FRIDAY – NOV. 6

Marina walkabout: Join DSDP’s Clean & Safe program at 10 a.m. Meet-up at Fourth Avenue and G Street (SW corner). For more info, call 619-234-8900, visit downtownsandiego.org or sign up for their newsletter.

San Diego Brewers Guild Festival: This two-day event kicks off San Diego Beer Week. Day one’s VIP Brewer Takeover features specialty, exclusive and rare beer tasters with unlimited beer and food samples. Live music by The Flocculators. 6 – 9 p.m. Port Pavillion on Broadway Pier, Downtown. Visit sdbw.org/guild-festival and see our story for more information on San Diego Beer Week!

SATURDAY – NOV. 7

Fit Foodie 5K: This race weekend will feature tastings, cooking and fitness demonstrations, a beer and wine garden and more. The race kicks off today with a group stretch at 7:30 a.m., race at 8 a.m. A VIP cocktail party will precede the race on Friday night and a special brunch with follow on Sunday morning. Embarcadero Marina Park South, 200 Marina Park Way. Visit fitfoodierun.com.

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas!: Previews start tonight for the musical based on the beloved children’s book. Opens Nov. 12. Sensory-friendly performance on Dec. 12. Closes Dec. 26. 7 p.m. Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. Tickets start $24. Visit theoldglobe.org or call 619-234-5623.

‘Stretch Yourself’ yoga classes: A twice-monthly yoga class at outdoor locations throughout Downtown. 9 a.m. The Headquarters at Seaport Village, 789 West Harbor Drive. Visit downtownsandiego.org.

SUNDAY – NOV. 8

15th annual Fall Back Festival: A family-friendly street fair with free food and activities including gold mining, pony riding and more. Small fee for some activities. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit gaslampfoundation.org.

San Diego Great Books: Free discussion group, open to the public. This month’s reading: selected poems by Lisel Mueller. 2 – 4 p.m. Room 221, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit sandiegogreatbooks.net.

‘Game on Little Italy’ pop-up dinner: A “fall game-inspired” five-course dinner including cheese in every course. $69 includes one glass of wine or beer. 6 p.m. The Cheese Store of San Diego, 1980 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy. Visit thecheesestoresd.com.

‘In the year 1915’ concert: Camarada presents a musical odyssey of tantalizing time travel in honor of the Balboa Park centennial celebration. Music of Debussy, de Falla, Bartok, Joplin, Casella, Rachmaninoff. Tickets are $30 for general admission, $25 for students, seniors, military and museum members. 6 – 8 p.m. Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. Visit bit.ly/1l6pWsP.

MONDAY – NOV. 9

2nd annual Brews, Views, and Chews pairing event: In honor of San Diego Beer Week this tasting event will pair top local breweries and restaurants including Soda and Swine, Bali Hai, Ballast Point, Acoustic Ales and more. $45. 6 – 9 p.m. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, 2150 Harbor Island Drive. Visit tomhamsbeerweek.bpt.me.

TUESDAY – NOV. 10

Opening reception for ‘VOICES: Honoring Veterans’: This special exhibition tells the stories of 24 veterans and will feature large-scale portraits of veterans (taken by David King) and their stories of service ranging from World War II to present day Afghanistan and Iraq. Opening reception from 6 – 8 p.m.; exhibit will be open through Dec. 10. The Luxe Gallery at San Diego City College, 1080 16th St., Fifth Floor, Downtown. Visit sdcity.edu.

‘…and the earth did not swallow him’ film screening: A free screening of this film by acclaimed independent filmmaker Paul Espinosa. The film focuses on the life of a poor Mexican American boy and his migrant farm worker family as they struggle to adjust to life in American society. 7 – 9 p.m. Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. Visit bit.ly/1H4WixG.

Lamplighter Awards: A celebration to honor the best businesses in the Gaslamp. Features a cocktail reception; hors d’oeuvre stations, and more. 7 p.m. Parq Restaurant and Nightclub, 615 Broadway. Visit gaslamp.org.

