sábado, 19 de octubre

12th annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival
Home Start, Inc., a nonprofit child abuse prevention and treatment agency that has strengthened and developed San Diego’s families and communities since 1972, will hold its 12th annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct.19, from 3-6 p.m. at the Historic Burnham House, located at 3565 Seventh Ave. Held each October in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Home Start’s Hallo-Wine Fall Festival raises funds for the organization’s programs that provide critical assistance to vulnerable children and families in San Diego. Event guests can savor a variety of boutique wines, hand-crafted beers, small-batch spirits, and gourmet hors d’oeuvres while enjoying live entertainment, a silent auction and many more fun surprises. Tickets start at $50.

10th annual San Diego
Green Homes Tour
The San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC), a nonprofit organization promoting sustainable building and community practices in San Diego, will host its 10th annual Green Homes Tour on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20. In response to growing public interest in the green movement and an abundance of groundbreaking projects in the region, the tour has been expanded this year to two full days, showcasing a diverse collection of the most innovative eco-friendly homes in the San Diego region. Two of the home sites are in University Heights and another is in Bankers Hill. Visit sdgreenhomestour.org para más información.

Dueling Pianos
The b-present Foundation invites you to join us under the stars at Quartyard, San Diego’s trendiest concert venue, for our fall fundraiser. Prepare for a show that’s equal parts concert and comedy. Our A-List Talent, The Killer Dueling Pianos, will have you dancing, laughing and singing along to your favorite hits of all time. 100% of proceeds support the b-present Foundation, a 501(c)3 volunteer-based nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the experience of young adults with cancer. 6-10 p.m. at 1301 Market St. Tickets start at $25.

Sunday, Oct. 20

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
The 22nd anniversary American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk will be held Oct. 20, at Balboa Park to unite communities, honor those touched by the disease and raise awareness and funds for a world without breast cancer. This year’s walk features a shortened course of 2.5 miles, while retaining the most picturesque and popular features – those of crossing the iconic Cabrillo Bridge and strolling along the closed northbound lanes of Highway 163. Registration for this event begins at 6:30 a.m. and the walk is set to start at 7:30 a.m. To learn more about the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event and how you can become involved, visit MakingStridesWalk.org/SanDiego.

WASTED: A celebration of Sustainable Food
According to a National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) report, approximately 40% of edible food ends up in landfills in the United States, while 1 in 8 in San Diego are food-insecure (Feeding San Diego). At this event, guests will witness a new way of cooking that will help decrease your carbon footprint and at the same time taste delicious. This tastemaker event will feature 40 local and national celebrity chefs and mixologists who will be competing to prepare winning dishes and cocktails using food that would otherwise go to waste in their kitchens. The goal of the event is to bring awareness to sustainability for chefs and consumers, creating a call to action about rethinking food waste through culinary creativity. All proceeds will support Kitchens for Good, a nonprofit organization that tackles issues of food waste, poverty and hunger.  4-6:30 p.m. at Kitchens for Good, 404 Euclid Ave. Tickets are $115 at wastedcelebration.com.

Monday, Oct. 21

Council District 3 candidates forum
The Bankers Hill Community Group will host City Council District 3 candidates for a forum moderated by the League of Women Voters. Toni Duran, Adrian Kwiatkowski, Chris Olsen and Stephen Whitburn are in the race. The forums are open to all and will be held at the Bankers Hill Clubhouse, 3030 Front St. in Bankers Hill from 6-8 p.m. Come early, submit your question for the candidates, meet candidates and enjoy a beautiful view of the bay and setting sun.

Tuesday, Oct. 22

Club Democrático Uptown
Kathi Anderson, co-founder and executive director of Survivors of Torture International, will be our guest speaker. Kathi will discuss how this organization works to heal victims’ deep wounds and to foster their transition into society, made more challenging in today’s political climate. Joyce Beers Community Center, 6:30 p.m. social, 7 p.m. lecture. Free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Oct. 23

Family Craft Night: Sugar Skulls!
Join us as we celebrate Día de los Muertos a little early with a sugar skull decorating party! All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity! One sugar skull per family. Registration limited to 45 people. Children ages 5 and up only. 6:30 p.m. at North Park Library.

