Press releases for arts and entertainment events and programs should be typed, double-spaced, with basic information about the event, performance dates and times, location, ticket prices and a public telephone number. Send notices two to three weeks before the event to Preview, 207 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, 92025, or via e-mail to preview@nctimes.com. Or fax items to (760) 745-3769.
Tango Buenos Aires ---- The Argentine dance company performs a lively history of the country's fiery native dance to a soundtrack by Argentinian composer Emilio Kauderer; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23; Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., San Diego; tickets start at $40; 619-235-0804.
"Malashock/Raw: Stripped" ---- Choreographers John Malashock, Michael Mizerany and Bradley Michaud will present a no-holds-barred, cutting-edge evening of provocative, athletic dance works, including "Man Up!," "Bad Company" and "This Is Not an Exit"; 7 p.m. Jan. 23; Malashock Dance Studio, #200 Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road, Point Loma; $15, general; $12, students; 619-260-1622.
West African Dance workshop ---- The Academy of World Dance and Arts hosts this workshop for all ages; 2 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 23; 12621-A Poway Road, Poway; 858-679-8277or worlddancenarts.com.
2011 Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival ---- Eighteen dance troupes representing more than a dozen cultures will perform at the 17th annual, three-day festival Jan. 28 and 29; bill will change at different performances: Agogo, Ballet Folklorico Jalisciense, Bollywood Tranz, Hearan Chung, La Esencia Flamenca, PASACAT, Tango Alma and Teye Sa Thiosanne perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 28 and 2 p.m. Jan. 29; Academia de Baile Juanita Franco, Arabina, Arieto Borincano, Ballet Folklorico Nanahuatzin (Jan. 29 only), Halau O'Pualani, Nos de Chita, Malone Academy of Irish Dance (Jan. 30 only), Shoba Sharma and SilkRoad perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 29 and 2 p.m. Jan. 30; Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Ave., Coronado; $30, reserved; $25, general; $20, seniors and military; $15, students and children; 619-522-4050 or nationsdancefestival.com.
"Viennese Nights: A Grand Victorian Ball" ---- San Diego Vintage Dance Society presents its seventh annual winter ball, featuring the Grand Pacific Waltz Orchestra playing waltzes, polkas, schottisches, mazurkas and more; semiformal or formal evening wear required; mid- to late-19th century ball attire optional; pre-ball dance classes will be offered; 6:45-10:15 p.m. Jan. 29; Balboa Park Club, 2150 Pan American Road West, San Diego; $25-$40; 858-414-6516 or drjenma@pacbell.net; waltznsuch.org/specialevents.html.
Russian National Ballet ---- The classical Russian company will perform two full-length works from its repertoire: "Romeo and Juliet" at 8 p.m. Feb. 4; "Cinderella," 2 p.m. Feb. 5; Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego; $30-$76; 760-570-1100 or sdbalboa.org.
Ballet Magnificat! "The Arrival" ---- The 12-member Christian ballet company based in Jackson, Miss., will perform a new dance story based on the biblical story of Ruth, and featuring Escondido-raised ballerina Katyln Linderman; 7 p.m. Feb. 5; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $9.50; 760-740-0095.
Eveoke Dance Theatre: "Delicious Dance" ---- An intimate evening of dance and dessert to benefit the modern dance company's apprentice company; 7-9 p.m. Feb. 26; 2811-A University Ave., San Diego; 619-238-1153.
Adult women's tap class ---- Nancy Cottrell hosts a tap-dancing class for women over 35; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Dance Room, San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos; 760-749-4538.
African dance class ---- Anna Alcorn teaches West African dance to the music of live drums from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays in June and 7 to 8:30 p.m. in July; Heritage Hall, 122 W. Ash St., Fallbrook; $10 per class or 5 classes for $40; 760-845-1721.
Arthur Murray Dance Studio ---- Daily private lessons and group lessons on Wednesday and Thursday nights in salsa, swing, fox trot, waltz, cha-cha, hustle, rumba, tango, mambo, wedding and ballroom dances; 330 W. Felicita Ave., Escondido; 760-747-0684 or www.dancestudioescondido.com.
Ballet, jazz and hip-hop classes ---- Lisette's Dance Studio of Escondido offers lessons for pre-professional dancers as well as an annual "Nutcracker" production; Lisette's Dance, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; 760-839-1001.
Ballroom dance classes ---- MiraCosta College offers courses in basic ballroom dancing, including fox trot, rumba, swing, cha-cha, mambo, tango, samba, merengue and waltz; Room 204, MiraCosta College's San Elijo campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff; $56; 760-795-6820.
Ballroom and Latin dance classes ---- Instructor Dan Gibbons presents Tuesday night dance programs, beginners are welcome; ballroom dances from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays; Latin and nightclub dances, 8 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; Studio 4, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $10 drop-in or $8 per class by the month; seniors are $8 drop-in and $5 per class by month; 858-248-0593.
Ballroom Fever Fridays ---- Mary Pinizzotto presents ballroom, Latin, tango and salsa lessons; 8:15 p.m. to midnight Fridays; Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas; $12; 760-809-6279.
Belly dance classes ---- Newly relocated from Oceanside, this studio offers Arabian-style belly dancing classes as well as classes in flamenco, salsa, samba, ballroom, Polynesian, yoga, tribal fusion and Latin mix; Art/Dance Academy, 1850 Hacienda Drive, #17, Vista; 760-757-4470.
Belly dance/yoga classes ---- Mary Griffith fuses the two disciplines in classes for adults; 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursdays; Yoga Studio Carlsbad, 3138-J Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; 760-434-3469.
Carlsbad Dance Centre dance classes ---- Classes in tap, jazz, ballet and hip-hop for ages 18 months to adults are offered daily; Carlsbad Dance Centre, 2808 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad; 760-434-5182.
Creative dance and movement ---- No dance experience or partner is necessary, just come to enjoy new movement landscapes; 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas; $10; 760-809-6279.
