Tango Your Way Into a Weekend of Shooting, Skating and Reggae

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.

From July 29-31, Lemon Grove has a lot of community events, like a tango class, and an amazing book sale. 

If you’re ready to get out of town, head to La Mesa for a movie under the stars or send your teens to Santee for an overnight campout. You can also stay out of the heat with some ice skating at the Kroc Center. In Alpine, there's some clay shooting. The Del Mar Fairgrounds boasts a Ziggy Marley concert 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: , 8073 Broadway, Lemon Grove, 3-4 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: The basic elements and techniques of the tango will be covered, so bring your big-bottomed dresses and shoes that can easily pivot.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 8073 Broadway, Lemon Grove, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: The Friends of the Library are having their monthly 50 percent off book sale, so load up on some of your favorites, the classics and maybe even some new finds.
• Price: Free, but we’re not including the $5 you’ll spend on about 10 books.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• When/where: 9310 Fanita Parkway, 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: , 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: , 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 backward skating.
• Price: $9.

• When/where: Lemon Grove Gun Club, 16232 Sequan Truck Trail, 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: 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 five 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.