FEATURED EVENTS 

‘The Music Man Jr.’
Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March 15 and Friday March, 20 – Sunday, March 22

Center Stage Children’s Theater is putting on this musical as their inaugural production. The show features classic songs from the original “Music Man” including “76 Trombones,” “Shipoopi” and more. “The Music Man Jr.” will be performed for two weekends only. Friday shows start at 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday shows start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $9 for seniors and children. For tickets and more information visit centerstagechildrenstheater.org.

Hillcrest Community Movie Night
Friday, March 20

For the third quarterly Hillcrest movie night, “The Wizard of Oz” will be shown in Hillcrest’s Egyptian Quarter at 3811 Park Blvd. (the lot between Heat Bar and Kitchen and Numbers Night Club). The area will be converted to a comfortable “parklet” complete with grass. The movie will be shown on a 26-foot outdoor screen while fresh popcorn and other snacks will be available. The event is free and family friendly; attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic, blanket or chairs and dress up in Oz-themed attire. Pets are also welcome. Prizes will be given for best “Wizard of Oz” costumes. The event starts at 6 p.m. with the movie starting at 8 p.m. There will be free tours of the Egyptian Quarter before the movie. Visit fabuloushillcrest.com or Facebook.com/egyptianquarter for more info.

Third Annual Bankers Hill Art and Craft Beer Fest
Friday, March 20

This event will be held at a historic site in Bankers Hill, The Abbey (2825 Fifth Ave.) from 5 – 9 p.m. Participating San Diego breweries include Ballast Point, Stone, Groundswell, Mother Earth and more. The festival will showcase food from local eateries including Barrio Star, Cucina Urbana, Bankers Hill Bar and Restaurant, and Pizzicato. There were also be various art installations and vendors. The event is sponsored by Bankers Hill Business Group, The Abbey, Metro CDC and MySMN. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Visit bhbeerfest15.brownpapertickets.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

Makers Arcade Spring Fair
Saturday, March 21

This event will feature over 50 local “makers” or owners of local businesses, many of whom handcraft their products. Admission is only $2 and includes a raffle ticket, plus the first 100 guests will receive a swag bag. There will be a free “make and take” area by Urban Craft Camp, a floral bar by Siren Floral Co. and many more highlights. Food trucks and other vendors will also be on hand. The event is from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the North Park Post Office Lofts (3077 North Park Way). Visit makersarcade.com for more details.

South Park Spring Walkabout 
Saturday, March 21

The first South Park walkabout of the year is finally here! This free quarterly festival by the South Park Business Group invites guests to visit the unique businesses of the area. Various locations will offer specials, live entertainment, raffles and more. The event takes place throughout South Park from Kalmia to Beech streets along 30th and Fern streets from 6 – 10 p.m. For more information visit southparksd.com.

RECURRING EVENTS

Daily:

Don’t Try This at Home!: Six varying times per day until May, 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. Visit rhfleet.org for more information.

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.

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.

Wednesdays: 

Wang’s Trivia: 7 p.m., free trivia competition for prizes, tournament for $1,000. Drink specials during trivia range $3 – $6. Wang’s North Park, 3029 University Ave., North Park. Wangsnorthpark.com.

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: 

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: Signups 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.

Fridays on Fifth: 4 – 9 p.m., various restaurants and bars offer discounts and specials for a social hour on Fifth Avenue between Washington Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Hillcrest. Fridaysonfifth.com.

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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