June 1
Vonda Shephard: 7:30 p.m., pop rock, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
Big Sam’s Funky Nation: 9:30 p.m., New Orleans Funk, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
Local Brews Local Grooves: doors at 7 p.m., over 10 local performers, House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $5
Friday Talking Pictures: 1:30 p.m., in “Seven Samurai,” a poor village under attack by bandits recruits seven unemployed samurai to help them defend themselves. San Diego Central Library, located at 820 E St., free
San Diego Padres: 7:05 p.m., versus the Arizona Diamondbacks, Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., tickets start at $5
June 2
Little Italy Mercato: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, farmers market with over 100 booths, Date and India streets, free
Steve Poltz: 7:30 p.m., alternative rock, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
Charlie Chavez y su Afrotruko: 9:30 p.m., salsa drumming, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $12
“El Primero” (in Spanish): 9 p.m., Originally “The Line” by Israel Horovitz, five eager people strive to be first in line, in this famous philosophic comedy. Lyceum Space at San Diego REP, 79 Horton Plaza. Tickets may be purchased from the Lyceum Box Office in person, by phone 619-544-1000, or online at sdrep.org, $20
San Diego Padres: 4:15 p.m., versus the Arizona Diamondbacks, Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., tickets start at $5
June 3
Gaslamp Farmer’s Market and Asian Bazaar: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sundays, 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street, free
Lamb’s Players Theater: 7 p.m., Cabaret performance, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $22
Object lessons – France in the Golden Age: 1:30 p.m., final day of “concentration of five French 17th-century paintings,” Timken Museum of Art, 1500 El Prado, free
“El Primero” (in Spanish): 2 p.m., Originally “The Line” by Israel Horovitz, five eager people strive to be first in line in this famous philosophic comedy. Lyceum Space at San Diego REP, 79 Horton Plaza. Tickets may be purchased from the Lyceum Box Office in person, by phone 619-544-1000 or online at sdrep.org, $20
San Diego Padres: 3:35 p.m., versus the Arizona Diamondbacks, Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., tickets start at $5
June 4
Macedo: 7:30 p.m., singer/songwriter, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
James McCartney with Silent Lune and Social Club: doors at 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $15
Three story house: 10 a.m., “The Jazz Loft Project: Photographs and Tapes of W. Eugene Smith” at the Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, free to $6
Annual Klezmer Summit: 7:30 p.m., featuring “Common Chords” including Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi and led by Salman Ahmad. Lyceum Space at San Diego REP, 79 Horton Plaza. Tickets may be purchased from the Lyceum Box Office in person, by phone 619-544-1000 or online at sdrep.org, $18
June 5
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: hours vary by museum, participating museums include Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego Model Railroad Museum and San Diego Natural History Museum. Free for San Diego Residents with ID, active military and dependents
Gondwana: doors at 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $20
“El Primero” (in Spanish): 8 p.m., Originally “The Line” by Israel Horovitz, five eager people strive to be first in line in this famous philosophic comedy. Lyceum Space at San Diego REP, 79 Horton Plaza. Tickets may be purchased from the Lyceum Box Office in person, by phone 619-544-1000 or online at sdrep.org, $20
San Diego Padres: 7:05 p.m., versus the San Francisco Giants, Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., tickets start at $5
Sugar Room Pop-Up Boutique: 7 p.m., featuring local designers, boutiques, music and art at the “Analog” located at 801 Fifth Ave. in the Gaslamp, free
June 6
Queensryche’s Geoff Tate: 7:30 p.m., acoustic rock, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
San Diego Padres: 3:35 p.m., versus the San Francisco Giants, Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., tickets start at $5
June 7
Horton Square Farmer’s Market: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursdays, 225 Broadway, south side of building cross street Broadway Circle, free
Sacha Boutros: 7:30 p.m., a tribute to Red Holloway, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
Neon Hymns: doors at 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., no cover
Women of Valor: 7:30 p.m., adaptation of the Sherri Mandell book, Lyceum Space at San Diego REP, 79 Horton Plaza. Tickets may be purchased from the Lyceum Box Office in person, by phone 619-544-1000 or online at sdrep.org, $18
San Diego Padres: 12:35 p.m., versus the San Francisco Giants, Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., tickets start at $5
June 8
Floyd FX: 7:30 p.m., a multimedia Pink Floyd experience, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
Juan Perro: 9:30 p.m., Latin blues and rock, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $30
The Maine: doors at 6 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $18
Friday Talking Pictures: 2:30 p.m., in “Ghost World,” after graduating from high school, two social outsiders play a mean prank on a middle-aged geek. San Diego Central Library, located at 820 E St., free
Comedian Patrick DeGuire: 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. shows, as seen on Comedy Central, the Improv/ Harrahs National Comedy Club talent search winner and blind comedian turns negatives into positives, Mad House Comedy Club at Horton Plaza, $20
