July 8
Summer reading program: 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
Summer in the Park: 6 to 8 p.m., music by Tinku and food vendors at Trolley Barn Park, Adams Avenue and Florida Street, free.
Friday teen night: 6 to 9 p.m., movies, games, activities, food and more sponsored by the California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention Program at the Mid-City Gymnasium, 4302 Landis St., 516-3082 or 641-6125, free.
Kettner Nights: 6 to 9 p.m., evening art walk highlighting galleries and artists in Little Italy on Kettner Boulevard and India Street from Grape to Laurel streets, 358-9512, littleitalysd.com, free.
“My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy!” 7 p.m. Wednesday, 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday through Sept. 4, Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, 544-1000, $42.50-$47.50.
Rock the Boulevard: 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, The Very with Bagdad opens the first of five eclectic music shows in The Lafayette Hotel’s Mississippi Ballroom, 2223 El Cajon Blvd., theboulevard.org, $10 at the door or $25 for all five shows.
Cinema Under the Stars presents “Vertigo:” 8:30 p.m., Cinema Under the Stars, 4040 Goldfinch St., 295-4221, topspresents.com, $14 Thursday and Sunday, $15 Friday and Saturday.
July 9
Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free.
The Little Italy Mercato: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Saturday, Date and India streets, littleitalymercato.com, free.
Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free.
“Saturday Science Club for Girls: Tinkering with PicoCrickets:”12 to 2 p.m., girls in grades 5 through 8 can learn how to make gadgets that light up, spin, make music and purr at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, rhfleet.org, pre-registration required at 238- 1233 ex. 806, $12.
Stagecoach Days: “Californios:” noon to 4 p.m., learn about life in early San Diego through demonstrations, living history activities, stories, songs and vignettes at Old Town State Historic Park, San Diego Ave. and Twiggs St., parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego, free.
OMGeometry: 1 to 3 p.m., children ages 5 to 12 can investigate visual math with their hands, brain and body at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, rhfleet.org, $2 with admission.
Ray at Night Art Walk: 6 to 9:30 p.m., Ray St. between University Avenue and North Park Way, rayatnightartwalk.com, free.
Gonzalo Bergara Quartet: 7:30 p.m., AMSD Concerts, 4650 Mansfield St., 303-8176, amsdconcerts.com, gonzalobergara.com, $20.
Laugh Out Loud: 8 p.m., a comics’ benefit for FilmOut with four LGBTA comics at the Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., filmoutsandiego.com, 814-3434, $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
July 10
Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free.
“Face to Face: Works from the Bank of America Collection:” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday until Sept. 25 at the Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, 238-7559, mopa.org, adults $6, seniors, students and retired military $4, members, children under 12 and active military free.
Hop in the ’Hood: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., celebrate the ninth annual HillQuest Urban Guide with live music from local bands, games and Mistress of Ceremonies Laura Jane in the 3700 block of Seventh Avenue, hillquest.com, free.
“George Gershwin Alone” final night: 2 and 7 p.m., Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, 234-5623, theoldglobe.org, $39-$90.
July 11
“Modern Day Mummy: The Art & Science of Mummification:” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until March 4, 2012, San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, 239-2001, museumofman.org, adults $10, youths, students, seniors and military $7.50, children $5, children under 3 free.
Maintenance Assessment District meeting: 6 to 8 p.m., North Park Recreation Center/Adult Center, 2719 Howard Ave., [email protected], northparkmeetings.info, free.
“The Great American Songbook Sing-Along:” 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday through July 17, Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, 234-5623, theoldglobe.org, $39-$90.
Summer organ festival: 7:30 p.m., with organist of the national cathedral in Washington, D.C., Scott Dettra at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 1549 El Prado, sosorgan.org, free.
July 12
Tues Nite Out: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday, several community restaurants and retailers offer discounts on special items, center of Hillcrest, mostly along University Ave., visit fabuloushillcrest.com for full listings.
Drop-in knitting and crotchet club: 5 to 7 p.m., North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., 533-3972, free. Bring your own supplies.
Redevelopment Project Area Committee meeting: 6 to 8 p.m., North Park Christian Church, 2nd Floor, 2901 North Park Way, 236-6269, [email protected], free.
Pajama storytime: 6:30 to 7 p.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.
July 13
North Park Main Street Board of Directors meeting: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., North Park Main Street office, 3076 University Ave., [email protected], 294-2501, northparkmainstreet.com, free.
“Gustav Stickley and the American Arts and Crafts Movement:”10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturday, until 9 p.m. on Thursdays and from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 11, the San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, 232-7931, sdmart.org, adults $12, seniors and military $9, college students $8, youths 7 to 17 $4.50, youths 6 and under and members free.
“Puppet Circo:” 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday through July 17, puppet show at the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre in Balboa Park, 2125 Park Blvd., balboaparkpuppets.com, 544-9203, adults $6, seniors and military $5 and children $4.
Adams Ave. Farmer’s Market: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Wednesday, John Adams Elementary School, 4674 35th St., free.
Vegetarian Tasting Menu: 5 p.m., weekly, rotating menu from Specialty Produce and Suzie’s Farm at Alchemy, 1503 30th St., 255-0616, alchemysandiego.com, $25. Call for reservations.
“Female Trouble:” 7 p.m., the Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., filmoutsandiego.com, birchnorthparktheatre.net, $10.
