Downtown Calendar – August 2013

FRIDAY – AUG 2

Cortez walkabout: Join the Clean & Safe program of the Downtown San Diego Partnership on their weekly walkabout through an area of Downtown. This week, a section of Cortez Hill. For more info and meet-up location, visit downtownsandiego.org/clean-safe/walkabouts/ or sign up for their newsletter.

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.

SATURDAY – AUG 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 – 1:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets. – FREE

Live Music – Emily Marie: sultry jazz in the style of Marilyn Monroe. 7 – 9 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or upstartcrowtrading.com – FREE

SUNDAY – AUG 4

Third Ave. Farmers’ Market: Every Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street – FREE

San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. All supplies included, registration required. 21+. 1 – 4 p.m. 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. Visit: paintingandvino.com.

Fab Live Music: Abbey Road’s 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ Invasion of America Show – Beatles tribute band performs 1963 – 66 chart toppers. 8 p.m. Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach. Tickets $12-21, call 858-481-8140 or visit Bellyup.com.

MONDAY – AUG 5

Senior Monday at The Fleet: 12:30 lecture “Draining the Mighty Colorado: San Diego’s insatiable thirst and how you can quench it,” by SD Coastkeepers, followed by IMAX film, “Living Sea,” at 2 p.m. Science Center exhibits included. $7 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 – AUG 6

Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: Participating museums change each Tuesday. Free for San Diego City & 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

San Diego Shakespeare Society: Open reading – Shakespeare’s great roles for women – 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 – AUG 7

Twilight in the Park: Summer concerts in Balboa Park every Tue., Wed. and Thurs. through Aug. 29 at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Tonight, Coolrays. 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. For more info, visit balboarpark.org/visit/summer-events.

Live Planetarium Show: “The Sky Tonight: One year since Curiosity” Lunar landing on Mars and local August night sky featured, followed by Astronomy Assn telescope viewing on Prado (separate, free). 7 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. Tickets members $10-12, non-members $12-14. Reuben H. Fleet Space Center, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park. For more info visit rhfkeet.org or call 619-238-1233.

THURSDAY – AUG 8

Live Music– Gilbert Castellanos & The New Latin Jazz Quintet: combines contemporary and classical jazz with Latin and hard bop influences. 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. All supplies included, registration required. 21+. 6 – 9 p.m. Village 631, 631 Ninth Ave., East Village. More info visit paintingandvino.com.

FRIDAY – AUG 9

Core/Columbia walkabout: Join Downtown San Diego Partnership’s Clean & Safe program on their weekly walkabout. This week, a section of Core/Columbia. For more info and meet-up location, visit downtownsandiego.org/clean-safe/walkabouts/ or sign up for their newsletter.

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.

USO Harley Ride: Meet at SD Harley Davidson, 5600 Kearny Mesa Rd. at 5:30 p.m. for food & drinks, then ride to Mad House Comedy Club, 520 Horton Plaza, Downtown to see Jimmy Shubert, where you can enjoy comedy, a full dinner menu and free parking. 7:30 p.m. Free parking. Tickets $15, all proceeds benefit USO. Active Duty & spouses half off with ID. Reserve tickets: [email protected].

Live Music: Kenny Loggins with Blue Sky Riders, soft rock 9 p.m. Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach. Tickets $79-139, call 858-481-8140 or visit Bellyup.com.

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

SATURDAY – AUG 10

Live Music – Sounds of Brasil: Bossa Nova, Pagode, popular Brazilian music and Samba. 7 – 9 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or upstartcrowtrading.com – FREE

Live Music: Kenny Loggins with Blue Sky Riders, soft rock 9 p.m. Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach. Tickets $79-139, call 858-481-8140 or visit Bellyup.com.

Hounds for Hope: Annual canine cancer awareness walk and wellness festival. Mile walk, vendors, pet products & adoptions, doggie games, and prizes. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Follow signs. Preble Field on Cushing Dr., Liberty Station. For more info, visit houndsforhopewalk.org.

SUNDAY – AUG 11

San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

Champagne Jazz Brunch: with Elliott Lawrence. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Croce’s, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

MONDAY – AUG 12

Live Music – Dave Scott and Monsoon Jazz: Salsa, be-bop, soul, funk, swing, Latin and originals. Every Monday, 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

TUESDAY – AUG 13

WEDNESDAY – AUG 14

San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

Twilight in the Park: Summer concerts in Balboa Park every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through August 29 at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Tonight, Oompah! – El Cajon German Band. 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. For more info, visit balboapark.org/visit/summer-events.

THURSDAY – AUG 15

Live Music – Gilbert Castellanos & The New Latin Jazz Quintet: Classically trained Latin jazz trumpeter, combines contemporary & classical. 7:30 p.m. Croce’s, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

Twilight in the Park: Summer concerts in Balboa Park every Tues., Wed. and Thurs. through Aug. 29 at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Tonight, Graceland –Elvis tribute. 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. For more info, visit balboapark.org/visit/summer-events.

FRIDAY – AUG 16

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.

