NOV. 11

Preschool storytime: 10:30 to 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.

Mission Hills Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Friday, 4050 Falcon St., free.

DanceJam Barefoot Boogie: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. every Friday, Eveoke Dance Theatre, 2811 University Ave., 238-1153, movingarts.net, $5 before 9:30 p.m., $7 after 9:30 p.m. and $10 for class jam and boogie.

Kettner Nights in Little Italy: art walk through the businesses and studios on Kettner Boulevard and beyond. For more information, please call Perry Meyer Fine Art at 619-358-9512

Salute the Troops Veteran’s Day Beer Week Prix Fixe Menu: $40 including 6-ounce tasters of beer. Sea Rocket Bistro, 3382 30th Street.

William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: varying times through Nov. 13, Sheryl & Harvey White theater in Balboa Park, tickets start at $19, for more information, visit www.theoldglobe.org.

Four course dinner with beer pairing: 6 p.m., The Range 1263 University Ave., $45 per person. For more information and dishes, visit sdbw.org/events/2642/

NOV. 12

Mission Hills Holiday Sale: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., United Church of Christ 4070 Jackdaw St., free

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.

Hillcrest Cleanup: 9 a.m. – noon, meet on the corner of Park Boulevard and University Avenue. Brooms, trash bags and cans provided.

Kate Session Birthday Celebration: 11 a.m. Balboa Park, the birthday of one of San Diego’s first tree-huggers and the person most responsible for turning Balboa Park into an urban oasis, free.

Ray at Night Art Walk: 6 – 9:30 p.m. Ray Street between University Avenue and North Park Way. Free.

Ben Vereen: Celebrated entertainer will be speaking as part of a diabetes awareness program, Start Taking Action Now for Diabetes. San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Dr., for timing and pricing information, visit http://tcoyd.org/national-conferences/san-diego-2011.html

NOV. 13

Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free.

Pubcakes Eating Contest: 3-5 p.m., for more information or to register, e-mail [email protected], $10.

A Royal Affair at West Coast Tavern: four course beer dinner, 2895 University Ave., $40 per person.

Beer for Breakfast: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., beers and brunch specials, Small Bar, 4628 Park Blvd., free.

Save a Life Community Walk: 8 a.m. 5k walk to support suicide awareness and prevention programs, starts at Sixth Avenue and Laurel Street. For more information, call 482-0297, free.

William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”: final performance Sheryl & Harvey White theater in Balboa Park,

Little Italy Grub Sprawl: 6 p.m., various restaurants offering $5 plates, visit www.grubsprawl.com for participating restaurants.

NOV. 14

Middle Eastern Drum and Belly Dance Class: Doumbek drumming class for all levels taught by Frank Lazzaro 6 – 7 p.m., followed by tribal belly-dance class taught by Sabrina Fox with live drumming 7 – 8 p.m. WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., $12 per class. 760-703-1487

North Park Maintenance Assessment District meeting: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 2719 Howard Ave., free.

NOV. 15

Saint Bartholomew: 10 a.m. Museum features this painting, described as “the only Rembrandt painting on public display in San Diego.” 1500 El Prado, free.

Concentration, Visualization, Meditation: Learn techniques for stress reduction, relaxation during meditation classes, as well as advanced breathing techniques, Pilgrimage of the Heart yoga, 3800 30th St. free.

Train of Thought Open Mic night: 8 p.m. 3925 Ohio St., $5

North Park Planning Committee: 6:30 pm, the North Park Christian Fellowship, 2901 North Park Way

NOV. 16

See/Saw: Annual Youth Exhibition: photography and film by young artists, through Jan. 29, 10 a.m. 1649 El Prado, free – $6

Go Club: “the oldest board game in the world” introductory class intended for students, including instruction and time for individual games, Japanese Friendship Garden, Pan American Road, $8 – $10.

Tom’s Big Fat Trivia Party: pop culture trivia, mini-games and comedy, 6:30 p.m., U-31 3112 University Ave, 21 and older, free.

NOV. 17

North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.

University Heights Community Forum Series: 6 – 8:30 p.m., every Thursday, 3967 Park Blvd., free.

Get in your best shape: 6 p.m., Dr. Jason Karp’s Run-Fit Boot Camp workouts are running-based and include hills, intervals and circuits, Morely Field Sports Complex, Balboa Park, $20 per workout.

Peeps Thursday Night Meetup: 7 p.m. Art Lab Studios invite creative people musicians, artisans, painters, poets, dancers, models, designers, actors, artists, writers, filmmakers, illustrators and urban artists. Art Lab, 3536 Adams Ave.

