{"id":239073,"date":"2017-03-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-03T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/downtown-calendar-march-2017\/"},"modified":"2017-03-03T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-03-03T08:00:00","slug":"downtown-calendar-march-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/downtown-calendar-march-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Calendar \u2014 March 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>EVENTOS ESPECIALES<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>NINTH<\/strong><strong> A<\/strong><strong>NNUAL<\/strong><strong> S<\/strong><strong>T<\/strong><strong>. B<\/strong><strong>ALDRICK\u2019S<\/strong><strong> S<\/strong><strong>HAVE-A-THON<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>S\u00c1BADO<\/strong><strong>, <\/strong><strong>MARCH<\/strong><strong> 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>St. Baldrick\u2019s Foundation San Diego Chapter presents the annual Shave-A-Thon to support children with cancer. Brave men and women will shave their names to generate awareness, fund research and help survivors.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>$10 donation for admission; $20 includes T-shirt and raffle ticket. Proceeds will be donated to St. Baldrick\u2019s Foundation. Noon\u20134 p.m. at The Commons Bar, 901 Fourth Ave. Visit <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stbaldricks.org\/events\/CommonsBar2017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2mqrqP3<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11723 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sandiegodowntownnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/sparks-gallery-300x250.jpg\" alt=\"Downtown Calendar \u2014 March 2017\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/250;\" \/>SOUTHERN<\/strong><strong> CA S<\/strong><strong>CULPTURE<\/strong><strong> T<\/strong><strong>ALK<\/strong><strong> \/ C<\/strong><strong>LOSING<\/strong><strong> R<\/strong><strong>ECEPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>S<\/strong><strong>UNDAY<\/strong><strong>, M<\/strong><strong>ARCH<\/strong><strong> 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit Sparks Gallery to chat with National Sculpture Society artists and ask questions about their technique and style.<\/p>\n<p>No RSVP required. 3 to 5 p.m. at Sparks Gallery, 530 Sixth Ave. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/sparksgallery.com\/events\/artist-talk-southern-ca-sculpture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>bit.ly\/2lQfXLs<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018DREAM BIG<\/strong><strong>: E<\/strong><strong>NGINEERING<\/strong> <strong>OUR<\/strong><strong> W<\/strong><strong>ORLD\u2019 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>METRO<\/strong><strong>ONDAY<\/strong><strong>, <\/strong><strong>MARCH<\/strong><strong> 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fleet Science Center presents its new giant-screen film about the advancements of engineers. Fredi Lajvardi, who is featured in the film, will introduce the screening.<\/p>\n<p>5:30-7:30 p.m. at Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/special-sneak-peek-screening-of-dream-big-tickets-32193332123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>bit.ly\/2mHxOlt<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S<\/strong><strong>T<\/strong><strong>. P<\/strong><strong>ATRICK\u2019S<\/strong><strong> D<\/strong><strong>AY<\/strong><strong> PAGS<\/strong><strong>ARADE<\/strong> <strong>&amp;<\/strong><strong> I<\/strong><strong>RISH<\/strong><strong> F<\/strong><strong>ESTIVAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>S<\/strong><strong>ATURDAY<\/strong><strong>, M<\/strong><strong>ARCH<\/strong><strong> 11<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy food, live performances and a beer garden at this family-friendly event. Entertainment lineup includes The Shamrockers and Clan Rice Irish School of Dance.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s parade theme is \u201cMn\u00e1 an Domhain \u2014 Celebrating Women of the World.\u201d Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and parade begins at 10:30 a.m. on Fifth and Laurel streets. Visit <em><a href=\"http:\/\/stpatsparade.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stpatsparade.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>S<\/strong><strong>AN DIEGO<\/strong><strong> H<\/strong><strong>ALF<\/strong><strong> METRO<\/strong><strong>ARATHON<\/strong><strong> &amp; 5K<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>S<\/strong><strong>UNDAY<\/strong><strong>, M<\/strong><strong>ARCH<\/strong><strong> 12<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Run for a good cause! Experience the nonprofit event that celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of the city while raising money to help local charities. Register for the half marathon, two-person half marathon relay or the 5K. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/sdhalfmarathon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>sdhalfmarathon.com<\/em><\/a> o contacto <em><a href=\"mailto:info@sdhalfmarathon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info@sdhalfmarathon.com<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>T<\/strong><strong>UESDAY<\/strong><strong>, M<\/strong><strong>ARCH<\/strong><strong> 14-S<\/strong><strong>UNDAY<\/strong><strong>, M<\/strong><strong>ARCH<\/strong><strong> 19<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Watch teams from 16 nations compete in the second round of this international series. DJs, drink specials and family events will also be offered. 100 Park Blvd. at Petco Park. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/m.mlb.com\/padres\/tickets\/info\/wbc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>atmlb.com\/2l8FPn0<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Z<\/strong><strong>UCCHERO<\/strong><strong> C<\/strong><strong>ONCERT<\/strong> <strong>AT<\/strong><strong> B<\/strong><strong>ALBOA<\/strong><strong> T<\/strong><strong>HEATRE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>WEDNESDAY<\/strong><strong>, M<\/strong><strong>ARCH<\/strong><strong> 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>San Diego Theatres presents Italian musician Adelmo Fornaciari, known by his stage name Zucchero. His sound is a blend of Italian pop and electric blues. Tickets start at $35. 7:30 p.m. at Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. Visit <em><a href=\"http:\/\/sandiegotheatres.org\/zuccheroblack-cat-live-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2m4mbYm<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>F<\/strong><strong>OURTH<\/strong><strong> A<\/strong><strong>NNUAL<\/strong><strong> T<\/strong><strong>ASTE<\/strong> <strong>OF<\/strong> <strong>THE VILLAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>T<\/strong><strong>HURSDAY<\/strong><strong>, M<\/strong><strong>ARCH<\/strong><strong> 16<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Father Joe\u2019s Villages residents and Freddy Evarkiou Culinary Arts Program graduates will cater the fourth annual Taste of the Village. Guests will receive a meal of French country cuisine, behind-the-scene tours of The Village and the opportunity to hear the success stories from former homeless individuals. Tickets available online for $50. 