FRIDAY – JUNE 5

Grunion run: These events follow high tides when the grunions come for a mating ritual on shore. $14 for members, $16 for the public. 10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Visit acuario.ucsd.edu.

Libertad de viernes por la noche: Large art walk on the 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: ‘Here Comes the Bride and Other Nightmares’: Free admission to see this exhibit with wine and snacks served. 5 p.m. Women’s Museum of California, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd., Barracks 16, Liberty Station. Visit womensmuseumca.org.

SATURDAY – JUNE 6

New Modern Muse preview: A preview of San Diego artist Concetta Antico’s latest oil painting collection; event will include live music and refreshments. Five percent of painting sales proceeds will benefit Rady Children’s Hospital. Free. 6 – 9 p.m. Concetta Antico’s Fine Art Gallery, 1920 Fort Stockton Drive, Suite A, Mission Hills. Visit concettaantico.com.

SUNDAY – JUNE 7

Grandes libros de San Diego: Free discussion group, open to the public. This month’s reading: “Where I Lived, What I Lived For” from the second chapter of “Walden” by Henry David Thoreau. 2 – 4 p.m. Room 221, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit sandiegogreatbooks.net.

WordTasting Tour: This tour appearance includes special guests for an evening of readings, stories, live music, questions and answers and more. 7 – 9 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse, 835C W. Harbor Dr., Seaport Village. Free. Visit upstartcrowtrading.com or call 619-333-0141.

MONDAY – JUNE 8

Cine Foro: Free screening of “Selma” with a special pre-movie concert by the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir. 6 p.m. Auditorium, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit facebook.com/freelibrarymovies.

TUESDAY – JUNE 9

‘Motown The Musical’: A Broadway musical about Berry Gordy, the founder of the Motown record label. Additional performances June 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14. 7 p.m. visit sandiegoteatros.org.

WEDNESDAY – JUNE 10

Pintura y Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. Tonight – “Hidden Waterfall” at 98 Bottles in Little Italy, 2400 Kettner Blvd. 6 – 9 p.m. 21+. $45, all supplies included, registration required. Corkage fee $15 if you bring your own wine. Visit pinturayvino.com.

THURSDAY – JUNE 11

Downtown San Diego Summer Series kick-off: The event will include hors d’oeuvres, beverages and a small business showcase. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. U.S. Bank, 1420 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy. Visit www.downtownsandiego.org.

FRIDAY – JUNE 12

Vino y Lienzo: Step-by-step instruction and materials included, create 16-by-20-inch gallery-wrapped canvas painting. Tonight: “Beach Treasures.” 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 vinoycanvas.com.

SATURDAY – JUNE 13

Serie de Conciertos de Coronado: Free concert with Breez’n, 2 – 5 p.m. Coronado Ferry Landing, 1201 First St. at B Avenue. Visit coronadoferrylandingshops.com.

SUNDAY – JUNE 14

San Diego Startup Week: The SDSW kicks off today and includes various events and tracks to follow through June 20. Visit sandiegostartupweek.com.

Sunday Supper at The Cheese Store: A Southern-inspired dinner with guest chef Holly Haines including cheese in every course. $65. 6 – 8 p.m. The Cheese Store of San Diego, 1980 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy. Visit thecheesestoresd.com.

MONDAY – JUNE 15

Spring wine and dinner series: This installment explores wines of Spain including Galicia, Rioja, Ribera del Duera and Andulsia. 6:30 p.m. Stake Chophouse, 1309 Orange Ave., Coronado. Visit stakechophouse.com.

Cine Foro: Free screening of “The One I Love” — a romantic comedy with a twist — starring Mark Duplass and Elisabeth Moss. 6:30 p.m. Auditorium, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit facebook.com/freelibrarymovies.

TUESDAY – JUNE 16

Brit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show: Brit Floyd’s Space and Time World Tour launches in North America with over 100 concerts planned and a matching light show. 8 p.m. Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., Downtown. Visit sandiegoteatros.org.

WEDNESDAY – JUNE 17

‘Intro to Candy’ baking class: Hands-on class on beginning candy making including lessons on caramels, gelled candy, marshmallows and more. $75. 6 – 8:30 p.m. Bake Sale, 815 F St., Downtown. Visit bakesalesd.com.

THURSDAY – JUNE 18

SDG&E 10th Annual Energy Expo: Free event showcasing money-saving products, services and more for energy efficiency. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, Downtown. Visit aldeasdelesteandiego.com.

China Tour Bon Voyage Concert: A special free concert to mark the beginning of the San Diego Youth Symphony’s 70th season; it will feature the China Tour orchestra who will soon travel with the youth symphony to China. 7:30 p.m. Plaza de Panama, Balboa Park. Visit sdys.org.

FRIDAY – JUNE 19

The Makers Quarter Invitational: Annual golf tournament to benefit the Downtown San Diego Partnership includes tournament and dinner/awards to follow. Noon check-in and BBQ lunch, 1 p.m. shotgun start. Coronado Municipal Golf Course, 100 Visalia Row. Visit www.downtownsandiego.org.

SATURDAY – JUNE 20

Yoga on the USS Midway: A free family-friendly yoga class sponsored by Scripps Health and taught by Yoga One. Registration 7 a.m., class 8 a.m. Visit midway.org/yoga.

