Friday, Feb. 23
The Spits at Space Bar
Rock band will perform with Cruz Radical and Slaughter Boys. 21 and older. $15. 8:30 p.m. at Space Bar, 3519 El Cajon Blvd. Another performance will be held on Feb. 24. Visit bit.ly/2oa9J9c.
All Pigs Must Die at Soda Bar
Hardcore punk band will perform with Baptists and Bonebreaker. 21 and older. $12–$16. 8 p.m. at Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd. Visit bit.ly/2o8BWwR.
Saturday, Feb. 24
Old Town Saturday Market
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Harney Street and San Diego Avenue, Old Town. Also held on Sundays. Visit oldtownsaturdaymarket.com.
Golden Hill Farmers Market
9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at B Street between 27th and 28th streets, Golden Hill. Visit sdmarketmanager.com.
‘Jews Step Forward’ film screening
View a film screening of the award-winning documentary about the proud tradition of Jewish social justice. A Q&A with director and producer Marjorie Wright will follow. Free. 7 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universality Church, 4190 Front St. There will also be a matinee screening at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25 at Point Loma Library, 3701 Voltaire St. Call 619-222-2120.
Vegetable Gardening 101
Learn the basics of successfully maintaining a garden, including soil preparation, irrigation and harvesting. 2:30 p.m. at Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St. Call 619-692-4910.
The Lexicons at Soda Bar
Neo-traditional ska band will perform with 3rd Project and Privileged. 21 and older. $6. 8:30 p.m. at Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd. Visit bit.ly/2od38Lh.
Sunday, Feb. 25
Crooked Colours at Soda Bar
Dance/electronic band will perform with Running Touch. 21 and older. $13–$15. 8 p.m. at Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd. Visit bit.ly/2o8CeDX.
Hillcrest Farmers Market
9 a.m.–2 p.m., Normal Street between University and Lincoln avenues. Visit hillcrestfarmersmarket.com
Monday, Feb. 26
Lestat’s West Open Mic
Weekly open mic event hosted by Robby Robertson. 6:30–11 p.m. at Lestat’s, 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. Visit bit.ly/2nWco63.
Ezla at Soda Bar
Singer-songwriter Ezla with San Diego-based pop band Moon. 21 and older. $6. 8:30 p.m. at Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd. Visit bit.ly/2oauMbx.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
Hungover at The Merrow
Pop-punk band performs with Alive & Well and Pocket Hole. 21 and older. $5. 7 p.m. at The Merrow, 1271 University Ave. Call 619-299-7372 or visit bit.ly/2oa7z9A.
Sketch Party and Videodrome at Whistle Stop
Drink, draw, brew and view. Enjoy sketching while watching a film screening of drama/fantasy “Videodrome.” Free. 9 p.m. at Whistle Stop Bar, 2236 Fern St. Visit bit.ly/2odfTWH.
Lestat’s West Comedy Night
Weekly comedy night event hosted by Dustin Nickerson. 9–11 p.m. at Lestat’s, 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. Visit bit.ly/2nWco63.
Wednesday, Feb. 28
Mystery Book Club
Discuss a mystery novel at this monthly meetup. Read the book beforehand; copies available at the library’s circulation desk. 6:30 p.m. at Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St. Call 619-692-4910.
Thursday, March 1
Jeff Dunham: ‘Passively Aggressive’
Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham is bringing his cast of characters on the road as he tours North America on his 60-city “Passively Aggressive” tour. 7 p.m. at Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. Tickets are $49.50. Visit jeffdunham.com
Friday, March 2
‘The Stonewall Salon’
Diversionary Theatre presents “The Stonewall Salon,” a production featuring local LGBT Seniors. The performance is the ensemble’s showcase presentation. Call 619-220-6830 x109 or visit bit.ly/2olQWrg.
Saturday, March 3
‘San Diego, I Love You #SWIPERIGHT’
Circle Circle dot dot invites you on an avant-garde art adventure, where attendees physically move with the performers around San Diego during the performance. The show is inspired by the trials and tribulations of identifying as bisexual in the world of online dating. This production will feature male and female versions of the show; attendees are encouraged to attend both. Tickets $15. Various times and locations. Visit bit.ly/2o83e6P.
Whitney Rose at Soda Bar
Country musician Whitney Rose will perform with Nena Anderson and Sara Petite. 21 and older. $12. 8:30 p.m. at Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd. Visit bit.ly/2o7o1Hm.
Old Town Saturday Market
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Harney Street and San Diego Avenue, Old Town. Also held on Sundays. Visit oldtownsaturdaymarket.com.
Golden Hill Farmers Market
9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at B Street between 27th and 28th streets, Golden Hill. Visit sdmarketmanager.com.
Sunday, March 4
San Diego Vintage Flea Market
Shop vintage wares, clothing, furniture, knick-knacks and more from 100 vendors at this outdoor market. Rain or shine. Free. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. in the parking lot behind The Observatory North Park, 2981 University Ave. Visit bit.ly/2o8H6cw.
Hillcrest Farmers Market
9 a.m.–2 p.m. on Normal Street between University and Lincoln avenues. Visit hillcrestfarmersmarket.com
Monday, March 5
Lestat’s West Open Mic
Weekly open mic event hosted by Robby Robertson. 6:30–11 p.m. at Lestat’s, 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. Visit bit.ly/2nWco63.
Tuesday, March 6
Lestat’s West Comedy Night
Weekly comedy night event hosted by Dustin Nickerson. 9–11 p.m. at Lestat’s, 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. Visit bit.ly/2nWco63.
Wednesday, March 7
The Academic at Soda Bar
Irish indie-rock band The Academic performs with Creature Canyon and Stray Monroe. 21 and older. $12. 8 p.m. at Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd. Visit bit.ly/2o5VW3k.
‘EMPOWER Part 1’: Artist Reception
This is the first installment of an art exhibition series that will celebrate the beauty and history of the female spirit and women empowerment. Both male and female artists will be featured. 6–10 p.m. at Mike Hess Brewing Company North Park, 3912 Grim Ave. Visit bit.ly/2oaNbF5.
Thursday, March 8
‘Two Scientists Walk into a Bar: Women to the Rescue’
Fleet Science Center’s community program returns on International Women’s Day. Fifty local scientists will be hanging out at 25 bars around San Diego to answer any science questions you might have. Various times and locations. Uptown bars include Blind Lady Alehouse, Tiger! Tiger! Tavern, Thorn Street Brewery, The Rose Wine Bar and more. Visit bit.ly/2o9Hibf or bit.ly/2oc7iUa.
Friday, March 9
#2Million Match Celebration
Join the San Diego LGBT Community Center to celebrate reaching their #2Million Match fundraising goal. Light appetizers and a cocktail are included. Free. RSVP required. 5:30–7 p.m. at The Prado’s Casa Del Rey Moro Garden, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park. Visit bit.ly/2oiznsh or bit.ly/2ojoGG5.
Saturday, March 10
Scripps Health 46th Annual Mercy Ball
Scripps Health Foundation invites you to a fundraising gala featuring food, entertainment and a live auction. All proceeds will go to Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest. 6 p.m. at the Pendry Hotel, 550 J. St. in Downtown. Call 858-686-3568 or visit bit.ly/2oa2QVo.
Ray at Night
Visit North Park’s eclectic Arts & Culture neighborhood and be inspired by all the creative energy from local and nationally known artists at this monthly art walk. 6–10 p.m. on Ray Street in North Park. Visit bit.ly/2qpDcyY.
To view local community organization meeting information online, visit bit.ly/2esLpLR.
— Compiled by Sara Butler. Email calendar items to [email protected].
