Calendar: August 15

Friday, Aug. 15

Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m., every Friday, Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., free.

Fridays on Fifth: 4 – 9 p.m., every Friday restaurants and bars offer discounts and specials for a social hour in the heart of Hillcrest on Fifth Avenue between Washington Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Art Show: 5:30 – 9 p.m., official opening for “Look Closely: Subject, Technique, and Composition Examined,” Disclosed unLocation Gallery, 1925 30th St., free.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 p.m., screening “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Saturday, Aug. 16

Old Town Art Walk: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., every Saturday, Harney St., free.

Book Sale: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., the Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library are holding a book sale. Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St.

Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets, free.

Children’s Craft Time: 10:30 a.m., every Saturday, Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., free.

Intention Setting Workshop: 10:30 – 12:30 a.m., hosted by the Eye of Buddha, 4247 Park Blvd.

Melodies in Balboa Park: 1 – 5 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory ensembles fill Casa del Prado with classical music, 1549 El Prado in Balboa Park, free.

San Diego Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence 8th Anniversary Party and Fundraiser: 3 – 7 p.m., happy hour drink specials and complimentary appetizers. Donations are welcome and will benefit the Sisters’ charities, Harvey Milk’s American Diner, 535 University Ave.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 p.m., screening “Sabrina” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Improv Show: 8 p.m., ongoing until Aug. 23, Finest City Improv, 4250 Louisiana Street, tickets $10.

Comedy Heights Comedy Show: 8 – 10 p.m., every Saturday local comedians take the stage in University Heights next to Twiggs Coffeehouse at 4590 Park Blvd., free.

Sunday, Aug. 17

Hillcrest Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Sunday under the Hillcrest Pride Flag, Harvey Milk and Normal streets, free.

’80s Night: 8:30 p.m., every Sunday until Oct. 26, take a trip to everyone’s favorite decade, The Kensington Club, 4079 Adams Ave., free.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 p.m., screening “Sabrina” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Monday, Aug. 18

Old Town Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., every Saturday, Harney St., free.

Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets, free.

Summer Reading Program: Pacific Animal Productions: 10:30 a.m., meet and learn about wild animals, Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., free.

Singing Storytime: 1:30 p.m., every Monday learn what’s going on inside your baby’s mind, strengthen your bond and sing songs together, Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., free.

Spiritual and Wellness Meetup: 6:30 – 8 p.m., every other Monday at the Eye of Buddha, 4247 Park Blvd., free.

Open Mic Night: 7:30 p.m., every Monday night the mic is open to you at Lestat’s Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave., free.

Motown Mondays: 9 p.m., DJ Artistic spins sweet tunes from Hitsville, USA, Seven Grand, 3054 University Ave., no cover.

Tuesday, Aug. 19

Kid’s Drumming Class: 2 – 4:15 p.m., children of all ages can learn the basic of West African drumming at WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., cost $9.

Curbside Bites: 5 – 8:30 p.m., weekly Tuesday night gathering of gourmet food trucks at 3030 Grape St. in South Park.

Tasty Truck Tuesdays: 6 – 9 p.m., every Tuesday night Smitty’s Service Station hosts several food trucks under their well-lit shade structure, 3442 Adams Ave., Normal Heights.

Pajama Story Time: 6:30 – 7 p.m., every Tuesday children are invited for story time fun with books, singing and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas! Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Open Mic Charlie’s: 7 – 10 p.m., open mic night at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., free.

Rad Karaoke: 8 p.m., let loose and sing your favorite hits at U-31, 3112 University Ave., free.

Friends Chill: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., board games and mellow grooves every Tuesday at Whistle Stop Bar, 2235 Fern St., South Park.

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Wednesday Night Experience: 7 – 8 p.m., uplifting and spiritually inspiring experiences for all, weekly at Universal Spirit Center, 3858 Front St. in Hillcrest, Love Offering requested.

Young Lions Music Series: 7 p.m., featuring a new “young rising star” chosen by Gilbert Castellanos every Wednesday. Castellanos will also join in during the first set, the Expatriate Room, Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill, $5 cover.

Wednesday Jazz Jam Session: 7:30 p.m., Gilbert Castellanos hosts the Wednesday Jazz Jam Session with special guest musicians and surprise guests at Seven Grand, 3054 University Ave., no cover charge.

Live Music: 9 p.m., an eclectic night of music awaits with soul-indie-rock group Stevie and the Hi-Staxx, Bar Pink, 3829 30th St., free.

Boogie Nights: 9 p.m., get your underground dance music on every Wednesday at Bar Dynamite, 1808 W. Washington Street, free.

Live Music: 9 p.m., local indie rock bands comprise this lineup including Inspired and the Sleep, Tiger and the Teller, and Wizard Woes. U-31, 3112 University Ave., $5.

Thursday, Aug. 21

Gentle Yoga for seniors: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m., every Thursday, presented by The Center and Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO) at The San Diego LGBT Center, 3909 Centre St., free.

North Park Farmers’ Market: 3 – 7 p.m., every Thursday in the parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.

Live Music: 6 – 9 p.m., every Thursday singer/songwriter Nathan Welden performs at Fish Public in Kensington, which offers a dozen oysters and a 22-oz. beer for $22, 4055 Adams Ave., free.

