EVENTOS ESPECIALES

viernes, 24 de agosto

Film screenings at Digital Gym
Digital Gym Cinema offers screenings of two films: “Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood” (documentary; 98-minute runtime) and “Leave No Trace” (drama; 109-minute runtime). Both shows run through Aug. 30. $7.50–$11. Various times at Digital Gym Cinema, 2921 El Cajon Blvd.

Visita bit.ly/DigitalGymFilms.

Saturday, Aug. 25

San Diego Festival of Books
Join thousands of local readers, writers and word lovers for the second annual literary festival. The day features panel discussions, writer appearances and more. South Park-based The Book Catapult will participate this year, hosting author signings in its booth as well offering a pop-up shop. Free; $3 for panel tickets. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at 2620 Truxton Road, Liberty Station.
Visita sdfestivalofbooks.com.

domingo, 26 de agosto

13th Annual
Suffrage Parade
Celebrate Women’s Equality Day with Women’s Museum of California and commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Dress up in white, wear your sashes and buttons, and wave your feminist movement signs to celebrate women’s rights. 4 p.m. at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American Road East.

Visita bit.ly/WomenParade13. 

Cosmic Flow Yoga
Fiesta de aniversario
Cosmic Flow Yoga in Golden Hill will celebrate its two-year anniversary with free classes all day. An open market with a few vendors from the community, music and snacks will follow. Everyone in attendance will be entered into a raffle. Classes 4 a.m.­–2:30 p.m., with the open market at 5–7 p.m. at Cosmic Flow Yoga, 1214 28th St.

Visita cosmicflowyoga.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 29

Stand-up comedy
at Whistle Stop Bar
Riff City Comedy presents headliner Jak Knight from “The Comedy Lineup,” “Big Mouth” and Comedy Central. Other performers include Omid Singh, Trevor Smith, Jordan Coburn, Daniel Delgado, Myles Magallanes and Beau Hufford. $5. 21 and up. 8 p.m. at The Whistle Stop Bar, 2236 Fern St.

Visita bit.ly/WSBComedy. 

jueves, 30 de agosto

Los Blenders en la barra de refrescos
Mexico City garage-punk band performs alongside Minor Gems, Los Shadows, and PoutHouse. $8. 21 and up. 8:30 p.m. at Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd.

Visita bit.ly/losblenders.

Inspector at The Observatory
Ska reggae band Inspector performs. $10. All ages. 8 p.m. at The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave.

Visita bit.ly/InspectorBand. 

viernes, 31 de agosto

Desafío de escultura de arena de EE. UU.
The U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge, an annual Labor Day weekend tradition, continues to bring attendees and artists from all over the world to Downtown at the Broadway Pier and Pavilion. This year, the festival will be open later and the sculptures will be decoratively lit from top to bottom. Twelve world master class sculptors will compete to create museum-worthy sand sculptures. $7–$11. Active duty military, EMTs, fire and police receive free admission. Proceeds from the event support local charities. Runs through Sept. 3. Various times at 1000 North Harbor Drive.

Visita ussandsculpting.com

Koffin Kats en la barra de refrescos
Punk band performs with hardcore band Systematic Abuse and The Cat Chasers. The Koffin Kats are known for songs featuring real world horrors and science fiction. $15. 21 and up. 8:30 p.m. at Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd.

Visita bit.ly/KoffinKats.

Saturday, Sept. 1

California Rules
The Southwestern Artists’ Association presents “California Rules,” an art exhibit featuring local artists Deanne Tiffany and Susanne Flowers at Gallery 23. Runs through Sept. 15. Free with gallery admission. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park.

Visita bit.ly/CaliforniaRules.

Sunday, Sept. 2

 Lisa De Novo at Lestat’s West
Folk artist performs with Sky Noblezada and Dave Dersham. $8. All ages. 8–11 p.m. at Lestat’s West, 3343 Adams Ave.

Visita bit.ly/LisaDeNovo.

Monday, Sept 3

 First Monday Folk Rock Jam
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church will hold a jam session with lyrics and chords projected on their wall. Open to all skill levels. Artist styles featured include those of Pete Seeger, John Denver, Bob Dylan, The Beatles and Hank Williams. Free. 7 p.m. at 4011 Ohio St.

Visita bit.ly/FolkRockJam.

