It’s Thursday, and you’ve ready to think about the weekend, or even willing to start the festivities a little early. Patch to the rescue! We’ve got the best bets for you whether you want to stay close to home or find something to do outside your backyard. Check our picks for the places to see and things to do.
This week there's a huge Navy celebration in Coronado, and the San Diego Padres throw open the doors to Petco Park for a day.
- Where/when: Naval Air Station, North Island, 8 a.m., Feb. 12
- Why Go: To help celebrate a century of flight in the Navy. Civilians will get the rare opportunity to see the base, along with tours of aircraft carriers and a big flight show.
- Price: Free
- Where/when: Petco Park, downtown San Diego, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 12
- Why Go: Padre fans can give their team a rousing send-off for the baseball season by attending FanFest at Petco Park in downtown San Diego, featuring clinics with the players, park tours and the chance to grill management about the team.
- Price: Free
- Where/when: 's the Loft, 7 p.m. Feb. 10
- Why Go: For live music, dinner and the chance to see rarely glimpsed Oscar-nominated short films from past ceremonies.
- Price: $30 with dinner, or $4-$8 for the movie only.
- Where/when: , 7:30 pm., Feb. 10
- Why Go: Because it's Valentine's Day and you want to learn how to make gluten-free treats for your sweet. Author Anne Byrn will sign her new cookbook and discuss the ways she makes gluten-free desserts tasty.
- Price: Free
- Where/when: Temple Solel, Encinitas, 8 p.m., Feb. 11
- Why Go: To hear Beth Schafer, a singer/songwriter, has received national attention and coverted performance slot while incorporating her faith into her art.
- Price: Free, but there is a fee for dinner, served earlier.
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