EVENTOS ESPECIALES

“All This Mayhem”
Saturday, Jan. 31 – Wednesday, Feb. 4

From the makers of “Exit Through The Gift Shop” and “Senna” comes a documentary on legendary skateboarding brothers Tas and Ben Pappas. Archival footage and interviews with other skateboarders tell the story of the brothers’ rise to and fall from stardom. The film explores the dark side of professional skateboarding, highlighting the Pappas’ drug use and self-destruction. Showtimes for the film at Digital Gym (2921 El Cajon Boulevard, North Park) are Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 2, 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. Visit digitalgym.org to purchase tickets, and see Erik Dobko’s review of the film also in this issue.

Jukebox the Ghost, Twin Forks, Secret Someones
Monday, Feb. 2

Pop-influence is the name of the game at this show at Soda Bar (3615 El Cajon Blvd., Normal Heights). Headliner Jukebox the Ghost, fresh off an appearance on “Conan,” are driven by catchy singalong choruses. The band’s fourth album was released last year spawning the addictive piano-heavy single “The Great Unknown.” Also on the bill is Chris Carrabba’s (Dashboard Confessional) latest project Twin Forks. Their style of pop-tinged folk and Americana are a winning combo along with Carrabba’s onstage charm. Check out “Back to You” for a taste and keep your fingers crossed for some Dashboard covers. Openers Secret Someones have a fun pop-rock appeal with three female vocalists drawing attention with their exceptional harmonies. Doors at 8:30 p.m. Visit sodabarmusic.com para boletos

Empirehouse Urban Palate’s fourth anniversary
Wednesday, Feb. 4

The Hillcrest eatery is turning 4 on the fourth and celebrating their “golden birthday” with new menu items available to taste for free and several drink and food specials from 4 – 10 p.m. Empire Urban Palate’s (127 University Ave.) small plates and their entire beer list will be $4, and mule cocktails will be available at two-for-one pricing. There will also be opportunities to win gift cards, wine baskets and more. Reservations are recommended. For more information visit empirehousesd.com.

Free clarinet concert
Wednesday, Feb. 4

For “The Influence of Benny Goodman,” show clarinetist Philip Lipton will perform an original composition in addition to the music of Benny Goodman, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Claude Debussy and others. The concert shows at 6:30 p.m. at Mission Hills Library (925 West Washington St.) Visit facebook.com/mhlibrary para más información.

Mission Hills Book Group
Thursday, Feb. 5

This month’s selection is “Gulliver’s Travels” by Jonathan Swift. The club always welcomes new members and asks that attendees read the book before the meeting. Books can be checked out at Mission Hills Library while supplies last. This month’s meeting is at Mission Hills Books and Collectibles (4054 Goldfinch St.) from 10 – 11 a.m.

Mid-City Unleashed
Sunday, Feb. 15

Normal Heights Community Association presents this rally to show support for a 24,000-square-foot off-leash dog park off Adams Avenue that is awaiting funding. The park is part of the redevelopment plan for Ward Canyon Neighborhood Park and has already been approved by the city of San Diego. Organizers of the event hope to encourage city officials to put the project in next fiscal budget. There will be a pet adoption area sponsored by the San Diego Human Society, giveaways and more. Dogs are welcome (on a leash). Festivities are from noon – 2 p.m. at Ward Canyon Neighborhood Park (on Adams Avenue between 39th and 40th streets, Normal Heights) Visit normalheights.ca para más información.

EVENTOS RECURRENTES

Lunes: 

Hora del cuento cantando: 1:30 pm, aprenda lo que está pasando dentro de la mente de su bebé, fortalezca su vínculo y canten canciones juntos en la Biblioteca de Mission Hills, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, gratis. biblioteca92103.org.

Noche de micrófono abierto: 7:30 pm, el micrófono está abierto para usted en Lestat's Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, gratis. Lestats.com.

Martes:

Mordeduras en la acera: 5:00 p. m. a 8:30 p. m., reunión de camiones de comida gourmet en 3030 Grape St., South Park. Curbsidebites.com.

“Grab a Mic”: 6 p.m., an open mic night hosted by singer/actor Sasha Weiss. Sign ups at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m., Martinis Above Fourth, 3940 Fourth Ave., Hillcrest. Martinisabovefourth.com.

Sabrosos martes de camiones: De 6 a 9 pm, la estación de servicio de Smitty alberga varios camiones de comida bajo su estructura de sombra bien iluminada, 3442 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. Sdfoodtrucks.com.

