FEATURED EVENTS

‘Love at First Fight’
Friday, June 19 – Thursday, June 25

Digital Gym (2921 El Cajon Blvd., North Park) will be showing this French film (“Les Combattants”) at various times over five days. The film – a Cannes Film Festival winner – presents the unlikely love story of a small-town man (Kevin Azais) and a doomsday prepper (Adele Haenel). Visit digitalgym.org for show times and to purchase tickets.  

Operation Engage America: A PTS and TBI support, education and awareness event
Saturday, June 20

This daylong event is designed for first responders, veterans and their families living with post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. The event looks to support, raise awareness, educate and offer resources to attendees. Various workshops will be held throughout the day with the event starting at 10 a.m. and closing at 4 p.m. at Liberty Station Conference Center (2600 Laning Road). For more information visit OperationEngageAmerica.org.

‘Cocktails 101’
Monday, June 22

The second season of Spirit Society kicks off with this event (future classes are July 27, Aug. 17 and Oct. 19) at Polite Provisions (4696 30th St., Normal Heights). Each two-hour class focus on a specific topic or spirit for up to 14 attendees ages 21 and up. “Cocktails 101” will be led by Polite Provisions owner Erick Castro from 6 – 8 p.m. Each attendee gets their own workstation with equipment and ingredients to make up to three cocktails. Visit Spirits101June22.bpt.me for tickets and information.

‘Hollywood Hits’
Friday, June 26

The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble – a program of The San Diego LGBT Community Center — presents their cabaret concert at 8 p.m. at the Lafayette Hotel  (2223 El Cajon Blvd., North Park) in the Mississippi Room. The 45-piece ensemble will perform movie theme songs and hits from films from the 1930s through the 1990s. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with complimentary hors d’oeuvres being served and a no host bar opening. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Visit SDArtsTix.com for tickets and visit HillcrestWindEnsemble.com for more information.

Local Habit’s fourth anniversary
Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27

For two nights, guests can try any three items on Local Habit’s (3827 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest) menu for $25. Their Cajun and Creole offerings include jambalaya, fried chicken, alligator sausage and more. Louisiana-inspired cocktails — moonshine and Hurricanes — will also be available along with a special blackberry saison by Port Brewing created just for the celebration. Visit MyLocalHabit.com for more information.

Movie night: ‘Hotel for Dogs’
Saturday, June 27

Normal Heights United Methodist Church and Normal Heights Community Association continue their summer family movies series with “Hotel for Dogs.” This showing will be at Ward Canyon Park (39th Street and Adams Avenue, Normal Heights). The series alternates venues between Ward Canyon Park and Adams Park with the events starting at sunset. These family movie nights are free and everyone is invited to bring blankets, food and friends. There’s even a dance party at intermission! For more information visit nhunited.org/family-movie-nights for the full summer schedule.

Cancer Survivors Day
Saturday, June 27

In observance of National Cancer Survivors Day, Scripps Health will host a free public event for local cancer survivors and their families and friends. The event is open to all impacted by cancer regardless of where they received treatment. There will be stories of survival, an overview of advances in care, a complimentary brunch and more. Festivities are from 1 – 3 p.m. at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego (4077 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest) on the lower level in classroom 5. Register for the event by calling 1-800-SCRIPPS.

‘Let’s Get Active’ healthy living and wellness fair
Tuesday, June 30

This wellness fair is a joint effort between SanDi-CAN, the county of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency and the San Diego Park and Recreation Department. There will be interactive information booths on a variety of topics including: mental health, healthy eating, brain health and more. There will also be information available on county programs include senior services. The fair is a free event and will be from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the War Memorial Building (3325 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park).

Party in the Park
Wednesday, July 1

The La Mesa Foothills Democratic Club kicks off their Independence Week Celebration with this party on the patio of Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor and Interpretive Center (1 Junipero Serra Trail, San Carlos) overlooking the park. There will be a dinner ($5 for members, $15 for non-members), desserts, speakers and more. There will also be a silent auction, local wine and beer tasting, and a pie tasting contest. One highlight of the event will be special recognition for Councilmember Marti Emerald to thank her for the contributions she’s made for “progressive causes.” Visit LaMesaFoothillsDemocraticClub.com for more on the event and the club. 

RECURRING EVENTS

Daily:

Don’t Try This at Home!: Six varying times per day until September, a live science show is presented with demonstrations that are too messy, loud or shocking to try at home. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park, free with admission. Rhfleet.org.

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: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., gathering of gourmet food trucks at 3030 Grape St., South Park. Curbsidebites.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.

Uptown Democratic Club: 6:30 p.m., Joyce Beers Community Center hosts these meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month. New members wanted. 1220 Vermont Ave., Hillcrest. Uptowndemocrats.org.

Open Mic Charlie’s: 7 – 9:30 p.m. (except the third Tuesday), open mic night at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, free. Rebeccascoffeehouse.com.

North Park Brewer’s Club: 8:30 p.m., monthly meeting of the club every second Tuesday of the month on the back patio at Thorn Street Brewery, 3176 Thorn St., North Park. Thornstreetbrew.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.

Storytelling: 7 – 8:45 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month featuring members of Storytellers of San Diego at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, Suggested $5 donation. Ages 12 and up. Storytellersofsandiego.org.

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: 

Uptown Sunrise Rotary Club meetings: 7 a.m., weekly meeting at Panera Bread, 1270 Cleveland Ave., Hillcrest. Sdurotary.org.

Gentle yoga for seniors: 2:30 – 4 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.

Kornflower’s Open Mic: Sign-ups at 7 p.m., open mic (no poetry or comedy) 7 – 10 p.m. Family-friendly event at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, free. Rebeccascoffeehouse.com.

Liberty Toastmasters Club: 7 p.m., at Saint Paul’s Community Care Center, 328 Maple St., Bankers Hill. Libertytoastmasters.org.

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.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 p.m., classic movie screenings at 4040 Goldfinch St., Mission Hills. Additional showings Friday – Sunday. Tickets start at $15. Topspresents.com.

Fridays:

Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m., at Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, free. Library92103.org.

Saturdays 

Old Town Saturday Market: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., on Harney Street and San Diego Avenue, Old Town, free. Also held on Sundays. 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.

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

Free Pancake Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:45 a.m., every second Sunday this neighborhood breakfast precedes worship service and Sunday school at Normal Heights United Methodist Church, 4650 Mansfield St., Normal Heights. Email [email protected].

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

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