April 13
Preschool storytime: 10:30 – 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free
The Brilliance of Mexican Composers: 8 p.m., spotlighting Mexican music with a jazz twist, Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant, 2660 Calhoun St., $15
Parade: 8 p.m., Parade tells the true story of Jewish factory manager Leo Frank, accused and convicted in 1913 of murdering thirteen-year-old, Mary Phagan in Atlanta, Georgia. Cygnet Theater, 4040 Twiggs St, tickets start at $30
Art Alive: 9 a.m., local floral designers interpret works of art from the San Diego Museum of Art permanent collection, San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, for full schedule of events, visit sdmart.org/programs-events/art-alive-2012, $15
April 14
Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free
Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free
Children’s Craft Time: 10 a.m., craft projects for 3 – 8 year olds, Mission Hills Library, 925 West Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free
Discover Historic North Park: 9 a.m., guided tour of the Dryden District, including the exterior of 30 featured homes, meet at 28th and Upas streets, $10
Ray at Night Art Walk: 6 p.m., Ray Street between University Avenue and North Park Way, free
Olé! Olé! Olé!: 8 p.m., San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus season kick off, Balboa Theater, 868 Fourth Ave., tickets start at $25
College Neighborhood Homes Tour: 10 a.m., featuring the historic Rolando community, this self-guided tour looks at 1930s – 1950s architecture, as homeowner participants open their homes. Tickets start at $15 in advance, for more information, visit CollegeNeighborhoods.com
April 15
Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free.
La Fierce: 8:30 p.m., 20-dancer cast performance, 21 and older event, Numbers Night Club, 3811 Park Blvd., $5
Art Alive: 9 a.m., last day, local floral designers interpret works of art from the San Diego Museum of Art permanent collection, San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, for full schedule of events, visit sdmart.org/programs-events/art-alive-2012, $15
The Future of San Diego Soccer Forum: 3 p.m., clubs, fans and coaches come together to discuss the state of soccer and the ways to grow the sport in San Diego. Guest panelists include Fox Soccer’s Warren Barton. San Diego Hall of Champions, 2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, free
April 16
Ripples from Walden Pond – an evening with Henry David Thoreau: 7:30 p.m., opening night, Cygnet Theater 4040 Twiggs St., $44
Middle-Eastern Drum and Belly Dance Class: 6 p.m., Doumbek drumming class for all levels taught by Frank Lazzaro from 6 – 7 p.m., followed by tribal belly-dance class taught by Sabrina Fox with live drumming from 7 – 8 p.m. 2100 Park Blvd, $12 per class.
April 17
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: hours vary by museum, participating museums include San Diego Art Institute, Mingei International Museum, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Museum of Man, Japanese Friendship Garden. Free for San Diego Residents with ID, active military and dependents
Pajama Storytime: 6:30 p.m., children are invited to an evening storytime with books and possibly singing and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas. Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 West Washington St., free
Drop-in knitting club: 5 p.m., reservations are not required and supplies are not provided, North Park Library 3795 31st St., free
I.C.S.C. (Irish Congress of Southern California) board meetings: 6 p.m., Imperial House, 505 Kamlia Ave, free
North Park Planning Committee meeting: 6:30 p.m., 2901 North Park Way, free
April 18
Mission Hills Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday, 4050 Falcon St., free
Homework helpers: 6 – 7:30 p.m., North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., free
Lego playtime: 5 p.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 West Washington St., free
Children’s Art and Crafts: 6 p.m., different themed crafts every month, North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., free
Coral Reef Adventure: 10 a.m., final day, From Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, to a coral reef-sustained village in Fiji, diving expeditions show a range of coral reefs and features music by Crosby Stills & Nash and narration from Liam Neeson, Rueben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, adult tickets $15.75
The Healing Energy of Color: 5 p.m., final day, The artworks of San Diego artists Desolina and Christina Thomas embody the concept of healing with their language of color, Glimpse Gallery, 3813 Ray St., no cover
Write Out Loud presents The Big Read – Shades of Poe: 6:30 p.m., Edgar Allan Poe and other gothic literature, Kensington Library, 4121 Adams Ave, free
Write Out Loud presents The Big Read – Shades of Poe: 8 p.m., Shot by Shot film series will show the 1950s animated “Tell Tale Heart,” Whistle Stop, 2236 Fern St., free
April 19
North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free
Book Discussion Group: 3 p.m., North Park Library, 3795 31st St., monthly books will be available for checkout at the circulation desk, free
Salon – What’s next for the Middle East: 6 p.m., Panel Discussion with two conflicting perspectives Iran, the Israeli-Palestinian issue and prospects for peaceful resolution. San Diego Diplomacy Council, 3604 30th St., RSVP by April 16, $10
Héroes de la Salud! featuring Los Lobos: 6 p.m., San Diego County Medical Society Foundation fundraiser with proceeds going to Project Access San Diego program, Anthology, 1337 India Street, $100
