Wednesdays of each month; Joslyn Senior Center, 399 Heald Lane, Escondido; $3; (760) 747-3722.

DANCE CLASSES

HOT SALSA ---- LATIN DANCE MiraCosta College will offer a course in basic Latin-style dancing, including the salsa, cumbia and merengue; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays, through Feb. 22; Room 204, MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff; $56; (760) 795-6820.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES MiraCosta College will offer a course in basic ballroom dancing, including fox trot, rumba, swing, cha cha, mambo, tango, samba, merengue and waltz; 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. Fridays, through Feb. 22; Room 204, MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff; $56; (760) 795-6820.

BALLET, JAZZ AND HIP-HOP CLASSES Lisette's Dance Studio of Escondido offers lessons for pre-professional dancers as well as an annual "Nutcracker" production; Lisette's Dance, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; (760) 839-1001.

SENIORS LINE DANCE LESSONS Oceanside Senior Center hosts drop-in beginning and intermediate lessons every Feb. 22; beginners, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; intermediate, 1:15 to 3 p.m.; Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane, Oceanside; $3 per class; (760) 435-5250.

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.

FLAMENCO DANCE CLASSES Patricia Rincon Dance Collective hosts flamenco dances, taught by Spanish instructor Chitli Ocampo, for beginners and intermediates on Wednesdays; beginners class, 7:35-8:30 p.m.; intermediate class, 8:30-9:30 p.m.; Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second St., Encinitas; $10; (760) 632-5340.

RUEDA DE CASINO DANCE CLASSES Cuban-style salsa dancing; 6 p.m. Sundays; Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas; $10; ruedasandiego.com or (760) 436-7070.

TANGO WORKSHOP Patricia Rincon Dance Collective hosts Renee Linnell in a two-hour tango workshop followed by a half-hour practica; 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 25; Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second St., Encinitas; $20; (760) 632-5340.

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 Saturdays of the month (lesson begins at 7); Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $7; (760) 525-5124.

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING San Diego English Country Dance hosts weekly social dances re-creating the classic dances of the 18th and 19th centuries; 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays; lessons included; Jean Hart Academy of Dance, Oak Knoll Plaza, 12227 Poway Road, Poway; $6, adults; children under 18 are $2 with paid adult; (858) 486-9160 or www.sdecd.org.

BELLY DANCE CLASSES Arabic-style belly dancing classes as well as classes in flamenco, salsa, samba, ballroom and Latin mix; Art/Dance Academy, El Camino Village Shopping Center, 1401 El Camino Real, #105, Oceanside; $75 for a six-week introductory course; (760) 757-4470.

HUSTLE SAN DIEGO CLUB Hustle dance party with lessons for beginners; 7 p.m. on the second Saturdays of the month; Dance North County of San Diego, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $5-$7; (760) 942-6362 or www.hustlesd.org.

SWING & BALLROOM DANCE PARTY Mary Manzella and the North County Swing & Ballroom Dance Club host a dance party with free two-step lessons included; 7-11 p.m. the third Saturdays of the month (lesson begins at 7); Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $12; (619) 229-0141.

YOUTH BALLET CLASSES Encinitas Community Center presents weekly youth ballet classes on Mondays for ages 10-13 and for ages 14 and up on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; for details, call (760) 943-2260.

WEST AFRICAN DANCE CLASS 3-4:30 p.m. Saturdays; Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas; $15-$25; (760) 942-9927.

GOLDEN CONNECTIONS COMPANY Senior women dancers are invited for ballet, modern and improvisational dance classes and to join the company; noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Studio IV, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $6 per class; (760) 233-0848.

ADULT WOMEN'S TAP CLASS Nancy Cottrell hosts a tap-dancing class for women over age 35; 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Dance Room, San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos; (760) 749-4538.

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.

ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO Daily private lessons and group lessons on Feb. 27 and Thursday nights in salsa, swing, fox trot, waltz, cha-cha, hustle, rumba, tango, mambo, wedding and ballroom dances; 330 W. Felicita Ave., Escondido; (760) 747-0684 or www.dancestudioescondido.com.

BELLY DANCE/YOGA CLASSES Mary Griffith fuses the two disciplines in classes for adults; 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays; Yoga Studio Carlsbad, 3138-J Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; (760) 434-3469.

SALSA DANCE Patricia Rincon Dance Collective hosts salsa dance classes for beginners and intermediate dancers two nights a week; Tony and Maria Caligagan teach at 8 p.m. Fridays (for beginners, 9 p.m. for intermediate dancers); Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second 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.

