4 San Diego Uptown News | December 10–23, 2010 Friday, Dec. 10 Mission Hills Farmers


Market, 3 to 7 p.m., 4050 Falcon St., free.


“Evening Under the


Dome,” 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the San Diego Museum of Man inaugural benefit concert series begins with a performance by Gary Jules in the museum’s Grand Rotunda, 1350 El Prado, (619) 239-2001 ext.15, kfitzger- ald@museumofman.org, $75. Kensington Concert: Hoover High Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Ken Community Church, 4773 Marlbor- ough Dr., ken100th.com, $24. “Las Mariposas,” Fridays


and Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. through Dec. 19, Eveoke Dance Theatre 2811 University Ave., (619) 238-1153, eveoke.org, general admission $20, students and seniors $15.


“How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Tuesday to Friday 7 p.m., Weekends 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. through Dec. 26, The Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way,(619) 231-1941, $42 to $77. Holiday Toy Drive, 9 p.m., hosted by North Park businesses Mimi & Red, The Lab Salon and Home Boutique along with Lucky’s Tattoo Parlor and Guru Tattoo at Vin de Syrah, 901 5th Ave., syrahwineparlor.com, free, donations accepted.


Saturday, Dec. 11 Decorate Vermont St.


Bridge, 10 a.m., celebrating 16 years as California’s largest public art piece, Vermont St. and Lincoln Ave., free. Adult Yoga Club, 10:35 to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday, Adams


Recreation Center, 3491 Adams Ave., free.


Holiday Open House, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Marston House Museum Shop, 3525 Seventh Ave., sohosan- diego.org, free gift wrapping while you shop.


The Little Italy Mercato, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Saturday, Farmer’s Market on Date and India Streets, littleitalymercato.com, free. Kensington Tree Lighting


Ceremony, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., corner of Adams Ave. and Marlbor- ough Dr., ken100th.com, free. Tinseltown: A Holiday Con-


cert…Hollywood Style, 8 p.m., a performance by the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus, Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave., sdgmc.org, $26-$40. YMCA Toy Drive, 8:00 p.m., with DJs at The Ruby Room, 1271 University Ave., (619) 299-7372, rubyroomsd.com, free, donations accepted.


Sunday, Dec. 12 Motorsport Scooters’ Annual


Charity Toy Run, 9 a.m., group scooter ride begins at 10 a.m. to bring donated gifts to the Center for Children, 4225 30th St., (619) 280-1718, data@scooterwest.com, scooterwest.com/toyrun2010, donated toys suggested. “Las Posadas,” 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., the 60th annual reenactment of the biblical story of Mary and Joseph with singing in English and Spanish at Old Town Historic State Park, (619) 297-3100, free. Tinseltown: A Holiday Con-


cert…Hollywood Style, 3 p.m., a performance by the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus, Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave.,


Miracle Me!


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Miracle Springs Resort & Spa offers the desert’s most extensive and


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One of Vogue Magazine’s “desert elite escapes.” Saturday, Dec. 18


“MAGICAL HOLIDAYS,” 7 p.m., with the Hillcrest Wind Ensemble, Joan B. Kroc Theater at 6845 Uni- versity Ave., (619) 692-2077 ext 814, hillcrestwindensemble.com, general admission $15


sdgmc.org, $26-$40. YMCA Toy Drive, 11:30 p.m., with DJs at The Ruby Room, 1271 University Ave., (619) 299-7372, rubyroomsd.com, free, donations accepted.


Monday, Dec. 13 “Fossil Mysteries,”10 a.m. to


4 p.m. daily, visit the permanent ex- hibit at the San Diego Natural His- tory Museum, 1788 El Prado, (619) 232-3821, sdnhm.org, $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12 for military and youth 13–17, students $11for children 3–12, free for members. “All That Glitters: The Splendor and Science of Gems and Minerals,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, the San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, (619) 232-3821, sdnhm.org, $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12 for military and youth 13–17, students $11for children 3–12, free for members.


Tuesday, Dec. 14 Hillcrest Business Associa-


tion Board of Directors Meeting, 5 p.m.to 6:30 p.m., Joyce Beers Community Center, 3900 Vermont St., fabuloushillcrest.com, free. Tues Nite Out, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.


every Tuesday, several commu- nity restaurants and retailers offer discounts on special items, center of Hillcrest, mostly along University Ave., visit fabuloushillcrest.com for full listings.


“A Christmas Carol” at the Whaley House, performances 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every half hour, 2576 San Diego Ave., (619) 297-9327, $8.


Wednesday, Dec. 15 Mission Nights, 6 to 8


p.m., with caroling, a tree lighting ceremony and open houses host- ed by more than 40 merchants in the historic Mission Hills Busi- ness District, Washington St. and Goldfinch St., ourmissionhills. com, free.


Mission Hills Business Improvement District Presents


MISSION NIGHTS


DEC. 15th 6 to 8 PM


Come celebrate with us on December 15 with holiday music, carolers, Mission Hills Artists, and Christmas tree lighting at 7:45 PM at the Mission Hills neon sign. Follow it up with dinner at one of our fine Mission Hills restaurants.


COME SEE MISSION HILLS ARTISTS At PARTICIPATING RETAIL LOCATIONS


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restaurants and thank them for being part of our Mission Hills Community. They are located throughout Mission Hills at:


India Street • West Lewis Street • Reynard Way Ft Stockton, Washington, Hawk, Goldfinch and Falcon Streets


COME & WATCH The lighting of the Christmas Tree at 7:45pm


Open Mic Night, 9 p.m. every


Wednesday, the South Park Abbey, 1946 Fern St., (619) 696-0096, wil- dandtame@gmail.com, free.


Thursday, Dec. 16 Hillcrest Taste ‘n’ Tinis,


5 p.m. to 9 p.m., where you can enjoy delicious samples from par- ticipating restaurants and festive cocktails and shopping at local retail shops as you guide yourself around Hillcrest, (619) 233-5008, fabuloushillcrest.com, $20 in advance and $25 at the event. Greater Golden Hill Commu- nity Development Corp. Annual Board Meeting and Election, 6:30 p.m., the Y.E.T. Center, 835 E St., goldenhillcdc.org, free. Dinner with Six Strangers, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Alchemy, 1503 30th St., (619) 255-0616, alchemysandi- ego.com, reservations required, limit 2 people, $48 per individual.


Friday, Dec. 17 North Park Main Street


Promotion Committee Meet- ing, 1 p.m., Heaven Sent Des- serts, 3001 University Ave., (619) 294-2501, npbid@northparkmain- street.com, free.


Saturday, Dec. 18 “Laugh Your Way Through


the Holidays” with the Hilari- ous ZOLTAN, 7 p.m., Brew Ha Ha Comedy, 4590 Park Blvd., (619) 922 9057, brewhaha2010@hotmail.com, no cover or drink minimum, dona- tions suggested.


Sunday, Dec. 19 Hillcrest Farmer’s Market, 9


a.m. to 2 p.m., Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free.


Monday, Dec. 20 Lizards and Snakes: Alive!,


10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through April 1, the San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, (619) 232-3821, sdnhm.org, $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12 for military and youth 13–17, students $11for children 3–12, free for members


Wednesday, Dec. 22 North Park Main Street Or-


ganization Committee Meeting, 12 p.m., North Park Main Street, 3076 University Ave., (619) 294- 2501, npbid@northparkmainstreet. com, free.


Adams Ave. Farmer’s Market, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at John Adams El- ementary School, 4674 35th St., free.


Thursday, Dec. 23 North Park Farmer’s Market,


3 p.m., North Park Way between 32nd St. and Herman Ave., free.


Friday, Dec. 24 Organ Concert, 2 p.m., Spreck-


els Organ Pavilion, 1549 El Prado, (619) 702-8138, free.u


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