English country dancing ---- San Diego English Country Dance hosts weekly social dances re-creating the classic dances of the 18th and 19th centuries; 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays; lessons included; Jean Hart Academy of Dance, Oak Knoll Plaza, 12227 Poway Road, Poway; $8, adults; children under 18 are $2 with paid adult; 858-486-9160 or www.sdecd.org.
Filipino dance classes ---- The Academy of World Dance n Arts presents Filipino dance classes featuring the PASACAT Philippine Dance Co.; classes are noon to 1 p.m. Saturdays; all ages welcome; World Dance n Arts, 12621-A Poway Road, Poway; 858-679-8277 or worldancenarts.com.
Free Dance Fridays ---- The Academy of World Dance n Arts offers free introductory classes to swing, salsa and ballroom year-round; 7-8 p.m. Fridays; 12621-A Poway Road, Poway; 858-679-8277 or worldancenarts.com.
Golden Connections Company ---- Senior women dancers are invited for ballet, modern and improvisational dance classes and to join the company; noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Studio IV, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $6 per class; 760-233-0848.
Hip-hop dance classes ---- Hip-hop dance classes for ages 5 to adults; Dance FX, 1876 El Norte Parkway, Escondido; 760-747-9012.
Hula/Tahitian dance classes ---- Kumu Kahne teaches island dances; lessons taught at North County Dance, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas, and at Wildwood Community Center, East Vista Way at Escondido Avenue, Vista; $35 for four sessions; 760-630-8369.
Hustle San Diego Club ---- Hustle dance party with lessons for beginners; 7 p.m. on the second Saturdays of the month; Dance North County of San Diego, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $5-$7; 760-942-6362 or www.hustlesd.org.
Jazz dance ---- A jazz dance class for dancers ages 10 and up; 1 p.m. Saturdays; Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second St., Encinitas; call for prices; 760-753-2671.
Mambo Nights ---- Pasquale Del Mar/Finley Lounge has launched Tuesday-night mambo dance nights, where Michael John Saltus teaches lessons in salsa, bachata and cha-cha, and students can dance to live music; 8 p.m. Tuesdays; 3790 Via de la Valle, #301, Del Mar; 858-847-0490.
Rueda de Casino dance classes ---- Cuban-style salsa dancing; 6 p.m. Sundays; Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas; $10; ruedasandiego.com or 760-436-7070.
San Diego Swing Dance Club ---- Meets for dances at 7 p.m. Fridays; 3 p.m. Sundays; free swing dance lessons offered daily; Naval Training Center, Point Loma; call for prices; 619-231-0606.
Seniors line-dance classes ---- Oceanside Senior Center hosts drop-in beginning and intermediate lessons every Friday; beginners, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; intermediate, 1:15 to 3 p.m.; Oceanside Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane, Oceanside; $3 per class; 760-435-5250.
Social dance party ---- USA Dance hosts a monthly, all-ages, all-levels dance party with lessons included (ballroom, Latin, swing, salsa and other styles); 7-11 p.m. on the first Saturdays of the month (lesson begins at 7); Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $7; 760-525-5124.
Square dancing classes ----- Whirlaways Square Dance Club of Escondido hosts lessons in modern square dancing called by Jim Randall; open to dancers ages 8 to seniors; 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays; Joslyn Senior Center, 210 Park Ave., Escondido; $4 per class; 760-744-8327.
Square dance classes ---- Sandpipers Square Dance Club in Encinitas is offering beginners lessons in square dancing at 7 p.m. Thursdays; Encinitas Recreation Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas; $48 for Encinitas residents; $58 for nonresidents; 760-436-7718.
Swing & Ballroom dance party ---- Mary Manzella and the North County Swing & Ballroom Dance Club host a dance party with free two-step lessons included; 7 to 11 p.m. the third Saturdays of the month (lesson begins at 7); Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100, Encinitas; $12; 619-229-0141.
Tango classes ---- Performing Arts Workshop will present a tango immersion class that includes a 20-minute open dance session; 8 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 22-Feb. 26; Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second St., Encinitas; $15 per week or $80 for the series; 760-632-5340.
TGIF Dances --- Escondido Elks Lodge invites Elks and guests to twice-monthly line dancing parties to live music, held on the first and third Fridays of each month; 5 to 10 p.m.; Escondido Elks Lodge, 2430 S. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $10 at door (includes lessons); 760-745-1687.
Youth ballet classes ---- Encinitas Community Center presents weekly youth ballet classes on Mondays for ages 10-13 and for ages 14 and up on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; 760-943-2260.
Zumba Dance Fitness classes ---- Come join the party and work up a sweat with this Latin dance-inspired workout! Rhythms include salsa, merengue, reggaeton, Bollywood, hip-hop and much more. All levels welcome, ages 13 and up. Classes are at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, and 7:35 p.m. Tuesdays; Sweat Cardio and Yoga, 31754 Temecula Parkway, Temecula; $10 per hour; 951-302-0088 or www.sweatcardio.com.
Editor's note: Because gallery exhibits and locations change regularly, listings will be removed if a gallery does not send in a new exhibit listing at least every two months.
Artists Gallery ---- Escondido Art Association presents "Showing Off Our Best" through Jan. 29; hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 121 W. Grand Ave., Escondido; 760-489-0338, 760-741-3117 or escondidoartists.org.
Art Produce Gallery ---- The work of MiraCosta College art instructor Dean Ramos and his students is featured in the installation "Passage," running through Jan. 23; the installation uses wire forms and red zip ties to create a community of cell-like structures that the gallery visitor can walk through; 3139 University Ave., San Diego; 619-584-4448.
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library ---- "Concepts Realized: The Stuart Collection at 50," a retrospective exhibit celebrating UC San Diego's 30-year-old site-specific art collection, featuring site plans, photos, maquettes and more, running through Feb. 12; hours, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and until 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1008 Wall St., La Jolla; 858-454-5872.
Brandon Gallery ---- Fallbrook Art Association will exhibit members' work through Jan. 30; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays; 105 N. Main Ave., Fallbrook; 760-723-1330.
