Calendar: July 18

Friday, July 18

Pride of Hillcrest Block Party: 5 – 11:30 p.m., starting off Pride weekend with local DJs, carnival rides, go-go dancers and more. Happy hour from 5 – 7 p.m. with the Pride Stone Wall Rally beginning at 7 p.m. at the intersection of Normal Street and University Avenue. Tickets and info at prideblockparty.com. $25 general admission, $50 VIP.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 p.m. screening of “The Big Clock” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Dinner and Jazz: 7:30 p.m. – midnight, listen to Curtis Taylor Quartet at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave.

“Siddharth” opens at Ken Cinema: Film about a father’s journey across India in search of his son, 4061 Adams Ave., tickets and showtimes: landmarktheatres.com

Saturday, July 19

Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets, free.

Gentle Bike Ride: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., join fellow cyclists every Saturday morning for a ride through Balboa Park. Meet at the small parking lot on the left-hand side as you enter the park from Sixth Avenue and Upas Street, free.

Classical Melodies in Balboa Park: 8:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., every Saturday the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory ensembles fill Casa del Prado with classical music, 1549 El Prado in Balboa Park, free.

Children’s Craft Time: 10:30 a.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Emei Qigong Practice: 10 – 11 a.m., “Master Wendy” leads a weekly Wuji Gong practice group at the WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., free.

Pride Parade: 11 a.m., come watch one of the nation’s largest Pride Parades make its way down University Avenue through Hillcrest, winding its way to Balboa Park for the Pride Festival. More than 300,000 people are expected to attend, so show up early to get a good spot!

Pride Music Festival: Noon – 8 p.m., Marston Point in Balboa Park turns into a massive two-day music festival featuring more than 200 artists and 300 vendor booths. Saturday’s headliners include Robbie Rivera and tyDi. Weekend passes are $20; kids under 15 enter free. Tickets and info at sdpride.org.

4th Annual Artists of North Park Show Opening: 4 – 8 p.m., 32 North Park artists will show their work at the annual show. Artist talk and performances start at 6 p.m., Expressive Arts at 32nd & Thorn, 3201 Thorn St., free.

Spirit Message Circle/Spiritual Healing: 6 p.m., Eye of Buddha, 4247 Park Blvd., donation suggested.

Comedy Heights: 8 p.m., comedy show every Saturday night featuring local comedians, ages 13 and up welcome, Comedy Heights, 4590 Park Blvd., free.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m. screening of “How to Steal a Million” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Ken Cinema: 11:55 p.m., longest-running midnight movie of all time provides an interactive experiences, 4061 Adams Ave., tickets and showtimes: landmarktheatres.com

“Boyhood” and “Wish I Was Here” open at Hillcrest Cinemas: “Boyhood” is Richard Linklater’s epic filmed over 12 years with the same cast. “Wish I Was Here” is Zach Braff’s follow-up to his hit “Garden State” – both films open Friday.

Sunday, July 20

Hillcrest Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Sunday under the Hillcrest Pride Flag at the intersection of University Avenue and Normal Street, free.

Gospel Brunch: 11 a.m., 1: 30 p.m., join the Sisters of Sequins for bottomless mimosas, champagne, bloody marys and a show every Sunday at Lips Restaurant, 3036 El Cajon Blvd.

Pride Music Festival: Noon – 8 p.m., Marston Point in Balboa Park turns into a massive two-day music festival featuring more than 200 artists and 300 vendor booths. Sunday’s headliners include Deborah Cox and Charice. Weekend passes are $20; kids under 15 enter free. Tickets and info at sdpride.org.

Classical Melodies in Balboa Park: 1:15 – 3 p.m., every Sunday the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory ensembles fill Casa del Prado with classical music, 1549 El Prado in Balboa Park, free.

Organ Concert: 2 – 3 p.m., music by organist Carol Williams, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, free.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m. screening of “How to Steal a Million” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Monday, July 21

Post Pride Clean Up: 7 a.m., join Hillcrest Town Council’s Clean T.E.A.M. Monday morning at Park Boulevard and University Avenue (or whenever you can make it during the day). Clean up with concentrate on the University Ave. Parade route and side streets. Brooms, dustpans, and rolling garbage barrels will be provided. Any amount of time volunteered is greatly appreciated. To give times or ask questions call Luke Terpstra at 619-206-2018 or email [email protected].

Open Mic Night: 6:30 – 11 p.m., grab a cup of Joe and enjoy open mic night every Monday at Lestat’s Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave.

Half-Price Wine: 4 p.m. – close, enjoy half-price bottles of wine every Monday at Cafe Bleu, 807 Washington St.

Trivia Night: Bring your brain and win cash at Whistle Stop Bar, Call 619-284-6784 for time, 2236 Fern St.

Tuesday, July 22

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

Tasty Truck Tuesdays: 6 – 9 p.m., every Tuesday night Smitty’s Service Station hosts several food trucks under their well-lit shade structure, 3442 Adams Ave., free.

Comedy Night: 9 – 11 p.m., put on your chuckle pants at Lestat’s Coffee House every Tuesday night, 3343 Adams Ave.

Videodrome: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., film clips and music videos every Tuesday at Whistle Stop Bar, 2236 Fern St.

