Woo Hoo! We're almost into August, the start of the school year is getting closer and closer!

Music

Jazz on the Green at the Four Seasons Resort Aviara tonight. 6pm

TGIF Jazz in the Park at Poinsettia Park tonight 6-8pm

Gnarls Barkley performs in the infield after the last race at Del Mar 7/26

Los Lonely Boys and Los Lobos at Viejas 7/26

Food

Taste of Fallbrook today on Mountain Avenue. Sample food from 28 local restaurants.

Cheesecake Factory restaurants are offering cheesecake slices for $1.50 next Wednesday 7/30 in celebration of their 30th anniversary and National Cheesecake Day (dine in only- bummer!)

Micro Brew Festival at Del Mar 7/26 (Gnarls Barkley performing, admission $6)

Movies

Outdoor Movie Night at San Elijo Hills' public square. 8pm (7/26 and 7/28)

The X Files I Want to Believe and Step Brothers both open today

Books

Author Amy Wallen will be signing copies of her novel, Moon Pies and Movie Stars at The Ink Spot tonight at 6:30 (has anyone read it?)

Shows

Phantom of the Opera at Broadway San Diego ends on August 10th.

Weekend Events for 7/18 - 7/20

Look at me, inflating your reader count! ;^) Have a good weekend!

Music

Jazz on the Green with Jonathan Butler at Four Season's Resort Aviara. 6pm

Jazz in the Park at Poinsettia Park. Afro-Cuban music by Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca. 6pm

KSON's Country Fest at the Pier Amphitheater in Oceanside. 6-11pm

Concerts

Gavin Rossdale at the Del Mar Fairgounds. Think pregnant Gwen's there? She's supposed to pop any second.

This is a biggie: LiveNation.com is having a Fan Appreciation Day today only from 10am-Midnight where you can buy $10 concert tickets!! What?! See The Counting Crows and Maroon 5 in September at the Cricket Wireless Amphitheater for only $10?! [Hubby, are you paying attention? That's an awfully affordabe birthday gift...]

Movies

Movie Night at Woodland Park in San Marcos. (Bee Movie) Call 760-744-9000 for details.

Please observe a moment of silence for the late, great, talented and HOT Heath Ledger. [You are missed!] The Dark Night opens today. It is rumored Heath could be nominated posthumously for an Oscar. Also opening are Mama Mia and Space Chimps (?).

Attractions

Shark Week starts tomorrow at the Scripps Birch Aquarium. Free with admission.