10 San Diego Uptown News | Aug. 5–18, 2011 FROM PAGE 7


CALENDAR


7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday through Sept. 4 at the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, 234-5623, theoldg- lobe.org, $29-$48.


Cinema Under the Stars presents “The Notebook:” 8:30 p.m., Cinema Under the Stars, 4040 Goldfinch St., 295-4221, top- spresents.com, $14 Thursday and Sunday, $15 Friday and Saturday.


AUG. 12 Summer reading program: 10:30 to 11 a.m., Mission Hills Library, 925 W. Washington St., 692-4910, tinyurl.com/mission- hills, free.


Mission Hills Farmer’s Mar- ket: 3 to 7 p.m. every Friday, 4050 Falcon St., free. Friday teen night: 6 to 9 p.m., movies, games, activities, food and more sponsored by the Cali- fornia Gang Reduction, Interven- tion and Prevention Program at the Mid-City Gymnasium, 4302 Landis St., 516-3082 or 641-6125, free. Velodrome bicycle racing: 6:30 p.m. every Friday through Sept. 23, San Diego Velodrome, 2221 Morley Field Dr., 786-0648, free.


EVENTS/FOOD


“Much Ado About Nothing:” 7 and 8 p.m., the day of the week varies until Sept. 24, Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, 234-5623, theoldglobe.org, $29- $79.


Cinema Under the Stars presents “The Notebook:” 8:30 p.m., Cinema Under the Stars, 4040 Goldfinch St., 295-4221, top- spresents.com, $14 Thursday and Sunday, $15 Friday and Saturday.


AUG. 13


Golden Hill Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, B St. between 27th and 28th streets, free.


The Little Italy Mercato: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Saturday, Date and India streets, littleitalymer- cato.com, free. Old Town Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney Street, free.


Stagecoach Days: “Californio Days:” noon to 4 p.m., learn about life in early San Diego through demonstrations, living history activities, stories, songs and vignettes at Old Town State Historic Park, San Diego Ave. and Twiggs St., parks.ca.gov/ oldtownsandiego, free. “Saturday Science Club for Girls: Dive into Oceanogra- phy:” 12 to 2 p.m., girls in grades


5 through 8 can learn how to investigate cephalopods and their anatomy at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, rhfleet.org, pre-registration re- quired at 238- 1233 ext. 806, $12. Forensic Detectives: 1 to 3 p.m., children ages 5 to 12 can detective skills to solve a mys- tery in the Discovery Lab at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, rhfleet.org, $2 with admission. Bird Park Summer Concerts presents Latin A-Go-Go: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bird Park, 28th Street, around Thorn, northparksd.org/ concerts, free. Ray at Night Art Walk: 6 to 9:30 p.m., Ray Street between Univer- sity Avenue and North Park Way, rayatnightartwalk.com, free. “The Tempest:” 7 and 8 p.m., the day of the week varies until Sept. 25, Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, 234-5623, theoldglobe.org, $29-$79. Cinema Under the Stars presents “Charade:” 8:30 p.m., Cinema Under the Stars, 4040 Goldfinch St., 295-4221, topspre- sents.com, $14 Thursday and Sunday, $15 Friday and Saturday.


AUG. 14 Hillcrest Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday,


FROM PAGE 9 CJ’S


CJ’s drink prices are already cheap. But how about tossing out some free peanuts and pretzels? They’d sure taste swell while sip- ping low calorie beer to the tune of 13 flat screens, each broadcast- ing different channels.


Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal Street, free. CityFest: noon to 9 p.m., the 27th annual Hillcrest street fair featuring music, arts, crafts, food, games, activities, a beer garden and more than 250 vendors along University and Fifth avenues in the heart of Hillcrest, fabuloush- illcrest.com, free.


Goldfinch St., 295-4221, topspre- sents.com, $14 Thursday and Sunday, $15 Friday and Saturday.


AUG. 15


“All That Glitters: The Splen- dor and Science of Gems and Minerals:” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, the San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, 232-3821, sdnhm.org, $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12 for military, youth and students, $11 for children 3 to 12, free for members. Summer organ festival: 7:30 p.m., with Duke University Chapel organist David Arcus at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 1549 El Prado, sosorgan.org, free.


“Hairspray:” 2 p.m., San Diego Junior Theatre at Casa del Prado Theatre, 1650 El Prado, 239-8355, juniortheatre.com, $8-$14. Cinema Under the Stars presents “Charade:” 8:30 p.m., Cinema Under the Stars, 4040


Chips and the like are sold in mini snack bags stored in a plastic bin behind the bar. If you require heartier sustenance with your booze, it’s permissible to tote in food from nearby Sushi Deli, Bronx Pizza, Mediterranean Café or wherever. Those large booths lining a mirrored wall are there for a reason. A couple of modern amenities


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AUG. 16 “Face to Face: Works from the Bank of America Collec- tion:” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday until Sept. 25 at the Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, 238-7559, mopa.org, adults $6, seniors, students and retired military $4, members, children under 12 and active military free. North Park Main Street Eco- nomic Restructuring Commit- tee meeting: 12 to 1 p.m., True


see calendar, page 20


come with the territory, such as free Wi-Fi and a well-stocked, electronic Rock-Ola jukebox sit- ting across from a familiar-style dartboard. As for that first- generation ATM machine parked toward the back wall, this is a cash-only operation. Hardly a fan of Bud Lite


or liquor, my friend forfeited the happy-hour deals and dove straight into a Sierra Nevada ($3.75). Other premium stuff on tap includes Guinness, Flat Tire and a brand of hard cider that we couldn’t decipher from our table. I decided to relive my scotch-and- soda days with an unknown well label that came pretty close in fla- vor to Dewar’s. Not bad for $2.75. Feeling the need for a little


sunlight, we stepped onto the smoke-friendly front patio, which resembles more of a concrete holding pen. The narrow space is hemmed in by iron bars, although it’s open enough to the street for people-watching. And yes, you can bring your drinks there, but keep a good hand on them because the narrow shelf slants precariously toward your lap.u


RATINGS:


Drinks: The well drinks contain generous pours, although if you’re a beer drinker on a budget, happy hour extends only to Bud Lite.


Food: 0 Fetch it yourself and bring it in without hassle.


FREE EXAM


New clients only. First pet only.


By appointment only. Coupon is required.


Value: Wells and Bud Lites are 25 cents off. Buy three drinks and you’ve saved almost enough cash to wash a single load of laundry in a coin-operated machine.


Service:


Three minutes might seem like a short time to wait before a bartender tends to you, but when only half the stools are occupied and you’re parched from the summer heat, it feels awfully long.


Duration: We bestow kudos for offering happy hour daily and for giving nine-to-fivers a chance to get there. Serious drinkers, however, require an extra hour.


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