SUNDAY – JUNE 21 – FATHER’S DAY

Sushi with Friends of the Central Library: A special fundraising luncheon where guests learn to create their own sushi roll. $15 – $20. Noon – 2 p.m. The Parlour, 550 Park Blvd., Suite 2104, East Village. Visit aldeasdelesteandiego.com.

‘Twelfth Night’: Previews start tonight for the William Shakespeare comedy masterpiece. Opens June 27, closes July 26. 8 p.m. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. Tickets start $29. Visit elviejoglobo.org o llame al 619-234-5623.

MONDAY – JUNE 22

Cine Foro: Free screening of “Seconds” starring Rock Hudson. 6:30 p.m. Auditorium, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit facebook.com/freelibrarymovies.

TUESDAY – JUNE 23

‘Twelfth Night’: An “Insights Seminar” precedes tonight’s performance of this Shakespeare masterpiece. Reception at 6 p.m., free seminar at 6:30 p.m., performance at 8 p.m. Sheryl and Harvey White Stage, Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. Tickets start $29. Visit elviejoglobo.org o llame al 619-234-5623.

WEDNESDAY – JUNE 24

Vino y Lienzo: Step-by-step instruction and materials included, create 16-by-20-inch gallery-wrapped canvas painting. Tonight: “Catalina Love.” 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 vinoycanvas.com.

THURSDAY – JUNE 25

Comedia en vivo: From “The Daily Show,” “Will and Grace” and much more, comedian Laura Kightlinger will perform two shows tonight and tomorrow. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Mad House Comedy Club, 502 Horton Plaza, Downtown. Tickets are $20. Visit madhousecomedyclub.com.

FRIDAY – JUNE 26

Wine, cheese and chocolate festival: The eighth annual festival to benefit the Women’s Museum will be held on the grass in front of the museum and feature live music by Sue Palmer. Tickets start at $30. 6 p.m. Women’s Museum of California, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd., Barracks 16, Liberty Station. Visit womensmuseumca.org.

SATURDAY – JUNE 27

Twisted Manzanita Ales and Spirits Fifth anniversary: All-inclusive celebration with all proceeds benefitting the EOD Warrior Foundation; incudes local restaurant fare, beers and spirits, live music and more. 4 – 7 p.m. SILO in Makers Quarter, 753 15th St., East Village. Visit makersquarter.com.

San Diego Padres: Come watch our Padres battle the Diamondbacks at 7:10 p.m., and get a Padres beach towel presented by National University. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., East Village. Tickets at padres.com.

Investigación Paranormal: 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 gaslampcuarto.org.

SUNDAY – JUNE 28

Sunday Salon Author Series: This month’s presentation in the series “From One Woman to Another: Sarah Kaufman and Me” with local historical mystery author, Ona Russell, Ph.D. Russell’s books will also be available. 4:30 p.m. Women’s Museum of California, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd., Barracks 16, Liberty Station. Visit womensmuseumca.org.

MONDAY – JUNE 29

Cine Foro: Free screening of “Handsome Harry” starring Jamey Sheridan and Steve Buscemi. 6:30 p.m. Auditorium, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit facebook.com/freelibrarymovies.

‘Henry V’: Part of The Old Globe’s special summer series featuring Shakespeare films. Free. 8:15 p.m. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. Visit elviejoglobo.org o llame al 619-234-5623.

TUESDAY – JUNE 30

‘Intro to Bread’ baking class: Hands-on lesson on the basics of home bread baking including lessons focaccia, flatbreads, pizza dough and more. $75. 6 – 8:30 p.m. Bake Sale, 815 F St., Downtown. Visit bakesalesd.com.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 1

Restaurant opening — The Front Porch Coronado: The popular Mission Hills store Front Porch is expanding to Coronado with a second retail shop and tasting room opening. 5 – 8 p.m. VIP ribbon cutting at 6:30 p.m. Visit thefrontporchretail.com.

‘Kiss Me, Kate’: Previews start tonight for the romantic musical comedy featuring music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Opens July 9, closes Aug. 2. 8 p.m. Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. Tickets start $39. Visit elviejoglobo.org o llame al 619-234-5623.

Investigación Paranormal: 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 gaslampcuarto.org.

THURSDAY – JULY 2

OUT at the Globe: A pre-play mixer for LGBT theater lovers featuring a hosted wine and martini bar, appetizers and door prizes. 6:30 p.m. $24 plus cost of a ticket to “Kiss Me, Kate” or “Twelfth Night”. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. For more information visit elviejoglobo.org o llame al 619-234-5623.

WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS

TUESDAY

Camp Broadway San Diego: A creative outlet for kids and teens. Donation based, academic support on request. 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. Visit 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.

Serie de música Young Lions: 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 98bottlelessd.com.

VIERNES

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.

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 Dr., Downtown. Visit hornblower.com.

SÁBADO

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 gaslampcuarto.org.

Urban Challenge/Scavenger Hunt: Explore hidden areas of the Gaslamp Quarter and 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.

DOMINGO

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 by Downtown News contributor Carol Williams. Enjoy free parking, lots of seating. Balboa Park’s Organ Pavilion. 2 p.m. Visit balboapark.org.

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