FRIDAY – APRIL 3

‘Mamma Mia’: The hit musical opens tonight with additional performances on April 4 and 5. 7:30 p.m. Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., Downtown. Visit sandiegotheatres.org.

SATURDAY – APRIL 4

2015 Charger Girls Auditions: A chance to try out for the San Diego Chargers dance team. 9 a.m. Jenny Craig Pavilion, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, Bay Park. Visit chargers.com.

‘Stretch Yourself’ yoga classes: A twice monthly yoga class and outdoor locations throughout Downtown. 9 a.m. The Headquarters, 789 W. Harbor Dr., Marina District. Visit downtownsandiego.org.

‘Buyer & Cellar’: Previews start tonight for this off-Broadway hit directed by Ron Lagomarsino. Opens April 9, runs through May 3. Sheryl and Harvey White Stage, Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. Tickets start $29. Visit theoldglobe.org or call 619-234-5623.

SUNDAY – APRIL 5 – EASTER SUNDAY

Easter egg hunt: Hosted by Mosaic San Diego, this free Easter egg hunt is followed by a worship gathering at 11 a.m. and a celebration at noon. 9 a.m. Quartyard San Diego, 1102 Market St., East Village. Visit mosaicsd.org.

Grunion run: These events start tonight following high tides when the grunions come for a mating ritual on shore. $14 for members, $16 for the public. 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu.

MONDAY – APRIL 6

Film Forum: Free screening of “Kill the Messenger” starring Jeremy Renner. 6:30 p.m. Auditorium, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit facebook.com/freelibrarymovies.

TUESDAY – APRIL 7

San Diego Shakespeare Society: First Tuesday of the month. Acting workshop night. Anyone can join in or just listen. Informal café-style seating. Tonight – “King Lear.” 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse, 835C W. Harbor Dr., Seaport Village. Free. Visit upstartcrowtrading.com or call 619-333-0141.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 8

Wine and Canvas: Step-by-step instruction and materials included, create 16-by-20-inch gallery-wrapped canvas painting. Tonight: “Night Light.” No outside food or drinks — both available for purchase. $35 per person. 6 – 9 p.m. Fifty Seven Degrees, 1735 Hancock St., Mission Hills. Visit wineandcanvas.com.

Cake and Whiskey: A non-networking event for businesswomen with cake, small batch whiskey, raffles and more. 6:30 – 8 p.m. Tradesmen 21 16th St., East Village. Visit facebook.com/tradesmenpourhouse.

THURSDAY – APRIL 9

Fifth Annual East Village Opening Day Block Party: Free event to celebrate the beginning of the San Diego Padres 2015 season. Tickets to game against the San Francisco Giants sold separately. J Street between Sixth and 10th avenues. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Visit eastvillagesandiego.com.

San Diego Padres home opener: Come watch our Padres battle the San Francisco Giants at 3:40 p.m., and get a 2015 schedule cling. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., East Village. Tickets at padres.com.

FRIDAY – APRIL 10

‘Freud’s Last Session’: Previews start tonight for this long-running off-Broadway production. 8 p.m. Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. Visit lambsplayers.org.

Lunchtime shop and stroll: Free, 30-minute guided walk held twice monthly by San Diego Downtown Partnership. Begins at noon at Wells Fargo Building, 401 B St., Downtown. Visit downtownsandiego.org.

SATURDAY – APRIL 11

Monster Drawing Rally: Over 150 artists doing their artwork live, live music performances and more highlight this event. 5 – 10 p.m. San Diego Art Institute, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. Find the event on Facebook.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: Presented by the California Ballet Company with an additional performance on April 12. 7:30 p.m. Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., Downtown. Visit sandiegotheatres.org.

SUNDAY – APRIL 12

Yoga + Art: Free yoga class on the second Sunday of the month with instructors from Hale Holistic. All levels. 11 a.m. – Noon. Garden patio, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit supportmylibrary.org.

MONDAY – APRIL 13

Film Forum: Free screening of “The Double” starring Jesse Eisenberg and Mia Wasikowski. 6:30 p.m. Auditorium, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit facebook.com/freelibrarymovies.

TUESDAY – APRIL 14

Free Cone Day: Ben and Jerry’s annual Cone Day from noon – 8 p.m. Find your participating Scoop Shop at benjerrys.co/FCDfind.