July 14
“Inside Out: Portraits from the Permanent Collection:” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday until Sept. 25 at the Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, 238-7559, mopa.org, adults $6, seniors,
students and retired military $4, members, children under 12 and active military free.
North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.
July 15
Summer reading program: 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.
Mission Hills Town Council summer concert with The BedBreakers: 6 to 8 p.m., Pioneer Park, Washington Place and Randolph Street, missionhillstowncouncil.org, free.
Summer in the Park: 6 to 8 p.m., music by Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters and food vendors at Trolley Barn Park, Adams Avenue and Florida Street, free.
J.D. Souther: 7:30 p.m., AMSD Concerts, 4650 Mansfield St., 303-8176, amsdconcerts.com, jdsouther.net, $30.
Rock the Boulevard: 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, Tropical Popsicle with Roxy Jones plays the second of five eclectic music shows in The Lafayette Hotel’s Mississippi Ballroom, 2223 El Cajon Blvd., theboulevard.org, $10 at the door or $25 for all five shows.
July 16
Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th
The Little Italy Mercato: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Saturday, Date and India Streets, littleitalymercato.com, free.
Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free.
Book Sale: 9:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.
Children’s Craft Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.
Stagecoach Days: “Women of the West:” noon to 4 p.m., learn about life in early San Diego through demonstrations, living history activities, stories, songs and vignettes at Old Town State Historic Park, San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street, parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego, free.
OMGeometry: 1 to 3 p.m., children ages 5 to 12 can investigate visual math with their hands, brain and body at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, rhfleet.org, $2 with admission.
South Park Summer Walkabout: 6 to 10 p.m., extended shop hours, live musical entertainment, special offers and a free trolley from Juniper to Beech streets, southparkscene.com, free.
July 17
Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free.
“Fossil Mysteries:” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, visit the permanent exhibit at the San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, 232-3821, sdnhm.org, $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12 for military, youths and students, $11 for children 3 to 12, free for members.
“The Tempest:” 7 and 8 p.m., the day of the week varies until Sept. 25, Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, 234-5623, theoldglobe.org, $29-$79.
“Amadeus:” 7 and 8 p.m., the day of the week varies until Sept. 22, Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, 234-5623, theoldglobe.org, $29-$79.
“Poster Boys:” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through July 31, Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., 220-0097, diversionary.org, $31-$33.
July 18
“All That Glitters: The Splendor and Science of Gems and Minerals:” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, the San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, 232-3821, sdnhm.org, $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12 for military, youth and students, $11 for children 3 to 12, free for members.
Summer organ festival: 7:30 p.m., with organist of the Cathedral of Our Lady of The Angels in Los Angeles, Sal Soria at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 1549 El Prado, sosorgan.org, free.
July 19
“In Their Own Words: Classic and contemporary Native American art:” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday through Sept. 5, Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, 239-0003, mingei.org, adults $7, seniors $5, youths, students and military $4, members and children under 6 free.
Pajama storytime: 6:30 to 7 p.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.
July 20
“Young Scientists: Ocean Ecosystems:” 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Friday through Aug. 10, preschoolers and their parents can explore the science behind the ocean, coral reefs, tide pools and a day at the beach at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, rhfleet.org, four-week session $80 for non-members, $70 for members.
“Pirate Paul’s Pirate Party:” 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday through July 31, puppet show at the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre in Balboa Park, 2125 Park Blvd., balboaparkpuppets.com, 544-9203, adults $6, seniors and military $5 and children $4.
San Diego Society for Human Resource Management’s “Health Care Reform: What you Need to Know:” noon registration, 12:30 p.m. lunch and presentation by Mike Murphy, CEO and President of Sharp Health Care, Seaworld, 500 Sea World Dr., [email protected], RSVP at sdshrm.org, $30 for members, $45 for non-members. Includes free parking and SeaWorld admission.
Adams Ave. Farmer’s Market: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Wednesday, John Adams Elementary School, 4674 35th St., free.
July 21
“Young Scientists: Ocean Ecosystems:”9 to 10:30 a.m. every Friday through Aug. 11, preschoolers
and their parents can explore the science behind the ocean, coral reefs, tide pools and a day at the beach at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, rhfleet.org, four-week session $80 for non-members, $70 for members.
North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd Street and University Avenue, free.
July 22
“Young Scientists: Ocean Ecosystems:”9 to 10:30 a.m. every Friday through Aug. 12, preschoolers
and their parents can explore the science behind the ocean, coral reefs, tide pools and a day at the beach at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, rhfleet.org, four-week session $80 for non-members, $70 for members.
Summer reading program: 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.
Mission Hills Town Council summer concert with Hullabaloo: 6 to 8 p.m., Pioneer Park, Washington Place and Randolph Street, missionhillstowncouncil.org, free.
“Much Ado About Nothing:” 7 and 8 p.m., the day of the week varies until Sept. 24, Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, 234-5623, theoldglobe.org, $29-$79.
“Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein:” 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 28, Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, 234-5623, theoldglobe.org, $39-$90.
Rock the Boulevard: 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, Erika Davies with Roy Rapid & The Rhythm Rock Trio plays the third of five eclectic music shows in The Lafayette Hotel’s Mississippi Ballroom, 2223 El Cajon Blvd., theboulevard.org, $10 at the door or $25 for all five shows.
