FRIDAY – MAY 2
Yoga for Boomers & Beyond: Every Friday, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Yoga One, 1150 Seventh St., Downtown. $10 suggested donation. For more info, call 619-294-7461.
Upper East Village walkabout: Join Downtown San Diego Partnership’s Clean & Safe program on their weekly walkabout at 10 a.m. Meet-up at 14th Street & Broadway (NE corner). For more info, call 619-234-8900, visit downtownsandiego.org/clean-safe/walkabouts or sign up for their newsletter.
Drawing in the Galleries: an informal drawing workshop for adults and teens at the San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. 2 – 4 p.m. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. More info at sdmart.org.
Live Music – Goblin & Pinkish Black: an Italian progressive rock band and an American experimental rock band. Doors 7 p.m. Tickets start at $28.25. More info at houseofblues.com.
San Diego Padres: Padres Spring BeerFest against the Arizona Diamondbacks begins at 7:10 p.m. Petco Park, East Village. Tickets at padres.com
SATURDAY – MAY 3
Little Italy Mercato: Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., over 100 booths, Date & India streets – FREE
Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets. – FREE
SUNDAY – MAY 4
Third Ave. Farmers’ Market: Every Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 400 block of Third Ave. between Island Ave. and J St. – FREE
Live Music: Enjoy a blues brunch to the music of Robin Henkel & Billy Watson. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tickets $43.50. Humphrey’s Backstage, 2241 Shelter Island Dr. More info at humphreysbackstagelive.com
MONDAY – MAY 5
Senior Monday at the Fleet: 10:30 a.m. lecture, “Historical Droughts in California,” plus a noon theater show “Tornado Alley,” Science Center exhibits included. 2 p.m., $8 for seniors 65+. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park. For more info visit rhfleet.org or call 619-238-1233.
Movie Monday — “Kingpin”: Screenings every Monday at 7 p.m in the Expatriate Room at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com – FREE.
TUESDAY – MAY 6
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: Participating museums change each Tuesday. Free for San Diego City and County residents with ID, active military and dependents. Hours vary by museum. For more info visit balboapark.org/visit/Tuesdays.
San Diego Shakespeare Society: “Henry VI, Part 2.” Anyone can join in or just listen. Informal café-style seating. First Tuesdays, 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. For more info call 619-333-0141 – FREE
CD Release Party: PSB Records throws a party for the CD releases of artists Valery and Elektrik Tank, Mark Hart, and Nick Binkley. 21+. Doors 7 p.m. Tickets start at $12. Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach. More info at bellyup.com.
WEDNESDAY – MAY 7
Young Lions Music Series: Every Wednesday, a “young rising star” is chosen by Gilbert Castellanos to perform. Castellanos will also join in during the first set. 7 p.m. Expatriate Room, Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com.
THURSDAY – MAY 8
Tom Jones: one of the most critically acclaimed vocalists to emerge from the 1960s goes on tour with Lee Coulter. 21+. Doors 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $65. More info at houseofblues.com.
Trivia: Every Thursday, bring a team or play alone. 7 – 9 p.m., the Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. More info 98bottlessd.com/events – FREE
FRIDAY – MAY 9
Cortez walkabout: Join DSDP’s Clean & Safe program at 10 a.m. Meet-up at Third Ave. and A St. (NW corner). For more info, call 619-234-8900, visit downtownsandiego.org/clean-safe/walkabouts/ or sign up for their newsletter.
Kettner Nights: Second Fridays in Little Italy North (Kettner between India and Laurel streets) in the art and design district. 6 – 8 p.m. – FREE
Gator by The Bay at Night: a full evening of Zydeco and blues on three stages, all with large wooden dance floors. 3:30 – 10 p.m., tickets start at $25. Spanish Landing Park. For more information, visit gatorbythebay.com
SATURDAY – MAY 10
Little Italy Mercato: Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., over 100 booths, Date & India streets – FREE
Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets. – FREE
Second Saturday Science Club for Girls: Trash Island Challenge. Girls engineer a device to pick up the garbage the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Grades 5 – 8, noon – 2 p.m. Members $12, non-members $14. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park. For more info visit rhfleet.org or pre-register 619-238-1233 x806.
Live Music: pure rock-n-roll artists Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers are joined by the Paragraphs at Belly Up Tavern. 21+. Doors 7 p.m. Tickets start at $18. 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach. More info at bellyup.com.
SUNDAY – MAY 11 — MOTHER’S DAY
The Headquarters Certified Farmers’ Market: Every Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 789 W. Harbor Dr. More info, visit facebook/TheHeadquartersFarmersMarket.
Mother’s Day Cruise Brunch: Surprise your mom with a spectacular live jazz brunch, and enjoy the scenic San Diego Bay with a generous brunch buffet. Includes seafood, champagne, dessert, live jazz, and more! Three different departure times between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.. Tickets start at $69.95 per head. For more information, go to hornblower.com.
