Calendar: July 2013

FRIDAY – JUNE 28

DSDP Walkabout: Join the Clean & Safe program of the Downtown San Diego Partnership as they embark on their weekly walkabout through a different area of Downtown. This week, Marina – meet at SE corner of First & G streets at 10 a.m. For more info visit downtownsandiego.org/clean-safe/clean-streets/

Yoga for Boomers & Beyond: Every Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Yoga One, 1150 Seventh St., Downtown. $10 suggested donation. For more info, call 619-294-7461

Sights & Sips Cocktail Cruise: Individuals and groups are invited to experience most scenic happy hour in San Diego every Fri & Sat in JULY. Boarding 5:30 p.m., cruise 6 – 8 p.m. Hornblower.com, 970 N. Harbor Dr., Embarcadero

SATURDAY – JUNE 29

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

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

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: Local Americana sensation Eve Selis. 8:30 p.m. Croce’s, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355

SUNDAY – JUNE 30

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

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.

Painting and Vino: Every Tuesday, local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. All supplies included, registration is required. 21+. 1 – 4 p.m. 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. For more info visit paintingandvino.com.

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

MONDAY – JULY 1

Senior Monday at the Fleet: 12:30 lecture “The Juno Mission to Jupiter,” followed by planetarium show “Black Holes” at 2 p.m. Science Center exhibits included. $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

TUESDAY – JULY 2

Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: Participating museums change each Tuesday. 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

San Diego Shakespeare Society: Open reading – “King Lear (continued)” – anyone can join in or just listen. Some texts are provided but attendees are encouraged to bring their own. Informal café-style seating. First Tuesdays, 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. For more info call 619-333-0141 – FREE

WEDNESDAY – JULY 3

Twilight in the Park: Summer concerts in Balboa Park every Tue, Wed and Thur through August 29 at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Tonight, Red Headed Stranger – A Willie Nelson Tribute from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. For more info, visit balboarpark.org/visit/summer-events.

Sue Palmer: Live music with 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.

THURSDAY – JULY 4

Big Bay Boom: Port of San Diego’s fireworks extravaganza on San Diego Bay. Starts at 9 p.m. and simulcast on 105.7 FM. For more info and best viewing locations, visit bigbayboom.com

Live Music – Soul Jazz: Jazz with cool melodies and funky rhythms. 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

FRIDAY – JULY 5

East Village Walkabout: Join the Clean & Safe program of the Downtown San Diego Partnership as they on their weekly walkabout through a different area of Downtown. This week, East Village. For more info and meet-up location, visit downtownsandiego.org/clean-safe/clean-streets/

Mad House Comedy: San Diego’s Funniest Person of 2012 Zoltan Kaszas. Enjoy comedy, a full dinner menu and free parking. 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. Mad House Comedy Club, 502 Horton Plaza, Downtown. Free parking. Tickets $15, no minimum. For more info: madhousecomedyclub.com.

Yoga for Boomers & Beyond: Every Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Yoga One, 1150 Seventh St., Downtown. $10 suggested donation. For more info, call 619-294-7461

SATURDAY – JULY 6

Downtown Scavenger Hunt: Join the Menkins of Where You Want to Be Tours for an exciting and fun trek around Downtown. 10 a.m. in the Gaslamp. Advance reservations required. For more info and to register, visit wheretours.com.

SUNDAY – JULY 7

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.

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

Shakespeare Festival – The Merchant of Venice: The unforgettable tale of mercy & justice, generosity & greed. Full of humor, pathos, suspense & drama. Previews begin tonight, opens July 28 through Sept. 28. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre at The Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. Tickets start at $29. For more info or tickets, visit theoldglobe.org or call 619-234-5623.

MONDAY – JULY 8

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

Live Music – 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 – JULY 9

PBID Advisory Board: Second Tuesday of every month except December and August. Discuss issues pertinent to Downtown Property Business Improvement District. 3 p.m., 401 B St., Suite 100, Downtown.

Twilight in the Park: Summer concerts in Balboa Park every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through August 29 at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Tonight, Real Jazz Big Band from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. For more info, visit balboarpark.org/visit/summer-events.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 10

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

THURSDAY – JULY 11

Live Music – Gilbert Castellanos & The New Latin Jazz Quintet: Classically trained Latin jazz trumpeter, combines contemporary & classical. 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., 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110, Little Italy. More info 98bottlessd.com.

FRIDAY – JULY 12

Yoga for Boomers & Beyond: Every Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Yoga One, 1150 Seventh St. Downtown. $10 suggested donation. For more info, call 619-294-7461

East Village Walkabout: Join the Clean & Safe program of the Downtown San Diego Partnership as they on their weekly walkabout through a different area of Downtown. This week, upper East Village. For more info and meet-up location, visit downtownsandiego.org/clean-safe/clean-streets/

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

SATURDAY – JULY 13

Live Music – Stacey & The Stimulators: Soul rocking jazz and blues. 7 – 9 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or visit upstartcrowtrading.com – FREE

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

The Rainmaker: A classic romantic comedy by N. Richard Nash. Previews start tonight Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park. 8 p.m. Tickets call 619-23-GLOBE or visit TheOldGlobe.org.