Cannon Art Gallery ---- "2011 Juried Biennial" runs Jan. 30-March 18; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad; 760-602-2021.
Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League Gallery ---- League artist Bradley Kaskin is the featured artist for January; Virginia Ribbel is featured artist in February; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays; Carlsbad Village Faire, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 101, Carlsbad; 760-434-8497.
Cedros Gallery Nights ---- Downtown design district hosts late-night gallery openings and events from 6 to 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month; Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach; free; 858-724-7204or cedrosavenue.com.
Cosmopolitan Fine Arts Gallery ---"Figurative Masterpieces" runs through Jan. 31; "Spanish Splendor" runs Feb. 1-28; gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7932 Girard Ave., La Jolla; 858-456-9506.
"Creating an Artistic Basis: Local Artists Groups from the Early 20th Century" ---- The San Diego History Center presents 40 oils from San Diego artists Charles Fries, Maurice Braun, Charles Reiffel, Belle Barancanu, Edith White and more; exhibit runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, through April 30; San Diego History Center, Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, Suite 3, San Diego; $2-$5; 619-232-6203.
David W. May American Indian Collection & Gallery ---- "Pimans: A Bountiful Life in a Harsh Environment," an exhibit of artifacts, photos and a short video on the Pima Indians of the Southwest, runs through March; hours, 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; Serra Hall, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Drive, San Diego; 619-260-4238.
Distinction Gallery ----"Exuberance Found," work by Mike Maxwell, Daryll Peirce and Chris B. Murray, runs through Jan. 31; hours, noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays or by appointment; 317 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; 760-781-5779.
Encinitas Civic Center Art Gallery ---- Local artist Darlene Katz is exhibiting her oils through Feb. 28; artist's reception, 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 9; hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and every other Friday; 505 S. Vulcan St., Encinitas; (760) 633-2600.
Encinitas Library Community Center Gallery ---- "Green Spring Flower Thing" by Rodney McCoubrey is on display through June 30; "Lost Heritage: The Dorymen of Cardiff," a photo essay by Robert Wald of local fisherman in the 1960s, is on display though 2011; hours, 9:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; 760-753-7376.
Escondido Municipal Gallery ---- Murphy's Fine Woodworking hosts "WOOD, A Furniture Show," a gathering of work by top Southern California woodworkers, through Feb. 4; "Itty-Bitty, Itsy-Bitsy, Teeny-Weeny Small Scale Show With the Longest Title Ever" runs Feb. 11-March 4; hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, till 5 p.m. Tuesdays; Escondido Municipal Gallery, 262 E. Grand Ave., Escondido; 760-480-4101.
Fallbrook Art Center ---- "Art of Today, Artists of Tomorrow" runs through Jan. 23; hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; noon to 3 p.m. Sundays; 103 S. Main St., Fallbrook; $5 admission; 760-728-1414 or fallbrookartcenter.org.
Front Porch Gallery ---- "Transitions: Interpreting Life's Changes" runs through March 6; hours, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 2903 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad; 760-795-6120.
Gallery 21 ---- The gallery's 36th annual Small Image Art Competition runs Jan. 28-Feb. 21; hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; Spanish Village, Balboa Park, 1770 Village Place, San Diego; 858-490-0470.
Gallery 204 ---- Vista Art Foundation presents members' work each month in this downtown gallery; regular gallery hours, noon-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays; 204 Main St., Vista; 760-305-8278.
Gotthelf Gallery ---- "John David Ratajkowski ---- From Page to Stage: Portraits of Jewish Literary Figures in Film" runs through Feb. 23; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla; 858-352-1140.
Joseph Bellows Gallery ---- "Charles Johnstone: Thirty-Four Basketball Courts" photography exhibit opens Friday and runs through Feb. 25; artist's reception, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday; runs hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 7661 Girard Ave., La Jolla; (858) 456-5620.
Kruglak Gallery ---- "Calculations for Future Events," an exhibit of acrylic paintings by David Andersen that explore the artistic process from a scientific perspective, runs Feb. 8-March 3; artist's reception, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 8; artist's talk, 11 a.m. Feb. 17; hours, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside; 760-795-6697.
Meyer Fine Art ---- An exhibit of etchings by British artist Howard Hodgkin runs through Feb. 26; the exhibit is in association with the Hodgkin exhibit opening this winter at San Diego Museum of Art; call for hours; 2400 Kettner Blvd., suite 104, San Diego; 619-358-9512.
North Coast Repertory Theatre Gallery ---- A solo sculpture show by Carolyn Guerra runs through Friday at the theater's gallery, which is open one hour before all theater performances at North Coast Rep; artist meet-and-greets from 7-8 p.m. Friday and from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 23 and Jan. 30; 985D Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach; 858-759-7988.
Ocean Art Gallery ---- International sports and commercial photographer Aaron Chang and ocean artist Wade Koniakowsky co-own this gallery in the Cedros Design District; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; 415 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach; 858-345-1880.
Oceanside Art Gallery ---- The gallery is exhibiting a collection of 10 Poupee figurines by Isabelle through Feb. 15; open house, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 27; The gallery features work by Joe and Mary Villela, B.A. Stuber and Paul Weber; Carlsbad Village Faire, Suite 103, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad; hours, noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 760-845-9017.
Off Track Gallery ---- "Fall Fantasy Featuring 7 Fantastic Artists," featuring artists Joan Grine, Diane Burch, Yanina Cambareri, Lynn Ely, Cheryl Ehlers, Dolores Renner and Pamela Taylor Waldman, is open; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; The Lumberyard, 937 S. Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas; 760-942-3636.
OMA Artist Alliance Members Exhibit ---- The Oceanside Museum of Art's artists collective is exhibiting at the El Corazon Senior Center; hours, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays; 3302 Senior Center Drive, Oceanside; 760-435-5302.
Pimento Fine Art at Olive PR ---- "Stories Without Words," an exhibit of paintings by San Diego artist Dani Dodge inspired by her experiences as a war correspondent in Iraq, is on display; 350 W. Ash St., Suite 103, San Diego; 619-955-5285.