Gaslamp walkabout: Join Downtown San Diego Partnership’s Clean & Safe program on their weekly walkabout. This week, a section of the Gaslamp. For more info and meet-up location, visit downtownsandiego.org/clean-safe/walkabouts/ or sign up for their newsletter.

SATURDAY – AUG 17

Urban Challenge Scavenger Hunt: Join the Menkins of Where You Want to Be Tours for an exciting and fun trek around Downtown. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Gaslamp. Advance reservations required. For more info and to register, visit wheretours.com.

Live Music – Stacey & The Stimulators: Soul rocking jazz and blues. 7 – 9 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or visit upstartcrowtrading.com – FREE

Sights & Sips Cocktail Cruise: Individuals and groups are invited to experience most scenic happy hour in San Diego every Fri & Sat in AUG. Boarding 5:30 p.m., cruise 6 – 8 p.m. Hornblower Cruises, 970 N. Harbor Dr., Embarcadero. For more info: Hornblower.com/sd.

SUNDAY – AUG 18

Mad House Comedy: New comics talent night. Want to perform? Call them. Enjoy comedy, a full dinner menu and free parking. 7:00 p.m. Mad House Comedy Club, 502 Horton Plaza, Downtown. 21+. No cost, no minimum. For more info: madhousecomedyclub.com.

IMAX in Español: Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West. IMAX film and exhibit galleries included. 4 p.m. Tickets members $10-13, non-members $14-17. Reuben H. Fleet Space Center, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park. For more info visit rhfkeet.org or call 619-238-1233.

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. All supplies included, registration is required. 21+. 1 – 4 p.m. 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. For more info visit paintingandvino.com.

MONDAY – AUG 19

Upstart Crow Book Club: Meets third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. This month’s book is “Born to Run” by Christopher McDougall. To join, speak to a clerk or email [email protected]. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or visit upstartcrowtrading.com.

TUESDAY – AUG 20

Twilight in the Park: Summer concerts in Balboa Park every Tues., Wed. and Thurs. through Aug. 29 at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Tonight, Stoney B Blues Band. 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. For more info, visit balboapark.org/visit/summer-events.

Midsummer Play + Q&A: Part of the Shakespeare Festival, Midsummer Night’s Dream is filled with magic, humor, music and spectacle. 7 p.m. Post-show informal forum with cast members. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.. Tickets start at $29, call 619-23-GLOBE or visit TheOldGlobe.org

WEDNESDAY – AUG 21

Twilight in the Park: Summer concerts in Balboa Park every Tues., Wed. and Thurs. through Aug. 29 at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Tonight, Afrotuka – Salsa Orquestra. 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. For more info, visit balboapark.org/visit/summer-events.

Open Mic Poetry: Charles Trumbull, former editor of Modern Haiku Anthology presents his new book, “A Five-Balloon Morning: New Mexico Haiku.” Read your poetry to the group or just listen. 7 – 8:45 p.m. Limited seating. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or upstartcrowtrading.com – FREE

Sue Palmer: Live music with the Queen of Boogie Woogie. 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

THURSDAY – AUG 22

Live Music – Gilbert Castellanos & The New Latin Jazz Quintet: Classically trained Latin jazz trumpeter, combines contemporary & classical. 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

FRIDAY – AUG 23

Marina walkabout: Join the Downtown San Diego Partnership’s Clean & Safe program on their weekly walkabout. This week, a section of Marina. For more info and meet-up location, visit downtownsandiego.org/clean-safe/walkabouts/ or sign up for their newsletter.

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.

Sue Palmer: Live music with the Queen of Boogie Woogie. 8:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

SATURDAY – AUG 24

Live Music – Jonathan Valverde: Ballads and Spanish pop. 7 – 9 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or visit upstartcrowtrading.com – FREE

Sights & Sips Cocktail Cruise: Individuals and groups are invited to experience most scenic happy hour in San Diego every Fri & Sat in AUG. Boarding 5:30 p.m., cruise 6 – 8 p.m. 970 N. Hornblower Cruises, Harbor Dr., Embarcadero. For more info: Hornblower.com/sd.

SUNDAY – AUG 25

Third Ave. Farmers’ Market: Every Sunday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street – FREE

San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

Live Music: Courtney Love and musical guest rock. 9 p.m. Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach. Tickets $39-69, call 858-481-8140 or visit Bellyup.com.

MONDAY – AUG 26

TUESDAY – AUG 27

Coronado Certified Farmers’ Market: Every Tuesday, 2:30 – 6 p.m., First and B streets at Ferry Landing – FREE

WEDNESDAY – AUG 28

San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday & Sunday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

Sue Palmer: Live music with the Queen of Boogie Woogie. 7:30 p.m. Croce’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. All supplies included, registration is required. 21+. 6 – 9 p.m. 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. For more info visit paintingandvino.com.

THURSDAY – AUG 29

Twilight in the Park: Summer concerts in Balboa Park every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through August 29 at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Tonight, Legends – Oldies show band. 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. For more info, visit balboarpark.org/visit/summer-events.

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