Through Dec. 31, featuring Hord and Schlappi Collection of Ornaments, Timken Museum of Art, 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park. Free. Timkenmuseum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n 3\u201311 p.m., the 40th year for the grand December Nights of holiday cheer at Balboa Park. Food, fun, festivities. Dazzling lights. Shopping for unique gifts. Museums offer free admission from 5\u20139 p.m. visit decembernights.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Square dancing classes<\/strong><\/p>\n 8\u20139:30 p.m., Recital Hall, 2130 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. $50 for 13 classes. 858-277-7499 or circulators.sdsda.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Weltesser<\/strong><\/p>\n 8 p.m., with Body Void, Deep Sea Thunder Beast, and Nebula Drag. The Merrow, 1271 University Ave., Hillcrest. 21 and older. $7. Ticketweb.com<\/a> or 619-299-7372.<\/p>\n Xxyyxx<\/strong><\/p>\n 8 p.m., with Chrome Sparks. Observatory North Park, 2981 University Ave. All ages. $18. Ticketweb.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mercado de los s\u00e1bados en el casco antiguo<\/strong><\/p>\n 9 a.m.\u20134:30 p.m., Harney Street and San Diego Avenue, Old Town. Also held on Sundays. Oldtownsaturdaymarket.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fiesta de limpieza de Golden Hill<\/strong><\/p>\n 9 a.m.\u20131 p.m., help clean up Golden Hill. Meet up at Golden Hill Park, 25th Street and Russ Boulevard. Sponsored by Greater Golden Hill Community Development Corporation. First 50 volunteers get a T-shirt. Sign up at bit.ly\/2B9uOWZ<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mercado de agricultores de Golden Hill<\/strong><\/p>\n 9:30 a.m.\u20131:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets, Golden Hill. Sdmarketmanager.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n North Park Toyland Parade & Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n 11 a.m., the 54th annual parade begins at Utah Street and University Avenue in North Park and heads east on University. Free. Traffic will be re-routed in the area.<\/p>\n December Nights<\/strong><\/p>\n Noon\u201311 p.m., the 40th year for the grand December Nights of holiday cheer at Balboa Park. Food, fun, festivities. Dazzling lights. Shopping for unique gifts. Museums offer free admission from 5\u20139 p.m. visitdecembernights.org.<\/p>\n Kirtan in the Park<\/strong><\/p>\n Noon, four hours of kirtan (non-sectarian group meditation) in the heart of Balboa Park. Meet at 1549 El Prado.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u2018Wings & Snow:\u00a0<\/strong>A World of Masks\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n 5 p.m., Sophie\u2019s Kensington Gallery, 4168 Adams Ave. Through Dec. 30. Exhibit celebrates the holiday season with a collection of masks in a variety of media including clay, fused glass, paint, mosaics, palm fronds and repurposed jewels. Guest artists include Carol Minear, a Kensington artist who uses palm fronds to create characters, and Maureen Robbins, an artist from Rochester, New York, who creates jeweled masks.<\/p>\n South Park\u00a0<\/strong>Holiday Walkabout<\/strong><\/p>\n 5\u201310 p.m., a fun-filled evening showcasing independent businesses in South Park. Free treats, live entertainment, special offers. Get a map at info booth in the California Liquor parking lot, Juniper and 30th streets. Details at bit.ly\/2czcTeG<\/a>.<\/p>\n 8 p.m., with Buddy, Malia and DJ Osh Kosh. Observatory North Park, 2981 University Ave. 18 and older. $25. Ticketweb.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Comedy Heights<\/strong><\/p>\n 8\u201310 p.m., local comedians perform, Twiggs Coffeehouse, 4590 Park Blvd., University Heights. Free. Comedyheights.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cresta de la colina\u00a0<\/strong>Farmers Market<\/strong><\/p>\n 9 a.m.\u20132 p.m., Normal Street between University Avenue and Lincoln Street. Hillcrestfarmersmarket.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n West African dance class<\/strong><\/p>\n 5:30\u20137 p.m., master dancer Djibril Camara from Guinea teaches classes for all ages and skill levels. La Vie Dance Studio, 325 W. Washington St., Hillcrest. bit.ly\/2rkMr1u<\/a>.<\/p>\n Uptown Rhythm Makers<\/strong><\/p>\n 6\u20138 p.m., Panama 66, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park.<\/p>\n Miya Folick<\/strong><\/p>\n 8 p.m., Space, 3519 El Cajon Blvd. 21 and older. $10. ticketfly.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sunday Night Dance Party<\/p>\n 9 p.m., DJ Heather Hardcore, The Merrow, 1271 University Ave., Hillcrest. 21 and older. Free admission. Ticketweb.com<\/a> or 619-299-7372.<\/p>\n Colina de los banqueros<\/strong><\/p>\n Parking Committee<\/p>\n 5-6:30 p.m., Merrill Gardens, 2567 Second Ave., Bankers Hill.<\/p>\n North Park Toastmasters<\/strong><\/p>\n 6:30\u20138 p.m., St. Luke\u2019s Episcopal Church, 3725 30th St., North Park. 619-694-9148. bit.ly\/2vMOGje<\/a>.<\/p>\n Open Mic Night<\/strong><\/p>\n 6:30 p.m., Lestat\u2019s Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. Free. bit.ly\/2vMqHR9<\/a>.