WEDNESDAY – NOV. 11 – VETERANS DAY

Veterans Day Parade: Sponsored by the USS Midway Museum and with a theme of “70th anniversary of America’s Greatest Generation,” this free, one-mile route begins at the Fountain Plaza in front of the County Administration Building and heads south along North Harbor Drive before turning left on Pacific Highway. Grandstands on west side of North Harbor Drive between start and Ash Street. 11 a.m. For more information visit sdvetparade.org.

Salute to Veterans on Midway: Join the staff of the USS Midway Museum saying “thanks” to veterans with a special all day long event that is free for all veterans with ID. Blood drive, food, live entertainment, vintage warplane flybys, KidzZone, activities, prizes, etc. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open to all. For more information visit midway.org/veterans-day-2015.

San Diego Gulls: Our local hockey team will celebrate Veterans Day with a $2 beer night (starts 2 hours before the game and runs until one hour after puck drop). Opponent: Bakersfield Condors. 7:05 p.m. Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., Midway. Tickets at 619-359-4730 and sandiegogulls.com.

THURSDAY – NOV. 12

Craft Beer ‘n’ Bites: The fifth edition of this event will be held in honor of San Diego Beer Week with 15 breweries along with food trucks, games, live music and art. Held in collaboration with San Diego State University College of Extended Studies Business of Craft Beer Program, benefiting the San Diego Brewers Guild. $35 in advance; $50 at the door. 6 – 9 p.m. SILO in Makers Quarters, 753 15th St., East Village. Visit makersquarter.com.

Greater Golden Hill Community Development Corporation meeting: Monthly meeting for GGHCDC board of directors. 6:30 p.m. Golden Hill Recreation Center, 2600 Golf Course Drive. Visit goldenhillcdc.org.

Book signing: Len Martini author of “Ice-X ’86: Freezing the Cold War” will sign copies of his book. “Ice-X ’86 ” is based on true events, telling the story of a top-secret mission by young engineers to test torpedoes in the Arctic. 7 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse, 835C W. Harbor Dr., Seaport Village. Free. Visit upstartcrowtrading.com or call 619-333-0141.

‘Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar’: This community program by the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center sends 50 scientists out to 25 bars all over San Diego. These experts will be available for a fun chat over drinks. The scientists should be easy to find at each location, as they’ll have a sign reading “We are scientists. Ask us anything!” The events will take place during varying times from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Participating locations in Downtown include: Ballast Point (2215 India St., Little Italy), The Flight Path (1202 Kettner Blvd. Suite 104, Marina District) and Rare Form (793 J St., East Village). Visit rhfleet.org/events/two-scientists-walk-bar for the full list of bars, times and more.

FRIDAY – NOV. 13

East Village Walkabout: Join DSDP’s Clean & Safe program at 10 a.m. Meet-up at 17th Avenue and Broadways (SW corner). For more info, call 619-234-8900, visit downtownsandiego.org, or sign up for their newsletter.

‘The Oldest Boy’/REP Your Pride: Prior to tonight’s performance the San Diego REP will host a panel with PFLAG San Diego members and staff. San Diego Downtown News’ sister publication Gay San Diego is a sponsor. REP Your Pride, 7 p.m.; performance 8 p.m. Lyceum Stage, 79 Horton Plaza, Downtown. Visit sdrep.org.

SATURDAY – NOV. 14

‘Stretch Yourself’ yoga classes: A twice-monthly yoga class at outdoor locations throughout Downtown. 9 a.m. The Headquarters at Seaport Village, 789 West Harbor Drive. Visit downtownsandiego.org.

SUNDAY – NOV. 15

Globe for All: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’: One of several special Shakespeare performances with a mask-making workshop preceding the show. Noon. Free. Joan and Irwin Jacobs Common, Shiley Special Events Suite at San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit theoldglobe.org.

