February weekend events

What a fantastic line up of concerts, music festivals, Brazilian carnivals, and a special Gaslamp Quarter Mardi Gras celebration. Enjoy non-stop music and fun festivals this February weekend. Remember to save some energy for the Mardi Gras festival on Tuesday because you won’t want to miss it!

Friday, February 17^th Blue Still in University Heights and the International Pop Overthrow Festival in North Park

Check out one of the best North Park music fests yet–the international pop overthrow festival at North Park’s neighborhood rock’n’roll joint called Eleven on El Cajon Boulevard. Starting at 6:30 p.m., get a chance to listen to San Diego’s local talents for just $10. The Eugene Edwards Band will play at 7:30 followed by Phil Vandermost & Telesound, Plane Without a Pilot, King Washington, Yoya, The New Kinetics, and Dave Rave. Don’t miss a great line-up and a fun North Park music festival! The International pop overthrow festival is the place to be this Friday.

If you love bluegrass music, then you have to see the funky Blue Still bluegrass band this Friday in University Heights. Blue Still will be performing at 7:30 p.m. at Across The Street on Park Boulevard. Listen to the local bluegrass band that’ll have you dancing all night long.

Saturday, February 18^th Willovealot in Hillcrest and Downtown Ivy’s Carnival Brazil

A free jazz and soul band in Hillcrest? Sounds like a good time to me! Listen to the smooth grooves and soulful beats of Willovealot, a native San Diego band. Check out their website to see some live videos and hear their distinct sounds—Willovealot will be playing at Busalacchi’s A Modo Mio in Hillcrest at 7 p.m. Stop by for the free show and enjoy a soulful man with the passion for music.

Prepare yourselves for the wild and crazy San Diego-version of Brazil’s carnival! From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Gaslamp Quarter’s luxury nightclub Ivy will host the prestigious Carnival Brazil with samba showcases, capoeira Brazilian dance performances, and live entertainment by the Duo. Tickets for the out of control party are just $10—get yours while you still can!

Sunday, February 19^th G. Love & Special Sauce at the House of Blues

Aah, music to my ears! The ever popular G. Love & Special Sauce are doing a special performance at San Diego’s House of Blues in the Gaslamp Quarter. Paired with Scott H. Biram, G. Love and Special Sauce will be rocking the house all night long! Doors open at 7 p.m. but the show will go on at 8:30 p.m. Get there early to get a good spot or just show up and listen to the great music right at 8:30. Tickets are selling for $25-$35—what a great deal for such a talented set of artists! Get yours tickets today at the House of Blues website.

Tuesday, February 21^st Downtown San Diego’s Mardi Gras Celebration

Even though this event happens after the weekend is over, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share Mardi Gras with you—San Diego style of course! Come on down to the famous Gaslamp Quarter and get a little crazy for the Fat Tuesday event. Starting at 6 p.m. and going strong until midnight, Mardi Gras in San Diego will feature a colorful parade, five stages loaded with live entertainment acts, and 16 blocks of pure crazy fun! Tickets are only $20 in advance; otherwise, admission is $25 the day of Mardi Gras.

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