Calendar
March 16
Preschool storytime: 10:30 to 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.
San Diego Indoor Sports Club Day at Chili’s: 11 a.m., with each flyer presented, Chili’s will donate 15 percent of every order including alcohol and to go orders to the San Diego Indoor Sports club. Chili’s 3494 Sports Arena Blvd, no additional cost to food orders
March 17
Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free.
Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival: 9 a.m., with parade starting at 10:30 a.m., Sixth Avenue at Laurel in Balboa Park, free.
Cherry Blossom Festival: 10 a.m., Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Garden while enjoying delicious Japanese food, arts and crafts, unique gifts, entertainment, cultural demonstrations and an extensive new children’s activities area- to include a giant inflatable Caterpillar Crawl and hands on activities to promote environmental sustainability. Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park, free with Garden admission.
Thia Nevius one-day half price sale and exhibit: 10 a.m., Paintings, drawings, prints, glicees, watercolors and monotypes, 3312 Vancouver Ave., free
Book Sale: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., hosted by Friends of the Mission Hills Library,
Children’s Craft Time: 10 a.m., craft projects for 3 – 8 year olds, Mission Hills Library, 925 West Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.
March 18
Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free.
La Fierce: 8:30 p.m., 20-dancer cast performance, 21 and older event, Numbers Night Club, 3811 Park Blvd., $5
House of Ireland Lawn Program: 10 a.m., House of Ireland, Balboa Park, free
Start Your Garden from Seed Workshop with Nan Sterman: 7 p.m., Learn everything a hoping-for-green-thumb needs to raise a summer full of vegetables, fruits, and herbs, including seed-starting secrets developed by expert Nan Sterman; also learn seed-starting basics. The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant, 2620 Calhoun St., tickets available at brownpapertickets.com/event/221451, $75
Bye Bye Birdie: 2:30 p.m., final performance, presented by the Pickwick Players Moxie Theater, 6663 El Cajon Blvd., for more information, visit pickwickplayers.net, general admission $20
March 19
The Shawline Expression: 9 p.m., Red Fox Steakhouse, 2223 El Cajon Blvd., free
Titanic – The Artifact Exhibition: 10 a.m., showcasing over 200 artifacts from the Titanic, San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, general admission $17
How Things Fly: 10 a.m., Visit the four zones of How Things Fly: Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Meteorology and Air Traffic Control, each giving an insight into the world of flight. San Diego Air and Space Museum, general admission $17.50
March 20
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: hours vary by museum, participating museums include San Diego Art Institute, Mingei International Museum, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Museum of Man, Japanese Friendship Garden. Free for San Diego Residents with ID, active military and dependents
Pajama Storytime: 6:30 p.m., children are invited to an evening storytime with books and possibly singing and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas. Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 West Washington St., free
Drop-in crochet club: 5 p.m., reservations are not required and supplies are not provided, North Park Library 3795 31st St., free
March 21
Mission Hills Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday, 4050 Falcon St., free
Lego playtime: 5 p.m., North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., free
Homework helpers: 6 – 7:30 p.m., North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., free
Lego playtime: 5 p.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 West Washington St., free
Drink About: 7 p.m., two buses loop for 4 hours and stop at eight craft-beer bars. Customers can hop on and off at eight different locations for no cost. Sea Rocket Bistro, 3382 30th St., free.
March 22
North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.
The Tom Judson Show: 8 p.m., traditional cabaret set with piano, singing and storytelling. Martini’s Above Fourth, 3940 Fourth Ave., second floor, $15 plus $15 food or drink minimum
Chagall – A Dance/Musical: 7 p.m., portrayal of the colorful life, art and relationships of iconic artist Marc Chagall through music and dance, with a discussion that follows. Garfield Theater, 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, tickets start at $20
March 23
Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free.
Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free.
Preschool storytime: 10:30 to 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.
Shades of Django: 8 p.m., gypsy jazz from the Gonzalo Bergara Quartet, Old Town Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant, 2620 Calhoun, $20 cover, $15 with student ID
Memories in the Making fundraiser: 7 p.m., benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association San Diego Imperial Chapter, San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, for more information, visit alz.org/SanDiego, individual tickets start at $175
March 24
Race for Autism: 7 a.m. registration, 5K Walk, 5K Run, one-mile fun run and resource fair, Balboa Park, corner of Sixth Avenue and Laurel Street, registration starts at $35
Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free.
Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free.
A Room with a View: 8 p.m., based on E.M. Forster’s novel about a freethinking girl in a corseted age, Old Globe Theater, 1363 Old Globe Way, tickets start at $39
South Park Walkabout: 6 p.m., walking tour of South Park shops, galleries and restaurants, from Juniper Street to Grape and Beech Streets, free
March 25
La Fierce: 8:30 p.m., 20-dancer cast performance, 21 and older event, Numbers Night Club, 3811 Park Blvd., $5
Robin Henkel Band with Horns: 8 p.m., all ages?, Award-winning blues, jazz, funk, slide and steel guitar music,? Lestat’s, 3343 Adams Ave., $8
March 26
Drop-in Knitting Club: 5 p.m., North Park Library 3795 31st St., reservations not required and supplies not provided, free.
Middle-Eastern Drum and Belly Dance Class: 6 p.m., Doumbek drumming class for all levels taught by Frank Lazzaro from 6 – 7 p.m., followed by tribal belly-dance class taught by Sabrina Fox with live drumming from 7 – 8 p.m. 2100 Park Blvd, $12 per class.
March 27
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: hours vary by museum, participating museums include San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego Hall of Champions, certain House of Pacific Relations International Cottages. Free for San Diego Residents with ID, active military and dependents
Pajama Storytime: 6:30 p.m., children are invited to an evening storytime with books and possibly singing and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas. Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 West Washington St., free
Art of Elan – Liánji-E: 7 p.m., a collaboration with Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater and features eight company dancers performing to works by Steven Reich and Bright Sheng, as a continuation of the Steppin’ Out program. San Diego Museum of Art Copley Auditorium, 1450 El Prado, $20 for Museum members, $25 non-members, $10 students
Brew Masters Dinner with Pizza Port: 6 p.m., Local Habit, 3827 Fifth Ave., no cover
March 28
Mission Hills Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday, 4050 Falcon St., free
Lego Playtime at the Library: 5 p.m., North Park Branch Library 3795 31st St., free
Homework Helpers: 6– 7:30 p.m. North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., tutoring for children of grades, all subjects, free
Lego Playtime: 5 – 6 p.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 West Washington St., free.
Mission Hills Mystery Book Group: 6:30 p.m., The Mission Hills Mystery Book Group will discuss a mystery novel. New members are always welcome to attend and participate. It is requested participants read the book beforehand. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last. Mission Hills Library, 925 West Washington St., free.
March 29
North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free
Miss Representation screening: 7:30 p.m., Following the film, a community and panel discussion will be held with guests from the local community, including professors and local young women. Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center, 3925 Ohio St., tickets start at $10
