EVENTOS ESPECIALES

Bazaar del Mundo’s annual Santa Fe Market

Sept. 19 – 21

This three-day annual festival will feature Native American artwork and jewelry from Navajo, Cherokee, Hopi, Pima, Isleta Pueblo and Santo Domingo Pueblo tribe members. More than 25 Southwestern artists will also display and sell their handiwork. A first at the event, pawn trader Art Quintana will appraise fine Indian jewelry and family heirlooms (up to two pieces per visitor) à la the TV show “Pawn Stars.” There will also be live music for entertainment and neighboring restaurant Casa Guadalajara be open for those with an appetite. The festival runs 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday at Bazaar del Mundo at the north entrance to Old Town on the corner of Juan and Taylor streets. Visit bazaardelmundo.com para más información.

30th annual Coastal Cleanup Day

Sept. 20 

Volunteers of all ages can sign up for the largest countywide cleanup, which is coordinated each year by I Love A Clean San Diego. This year the single-day event will take place at more than 100 sites with 8,000 volunteers expected. Cleanup areas include local beaches, but the event also focuses more than 65 percent on sites along rivers, creeks, canyons and urban areas. The idea behind cleaning up all of these areas is to prevent trash from ever reaching the coast. Cleanup is from 9 a.m. – Noon. Visit cleanupday.org to get involved.

UCCE Master Gardener Program of San Diego County presents plant sale and open house

Sept. 20

This free event features thousands of plants for sale below retail prices. Other items for sale include birdhouses, succulent art and lightly-used gardening books. New to the event this year are demonstrations and exhibits given by UCCE Master Gardeners dedicated to helping attendees solve gardening problems. Topics to be covered include composting and vermi-composting, landscape design, water conservation, earth-friendly gardening and pet-friendly gardening. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Casa del Prado building and adjoining patios, 1800 El Prado, Balboa Park. Visit mastergardenerssandiego.org para más información.

10th annual San Diego Restaurant Week

Sept. 21 – 26 

Each year restaurants all over the county participate in Restaurant Week. Discounted prix fixe menus are offered inviting diners to explore local eateries and save money. Lunch menus this year range from $10 – 20 per person and dinners are $25 – 45. Reservations are recommended for many locations and can be made online. Participating restaurants in the Uptown area include Brooklyn Girl in Mission Hills, Social Experiment bar + kitchen in Hillcrest, Jayne’s Gastropub in Normal Heights, Fish Public in Kensington, The Smoking Goat in North Park and many more. Visit sandiegorestaurantweek.com. 

Book launch for ‘Images of America: San Diego’s North Park’

Sept. 23

The North Park Historical Society’s new book explores the hip and storied neighborhood through historical photos. The book launch and lecture will include a presentation using photos from the book. Books will be available for purchase and signing prior to and following the lecture. The event itself is free, but registration is required. 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, Suite 3, Balboa Park. Visit sandiegohistory.org.

Speaker Toni Atkins community office hours

Sept. 24

The community office hours give residents a chance to meet Atkins’ staff and receive information on state services and obtain assistance with any state-related agency. Suggested topics to inquire about include — but aren’t limited to — Medi-Cal and Covered California, property tax issues, unemployment and disability insurance, Veterans Affairs, the Department of Motor Vehicles and more. Requests can be made for copies, summaries and information on bills. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at North Park Library, 3795 31st St., North Park. Visit asmdc.org/parlante.

North Park Community Association ‘Take Action!’ forum

Sept. 24 

The NPCA is looking for solutions to make North Park safe and assure that it remains “San Diego’s most walkable neighborhood.” Facilitated focus groups will meet to discuss ideas which can be implemented to address a recent spree of assaults on women in the area. The groups will convene to discuss their top ideas and select those that are most applicable to North Park. All are welcome and should bring ideas “no matter how wild-eyed.” Light refreshments will be served. 6 – 8 p.m. at the Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd., North Park. Visit northparksd.org.

EVENTOS RECURRENTES

Lunes: 

Hora del cuento cantando: 1:30 pm, aprenda lo que está pasando dentro de la mente de su bebé, fortalezca su vínculo y canten canciones juntos en la Biblioteca de Mission Hills, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, gratis. biblioteca92103.org.

