2024 SD Lunar New Year Festival 

San Diego Lunar New Year is a three-day celebration taking place at City Heights Park at 3795 Fairmount Ave. from 5-10 p.m. on Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Feb. 10, and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Feb. 11. Enjoy a great selection of Asian foods, dragon dances, firecrackers, folk and traditional performances, cherry blossom trees, and more at this free, inclusive event.  

SuperPole Sunday 

For those tuning in on Superbowl Sunday mainly for Usher’s halftime show, Queen Bee’s in North Park is hosting ‘Superpole Sunday’ on Feb. 11 starting at 2 p.m. During the first half of the game, which will be shown on the TV screens in the main room, attendees will have the chance to explore their pole dancing skills in the side rooms while the Pole Buzz members prepare for an entertaining performance. The public is then invited to come together to watch Usher take the Superbowl stage and the Pole Buzz team will follow the performance with a mini-show of their own! Tickets will be $15. 

Authors of the Month 

Head to the fifth floor Virtual Travel Center of the Central Library to hear from African American poets Ted Washington and Alexis V. Johnson about each of their latest books from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in this free author talk. 

Ultimate Taco Challenge 

Experience a south-of-the-border twist on Fat Tuesday at El Chingon in the Gaslamp Quarter. Teams of four will compete to eat 42 tacos within 4:20 minutes on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The contest starts at 7 p.m. Sign up at elchingon.com.  

“Chicago” at Broadway SD 

Celebrate 25 years of razzle dazzle at San Diego Civic Theatre (1100 Third Ave.) from Feb. 13-18. “Chicago” is a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, with one show-stopping song after another and astonishing dancing not to be missed. Get tickets for this Tony-winning musical at broadwaysd.org.  

43rd Tribute to the Reggae Legends 

Formerly known as Bob Marley Day, the WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park is holding its annual reggae festival on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 3-11:30 p.m. Tickets cost $57-65. 

Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Party 

Support Feeding San Diego by attending a five-course dinner by Chef Travis Swikard on Feb. 29 from 6-9 p.m. at Callie in the East Village (1195 Island Ave.). Tickets are $495.