June 9
Little Italy Mercato: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, farmers market with over 100 booths, Date and India streets, free
Paula Poundstone: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. shows, comedy, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $12 for the 9:30 p.m. show and $17 for the 7:30 p.m. show
Occupy our Arts: 10 a.m., two stages showcasing music, dance, acrobatics, street theater, comedy and spoken word performance. Displays by local visual artists will include sculpture, photography, painting, spray art and sidewalk chalk drawings. Civic Center Plaza, 202 C St., free
An evening with Collective Soul: doors at 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $27.50
Comedian Patrick DeGuire: 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. shows, as seen on Comedy Central, the Improv/ Harrahs National Comedy Club Talent Search winner and blind comedian turns negatives into positives, Mad House Comedy Club at Horton Plaza, $20
June 10
Gaslamp Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street, free
Charmaine Clamor: 7 p.m., contemporary jazz, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
A Trend Show: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Westfield Horton Plaza, featuring shopping from over 75 designers, a raffle, a live fashion shoot and a DJ, presented by the Fashion Group International.
House of Blues Gospel Brunch: doors at 11 a.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $37.50 for adults
June 11
Middle-Eastern Drum and Belly Dance Class: 6 p.m., Doumbek drumming class for all levels taught by Frank Lazzaro from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by tribal belly-dance class taught by Sabrina Fox with live drumming from 7 to 8 p.m. 2100 Park Blvd, $12 per class.
Blind beer and cheese tasting: 6:30 p.m., Venissimo Cheese, 871 G St., 21 and older event, $50
High energy Djembe class: 6:30 p.m., Tam tam mandingue drumming classes taught by Ali Thomas for beginning-level drummers, rental drums available for drop-ins. The Kava Lounge, 2812 Kettner Blvd., $40 for four classes and $12 single class.
Downtown Verse: 4 p.m., spoken word performances by the Lake San Marcos Writers, Central Library, 820 E St., free
June 12
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: hours vary by museum, participating museums include Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego History Center, Veterans Museum and Memorial Center. Free for San Diego Residents with ID, active military and dependents
June 13
NovaMenco: 7:30 p.m., flamenco fusion, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
The Temper Trap with Crocodiles: doors at 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $25
Puppet Shows in Balboa Park: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater summer series, Balboa Park Recital Hall 2130 Pan American Plaza, $5
June 14
Horton Square Certified Market: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday, farmers market, 225 Broadway, south side of building cross street Broadway Circle, free
James McMutry: 7 p.m., Texas country/rock, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
Nikki Bluhm and the Gramblers: 9:30 p.m., singer/songwriter, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
Rhapsody of Fire with Voyager: doors at 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $26.50
June 15
Ramsey Lewis And His Electric Band: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. shows, mainstream jazz, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $32 for the 7:30 show and $27 for the 9:30 p.m. show
Modern Day Moonshine: doors at 6 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., no cover
Friday Talking Pictures: 2:30 p.m., in “The Motorcycle Diaries,” the motorcycle road trip that inspired a young Che Guevara to his life’s calling. San Diego Central Library, located at 820 E St., free
Interactive Day San Diego (ISDS): 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Hilton Bayfront, 1 Park Blvd., adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center. This is a one-day digital conference, with 16 seminars featuring social media and online marketing strategies from todays thought leaders at Amazon, Living Social, Digitaria, Mindgruve, Pandora, SEOmoz, Google, Facebook, Twittter, LinkedIn and more. Tickets range from $229 – $299. To register and for more info visit interactivedaysandiego.com
June 16
Little Italy Mercato: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, farmers market with over 100 booths, Date and India streets, free
Ramsey Lewis And His Electric Band: 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. shows, mainstream jazz, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $34 for the 7:30 show and $29 for the 9:30 p.m. show
Dirty Blonde: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., “Dirty Blonde” follows Jo, an aspiring actress, who admires Mae West and film librarian and Mae West devotee Charlie, Cygnet Theater, 4040 Twiggs St., tickets start at $34
June 17
House of Blues Gospel Brunch: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $37.50
Gaslamp Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street, free
The Long Run: 7 p.m., tribute to The Eagles, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
House of Blues Gospel Brunch: doors at 11 a.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $37.50 for adults
The Jesus and Mary Chain: doors at 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $32.50