<\/p>\n 8 p.m., with Joey Diaz and Jaime Wyatt. Observatory North Park, 2981 University Ave. All ages. $15. Ticketweb.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dag Nasty<\/strong><\/p>\n 8:30 p.m., with Fireburn, Distant Beds, Let Rage. Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd. $18. 21 and older. ticketfly.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Adams Avenue\u00a0<\/strong>Business Association<\/strong><\/p>\n 8 a.m., board of directors meeting, Normal Heights Community Center, 4649 Hawley Blvd.<\/p>\n Calle principal del parque norte\u00a0<\/strong>Design Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n 5:30\u20137:30 p.m., North Park Main Street office, 3939 Iowa St., Suite 2. 619-294-2501.<\/p>\n Bankers Hill Business Group<\/strong><\/p>\n 5:30\u20137:30 p.m., holiday mixer at Parq West, 2557 Third Ave., Bankers Hill. Wine and appetizers will be served. RSVP to jake@bankershillbusinessgroup.com.<\/p>\n Normal Heights <\/strong>Community Association<\/strong><\/p>\n 6 p.m., Normal Heights Community Center, 4649 Hawley Blvd.<\/p>\n Normal Heights <\/strong>Community Planning Group<\/strong><\/p>\n 6 p.m., Normal Heights Community Center, 4649 Hawley Blvd.<\/p>\n Planificadores de la zona residencial<\/strong><\/p>\n 6 p.m., Joyce Beers Community Center, 3900 Vermont St., Hillcrest.<\/p>\n 8 p.m., Observatory North Park, 2981 University Ave. All ages. $25. Ticketweb.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Naomi Punk<\/strong><\/p>\n 8:30 p.m., Space, 3519 El Cajon Blvd. 21 and older. $15. ticketfly.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n 'El cascanueces'<\/strong><\/p>\n 10 a.m., San Diego Civic Youth Ballet performance for school groups, Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park. Sdcyb.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n University Heights <\/strong>Community Development Corp.<\/strong><\/p>\n 6:30 p.m., 4452 Park Blvd., Suite 104.<\/p>\n University Heights <\/strong>Community Parking District<\/strong><\/p>\n 6:30 p.m., 4452 Park Blvd. Suite 104<\/p>\n Wednesday Night Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n 7\u20138 p.m., uplifting and spiritually inspiring experiences for all, Universal Spirit Center, 3858 Front St., Hillcrest. $20 donation requested. bit.ly\/2vMK5xl<\/a>.<\/p>\n Steve Grand<\/strong><\/p>\n 8 p.m., \u201cAll American Boy\u201d performs, Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage, 3940 Fourth Ave., second floor, Hillcrest. Another show on Dec. 7. Tickets at ma4sd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dance Gavin Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n 8 p.m., Observatory North Park, 2981 University Ave. All ages. $20. Ticketweb.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ben Sollee & <\/strong>The Kentucky Native<\/strong><\/p>\n 8:30 p.m., Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd. $14. 21 and older. ticketfly.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Uptown Sunrise Rotary Club<\/strong><\/p>\n 7 a.m., Panera Bread, 1270 Cleveland Ave., Hillcrest. bit.ly\/2pezpnR<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mercado de los jueves de North Park<\/strong><\/p>\n 3\u20137:30 p.m., North Park Way between 30th Street and Granada Avenue. Northparkfarmersmarket.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n 'El cascanueces'<\/strong><\/p>\n 6 p.m., San Diego Civic Youth Ballet performance for Scouts, Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park. Sdcyb.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n University Heights<\/strong><\/p>\n Community Association<\/p>\n 6:30 p.m., Alice Birney Elementary School auditorium, 4345 Campus Ave.<\/p>\n Art & Love Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n 7 p.m., author Sylvester McNutt III is taking his popular talks on the road for the third year in a row. This year, the focus is art, love and personal growth. Queen Bee\u2019s, 3925 Ohio St., North Park. Queenbeessd.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kornflower\u2019s Open Mic<\/strong><\/p>\n 7 p.m. sign up, open mic (no poetry or comedy). Family-friendly event, Rebecca\u2019s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, free. Rebeccascoffeehouse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Liberty Toastmasters Club<\/strong><\/p>\n 7 p.m., St. Paul\u2019s Community Care Center, 328 Maple St., Bankers Hill. bit.ly\/2vN6A5t<\/a>.<\/p>\n Courage to Change \u2013 <\/strong>Al-Anon meetings<\/strong><\/p>\n 7:15\u20138:15 p.m., for friends and relatives of alcoholics, Christ United Presbyterian Church chapel, 3025 Fir St., South Park.<\/p>\n AJJ <\/strong> 7:30 p.m., The Irenic, 3090 Polk Ave., North Park.<\/p>\n Prophets of Rage\u00a0<\/strong>with P.O.D.<\/strong><\/p>\n 7:30 p.m., Observatory North Park, 2981 University Ave. 21 and older. $55-$125. Ticketweb.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n SUSTO + Esme Patterson<\/strong><\/p>\n 8 p.m., Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd. $12. 