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EVENTOS ESPECIALES<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2018The Spring Thing: Modern Mutiny\u2019<\/strong>
\nFriday, March 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

The third annual \u201cSpring Thing\u201d benefit will be hosted by the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (1100 Kettner Blvd., Downtown) starting at 6:30 p.m. \u201cModern Mutiny\u201d will pay homage to contemporary art and rule-breaking artists. The anchoring, and only displayed, piece of artwork for the event will be \u201cSailing at Sunset\u201d by Marnie Weber \u2013 an LA-based artist who will be in attendance. This unconventional event will include a cocktail hour and dinner party with rum and food pairings curated by Kettner Exchange\u2019s Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski and Beverage Director Steven Tuttle along with Malahat Spirit Co. (7:30 p.m.). For those who want to skip dinner, a late-night party will start at 9:30 p.m. and feature music by Jeffrey Paradise, Wild Wild Wets and DJ Vaughn Avakian. The party will also include an all-night hosted bar featuring Malahat Spirit Co.\u2019s rum and Tito\u2019s vodka, snacks from Starlite and Nomad Donuts, aerial yoga and more. Event proceeds will benefit education and exhibition programming at the museum. Ticket prices are $50 for the late-night party and $175 for the dinner (includes party) with discounts for the museum\u2019s \u201cAvant Garde\u201d members. Visit mcasd.org\/modernmutiny<\/a> for tickets and details.<\/p>\n

2016 <\/strong>Spring Busker Festival<\/strong>
\nSaturday, March 5 \u2013 Sunday, March 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 10th edition of this busker festival will feature a diverse lineup of acts from across the country at Seaport Village (849 W. Harbor Drive, Marina District) and The Headquarters at Seaport (789 W. Harbor Drive). From unicyclists to acrobats to fire-breathers, there will be many eye-catching performances. Mainstream forms of entertainment like comedy and music will also be featured at the weekend-long event, which will be held from noon \u2013 6 p.m. each day. On March 5 from 7 \u2013 10 p.m. an \u201cuntamed\u201d show dubbed \u201cBuskers After Dark,\u201d with acts best suited for those over the age of 18, will occur in conjunction with food and drink specials, a live DJ and more. Entry to the entire festival is free; tips accepted by performers. Visit bit.ly\/1TM6nmT<\/a> para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering<\/strong>
\nSaturday, March 5 \u2013 Sunday, March 13 <\/strong><\/p>\n

The eighth installment of this science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) festival will kickoff with Expo Day on March 5 at Petco Park (100 Park Blvd., East Village). Local businesses, corporations and organizations will provide interactive, hands-on STEM exhibits and activities for this daylong event. The festival week (March 6 \u2013 13) will continue with over 60 events and programs throughout San Diego County. Geared towards children grades K \u2013 12, but there will be events appropriate for preschoolers and some 21-and-up happenings as well. Visit lovestemsd.org<\/a> for a full program of events.<\/p>\n

Seventh annual St. Baldrick\u2019s Shave-A-Thon<\/strong>
\nMonday, March 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

St. Baldrick\u2019s Foundation is a national charity that funds childhood cancer research. Their nationwide Shave-A-Thons invite attendees to volunteer, donate or shave their heads to help raise money for the organization. The fundraiser by the San Diego chapter will be held at The Commons (901 Fourth Ave., Gaslamp) from noon \u2013 4 p.m. A $10 donation at the door will provide admission; a $20 donation will include admission, a T-shirt and a raffle ticket. Last year\u2019s event raised over $35,000 and this year the chapter has set a goal of $50,000. At this year\u2019s event, and throughout the month of March, The Commons will feature a St. Baldrick\u2019s signature cocktail and three specialty food items where $1 from the sale of each will benefit the foundation. All the proceeds from the Shave-A-Thon will go directly to the foundation as well. Visit stbaldricks.org\/events\/CommonsBar2015<\/a> for more information and to donate.<\/p>\n

