FEATURED EVENTS

BooBs & BooTs & BeeR

Saturday, Sept. 27

A charity event showcasing Deliria, a rare Belgian beer brewed only by women, and supporting two local organizations through food and drink sales: the Pink Boots Society, which promotes women’s education in the beer industry, and Beer for Boobs (created by the staff of White Labs), which financially supports breast cancer awareness through the Susan G. Komen three-day Race for the Cure. Fifteen percent of sales will be split between the two organizations. The event will also include food options and raffles for local brewery swag. Attendees are encouraged to wear pink and black and arrive early (no reservations). Children are welcome. The fundraiser kicks off at 2 p.m. at Brabant Bar & Café (2310 30th St., South Park) and continues until closing (normally midnight). Visit brabantcafe.com, pinkbootssociety.org and beerforboobs.org for more information. 

New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat

Saturday, Sept. 27

Tour de Fat’s San Diego stop is a free daylong event for lovers of beer, biking and music. Proceeds from the event will benefit the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition and San Diego Mountain Biking Association. Registration begins at 10 a.m. followed by a group bike ride at 11 a.m. Attendees of the ride are encouraged to wear costumes as they ride through the streets of San Diego and arrive at Golden Hill Park (2590-2596 Golden Hill Dr.). The rest of the day includes musical performances by The Reals Band, The Handsome Little Devils and Beats Antique. Beer will be flowing for those who wish to imbibe, and a dance contest will wind down the day with the winner receiving a New Belgium cruiser bike before the event’s finale at 5 p.m. Visit newbelgium.com to pre-register for the bike parade and get more info.

Mary Magdalene Apostle Catholic Community Fall Festival

Saturday, Oct. 4

MMACC, a Catholic church that supports same-sex marriage, is holding a fall festival starting at 4 p.m. at the San Diego LGBT Community Center (3909 Centre St., Hillcrest). The $20 ticket includes a buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. Other activities at the festival include a book sale, live and silent auctions, a raffle and more. Tickets may be purchased before Oct. 1 from Jerry Berberet (619-269-7800) or Bob Semmer (619-855-5023).

Illustrated Lecture: Asian Pacific Islander Americans and the Formation of San Diego

Wednesday, Oct. 8

Alex Stewart, Senior Coordinator of Education and Exhibits at the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum will discuss immigrants from Asia and the Pacific who have made contributions to San Diego’s history. Topics and figures discussed will include William Heath Davis and Ah Quin (the unofficial mayor of San Diego’s Chinatown), the growth of Japanese agriculture, the influx of Filipinos in the U.S. Navy and the resettlement of Vietnamese refugees. The free lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. at Mission Hills Branch Library (925 West Washington St.). Visit library92103.org for more information and other upcoming library events.

North Park Craft Cocktail Competition

Through Oct. 10

Some fine bars and eateries are competing for the title of “North Park Cocktail” in honor of the Taste of North Park. The event’s Facebook page is currently taking votes for the following entries: Bar Pink’s “North Park Tickler,” Bluefoot’s “Peligro En Jalisco,” The Office’s “Chairman of the Board,” U-31’s “North Park Swizzle”, Urban Solace’s “Curly Wolf”, Wang’s “North Park Paradise,” West Coast Tavern’s “When Pigs Fly,” and Urbn’s “Pigeon Trouble.” Each of the eight cocktails are now available at their respective bars for public consideration. The winner will be announced at the start of Taste of North Park on Oct. 11. Visit facebook.com/TasteofNorthPark for more information on the event and to vote for your favorite drink.

RECURRING EVENTS 

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.

“Grab a Mic”: 6 p.m., an open mic night hosted by singer/actor Sasha Weiss. Sign ups at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m., Martinis Above Fourth, 3940 Fourth Ave., Hillcrest. Martinisabovefourth.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: 

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.

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: 

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: Signups 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. 

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

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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