Calendar of Events- January 2017

Dec. 29–Jan. 2, San Diego International Auto Show

Experience the second largest auto show in California and the highest-attended consumer event at the San Diego Convention Center! The San Diego International Auto Show will feature over 400 of the latest model vehicles, ride and drives, an expanded exotics salon, and much more! Refer to website for tickets.

Time: Refer to website 
Location: San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego

www.sdautoshow.com

Jan. 1, New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge

Come to swim, or just dip your big toe in the big blue… without turning blue. Share in the joy of the New Year and the warmth of good friends, fellow swimmers, and great potluck food (cider and coffee will be provided). Please bring your favorite chili (suggested), soup, and/or warm food to share as well. We also suggest bringing warm clothes, hats, footwear, and a camera. This event is for La Jolla Cove Swim Club (LJCSC) members only; however, membership is just $20 a year. Refer to website for details.

Time: 10 am 
Location: The lawn at Kelogg Park, La Jolla Shores (Not La Jolla Cove)

www.lajollacoveswimclub.com/event-2161176

Jan. 1, New Year’s Day Brunch

Gather friends and family and keep the party going aboard a luxury yacht for a mouth-watering New Year’s Day Brunch cruise! This two-hour cruise includes a boarding glass and unlimited mimosas, complimentary coffee and tea, and a gourmet buffet with vegetarian options. Refer to website for tickets.

Time: 10 am & 2 pm 
Location: 990 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego

www.flagshipsd.com/cruises/new-years-day-brunch

Jan. 7, San Diego Resolution Run

Resolve to begin 2017 in motion. The San Diego Resolution Run 5K and 15K will have you racing through Mission Bay Park’s beautiful De Anza Cove and looping around Fiesta Island on our 5K or 15K courses while keeping resolutions to stay fit, get outside, help the planet, and be social. Organizers work hard to keep the Run’s impact low through Earth-friendly race management practices. Proceeds will benefit San Diego Roots Sustainable Food Project. Refer to website for registration.

Time: 7:30 am, Check-in at 6:30 am 
Location: 1590 E. Mission Bay Dr., San Diego

www.sandyfeetevents.com/san-diego-resolution-run-15k-5k

Jan. 13–14, Poway Community Park’s Winter Festival

Walk in a winter wonderland! Whether you’re building a snowman, sledding down our snow hill, toasting marshmallows by the campfire, or taking a spin around the synthetic skate rink, there is bound to be something for everyone. This is a free event.

Time: Friday 5–9 pm, Saturday 3:30–8:30 pm 
Location: Poway Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr., Poway

www.eventbrite.com/e/poway-community-parks-winter-festival-tickets-28705774745

Jan. 14, San Diego Multi-Cultural Festival

Experience San Diego’s rich cultural diversity and traditional heritage through live music, dance performances, storytelling, children’s activities (drum circles, face painting and crafts), and a wide range of ethnic vendors. The Festival will include a variety of entertainment from Native American, Asian, Cajun, Latin, Jazz and Afro-Cuban bands. This is a free event.

Time: 11 am–5 pm 
Location: Ruocco Park, 585 Harbor Ln., San Diego

www.sdmulticultural.com

Jan. 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

Join us for one of the largest celebrations of its kind in the U.S. to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The parade is filled with dazzling floats, phenomenal high school bands, drill teams, colleges, fraternities, sororities, churches, and peace and youth organizations. This parade is coordinated by the Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the oldest African American fraternity in America, founded in 1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Dr. King was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. This is a free event.

Time: 2 pm 
Location: Starts at Embarcadero, Harbor Dr., San Diego

www.alpha-zsl.org/mlkdayparade.html

Jan. 15–22, San Diego Restaurant Week

Enjoy delicious dishes from over 180 participating restaurants. Reservations are recommended. January’s Restaurant Week Theme is Celebrate Girl Scouts San Diego, with a chance to win a year’s supply of Girl Scout cookies! Refer to website for contest entry.

Time: Refer to individual restaurant hours 
Location: Refer to website for full list of participating restaurants

www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com

Jan. 22, Carmel Valley 5K & Fun Run

Run a beautiful 5K loop this year and enjoy the flat, fast finish along the new Manzanita trail, a beautiful scenic path hidden in Carmel Valley. There will also be a non-competitive 1K Family Fun run for all ages! Refer to website for registration.

Time: 7:30 am (5K), 9:30 am (Fun Run) 
Location: The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch
13490 Pacific Highlands Ranch Rd., San Diego

www.carmelvalley5k.com

Jan. 27–29, San Diego Tet Festival

Join us in welcoming the Year of the Rooster as we Spring To New Horizons! The San Diego Tet Festival is a world-renowned celebration featuring the Miss Vietnam San Diego™ Pageant, Golden Voice, the Step Up Dance Competition, Lion Dancing, Music, Rides, and More! This is a free event.

Time: Refer to website 
Location: Mira Mesa Community Park, 8575 New Salem St., San Diego

www.sdtet.com

Jan. 28, Oceanside Craft Beer & Food Festival

Enjoy the best of local breweries while supporting their craft! Oceanside Craft Beer & Food Festival is a unique event celebrating craft beer, gourmet food and live music. Proceeds from this event will go toward Community Aid Project for Education (CAPE). Refer to website for tickets.

Time: 2–6 pm 
Location: Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre
1 Pier Plaza Amphitheatre, Oceanside

www.hipstub.com/e/oceanside-craft-beer-food-festival

Jan. 28, Party in the Stars

Support the La Mesa Arts Academy (LMAAC) by attending Party in the Stars, hosted by The La Mesa Arts Foundation. This benefit includes live entertainment, a silent auction, a live auction, dinner, dancing, and more! Refer to website for tickets.

Time: 6–10 pm 
Location: La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Dr., La Mesa

www.lamesaarts.org/party-in-the-stars