JAZZ DANCE A jazz dance class for dancers ages 10 and up; 1 p.m. Saturdays; Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second St., Encinitas; call for prices; (760) 753-2671.

HIP-HOP DANCE CLASSES Hip-hop dance classes for ages 5 to adults; Dance FX, 1876 El Norte Parkway, Escondido; (760) 747-9012.

HULA/TAHITIAN DANCE CLASSES Kumu Kahne teaches island dances; lessons taught at North County Dance, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas, and at Wildwood Community Center, East Vista Way at Escondido Avenue, Vista; $35 for four sessions; (760) 630-8369.

GALLERIES

Editor's note: Because gallery exhibits and locations change regularly, listings will be removed if a gallery does not send in a new exhibit listing at least every two months.

ARCHITECTURAL RELICS 158 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; This gallery specializes in architectural salvage and antique reproductions; hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays; (760) 746-5969.

ART CENTER AT FALLBROOK 103 S. Main St., Fallbrook; The National Watercolor Society Travel Exhibition and Watercolor USA Honor Society Juried Exhibition runs through March 16; exhibit hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; noon to 3 p.m. Sundays; $5 admission; (760) 728-1414.

ART ELITE 3252 Pine Hills Road, Pine Hills; Leena Hannonen's art gallery features the work of Julian-area artists; hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; (760) 765-1774.

ARTISANS' GALLERY AND MORE 224 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; This 13,000-square-foot center owned by Carl and Jeanine Dahlquist houses dozens of individual artist studios and exhibit areas; gallery hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; (760) 432-8995.

ARTISTS GALLERY 121 W. Grand Ave., Escondido; "Conquering Limitations" runs through Feb. 23; "Lifelong Learning '08" runs Feb. 27 through March 29; artists' reception, 5 to 8 p.m. March 8; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; (760) 489-0338, (760) 743-1474.

ARTIST SALON & GALLERY 2933 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; This 3,000-square-foot gallery features oils, stained and blown glass, raku, sculpture and fine jewelry; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; (760) 434-4630.

ATHENAEUM MUSIC & ARTS LIBRARY 1008 Wall St., La Jolla; "Convergence," a new salt-based installation by Carlsbad artist Adam Belt, opens March 29 and runs through May 3; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and until 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; free; (858) 454-5872.

BOEHM GALLERY Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos; 'From Dust to Decadence," a ceramics invitational exhibit curated by Sasha Koozel Reibestein, runs through April 4; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2304.

BRANDON GALLERY 105 N. Main St., Fallbrook; An exhibit of work by board members and committee chairs of the Fallbrook Art Association is on display through Feb. 29; Robert Somers, owner of Blue Heron Gallery, is the featured artist in March; artist's reception, 5 to 8 p.m. March 8; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays; (760) 723-1330.

CAL STATE SAN MARCOS KELLOGG LIBRARY GALLERY 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos; "See Related Story: The Murder of JR Warren," a mixed-media exhibit by Brooklyn artist Rory Golden using automobile rearview mirrors and two-sided, mixed-media drawings to remember the death of a West Virginia hate-crime victim, runs through May 16; gallery hours, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; (760) 750-4366.

CANNON ART GALLERY Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; "In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits," an exhibit of 51 color and black-and-white portrait photographs from the National Geographic archives runs through March 16; the gallery will screen "The Photographers," a documentary about the artists behind the portraits, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Feb. 24; admission is free; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; (760) 602-2021.

CARLSBAD SCULPTURE GARDEN 2955 Elmwood Ave., Carlsbad; "Suburban Trees," an exhibit of seven works by San Diego-area sculptors David Beck Brown, Christie Beniston, Lauren Jackson, Nina Karavasiles, Christopher Lee, Fritzie Urquhart and the late Italo Scanga, is on display; hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; (760) 434-2920.

CEDROS GALLERY NIGHTS The downtown design district hosts late-night gallery openings and events from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 21 and on the third Thursdays of each month; Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach; free; (858) 724-7204.

CHANDLERS GALLERY & BOUTIQUE 519 Grand Ave., Carlsbad; Gallery features original art and jewelry by Carlsbad artist Kathryn A. Chandler as well as unique gifts from around the world; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; (760) 729-7976.

COSMOPOLITAN FINE ARTS GALLERY 7932 Girard Ave., La Jolla; "A View of Paris" runs through Feb. 29; "Figurative Expressions" runs March 1 to 31; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; (858) 456-9506.

DAVID ALAN COLLECTION 241 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; "Seeds of Art: Rediscovering San Diego's Mid-Century Artists," an exhibit of works by nine North County artists, is on display; call for hours; (858) 481-8044.

