EVENTOS ESPECIALES

2015 Philippine American Celebration
Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7

Ten local Filipino-American organizations collaborated to become the 2015 Balboa Park Centennial Philippine American Celebration Committee and organize a free three-day cultural celebration. The event will showcase Philippine arts: both traditional and contemporary, culture, history and entertainment. Vendors will have Filipino food, games and activities, a beer and spirits garden, and more. Opening ceremonies are at 6:30 p.m. Friday with the event closing at 5 p.m. Sunday. For a full schedule of performances and more information visit BPC2015PAC.com.

‘Wizard of Oz’
Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7

This youth production of the classic story is the fourth show produced by new arts company San Diego Creative Arts Project (SDCAP). The performers have trained for three months in acting, voice and dance. Shows will be held Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Academy of Our Lady of Peace Theatre, 4860 Oregon St., University Heights. Tickets are $10. Visit SDCreativeArtsProject.org for tickets and details.

Arte alrededor de Adams
Saturday, June 6

This two-mile art and music walk will be held from noon to 8 p.m. along Adams Avenue. The free event will include art exhibits, performances and more throughout Normal Heights and Kensington. Live music acts will include genres from rock to jazz to folk. A free “Comedy Trolley” will be available with stops up and down Adams. Visit ArtAroundAdams.org for this year’s event program, map and more.

Bingo with Barry
Saturday, June 6

This special fundraiser will work to raise money to repaint the San Diego Indoor Sports Club (soon to be renamed Bankers Hill Clubhouse). The event will feature the fun of bingo with comedy entertainment from host Barry Shingle. The night starts at 6 p.m. with a social hour and bingo begins at 7 p.m. $10 admission includes one bingo card; additional cards will be $5 each. Prizes for winners will include gift cards from local businesses. Snacks and dinner items will be available for donation. All festivities will take place at the San Diego Indoor Sports Club, 3030 Front St., Bankers Hill. Visit BankersHillCommunity.org or call 619-298-0779 for more information.

Movie night: ‘Big Hero 6’
Saturday, June 6

Normal Heights United Methodist Church and Normal Heights Community Association have teamed up to present two movies a month throughout the summer. The movies will alternate venues between Ward Canyon Park and Adams Park with the events starting at sunset. These family movie nights are free and everyone is invited to bring blankets, food and friends. There’s even a dance party at intermission! The first event will feature Disney’s “Big Hero 6” at Adams Park (3491 Adams Ave., Normal Heights). For more information visit nhunited.org/family-movie-nights for the full summer schedule.

Evocative Literary Art Night
Sunday, June 7

This event at Trinitea Tea Hillcrest (3865 Fifth Ave.) will showcase author Josh Rutherford with a theatrical book reading from his “Sons of Chenia.” Guests can get a signed copy of the book and learn more about the author. There will also be artwork curated by Dolphin and Hawk Fine Art Gallery featuring post-modern artist J. Hinos live painting during the exhibit. Special guest: Jennifer Love. The event will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Find the event on Facebook for more information.

Live music: Levi Dean and the Americats
Saturday, June 13

The recently opened Park & Rec in University Heights (4612 Park Blvd.) will host this free performance by locally based Americana band Levi Dean and the Americats at 8:30 p.m. Dean comes from a long line of musicians, blending traditional styles with his band’s contemporary sound. Check out the band’s tune “Feather” on Facebook at facebook.com/pages/Levi-Dean-the-Americats for a taste of the band’s string-filled sound. Visit ParkAndRecSD.com for more on the venue.

China Tour Bon Voyage Concert
Thursday, June 18

This special free concert will mark the beginning of the San Diego Youth Symphony’s 70th season. It will also serve as a send-off for the SDYS China Tour orchestra who will visit China from June 23 to July 5. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair and picnic dinner. Visit SDYS.org.

EVENTOS RECURRENTES

Diario:

¡No intentes esto en casa!: Six varying times per day until September, a live science show is presented with demonstrations that are too messy, loud or shocking to try at home. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park, free with admission. Rhfleet.org.

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: 6 – 9 p.m., Smitty’s Service Station hosts several food trucks under their well-lit shade structure, 3442 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. Sdfoodtrucks.com.

Uptown Democratic Club: 6:30 p.m., Joyce Beers Community Center hosts these meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month. New members wanted. 1220 Vermont Ave., Hillcrest. Uptowndemocrats.org.

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.

North Park Brewer’s Club: 8:30 p.m., monthly meeting of the club every second Tuesday of the month on the back patio at Thorn Street Brewery, 3176 Thorn St., North Park. Thornstreetbrew.com.

miércoles: 

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: 

Reuniones del Club Rotario Uptown Sunrise: 7 am, reunión semanal en Panera Bread, 1270 Cleveland Ave., Hillcrest. Sdurotary.org.

Gentle yoga for seniors: 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: Sign-ups 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.

Cine bajo las estrellas: 8:30 pm, proyección de películas clásicas en 4040 Goldfinch St., Mission Hills. Los boletos comienzan en $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, every second Sunday this neighborhood breakfast precedes worship service and Sunday school at Normal Heights United Methodist Church, 4650 Mansfield St., Normal Heights. Email [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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