6-8 p.m. at Father Joe\u2019s Villages, 1501 Imperial Ave. Visit <em><a href=\"https:\/\/secure3.convio.net\/fjv\/site\/Ticketing;jsessionid=00000000.app334a?view=Tickets&amp;id=100161&amp;NONCE_TOKEN=53B80982CC3063ACC5896048A099AB3C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2mHHEDF<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#039;<\/strong><strong>J<\/strong><strong>AY<\/strong><strong> &amp; S<\/strong><strong>ILENT<\/strong><strong> B<\/strong><strong>transmisi\u00f3n exterior<\/strong><strong> G<\/strong><strong>ET<\/strong><strong> O<\/strong><strong>LD\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>S<\/strong><strong>ATURDAY<\/strong><strong>, M<\/strong><strong>ARCH<\/strong><strong> 18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Film icons Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes present a live performance of their comedy podcast \u201cJay &amp; Silent Bob Get Old.\u201d Smith and Mewes are known for their characters Jay and Silent Bob in movies such as \u201cClerks\u201d and \u201cChasing Amy.\u201d All ages welcome but use discretion when bringing young children. Tickets start at $35. 8 p.m. at Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/sandiegotheatres.org\/jay-and-silent-bob-get-old\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>bit.ly\/2lvUHIe<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>T<\/strong><strong>HIRD ANNUAL<\/strong><strong> K<\/strong><strong>ERRY\u2019S<\/strong><strong> R<\/strong><strong>IDE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>S<\/strong><strong>UNDAY<\/strong><strong>, <\/strong><strong>MARCH<\/strong><strong> 19<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Bike Coalition welcomes two-wheeled adventurers to help finish Kerry Kunsman\u2019s ride home to San Diego. The ride will start in Carlsbad and end in Downtown San Diego at Mission Brewery. To register, contact Andy Handshaw at <a href=\"mailto:andy@sdbikecoalition.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>andy@sdbikecoalition.org<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>T<\/strong><strong>HROUGH<\/strong> <strong>THE ROOTS CONCERT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>S<\/strong><strong>ATURDAY<\/strong><strong>, M<\/strong><strong>ARCH<\/strong><strong> 25<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This San Diego-based reggae band will perform a hometown show on its 2017 tour. The five-piece group recently released two new singles that have earned spots in the Top 5 iTunes charts. Ages 18 and older. Tickets $15 in advance and $17 day of show. 8:50 p.m. at The Music Box, 1337 India St. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/342218696177148\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>bit.ly\/2jgW6QT<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>F<\/strong><strong>ULL-DAY SPRING BREAK CAMP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>METRO<\/strong><strong>ONDAY<\/strong><strong>, M<\/strong><strong>ARCH<\/strong><strong> 27\u2013F<\/strong><strong>RIDAY<\/strong><strong>, M<\/strong><strong>ARCH<\/strong><strong> 31<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bring your kids to Fleet Science Center to experience science, technology, engineering, art and math during spring break. Students grades first\u2013seventh welcome. Prices vary from $55 to $70 per day. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rhfleet.org\/events\/spring-camps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>bit.ly\/2lThuPd<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>EVENTOS RECURRENTES<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>TUESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park:<\/strong><strong>\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<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.balboapark.org\/visit\/Tuesdays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">balboapark.org\/visit\/Tuesdays<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coronado Certified Farmers Market:\u00a0<\/strong>2:30\u20136 p.m. First and B streets at Coronado Ferry Landing. Visit\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.welcometocoronado.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">welcometocoronado.com<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THURSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Barrio de las l\u00e1mparas de gas\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Historical Walking Tour:\u00a0<\/strong>Stops on this tour include architecturally significant structures from the 1800s including Old City Hall, the Keating Building, Davis-Horton House and more. 1 p.m. 410 Island Ave., Gaslamp. Visit\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/gaslampfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gaslampfoundation.org<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunset Trivia:\u00a0<\/strong>Bring a team or play alone. 7\u20139 p.m. 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy. Visit\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/98bottlessd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">98bottlelessd.com<\/a><\/em>.<\/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<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.downtownsandiego.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.downtownsandiego.org<\/a><\/em>\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\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>bitesandiego.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S\u00c1BADO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Little Italy Mercato:\u00a0<\/strong>8 a.m.\u20132 p.m. Rain or shine, visit over 100 booths on West Cedar Street between Kettner Boulevard and Front Street. Visit\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.littleitalysd.com\/events\/mercato\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">littleitalysd.com\/mercato<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Barrio de las l\u00e1mparas de gas\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Historical Walking Tour:\u00a0<\/strong>Stops on this tour include architecturally significant structures from the 1800s including Old City Hall, the Keating Building, Davis-Horton House and more. 11 a.m. 410 Island Ave., Gaslamp.\u00a0Visit\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/gaslampfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gaslampfoundation.org<\/a><\/em>.<\/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\u20134 p.m. Room 222, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. Visit\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiego.gov\/public-library\/\">sandiegolibrary.org<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FEATURED EVENTS NINTH ANNUAL ST. BALDRICK\u2019S SHAVE-A-THON SATURDAY, MARCH 4 St. Baldrick\u2019s Foundation San Diego Chapter presents the annual Shave-A-Thon to support children with cancer. 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