FEATURED EVENTS
New science exhibitions: “Taping Shape” and “Zoo in You: The Human Microbiome”
Saturday, Jan. 30
Two new exhibitions will open at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (1875 El Prado, Balboa Park).
“Taping Shape” presents an indoor landscape with a maze of rooms and tunnels made of hundreds of rolls of packing tape. Visitors can climb, slide and explore the exhibit and concepts of architecture, engineering, sound and more. This exhibition was developed at the science center with local artist and engineer David Ghilarducci. It will feature accompanying hands-on exhibits and interactives. “Taping Shape” will be open through June 12.
Also opening today will be “Zoo in You: The Human Microbiome” where visitors can explore the complex world of our microbiome — “a dynamic, adaptable and delicately balanced ecosystem like any other found in nature.” The exhibition will explore how trillions of microbes inside our body affect us. “Zoo in You” was created in partnership by the J. Craig Venter Institute, a local biotech research company, and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. This exhibition will run through May 8.
Visit RHFleet.org for more information and tickets to the science center.
Easy Super Bowl Appetizer class
Sunday, Jan. 31
This free class at Vom Fass in Hillcrest (1050 University Ave, E-103) will be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Attendees will be shown some unique ideas for Super Bowl appetizers. And along with ideas about simple and tasty snacks for game day party guests, there will be items to sample. Visit Hillcrest.VomFassUSA.com for details and additional class and tasting listings.
Live music: Bayou Brothers
Wednesday, Feb. 3
Local group Bayou Brothers will perform at the Mission Hills Library (925 West Washington St.) in honor of Mardi Gras at 6:30 p.m. The group combines Cajun and zydeco music infused with a lot of fun. Visit Facebook.com/MHLibrary for more information.
Friday, Feb. 5
Bully’s East Restaurant (2401 Camino Del Rio South, Mission Valley) will celebrate 45 years with beer, wine and cocktail specials. There will be tray-passed appetizers from 5 – 8 p.m. New appetizers and entrees will be unveiled. Their “u-call it” cash bar will include a draft beer special, red and white wines and an assortment of liquors. The first 250 people to arrive after 4 p.m. will receive complimentary 45th anniversary shot glasses. Men and women’s anniversary t-shirts and hats will be available also. Visit bullyseastsd.com for more information.
Adams Avenue Business Association’s annual breakfast meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 9
This annual meeting will be held from 8 – 10 a.m. at The Rabbit Hole (3377 Adams Ave., Normal Heights). Attendees can socialize with business neighbors and sample breakfast cuisine prepared by The Rabbit Hole chefs. Join the Adams Avenue Business Association (AABA) in its new year’s tradition to toast to Adams Avenue’s ongoing revitalization and elect the 2016 slate of nominees to serve on the AABA’s Board of Directors. The cost of the breakfast is $10 (payable by cash or check) at the door. RSVP no later than Friday, Feb. 5 to [email protected].
RECURRING EVENTS
Select dates:
Canyoneers guided nature walks: These free walks are part of a countywide program by the San Diego Natural History Museum through June 26, 2016. A map and schedule of walks can be found online at sdnhm.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.
North Park Toastmasters meeting: 6:30 – 8 p.m., weekly meeting at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 3725 30th St., North Park. 8469. toastmastersclubs.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.
Unsung Genius: 6:30 p.m., trivia hosted by Rafael Gaitan starting at 7 p.m.; $2 to play; cash, bar tab and other prizes. Karaoke to follow at 9 p.m. on the big stage 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.
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: Signups 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.
2016 San Diego Film Series: 7:30 p.m., every third Thursday view a film representative of Italian cinema at the Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. Sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com.
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.
Square Dancing Classes: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., every Friday. No previous dance experience needed. Recital Hall, 2130 Pan American Plaza. $50 for 13 classes. 858-277-7499 or circulators.sdsda.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.
Tai Chi Qigong: 10 a.m., all skill levels welcome in Balboa Park, Upas Street and Sixth Avenue, free. Call Chris at 619-504-1557.
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].
ASD Mornings: 9 a.m. – noon, every second Sunday members of the autism spectrum community are given chance to explore the museum in a quiet, less-crowded environment at the San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park. bit.ly/1TjvYkQ
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.
To view local community organization meeting information online, visit: sduptownnews.com/community-organization-meetings.
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