Featured Events

San Diego Restaurant Week
Sunday, Jan. 18 – Saturday, Jan. 24

Over 180 restaurants will participate in this installment of San Diego Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants offer two-course lunch and three-course dinner prix fixe menus. Restaurants in and around the “Mission Times Courier” coverage area who will be offering Restaurant Week menus all week include Terra American Bistro, Hunter Steakhouse, Anthony’s Fish Grotto and Polanco Kitchen and Bar. For a full list of restaurants and to make reservations visit sandiegorestaurantweek.com.

Book and Movie Club
Wednesday, Jan. 28

Fletcher Hills Library (576 Garfield Ave., Fletcher Hills) hosts this monthly club meeting at 6:30 p.m. The selection for this month is “Sense and Sensibility” by Jane Austen. Copies are available at the library. Once you’ve read the book, you can meet with other club members for a viewing of the film adaptation followed by a group discussion. Visit sdcl.org for more information.

Free Family Arts and Literacy Night
Thursday, Jan. 29

This month’s arts and literacy event at the Ray and Joan Kroc Center (6845 University Ave., Rolando) will feature a performance by the SDSU Performing Arts Troupe. The group will present classic radio broadcasts reinterpreted for today’s audience with music, sound effects and more. The event is from 6:30 – 8 p.m. and each family in attendance will receive a free book, “Snow Music.” For more information on this and other upcoming events visit kroccenter.org.

Hildegard IIIPA Release and Lupus Foundation Fundraiser
Saturday, Jan. 31

Benchmark Brewing (6190 Fairmont Ave. Suite G, Grantville) is releasing their triple IPA by raising funds for the Lupus Foundation of Southern California. The first keg will be tapped with 8-ounce pours in keeper glasses offered for $10. The day kicks off at 1 p.m. and Nana’s Heavenly Dogs will be on site serving hot dogs, nachos and more. Nachos and beer? We’re in. View the event on Facebook for more information.

‘Trouble in Mind’ opening night
Saturday, Jan. 31

The latest offering from Moxie Theatre (6663 El Cajon Blvd. Suite N, Rolando) opens tonight (previews Jan. 22 – 30). The play, written in the 1950s, is just as relevant today with its exploration of racism and prejudices. The story centers on an African-American actress with her first lead role and her struggles to break from portraying stereotypical characters. The play runs through Feb. 22 with a special Q&A with Director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg and actors from the play on Feb. 8. Visit moxietheatre.com for show times and tickets. 

Celebrity Seuss Readings
Saturday, Feb. 14 and following second Saturdays throughout the year

San Diego History Center (1649 El Prado, Balboa Park) recently unveiled “Ingenious! The World of Dr. Seuss,” an exhibit that will run through the end of the year. Visitors of the exhibit are invited to a special event on the second Saturday of each month when local celebrities will read some of their favorite Dr. Seuss stories. For this special Valentine’s Day edition, the readers will be former San Diego Mayor and CEO of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce Jerry Sanders and his wife Rana Sampson. Each reading starts at 2 p.m. and is free with regular museum admission. For more information visit sandiegohistory.org.

RECURRING EVENTS

Mondays:

Brilliant Babies Storytime: 10:30 a.m., recommended for pre-walkers. Allied Gardens/Benjamin Branch Library, 5188 Zion Ave., Allied Gardens.

Tuesdays:

Chair Yoga: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., free class where yoga stretches are performed sitting on a chair. No mats needed. San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Drive, San Carlos. Sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org.

Wednesdays:

Guided Nature Walks: 9:30 – 11 a.m., free nature walk with trail guide on one of three trails starting at the visitor center. Walks cancelled if raining. Mission Trails Regional Park, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. Mtrp.org.

College Avenue Farmers Market: 2 – 6 p.m., hosted by the College Avenue Baptist church, this market has certified locally grown produce and handmade arts and crafts. 62nd Street and El Cajon Boulevard, College Area/Rolando. CABC.org.

Locals Night: 3 – 8 p.m., residents of 92120, 92115, 92116, 92123 and 92108 are eligible for $2 pours of the brewery’s “beer of the day.” Benchmark Brewing, 6190 Fairmount Ave. Suite G, Grantville. Benchmarkbrewing.com.

Thursdays:

Game Night: 6 – 9 p.m., bring your own or play what’s available while enjoying traditional and vegan donuts. Donut Panic, 6171 Mission Gorge Road #113, Grantville. Facebook.com/DonutpanicSD.

Karaoke: 9 p.m., hosted by Erica at your favorite neighborhood haunt. Pal Joey’s, 5147 Waring Road, Allied Gardens. Paljoeysonline.com.

Fridays:

Curbside Bites: 5 – 9 p.m., gathering of gourmet food trucks at Westfield mall, 1640 Camino Del Rio N., Mission Valley. Curbsidebites.com.

Rock Out Karaoke: 9:30 p.m. on the third Friday of the month, karaoke with a dynamic live band. JT’s Pub, 5821 Mission Gorge Road, Grantville. Rockoutkaraoke.com.

Saturdays:

Used book sale: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Wide selection of books and other items are available for all ages. San Carlos Branch Library, 7265 Jackson Drive, San Carlos. Sancarlosfriendsofthelibrary.org.

Guided Nature Walks: 9:30 – 11 a.m., free nature walk with trail guide on one of three trails starting at the visitor center. Walks cancelled if raining. Mission Trails Regional Park, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. Mtrp.org.

Sundays:

Guided Nature Walks: 9:30 – 11 a.m., free nature walk with trail guide on one of three trails starting at the visitor center. Walks cancelled if raining. Mission Trails Regional Park, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos. Mtrp.org.

Karaoke: 9 p.m., karaoke to close out your weekend. Camel’s Breath Inn, 10330 Friars Road Suite 106, Grantville. Camelsbreathinnsd.com.

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