{"id":238529,"date":"2016-07-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-01T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/downtown-calendar-july-2016\/"},"modified":"2016-07-01T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-07-01T07:00:00","slug":"downtown-calendar-july-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/downtown-calendar-july-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Calendar \u2013 July 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Eventos especiales<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u2018A Beautiful Planet\u2019<\/strong><br \/>\nFriday, July 1<\/p>\n<p>This new IMAX film will begin showing at Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (1875 El Prado, Balboa Park) today in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. The film, directed by Toni Meyers and made in cooperation with NASA, offers stunning views of Earth with footage shot by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).<!--more--> In addition to showcasing beautiful images, the film also highlights the impact of humans on Earth showing the effects of deforestation, fracking fires and glacial melting \u2014 all visible from the ISS. The film is rated G and is narrated by Jennifer Lawrence. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/rhfleet.org\">rhfleet.org<\/a> for showtimes and tickets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yankees vs. Padres\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nFriday, July 1 \u2013 Sunday, July 3<\/p>\n<p>The San Diego Padres will kick off Fourth of July weekend with a series against the New York Yankees at Petco Park (100 Park Blvd., East Village). Friday\u2019s game is at 7:40 p.m. and features a Padres Hall of Fame coffee table book giveaway and a \u201cParty in the Park\u201d; Saturday&#8217;s is 7:10 p.m. and features a postgame laser show; and Sunday\u2019s is 1:40 p.m. with a military salute, KidsFest and more. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/28ZisUr\">bit.ly\/28ZisUr<\/a> para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Big Bay Boom<\/strong><br \/>\nMonday, July 4<\/p>\n<p>San Diego&#8217;s biggest Fourth of July fireworks show returns with four barges on San Diego\u2019s Big Bay launching fireworks. Viewing locations include: Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North Embarcadero, Marina District, Seaport Village\/South Embarcadero, and Coronado Ferry Landing. The show starts at 9 p.m. and will be broadcast live on Fox 5 along with a musical simulcast on The Mighty 1090 AM and Max FM 105.7. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bigbayboom.com\">bigbayboom.com<\/a> for more information including details on free parking and shuttles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Free blues music with Robin Henkel<\/strong><br \/>\nTuesdays, June 5, 12, and 26<\/p>\n<p>Local legend Robin Henkel has won the San Diego Music Award for \u201cBest Blues\u201d artist three times \u2014 and with good reason. Henkel\u2019s celebrated guitar playing remains true to the classic genre while also incorporating innovative styling. These free shows at House of Blues (1055 Fifth Ave., Downtown) will start at 7 p.m. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/houseofblues.com\/sandiego\">houseofblues.com\/sandiego<\/a> para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Third annual \u2018Sounds of Summer\u2019 pop-up concert series<\/strong><br \/>\nFriday, July 7 \u2013 Friday, Sept. 9<\/p>\n<p>This concert series by the Downtown San Diego Partnership is already under way with many more dates to come. These free shows feature local musicians at three various Downtown locations on Fridays from noon \u2013 2 p.m. Artists to be featured in July include: Anna Vaus, Ezekiel Jay and Jon Campos on July 8; Neil Selinger, Anna Vaus, and Tony Palkovic on July 15; Ezekiel Jay, David Maldonado, and The Heart on July 22; and Tony Palkovic, Pat Dowling, and Tori Roze with Johnny Alexander on July 29. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/293iUE5\">bit.ly\/293iUE5<\/a> for specific locations of each performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yoga for a Happy Back: Master Class &amp; Book Signing with Rachel Krentzman PT<\/strong><br \/>\nFriday, July 8<\/p>\n<p>Treat your spine to a yoga practice session including postures and techniques from Rachel Krentman\u2019s recently released book \u201cYoga for a Happy Back: A Teacher\u2019s Guide to Spinal Health through Yoga Therapy.\u201d The event will be held from 6 \u2013 8 a.m. at Yoga One (1150 Seventh Ave., Downtown). Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/28ZIoPU\">bit.ly\/28ZIoPU<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All-Star concerts<\/strong><br \/>\nFriday, July 8 \u2013 Saturday July 9<\/p>\n<p>Multi-platinum recording artists Gwen Stefani, OneRepublic and Tori Kelly will be performing free concerts at San Diego\u2019s Embarcadero Marina Park South in conjunction with Major League Baseball&#8217;s All-Star Week. The shows will take place as follows with gates opening 90 minutes before showtime:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, July 8: OneRepublic with opener NEEDTOBREATHE at 7 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday, July 9: Tori Kelly with opener All Time Low at noon.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday, July 9: Gwen Stefani with opener Eve at 7 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fans can obtain free tickets via <a href=\"http:\/\/allstargame.com\/concerts\">allstargame.com\/concerts<\/a>. Note: Free tickets, which may not be sold, must be downloaded, printed and brought to Embarcadero Marina Park South for entry to the concert. Limit two tickets and one show per individual request.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MLB All-Star FanFest<\/strong><br \/>\nFriday, July 8 \u2013 Tuesday, July 12<\/p>\n<p>This interactive baseball theme park will open leading up to the MLB All-Star Game to be played at Petco Park on Tuesday, July 12. FanFest will take place at the San Diego Convention Center (111 West Harbor Drive, Downtown) and feature more than 40 attractions for fans of all ages. There will be opportunities for fans to take photographs with and get autographs from former Padres players, MLB legends and Hall of Famers. There will be clinics taught by former and current players on baseball and softball skills. There will also be MLB trophies on display and other exhibits. Tickets are $35 for adults; $30 for children 12 and under (under 2 years old are free); and $30 for seniors and military personnel. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/allstargame.com\">allstargame.com<\/a> para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>San Diego Pride weekend<\/strong><br \/>\nFriday, July 15 \u2013 Sunday, July 17<\/p>\n<p>San Diego Pride will begin with events on Friday night. The Pride of Hillcrest Block Party from 6 \u2013 11 p.m. will feature DJs, go-go dancers, carnival ridges and more. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $45 for VIP tickets.\u00a0The Spirit of Stonewall Rally will be held at Marston Point in Balboa Park from 6 \u2013 7 p.m. and feature guest speakers honoring leaders in the LGBT community. It is a free event. The Pride Parade will be held Saturday, July 16 starting at 11 a.m. taking contingents from the Hillcrest Pride Flag (University Avenue and Normal Street) to the site of the San Diego Pride music festival in Balboa Park 1.1 miles away. The festival continues to 10 p.m. that night and picks back up from 11 a.m. \u2013 8 p.m. on Sunday. This year\u2019s headliner will be Kesha with a full lineup to be announced. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/sdpride.org\">sdpride.org<\/a> for passes and more details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>East Village Residents Group general membership meeting and candidates\u2019 forum<\/strong><br \/>\nThursday, July 21<\/p>\n<p>Councilmember Todd Gloria and Kevin Melton will face off and outline their visions for California, highlighting how they would each represent residents of East Village in Sacramento. A question and answer portion will follow where residents can inquire about specific areas of local concern. This event will be held at 6 p.m. at East Village Community Church (1374 Island Ave.). Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/evrgsd.org\">evrgsd.org<\/a> for more on the group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Comic-Con International: San Diego<\/strong><br \/>\nThursday, July 21 \u2013 Sunday, July 24<\/p>\n<p>This annual convention for comic and popular arts returns for the 47th year starting July 21 at the San Diego Convention Center (111 W. Harbor Drive, Downtown). The huge event includes exhibitors, special guests, films, and usually a few surprises. The full schedule can be found on <a href=\"http:\/\/comic-con.org\">comic-con.org<\/a>. Other non-official parties and events will pop up all around town as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018Meteor Shower\u2019<\/strong><br \/>\nStarting Saturday, July 30<\/p>\n<p>The world premiere of Steve Martin\u2019s new play will begin previews tonight at The Old Globe (1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park) with opening night on Sunday, Aug. 7 and closing on Sunday, Sept. 11. The adult comedy focuses on a married couple who invite another couple to their Ojai backyard to view a meteor shower where \u201cconversation gets rolling, cocktails flow, tempers flare, and sparks fly \u2014 literally.\u201d Tickets start at $29. