
EVENTOS ESPECIALES
Celebrity Dr. Seuss Reading
Saturday, Feb. 14
On the second Saturday of each month this year, San Diego History Center (1649 El Prado, Balboa Park) invites a different local celebrity to read their favorite Dr. Seuss selections. The events are in conjunction with the Center’s exhibit “Ingenious! The World of Dr. Seuss,” which runs through the end of 2015. For this Valentine’s Day edition, former San Diego Mayor and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Jerry Sanders and his wife Rana Sampson will be the guest readers presenting the Seuss classic “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” starting at 2 p.m.
Children 10 years and younger in attendance will receive a free hardback copy of “The Cat in the Hat” and a coupon for a free ice cream from Rita’s Italian Ice. Visit sandiegohistory.org para más información.
Bark in Balboa Park
Sunday, Feb. 15
Pets on leashes and animal-lovers are invited to this unique concert by San Diego Civic Organist Dr. Carol Williams at Spreckels Organ Pavillion (1549 El Prado, Balboa Park). The performance will include classics, marches and animal-themed tunes played by Williams on the Spreckels Organ. The organist will have her own four-legged accompanist on hand – her Airedale rescue pup, Dietrich Buxtehude Bell. San Diego County Humane Society representatives will also be in attendance with adoptable dogs and cats for attendees to meet and learn more about. A “Pets and People Parade” across the stage of the pavilion will round out this benefit show, which will take place from 2 – 3 p.m. All donations collected at the event will benefit the Humane Society. Visit spreckelsorgan.org para más información.
Second Annual San Diego Improv Festival
Thursday, Feb. 19 – Sunday, Feb. 22
The San Diego Improv Festival drew 95 applications this year, with 30 of the best teams selected for inclusion in the four-day festival. The event is presented and hosted by Finest City Improv (4250 Louisiana St., North Park), which is adjacent to the Lafayette Hotel. Artists from New York, San Francisco, Toronto and other cities will join four of Finest City’s improv teams for performances, workshops and parties. Featured performers include King Ten, an ensemble from Los Angeles, and a two-person team, Dummy, from Chicago. Performances begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19 and workshops start at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. For a full schedule of events, tickets and more, visit sdimprovfestival.com.
Book Signing: Raquel Perez
Saturday, Feb. 21
Author and native San Diegan, Raquel Perez will be signing her historical novel, “Legends of the Californios: Nana’s Stories of our Family Roots” at Old Town Gift Co. (2754 Calhoun St.) from 4 – 6 p.m. Perez will discuss the collection of stories, which are set in different time periods throughout California’s history, and the inspiration behind her characters, settings and more. Admission for the event is free and copies of the book will be available for purchase. Visit raquelperezauthor.com for more information on the book and upcoming signings.
Venta de libros
Saturday Feb. 21
The Friends of the Mission Hills Branch Library host this book sale at the library (925 West Washington St.) on the third Saturday of each month. The event takes place from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with an assortment of books for sale. Stock up and support the library! For more information visit facebook.com/mhlibrary o biblioteca92103.org.
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:
Mordeduras en la acera: 5:00 p. m. a 8:30 p. m., reunión de camiones de comida gourmet en 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: De 6 a 9 pm, la estación de servicio de Smitty alberga varios camiones de comida bajo su estructura de sombra bien iluminada, 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:
Curiosidades de Wang: 7 pm, competencia de trivia gratis por premios, torneo por $1,000. Bebidas especiales durante el rango de trivia $3 – $6. Wang's North Park, 3029 University Ave., North Park. Wangsnorthpark.com.
Experiencia de miércoles por la noche: De 7 a 8 pm, experiencias edificantes y espiritualmente inspiradoras para todos, semanalmente en Universal Spirit Center, 3858 Front St., Hillcrest, se solicita ofrenda de amor. 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.
Narración: 7 – 8:45 pm el primer miércoles de cada mes con miembros de Storytellers of San Diego en Rebecca's Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, se aceptan donaciones. A partir de 12 años. Cuentacuentosdesandiego.org.
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.
Mercado de agricultores de North Park: 3 – 7 pm, en el estacionamiento detrás de CVS en 32nd St. y University Ave., North Park, gratis. Northparkfarmersmarket.com.
Micrófono abierto de Kornflower: Signups at 6:30 p.m., open mic (no poetry or comedy) 7 – 10 p.m. Family friendly event at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, free. Rebeccascoffeehouse.com.
Meditación Musical Kirtan: 8:15 pm, cante y cante mantras contemporáneos que celebran el amor y la vida en Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga, 3287 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, se solicita donación. 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., Classic 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.
Mercado de agricultores de Golden Hill: 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.
Lecturas de libros de celebridades: 2 pm, celebridades locales visitarán el “¡Ingenioso! The World of Dr. Seuss” en el Centro de Historia de San Diego el segundo sábado de cada mes para leer sus historias favoritas de Seuss a los asistentes, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, gratis. Sandiegohistory.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
Desayuno de panqueques gratis: 8:30 – 9:45 am, miEl segundo domingo de este desayuno en el vecindario precede al servicio de adoración y la escuela dominical en la Iglesia Metodista Unida de Normal Heights, 4650 Mansfield St., Normal Heights. Correo electrónico [email protected].
Mercado de agricultores de Hillcrest: De 9 am a 2 pm, bajo la bandera del orgullo de Hillcrest, las calles Harvey Milk y Normal, gratis. Hillcrestfarmersmarket.com.
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