Top 7 Things To Do In North County This Week

The true measure of an individual is how he treats a person who can do him absolutely no good.
— Ann Landers

Brunch at The Cottage

1. Sunday, February 26- Brunch: The Cottage

The Cottage is a great place to enjoy brunch in La Jolla. The staff is a friendly, The decor is inviting and cozy. Be sure to try the Stuffed French Toast. It’s  wonderful!!

7702 Fay Ave
(between Kline St & Silverado St)
La Jolla, CA 92037

2. Monday, February 27– Film Noir Unscripted

For those who love the hard-boiled fiction of Raymond Chandler and James M. Cain and the gritty film noirs their stories inspired, a new batch of “theatre noirs” will be unveiled this Spring. In this world-premiere format, twenty-seven never-before-seen plays will pay tribute to Noir’s tough-taking private eyes and femme fatales.

7:30p
North Coast Repertory Theatre,Solana Beach,CA

3. Tuesday, February 28– Kitchen Basics with Anthony Bourdain

World famous chef, bestselling author and globetrotting TV star, Anthony Bourdain has an opinion on everything—and, luckily for us, he’s not afraid to share. In his most recent memoir, the scathing Medium Raw, Bourdain focuses his incisive wit on one of the biggest problems in today’s world.

6:30p to 8:30p
Sur La Table – Forum at Carlsbad,Carlsbad,CA

4. Wednesday, February 29- Wine Dinner at Solace

Join us on Wednesday, February 29th, for an intimate Winemaker dinner with Matthew Rorick of Forlorn Hope. These wines are nothing short of dynamic, don’t miss the opportunity to taste these rare and interesting varietals that scream for food! Very limited seating.
The Menu: (amuse bouche and mignardises included)
2009 Que Saudade Verdelho:
Chilled Poached Mussels, Crushed Pumpkin Seed Crusted Avocado, Blood Orange Segments, Poached Hearts of Palm, Roasted Orange Vinaigrette
2006 Mil Amores (Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cao, and Tinto Roriz) :
Suckling Pig. Tasting of Belly, Loin, Shoulder and Leg.
Roasted Brandied Cherry Sauce, Braised Greens
2006 Les Deux Matieux Petite Sirah:
Braised Oxtail and Celery Root Ravioli,
Yellowfoot Mushrooms, Brown Butter-Red Wine Sauce

5. Thursday, March 1– Exhibit: Ghost Fleet

Striking in their detail, John Taylor’s miniature reproductions evoke the organic qualities of aging, decay and death. By combining the spontaneous use of materials, careful research and innovative patina techniques, Taylor’s works are at once timeless portals to the real and imagined past and frozen glimpses of some of the most revolutionary yet long-forgotten maritime vessels and airships. Ghost Fleet will feature a collection of fourteen mixed media ships created within the last 5 years.

10:00a to 4:00p
Oceanside Museum of Art,Oceanside,CA

6. Friday, March 2– Tribute to The Rolling Stones

The Ultimate Stones, formerly the award winning Rolling the Stones, features everything that you’d expect to see and hear at a real Rolling Stones show. A faithful, multi-facted tribute to the Rolling Stones in concert, they provide a full-sized stage production highlighted by a must-see-to-believe recreation of the sights and sounds that are uniquely The Rolling Stones.

9:00p
Belly Up Tavern,Solana Beach,CA

7. Saturday, March 3-The Nerd

Comedy – In this Larry Shue comedy, Willum, an aspiring young architect, has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick, a fellow ex-GI who he has never met, but who saved his life in Vietnam. Willum is delighted when Rick shows up at his house the night of his 34th birthday party. However, his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless nerd with no social sense and even less tact. Adult $15.00 Discount $13.00 Youth $7.00

8:00p
Patio Playhouse Community and Youtheatre,Escondido,CA