Friday, May 25
Preschool storytime: 10:30 – 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., free
Showcase of One-Act Plays: doors open at 7 p.m., a staged reading of six one-act plays written by playwrights from the San Diego area sponsored by San Diego Scripteasers, a local playwriting group, Swedenborg Hall, 4144 Campus Ave., $5
Friday evenings at Graffiti Beach: 6 p.m., Graffiti Beach Art Showcase featuring Rejeena Victoriano and Dion Terry, 2220 Fern St., no cover.
Tectonic Temple at Telemagica Galaxia fundraiser: 8 p.m., Tectonic with performances from Pilots, Shiva Trash and Lyon Crowns, Tin Can Ale House, 1863 Fifth Ave., $5
Zumba Fitness Workshop: 6 p.m., Champion Ballroom, 3580 Fifth Ave., For more information, call 619-291-7722, $12 per class or $100 for ten classes.
Bearracuda Dance party: 9 p.m., The Ruby Room, 1271 University Ave., tickets start at $6
Saturday, May 26
Coffee with your Councilmember: 10 a.m., Todd Gloria will be available to listen to community comments, Vons, 515 West Washington St., no cover
Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. – noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free
Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free
Vegan Mexican Cooking Class with Chef Jenn: 3 p.m., dishes include Mexican red rice, hand-mashed pinto beans, summer squash tostadas with salsa, avocado and cilantro sauce, and sweet tamales. Sea Rocket Bistro, 3382 30th St., Call Jenn, 858-212-9138 to reserve a spot. $57 per person includes culinary instruction, tax, food and beer pairing.
Get fit: 9:30 a.m., Leah Francis and JJ Brawley lead workouts encompassing cardio, strength, agility, balance and coordination. To register, call 619-800-3480, 28th and Thorn St., free
Sunday, May 27
Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free
La Fierce: 8:30 p.m., 20-dancer cast performance, 21 and older event, Numbers Night Club, 3811 Park Blvd., $5
Dyeing Elegance – Asian Modernism: noon, final day of exhibit featuring Artist Kuboku Takaku’s 71 obi, kimono and other textile paintings, San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, free – $12
Robin Henkel Band with Horns: 8 p.m., all ages blues, jazz, funk, slide and steel guitar music, Lestat’s, 3343 Adams Ave., $8
Monday, May 28
Kensington Community Church Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast: 8 a.m., church members volunteer to flip pancakes and serve up a hot breakfast to community members before the annual Kensington Memorial Day Parade. 4773 Marlborough Dr., adults $5 and children $3
Memorial Day book sale: 10 a.m., Kensington-Normal Heights Library, 4121 Adams Avenue, no cover
Pocket and Euphoria Brass Band: 9 p.m., The Ruby Room, 1271 University Ave., $10
Middle-Eastern Drum and Belly Dance Class: 6 p.m., Doumbek drumming class for all levels taught by Frank Lazzaro from 6 – 7 p.m., followed by tribal belly-dance class taught by Sabrina Fox with live drumming from 7 – 8 p.m. 2100 Park Blvd, $12 per class.
Tuesday, May 29
Pajama Storytime: 6:30 p.m., children are invited to an evening storytime with books and possibly singing and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas. Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 West Washington St., free
Drop-in knitting club: 5 p.m., reservations are not required and supplies are not provided, North Park Library 3795 31st St., free
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: hours vary by museum, participating museums include San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego Hall of Champions, certain House of Pacific Relations International Cottages. Free for San Diego Residents with ID, active military and dependents
Solwave: 8 p.m., The Ruby Room, 1271 University Ave., $5
Wednesday, May 30
Mission Hills Farmer’s Market: 3 – 7 p.m. every Wednesday, 4050 Falcon St., free
Homework helpers: 6 – 7:30 p.m., North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., free
Lego playtime: 5 p.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 West Washington St., free
Children’s Art and Crafts: 6 p.m., different themed crafts every month, North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., free
Long-Term Care What Does the Future Hold for You Presentation: 6:30 p.m., ways to manage the increasing costs of long-term care, while protecting your assets at the same time. Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 West Washington St., free
Thursday, May 31
North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free
Sea Rocket Bistro Fourth Anniversary Party: 6 p.m., tray-passed hors d’oeuvres and drink specials, Sea Rocket Bistro, 3382 30th St., $25
The Wisdom of Tantra – Harnessing the power of faith and imagination: 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., talk and guided meditation on the practice of tantra as a tool for spiritual enlightenment. Vajrarupini Buddhist Center, 3344 4th Ave., drop-ins welcome, $12
San Diego Potters’ Guild presents “Cooks Corner:” 11 a.m., final day, local potters create works for kitchen needs, Studio 29 in Spanish Village in Balboa Park, free
People in Preservation Awards: 6 p.m., Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) celebrates the 30th annual People in Preservation Awards, the region’s most prestigious preservation honor, held each year during National Preservation Month. Temple Beth Israel, 2454 Heritage Park Row, $45 SOHO members; $55 non-members
Friday, June 1
Preschool storytime: 10:30 – 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., free
Puppet Shows in Balboa Park: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater summer series, Balboa Park Recital Hall 2130 Pan American Plaza, $5
Zumba Fitness Workshop: 6 p.m., Champion Ballroom, 3580 Fifth Ave., For more information, call 619-291-7722, $12 per class or $100 for ten classes.
