FEATURED EVENTS
‘The Goonies’ 30th anniversary
Thursday, July 23
Digital Gym (2921 El Cajon Blvd., North Park) will celebrate the anniversary of this ‘80s cult classic with two showings at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The film starred several child and teen actors who went on to varying levels of success including: Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, Josh Brolin and Martha Plimpton. These screenings of “The Goonies” are part of Digital Gym’s #TBT Summer Family Film Series (additional dates for the series are July 30, Aug. 6, and Aug. 13). Tickets are $5 ($3 for members) or $15 for a series pass. Visit digitalgym.org.
‘So Small A Thing’ and ‘Be Here Now: The Journey of Ram Dass’
Thursday, July 23 – Sunday, Aug. 2
Vantage Theatre will present two theatrical works as part of the San Diego Fringe Festival. “So Small A Thing” is a modern take on the ancient story of Jason and Medea exploring love, sex and loyalty with implications that still resonate today. “Be Here Now” explores the life of Ram Dass who was kicked out of Harvard for LSD experiments then traveled to India and became a spiritual leader of the 1960s. Both will be performed at Swedenborg Hall (1531 Tyler St., University Heights). Visit sdfringe.org or vantagetheatre.com for tickets and info.
HessFest
Saturday, July 25
Mike Hess Brewing is celebrating its five-year anniversary with festivities near their North Park location (3812 Grim Ave.). HessFest will be taking over Grim Avenue between University Avenue and North Park Way with 19 guest breweries pouring and live music by The Routine and The Fab Lushes. There will also be food served by local restaurants including City Tacos, Carnitas’ Snack Shack, Waypoint Public and more. General session tickets are $45 and include unlimited beer samples and four food samples. VIP tickets are $60 and additionally include access to the VIP Collaboration Cask Session from noon – 1:30 p.m. inside the tasting room. Taps close at 4:30 p.m.; gates close at 5 p.m. Visit ticketsauce.com/e/mhb-anniv-2015 for tickets and more information.
The 2015 Globe Gala
Saturday, July 25
The Old Globe’s (1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park) annual fundraising event is held to support the theatre’s education and artistic programs. This year’s black-tie event starts with a reception on Copley Plaza followed by a one-night-only cabaret performance by Carmen Cusack of “Bright Star” on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage. After the performance dinner and dancing will be hosted back on the plaza featuring swing music by The Cab Calloway Orchestra, directed by Cab Calloway’s grandson Brooks Calloway. Visit theoldglobe.org.
Movie night: ‘Paddington’
Saturday, July 25
Normal Heights United Methodist Church and Normal Heights Community Association continue their summer family movies series with “Paddington.” This showing will be at Adams Park (3491 Adams Ave., Normal Heights). The series alternates venues between Ward Canyon Park and Adams Park with the events starting at sunset. These family movie nights are free and everyone is invited to bring blankets, food and friends. There’s even a dance party at intermission! For more information visit nhunited.org/family-movie-nights for the full summer schedule.
‘Daiquiri Examined: Rum and Sugarcane Spirits’
Monday, July 27
The second season of Spirit Society continues with this event (additional classes on Aug. 17 and Oct. 19) at Polite Provisions (4696 30th St., Normal Heights). “Daiquiri Examined: Rum and Sugarcane Spirits” will be led by Consortium Holdings Beverage Director Anthony Schmidt. Attendees will learn how to measure, shake, stir and pour three drinks – which they will also enjoy imbibing. Each attendee gets their own workstation with equipment and ingredients. $60. 6 – 8 p.m. Visit daiquiriexamined.bpt.me for tickets.
RECURRING EVENTS
Daily:
Don’t Try This at Home!: Six varying times per day until September, a live science show is presented with demonstrations that are too messy, loud or shocking to try at home. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park, free with admission. Rhfleet.org.
Mondays:
Singing Storytime: 1:30 p.m., learn what’s going on inside your baby’s mind, strengthen your bond and sing songs together at Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, free. Library92103.org.
Open Mic Night: 7:30 p.m., the mic is open to you at Lestat’s Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, free. Lestats.com.
‘Open Mic at The Merrow’: Signups start at 8 p.m.; music starts at 9 p.m. Open mic hosted by The Whiskey Circle at The Merrow, 1271 University Ave., Hillcrest. Themerrow.com.
