{"id":238593,"date":"2016-08-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-05T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/downtown-calendar-august-2016\/"},"modified":"2016-08-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-08-05T07:00:00","slug":"downtown-calendar-august-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/downtown-calendar-august-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Calendar \u2013 August 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Featured events<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u2018The Fashion of Food\u2019<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Friday, Aug. 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The second day of a two-day event showcasing culinary tastings, fashion and more at The Headquarters at Seaport Village (789 W. Harbor Drive). <!--more-->Today\u2019s event will feature edible art prepared by local chefs.\u00a0Includes live music and entertainment and attendees can vote for their favorite entr\u00e9e. Fashion of Food will be held from 6 \u2013 10 p.m. Tickets are $20. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/fashionfoodspirits.com\">fashionfoodspirits.com<\/a> para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Third annual pop-up concert series and Bike Coalition bike rides<\/strong><strong><br \/>\nFriday, Aug. 5 \u2013 Friday, Aug. 26<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The \u201cSounds of Summer\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<p>On select Fridays (Aug. 12 and 26), there will also be a special bike ride starting at noon at Horton Plaza Park to coincide with the concerts. Artists to be featured in August include: Justin Froese and Bob Peace on Aug. 5; Alex Famous and Sam Bybee on Aug. 12; Ashley Hollander, Ezekiel Morphis and Shanny Mac on Aug. 19; Patrick Lanzetta, Jody Mulgrew and Golden West on Aug. 26; and more artists to be announced. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/293iUE5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/293iUE5<\/a> for specific locations of each performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yoga for Hope<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Saturday, Aug. 13<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One thousand attendees are expected for the sixth annual Yoga for Hope on Petco Park\u2019s (100 Park Blvd., East Village) centerfield grass. The event will include a yoga marketplace open from 7 \u2013 11 a.m. and featuring more than 25 vendors. A master yoga class will be held at 8:30 a.m. and last 90 minutes. Advance registration is $45 ($35 for yoga instructors). Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/yogaforhope.org\/sd\">yogaforhope.org\/sd<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018Brew School\u2019d\u2019\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Saturday, Aug. 13<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Finest City Improv will stage a performance of their popular \u201cBrew School\u2019d\u201d series where comedy meets craft beer at Mission Brewing (1441 L St., Downtown) at 8 p.m. At the show, improvisers will transform the tasting room with a stage, seating and sound. Four characters, including one real-life brewmaster, will evaluate four beers while the audience follows \u2013 and drinks \u2013 along. Tickets are $24 \u2013 $29. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.finestcityimprov.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">finestcityimprov.com<\/a>\u00a0para boletos<\/p>\n<p><strong>ArtWalk @ Liberty Station<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday, Aug. 14 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This annual festival features music, visual arts, interactive art-making and more. Friends of NTC will start the day with a Brunch with the Arts in the garden of Scout at Quarters D (2675 Rosecrans St.) on Sunday \u2013 members and guests can attend this catered event from 10 \u2013 11:30 a.m. before strolling the ArtWalkNTC. Get details on brunch by visiting <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2aAbrgq\">bit.ly\/2aAbrgq<\/a>. The 11th annual arts festival will start at 10 a.m. each day and wrap up at 6 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday. Visit artwalksandiego.org\/libertystation for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018Transition of the Gaslamp Quarter into the National?Historic District and its listing on the National Register\u00a0of Historic Places\u2019<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Thursday, Aug. 18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This event will be held at the Horton Grand Hotel (311 Island Ave., Gaslamp) starting at 7 p.m. Wayne Donaldson will give an informative lecture on historic preservation. A well-regarded preservation architect in San Diego, Mr. Donaldson is also one of the founders of the NewSchool of Architecture &amp; Design as well as Heritage Architecture and Planning. Admission for the lectures is $15 admission for non-members?(admission can be credited towards a new membership) and free for Gaslamp Museum members. Coffee and dessert to follow lecture. RSVP by calling the museum at 619-233-4692.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summer Movies in the Park \u2013 \u2018Inside Out\u2019<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Friday, Aug. 19<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This installment of the summer movie series features the animated film about a young girl uprooted from her Midwest life and transplanted to San Francisco \u2013 her emotions (Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness) conflict over how to navigate her new home. The screening will be held at Waterfront Park (1600 Pacific Highway, Marina) and is free to attend. Concessions will be available for purchase. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/summermoviesinthepark.com\">summermoviesinthepark.com<\/a> for a full schedule of movies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018Extraordinary Ideas from Ordinary People: A History of Citizen Science\u2019<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Opens Saturday, Aug. 20<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This new permanent exhibit at the San Diego Natural History Museum (1788 El Prado, Balboa Park) opens today featuring rare books, art, photographs and historical documents from the library\u2019s collection. The items pay homage to the \u201cpast, present and future of citizen science.