Friday, Oct. 25

Nightmare Before Halloween
The Lafayette Hotel is transformed into a Tim Burton-inspired wonderland for a night of fantasy and eccentric horror. Guests can stay from 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. and enjoy a Tim Burton costume contest for the chance to win prizes and performances by: Shane Hall, Low Volts, Lee Wilder, Stephen El Rey Sextet, Dani Bell & The Tarantist, DJ Tony The Tyger and Babydoll Warriors. Tickets at https://bit.ly/30zY1qh. The first 100 tickets are only $20. General Admission: $25.

Saturday, Oct. 26

Local author book signing
Local children’s book author and illustrator Julie Hampton will be at The Book Catapult for a kids storytime at 1 p.m. Julie will read from and sign her new illustrated kids book, “Betty Builds It.” 3010 Juniper St.

North Park Day of the Dead Festival 2019
A free family event to celebrate life and rememberance, to pay homage to the spirits of our dearly departed. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Artelexia on Ray Street.

Brews and Boos
Join Jsix on the roof of Upper East Bar for an all-you-can-drink Halloween beer festival. Bring your boo-tiful costume and enjoy plenty of brews and views along with food and drink specials. $25 for all you can drink. 12-4 p.m.

Sugar skull making workshop
As part of the Fiesta de Almas hosted by the El Cajon Boulevard Business Association, learn to make sugar skulls. 5 p.m. at El Borrego Restaurant.

Trunk-or-Treat
A free, family-friendly Halloween celebration with face painting, crafts, a food truck, a magician, a photo booth, and of course— trunkloads of candy! Join us for what is sure to be a wonderful community event. t. Paul’s Senior Services Parking Lot, 328 Maple St. 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27

CicloSDias
For this year’s CicloSDias hosted by San Diego Bike Coalition, streets like Adams Avenue in Normal Heights and others in City Heights including El Cajon Boulevard will close completely to cars, encouraging residents and tourists to bike, walk, skate or stroll through neighborhood streets. CicloSDias brings people of all ages together in new areas of San Diego each time to support local businesses and enjoy time outdoors. Close to four miles of streets will be car-free playgrounds.

Wednesday, Oct. 30

Community event with Todd Gloria
Assembly member Todd Gloria will be discussing climate change and what can be done about it with local residents. Location: St. Didacus Parish Hall, 4772 Felton St., San Diego. 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 31

Architects of Change
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (OLP), the oldest all-girls high school in San Diego, will host its seventh Architects of Change (AOC) live speaking engagement. The event will feature award-winning, revolutionary, eco-friendly fashion designer and founder of 3D-Printed Fashion Lab, Julia Daviy. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive, facilitated conversation with Daviy and experience a unique fashion showcase of her work. 11 a.m. at 4860 Oregon St. The special event is free and open to the public, although registration is required. Please register for tickets by Tuesday, Oct. 29, at aolp.org/julia-daviy/

Preschool Storytime & Craft: Halloween Edition!
Kids of all ages are invited to dress up and join us for some fun Halloween-themed stories, songs, and fun! We will have treats for trick-or-treaters all day long! 10 a.m. at North Park Library.

Standup comedy
Another fantastic comedy show at Whistle Stop Bar. Headlining is Eddie Pepitone from Netflix, and “The Bitter Buddha” (documentary). Featuring is Opeyemi Olagbaju from “New Negroes.” Additional talent on the lineup includes Chase Christy, Shapel Lacey, Myles Magallanes, Daniel Delgado, and Beau Hufford. Show starts at 8 p.m. and it’s a $5 cover. 2236 Fern St.

Friday, Nov. 1

Dia de los Muertos
Old Town’s Bazaar del Mundo and Casa Guadalajara are teaming up Friday through Sunday, Nov. 1-3, to celebrate Día de los Muertos – or “Day of the Dead” – the traditional Mexican holiday that honors friends and family members who have passed on. The entrance to Casa Guadalajara will transform into a lively marketplace of artisans displaying their Day of the Dead-themed wares. Guests will delight in performances from traditional Ballet Folklorico dancers and Casa Guadalajara’s world-class mariachi band – all in painted skeleton faces. Face painting and photo opportunities with a life-size Catrina (a female skeleton figure donning a Mexican folkloric dress and hat) sitting in an 1800s carriage will also be available. In the Bazaar del Mundo Shops, at 4133 Taylor St., guests can peruse additional artists displaying Día de los Muertos-themed work and collectables, plus additional altars and opportunities to participate in free family-friendly activities – including sugar skull decorating, mask making and more.

Saturday, Nov. 2

Local author book signing
Local author Elizabeth Earley will be at The Book Catapult at 7:30 p.m. to discuss and sign her new novel, “Like Wings, Your Hands.” Elizabeth will be in conversation that evening with Lily Hoang and Kazim Ali. 3010 Juniper St.

