{"id":254724,"date":"1970-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"1970-01-01T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/calendar-aug-16-sept-5-2019\/"},"modified":"1970-01-01T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"1970-01-01T08:00:00","slug":"calendar-aug-16-sept-5-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/calendar-aug-16-sept-5-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Calendar: Aug. 16 &#8211; Sept. 5, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Saturday, Aug. 17<!--more--><\/h3>\n<p><strong>A history of the <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Balboa Park Carousel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38805 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sduptownnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Balboa-Park-carousel-Coronado-1915_2.jpg\" alt=\"Calendar: Aug. 16 - Sept. 5, 2019\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><br \/>\nLocal nonprofit Friends of Balboa Park will be hosting a historical lecture about the historical significance of the iconic Balboa Park Carousel and Friends\u2019 plans for its future. The event will feature prominent local historical architect David Marshall, president of Heritage Architecture &amp; Planning and board chairman of Friends of Balboa Park, who will be highlighting the landmark, one of the oldest of its kind in the nation, for its architectural and historical significance for San Diego. 6-7:30 p.m. at the Balboa Park Carousel. $20 includes carousel ride. RSVP at <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Zln3ZF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2Zln3ZF<\/a> o <a href=\"mailto:events@friendsofbalboapark.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">events@friendsofbalboapark.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Festival de dos<\/strong><br \/>\nTwainFest, now a tradition for many San Diego families, is an all-day free festival celebrating Mark Twain and the literature and culture of 19th-century America. There is something for everyone at this festive old-fashioned gathering at the park. Presentations occur at a variety of park venues throughout the day. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drag Bingo Fundraiser<\/strong><br \/>\nJoin host Remington Scott Kienbusch (Mariam T) as we play bingo for a good cause. We will be raising money for the 2019 San Diego Sparks. MO\u2019s Bar &amp; Grill, 308 University Ave.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2yLZ5ee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2yLZ5ee<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Back to School Backpack Drive<\/strong><br \/>\nThe New Maxims Chinese Food Restaurant is donating 10% of your bill to the Imperial Court de San Diego\u2019s annual backpack drive. Noon to 10 p.m. 2810 El Cajon Blvd. For more information, contact Mark: 619-665-5587.<\/p>\n<h3>Sunday, Aug. 18<\/h3>\n<p><strong>G4G San Diego + Frontrunner AFC Half<\/strong><br \/>\nJoin Gay For Good San Diego and the Frontrunners for our annual project to serve water to runners during the AFC Half Marathon! G4G San Diego events are open to people of all ages, abilities, identities, and expressions. We ask that you sign both a G4G waiver and a Frontrunners waiver before you begin your volunteer shift. Just arrive at the tables along Balboa Park by 6:30 a.m. to sign your volunteer waivers and grab supplies. Frontrunners will provide coffee, bagels, and water for volunteers. If you are under 18 years of age, please bring a parent\/guardian with you. We will take a group photo with our banner before we begin our volunteer work. Please bring your family and friends to join too! The event will be held outdoors so we suggest wearing a hat and\/or sunscreen. 6:30-9:30 a.m. Sixth Avenue and Elm Street.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/33iqCSV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/33iqCSV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Tuesday, Aug. 20<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Book signing<\/strong><br \/>\nLocal author and debut novelist <strong>Patrick Coleman<\/strong> returns to The Book Catapult on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss and sign his new book, \u201c<em>The Churchgoer<\/em><em>.\u201d<\/em> Set in the early 2000s, \u201c<em>The Churchgoer<\/em><em>\u201d<\/em> is a gripping noir, a quiet subversion of the genre, and a powerful meditation on belief, morality, and the nature of evil in contemporary life. 3010-B Juniper St.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wine, Chocolate &amp; Cheese Adventure<\/strong><br \/>\nAdventures by the Book is pleased to announce our upcoming Wine, Chocolate &amp; Cheese Adventure with New York Times bestselling author, Hallie Ephron, at 6:30 p.m., at Eclipse Chocolate Bar, 2145 Fern St. Her suspense novel, \u201cCareful What You Wish For,\u201d was inspired by the Marie Kondo life-changing decluttering tips. It explores the relationships built by professional organizers and their clients\u2014showing just how easily the lines between professional and personal can be blurred.<br \/>\nThe event is ticketed ($45 per person) and is open to the public.<\/p>\n<h3>Wednesday, Aug. 21<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Flexible Fleets Webinar<br \/>\n<\/strong>SANDAG will host a series of five, 45-minute webinars to discuss its \u201c5 Big Moves.