San Diego Reader

Thursday | 18

HISTORY MYSTERY CHALLENGE

How well do you know downtown Escondido? Find out during this scavenger hunt “riddled with food, drink, and fun.” Teams of four to six adults get to explore the town and decipher clues, beginning at Grape Day Park.

Friday | 19

EXIT IN

City Heights arts group transcenDANCE celebrates five years with a performance and fundraising event at UCSD’s Wagner Theatre. Teens and young adults will present a “dynamic intersection of hip-hop, modern dance, spoken word, and film.”

Saturday | 20

WORLD BODYSURFING CHAMPIONS

Forget about the board and just throw your body into it! The 35th annual competition involves up to 400 bodysurfers from around the world competing in their respective age division. Judges are looking for tricks such as underwater takeoffs, spins, and barrel rolls.

SEAN OF THE STORMS

See the 16,000-pound armored Tornado Intercept Vehicle that carried the IMAX camera and its storm-chasing crew while filming Tornado Alley and Storm Chasers. IMAX filmmaker and star Sean Casey will be on hand to answer questions and sign autographs.

Sunday | 21

SUMMERGRASS SAN DIEGO

The 9th annual San Diego Bluegrass Festival promises jamming, music workshops, kids’ activities, and of course live bluegrass bands such as the Grascals, Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa, Loafer’s Glory, Bluegrass Etc., and many more — all at the 40-acre outdoor Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in Vista.

Monday | 22

MERMAIDS, ANGELS, GODDESSES

Create your own feminine archetype with copper, brass and wire! Hammer, emboss, punch, stamp, bend, fold, forge, ruffle, twist, and sew — whatever it takes to sculpt your lovely lady figure. Materials and tools are provided.

THE MAGICIAN KING

Critic and fantasy author Lev Grossman visits Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore to discuss his continuing story of the Narnia-like land of Fillory. His latest novel picks up two years after The Magicians, with Quentin and friends now serving as kings and queens.

Tuesday | 23

HERSHEY FELDER IN MAESTRO: THE ART OF LEONARD BERNSTEIN

Felder’s 95-minute tribute to the legendary composer and conductor covers much of Bernstein’s early years. The Reader’s Jeff Smith writes, “It’s fascinating to follow a strand of music as it connects with others across the continuum.”

Wednesday | 24

CRACK UPS & MELT DOWNS

So Say We All’s Greenroom hosts a free-write session on “mental collapse, hitting the wall, going over the red line, and total loss of control.” Nope, can’t relate. Go to Imperial House, join the crew, and get some ink on the page!