FEATURED EVENTS

Earl Thomas at Rock in the Park
Friday, March 27

San Diego-based bluesman Earl Thomas and his band will perform at this year’s installment of the Rock in the Park concert series at Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (1875 El Prado, Balboa Park). They’ll be performing “The Blues Cabaret” (written by pianist Dave Fleschner) along with soloists Billy Mixer and Jimmy Wilcox for a Broadway-styled show. The quartet’s offering will mix jazz and blues. Singer-songwriter Michael Tiernan will open the show. Doors are at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Visit rhfleet.org/events/rock-park for tickets and more information.

San Diego Indiefest 9
Saturday, March 28

This year’s Indiefest theme is “Rock to Stop Violence,” which is also the name of the event’s nonprofit beneficiary. The event combines live music on three stages with art exhibitions and plenty of kid-friendly enticements. The diverse collection of musicians performing includes Dead Feather Moon, Todo Mundo, Danielle LoPresti and the Masses, and headliners Bear Hands. The day kicks off at noon, with the curtain call at 11 p.m. The festival will take place at 3700 Fairmount Ave. in City Heights at the corner of Fairmount Avenue and Wightman Street. Attendees can bring food and non-alcoholic drinks along with chairs and blankets to the event. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase and consumption in designated drink areas. Tickets are $12 for students, seniors and military, $15 for general admission. The event is free for children 12 and under and City Heights residents with valid ID. Visit sandiegoindiefest.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

The OAS Center open house
Sunday, March 29

Today’s open house is a chance to find out more about The OAS Center, which offers after-school tutoring for grades K-12 including high school honors and AP subjects. OAS is also the home of Specialized Therapy Services (STS), a complete therapy clinic for children struggling with various challenges. STS specializes in speech, occupational and physical therapy, counseling and more. The open house will be held from 2 – 5 p.m. at 4204-A Adams Ave., Kensington. For more information, call 619-431-5049.

Vinyl Junkies
Saturday, April 4

This bi-monthly event turns quintessential rock club the Casbah (2501 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy/Midtown) into a daytime record swap meet from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Vendors from all over Southern California will participate with records of all genres for purchase. The event will feature several guest DJs, including some members of beloved local bands (Shady Francos, Schitzophonics, Tropical Popsicle). Plus you can imbibe while you shop! Food vendor Anthem Vegan will be set up outside with tasty sandwiches and other food offerings. Admission is $3 at the door and the event is $21+. Visit facebook.com/VinylJunkiesRecordSwap for more information.

Grunion run
Sunday, April 5

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego (2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla) leads these events on certain spring nights through mid-June. Following high tides, hundreds of small, silvery grunions will come on shore where females will lay eggs in the sand and males will fertilize them before returning to the sea.

Naturalists from Birch will guide participants in their viewing experience. Attendees should bring a flashlight and warm jacket. Tickets are $14 for members, $16 for the public ages 6 and up. Children 6 – 13 must attend with a paid adult. This session starts at 9:30 p.m. and ends at 11:30 p.m. Visit Aquarium.UCSD.edu for more information and to pre-purchase tickets (required).

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: 

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.

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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