Friday, April 11

Preschool storytime: 10:30 – 11 a.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Viernes de Quinta: 4 – 9 p.m., every Friday restaurants and bars offer discounts and specials for a social hour in Hillcrest on Fifth Avenue between Washington Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Cine bajo las estrellas: 8 p.m., screening “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Saturday, April 12

Classical Melodies in Balboa Park: 8:45 a.m. – 7:15 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory’s ensembles fill Casa del Prado with classical music, 1549 El Prado in Balboa Park, free.

Old Town Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney St., free.

University Heights Open Aire Market: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. every Saturday, 4100 Normal St., free.

Get Fit: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., fitness experts Leah Francis and JJ Brawley lead workouts encompassing cardio, strength, agility, balance and coordination. Bird Park at 28th and Upas St. Call 619-800-3480 to register, free.

Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets, free.

Tiempo de manualidades para niños: 10 a.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Programa para niños de la biblioteca de UH: 10:30 a.m., arts and crafts event for children, University Heights Library, 4193 Park Blvd., free.

Cine bajo las estrellas: 8 p.m., screening “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Comedy Heights Comedy Show: 8 – 10 p.m., every Saturday local comedians take the stage in University Heights next to Twiggs Coffeehouse at 4590 Park Blvd., free.

Booty Bassment!: 9 p.m., DJs Dmitri and Rob perform at the Whistle Stop Bar, 2235 Fern St., 21+, $10/$5 before 10 p.m.

Sunday, April 13

Hillcrest Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Sunday under the Hillcrest Pride Flag, Harvey Milk St. and Normal St., free.

Classical Melodies in Balboa Park: 1 – 5 p.m., every Saturday and 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 at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, free.

Música en vivo: 8:30 p.m., pop punk band Break Anchor performs at Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd., 21+, tickets start at $10.

Monday, April 14

Noche de micrófono abierto: 7:30 p.m., every Monday night at Lestat’s Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave., free.

Tuesday, April 15

Old Mission Rotary: 12 p.m., regular weekly meeting of the Old Mission Rotary Club, Best Western Seven Seas, 411 Hotel Circle South.

Hillcrest Business Association Sustainability Committee: 2:30 p.m., third Tuesday of the month meeting of the HBA office at 3737 Fifth Ave., Suite 202.

Mordeduras en la acera: 5 – 8 p.m., weekly 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, live music, 3442 Adams Ave.

Pajama Story Time: 6:30 – 7 p.m., every Tuesday children are invited for story time fun with books, singing and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas! Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

North Park Planning Committee: 6:30 p.m., third Tuesday meeting of the Planning Committee, North Park Christian Fellowship, 2901 North Park Way.

Friends Chill: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., board games and mellow grooves every Tuesday at Whistle Stop Bar, 2235 Fern St.

Wednesday, April 16

Mission Hills Business Improvement District: 3:15 p.m., a public board meeting is held on the third Wednesday of each month at The Frame Maker located at 3102 Reynard Way.

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

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., Bankers Hill, $5 cover.

Miércoles Jazz Jam Session: 7:30 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, April 17

Uptown Rotary Breakfast Club: 7 – 8:30 a.m., the San Diego Uptown Rotary hosts its weekly breakfast club at Hillcrest Panera, 1270 Cleveland Ave.

El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association: 9 – 10:30 a.m., third Thursday of the month board meeting at 3727 El Cajon Blvd.

Yoga suave para personas mayores: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. every Thursday, presented by The Center and Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO). SAYCO’s mission is to improve the health and overall wellbeing of all seniors, regardless of age, physical ability or financial status, The San Diego LGBT Center, 3909 Centre St., free.

North Park Farmers’ Market: 3 – 7 p.m., every Thursday in the parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.

Greater Golden Hill Board Community Development Corporation: 6:30 – 8 p.m., monthly meeting is held on the third Thursday of every month at the Golden Hill Recreation Center, 2600 Golf Course Dr.

Mission Hills Heritage: 7 p.m., regular meeting on the third Thursday each month. For meeting location and additional information call 619-497-1193 or email [email protected].

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.

Friday, April 18

Preschool storytime: 10:30 – 11 a.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Viernes de Quinta: 4 – 9 p.m., every Friday restaurants and bars offer discounts and specials for a social hour in Hillcrest on Fifth Avenue between Washington Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

North Park Historical Society: 6:30 – 8 p.m., third Friday of the month board meeting, Grace Lutheran Church, 3967 Park Blvd.

