San Diego Reader

Thursday | 11

PAINTING ABSTRACT PORTRAITS

Experiment with different techniques to find your own style with instructor Reed Cardwell at the Art Academy of San Diego. Participants will paint mainly from photographs and will be shown “how to work from life as well as the imagination.”

Friday | 12

WHAT DAY IS IT?

The Ocean Beach Surf and Skate Shop and Animal Style Skateboarding are teaming up to provide this outdoor movie premiere and party. Preceding the screening will be live music by Habitat, a “skate jam” contest, and barbecue provided by Hodad’s. TGIF!

OWL PROWL!

Check out what the night has to offer at Mission Trails Regional Park. This one’s for adults, who will enjoy a quiet hike on the search for owls, bats, and other nighttime flyers with trail-guide Jeanne Raimond.

Saturday | 13

YOUNG ANGLERS’ FISHING TOURNAMENT

Teach a kid to fish, and, well, you know. San Diego Sportfishing Council invites anglers 6 to 15 to compete in the ninth-annual International Game Fish Association tournament at Shelter Island Pier. Volunteers will be on hand to assist young anglers and tally points.

A GIFT FROM THE BIRDS

Scholar, composer, and musician Alan Lechusza Aquallo presents the “cultural importance and dynamic quality of Native American bird songs from the Southern California region,” followed by a concert of his new compositions with traditional bird songs, presented in an electro-acoustic environment.

Sunday | 14

FIESTA DEL SOL

Not to be confused with Solana Beach’s event, this sixth-annual street festival is here to celebrate “the history, diverse cultures, and engagement of the people of San Diego” in Logan Heights at César Chávez Park. It’s also family-friendly, meaning no alcohol or tobacco.

SMOOCH PROJECT

Bring someone kissable (no pets) and take part in a nationwide project (3500 photos so far) by photographer Bonnie Fournier as she shows how “all humans share a joyful willingness to welcome love and affection.”

Monday | 15

MONDAY NIGHT SWING

Put a little bounce in your zoobie-doobie! Weekly swing classes at U-31 include jump and sultry swing. Practice time with DJ Meeshi is followed by music for dancing by Lady Dottie & the Diamonds.

Tuesday | 16

TUESDAY ON TWIGGS ST.

Cygnet Theatre wants to mingle with you! During this neighborhood party you can enjoy free beverages and appetizers, catch behind-the-scenes tours of the theater, and meet producers and performers. For this event, you’re asked to bring new or used books or DVDs (or cash) to benefit the Kensington-Normal Heights branch of the San Diego Library.

Wednesday | 17

MACHU PICCHU

Mike Torrey, photographer and author of Stone Offerings: Machu Picchu’s Terraces of Enlightenment, presents a slideshow at the Museum of Photographic Arts that “captures the visceral experience” of being at the Inca site during summer and winter.