Kensington-Talmadge Community Association Dinner: 6:30 p.m., featuring speaker Drew Schlosberg of the San Diego Union Tribune, Kensington Community Church, 4773 Marlborough Dr., RSVP by April 17 to 619-284-2477, tickets start at $12
April 20
Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free
Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free
Preschool storytime: 10:30 to 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free
Pacific Horizons: 10 a.m., “Melanesian Art from the Valerie Franklin” Collection final day, San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, free – $12
To the Arctic: 10 a.m., opening day, never-before-experienced journey into the lives of a mother polar bear and her two seven-month-old cubs as they navigate the Arctic wilderness, Rueben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, adult tickets $15.75
Twilight Tour and Reception: 6 p.m., the rescheduled event will includes hors d’oeuvres and wine, the chance to spend time with like-minded individuals, architecture aficionados, and historians at the Marston House, 3525 Seventh Ave., $45 for SOHO members $55 for non-members
An Evening of Broadway fundraiser: 8 p.m., featuring San Diego’s young musical talent, the fundraiser will help fund T3 Triple Threat Youth Mentors, a non-profit arts and education organization offering low-cost classes. Lion’s Club 3927 Utah St., $20 suggested donation
April 21
Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free
Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free
Old Town Academy wine and dine benefit: 6 p.m., Old Town Academy Campus, 2120 San Diego Ave., for more information, including participating wineries, visit OTAfoundation.org, $100
McKinley Elementary School Casino Royale: 6:30 p.m., benefiting the McKinley Elementary School music and art programs with casino games, raffle prizes live music and more, Sunset Temple, 3911 Kansas St., $35
Mission Hills Community Garage Sale: 8 a.m. – noon, map and addresses available at 7:30 a.m. at the Coldwell Banker office at 1621 West Lewis St., no cover
Tiempo Libre: 8 p.m., presented by the La Jolla Music Society, Birch North Park Theater, 2891 University Ave., tickets start at $35
Delving into Imagination and Inner Self opening reception: 5 p.m., a talk by the artists on their inspiration. Glimpse Gallery, 3813 Ray St., no cover
Spring Cleaning: 9 a.m., dumpsters available for spring cleaning, Juniper at Commonwealth Street
Write Out Loud presents The Big Read – Shades of Poe: 1 p.m., “Cask of Amontillado,” Brick by Brick Reading at Quilt Gathering in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 4002 Wallace St., free
Abandoning Stress — A Day Workshop: 10 a.m., with American Buddhist Nun, Kelsang Chokyi, this day workshop, will uncover the underlying causes of stress, Vajrarupini Buddhist Center, 3344 Fourth Ave. Pre-registration is requested at MeditationinSanDiego.com or by phone at 619-940-5301. $45, which includes a vegetarian lunch
April 22
Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free
La Fierce: 8:30 p.m., 20-dancer cast performance, 21 and older event, Numbers Night Club, 3811 Park Blvd., $5
Earth Fair: 10 a.m., features more than 350 exhibitors, special theme areas, a Food Pavilion, a special Kids’ Activity Area, three entertainment venues, the Children’s Earth Parade, the eARTh Gallery art show, and the Cleaner Car Concourse, Balboa Park, free
April 23
Drop-in Knitting Club: 5 p.m., North Park Library 3795 31st St., reservations not required and supplies not provided, free
Mini-Park Community Workshop #4: 6 p.m., input from the prior community workshops to help to finalize design of the General Development Plan for the future Mini-Park and a Streetscape Master Plan will be reviewed, 4044 Idaho St., free
April 24
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: hours vary by museum, participating museums include San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego Hall of Champions, certain House of Pacific Relations International Cottages. Free for San Diego Residents with ID, active military and dependents
Pajama Storytime: 6:30 p.m., children are invited to an evening storytime with books and possibly singing and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas. Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 West Washington St., free
I.C.S.C. (Irish Congress of Southern California) board meetings: 6 p.m., Imperial House, 505 Kamlia Ave, free
Gentlemen’s Martini Night: 6 p.m., evening of raffle prizes and more, Wang’s North Park 3029 University? Ave., $10
April 25
Old Town Community Planning Group meeting: 3:30 p.m., open participation from community members, Whaley House 2476 San Diego Ave, free
Mission Hills Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday, 4050 Falcon St., free
Lego Playtime at the Library: 5 p.m., North Park Branch Library 3795 31st St., free
Homework Helpers: 6– 7:30 p.m. North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., tutoring for children of grades, all subjects, free
Lego Playtime: 5 – 6 p.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 West Washington St., free
April 26
North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free
North Park Action Team: 6 p.m., public forum on North Park issues, North Park Adult Community Center, 2711 Howard Ave., free
Cocktails in Historic San Diego: 6 p.m., a brief history talk, an extended happy hour and appetizers or full-course dinners, Old Town Cosmopolitan, 2660 Calhoun St., tickets available at cocktailsinhistoricplaces.com
