Friday, July 18
Pride of Hillcrest Block Party: 5 – 11:30 p.m., starting off Pride weekend with local DJs, carnival rides, go-go dancers and more. Happy hour from 5 – 7 p.m. with the Pride Stone Wall Rally beginning at 7 p.m. at the intersection of Normal Street and University Avenue. Tickets and info at prideblockparty.com. $25 general admission, $50 VIP.
Cine bajo las estrellas: 8:30 p.m. screening of “The Big Clock” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.
Dinner and Jazz: 7:30 p.m. – midnight, listen to Curtis Taylor Quartet at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave.
“Siddharth” opens at Ken Cinema: Film about a father’s journey across India in search of his son, 4061 Adams Ave., tickets and showtimes: landmarktheatres.com
Saturday, July 19
Mercado de agricultores de Golden Hill: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets, free.
Gentle Bike Ride: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., join fellow cyclists every Saturday morning for a ride through Balboa Park. Meet at the small parking lot on the left-hand side as you enter the park from Sixth Avenue and Upas Street, free.
Classical Melodies in Balboa Park: 8:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., every Saturday the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory ensembles fill Casa del Prado with classical music, 1549 El Prado in Balboa Park, free.
Hora de manualidades infantiles: 10:30 a.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.
Emei Qigong Practice: 10 – 11 a.m., “Master Wendy” leads a weekly Wuji Gong practice group at the WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., free.
Pride Parade: 11 a.m., come watch one of the nation’s largest Pride Parades make its way down University Avenue through Hillcrest, winding its way to Balboa Park for the Pride Festival. More than 300,000 people are expected to attend, so show up early to get a good spot!
Pride Music Festival: Noon – 8 p.m., Marston Point in Balboa Park turns into a massive two-day music festival featuring more than 200 artists and 300 vendor booths. Saturday’s headliners include Robbie Rivera and tyDi. Weekend passes are $20; kids under 15 enter free. Tickets and info at sdpride.org.
4th Annual Artists of North Park Show Opening: 4 – 8 p.m., 32 North Park artists will show their work at the annual show. Artist talk and performances start at 6 p.m., Expressive Arts at 32nd & Thorn, 3201 Thorn St., free.
Spirit Message Circle/Spiritual Healing: 6 p.m., Eye of Buddha, 4247 Park Blvd., donation suggested.
Alturas de la comedia: 8 p.m., comedy show every Saturday night featuring local comedians, ages 13 and up welcome, Comedy Heights, 4590 Park Blvd., free.
Cine bajo las estrellas: 8 p.m. screening of “How to Steal a Million” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Ken Cinema: 11:55 p.m., longest-running midnight movie of all time provides an interactive experiences, 4061 Adams Ave., tickets and showtimes: landmarktheatres.com
“Boyhood” and “Wish I Was Here” open at Hillcrest Cinemas: “Boyhood” is Richard Linklater’s epic filmed over 12 years with the same cast. “Wish I Was Here” is Zach Braff’s follow-up to his hit “Garden State” – both films open Friday.
Sunday, July 20
Hillcrest Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Sunday under the Hillcrest Pride Flag at the intersection of University Avenue and Normal Street, free.
Gospel Brunch: 11 a.m., 1: 30 p.m., join the Sisters of Sequins for bottomless mimosas, champagne, bloody marys and a show every Sunday at Lips Restaurant, 3036 El Cajon Blvd.
Pride Music Festival: Noon – 8 p.m., Marston Point in Balboa Park turns into a massive two-day music festival featuring more than 200 artists and 300 vendor booths. Sunday’s headliners include Deborah Cox and Charice. Weekend passes are $20; kids under 15 enter free. Tickets and info at sdpride.org.
Classical Melodies in Balboa Park: 1:15 – 3 p.m., every Sunday the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory ensembles fill Casa del Prado with classical music, 1549 El Prado in Balboa Park, free.
Concierto de órgano: 2 – 3 p.m., music by organist Carol Williams, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, free.
