July 2008 San Diego Calendar of Events

July 26 - Beach Clean Up

Beach cleanup in South Mission Beach hosted by Surfrider. Meet at jetty next to lifeguard tower, next to public restrooms by parking lot. 619-758-7743. Mission Beach, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Free, San Diego, CA 92109

July 26 - Downtown Historic Walk

San Diego Architectural Foundation hosts tours of historic Gaslamp Quarter. Learn about area's architectural evolution from 1880s dirt streets and saloons to current restorations and adaptive reuse projects. Tours begin at Arts Tix kiosk. 619-232-1385. Horton Square, 10 a.m. to noon, $8 - $15, 225 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

July 26 - Shakespeare in the Garden Talks

Actors, directors, academics, offer "in-depth perceptions of the Shakespeare plays in the Old Globe Shakespeare Festival season" for public in Old Globe Plaza. Focus on The Merry Wives of Windsor on Saturday, July 26; Romeo and Juliet on Sunday, July 27. 619-23-GLOBE., Old Globe Theatre, 7:15 p.m., Free, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101

July 26 - Film: Plan 9 from Outer Space

Mystery Science Theatre 3000 alumni Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, Mike Nelson star in "RiffTrax Live," featuring their take on Ed Wood's B-movie classic. "They skewer the laughable script, jaw-dropping performances, and not-so-special effects." For this 50th anniversary celebration of the film, expect a "color transfer of Ed Wood's masterpiece." 619-570-1100. Balboa Theatre, 9:30 p.m., $27.50, 854 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, 619-570-1100

July 27 - Street Smart San Diego 2008

Event showcases green transportation strategies. Variety of alternative-fuel vehicles on display, representatives on hand to answer questions. 858-244-1177. California Center for Sustainable Energy, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Free, 8690 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117

July 28 - Lecture: Getting Published

Harry Polkinhorn, director of the SDSU University Press since 1989, discusses the process of getting published, offers editing advice when San Diego Writers/Editors Guild meets. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., program at 7 p.m. 760-471-5323. Joyce Beers Community Center, 6:30 p.m., Free - $5, 1230 Cleveland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

July 29 - Lecture: How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Dog

Open-forum workshop covers topics such as house training, socialization with people and other animals, calmness in home, communication with your dog, basic nutrition, more. For people only. Required reservations: 619-299-7012 x2247. San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., $35, 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110