FEATURED EVENTS
Bazaar del Mundo’s annual Santa Fe Market
Sept. 19 – 21
This three-day annual festival will feature Native American artwork and jewelry from Navajo, Cherokee, Hopi, Pima, Isleta Pueblo and Santo Domingo Pueblo tribe members. More than 25 Southwestern artists will also display and sell their handiwork. A first at the event, pawn trader Art Quintana will appraise fine Indian jewelry and family heirlooms (up to two pieces per visitor) à la the TV show “Pawn Stars.” There will also be live music for entertainment and neighboring restaurant Casa Guadalajara be open for those with an appetite. The festival runs 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday at Bazaar del Mundo at the north entrance to Old Town on the corner of Juan and Taylor streets. Visit bazaardelmundo.com for more information.
30th annual Coastal Cleanup Day
Sept. 20
Volunteers of all ages can sign up for the largest countywide cleanup, which is coordinated each year by I Love A Clean San Diego. This year the single-day event will take place at more than 100 sites with 8,000 volunteers expected. Cleanup areas include local beaches, but the event also focuses more than 65 percent on sites along rivers, creeks, canyons and urban areas. The idea behind cleaning up all of these areas is to prevent trash from ever reaching the coast. Cleanup is from 9 a.m. – Noon. Visit cleanupday.org to get involved.
UCCE Master Gardener Program of San Diego County presents plant sale and open house
Sept. 20
This free event features thousands of plants for sale below retail prices. Other items for sale include birdhouses, succulent art and lightly-used gardening books. New to the event this year are demonstrations and exhibits given by UCCE Master Gardeners dedicated to helping attendees solve gardening problems. Topics to be covered include composting and vermi-composting, landscape design, water conservation, earth-friendly gardening and pet-friendly gardening. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Casa del Prado building and adjoining patios, 1800 El Prado, Balboa Park. Visit mastergardenerssandiego.org for more information.
10th annual San Diego Restaurant Week
Sept. 21 – 26
Each year restaurants all over the county participate in Restaurant Week. Discounted prix fixe menus are offered inviting diners to explore local eateries and save money. Lunch menus this year range from $10 – 20 per person and dinners are $25 – 45. Reservations are recommended for many locations and can be made online. Participating restaurants in the Uptown area include Brooklyn Girl in Mission Hills, Social Experiment bar + kitchen in Hillcrest, Jayne’s Gastropub in Normal Heights, Fish Public in Kensington, The Smoking Goat in North Park and many more. Visit sandiegorestaurantweek.com.
Book launch for ‘Images of America: San Diego’s North Park’
Sept. 23
The North Park Historical Society’s new book explores the hip and storied neighborhood through historical photos. The book launch and lecture will include a presentation using photos from the book. Books will be available for purchase and signing prior to and following the lecture. The event itself is free, but registration is required. 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, Suite 3, Balboa Park. Visit sandiegohistory.org.
Speaker Toni Atkins community office hours
Sept. 24
The community office hours give residents a chance to meet Atkins’ staff and receive information on state services and obtain assistance with any state-related agency. Suggested topics to inquire about include — but aren’t limited to — Medi-Cal and Covered California, property tax issues, unemployment and disability insurance, Veterans Affairs, the Department of Motor Vehicles and more. Requests can be made for copies, summaries and information on bills. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at North Park Library, 3795 31st St., North Park. Visit asmdc.org/speaker.
North Park Community Association ‘Take Action!’ forum
Sept. 24
The NPCA is looking for solutions to make North Park safe and assure that it remains “San Diego’s most walkable neighborhood.” Facilitated focus groups will meet to discuss ideas which can be implemented to address a recent spree of assaults on women in the area. The groups will convene to discuss their top ideas and select those that are most applicable to North Park. All are welcome and should bring ideas “no matter how wild-eyed.” Light refreshments will be served. 6 – 8 p.m. at the Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd., North Park. Visit northparksd.org.
RECURRING EVENTS
Mondays:
Singing Storytime: 1:30 p.m., learn what’s going on inside your baby’s mind, strengthen your bond and sing songs together at Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, free. Library92103.org.
Open Mic Night: 7:30 p.m., the mic is open to you at Lestat’s Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, free. Lestats.com.
Tuesdays:
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.
Tasty Truck Tuesdays: 6 – 9 p.m., Smitty’s Service Station hosts several food trucks under their well-lit shade structure, 3442 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. Sdfoodtrucks.com.
Open Mic Charlie’s: 7 – 10 p.m. (except the third Tuesday), open mic night at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, free. Rebeccascoffeehouse.com.
Wednesdays:
Wednesday Night Experience: 7 – 8 p.m., uplifting and spiritually inspiring experiences for all, weekly at Universal Spirit Center, 3858 Front St., Hillcrest, Love offering requested. Universalspiritcenter.org.
Young Lions Music Series: 7 p.m., each week features a new “young rising star” chosen by Gilbert Castellanos. Castellanos will also join in during the first set, the Expatriate Room, Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill, $5 cover. Crocesparkwest.com.
Wednesday Jazz Jam Session: 7:30 p.m., Gilbert Castellanos hosts the Jazz Jam Session with special guest musicians at Seven Grand, 3054 University Ave., North Park, free. Sevengrandbars.com.
Thursdays:
Gentle Yoga for seniors: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m., presented by The Center and Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO) at The San Diego LGBT Center, 3909 Centre St., Hillcrest, free. Thecentersd.org.
North Park Farmers’ Market: 3 – 7 p.m., in the parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., North Park, free. Northparkfarmersmarket.com.
Kirtan Musical Meditation: 8:15 p.m., chant and sing contemporary mantras celebrating love and life at Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga, 3287 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, donation requested. Pilgrimageyoga.com.
Fridays:
Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m., at Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, free. Library92103.org.
Fridays on Fifth: 4 – 9 p.m., various restaurants and bars offer discounts and specials for a social hour on Fifth Avenue between Washington Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Hillcrest. Fridaysonfifth.com.
Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 p.m., Classic movie screenings at 4040 Goldfinch St., Mission Hills. Tickets start at $15. Topspresents.com.
Saturdays
Old Town Saturday Market: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., on Harney Street and San Diego Avenue, Old Town, free. Oldtownsaturdaymarket.com.
Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., on B Street between 27th and 28th streets, Golden Hill, free. Sdmarketmanager.com.
Children’s Craft Time: 10:30 a.m., at Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, free. Library92103.org.
Melodies in Balboa Park: 1 – 5 p.m., the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory ensembles fill Casa del Prado with classical music, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, free. Sdys.org.
Comedy Heights: 8 – 10 p.m., local comedians take the stage next to Twiggs Coffeehouse at 4590 Park Blvd., University Heights, free. Comedyheights.com.
Sundays
Hillcrest Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., under the Hillcrest Pride Flag, Harvey Milk and Normal streets, free. Hillcrestfarmersmarket.com.
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