Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Feb. 7 to Sunday, Feb. 9.
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Friday
“Wicked”: Broadway San Diego presents the national touring production of this “Wizard of Oz”-inspired musical, which was recently made into an Oscar-nominated two-part film series. Opens Wednesday and runs through March 2. 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown. $61 and up. broadwaysd.com
“Once”: Lamb’s Players Theatre opens its 2025 season with a revival of its award-winning 2018 production of “Once,” the Broadway musical based on the 2007 film about a lonely busker in Belfast, Ireland, who finds musical and romantic harmony with an immigrant woman from the Czech Republic. Most of the 2018 cast will reprise their roles. 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through March 30. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $48-$118. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
“The Heart Sellers”: North Coast Repertory presents the San Diego premiere of Lloyd Suh’s play about an Asian woman exploring the immigrant experience in America. 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through Feb. 2. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $64.50. 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org
Cutwater Chocolate Pairings: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in February, find a chocolate paring experience at the Cutwater Tasting Room and Kitchen. For 50 minutes, taste Cutwater spirits along with chocolates ranging from dark chocolate espresso to white chocolate truffle. Participants will also receive a gift to take home. noon to 4 p.m. 9750 Distribution Ave., San Diego. $20. cutwaterspirits.com/tasting-room
“The Half-Life of Marie Curie”: New Village Arts presents Lauren Gunderman’s play about the relationship between the widowed Nobel Prize-winning physicist who discovered radium and her best friend. Runs through Feb. 23. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. 2787 State St., Carlsbad. $35-$60. 760-433-3245, newvillagearts.org
Saturday
Botanist to speak at lagoon: The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation will host a free presentation by botanist and herpetologist Vince Scheidt. Scheidt will talk about his work with San Diego County reptiles and amphibians, including which species one might encounter around the lagoon. This event is open to ages 15 and older. 10 a.m. Saturday. Meet at the Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane, and come early to get a seat. Visit batiquitoslagoon.org.
San Diego Chinese New Year Faire: For the 42nd time, the San Diego Chinese New Year Faire will take place. The two-day celebration will have lion and dragon dancers, lantern parades, martial arts performances, a children’s activity area, vendors selling Asian food and live music. The fair is organized by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 8-9. 428 Third Ave., San Diego. Free. chinesenewyearfairesandiego.godaddysites.com
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Black History Night: San Diego’s NBA G League team, the Clippers, will host a Black History Month celebration on Saturday. The festivities will begin with a pregame networking featuring local leaders. The game will feature cultural dance performances throughout and there will be interactive booths for fans to check out. The opposing team, the South Bay Lakers, features Bronny James. 6 p.m. Saturday. Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Drive, Oceanside. $27. frontwavearena.com
Ira Glass: As part of UC San Diego’s Art Power series, Glass is appearing for a program titled “Ira Glass: Seven Things I’ve Learned.” 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego. $52.25. artpower.ucsd.edu/event/ira-glass/
Sunday
Lunar New Year celebration at library: A Lunar New Year celebration for all ages, featuring the legendary Lion Dancers and drumming, will be hosted at the Mira Mesa Library. 3 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Mira Mesa Library, 8405 New Salem St. sandiego.librarymarket.com.
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Kook Run: The Kook Run is set to take off after a 7 a.m. welcome ceremony on Feb. 9, with thousands of runners, including world class athletes, competing for a $3,000 purse. The race starts under the “Encinitas” welcome sign on Coast Hwy 101, but it gets its name from a famous statue on its coastal route, commonly referred to as the “Cardiff Kook” at the entrances to the San Elijo State Beach campground on Coast Highway 101. On Feb. 8, the day before the race, kids can the 4th Annual Junior Kook Run, presented by Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream, offering courses from 400 yards to one mile, for kids ages 3-12 at the Ecke YMCA, during packet pick-up, starting at 10 a.m. thekookrun.com
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The Big Game Watch Party: For a $75 ticket fee, football fans at Sandbar can receive drink tickets, all-you-can-eat-tacos and reserved seating and be entered to win raffle prices. The bar will close to the general public and be open only to those with this special package ticket. 2 p.m. Sunday. eventbrite.com/e/the-big-game-watch-party-all-you-can-eat-tacos-tickets-1207825190659
