FRIDAY – JAN. 2

San Diego Int’l Auto Show: Day two of the show which continues through Jan. 4 with over 400 cars on display. Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr., Downtown. Visit sdautoshow.com.

First 5 First Fridays – A fun story time celebrating the New Year recommended for ages 4 and under. 10 a.m. Main level – lounge, New Children’s Museum, 200 W. Island Ave., Marina District. Visit thinkplaycreate.org.

Friday Night Liberty: Large art walk first Friday of each month. Free open artist studios, galleries and performances. 5 – 8 p.m. NTC at Liberty Station, 2640 Historic Decatur Rd. Visit ntclibertystation.com.

Exhibit “Gifts of our Sisters – Lost & Found”: Free admission to see this exhibit with wine and snacks served. Show runs through Feb. 1. 5 p.m. Women’s Museum of California, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd., Barracks 16, Liberty Station. Visit womensmuseumca.org.

“Dinosaurs Before Dark” and “Fancy Nancy – The Musical”: Dual opening night for two San Diego Junior Theatre shows. 7 p.m. Casa del Prada Theatre, 1800 El Prado, Balboa Park. Visit juniortheatre.com.

SATURDAY – JAN. 3

Steal Heaven: Comedy by Herbert Siguenza world premieres tonight. Runs through Jan. 25. 8 p.m. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, Downtown. Visit sdrep.org.

SUNDAY – JAN. 4

Coronado Concert Series: Free concert with Nadro John, 1 – 4 p.m. Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St. at B Avenue. Visit coronadoferrylandingshops.com.

MONDAY – JAN. 5

Film Forum: Free screening of “C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America” a faux documentary exploring the U.S. if the Confederacy had won the Civil War. 6:30 p.m. Auditorium, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit facebook.com/freelibrarymovies.

TUESDAY – JAN. 6

Dirty Dancing: Broadway San Diego brings this classic story to the stage through Jan. 11. 7 p.m. Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., Downtown. Visit sandiegotheatres.org.

WEDNESDAY – JAN. 7

The Sky Tonight: A monthly astronomer-led planetarium show touring the solar system with a new topic each month. This month is “Wonders of the Deep Sky.” 7 p.m. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park. Visit rhfleet.org.

THURSDAY – JAN. 8

Labor laws workshop: “Points and Authorities: New 2015 Labor and Employment Laws” workshop by Cara and Garland, APLC will cover new labor laws taking effect in 2015. 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. The Bristol Hotel, 1055 First Ave., Downtown. For more information, call 858-454-2400.

East Village Association Board Meeting: All monthly board meetings are open to the public. 5 p.m. Room 219, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 1155 Island Ave. Visit eastvillagesandiego.com.

Centennial Beer Tasting: Celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the Museum of Man and the Panama-California Exposition, this event will feature beer tastings from multiple breweries, food from local eateries, a 1915-themed photo booth and more. Tickets start at $20. 6 – 8 p.m. Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. Visit museumofman.org.

FRIDAY – JAN. 9

Wine and Canvas: Step-by-step instruction and materials included, create 16-by-20-inch gallery-wrapped canvas painting. Tonight: “Paris.” No outside food or drinks — both available for purchase. $35 per person. 6 – 9 p.m. Fabrison’s French Creperie, 1425 India St., Little Italy. Visit wineandcanvas.com.

C.S. Lewis on Stage: An introduction to author’s personality and thought, adapted by Tom Key from C.S. Lewis’ books, poems, novels and letters. Runs through Jan. 18. 8 p.m. Lambs Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. Visit lambsplayers.org.

SATURDAY – JAN. 10

Fresh Start Healthy Lifestyles Fair: Free event open to all San Diego County residents. Activities include: health screenings, a fitness obstacle course, scavenger hunt and more. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. County Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Hwy, Downtown. Visit c5athletics.org/events/healthfair.

Second Saturday Science Club for Girls: “Forensic Detectives” — Who did it? Become an assistant detective and explore various types of physical evidence in a mock crime scene. Noon – 2 p.m. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park. Members $12, non-members $14. Visit rhfleet.org or pre-register 619-238-1233 x806.

SUNDAY – JAN. 11

Coronado Concert Series: Free concert with Blue Frog Band, 1 – 4 p.m. Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St. at B Avenue. Visit coronadoferrylandingshops.com.

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

MONDAY – JAN. 12

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

TUESDAY – JAN. 13

PBID Advisory Board: Every second Tuesday the Downtown Property Business Improvement District (PBID) Advisory Board offers the public an opportunity for comment at beginning of meeting. 3 p.m. 401 B St., Suite 100. For more info visit downtownsandiego.org.

WEDNESDAY – JAN. 14

Annual State of the City Address: Mayor Kevin Faulconer addresses the city. The event is free, with reception following at US Grant Hotel. 6 – 7 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit sandiegotheatres.org.

THURSDAY – JAN. 15

Live Music: Professional chamber choir SACRA/PROFANA present an a cappella program titled “Heaven and Earth.” 7 p.m. Hibben Gallery at the San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park. Visit sdmart.org.

FRIDAY – JAN. 16

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. The first show features Tim Flannery and the Lunatic Fringe with Michael Tiernan opening. 7:30 p.m., 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park. Visit rhfleet.org.

SATURDAY – JAN. 17

San Diego Multi-Cultural Festival: This all day event features multi-cultural music and dancing on multiple stages, local and regional vendors, children’s activities, storytelling and more. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ruocco Park, 585 Harbor Lane, Downtown. Visit sdmulticultural.com.

Monster Jam: Featuring Monster Jam Trucks including Grave Digger, Dragon and many more. 7 p.m. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., East Village. Visit monsterjam.com.