Micrófono abierto Charlie's: 7 a 10 pm (excepto el tercer martes), noche de micrófono abierto en Rebecca's Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, gratis. Rebeccascoffeehouse.com.

miércoles: 

Curiosidades de Wang: 7 pm, competencia de trivia gratis por premios, torneo por $1,000. Bebidas especiales durante el rango de trivia $3 – $6. Wang's North Park, 3029 University Ave., North Park. Wangsnorthpark.com.

Experiencia de miércoles por la noche: De 7 a 8 pm, experiencias edificantes y espiritualmente inspiradoras para todos, semanalmente en Universal Spirit Center, 3858 Front St., Hillcrest, se solicita ofrenda de amor. Universalspiritcenter.org.

Serie de música Young Lions: 7 pm, cada semana presenta una nueva "estrella joven en ascenso" elegida por Gilbert Castellanos. Castellanos también participará durante el primer set, Expatriate Room, Croce's Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill, cubierta $5. crocesparkwest.com.

Narración: 7 – 8:45 pm el primer miércoles de cada mes con miembros de Storytellers of San Diego en Rebecca's Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, se aceptan donaciones. A partir de 12 años. Cuentacuentosdesandiego.org.

Miércoles Jazz Jam Session: 7:30 pm, Gilbert Castellanos presenta Jazz Jam Session con músicos invitados especiales en Seven Grand, 3054 University Ave., North Park, gratis. sietegrandbars.com.

jueves: 

Yoga suave para personas mayores: 2:45 – 3:45 pm, presentado por The Center y Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO) en The San Diego LGBT Center, 3909 Center St., Hillcrest, gratis. loscentrosd.org.

Mercado de agricultores de North Park: 3 – 7 pm, en el estacionamiento detrás de CVS en 32nd St. y University Ave., North Park, gratis. Northparkfarmersmarket.com.

Micrófono abierto de Kornflower: Signups 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.

Meditación Musical Kirtan: 8:15 pm, cante y cante mantras contemporáneos que celebran el amor y la vida en Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga, 3287 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, se solicita donación. peregrinacionyoga.com.

viernes:

Hora del cuento preescolar: 10:30 am, en la Biblioteca de Mission Hills, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, gratis. biblioteca92103.org.

Viernes de Quinta: De 4 a 9 pm, varios restaurantes y bares ofrecen descuentos y ofertas especiales para una hora social en la Quinta Avenida entre Washington Street y Pennsylvania Avenue, Hillcrest. viernessonfifth.com.

Cine bajo las estrellas: 8:30 p.m., Classic movie screenings at 4040 Goldfinch St., Mission Hills. Tickets start at $15. topspresents.com.

sábados 

Mercado de los sábados en el casco antiguo: 9 am – 4 pm, en Harney Street y San Diego Avenue, Old Town, gratis. Oldtownsaturdaymarket.com.

Mercado de agricultores de Golden Hill: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, en la calle B entre las calles 27 y 28, Golden Hill, gratis. Sdmarketmanager.com.

Hora de manualidades infantiles: 10:30 am, en la Biblioteca de Mission Hills, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, gratis. biblioteca92103.org.

Melodías en Balboa Park: 1 – 5 pm, los conjuntos de la Sinfónica Juvenil y el Conservatorio de San Diego llenan Casa del Prado con música clásica, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, gratis. Sdys.org.

Lecturas de libros de celebridades: 2 pm, celebridades locales visitarán el “¡Ingenioso! The World of Dr. Seuss” en el Centro de Historia de San Diego el segundo sábado de cada mes para leer sus historias favoritas de Seuss a los asistentes, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, gratis. Sandiegohistory.org.

Alturas de la comedia: 8:00 p. m. a 10:00 p. m., comediantes locales toman el escenario junto a Twiggs Coffeehouse en 4590 Park Blvd., University Heights, gratis. Comedyheights.com.

domingos

Desayuno de panqueques gratis: 8:30 – 9:45 am, miEl segundo domingo de este desayuno en el vecindario precede al servicio de adoración y la escuela dominical en la Iglesia Metodista Unida de Normal Heights, 4650 Mansfield St., Normal Heights. Correo electrónico [email protected].

Mercado de agricultores de Hillcrest: De 9 am a 2 pm, bajo la bandera del orgullo de Hillcrest, las calles Harvey Milk y Normal, gratis. Hillcrestfarmersmarket.com. 

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