Friday, Dec. 6

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 “It’s a Wonderful Life” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Burlingame Holiday happy Hour: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., join your Burlingame neighbors at Mike and Deb Morrison’s home (the first home built in Burlingame) for a special holiday version of the monthly Burlingame Happy Hour. Please bring drinks or treats to share, 3170 Maple St.

Balboa Park December Nights: 3 – 11 p.m., December Nights is the largest free community festival in San Diego, Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, more information at balboapark.org/decembernights, free.

Saturday, Dec. 7

Gentle Bike Ride: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., join fellow cyclists every Saturday morning for a ride through Balboa Park. Meet at the small parking lot on the left-hand side as you enter the park from Sixth Ave. and Upas St., free.

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 St., free.

University Heights Open Aire Market: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. every Saturday, 4100 Normal St., free.

Organ Concert: 2 p.m., music by organist Carol Williams, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, 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., free.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m., screening “It’s a Wonderful Life,” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

South Park Walkabout: 6 – 10 p.m., enjoy carolers on the streets, a mandolin orchestra at The Grove and many other local festivities, South Park, free.

Balboa Park December Nights: Noon – 11 p.m., December Nights is the largest free community festival in San Diego, Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, more information at balboapark.org/decembernights, free.

Opening Night of “reasons to be pretty”: 8 p.m., this Tony-nominated comedy-drama runs until Dec. 28, Ion theatre, BLKBOX, 3704 Sixth Ave. For tickets and information, visit iontheatre.com. Opening night ticket price – $15.

Sunday, Dec. 8

Hillcrest Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Saturday under the Hillcrest Pride Flag, Harvey Milk St. and Normal St., free.

Organ Concert: 2 p.m., music by organist Carol Williams, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, free.

Monday, Dec. 9

Metro CDC: 3 – 4:30 p.m., monthly meeting on 2nd Monday of the month of the Metro San Diego Community Development Corporation, Fifth Avenue Financial Center conference room, 2500 Fourth Ave.

North Park MAD: 6 p.m., monthly meeting on 2nd Monday of the month of the North Park Maintenance Assessment District, North Park Adult Activity Center, 2719 Howard Ave.

Uptown Parking Advisory Meeting: 5 p.m., monthly get together of the Uptown Parking Advisory Meeting, Joyce Beers Community Center, 900 Vermont St.

Tuesday, Dec. 10

Holiday Potluck Dinner: 6:30 – 8 p.m., join the Hillcrest Town Council and the Hillcrest history Guild for an annual potluck dinner, Joyce Beers Community Center, 900 Vermont St., free. (More information on “Briefs” pg. 9)

Old Mission Rotary: 12 p.m., regular weekly meeting of the Old Mission Rotary Club, Best Western Seven Seas, 411 Hotel Circle South.

Golden Hill CDC: 6:30 – 8 p.m., meetings held on 2nd Tuesday of the month, Greater Golden Hill Community Development Corporation, Golden Hill Recreation Center, 2600 Golf Course Dr.

Promotion Committee: 11 a.m., meetings held on 2nd Tuesday of the month, North Park Main Street Promotion Committee, 3076 University Ave.

Wednesday, Dec. 11

Uptown Community Parking: 5 – 7 p.m., monthly board meeting of the Uptown Community Parking District, Joyce Beers Community Center, 3900 Vermont St.

North Park Planning Public Facilities, Transportation, Parks & Public Art Meeting: 6 p.m., Regular monthly meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, North Park Recreation Center, 2719 Howard Ave.

Ken-Tal Planning Group: 6 p.m., monthly meeting of the Kensington-Talmadge Planning Group held on 2nd Wednesday of the month. Franklin Elementary School, 4481 Copeland 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.

A Taste of the Holidays: 5 – 6:30 p.m., as part of Academy of Our Lady of Peace’s “Christmas At Our House” Festivities, guests will enjoy a reception featuring coffees, teas and appetizers from local restaurants, Academy of Our Lady Peace, 4860 Oregon St. $20. Tickets available at aolp.org.

Candlelight Procession: 6:30 p.m., as part of Academy of Our Lady of Peace’s “Christmas At Our House” Festivities, all are invited to walk the campus to view vignettes depicting the story of Advent and Christmas, Academy of Our Lady Peace, 4860 Oregon St. free. Email [email protected] to reserve a spot.

Thursday, Dec. 12

North Park Farmers Market: 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.

Friday, Dec. 13

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 “Love Actually,” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

North Park Historical Society: 6:30 – 8 p.m., third Friday of the month board meeting, Grace Lutheran Church, 3967 Park Blvd.

Saturday, Dec. 14

Golden Hill Farmers Market: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. 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

Mission Hills book sale: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Friends of 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.

T-32, 3rd Saturday Stroll About: 4 – 8 p.m., stroll the businesses of Thorn & 32nd streets, with new events monthly, North Park.

Cinema Under the Stars: 8 p.m., screening “Love Actually,” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14.

Ray at Night: 6 – 10 p.m., monthly art walk featuring over 25 galleries and businesses, Ray Street in North Park, free.

Sunday, Dec. 15

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 Park, free.

Monday, Dec. 16

Bankers Hill Residents: 6:30 – 8 p.m., regular meeting of the Bankers Hill Residents, Inn at the Park, 525 Spruce St.

Signs at Play – Mission Hills Library: 1:30 – 12:30 p.m., Teach your baby to sign, first & third Mondays of the month, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 Washington St.

Tuesday, Dec. 17

Old Mission Rotary: 12 p.m., regular weekly meeting of the Old Mission Rotary Club, Best Western Seven Seas, 411 Hotel Circle South.

NPMS Economic Restructuring Committee: 12 – 1 p.m. at True North Tavern, 3825 30th Street.

Talmadge Community Council: 6:30 p.m., community meeting every other month on the 3rd Tues. at Neighbor’s Residence, 4760 Miracle Dr.

NPPC Planning Committee: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., regular monthly meeting, NP Christian, 2901 North Park Way.

Hillcrest Sustainability: 2:30 p.m., third Tuesday of the month meeting of the Hillcrest Business Association Sustainability Committee: 3737 Fifth Ave., Suite 202

Wednesday, Dec. 18

LEGO play time: 5 – 6 p.m., children are invited to get creative with LEGOs, Mission Hills Branch, 925 W. Washington St., free.

Thursday, Dec. 19

North Park Farmers Market: 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.

The Boulevard board: 9 – 10:30 a.m., 3rd Thursday of the month board meeting of the El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association, 3727 El Cajon Blvd.

NPMS Promotions Committee: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Regular monthly meeting, NP Main Street Office, 3076 University Ave.

North Park Historical Society: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., regular monthly meeting on the third Thursday of the month, 3795 Utah St.