EVENTOS ESPECIALES
Bankers Hill Historic Walking Tour
Saturday, Oct. 25
Archtoberfest San Diego is a month-long program of events and activities pertaining to architecture and design. In support of the annual occasion, Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) hosts walking tours throughout October. The final two Archtoberfest walking tours will take place in the pedestrian-friendly neighborhood of Bankers Hill at 9 and 11 a.m. The 90-minute tours will give attendees a chance to observe a variety of architectural styles including Craftsman, Spanish Revival, Prairie-style and more. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at archtoberfest.com o sohosandiego.org. The tours begin at the corner of Walnut Avenue and Albatross Street in Bankers Hill.
San Diego High School Class of 1964 50th reunion
Saturday, Oct. 25
Alumni of San Diego High School (SDHS) Class of 1964 are invited to a reunion dinner and dance to be held at the historic Lafayette Hotel (2223 El Cajon Blvd., North Park). The reunion will include a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. followed by buffet dinner at 7 p.m. and a dance with DJ service from 8 – 11 p.m. Reservations for the event are required. For a reservation form and more information, contact Bev Barrett at 619-282-0425 or [email protected]. For hotel reservations at the Lafayette, call 619-296-2101 and mention the SDHS Class of ’64 for a special group rate.
Oktoberfest Under the Stars
Saturday, Oct. 25
This Oktoberfest dinner will benefit the Uptown Faith Community Service Center, a non-profit organization located in North Park. Festivities will be from 6 – 10 p.m. on the rooftop of the Imperial Towers Building (2350 Sixth Ave., Bankers Hill). Tickets for the event are $55 and include a buffet dinner with entrée, side dishes and “pretzel bars” along with live music and a silent auction. Money raised will support the Uptown Faith Center’s programs to help homeless and needy individuals to become self-supporting community members. For tickets and more information visit uptownfaith.org.
Drop Dead Dames Burlesque Revue’s calendar release party
Saturday, Nov. 1
Drop Dead Dames will release their first-ever calendar at this party featuring a special performance by the troupe with DJ Sean Smith. The event kicks off at 9 p.m. at The Hideout (3519 El Cajon Blvd., Normal Heights) and festivities continue until the venue closes. The first 25 attendees will get in for free and receive $5 off their purchase of the 2015 calendar by the Dames and Vixen Photography. There will also be a raffle for prizes including a ticket to the troupe’s Valentine’s Show at Queen Bee’s in North Park in February. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Calendars will be $20. For more information visit dropdeaddamesburlesque.com.
Art San Diego – Contemporary art fair
Thursday Nov. 6 – Sunday, Nov. 9
This four-day event will feature art talks and panel discussions, interactive activities and a showcase of art from over 50 artists and galleries. Collectors, curators and art enthusiasts will all be in attendance for this sixth year of the art fair. The VIP opening night kicks off at 7 p.m. on Thursday (tickets start at $75 for this night only) with various events spread through the weekend ending at 5 p.m. on Sunday. Three-day (Friday – Sunday) general admission tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. The Balboa Park Activity Center (2145 Park Blvd., Balboa Park) will be the scenic setting for this year’s Art San Diego. For detailed schedules and tickets visit art-sandiego.com.
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:
Curbside Bites: 5 – 8:30 p.m., gathering of gourmet food trucks at 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: 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.
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:
Trivia: 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.
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
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.
Haunted happenings
Monsters! exhibit opening
Saturday, Oct. 25 (runs through 2015)
This family-friendly exhibit showcases monsters and beasts both familiar and strange. The displays at the San Diego Museum of Man (1350 El Prado, Balboa Park) will include info on everything from unicorns to werewolves plus many more monsters throughout history and from various cultures. Hands-on activities include making a monster of your own and putting on a play with “strange creatures.” Members of the museum can attend a special preview reception (with RSVP) and see the exhibit first on Friday, Oct. 24. For more information, museum hours and tickets visit museumofman.org/monsters.
Halloween Bash
Friday, Oct. 31
This party gets started early at 4 p.m. at Wang’s North Park (3029 University Ave.). Fabulous drag queen Babette Schwartz will host a costume contest at 8 p.m. with $100 and $200 cash prizes awarded. Happy hour in the bar will go all night and feature $6 large well martinis. Special discounts in the dining room will be offered to anyone in costume. For more information visit wangsnorthpark.com.
The Zombie Ball
Friday, Oct. 31
This Halloween night gala will benefit the Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company, a non-profit theater group which operates at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center in East Village. The Zombie Ball will be held at the San Diego Museum of Man (1350 El Prado, Balboa Park) and feature music, dancing, live performances and a costume contest. Tickets start at $65 and include Starbucks coffee, wine, beer, soft drinks and a zombie-themed dessert buffet. VIZ (very important zombie) guests will also be treated to special effects makeup services to complete their costume. The party “for a purpose” starts at 7 p.m. and goes until midnight. Visit partyforapurposesd.com to purchase tickets.
The Creepy Creeps, The Burning of Rome, Cramped and Schitzophonics
Friday, Oct. 31
Each year San Diego’s quintessential rock club The Casbah (2501 Kettner Blvd., Midtown) puts on a Halloween bash to rival all others. Aptly named psych-surf rockers The Creepy Creeps will headline this one with their spacy sounds and onstage antics. The Burning of Rome have a special holiday treat planned and will perform punk icons The Dead Kennedy’s 1980 debut album “Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables” in its entirety. Doors at 8:30 p.m. Tickets $20 online at casbahmusic.com or $22 at the door.
2nd annual University Heights Urban Harvest Festival
Saturday, Nov. 1
This free community event is hosted by Friends of Alice Birney Elementary and the University Heights Community Association. The festival will be from 1 – 5 p.m. at the Willie Serrano Joint-Use Field at the school (4345 Campus Ave., University Heights). The community is invited to bring a picnic if they like. There will also be garden tours with freshly harvested fruits and veggies, cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, and more. Attendees can bring their Halloween pumpkins to recycle into compost or launch from a trebuchet. Visit friendsofalicebirney.org o correo electrónico [email protected] para más información.
Old Town Dia de los Muertos
Saturday, Nov. 1 & Sunday, Nov. 2
This celebration will take place throughout Old Town with eight different zones including public altars, face painting stations, storytelling areas and more. The event is from noon to 9 p.m. both days with a procession on Sunday at 6 p.m. starting at Harney Street and San Diego Avenue. Dia de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) is not to be confused with Halloween and is not a morose remembrance. The holiday is meant to celebrate with loved ones to honor and remember those departed. The event is free and includes many activities such as arts and crafts. Note: Some craft areas charge a nominal fee. For history on the event and detailed schedules visit sddayofthedead.org.
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