FEATURED EVENTS

Awesome Fest 8 

Friday, Aug. 29 – Sunday, Aug. 31

This three-day DIY festival offers multiple shows featuring punk bands and other genres. Venues this year include U31, The Office, Soda Bar and The Hideout. Volunteers organize the event with a love for “quality music, friendship and reasonably-priced fun.” Weekend passes are $40, all venues are 21+. For full schedule and passes visit awesomefest8.com.

Labor Day Poolside with The Matt Smith Neu Jazz Trio

Monday, Sept. 1 

Multi-instrumentalist Matt Smith (formerly of Steam Powered Giraffe) leads this on-the-rise trio. Smith and his cohorts, Mackenzie Leighton (bass) and Ed Kornhauser (piano), bring youthful energy and dynamic arrangements to the classic genre of jazz. The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. and feature a special BBQ menu served poolside at the Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd., North Park. More info at lafayettehotelsd.com.

Fiesta de Kustom Kulture: Car, bike, and lowbrow art show

Saturday, Sept. 6

San Diego Avenue, Harney Street and Twiggs Street will be lined with pre-1972 hot rods, muscle cars, motorcycles and more. Various vendors (no food), live music and a charity art auction are a few other highlights. Trophies will be awarded to the most outstanding vehicles with some categories voted on by attendees. The event is free to the public and takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More info at fiestadekustomkulture.com.

San Diego Creative Arts Project auditions for “Beauty and The Beast”

Tuesday, Sept. 9 and Thursday, Sept. 11

Pre-registration for these auditions is required and space is limited. Participants should prepare a one-minute song, bring karaoke music to accompany them and prepare a monologue. Auditions cost $20 (2 for $30) and are by appointment from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at SDCAP, 4715 30th St., Suite 4, Antique Row. Callbacks will be Sept. 13 and the show runs Dec. 12 – 14. Visit sdcreativeartsproject.org for more information. 

RECURRING EVENTS

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.

“Grab a Mic”: 6 p.m., an open mic night hosted by singer/actor Sasha Weiss. Sign ups at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m., Martinis Above Fourth, 3940 Fourth Ave., Hillcrest. Martinisabovefourth.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: 

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.

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: 

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.

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., 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.

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

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