{"id":240045,"date":"2018-04-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-06T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/calendar-april-2018\/"},"modified":"2018-04-06T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-04-06T07:00:00","slug":"calendar-april-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/calendar-april-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Calendar: April 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Friday,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>April 6<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Agent Orange at The Casbah<br \/>\n<\/strong>Rock band will perform with Sculpins and Cochinas Locas. This is a 21 and up show. Tickets are $15. 8:30 p.m. at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2pGvKOd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2pGvKOd<\/a>.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Autograph at The Music Box<br \/>\n<\/strong>Autograf will perform with Win and Woo &amp; Cofresi. This is a 21 and up show. Tickets are $27. 9 p.m. at The Music Box, 1337 India St. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/fgtix.to\/2IbwSAm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fgtix.to\/2IbwSAm<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Saturday,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>April 7<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u2018Pretty in Pink\u2019: <\/strong>Honoring Dame Zandra Rhodes, fashion advisor to Princess Diana, San Diego Opera board member and opera designer, will be honored during \u201cPretty in Pink\u201d at 6:30 p.m. at the U.S Grant Hotel located at 326 Broadway.<br \/>\nThe Opera Ball begins with a cocktail hour with dinner beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m. and will end with music and dancing.<br \/>\nSuggested attire is \u201cpink-tie\u201d and single tickets range from $300-$500 per person. VIP packages, table sponsorships and group ticket bundles are also available for purchase.<br \/>\nFor more information about this year\u2019s SD Opera Ball, its honoree or to purchase tickets, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/sdopera.org\/opera-ball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sdopera.org\/opera-ball<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kids &amp; Books &amp; Love &amp; Autism: <\/strong>Local San Diegan and award-winning children&#8217;s book author, Sally J. Pla, will be speaking at the San Diego Central Public Library from 1-2:30 p.m.<br \/>\nPla will be joined by therapist and Love &amp; Autism Conference founder, Dr. Jenny Palmiotto, for a talk celebrating autism awareness month.<br \/>\nThere will be refreshments served and a meet-and-greet for attendees of the talk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scott H. Biram at The Casbah<br \/>\n<\/strong>Scott H. Biram will perform with Rod Melancon and Low Volts. This is a 21 and up show. Tickets are $15. 9:30 p.m. at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2I8oC47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2I8oC47<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sunday,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>April 8<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sip \u2018N Savor Festival: <\/strong>The second annual Sip \u2018N Savor Festival to benefit the American Liver Foundation will be held at the San Diego Hard Rock Hotel this year.<br \/>\nThe festival will go from 12-4 p.m. and will feature food and drink samples from local restaurants including Union Kitchen &amp; Tap, Nobu San Diego, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, The Smoking Gun, Backyard Kitchen and Tap, Golden Road Brewing, Kona Brewing, 10 Barrel Brewing, Breckinridge Brewing and live music.<br \/>\nGeneral admission and VIP tickets can be purchased online at bit.ly\/2q1LxaE. For more information about Sip \u2018N Savor, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/alfevents.org\/sipnsavor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alfevents.org\/sipnsavor\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018Step by Step 5K\u2019<br \/>\n<\/strong>The Parkinson\u2019s Association of San Diego will hold its annual \u201cStep by Step 5K\u201d fundraiser. The dog-friendly, walking event will feature live music, a beer garden and an expo. $50. All proceeds will benefit the Parkinson\u2019s Association of San Diego. 9 a.m. at Liberty Station, Historic Decatur Road. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2t0udXq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2t0udXq<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Tuesday,\u00a0April 10<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Live show with Trailer Park Boys<br \/>\n<\/strong>Experience an intimate evening with the Trailer Park Boys \u2014 Ricky, Julian, Bubbles and Randy \u2014 the stars of the documentary-style comedy TV show. $37\u2013$57. All ages; recommended for mature adults. 7:30 p.m. at Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2uuXcUi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2uuXcUi<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14394 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sandiegodowntownnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Kweku-Collins.jpg\" alt=\"Calendar: April 2018\" width=\"258\" height=\"258\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 258px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 258\/258;\" \/>Kweku Collins at The Casbah<br \/>\n<\/strong>Rapper, producer and songwriter Kweku Collins will perform with Dani Bell &amp; The Tarantist. This is a 21 and up show. Tickets are $13\u2013$15. 9:30 p.m. at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2E3nZGu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2E3nZGu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Wednesday,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>April 11<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14395 alignright lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sandiegodowntownnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/the-night-howls.jpg\" alt=\"Calendar: April 2018\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/>The Night Howls at The Casbah<br \/>\n<\/strong>Oceanside-based rock band The Night Howls will perform with Imagery Machine and Future Human. This is a 21 and up. Show. Tickets are $7. 