Queen Califia's Magical Circle ---- Outdoor sculpture garden created by artist Niki de St. Phalle; open 8:30 a.m. to dusk Tuesdays-Sundays; Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido; free; for docent tours, call 760-839-4331.
Rancho Bernardo Art Association Exhibitions ----- Several association members are exhibiting at various venues through Jan. 31: Nate Polinsky and Janet Perkin at Pacific Trust Bank, 16536 Bernardo Center Drive; Kathy Mehaffey at Incredible Cafe, 11828 Rancho Bernardo Road; and Amy Bekier, Bonnie Williams, Terry Anderson, Marlene Levitt and Temare Abstracts at Stoneridge Country Club, 17166 Stoneridge Country Club Lane, Poway; artists' reception, 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 25; 858-675-2262.
Santa Ysabel Art Gallery ---- "Margaret Larlham, New Paintings" runs through Feb. 13; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays; 30352 Highway 78, Santa Ysabel; 760-765-1676.
Scott White Contemporary Art ---- An exhibit by John Fraser and Robert Treat runs through March 5; call for hours; 939 W. Kalmia St., San Diego; 619-501-5689.
Second Saturday ---- Downtown Escondido art galleries and museums host special receptions and extended hours on the second Saturday of each month; Grand Avenue, Escondido; free; 760-745-8877.
Solana Beach City Hall Gallery ---- The San Dieguito Art Guild presents "Songs About Color: Still Lifes and Close-ups of Flowers" through Feb. 14; hours, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. alternate Fridays; 635 S. Coast Highway 101, Solana Beach; 858-720-2451.
Southwestern Artists' Association ---- An exhibit by Loey Crane and Marilyn Chan runs Feb. 1-15; "Top 100," the association's annual juried art show, will be exhibited Feb. 26-March 13; artists' reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 27; hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; Gallery 23, Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park, 1770 Village Place, San Diego; 619-232-3522 or swartists.com.
Susan Street Fine Art Gallery ---- "Get in Line by Stephanie Weber and Fernando Reyes" runs Thursday through March 14; artists' reception, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday; hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 415 S. Cedros Ave., Suite 160, Solana Beach; 858-793-4442.
Thursdays on the Coast ---- Carlsbad Village Association presents a Thursday-night downtown arts event series, featuring live music, art receptions, demonstrations and displays, open house events and restaurant dining specials; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month; Carlsbad Village; free; 760-434-2553 or www.thursdaysonthecoast.com.
Twin Oaks Gallery ---- "Forbidden Passages Through the Middle East: Protected Secrets Caught on Film," an exhibit of photographs of the Middle East by photographer John Sant, is on display; 757 Twin Oaks Valley Road, #3, San Marcos; 760-703-3889.
Editor's note: February is Museum Month, when more than 40 area museums and historical sites offer half-price admission and special exhibits. Museum Month is presented by San Diego Museum Council and sponsored by Macy's. Pick up a free Museum Month pass at local Macy's stores. Find out which museums are participating at sandiegomuseumcouncil.org. Many museums change their hours for the winter months. Call before visiting.
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center ---- Includes information on the Indian peoples who lived here before European settlers arrived, and on the native wildlife and plants around the center; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad; free; 760-804-1969 or aguahedionda.org.
Air Group One ---- Commemorative Air Force, San Diego Wing ---- Dedicated to preserving World War II aircraft, and educating the public about them. Currently displays an SNJ two-seat Navy trainer, and is restoring an L-5 Sentinel; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays; Hangar #6, Gillespie Field, 1905 N. Marshall, El Cajon; 619-259-5541 or cafairgroup1.org.
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum ---- More than 50 acres displaying exhibits on early California life and equipment, including a farmhouse, barns, engines, tractors and trucks; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista; $5, general; $4, seniors; $3, children; 760-941-1791 or agsem.com.
Bancroft Ranch House Museum ---- Historical 1863 home includes exhibits on American settlers to San Diego County, and the Indians who were here before; 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays-Sundays; 9050 Memory Lane, Spring Valley; free; 619-469-1480.
Barona Cultural Center & Museum ---- Dedicated to preserving the history, artifacts and language of the Kumeyaay/Diegueno people, and the Barona Band of Mission Indians in particular; noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 1095 Barona Road, Lakeside; free; 619-443-7003, ext. 2, or baronamuseum.org.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps ---- "Feeling the Heat: The Climate Challenge" and "There's Something About Seahorses" are on exhibit, along with permanent displays that illustrate more than 60 marine environments; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla; $12, general; $9, seniors and college students with ID; $8.50, children 3 to 17; free, children 2 and under; free three-hour parking; 858-534-3474 or aquarium.ucsd.edu.
Bonita Museum & Cultural Center ---- The museum collects and displays artifacts related to the history of southern San Diego County; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; 4355 Bonita Road, Bonita; 619-267-5141 or bonitamuseum.org.
Cabrillo National Monument ---- Located on a scenic promontory in Point Loma, this U.S. national park commemorates the landing of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in San Diego Bay in 1542; grounds include historical lighthouse, visitors center, whale-watching outlooks, tide pools, military history exhibit, bookstore and cliffside trail; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; $5 per carload; $3 for walk-ins/cyclists; western foot of Catalina Boulevard, Point Loma; www.nps.gov/cabr.
California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Museum ---- The museum is closed through Feb. 11 for exhibit installation; beginning Feb. 12, local artist Patricia Patterson presents "Here and There Back and Forth," an exhibit of 50 paintings, drawings and installations of images that represent her life living between California, New York and a remote Irish village, which makes her feel both an insider and an outsider; opening reception, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 12, is $10; hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $5 adults, $4 seniors and active military, $3 students with ID, children under 12 are free; 760-839-4120 or artcenter.org/museum.
California Surf Museum ---- "WOW: Women on Waves: Performance, Beach Fashion and Feminine Mystique in the World of Surfing" runs through January; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays; 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside; $3, general; $1, seniors and students; free, children 12 and under; Tuesdays free for all visitors; 760-721-6876 or surfmuseum.org.