Noche de micrófono abierto: 7:30 pm, el micrófono está abierto para usted en Lestat's Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, gratis. Lestats.com.

Martes:

Curbside Bites: 5 – 8:30 p.m., gathering of gourmet food trucks at 3030 Grape St., South Park. Curbsidebites.com.

“Grab a Mic”: 6 p.m., an open mic night hosted by singer/actor Sasha Weiss. Sign ups at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m., Martinis Above Fourth, 3940 Fourth Ave., Hillcrest. Martinisabovefourth.com. 

Sabrosos martes de camiones: De 6 a 9 pm, la estación de servicio de Smitty alberga varios camiones de comida bajo su estructura de sombra bien iluminada, 3442 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. Sdfoodtrucks.com. 

Micrófono abierto Charlie's: 7 a 10 pm (excepto el tercer martes), noche de micrófono abierto en Rebecca's Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, gratis. Rebeccascoffeehouse.com.

miércoles: 

Experiencia de miércoles por la noche: 7 – 8 p.m., uplifting and spiritually inspiring experiences for all, weekly at Universal Spirit Center, 3858 Front St., Hillcrest, Love offering requested. Universalspiritcenter.org. 

Serie de música Young Lions: 7 pm, cada semana presenta una nueva "estrella joven en ascenso" elegida por Gilbert Castellanos. Castellanos también participará durante el primer set, Expatriate Room, Croce's Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill, cubierta $5. crocesparkwest.com.

Miércoles Jazz Jam Session: 7:30 pm, Gilbert Castellanos presenta Jazz Jam Session con músicos invitados especiales en Seven Grand, 3054 University Ave., North Park, gratis. sietegrandbars.com.

jueves: 

Yoga suave para personas mayores: 2:45 – 3:45 pm, presentado por The Center y Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO) en The San Diego LGBT Center, 3909 Center St., Hillcrest, gratis. loscentrosd.org. 

North Park Farmers’ Market: 3 – 7 pm, en el estacionamiento detrás de CVS en 32nd St. y University Ave., North Park, gratis. Northparkfarmersmarket.com. 

Meditación Musical Kirtan: 8:15 pm, cante y cante mantras contemporáneos que celebran el amor y la vida en Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga, 3287 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, se solicita donación. peregrinacionyoga.com.

viernes:

Hora del cuento preescolar: 10:30 am, en la Biblioteca de Mission Hills, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, gratis. biblioteca92103.org.

Viernes de Quinta: De 4 a 9 pm, varios restaurantes y bares ofrecen descuentos y ofertas especiales para una hora social en la Quinta Avenida entre Washington Street y Pennsylvania Avenue, Hillcrest. viernessonfifth.com.

Cine bajo las estrellas: 8:30 p.m., Classic movie screenings at 4040 Goldfinch St., Mission Hills. Tickets start at $15. topspresents.com. 

sábados 

Mercado de los sábados en el casco antiguo: 9 am – 4 pm, en Harney Street y San Diego Avenue, Old Town, gratis. Oldtownsaturdaymarket.com.

Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, en la calle B entre las calles 27 y 28, Golden Hill, gratis. Sdmarketmanager.com.

Hora de manualidades infantiles: 10:30 am, en la Biblioteca de Mission Hills, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, gratis. biblioteca92103.org. 

Melodías en Balboa Park: 1 – 5 pm, los conjuntos de la Sinfónica Juvenil y el Conservatorio de San Diego llenan Casa del Prado con música clásica, 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, gratis. Sdys.org. 

Alturas de la comedia: 8:00 p. m. a 10:00 p. m., comediantes locales toman el escenario junto a Twiggs Coffeehouse en 4590 Park Blvd., University Heights, gratis. Comedyheights.com.

domingos

Hillcrest Farmers’ Market: De 9 am a 2 pm, bajo la bandera del orgullo de Hillcrest, las calles Harvey Milk y Normal, gratis. Hillcrestfarmersmarket.com.

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