2/4 – El Cajon Ford Free Youth Fishing Derby | Lake Poway, 14644 Poway Road, Poway | 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Ages 15 and under | Fishing Derby with prizes in each age division and barbecue lunch, award’s ceremony & raffle| More information 858-668-4770

2/5 – Fiesta Island Time Trial Series | East Mission Bay – Fiesta Island Roadway | 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Cycling competition for professional, recreational & young riders | More information 858-583-1190

2/9 – 2/19 – 22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival | Various Theaters in San Diego County | Refer to website for times | Annual presentation of American and international feature films, documentaries and short subjects exploring the Jewish experience

2/11 – For the Love of Chocolate | Escondido, Grand Avenue (downtown) | 1:00- 5:00 p.m. | Admission to Sweet Street and Champagne garden is FREE, $20/person for 10 beer or wine and chocolate pairing tastes | More information 760-745-8877

2/12 – Coronado Valentine’s Day 10k | Tidelands Park, Coronado | 7:15 a.m. Start | Must register in advance, no race-day registration

2/11 – Mermaid San Diego 5k, 10k & Half Marathon | South Tecolote Shores | 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | All women’s run along shoreline of East Mission Bay and roadway around Fiesta Island

2/18 – Law Enforcement Torch Run & Polar Plunge | Oceanside Amphitheater, Oceanside | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. , Plunge is at 10:00 a.m.| Raising money for Special Olympics | More information 619-283-6100

2/18 – Little Italy Carnevale | Little Italy, Downtown San Diego | 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Venetian masquerade event in Little Italy with traditional Venetian Carnevale attire and entertainment including music, stilt-walkers, jugglers, and more

2/21 – Mardi Gras 2012 Gaslamp Quarter | Gaslamp Quarter, Downtown San Diego | 5:30 p.m. – midnight | 21 and up | Entertainment on multiple stages, masquerade parade at 9:30 pm, International DJ talent, themed areas, and beads

2/21 – Hillcrest Mardi Gras| University Ave (between 1st & 4th Aves), Hillcrest | 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. | 21 and up | Dress up, dance in the streets, mingle, enjoy games, rides and laser show, and more

2/25 – 2/26 – Silver Bay Kennel Club Dog Show | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar | Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | FREE admission | No pets (only dogs participating in the show are allowed) | More information 951-734-4307

2/25 – Annual Heritage Day Festival & Parade | Festival – Market Creek Plaza, parking lot at 342 Euclid Ave 92114, Parade starts at John F. Kennedy Park, 4801 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego | Festival 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Parade 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Vendor Mall with crafts, food, music, Kid’s Zone, Health Zone, live entertainment & more

2/25 – 9th Annual Guacamole Bowl Cook-Off Contest | 2150 Pan American Rd West, Balboa Park | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Admission $5.00 – includes a bag of chips and a vote of your choice | Benefits “Sports for Exceptional Athletes”

2/26 | San Diego 2012 Muscle Walk | Crown Point, Mission Bay, 3600 Corona Oriente Rd | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Route: Crown Point Shores > boardwalk > Ingraham Street Bridge >Riveria Dr. > Crown Point Shores | 5K walk – donations and pledges to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association