Live Music: Robin Henkel Band with Horns featuring Whitney Shay & Billy Watson. Doors 6 p.m. All ages. Gator by the Bay, Spanish Landing on Harbor Dr.
MONDAY – MAY 12
“Some Like It Hot”: Weekly screenings at 7 p.m in the Expatriate Room at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com – FREE.
TUESDAY – MAY 13
PBID Advisory Board: Every second Tuesday the Downtown Property Business Improvement District (PBID) Advisory Board offers the public an opportunity for comment at beginning of meeting. 3 p.m. 401 B St., Suite 100. For more info visit downtownsandiego.org.
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: Participating museums change each Tuesday. Free for San Diego City and County residents with ID, active military and dependents. Hours vary by museum. For more info visit balboapark.org/visit/Tuesdays.
Coronado Certified Farmers’ Market: Every Tuesday, 2:30 – 6 p.m., First and B streets at Ferry Landing – FREE
WEDNESDAY – MAY 14
Fishermen’s Farmers’ Market: 3 – 7 p.m., every Wednesday. 4930 N. Harbor Dr. near Nimitz Blvd. Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE
Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. Tonight, “Red Trees.” All supplies included, registration is required. 21+. 6 – 9 p.m. 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. For more info visit paintingandvino.com.
Anna Dewdney at Central Library: Author and illustrator of the New York Times best-selling “Llama Llama” series hosts a free author talk and book signing supporting her new children’s book, “Nelly Gnu and Daddy Too.” 6 p.m. San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. Downtown. Visit supportmylibrary.org/library-shop or call 619-236-5802 for more information — FREE
#HackingImprov: In collaboration with violinist Kristopher Apple, composer/performer Blair Robert Nelson explores over a century of audio technology through his generative song cycle. 7 p.m. Tickets $10. Space 4 Art, 325 15th St.
THURSDAY – MAY 15
Horton Square Certified Market: Every Thursday, 11 a.m – 3 p.m., 225 Broadway – FREE
East Village Association: Annual meeting, elections and social mixer. 5 – 7 p.m. Moonshine Flats, 344 Seventh Ave. Free for members, $5 non-members. RSVP by May 12 to [email protected].
Comedy – Charlie Murphy: best known for his appearance on “Chapelle’s Show,” Murphy is now one of the top-billed international comedians. Don’t miss his four-night tour in San Diego. 8 p.m. The American Comedy Co., 818 B Sixth Ave., Gaslamp. Tickets $29, americancomedyco.com.
FRIDAY – MAY 16
Core/Columbia walkabout: Join DSDP’s Clean & Safe program on their weekly walkabout at 10 a.m. This week, Core/Columbia. For more info and meet-up location, call 619-234-8900, visit downtownsandiego.org/clean-safe/walkabouts/ or sign up for their newsletter.
SATURDAY – MAY 17
Little Italy Mercato: Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., over 100 booths, Date & India streets – FREE
Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets – FREE
Pet Day on the Bay: Hornblower invites dogs to cruise with their owners on San Diego Bay. A portion of proceeds benefits the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Three departures between 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., $24 per person, dogs free. 970 N Harbor Dr. More information at hornblower.com
KidsFest 2014: San Diego’s most fun weekend of the year has something for all ages: a messy zone, a dance party, a garden zone, a construction zone, a crafts zone, and a bubble zone. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., $20, Ingram Plaza, Liberty Station. More information at kidsfestsandiego.com
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North Park Festival of Arts & Craft Beer Block: local art, live music, and fabulous food. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Free entry into festival, $30 for general entry into Beer Block, $50 for VIP. More information, visit northparkfestivalofarts.com
Exhibition Opening Reception – From the Page through the Lens: a selection of the best student work from a two-part photography workshop taken by low-income, at-risk children, teens and families. 7 – 10 p.m. Space 4 Art, 325 15th St. – FREE
SUNDAY – MAY 18
The Headquarters Certified Farmers’ Market: Every Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 789 W. Harbor Dr. More info, visit facebook/TheHeadquartersFarmersMarket.
MONDAY – MAY 19
“Ghost”: Weekly screenings at 7 p.m. in the Expatriate Room at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com for more information – FREE.
TUESDAY – MAY 20
Coronado Certified Farmers’ Market: Every Tuesday, 2:30 – 6 p.m., First and B streets at Ferry Landing – FREE
WEDNESDAY – MAY 21
Young Lions Music Series: Every Wednesday, a “young rising star” is chosen by Gilbert Castellanos to perform. Castellanos will also join in during the first set. 7 p.m. Expatriate Room, Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com.
Comedy – Breakout Artist Series: Best known for his 1,001 day streak of consecutive comedy performances, Sammy Obeid has been praised in LA Weekly, TIME Magazine, and the New York Times. $5 pints plus other specials. 8 p.m. The American Comedy Co., 818 B Sixth Ave., Gaslamp. Tickets $12, americancomedyco.com.
