Friday, Feb 28

‘The Hollow’
Through March 29
Lamplighters Community Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s comic mystery about an unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader that explodes into murder at the home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell. Dr. Cristow, the Harley Street lothario, is at the center of the trouble when we find his dull but devoted wife Gerda, his mistress and prominent sculptor Henrietta, and his former lover and Hollywood film star Veronica. Also visiting are Edward and Midge, whose romantic assertions are likewise thrown into the mix. As the list of romantic associations grows, so does the list of potential suspects when Cristow is shot dead. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at Lamplighters Theatre, 5915 Severin Drive, La Mesa. Tickets range $18-$23, available at lamparaslamesa.com.

Satrurday, Feb. 29

Slime Pop-Up Bazaar
Visit Grossmont Center for a day of fun with slime, craft goods, music, food and so more. Support young entrepreneurs and their slime startups while having a blast with the whole family! 1-4 p.m. at Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa. Free.

Active Transportation Education Workshop
The city of La Mesa invites residents to learn what makes a community walkable and bike-friendly; identify improvements to help make walking and bicycling safer; and discover the health benefits of walking. During the workshop, enjoy a free cup of coffee with purchase, or a 10% discount on your order, compliments of Spacebar Cafe. And after the workshop, join us for an educational walk. 10 a.m.-noon at Spacebar Cafe, 7454 University Ave., Suite A. Free.

viernes, 6 de marzo

First Friday Night Market
Free monthly vegan market at Centro Grossmont, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, in front of Hooleys and between Fuddruckers and Chuze Fitness. 5-10 p.m. Celebrate the vegan lifestyle with all-vegan eats, sweets, drinks, goods, plus a local vegan-friendly beer in a 21-plus beer garden featuring live music.

Saturday, March 7

Brew Community Market
The Brew Community Market brings the community together by creating this diverse venue of local artisans, craft home goods, hand-made jewelry, bath soaps, scented candles, and more. The Brew Community Market is located in the parking lot to the side of the Brew Coffee Spot building, 6101 Lake Murray Blvd. in La Mesa, and hosts up to 25 different vendors. This is a monthly event. Come shop 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from many local businesses in the community. For more information, visit brewcoffeespot.com.

Sunday, March 8

‘gUnTOPIA’
Through March 29
Moxie Theatre presents “gUnTOPIA” — a dark comedy by Will Cooper about America’s obsession with gun culture. Set in a 1950s-esque television show format, the play explores how gun violence affects people on both sides of Second Amendment issues. In addition to the play itself, many performances will also include discussion on gun issues, student activism related to school shootings and more. Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays 2 and 7 p.m. at Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd., Suite N. Tickets are $40. To purchase ticket and get more information about special discussions, visit bit.ly/37AMUQL.

San Diego Harp Society
The San Diego Harp Society will present their yearly Advanced Students Harp Recital at Mission Trails Church, 4880 Zion Ave., as part of the Second Sunday Community Concert series. At last year’s recital, one of their students, a 13-year-old, absolutely wowed the audience with her performance. A few tunes later, another harpist was joined on stage by a sax player, performing a Duke Elling ton tune, a nice departure from the usual harp repertoire. The San Diego Harp Society is a local chapter of the American Harp Society. Their purpose and mission is to celebrate the harp legacy, inspire musical excellence, and empower the next generation of harp players throughout San Diego. 3-4 p.m. Free, but donations are encouraged.

Tuesday, March 10

Cooking for a Healthy Brain
Learn how to use essential oils in your cooking and how they help with gray matter health. Samples, recipes and a free e-book come with this class held at San Pasqual in the wine tasting room, 8364 La Mesa Blvd. 6 to 8:15 p.m. Cost is $22. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected] or text Nancy at 619-933-1716.

Thursday, March 12

‘Clybourne Park’
Through March 21
Spanning 50 years, this insightful, satirical drama from playwright Bruce Norris is a witty exploration of race relations, the “ownership” of neighborhoods, and the breakdown of communication in American society. Borrowing a character from Lorraine Hansberry’s classic play, “A Raisin in the Sun,” the play opens in 1959 with Bev and Russ selling their house to the first African American family in the neighborhood, causing discomfort among some of their white neighbors. Act 2 turns the tables by jumping to 2009, where the same house is being sold by a white couple who, oblivious to the wishes of their African American neighbors, plan to tear it down and rebuild it. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and additional Saturday performance at 2 p.m. at Stagehouse Theatre, 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon. $12/$15 tickets available at bit.ly/2S2yaUL.