SUNDAY – JAN. 18

San Diego Restaurant Week: Starting today hundreds of restaurants will feature prix fixe menus at lunch and dinner. The week officially ends on Jan. 24 but many participants opt to extend their menus for another week. For a full list of participating locations and menus visit sandiegorestaurantweek.com.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade: For the 35th year, San Diego will host one of the largest celebrations to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The parade includes floats, high school bands, drill teams and representatives of peace and youth groups. 2 – 5 p.m. Harbor Drive, Downtown. Visit alpha-zsl.org/mlkdayparade.html.

MONDAY – JAN. 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

26th annual multi-cultural Martin Luther King Jr. Day: This free, family event will feature outdoor arts and crafts vendors, food vendors and more. Noon. WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., Balboa Park. Visit worldbeatculturalcenter.memberlodge.com.

TUESDAY – JAN. 20

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. Today – “Tropical Oasis” at 98 Bottles in Little Italy, 2400 Kettner Blvd. 6 – 9 p.m. 21+. Cost $45, all supplies included, registration required. Corkage fee $15 if you bring your own wine. Visit paintingandvino.com.

WEDNESDAY – JAN. 21

Wine and Canvas: Step-by-step instruction and materials included, create 16-by-20-inch gallery-wrapped canvas painting. Tonight: “Mermaid.” 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.

THURSDAY – JAN. 22

Human Rights Watch Film Festival: This festival comes to San Diego for the fifth year with screening as the Museum of Photographic Arts through Jan. 25. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. Visit ff.hrw.org/san-diego.

FRIDAY – JAN. 23

Live Comedy: Best known for his time on “Saturday Night Live” and Showtime’s “Weeds,” Kevin Nealon will perform standup for three nights. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. American Comedy Company, 818 B Sixth Ave., Gaslamp. Tickets $30 americancomedyco.com.

Avenue Q: The original Broadway version of this adult-theme puppet-filled comedy opens tonight. Runs through Feb. 28. 8 p.m. Coronado Playhouse Theatre, 1835 Strand Way, Coronado. Visit coronadoplayhouse.com.

SATURDAY – JAN. 24

La Boheme: The San Diego Opera is celebrating their 50th anniversary with the first opera they ever produced. Sung in Italian with projected English translations. Additional performances Jan. 27, 29 and Feb. 1. 7 p.m. Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., Downtown. Visit sandiegotheatres.org.

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 – JAN. 25

The Art of Riding: Monthly (fourth Sunday) bike ride with Bike SD to experience art, music and culture. 9:30 a.m. Bike SD Headquarters, 525 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit bikesd.org.

Coronado Concert Series: Free concert with Velvet Cafe, 1 – 4 p.m. Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St. at B Avenue. Visit coronadoferrylandingshops.com.

MONDAY – JAN. 26

Film Forum: Free film screening of “Freedom Writers” starring Hillary Swank preceded by a poetry performance by SDSU college freshman Zaria Suggs. 6 p.m. Auditorium, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit facebook.com/freelibrarymovies.

TUESDAY – JAN. 27

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. Tonight – “Tree of Life” at 98 Bottles in Little Italy, 2400 Kettner Blvd. 6 – 9 p.m. 21+. Cost $45, all supplies included, registration required. Corkage fee $15 if you bring your own wine. For more info, visit paintingandvino.com.

Murder for Two: An “Insights Seminar” precedes tonight’s performance of this musical comedy brought to life by only two performers. Free seminar at 5:30 p.m., performance at 7 p.m.  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.

WEDNESDAY – JAN. 28

Film: Each month Women Occupy San Diego (WOSD) holds a special movie night with refreshments. Tonight TBD. Doors 6:30 p.m., film 7 p.m. Women’s Museum of California, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd., Barracks 16, Liberty Station. Visit womensmuseumca.org.

THURSDAY – JAN. 29

San Diego Black Film Festival: Annual festival runs through Feb. 1 and features several related events in addition to film screenings. All films are screened at Reading Cinemas, 701 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit sdbff.com.

FRIDAY – JAN. 30

Wine and Canvas: Step-by-step instruction and materials included, create 16-by-20-inch gallery-wrapped canvas painting. Tonight: “Downtown SD.” No outside food or drinks — both available for purchase. $35 per person. 1 – 4 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe – 801 Fourth Ave., Downtown. Visit wineandcanvas.com.

Wendy Whelan’s ‘Restless Creature’: La Jolla Music Society presents this project of the former New York Ballet dancer. 8 p.m. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit sandiegotheatres.com.

SATURDAY – JAN. 31

Live Music: An Evening with Patti Smith and her band presents the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee amidst a world tour. 8:30 p.m. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit sandiegotheatres.com.

SUNDAY – FEB. 1 – Super Bowl Sunday

Coronado Concert Series: Free concert with Dixie Jazz Katz, 1 – 4 p.m. Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St. at B Avenue. Visit coronadoferrylandingshops.com.

MONDAY – FEB. 2

Live Music: Rock lineup with Yuck, GRMLN and Tropical Popsicle. Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy.com Visit casbahmusic.com.

TUESDAY – FEB. 3

Murder for Two: Free “post-show forum” follows tonight’s performance of this musical comedy brought to life by only two performers. 7 p.m.  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.

WEDNESDAY – FEB. 4

The Sky Tonight: A monthly astronomer-led planetarium show touring the solar system with a new topic each month. This month is “Light Pollution.” 7 p.m. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park. Visit rhfleet.org.

THURSDAY – FEB. 5

East Village Association Board Meeting: All monthly board meetings are open to the public. 5 p.m. Room 219, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 1155 Island Ave. For more info visit eastvillagesandiego.com. 

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