FEATURED EVENTS

RoosaPalooza Concert: “Time Travel through Classical Music”
Friday, Jan. 16

This is the first in a series of concerts at Roosevelt Middle School (3366 Park Blvd., Hillcrest). AmateurPianists.org has partnered with the school for this recital/lecture, which includes four members of the group performing selections of classical music genres: Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Impressionistic. There will also be a narrative portion and Q&A before each piece. The show is free, but donations to benefit the school are welcome. Pre-concert activities (campus tours, student string quartet, coffee and snacks, student slideshow and more) begin at 6 p.m. with the show at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Register for a spot at friendsofroosevelt.org/roosapalooza.html.

‘Prairie Style from Midwest to Mission Hills’
Saturday, Jan. 17

Mission Hills Heritage is hosting this lecture as part of their 10th annual series on architecture. A panel of local architectural historians will discuss the migration of the Prairie Style, created by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, from the Midwest to the West Coast from 1908 to 1916. Speakers include Uptown News “HouseCalls” columnist Michael Good. The discussion will take place at Francis Parker Lower School (4201 Randolph St., Mission Hills) from noon – 4 p.m. and will include a slideshow presentation, outdoor table displays and more. Tickets are $10 per person or $15 for two and will be for sale at the door (cash/check only). Refreshments will be served. For more information visit missionhillsheritage.org. 

Mission Hills StandAbout
Saturday, Jan. 17

Drinking, eating, listening to good tunes and checking out art for a great cause? We’re in. The Mission Hills StandAbout will feature craft beer, wine and appetizers, plus live music by Gayle Skidmore, Justin Burkett, Frances Bloom Band and more. There will also be live art created by several local talents. All net proceeds benefit Monarch School, the only school in San Diego for homeless children from kindergarten through high school. The school provides healthcare, clothing and food among many other services for families and students. Suggested donation to attend, imbibe, nibble and listen is $30 and can be paid via PayPal to email address [email protected]. Donate ahead of time to guarantee your spot (limited to 75). The StandAbout is from 2 – 7 p.m. at 4261 Aloha Place. View the event on Facebook for more info.

Designing Minds: “Basile and Consortium: Absolute Adaption”
Thursday, Jan. 22

This conversation series kicks off with designer Paul Basile and restaurateur Arsalun Tafazoli discussing their design process in intimate settings. Tonight’s event will be held at Polite Provisions (4696 30th St., Normal Heights), which won a 2014 Interior Design Orchid Award. The in-depth, interactive discussion will cover the evolution of the design process from concept to completion. A second installment of the series will be held Feb. 26 at Ironside Fish and Oyster (1654 India St., Little Italy) Both events will be from 3 – 5 p.m. and includes one craft cocktail. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at designingminds-sd.com. 

“The Grift”
Tuesday, Jan. 27 – Sunday, Feb. 22

La Jolla Playhouse presents “The Grift” at the Lafayette Hotel (2223 El Cajon Blvd., North Park) as part of their Without Walls series. The interactive show takes audiences through various rooms and spaces within the 1940s landmark hotel. The unique piece written and directed by Tom Salamon is part performance, part game, much like his acclaimed piece “Accomplice.” Tickets are $35 – 45 and include a beverage and light appetizers. Performances take place Tuesday – Sunday. Each show time accommodates 50 audience members and includes walking with a few stairs. The Feb. 17 performance at 7 p.m. will feature a modified route for patrons with mobility concerns. Visit lajollaplayhouse.org for more information and tickets.

San Diego Chorus Global Open House
Wednesday, Jan. 28

The San Diego Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International (SAI), is hosting this open house for prospective singers who may wish to join the chorus or learn more about it. SAI has nearly 25,000 members worldwide who sing four-part a cappella harmony, barbershop style. The open house will be held at the Chorus’ rehearsal space at Casa del Prado, Room 207 in Balboa Park from 6:45 – 9:30 p.m. The open house will give aspiring singers the chance to rehearse with current members and learn a song together. Plus, there will be food and refreshments served. To learn more visit sdchorus.com or contact Jennifer French at [email protected].

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: 

Wang’s Trivia: 7 p.m., free trivia competition for prizes, tournament for $1,000. Drink specials during trivia range $3 – $6. Wang’s North Park, 3029 University Ave., North Park. Wangsnorthpark.com.

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.

Storytelling: 7 – 8:45 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month featuring members of Storytellers of San Diego at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, donations welcome. Ages 12 and up. Storytellersofsandiego.org.

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.

Kornflower’s Open Mic: Signups at 6:30 p.m., open mic (no poetry or comedy) 7 – 10 p.m. Family friendly event at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, free. Rebeccascoffeehouse.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.

Celebrity Book Readings: 2 p.m., local celebrities will visit the “Ingenious! The World of Dr. Seuss” at the San Diego History Center on the second Saturday of each month to read their favorite Seuss stories to those in attendance, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, free. Sandiegohistory.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

Free Pancake Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:45 a.m., every second Sunday this neighborhood breakfast precedes worship service and Sunday school at Normal Heights United Methodist Church, 4650 Mansfield St., Normal Heights. Email [email protected].

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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