21 and older. ticketfly.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kirtan Musical Meditation<\/strong><\/p>\n 8:30 p.m., chant and sing ancient and contemporary mantras celebrating love and life, Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga, 3301 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. Free \u2013 donations welcome. peregrinacionyoga.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cosmonauts<\/strong><\/p>\n 9 p.m., with Wild Wild Wets. Blonde Bar, 1808 W. Washington St., $10. Mission Hills.<\/p>\n Run619 Uptown Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n 6:19 a.m., runners meet up at Heartwork Coffee Bar, 3993 Goldfinch St., Mission Hills. Run619 is a half-hour romp through the streets, alleys, canyons and trails of Mission Hills, Hillcrest, North Park and University Heights.<\/p>\n Jungle Bells at San Diego Zoo<\/strong><\/p>\n 9 a.m. \u2014 8 p.m., ring in the holidays at San Diego Zoo with seasonal decorations, animal experiences, costumed characters and live entertainment. Through Jan. 1, 2018. Closes at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve. Sandiegozoo.org.<\/a><\/p>\n Memory Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n 10\u201311:30 a.m., a gathering place for those with memory loss, caretakers and those worried about memory problems. First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, 4190 Front St., Hillcrest. Donations appreciated. bit.ly\/2vMSsZV<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ayuntamiento de Hillcrest\u00a0<\/strong>Holiday Celebration<\/strong><\/p>\n 6 p.m., annual Holiday Celebration for Hillcrest Town Council members and supporters, Gossip Grill, 1220 University Ave. Hosted appetizers served. Sponsors: UC San Diego Health and Scripps Mercy.<\/p>\n 'El cascanueces'<\/strong><\/p>\n 7 p.m., San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park. $12-$18. Sdcyb.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Square dancing classes<\/strong><\/p>\n 8\u20139:30 p.m. Recital Hall, 2130 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. $50 for 13 classes. 858-277-7499 or circulators.sdsda.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Slow Magic<\/strong><\/p>\n 8 p.m., with Point Point. Observatory North Park, 2981 University Ave. All ages. $20. Ticketweb.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pere Ubu<\/strong><\/p>\n 8:30 p.m., with Diminished Men. Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Blvd. $25. 21 and older. ticketfly.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mercado de los s\u00e1bados en el casco antiguo<\/strong><\/p>\n 9 a.m.\u20134:30 p.m., Harney Street and San Diego Avenue, Old Town. Also held on Sundays. Oldtownsaturdaymarket.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mercado de agricultores de Golden Hill<\/strong><\/p>\n 9:30 a.m.\u20131:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets, Golden Hill. Sdmarketmanager.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pet adoption<\/strong><\/p>\n 11 a.m.\u20132 p.m., Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Campaign in conjunction with Helen Woodward Animal Center, Bazaar Del Mundo, 4133 Taylor St., Old Town San Diego. Shopping, photo opportunity with Santa Paws. Costume contest with suggested $10 donation to enter.<\/p>\n Champagne Wine Tasting<\/strong><\/p>\n 1\u20133 p.m., annual Champagne wine taster, Village Vino, 4095 Adams Ave., Kensington. $35. Tasting fee waived with two-bottle purchase. 619-546-8466 or villagevino.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Blvd Holiday Vintage & Makers Market<\/strong><\/p>\n 1\u20136 p.m., the Blvd Market will host a seasonal event to ring in the holidays at the new Dam Park, north side of El Cajon Boulevard at Illinois Street. Enjoy international cuisine from pop-up vendors, holiday spirits served around the Boat Bar made out of a sailboat, and live acoustic music. Free. Theboulevard.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n 'El cascanueces'<\/strong><\/p>\n 2 and 7 p.m., San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park. $12-$18. Sdcyb.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Club Democr\u00e1tico Uptown<\/strong><\/p>\n 5 p.m., annual holiday party and potluck, Joyce Beers Community Center, 3900 Vermont St., Hillcrest. $5 with a side dish; $10 without one. Turkey and beverages provided.<\/p>\n Ray at Night<\/strong><\/p>\n 6\u201310 p.m., free monthly art walk with entertainment in North Park. bit.ly\/2qpDcyY<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Creepshow<\/strong><\/p>\n 8:30 p.m., with Hard Fall Hearts and Sam Hell. Kensington Club, 4079 Adams Ave. $13-$15. 21 and older. Ticketfly.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Comedy Heights<\/strong><\/p>\n 8\u201310 p.m., local comedians perform, Twiggs Coffeehouse, 4590 Park Blvd., University Heights. Free. Comedyheights.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Calendar:](\"https:\/\/sduptownnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Untitled-1-copy-1.jpg\")
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