POLITICAL
Thursday, July 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., meeting of the Peninsula Community Planning Board (PCPB) Project Review Committee at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. The agenda will be posted at the library and can be found online at www.pcpb.net. For more information, call (619) 223-1357 or e-mail [email protected].
COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Today, June 26, 6 p.m., second annual Matt Vasgersian Charity Texas Hold’em Tournament to benefit Tender Loving Canines assistance dogs program and Fallen Officers Fund. Vasgersian is the voice of the San Diego Padres on local telecasts. The event takes place at the McMillin Event Center at Liberty Station in Point Loma. The early entry fee through June 24 is $200 per player with $100 optional re-buy fee the day of the event. The walk-up fee is $250; spectator fee is $50 for non-card players. For more information, call (619) 266-5542, or visit www.4SD.com.
Today, June 26, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Ocean Beach Branch Library hosts Archie Merwin sing-along for children of all ages. The library is located at 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Friday, June 27, 5 to 10 p.m., 2008 History Makers Awards gala, which serves as the primary fundraiser for the San Diego Historical Society. Honorees are former Mayor Susan Golding; Jack Ensch, the last commander of the now-defunct Naval Training Center in Point Loma; Michael Step-ner, former San Diego city architect; Wayne Raffesberger, past president of the Point Loma Community Association; and Wayne Donaldson, preservation architect. The event takes place at the South Promenade of Liberty Station. Cost is $250. For more information, call (619) 232-6203, or visit www.sandiegohistory.org/historymakers2008.html.
Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m. to noon, Ocean Beach Branch Library hosts a vermicomposting workshop to teach how to compost with worms. The library is located at 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Saturday, June 28, noon to 2 p.m., Ocean Beach Library presents old-style jazz with Zzmyzzy Quartet in the lawn area. The library is located at 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Saturday, June 28, 29th annual Ocean Beach Amateur Chili Cook-off ” a fundraising event for the Fourth of July fireworks display ” sponsored by the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association (OBMA). For more information, call (619) 224-4906, or visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com or www.ob-streetfair.com.
Tuesday, July 3, 10 to 11 a.m., Wild Wonders presents live animals from endangered environments at the Ocean Beach Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Tuesday, July 10, 10 to 11 a.m., Sky Hunters present wondrous birds of prey live at the Ocean Beach Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
Saturday, July 12, noon to 4 p.m., second annual Wright Family Community Picnic to benefit the Autism Tree Project Foundation. The event takes place at Westminster Park, 3598 Talbot St. There will be no charge for the food. For more information, call (619) 405-0176, or visit www.autismtreeproject.org.
Tuesdays in July, 10 to 10:45 a.m., preschool storytime at the Ocean Beach Library, 4801 Santa Monica Ave. For more information, call (619) 531-1532.
RELIGION
Week of July 21 through July 25, Point Loma Community Presbyterian, also known as the Red Brick Church, hosts Vacation Bible School, helping re-create the Holy Land for youngsters ages 4 to 12. The cost of the event is $40. For more information, call (619) 223-1633. For registration forms online, visit www.pointlomachurch.org.
SCHOOLS
Loma Portal Elementary
“¢ Through June, registration forms available to register new kindergartners. For more information, call (619) 223-1683.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
June 30 through July 28, 10 a.m. to noon, Sarah Suhonen, director of the Peninsula Singers, hosts five-week class on songwriting and performing for teens. The event will focus on writing and performing original material. The cost of the event is $249 at the A.R.T.S. facility, 2820 Roosevelt Road, Suite 106 in the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 804-6079.
July 2 through July 25, San Diego Watercolor Society presents an exhibition of original watercolor paintings entitled “Red, White & Blue,” featuring about 100 paintings created by society members both for display and for sale. Gallery hours are Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 105. For more information, call (619) 876-4550, or visit www.sdws.org.
Friday, July 4, 9 p.m., 29th annal community fireworks display off the Ocean Beach Pier. There is no cost for the event. For more information, contact the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association at (619) 224-4906.
Friday, July 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Old Town San Diego State Historic Park hosts historic Fourth of July celebration in 1800s style with re-enactments, sack races, pie-eating contest and more. For more information, call (619) 688-3308.