\u201d These strategies set the framework for a bold new transportation vision for San Diego Forward: The 2021 Regional Plan, which will enhance connectivity, increase safety and sustainability, and improve quality of life. Join us to learn about the <a href=\"https:\/\/sdforward.com\/mobility-planning\/next-os\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Next Operating System (OS)<\/a>, a digital platform that functions as the brain of the entire transportation system to connect smart infrastructure and different modes of transportation \u2014 passenger vehicles, buses, ride-sharing, delivery trucks, autonomous vehicles, bikes and scooters, and more. The Next OS will turn data into real-time actionable information for transportation operators and travelers. The webinar begins at noon. Register at <a href=\"http:\/\/SDForward.com\/webinars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SDForward.com\/webinars<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Thursday, Aug. 22<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Town Hall at The Center<\/strong><br \/>\nAs part of The Center\u2019s plan to get input for our strategic plan in order to better serve our community, we\u2019d like to specially invite you to an upcoming Town Hall for the black LGBTQ community. This event is aimed at centering black LGBTQ voices within our community as an opportunity for The Center\u2019s leadership and strategic planning committee to listen to the community and collect feedback on how we can better serve the black LGBTQ community. This special evening is co-sponsored by The Gender Phluid Collective: PoC LGBTQ+Support, San Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition and Unity Fellowship Church Movement. While all are invited to attend, black LGBTQ voices and their families\u2019 will be centered! We\u2019re looking forward to listening to open and honest feedback from members of San Diego\u2019s black LGBTQ community. Please join. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. 6-7:30 p.m. 3909 Centre St.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2ZL3pX3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2ZL3pX3<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\nSaturday, Aug. 24<\/h3>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38806 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sduptownnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/cleanup-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Calendar: Aug. 16 - Sept. 5, 2019\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/>Community Clean Up<\/strong><br \/>\nSupplies will be provided, meet at Golden Hill Park from 9-11:30 a.m. to help clean up the community.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Wednesday, Aug. 28<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Uncorked and <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Movie Under the Stars<\/strong><br \/>\nJoin us in San Diego&#8217;s only urban oasis for movie night at InsideOUT featuring \u201cPretty Woman.\u201d Get comfortable in our elevated lounge next to our fire pits or bring your own pillows and blankets and feel right at home on our ramp. Wine bottles are half-off from our selected menu and complimentary popcorn for our viewing guests. This event is free, but an RSVP is encouraged. Space is limited, seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 7:30-10 p.m. 1642 University Ave., Suite 100.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2YQ2d3r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/2YQ2d3r<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live podcast<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Women&#8217;s Museum of California is pleased to bring you the first \u201clive\u201d podcast being held at the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA). The podcast will be moderated by Women&#8217;s Museum of California Executive Director Jenni Prisk with audience participation. We are pleased to welcome actress, producer and director Joanelle Romero from Hollywood celebrating the 30th anniversary of &#8220;Powwow Highway.&#8221; She will be discussing the role of Native American women in entertainment and the importance of bringing national attention to the issues that divide us as a nation. This will create an evening of enlightening and informative conversation. 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 at <a href=\"http:\/\/womensmuseumca.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">womensmuseumca.org<\/a> of 619-233-7963.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stand-up comedy<\/strong><br \/>\nThe hilarious Adam Friedland from \u201cThe Cumtown Podcast\u201d is headlining the Whistle Stop Bar. Additional talent includes Jamel Johnson, Armando Torres, Pablo Pantaleon, Josh Nelson, Daniel Delgado, Myles Magallanes, and Beau Hufford. Show starts at 8 p.m. and it\u2019s only a $5 cover. 2236 Fern St.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AIDS Walk &amp; Run<\/strong><br \/>\nTeams are now forming for the 30th annual AIDS Walk &amp; Run San Diego set for Sat., Sept. 28. Each year, AIDS Walk &amp; Run San Diego teams play an extra special role in the overall success of this event. By forming a team, and simply saying \u201cWalk with me,\u201d our team leaders help send the message that we all have a role to play in the fight to end HIV in San Diego. If you\u2019re thinking about forming a team, or you are a current team leader, please attend one of our upcoming Team Leader Workshops. The workshops provide team leaders with the most current organizing information and resources and give you the chance to meet your fellow team leaders. Upcoming workshops will take place at The Center, 3909 Centre St., on the following dates: Aug. 24, 10-11a.m., Aug. 28, 8-9 a.m., and Aug. 29, 6-7 p.m. To register for the workshops, or get more information about forming a team, please contact Leo Cartier, team\u2019s coordinator, at 619-692-2077, ext. 144 or email <a href=\"mailto:teams@thecentersd.