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/theoldglobe.org\">elviejoglobo.org<\/a> para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<h3>FOR DOWNTOWN LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS, VISIT\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/downtownsandiegolive.com\/\">DOWNTOWNSANDIEGOLIVE.COM<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>EVENTOS RECURRENTES<\/h3>\n<p><strong>TUESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park:\u00a0<\/strong>Participating 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\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/balboapark.org\/visit\/Tuesdays\">balboapark.org\/visit\/Tuesdays<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coronado Certified Farmers Market:\u00a0<\/strong>2:30 \u2013 6 p.m. First and B streets at Coronado Ferry Landing. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/welcometocoronado.com\/\">welcometocoronado.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WEDNESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Weichelt Wednesday:<\/strong> Come eat, drink and mingle with East Village residents and visitors. Happy hour prices, appetizers, $5 beer and wine. 5 \u2013 7 p.m. Dragon\u2019s Den, 315 10th Ave., East Village. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/weicheltwednesday11.eventbrite.com\/\">WeicheltWednesday11.eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THURSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gaslamp Quarter\u00a0Historical 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. 1 p.m. 410 Island Ave., Gaslamp.\u00a0Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/gaslampfoundation.org\/\">gaslampfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sunset Trivia:\u00a0Bring a team or play alone. 7 \u2013 9 p.m. 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/98bottlessd.com\/\">98bottlelessd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VIERNES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Weekly Downtown Clean &amp; Safe walkabouts:\u00a0<\/strong>Join DSDP\u2019s Clean &amp; 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\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/downtownsandiego.org\/\">www.downtownsandiego.org<\/a>\u00a0or sign up for their newsletter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>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-plus. Noon. Tickets are $45. Tours also on Saturday. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bitesandiego.com\/index.php\">bitesandiego.com\/index.php<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S\u00c1BADO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>East Village walking tour:\u00a0<\/strong>First Saturday of each month. Take a tour of the village\u2019s best residential buildings, condos and see their amenities. 10 a.m. \u2013\u00a0noon, Urbana Apartment Lofts lobby, 450 10th Ave., East Village. Visit\u00a0WeicheltWalkingTour6.eventbrite.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>East Village Community Clean Up:\u00a0<\/strong>Second Saturday of each month.\u00a0Help keep the village clean. This month, free rooftop lunch for all participants, sponsored by the Downtown San Diego Partnership. Meet at Urbana Apartment Lofts, 410 10th Ave., East Village. RSVP\u00a0EastVillageCommunityCleanUp7.eventbrite.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Little Italy Mercato:\u00a0<\/strong>8 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m. Rain or shine, visit over 100 booths on West Cedar Street between Kettner Boulevard and Front Street. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/littleitalysd.com\/mercato\">littleitalysd.com\/mercato<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gaslamp Quarter\u00a0Historical 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\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/gaslampfoundation.org\/\">gaslampfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DOMINGO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>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\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sandiegolibrary.org\/\">sandiegolibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outdoor organ concert:\u00a0<\/strong>The 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 Dr. Carol Williams. Enjoy free parking, lots of seating. Balboa Park\u2019s Organ Pavilion. 2 p.m. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/balboapark.org\/\">balboapark.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014Compiled by Jen Van Tieghem. Send items for inclusion to editor Morgan M. Hurley at\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"mailto:morgan@sdcnn.com\"><em>morgan@sdcnn.com<\/em><\/a><em>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Featured Events \u2018A Beautiful Planet\u2019 Friday, July 1 This new IMAX film will begin showing at Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (1875 El Prado, Balboa Park) today in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. 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