Carlsbad Historical Society Museum ---- Interpretive historical displays, artifacts and self-guided tours of vintage buildings used by Carlsbad's founders; private tours with tea by reservation only; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Magee Park, 258 Beech St., Carlsbad; free; 760-434-9189 or carlsbadhistoricalsociety.com.
Chula Vista Nature Center ---- Plants and animals native to San Diego Bay and the Otay River are on display, with exhibits offering information on them; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista; $11, general; $8, seniors, students with ID and youths 12-17; $6, children ages 4-11; free, children under 4; 619-409-5900 or www.chulavistanaturecenter.org.
Coronado Museum of Art and History ---- Museum exhibits photographs and artifacts detailing the history of the peninsula community; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 1100 Orange Ave., Coronado; $4, general; $3, seniors and active military; $2, children; free, children 9 and under; 619-437-8788 or coronadohistory.org.
Craftsmanship Museum ---- The museum features the work of outstanding craftsmen from around the world with emphasis on miniature projects. Exhibits include model steam, gas diesel automotive, aircraft and marine engines, detailed model aircraft, machine tools, clocks and miniature firearms. The museum's working machine shop always has a project in progress; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 3235 Executive Ridge, Vista; free; 760-727-9492 or craftsmanshipmuseum.com.
Encinitas Historical Society ---- City's original 1883 schoolhouse, the oldest building in Encinitas, houses exhibits, pictorial displays and archives describing the city's past, people and events; noon to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, plus second and fourth Thursdays of each month; 390 W. F St., Encinitas; free; 760-942-9066 or encinitashistoricalsociety.com.
Escondido Children's Museum --- Museum features numerous hands-on exhibits to help children learn about science, local history and the arts; "Second Saturday" family days every month; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays; Studio 1, California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 380 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido; $5, adults and children; free, infants 1 and under; 760-233-7755 or escondidochildrensmuseum.org.
Escondido History Center ---- Historical exhibits, archives and buildings, including a vintage railroad car and a blacksmith shop; 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway, Escondido; $3, adults; $1, children; 760-743-8207 or escondidohistory.org.
Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society Museum ---- Collection of gems, fossils, minerals and fluorescent minerals; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 123 W. Alvarado St., Suite B, Fallbrook; free; 760-728-1130 or fgms.org.
Fallbrook Historical Museum ---- Museum documents and preserves Fallbrook history, including the century-old Pittenger House, home of William Pittenger, Civil War hero and Medal of Honor winner; historical displays and research materials; 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; South Hill Street at Rocky Crest Road, Fallbrook; free; 760-723-4125 or fallbrookhistoricalsociety.com.
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum ---- The nation's only museum dedicated to Marine Corps aviation history features more than two dozen vintage and historically important planes, jet fighters and helicopters used by Marine pilots in combat from World Wars I and II through Operation Iraqi Freedom, along with artifacts, photos and displays; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, except major holidays; Miramar Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar Road, 1.3 miles west of I-15, San Diego; free; 858-693-1723 or flyingleathernecks.org.
Gemological Institute of America Museum ---- Admission to GIA's museum and gemological exhibits is through reserved tours only (24 hours' notice required); contact GIA for available dates; photo identification required for entrance; 5345 Armada Drive, Carlsbad; free; 760-603-4000, ext. 4116, or guestservices@gia.edu.
Heritage of the Americas Museum ---- The museum traces the prehistoric and historical art, culture and natural history of the Americas, with wings devoted to natural history, archaeology, anthropology, art and education; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays; Cuyamaca College, 12110 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon; $3, general; $2, seniors; free, 17 and under; 619-670-5194 or cuyamaca.edu/museum.
Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego ----The garden features a plaza, viewing deck, koi pond and tea pavilion; winter hours: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; Balboa Park, 2215 Pan American Road, San Diego; $4, general; $2.50, seniors, students and military with ID; free, children under 6; 619-232-2721 or niwa.org.
Julian Pioneer Museum ---- The museum offers displays of artifacts from the Kumeyaay Indian, pioneer and Julian gold-rush eras; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; $2, adults; $1, children 8-18; 2811 Washington St., Julian; 760-765-0227.
The Knox House Museum ---- Historical structure has exhibits tracing life in San Diego County from the end of the Civil War through the early 20th century, with a focus on settlers in El Cajon; 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. the first Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. the third Saturday; 280 N. Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon; free; 619-444-3800 or www.elcajonhistory.org.
Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center at Pauwai ---- This 5-acre archaeological site operated by the city of Poway, Friends of the Kumeyaay and San Pasqual Band of Indians includes an Indian interpretive center with exhibits, a re-creation of a Kumeyaay hut ("ewaa"), native gardens and archaeological ruins; tours are offered during par hours, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays; 13104 Ipai Waaypuk Trail (formerly Silverlake Drive), Poway; free; 858-668-1292 or poway.org/kiic.
The La Mesa Depot ---- The only surviving depot from the San Diego and Cuyamaca Railway, the 1894 building is operated as a museum by the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum; exhibits include a 1923 steam switcher; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 4695 Nebo Drive, La Mesa; free; 619-478-9937 or sdrm.org/la-mesa.
Leo Carrillo Ranch ----- Authentic Western-style rancho, barn and gardens filled with film memorabilia, antiques and Old West/Americana items once owned by Carrillo, who starred in a series of Western serials and films before his death in 1961; the ranch is registered as a California Historic Landmark; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays; tours offered 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays; noon and 2 p.m. Sundays; 6200 Flying LC Lane, Carlsbad; free; 760-476-1042 or carrillo-ranch.org.
Lux Art Institute ---- Showcases the work of artists in residence, arts education and site-specific installations; multimedia artist Alison Saar will be in studio Feb. 3-March 5 and her work will be exhibited through March 16; free Lux at Night receptions, 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 26 (ages 21 and up only); regular hours, 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas; $10 adults over 21, good for two visits during same residency; free to 20 and under; 760-436-6611 or luxartinstitute.org.