DISTINCTION 317 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; "An Incomplete Theoretical History of a Dying Doppleganger Multiverse," new works by Josh Taylor, runs through March 1; "Midnight Parade," an exhibit of work by Joshua Clay, runs March 8 through April 5; gallery hours, noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays or by appointment; (760) 781-5779.

DOVE LIBRARY GALLERY 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; San Marcos artist Mary Lake is exhibiting her pastels and plein-air paintings through Feb. 29; (760) 434-2877.

ESCONDIDO MUNICIPAL GALLERY 142 W. Grand Ave., Escondido; Panache 2008 Invitational Exhibition runs through March 1; Panache 2008 Annual Auction runs 5 to 8:30 p.m. March 1; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; (760) 480-4101.

4 WALLS GALLERY 2813 Ray St., San Diego; "Lenore Simon: Mechanical Bride," a solo exhibit by the local printmaker, runs through March 5; "Bill Dane: An Avalanche of Circumstance, Photographs Since the 1970s" runs March 8 through May 7; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays or by appointment; (619) 501-0879.

FRENCH GALLERY 2809 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook; The gallery shows traditional and contemporary works by artists Fredonia French Jacques and Jack Ragland; hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays-Fridays; (760) 451-1600.

FRONT PORCH GALLERY 2903 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad; "The Contemporary Scroll: Visual Explorations," an exhibit of works juried by the San Diego Art Institute reflecting local artists' interpretations of the Dead Sea Scrolls, runs through March 16; hours, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; (760) 795-6120.

GALLERY OLD TOWN 2513 San Diego Ave., San Diego; "Unforgettable ---- The Photographs That Shook the World," an exhibit of iconic images of the 20th century, from the Iwo Jima flag-raising to JFK Jr. saluting his father's funeral cortege, runs through Feb. 28; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays-Wednesdays; (619) 296-7877.

GOTTHELF GALLERY San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla; "Jewish/Polish Posters: Communist Era to Present, a Collection of Contemporary Posters, New York" runs through Feb. 22; "Jewish Women: A Lifetime of Art" runs March 19 to May 16; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; (858) 352-1140.

JAPANESE BRUSH PAINTING EXHIBITION The Taka Sumi-e Society hosts its annual exhibition of wearable art, Japanese paintings, tea ceremonies and Japanese dance and music; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 22 and 23; Casa del Prado, Room 101, Balboa Park, San Diego; free; (619) 255-2501.

KRUGLAK GALLERY MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; "Botany and Maalang: Neo Pop-Surrealism," an exhibit of paintings by Martin Facey and Lek Namnath, runs through Feb. 21; hours, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; (760) 795-6657.

LYNN FORBES GALLERY & SCHOOL OF SCULPTURE Carlsbad Village Faire, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 102, Carlsbad; Selected bronze and clay sculpture by Lynn Forbes and students, including the 7-foot-tall "Girl at Buena Vista" in progress; classes available; open Mondays-Saturdays; hours vary; (949) 444-1926.

MIGRATE HOME Lumberyard Center, 937 S. Coast Highway, Encinitas 101; An exhibit of paintings by Spencer Tiscareno is on display; call for hours; (760) 632-8284.

OCEAN ART GALLERY 336 N. Coast Highway 101, Leucadia; An exhibit of Baja-themed surf paintings by artist Mike Doyle is on display; this gallery exhibits the paintings of surf artist Wade Koniakowsky; hours, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; (858) 354-9299.

OCEANSIDE CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY 330 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside; "Payomkawichum (People of the West)," an exhibit of artwork that honors the San Luis Rey Band of Luiseno Indians, is on display; library hours, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; (760) 435-5630.

OFFTRACK GALLERY 500 Second St., Encinitas; The San Dieguito Art Guild has reopened its gallery in this new location; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; (760) 942-3636.

OLDE RAMONA HOTEL GALLERY 845 Main St., Ramona; An exhibit by Louise Boyle and Marie Singer is featured through Feb. 29; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Wednesdays-Saturdays; (760) 789-3682.

ORDOVER GALLERY Studio 172, 444 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; "The Art of Motion" by Blake Shaw and "Images of Nature" by Lew Abulafia are on exhibit through Feb. 24; "Urbanity" by Tom O. Scott and "Our Kinship With the Seas" by Art Myers open Feb. 28 and run through April 6; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; (858) 720-1121.

PARKERS' POSTER GALLERY 4010 Morena Blvd., San Diego; "Soviet-Era CYRK Posters of Poland" runs through Feb. 22; this gallery features more than 600 collectible vintage posters from 1885 to the early 20th century; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays; (858) 840-7353.

