March 30

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia screening: 2:30 p.m. Central Library, 820 E Street, 3rd floor,free

Fridays at the Fleet Films: 7 p.m., “Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West” and 8 p.m., “Everest.” Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, see one film for $9.50, and any additional film for $6 each

The Wedding Present: 8:30 p.m., The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., $15

WinterFest Gala: 6 p.m., Cabaret with Ute Lemper and The Vogler Quartet, along cocktails, dinner and live auction, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $1000

March 31

Little Italy Mercato: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, farmers market with over 100 booths, Date & India streets, free.

Candyrat Guitar Night: 7:30 p.m., featuring Ewan Dobson, Gareth Pearson, Craig D’Andrea and Matthew Santos, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

Jade Element: 9:30 p.m., R & B and soul singer, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

Eye of a Needle Sleeping bag fundraiser: final day, Eye of a Needle is accepting donations via PayPal to fund sleeping bag purchases for San Diego’s homeless population. To donate, visit fondly.com/eyeofaneedlefoundation.

April 1

Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King “Have blues, will travel”: 7 p.m., Texas blues, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

A Mellow and Beautiful Requiem: 2 p.m., Fauré’s “Requiem,” the Villa-Lobos “Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5,” and Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante for Winds.” Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., tickets start at $20

Corporeal Saxophone Quartet: 2:30 p.m., featuring Michael Gray, Jordan Jellison, Bradley Nash and Jesse Audelo, 820 E St., free

Gaslamp Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street, free

Unsigned Sundays live: 4 p.m., local live music, House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., no cover

God-Des & She: 9 p.m., hip-hop/soul, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

April 2

Marcus Foster: 8:30 p.m., The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., $10 in advance, $12 at the door

Ted Nash Quartet “The Creep” CD release tour: 7:30 p.m., contemporary jazz sax, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C Street, 12th floor, free

April 3

Whale Watching Time: 9:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily Locate gray whales on their round trip migration from Bering Sea to Baja’s breeding grounds. For reservations, call (619) 234-4111. 1050 North Harbor Dr., tickets start at $17.50

Three Artists Paint The City: noon, featuring paintings and works on paper by Wade Cline, Kim Reasor and Brad Maxey, the three artists who primarily explore the urban landscape share their distinctive views of San Diego. Through April 29, Noel – Baza Fine Art, 2165 India St., free

City Council meeting: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 202 C Street, 12th floor, free

Anna Christie: 7 p.m., Eugene O’Neill’s drama about the “knotty relationship between an old sailor and his estranged daughter.” Old Globe Theater, 1363 Old Globe Way, tickets start at $29

Gwar featuring Municipal Waste, Ghoul and Legacy of Disorder: 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $22

Artist Reception for Silfredo La O: 5 p.m., paintings featuring the Afro-Cuban artist, 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd. Ste #110, free

April 4

Beatles vs. Stones: 7:30 p.m., a musical shoot out with Abbey Road and Jumping Jack Flash, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

Bear in Heaven: 8:30 p.m., The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., $12

Hunter Hayes: 8 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $20

April 5

John K. Samson and the Provincial Band: 8:30 p.m., The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., $13

Kyle Eastwood: 7:30 p.m., nu-jazz funk, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

San Diego Padres Home Opener: 4:05 first pitch, versus the Los Angeles Dodgers, Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., ticket prices vary

East Village Opening Day Block Party: 11:30 a.m., J Street between 7th and 10th Avenues, deejays, food trucks and Stone Brewing Company beer, free

April 6

Martha Reeves and the Vandellas: 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. shows, Soul music, $12 Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $16 for the 7:30 show and $12 for the 9:30 show

Tiger Army with Sweet and Tender Hooligans: 8 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $25

April 7

Little Italy Mercato: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, farmers market with over 100 booths, Date & India streets, free.

The US Grant Titanic Tea experience: 1 p.m., inspired by menus served aboard the legendary Titanic cruise liner, The US Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway, Reservations 619 – 744-2039, $47 for adults and $22 for children

April 8

Jamie Shadowlight – Electric Ladyland: 7 p.m., jazz and rock fusion, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

Gaslamp Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street, free

House of Blues Gospel Brunch: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $37.50

Underwater Easter Egg Hunt: noon, Easter Egg hunt at the Hyatt Regency pool, with traditional egg hunt at 10 a.m. and egg decorating at 2 p.m., $55, which includes a buffet

The US Grant Easter Brunch: seating starts at 11 a.m., The US Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway, Reservations 619 – 744-2039, $69 for adults, $60 for seniors and $22 for children

April 9

City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C Street, 12th floor, free

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, for more information, call (619) 825-9921, Kava Lounge, 2812 Kettner Blvd., $12 single class or $40 for four classes

April 10

City Council meeting: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 202 C Street, 12th floor, free

Squeeze with Steve Poltz: 7:30 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $20

Quartet Nouveau and the Merk Bistro present Revive: 6:30 p.m., a fresh experience combining chamber music and fine dining, 820 Fifth Ave., $15 in advance, $20 at the door

April 11

Shuck and Swallow contest: 5 p.m., watch 10 teams of two compete to see who can shuck and swallow the most oysters. J Six Lounge, 616 J St., free

Katchafire: 8 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $25

Tierney Sutton: 7:30 p.m., jazz vocalist, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

April 12

Tim Minchin: 8 p.m., Australian, musician, actor, comedian and writer, using song comedy, Balboa Theater, 868 Fourth Ave., $29.50

Oz Noy Trio featuring Daryl Jones and Dave Wecki: 7:30 p.m., Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

Belanova with New David and DJ Martin Kache: 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $37.50

April 13

Mike Doughty: 7:30 p.m., indie rock, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

SBTRKT with Machinedrum: 9 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $22.59

N’dambi: 9:30 p.m., neo soul, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

April 14

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band: 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. shows, big band jazz, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $13

Little Italy Mercato: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, farmers market with over 100 booths, Date & India streets, free.