Cakes 101 baking class: Hands-on lesson on the fundamentals of baking, crumble-coating and finishing a three-layer cake. $75. 6 – 8:30 p.m. Bake Sale, 815 F St., Downtown. Visit bakesalesd.com.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 15

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. Today – “Purple Sunset.” 6 – 9 p.m. 21+ up. $45, all supplies included, registration is required. You may bring your own wine for a $15 corkage fee. 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite 110. For more info, visit paintingandvino.com.

THURSDAY – APRIL 16

“Recipe for a Healthy and Delicious Spring” cooking class: Free monthly class by Scripps nutritionists. 6 p.m. Jimbo’s… Naturally!, 324 Horton Plaza, Downtown. Visit downtownsandiego.org/healthyscripps.

Live music – Takae Ohnishi: Part of the “Art of Music” concert series by the San Diego Museum of Art in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name. Harpsichordist Ohnishi will present a concert of early Baroque music and contemporary compositions. 7 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. Visit sdmart.org.

FRIDAY – APRIL 17

Rock in the Park: For the second year, this concert series will bring a variety of bands to Reuben H. Fleet Science Center once a month. This show features Berkley Hart Selis Twang with Michael Tiernan opening. 7:30 p.m., 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park. Visit rhfleet.org.

SATURDAY – APRIL 18

Fighting Parkinson’s Step-by-Step 5K walk/run: Annual event by the Parkinson’s Association. In addition the race there will a medical expo, health and fitness village, music, a beer garden and more following the event. Registration starts at 7 a.m. NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Road, Liberty Station. Visit parkinsonsassociation.org.

SUNDAY – APRIL 19

San Diego Great Books: Free discussion group, open to the public. This month’s book: “Swann’s Way” by Marcel Proust. 2 – 4 p.m. Room 221, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit sandiegogreatbooks.net.

MONDAY – APRIL 20

Spring wine and dinner series: This installment explores California wines including chardonnay, pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon. 6:30 p.m. Stake Chophouse, 1309 Orange Ave., Coronado. Visit stakechophouse.com.

Grunion run: These events start tonight following high tides when the grunions come for a mating ritual on shore. $14 for members, $16 for the public. 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu.

Film Forum: Free screening of “Capital” starring Gabriel Byrne. 6:30 p.m. Auditorium, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit facebook.com/freelibrarymovies.

TUESDAY – APRIL 21

Children’s book club: This month, the children’s librarians will be discussing “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate; crafts related to the book. 4 – 5 p.m. San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit supportmylibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 22

Cookies 101 baking class: Lesson on preparing three or four types of cookies with decorating tips. $75. 6 – 8:30 p.m. Bake Sale, 815 F St., Downtown. Visit bakesalesd.com.

THURSDAY – APRIL 23

‘Stretch Yourself’ yoga classes: A twice monthly yoga class and outdoor locations throughout Downtown. 6 p.m. Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, Downtown. Visit downtownsandiego.org.

Little Italy Residents Association meeting: The group will welcome San Diego District 3 Councilmember Todd Gloria. 6 p.m. Arrive early to be seated. Firehouse Museum, 1572 Columbia St., Little Italy. Visit lirasd.org.

Balboa Park 1915 Exposition Virtual Tour Part 2: A presentation by preservation architect and author David Marshall focuses on the quirky exhibits and thrill rides of the exposition. 6 – 7 p.m. Auditorium, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit sandiegolibrary.org.

FRIDAY – APRIL 24

Lunchtime shop and stroll: Free, 30-minute guided walk held twice monthly by San Diego Downtown Partnership. Begins at noon at El Cortez Hotel entrance, 702 Ash, St. Downtown. Visit downtownsandiego.org.

San Diego Padres Beer Fest: Come watch our Padres battle the Los Angeles Dodgers. Admission to Beer Fest is free with ticket. Samples start at 5 p.m. and are $5. Game starts at 7:10 p.m. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., East Village. Tickets at padres.com.

Book signing: One of two events for “Waking the Beast” by Dustin Hall — a well-received science fiction/horror novel. 7 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse, 835C W. Harbor Dr., Seaport Village. Visit upstartcrowtrading.com.

SATURDAY – APRIL 25

Mission Hills Community Garage Sale: Today maps and addresses of homes participating will be available at Coldwell Banker, 1621 West Lewis St. 8 a.m. – noon. Visit missionhillscoldwellbanker.com.

Paranormal Investigation: Once a month, these investigations visit the “most haunted house in the Gaslamp.” The tour lasts two hours and guests can bring cameras and video and digital recorders but no professional media equipment. Limited to 20 people. 10 p.m. William Heath Davis House, 410 Island Ave., Gaslamp. Visit gaslampquarter.org.

