Featured Events
Mission Hills community garage sale
Saturday, April 25
Several homes throughout Mission Hills will participate in this community garage sale. Maps and addresses of participating homes will be available at Coldwell Banker (1621 West Lewis St.) on the day of the event and the homes will also be designated by bright yellow signs. The sale will run from 8 a.m. – noon. Visit missionhillscoldwellbanker.com for more information.
“Centennial Concert”
Saturday, April 25
The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble presents this concert to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. The concert will take place at the San Diego Woman’s Club (2557 Third Ave. Bankers Hill) near Balboa Park. The ensemble will recreate parts of the 1914 New Year’s Eve concert, which also served as the dedication ceremony for the Spreckels Organ Pavilion and was the first event of the exposition. The 45-piece ensemble is slated to perform California’s state song, “I Love You, California,” along with other selections including popular ragtime pieces from the era. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Visit hillcrestwindensemble.com for more information and advance tickets, which start at $15.
Adams Avenue Unplugged
Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26
This free two-day festival returns to the communities along Adams Avenue once again. Over 170 musical performances will take place in bars, restaurants and other establishments throughout Kensington and Normal Heights. There will also be four outdoor community stages hosting additional sets of music. Attendance is free, however reserved seating can be purchased for high-demand performances with proceeds going toward musicians’ fees. Adams Avenue Unplugged runs from noon – 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon – 7 p.m. on Sunday. Headliners include Anais Mitchell, Hot Buttered Rum, Cody Lovaas and David J. For a full event schedule and more information visit adamsavenueunplugged.com.
Donut and beer pairing
Sunday, April 26
Nomad Donuts and Thorn Street Brewery are hosting two pairing sessions — one at 12:30 and one at 2 p.m. at the brewery (3176 Thorn St., North Park). The event will pair three donuts with three 5-ounce tasters of beer. The beers to be tasted (subject to change) are Thorn Street’s Golden Hills Pils, Castaway Coconut Porter and Santos Stout. The pairing costs $10 per person and tickets must be pre-purchased. Visit thornstreetbrew.com for the full menu and tickets.
“Once Upon A Tiempo Mariachi Spectacular”
Sunday, May 3
Classic 4 Kids will present this concert conducted by Dana Zimbric and performed by the Classics Philharmonic Professional Symphony Orchestra as one of their three seasonal shows. The family concert will take place at the Balboa Theatre (868 Fourth Ave., Downtown) starting at 2 p.m. The bilingual Spanish and English musical story-telling concert with guests from Southwestern College’s Mariachi Garibaldi, dancers from Ballet Folklorico Jalisciense and more, is appropriate for all ages. The show will combine mariachi-inspired music and classic fairy tales for a unique performance. There will also be a “C4K’s Kids Chat” session after the performance for families to ask questions and learn from the conductor along with featured musicians and guests. Visit classics4kids.com for more information.
RECURRING EVENTS
Daily:
Don’t Try This at Home!: Six varying times per day until May, a live science show is presented with demonstrations that are too messy, loud or shocking to try at home. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park, free with admission. Visit rhfleet.org for more information.
Mondays:
Singing Storytime: 1:30 p.m., learn what’s going on inside your baby’s mind, strengthen your bond and sing songs together at Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, free. Library92103.org.
Open Mic Night: 7:30 p.m., the mic is open to you at Lestat’s Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, free. Lestats.com.
Tuesdays:
Curbside Bites: 5 – 8:30 p.m., gathering of gourmet food trucks at 3030 Grape St., South Park. Curbsidebites.com.
Tasty Truck Tuesdays: 6 – 9 p.m., Smitty’s Service Station hosts several food trucks under their well-lit shade structure, 3442 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. Sdfoodtrucks.com.
Open Mic Charlie’s: 7 – 10 p.m. (except the third Tuesday), open mic night at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, free. Rebeccascoffeehouse.com.
Wednesdays:
Wang’s Trivia: 7 p.m., free trivia competition for prizes, tournament for $1,000. Drink specials during trivia range $3 – $6. Wang’s North Park, 3029 University Ave., North Park. Wangsnorthpark.com.
Wednesday Night Experience: 7 – 8 p.m., uplifting and spiritually inspiring experiences for all, weekly at Universal Spirit Center, 3858 Front St., Hillcrest, love offering requested. Universalspiritcenter.org.
Young Lions Music Series: 7 p.m., each week features a new “young rising star” chosen by Gilbert Castellanos. Castellanos will also join in during the first set, the Expatriate Room, Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill, $5 cover. Crocesparkwest.com.
Storytelling: 7 – 8:45 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month featuring members of Storytellers of San Diego at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, donations welcome. Ages 12 and up. Storytellersofsandiego.org.
Wednesday Jazz Jam Session: 7:30 p.m., Gilbert Castellanos hosts the Jazz Jam Session with special guest musicians at Seven Grand, 3054 University Ave., North Park, free. Sevengrandbars.com.
Thursdays:
Uptown Sunrise Rotary Club meetings: 7 a.m., weekly meeting at Panera Bread, 1270 Cleveland Ave., Hillcrest. Sdurotary.org.
Gentle yoga for seniors: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m., presented by The Center and Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO) at The San Diego LGBT Center, 3909 Centre St., Hillcrest, free. Thecentersd.org.
North Park Farmers Market: 3 – 7 p.m., in the parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., North Park, free. Northparkfarmersmarket.com.
Kornflower’s Open Mic: Sign-ups at 6:30 p.m., open mic (no poetry or comedy) 7 – 10 p.m. Family friendly event at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, free. Rebeccascoffeehouse.com.
Kirtan Musical Meditation: 8:15 p.m., chant and sing contemporary mantras celebrating love and life at Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga, 3287 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, donation requested. Pilgrimageyoga.com.
Fridays:
Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m., at Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, free. Library92103.org.
Fridays on Fifth: 4 – 9 p.m., various restaurants and bars offer discounts and specials for a social hour on Fifth Avenue between Washington Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Hillcrest. Fridaysonfifth.com.
Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 p.m., classic movie screenings at 4040 Goldfinch St., Mission Hills. Tickets start at $15. Topspresents.com.
Saturdays
Old Town Saturday Market: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., on Harney Street and San Diego Avenue, Old Town, free. Oldtownsaturdaymarket.com.
Golden Hill Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., on B Street between 27th and 28th streets, Golden Hill, free. Sdmarketmanager.com.
Children’s Craft Time: 10:30 a.m., at Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, free. Library92103.org.
Melodies in Balboa Park: 1 – 5 p.m., the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory ensembles fill Casa del Prado with classical music, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, free. Sdys.org.
Celebrity Book Readings: 2 p.m., local celebrities will visit the “Ingenious! The World of Dr. Seuss” at the San Diego History Center on the second Saturday of each month to read their favorite Seuss stories to those in attendance, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, free. Sandiegohistory.org.
Comedy Heights: 8 – 10 p.m., local comedians take the stage next to Twiggs Coffeehouse at 4590 Park Blvd., University Heights, free. Comedyheights.com.
Sundays
Free Pancake Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:45 a.m., every second Sunday this neighborhood breakfast precedes worship service and Sunday school at Normal Heights United Methodist Church, 4650 Mansfield St., Normal Heights. Email [email protected].
Hillcrest Farmers Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., under the Hillcrest Pride Flag, Harvey Milk and Normal streets, free. Hillcrestfarmersmarket.com.
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