FRIDAY \u2013 APRIL 5<\/p>\n
Steph Johnson & Friends: Local favorite with special guests. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $12. The Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. 21+. For tickets http:\/\/stephj.bpt.me<\/a>.<\/p>\n Contradance: American folk dancing that\u2019s family friendly, social and interactive. Free 30 min dance workshop prior to 8 p.m. performance; calling by Martha Wild, live music Tectonic Shakedown. Soft shoes, comfortable clothes. Trinity Methodist Church, 3030 Thorn St. More info at sandiegocontra.org.<\/p>\n SATURDAY \u2013 APRIL 6<\/p>\n Little Italy Mercato: Every Saturday, 8 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m., over 100 booths, Date & India streets \u2013 FREE.<\/p>\n Golden Hill Farmers\u2019 Market: Every Saturday, 9:30 \u2013 1:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets. FREE.<\/p>\n Champagne Jazz Brunch: with Daniel Jackson. 11:30 a.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m. Croce\u2019s 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355<\/p>\n Artist Reception: Coronado Public Library presents \u201cArt through the Generations\u201d exhibit with work from Esther Painter Hagstrom, a Coronado High School art teacher from 1939-51. The work of many of her students will also be on display with many in attendance. 3 p.m. Exhibition through May 31. Winn Room. 840 Orange Ave. For more info call Esquevin at 619-522-7395.<\/p>\n VinDiego: SoCal Wine & food festival at the Broadway Pier. More than 300 selections from California wineries and showcasing San Diego restaurants. Classes, silent auctions, winery tours, more. Tickets vary GA $30 \u2013 VIP $95. For more info visit vindiego.com.<\/p>\n Art Auction: Celebrate Alexander Salazar\u2019s three year anniversary (and It\u2019s All About the Kids Foundation\u2019s 9th) with 100 original 12×12 paintings. Bids start at $100. Alexander Salazar Fine Art, 640 Broadway, Downtown. For tickets partyingforapurpose.ticketderby.com.<\/p>\n Federal Jazz Project: SD REP presents Richard Montoya\u2019s world premiere, a display of San Diego\u2019s jazz and Latin influences, with original jazz score by revered local musician, Gilbert Castellanos. 8 p.m., through May 5. Tickets $31-$52, students $18. Lyceum Stage, Horton Plaza. For more info visit sdrep.org.<\/p>\n SUNDAY \u2013 APRIL 7<\/p>\n Third Ave. Farmers\u2019 Market: Every Sunday, 9 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m., 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street \u2013 FREE<\/p>\n San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday & Sunday, 9 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com \u2013 FREE<\/p>\n Coronado Ferry Landing Concert Series: Velvet Cafe, 2 \u2013 5 p.m., 1201 First Street at B Avenue. \u2013 FREE<\/p>\n Champagne Jazz Brunch: with Elliott Lawrence. 11:30 a.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m. Croce\u2019s, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.<\/p>\n Pig Roast: Saltbox\u2019s SummerSalt Rooftop Pool & Lounge. All you can eat meat and first beer (Mission Brewery) for $20. Live entertainment. 1 p.m. 1047 Fifth Ave., Fourth Floor. More info at saltboxrestaurant.com.<\/p>\n MONDAY \u2013 APRIL 8<\/p>\n Senior Monday at the Fleet: Noon lecture, \u201cImpact of Global Climate Change on Infectious Disease\u201d plus IMAX film Everest, Science Center exhibits included. 2 p.m., $7 for seniors 65+. Reuben H. Fleet Space Center, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park. For more info visit rhfkeet.org or call 619-238-1233.<\/p>\n City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C St., 12th floor \u2013 FREE<\/p>\n Dave Scott and Monsoon Jazz:\u00a0 Salsa, be-bop, soul, funk, swing, Latin and originals. Every Monday, 7:30 p.m. Croce\u2019s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.<\/p>\n TUESDAY \u2013 APRIL 9<\/p>\n Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: Museums rotate and hours vary by museum. First Tuesday includes museums include Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Centro Cultural de la Raza, Model Railroad Museum, Natural History Museum (except 3D films). Free for San Diego City & County residents with ID, active military and dependents. Hours vary by museum. For more info visit balboapark.org\/visit\/Tuesdays.<\/p>\n Coronado Certified Farmers\u2019 Market: Every Tuesday, 2:30 \u2013 6 p.m., First and B streets at Ferry Landing \u2013 FREE<\/p>\n Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. All supplies included, registration is required. 21+. 6 – 9 p.m. The Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. For more info visit paintingandvino.com.<\/p>\n Local Brews Local Grooves:\u00a0 Enjoy Ballast Point brews while listening to five different local bands: Daniel Newheiser, The Mighty Sun, A Mayfield Affair, 321 Stereo and Special Delivery. 7 p.m. House of Blues 1055 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp Quarter. Tickets at box office or\u00a0houseofblues<\/strong>.com\/venues\/clubvenues\/sandiego<\/strong>\/<\/p>\n WEDNESDAY \u2013 APRIL 10<\/p>\n San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday and Sunday, 9 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com \u2013 FREE<\/p>\n eAudiobook Clinic: Step-by-step instructions & hints on how to best utilize electronic audio books. Bring your own eReader, tablet, or laptop. 