FEATURED EVENTS

Friday, Feb. 14

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Noel Torres
Mexican singer-songwriter and accordionist Noel Torres performs at Blue Agave Nightclub, 6608 Mission Gorge Road. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. $30 tickets available at bit.ly/37GPV2N.

Sunday, Feb. 16

‘A Short Stay in Switzerland’
The San Diego Hemlock Society Right-to-Die Film Series presents a movie inspired by the true story of Dr. Anne Turner, who in 2006 took her own life in a Zurich clinic. Having recently witnessed the death of her husband from a neurological disease, Tuner is diagnosed with a near-identical illness and determines to end her life once her condition has reached a critical point. As her health deteriorates, Anne’s son and two daughters struggle to reach a consensus over their mother’s intention and while they search for alternative options, silent recrimination and stubborn practicality threaten to tear the family apart. Followed by a good discussion. 1:30-3 p.m. in the Mission Valley Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway. Free. Visit hemlocksocietysandiego.org.

Saturday, Feb. 22

‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
Through Feb. 23
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk awards for Best Book, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience. Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd. Suite N. $12.50 tickets available at bit.ly/2tjoxsL.

Cupids & Canines
The San Diego Animal Support Foundation and Grossmont Center are bringing together dozens of rescue groups and shelters featuring hundreds of adoptable dogs and even some cats for this adoption event inside the mall. Everything from Great Pyrenees to chihuahuas, purebreds to all-American mutts. Bring the whole family to this free event and find your new best friend. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive.

Thursday, Feb. 27

Lee Coulter
Singer-songwriter Lee Coulter brings his acoustic indie-pop sound to the Folkey Monkey, 4780 Mission Gorge Place, Suite H. Doors at 6:30 p.m. $15 tickets available at folkeymonkey.com.

Friday, Feb. 28

‘Sound of Music’ Sing-along
Come sing along with your favorite governess and go on wild adventures with the Von Trapp Family Singers. A host will lead the audience through a vocal warmup and explain how to accompany actions with the contents of the interactive fun pack. For this event, don’t be afraid to dress up as anything and everything represented in the classic film. Get ready to yodel with your favorite governess in your best themed dress. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at College Avenue Center, 6299 Capri Drive. Visit jfssd.org.

‘The Hollow’ Through March 29
Lamplighters Community Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s comic mystery about an unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader that explodes into murder at home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell. Dr. Cristow, the Harley Street lothario, is at the center of the trouble when we find his dull but devoted wife Gerda, his mistress and prominent sculptor Henrietta, and his former lover and Hollywood film star Veronica. Also visiting are Edward and Midge, whose romantic assertions are likewise thrown into the mix. As the list of romantic associations grows, so does the list of potential suspects when Cristow is shot dead. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at Lamplighters Theatre, 5915 Severin Drive, La Mesa. Tickets range $18-$23, available at lamplighterslamesa.com.

Satrurday, Feb. 29

Slime Pop-Up Bazaar
Visit Grossmont Center for a day of fun with slime, craft goods, music, food and so more. Support young entrepreneurs and their slime startups while having a blast with the whole family! 1-4 p.m. at Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa. Free.

‘Aggressive Medical Treatment’
Hemlock Society of San Diego presents speaker Dr. Daniel Hoefer, chief medical officer of Sharp HealthCare’s outpatient palliative care program, Transitions — an evidence-based disease-management program to keep chronically ill people with late-stage illness in their homes as long as possible. A discussion will follow Dr. Hoefer’s presentation. 2 p.m. at VISION, 4780 Mission Gorge Place #H, across from the Grantville Post Office. The program and parking are free.

Friday, March 6

First Friday Night Market
Free monthly vegan market at Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, in front of Hooleys and between Fuddruckers and Chuze Fitness. 5-10 p.m. Celebrate the vegan lifestyle with all-vegan eats, sweets, drinks, goods, plus a local vegan-friendly beer in a 21-plus beer garden featuring live music.

Saturday, March 7

Brew Community Market
The Brew Community Market brings the community together by creating this diverse venue of local artisans, craft home goods, hand-made jewelry, bath soaps, scented candles, and more. The Brew Community Market is located in the parking lot to the side of the Brew Coffee Spot building, 6101 Lake Murray Blvd. in La Mesa, and hosts up to 25 different vendors. This is a monthly event. Come shop 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from many local businesses in the community. For more information, visit brewcoffeespot.com.

Sunday, March 8

San Diego Harp Society
The San Diego Harp Society will present their yearly Advanced Students Harp Recital at Mission Trails Church, 4880 Zion Ave., as part of the Second Sunday Community Concert series. At last year’s recital, one of their students, a 13-year-old, absolutely wowed the audience with her performance. A few tunes later, another harpist was joined on stage by a sax player, performing a Duke Ellington tune, a nice departure from the usual harp repertoire. The San Diego Harp Society is a local chapter of the American Harp Society. Their purpose and mission is to celebrate the harp legacy, inspire musical excellence, and empower the next generation of harp players throughout San Diego. 3-4 p.m. Free, but donations are encouraged.

Thursday, March 12

‘Clybourne Park’
Through March 21
Spanning 50 years, this insightful, satirical drama from playwright Bruce Norris is a witty exploration of race relations, the “ownership” of neighborhoods, and the breakdown of communication in American society. Borrowing a character from Lorraine Hansberry’s classic play “A Raisin in the Sun,” the play opens in 1959 with Bev and Russ selling their house to the first African American family in the neighborhood, causing discomfort among some of their white neighbors. Act 2 turns the tables by jumping to 2009, where the same house is being sold by a white couple who, oblivious to the wishes of their African American neighbors, plan to tear it down and rebuild it. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and additional Saturday performance at 2 p.m. at Stagehouse Theatre, 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon. $12/$15 tickets available at bit.ly/2S2yaUL.

RECURRING EVENTS

Sundays

Brunch & Music
Enjoy a delicious lunch and live music at College Avenue Center, 6299 Capri Drive. $4 suggested donation for members; $7 fee for nonmembers. 11:30 a.m. doors; brunch served at noon; entertainment at 12:24 p.m.

Mondays

Movies
College Avenue Center, 6299 Capri Drive, hosts movies and discussions every Monday at 12:45 p.m. Free for members and $2 for nonmembers. Visit jfssd.org for listing of titles.

Wednesdays

Bingo
College Avenue Center hosts bingo on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. $1 for two cards. College Avenue Center at Temple Emanu-El, 6299 Capri Drive.

Thursdays

Open jam
Musicians of all levels are invited to Navajo Live’s Open Jam hosted by Jeff Ousley. 7-11:30 p.m. at Navajo Live, 8515 Navajo Road. Visit navajoive.com.

Fridays

Live music
Come to Brew Coffee Spot, 6101 Lake Murray Blvd. in La Mesa, every Friday night at 5:30 p.m. to listen to live local music. Each week features a different performer. Check calendar for featured artist of the week at brewcoffeespot.com.