9:30 p.m. at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2E3akza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2E3akza<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Thursday,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>April 12<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Opportunity Summit: <\/strong>The San Diego Workforce Partnership will be holding its second Opportunity Summit to identify solutions for reconnecting young adults who are not working or in school.<br \/>\nAs reported by Measure of America, nearly 1 in 10 young San Diegans are \u201cdisconnected\u201d and at a higher risk for long-term unemployment and poverty.<br \/>\n\u201cOur goal by 2020 is to decrease the countywide youth disconnection rate from 9.7 percent last year to 7.3 percent by 2020,\u201d said San Diego Workforce Partnership CEO Peter Callstrom, in a press release. \u201cAt the same time, by focusing resources and attention on the communities and populations with the highest disconnection rates, we aim to halve the equity gaps and unleash opportunity for all youth in the region.\u201d<br \/>\nThe summit will feature lectures from system leaders and young beneficiaries, District 4 county supervisor candidates and Aspen Institute Vice President Maureen Conway, as well as art performances.<br \/>\nThroughout the summit, the workforce partnership will be recording 7-second resume videos and revealing them to attendees as it draws to a close.<br \/>\nFor more information about the San Diego Workforce Partnership or the Opportunity Summit, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/workforce.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workforce.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community conversation at MOPA<br \/>\n<\/strong>Engage in a community conversation about otherness, cultural identity and the body. 6\u20138 p.m. at Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2uqqxz5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2uqqxz5<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sacri Monti at The Casbah<br \/>\n<\/strong>Rock band Sacri Monti will perform with Child and The Bad Vibes. This is a 21 and up show. Tickets are $8. 9:30 p.m. at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2E3cdvN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2E3cdvN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Saturday,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>April 14<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Joshua Radin at The Music Box<br \/>\n<\/strong>Folk singer-songwriter performs with William Fitzsimmons. This is a 21 and up show. Tickets are $25. 9 p.m. at The Music Box, 1337 India St. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2uqU6AG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2uqU6AG<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Soft Moon at The Casbah<br \/>\n<\/strong>Post-punk band The Soft Moon will perform with Boy Harsher and DJ Mario Orduno. This is a 21 and up show. Tickets are $15. $15. 9:30 p.m. at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2I96PtK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2I96PtK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sunday,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>April 15<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14396 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sandiegodowntownnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Peelander-Z.jpg\" alt=\"Calendar: April 2018\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><\/strong><strong>Peelander-Z at The Casbah<br \/>\n<\/strong>Japanese action-comic punk band Peelander-Z perform with The Touchies. This is a 21 and up show. Tickets are $12. 9:30 p.m. at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2E2URza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2E2URza<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Monday,\u00a0April 16<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Dale Watson at The Casbah<br \/>\n<\/strong>Country singer-songwriter Dale Watson performs with Hotshot Drifters. This is a 21 and up show. Tickets are $15. 9:30 p.m. at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2E3uFnY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2E3uFnY<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Tuesday,\u00a0April 17<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Boogarins at The Casbah<br \/>\n<\/strong>Psychedelic-rock band Boogarins will perform. This is a 21 and up show. Tickets are $12. 9:30 p.m. at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2E6omjS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2E6omjS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Wednesday,\u00a0April 18<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Bronx at The Casbah<br \/>\n<\/strong>Hardcore-punk band The Bronx pwill erform with No Parents. This is a 21 and up show. Tickets are $22.50. 9:30 p.m. at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2E2DjmE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2E2DjmE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Thursday,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>April 19<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Conveyor \u2013 An elevator exhibition series: <\/strong>In collaboration with Porto Vista Hotel, 1805 Gallery is launching Conveyor, an exhibition series that takes place inside the elevators of the Porto Vista Hotel located at 1835 Columbia St. in Little Italy.<br \/>\nCurated by Lauren Siry, the exhibition will feature installations from selected contemporary artists with their own styles.<br \/>\nKicking off the series will be San Diego-based artist, Daniel Baron Corrales, who will be transforming an elevator into \u201can ever-expanding portal.\u201d<br \/>\nConveyor\u2019s opening reception will take place from 5-7 p.m. and the installation will be on view through April.