Cine bajo las estrellas: 8 p.m. screening of “How to Steal a Million” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.
Monday, July 21
Post Pride Clean Up: 7 a.m., join Hillcrest Town Council’s Clean T.E.A.M. Monday morning at Park Boulevard and University Avenue (or whenever you can make it during the day). Clean up with concentrate on the University Ave. Parade route and side streets. Brooms, dustpans, and rolling garbage barrels will be provided. Any amount of time volunteered is greatly appreciated. To give times or ask questions call Luke Terpstra at 619-206-2018 or email [email protected].
Noche de micrófono abierto: 6:30 – 11 p.m., grab a cup of Joe and enjoy open mic night every Monday at Lestat’s Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave.
Half-Price Wine: 4 p.m. – close, enjoy half-price bottles of wine every Monday at Cafe Bleu, 807 Washington St.
Trivia Night: Bring your brain and win cash at Whistle Stop Bar, Call 619-284-6784 for time, 2236 Fern St.
Tuesday, July 22
Mordeduras en la acera: 5 – 8:30 p.m., weekly gathering of gourmet food trucks at 3030 Grape St. in South Park, free.
Sabrosos martes de camiones: 6 – 9 p.m., every Tuesday night Smitty’s Service Station hosts several food trucks under their well-lit shade structure, 3442 Adams Ave., free.
Noche de comedia: 9 – 11 p.m., put on your chuckle pants at Lestat’s Coffee House every Tuesday night, 3343 Adams Ave.
Videodrome: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., film clips and music videos every Tuesday at Whistle Stop Bar, 2236 Fern St.
Wednesday, July 23
Tiempo de juego LEGO: 5 – 6 p.m., children are invited to get creative with LEGOs at Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.
Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins’ Community Office Hours: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Opportunity to meet with staff, discuss issues and obtain information on state services and events in the community, North Park Library, 3795 31st St.
Serie de música Young Lions: 7 p.m., featuring a new “young rising star” chosen by Gilbert Castellanos every Wednesday. Castellanos will also join in during the first set, the Expatriate Room, Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., $5 cover.
Acid Varsity Presents: Vangelis Acid Feat at The Merrow: 9 p.m., Vytear, Engineeer, MaxBetta/gEars, ’60s Residue perform at The Merrow, 1271 University Ave., $15.
Miércoles Jazz Jam Session: 9 p.m., Gilbert Castellanos hosts the Wednesday Jazz Jam Session with special guest musicians and surprise guests at Seven Grand, 3054 University Ave, no cover charge.
Thursday, July 24
North Park Farmers’ Market: 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.
Loco for Locals: $10 dinner and margarita specials available to all San Diego County residents at Barra Barra Saloon, 4016 Wallace St.
Live Music at Fish Public: 6 – 9 p.m. every Thursday, Nathan Welden plays live acoustic music, 4055 Adams Ave., free.
Cine bajo las estrellas: 8 p.m. screening of “The Lady Vanishes” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.
Kirtan musical meditation: 8:15 p.m. every Thursday chant and sing contemporary mantras celebrating love and life at Pilgrimage of the Heart yoga studio, 3301 Adams Ave., free.
Música en vivo: 9 p.m. Okapi Sun and Ishi perform at Bar Pink, 3829 30th St., free.
Friday, July 25
Hora del cuento preescolar: 10:30 – 11 a.m. every Friday, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.
Contradancing: 7:30 – 11 p.m., learn to dance or perfect your moves to live music at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3300 Thorn St., Buy tickets at sandiegocontra.org.
Cine bajo las estrellas: 8 p.m. screening of “The Lady Vanishes” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.
Bonkers! Dance Party: 9 p.m., get your groove on at Bar Pink, 3829 29th St.
Societe Brewing’s 2nd Anniversary Party at Hamilton’s Tavern: Societe is celebrating their 2nd year with pint specials, flights, and food specials at Hamilton’s, 1521 30th St., free.
Saturday, July 26
Mercado de agricultores de Golden Hill: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets, free.