6:00 p.m., Central Library, 820 E St., Downtown. For more info visit sandiegolibrary.org.<\/p>\n Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. All supplies included, registration is required. 21+. 6 – 9 p.m. in the Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. For more info visit paintingandvino.com.<\/p>\n 619-236-5800.<\/p>\n Merle Haggard: Country star 8 p.m., Tickets presale $80, reserved $140. Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach. Box office opens at noon 858-481-8140 or visit bellyup.com.<\/p>\n THURSDAY \u2013 APRIL 11<\/p>\n Trivia: Every Thursday, everyone can play and it\u2019s free. Bring a team or play alone. 7 \u2013 9 p.m., the Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. More info 98bottlessd.com\/events.<\/p>\n FRIDAY \u2013 APRIL 12<\/p>\n Kettner Nights: Second Fridays in Little Italy North (Kettner between India and Laurel streets) in the art and design district. 6-8 p.m. \u2013 FREE<\/p>\n NCT Comedy: National Comedy Theatre\u2019s high-octane highly-interactive comedy shows that are clean and appropriate for all ages. Audience participation. Every Fri and Sat at 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $15, $12 students\/senior\/military. 3717 India St. in Mission Hills. For more info nationalcomedy.com.<\/p>\n SATURDAY \u2013 APRIL 13<\/p>\n Little Italy Mercato: Every Saturday 8 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m., over 100 booths, Date & India streets \u2013 FREE.<\/p>\n Four-legged 4K: Join Canines for a Cause to run, walk, roll and wag along the emBARKadero starting at 8 a.m. Dog festival follows. $25 adults, $10 kids 12 & under. Embarcadero Marina Park South, 200 Marina Park Way. For more info visit cci.org\/emBARKadero.<\/p>\n Golden Hill Farmers\u2019 Market: Every Saturday, 9:30 \u2013 1:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets \u2013 FREE.<\/p>\n Saturday Science Club for Girls: \u201cAmusement Park Physics\u201d for girls in grades 5-8. Noon – 2 p.m. Members $12, nonmembers $14. R. H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park.\u00a0 Rhfleet.org, pre-register at 619-238-1233 x806.<\/p>\n Live Music \u2013 Emily Marie: sultry jazz in the style of Marilyn Monroe. 7 \u2013 9 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or upstartcrowtrading.com \u2013 FREE<\/p>\n Live Music \u2013 Randi Driscoll: Award-winning singer\/songwriter. 8 p.m. in The Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. 21+, only. For more info visit 98BottlesSD.com.<\/p>\n Eve Selis: 8:30 p.m. Croce\u2019s Restaurant and Jazz Bar, 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.<\/p>\n SUNDAY \u2013 APRIL 14<\/p>\n Third Ave. Farmers\u2019 Market: Every Sunday, 9 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m., 400 block of Third Avenue between Island Avenue and J Street \u2013 FREE<\/p>\n San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday and Sunday, 9 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com \u2013 FREE<\/p>\n Champagne Jazz Brunch: with Irving Flores. 11:30 a.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m. Croce\u2019s, \u00a0802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.<\/p>\n Coronado Ferry Landing Concert Series: Blue Frog Band, 2 \u2013 5 p.m., 1201 First Street at B Avenue. \u2013 FREE<\/p>\n Humanist Film: \u201cThe Revisionists\u201d \u2013 a film study and discussion group. 1 p.m. First Unitarian Universalist Church, Room 323 4190 Front St., Mission Hills.<\/p>\n MONDAY \u2013 APRIL 15<\/p>\n City Council meeting: 2 p.m. Mondays, 202 C St., 12th floor \u2013 FREE.<\/p>\n Dave Scott and Monsoon Jazz:\u00a0 Salsa, be-bop, soul, funk, swing, Latin and originals. 7:30 p.m. Croce\u2019s Restaurant and Jazz Bar 802 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp. Visit croces.com or call 619-233-4355.<\/p>\n Upstart Crow Book Club: Meets third Monday of each month, members get 25 percent off selections. This month\u2019s book is The Swerve, by Stephen Greenblatt. To join, speak to a clerk or email upstartcrow@gmail.com<\/a>. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-232-4855 or visit upstartcrowtrading.com<\/p>\n TUESDAY \u2013 APRIL 16<\/p>\n Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: Second Tuesday includes museums include Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA), San Diego History Center, Veterans\u2019 Museum and Memorial Center. Free for San Diego City & County residents with ID, active military and dependents. Hours vary by museum. For more info visit balboapark.org\/visit\/tuesdays<\/p>\n Coronado Certified Farmers\u2019 Market: Every Tuesday, 2:30 \u2013 6 p.m., First and B streets at Ferry Landing \u2013 FREE.<\/p>\n Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. All supplies included, registration is required. 21+. 6 – 9 p.m. The Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. For more info visit paintingandvino.com.<\/p>\n WEDNESDAY \u2013 APRIL 17<\/p>\n Horton Square Certified Market: 11 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m., every Wednesday, 225 Broadway, south side of building cross street Broadway Circle \u2013 FREE<\/p>\n San Diego Public Market: Every Wednesday and Sunday, 9 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m., 1735 National Avenue (near Petco Park). Sdweeklymarkets.com \u2013 FREE<\/p>\n