SUNDAY – APRIL 26

Book signing: The second of two events for “Waking the Beast” by Dustin Hall — a well-received science fiction/horror novel. 3 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse, 835C W. Harbor Dr., Seaport Village. Visit upstartcrowtrading.com.

MONDAY – APRIL 27

Film Forum: Free screening of “Nightcrawler” starring Jake Gyllenhaal. 6:30 p.m. Auditorium, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit facebook.com/freelibrarymovies.

TUESDAY – APRIL 28

San Diego’s Funniest Person Contest — semi-finals: The fifth annual contest is coming down to the wire. 8 p.m. Mad House Comedy Club, 502 Horton Plaza, Downtown. Tickets are $9. Visit madhousecomedyclub.com.

WEDNESDAY – APRIL 29

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. Tonight – “Starfish Beach.” 6 – 9 p.m. 21+ up. $45, all supplies included, registration is required. You may bring your own wine for a $15 corkage fee. 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite 110. For more info, visit paintingandvino.com.

THURSDAY – APRIL 30

Live Comedy: Big Jay Oakerson will perform his story-based style of standup for three nights. 8 p.m. American Comedy Company, 818 B Sixth Ave., Gaslamp. Tickets $30. Visit americancomedyco.com.

WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS

TUESDAY

After-school activities (vocal coaching, acting and dance classes): A creative outlet for kids and teens. Donation based, academic support on request. 5 – 7 p.m. Visit t3triplethreat.com.

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. Visit balboapark.org/visit/Tuesdays.

Coronado Certified Farmers Market: 2:30 – 6 p.m. First and B streets at Coronado Ferry Landing. Visit welcometocoronado.com.

Comedy Open Mic: Up-and-coming comics test their skills while patrons enjoy drink and appetizer specials and no cover. 7:30 p.m. American Comedy Company, 818 B Sixth Ave., Gaslamp. americancomedyco.com.

WEDNESDAY

Fishermen’s Farmers Market: 3 – 7 p.m. 4930 N. Harbor Drive near Nimitz Boulevard. Visit facebook.com/FishermensFarmersMarket.

Walk-in tech assistance: Free and open to the public. 5 – 6:30 p.m. Room 222, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit sandiegolibrary.org.

Young Lions Music Series: 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

Horton Square Certified Market: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 225 Broadway near Broadway Circle, Downtown. Visit sdfarmbureau.org.

Trivia: Bring a team or play alone. 7 – 9 p.m. 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy. Visit 98bottlessd.com.

FRIDAY

Take a bite out of Downtown: Hosted by food tour service Bite San Diego, join fellow foodies and winos for a historical walking tour sampling some of Downtown’s finest restaurants. 21+. Noon – 3 p.m. Tickets are $45. Tours also on Saturday. Visit bitesandiego.com/index.php.

SATURDAY

Little Italy Mercato: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Over 100 booths at Date and India streets. Visit littleitalysd.com/mercato.

The Gaslamp Walking Tour: Stops on this tour include architecturally significant structures from the 1800s including Old City Hall, the Keating Building, William Heath Davis House Museum and more. 11 a.m. 410 Island Ave., Gaslamp. Visit gaslampquarter.org.

Urban Challenge/Scavenger Hunt: Explore hidden areas of the Gaslamp Quarter & East Village and learn the unique history behind the Stingaree District. There are no “Fear Factor” tasks in this adventure. It’s all about having fun and seeing secret San Diego. 3 p.m. Visit Wheretours.com.

SUNDAY

Rooftop Flow: Dynamic yoga class by Yoga One. Hotel Solamar, 435 Sixth Ave., Downtown. 9 – 10 a.m. Visit yogaonesandiego.com.

Walk-in smartphone and tablet assistance: Free and open to the public. Bring your Android and iOS devices for hands-on learning. Noon – 12:30 p.m. Room 222, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit sandiegolibrary.org.

Outdoor organ concert: The San Diego Organ Society presents a free organ concert. With over 4,500 pipes, this organ is one of the largest organs in the world with wonderful sound, playing classic and popular hits. Enjoy free parking, lots of seating. Balboa Park’s Organ Pavilion. 2 p.m. Visit balboapark.org.

Live Music: Sunday jam with The Matt Smith Neu Jazz Trio. 2 – 5 p.m., 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Littly Italy. Visit 98bottlessd.com.

—Please send items for inclusion to Editor Morgan M. Hurley at [email protected].