Eventos especiales
‘Big in Japan’
Friday, Feb. 27 – Thursday, March 5
The film, playing at Digital Gym (2921 El Cajon Blvd., North Park), is part comedy, part rock ‘n’ roll odyssey. It tells the story of a struggling rock band from Seattle, Tennis Pro (played by the real members of the band), as they take a journey to Tokyo for one last shot at success. “Big in Japan” premiered at last year’s SXSW Film Festival, and has shown at various other film fests, where it has garnered high praise. The storyline is loosely based on actual events, and the film was partly funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign by director John Jeffcoat (Outsourced). Visit digitalgym.org for showtimes and to purchase tickets.
Great Hillcrest Spring Clean
Saturday, Feb. 28
Saturday, March 14
Editor’s note: The Spring Clean was postponed due to rain in the forecast, rescheduled for March 14.
This annual event is co-sponsored by The Hillcrest Town Council (HTC), Hillcrest History Guild (HHG) and the Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) along with UCSD Medical Center. The event will start at 8 a.m. in two different locations; the “core/medical district” group will meet at the Hillcrest Shell Station, located at the northwest corner of Fourth Avenue and Washington Street. Ben Nicholls, executive director of the HBA, will direct that group. The group tackling the eastern side will meet at Heat Bar and Kitchen, located on Park Boulevard near Essex Street, and Luke Terpstra, chair of the HTC, will lead that charge. The cleanup will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. and end around noon. There will be coffee and donuts at each location, and all necessary supplies will be provided “HTC Clean T.E.A.M (together everyone achieves more)” T-shirts will be provided to new volunteers as long as supplies last. Previous volunteers are encouraged to wear their shirts. Happy hour will be held at Hillcrest Brewing Company (1458 University Ave.) after the cleanup. For more information visit hillcresttowncouncil.com or find “The Great Hillcrest Spring Clean” event on Facebook.
Read Across America Day
Wednesday, March 4
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday (March 2) Franklin Elementary STEAM Magnet (4481 Copeland Ave., Kensington) will hold their own “Read Across America” event. It gives community members the chance to interact with students and parents by volunteering to be a reader for the day. Attendees are invited to wear a red or white top with black pants. The fun will take place from 9:30 a.m. – noon, starting with registration and refreshments. The scheduled events include a principal’s welcome at 9:45 a.m., recess at 10 a.m., a school tour at 10:15 a.m., classroom readings at 10:45 a.m., a Dr. Seuss parade at 11:15 a.m. and a school picnic at 11:30 a.m. For more information visit sandi.net/franklin.
Jaime Valle Latin Jazz Ensemble with Alex Acuna
viernes, 6 de marzo
The Athenaeum Jazz at The Studio series will wrap up with this final concert before the Studio of the Athenaeum School of the Arts (4441 Park Blvd., University Heights) moves to a new location. Jazz guitarist Jaime Valle — winner of multiple San Diego Music Awards — leads an ensemble for this show that includes Otmaro Ruiz (keyboards), Rene Camacho (bass) and Allan Phillips (percussion). They’ll be joined by special guest Alex Acuna (drums), a bandleader in his own projects and a well-versed session musician. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. For information and tickets visit ljathenaeum.org/jazz.html or call 858-454-5872.
Joe Marson at Lestat’s
Sunday, March 8
Rock/soul musician Joe Marson, one of five finalists in Guitar Center’s singer-songwriter competition, will soon perform at The Troubadour in Hollywood for a shot at a four-song EP produced by Don Was, a mentoring session with Colbie Caillat, $25,000 and a performance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” But before Marson competes, he’ll appear in San Diego at Lestat’s (3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights) to flex his pipes and strum his guitar. The show starts at 8 p.m. For more information visit lestats.com y facebook.com/joemarsonmusic.
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.
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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