Wednesday, July 23

LEGO play time: 5 – 6 p.m., children are invited to get creative with LEGOs at Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins’ Community Office Hours: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Opportunity to meet with staff, discuss issues and obtain information on state services and events in the community, North Park Library, 3795 31st St.

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

Acid Varsity Presents: Vangelis Acid Feat at The Merrow: 9 p.m., Vytear, Engineeer, MaxBetta/gEars, ’60s Residue perform at The Merrow, 1271 University Ave., $15.

Wednesday Jazz Jam Session: 9 p.m., Gilbert Castellanos hosts the Wednesday Jazz Jam Session with special guest musicians and surprise guests at Seven Grand, 3054 University Ave, no cover charge.

Thursday, July 24

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

Loco for Locals: $10 dinner and margarita specials available to all San Diego County residents at Barra Barra Saloon, 4016 Wallace St.

Live Music at Fish Public: 6 – 9 p.m. every Thursday, Nathan Welden plays live acoustic music, 4055 Adams Ave., free.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m. screening of “The Lady Vanishes” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Kirtan musical meditation: 8:15 p.m. every Thursday chant and sing contemporary mantras celebrating love and life at Pilgrimage of the Heart yoga studio, 3301 Adams Ave., free.

Live Music: 9 p.m. Okapi Sun and Ishi perform at Bar Pink, 3829 30th St., free.

Friday, July 25

Preschool story time: 10:30 – 11 a.m. every Friday, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Contradancing: 7:30 – 11 p.m., learn to dance or perfect your moves to live music at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3300 Thorn St., Buy tickets at sandiegocontra.org.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m. screening of “The Lady Vanishes” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Bonkers! Dance Party: 9 p.m., get your groove on at Bar Pink, 3829 29th St.

Societe Brewing’s 2nd Anniversary Party at Hamilton’s Tavern: Societe is celebrating their 2nd year with pint specials, flights, and food specials at Hamilton’s, 1521 30th St., free.

Saturday, July 26

Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets, free.

Children’s craft time: 10 a.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Emei Qigong Practice: 10 – 11 a.m., “Master Wendy” leads a weekly Wuji Gong practice group at the WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., free.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m. screening of “When Harry Met Sally” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Comedy Heights: 8 p.m., comedy show every Saturday night featuring local comedians, ages 13 and up welcome, Comedy Heights, 4590 Park Blvd., free.

Tai Chi Chuan: 9:30 p.m., Qi Gong/Taoist meditation classes on Saturdays, as well as Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m., Taoist Sanctuary of San Diego, 4229 Park Blvd.

Sunday, July 27

Hillcrest Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Sunday under the Hillcrest Pride Flag at the intersection of University Avenue and Normal Street, free.

Live Music at Rebecca’s: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., enjoy brunch and a drink with Folding Mr. Lincoln at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St.

Brunch Specials: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., enjoy $20 mule pitchers and $12 mimosa pitchers at West Coast Tavern, 2895 University Ave.

Gospel Brunch: 11 a.m., 1: 30 p.m., join the Sisters of Sequins for bottomless mimosas, champagne, bloody marys and a show every Sunday at Lips Restaurant, 3036 El Cajon Blvd.

Organ Concert: 2 p.m., music by organist Carol Williams, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, free.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m. screening of “When Harry Met Sally” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Monday, July 28

Signing Storytime: 1:30 – 2:15 p.m., every Monday teach your baby to sign, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Half-Price Wine: 4 p.m.– closing, Enjoy half-price bottles of wine every Monday at Cafe Bleu, 807 Washington St.

Open Mic Night: 6:30 – 11 p.m., grab a cup of joe and enjoy open mic night every Monday at Lestat’s Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave.

Trivia Night: Bring your brain and win cash at Whistle Stop Bar, Call 619-284-6784 for time, 2236 Fern St.

Tuesday, July 29

Curbside Bites: 5 – 8 p.m., weekly Tuesday night gathering of gourmet food trucks at 3030 Grape St. in South Park.

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

Comedy Night: 9 – 11 p.m., get your laugh on at Lestat’s Coffee House every Tuesday night, 3343 Adams Ave.

Videodrome: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., film clips and music videos every Tuesday at Whistle Stop Bar, 2236 Fern St.

Wednesday, July 30

LEGO play time: 5 – 6 p.m., children are invited to get creative with LEGOs, Mission Hills Branch, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Wednesday Jazz Jam Session: 9 p.m., Gilbert Castellanos hosts the Wednesday Jazz Jam Session with special guest musicians and surprise guests at Seven Grand, 3054 University Ave, no cover charge.

Dynamic Night: 8 – 10 p.m., a weekly open mic night for musicians at The Merrow, 1271 University Ave., free.

Thursday, July 31

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

Live Music at Fish Public: 6 – 9 p.m. every Thursday, Nathan Welden plays live acoustic music, 4055 Adams Ave., free.

Kirtan musical meditation: 8:15 p.m. every Thursday chant and sing contemporary mantras celebrating love and life at Pilgrimage of the Heart yoga studio, 3301 Adams Ave, free.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m. screening of “In A Lonely Place” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.u