Events

The Park At Dark
June 18 - September 5
San Diego Wild Animal Park features special evening presentations daily, including live music. Entrance gates open until 8pm, guests may stay in the park until 10pm. 619-234-6541 or 760-796-5621.

Annual International Summer Organ Festival
June 20 - August 29
Free organ concerts, Mondays at 7:30pm in summer. Spreckels Organ Society also offers concerts on Sunday afternoons at 2pm, weekly. Location: Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Prk. 619-702-8138 or www.serve.com/sosorgan.

Nighttime Zoo
June 25 - September 5
The San Diego Zoo will stay open daily through the summer season until 9pm (guests may stay on the grounds until 10pm). Special programs and entertainment will be offered. 619-234-3153 or 619-231-1515.

Comic Con International San Diego
July 14 - 17
Features many special guest stars, art show, panels, slideshows and autograph signings. San Diego Convention Center. 619-491-2475 or 619-525-5000 or www.comic-con.org.

California State Summer Games
July 15 - 17
California State Games create an Olympic style competition for amateur athletes of all age ranges and abilities to challenge themselves and excel their individual past performances. The athletes, from youth to adult will participate in twenty different sports ranging from archery to track & field. Locations throughout San Diego County including Qualcomm Stadium, Balboa Stadium and University of San Diego. 619-682-3436 or www.calstategames.org.

San Diego Museum of Art presents Maxfield Parrish
July 16 - September 11
The works of one of the best known and beloved American artists of the 20th century, Maxfield Parrish - The Master of Make Believe, will be on exhibit at the San Diego Museum of Art. This traveling exhibit features approximately 70 of Parrish's works including his beloved calendar and book illustrations. San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park. 619-232-7931.

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: 2pm 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
7/20/2005 - 9/7/2005

Acura Classic
July 30 - August 7
A Women's Tennis Association Tour event featuring famed tennis players: Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Lindsay Davenport and Kim Clijsters. La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad. Tickets: 760-438-5683 or www.acuraclassic.com.

Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus
August 1 - 31
Three rings of nonstop action, unlimited excitement and fun filled entertainment. The Parade of Animals (the animals walk from the train stop in Old Town to the Sports Arena) is usually the day before the circus begins. Exact dates to be announced, please check in advance. San Diego Sports Arena. Tickets: 619-220-TIXS. Performance times: 619-224-4171.

Annual World Body Surfing Championships
August 1 - August 31
International and U.S.bodysurfers, equipped with swim fins, ride and perform on ocean waves. Open to all ages 12 and up. Free viewing, Oceanside Pier and Beach,7am-6pm. www.worldbodysurfing.org. Exact dates to be announced please check for further information.

Festival of Sail
August 17 - 21
Over a dozen tall ships from around the world will highlight the five day event featuring food, arts and crafts, music and lots of nautical fun for the whole family. Also, opportunities to spend the night aboard the tallship, Star of India, watch nautical movies from her dicke and enjoy the traditional music of salty seafarers. Held at the Maritime Museum in downtown San Diego. Information and tickets : 619-234-9153 or www.sdmmaritime.org.

Street Scene
August 26 - 27
A large area of downtown San Diego will be transformed into California's largest, most diverse urban food and music festival. Features international and national touring artists and favorite vocal groups. Friday 5pm-midnight, Saturday 4pm-midnight. All ages both Friday and Saturday. Date is tentative, call in advance. www.street-scene.com or 800-260-9985.

World Series of Powerboat Racing
September 16-18, on Mission Bay
The fastest boats in the world battle for the championship.

Carlsbad Business Expo
September 21, 2005
North County's largest business-to-business exposition is fast approaching! The Chamber's 15th Annual Carlsbad Business Expois scheduled for Sept. 21 from 2 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of Westfield Shoppingtown Plaza Camino Real.

More than 150 exhibitors will have the opportunity to display information about their products and services to over 2,000 attendees. Make valuable contacts, enjoy gourmet food from area caterers and restaurants and have the chance to win one of three deluxe grand prizes. For more information contact Betsy Bracken at (760) 931-8400 x104.