The Old Globe’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting: Family event in conjunction with “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” features a live performance by members of the cast. Tickets are free but RSVP is required. 6 p.m. The Old Globe’s Copley Plaza, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. Call 619-234-5623 to reserve a spot.

MONDAY – NOV. 16

Film Forum: Free screening of “Land and Freedom” – a Cannes prize-winner starring Ian Hart. 6:30 p.m. Auditorium, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit facebook.com/freelibrarymovies.

TUESDAY – NOV. 17

‘Fish Taco TKO’: Fourth annual competition for best fish taco in San Diego featuring 12 local chefs. Plus a dozen craft beer stations and live music. 6 – 9 p.m. $45. Quartyard, 1102 Market St., East Village. Visit quartyardsd.com.

WEDNESDAY – NOV. 18

Poetry night: Alchemy Poetry Series hosted by local poets Seretta Martin and Fred Longworth. Participate in discussion and share your own poetry. Each meeting features an open mic segment. Third Wednesday of the month. 7 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse, 835C W. Harbor Drive, Seaport Village. Visit upstartcrowtrading.com.

THURSDAY – NOV. 19

Front Porch Pilates: These free classes are offered as part of U.S. Bank and Downtown San Diego Partnership’s summer series. 6 – 7 p.m. Lane Field, 900 W. Broadway, Downtown. Visit downtownsandiego.org.

‘Alpine cheese class’: Beer pairings with cheese tastings including aged Comte, Tete de Moine, and Raclette melted over potatoes. Will also teach tips for cooking with cheese and making memorable cheese plates. Wine available. $54. 7 p.m. The Cheese Store of San Diego, 1980 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy. Visit thecheesestoresd.com.

FRIDAY – NOV. 20

East Village Walkabout: Join DSDP’s Clean & Safe program at 10 a.m. Meetup at Sixth Avenue and L Street (NE corner). For more info, call 619-234-8900, visit downtownsandiego.org, or sign up for their newsletter.

FM 94.9 ‘Movember party’ with Boingo Dance Party: A fundraiser party featuring former members of Oingo Boingo. Music Box, 1337 India St., Little Italy. Visit musicboxsd.com.

SATURDAY – NOV. 21

Sailor’s Days: The Star of India and other ships will host “Sailor’s Days” today through Nov. 29 and again Dec. 1 through Jan. 3, 2016. Each day adults and children can experience activities such as making rope for sailing, moving cargo, raising and lowering sails, and more. Included with regular admission to the Maritime Museum of San Diego: $16 for adults; $8 for children. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 1492 North Harbor Drive. Visit sdmaritime.org.

Free workshop: Downtown San Diego Partnership and The Home Depot are teaming up for monthly free workshops. This month “Build a cat tower/Install a dog door.” 10 a.m. – noon. Gaslamp Square, Fifth Avenue and L Street. Visit bit.ly/1MwuBtJ.

SUNDAY – NOV. 22

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. Today – “Starry Night.” 12 – 3 p.m. 21+ up. $45, all supplies included, registration is required. Bring your own wine / $15 corkage. 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite 110. For more info, visit paintingandvino.com.

MONDAY – NOV. 23

Live Music – Liz Grace duo: Dine and drink to the sounds of diverse vocalist Liz Grace. 6 p.m. Croce’s Park West. 2760 Fifth Ave. #100, Bankers Hill. Visit crocesparkwest.com.

TUESDAY – NOV. 24

San Diego Blood Bank’s Chargers Drive XXXVII: This daylong blood drive is one of the longest running and largest blood drives nationwide. There will be live entertainment, refreshments and opportunities for autographs from Chargers players, alumni and Charger Girls. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Town and Country Resort Hotel & Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle South, Mission Valley. Visit sandiegobloodbank.org.

WEDNESDAY – NOV. 25

San Diego Gulls: Our local hockey team will take on the Texas Stars. 7:05 p.m. Valley View Casino Center, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., Midway. Tickets at 619-359-4730 and sandiegogulls.com.