Junior League Gala
The Junior League of San Diego (Junior League) is holding one of its largest fundraising events, the fourth annual Gala, which supports youth transitioning out of foster care, assists San Diego County partners in reducing human trafficking and empowers women to becoming strong volunteer leaders in the community. Attendees interested in supporting Junior League in its mission-based projects are welcome to join this evening event in masquerade fashion at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., guests will gather at Balboa Park in black-tie attire for an extraordinary evening of dining, dancing and auctioning. Tickets are $150.

Camino de Almas
The community is invited to join in the procession led by Day of the Dead Mariachis from El Borrego to Fair@44, where the family-friendly celebration will include face painting, music, food and drinks and a free viewing of the Disney Pixar movie Coco. Meet at El Borrego at 5 p.m.

Local author book signing
Local author Elizabeth Earley will be at The Book Catapult at 7:30 p.m. to discuss and sign her new novel, “Like Wings, Your Hands.” Elizabeth will be in conversation that evening with Lily Hoang and Kazim Ali. 3010 Juniper St.

‘Twelfth Night’
The classical actors of tomorrow will bring to life a world filled with some of the Bard’s most unforgettable characters and memorable moments. Twelfth Night will run Nov. 2–10, 2019 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Opening night is Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets to Twelfth Night are now on sale and can be purchased online at TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE, or by visiting the Box Office.

Sunday, Nov. 3

carrera por la cura
Susan G. Komen San Diego will hold their 23rd annual Race for the Cure on Sunday, Nov. 3, in Balboa Park. This event is key for raising funds that are utilized directly in the San Diego community for research and to help fund important breast health resources for those in the community who face barriers to care. The vendor expo will be open at 6:30 a.m. along Balboa Drive, and the walk will begin at 8 a.m. Start at Sixth Avenue at Palm Street. KomenSanDiego.org/walk.

Eventos recurrentes

los lunes

Micrófono abierto oeste de Lestat
Evento semanal de micrófono abierto organizado por Robby Robertson todos los lunes, de 6:30 p. m. a 11 p. m. en Lestat's, 3343 Adams Ave.
bit.ly/LestatsWest

martes

Introducción al budismo y la meditación
Únase a una clase introductoria para todas las edades para aprender los conceptos budistas básicos y participar en una discusión y meditación silenciosa. Evento semanal dirigido por Jeff Zlotnik. Gratis. 7-8 pm en Dharma Bum Temple 4144 Campus Ave. También se lleva a cabo los sábados de 11 am al mediodía
bit.ly/dharmabum

jueves

Mercado de los jueves de North Park
Compre en más de 90 tiendas productos cultivados localmente, comestibles de temporada, alimentos frescos y artesanías hechas a mano. 3-7:30 pm en 3000 North Park Way, que se extiende desde las calles 31st hasta Utah en North Park.
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los jueves en el ken
La jam de jazz nocturna de San Diego se reúne todos los jueves por la noche en el Kensington Club. Presentado por los músicos Ian Buss, Robert Dove y Hugo Suarez. $5. 10 pm-1:30 am 4079 Adams Ave. bit.ly/jueves

viernes

Viernes amigo gratis
¿Busca un espacio de trabajo conjunto con emprendedores sociales alineados con el valor, artistas, profesionales sin fines de lucro y nuevas empresas locales? Collective Impact Center ofrece un pase de un día de cortesía para usar escritorios compartidos y espacio de oficina. Traiga su computadora portátil y regístrese en las redes sociales con #cicfreefriendfriday para obtener Wi-Fi gratis. 9 am-5 pm en el Centro de Impacto Colectivo, 3295 Meade Ave.
bit.ly/viernes-gratis

sábados

Mercado de los sábados en el casco antiguo
Este mercado callejero presenta obras originales de artistas locales que incluyen pinturas, joyas, fotografías y más. Todos los sábados y domingos. 9 am-4:30 pm en Harney Street y San Diego Avenue en Old Town.
bit.ly/OTMarket

domingos

Mercado de agricultores de Hillcrest
Alrededor de 175 vendedores ofrecen una variedad de productos cultivados localmente, artesanías hechas a mano y flores recién cortadas en uno de los mercados al aire libre más grandes de la ciudad. 9 am-2 pm en la calle Normal entre las avenidas University y Lincoln.
bit.ly/HillcrestMarket