Cirque du Soleil: Corteo
Through February 17.  Del Mar Fairgrounds.  2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar.  After a four year absence, Cirque du Soleil finally returns to SoCal.  Corteo, “cortege” in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown.  The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat, and plunges the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth.  800-678-5440.  www.cirquedusoleil.com.
Wheelchair Accessible.

Pinback
February 5 and 6.  7pm doors.  8pm show.  House of Blues San Diego.  1055 5th Avenue, San Diego.  Wanna rock like a local?  Check out homegrown indie musicians Pinback, featuring the multi-talented multi-instrumentalists Zach Smith and Rob Crowe.  Plus special guest MC Chris.  619-299-BLUE.  www.hob.com.
Wheelchair Accessible.

Tidepool Adventures
February 6, 16 and 17.  Birch Aquarium at Scripps.  2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla.  Explore the beauty and mystery of life along the San Diego coast during engaging tidepooling excursions this season with Birch.  February 6 is Tidepools for Tots and ideal for children ages 2 – 5 since the rocky areas are surrounded by sand for easier exploration.  February 16 is Family Days: Totally Tide Pools.  And Febraury 17 is Tidepooling for All.  858-534-FISH.  www.aquarium.ucsd.edu.

Valentine’s Evening With Shamu
February 14.  5:30 or 8:30pm.  SeaWorld San Diego.  500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego.  Ready for a “killer” Valentine’s Day?  SeaWorld’s award-winning chefs will serve a gourmet, four-course meal at candlelit tables just a few feet from the park’s magnificent killer whales.  Shamu and friends will entertain diners with a mesmerizing performance during this romantic celebration, which includes the meal, beer, wine, a champagne toast and a commemorative photo.  800-25-SHAMU.  www.seaworldsandiego.com.
Wheelchair Accessible.

All information subject to change.  Please contact each individual event for up-to-date schedules, prices and more information.