
Friday, Feb. 9
Film – ‘Pretty Woman’
View this iconic, fun love story at a private table outdoors with your favorite person. Repeats Saturday, Feb. 10. 8–10:15 p.m. Cinema Under the Stars, 4040 Goldfinch St., Mission Hills. bit.ly/2Bony8B
Memory Café
A gathering place for those with memory loss, caretakers and those worried about memory problems. Donations appreciated. 10-11:30 a.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, 4190 Front St., Hillcrest. bit.ly/2vMSsZV.
Saturday, Feb. 10
Ray at Night
Visit North Park’s eclectic Arts & Culture neighborhood and be inspired by all the creative energy from local and nationally known artists at this monthly art walk. 6–10 p.m. on Ray Street in North Park. bit.ly/2qpDcyY.
Chinese New Year Celebration
See a wonderful lion dance in the parking lot and then join us for a craft in the children’s area. 10 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St. 619-692-4910.
Whiskies around the world
Taste the best whiskeys from small distilleries around the world. Attendees will sample American, Irish and Scotch whiskies as well as a few of VomFass’ newest international whiskies. Food pairings with each tasting. 6:30–8:30 p.m., VomFass, 1050 University Ave., Hillcrest. bit.ly/2GbycDk
Film — ‘A Ciambra’
Presented by San Diego Italian Film Festival, Pio Amato is desperate to grow up fast in a small Romani community in Calabria. Pio follows his older brother Cosimo everywhere, learning the necessary skills for life on the streets of their hometown. When Cosimo disappears and things start to go wrong, Pio is faced with a decision. Through Feb. 15 at various times. Digital Gym, 2921 El Cajon Blvd., North Park. bit.ly/2Ed8Ibg
Hillcrest Mardi Gras party bus
The 16th annual Hillcrest Mardi Gras celebration returns with revelers embarking on an all-new neighborhood-wide “Party Bus Bar Hop.” The all-inclusive Mardi Gras Party Pass gets you cocktail samples, drink specials, collectible beads, doubloons, giveaways and other special offers. Free parking at DMV, exclusive access to hop on and off any party bus as often as you like at one of seven New Orleans-themed party stops. 6–11 p.m. 21 and older. $10 in advance, $15 at midnight, Feb. 10. Will call at Hillcrest Pride Flag. bit.ly/2DF7Ris
Child Development and Early Signs of Autism
Learn an overview of basic developmental milestones in the first years of life, and of the earliest signs of autism spectrum disorders. 2:30 p.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St. 619-692-4910.
Old Town Saturday Market
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Harney Street and San Diego Avenue, Old Town. Also held on Sundays. Oldtownsaturdaymarket.com.
Golden Hill Farmers Market
9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets, Golden Hill. Sdmarketmanager.com.
Live music: The Green
Reggae band will perform with Barrington Levy, Yellowman and Leilani Wolfgramm. 8 p.m., Observatory North Park, 2981 University Ave. All ages. $30. bit.ly/2nXmwvE.
Sunday, Feb. 11
The Blvd Mardi Gras Crawl:
Join The Boulevard BIA for a free beer, beads and lots of funky bass. Enjoy some brews, tunes, and King Cake, then the crawl will set off at 1:30 p.m. and march west, where small businesses along The Boulevard will offer $2 specials, Beignets, oyster shooters and more. The event also features a best dressed dog contest and two hours of dancing. Free. Noon–5 p.m., Eppig Brewing – 3052 El Cajon Blvd., North Park. bit.ly/2G0ykEB
Live music at Lestat’s:
Tim Moyer, Lindsey Carrier and Savannah Shea Givens will perform. 8 p.m., Lestat’s, 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights bit.ly/2nWco63
Hillcrest Farmers Market
9 a.m.–2 p.m., Normal Street between University and Lincoln avenues. Hillcrestfarmersmarket.com
Monday, Feb. 12
Film — ‘In the Fade’
This year’s Golden Globe winner for Best Foreign Film features an unforgettable performance by Diane Kruger (“Inglorious Basterds”) as a mother out for justice after her husband and son are killed in a bomb attack planned by two Neo-Nazis. 108 minutes. Through Feb. 15 at various times. Digital Gym, 2921 El Cajon Blvd., North Park. bit.ly/2Ebu4pf
North Park Maintenance Assessment District
6 p.m., North Park Adult Activity Center, 2719 Howard Ave.
