San Diego Reader

Thursday | 7

GREEN SPACE/CIVIC SPACE

As part of the San Diego Museum of Art’s Summer Salon Series, artist Natalia Calderón answers the question, “What does a city need?” An art-making activity explores soft sculpture; John Marciari lectures about European artists at the end of the 19th Century; and in his video Punto de Fuga, Héctor Ivan Delgado Estrada examines how public space can be utilized in the subway of Mexico City.

Friday | 8

JEMIMA PUDDLE-DUCK

Hudson Vagabond Puppets bring the Beatrix Potter tale to life with larger-than-life puppets who “dance and act in narrated ballets to this beloved children’s story.” Children will be invited onstage to dance with the giant puppet performers!

Saturday | 9

THE FUTURE IS GREEN, AND HEMP-Y

Hemp isn’t just a weed, it’s a versatile plant with over 2500 uses, such as paper (printing, cardboard), food (cooking oil, granola, flour), body care (soap, cosmetics), textiles (canvas, nets, carpet)…there’s not enough room to list it all here, but you can learn more at the Discovery Hemp convention.

THE BREAK UP/BREAK DOWN

Circle Circle dot dot, a new collaborative, community-based theater downtown, presents Katherine Harroff’s comedy that pokes fun at the “raw aftermath of heartbreak.”

Sunday | 10

POSTER BOYS

The Diversionary and Moxie theaters present Michele Riml’s comedy about an advertising exec who hires a gay couple to promote a bank’s diversity campaign, exploring how homosexuality can be exploited in marketing. Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg.

Monday | 11

MICROSCOPE-SLIDE PENDANT

Create your own mini-collage of photos, text, and memorabilia to be permanently encased between two microscope slides with instructor Beatrice Barabas. The two-sided glass pendant will tell your story with the images and words of your choice.

Tuesday | 12

FUN WITH HOSPITALITY FOR HUNGER

Mosaic Wine Bar and Gallery hosts a barbecue with samples by chefs Amy DiBiase, Anthony Sinsay of Harney Sushi, and Olivier Bioteau of Farm House Café. Families will be encouraged to decorate bags for the Feeding America San Diego’s “Backpack” program. Live music by Gonzo.

Wednesday | 13

YOUTHFUL DEBUT NOVELIST

Carmel High student Blake Eaton has completed his first novel, The Elite Chronicles: The Great Hunt. He’ll be on hand to discuss this first in a planned trilogy at the San Diego Public Library, with books available for purchase.