Nov. 25

Preschool storytime: 10:30 to 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.

Mission Hills Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Friday, 4050 Falcon St., free.

DanceJam Barefoot Boogie: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. every Friday, Eveoke Dance Theatre, 2811 University Ave., 238-1153, movingarts.net, $5 before 9:30 p.m., $7 after 9:30 p.m. and $10 for class jam and boogie.

Mexican Modern Painting: 10 a.m. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, for more information, call 232 – 7931, free – $12

National Comedy Theater: 7:30 and 9:45 p.m., improv show appropriate for all ages, 3717 India Street, for more information, visit nationalcomedy.com.

Irish Christmas is America: 7:30 p.m., AMSD concerts, 4650 Mansfield St., for more information visit www.amsdconcerts.com.

Toussaint, Lutan Fyah, Joseph Israel: 8:30 p.m., roots reggae at the WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., $10 – $12

Fantasy on Ice: ice-skating outdoors adjacent to Horton Plaza. Two sessions Friday-Sunday: 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., and 8-10 p.m. Open until 5 p.m. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Rink closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Admission includes skate rental, 225 Broadway Circle, $12 – $14.

Nov. 26

Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free.

Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free.

North Park Independent Bazaar: 1 to 6 p.m. Queen Bee’s Arts and Cultural Center, 3925 Ohio St., free.

Local Habit Cali-Creole Bruch: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday, Local Habit, 3827 Fifth Ave., for more information, visit www.mylocalhabit.com.

National Comedy Theater: 7:30 and 9:45 p.m., improv show appropriate for all ages, 3717 India Street, for more information, visit nationalcomedy.com.

Winter C-Note Time: 5 – 8 p.m., annual winter fundraiser kick-off, Museum of the Living Artist, 1439 El Prado, $3

Nov. 27

Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free.

Local Habit Cali-Creole Bruch: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday, Local Habit, 3827 Fifth Ave., for more information, visit www.mylocalhabit.com.

Home Brewing Class: noon – 2 p.m., Home Brews and Gardens, 3176 Thorn St., to register, call 630-2739, $20.

Sunday Morning Gospel Bruch: two services starting at 11 a.m., Lips Restaurant, 3036 El Cajon Blvd., $10 – $20

Prayers for World Peace: 10:30 a.m., meditation class with introduction to meditation topic, prayers and guided meditation Vajrarupini Kadampa Buddhist Center, 3344 Fourth Ave., for more information, visit meditationinsandiego.org, suggested donation, $10.

Nov. 28

Middle Eastern Drum and Belly Dance Class: 6 – 7 p.m.,Doumbek drumming class for all levels taught by Frank Lazzaro 7 – 8 p.m. tribal belly-dance class taught by Sabrina Fox with live drumming. WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., $12 per class

Tai Chi Chuan: 6 p.m., Qi Gong/ Taoist meditation, 4229 Park Blvd., free.

Nov. 29

A Fiddler’s Tale: Art of Elan, 7 p.m., San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, $10 – $25

Concentration, Visualization, Meditation: Learn techniques for stress reduction, relaxation during meditation classes, as well as advanced breathing techniques, Pilgrimage of the Heart yoga, 3800 30th St. free.

Bartender challenge: 6 p.m., bartenders from Uptown and across San Diego will compete for the best cocktail, El Dorado Cocktail Lounge, located at 1030 Broadway, free.

Train of Thought Open Mic night: 8 p.m. 3925 Ohio St., $5

Meditation in Balboa Park: 1 p.m., Instructor teaches several techniques at sekitei (rock garden) viewing room, Pan American Road, free – $4

Tasty Truck Tuesdays: 6 p.m., Gourmet food truck gathering final day, 3441 Adams Ave, free.

Brown Shoe: 8 p.m., Tin Can Ale House, 1863 Fifth Ave., 21 and older, $5.

