“Continental Divide,” Fri., Feb. 3, 8-11:30 p.m. Age 21+. $10. American Wrestling Alliance presents matches between SoCal Crazy and Kitana Vera versus Maldecido and Amanda the Bloodthirsty Vixen, the Mirror Image Ricky Mandel versus Kid Caramba, Toxic versus Nightmare Azteca, more. Sky Box Sports Grill, 4085 Clairemont Dr., Clairemont.
Chinese New Year Celebration, Sat., Feb. 4, 12:30-1:30 p.m. $9. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with traditional lion dancers and a martial arts demonstration by the Three Treasures Cultural Arts Society. Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, 9005 Aero Dr., Serra Mesa.
Valentine’s Day Pet Portraits, Sat., Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Have your pet’s photograph taken in front of a festive backdrop. The $10 donation includes one 4” x 6” photo; pay an additional $10 for CD with digital files. (760) 888-2235. Escondido Humane Society, 3450 East Valley Parkway, Escondido
Soul Food Cooking! Sat., Feb. 4, 3-4 p.m. Free. Celebrate Black History Month with cooking demonstration by local restaurateur Robin Croom, who will share “how to make a delicious dish, and discuss the history of African-American cuisine.” Samples for everyone. Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Rd., Bonita.
Wildlife Tracking Walk, Sat., Feb. 4, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Join tracking team guide to identify tracks, scat, bedlays, other evidence of critters living in underbrush and trees. Mission Trails Regional Park, One Father Junípero Serra Trail, San Carlos.
Pro Men’s Basketball, Sat., Feb. 4, 6-9 p.m. Free -$10. Central Valley Titans arrive for competition against San Diego Sol in SportsCenter. (619) 933-7740. Alliant University, 10455 Pomerado Road, Scripps Ranch.
Meet the New Underwater Parks! Sat., Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Learn about new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) with WiLDCOAST and Tijuana River Estuary (10am). Octavio Aburto from Scripps Institution of Oceanography presents “Cabo Pulmo: Marine Protected Area Success Story” (11am). Take a guided nature walk through estuary (noon); bring a reusable water bottle. Information: diane@wildcoast.net Tijuana River Estuary, 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach.
Tidepooling Adventures at Dike Rock, Sat., Feb. 4, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $10-$12. Aquarium naturalists guide participants into fragile tide-pool communities and highlight the inhabitants. RSVP (858) 534-7336. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, La Jolla.
Miniature Show and Sale, Sat.-Sun., Feb. 4-5, (Sat. 10-5; Sun 11-4). $2-$7. San Diego Miniature Crafters host 38th annual event with exhibits, sales, workshops, classes for crafters, artists, collectors of dollhouse-size miniatures. Al Bahr Shrine Center, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd., Kearny Mesa.
Guided Walk, Sat.-Sun., Feb. 4-5, Wed., Feb. 8, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. New leaves on coast live oaks and arroyo willows are beginning to unfurl. Join trail guide-led walk, learn about these plants and more. Mission Trails Regional Park, One Father Junípero Serra Trail, Outdoors, San Carlos.
Knitting and Crochet Classes, Sundays, through March 25, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $2 Beginning to intermediate knitting and crochet lessons, held outside “when the weather is fair.” All ages. No experience required. Pick up a new hobby or get help with existing projects. Bring yarn, hook, needles. Registration: (858) 581-7100. Information: BalboaParkKnitting@gmail.com Balboa Park Activity Center, 2145 Park Blvd., Balboa Park.
Cardiff Kook Run! Sun., Feb. 5, 7:30 a.m. $30-$40. Honor the Magic Carpet Ride sculpture and its frequently costumed “Kook” during 10k (8:30am) and 5k (9am) runs. Check-in: 7:30am. Naturally, there’s a costume contest with prizes awarded to top three athletes best displaying “the spirit of the Cardiff Kook. Moonlight Beach, Encinitas. www.cardiffkookrun.com
California Native Plant Society Walks, Sundays, Feb. 5, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, Sept. 2. 9 a.m. Free. Bring binoculars and drinking water. (858) 581-9944. Tecolote Nature Center, 5180 Tecolote Rd., Clairemont.
“Train of Thought Open-Mike Experience,” Tuesdays through Feb. 7, 8-11 p.m. $5. Hone your skills! Gill Sotu hosts inclusive open mike for poets, storytellers, singers, songwriters, comedians, musicians. All welcome. Queen Bee’s Art & Cultural Center, 3925 Ohio St., North Park.
Soccer with Sockers, Sat., Feb. 11, 7:05 p.m. $10.50-$17.50. San Diego Sockers host the team from Phoenix. (866) 799-4625. Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Monster Energy Supercross! Sat., Feb. 11, 7-11 p.m. $10-$35. Riders Ryan Villopoto, James Stewart, Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey, others battle it out for 2012 AMA Supercross crown. Main event: 7 p.m. (800) 745-3000. Qualcomm Stadium, Mission Valley.
On the Run! Sat., Feb. 11, 6:30 a.m.-noon. $10-$40. Prevention magazine hosts third annual 5k (8am), 10k (7:45am), and half-marathon (7:30am) runs, as well as a 1.5-mile “Mini Mermaid” run to introduce girls (6-12) to “world of running or power walking” (9:30am). Check-in: 6:30am. Bring a “heart-healthy” snack to donate to Feeding America. Free for spectators. Mission Bay Park, Vacation Isle off Ingraham St., Pacific Beach.
Vernal Pools and Wildflowers, Saturdays, Feb. 11, March 10, 9-11 a.m. Free. Tour this nature preserve with Diana Gordon, learn about rare Southern maritime chaparral, vernal pool lifecycles. Look for wildflowers. (858) 484-3219. Carmel Mountain trailhead, 4730 Fairport Way, Carmel Mountain.
Family Open Studios Plus! Sat., Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Art-making workshops offered in conjunction with “2012 Cannon Art Gallery Invitational” exhibition. Contemporary dance performance by Carlsbad choreographer Heather Dale Wentworth and Opus Mixtus ensemble (11:45am). (760) 434-2904. City of Carlsbad Dove Library, 1775 Dove Ln., Carlsbad.
WWE Raw Supershow! Mon., Feb. 13, 5:30 p.m. $24-$79. World Wrestling with Raw and Smackdown stars including “APEX Predator” Randy Orton, “Second City Savior” CM Punk, Alberto Del Rio, Mark “The World’s Strongest Man” Henry, John Cena, the WWE Divas, more. (800) 745-3000. Valley View Casino Center (Sports Arena), 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., Point Loma.