From book binding to Museum Month to kite flying, February is full of notable happenings that aren’t Valentine’s Day (although we will have a Recommended list for that, too). Explore all of your options here in The San Diego Sun’s February Recommended:
Gaslamp Craft Cocktail Crawl
All month. Are you over dry January? This downtown adventure is the perfect way to explore some of the city’s most creative cocktails. When you access the crawl’s guide through the Vibemap app, you have all month to earn your cocktail crawl badge and maybe even some fun swag. More info
Museum Month
All month. San Diego is a work of art, and the city is on full display for Museum Month. Including downtown museums like WNDR, the USS Midway Museum and the New Children’s Museum, the 28-day special provides half-off admission for up to four guests at more than 70 citywide museums, historic sites, gardens, parks, aquariums/zoos and more. More info
Broadway Rave
February 1 (Saturday) Take center stage at the House of Blues Broadway themed dance party. This event promises theatrical fun for show tune aficionados. More info
Book Making Workshop at the Spanish Arts Village
February 1 (Saturday ) Are you a bookworm? Well, now you can be a book binder, too. Learn the art of book binding at this workshop by stitching two books yourself and getting expert insight straight from an expert source. More info
Dance Dance to the Radio: ’80s Night at Quartyard
February 8 (Saturday) Suit up in your scrunchies and denim jackets for the first of Quartyard’s new event lineups. You’ll be able to dance along to The Smiths, Pet Shop Boys, Depeche Mode and more while enjoying award-winning Mexican food from El Comal. More info
San Diego Kite Club
February 8 (Saturday) This event at Seaport Village will have you feeling high as a kite — literally. The San Diego Kite Club is partnering with Revolution and Kite Flite to offer free lessons and 10% off sales in stores. More info
Laser Disco Drum Orgy
February 13 (Thursday) Living up to its name, the Casbah describes this fete as a “sweaty, sexy, live drum dance.” If you’re looking for a more PG reason to join in, proceeds from the night go to San Diego CoLab, a nonprofit focused on supporting local artists and makers. More info
Steve Poltz at Music Box
February 16 (Sunday) You were meant to sway along to the folk Americana melodies of Steve Poltz at Music Box (after a Belly Up show the previous day sold out). Once a member of San Diego cult-fave The Rugburns, Poltz has been making thought-provoking, foot-tapping music for three decades. More info
Female Makers Market in Little Italy
February 16 (Sunday) Expose yourself to the charming creations of women makers and business-owners at this market hosted in Little Italy’s Piazza della Famiglia. While strolling by the vendors, luxuriate in the live music and inviting atmosphere of the neighborhood. More info
Area Rug Comedy Show at WNDR
February 27 (Thursday) Enjoy an evening of oohs, ahs and giggles at WNDR’s comedy show featuring comedians Brittany Ross, Rui Montilla, Michael Hall and Samantha Schwimmer. Designed to uplift and spotlight those who are LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and/or women. The cherry on top: You get free admission to the museum with your ticket. More info SDSun