PERRY L. MEYER FINE ART 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite 251, San Diego; "2008 Winter Group Show" runs through Feb. 23; "At Home," an exhibit of drawings and related sculpture by Becky Guttin, opens Feb. 29 and runs through April 12; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; (619) 358-9512.

POWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 15498 Espola Road, Poway; "Women of Vision," an exhibit of artwork by Dianne Bullen, Susan Bainbridge and Jean Fleshler, is on exhibit through Feb. 23; call for exhibit hours; (858) 748-0505.

QUEEN CALIFIA'S MAGICAL CIRCLE Outdoor sculpture garden created by artist Niki de St. Phalle; open 8:30 a.m. to dusk Tuesdays-Sundays; Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido; free; for docent tours, call (760) 839-4331.

RANCHO BUENA VISTA ADOBE GALLERY 640 Alta Vista Drive, Vista; Arnaud International presents a group exhibit, featuring the work of 11 local artists, through March 1; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; (760) 639-6164.

RANCHO SANTA FE ART GUILD GALLERY Union Bank Building, 6004 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe; The guild presents the group show "Aquarius" through Feb. 29; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays; 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; (858) 759-3545.

ROBERT FERGUSON FINE ART GALLERY 365 W. Second Ave., Escondido; Gallery showcases the work of the American impressionist Robert Ferguson; for hours or details, visit www.fergusonart.com.

ROBERT WRIGHT FINE ART GALLERY 140 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; The gallery specializes in California plein-air and American impressionistic works; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; (760) 432-6700.

SAN DIEGO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY GALLERY NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 105, Point Loma; ""My Funny Valentine" runs through Feb. 28; "Triumphant March" runs March 5 through March 28; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; (619) 876-4550.

SANCTUARY143 Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; "Reinventing the Wheel," an exhibit of paintings, photographs, folk art, film and sculpture, opens Feb. 29; artists' reception, 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 29; (858) 481-8140.

SANTA YSABEL ART GALLERY 30352 Highway 78, Santa Ysabel; "Transparent Faces ... y el mar mediterraneo," a solo exhibit of Spain-inspired paintings by Shari Winicki, opens Feb. 23 and runs through March 22; artist's reception, 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays; (760) 765-1676.

SHARP STUDIO GALLERY 3807 Ray St., San Diego; Work by James Watts and Pablo Mason runs through March 6; plein-air paintings by Joan Boyer will be shown March 8 to May 8; hours, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays; 2 to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; (619) 546-9546.

SPACECRAFT GALLERY 2865 N. Park Way, San Diego; "Bruised Eye Candy," recent photographs by Neil Kendricks, runs through March 7; hours, noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; (619) 291-2752.

ST. TROPEZ CAFE GALLERY 947 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas; "A Splash of Salty Sea Air," an exhibit of paintings by Ann Stegman Ray, runs Feb. 27 through March 30; (760) 633-0084.

SOUTHWESTERN ARTISTS ASSOCIATION Spanish Village, Gallery 23, Balboa Park, San Diego; an exhibit of artwork by Phyllis Altomare and Peri Earlywine runs March 1 through 12; the association's Seventh Annual Juried Show runs March 15-30; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; (619) 232-3522.

SUSAN STREET FINE ART GALLERY 415 S. Cedros Ave., Suite 160, Solana Beach; an exhibit of new paintings by James Shaw and Joseph Maruska, runs through March 16; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; (858) 793-4442.

10 NORTH, AN ARTISTS GROUP West Grand Art Studios, 115 W. Grand Ave., Studio 2B, Escondido (enter through All Fired Up ceramics); "Resolution Revolution" runs through April 30; hours, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays; (760) 480-9000.

TRIOS GALLERY 404 N. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; eight Southern California artists will offer free demonstrations and hands-on audience participation art workshops as a fundraiser for Craft Emergency Relief Fund; children and adults can create outdoor mosaics, paper light structures, collages, wood-carving and more; noon to 5 p.m. March 29-30; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; (858) 793-6040.

UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego; "Dinh Q. Le: After the War," an exhibit of 10 large-scale photo-weavings inspired from the Vietnam War, runs through March 1; hours, noon to 4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays; (619) 594-5171.

VISIONS ART QUILT GALLERY NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100, Point Loma; "California Fibers: Natural Forces," a juried exhibit of fiber art by members of Quilt San Diego, runs through March 23; call for hours; (619) 546-4872.

