Friday, Aug. 9

Through Aug. 11

Heiva San Diego
Escape to a tropical paradise at the ninth annual Heiva San Diego Cultural Festival celebrating the islands of Tahiti. Heiva San Diego 2019 will feature dancers from Japan, Mexico, the South Pacific, and the U.S. while showcasing Tahitian communities representing all five archipelagoes in French Polynesia. Friday events include a Miss and Mr. Heiva San Diego pageant, exhibition group from Tahiti and the Siva Afi Fire Knife exhibition. Saturday highlights include a dance competition featuring solo artists and group competition followed by a spectacular Tahitian dance performance by a group from the island of Tahiti. Sunday events include the solo finals, awards ceremony and a performance by Teiva LC. Friday tickets are $5. General adult tickets are $20 and children ages (6-12) are $10. Saturday hours are 8:30 a.m.­-8 p.m. and Sunday hours are 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Viejas Casino, 5000 Willows Road, San Diego. For more information, visit heivasandiego.com.

Saturday, Aug. 10

heART of Mt. Helix
One of San Diego’s most spectacular outdoor venues is transformed by this one-of-a-kind festival of art, music, and samplings from some of San Diego’s best restaurants and beverage companies, while benefiting one of the county’s most unique nonprofit nature parks and outdoor amphitheaters. Now in its 12th year, the heART continues to draw many of the same guests year after year and is known as “The Party on the Hill” and a not-to-be-missed event! 5-10 p.m. at Mt. Helix Park, 4901 Mt. Helix Drive, La Mesa. Tickets range $65 to $2,200. For more information, ongoing updates or to purchase tickets, visit MtHelixPark.org or call 619-741-4363.

Sunday, Aug. 11

Second Sunday Community Concerts:
Allison Adams
Born in San Diego, California, multi-lingual jazz vocalist Allison Adams Tucker began singing before she could speak. Allison was raised by classically trained musical parents, and began performing in front of audiences at age 5. She studied piano, flute, violin, dance and voice from elementary school and holds a BA in linguistics/music vocal performance and an AA in Italian. Allison’s vocal palette has been colored by her experience in a variety of musical genres throughout her life, from a cappella Elizabethan madrigals to punk rock to country to commercial jingles. Since 2005, Tucker has found the most natural fit to be jazz. 3-4 p.m. at Mission trials Church, 4880 Zion Ave. Free.

Civita Sundown Sunday: The Mighty Untouchables
The Mighty Untouchables play a mix of Top 40, Motown, disco, rock and more. This Civita concert also features food trucks Aunty Lynne, Chameleon Cuisine and Quick Stop Grill. 6–7:30 p.m. at Civita Park, 7960 Civita Blvd. in Mission Valley. Free.

Friday, Aug. 16

St. Dunstan’s Rummage Sale
Through Aug. 17
Two days of bargains with thousands of items: books, furniture, clothes, shoes, toys, bedding, housewares, jewelry, art, collectibles, and so much more! Please tell your friends, neighbors, co-workers and families! Proceeds from this event support vital programs such as the Interfaith Shelter Network, El Nido Transitional Living Program, The StoreFront (teen shelter), and many other programs locally, nationally, and worldwide. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 16-17 at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 6556 Ridge Blvd. Visit stdunstans.org.

Sunday, Aug. 18

‘Innovation and Safety
in Our Schools’
The Tifereth Israel Men’s Club presents a forum with San Diego Unified School District Superintendent Cindy Marten. Superintendent Martin will speak about educational innovations in the city schools as well as steps that have been taken to keep our children safe. She will then answer questions from the audience. This event is open to all who are interested. Following Marten’s remarks and a Q&A session, there will be a dessert reception prepared by the TIS Sisterhood Kiddush Katerers. Admission to this event is $10 per person at the door, to cover the cost of the event including security. 7 p.m. in the Tifereth Israel Synagogue Social Hall, 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd. Email questions to [email protected].

Thursday, Aug. 22

The Folkey Monkey: Peggy Watson
The Folkey Monkey presents an evening with Peggy Watson performing the songbook of Judy Collins. Also featuring special guest host John Foltz. 7 p.m. at Vision, 4780 Mission Gorge Place, Suite H. Tickets are $20, available at FolkeyMonkey.com.

Friday, Aug. 23

‘Dumbo’
San Diego Summer Movies in the Park presents Disney’s live-action version of its classic movie “Dumbo.” 6:30 p.m. at Civita Park, 7964 Civita Blvd. in Mission Valley. Free.

‘And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little’
Through Sept. 22
Lamplighters Community Theatre presents a play about three sisters who have grown up in a house of women, dominated by their recently deceased mother. But time has erased the tender closeness of girlhood; one sister has married and cut herself off; another has begun to drink more than she should; and the third, after a scandalous incident at the school where she teaches, is on the brink of madness. When the married sister comes to dinner to press the need for committing her sibling to an institution, all the pathos, humor and honesty of the play combine with overwhelming effect. Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at Lamplighters Community Theatre, 5915 Severin Drive, La Mesa. Tickets range $18-$23 available at lampligherslamesa.com.

Saturday, Aug. 31

Summer Concert Series: The Cat-illacs
Final performance of Grossmont Center’s Summer Concert Series features variety music act The Cat-illacs. 5-7 p.m. at Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa. Free.

Friday, Sept. 6

AG First Fridays: High Tide Society
AG First Fridays summer concert series continues with the yacht rock stylings of High Tide Society. 6-8 p.m. in the Allied Gardens Community Park, 5155 Greenbriar Ave. Concerts are free and hot dogs are served courtesy Ideal Plumbing, Heating & Air. For more information, visit agfirstfridays.com.

Saturday, Sept. 7

Planning Your
Cool Weather Garden
Learn about choosing vegetable plants to fit the season, deciding on the right location for your plants, and starting with seeds versus transplants from instructor and master gardener Nancy Herzfeld-Pipkin. 9-10:30 a.m. at the San Carlos Community Garden, 6460 Boulder Lave Ave. Cost is $10. bit.ly/2ZqX7M2.

RECURRING EVENTS

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.

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.

Wednesdays

Grossmont Center farmers Market
Grossmont Center hosts a produce-only farmers market, 2-6 p.m. in the back lot in front of the Dollar Tree.

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.