ONGOING EVENTS
‘California Tapestry’
Through Aug. 3
‘The Sunshine Boys’
Through Aug. 4
FEATURED EVENTS
Saturday, July 13
Kid-friendly worm bins for composting
Sunday, July 14
Second Sunday Community Concerts: Danny Green and Tripp Sprague Duo
Second Sunday Community Concerts presents the music of Danny Green and Tripp Sprague. Danny plays piano and has recorded five CDs with this trio. Tripp is the brother of well-respected San Diego jazz guitarist, Peter Sprague. Tripp plays flute and saxophone.
Second Sunday free concerts are held at Mission Trails Church, 4880 Zion Ave., San Diego, from 3-4 p.m.
‘Newsies: The Broadway Musical’
Monday, July 15
Aria Marathon
Get to know the Opera NEO Young Artists of 2018 one aria at a time! 6 p.m. at Palisades Presbyterian Church, 6301 Birchwood St., San Diego. Free event, no RSVP necessary, suggested donation is $25
Wednesday, July 17
Swimming, movie and pizza party for the whole family at The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 6845 University Ave., San Diego. Doors at 6:30 p.m., movie starts at 7 p.m. $5 for guests and free for members. $5 for Woodstock’s Pizza, proceeds go to Heroes! Visit bit.ly/2WMbnSu.
Thursday, July 18
Santee Summer Concerts: Three Chord Justice
Wednesday, July 24
Navajo Live presents an evening of alt-country music with locals Rosa’s Cantina and Jessie Ray & The Haymakers and featuring Austin’s Tennessee Stiffs. 7:30 p.m. at Navajo Live, 8515 Navajo Road. Free show.
Thursday, July 25
Through Aug. 3
The Grossmont College Theater Arts Department presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film. A hauntingly beautiful love story for all ages, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and a 2 p.m. matinee, except for opening night July 25. Additional Wednesday matinee on July 31. At The Summer Arts Conservatory, 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon. Tickets are $15 general admission; $12 for seniors, military and faculty; $10 for students. For more details, call 619-644-7234.
Santee Summer Concerts: Bump City Brass
Free concert by funk and soul dance band Bump City Brass. 6:30–8 p.m. at Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Drive in Santee. More information at santeesummerconcerts.com.
Thursday, Aug. 1
Santee Summer Concerts: Straight Six
Free concert by rock, rhythm and blues band Strait Six. 6:30-8 p.m. at Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Drive in Santee. More information at santeesummerconcerts.com.
Friday, Aug. 2
AG First Fridays: Sandollar
Saturday, Aug. 3
The Importance of Children Being Outdoors
Come learn about the health and psychological importance of children experiencing outdoor activities for optimal growth from pediatrician Dr. Cynde Lane. 9-10:30 a.m. at the San Carlos Community Garden, 6460 Boulder Lake Ave. Cost is $10 per person for materials. Registration required. Visit sancarloscommunitygarden.com.
Thursday, Aug. 8
Santee Summer Concerts: Back to The Garden
RECURRING EVENTS
Mondays
Movies
Visit the College Avenue Center on Mondays at 1 p.m. for an afternoon movie! Free for members, $2 for nonmembers. 6299 Capri Drive. Visit jfssd.org.
Tuesdays
Food Truck Tuesday
Civita Park plays host to a weekly food truck event. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 7960 Civita Blvd., San Diego. Visit curbsidebites.com for a list of participating trucks.
Fridays
La Mesa Farmers Market
La Mesa’s farmers market offers fresh local produce, florals, pastries, live music, and arts and crafts each Friday. 3-7 p.m. along La Mesa Boulevard. Free.
Visit lamesavillageassociation.org.
Saturdays
Hike Cowles Mountain
Looking for an adventure? Come join Saturday morning hikes at Cowles Mountain. Group photos will be taken at the summit and water will be provided. Meet at the Cowles Mountain Staging Area (located on the corner of Golfcrest Drive and Navajo Road) at the trailhead south of the comfort station. 5:30 a.m. Free. Register at bit.ly/2VC7xtF.
Shop Local Market
Last Saturday of the month at Grossmont Center, participating shops set up tables outside and offer markdowns and new product showcases. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa.
Sundays
Traveling Stories
Visit Grossmont Center each Sunday for an interactive story time for kids. Kids visit the StoryTent, pick out a book that interests them, and then read it out loud to a volunteer. The volunteer asks engaging questions that help the child build reading comprehension and critical thinking skills all while earning book bucks to trade for cool prizes. Free. 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa.