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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 …
Shen Yung Asian Ballet
Shen Yung Performing Arts founded in 2006 to revive interest in the 5,000 year old Chinese culture nearly eliminated by the Communists during the Cultural Revolution has earned acclaim for its visuals. Dozens of synchronized dancers trail long colorful scarves …
Southern Rock Revival
Southern Stue, a southern rock tribute band will be playing at Oceanside’s Brooks Theater on September 21st and again at Fallbrook’s Main Street Mission Theater on September 22nd. This is the first road show the band’s done since landing in …
$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 …
Zoot Suit at SD Rep
Director Kirsten Brandt, choreographer Javier Velasco, and a huge cast are giving Luis Valdez's drama with music a splendid revival. Zoot Suit was the first Chicano play ever performed on Broadway (1979). Its critical reception was almost as brutal as …
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 …
Casting Controversy at La Jolla Playhouse
For its current Page-to-Stage project the La Jolla Playhouse is work-shopping The Nightingale, a musical by Duncan Sheik (composer) and Steven Sater (book and lyrics), who wrote the award-winning Spring Awakening. They adapted a fable by Hans Christian Anderson (1843). …
The Golden Hill Street Fair Is Back
The Golden Hill Street Fair is back, resurrected from the place where fun community events go during poor economic times. On Sunday, July 22, 25th Street will be the hub for bands, brews, art, and grub. The free street fair …
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 …
Ed's Waterfront Run
Looking for some friends to run, swim, or cycle with? Have you checked out meetup.com? It's a great site for people new to San Diego, new to fitness, or both. San Diego Running is probably the most prolific fitness group …
Dinner and a Movie...and Peacocks!
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/jul/19/28303/ On August 17th, the Leo Carrillo Film Festival kicks off with a benefit dinner and screening of “Phantom of the Opera” starring the park’s namesake, at the Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch Park in Carlsbad. An evening not to miss, …
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 …
Your Week: July 19-25
Thursday | 19 INTERNATIONAL ROBOSUB COMPETITIONSponsored by U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research and Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, this autonomous underwater robot competition challenges a “new generation of engineers to develop autonomous vehicles that can perform realistic missions …
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), …
Apps, Apps, Apps
There are several running/tracking apps available at the App Store and at Google Play. I decided to download three of them and run them simultaneously during a run up Torrey Pines. I chose MapMyRun, Sports Tracker, and Endomondo. I have …
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 …
Wherefore Art Thou, Richard III?
Early in Shakespeare's play, Richard, Duke of Gloucester vows that since he's too deformed to "prove a lover," he'll become a villain. The hunchback rolls his eyes, licks his chops, and practically drools blood. Then, as if he studied at …
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 …