FRIDAY, May 6 • Leo Dan and King Clave, 8 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., performance by two legendary Argentinian performers, www.sandeigotheatres.org, $51.50-$97.50 SATURDAY, May 7 • The Marston House in Balboa Park will hold its annual May Day garden party from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Revelers can participate in springtime activities, home and garden tours, a plein-air art show, benefit auction and live music spread across five acres of gardens at the northwest corner of the park, 3525 Seventh Ave. Held each year on the first Saturday of the month, May Day celebrations at historic landmark offer a perfect treat for mothers on Mother’s Day weekend. All proceeds from the garden party will benefit the restoration of the house’s grounds, formal garden and a long neglected garden that descends into Cabrillo Canyon. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children, and include refreshments, guided tours of the house and gardens, live music, fashion show and art show. For tickets, call (619) 297-9327 or (619) 297-7511 or visit www.sohosandiego.org • San Diego Air and Space Museum: “Hollywood Studs and Starlets,” 5:30 p.m., 2001 Pan American Plaza, guests are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite star and enjoy a gourmet dinner and live entertainment, $250 • Sangam San Diego 19th annual Culture Show, 6 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., student-run show featuring the cultures of South Asia, www.apneaap.org, $18 • Coronado Island Nature Cruise, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., H&M Landing, 2803 Emerson St., starting May 7 and lasting through May 29, the San Diego Natural History Museum will offer nature cruises to the wildlife sanctuary near the Coronado Islands where viewers will enjoy whales, sea lions, dolphins, sea birds and other marine wildlife, www.sdnhm.org, $50 for adults, $40 for children ages 4-12, $45 for seniors and military SUNDAY, May 8 • Treat your mother to the Coronado Historic Homes Tour, presented by the Coronado Museum of History and Art. In conjunction with the Coronado Historical Association’s newest exhibit, “Wings of Gold: Coronado and Naval Aviation,” the tour will visit homes on the island that were lived in by naval aviators at one time between 1910 and 1940. The six homes to be featured reflect a variety of pre-war architectural styles, including California Craftsman, Spanish Moderne, Santa Fe Territorial and Modern. The Old Town Trolley will shuttle visitors from selected parking locations around Coronado to the homes on the tour. Tickets are $30 for association members and $35 for non-members. For tickets, call (619) 435-7242. The tour runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. TUESDAY, May 10 • Centre City Advisory Committee Pre-Design Subcomittee meeting, 5:15 p.m., 401 B St., Suitee 400, meeting to review preliminary design proposal for Fat City Lofts, a six-story residential mixed-use building to be located on block bounded by Pacific Highway, Ivy, California and Hawthorne streets, www.ccdc.com WEDNESDAY, May 11 • Centre City Development Corporation Board Real Estate Committee meeting, 9 a.m., 401 B St., Suite 400, meeting to review preliminary design proposal for Fat City Lofts, a six-story residential mixed-use building to be located on block bounded by Pacific Highway, Ivy, California and Hawthorne streets, www.ccdc.com THURSDAY, May 12 • Wine 101: Exploring Sparkling and Fortified Wines, 6 to 8 p.m., San Diego Wine and Culinary Center, 200 Harbor Drive, last class in an introductory wine series offering an understanding of the process of getting the grape to the glass, how to taste and a bit of history, (619) 231-6400, $40 FRIDAY, May 13 • Kettner Nights in Little Italy North, 6 to 9 p.m., Kettner Boulevard and India Street from Grape to Laurel streets, discover art, design and antiques during this bi-monthly neighborhood walk. • “The Body” art show, 5 to 8 p.m., Pilates Plus San Diego, 1950 Fifth Ave., Suite 301, join art students from High Tech High as they display their recent art project with all proceeds going back to the school and the students, champagne, chocolate, cheese and sparkling cider offered, www.pilatesplussandiego.com SATURDAY, May 14 • “Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins,” San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, the museum’s newest exhibit takes visitors to the ends of the earth to explore the polar regions and their inhabitants, $17 adults, $15 seniors, $12 military and youth 13-17, $11 children (children under 2 free), (619) 232-3821, www.sdnhm.org • George Bizet’s “Carmen,” 7 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., performance runs through May 22, www.sandiegotheatres.org, $45-$235 • Mastercard and California Coast Credit Union Financial Forum, 1 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., financial education seminar featuring Bill and Giuliana Rancic sharing insight into how they reached financial freedom, www.sandiegotheatres.org, free (RSVP required) • American Indian Art Market and Film Festival, 10 a.m., San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, market and festival featuring American Indian artists selling their creations ranging from jewelry to sculpture, paintings to pottery and weavings to woodcarvings and more; while the weekend’s activities will feature cultural activities, entertainment, and films for visitors, (619) 239-2001, free with admission to the museum TUESDAY, May 17 • East Village Board of Directors annual meeting, election and mixer, 5:30 p.m., Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 1155 Island Ave., info@eastvillage sandiego.com  • Reverse mortgage workshop, 6 p.m., The Forward House, 108 Ivy St., (619) 533-7904, Lee@amsec mortgage.net FRIDAY, May 20 • Third Annual Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1 Park Blvd., [email protected], $50 SATURDAY, May 21 • Swashbuckling San Diegans can come out in full force at the two-day “Pirate Days” event, held by the San Diego Maritime Museum on May 21 and 22. Starting at 9 a.m., the event will feature carnival games, costume contests, treasure hunts, theatrical performances, cannon firings, swordfight demonstrations aboard the Star of India and re-enactments aboard the HMS Surprise. A 45-minute historic bay cruise on San Diego Bay aboard the Pilot boat is available for $3, plus the cost of admission, and performances aboard the Treasure Seeker will take place at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. for an additional fee. Participants who wear a pirate costume will receive $2 off the admission fee, which is $14 for adults and $8 for children under 12. Maritime Museum, 1492 North Harbor Drive, www.sdmaritime.org • Balboa Theatre’s Behind the Scenes Tour, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., see the sights, hear the stories and experience the historic Balboa Theatre from a different perspective, no children under the age of 5 and no strollers, (619) 570-1100, $7 WEDNESDAY, May 25 • St. Paul’s Senior Health and Resource Fair, 9 a.m., St. Paul’s Villa, 2340 Fourth Ave., a day dedicated to senior health, featuring free health screenings, informational seminars, fitness classes, Wii bowling and tennis and square dancing, (619) 239-6900, www.stpaulseniors.org SUNDAY, May 29 • Neisha’s Dance and Music Academy Circus, 2 p.m., Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., annual show by students of Neisha’s Academy, (619) 570-1100, $19.50-$27.50 TUESDAY, May 31 • “Mamma Mia!,” 7 p.m., Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., opening night for the musical that runs through June 5, (619) 570-1100, $36- $135