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What: Balboa Park December Nights & International Christmas Festival 2013

When: Friday from 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Cost: FREE

Where: Balboa park, San Diego

Description: The International houses will be providing ethnic food and spirits, and entertainment from around the world will be presented on the stage. December Nights in Balboa park brings families and friends together to spread holiday joy, learn more about the cultural value of Balboa Park and kick-off the “most wonderful time of the year.” Participating Balboa Park museums will open their doors free of charge from 5-9 pm both evenings and more than 300,000 visitors experienced the joy of San Diego’s largest free community festival. The International houses will be providing ethnic food and spirits, and entertainment from around the world will be presented on the stage.

Balboa Park December Nights is hosted for the 35th consecutive year and is already a craze among families and friends who will come together to celebrate the festival with great pomp and show. Besides; folks also get a chance to learn more about the cultural importance of Balboa Park and they can have can experience of a lifetime.

What: Shop Solana Beach for the Holiday

When: Friday December 6, 2013

Where: City of Solana Beach, San Diego

Description: Shop Solana Beach for the Holidays. Over 70 local merchants will be offering discounts, sales, and special offers. Mention this promotion to receive your discounts and special offers. All participating merchants, and their discounts and offers, can be found on our web site.

One lucky shopper will win prizes valued at over $500! Following each purchase from a participating merchant, simply complete the entry form provided, then return it to the merchant for a chance to WIN!

Cost: Free

What: Black Joe Lewis and Radkey

When: Friday December 6, 2013

Where: House of Blues, San Diego

Description: Black Joe Lewis, an American blues, funk and soul artist is influenced by Howlin’ Wolf and James Brown. He formed Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears in Austin, Texas in 2007. In March 2009, Esquire listed Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears as one of the “Ten Bands Set to Break Out at 2009’s SXSW Festival. See Black Joe Lewis and Radkey LIVE at House of Blues,San Diego on this Friday.Get your Black Joe Lewis and Radkey concert tickets now!

Cost: $20.50 – $22.50

What: Holiday Happening at Westfield

When: Friday December 6, 2013

Where: Westfield Mission Valley, San Diego

Description: Holiday Happening at Westfield Schedule:

– December 6 – Santa Loves Seniors 10am-12:30pm

– December 7 – Santa Breakfast at Tavern and Bowl

– December 8 – Paws and Claus Santa Photos 5-7pm

– December 11 – Story Time with Santa 10am

– December 18 – Story Time with Santa 10am

– December 13 – Santa breakfast for GWP customers

– December 8 – 24 San Pasqual Gift Wrap Booth, Level 3

December 14 – Rocking Cranberries strolling entertainment 3-5pm

December 15 – Full Measure Carolers strolling entertainment 1-3pm

December 21 – Hand Bell Quartet; strolling entertainment 4-6pm

December 22 – Hand Bell Quartet; strolling entertainment 3-5pm

December 23 – Rocking Cranberries; strolling entertainment 12 -2pm

December 24- Full Measure Carolers; strolling entertainment 1-3pm

What: Skating by the Sea

When: Friday December 6, 2013

Where: Hotel Del Coronado

Description: Don’t miss this unique Southern California experience – outdoor ice skating overlooking the Pacific Ocean in San Diego’s year-round beautiful weather. For its ninth year, the oceanfront Windsor Lawn will be transformed into a spectacular ice rink with daily skating sessions.

The ice rink will be closed December 10 for a special Make-A-Wish event. A portion of the skating proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego.

Cost: $18-$23

What: Festival of Trees

When: Friday December 6, 2013

Where: Casa del Prado, San Diego

Description: San Diego Floral Association presents its annual Festival of Trees event in the Casa del Prado on December 6/7 of this year. This year’s theme is Holiday Celebrations Around the World. Trees are decorated by the county’s garden clubs and other non profits as well as some of the nurseries. Refreshments are served and proteas and gingerbread cookies will be for sale. Come vote for your favorite tree. Trees are later donated to assisted care facilities in the county. No reservations necessary.

What: Belmont Park Festivities & Holiday Cheer

When: Friday December 6, 2013

Where: Belmont Park, San Diego

Description: The holidays are almost here! Time for some festivities and holiday cheer! Join us for our tree lighting, free kid activities and more! Every Friday from 6-8pm and Saturday from 3-5pm.