Maritime Museum of San Diego ---- Permanent exhibits include the historical 19th-century tall ship the Star of India, the turn-of-the-century ferry Berkeley and the 1968 submarine the USS Dolphin, which holds the record for the deepest submarine dive; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily; 1492 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $12, general; $10, juniors (13-17), seniors and active military; $7, children (6-12); free, children 5 and under; 619-234-9153 or sdmaritime.org.
The Marston House Museum & Gardens ---- This classic 1906 Arts and Crafts house was designed by renowned local architects William Hebbard and Irving Gill. It sits on 5 acres with a formal English Romantic-style garden, period furnishings, pottery and an American Indian basketry collection; museum also hosts a gift shop hosted by Save Our Heritage Organization; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays-Sundays; Balboa Park, 3525 Seventh Ave., San Diego; $8, general; $5, seniors (55 and over); $4, children ages 6 to 12, free, children 5 and under; 619-297-9327 or marstonhouse.org.
McKinney House and Museum ---- Illustrates early 20th-century life in San Diego County, with exhibits housed in 1908 home; 1 to 4 p.m. first and third Saturdays of each month; 8369 University Ave., La Mesa; free; 619-466-0197 or lamesahistoricalsociety.com.
MCRD Command Museum ---- Exhibits trace the history of the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot and the Marines in the San Diego region; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays, and Fridays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays; 1600 Henderson Ave., Marine Corps Recruit Depot (enter Gate 5), San Diego; free; photo ID and proof of insurance are required to enter the base and vehicles are subject to search; 619-524-8431 or mcrdmuseumhistoricalsociety.org.
Mingei International Museum ---- "Between East and West: Folk Art of Romania" and "Zandra Rhodes: A Lifelong Love Affair with Textiles" both run through Feb. 13; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; Balboa Park, 1439 El Prado, San Diego; $7, general; $5, seniors; $4 military, college students with ID and children 6 to 17; free, children 5 and under; 619-239-0003 or mingei.org.
Mission San Diego de Alcala ---- The first of the California missions features self-guided tours and historical exhibits; docent-led tours by reservation only; 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily; 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego; $3, general; $2, seniors and students; $1, children 12 and under; 619-281-8449 or missionsandiego.com.
Mission San Luis Rey ---- The largest of the California missions features self-guided tours, displays and educational programs; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; 4050 Mission Ave., Oceanside; $6, adults; $5, active duty military and seniors (65 and older); $4, students, $25, family rate; free, children 5 and under; 760-757-3651, ext. 115, or sanluisrey.org.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Downtown ---- "Home Bodies: Selections from the Collection" runs through Aug. 7; three new exhibits ---- "Jennifer Steinkamp: Madame Curie," "Raul Cordero: Hendrickje" and "Joan Jonas: The Shape, the Scent, the Feel of Things" ---- open Jan. 23 and run through June 26; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Tuesdays; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. third Thursday of each month; 1001 and 1100 Kettner Blvd., San Diego; $10, adults 26 and over; $5, seniors and military; free, 25 and under; free admission after 5 p.m. on the third Thursday; 858-454-3541 or mcasd.org.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla ---- "Collection Applied Design: A Kim MacConnell Retrospective" runs through Jan. 23; "Mexico: Expected/Unexpected" runs Feb. 5-May 15; hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Tuesdays; closed Wednesdays; extended hours until 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month; 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; $10 adults 26 and over; $5, seniors and military; free, 25 and under; free admission after 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month; 858-454-3541 or mcasd.org.
Museum of Making Music ---- The museum will host an advance screening of the new film "Pretty Things: Midnight to Six," documenting the heyday of the 1960s-era British rock band the Pretty Things, at 2 p.m. Saturday; screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmaker David Peck and rock historian Mike Stax; "Guitar Nouveau," an exhibit of 13 handmade electric guitars by Paul Schmidt and Michael Spalt, inspired by the artists of the Art Nouveau era, runs through Jan. 31; "ON: The Beginning of the Electric Sound Generation" runs through March; museum celebrates the innovations that changed the face of American popular music and music-making from the 1890s to the present and features 500 vintage instruments, hundreds of audio and video examples and an interactive stage; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad; $7, general; $5, students, seniors and active military; free, children 5 and under; 760-438-5996 or museumofmakingmusic.org.
Museum of Photographic Arts ---- "Seeing Beauty" and "In Light" run through Jan. 23; permanent collection takes in all forms of photography; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; Casa de Balboa Building, Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, San Diego; $6, general; $4, seniors, students and military; free, children under 12 with an adult; 619-238-7559 or mopa.org.
National City Depot ---- Historical depot built in 1882 for the California Southern Railway has been restored and houses exhibits on early rail in San Diego County; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays; 922 West 23rd St., National City; free; 619-474-4400 or sdera.org/depot.shtml.
The New Children's Museum ---- The museum provides dynamic, playful and hands-on exhibits and studios, along with art classes and other fun activities for children and families; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays; $10, adults and children; $5, seniors and active-duty military with ID; free, children under 1; free admission for all second Sunday of each month, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 200 W. Island Ave., San Diego; 619-233-8792 and thinkplaycreate.org.
Oceanside Heritage Village Park and Museum ---- Historic Oceanside buildings and grounds on display, including the original Blade newspaper office; free; 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays; 220 Peyri Drive, Oceanside; 760-433-8297.
Oceanside Historical Society ---- Historical exhibits and archives; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 305 N. Nevada St., Oceanside; free; 760-722-4786 or oceansidehistoricalsociety.org.
Oceanside Museum of Art ---- "Quilt Visions 2010: No Boundaries" runs through March 13; "Botanicals: The Photography of Imogen Cunningham" runs through May 22; museum hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays; 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside; $8, general; $5, seniors; free, students with ID and military with ID, and their dependents; 760-435-3720 or oma-online.org.
Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center ---- Celebrates the works of Western artist Olaf Wieghorst; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 131 Rea Ave., El Cajon; free; 619-590-3431 or wieghorstmuseum.org.
