San Diego Events - February 9th-17th, 2008

February 9, 2008

Lunar New Year Tet Festival     February 8-10

The "Tet" is a celebration of the Lunar New Year and is the most observed holiday of Vietnamese descent. The "Year of the Rat" will be celebrated with an ancestral homage ritual, games, of Vietnam, carnival rides, food, music, and costumed performances. Come and indulge in Vietnames culture! 4:00pm - 10:00pm. Balboa Park (lawn and parking lot areas at Park Blvd. & President’s Way) Admission $5.00 (general admission) ~ $4.00 (child age 6-12) ~ FREE (child age 5 & younger) Larry Tran (858) 405-2359 or www.sdtet.com

USA Cross Country Championships     February 9

This event will feature the top junior and senior cross country runners from across the country. These athletes will compete for the title of Cross Country Champion and fill a space on the U.S. team that will compete at the World Cross Country Championships in Edinburgh, Scotland. 6:00am - 2:30pm. East Mission Bay (Tecolote Shores between the Hilton Hotel & south playground area) Christian Dempster (619) 682-3436

Fiesta Island Time Trial Series     February 10

Cyclists are coming to Fiesta Island to compete at cycling. The event offers professional, recreational, and young riders an ideal location to experience competitive cycling in a safe and controlled environment. The racers will cycle laps against the clock until they complete their distance. 7:00am - 9:00am. East Mission Bay (Fiesta Island Roadway) Admission $20.00

(adult) ~ $10.00 (child) Jeff Lyons (858) 547-4494 or www.fiestaisland.com

Valentine’s Day at The Marine Room    February 14

5p.m. to 10p.m. Four-course dinner menu. $125 per person (does not include tax, beverages, or gratuity). Reservations are recommended, and can be made by calling (858) 459.7222. For additional information, visit www.MarineRoom.com

Valentine’s Day at The Shores     February 14

5p.m. to 10p.m. Three-course dinner menu. $65 per person (does not include tax, beverages or gratuity) Reservations are recommended, and can be made by calling (858) 456.0600. www.theshoresrestaurant.com

Valentine’s Jazz Dinner at The Abbey on 5th     February 16

For a memorable Valentine’s Day Dinner plan, The Abbey on Fifth Ave. offers Valentine’s Jazz Dinner At The Abbey with live Jazz, a delicious 4 course dinner and dancing all in the historic slendor of this amazing 100 year historic building. call 619-686-8715 or visit www.hornblower.com for reservations. $69.00. http://abbey-events.com

Chinese Center New Year Fair     February 16-17

It’s the Year of the Rat! Welcome to this Chinese Lunar New Year celebration where you can experience delicious Chinese food, music, crafts, calligraphy, and acrobatics. This is the place to enjoy the Asian Story Theater, performances of martial arts, and traditional Lion and Dragon dances. 10:00am - 5:00pm. 3rd Avenue (between Market St. & J St.) Yen Tu (619) 644-8304 or www.sandiegochinese.net

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