Movies, Mingling, and the Lemon Grove Incident at the Museum of Man

Are you feeling very of-the-moment, or are you wishing for a bit of a throwback?

We have the answers either way. If you're liking the here and now, check out the big mobile-food truck gathering Friday near San Diego's airport. If you're feeling nostalgic, how about revivals of two big-screen classics?

We’ve got all that and more if you're looking for stuff to do March 17-20, whether you want to stay close to the Grove or branch out. This week, we feature a big-time actor turned author and an art show for locals.

If you're looking for St. Patrick's Day events, we've got 'em! .

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CLOSE TO HOME

Where/when: Fusionglass Co., La Mesa, 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Why Go: Mingle with artists and view their work over a glass of champagne at “Homegrown,” a showcase for locals.

Price: Free.

Where/when: San Diego Museum of Man, Balboa Park, San Diego, 11 a.m. Saturday.

Why Go: Lemon Grove played a crucial part in the desegration case law that led to the historic Supreme Court decision in Brown vs. Board of Education. Roberto Alvarez of UCSD discusses what happened as part of the museum's consideration of race.

Price: Free with admission.

A LITTLE FARTHER AFIELD

Where/when: La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla, 7 p.m. Thursday.

Why Go: Ted Danson, of Cheers and Damages fame, authored the new book Oceana, an extension of his attempts to persuade legislators and world leaders to protect the oceans. He will discuss the book with critic Robert Pincus.

Price: Two tickets are included with purchase of the book from Warwick's in La Jolla.

Where/when: Fifty-Seven Degrees, San Diego, 5 p.m. Friday.

Why Go: The Hancock Street wine bar owners have organized a gathering of more than a dozen mobile-food trucks, hawking unique cuisine, desserts and beverages. Hundreds of people braved a downpour to join in last month. This week the weather should be just fine.

Price: $2 entry.

Where/when: AMC Palm Promenade and Fashion Valley and Reading Gaslamp, San Diego, Saturday.

Why Go: Film classics of a very different stripe screen in the evening. At the AMC branches, Taxi Driver, the '70s landmark starring Robert DeNiro, can be seen at 8 p.m. The Quiet Man, starring legendary cowboy John Wayne, will screen at the Gaslamp at 7 p.m.  

Price: $5 for the Quiet Man; $10.75-11.50 for Taxi Driver.