Dec. 9

Mission Hills Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Friday, 4050 Falcon St., free.

DanceJam Barefoot Boogie: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. every Friday, Eveoke Dance Theatre, 2811 University Ave., 238-1153, movingarts.net, $5 before 9:30 p.m., $7 after 9:30 p.m. and $10 for class jam and boogie.

National Comedy Theater: 7:30 and 9:45 p.m., improv show appropriate for all ages, 3717 India St., for more information, visit nationalcomedy.com.

Dec. 10

Jobs For Autism benefit concert: 8:30 p.m., Birch North Park Theatre 2891 University Ave., featuring Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, tickets start at $31.50.

Clear Mind Retreat: 10 a.m., Vajrarupini Kadampa Buddhist Center 3344 Fourth Ave., for more information, visit MeditationInSanDiego.org, $45 including vegetarian lunch.

Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free.

Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free.

North Park Independent Bazaar: 1 to 6 p.m. Queen Bee’s Arts and Cultural Center, 3925 Ohio St., free.

San Diego Womens Chorus Winter concert: 7 p.m., Mission Hills United Church of Christ, 4070 Jackdaw Street, free- $15.

Oil Recycling Event: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Balboa Park, Corner of Park Blvd. and Presidents Way, Recycle oil and filters, maximum 10 gallons. For more information, call (858) 694 – 7000, free.

Ray at Night Art Walk: 6 p.m., Ray street between University Avenue and North Park Way, for more information, visit northparkarts.org, free.

Dec. 11

Kids & Family Meditation Class: 9-10 a.m., Vajrarupini Kadampa Buddhist Center, 3344 Fourth Ave., for more information, visits MeditationInSanDiego.org, $10 per family.

Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free.

Marston House Holiday event: 11 a.m., complimentary cider and baked goods and free gift-wrapping while shopping. 3525 7th Ave., free.

Hanukkah Happening: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla $2 for JCC members and $3 for non-members, free parking is available

San Diego Womens Chorus Winter concert: 3 p.m., Mission Hills United Church of Christ, 4070 Jackdaw Street, free- $15.

Holiday Spectacular: 4 p.m., ARTSCUP (Art, South Park Cultural Urban Project) presents Handel’s Messiah; performed by a Community Mass Choir conducted by Christ United Presbyterian Church Director of Music, Benn Stoddard. 3025 Fir St, free

SOHO Holiday party: 3 p.m., members only annual holiday event, Marston House, 3525 7th Ave., RSVP required.

Las Posadas: 5 p.m., a walking reenactment of the Nativity, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, free.

The Nutcracker: the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet presentation opening day, Casa Del Prado Theater, 1650 El Prado, Suite 208, $10 – $15. For times and information, visit sdcyb.org.

Dec. 12

Star 94.1 Acoustic Jingle Ball: 7:30 p.m., featuring Christina Perri, Parachute and Scars on 45, Anthology, 1337 India Street, visit anthologysd.com for ticket information and prices.

Boxer Rebellion and Beautiful View: 8:30 p.m., The Casbah, 2501 Kettner St., $12 – $14

Dec. 13

Concentration, Visualization, Meditation: Learn techniques for stress reduction, relaxation during meditation classes, as well as advanced breathing techniques, Pilgrimage of the Heart yoga, 3800 30th St. free.

Meditation in Balboa Park: 1 p.m., Instructor teaches several techniques at sekitei (rock garden) viewing room, Pan American Road, free – $4

Hillcrest Business Association: 5 p.m., Joyce Beers Community Center, 1230 Cleveland Ave., free.

Hillcrest Town Council: 6:30 p.m., Joyce Beers Community Center, 1230 Cleveland Ave., free.

A Christmas Carol: every half hour from 7 -9 p.m., Whaley House Museum, 2476 San Diego Ave., $8

Dec. 14

Ken-Tal Planning Group: 6:30 p.m., 4481 Copeland Ave., free.

Friends of Normal Heights Canyons: 7 p.m., Café Cabaret, 3739 Adams Ave., free.

North Park Planning Committee: 6:15 p.m. Special Single Focus Meeting to discuss the Draft Balboa Park Central Mesa and Precise Plan Amendments, 2901 North Park Way, free.

A Christmas Carol: every half hour from 7 -9 p.m., Whaley House Museum, 2476 San Diego Ave., $8

Dec. 15

North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.

The Cherest Show on Earth: restaurant opens at 6 p.m., impersonations of Tina Turners, Christina Aguilera, Michael Jackson and others, Lips Restaurant, 3036 El Cajon Blvd., $15 food minimum plus $5 cover.

Believing Karma: 7 – 8:30 p.m., lecture series, Vajrarupini Buddhist Center, 3344 Fourth Ave., $12

Dec. 16

Preschool storytime: 10:30 to 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.

Dec. 17

35th Annual Candlelight Presentation of Lessons and Carols: 7:30 p.m., 10818 San Diego Mission Road, free.

Heart Centered Jubilee: opening reception, 5 p.m., featuring the work of Ann Golumbuk and Chris Austin, Go See at Glimpse Gallery, 3813 Ray St., free.

Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free.

Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free.

Third Saturday at 32nd and Thorn: 4 p.m., live music, food and a free Art Making activity, free.

Dec. 18

Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free.

The Nutcracker: the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet presentation final day, Casa Del Prado Theater, 1650 El Prado, Suite 208, $10 – $15. For times and information, visit sdcyb.org.

Feliz Navidad: 1:30 p.m., Dulce Sweet Kids program explores Navidad and Las Posadas themes. For kids three to seven years old, traditions of Christmas and celebration of Las Posadas and Latin culture, Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2125 Park Blvd., $30.

Guitar Through the Ages: 3 p.m., Spanish Guitar Del Mar Holiday Concert, Junípero Serra Museum, 2727 Presidio Dr., for reservations, call 232-6203 x 129, $10 – $15

The Klezmatics: 6 p.m., Jewish Roots music, Anthology 1337 India St., for ticket information, visit anthologysd.com.

Dec. 19

History for half pints: 10 – 11 a.m., San Diego History Center, Casa de Balboa, Balboa Park. Roll out your own gingerbread dough, read The Gingerbread Man storybook, decorate your own gingerbread cookie and gobble up some ginger snaps. $5 per child/adult pair.

Pajama Storytime: 6:30 p.m. Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Dec. 20

Hanukkah begins at Sunset

Drop-in Knitting Club: 5 p.m., North Park Library 3795 31st St., reservations not required and supplies not provided, free.

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, The San Diego Museum of Man, Japanese Friendship Garden. Free for San Diego Residents with ID, active military and dependents

Dec. 21

First Day of Hanukkah

Lego Playtime at the Library: 5 p.m., North Park Branch Library 3795 31st St., free.

Homework Helpers: 6– 7:30 p.m. North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., tutoring for children of grades, all subjects. Free.

Santa at the Library: 6 – 7:30 p.m., North Park Library, 3795 31st St., free.

Children’s Arts and Crafts: 6 p.m., themed projects for children and teenagers, North Park Branch Library 3795 31st St., free.

Dec. 22

North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.

Cellular Journey: 10 a.m., exhibition that features a series of interactive exhibits designed to introduce you to human cell biology, 1875 El Prado for more information, visit rhfleet.org/site/visit/hourcost.html

Believing Karma: 7 – 8:30 p.m., last day in the lecture series, Vajrarupini Buddhist Center, 3344 Fourth Ave., $12