Calendar for April 2013

FRIDAY – APRIL 5

Steph Johnson & Friends: Local favorite with special guests. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $12. The Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. 21+. For tickets http://stephj.bpt.me.

Contradance: American folk dancing that’s family friendly, social and interactive. Free 30 min dance workshop prior to 8 p.m. performance; calling by Martha Wild, live music Tectonic Shakedown. Soft shoes, comfortable clothes. Trinity Methodist Church, 3030 Thorn St. More info at sandiegocontra.org.

SATURDAY – APRIL 6

Little Italy Mercato: Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., over 100 booths, Date & India streets – FREE.

Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday, 9:30 – 1:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets. FREE.

Champagne Jazz Brunch: with Daniel Jackson. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Croce’s 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355

Artist Reception: Coronado Public Library presents “Art through the Generations” exhibit with work from Esther Painter Hagstrom, a Coronado High School art teacher from 1939-51. The work of many of her students will also be on display with many in attendance. 3 p.m. Exhibition through May 31. Winn Room. 840 Orange Ave. For more info call Esquevin at 619-522-7395.

VinDiego: SoCal Wine & food festival at the Broadway Pier. More than 300 selections from California wineries and showcasing San Diego restaurants. Classes, silent auctions, winery tours, more. Tickets vary GA $30 – VIP $95. For more info visit vindiego.com.

Art Auction: Celebrate Alexander Salazar’s three year anniversary (and It’s All About the Kids Foundation’s 9th) with 100 original 12×12 paintings. Bids start at $100. Alexander Salazar Fine Art, 640 Broadway, Downtown. For tickets partyingforapurpose.ticketderby.com.

Federal Jazz Project: SD REP presents Richard Montoya’s world premiere, a display of San Diego’s jazz and Latin influences, with original jazz score by revered local musician, Gilbert Castellanos. 8 p.m., through May 5. Tickets $31-$52, students $18. Lyceum Stage, Horton Plaza. For more info visit sdrep.org.

SUNDAY – APRIL 7

Third Ave. Farmers’ Market: Every Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street – FREE

San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

Coronado Ferry Landing Concert Series: Velvet Cafe, 2 – 5 p.m., 1201 First Street at B Avenue. – FREE

Champagne Jazz Brunch: with Elliott Lawrence. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Croce’s, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

Pig Roast: Saltbox’s SummerSalt Rooftop Pool & Lounge. All you can eat meat and first beer (Mission Brewery) for $20. Live entertainment. 1 p.m. 1047 Fifth Ave., Fourth Floor. More info at saltboxrestaurant.com.

MONDAY – APRIL 8

Senior Monday at the Fleet: Noon lecture, “Impact of Global Climate Change on Infectious Disease” plus IMAX film Everest, Science Center exhibits included. 2 p.m., $7 for seniors 65+. Reuben H. Fleet Space Center, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park. For more info visit rhfkeet.org or call 619-238-1233.

City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C St., 12th floor – FREE

Dave Scott and Monsoon Jazz: Salsa, be-bop, soul, funk, swing, Latin and originals. Every Monday, 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

TUESDAY – APRIL 9

Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: Museums rotate and hours vary by museum. First Tuesday includes museums include Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Centro Cultural de la Raza, Model Railroad Museum, Natural History Museum (except 3D films). Free for San Diego City & County residents with ID, active military and dependents. Hours vary by museum. For more info visit balboapark.org/visit/Tuesdays.

Coronado Certified Farmers’ Market: Every Tuesday, 2:30 – 6 p.m., First and B streets at Ferry Landing – FREE

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. All supplies included, registration is required. 21+. 6 – 9 p.m. The Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. For more info visit paintingandvino.com.

Local Brews Local Grooves: Enjoy Ballast Point brews while listening to five different local bands: Daniel Newheiser, The Mighty Sun, A Mayfield Affair, 321 Stereo and Special Delivery. 7 p.m. House of Blues 1055 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp Quarter. Tickets at box office or houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/sandiego/

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 10

San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

eAudiobook Clinic: Step-by-step instructions & hints on how to best utilize electronic audio books. Bring your own eReader, tablet, or laptop. 6:00 p.m., Central Library, 820 E St., Downtown. For more info visit sandiegolibrary.org.

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. All supplies included, registration is required. 21+. 6 – 9 p.m. in the Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. For more info visit paintingandvino.com.

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Merle Haggard: Country star 8 p.m., Tickets presale $80, reserved $140. Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach. Box office opens at noon 858-481-8140 or visit bellyup.com.

THURSDAY – APRIL 11

Trivia: Every Thursday, everyone can play and it’s free. Bring a team or play alone. 7 – 9 p.m., the Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. More info 98bottlessd.com/events.

