Alexander Salazar hosts Urban Street Artists DOWNTOWN — The California U.rban S.treet A.rtists exhibit runs through July 25 at Alexander Salazar Fine Art, 640 Broadway. This exhibition includes the most notable California street artists: Chor Boogie, Saratoga Sake, Crol, Mr. Maxx Moses and others. The artists’ reception is Friday, July 23. RSVP by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information see www.alexandersalazarfineart.com or call (619) 531-8996. Pacifico vintage bus rolls through beach area PACIFIC BEACH — Through the end of the month, local beer enthusiasts can hitch a free weekend ride to and from downtown on a Pacifico vintage bus. The shuttle coincides with the launch of Pacifico on draft in San Diego and other areas of California in May. The 21-and-up bus, decked out in blue and yellow and outfitted with old surfboards and retro TVs inside, runs from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights through the end of July. Its route is a 45-minute loop between downtown, Mission Beach and Pacific Beach, stopping near area watering holes that feature Pacifico. In Mission Beach, the shuttle stops near Belmont Park, at Mission Boulevard and Ventura Place. There are stops in PB at Mission Boulevard and Thomas Avenue, and Garnet Avenue and Haines Avenue, and two stops downtown in the Gaslamp Quarter. Local comedian Mal Hall will be onboard to emcee the ride. For more information about Pacifico or the free shuttle bus, visit www.pacificobusroute.com. ­­— Anthony Gentile Spreckels Organ Society presents Finnish organist DOWNTOWN — The Spreckels Organ Society will present organist Kalevi Kiviniemi from Finland in a free concert on Monday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. A prolific recording artist, Kalevi Kiviniemi has more than 100 CDs to his credit, the most of any musical artist in Finland. He has toured worldwide and played many historic instruments in the U.S., Europe, Japan and the Philippines. Admission and parking are free, music-loving children and pets are welcome and many concertgoers enjoy picnics in Balboa Park before the concerts. Light snacks, beverages and gifts are available at the pavilion grounds with proceeds benefiting the non-profit Spreckels Organ Society. Still to appear this summer at the 2010 Summer International Organ Festival are Organist of the Year R. Jelani Eddington on Aug. 2; James David Christie of the Boston Symphony Orchestra on Aug. 9; rising stars Keenan Boswell and Nicole Cochran on Aug. 16; Dennis James and his popular Silent Movie Night on Aug. 23; and Jazz Night with San Diego Civic organist Carol Williams and special guests Dave Scott and friends on Aug. 30. In addition to the Summer Festival evening concerts, every Sunday at 2 p.m., Dr. Carol Williams, San Diego Civic organist, gives a concert on the Spreckels Organ. For a list of these concerts visit www.sosorgan.com or join the Spreckels Organ Society Facebook fan page. King and Queen Beach VB Celebration set July 24 MISSION BAY — The King and Queen Beach Volleyball Celebration annual round robin tournament will be held Saturday, July 24 at Mariner’s Point. The event serves as a fundraiser for San Diego BIG (Beach Improvement Group), and is open to all skill levels ages 14 and older. There will be eight divisions from professional to social. Check in is at 8 a.m. and play begins at 9 a.m. The final playoff rounds are expected to begin at 2 p.m. Domino’s Pizza will be on hand to serve lunch and players eat for free. Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend the event and may purchase pizza for a recommended $5 donation. Prizes will be awarded from Gatorz Sunglasses, Pocket Pumps, SeaWorld, Mission Beach Chiropractic and more. The after party includes a silent auction at The Pennant, 2893 Mission Blvd., from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All proceeds from the event will go toward beach volleyball and basketball sports equipment at South Mission Beach. For more information visit www.sandiegobig.org. Comic-Con Masquerade in its 36th year DOWNTOWN — What started as a simple costume party at Comic-Con 36 years ago is now referred to as the Comic-Con Masquerade. It takes place on a stage in front of an audience of 4,200, filling the convention center’s ballroom to capacity. It is also streamed to large video screens throughout the downtown facility and is a talent competition before a panel of judges. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded. Some entrants compete solo and others enter as a team under a shared theme. In keeping with Comic-Con tradition, some dress as TV or movie characters while others get creative and present their own design. Some of the participants will compete for are best re-creation, best original design, best workmanship, most humorous and most beautiful. The event takes place Saturday, July 24 at 8:30 p.m. For more information visit www.comic-con.org —Debbie Hatch Multimedia concert set at the Civic Theatre DOWNTOWN — Video Games Live presents a multimedia concert pulling from scores of classical music within video games Saturday, July 24, 8 p.m. at the Civic Theatre. The event will debut the release of “End of Nations” by composer Frank Klepecki who also composed “Guitar Hero: Van Halen.” This will also showcase video footage of the games to correspond to the music being played. It will be a full multimedia show including synchronized special effects. During the show guests will be randomly selected to go on up stage and compete against other video game players while the orchestra music synchronizes to their game. All ticket holders will also be able to attend the meet and greet with game composers designers, artists, producers and more. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster by calling (800) 982-2787. Ticket prices range from $22.50 to $77.50. The Civic Theatre is located at 1100 Third Ave. THIS WEEKEND’S EVENTS FRIDAY, JULY 23 Pacific/Mission Beach • SeaWorld Fireworks, 9:50 p.m., over Mission Bay • Bahia Belle, 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., board and exit the boat at the Bahia Resort Hotel or the Catamaran Hotel, (858) 539-7779, adult $10, child $3 Point Loma/Ocean Beach • HELP, the Beatles Tribute Band, 6-8 p.m., Point Loma Park, 1049 Catalina Blvd., www.plconcerts.org, free • Hankerin’ Hillbillies, 8 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Westminster Theater, 3598 Talbot St., (619) 224-6263, www.vanguardsd.org, adults $13, seniors/military/students, $13; children 12 and under $10 SATURDAY, JULY 24 La Jolla • “Fight Like a Girl” self-defense training for girls and teens, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., La Jolla YMCA, 8355 Cliffridge Ave., (858) 535-2925, $30 members/$40 nonmembers • La Jolla Art Association (LJSA) reception with artists, 5 to 8 p.m., LJSA Gallery, 8100 Paseo Del Ocaso, Suite B, (858) 459-1196 • Full moon pier walk, 7 p.m., Sumner Auditorium and Scripps Pier, 8622 Kennel Way; walk along pier (normally closed to public) with Scripps naturalist and learn about history and research, collect plankton and perform experiments, (858) 534-7336, $25 Point Loma/Ocean Beach • Hankerin’ Hillbillies, 8 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Westminster Theater, 3598 Talbot St., (619) 224-6263, www.vanguardsd.org, adults, $13, seniors/military/students, $13 children 12 and under $10 • “Shrek 2,” sunset (between 7:30 and 8 p.m.), Summer Movie Mania, Liberty Station, South Promenade, bring blankets, lawn chairs, www.libertystation.com SUNDAY, JULY 25 Pacific/Mission Beach • The Palominas, 4-6:30 p.m., Concerts on the Green, Kate Sessions Park, www.pbconcerts.org La Jolla • B’nai B’rith Couples Club picnic and concert, 1:45 to 4 p.m., Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove; music by “Big Time Operator Band,” (858) 546-0773, free • San Diego Cello Choir concert, 3 p.m., La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave.; proceeds will benefit library, (858) 552-1657, donation requested • La Jolla Athenaeum Summer Festival 2010 with pianist Gustavo Romero, 4 p.m., The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Dr.; Gustavo will play a series of pieces by composer Frederic Chopin each Sunday in July, (858) 454-5872, $25-$40 • Circumnavigators Club cocktails and international hors d’oeuvres, 5 p.m., home of Arthur Hammons, RSVP for address; wear something acquired during travels, (858) 699-1353, free Point Loma/Ocean Beach • Hankerin’ Hillbillies, 7 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Westminster Theater, 3598 Talbot St., (619) 224-6263, www.vanguardsd.org, adults, $13, seniors/military/students, $13 children 12 and under $10 BEACH AREA MUSIC CALENDAR • Acoustic Alliance: Sunday, July 25, 7 p.m. at Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave. 21 and up. $8. http://listenlocalsd.com/AA.html • Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, (619) 224-1556 • Saturday, July 24,7:30 p.m., Barenaked Ladies with special guest Angel Taylor, $63 • Sunday, July 25, 7:30 p.m., Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, $60