Cinema Under the Stars: 8:30 p.m., screening “The Lady from Shanghai,” 4040 Goldfinch St., tickets start at $14
Black Hondo: 9 p.m., The Ruby Room, 1271 University Ave., $7
Saturday, June 2
Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free
Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free
Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. – noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th Streets, free
Children’s Craft Time: 10 a.m., craft projects for 3 – 8 year olds, Mission Hills Library, 925 West Washington St., free
Sunday, June 3
Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free
La Fierce: 8:30 p.m., 20-dancer cast performance, 21 and older event, Numbers Night Club, 3811 Park Blvd., $5
Object lessons – France in the Golden Age: 1:30 p.m., final day of “concentration of five French 17th-century paintings,” Timken Museum of Art, 1500 El Prado, free
Monday, June 4
Drop-in Knitting Club: 5 p.m., North Park Library 3795 31st St., reservations not required and supplies not provided, free
Tai Chi Chuan: 6 p.m., Qi Gong/Taoist meditation classes, Taoist Sanctuary of San Diego 4229 Park Blvd., free
DOOD’S FOODS EATING CONTEST: 11 a.m., bands to be announced, Tin Can Alehouse, 1863 5th Ave., no cover
Tuesday, June 5
Pajama Storytime: 6:30 p.m., children are invited to an evening storytime with books and possibly singing and puppets. Kids can come dressed in their pajamas. Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 West Washington St., free
Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: hours vary by museum, participating museums include Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego Model Railroad Museum, San Diego Natural History Museum. Free for San Diego Residents with ID, active military and dependents
Gentlemen’s Martini Night: 6 p.m., Babycakes Hillcrest, 3766 5th Ave., GentlemensMartiniNight.com $10
The Scottsboro Boys: 7 p.m., Music and Lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb Book by David Thompson Direction and Choreography by Susan Stroman. Old Globe Theater, 1363 Old Globe Way, through June 10, tickets start at $39
Wednesday, June 6
Mission Hills Farmer’s Market: 3 – 7 p.m. every Wednesday, 4050 Falcon St., free
Lego Playtime at the Library: 5 p.m., North Park Branch Library 3795 31st St., free
Homework Helpers: 6– 7:30 p.m. North Park Branch Library, 3795 31st St., tutoring for children of grades, all subjects, free
Lego Playtime: 5 – 6 p.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 West Washington St., free
Nobody Loves You: 7 p.m., Music and Lyrics by Gaby Alter Book and Lyrics by Itamar Moses Directed by Michelle Tattenbaum. Old Globe Theater, 1363 Old Globe Way, though June 17, tickets start at $29
Thursday, June 7
North Park Farmer’s Market: 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free
Puppet Shows in Balboa Park: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater summer series, Balboa Park Recital Hall 2130 Pan American Plaza, $5
Rick Ross: 6 p.m., piano, sax and vocals, Busalacchi’s A Modo Mio, 3703 Fifth Ave., no cover
Mission Hills Book Group: 10 a.m., The Mission Hills Book Group will discuss “Moloka’i” by Allen Brennert. New members are welcome to attend and participate. Organizers ask that participants read the book beforehand. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk while supplies last. Mission Hills Library, 925 West Washington St., free
