Entertainment

A grassy green hill at Kate Sessions Park overlooking Mission Bay, with many people picnicking and sitting on the grass.
Culture
How to spend your 24 extra Leap Day hours in San Diego
Start your day off with good, local coffee, head to the beach, go on a hike, peruse the city’s marvelous murals — seize the Leap Day, SD.
February 28, 2024 06:27 PM
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Monica Garske
SD USS Midway Kids Free San Diego
Tourism and Hospitality
Plan that outing: 16 ways to enjoy ‘Kids Free San Diego’ in October 2023
More than 50 local museums and attractions will offer free admission for kids age 12 and under from Sunday, Oct. 1- Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.
September 25, 2023
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Monica Garske
NOVA Kombucha's location at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego
Food
Where to eat and drink at Snapdragon Stadium
Hodad’s. The Crack Shack. AleSmith. Nova Kombucha. There’s a whole lot of local eating and drinking to be had at the stadium in Mission Valley.
September 25, 2023
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Monica Garske
Sugar skulls
Events
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 events in San Diego
From festivals and community programs to a themed weekend at Petco Park, here’s how to celebrate in San Diego.
September 13, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Popnology exhibit Comic-Con Museum October 2023
Entertainment
‘Popnology’ exhibit will headline Comic-Con Museum in Fall 2023
The new exhibit covers the influence between tech and pop culture and opens to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 4; the museum is closed through Tuesday, Oct. 3, for the installation.
September 11, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD San Diego Distillers Festival
Festivals
That’s the Spirit: San Diego Distillers Guild Fest 2023 shaking things up at Liberty Station
Distill, my heart: The annual event goes down on Saturday, Sept. 23, showcasing nearly 20 of SD’s finest distilleries.
September 6, 2023
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Monica Garske
RCHP Snapdrago
Entertainment
10 concerts making noise at the end of 2023
These live shows have us excited for post-summer music across genres like country, rock ‘n’ roll, and hip-hop.
August 31, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD ENVZN cross border art show
Arts
Cross-border art show planned for urban areas of Logan Heights
The ENVZN Urban Art Takeover on Saturday, Sept. 2, will feature 40+ artists from San Diego and Tijuana.
August 24, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD inaugural Taste of East Village 2023
Food
Order up: 35+ restaurants set to participate in first ever Taste of East Village in San Diego
The inaugural event is on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30, 4-8 p.m.
August 22, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Copley Symphony Hall renovation updates San Diego Symphony
Music
3 things to know: Updates on the $125 million renovation of Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego
The construction timeline for the large-scale project has shifted, and the hall’s anticipated reopening is now in early 2024.
August 16, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Del Mar Wine and Food Festival
Festivals
What to expect at the star-studded Del Mar Wine and Food Festival
The brand-new, celeb-driven fest will highlight local culinary talent across 20+ events on Wednesday, Sept. 6-Monday, Sept. 11
August 14, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD GetMyBoat pink Barbie boat San Diego Bay
Travel and Outdoors
It’s giving Barbie vibes: Rent this pink party boat to cruise San Diego Bay
The all-pink electric boat will take your group of six cruising on San Diego Bay.
August 7, 2023
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Monica Garske
Colorful art pieces at Bazaar del Mundo in San Diego
Festivals
Authentic folk art, artists fill Bazaar del Mundo for Latin American Festival
The folk art showcase — Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6 — will also boast a large display of authentic, intricate Mata Ortiz pottery.
August 2, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD ArtWalk Liberty Station
Festivals
ArtWalk Liberty Station 2023 returns with 175+ artists
The fine arts festival will also feature a new event this year — the first-ever VIP Preview pARTy presented by Ranch & Coast magazine.
July 31, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD AleSmith Brewing Company Miramar
Small Business
Breweries in San Diego’s Miramar area — aka ‘Beeramar’
Many of San Diego’s most beloved craft breweries are making beer in the heart of Miramar.
July 25, 2023
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Monica Garske
The 100-year-old historic carousel in Balboa Park
Entertainment
Restored Balboa Park Carousel will reopen on National Carousel Day 2023 in San Diego
The historic attraction will spin again on Tuesday, July 25, with free rides for the special occasion.
July 21, 2023
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Monica Garske
Seaport Village San Diego
Food
Where to eat and shop at Seaport Village in San Diego
Here’s a taste of what’s new at the landmark dining and shopping hub as of July 2023
July 21, 2023
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Monica Garske
Barbie Dreamhouse generated by AI in San Diego
Entertainment
We asked AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like in San Diego
In celebration of the “Barbie” movie hitting theaters on Friday, July 21, we decided to ask AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like if it were built in San Diego.
July 20, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD The Point Wedding venues CG
Play
Wedding venues in San Diego
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
July 19, 2023
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Monica Garske
A rendering of a pirate-themed playground at Pepper Park along the National City Bayfront
Development
3 things to know: the redesign of Pepper Park at the National City Bayfront
Construction is expected to begin in early 2024.
July 17, 2023
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Monica Garske
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City
Trivia spots in San Diego
What is places you can play trivia in San Diego?
July 12, 2023
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Trevor Peters
A view of downtown Julian in San Diego County's mountains.
Play
The ultimate road trip to Julian
Hit the road and head to San Diego County’s charming mountain town — we’re sharing all the details about what to do, where to eat and drink, and where to stay.
July 7, 2023
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Monica Garske
Shaun White snowboarding on a half pipe.
Entertainment
‘Shaun White: The Last Run’ documents the career of the Olympic snowboarder
The new docuseries covers the life of the snowboarding legend from his childhood in San Diego to his decision to retire in 2022.
July 6, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Britannia Tearooms Drink Up 2023
Restaurants
The Britannia Tearooms debuting in Midway District
Selina Stockley, of Surrey, England, has been living in San Diego for 31 years and this new business venture has long been her dream.
July 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Over-the-Line OTL championships
Culture
2023 Over-the-Line World Championships return to Fiesta Island
The sport was invented on South Mission Beach and since 1954, continues to be synonymous with San Diego’s summertime culture.
July 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
A past Big Bay Boom Fourth of July Fireworks show over San Diego Bay.
Culture
Where to see Fourth of July 2023 fireworks in San Diego
From San Diego Bay to east, south, and north San Diego County, dazzling displays of patriotism will light up our local skies on Tuesday, July 4.
July 3, 2023
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Monica Garske
A couple poses under a neon sign that reads "Stay Classy San Diego."
Play
25 date night ideas in San Diego
Got a new fling but don’t know where to go? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date night in San Diego.
June 22, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Kobey's Swap Meet in San Diego.
Live
Happy haulin’: swap meets, co-ops, vintage, and resale shops in San Diego
Here’s the deal — the swap meet and vintage shopping scene is stellar in America’s Finest City.
June 21, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD New Children's Museum
Play
Kid-friendly activities in San Diego
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that San Diego, has to offer — complete with art exploration, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
June 19, 2023
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Monica Garske
A USA Lacrosse game action photo.
Sports
San Diego hosts 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship
The global tournament will be played across three local venues, including Snapdragon Stadium, Wednesday June 21-Saturday, July 1.
June 15, 2023
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Monica Garske
The new blue beach outdoor space at Birch Aquarium in San Diego in June 2023.
Events
New at Birch Aquarium: ‘Blue Beach’ and family-friendly happy hour series
The Blue Beach space is now open to visitors; the happy hour series runs Monday-Wednesday, July 10-Aug. 30.
June 8, 2023
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Monica Garske
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