Cine bajo las estrellas: 8 p.m., screening “Philomena” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Música en vivo: 8:30 p.m., 21+, reggae/rock band, Natural Incense, performs at Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd., $7.

Saturday, April 19

Classical Melodies in Balboa Park: 8:45 a.m. – 7:15 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory’s ensembles fill Casa del Prado with classical music, 1549 El Prado in Balboa Park, free.

Old Town Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney St., free.

University Heights Open Aire Market: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. every Saturday, 4100 Normal St., free.

Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets, free.

Get Fit: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., fitness experts Leah Francis and JJ Brawley lead workouts encompassing cardio, strength, agility, balance and coordination. Bird Park at 28th and Upas St. Call 619-800-3480 to register, free.

Tiempo de manualidades para niños: 10 a.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Programa para niños de la biblioteca de UH: 10:30 a.m., arts and crafts event for children, University Heights Library, 4193 Park Blvd., free.

CityBeat Festival of Beers: 1 – 5:30 p.m., enjoy the perfect marriage of music and craft beer at this fundraiser for the San Diego Music Foundation, The Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd., tickets start at $40.

Comedy Heights Comedy Show: 8 – 10 p.m., every Saturday local comedians take the stage in University Heights next to Twiggs Coffeehouse 4590 Park Blvd., free.

Cine bajo las estrellas: 8 p.m., screening “Philomena” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Sunday, April 20

Hillcrest Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Sunday under the Hillcrest Pride Flag, University Ave. and Normal St., free.

Classical Melodies in Balboa Park: 1 – 5 p.m., every Saturday and 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.

Monday, April 21

Signs at Play: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., teach your baby to sign, first and third Mondays of the month, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 Washington St., free.

Veteran Entrepreneurs Today kickoff event: 6:30 p.m., business networking and training organization for veterans interested in starting their own business. Learn more about weekly group meetings focusing on a variety of topics. Courtyard by Marriott, 595 Hotel Circle South, Free. For more information or to register, email [email protected].

Bankers Hill Residents: 6:30 – 8 p.m., third Monday of the month at the San Diego Indoor Sports Club, 3030 Front St.

Noche de micrófono abierto: 7:30 p.m., every Monday night the mic is open to you at Lestat’s Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave., free.

Música en vivo: 8:30 p.m., indie rock-folk band Miner performs at the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., 21+, tickets start at $10.

Tuesday, April 22

Old Mission Rotary: 12 p.m., regular weekly meeting of the Old Mission Rotary Club, Best Western Seven Seas, 411 Hotel Circle South.

Mordeduras en la acera: 5 – 8 p.m., weekly Tuesday night gathering of gourmet food trucks at 3030 Grape St. in South Park.

“Meet the Mayor”: 5 – 6:30 p.m., Mayor Kevin Faulconer will stop in District three as part of his “Meet the Neighborhood” series to speak to the community and hear their questions, The San Diego LGBT Center, 3909 Centre St., 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, live music, 3442 Adams Ave, free.

Pajama Storytime: 6:30 – 7 p.m., every Tuesday children are invited for story time fun with books, singing and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas! Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Distrito de evaluación de mantenimiento de Talmadge: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., fourth Tuesday of the month at Franklin Elementary School, 4481 Copeland Ave.

An Evening to Remember Concert: 7 p.m., The San Diego Concert Band celebrates the coming of spring with its 25th annual, two-night spring concert with special guest artist Ryan Anthony at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre, 6611 University Ave., tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students, seniors and military, free for children five and under, and can be purchased at sandiegoconcertband.com or at the door.

Friends Chill: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., board games and mellow grooves every Tuesday at Whistle Stop Bar, 2235 Fern St.

Wednesday, April 23

North Park Community Association board meeting: 6 – 8 p.m., the NPCA will hold their annual elections at their regular meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd.

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

An Evening to Remember Concert: 7 p.m., The San Diego Concert Band celebrates the coming of spring with its 25th annual, two-night spring concert with special guest artist Ryan Anthony at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre, 6611 University Ave., tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students, seniors and military, free for children five and under, and can be purchased at sandiegoconcertband.com o en la puerta.

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., Bankers Hill, $5 cover.

Miércoles Jazz Jam Session: 7:30 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, April 24

North Park Farmers’ Market: 3 – 7 p.m., every Thursday in the parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University 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.

Música en vivo: 8:30 p.m., Joey Harris & The Mentals performs at Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd., $10.