Friday, May 11
Preschool storytime: 10:30 – 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., free
Saturday, May 12
Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. – noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free
Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free
Free Concert: Chamber Music from the San Diego Symphony: 10:30 a.m.,
As part of the San Diego Symphony’s Education and Outreach Program, three Symphony members will perform chamber music by J.S. Bach, Franz Joseph Haydn, Orlando Gibbons and Andres Martin. Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., free
Soul Being opening reception: 5 p.m., metalsmith and jeweler Sharon Novak is exhibiting several new pieces in “Soul Being,” Next Door Gallery, 2963 Beech St., free
Negura Bunget – The Transylvanian Legacy Tour: 8 p.m., metal from Eclipse Eternal, Din Brad, The Way of Purity, Ruines ov Abaddon and more, The Ruby Room, 1271 University Ave., tickets start at $12
Ray at Night Art Walk: 6 p.m., between University Avenue and North Park Way, free
The Dream of Life – Awakening to Emptiness: 10 a.m., day workshop on the Buddhist concept of emptiness. Vajrarupini Buddhist Center, 3344 4th Ave., register (to assist with lunch preparations) at MeditationInSanDiego.org, $50 including lunch
Sunday, May 13
Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 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
Monday, May 14
And And And: 8 p.m., Portland-based rock band, Tin Can Ale House, 1863 Fifth Ave., $6
Kensington Grub Sprawl: 6 p.m., varying restaurants along Adams Avenue will offer special $5 plates, no cover or cost for wristbands
Tuesday, May 15
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 knitting club: 5 p.m., reservations are not required and supplies are not provided, North Park Library 3795 31st St., free
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
Wednesday, May 16
Mission Hills Farmer’s Market: 3 – 7 p.m. every Wednesday, 4050 Falcon 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
Children’s Art and Crafts: 6 p.m., different themed crafts every month, North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., free
Delving Into Imagination and Inner Self: 5 p.m., final day of exhibit, Glimpse Gallery, 3813 Ray St., no cover
Thursday, May 17
North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free
Mayoral Debate with Bob Filner and Nathan Fletcher confirmed: 7:15 p.m., 4773 Marlborough Dr., $12 for Kensington Community Church members, $15 for guests
Salsa Sushi #5: 6 p.m., the “Latin Flavor/Japanese Flair” event will feature BBQ oyster rolls, Sea Rocket Bistro, 3382 30th St., no cover
The Wisdom of Tantra – Harnessing the power of faith and imagination: 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., talk and guided meditation on the practice of tantra as a tool for spiritual enlightenment. Vajrarupini Buddhist Center, 3344 4th Ave., drop-ins welcome, $12
Mapping North Park – Celebrating community: 5 p.m., through its “Refuge in the Arts” programming, Eveoke Dance Theatre will be conducting visual arts and dance workshops at Art Produce Garden, 3139 University Ave., free
Friday, May 18
Preschool storytime: 10:30 – 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., free
InAchord men’s ensemble 10th anniversary concert: 7 p.m., featuring a 40-piece orchestra, University Christian Church, 3900 Cleveland Ave., $15
Saturday, May 19
Secrets of a Pet Whisperer – Stop Telling Your Animals to Misbehave: 10 a.m., book signing at South Bark Dog Wash, 2037 30th St., no cover
Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free
Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free
Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. – noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free
Jazz concert with Howard Alden and special guests: 8 p.m., Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Dr., tickets start at $25
Book Sale: 9:30 p.m., the Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library will hold a book sale. Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., free
Children’s Craft Time: 10 a.m., craft projects for 3 – 8 year olds, Mission Hills Library, 925 West Washington St., free
Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band: 8 p.m., La Jolla Music Society season closer, Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., tickets start at $35 and are available through the La Jolla Music Society box office, (858) 459-3728
Walking Tour of Burlingame Historic District: 9:30 a.m., The North Park Historical Society will conduct a docent-led walking tour of the Burlingame Historic District, meeting at 32nd at Kalmia Street, $5
Sunday, May 20
Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 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
An Afternoon of Jazz: 1 p.m., Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Dr., tickets start at $10
Monday, May 21
Drop-in Knitting Club: 5 p.m., North Park Library 3795 31st St., reservations not required and supplies not provided, free
Tuesday, May 22
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
North Park Planning Committee meeting: 6:30 p.m., 2901 North Park Way, free
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
Wednesday, May 23
Mission Hills Farmer’s Market: 3 – 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, and are asked to please 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
Thursday, May 24
The Deliberate Dumbing Down of America book discussion: Urban Grind, 3799 Park Blvd, no cover
North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free
The Wisdom of Tantra – Harnessing the power of faith and imagination: 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., talk and guided meditation on the practice of tantra as a tool for spiritual enlightenment. Vajrarupini Buddhist Center, 3344 4th Ave., drop-ins welcome, $12
The Power of One – How will you take a stand in your community: 5 p.m., through its “Refuge in the Arts” programming, Eveoke Dance Theatre will be conducting visual arts and dance workshops at Art Produce Garden, 3139 University Ave., free
