Friday, Jan. 3
Preschool story time: 10:30 – 11 a.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.
A Culture Shock Nutcracker: 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., enjoy a hip-hop interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s classic score. Runs through Sunday, Jan. 5 at Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Ave.
Killer Reunion: 8 p.m. Interactive dinner theatre with Mystery Café, also takes place on Saturday, Jan. 4, The Imperial House, 505 Kalmia St.
Saturday, Jan. 4
Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: 8 a.m. – noon every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets, free.
Classical Melodies in Balboa Park: 8:45 a.m. – 7:15 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory’s ensembles fill Casa del Prado with classical music. The public is invited to enjoy these rehearsals of student musicians, 1549 El Prado in Balboa Park, free.
Old Town Farmers Market: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney St., free.
University Heights Open Aire Market: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. every Saturday, 4100 Normal St., free.
Get Fit: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Fitness experts Leah Francis and JJ Brawley lead well-rounded workouts encompassing cardio, strength, agility, balance and coordination. Bird Park at 28th and Thorn St. Call 619-800-3480 to register, free.
Children’s craft time: 10 a.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.
UH Library Children’s Program: 10:30 a.m., arts and crafts event for children, University Heights Library, 4193 Park Blvd., free.
Organ Concert: 2 p.m., music by organist Carol Williams, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, free.
Sunday, Jan. 5
Hillcrest Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Saturday under the Hillcrest Pride Flag, Harvey Milk St. and Normal St., free.
Classical Melodies in Balboa Park: 1 – 5 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory ensembles fill Casa del Prado with classical music. The public is invited to enjoy these rehearsals of student musicians. 1549 El Prado in Balboa Park, free.
Organ Concert: 2 – 3 p.m., music by organist Carol Williams, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, free.
Monday, Jan. 6
Signs at Play – Mission Hills Library: 11:30 – 12:30 p.m., teach your baby to sign, first and third Mondays of the month, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 Washington St., free.
Bankers Hill Parking Committee: 5 – 6:30 p.m., monthly meeting occurs on the first Monday of the month at Merrill Gardens, 2567 Second Ave.
Tuesday, Jan. 7
Old Town Parking Committee: 10 a.m., monthly meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of the month at the Hacienda Hotel, 4041 Harney St.
Old Mission Rotary: 12 p.m., regular weekly meeting of the Old Mission Rotary Club, Best Western Seven Seas, 411 Hotel Circle South.
Hillcrest Business Association Beautification Committee: 2 p.m., monthly meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of the month at 1419 University Ave. Suite D.
North Park Main Street Design Committee: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting on the first Tuesday of the month at North Park Main Street Office, 3076 University Ave.
Normal Heights Community Planning Group: 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the Normal Heights Community Center located at 4649 Hawley Blvd.
Uptown Planners Board: 6 p.m., Uptown planners will discuss the Uptown Community Plan Update, Joyce Beers Community Center, 3900 Vermont St.
Pajama Story Time: 6:30 – 7 p.m. Every Tuesday children are invited for story time fun with books, singing, and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas! Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.
Wednesday, Jan. 8
University Heights Maintenance Advisory District: 4:30 p.m. regular meeting occurs on the second Wednesday of each month at the University Heights Community Development Corporation, 4452 Park Blvd., Suite 104.
Uptown Parking Advisory Meeting: 5 p.m., regular meeting occurs on the second Wednesday of each month at Joyce Beers Community Center, 900 Vermont St.
LEGO play time: 5 – 6 p.m., children are invited to get creative with LEGOs, Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.
North Park Planning Public Facilities, Transportation, Parks & Public Art Meeting: 6 p.m., Regular meeting on the second Wednesday of each month, North Park Recreation Center, 2719 Howard Ave.
Kensington-Talmage Planning Group: 6 p.m., monthly meeting of the Kensington-Talmadge Planning Group held on second Wednesday of the month at Franklin Elementary School, 4481 Copeland Ave.
Wednesday Jazz Jam Session: 7:30 p.m. Gilbert Castellanos hosts the Wednesday Jazz Jam Session with special guest musicians at Seven Grand, 3054 University Ave, no cover charge.
Thursday, Jan. 9
North Park Farmers Market: 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday, parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.
Mission Hills Town Council Trustees Meeting: 6 p.m. the regular meeting occurs on the second Thursday of each month at Francis Parker Lower School, 4201 Randolph St.
Friday, Jan. 10
Preschool story time: 10:30 – 11 a.m., Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. every Saturday, B Street between 27th and 28th streets, free.
Gentle Bike Ride: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., join fellow cyclists every Saturday morning for a ride through Balboa Park. Meet at the small parking lot on the left-hand side as you enter the park from Sixth Ave. and Upas St., free.
Old Town Farmers Market: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday, Harney St., free.
UH Library Children’s Program: 10:30 a.m., arts and crafts event for children, University Heights Library, 4193 Park Blvd., free.
Ray at Night: 6 – 10 p.m., monthly art walk every second Saturday featuring over 25 galleries and businesses, Ray Street in North Park, free.
Muscle Beech and Cinder Cone: 8 p.m., Tin Can Ale House, 1863 Fifth Ave. Live bands rock Bankers Hill.
Tai Chi Chuan: 9:30 p.m., Qi Gong/Taoist meditation classes on Saturdays, as well as Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m., Taoist Sanctuary of San Diego, 4229 Park Blvd.
Sunday, Jan. 12
Hillcrest Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Sunday, Hillcrest DMV, 3960 Normal St., free.
Organ Concert: 2 p.m., music by organist Carol Williams, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, free.
Monday, Jan. 13
Metro San Diego Community Development Corporation: 3 – 4:30 p.m., regular meeting occurs on the second Monday of each month at the Fifth Avenue Financial Center conference room, 2500 Fourth. Ave.
North Park Maintenance Assessment District: 6 p.m., regular meeting occurs on the second Monday of each month at the North Park Adult Activity Center, 2719 Howard Ave.
Golden Hill Business Group: 6:30 – 8 p.m., regular meeting occurs on the second Monday of each month at the Postal Express in Golden Hill, 2801 B St.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
North Park Main Street Promotion Committee: 11 a.m., regular meeting occurs on the second Tuesday of each month, 3076 University Ave.
Old Mission Rotary: 12 p.m., regular weekly meeting of the Old Mission Rotary Club, Best Western Seven Seas, 411 Hotel Circle South.
Pajama Storytime: 6:30 – 7 p.m., every Tuesday children are invited for story time fun with books, singing, and puppets. Feel free to come dressed in your pajamas! Mission Hills Branch Library, 925 W. Washington St., free.
Hillcrest Town Council: 6:30 – 8.p.m., regular meeting occurs on the second Tuesday of each month at the Joyce Beers Community Center, in the Ralph’s shopping center on Vermont St.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
Mission Hills Business Improvement District: 3:15 p.m., public board meeting is held on the third Wednesday of each month at The Frame Maker, 3102 Reynard Way.
LEGO play time: 5 – 6 p.m., children are invited to get creative with LEGOs, Mission Hills Branch, 925 W. Washington St., free.
Thursday, Jan. 16
El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association: 9 – 10:30 a.m., third Thursday of the month board meeting at 3727 El Cajon Blvd.
North Park Farmers’ Market: 3 – 7 p.m. every Thursday in the parking lot behind CVS at 32nd St. and University Ave., free.
Greater Golden Hill Board Community Development Corporation: 6:30 – 8 p.m., regular meeting occurs on the third Thursday of every month at the Golden Hill Recreation Center, 2600 Golf Course Dr.