FEATURED EVENTS

2015 Philippine American Celebration
Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7

Ten local Filipino-American organizations collaborated to become the 2015 Balboa Park Centennial Philippine American Celebration Committee and organize a free three-day cultural celebration. The event will showcase Philippine arts: both traditional and contemporary, culture, history and entertainment. Vendors will have Filipino food, games and activities, a beer and spirits garden, and more. Opening ceremonies are at 6:30 p.m. Friday with the event closing at 5 p.m. Sunday. For a full schedule of performances and more information visit BPC2015PAC.com.

‘Wizard of Oz’
Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7

This youth production of the classic story is the fourth show produced by new arts company San Diego Creative Arts Project (SDCAP). The performers have trained for three months in acting, voice and dance. Shows will be held Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Academy of Our Lady of Peace Theatre, 4860 Oregon St., University Heights. Tickets are $10. Visit SDCreativeArtsProject.org for tickets and details.

Art Around Adams
Saturday, June 6

This two-mile art and music walk will be held from noon to 8 p.m. along Adams Avenue. The free event will include art exhibits, performances and more throughout Normal Heights and Kensington. Live music acts will include genres from rock to jazz to folk. A free “Comedy Trolley” will be available with stops up and down Adams. Visit ArtAroundAdams.org for this year’s event program, map and more.

Bingo with Barry
Saturday, June 6

This special fundraiser will work to raise money to repaint the San Diego Indoor Sports Club (soon to be renamed Bankers Hill Clubhouse). The event will feature the fun of bingo with comedy entertainment from host Barry Shingle. The night starts at 6 p.m. with a social hour and bingo begins at 7 p.m. $10 admission includes one bingo card; additional cards will be $5 each. Prizes for winners will include gift cards from local businesses. Snacks and dinner items will be available for donation. All festivities will take place at the San Diego Indoor Sports Club, 3030 Front St., Bankers Hill. Visit BankersHillCommunity.org or call 619-298-0779 for more information.

Movie night: ‘Big Hero 6’
Saturday, June 6

Normal Heights United Methodist Church and Normal Heights Community Association have teamed up to present two movies a month throughout the summer. The movies will alternate 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! The first event will feature Disney’s “Big Hero 6” at Adams Park (3491 Adams Ave., Normal Heights). For more information visit nhunited.org/family-movie-nights for the full summer schedule.

Evocative Literary Art Night
Sunday, June 7

This event at Trinitea Tea Hillcrest (3865 Fifth Ave.) will showcase author Josh Rutherford with a theatrical book reading from his “Sons of Chenia.” Guests can get a signed copy of the book and learn more about the author. There will also be artwork curated by Dolphin and Hawk Fine Art Gallery featuring post-modern artist J. Hinos live painting during the exhibit. Special guest: Jennifer Love. The event will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Find the event on Facebook for more information.

Live music: Levi Dean and the Americats
Saturday, June 13

The recently opened Park & Rec in University Heights (4612 Park Blvd.) will host this free performance by locally based Americana band Levi Dean and the Americats at 8:30 p.m. Dean comes from a long line of musicians, blending traditional styles with his band’s contemporary sound. Check out the band’s tune “Feather” on Facebook at facebook.com/pages/Levi-Dean-the-Americats for a taste of the band’s string-filled sound. Visit ParkAndRecSD.com for more on the venue.

China Tour Bon Voyage Concert
Thursday, June 18

This special free concert will mark the beginning of the San Diego Youth Symphony’s 70th season. It will also serve as a send-off for the SDYS China Tour orchestra who will visit China from June 23 to July 5. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair and picnic dinner. Visit SDYS.org.

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 – 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 – 10 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.

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

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, donations welcome. 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: 2:45 – 3:45 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 6:30 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.

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.

Fridays:

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

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

Saturdays 

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

Melodies in Balboa Park: 1 – 5 p.m., the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory ensembles fill Casa del Prado with classical music, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, free. Sdys.org.

Celebrity Book Readings: 2 p.m., local celebrities will visit the “Ingenious! The World of Dr. Seuss” at the San Diego History Center on the second Saturday of each month to read their favorite Seuss stories to those in attendance, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, free. Sandiegohistory.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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