THURSDAY – NOV. 26 – THANKSGIVING DAY

Thanksgiving dinners: Many Downtown area restaurants will service special menus for Thanksgiving. Here are a few to check out if you don’t want to slave over a huge meal:

Bertrand at Mister A’s – 2550 Fifth Ave., Twelfth Floor, Bankers Hill. Visit bertrandatmisteras.com. 

Eddie V’s – 789 West Harbor Drive, The Headquarters at Seaport. Visit eddiev.com.

Manchester Grand Hyatt – 1 Market Place, Marina. Visit manchestergrand.hyatt.com.

Seasons 52 – 789 West Harbor Drive, The Headquarters at Seaport. Visit seasons52.com.

The US Grant/Grant Grill – 326 Broadway, Downtown. Visit usgrant.net.

The Westgate Hotel – 1055 Second Ave., Downtown. Visit westgatehotel.com

FRIDAY – NOV. 27

‘Irving Berlin’s White Christmas’: The final production of the 2015 San Diego Musical Theatre season. Based on the film, this musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs performed by a live 22-piece orchestra. Opens tonight, runs through Dec. 6. Spreckels Theatre, 121 Broadway, Downtown. Visit sdmt.org.

SATURDAY – NOV. 28

Live music: Ballads and rock by Jonathan Valverde. 7 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse, 835C W. Harbor Drive, Seaport Village. Free. Visit upstartcrowtrading.com or call 619-333-0141.

SUNDAY – NOV. 29

Closing Day at Del Mar Races: The Bing Crosby season closes today. Gates open at 11 a.m., first post at 12:30 p.m. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. Visit dmtc.com.

MONDAY – NOV. 30

Film Forum: Free screening of “That Obscure Object of Desire” – Fernando Rey plays an urbane widower tortured by his lust for the elusive Conchita. 6:30 p.m. Auditorium, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit facebook.com/freelibrarymovies.

TUESDAY – DEC. 1

Fantasy on Ice: A new ice rink at Liberty Station will be open through January 2016 with proceeds benefitting the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Rady Children’s Hospital. Visit fantasyonicesd.com.

WEDNESDAY – DEC. 2

‘Festival of Christmas’: Opening day for this holiday play set in San Diego’s Little Italy. This holiday show features music, dance, laughter and more. Appropriate for ages 5 and up. Runs through Dec. 27. 7:30 p.m. Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. Visit lambsplayers.org.

THURSDAY – DEC. 3

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.

WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS

TUESDAY

Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: Participating museums change the first four Tuesdays of the month. 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.

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

WEDNESDAY

Comedy Open Mic: Up-and-coming comics test their skills while patrons enjoy drink and appetizer specials and no cover. 8 p.m. American Comedy Company, 818 B Sixth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit americancomedyco.com.

THURSDAY

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

Trivia Night: 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. Tickets are $45. Tours also on Saturday. Visit bitesandiego.com/index.php.

Sights and Sips Sunset Cruise: Two-hour Hornblower cruise held on Friday and Saturday nights through October featuring live music, light hors d’oeuvres and dessert; boarding cocktail included with other drinks and specials available. $31.76 per person plus fees. Boards at 5:30, cruise from 6 – 8 p.m. Departs from Navy Pier, 970 N. Harbor Drive, Downtown. Through Oct. 31. Visit hornblower.com.

SATURDAY

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

The Gaslamp Architectural 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. Visitgaslampquarter.org.

SUNDAY

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

Walk-in eReader and device assistance: Free and open to the public. Bring your Android and iOS devices for hands-on learning. 2 – 4 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 by Downtown News contributor Carol Williams. Enjoy free parking, lots of seating. Balboa Park’s Organ Pavilion. 2 p.m. Visit balboapark.org.

—Complied by Jen Van Tieghem. Send items for inclusion to editor Morgan M. Hurley at [email protected].