Cinema Under the Stars presents The Big Lebowski: 8 p.m., 4040 Goldfinch St, $15

Community Safety Awareness Presentation and Dinner: 6:30 p.m., presented by the Kensington-Talmadge Community Association, Kensington Community Church, 4773 Marlborough Dr., for reservations, call 284 – 2477, $10.

NOV. 18

Preschool storytime: 10:30 to 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.

Improv comedy night: 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., all ages appropriate improv show, National Comedy Theater, 3717 India St.

Cinema Under the Stars presents The Big Lebowski: 8 p.m., 4040 Goldfinch St, $15

The Styletones: 10 p.m., Bar Pink 3829 30th St.

NOV. 19

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.

Vegan Thanksgiving feast: 2 to 5 p.m., World Beat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd, $15 at the door, kids are half price.

Learn to be Latina opening night: Thursdays – Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Diversionary Theater 4545 Park Blvd., for ticket prices and discounts, visit www.diversionary.org.

Improv comedy night: 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., all ages appropriate improv show, National Comedy Theater, 3717 India St.

Cinema Under the Stars presents The Big Lebowski: 8 p.m., 4040 Goldfinch St, $15

Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Opening Night: 7 p.m., Old Globe Theater, 1363 Old Globe Way, adult tickets start at $19, for more information, visit www.theoldglobe.org.

Jennifer McHugh Artisanal Delights: Art meets food: Opening reception 5 p.m. with a talk by the artist regarding her series’ inspirations, GoSee at Glimpse, 3813 Ray St., free.

Coffee with Assemblymember Toni Atkins: 10 to 11:30 a.m., Claire de Lune Coffee Lounge, 2906 University Ave., free.

NOV. 20

Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free.

10th Annual San Diego Transgender Day of Remembrance: 6 p.m. with a silent march from The Center down University Avenue, followed by a program in The Center’s auditorium at 7 p.m. LGBT Community Center 3909 Centre St., free.

Bicycle Safety in Traffic Lecture: 9 a.m. Class for new cyclists and those who want to feel more comfortable riding on city streets, Kensington Café 4141 Adams Ave, $30.

The Roland White Band: 7:30 p.m., AMSD Concerts, 4650 Mansfield St., $20

The Old Globe’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting: 6 p.m., The Old Globe’s Copley Plaza, free.

Christmas on Third Avenue Craft Show: noon – 4 p.m., unique vendors door prizes, opportunity drawings, food and live music. San Diego Woman’s Club, 2557 Third Ave., free.

Vegan Cooking with Adi’El: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., a vegan cooking class with organic ingredients, Evolution Fast Food, 2965 5th Ave., $15.
Native Plant restoration planting: 9 a.m. to noon, Friends of Switzer Canyon will be conducting a native plant restoration planting in Switzer Canyon, Meet at the stream side kiosk at the bottom of the canyon, off Burlingame drive, on the east side of 30th street, free.

NOV. 21

Banker’s Hill residents group meeting: last one of the year, 6:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Cathedral in the Great Hall, 2728 6th Ave.

NOV. 22

Free Tuesdays at Balboa Park museums: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. free admission on a rotating basis to San Diego City & County residents with ID, active military and their dependents. Visit www.balboapark.org/in-the-park for more information.

Pajama Storytime: 6:30 p.m. Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

NOV. 23

Lego Playtime at the Library: 5 p.m., North Park Branch Library 3795 31st St., free.

Infinite Balance: Artists and the Environment: 10 a.m., Exhibit showcases contemporary photographers including Sammy Baloji, Edward Burtynsky, Thomas Joshua Cooper, Susan Derges, Naoya Hatakeyama, Chris Jordan, and Michael Wolf. 1649 El Prado. Free – $6.

The Uptown Community Plan Update: 6 – 8 p.m., Balboa Park Club-Santa Fe Room, Balboa Park, free.

Homework Helpers: 6– 7:30 p.m. North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., tutoring for children of grades, all subjects. Free.

NOV. 24

North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.

North Park Action Team meeting: 5:30 p.m. North Park Adult Community Center, 2711 Howard Ave., free.

Historical Resources Board meeting: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. City Administration Building, 202 C Street, 12th Floor, free. tickets start at $19, for more information, visit www.theoldglobe.org.

Wellness Fair: 4 p.m., Missiongathering Church, 3090 Polk Ave., free.