Friday, Jan. 11, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Art Academy of San Diego presents a gallery opening reception featuring “A Stark Reality” by Stuart Burton; Simayspace @ Art Academy of San Diego, 840 G St.; Free and open to the public; For more information visit www.artacademyofsandiego.com or call (619) 231-3900.
Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; San Diego Natural History Museum presents guided nature hike of Font’s Point “” Western Borrego Badlands Hike. Hike is approximately 4 miles cross-country along ancient lakeshores and plains, climb to Burk’s Knoll and traverse the rim of Mammoth Cove to end at Font’s Point. Return via shuttle back to Highway S-22. For more information or directions, visit www.sdnhm.org/canyoneers or call (619) 255-0203 Monday through Friday.
Saturday, Jan. 12, noon to 2 p.m.; The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents the Saturday Science Club for Girls, held on the second Saturday of each month. January topic is genetics, February’s topic is mathematics; Open to girls in grades 5 “” 8; $12 per person, pre-registration required at (619) 238-1233 ext. 802; 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park; For more information visit www.rhfleet.org.
Saturday, Jan. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 10; The Old Globe presents “Sea of Tranquility,” by award-winning Old Globe playwright in-residence Howard Korder, also named one of Time magazine’s best plays of 2004; 1363 Old Globe Way; for ticket and showtime information visit www.theoldglobe.org or call (619) 23-GLOBE (45623).
Saturday, Jan. 12, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sharp Studio Gallery presents the art opening of James Watts and Pablo Mason exhibiting through Thursday, March 6; Sharp Studio Gallery, 3807 Ray St., gallery hours are also Thursdays 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment; free and open to the public; For more information visit www.sharpgallery.net.
Sunday, Jan. 13, 3 p.m.; San Diego Downtown News reporter Charlene Baldridge will read from her art-related works, including “Winter Roses,” at the Hibben Gallery of San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park; reading is free with admission to the San Diego Museum of Art; For admission information visit www.sdmart.org, no reservation necessary.
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2 p.m.; The San Diego Public Library presents a lecture by Susan Sackett titled, “Humanism in Star Trek.” Sackett was intimately associated with Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry for over 17 years; free and open to the public with free parking available in the 5 Star lot behind the library; Central Library, 810 E St.; For more information visit www.sandiegolibrary.org.
Sunday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; San Diego Natural History Museum presents a free, guided nature hike, Split Mountain Trail. Hike visits three locations, first two are short, level hikes and third is an optional, steep hike; free and open to the public; for more information or directions, visit www.sdnhm.org/canyoneers or call (619) 255-0203 Monday through Friday.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; San Diego Unified School District’s College, Career and Technical Education Program presents Direct-Connect Showcase, Connecting Employers With Their Future Workforce; San Diego Hall of Champions, 2131 Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park; Free and open to high school students; For more information visit www.sandi. net/news/campuscalendar.html.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 17 to 19, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m.; Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theatre and the San Diego Museum of Art present the 7th annual Cabaret Dances “” Imàgenes Latinas/Latin Images; San Diego Museum of Art, James S. Copley Auditorium, 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park; tickets are $25 for general admission, $20 for museum members and seniors and $10 for students; purchase tickets online at www.sandiegodancetheater.org, in person at the San Diego Museum of Art or by phone at (619) 220-TIXS (8497).
Friday, Jan. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 20; Smooth Jazz 98.1 presents the 2008 All Star Music Festival featuring music by Kenny G, Kool & The Gang; Four Top and more; Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Circle North; all seats reserved, ticket prices vary, multiple show purchases receive discount; For more information visit www.allstarmusicfest.com or call (888) 695-0888.
Saturday, Jan. 19, noon to 3 p.m.; The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center presents Family Science Days held on the third Saturday of each month, offering hands-on activities that complement our interactive exhibits and are designed for children and adults to work together, price included with Science Center admission; 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park; For more information visit www.rhfleet.org.
Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Centre City Development Corporation presents the 10th annual San Diego Multicultural Festival; along the Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade on the north side of Harbor Drive between Market Street and Fourth Avenue, across from the San Diego Convention Center; free and open to the public; For more information visit www.ccdc.com and click on the Multicultural Festival icon.
Sunday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Bridal Bazaar presents San Diego’s largest bridal show of the year during the 33rd annual winter expo; San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Dr., halls G and H; tickets are $10 at the door, $7.50 when purchased in advance online; For more information visit www.Bridal Bazaar.com or call (760) 334-5500.
Saturday, Jan. 19 through Monday, Jan. 21, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; The Maritime Museum of San Diego presents cannon battle re-enactments taking place Martin Luther King Day weekend; Ships depart from the Maritime Museum of San Diego on the Embarcadero, 1492 North Harbor Drive; tickets are $55 for adults, $30 for children 12 and under, cannon battles are loud and are not recommended for small children, advanced tickets are available online, tickets include same-day admission to the Maritime Museum; For more information visit www.sdmari-time.org or call (619) 234-9153 ext. 101.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, noon, check-in at 11:15 a.m.; San Diego Hall of Champions presents Sports at Lunch special event with L.A. Dodgers’ Tommy Lasorda; Hall of Champions, 2131 Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park; tickets are $35 per person; For more information visit www.sd hoc.com.
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m.; Sushi Performance & Visual Art presents the new Cinema Lounge series, hosted by Basic Urban Kitchen & Bar, the first in the series features a screening of the 10th annual “Hi/Lo Film Festival,” (2007) as well as a screening of “Deacon’s Mondays” (2007), along with music by Kill Me Tomorrow and visual art by Deanna Erdman and Glenna Jennings; Basic Urban Kitchen & Bar, 410 Tenth Ave. at J Street; tickets are pay-what-you-can, guests can prepay online or by phone; For more information visit www.sushiart.org or call (619) 235-8466.