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teams@thecentersd.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Eventos recurrentes<\/h3>\n<h3>los lunes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Micr\u00f3fono abierto oeste de Lestat<\/strong><br \/>\nEvento semanal de micr\u00f3fono abierto organizado por Robby Robertson todos los lunes, de 6:30 p. m. a 11 p. m. en Lestat&#039;s, 3343 Adams Ave.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/LestatsWest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/LestatsWest<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>martes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Introducci\u00f3n al budismo y la meditaci\u00f3n<\/strong><br \/>\n\u00danase a una clase introductoria para todas las edades para aprender los conceptos budistas b\u00e1sicos y participar en una discusi\u00f3n y meditaci\u00f3n silenciosa. Evento semanal dirigido por Jeff Zlotnik. Gratis. 7-8 pm en Dharma Bum Temple 4144 Campus Ave. Tambi\u00e9n se lleva a cabo los s\u00e1bados de 11 am al mediod\u00eda<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/dharmabum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/dharmabum<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>jueves<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mercado de los jueves de North Park<\/strong><br \/>\nCompre en m\u00e1s de 90 tiendas productos cultivados localmente, comestibles de temporada, alimentos frescos y artesan\u00edas hechas a mano. 3-7:30 pm en 3000 North Park Way, que se extiende desde las calles 31st hasta Utah en North Park.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/ThursMarket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/ThursMarket<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>los jueves en el ken<\/strong><br \/>\nLa jam de jazz nocturna de San Diego se re\u00fane todos los jueves por la noche en el Kensington Club. Presentado por los m\u00fasicos Ian Buss, Robert Dove y Hugo Suarez. $5. 10 pm-1:30 am 4079 Adams Ave. <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/ThursKen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/jueves<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>viernes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Viernes por la noche en familia en el Fleet<\/strong><br \/>\nEnjoy extended evening hours at the Fleet on Friday nights this summer and save! Peruse Pause|Play late into the evening, light up the night at It\u2019s Electric and reconnect with all your favorite hands-on exhibits in Retro-Active Science. Friday nights will also feature live musical entertainment on the Fleet patio. Family Friday Nights are from May 31 through Aug. 30, with discounted admission starting at 6 p.m. This event is part of \u201cThe Art of Summer,\u201d Balboa Park\u2019s summer celebration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Viernes amigo gratis<\/strong><br \/>\n\u00bfBusca un espacio de trabajo conjunto con emprendedores sociales alineados con el valor, artistas, profesionales sin fines de lucro y nuevas empresas locales? Collective Impact Center ofrece un pase de un d\u00eda de cortes\u00eda para usar escritorios compartidos y espacio de oficina. Traiga su computadora port\u00e1til y reg\u00edstrese en las redes sociales con #cicfreefriendfriday para obtener Wi-Fi gratis. 9 am-5 pm en el Centro de Impacto Colectivo, 3295 Meade Ave.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/free-Fridays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/viernes-gratis<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\ns\u00e1bados<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mercado de los s\u00e1bados en el casco antiguo<\/strong><br \/>\nEste mercado callejero presenta obras originales de artistas locales que incluyen pinturas, joyas, fotograf\u00edas y m\u00e1s. Todos los s\u00e1bados y domingos. 9 am-4:30 pm en Harney Street y San Diego Avenue en Old Town.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/OTMarket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/OTMarket<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\ndomingos<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mercado de agricultores de Hillcrest<\/strong><br \/>\nAlrededor de 175 vendedores ofrecen una variedad de productos cultivados localmente, artesan\u00edas hechas a mano y flores reci\u00e9n cortadas en uno de los mercados al aire libre m\u00e1s grandes de la ciudad. 9 am-2 pm en la calle Normal entre las avenidas University y Lincoln.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/HillcrestMarket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/HillcrestMarket<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saturday, Aug. 17<\/p>","protected":false},"author":726,"featured_media":241306,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"11555","_seopress_titles_title":"Calendar: Aug. 16 - Sept. 5, 2019","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[11551,11555],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-254724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-uptown-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/254724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/726"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=254724"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/254724\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/241306"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=254724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=254724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=254724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}