Nov. 30

30th on 30th: 5 to 7 p.m., specials at restaurants on and around 30th Ave., visit http://the2line.blogspot.com/2010/01/30th-on-30th.html for more information.

Comedy on the Crest: 8 p.m., improv comedy troupe, Café Libertalia, 3834 Fifth Ave., $5

Humpnight at U-31: 9 p.m., indie dance party by Jimmy San Diego, 3112 University Ave., free.

Supersuckers and the Blasters: 8:30 p.m., The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., $20

Craft Revolution: 10 a.m., Mingei Museum, 1439 El Prado, free – $7

“Infinite Balance – Artists and the Environment”: 10 a.m., Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, Free – $6

Saint Bartholomew: 10 a.m., Timken Museum of Art, 1500 El Prado, free.

Mexican Modern Painting: 10 a.m., San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, free – $12.

Dec. 1

Opening reception for David Tyrone Villa – Selected Works: 4 p.m., 98 Bottles
2400 Kettner Blvd., free.

North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.

Balboa Park Committee meeting: 6 to 8 p.m., Balboa Park Club, 2150 Pan American Road, free.

University Heights Community Association and Crime Watch: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Birney Elementary School, 4345 Campus Ave., free.

Rob Ickes & Jim Hurst: 7:30 p.m., AMSD concerts, 4650 Mansfield St., for more information visit www.amsdconcerts.com.

Afterschool Karate Dojo for kids: 3:30 p.m., Japanese Friendship Garden, Pan American Road in Balboa Park, ages 6 and up, $10 -$15, for more information, call 232-2721.

University Heights Community Forum Series: 6 – 8:30 p.m., 3967 Park Blvd., free.

Tree of Life: 6 – 7:30 p.m., Mama’s Kitchen hosts 20th annual tree-lighting ceremony at Village Hillcrest to commemorate World AIDS Day, 3965 Fifth Ave., free.

The Advent Experience: 6:30 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church San Diego, 4190 Front St., free.

The Cherest Show on Earth: restaurant opens at 6 p.m., impersonations of Tina Turners, Christina Aguilera, Michael Jackson and others, Lips Restaurant, 3036 El Cajon Blvd., $15 food minimum plus $5 cover.

Believing Karma: Creating the Life You Want. 7 p.m., Meditation class with teaching, discussion and guided meditation Vajrarupini Kadampa Buddhist Center, 3344 Fourth Avefor more information, visit meditationinsandiego.org, $12.

Dec. 2

Preschool storytime: 10:30 to 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/missionhills, free.

Balboa Park December Nights: 5 – 10 p.m., Balboa Park, free. For more information, visit balboapark.org/decembernights.

Dec. 3

North Park Toyland Parade and Holiday Fair: 11 a.m. parade from University Avenue starting at Utah street ending at Iowa Street. Holiday Fair immediately after at the North Park Theater at 29th and North Park Way, free.

Balboa Park December Nights: noon – 10 p.m., Balboa Park, free. For more information, visit www.balboapark.org/decembernights

SDG&E Light Exchange: included in Balboa Park December Nights, SDG&E customers can exchange up to three strands of incandescent holiday lights for an equivalent number of energy-efficient, multi-colored LED holiday lights; customers bring their old lights and present a copy of their current SDG&E bill or their California ID, free.

Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free.

Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free.

San Diego Pottery Tour: self-guided tour to 11 ceramic studios, for more information, visit www.sdpotterytour.com, free.

South Park Walkabout: 6 to 10 p.m., 30th and Fern Streets between Beech and Kalmia, visit http://www.southparkscene.com/whats_happening.html for more information, free.

Geoff Muldaur: 7:30 p.m., AMSD concerts, 4650 Mansfield St., for more information visit www.amsdconcerts.com.

The Nutcracker: featuring the San Diego Ballet, 7:30 p.m., Birch North Park Theater, 2891 University Ave., $55 premium, $45 general, $25 student

Little Italy Christmas Village: 4 p.m., complimentary cider and cookies, tree lighting and toy drive, West Date and India Streets, free.

