✨ Showstopping moments

• 1934: After remodeling, the venue reopened as Teatro Balboa, with a focus on films from Mexico City and Latino stars.
• Early 1940s: During World War II, the office space served as housing for US military soldiers.
• 1959: The Russo family bought the theater, saving it from demolition. It reopened as an “action movie house.”
• 1972: The theater was placed on the local Historic Register.
• 1985: The city’s redevelopment agency acquired the site.
• 1996: It was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
• 2002: The City of San Diego committed to preserving the site as a community asset; renovations began a few years later.
• 2008: With a $26.5 million renovation, the 1,339-capacity venue reopened.

🎟️ Modern times

• 100th Anniversary Gala | Acclaimed pianist and playwright Hershey Felder will lead this show.
• Centennial Salute | This tribute will honor the venue’s ties to San Diego’s military with a screening of the silent film “The Flying Fleet.”
• Toons and Tunes | Bring the kids to this one — classic cartoons will play on the big screen while Ken Double plays the organ.
• San Diego Spotlight | The 100th anniversary celebration culminates with performances from local arts organizations.

• Hiking for Fun and Fitness | Monday, Jan. 22 | 9 a.m. | Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Rd., Poway | Free | Meet new friends and connect with nature on this guided hike for all fitness levels; the group meets at the south end of the parking lot.
• Adult Beginning Contemporary Dance | Monday, Jan. 22 | 7 p.m. | The Dancehouse, 2180 Chatsworth Blvd., San Diego | $15 | This weekly drop-in class includes an energetic warm-up, technical moves across the floors, stretching, strengthening, and an expressive dance combo.

• Meditating with Flowers. A mindful experience | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Ana Galena Floral Studio, 2770 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego | $115 | Focus your mind, relax, and deepen your connection to the present while surrounded by the beauty of flowers.
• “Mean Girls” Trivia | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Liberty Public Market, 2820 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego | Free | If you’re still trying to make “fetch” happen, you could very well be the Queen Bee of this trivia event.
• Stéphane Wrembel | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 8 p.m. | Dizzy’s, Arias Hall @ the Musician’s Association, 1717 Morena Blvd., San Diego | $25 | The French composer and guitarist specializes in Django’s iconic style, and his original compositions have appeared in Woody Allen movies like “Midnight in Paris.”

• South Bay Open Aire Market | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 3-7 p.m. | Chula Vista Golf Course Parking Lot, 4475 Bonita Rd., Bonita | Free | A gathering of South Bay vendors offering fresh, local goodies.
• Patchwork Presents: Macrame Dream Catcher Craft Workshop | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Mike Hess Brewing, 4893 Voltaire St., San Diego | $45 | Get crafty — make a dreamy macrame masterpiece with all sorts of embellishments, and buy a pint to go with it.

• Heavy, widespread rain continues today, plus potential snow in local mountains. With SD’s current water year precipitation far below normal, Alex Tardy of the National Weather Service noted, “We need this for sure.” There’s a Flood Watch today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., in SD’s coastal and inland communities. (National Weather Service)

• San Diego has launched Preservation and Progress, an initiative to update the city’s Heritage Preservation Program and streamline the development of new homes while protecting historically and culturally important architecture. The new program will aim to provide clearer procedures and advance equity in preservation across communities.

• Flowers and wine? Sign us up. Cork & Stem — a wine bar and flower shop — debuted over the weekend at 1035 University Ave. in Hillcrest. The shop is focused on creating experiences through building bouquets with a glass of vino in hand; you can rent the space for parties, too.

• Local public health officials have identified 69 probable norovirus cases linked to tainted oysters harvested last month in Sonora, Mexico. The oysters were served at local spots including the Fish Shop and Carlsbad Aquafarm. None of the infections have required hospitalization, but for now, locals should avoid oysters from Mexico. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• The first-ever robotic smoothie kiosk in the US is now open inside the LA Fitness on West El Norte Parkway in Escondido. The $8-$10 smoothies are a tech collaboration between the AI-forward food service startup, Blendid, and Thor’s Skyr, a celebrity-backed company that makes high-protein, Icelandic-style yogurt. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• “Exciting updates” are coming to Belmont Park. For now, the beachfront amusement park’s hours of operation are limited — check the online calendar to see when to visit and which attractions are open or closed during the “Build a Better Belmont” process.

• San Diego Wave FC — winners of the 2023 Shield — will compete in the newly formatted NWSL Challenge Cup Friday, March 15, against reigning NWSL champions NJ/NY Gotham FC. The match goes down at 5 p.m. at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey; catch the livestream via Prime Video.

• For the first time since 2020, Birch Aquarium will open its “Perspectives” lecture series to the public — conversations focused on research by Scripps Institution of Oceanography scientists. The first lecture is Monday, Feb. 12, 7-8 p.m.; peep the schedule.

• World Ballet Company will launch its World Ballet Festival this year, a touring showcase of the brightest ballet talent. The fest will drop into four cities throughout June — including SD — with performances at San Diego Civic Theatre June 28-June 30. Tickets are now on sale.

• Wednesday, Jan. 24 + Thursday, Jan. 25 — 8:50 a.m.
• Friday, Jan. 26 + Saturday, Jan. 27 (final round) — 9:15 a.m.