{"id":251114,"date":"2017-01-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-13T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/calendar-jan-13-26-2017\/"},"modified":"2017-01-13T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-01-13T08:00:00","slug":"calendar-jan-13-26-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/calendar-jan-13-26-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Calendar \u2014 Jan. 13 – 26, 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Neighborhood Forum
\n<\/strong>Saturday, Jan. 14 <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Neighborhood Empowerment Alliance is sponsoring a Neighborhood Forum from 1 to 3 p.m. at First Unitarian Universalist Church in Hillcrest, 4190 Front St. The objective is to select the first goal of the Alliance based on results of past workshops and the polling of neighborhood residents about their concerns. Contact Neighborhoods for Campaign Finance Reform coordinator John Hartley at 619-299-8870 or by email to hartley2k@aol.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Meditation Flash Mob
\n<\/strong>Saturday, Jan. 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

The public is invited to a Meditation Flash Mob at 3:21 p.m. in Balboa Park. The exact location will be given the day before the event. Expect a lightly guided meditation for 20 minutes to celebrate the benefits of \u201cdisconnecting to connect.\u201d The meditation will be led by Megan Leuchars of UCSD Center For Mindfulness.\u00a0An after-party will follow. Participants will be invited to gather in a nearby venue to enjoy each other\u2019s company and celebrate the launch of the mindful tech start-up Ransomly, billed as \u201ca Bluetooth beacon that creates an app-free space in your home.\u201d Email meditate@ransomly.com<\/a> o visitar bit.ly\/2iMuioC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Calendar\u2018A Wild and Precious Life\u2019 author speaks
\n<\/strong>Sunday, Jan. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deborah Ziegler, author of \u201cA Wild and Precious Life,\u201d Death with Dignity advocate and mother of Brittany Maynard, will speak at the Hemlock Society, 1:30-3 p.m. in the Scottish Rite Event Center, 1895 Camino del Rio South. The memoir is about Maynard\u2019s efforts to die with dignity after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. Maynard’s death, utilizing the law in Oregon, made California’s End of Life Option Act possible. Visit hemlocksocietysandiego.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Care bags for LGBT homeless youth
\n<\/strong>Sunday, Jan. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Come together as a community to serve LGBT homeless youth for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Volunteer to assemble donated items into care bags for the LGBT homeless youth served by San Diego Youth Services. Donations will be collected from noon to 1 p.m., and care bags will be assembled from 1 to 2 p.m. at HRC San Diego, 801 Fourth Ave. Visit bit.ly\/2iyMm5x<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Interfaith Service
\n<\/strong>Monday, Jan. 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

San Diego Leaders from diverse faiths will join hands in community service as part of the National Day of Service in memory of Martin Luther King Jr. Members of Christian, Jewish, Muslim, LDS, Unitarian and Hindu congregations will help beautify Balboa Park from 9 a.m. until noon. The group will work near Juniper Road and Balboa Drive at the park\u2019s southwest end. Activities may include clearing and hauling brush and trash, cleaning flower beds and planting. Volunteers are invited to stay for musical entertainment and a complimentary picnic of hot dogs and chips beginning at 11:30 a.m. Volunteers are encouraged to register at fumcsd.org\/MLKDay<\/a>.<\/p>\n