“Twinkle Twinkle, Mix & Mingle” Walkabout: 6 p.m., Juniper Street & 30th Street in South Park, free.

The French Countryside Opening Reception: 4 p.m., a fundraiser for Mission Hills Concerts in the Park, 920 Ft. Stockton, free.

Dec. 4

Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free.

San Diego Pottery Tour: self-guided tour to 11 ceramic studios, for more information, visit www.sdpotterytour.com, free.

SoNo Park Holiday Fest and Chilipalooza: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 32nd and Thorn streets, visit www.sonoparkholidayfest.com for more information, free.

Home Brewing Class: noon – 2 p.m., Home Brews and Gardens, 3176 Thorn St., to register, call 630-2739, $20.

Sunday Morning Gospel Bruch: two services starting at 11 a.m., Lips Restaurant, 3036 El Cajon Blvd., $10 – $20

Robin Henkel Band with Horns: Blues, funk, jazz and swing, 8 p.m., Lestat’s, 3343 Adams Ave, all ages, $8.

The Nutcracker: featuring the San Diego Ballet, 2:30 p.m., Birch North Park Theater, 2891 University Ave., $55 premium, $45 general, $25 student

Dec. 5

Middle Eastern Drum and Belly Dance Class: 6 – 7 p.m.,Doumbek drumming class for all levels taught by Frank Lazzaro 7 – 8 p.m. tribal belly-dance class taught by Sabrina Fox with live drumming. WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., $12 per class

Tai Chi Chuan: 6 p.m., Qi Gong/ Taoist meditation, 4229 Park Blvd., free.

Salchata Mondays: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Bachata-style Salsa lessons, all ages and levels, no partner required, 4016 Wallace Ave., free.

Clean, Green & Safe Oversight Committee Meeting: 6 p.m., San Diego Youth Services, 2220 Broadway, free.

Midnight Oil Acoustic Series with Foolproof Four: The Ruby Room, 1271 University Ave., for times and ticket prices, visit rubyroomsd.com.

Dec. 6

Free Tuesdays at Balboa Park museums: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. free admission on a rotating basis to San Diego City & County residents with ID, active military and their dependents. Visit www.balboapark.org/in-the-park for more information.

Pajama Storytime: 6:30 p.m. Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Uptown Planners Committee: 6 to 9 p.m., 1230 Cleveland Ave., Suite M-200, free.

Meditation in Balboa Park: 1 p.m., Instructor teaches several techniques at sekitei (rock garden) viewing room, Pan American Road, free – $4

Normal Heights Community Planning meeting: 6 p.m., 4649 Hawley Blvd., free.

Dec. 7

Lego Playtime at the Library: 5 p.m., North Park Branch Library 3795 31st St., free.

Get to know Jupiter: 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., “The Sky Tonight” astronomy presentation, a tour of the current night sky, view the real sky through telescopes (weather permitting) after the show, 1875 El Prado. For reservations, call 238-1233 x810, $8 – $12.

Homework Helpers: 6– 7:30 p.m. North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., tutoring for children of grades, all subjects. Free.

“What the Public Needs to Know about Clinical Trials”: 5:30 – 7 p.m., Georgia Robins Sadler discusses her research work related to increasing community’s awareness of role clinical trials play in advancing medical discoveries. 1875 El Prado, free.

Community Plan Update Advisory Committee: 6:30 p.m., 1530 30th St., free.

White Christmas screening: 7 p.m., North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., $5

Dec. 8

North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.

University Heights Community Forum Series: 6 – 8:30 p.m., 3967 Park Blvd., free.

Some Lovers: opening night, 7 p.m., a re-imagination of O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi.” The Old Globe Theater, 1363 Old Globe Way, for tickets and pricing, visit oldglobe.org.