Wednesday, Sept. 5

‘The Sky Tonight: Changing of the Season’
The Fleet Science Center offers a monthly tour of the solar system narrated by an astronomer. Journey through the cosmos with them and explore new space-related topics. September will focus on the changing of the seasons, inspired by the Fall Equinox. Ticket prices vary. Each show is limited to 250 attendees. Early show from 7–8 p.m. and late show from 8:15–9:15 p.m. at Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado.

Visita bit.ly/FleetSky.

 EVENTOS EN CURSO

‘Epic Tales from Ancient India’ at SDMA
Hasta el 3 de septiembre
The San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park hosts “Epic Tales from Ancient India,” an exhibit with more than 90 Edwin Binney 3rd Collection of Indian paintings. Spanning the 16th through 19th centuries, traditional stories showcased include the Bhagavata Purana, Ramayana, Ragamala and works of Persian literature. $8–$15; 17 and under free. Times vary. Closed on Wednesdays. 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park.

Visita bit.ly/epictalessdma.

International Summer Organ Festival
Hasta el 3 de septiembre
Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park hosts a lineup of outdoor organ concerts every Monday this summer. Free. All ages. 7:30 p.m. at Pan American Road East.

Visita bit.ly/BalboaOrgan.

Viernes de camiones de comida
Hasta el 28 de septiembre
Kick off your summer weekends every Friday evening at Balboa Park’s after-hours event. Visitors of all ages can enjoy live entertainment while eating dishes from a rotating selection of more than a dozen food trucks. Free. 4–8 p.m. at Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park.

Visita bit.ly/balboafoodtruck.

‘Run619: Tour Uptown Fun’
Hasta el 28 de septiembre
RUN619 is Movin Shoes coming to Mission Hills for a relatively easy cardio workout. Run through the neighborhoods of Mission Hills, Hillcrest, University Heights, and Bankers Hill. Runs are usually three to four miles. Free. All ages. 6:19 a.m. at Heartwork Coffee Bar, 3993 Goldfinch St.

Visita bit.ly/Run619Heart.

EVENTOS RECURRENTES

los lunes

Micrófono abierto oeste de Lestat
Evento semanal de micrófono abierto organizado por Robby Robertson todos los lunes. 6:30–11 pm en Lestat's, 3343 Adams Ave.
Visita bit.ly/LestatsWest.

martes

Noche de trivia en Brew Project
¡Aqui esta Johnny! Responda de cinco a siete rondas de preguntas y participe en desafíos de equipo para sorteos y premios. Evento semanal organizado por Johnny Grant. 7 pm El Proyecto Brew, 3683 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest.
Visita bit.ly/BrewTrivia.

Lestat’s West Comedy Night
Weekly comedy night event hosted by Dustin Nickerson every Tuesday. 9–11 p.m. at Lestat’s, 3343 Adams Ave.
Visita bit.ly/LestatsWest.

jueves

Mercado de los jueves de North Park
Compre más de 90 tiendas de productos locales, comestibles artesanales, comidas preparadas y artículos hechos a mano. 3–7:30 pm en 3000 North Park Way, desde 31st Street hasta Utah Street, North Park.
Visita bit.ly/ThursMarket

los jueves en el ken
La jam de jazz nocturna de San Diego se reúne todos los jueves por la noche. Presentado por los músicos Ian Buss, Robert Dove y Hugo Suarez. $5. 10 p. m. a 1:30 a. m. en The Kensington Club, 4079 Adams Ave.
Visita bit.ly/jueves.

sábados

Mercado de agricultores de Golden Hill
Pase por el espacio comunitario abierto para recoger productos orgánicos certificados de California de los agricultores locales. 9:30 a. m. a 1:30 p. m. en B Street entre las calles 27 y 28, Golden Hill.
Visita bit.ly/GHMarket.

Mercado de los sábados en el casco antiguo
El mercado callejero presenta obras de artistas locales que incluyen pinturas, joyas, fotografías y más. Todos los sábados y domingos. 9 am–4:30 pm en Harney Street y San Diego Avenue, Old Town.
Visita bit.ly/OTMarket.

domingos

Mercado de agricultores de Hillcrest
Alrededor de 175 vendedores ofrecen una variedad de frutas, productos agrícolas, regalos, artesanías, flores y más cultivados localmente. 9 am–2 pm en Normal Street entre las avenidas University y Lincoln.
Visita bit.ly/HillcrestMarket.

Para ver un calendario completo de eventos que suceden en San Diego, visite nuestro calendario en línea en bit.ly/UTNCal.

—Compiled by Sara Butler. Email calendar items to [email protected].