\u201d Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/sdnhm.org\">sdnhm.org<\/a> para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sip N\u2019 Ship Beer Festival<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Saturday, Aug. 20<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Maritime Museum of San Diego (1492 N. Harbor Drive) and Rock Star Beer present this event for the first time from 1 \u2013 5 p.m. (noon entrance for VIP). The event includes craft beer vendors, food trucks, live music and more. Attendees will be able to walk around the vessels and sample beers at different locations throughout the museum. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $50 for VIP. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/sdmaritime.org\">sdmaritime.org<\/a> para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018Hello Wild Things\u2019 Sunday Supper<br \/>\nSunday, Aug. 21<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A five-course dinner inspired by the popular children\u2019s book, \u201cWhere The Wild Things Are,\u201d including cheese in every course will be served at The Cheese Store of San Diego (1980 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy) from 6 \u2013 8 p.m. The meal will be crafted by guest Chef Mirella Hinojosa-Segura \u2014 a native San Diegan who currently works at Ironside Fish &amp; Oyster Bar. Event price is $69 and includes one glass of wine or beer. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/thecheesestoresd.com\">thecheesestoresd.com<\/a>\u00a0para reservas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018Go For Launch!\u2019<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Monday, Aug. 22 \u2013 Wednesday, Aug. 24<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This space-inspired science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) event will be held from 8 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. for three days at the San Diego Air and Space Museum (2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park). \u201cGo For Launch\u201d is presented by nonprofit Higher Orbits, which works to inspire kids using mankind\u2019s journey into space. Over the course of the event, students will be immersed in \u201cthe wonder of spaceflight\u201d with talks and hands-on activities. Former NASA astronaut Don Thomas and others will present during the event. Registration is $250 per student and includes all supplies and snacks and meals. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2afVg4p\">bit.ly\/2afVg4p<\/a> para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018Healthy Living in the City\u2019<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Thursday, Aug. 25<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A free, monthly cooking class presented by Scripps at Jimbo\u2019s&#8230; Naturally! (324 Horton Plaza) for all ages that features healthy recipes. This edition will include a \u201cback-to-school\u201d menu. Check-in at 5:30 p.m. with event at 6 p.m. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2adCbjh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2adCbjh<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8th annual Doggie Street Festival <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Saturday, Aug. 27<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The annual Doggie Street Festival is a not-to-be missed dog and cat adopt-a-thon and celebration with pet products, edible treats, veterinary tips, music, a kids area, auction prizes and more. Attendees are welcome to bring friendly dogs. The event will be held from 9 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. at NTC Park at Liberty Station (2455 Cushing Road) Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/doggiestreetfestival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doggiestreetfestival.org<\/a>\u00a0para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual Sea Chantey Fest<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Sunday, Aug. 28 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sea chanteys are songs recounting the adventure, tragedy and romance of life at sea. The Maritime Museum of San Diego (1492 N. Harbor Drive) along with San Diego Folk Heritage present this annual festival to bring those songs to life. The music will begin at 11 a.m. and end at 4:45 p.m. with a group finale. Performers include: The Jackstraws, Raggle Taggle, John Kraus and more. The event is included with admission to the museum. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/sdmaritime.org\">sdmaritime.org<\/a> para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Exposition<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Friday, Sept. 2 \u2013 Monday, Sept. 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This annual four-day event attracts sculptors from around the world and results in sandcastles and art stretching along the bay. The B Street Pier (1140 N. Harbor Drive, Downtown) is home to the Labor Day weekend event. Tickets start at $11 for one-day admission with two-day and VIP packages available. Ticket prices increase on Aug. 16. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ussandsculpting.com\">ussandsculpting.com<\/a> for more information and to purchase tickets.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>FOR DOWNTOWN LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS, VISIT\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/downtownsandiegolive.com\/\"><strong>DOWNTOWNSANDIEGOLIVE.COM<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>EVENTOS RECURRENTES<\/strong><\/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>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><strong>Sunset Trivia:\u00a0<\/strong>Bring 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>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 \u2018The Fashion of Food\u2019 Friday, Aug. 5 The second day of a two-day event showcasing culinary tastings, fashion and more at The Headquarters at Seaport Village (789 W. 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