North Park Community Association free mixer
\n<\/strong>Tuesday, Jan. 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meet North Park Community Association members and residents at a free mixer,\u00a06:30-8:30 p.m. at Thorn St. Brewery, 3176 Thorn St. Sign up to become an association member in time for the free Summer Concert Series at Bird Park. Visit northparksd.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18
\n<\/strong>FilmOut presents \u2018The Crying Game\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stephen Rea, Miranda Richardson, Forest Whitaker and Jaye Davidson star in \u201cThe Crying Game,\u201d a haunting, humorous and shocking romantic thriller. Directed by Neil Jordan, the film had six Oscar nominations and won for Best Screenplay. Rating: R. FilmOut presents this classic from 25 years ago from 7 to 10 p.m. at Landmark Hillcrest Cinemas, 3965 Fifth Ave. Visit filmoutsandiego.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Chinese New Year Celebration
\n<\/strong>Saturday, Jan. 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy this cultural celebration from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St. This event will include a traditional dragon dance by Three Treasures Cultural Arts Society in the parking lot at 10 a.m. Then learn about the traditions of Chinese New Year with hands-on family craft fun in the children’s area. Call 619-692-4910 or visit bit.ly\/2iYOc02<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Oh My Gad\u2019
\n<\/strong>Tuesday, Jan. 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gad Elmaleh performs his comedy routine titled \u201cOh My Gad, \u201d 8 p.m. at The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave. Elmaleh is a Moroccan-born Frenchman who has become a comedy star across Europe. Often called the Jerry Seinfeld of France, Elmaleh has set his sights on America. Doors open at 7 p.m. Visit bit.ly\/2iZ3gL3<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Stories with Chutzpah\u2019
\n<\/strong>Tuesday, Jan. 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Write Out Loud presents \u201cStories with Chutzpah,\u201d a reading of short stories written by beloved Jewish authors, 7 p.m. at Cygnet Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St. at the Old Town Theatre. The readings will be accompanied by traditional klezmer music. San Diego theater critic Pat Launer will join Walter Ritter, Patricia Haskel Freund and Rhona Gold to read these remarkable stories. Visit cygnetteatro.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"CalendarEVENTOS RECURRENTES<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Select dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cine bajo las estrellas:<\/strong>\u00a0Films presented at an outdoor viewing space on various nights of the week. Upcoming films:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Accountant,\u201d 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13 and Saturday, Jan. 14.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Girl on the Train,\u201d 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21.<\/p>\n

Films start at 8 p.m. $15. 4040 Goldfinch St., Mission Hills. Visit\u00a0topspresents.com<\/a>\u00a0or call 619-295-4221.<\/p>\n

Lunes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

North Park Toastmasters meeting:<\/strong>\u00a06:30\u20138 p.m., weekly meeting at St. Luke\u2019s Episcopal Church, 3725 30th St., North Park. 619-694-9148.\u00a0toastmastersclubs.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Noche de micr\u00f3fono abierto:\u00a0<\/strong>7:30 pm, el micr\u00f3fono est\u00e1 abierto para usted en Lestat's Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, gratis.\u00a0Lestats.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Unsung Genius:<\/strong>\u00a06:30 p.m., bi-weekly trivia hosted by Rafael Gaitan starting at 7 p.m.; $2 to play; cash, bar tab and other prizes. Karaoke to follow at 9 p.m. on the big stage at The Merrow, 1271 University Ave., Hillcrest.\u00a0Themerrow.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Martes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mordeduras en la acera:\u00a0<\/strong>5:30\u20138:30 p.m., gathering of gourmet food trucks at 3030 Grape St., South Park.\u00a0Curbsidebites.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sabrosos martes de camiones:\u00a0<\/strong>6\u20139 p.m., Smitty\u2019s Service Station hosts several food trucks under their well-lit shade structure, 3442 Adams Ave., Normal Heights.\u00a0Sdfoodtrucks.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Uptown Democratic Club:\u00a0<\/strong>6:30 p.m., Joyce Beers Community Center hosts these meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except November and December). 3900 Vermont Ave., Hillcrest.\u00a0Uptowndemocrats.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

mi\u00e9rcoles:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ikebana International meeting:\u00a0<\/strong>10 a.m. in the Casa Del Prado, Room #101. The San Diego chapter of this Japanese floral arrangement organization meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Email Yuko Burkett with questions at\u00a0yukosan@san.rr.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Storytellers of San Diego:<\/strong>\u00a07\u20138:45 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month, storytelling without notes for ages 12 and up at Rebecca\u2019s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park.\u00a0Rebeccascoffeehouse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Experiencia de mi\u00e9rcoles por la noche:<\/strong>\u00a07\u20138 p.m., uplifting and spiritually inspiring experiences for all, weekly at Universal Spirit Center, 3858 Front St., Hillcrest, love offering requested.\u00a0Universalspiritcenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n

jueves:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reuniones del Club Rotario Uptown Sunrise:<\/strong>\u00a07 am, reuni\u00f3n semanal en Panera Bread, 1270 Cleveland Ave., Hillcrest.\u00a0bit.ly\/2j24FjY<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gentle yoga for seniors:\u00a0<\/strong>2:30\u20134 p.m., presented by The Center and Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO) at The San Diego LGBT Center, 3909 Centre St., Hillcrest, free.\u00a0loscentrosd.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

