Screen on the Green
On Saturday, August 4 at 8:00 p.m. Balboa Park, in partnership with the San Diego Asian Film Foundation, is showing Love Aaj Kal, an Indian film by Imtiaz Ali starring Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone. This film "portrays the …
Bon Odori: Gathering of Joy
On Saturday, August 4 from 5 to 9 p.m., the annual Buddhist community celebrates Bon Odori to commemorate deceased friends and loved ones. "Bon Odori is a lively expression of our gratitude to the deceased for their continuing influence in …
Writing Workshops
On Saturday, August 4 San Diego Writers, Ink (710 13th St) offers two writing workshops led by professional writers for the community. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/jul/28/28682/ "Little Things Mean a Lot": "One of the ways to move the reader from reading to experiencing …
The Goonies at Full Moon Drive In
Tonight at 8:30 p.m. The Goonies is playing at the Full Moon Drive In (1500 Felspar St) in Pacific Beach. The Full Moon Drive In embraces "a 50's ambiance, including an old marquee, a classic concession stand, vintage advertisements, and …
Revolt Summer Surf
Revolt Summer Surf Series is an eco-friendly beach fair "dedicated to providing a stage for both male and female surfers (professional & amateur) to perform in their sport and be recognized for their achievements." The beach fair will be held …
U.S. Surf Open
The Nike U. S. Open of Surfing officially begins today in Huntington Beach, and runs through August 5. The free event takes place at the Huntington Beach Pier. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/jul/28/28675/ The nine-day competition opens with a day of skating and junior …
Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
50 food trucks! 60 craft beers! Live music! Free kid activities! The second annual Gourmet Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival brings tasty eats (all $4-8) from Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego to Del Mar! The gates open …
Yoga for Hope
Yoga for Hope "was born out of City of Hope's efforts to expand awareness of the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection and the hospital's unique approach to utilizing complimentary and integrative therapies such as yoga and meditation in the patient …
Young Adult Book Club
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/jul/26/28591/ If you have a young bookworm at home, Malcom X Library (5148 Market St) is hosting a young adult book club for teens to discuss their personal readings, meet friends, and gain exposure to a variety of other books …
Fashion & Film Festival
For three consecutive nights, July 26, 27, and 28 from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m., the La Jolla Fashion & Film Festival brings 20 short films to the Museum of Contemporary Art La Jolla (700 Prospect St). http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/jul/25/28535/ "Recognizing the emergence …
Tuesday Farmers Markets
Every single day in San Diego, farmers markets are open to the public. Tuesday farmers markets are open in: Coronado at 1st & B.- Ferry Landing from 2:30-6 p.m. Escondido at E, Grand & Juniper from 3:30-7 p.m. Mira Mesa …
$40 Date
With the stubbornly slow economic growth, frugality is a necessity. Rachael Ray used to have a show where she went out on the town and tried to spend under $40 on herself. We can do her one better. Head to …
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Hillcrest Farmers Market is going on right now (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at the corner of Normal St and Lincoln St. The market offers organic produce, artisan crafts, flowers, meat, dairy, seafood, and prepared food and juices to eat …
Yoga on the Beach
Victoria Klein, sponsored by The Yoga Body Oceanside, leads a one-hour yoga class tonight, July 20, at the Oceanside harbor (1540 Harbor Dr) starting at 6 p.m. The cost for a single class is $15 and $40 for the entire …
I'm Your Biggest Fan
VAMP (visual art, music, and performance) showcases writers, artists, and musicians on the theme "I'm Your Biggest Fan" on Thursday, July 26. The show will take place at Whistle Stop (2236 Fern St). So far the line up includes Holland …
Beginners Welcome
Summer is a great time to learn something new. Here are a few classes in San Diego for beginners. Sewing Basic Sew - Tote Bag Sunday, July 22 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. At home ec studio (2225 30th St), …
San Diego Brew Fest
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/jul/18/28243/ San Diego Brew Festival comes to Liberty Station for a second time on Saturday, July 21. All proceeds go to Noah's B-ark Pet Rescue, a haven for dogs from high-kill shelters. The Brew Festival will include local and international …
Free Museum Tuesday
On the third Tuesday of every month, Balboa Park (1549 El Prado) opens 4 museums and the Japanese Friendship Garden to the the public for free. The museums are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. San Diego Art Institute's …
Indie Dance Party
Diamond Dust Fashion Show & Dance Party kicks off on July 21 at Kitty Diamond (3780 Park Blvd). Hosted by MayStar & Love Dr Trevorkian, the event will include two rooms of disco and electronic music featuring 6 DJs including …
Tour San Diego Bay
This week I took a San Diego harbor tour for the first time via San Diego Harbor Excursions. Tickets cost $22-27 though you can find a $3 discount here. Tours are split into north and south, and there is the …