Old Poway Park ----Exhibits include the Heritage Museum, the early 20th-century Nelson House, and a still-operating 1907 Baldwin steam engine; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays (closed second Sunday of every month); 14134 Midland Road, Poway; free entrance, small fee for riding rail exhibits; 858-668-4577 or poway.org/Index.aspx?page=110.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park ---- Exhibits include La Casa de Estudillo (a mansion built around a garden courtyard), La Casa de Machado y Stewart, the Mason Street School (California's first public schoolhouse), La Casa de Machado y Silvas, the San Diego Union Printing Office, the Seeley Stables Museum, a working blacksmith shop (limited hours) and the first brick courthouse; 4002 Wallace St., San Diego; free; 619-220-5422 or parks.ca.gov/?page_id=663.
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum ---- Dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of railroads in the Pacific Southwest; rides on antique trains offered select weekends ---- check schedule on the website; State Highway 94 and Forrest Gate Road, Campo; 619-478-9937 or sdrm.org.
The Parsonage Museum ---- 1897 home preserves artifacts from American settlers of the Lemon Grove area; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 3200 Main St., Lemon Grove; $2, adults; $1, children; 619-460-4353 or lemongrovehistoricalsociety.com.
Rancho Buena Vista Adobe ---- This 11-room 19th-century adobe ranch house features turn-of-the-century antiques, landscaped gardens, art gallery and gift store; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; docent-led tours 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. Saturdays; 640 Alta Vista Drive, Vista; $4, adults; $1, students; 50 cents, children; 760-639-6164.
Rancho Guajome Adobe ---- Restored historical 22-room adobe ranch house and its gardens; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; docent-led tours 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays unless raining; 2210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista; $3; 760-724-4082.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center ---- "Earth Exposed," an exhibit of 15 interactive stations that teach how the Earth is changing and how time records those changes, and "Block Busters" are open; "So WATT" energy exhibit and "Aging for All Ages," an interactive exhibit on the aging process, are open; the IMAX Space Theater is showing "Hubble," "Ultimate Wave: Tahiti," "Galapagos," "Whales" and "Forces of Nature"; family-friendly activities at the Exploration Bar from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays; opens at 10 a.m. daily; closing hours vary; Balboa Park, 1875 El Prado, San Diego; $10, general; $8.75, seniors and children 3-12; admission plus one IMAX film: $14.50, adults; $11.75, seniors and children 3 to 12; admission plus two IMAX films: $19.50, adults; $16.75, seniors and children 3 to 12; 619-238-1233 or rhfleet.org.
San Diego Air & Space Museum ---- Collection includes many historic aircraft and reproductions, from the Wright Brothers through the manned lunar missions to the present; admission includes admission to the 3-D/4-D Zable Theater; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego; $15, general; $12, seniors, students and retired military with ID; $6, children 3-11; free, children 2 and under and active military with ID; simulator rides are extra; behind-the-scenes restoration tours are available for additional fee; 619-234-8291 or aerospacemuseum.org.
San Diego Archaeological Center ---- Exhibits detail the last 10,000 years of the region's past through use of local artifacts; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays; 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, San Pasqual Valley; free; 760-291-0370 or sandiegoarchaeology.org.
San Diego Automotive Museum ---- Museum traces the history of the automobile; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego; $8, general; $6, seniors and military; $5, students with ID; $4, children 6 to 15; free, children under 6; 619-231-2886 or sdautomuseum.org.
San Diego Botanic Garden ---- The garden contains plants from around the world, including the largest bamboo collection in the United States; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas; $12, general; $8, seniors, students and active-duty military; $6, children 3-12; free, children 2 and under; 760-436-3036 or sdbgarden.org.
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum ---- The museum collects, preserves and shares the Chinese-American experience and Chinese history, culture and art; 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays; group tours available upon request; 404 Third Ave., San Diego; $2, adults; free, children 12 and under; 619-338-9888 or sdchm.org.
San Diego Hall of Champions ---- The museum documents the teams and individuals who have shaped San Diego's sports landscape, from prep stars to the numerous professional clubs that have called the area home; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; Balboa Park, 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego; $8, general; $6, seniors, military and students; $4, children 7-17; free, children 6 and under; 619-234-2544 or sdhoc.com.
San Diego History Center ---- "Dressing the Part: Costume Design at the Old Globe" runs through April 15; the museum exhibits artifacts from the region's past; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; Casa de Balboa Building, Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, San Diego; $5, general; $4, seniors and military; $2, students; free, children under 6; 619-232-6203 or sandiegohistory.org.
San Diego Model Railroad Museum ---- The museum's 27,000-square-foot layout is the largest indoor model railroad display in North America; permanent exhibits include five working model railroads, including HO-scale, N-scale, and Lionel and O-gauge trains; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, San Diego; $7, general; $6, seniors; $3, students with ID; $2.50, active-duty military with ID; free, children under 15 with paid adult; 619-696-0199 or sdmodelrailroadm.com.
San Diego Museum of Art ---- "Howard Hodgkin: Time and Place 2001-2010" and "Thomas Gainsborough and the Modern Woman" will open Jan. 20 and run through May 1; "The Smart Set: Photographs by Alfred Eisenstaedt" runs through Jan. 30; "Generations: Paintings by Raul Anguiano" runs through Feb. 6; "Dreams & Diversions: 250 Years of Japanese Woodblock Prints" runs through June 5; the museum's permanent holdings include a collection of Italian Renaissance, Dutch and Spanish Old Masters; Asian art, South Asian paintings, as well as comprehensive examples of American art, 19th-century European paintings and 20th-century paintings and sculpture; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; Balboa Park, 1450 El Prado, San Diego; $12, general; $9, seniors and active-duty military; $8, students with ID; $4.50, children 6 to 17; free, children 5 and under; 619-232-7931 or sdmart.org.
