EVENTOS ESPECIALES 

The Discovery of King Tut

Opens Saturday, Oct. 11

This exhibit is making its West Coast debut at the San Diego Natural History Museum (1788 El Prado, Balboa Park), starting a run lasting until April 26, 2015. Visitors will be able to experience the tomb of Tutankhamun exactly as Howard Carter discovered it in 1922. The recreation of the legendary boy king’s tomb includes more than 1,000 scientifically produced replicas hand-crafted by Egyptian artisans.
Featured recreations include King Tut’s throne, chariot and unique golden death mask. The exhibition is appropriate for all ages and includes an audio tour with child and adult versions available. If you would like to time travel to inspect the artifacts of ancient Egypt visit sdnhm.org/kingtut.

2014 “Friends” Fall Concert

Saturday, Oct. 11 

The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble will present a concert lineup featuring original compositions, arrangements and orchestral transcriptions in the wonderful acoustics of the First Unitarian Universalist Church (4190 Front St., Hillcrest). Selections will be performed by members of the ensemble and friends. The group’s artistic director, John Winkelman, will premiere a piece he composed, “Suite for Clarinet and Wine Ensemble,” performed by clarinetist Patrick McMahon. The 45-piece ensemble, a program of the LGBT Center, is in its 28th year of performing. Concert begins at 7 p.m. For tickets visit sdartstix.com and for more on the ensemble visit hillcrestwindensemble.com or call 619-692-2077 ext. 814.

Ray at Night

Saturday, Oct. 11

San Diego’s largest and longest running art walk is held the second Saturday of each month on Ray Street between University Avenue and North Park Way from 6 to 10 p.m. Live entertainment, food trucks and a chance to browse the boutiques and galleries in the area are a few highlights. During this month’s Ray at Night, Low Gallery (3778 30th St.) will hold the opening reception for a new exhibit, “Vessels,” which features ceramics by David Harrison Cuzick and Mary Cuzick. It runs through Oct. 21. For more on the gallery visit lowgallerysd.com, and for more on Ray at Night visit rayatnight.com.

Silent Screams

Wednesdays, Oct. 15 and 22

To celebrate the spookiest time of year, the Whaley House (2476 San Diego Ave., Old Town) will host many special events throughout October presented by Save Our Heritage Organisation. One of their unique offerings is a weekly showing of horror and suspense classics from the Silent Era. Films will be screened each Wednesday in San Diego’s oldest theater upstairs at the Whaley House. Showings will be at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Oct. 15 will feature “The Cat and the Canary” (1927) and Oct. 22 will be “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” (1920). Whaley House has been named one of America’s most haunted locations and should make for a very spooky setting for these events. For information and tickets visit whaleyhouse.org.

Bras for a Cause

Saturday, Oct. 18 

This is just one of many events being held around San Diego for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The businesses of the North Park shopping area dubbed T-32 (Thorn and 32nd Streets) will participate in a variety of ways. Expressive Arts (3201 Thorn St.) will host an art show and sale with proceeds going to Breast Cancer Angels, an organization that provides food, housing and many other services to those with stage 4 breast cancer. Salon Eros (3205 Thorn St.) will be taking hair appointments to support Locks of Love. Thorn St. Brewery (3176 Thorn St.) will host their Bras, Brats and Beer fundraiser with the CurryWurst Food Truck. Events will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information visit the Facebook event page.

City Heights Community Development Corporation fundraising reception

Friday, Oct. 24 

This City Heights CDC event will feature California State Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins as the guest of honor. The fundraising reception will be held at the home of Bruce Abrams in Bankers Hill from 6 to 8 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres by Saigon on Fifth. A donation of $100 is requested for the event and the address will be provided after registration. Checks should be sent by Monday, Oct. 20 to 4001 El Cajon Blvd. Suite 205, San Diego CA 92105. 

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:

Curbside Bites: 5 – 8:30 p.m., gathering of gourmet food trucks at 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: 

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.

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. 

North Park Farmers’ Market: 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.

Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: 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. 

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

Hillcrest Farmers’ Market: 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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