Featured Events

‘Art of Music’ concert series featuring Takae Ohnishi
April 16

The “Art of Music” by the San Diego Museum of Art (1450 El Prado, Balboa Park) is a concert series being held in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name. This month’s installment features harpsichordist Takae Ohnishi, who will present early Baroque music paired with contemporary compositions from Asia. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for members, $17 for students, military and seniors and $20 for nonmembers. Visit SDMArt.org for tickets and more information. 

12th annual Treasure Bazaar
April 18

The Assistance League of Greater San Diego (ALGSD) will host its annual Treasure Bazaar at their thrift shop (108 University Ave., Hillcrest) from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Treasure Bazaar will sell high-value items that have been donated to the ALGSD including antiques, jewelry, vintage clothing and much more. Visitors will also have the opportunity to have rare books, paintings, small antiques and more assessed and receive a verbal evaluation from a professional appraiser for a fee of $5 per item. The nonprofit supports several philanthropic programs throughout the year with this event supporting Operation School Bell and others. Operation School Bell purchases clothes, hygiene and school kits and more for children. Visit AssistanceLeagueGreaterSanDiego.org for more information.

Mission Hills Heritage 11th annual walking tour: ‘Prairie Style in Mission Hills’
April 18

These walking tours will leave every 10 – 15 minutes from 1 – 4 p.m. starting at Espresso Mio (1920 Fort Stockton Drive, Mission Hills). Docents leading the 60- to 90-minute tour will help attendees explore Prairie style homes, which came to the area about 100 years ago. The tour will detail the early occupants and history as well as the architects and builders of the homes built mostly from 1910 – 1920. Tickets are $10 for members of Mission Hills Heritage and $15 for nonmembers. Tickets include beverages and cookies following the tour. Visit MissionHillsHeritage.org for tickets and more information.

15th annual Taste of Hillcrest
April 18

Once again, Taste of Hillcrest is set bring a self-guided culinary tour to the masses. The event will feature over 40 restaurants from noon – 4 p.m. Ticket holders will be able to visit the participating spots of their choice with cuisine options from seafood to Thai to sushi to pasta. Each location will offer a sampling of their fare, some including beverages and desserts. Registration will be held in the Rite Aid Pharmacy parking lot (535 Robinson Ave., Hillcrest) where you can pick up your ticket and event map starting at 11 a.m. For tickets and information visit FabulousHillcrest.com.

Meet the Poets
April 23

In honor of National Poetry Month, the Mission Hills Library (925 West Washington St.) will host this special event. The poets, who were featured in the latest edition of the “San Diego Poetry Annual” published by novelist William Harry Hardy, will be on hand to read their works. The 2014 – 15 edition features 259 poets and 311 poems according to a library press release. There is also a bilingual companion volume “Frontera Piel/Skin Border” containing 49 poems by 88 poets and translators. Curran Jeffery will host the event, which begins at 7 p.m. For more information, visit library92103.org.

RECURRING EVENTS

Daily:

Don’t Try This at Home!: Six varying times per day until May, a live science show is presented with demonstrations that are too messy, loud or shocking to try at home. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park, free with admission. Visit rhfleet.org for more information.

Mondays: 

Singing Storytime: 1:30 p.m., learn what’s going on inside your baby’s mind, strengthen your bond and sing songs together at Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, free. Library92103.org.

Open Mic Night: 7:30 p.m., the mic is open to you at Lestat’s Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, free. Lestats.com.

Tuesdays:

Curbside Bites: 5 – 8:30 p.m., gathering of gourmet food trucks at 3030 Grape St., South Park. Curbsidebites.com.

Tasty Truck Tuesdays: 6 – 9 p.m., Smitty’s Service Station hosts several food trucks under their well-lit shade structure, 3442 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. Sdfoodtrucks.com.

Open Mic Charlie’s: 7 – 10 p.m. (except the third Tuesday), open mic night at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, free. Rebeccascoffeehouse.com.

Wednesdays: 

Wang’s Trivia: 7 p.m., free trivia competition for prizes, tournament for $1,000. Drink specials during trivia range $3 – $6. Wang’s North Park, 3029 University Ave., North Park. Wangsnorthpark.com.

Wednesday Night Experience: 7 – 8 p.m., uplifting and spiritually inspiring experiences for all, weekly at Universal Spirit Center, 3858 Front St., Hillcrest, love offering requested. Universalspiritcenter.org.

Young Lions Music Series: 7 p.m., each week features a new “young rising star” chosen by Gilbert Castellanos. Castellanos will also join in during the first set, the Expatriate Room, Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill, $5 cover. Crocesparkwest.com.

Storytelling: 7 – 8:45 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month featuring members of Storytellers of San Diego at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, donations welcome. Ages 12 and up. Storytellersofsandiego.org.

Wednesday Jazz Jam Session: 7:30 p.m., Gilbert Castellanos hosts the Jazz Jam Session with special guest musicians at Seven Grand, 3054 University Ave., North Park, free. Sevengrandbars.com.

Thursdays: 

Uptown Sunrise Rotary Club meetings: 7 a.m., weekly meeting at Panera Bread, 1270 Cleveland Ave., Hillcrest. Sdurotary.org.

Gentle Yoga for seniors: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m., presented by The Center and Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO) at The San Diego LGBT Center, 3909 Centre St., Hillcrest, free. Thecentersd.org.

North Park Farmers Market: 3 – 7 p.m., in the parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., North Park, free. Northparkfarmersmarket.com.

Kornflower’s Open Mic: Sign-ups at 6:30 p.m., open mic (no poetry or comedy) 7 – 10 p.m. Family friendly event at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, free. Rebeccascoffeehouse.com.

Kirtan Musical Meditation: 8:15 p.m., chant and sing contemporary mantras celebrating love and life at Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga, 3287 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, donation requested. Pilgrimageyoga.com.

Fridays:

Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m., at Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, free. Library92103.org.

Fridays on Fifth: 4 – 9 p.m., various restaurants and bars offer discounts and specials for a social hour on Fifth Avenue between Washington Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Hillcrest. Fridaysonfifth.com.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 p.m., classic movie screenings at 4040 Goldfinch St., Mission Hills. Tickets start at $15. Topspresents.com.

Saturdays 

Old Town Saturday Market: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., on Harney Street and San Diego Avenue, Old Town, free. Oldtownsaturdaymarket.com.

Golden Hill Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., on B Street between 27th and 28th streets, Golden Hill, free. Sdmarketmanager.com.

Children’s Craft Time: 10:30 a.m., at Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, free. Library92103.org.

Melodies in Balboa Park: 1 – 5 p.m., the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory ensembles fill Casa del Prado with classical music, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, free. Sdys.org.

Celebrity Book Readings: 2 p.m., local celebrities will visit the “Ingenious! The World of Dr. Seuss” at the San Diego History Center on the second Saturday of each month to read their favorite Seuss stories to those in attendance, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, free. Sandiegohistory.org.

Comedy Heights: 8 – 10 p.m., local comedians take the stage next to Twiggs Coffeehouse at 4590 Park Blvd., University Heights, free. Comedyheights.com.

Sundays

Free Pancake Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:45 a.m., every second Sunday this neighborhood breakfast precedes worship service and Sunday school at Normal Heights United Methodist Church, 4650 Mansfield St., Normal Heights. Email [email protected].

Hillcrest Farmers Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., under the Hillcrest Pride Flag, Harvey Milk and Normal streets, free. Hillcrestfarmersmarket.com.  

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