FRIDAY – APRIL 12

Kettner Nights: Second Fridays in Little Italy North (Kettner between India and Laurel streets) in the art and design district. 6-8 p.m. – FREE

NCT Comedy: National Comedy Theatre’s high-octane highly-interactive comedy shows that are clean and appropriate for all ages. Audience participation. Every Fri and Sat at 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $15, $12 students/senior/military. 3717 India St. in Mission Hills. For more info nationalcomedy.com.

SATURDAY – APRIL 13

Little Italy Mercato: Every Saturday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., over 100 booths, Date & India streets – FREE.

Four-legged 4K: Join Canines for a Cause to run, walk, roll and wag along the emBARKadero starting at 8 a.m. Dog festival follows. $25 adults, $10 kids 12 & under. Embarcadero Marina Park South, 200 Marina Park Way. For more info visit cci.org/emBARKadero.

Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday, 9:30 – 1:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets – FREE.

Saturday Science Club for Girls: “Amusement Park Physics” for girls in grades 5-8. Noon – 2 p.m. Members $12, nonmembers $14. R. H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park. Rhfleet.org, pre-register at 619-238-1233 x806.

Live Music – Emily Marie: sultry jazz in the style of Marilyn Monroe. 7 – 9 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or upstartcrowtrading.com – FREE

Live Music – Randi Driscoll: Award-winning singer/songwriter. 8 p.m. in The Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. 21+, only. For more info visit 98BottlesSD.com.

Eve Selis: 8:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

SUNDAY – APRIL 14

Third Ave. Farmers’ Market: Every Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street – FREE

San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

Champagne Jazz Brunch: with Irving Flores. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Croce’s, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

Coronado Ferry Landing Concert Series: Blue Frog Band, 2 – 5 p.m., 1201 First Street at B Avenue. – FREE

Humanist Film: “The Revisionists” – a film study and discussion group. 1 p.m. First Unitarian Universalist Church, Room 323 4190 Front St., Mission Hills.

MONDAY – APRIL 15

City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C St., 12th floor – FREE.

Dave Scott and Monsoon Jazz: Salsa, be-bop, soul, funk, swing, Latin and originals. 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

Upstart Crow Book Club: Meets third Monday of each month, members get 25 percent off selections. This month’s book is The Swerve, by Stephen Greenblatt. To join, speak to a clerk or email [email protected]. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or visit upstartcrowtrading.com

TUESDAY – APRIL 16

Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: Second Tuesday includes museums include Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA), San Diego History Center, Veterans’ Museum and Memorial Center. Free for San Diego City & County residents with ID, active military and dependents. Hours vary by museum. For more info visit balboapark.org/visit/tuesdays

Coronado Certified Farmers’ Market: Every Tuesday, 2:30 – 6 p.m., First and B streets at Ferry Landing – FREE.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 17

Horton Square Certified Market: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., every Wednesday, 225 Broadway, south side of building cross street Broadway Circle – FREE

San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

Art Nights Downtown: Three artists, three “pop-up” galleries and three Downtown restaurants: RA Sushi, Saltbox & Spike Africa’s. Start at any and end up at Salazar Fine Art, 640 Broadway. 6 – 9 p.m. RSVP required [email protected].

Open Mic Poetry: Alchemy poetry series organized by author, editor and poet, Seretta Martin. Special guests Jackleen Holton and Ron Salisbury. Read your poetry to the group or just listen. 7 – 8:45 p.m. Limited seating. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or upstartcrowtrading.com – FREE

THURSDAY – APRIL 18

Trivia: Every Thursday, everyone can play and it’s free. Bring a team or play alone. 7 – 9 p.m., the Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. More info 98bottlessd.com/events.

Live Music – Dave Curtis Quartet: tight creative jazz ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

FRIDAY – APRIL 19

Friday Morning Lecture Series: “Renaissance Chopines and Baroque Heels: Fashioning Gender 1550-1650,” a lecture and tour series sponsored by the Museum Docent Council every third Friday. Presented by Elizabeth Semmelhack, Senior Curator, The Bata Shoe Museum, Tornoto, Canada. 10 a.m. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. For more info contact Ruth Broudy at [email protected] or call 619-696-1353.

Contradance: American folk dancing with two long lines of parallel dancers. Family friendly, social and interactive. Free 30 min dance workshop prior to performance, calling by Steve Barlow, live music More the Merrier. 7:30 p.m. workshop, dance at 8 p.m. Wear soft shoes, comfortable clothes. Trinity Methodist Church, 3030 Thorn St. More info at sandiegocontra.org.

SATURDAY – APRIL 20

Little Italy Mercato: Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., over 100 booths, Date & India streets – FREE.

Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday, 9:30 – 1:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets. – FREE.