San Diego Museum of Man ---- "Strange Bones: Curiosities of the Human Skeleton" is on exhibit; "Race: Are We So Different?" opens Feb. 12; Anthropology and archaeology museum, with an emphasis on San Diego County and Southern California, along with ancient Egypt; the Children's Discovery Center includes a 1,350-square-foot interactive gallery that depicts life in ancient Egypt; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; California Building, Balboa Park, 1350 El Prado, San Diego; $10, general; $7.50, seniors, students and active-duty military with ID and youths 13-17; $5, children ages 3 to 12; free, children 2 and under; 619-239-2001 or museumofman.org.
San Diego Natural History Museum ---- "Lizards & Snakes: ALIVE," featuring an international collection of live reptiles, runs through April 3; "BioScapes," an exhibit of micro-photography, is on display; "The Horse" runs April 27-Sept. 3; "All that Glitters: The Splendor and Science of Gems and Minerals" runs through April 2012; now playing on large-format screen, "Turtle Reef"; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (open until 8 p.m. Thursdays, except holidays); hours vary weekly, call to confirm; Balboa Park, San Diego; $16, general; $14, seniors; $11, active-duty military with ID and youths 13-17; $10, children 3 to 12; free, children 2 and under; 619-232-3821 or sdnhm.org.
San Dieguito Heritage Museum ---- The newly relocated museum features exhibits on local history, from American Indians through early settlers to modern surfing culture; "Playthings From the Past" is now on display; Family Day, the last Saturday of each month, offers hands-on activities from 1-3 p.m., extra fee applies; noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays and the second and last Saturdays of each month; 450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas; $4, general; $3, seniors; $2, students; free, children under 12; 760-632-9711 or sdheritage.org.
San Marcos Historical Society Museum ---- The historical society hosts a Christmas-themed exhibit during December, and through January, an exhibit of antique doll by master doll teacher Gordana Little and "Doll Lady" Pat Knutson; hours, noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays (closed on Christmas and New Year's Day) and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 9; San Marcos Historical Society Museum, Walnut Grove Park, 1952 Sycamore Drive, San Marcos; 760-744-9025.
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park ---- Commemorates the soldiers on both sides of the 1846 battle during the Mexican-American War; exhibits include uniforms, weapons and equipment; 15808 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 760-737-2201 or www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=655.
Serra Museum ---- The Serra Museum sits on the site of the original San Diego mission set up by the Spanish before they moved to the Mission Valley location, and documents the early history of European settlement in San Diego County; operated by the San Diego Historical Society; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; Presidio Park, 2727 Presidio Drive, Old Town San Diego; $5, general; $4, seniors and active-duty military and students with ID; $2, children 6 to 17; free, children under 6; 619-297-3258 or sandiegohistory.org.
Timken Museum of Art ---- The permanent collection is primarily Dutch, Flemish, French and Italian painters, including Rembrandt, Rubens, Petrus Christus, Fragonard, Jacques-Louis David and Veronese, as well as American artists such as John Singleton Copley and Eastman Johnson; and Russian icons; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays; Balboa Park, 1500 El Prado, San Diego; free; 619-239-5548 or timkenmuseum.org.
USS Midway Museum ---- Floating aircraft carrier museum educates the public on the history of these "floating cities," with tours of the flight, hangar and mess decks; pilot house; navigation bridge; and much more; Navy jet simulator rides available for additional charge; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; aboard the USS Midway, 910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego; $18, general; $15, seniors 62 and up, college students with ID; $10, retired military with ID and children 6 to 17; free, active-duty military and reservists with ID and children under 6; 619-544-9600 or midway.org.
Valley Center History Museum ----"Secretariat," an exhibit on the great racehorse, whose descendents lived in Valley Center, and Sea Orbit (son of Seabiscuit) who lived most of his life in Valley Center, runs through Friday; town history, American Indian artifacts, historical documents, tributes to the original American settlers and visiting celebrities and more are on exhibit; the museum's centerpiece is a stuffed 8-foot, 1,200-pound California grizzly bear, recalling the days when the village was known as Bear Valley; 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 29200 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center; free; 760-749-2993 or valleycenterhistory.org.
Veterans Museum & Memorial ---- The museum honors the service and sacrifice of San Diego County military veterans with exhibits, service programs and outreach; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; 2115 Park Blvd., Balboa Park, San Diego; $5, general; $4, veterans and seniors; $2, students with ID; free, children under 12 and active-duty military and dependents with ID; 619-239-2300 or veteranmuseum.org.
Vista Historical Society Museum ----- The museum, housed in the 1934 two-story Rancho Minerva, exhibits early Vista memorabilia, artworks and photographs of the historical home; 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, and the first two Saturdays of each month; 2317 Old Foothill Drive, Vista; 760-630-0444 or vhsm.org.
The Water Conservation Garden ---- Botanical park illustrates how native and other plants are able to thrive on only small amounts of water; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; Cuyamaca College, 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon; free; 619-660-0614 or thegarden.org.
Whaley House Museum ---- The Whaley House was built by San Diego pioneer Thomas Whaley in 1857 for his family and general store, and is operated by the Save Our Heritage Organization; the museum is widely rumored to be haunted, resulting in it being open four nights a week ---- see the museum's Web site for expanded Halloween hours; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays-Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2476 San Diego Ave., Old Town San Diego; before 5 p.m. admission: $6, general; $5, seniors; $4, children 3-12, free, children 2 and under; after 5 p.m.: $10, adults; $5, children 3-12; free, children 2 and under; 619-297-7511 or whaleyhouse.org.
Women's Museum of California ---- The museum features archives and exhibits on important women in world history; noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 2323 Broadway, Suite 107, San Diego; free; 619-233-7963 or whmec.org.
Guy B. Woodward Museum ---- The museum focuses on early Western history, specifically that of the Ramona area ---- exhibits include turn-of-the-century furniture, a collection of women's clothing and accessories, a cowboy bunkhouse and the Casey Tibbs Memorial exhibit; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Sundays; 645 Main St., Ramona; $3, adults; 50 cents, children; 760-789-7644 or woodwardmuseum.org.
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