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• 7-1, 7:00-9:30p. Look at the stars in the night sky through a telescope. Learn about the planetary universe. Courtyard in front of the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center.
• 7-5, 2:00-3:00p. House of USA. A program of traditional music, songs, and dance. Popular ethnic dishes will be served. International Cottages.
• 7-7 & 7-8, noon-4:00p. Flower Show: Exotic Plants. Room 101 Casa del Prado.
• 7-7, 7:00p. Full Moon Encircle. Come and experience holistic view of indigenous healing traditions and methods of awareness. Centro Cultural de la Raza @ 2125 Park Blvd.
• 7-11, 10:00a-3:30p. Pet Adoption. Selected animals are available for adoption. Lawn area at President's Way and Pan American Plaza.
• 7-11 & 7-12, 10:00a-4:00p. Art Mart. Talented artists display their creations. Lawn area near the Federal Building.
• 7-12, 2:00-3:00p. House of France. A program of traditional music, songs, and dance. Popular ethnic dishes will be served. International Cottages.
• 7-17, 7:00-10:00p. LGBT Pride Equity Rally. Listen to speakers regarding issues in support of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transvestites. Music and cocktails will accompany the event. Marston Point (west side of Balboa Park near 6th & Laurel/Balboa Dr).
• 7-18 & 7-19, noon-4:00p. Flower Show: Orchids. Room 101 Casa del Prado.
• 7-19, 2:00-3:00p. House of Columbia. A program of traditional music, songs, and dance. Popular ethnic dishes will be served. International Cottages.
• 7-24, 8:00-10:00p. Screen on the Green: A series of short films. Bring a blanket to sit on. Arrive early as seating is limited to 1,000 guests. Lawn area in front of the Botanical Building near the Lily Pond.
• 7-25, 11:00a. Family Storytelling. Storyteller Harlynne Geisler weaves fun and fanciful tales in front of selected masterpieces at the museum. The program for children ages 5 and up teaches the whole family creative ways to learn about art. Timken Museum of Art.
• 7-25, 11:30a-12:30p. Memorial Service. A monthly memorial service to honor of current veterans and for veterans of past wars. Taps will be played. Veterans Museum & Memorial Center.
• 7-25 & 7-26, 11:00a-4:00p. Art Mart. Talented artists display their creations. Lawn area near the Federal Building.
• 7-25 & 7-26, noon-4:00p. Turtle and Tortoise Show: Learn about the difference between a turtle and a tortoise and see the beautiful designs on the shells of these magnificent creatures. Room 101 Casa del Prado.
• 7-26, 2:00-3:00p. House of Lithuania. A program of traditional music, songs, and dance. Popular ethnic dishes will be served. International Cottages.
• 7-30, 8:00-10:00p. Screen on the Green: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. It's a story of fantasy and tall tales. Bring a blanket to sit on. Arrive early as seating is limited to 1,000 guests. Lawn area in front of the Botanical Building near the Lily Pond.
Public
Organ Concerts
Spreckels
Organ Pavilion
• 7-1, 6:15-7:15p. Twilight in the Park Concert presents Earth Movers performing blues.
• 7-2, 6:15-7:15p. Twilight in the Park Concert presents Klezmeds performing astounding sounds of klezmer music.
• 7-5, 2:00-3:00p. Hear David Wickerham, Guest Organist, in concert.
• 7-6, 7:30-8:30p. The International Summer Organ Festival presents David Wickerham, outstanding theater organist, in concert.
• 7-7, 6:15-7:15p. Twilight in the Park Concert presents Stars on the Water performing rock 'n' roll.
• 7-8, 6:15-7:15p. Twilight in the Park Concert presents Tinku performing music from Latin countries.
• 7-9, 6:15-7:15p. Twilight in the Park Concert presents Steel Monarchs performing on steel drums.
• 7-12, 2:00-3:00p. Hear Robert Plimpton, Civic Organist Emeritus, in concert.
