Things to do this weekend in San Diego, Ca

I thought I would share with all of you some fun things to do this weekend in San Diego, Ca, if you're close enough for the drive; enjoy the beautiful 78 degree weather ;)

What: What's cooking?

When: Feb. 21, 2010

Time: 1:00 p.m

Where: 1Mission 845 Fort Stockton San Diego, CA 92103

Cost: FREE

Type: Food, Wine, Fun

What is it?
"What’s Cooking,” is a free monthly cooking demo & sampling at 1Mission in the historic Mission Hills business district, it will feature personal chef Betsy G preparing perfect Olympics-watching fare, Gold Medal Reuben Panninis. Event runs from 1-4 p.m. no reservations needed, you can stop by anytime. 1Mission is a luxurious mixed-use enclave of 61 townhomes and flats, shops and a beautiful urban garden.
For more information you can call:(619) 906-4000

What: Chamber Music Festival

When: Feb. 21, 2010

Time: 2:00 p.m

Where: University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110

Cost: Tickets on sale at the door only. $10 general admission; $8 seniors, USD faculty, staff, and alumni; $5 students with ID.

Type: Live music, Festival, Concert

What is it?
Second Annual Winter Chamber Heat Angela Yeung, director. Final Concert for the weekend festival.
For more info: www.sandiego.edu/chmusfestival.

What: 12th Annual Mushroom Festival

When: Feb. 21, 2010

Time: 10:30 am

Where: Balboa Park - Casa Del Prado - Room 101 Balboa Park Botanical Gardens San Diego, CA 92101

Cost: Free (donations greatly appreciated)

Type: Organization, wine, food, learning, festival

What is it?
Fungus Fair 12th Annual Mushroom Festival presented by members of the San Diego Mycological Society
• Will feature mushroom display of locally collected mushrooms.
• Fair vendors will have fresh wild mushrooms, cultivation kits, books, clothing, posters, and other mushroom-centric items available.
• Help in identifying unknown specimens brought in by visitors—BYOM (Bring Your Own Mushroom).
• Lectures in Room 104 Casa del Prado
• Food available for purchase.
• Cooking demonstrations

What: Spring Nights come to Old Town

When: Feb 19, 2010 weekly until March 31, 2010

Time: 5:30 p.m

Where: Old Town State Historic Park 2750 San Diego Avenue San Diego,CA

Cost: FREE, There is free parking available after 5 p.m. each evening in the Caltrans parking lot on Taylor Street in Old Town.

Type: concerts, live music, entertainment, historic

What is it?
Celebrate Spring Nights with the performing arts of yesterday and today on the plaza in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Every single night of the week in February and March. The events are presented by Fiesta de Reyes and all the Old Town State Park Merchants, performances from yesterday and today will take place on the green in the main park plaza.

On Mondays, Teatro Mascara Magica will reenact a love story from 1850s & Los Diegos will perform Californio-era music. Tuesdays will be Potpourri
Performance night with a variety of groups ranging from bluegrass music to performing arts schools to Cisco Kid movies. On Wednesdays, the plaza will celebrate the Jalisco traditional dance of Folklorico from the Grupo Folklorico de Chula Vista. On Thursday and Friday, live music will be performed by various Andean and Latin music groups, respectively. On Saturday, Los Rios will entertain the crowd with Mariachi Fusion music.

On Sunday nights, Mango & Dango will combine old school circus techniques with creative character work to end the week of performances with a laugh. It brings a festive, family-friendly atmosphere as part of the free Spring Nights celebration in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.
“Mango and Dango will put on a high-energy performance both children and adults will enjoy,” said Fiesta de Reyes concessionaire Chuck Ross.