\u2018Hearts for Healing: Children Helping Children\u2019<\/strong>
\nWednesday, March 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Downtown San Diego Partnership and Family Health Centers (FHC) are hosting this annual fundraising art auction to benefit FHC and the Hearts for Healing Foundation. The event will feature artwork by Gerrit Greve, his students and teaching assistants. The fundraiser will be held from 5 \u2013 8 p.m. at L Street Fine Art Gallery in the Omni San Diego Hotel (628 L St., East Village). Festivities will include music, drinks and appetizers. Tickets are free but RSVP is required to rsvp@downtownsandiego.org<\/a> or bit.ly\/1QnYKBO. For more on Hearts for Healing and the artwork, visit gerritgreve.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Altar Boyz\u2019<\/strong>
\nWednesday, March 9 \u2013 Saturday, March 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coronado Playhouse (1835 Strand Way, Coronado) presents this musical full of \u201csharp parody, sinfully spectacular dancing, and irreverent humor\u201d for four nights only. It tells the story of five small-town boys taking their pious pop act on the road after finding success in Ohio. Michael Mizerany will choreograph and direct this show. Tickets $20, all performances start at 8 p.m. Visit coronadoplayhouse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mozzarella cheese-making class<\/strong>
\nThursday, March 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Cheese Store of San Diego (1980 Kettner Blvd. #30, Little Italy) will host this fun cheese-making class lead by Claudia Lucero \u2013 author of \u201cOne Hour Cheese\u201d and owner of Urban Cheesecraft in Portland, Oregon \u2014 starting at 7 p.m. Attendees will see the process of making mozzarella from start to finish and customize their own ball of cheese, learning how to flavor with herbs and spices. The class includes a glass of wine, tastings of classic and flavored mozzarellas along with other cheese platter items and flatbread. Class is $65 per person. Visit\u00a0thecheesestoresd.com<\/a>\u00a0for more info and to reserve a seat. And visit urbancheesecraft.com for more on the instructor.<\/p>\n

Fourth annual Arts and Craft Beer Festival<\/strong>
\nThursday, March 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"BankersHillFoodBeerFest\"<\/a>
The Abbey in Bankers Hill is a unique venue for the beer festival (Courtesy Bankers Hill Business Group)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Doors will open at 6 p.m. for this event presented by the Bankers Hill Business Group and the San Diego Brewers Guild. The event will be held at The Abbey (2825 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill) and feature some of San Diego\u2019s top breweries\u00a0including Uptown-area brewers like Hillcrest Brewing Company, Thorn Street Brewing and more. There will also be food served by local restaurants including Barrio Star, Mister A\u2019s, Pizzicato and more. Community members are invited to eat, drink and mingle with business owners and neighbors. Tickets are $25 through March 1; $30 thereafter and $35 at the door. Visit bankershill.ticketleap.com\/festival<\/a> for details and tickets.<\/p>\n

\u2018Irish 4 A Day\u2019<\/strong>
\nSaturday, March 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Downtown<\/a>
Revelers will be turning ‘Irish for a Day’ on March 12 (Courtesy ClubVIPsd)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This St. Patrick\u2019s Day party will take place in more than 25 of Downtown\u2019s nightclubs, bars and pubs. Ticket holders will receive a \u201cClub VIP Party Passport\u201d granting them free admission to participating venues all along Fifth Avenue, with welcome shots at 15 of the stops, green beer specials, DJ and live music, dancing and lots of fun. Opening party at 2 p.m. at McFadden\u2019s (731 Fifth Ave., Downtown) featuring traditional bagpipers, green beer pong, outdoor games and more. Afterward, attendees can follow a pre-planned route or bar hop at their own pace. The finale party is at Parq Nightclub (615 Broadway, Downtown). Tickets start at $30. Visit irish4aday.com for more details and tickets.<\/p>\n

\u2018The Wizard of Oz\u2019 <\/strong>
\nTuesday, March 15 \u2013 Sunday, March 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Broadway San Diego presents a new production of this classic fairytale featuring songs from the movie score plus new ones by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The family-friendly fantasy has a run time of two hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission. Evening performances each night and matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets start at $23.50. Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. in Downtown San Diego. Visit broadwaysd.com<\/a> for tickets and showtimes.<\/p>\n

22nd annual shamROCK<\/strong>
\nThursday, March 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the largest outdoor St. Patrick\u2019s Day parties on the West Coast returns to the Gaslamp Quarter from 4 p.m. \u2013 midnight. The festival will take over the streets with live entertainment, specials in various eateries and bars, and more. General admission tickets are $40 through March 16 and $45 at the door; VIP tickets are $85 through March 16 and $95 at the door. VIP amenities include entry to a special lounge area and bar, four complimentary drinks, $1 off drinks at the VIP bar, access to a VIP restroom and more. This event is hosted by and benefits the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation. Visit sandiegoshamrock.com<\/a> for tickets and more.<\/p>\n

\u2018Baking Your Breakfast\u2019 baking class<\/strong>
\ns\u00e1bado, 19 de marzo <\/strong><\/p>\n

Bake Sale (815 F St., Downtown) will hold this morning baking class from 11 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m., to explore ways to serve breakfast or brunch that doesn\u2019t involve a skillet or griddle. Some of the items to be prepared (and consumed) include stuffed French toast bread-pudding-style and a baked sausage-and-egg tart. Entrance to the class costs $80.12. Visit\u00a0bakesalesd.com<\/a> for more classes and info.<\/p>\n