• 7-13, 7:30-8:30p. The International Summer Organ Festival presents Felix Hell, Assistant Professor for Organ at the Sunderman Conservatory in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in concert.
• 7-14, 6:15-7:15p. Twilight in the Park Concert presents Cool Rays performing rock and roll classics.
• 7-15, 6:15-7:15p. Twilight in the Park Concert presents Hillcrest Wind Ensemble performing a delightful mixture of horn, flute, clarinet, and other wind instruments.
• 7-16, 6:15-7:15p. Twilight in the Park Concert presents Diamond is Forever, a Neil Diamond tribute.
• 7-19, 2:00-3:00p. Hear San Diego's Civic organist Carol Williams in concert.
• 7-20, 7:30-8:30p. The International Summer Organ Festival presents Kevin Bowyer, organist at the University of Glasgow, in concert.
• 7-21, 6:15-7:15p. Twilight in the Park Concert presents Cat.illacs performing rock and roll classics.
• 7-22, 6:15-7:15p. Twilight in the Park Concert presents Cool Fever performing great hits from the 50's, 60's, and 70's.
• 7-23, 6:15-7:15p. Twilight in the Park Concert presents San Diego Six performing Dixieland jazz.
• 7-26, 2:00-3:00p. Hear San Diego's Civic organist Carol Williams and Colette Thomas, soprano, in concert.
• 7-27, 7:30-8:30p. The International Summer Organ Festival presents Tom Trenney, Minister of Music at First Plymouth Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, in concert.
• 7-28, 6:15-7:15p. Twilight in the Park Concert presents Bi-Nacional de Mambo Orchestra performing Latin big band music from the 1950's to the present.
• 7-29, 6:15-7:15p. Twilight in the Park Concert presents Time Machine performing rock and roll.
• 7-30, 6:15-7:15p. Twilight in the Park Concert presents 145th Street performing blues.
Museum
Days - no admission
charge for San Diego residents
• 7-7, 8:30a-5:00p. Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
• 7-7, 10:00a-5:00p. Natural History Museum
• 7-7, 11:00a-4:00p. Model Railroad Museum
• 7-7, noon-5:00p. Centro Cultural de la Raza
• 7-13, 9:30a-3:00p. Veteran’s Museum and Memorial Center
• 7-13, 10:00a-5:00p. Museum of Photographic Art
• 7-13, 10:00a-5:00p. Museum of San Diego History
• 7-20, 10:00a-4:00p. Art Institute of Living Artists
• 7-20, 10:00a-4:00p. Japanese Friendship Garden
• 7-20, 10:00a-4:00p. Mingei International Museum
• 7-20, 10:00a-4:30p. Museum of Man
• 7-20, 10:00a-5:00p. Museum of Art
• 7-27, 10:00a-4:00p. Air & Space Museum
• 7-27, 10:00a-4:00p. Hall of Champions Sports Museum
• 7-27, 10:00a-4:30p. Automotive Museum
• 7-27, noon-4:00p. Pacific Relations International Cottages
• Times and dates vary. Timken Museum of Art. Closed Monday; Tuesday-Saturday 10:00a-4:30p; Sunday, 1:30-4:30p. Closed on major holidays.
Balboa Park Tours - tours
leave from Balboa Park Visitors Center,
1549
El Prado,
Suite
#1
• Architectural Heritage Tours. First Wednesday of each month at 9:30a. One-hour tour highlighting the Spanish Colonial architecture. Meets at the Balboa Park Visitors Center.
• Ranger-led Tours. Every Tuesday and Saturday at 1:00p. One-hour tour covering the historical and botanical treasures of Balboa Park. Meets at the Balboa Park Visitors Center.
• Offshoot Tours. Every Saturday at 10:00a. Tour themes include Balboa Park history (first Saturdays of the month), palm trees (second Saturdays), other trees in the Park (third Saturdays), desert vegetation (fourth Saturdays), and every fifth Saturday offers the tour del dia (exploring the Park’s Palisades area). Easy-paced one-hour tour. Meets at the Balboa Park Visitors Center.