Some might call August the dog day sof summer, but in San Diego it is anything but. There's lots to do around town as we head into the home stretch of summer, and here are some suggestions on what to do in San Diego during August.
Aug. 3 - Hawaiian Cultural Fair
Hui o Hawaii of San Diego hosts annual fair, boasting performance workshops of hula by Kumu Hula Sissy Kaio and slack-key guitar by Hawaiian musician, songwriter, producer Patrick Landeza. Lei hulu (feather) arts and crafts workshops, as well as ti-leaf lei making and lauhala (bark) weaving. Food, information, Hawaiian and Polynesian vendors. 619-466-2948. San Diego Mission Bay Boat and Ski Club
Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Free, 2606 North Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109Aug. 3 - Bicycle Ride to Ramona
Bicycle up some hills to Ramona for lunch with San Diego Bicycle Touring Society riders. Bring money for food. Expect 68 miles of pedaling. 619-473-8513. Doyle Park, 8:45 a.m., Free, 8175 Regents Road
San Diego, CA 92037Aug. 3 - Automobile Heritage Day
17th annual event begins with vintage car parade starting at Mary J's Cafe, winds through National City. Over 200 antique and classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, new cars, lowriders on display in Kimball Park (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). 619-477-9339. Kimball Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Free, at 12th Street and D Avenue, National City, CA 91950Aug. 3 - Co-Ed Drumming Circle
Elisa Kisselburg leads co-ed circle blending Japanese, Middle Eastern, African traditions. Drums provided if you don't have your own. Circles offered first Sunday of every month. 619-303-6609. Vision Center for Spiritual Living, 10 a.m., $15, 11260 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92124
Aug. 3 - Ramona Country Fair Days
Lots of animals, live entertainment, carnival rides, vendors, food promised. Watermelon eating to water fights, lawn mower racing, junior fair with livestock auctions, animal showmanship. Hal Ketchum in concert (Sunday, August 3, 6 p.m.; $30 reserved, $15 general). 760-789-1311. Ramona Rodeo Grounds, noon to 7 p.m., Free, 434 Aqua Lane, Ramona, CA 92065Aug. 3 - Class: Learn to Paint with Pastels
Soft pastels specialist and art teacher Judy Nachazel is guest demonstrator when Pastel Society of San Diego gathers. 858-453-7899. Mission Valley Library, 1 p.m., Free, 2123 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108Aug. 3 - Dive-In Movie: Happy Feet
See Happy Feet as part of Splash Sunday fun; catch flick while floating in a tube or splashing in pool. 760-940-WAVE. Wave Waterpark, 7 p.m., $6 - $8, 101 Wave Drive, Vista, CA 92083Aug. 4 - Japanese Craft Club
Group gathers with instructor Sandra Erbetta to create unique items for sale in garden's gift shop. Reservations: 619-232-2721. Japanese Friendship Garden, 10 a.m. to noon, $5, Pan American Road
San Diego, CA 92101Aug. 5 - Traditional Tea Ceremony
Urasenke tea instructor assistants present demonstrations. Learn history of tea ceremony, learn how to serve tea in a traditional way. Included in garden admission. 619-232-2780. Japanese Friendship Garden, 11:30 a.m., $4, Pan American Road, San Diego, CA 92101Aug. 10, 23, 31 - Snorkel with Sharks
Adventures among harmless leopard sharks and smooth hound sharks during outing hosted by Birch Aquarium-Museum. Reservations: 858-534-7336. La Jolla Shores, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., $30, Ages 10 and up, 8200 Camino del Oro, San Diego, CA 92037
