Feb. 17

Preschool storytime: 10:30 to 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.

Circus Vargas: 7:30 p.m. animal-free edition of Circus Vargas bridging the gap between old tradition and modern innovation, Park Blvd. at I-5 in Balboa Park, visit circusvargas.com for more information, adult tickets start at $25, children’s tickets start at $20

In the Wake: 8 p.m., San Diego REPertory Theater, 79 Horton Plaza, tickets start at $45

Feb. 18

Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free.

Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free.

Day of Healing Retreat: 10 a.m., learn simple and effective meditations to put your compassion into action and begin to experience its healing power. Vajrarupini Buddhist Center, 3344 4th Ave., visit meditationinsandiego.com to register. $45, which includes lunch

Preschool storytime: 10:30 to 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.

The Screwtape Letters: 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows, an acclaimed theatrical production based on the classic novel by the Chronicles of Narnia author C.S. Lewis, Balboa Theater, 868 Fourth Ave., tickets start at $29.

Feb. 19

Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free.

The Recommendation: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. shows, through Feb. 26, Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, tickets start at $29

Book Sale: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., The Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library will hosted book sale, Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.

Louisiana Crawfish Boil: 11 a.m., 300 lbs Crawfish plus other Traditional Mardi Gras Fare, Local Habit, 3827 5th Ave, $16 for 1.5 pounds of crawfish with other options

Children’s Craft Time: 10 a.m., craft projects for 3 – 8 year olds, Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.

La Fierce: 8:30 p.m., 20-dancer cast performance, 21 and older event, Numbers Night Club, 3811 Park Blvd., $5

Feb. 20

Beauty in the Obscure: 10 a.m., ethereal, acrylic paintings of Ben Aubert, Japanese Friendship Garden, 2215 Pan American Place in Balboa Park, $4

Bankers Hill residents meeting: 6:30 p.m., Presentation by Walk San Diego and a synopsis of the Plaza de Panama Project alternatives by Kevin Swanson, Chess Club in Balboa Park, Sixth and Ivy, free

Feb. 21

Concentration, Visualization, Meditation: Learn techniques for stress reduction, relaxation during meditation classes, as well as advanced breathing techniques, Pilgrimage of the Heart yoga, 3800 30th St. free.

Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: hours vary by museum, participating museums include San Diego Art Institute,?Mingei International Museum,?San Diego Museum of Art,?San Diego Museum of Man,?Japanese Friendship Garden. Free for San Diego Residents with ID, active military and dependents

Cajun Brew Master’s Dinner with Anderson Valley Brewing: 6 p.m., 5 Course Beer Pairing Dinner, Local Habit, 3827 5th Ave, $50 per person (excluding tax or gratuity)

Barrel and the Beast: 6 p.m., hosted by Alchemy and Hamilton’s Tavern, The first in “The Quarterly” beer dinner, 1521 30th St., for more information, visit hamiltonstavern.com, $75

I.C.S.C. (Irish Congress of Southern California) board meeting: 6 p.m., Imperial House, 505 Kamlia Ave, free

I.C.S.C. (Irish Congress of Southern California) Parade committee: 7 p.m., Imperial House, 505 Kamlia Ave, free

Feb. 22

Mission Hills Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday, 4050 Falcon St., free

Lego playtime: 5 p.m., North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., free

Homework helpers: 6 – 7:30 p.m., North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., free

Lego playtime: 5 p.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 West Washington St., free

Pajama Storytime: 6:30 p.m., children are invited to an evening storytime with books and possibly singing and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas. Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 West Washington St., free

Feb. 23

North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.

Mission Hills Mystery Book Group: 6:30 p.m., The Mission Hills Mystery Book Group will discuss a mystery novel. New members are always welcome to attend and participate. Please read the book beforehand. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last, Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.

Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash: 5 p.m., a one-day, 21 and older shopping event featuring discounted designer apparel and accessories, free spa services and fun girly swag, 324 Horton Plaza, $20

Tower After Hours: 6 p.m., Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, $20

Feb. 24

Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free.

Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free.

Preschool storytime: 10:30 to 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.

Feb. 25

Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free.

Feb. 26

Middle-Eastern Drum and Belly Dance Class: 6 p.m., Doumbek drumming class for all levels taught by Frank Lazzaro from 6 – 7 p.m., followed by tribal belly-dance class taught by Sabrina Fox with live drumming from 7 – 8 p.m. 2100 Park Blvd, $12 per class.

Robin Henkel Band with Horns: 8 p.m., blues, jazz, funk, slide and steel guitar music, Lestat’s, 3343 Adams Ave., all ages, $8

La Fierce: 8:30 p.m., 20-dancer cast performance, 21 and older event, Numbers Night Club, 3811 Park Blvd., $5

Feb. 27

Drop-in Knitting Club: 5 p.m., North Park Library 3795 31st St., reservations not required and supplies not provided, free.

Circus Vargas: 7:30 p.m., animal-free edition of Circus Vargas bridging the gap between old tradition and modern innovation, last day Park Blvd. at I-5 in Balboa Park, visit circusvargas.com for more information, adult tickets start at $25, children’s tickets start at $20

Feb. 28

Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: hours vary by museum, participating museums include San Diego Air & Space Museum,?San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego Hall of Champions,?certain House of Pacific Relations International Cottages. Free for San Diego Residents with ID, active military and dependents

I.C.S.C. (Irish Congress of Southern California) board meeting: 6 p.m., Imperial House, 505 Kamlia Ave, free

I.C.S.C. (Irish Congress of Southern California) Parade committee: 7 p.m., Imperial House, 505 Kamlia Ave, free

Feb. 29

Mission Hills Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday, 4050 Falcon St., free

Lego Playtime at the Library: 5 p.m., North Park Branch Library 3795 31st St., free

Homework Helpers: 6– 7:30 p.m. North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., tutoring for children of grades, all subjects, free

Lego Playtime: 5 – 6 p.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 West Washington St., free.

Pajama Storytime: 6:30 p.m., children are invited to an evening storytime with books and possibly singing and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas. Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 West Washington St., free

Out of the Closet, Out on Stage: 6 p.m., From Greek drama to the plays of today, how has the reflection of gay experiences changed? Diversionary theater, 4545 Park Blvd., free

March. 1

North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free

San Diego Social Media Symposium: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., opportunity for business leaders, business owners,? public relations and marketing executives, social media influencers and students to have a discussion and learn best practices from ?featured panelists and one another, San Diego Hall of Champions in Balboa Park, 2131 Pan American Plaza, $140