San Diego Weekend Guide: Kook Run; Lunar New Year; Mardi Gras; Fuzzy Valentine

SAN DIEGO, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout the San Diego region — from the southern border, to East County, through beach towns, to the uppermost points of North County and communities in between.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Feb. 8 to Sunday, Feb. 9.

Hott Topic: An Improvised Comedy Show: Finest City Improv, San Diego

I Love You A Latte Paint and Sip: Fresh Café, Escondido

Junior Kook Run: Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, Encinitas

Kook Run: Coast Highway 101, Encinitas

Love Birds Paint and Sip: Cheval Winery, Escondido

Lunar New Year Celebration: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Make Cozy Candles with Instructor Deb and Liz at Grafted Cellars: Grafted Cellars Winery, Vista

Mardi Gras: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Nature Collective Hosts Wildlife Tour: San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve, Cardiff

Nick Shoulders and The Okay Crawdad, Jonny Fritz: Music Box, San Diego

My Fuzzy Valentine Weekend: Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista

Prince Again: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Public Farm Tour: Coastal Roots Farm, Encinitas

Resonance Vocal Ensemble: Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad

San Diego Chinese New Year Fair: 3rd Avenue, San Diego

The SADE Experience: The Dancehouse, San Diego

Valentine's Day Decorating Class for Kids: Seabreeze Craft Chocolates, San Diego

WNDR Museum: WNDR Museum, San Diego

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