SUNDAY – JULY 14

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

Mad House Comedy: New comics talent night. Want to perform? Call them. Enjoy comedy, a full dinner menu and free parking. 7:00 p.m. Mad House Comedy Club, 502 Horton Plaza, Downtown. 21+. No cost, no minimum. For more info: madhousecomedyclub.com

Candye Kane: Special dance floor show. 8 p.m., Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach. Tickets $10-18, call 858-481-8140 or visit Bellyup.com

MONDAY – JULY 15

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

Upstart Crow Book Club: Meets third Monday of each month at 7 p.m., members get 25 percent off selections. This month’s book is the Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Paula McLaine. 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 – JULY 16

WEDNESDAY – JULY 17

Twilight in the Park: Summer concerts in Balboa Park every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through August 29 at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Tonight, Breez’n – offering a variety of music, from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. For more info, visit balboapark.org/visit/summer-events.

Open Mic Poetry: Alchemy poetry series organized by author, editor and poet, Seretta Martin. Featured poet is Lisa Hoffman. 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

Sue Palmer: Live music with 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.

THURSDAY – JULY 18

The Rainmaker: A classic romantic comedy by N. Richard Nash. Opening night through Aug. 11. Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29, call 619-23-GLOBE or visit TheOldGlobe.org

FRIDAY – JULY 19

Yoga for Boomers & Beyond: Every Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Yoga One, 1150 Seventh St., Downtown. $10 suggested donation. For more info, call 619-294-7461

SATURDAY – JULY 20

Coronado Ferry Landing Summer Concert Series: Dixi Jazz Katz, 2 – 5 p.m., 1201 First Street at B Avenue. – FREE

Live Music: Local Americana sensation Eve Selis. 8:30 p.m. Croce’s, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

SUNDAY – JULY 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

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

MONDAY – JULY 22

Mad House Comedy: UP Comedy Mondays. Enjoy comedy, a full dinner menu and free parking. 8:00 p.m. Mad House Comedy Club, 502 Horton Plaza, Downtown. 21+. $8, no minimum. For more info: madhousecomedyclub.com.

TUESDAY – JULY 23

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

WEDNESDAY – JULY 24

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

The Rainmaker: A classic romantic comedy by N. Richard Nash. Performance includes post-show forum Q&A with cast. Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29, call 619-23-GLOBE or visit TheOldGlobe.org.

THURSDAY – JULY 25

Twilight in the Park: Summer concerts in Balboa Park every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through August 29 at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Tonight, San Diego Civic Dance Arts – an elite dance company, from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. For more info, visit balboarpark.org/visit/summer-events.

FRIDAY – JULY 26

Core / Columbia Walkabout: Join the Clean & Safe program of the Downtown San Diego Partnership on their weekly walkabout through a different area of Downtown. Help them with your eyes and ears. This week, Core / Columbia. For more info and meet-up location, visit downtownsandiego.org/clean-safe/clean-streets/.

Sights & Sips Cocktail Cruise: Individuals and groups are invited to experience most scenic happy hour in San Diego. Boarding 5:30 p.m., cruise 6 – 8 p.m. Hornblower.com, 970 N. Harbor Dr., Embarcadero.

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. All supplies included, registration is required. 21+. 4 – 7 p.m. Village 631, 631 Ninth Ave., East Village. For more info visit paintingandvino.com.

SATURDAY – JULY 27

Coronado Ferry Landing Summer Concert Series: Dixi Jazz Katz, 2 – 5 p.m., 1201 First Street at B Avenue. – FREE

Summer Movie in Balboa Park: Bring your blanket, pillow or beach chair to see Madagascar 3 (rated PG) up on a big screen at Morley Field, 2221 Morley Field Dr., arrive early for activities. Movie starts at dusk. More info summermoviesinthepark.com. – FREE

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

Double Indemity: Classic crime novel and film noir masterpiece by James M. Cain. Preview starts tonight through July 31, show opens Aug. 1. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Old Globe Theatre 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29, call 619-23-GLOBE or visit TheOldGlobe.org.

SUNDAY – JULY 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

Coronado Ferry Landing Summer Concert Series: Don Lee, soloist, 2 – 5 p.m., 1201 First Street at B Avenue. – FREE

MONDAY – JULY 29

TUESDAY – JULY 30

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

Twilight in the Park: Summer concerts in Balboa Park every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through August 29 at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Tonight, Hillcrest Wind Ensemble from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. For more info, visit balboarpark.org/visit/summer-events

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

WEDNESDAY – JULY 31

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

THURSDAY – AUG 1

Live Music – Soul Jazz: Jazz with cool melodies and funky rhythms. 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355

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

The Downtown Property Business Improvement District (PBID) Advisory Board meets on the second Tuesday of every month (except December and August) at 3:00pm at 401 B Street, Suite 100.