Friday, April 26
Arbor Day in the park: 10:30 a.m., National Arbor Day celebration with Friends of Balboa Park including ceremonial tree planting and program with Council President Todd Gloria and Assemblymember Toni Atkins, Quince Street between Balboa Drive and Sixth Avenue, Balboa Park
Preschool story time: 10:30 – 11 a.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free
Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m., screening “The Impossible,” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14
Saturday, April 27
Golden Hill Farmers Market: 8 a.m. – noon every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets, free
Creek to bay cleanup: 9 a.m. – noon, 11th annual Mission Hills cleanup, meet at Meshuggah Shack on Goldfinch Street and Fort Stockton Drive to clean public streets, sidewalk and more
Dryden District tour: 9 – 10:30 a.m., North Park Historical Society-promoted event to explore the Dryden District in a walking tour, meet at the Pershing Portal, 2738 Upas St.
Old Town Farmers Market: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free
Children’s craft time: 10 a.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free
UH Library Children’s Program: 10:30 a.m., arts and crafts event for children, University Heights Library, 4193 Park Blvd
Bike the Boulevard: 12 – 5 p.m., El Cajon Boulevard BID-sponsored bicycle event starts at Live Wire (1203 El Cajon Blvd.), moves to Garfield Elementary for kickball at 2 p.m., then Til-Two (4746 El Cajon Blvd.) for free barbeque at 3 p.m. and finally to Pedal Pushing Bike Shop (4966 El Cajon Blvd.) for a party with DJ and pizza at 4 p.m., free
Old Town Academy fundraiser: 6 – 10 p.m., annual wine and dine fundraising event with dinner and auction for the Old Town Academy Foundation, 2120 San Diego Ave., registration available online at otafoundation.org
Contra Dance: 7:30 p.m., sponsored by the San Diego Folk Heritage with live music by More the Merrier, beginners workshop taught at 7:30 p.m. followed by live music from 8 – 11 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 Thorn St., $12
Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m., screening “The Impossible,” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14
Sunday, April 28
Hillcrest Farmers Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free
Organ Concert: 2 p.m., music by organist Carol Williams, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Bark, free
Monday, April 29
HBA Beautification: 2 – 3:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Hillcrest Business Association Beautification committee, 3737 Fifth Ave.
Tuesday, April 30
30th on 30th: 5 – 7 p.m., restaurants and bars on and near 30th Street in North Park offer specials throughout the evening, participating restaurants and their specials announced at 30thstreet.org
Our Downtown Vision: 5:30 – 7 p.m., neighborhood Town Hall meeting for Downtown San Diego Partnership’s Our Downtown Vision campaign, seeking input from the Hillcrest, Mission Hills and Old Town communities on future growth for Downtown, Joyce Beers Community Center, 3900 Vermont St.
Pajama story time: 6:30 – 7 p.m., children are invited to come dressed in their pajamas, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free
Wednesday, May 1
Baby playgroup: 10 – 11:30 a.m., babies up to 18 months old are welcome, Normal Heights United Methodist Church, 4650 Mansfield St.
The Boulevard board meeting: 4 – 5 p.m., regular monthly meeting of the El Cajon Boulevard Business Association board, 3727 El Cajon Blvd.
LEGO play time: 5 – 6 p.m., children are invited to get creative with LEGOs, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free
Thursday, May 2
Mission Hills Book Group: 10 – 11 a.m., discussing “Kim” by Rudyard Kipling, Mission Hills Books & Collectibles, 4045 Goldfinch St., free
North Park Farmers Market: 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd Street and University Avenue, free
Balboa Park Committee: 6 – 8 p.m., regular monthly meeting, Balboa Park Club, Santa Fe Room, 2144 Pan American Rd.
University Heights Community Association: 6:30 – 8 p.m., regular monthly meeting including an open community forum, San Diego Unified Board of Education building, 4100 Normal St.
Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m., screening “The Birds,” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14
Friday, May 3
Preschool story time: 10:30 – 11 a.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free
Contra Dance: 7:30 p.m., sponsored by the San Diego Folk Heritage with live music by Crooked, beginners workshop taught at 7:30 p.m. followed by live music from 8 – 11 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 Thorn St., $12
Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m., screening “The Birds,” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14
Saturday, May 4
Mission Hills garage sale: 8 a.m. – noon, Mission Hills Community Garage Sale, site to be determined, contact [email protected]
Golden Hill Farmers Market: 8 a.m. – noon every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets, free
Old Town Farmers Market: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free
Children’s craft time: 10 a.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free
UH Library Children’s Program: 10:30 a.m., arts and crafts event for children, University Heights Library, 4193 Park Blvd
San Diego Women’s Chorus: 7 p.m., spring concert “Still We Rise” with special guests the Black Storytellers of San Diego, University Christian Church, 3900 Cleveland Ave., $10 – $20
Normal Heights Family Movie Night: 7:30 – 9 p.m., summer series of outdoor films screened by the United Methodist Church at Adams Avenue Park, tonight’s film is “Wreck It Ralph,” 4650 Mansfield St.
Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m., screening “The Birds,” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14
Sunday, May 5
Hillcrest Farmers Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free
Organ Concert: 2 p.m., music by organist Carol Williams, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Bark, free
San Diego Women’s Chorus: 5 p.m., spring concert “Still We Rise” with special guests the Black Storytellers of San Diego, University Christian Church, 3900 Cleveland Ave., $10 – $20
Monday, May 6
HBA Marketing: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., regular monthly meeting of the Hillcrest Business Association Marketing committee, 3737 Fifth Ave.
Bankers Hill Neighborhood Parking Committee: 5 p.m., regular monthly meeting of the parking committee, Merrill Gardens, 2567 Second Ave.
North Park Urban Design: 6 p.m., regular monthly meeting of the North Park Planning Committee’s Urban Design/Project Review subcommittee, North Park Recreation Center, 2719 Howard Ave.
Tuesday, May 7
North Park design committee: 5:30 p.m., regular monthly North Park Main Street design committee meeting, 3076 University Ave., free
Uptown Planners: 6 – 7:30 p.m., regular monthly meeting, Joyce Beers Community Center, 1230 Cleveland Ave.
Normal Heights Community Planning: 6 – 8 p.m., regular meeting of the Normal Heights Community Planning Group, Normal Heights Community Center, 4649 Hawley Blvd.
Pajama story time: 6:30 – 7 p.m., children are invited to come dressed in their pajamas, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free
Wednesday, May 8
North Park Main Street: 7:30 – 9 a.m., regular monthly board meeting, 3076 University Ave., free
Baby playgroup: 10 – 11:30 a.m., babies up to 18 months old are welcome, Normal Heights United Methodist Church, 4650 Mansfield St.
Old Town Community Planning Group: 3:30 – 5 p.m., regular monthly meeting, Whaley House Museum, 2476 San Diego Ave.
LEGO play time: 5 – 6 p.m., children are invited to get creative with LEGOs, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free
North Park Public Facilities: 6 p.m., regular monthly meeting of the North Park Planning Committee’s Public Facilities, Transportation, Parks & Public Art subcommittee, North Park Recreation Center, 2719 Howard Ave.
Ken-Tal Planning Group: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., regular monthly meeting of the Kensington-Talmadge Planning Group, Franklin Elementary School Auditorium, 4481 Copeland Ave.
Thursday, May 9
Old Town Chamber Promotions: 2 p.m., regular monthly meeting of Chamber committee, Café Coyote, 2461 San Diego Ave.
North Park Farmers Market: 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32ndSt. and University Ave., free