Cost: Free

What: Mark Fisher

When: Friday December 6, 2013

Where: Kona Kai Resort, San Diego

Description: Come to Kona Kai to enjoy a live performance by Mark Fisher. Point Loma Native Mark Fisher’s guitar playing will delight and entertain you!

Cost: Free

What: Encinitas Holiday Parade

When: Saturday December 7, 2013

Where: Coast Highway 101, Encinitas San Diego

Description: Thousands of people will be on floats and in bands with tens of thousands cheering them on as the 2013 Encinitas Holiday Parade rolls along Coast Highway 101 on Saturday, December 7th. The parade begins at 5:30PM. It is preceded by a 5:00 PM tree lighting ceremony at the Lumberyard (near Starbucks coffee). “Come on out and cheer as the nearly 100 parade floats and entries make their way down the Parade route on Historic Coast Highway 101. The Parade has been a 50 year plus Encinitas tradition for Encinitas area residents,” Recreation Supervision Nick Buck states, “One of the great things about the Parade is that we have something like 3,000 children in the Parade. That means that we have all those parents, grandparents, and friends along the Parade route enjoying the show and showing their support. It’s a great event and the perfect way to kick off the Holidays in Encinitas.”

Cost: Free

What: Holiday Walkabout

When: Saturday December 7, 2013

Where: 30th Street and surrounding blocks, San Diego

Description: Explore shops, galleries, eateries, and celebrate winter during South Park Walkabout amid roaming carolers and luminaria holiday lighting. Use streetcar to tour, or walk. Guided walking tour (6:30pm) meets at the info table on Juniper and 30th Street.

What: JAY-Z Concert

When: Saturday December 7, 2013

Where: Valley View Casino Center, San Diego

Description: Jay Z has become one of the most celebrated hip hop and rap artists of all time with hits like “99 Problems,” “Big Pimpin’,” “Crazy in Love,” “Hard Knock Life,” and “Show Me What You Got.” Experience the star power of Jay Z LIVE in concert and on tour! Buy your Jay Z concert tickets now!

What: Christmas Collective

When: Sunday December 8, 2013

Where: San Diego Convention Center

Description: Combining music, performance art, storytelling and an altruistic shopping experience, the Christmas Collective invites you to experience the spirit of Christmas in a whole new way. Doors Open for Morning Collective: 9:30am Doors Open for Evening Collective: 6:30pm

Cost: Free

What: X and the Blasters

When: Sunday December 8, 2013

Where: Belly Up, Solana Beach, San Diego

Description: X were far from the first punk rock band in Los Angeles, and they weren’t the first to achieve some level of nationwide recognition, but in a very real way, they were the ones who put the L.A. punk scene on the map. X were the first L.A. punk band to be taken seriously by the rock press on both coasts, and at a time when many wondered how punk could thrive in the land of all that was mellow, X played music that was as raw, passionate, and powerful as anything coming out of New York, London, or any other major city.

The Blasters stink of rockabilly. A unique part of the Los Angeles punk scene of the 1980s, they project the essence of small streets of post-war neighborhoods, car culture and the sun-bleached concrete of Downey, California. They are lead by Phil Alvin’s soulful bellowing about causing chaos, chasing women and the loss of the citrus groves.

What: Great Train Expo

When: Sunday December 8, 2013

Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds

Description: Come join Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, CA for the Great Train Expo. Don’t miss out and bring the whole family!

Cost: $10

What: San Diego Chargers vs. New York Giants

When: Sunday December 8, 2013

Where: Qualcomm Stadium

Description: Come watch The San Diego Chargers led by new coach Mike McCoy and Quarterback Phillip Rivers as they try to win the AFC West and a Super Bowl. Get your San Diego Chargers vs New York Giants tickets now!

Cost: $52-$130

What: San Diego State vs. Washington Men’s Basketball

When: Sunday December 8, 2013

Where: Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University, San Diego

Description: Steve Fisher has guided the San Diego State basketball program to unparalleled heights. In 13 seasons, he has taken a program that regularly missed out on the conference postseason tournament, to one which has become one of the best programs on the West Coast and in the Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll. The best news for San Diego State fans is that the school exercised its option on Fisher’s contract prior to the 2009-10 campaign, which will keep the national championship coach in San Diego for the foreseeable future.

The team finished last season with an overall record of 23-11 and a conference record of 9-7.

Cost: $10-$45