<br \/>\nFor more information about Conveyor, Daniel Baron Corrales, the Porto Vista Hotel and the 1805 Gallery, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2I007WH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2I007WH<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grateful Shred at The Casbah<br \/>\n<\/strong>Grateful Dead cover band Grateful Shred will perform. This is a 21 and up show. Tickets are $15. 9:30 p.m. at The Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2I8Fgkb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2I8Fgkb<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Friday,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>April 20<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>MASHED UP Songs and Dances: <\/strong>From April 20-22, the PGK Dance Project will be performing mash-ups of pop and theater songs with vocals from singers Barbara Schoenhofer, Shaun Tuazon-Martin, Peter G. Kalivas and choreography executed by dancers Jessica Kelley Kymmi Kellems, Martin-Anthony Dorado and Ron \u201cRJ\u201d Davis \u2014 all with musical direction and piano by Rayme Sciaroni.<br \/>\nShowtime is 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the The Lyceum Space in Horton Plaza.<br \/>\nFor more information about the show or the PGK Dance Project, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/thepgkdanceproject.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thepgkdanceproject.org.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Saturday,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>April 21<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Surprising History of Wine in San Diego County:<\/strong> The Culinary Historians of San Diego will be hosting a presentation, \u201cThe Surprising History of Wine in San Diego County\u201d at 10:30 a.m. in the San Diego Central Library\u2019s Neil Morgan Auditorium.<br \/>\nAs part of the presentation, award-winning writer, archaeologist, winemaker and American Indian Studies lecturer at San Diego State University, Richard Carrico, will be speaking before a tasting and book signing.<br \/>\nFor more information about this free event or Culinary Historians of San Diego, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/culinaryhistoriansofsandiego.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">culinaryhistoriansofsandiego.com<\/a> o correo electr\u00f3nico <a href=\"mailto:CHSDCA@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CHSDCA@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sunday<\/strong><strong>, April 22<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Earth Day Parade: <\/strong>San Diego EarthWorks will be hosting an Earth Day Parade as the kick off to its EarthFair 2018 campaign for a clean and healthy future.<br \/>\nLineup for the parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at Balboa Park\u2019s Natural History Museum and, beginning at 10:30 a.m., will proceed west to the Art Museum, then south past the Organ Pavilion and ending at the Pan American Plaza.<br \/>\nAny group with at least three participants can march and bands, clowns and animals are encouraged to participate. To register, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2DQ7NbA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2DQ7NbA<\/a> and for more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/earthparade.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earthparade.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Saturday,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>April 28<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>34th Annual Mission Federal ArtWalk: <\/strong>On April 28 \u201329 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Mission Federal ArtWalk will take over 17 blocks of Downtown San Diego\u2019s Little Italy neighborhood with 350 local, national and international painters, sculptors, photographers and jewelry-makers.<br \/>\nIn addition to viewing or purchasing art, ArtWalk attendees can enjoy live musical performances, \u201cSpoken Word\u201d performances, interactive art activities for kids and local food vendors.<br \/>\nThis event is open to everyone with free admission. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/artwalksandiego.org\/missionfederal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">artwalksandiego.org\/missionfederal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Saturday,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>May 5 <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Father Joe\u2019s Villages\u2019 Children Charity Gala: <\/strong>From 5-10 p.m. Father Joe\u2019s Villages will be hosting its 34th annual Children\u2019s Charity Gala: Up, Up and Away at the U.S. Grant Hotel located at 326 Broadway.<br \/>\nThe gala will raise funds for Father Joe\u2019s Villages\u2019 therapeutic childcare center and other services for children and families, and features a three-course dinner, cocktails, live and silent auctions, an interactive program with awards, and live music from Atomic Groove.<br \/>\nAdditionally, during the gala, Father Joe\u2019s Villages will be honoring Franklin Antonio, Cathedral Catholic High School, St. Augustine High School and James Mulvaney, Sr. and the Mulvaney Family with the Father Joe\u2019s Villages Award, Bishop Maher Award, Bishop Maher Award and Founders\u2019 Award, respectively.<br \/>\nLos boletos se pueden comprar en l\u00ednea en <a href=\"http:\/\/fjvgala.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fjvgala.com<\/a> or by calling 1-800-HOMELESS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2018One Amazing Night\u2019: <\/strong>The San Diego Opera will be hosting its final concert of the 2017-2018 season at 7 p.m. featuring soprano Lise Lindstrom and bass-baritone Greer Grimsley accompanied by the San Diego Symphony.<br \/>\nTo purchase tickets, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2q1tgJV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2q1tgJV<\/a> or call (619) 533-7000.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014Calendar compiled by Jess Winans.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Friday,\u00a0April 6 Agent Orange at The Casbah Rock band will perform with Sculpins and Cochinas Locas. 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