Sunday, March 15

Waipuna – A Dedication to the Mauna
Hawaiian trio Waipuna — Kale Hannahs, Matt Sproat and David Kamakahi — bring their award-winning Polynesian music to San Diego. 5-11 p.m. at the San Diego Performing Arts Center, 4579 Mission Gorge Place. Tickets range $30-$35; available at bit.ly/38PNvyQ.

‘Garden of the Dead’ Lecture & Historic Walk
March 15, 21

The House of Spain is sponsoring a lecture, followed a week later by a historian-led guided walk through Presidio Park’s historic “Garden of the Dead.” Learn about the sacrifices made by members of the historic Sacred Expedition to establish Spain’s presence in California from 1769 to 1774.Visit the sites of the Spanish camp, which contained California’s first Spanish fort and mission, as well as a military field hospital and adjacent cemetery, which reportedly still contains the unmarked graves of at least 30 of San Diego’s first “Unknown Soldiers.” Visit other modern memorial markers to the Serra Palm and the nearby La Playa Trail and Derby Dike. Free. RSVP to the House of Spain at [email protected].
Lecture: March 15, 5-6:30 p.m. at House of Spain, 2168 Pan American Road East in the Balboa Park Palisades area. Free parking is located across the street in the Spreckels Organ Pavilion parking lot.
Historic Walk: Saturday, March 21, 9-11 a.m. at the foot of Presidio Hill, at the corner of Taylor Street and Presidio Drive.

Thursday, March 26

EDITOR’S PICK

‘Peter Pan’
Through March 28
Peter Pan Jr. Theater presents its namesake play, “Peter Pan.” Flying boy Peter Pan and his fairy companion Tinkerbell encounter Wendy and her brothers when flying through London searching for Peter’s shadow. When Wendy helps Peter sew it back on, he offers to take them all to his home in Neverland where they meet the Lost Boys and encounter the evil Captain Hook. The conflict between Peter and Hook takes center stage as the magical adventure turns dangerous and teaches everyone the true power of friendship. Shows are at 7 p.m. and an additional 1 p.m. show on Saturday at the Ray and Joan Kroc Salvation Army Performing Arts Center, 6611 University Ave., San Diego. $17 tickets and information found at ppjt.org.

EVENTOS RECURRENTES

martes

La Mesa Walks!
Enjoy a fun walk with friends and neighbors. First and third Tuesdays, meet for a fast-paced walk in the evening from various locations around La Mesa. On the second Tuesday, meet at 9 a.m. for a slower-paced walk beginning at the La Mesa Library, and on the fourth Tuesday, meet at 9 a.m. for a slower-paced walk beginning at the Porter Park Gazebo. Call 619-667-1300 or email [email protected] para más información.

miércoles

Senior Women’s Support Group
City of La Mesa offers senior women’s support group, every Wednesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd. Please contact 619-667-1322.

Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday is a health series normally held on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the Herrick Library, 9001 Wakarusa St. in La Mesa. Admission is free and advance RSVP is not required. Light refreshments and informational handouts will be available. For more information, call the library at 619-825-5010 or visit herricklibrary.org.

Grossmont Center Farmers Market
Grossmont Center hosts a produce-only farmers market, 2-6 p.m. in the back lot in front of the Dollar Tree.

jueves

 matiné de cine
El Centro de Enriquecimiento para Adultos de La Mesa presenta una serie de proyecciones de películas modernas y clásicas todos los jueves a la 1 pm en el salón principal del centro. El costo es $2 por boleto. Para listados de películas, visite bit.ly/2FVrOSQ.

viernes

 Mercado de agricultores de La Mesa
La Mesa’s farmers market offers fresh local produce, florals, pastries, live music, and arts and crafts each Friday. 3-7 p.m. along La Mesa Boulevard. Free.

sábados

 Shop Local Market
Last Saturday of the month at Grossmont Center, participating shops set up tables outside and offer markdowns and new product showcases. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa.

McKinney House Museum
The McKinney House Museum, 8369 University Ave., is open Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. Fall 2019 exhibit is “La Mesa’s Hospitals: A Brief History of Local Healthcare Institutions.”

domingos

Historias de viajes
Visite el Grossmont Center todos los domingos para una hora de cuentos interactivos para niños. Los niños visitan StoryTent, eligen un libro que les interese y luego lo leen en voz alta a un voluntario. El voluntario hace preguntas atractivas que ayudan al niño a desarrollar la comprensión de lectura y las habilidades de pensamiento crítico, todo mientras gana dólares de libros para intercambiar por premios geniales. Gratis. 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa.