EVENTOS ESPECIALES

Blood drive and film screening

Sunday, Jan. 4

The Digital Gym (2921 El Cajon Blvd., North Park) at the Media Arts Center San Diego (MACSD) has partnered with the Red Cross for this blood drive to benefit San Diego County residents in need. The event, in conjunction with the showing of the documentary “Remote Area Medical,” is also hoping to spread awareness about the number of people in the U.S. without affordable health care. Remote Area Medical is an organization that holds three-day clinics where people can receive free medical, dental and vision care. With blood donation, participants are eligible for a special $6 ticket price to see the film. The blood drive is from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Email [email protected] with your full name and “MACSD Blood Drive” in the subject line to sign up for the blood drive. The film shows on Jan. 3 at 4 p.m., Jan. 4 at 3 p.m., Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. Visit digitalgym.org/remoteareamedical para más información.

Centennial Beer Tasting

Thursday, Jan. 8

This tasting is just one of many events that will take place this year to honor the 100-year anniversary of the Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park. The San Diego Museum of Man (1350 El Prado, Balboa Park) will host the tasting from 6 – 8 p.m. to commemorate its own 100-year birthday. The event will feature beer tasting from craft breweries including Stone Brewing Co., Coronado Brewing, Mike Hess Brewing; food from local eateries including Carnitas’ Snack Shack, Tarantino Gourmet Sausages, Grove Pastry Shop; and a 1915-themed costume photobooth inside the historic building. Event is 21 and up. Tickets are $20 – 30 and can be purchased at museumofman.org/centennial-tasting.

Second Saturday with Let’s Go Clandestino!

Saturday, Jan. 10

Let’s Go Clandestino, a local company that offers craft beer and culinary tours of Baja, has collaborated with Hamiltons Tavern (1521 30th St.) for this event. The South Park bar will feature three Baja breweries: Insurgente, Wendlandt and Agua Mala. Each brewery will have a wide variety of several special beers on draft, plus Insurgente will have dueling casks, one of an IPA with mango and Serrano peppers and another of a Xocoveza Milk Stout. Food items for pairing will be available for purchase, including spicy shrimp tacos, pork chili Colorado stew, Mexican wedding cookies and more. Visit hamiltonstavern.com para más información.

‘Sons of the Prophet’

Thursday, Jan. 15

Previews for this play, making its San Diego premiere at Cygnet Theatre (4040 Twiggs St., Old Town), start tonight with a performance at 7:30 p.m. The comedy-drama is directed by Rob Lufty and was written by Stephen Karam. The play revolves around two brothers after their father’s unexpected death. The brothers are forced to fend for themselves and care for their aging uncle. “Sons of the Prophet” was a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Previews continue through Jan. 23 and the play runs through Feb. 15. Preview tickets start at $24. Visit cygnetteatro.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

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.

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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