THURSDAY – MAY 22
Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece, tonight – “Coral Reef.” All supplies included, registration is required. 21+up, $45. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Marina Kitchen (Marriott Downtown), 333 W. Harbor Dr. Visit paintingandvino.com.
San Diego Padres: College Night against the Chicago Cubs begins at 7:10 p.m. Petco Park, East Village. Tickets at padres.com
FRIDAY – MAY 23
Gaslamp walkabout: Join DSDP’s Clean & Safe program on their weekly walkabout at 10 a.m. This week, Gaslamp. For more info and meet-up location, visit downtownsandiego.org/clean-safe/walkabouts/ or sign up for their newsletter.
SATURDAY – MAY 24
Little Italy Mercato: Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., over 100 booths, Date & India streets – FREE
Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets. – FREE
New Vocables: a solo vocal experimentation featuring Aedwyrrde Lancsaubre Al-Hazred and Karl Blau. 3 p.m. Tickets $5. All ages. Space 4 Art, 325 15th St.
[PINK FLOYD PRISM LOGO]
Brit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show: a stunning new three-hour chronological musical journey spanning the career of Pink Floyd from 1967 – 1994. Doors 6:45 p.m. Tickets start at $36. For more info, visit sandiegotheatres.org
SUNDAY – MAY 25
House of Pacific Relations’ Ethnic Food Fair: an annual celebration of food from around the world! 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 2191 W Pan American Rd. – FREE
MONDAY – MAY 26 — * MEMROIAL DAY *
Memorial Day Lunch Cruise: Enjoy a two-hour yacht cruse on the San Diego Bay, with lavish buffet and free flowing beer and champagne. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. $60 per person. Grape Street Pier, 1800 N. Harbor Dr. More info at hornblower.com
“There’s Something About Mary”: Weekly screenings at 7 p.m in the Expatriate Room at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com – FREE.
TUESDAY – MAY 27
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: Participating museums change each Tuesday. Free for San Diego County residents with ID, active military and dependents. Hours vary by museum. For more info visit balboapark.org/visit/Tuesdays.
Coronado Certified Farmers’ Market: Every Tuesday, 2:30 – 6 p.m., First and B streets at Ferry Landing – FREE
WEDNESDAY – MAY 28
Fishermen’s Farmers’ Market: 3 – 7 p.m., every Wednesday. 4930 N. Harbor Dr. near Nimitz Blvd. Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE
THURSDAY – MAY 29
Live Music: Hawaiian-influenced band The Green and reggae-rock group the Movement perform at Belly Up Tavern. 21+. Doors 8 p.m. Tickets start at $36. Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach. More info at bellyup.com.
FRIDAY – MAY 30
Yoga for Boomers & Beyond: Every Friday, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Yoga One, 1150 Seventh St., Downtown. $10 suggested donation. For more info, call 619-294-7461.
Marina District: Join DSDP’s Clean & Safe program on their weekly walkabout at 10 a.m. For more info, visit downtownsandiego.org/clean-safe/walkabouts/ or sign up for their newsletter.
SATURDAY – MAY 31
Little Italy Mercato: Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., over 100 booths, Date & India streets – FREE
Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets. – FREE
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Bacon & Barrels: the ultimate food festival for bacon lovers featuring imaginative recipes and tastings. 12 – 5 p.m. Embarcadero Marina Park South, 1 Marina Park Way. For more information, visit baconandbarrels.com
SUNDAY – JUNE 1
The Greatest Love of All: The Whitney Houston Show – a two and a half hour concert starring Belinda Davids in the wake of Whitney’s tragic passing in 2012. 7 – 9:45 p.m. Tickets start at $39. For more info, visit sandiegotheatres.com
MONDAY – JUNE 2
City Council meeting: Free and open to the public. 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C St., 12th floor.
Senior Monday at the Fleet: 10:30 a.m. lecture followed by a noon theater show, Science Center exhibits included. 2 p.m., $8 for seniors 65+. Reuben H. Fleet Space Center, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park. For more info visit rhfkeet.org or call 619-238-1233.
TUESDAY – JUNE 3
Coronado Certified Farmers’ Market: Every Tuesday, 2:30 – 6 p.m., First and B streets at Ferry Landing – FREE
San Diego Shakespeare Society: “Henry VI, Part 2” (continued). Anyone can join in or just listen. Informal café-style seating. First Tuesdays, 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. For more info call 619-333-0141 – FREE
WEDNESDAY – JUNE 4
Young Lions Music Series: Every Wednesday, a “young rising star” is chosen by Gilbert Castellanos to perform. Castellanos will also join in during the first set. 7 p.m. Expatriate Room, Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com.
THURSDAY – JUNE 5
Horton Square Certified Market: Every Thursday, 11a.m – 3 p.m., 225 Broadway – FREE
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