Ex 4 Vets: Exercising to Support our Veterans on the deck of the USS Midway Museum is a fundraiser for veterans programs. Hour-long kickboxing exercise program followed by an exercise expo with vendors, food and music. 8 – 10 a.m. For more info visit ex4vets.org.

Live Music – Unidentified Fusion Orangement: standards and jazz. 7 – 9 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or upstartcrowtrading.com – FREE

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. All supplies included, registration is required. 21+ up. 5 – 8 p.m. Village 631, 631 Ninth Ave., East Village. For more info visit paintingandvino.com.

SUNDAY – APRIL 21

Third Ave. Farmers’ Market: Every Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street – FREE

San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

Coronado Ferry Landing Concert Series: Cool Fever, 2 – 5 p.m., 1201 First Street at B Avenue. – FREE

MONDAY – APRIL 22

City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C St., 12th floor – FREE

Dave Scott and Monsoon Jazz: Salsa, be-bop, soul, funk, swing, Latin and originals. 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

TUESDAY – APRIL 23

Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: Third Tuesday includes museums include San Diego Art Institute, Mingei International Museum, Museum of Man, San Diego Museum of Art, Japanese Friendship Garden. Free for San Diego City & County residents with ID, active military and dependents. Hours vary by museum. For more info visit balboapark.org/visit/tuesdays

Coronado Certified Farmers’ Market: Every Tuesday, 2:30 – 6 p.m., First and B streets at Ferry Landing – FREE

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. All supplies included, registration is required. 6 – 9 p.m. in the Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. For more info visit paintingandvino.com.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 24

Horton Square Public Market: Every Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 225 Broadway, south side of building cross street Broadway Circle – FREE

San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. All supplies included, registration is required. 6 – 9 p.m. The Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. For more info visit paintingandvino.com.

THURSDAY – APRIL 25

Live Music – Sue Palmer: The Queen of Boogie Woogie. 7:30 p.m., Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355

Trivia: Every Thursday, everyone can play and it’s free. Bring a team or play alone. 7 – 9 p.m., the Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. More info 98bottlessd.com/events.

FRIDAY – APRIL 26

Couples Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. All supplies included, registration is required. 21+ up. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Village 631, 631 Ninth Ave., East Village. For more info visit paintingandvino.com.

Live Music – Mark Fisher Quartet: 8:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

Federal Jazz Project & meet the artists: SD REP presents Richard Montoya’s world premiere, a display of San Diego’s jazz and Latin influences, with original jazz score by revered local musician, Gilbert Castellanos. 8 p.m., through May 5. After show discuss work with artists. Tickets $31-$52, students $18. Lyceum Stage, Horton Plaza. For more info visit sdrep.org.

SATURDAY – APRIL 27

Little Italy Mercato: Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., over 100 booths, Date & India streets – FREE.

Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday, 9:30 – 1:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets. – FREE.

Live Music – Bela Vida Brasileira: Brazilian fusion duo. 7 – 9 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or upstartcrowtrading.com – FREE

City College Film Symposium: Join film professionals for a free, day-long film symposium focused on the San Diego Indie Scene. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saville Theater, San Diego City College, 1313 Park Blvd. More info visit sdindiescene.com.

NCT Comedy: National Comedy Theatre’s high-octane highly-interactive comedy shows that are clean and appropriate for all ages. Audience participation. Every Fri and Sat at 7:30, 9:45 & 11:45 p.m., $15, $12 students/senior/military. 3717 India St. in Mission Hills. For more info nationalcomedy.com.

SUNDAY – APRIL 28

Third Ave. Farmers’ Market: Every Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street – FREE

San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

Humanist Film: “What Darwin Didn’t Know” – a film study and discussion group. 1 p.m. First Unitarian Universalist Church, Room 323 4190 Front St., Mission Hills.

MONDAY – APRIL 29

City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C St., 12th floor – FREE

TUESDAY – APRIL 30

Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: Third Tuesday includes museums include San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego Hall of Champions, “select” House of Pacific Relations International Cottages. Free for San Diego City & County residents with ID, active military and dependents. Hours vary by museum. For more info visit balboapark.org/visit/Tuesdays

Coronado Certified Farmers’ Market: Every Tuesday, 2:30 – 6 p.m., First and B streets at Ferry Landing – FREE

Live Music – Mike Wofford/Holly Hofmann Quartet: 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

WEDNESDAY – MAY 1

Horton Square Certified Market: Every Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 225 Broadway, south side of building cross street Broadway Circle – FREE

San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

THURSDAY – MAY 2

Live Music – Fuzzy: Accomplished jazz vocalist and guitarist. 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

Trivia: Every Thursday, everyone can play and it’s free. Bring a team or play alone. 7 – 9 p.m., The Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. More info 98bottlessd.com/events.

—Please send items for inclusion to Editor Morgan M. Hurley at [email protected].