19th Annual Wine Tasting to benefit Mama’s Kitchen: 6 – 9 p.m., tray passed hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting, live music, a silent auction and more. Money raised provides nutritious meals to our neighbors affected by AIDS or cancer. Bourbon Street Bar & Grille, 4612 Park Blvd.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 p.m., screening “Shadow of a Doubt” at 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Live Music: 8:30 p.m., a lineup of rock and folk includes Quiet Morning & the Calamity, Roger!, and Second Cousins. The Merrow, 1271 University Ave., $6.

Live Music: 9 p.m., Bands from San Diego and across the border bring garage and retro rock to the stage- including Gloomsday, Some Kind of Lizard, and The Cardielles. Tin Can Alehouse, 1863 Fifth Ave., $5.

Friday, Aug. 22

Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m., every Friday, Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., free.

Fridays on Fifth: 4 – 9 p.m., every Friday restaurants and bars offer discounts and specials for a social hour in Hillcrest on Fifth Avenue between Washington Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Barefoot Boogies: 8 p.m., contact dance improvisation classes on second and fourth Friday of every month, improvisational jams with live music on first and third Fridays, Eveoke Dance Theatre, 2811 University Avenue, $10 for class and jam, $5 for jam before 9:30 p.m., $7 after 9:30 p.m.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 p.m., screening “Shadow of a Doubt” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Live Music: 9 p.m., rock ‘n’ roll is alive and well with Midnight Rivals and Behind the Wagon. Whistle Stop Bar, 2236 Fern St., free.

Saturday, Aug. 23

Classical Melodies in Balboa Park: 8:45 a.m. – 7:15 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory’s ensembles fill Casa del Prado with classical music, 1549 El Prado in Balboa Park, free.

Old Town Art Walk: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., every Saturday, Harney St., free.

Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets, free.

Children’s Craft Time: 10:30 a.m., every Saturday, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 p.m., screening “Sleepless in Seattle” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Sunday, Aug. 24

Hillcrest Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Sunday under the Hillcrest Pride Flag, Harvey Milk St. and Normal St., free.

West African Dance: 2 – 3:30 p.m., every Sunday learn this high energy and rhythmic dance style, WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., free.

Spoken Word: 7 p.m., don’t be shy to share a story or poem in this welcoming environment, Broke Girls Coffee Bar, 3562 Adams Ave., cost $5.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 p.m., screening “Sleepless in Seattle,” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Live Music: 8:30 p.m., get a heavy dose of Americana with Mandolin Orange, The Americans, and Lexington Field at Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Boulevard, $8 advanced/ $10 day of show.

Monday, Aug. 25

Hora de La Cuenta: 11 a.m., Spanish-language story time at North Park Library, 3795 31st St., free.

Signs at Play: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., teach your baby to sign, first and third Mondays of the month, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 Washington St., free.

Bear Den at the Pig Pen: 5 – 10 p.m., enjoy happy hour specials and local craft beers at Carnitas Snack Shack, 2632 University Ave.

Open Mic Night: 7:30 p.m., every Monday night at Lestat’s Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave., free.

Film in the Garden: 8 p.m., screening “Until the End of the World,” San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, free.

Tuesday, Aug. 26

Children’s Drumming Class: 2 – 4:15 p.m., children of all ages can learn the basics of West African drumming, WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., $9.

Curbside Bites: 5 – 8:30 p.m., weekly gathering of gourmet food trucks at 3030 Grape St. in South Park.

Tasty Truck Tuesdays: 6 – 9 p.m., every Tuesday night Smitty’s Service Station hosts several food trucks under their well-lit shade structure, 3442 Adams Ave., Normal Heights.

Pajama Story-time: 6:30 – 7 p.m., every Tuesday children are invited for story time fun with books, singing and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas! Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Not Just Trivia: 7 – 9 p.m., a live hosted trivia show every Tuesday at The Air Conditioned Lounge, 4673 30th St., free.

Friends Chill: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., board games and mellow grooves every Tuesday at Whistle Stop Bar, 2235 Fern St.

Wednesday, Aug. 27

Mystery Book Discussion: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., The Mystery Book Group will discuss a mystery novel. Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington Street, free.

Wednesday Night Experience: 7 – 8 p.m., uplifting and spiritually inspiring experiences for all, weekly at the Universal Spirit Center, 3858 Front St. in Hillcrest. Love offering requested.

Young Lions Music Series: 7 p.m., featuring a new “young rising star” chosen by Gilbert Castellanos every Wednesday. Castellanos will also join in during the first set, the Expatriate Room at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill, $5 cover.

Dynamic Night: 8 – 10 p.m., a weekly open mic night for musicians at The Merrow, 1271 University Ave., free.

Thursday, Aug. 28

North Park Farmers’ Market: 3 – 7 p.m., every Thursday in the parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.

Kirtan Musical Meditation: 8:15 p.m., every Thursday chant and sing contemporary mantras celebrating love and life at Pilgrimage of the Heart yoga studio, 3301 Adams Ave., free.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 p.m., screening “The Big Lebowski” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Live Music: 9 p.m., Awesomefest pre-party featuring The Natives, Swift Beats, and Moonshine. The Hideout, 3519 El Cajon Blvd., Price TBD.