Lestat’s West Open Mic
Weekly open mic event hosted by Robby Robertson. 6:30–11 p.m., Lestat’s, 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. bit.ly/2nWco63
Tuesday, Feb. 13
Wine tasting
Join proprietors Colleen and Jay, along with Ammunition Wines, for a Valentine’s Day wine tasting from this Sonoma-based winery; it is their first tasting in San Diego. $5 tasting fee. 5:30–7:30 p.m., VomFass, 1050 University Ave., Hillcrest. bit.ly/2DDw9JD
‘The Divine Miss Bette’
Catherine Alcorn is bawdy, brash and just as fabulous as the original Divine Miss M. Trained by the man who discovered Bette Midler, Alcorn will take you on a thrilling ride with Bette’s classics. Bring your valentine. 8 p.m. Martinis Above Fourth, 3940 Fourth Ave., Hillcrest. bit.ly/2GdXEI5
Film — ‘L’amant Double’ (‘Double Lover’)
A kinky, campy unforgettable psycho-sexual thriller about a woman who begins to explore her deeply-veiled erotic fantasies as a method of therapy after meeting a mysterious figure from her boyfriend’s past. French with English subtitles. 107 minutes. Runs through Feb. 22. 9:30 p.m. Digital Gym, 2921 El Cajon Blvd., North Park. bit.ly/2H1mJ9y
Valley Queen
8:30 p.m., Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd. $10. 21 and older. bit.ly/2nMHH4a
Hillcrest Town Council
6:30 p.m., Joyce Beers Community Center, 3900 Vermont St.
Hillcrest Business Association
5 p.m., board of directors meeting, Joyce Beers Community Center, 3900 Vermont St.
Wednesday. Feb. 14
Sonnets and Sips
San Diego Museum of Art offers an after-hours, love-themed tour, gourmet picnic for two and live poetry performances. 5:30 p.m., San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado. bit.ly/2nNjxGy
North Park Main Street
7:30 a.m., board of directors meeting, North Park Main Street office, 3939 Iowa St., Suite 2. 619-294-2501.
Old Town Community Planning Group
3:30 p.m., The Whaley House, 2476 San Diego Ave.
Greater Golden Hill Community Planning Group
6:30 p.m., Balboa Golf Course Clubhouse, 2600 Golf Course Drive.
Ken-Tal Community Planning Group
6:30 p.m., Copley-Price Family YMCA, 4300 El Cajon Blvd.
Burlingame Neighborhood Association
7 p.m., Mazara Trattoria, 2302 30th St.
Thursday, Feb. 15
Lunar New Year Lion Dancers
San Diego Lion Dancers will perform the lion dance, a traditional part of Chinese Lunar New Year festivities that brings good luck and happiness. 4 p.m., North Park Library, 3795 31st St. 619-533-3972.
North Park Farmers Market
3–7:30 p.m., North Park Way between 30th Street and Granada Avenue. Northparkfarmersmarket.com
Friday, Feb. 16
One and Air-Go
8 p.m., Lestat’s, 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. bit.ly/2nWco63
Live music at The Merrow
The Ziggens, No Kings and The Elastic Waste Band, 8 p.m., The Merrow, 1271 University Ave., Hillcrest. 21 and older. $10. bit.ly/2nMI7rb or 619-299-7372.
Saturday, Feb. 17
Mission Hills Book Sale
The Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library book sale, 9:30 a.m.–noon, Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St. 619-692-4910.
Old Town Saturday Market
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Harney Street and San Diego Avenue, Old Town. Also held on Sundays. Oldtownsaturdaymarket.com.
Golden Hill Farmers Market
9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets, Golden Hill. Sdmarketmanager.com.
Sunday, Feb. 18
Hillcrest Farmers Market
9 a.m.–2 p.m., Normal Street between University and Lincoln avenues. Hillcrestfarmersmarket.com
Monday, Feb. 19
Bankers Hill Community Group
6:30–8 p.m., San Diego Indoor Sports Club, 3030 Front St., Bankers Hill.
Lestat’s West Open Mic
Weekly open mic event hosted by Robby Robertson. 6:30–11 p.m., Lestat’s, 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. bit.ly/2nWco63
Tuesday, Feb. 20
North Park Planning Committee
6:30 p.m., North Park Christian Fellowship, 2901 North Park Way.
Palehound
With the Weaves. 8:30 p.m., Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd. $10. 21 and older. bit.ly/2nOQItv
Wednesday, Feb. 21
Mission Hills Business Improvement District
3:30 p.m. Visit missionhillsBID.com for meeting location.
Women in Leadership Reception
The Women’s Museum of California will honor the brave women behind the #MeToo and #WeSaidEnough movements and have lots of elected and community leaders attending. Senate President Pro Tem-designee Toni G. Atkins will be present an award to Adama Iwu, 6–9 p.m., Mister A’s, 2550 Fifth Ave., 12th floor, Bankers Hill. bit.ly/2EcHOfm
Thursday, Feb. 22
North Park Farmers Market
3–7:30 p.m., North Park Way between 30th Street and Granada Avenue. Northparkfarmersmarket.com
1000 mods
With Telekinetic Yeti, 8 p.m., Space, 3519 El Cajon Blvd. 21 and older. $15. bit.ly/2nN0ZXc
To view local community organization meeting information online, visit bit.ly/2esLpLR.
— Compiled by Sara Butler. Email calendar items to [email protected].
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