The US Grant Titanic Tea experience: 1 p.m., inspired by menus served aboard the legendary Titanic cruise liner, The US Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway, Reservations 619 – 744-2039, $47 for adults and $22 for children

Olé! Olé! Olé!: 8 p.m., San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus season kick off, Balboa Theater, 868 Fourth Ave., tickets start at $25

April 15

Gaslamp Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street, free

Anna Christie: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. shows, final day, Eugene O’Neill’s drama about the “knotty relationship between an old sailor and his estranged daughter.” Old Globe Theater, 1363 Old Globe Way, tickets start at $29

Tech N9ne Hostile Takeover 2012: 7:30 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $30

Unsigned Sundays live: 4 p.m., local live music, House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., no cover

April 16

Thomas Dolby and his Time Capsule Tour: 7:30 p.m., music show with belly dancing and a “time capsule” outside where participants can record a message to the future. Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C Street, 12th floor, free

April 17

City Council meeting: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 202 C Street, 12th floor, free

April 18

Respect – A Musical Journey of Women: 2 p.m., opening day, a musical look at the lives of women as told through Top 40 songs, Lyceum Theater, 79 Horton Plaza, tickets start at $42

Tune-yards and St. Vincent with Keep Shelly in Athens: 7:30 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $22.50

April 19

Circle of Animals/ Zodiac Heads: 11 a.m., Ai Weiwei’s gallery-sized installation comprises 12 animal heads, each depicting a segment of the ancient Chinese zodiac, Museum of Contemporary Art, 1100 Kettner Blvd., free – $10

Stoney B Blues Band: 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., no cover

James with Elizaveta: 8:30 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave.

April 20

Jon Cleary’s Philthy Phew: 9:30 p.m., New Orleans Funk, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

Catherine Denise: 7 p.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., no cover

April 21

Howard Hewett and Band: 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., R & B Soul, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $18 for the 7:30 show and $13 for the 9:30 show

Little Italy Mercato: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, farmers market with over 100 booths, Date & India streets, free.

Mission Hills Community Garage Sale: 8 a.m. – noon, Map/addresses available at 7:30 a.m. at the Coldwell Banker office at 1621 West Lewis Street, San Diego, 92103, free

Vocabulary Boutique Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea: 2:30 p.m. at the Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Ave., with boutique owner Cecelia Church. For tickets visit westgatehotel.tix.com.

Plays by young writers: 7:30 p.m., This year’s Playwrights Project Festival adds a new twist—Plays by Young Writers will rotate with Lifestages: Reflections, plays from Playwrights Project’s Recollections program for adult playwrights ages 55 and older, Lyceum Theater 79 Horton Plaza, tickets start at $15

April 22

Luscious Noise with members of the San Diego Symphony: 7 p.m., classical music, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

Gaslamp Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street, free

House of Blues Gospel Brunch: 11 a.m., House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., tickets start at $37.50

April 23

USC Thorton Honors Combo featuring Gilbert Castellanos: 7:30 p.m., traditional jazz, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C Street, 12th floor, free

April 24

City Council meeting: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 202 C Street, 12th floor, free

Dyeing Elegance: Asian Modernism and the Art of K?boku and Hisako Takaku: 10 a.m., expressions of the ancient Japanese technique of wax resist dying to create textile paintings, 1450 El Prado, free – $12

Barber of Seville: 7 p.m., San Diego Opera closes season with Rossini’s “riotous musical comedy,” San Diego Civic Theater, 1100 Third Ave., tickets start at $50

Gentlemen’s Martini Night: 6 p.m., evening of raffle prizes and more, Wang’s North Park 3029 University? Ave., $10

April 25

Seldom-Seen Coptic Textiles and in Women in War Posters: 7 p.m., San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, tickets start at $10

Object Lessons – France in the Golden Age: 10 a.m., concentration of five French 17th-century paintings, Timken Museum of Art, 1500 El Prado, free

April 26

The Mister Nice Guy Tour featuring Eric Robertson: 7:30 p.m., R & B Soul, Anthology, 1337 India St., tickets start at $10

Dedicated to Doomed Romance: 7:30 p.m., San Diego Symphony performs Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story,” “The Love” by Tan Dun, Chen/He’s “The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto” with violinist Cho-Liang Lin, and “Romeo and Juliet”. Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St., tickets start at $20

Walk on the Wild Side: The 21st Annual luncheon and fashion show presented by the Vista Hill Foundation at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, 1 Market Pl. For information and tickets call 858-854-5152.

Silfredo La O exhibit: 5 p.m., final day of paintings featuring the Afro-Cuban artist, 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd. Ste #110, free