Patrons of the arts may already have this Sunday, May 20, marked for the 16th annual North Park Festival of the Arts. Centered around the intersection of 30th Street and University Avenue, this free festival (free parking in the North Park Parking Structure included) celebrates various artistic forms — music, dance and artwork — while satisfying foodies and beer-lovers alike.

Cash strapped foodies, rejoice. San Diego Restaurant Week is back — it’s time to dust off that blazer, ditch the dining hall and take full advantage of this twice annual, prix fix extravaganza. With 180 participating restaurants stretching from Chula Vista to Oceanside, from classic steakhouses to well, Nobu, it won’t be too difficult to persuade your persnickety suitemates to finally go on that oft-promised suite dinner.

Next Sunday, Nov. 6 the San Diego Velodrome Association will hold its semi-annual VeloSwap, SoCal’s largest bicycle swap meet.