Friday, July 18, 6 to 8 p.m., the Point Loma Association hosts the first of five free events in the Point Loma Summer Concerts series featuring Porterhouse Bob and Down to the Bone. The concert takes place at Point Loma Park at 1049 Catalina Blvd. near the intersection with Varona Street. Box lunches are available for pre-order and range from $8 to $10. For more information, visit www.plconcerts.org or e-mail [email protected].
July 21 through July 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Peninsula Singers hosts a musical theater summer workshop for students age 9 to 16, focusing on singing, acting and choreography, including group numbers and performing solos. The cost of the event is $179. The event takes place at the A.R.T.S. facility, 2820 Roosevelt Road, Suite 106 in the NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. For more information, call (619) 804-6079, or e-mail [email protected].
Friday, July 25, 6 to 8 p.m., the Point Loma Association hosts the second of five free events in the Point Loma Summer Concerts series featuring Big Rig Deluxe. The concert takes place at Point Loma Park at 1049 Catalina Blvd. near the intersection with Varona Street. Box lunches are available for pre-order and range from $8 to $10. For more information, visit www.plconcerts.org or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., San Diego Dance Theater presents summer workshop concert featuring new choreography and repertory from Jean Isaac’s San Diego Dance Theater and Malashock Dance. General admission is $12; admission for seniors and students is $10. The location of the event is yet to be determined. For more information, call (619) 225-1803, or visit www.sandiegodancetheater.org.
Through July 27, the latest exhibit, “Material Guys,” is on display at Visions Art Quilt Gallery. The exhibit will feature the quilt work of male artists. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road in the NTC Promenade of Liberty Station. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no admission cost. For more information, call (619) 546-4872, or visit www.quilt-visions.org.
Friday, Aug. 1, 6 to 8 p.m., the Point Loma Association hosts the third of five free events in the Point Loma Summer Concerts series featuring Soul Persuaders. The concert takes place at Point Loma Park at 1049 Catalina Blvd. near the intersection with Varona Street. Box lunches are available for pre-order and range from $8 to $10. For more information, visit www.plconcerts.org or e-mail [email protected].
Friday, Aug. 8, 6 to 8 p.m., the Point Loma Association hosts the fourth of five free events in the Point Loma Summer Concerts series featuring The Screamin’ Primas. The concert takes place at Point Loma Park at 1049 Catalina Blvd. near the intersection with Varona Street. Box lunches are available for pre-order and range from $8 to $10. For more information, visit www.plconcerts.org or e-mail [email protected].
Friday, Aug. 15, 6 to 8 p.m., the Point Loma Association hosts the last of five free events in the Point Loma Summer Concerts series featuring Rockola. The concert takes place at Point Loma Park at 1049 Catalina Blvd. near the intersection with Varona Street. Box lunches are available for pre-order and range from $8 to $10. For more information, visit www.plconcerts.org or e-mail [email protected].
VENUES
Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-3577
“¢ Today, June 26 and Friday, June 27, 7 p.m., OneHawaii Tour featuring Keali’i Reichel, Na Leo, Willie K. and Augie T. Tickets are $65.
“¢ Monday, June 30, 7 p.m., Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, featuring T-Bone Burnett. Tickets are $125.
“¢ Tuesday, July 1 and Wednesday, July 2, 6 p.m., Bob Weir and RatDog perform with Gov’t Mule. Tickets are $70.
“¢ Wednesday, July 16, 7:30 p.m., Chris Isaak. Tickets are $98.
San Diego Sports Arena, 3500, Sports Arena Blvd., (619) 224-4171
“¢ Sesame Street Live presents “When Elmo Grows Up.” Tickets are $14.50 and $18.50. Show dates/times are:
“¢ Today, June 26, 7 p.m.
“¢ Friday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.
“¢ Saturday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
“¢ Sunday, June 29, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
For more information, visit www.sesamestreetlive.com.
“¢ Saturday, July 26, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m, the World Famous Lipizanner Stallions perform “Dancing White Stallions” act. Tickets are $29.50 for Gold Circle seating; regular admission is $29.50 and $19.50; children 12 and under and seniors 60 and over vary. For more information, visit www.lipizanner.com or www.sandiegoarena.com.
Soma Sidestage, 3550 Sports Arena Blvd, (619) 726-7662
Sunday, July 27, 7:30 p.m., Alkaline Trio performs. Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 at the door.