VISTA VILLAGE ART GALLERY 127 Main St., Vista; Wearable Art for Your Valentine, a collective effort of handcrafted jewelry, handbag and accessories, runs through March 1; hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; (760) 305-7549.

WENTWORTH GALLERY 1025 Prospect St., La Jolla; Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Grace Slick, former vocalist for Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship, will exhibit her rock-inspired portraits of friends including John Lennon, Janis Joplin, Mick Jagger and more; 6 to 9 p.m. March 7 and 8; (858) 551-7071.

MUSEUMS

Editor's note: February is Museum Month in San Diego County, with more than 30 museums participating in the half-price admission promotion throughout the month. For a list of participating museums and details on getting a free card entitling the bearer to the special admission price, visit sandiegomuseumcouncil.org.

AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON DISCOVERY CENTER 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad; "The Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Watersheds and Luiseno Indian culture" includes native landscaping around the center and information on the Indian peoples who lived here before European settlers arrived; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays; free; (760) 804-1969 or aguahedionda.org.

ANTIQUE GAS & STEAM ENGINE MUSEUM 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista; Museum has more than 50 acres displaying early California life and equipment, including a farmhouse, barns, engines, tractors and trucks; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; $3 adults; $2 children and seniors; (760) 941-1791 or agsem.com.

BIRCH AQUARIUM AT SCRIPPS 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla; The following exhibits are open: "Feeling the Heat: The Climate Challenge" and "The Art of Deception," an exhibit on marine creatures' ability to disguise themselves from predators and prey; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; $11, general; $9, seniors; $7.50, children 3 to 17 and UCSD students with ID; free, 2 and under; free three-hour parking; (858) 534-3474 or aquarium.ucsd.edu.

CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO, MUSEUM 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; "Innocence Is Questionable" opens March 1 and runs through May 31; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays; $5, adults; $4, seniors and active military; $3, students with ID; children under 12 are free; (760) 839-4120 or artcenter.org/museum.htm.

CALIFORNIA SURF MUSEUM 223 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Oceanside; "Tom Keck: Exposed" is a collection of photographs of the last 35 years of surfing history as captured by the San Diego native; "Great Surfer-Shapers," with boards, photos and other artifacts of great board shapers and surfers through history, is on exhibit; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; free; (760) 721-6876 or surfmuseum.org.

CARLSBAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Magee Park, 258 Beech St., Carlsbad; Interpretive historical displays, artifacts and self-guided tours; private tours by reservation only; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; free; (760) 434-9189 or carlsbadhistoricalsociety.org.

CORONADO MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY 1100 Orange Ave., Coronado; "The Joy of Toys" runs through March 2; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays; $4, adults 19-64; $3, active military and seniors; $2, youth 10-18; free, children 9 and under; (619) 435-7242 or coronadohistory.org.

ENCINITAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY Corner of F and Fourth streets, Encinitas; City's original 1883 schoolhouse, the oldest building in Encinitas, houses exhibits, pictorial displays and archives telling of the city's past and its people and events; noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; free; (760) 942-9066 or encinitashistoricalsociety.com.

ESCONDIDO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Studio 1, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 380 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; "The Science Shack" is open; "Second Feb. 23" family days every month; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays; $4, general; free, children under 1; $50 for a family for a year; military families half off all admission prices; (760) 233-7755 or escondidochildrensmuseum.org.

ESCONDIDO HISTORY CENTER Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway, Escondido; 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; $3; $1, children; (760) 743-8207 or escondidohistory.org.

FALLBROOK GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY MUSEUM 123 W. Alvarado St., Suite B, Fallbrook; Mining and historical building displays; hours, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and some Saturdays and Sundays; free; (760) 728-1130 or fgms.org.

FALLBROOK HISTORICAL MUSEUM South Hill Street at Rocky Crest Road, Fallbrook; "Fallbrook in Miniature," handcrafted models of 12 historic Fallbrook buildings complete with functioning model railroad, a replica of the original train that serviced the Fallbrook area in the early 1900s; Pittenger House, country home of William Pittenger, Civil War hero and Medal of Honor winner; historical displays and research materials; 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; free; (760) 723-4125.

FLYING LEATHERNECK AVIATION MUSEUM Miramar Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar Road, 1.3 miles west of I-15, San Diego; The nation's only museum dedicated to Marine Corps aviation history features more than two dozen vintage and historically important planes, jet fighters and helicopters used by Marine pilots in combat from World Wars I and II through Operation Iraqi Freedom; exhibits feature stories of Marines' courage, sacrifice and achievement in war, along with artifacts, photos and displays; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, except major holi