North Park Thursday Market:<\/strong>\u00a03\u20137 p.m., at 3000 North Park Way, between 30th Street and Granada Avenue, North Park, free.\u00a0Northparkfarmersmarket.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Micr\u00f3fono abierto de Kornflower:<\/strong>\u00a0Signups at 6:30 p.m., open mic (no poetry or comedy) 7\u201310 p.m. Family-friendly event at Rebecca\u2019s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, free.\u00a0Rebeccascoffeehouse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Liberty Toastmasters Club:<\/strong>\u00a07 p.m., at Saint Paul\u2019s Community Care Center, 328 Maple St., Bankers Hill.\u00a0Libertytoastmasters.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Courage to Change \u2013 Al-Anon meetings:<\/strong>\u00a07:15\u20138:15 p.m., a weekly meeting for friends and relatives of alcoholics at Christ United Presbyterian Church (in the chapel), 3025 Fir St., South Park.<\/p>\n

2016 San Diego Film Series:<\/strong>\u00a07:30 p.m., every third Thursday view a film representative of Italian cinema at the Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park.\u00a0Sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Meditaci\u00f3n Musical Kirtan:<\/strong>\u00a08:30 p.m., chant and sing ancient and contemporary mantras celebrating love and life at Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga, 3301 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, free \u2013 donations welcome.\u00a0peregrinacionyoga.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

viernes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Memory Caf\u00e9:\u00a0<\/strong>10\u201311 a.m., second and fourth Fridays. Gathering place for those with memory loss, caretakers and those worried about memory problems in the Common Room at First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, 4190 Front St., Hillcrest. At-will donation.\u00a0Memoryguides.org<\/a>\u00a0y\u00a0Firstuusandiego.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Square Dancing Classes:\u00a0<\/strong>6:30\u20138:30 p.m., every Friday. No previous dance experience needed. Recital Hall, 2130 Pan American Plaza. $50 for 13 classes. 858-277-7499 or\u00a0circulators.sdsda.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

s\u00e1bados<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mercado de los s\u00e1bados en el casco antiguo:<\/strong>\u00a09 a.m.\u20134 p.m., on Harney Street and San Diego Avenue, Old Town, free. Also held on Sundays.\u00a0Oldtownsaturdaymarket.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mercado de agricultores de Golden Hill:\u00a0<\/strong>9:30 a.m.\u20131:30 p.m., on B Street between 27th and 28th streets, Golden Hill, free.\u00a0Sdmarketmanager.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Alturas de la comedia:\u00a0<\/strong>8\u201310 p.m., local comedians take the stage next to Twiggs Coffeehouse at 4590 Park Blvd., University Heights, free.\u00a0Comedyheights.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

domingos<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mercado de agricultores de Hillcrest:<\/strong>\u00a09 a.m.\u20132 p.m., under the Hillcrest Pride Flag, Harvey Milk and Normal streets, free.\u00a0Hillcrestfarmersmarket.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

West African dance class:<\/strong>\u00a05:30\u20137 p.m., Master dancer Djibril Camara from Guinea teaches these classes that are also a great workout for all ages and skill levels at La Vie Dance Studio, 325 W. Washington, Hillcrest.\u00a0Lavie.dance<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Karaoke:<\/strong>\u00a08 p.m., your chance to shine on the big stage at The Merrow, 1271 University Ave., Hillcrest.\u00a0Themerrow.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To view local community organization meeting information online, visit:\u00a0<\/em>bit.ly\/2esLpLR<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014Email calendar items to ken@sdcnn.com.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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