Tuesdays:
Curbside Bites: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., gathering of gourmet food trucks at 3030 Grape St., South Park. Curbsidebites.com.
Tasty Truck Tuesdays: 6 – 9 p.m., Smitty’s Service Station hosts several food trucks under their well-lit shade structure, 3442 Adams Ave., Normal Heights. Sdfoodtrucks.com.
Uptown Democratic Club: 6:30 p.m., Joyce Beers Community Center hosts these meetings on the fourth Tuesday of every month. New members wanted. 1220 Vermont Ave., Hillcrest. Uptowndemocrats.org.
Open Mic Charlie’s: 7 – 9:30 p.m. (except the third Tuesday), open mic night at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, free. Rebeccascoffeehouse.com.
North Park Brewer’s Club: 8:30 p.m., monthly meeting of the club every second Tuesday of the month on the back patio at Thorn Street Brewery, 3176 Thorn St., North Park. Thornstreetbrew.com.
Wednesdays:
Wednesday Night Experience: 7 – 8 p.m., uplifting and spiritually inspiring experiences for all, weekly at Universal Spirit Center, 3858 Front St., Hillcrest, love offering requested. Universalspiritcenter.org.
Storytelling: 7 – 8:45 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month featuring members of Storytellers of San Diego at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, Suggested $5 donation. Ages 12 and up. Storytellersofsandiego.org.
Wednesday Jazz Jam Session: 7:30 p.m., Gilbert Castellanos hosts the Jazz Jam Session with special guest musicians at Seven Grand, 3054 University Ave., North Park, free. Sevengrandbars.com.
Thursdays:
Uptown Sunrise Rotary Club meetings: 7 a.m., weekly meeting at Panera Bread, 1270 Cleveland Ave., Hillcrest. Sdurotary.org.
Gentle yoga for seniors: 2:30 – 4 p.m., presented by The Center and Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO) at The San Diego LGBT Center, 3909 Centre St., Hillcrest, free. Thecentersd.org.
North Park Farmers Market: 3 – 7 p.m., in the parking lot behind CVS at 32nd Street and University Avenue, North Park, free. Northparkfarmersmarket.com.
Kornflower’s Open Mic: Sign-ups at 7 p.m., open mic (no poetry or comedy) 7 – 10 p.m. Family-friendly event at Rebecca’s Coffee House, 3015 Juniper St., South Park, free. Rebeccascoffeehouse.com.
Liberty Toastmasters Club: 7 p.m., at Saint Paul’s Community Care Center, 328 Maple St., Bankers Hill. Libertytoastmasters.org.
Kirtan Musical Meditation: 8:15 p.m., chant and sing contemporary mantras celebrating love and life at Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga, 3287 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, donation requested. Pilgrimageyoga.com.
Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 p.m., classic movie screenings at 4040 Goldfinch St., Mission Hills. Additional showings Friday – Sunday. Tickets start at $15. Topspresents.com.
Fridays:
Memory Café: 10 – 11 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. Memoryguides.org and Firstuusandiego.org.
Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m., at Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, free. Library92103.org.
Saturdays
Old Town Saturday Market: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., on Harney Street and San Diego Avenue, Old Town, free. Also held on Sundays. Oldtownsaturdaymarket.com.
Golden Hill Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., on B Street between 27th and 28th streets, Golden Hill, free. Sdmarketmanager.com.
Children’s Craft Time: 10:30 a.m., at Mission Hills Library, 925 Washington St., Mission Hills, free. Library92103.org.
Comedy Heights: 8 – 10 p.m., local comedians take the stage next to Twiggs Coffeehouse at 4590 Park Blvd., University Heights, free. Comedyheights.com.
Sundays
Free Pancake Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:45 a.m., every second Sunday this neighborhood breakfast precedes worship service and Sunday school at Normal Heights United Methodist Church, 4650 Mansfield St., Normal Heights. Email [email protected].
Hillcrest Farmers Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., under the Hillcrest Pride Flag, Harvey Milk and Normal streets, free. Hillcrestfarmersmarket.com.
Karaoke: 8 p.m., your chance to shine on the big stage at The Merrow, 1271 University Ave., Hillcrest. Themerrow.com.
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