\u2018Spring Picnic\u2019<\/strong>
\nSunday, March 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Cheese Store of San Diego (1980 Kettner Blvd. #30, Little Italy) will host a special pop-up dinner to celebrate the first day of spring with a \u201cbright and fresh\u201d menu. Each course prepared by guest chef Tristan Holmes will feature \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 cheese! $69 per person. Visit\u00a0thecheesestoresd.com<\/a>\u00a0for more info and to reserve a seat.<\/p>\n

\u2018Women of Dance\u2019 <\/strong>
\nThursday, March 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

In honor of Women\u2019s History Month, the women of The PGK Dance Project and female guest choreographers will perform at The San Diego Central Library (330 Park Blvd., Downtown) at 6 p.m. This is a free show. Visit thepgkdanceproject.org<\/a> para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

\u2018Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles\u2019<\/strong>
\nTuesday, March 29 \u2013 Sunday, April 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

This multi-media show at the Balboa Theatre (868 Fourth Ave., Downtown) will take attendees on a musical journey through the lives and careers of one of the world\u2019s most iconic bands. The show features Beatles\u2019 classics from \u201cA Hard Day\u2019s Night\u201d to \u201cLet It Be\u201d and many more. These performances are family friendly and run two hours and 20 minutes with intermission. Tickets start at $30. Visit sandiegoteatros.org<\/a> para boletos<\/p>\n

EVENTOS RECURRENTES <\/strong><\/h3>\n

TUESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park:<\/strong>\u00a0Participating museums change the first four Tuesdays of the month. Free for San Diego city and county residents with ID, active military and dependents. Hours vary by museum. Visit\u00a0balboapark.org\/visit\/Tuesdays<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Coronado Certified Farmers Market:\u00a0<\/strong>2:30 \u2013 6 p.m. First and B streets at Coronado Ferry Landing. Visit\u00a0welcometocoronado.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Weichelt Wednesday:\u00a0<\/strong>Come eat, drink and mingle with East Village residents and visitors. Pizza samples, first drink free, drinks specials. 5 \u2013 7 p.m. Basic Bar and Pizza, 410 10th Ave., East Village. Visit tinyurl.com\/z25tpzc<\/a>.<\/p>\n

THURSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunset Trivia:\u00a0<\/strong>Bring a team or play alone. 7 \u2013 9 p.m. 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy. Visit\u00a098bottlelessd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

VIERNES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Weekly Downtown San Diego Partnership walkabouts:\u00a0<\/strong>Join DSDP\u2019s Clean & Safe program at 10 a.m. in alternating neighborhoods: Cortez Hill, Core\/Columbia, Gaslamp Quarter, Marina and East Village. For more info, call 619-234-8900, visit\u00a0www.downtownsandiego.org<\/a>\u00a0or sign up for their newsletter.<\/p>\n

Take a bite out of Downtown:\u00a0<\/strong>Hosted by food tour service Bite San Diego, join fellow foodies and winos for a historical walking tour sampling some of Downtown\u2019s finest restaurants. 21+. Noon. Tickets are $45. Tours also on Saturday. Visit\u00a0bitesandiego.com\/index.php<\/a>.<\/p>\n

S\u00c1BADO<\/strong><\/p>\n

East Village walking tour: <\/strong>First Saturday of each month. Take a tour of the village\u2019s best residential buildings, condos and see their amenities. 10 \u2013\u00a0noon, Urbana Lofts lobby, 450 10th Ave., East Village. Visit\u00a0robertweichelt.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

East Village Community Clean Up: <\/strong>Second Saturday of each month.\u00a0Help keep the village clean. Rooftop lunch provided. Meet at Urbana Flats Lobby, 450 10th Ave., East Village. RSVP robertweichelt.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Little Italy Mercato:<\/strong>\u00a08 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m. Rain or shine, visit over 100 booths on West Cedar Street between Kettner Boulevard and Front Street. Visit\u00a0littleitalysd.com\/mercato<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Gaslamp Architectural Walking Tour:\u00a0<\/strong>Stops on this tour include architecturally significant structures from the 1800s including Old City Hall, the Keating Building, William Heath Davis House Museum and more. 11 a.m. 410 Island Ave., Gaslamp.\u00a0Visit\u00a0gaslampcuarto.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

DOMINGO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walk-in eReader and device assistance:\u00a0<\/strong>Free and open to the public. Bring your Android and iOS devices for hands-on learning. 2 \u2013 4 p.m. Room 222, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit\u00a0sandiegolibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Outdoor organ concert:<\/strong>\u00a0The San Diego Organ Society presents a free organ concert. With over 4,500 pipes, this organ is one of the largest organs in the world with a wonderful sound, playing classic and popular hits by Carol Williams. Enjoy free parking, lots of seating. Balboa Park\u2019s Organ Pavilion. 2 p.m. Visit\u00a0balboapark.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2014Compiled by Jen Van Tieghem. Send items for inclusion to editor Morgan M. Hurley at\u00a0<\/em>morgan@sdcnn.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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