San Diego Weekend Guide: Mardi Gras Celebrations; Barbie Truck Tour; Valentine's Day Run

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. 15 to Sunday, Feb. 16.

Barbie Sports Club Tour: Otay Ranch Town Center, Chula Vista

Black Comix Day: WorldBeat Cultural Center, San Diego

Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special: Kroc Center Ice, San Diego

Coronado Valentine's Day 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run: Tidelands Park, Coronado

Cursive, Pile: Music Box, San Diego

Galentine's Gang Paint and Sip: Local Roots, Vista

Historic Downtown Encinitas Walking Tour: Encinitas Historical Society and 1883 Schoolhouse, Encinitas

Kings of La Jolla Band: Valentine's Dance Party: Pit Stop Diner, Oceanside

Love is in the Air Tour: Wild Wonders, Bonsall

Mardi Gras: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Mardi Gras Celebration: Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista

Peter Sprague Quartet: Fallbrook Mission Theater, Fallbrook

San Diego Valentine's Premier Brunch Cruise: City Cruises, San Diego

Steve Poltz 16th Annual 50th Birthday Bash: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Steve Poltz: Music Box, San Diego

Volunteer Restoration Event: San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve, Cardiff

WNDR Museum: WNDR Museum, San Diego

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