EVENTOS ESPECIALES
Awesome Fest 8
Friday, Aug. 29 – Sunday, Aug. 31
This three-day DIY festival offers multiple shows featuring punk bands and other genres. Venues this year include U31, The Office, Soda Bar and The Hideout. Volunteers organize the event with a love for “quality music, friendship and reasonably-priced fun.” Weekend passes are $40, all venues are 21+. For full schedule and passes visit awesomefest8.com.
Labor Day Poolside with The Matt Smith Neu Jazz Trio
Monday, Sept. 1
Multi-instrumentalist Matt Smith (formerly of Steam Powered Giraffe) leads this on-the-rise trio. Smith and his cohorts, Mackenzie Leighton (bass) and Ed Kornhauser (piano), bring youthful energy and dynamic arrangements to the classic genre of jazz. The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. and feature a special BBQ menu served poolside at the Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd., North Park. More info at lafayettehotelsd.com.
Fiesta de Kustom Kulture: Car, bike, and lowbrow art show
Saturday, Sept. 6
San Diego Avenue, Harney Street and Twiggs Street will be lined with pre-1972 hot rods, muscle cars, motorcycles and more. Various vendors (no food), live music and a charity art auction are a few other highlights. Trophies will be awarded to the most outstanding vehicles with some categories voted on by attendees. The event is free to the public and takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More info at fiestadekustomkulture.com.
San Diego Creative Arts Project auditions for “Beauty and The Beast”
Tuesday, Sept. 9 and Thursday, Sept. 11
Pre-registration for these auditions is required and space is limited. Participants should prepare a one-minute song, bring karaoke music to accompany them and prepare a monologue. Auditions cost $20 (2 for $30) and are by appointment from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at SDCAP, 4715 30th St., Suite 4, Antique Row. Callbacks will be Sept. 13 and the show runs Dec. 12 – 14. Visit sdcreativeartsproject.org para más información.
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: 6 – 9 p.m., Smitty’s Service Station hosts several food trucks under their well-lit shade structure, 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 p.m., Chant and sing contemporary mantras celebrating love and life at Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga, 3287 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, donation requested. 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., 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.