Gentle Bike Ride: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., join fellow cyclists every Saturday morning for a ride through Balboa Park. Meet at the small parking lot on the left-hand side as you enter the park from Sixth Avenue and Upas Street, free.
Tiempo de manualidades para niños: 10 a.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.
Emei Qigong Practice: 10 – 11 a.m., “Master Wendy” leads a weekly Wuji Gong practice group at the WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., free.
Cine bajo las estrellas: 8 p.m. screening of “When Harry Met Sally” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.
Alturas de la comedia: 8 p.m., comedy show every Saturday night featuring local comedians, ages 13 and up welcome, Comedy Heights, 4590 Park Blvd., free.
Tai Chi Chuan: 9:30 p.m., Qi Gong/Taoist meditation classes on Saturdays, as well as Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m., Taoist Sanctuary of San Diego, 4229 Park Blvd.
Sunday, July 27
Hillcrest Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Sunday under the Hillcrest Pride Flag at the intersection of University Avenue and Normal Street, free.
Live Music at Rebecca’s: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., enjoy brunch and a drink with Folding Mr. Lincoln at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St.
Brunch Specials: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., enjoy $20 mule pitchers and $12 mimosa pitchers at West Coast Tavern, 2895 University Ave.
Gospel Brunch: 11 a.m., 1: 30 p.m., join the Sisters of Sequins for bottomless mimosas, champagne, bloody marys and a show every Sunday at Lips Restaurant, 3036 El Cajon Blvd.
Concierto de órgano: 2 p.m., music by organist Carol Williams, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, free.
Cine bajo las estrellas: 8 p.m. screening of “When Harry Met Sally” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.
Monday, July 28
Signing Storytime: 1:30 – 2:15 p.m., every Monday teach your baby to sign, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.
Half-Price Wine: 4 p.m.– closing, Enjoy half-price bottles of wine every Monday at Cafe Bleu, 807 Washington St.
Noche de micrófono abierto: 6:30 – 11 p.m., grab a cup of joe and enjoy open mic night every Monday at Lestat’s Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave.
Trivia Night: Bring your brain and win cash at Whistle Stop Bar, Call 619-284-6784 for time, 2236 Fern St.
Tuesday, July 29
Mordeduras en la acera: 5 – 8 p.m., weekly Tuesday night gathering of gourmet food trucks at 3030 Grape St. in South Park.
Sabrosos martes de camiones: 6 – 9 p.m., every Tuesday night Smitty’s Service Station hosts several food trucks under their well-lit shade structure, 3442 Adams Ave.
Noche de comedia: 9 – 11 p.m., get your laugh on at Lestat’s Coffee House every Tuesday night, 3343 Adams Ave.
Videodrome: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., film clips and music videos every Tuesday at Whistle Stop Bar, 2236 Fern St.
Wednesday, July 30
Tiempo de juego LEGO: 5 – 6 p.m., children are invited to get creative with LEGOs, Mission Hills Branch, 925 W. Washington St., free.
Serie de música Young Lions: 7 p.m., featuring a new “young rising star” chosen by Gilbert Castellanos every Wednesday. Castellanos will also join in during the first set, the Expatriate Room, Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., $5 cover.
Miércoles Jazz Jam Session: 9 p.m., Gilbert Castellanos hosts the Wednesday Jazz Jam Session with special guest musicians and surprise guests at Seven Grand, 3054 University Ave, no cover charge.
Dynamic Night: 8 – 10 p.m., a weekly open mic night for musicians at The Merrow, 1271 University Ave., free.
Thursday, July 31
Mercado de agricultores de North Park: 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday in the parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.
Live Music at Fish Public: 6 – 9 p.m. every Thursday, Nathan Welden plays live acoustic music, 4055 Adams Ave., free.
Kirtan musical meditation: 8:15 p.m. every Thursday chant and sing contemporary mantras celebrating love and life at Pilgrimage of the Heart yoga studio, 3301 Adams Ave, free.
Cine bajo las estrellas: 8 p.m. screening of “In A Lonely Place” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.u