- Discover Egypt gives visitors an opportunity for interactive learning about ancient Egyptian civilization. Permanent exhibit. $3-$6. Daily, 10AM–4PM. Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park (map). www.museumofman.org.
- Thursdays - Ana's Belly Dance Showcase. Professionals and advanced students are invited to dance. Lessons from 7-8pm; $10. Shows at 8pm; no cover charge. Haji Baba Mediterranean Cuisine & Lounge, 801 C St, San Diego, 92101 (formerly Cesar’s/Al Bustan) (map). For reservations, call (619) 696-0038. Contact Ana at (619-660-6965 for a schedule of dancers.
- Fridays - Belly Dance Show. Shows at 8pm and 8:45pm. Ali Baba’s Hookah Cave Restaurant, Roselle Street, San Diego 92121 (map). Dancers, contact Vanessa for auditions at
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Fridays - Belly Dance and fusion theme shows at Avo's Mediterranean Cuisine, 1153 Sixth Ave, SD 92101 (619) 702-8087. $19.95 includes full appetizers, meals and show. Dancers contact Lucia at
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for auditions. - Fridays and Saturdays- Belly Dance Show and Live Arabic Band. The only authentic Arabian restaurant of its kind. Haji Baba Mediterranean Cuisine & Lounge, 801 C St, San Diego, 92101 (formerly Cesar’s/Al Bustan) (map). www.hajibabasandiego.com. For reservations, call (619) 696-0038. Contact Ana at (619-660-6965 for a schedule of dancers.
Fridays - Belly Dance Show and Arabic DJ. Shows at 10pm and 11pm. $5 cover charge. Sapphire Lounge, 4076 Bonita Rd., Bonita, 91902 (map). (619) 470-8000. www.sapphireloungesd.com. Dancers, contact Marianna at
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for auditions. - Saturdays - Belly Dance Showcase by Estrella and friends, featuring a different themed show and soloist each month. Kabob Cuisine, 1688 S. Melrose St., #206, Vista, 92081(map). For more information visit kabobcuisine.net or www.estrellabellydancer.com or call (760) 727-2212.
- Sundays - DJ Paul presents a Belly Dance Showcase. Need six dancers each Sunday for 15 minute slots each! Dancers perform for tips plus a delicious complete Persian dinner. 7pm. Kolbeh Persian Restaurant, 9514 Miramar Road, San Diego, 92126 (map). (858) 578-6040. Dancers: call DJ Paul at (760) 727-6454.
- First Tuesday of the month - Live Music Showcase featuring Talia and the Oriental Jewels with music by John Bilezikjian and Frank Larraro. 7:30-9:30pm. No cover. Food is very good and reasonably priced. Greek Village Restaurant, 6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, 92011 (map). (760) 603-9672. Call Frank at (760) 703-1487 or Talia at (509) 475-0683 to sign up to dance.
- Second Wednesday of the month—SabrinaBellyDancer.com presents The Middle Earth Ensemble in Belly Dance Nights, a new showcase featuring a variety of dancers and styles. 9pm. $5. LeStat’s West, 3343 Adams Avenue, San Diego, 92116 (map). For more information and for dancer sign-ups, contact Sabrina at
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- Third Thursday of the month - Live Music & Belly Dance Showcase, 8:00 P.M. at the Claire de Lune Coffee Lounge, 2906 University Avenue, in North Park, (619) 688-9845 (map). Call Frank Lazzaro at (760) 942-1326 to sign up. www.frankdrums.com.
- Fourth Saturday of the month (sometimes 3rd - check with Ana) - Ana’s Belly Dance Showcase. Athens Market Taverna, 109 West F Street (1st & F), San Diego, 92101 (map). www.athensmarkettaverna.com. For reservations, call (619) 234-1955. Guest dancers, contact Ana at (619) 660-6595.
- Fourth Sunday of the month - Tribal and cabaret belly dancers perform to live music by Middle-Earth. 7: 30 PM. The Turquoise Cafe Bar Europa, 873 Turquoise St., Pacific Beach (map). (858) 488-4200.www.middleearthband.net.
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Because we have experienced an increased number of entries and we try to include all of them, please submit events in the following format:
Date: Description. Cost. Time. Address, City (State, if not CA). Phone number. Email address. Website.
- SAMEDA has received requests to host workshops. We love the enthusiasm! Please understand that all hosted workshops are on a volunteer basis and are fund-raisers initiated by your interest. To volunteer to host a workshop, please contact
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- First Saturdays: A Bit O'Burlesque Workshop. This workshop series is taking a break for a few months. Check back at myspace.com/abitoburlesque for upcoming workshops and other events.
- May 8 - World Belly Dance Day Baladi Combos Workshop with Desiree of Mexico. Learn combos from folk styles such as Khaleegy, Melaya, Saidi, Nubian, and Debke; use them in your folk number or incorporate them in your belly dance performance. $25 before May 1/SAMEDA members; $30 before May 1/non-members. Add $5
at the door if registering at the event. Check-in: 1-1:30pm;
Workshop: 1:30-3pm. Mission Valley YMCA, 5505 Friars
Road, San Diego, 92110 (map).
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If you'd like your out-of-town event to be listed here, become a SAMEDA Member! Priority for California-based events. If space permits, we will place out-of-state events.- Wednesdays— Belly Dancer of the Universe Showcase. Live music and folk dancing. Children welcome. No strollers please. $10 minimum food or beverage purchase, no cover charge. Khoury's Restaurant, 110 North Marina Drive, Long Beach, 90803 (map). Call (562) 433-6615 for dance sign-up or show information. Visit www.tonya-and-atlantis.com.
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