A Fantastic Voyage: 10 a.m., final day of exhibit, “The Art of Ynez Johnston” surveys six decades of the artist’s wood and bronze sculptures, paintings, prints and ceramics from 1940s to 2010, Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, free – $7
June 18
Connie Lim: 7:30 p.m., pop singer, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
History for half-pints – jams: 10 a.m., Celebrate flavors of summer fruit, explore how jams are made, read “Jamberry,” make a berry-gathering basket craft. Reservations requested at [email protected] or 619-232-6203 x129. San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, $5
San Diego Padres: 7:05 p.m., versus the Texas Rangers, Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., tickets start at $5
June 19
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: hours vary by museum, participating museums include San Diego Art Institute, Mingei International Museum, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Museum of Man and Japanese Friendship Garden. Free for San Diego Residents with ID, active military and dependents
Perla Batalla Trio: 7:30 p.m., singer/songwriter, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
San Diego Padres: 7:05 p.m., versus the Texas Rangers, Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., tickets start at $5
June 20
Russ Hewitt: 7:30 p.m., Flemenco jazz, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
Historic Places celebrating architecture: 5:30 p.m., lecture on historic architects, reservations requested to [email protected] or 619-232-6203 x129, San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, tickets start at $15
Francisco de Goya’s ‘self-portrait with Dr. Arrieta’: 12:30 p.m., talk by museum education director Kristina Rosenberg, in conjunction with current exhibition, Timken Museum of Art, 1500 El Prado, free
San Diego Padres: 3:35 p.m., versus the Texas Rangers, Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., tickets start at $5
June 21
Feel Good Festival: doors at 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $15
Horton Square Certified Market: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday, farmers market, 225 Broadway, South side of building cross street Broadway Circle, free
Vicci Martinez: 7:30 p.m., singer/songwriter, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
June 22
Ron Pope with Josiah Leming: 7:30 p.m., singer/songwriter, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
Monette Marino-Keita: 9:30 p.m., world percussion, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
Amaral: doors at 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $27.50
Dia Frampton with Scars on 45: doors at 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $15
Friday Talking Pictures: 2:30 p.m., in “Persepolis,” a precocious and outspoken young Iranian girl’s coming-of-age during the Islamic Revolution. San Diego Central Library, located at 820 E St., free
San Diego Padres: 7:05 p.m., versus the Seattle Mariners, Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., tickets start at $5
June 23
Matt Skiba and the Sekrets: doors at 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $14.99
Little Italy Mercato: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, farmers market with over 100 booths, Date and India streets, free
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show: 6:15 p.m., The Dinner Detective warns its patrons: in the new mystery show, be careful, everyone’s a suspect and the killer might be at your table. Courtyard San Diego Downtown, 530 Broadway, tickets are available at thedinnerdetective.com and are $63.95
San Diego Padres: 7:05 p.m., versus the Seattle Mariners, Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., tickets start at $5
June 24
Respect – A Musical Journey of Women: 2 and 6:30 p.m., final day, a musical look at the lives of women as told through Top 40 songs, Lyceum Theater, 79 Horton Plaza, tickets start at $42
Gaslamp Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street, free
Five Iron Frenzy with My Superhero: doors at 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $19.50
Michael Muldoon CD release party: 7 p.m., singer/songwriter, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
Graffiti6 with Nick Hartman: doors at 6:30 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $10
San Diego Padres: 1:05 p.m., versus the Seattle Mariners, Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., tickets start at $5
June 25
City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C St., 12th floor, free
June 26
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: hours vary by museum, participating museums include San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego Hall of Champions, certain House of Pacific Relations International Cottages. Free for San Diego Residents with identification, active military and dependents
Sue Palmer Quintet at Croce’s: 7:30-11:30 p.m., Fifth Ave. & F Street, great dining and valet parking across the street
June 27
Puppet Shows in Balboa Park: 11 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m., Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater summer series, Balboa Park Recital Hall, 2130 Pan American Plaza, $5
Hulk, Mark Instinct, NumberNin6 and Devin Martin: 9 p.m., Dubstep artists featuring their crews, 4th & B, 345 B St., $15
June 28
Horton Square Certified Market: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday, farmers market, 225 Broadway, south side of building cross street Broadway Circle free
B Side Players: 7:30 p.m., Latin soul, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10
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