Arts & Entertainment
Free Movie Night at La Mesita Park Among Highlights
Your Patch guide to weekend happiness for July 28-31.
After last weekend’s busy schedule of superheroes, science fiction and sandcastles, this final weekend in July is a bit more lax. That’s not to say there isn’t stuff to do—we’ve got plenty of events in town and beyond that will satisfy the down-to-earth and the go-getters.
For July 28-31, La Mesa has some local community events, like a movie under the stars, some local jazz and a community workshop where you can voice your opinion on the city’s plans.
You also can stay away from the weekend heat with some ice skating at a nearby aquatic center.
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If you’re ready to get out of the city, head over to Lemon Grove’s gun club, which has a Friday night shoot; and Santee is letting teens campout by the lakes. The Del Mar Fairgrounds boasts a Marley this weekend, so you can get your reggae on after the race; or go downtown for some all-day doggie fun. Enjoy these last days of July!
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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME
- When/where: , 8855 Dallas St., La Mesa, 7:30 p.m. Friday.
- Why go: The show Despicable Me starts at 8 p.m. but come early for a pre-show and to stake out a spot for a movie under the stars.
- Price: Free.
- When/where: , 8278 la Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, 3-5 p.m. Friday.
- Why go: Sip some espresso and tap your toes while the Sam Johnson Duo jazzes it up.
- Price: Free.
- When/where: Nan Couts Cottage, 5054 Memorial Dr., La Mesa, 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday.
- Why go: Voice your opinion about safe routes to transit and citywide parks to the City of La Mesa.
- Price: Free.
- When/where: , 6845 University Ave., San Diego, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday; and 1-3 p.m. Saturday.
- Why go: Take the kids ice skating or practice your triple lutz and backwards skating.
- Price: $9.
BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT
- When/where: Lemon Grove Gun Club, 16232 Sequan Truck Tr., Alpine, 5:30-10 p.m. Friday.
- Why go: Improve your aim as you shoot clay birds—you might even win some money.
- Price: $3-$5.
- When/where: 9310 Fanita Pky., Santee, 7 p.m.-9 a.m. Friday to Saturday.
- Why go: Pitch a tent with friends and spend a night under the stars and away from the parental units at this teen campout.
- Price: $20-$25.
- When/where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, following the race Friday.
- Why go: Watch the horseraces then stick around for a reggae concert by Ziggy Marley. A beer fest will take place, too, where you can receive 5 beer samplings.
- Price: The concert is free if you paid race admission; otherwise the cost is $20. Beer tasting is $15.
- When/where: Hilton San Diego Bay Front Park, 1 Park Blvd., San Diego, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
- Why go: Adopt a pet or bring your own downtown for some doggie information, entertainment and food.
- Price: Free.