Entertainment

Arts

Curtains, up: Performing arts center ‘The Joan’ opens at Liberty Station

The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center will serve as Cygnet Theatre’s new home.

September 10, 2025 11:02 AM

Monica Garske

an overhead view of AMC Theatres' newly renovated recliner seats

Sponsored by Timeleft

A view of the stage and one of the reconfigured seating areas at the renovated Jacobs Music Center in San Diego.

Development

San Diego Symphony reopens Jacobs Music Center in downtown SD

The 95-year-old venue on downtown San Diego’s B Street has been fully renovated and its 2024-2025 season is packed with live performances.

September 26, 2024

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A rendering of kids sitting in front of a giant tank at Birch Aquarium; the tank is filled with fish and a giant turtle. The kids are listening to an aquarium expert.

Parks and Recreation

New ‘Living Seas’ exhibition will replace ‘Hall of Fishes’ at Birch Aquarium

The overhaul is the largest capital improvement to the aquarium since it was built in 1992; it will be closed from Monday, Sept. 30 to Thursday, Oct. 3 so crews can begin renovations.

September 12, 2024

Monica Garske

The interior of a Sonic the Hedgehog-themed pop-up cafe in San Diego; the walls are painted bright blue and feature characters from the Sonic video games. There's a fake palm tree in the middle of the room and gold rings hanging from the ceiling. A line of customers are waiting to order food.

Food

Gotta go fast: Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe returns to downtown San Diego

The cute pop-up eatery inspired by SEGA’s beloved video game character will stick around through Sunday, Nov. 3 — so get your Tails there, fans.

August 23, 2024

Monica Garske

A fake skeleton decoration pops out from behind a dark bar at the Black Lagoon Halloween-themed pop-up bar. In the background, neon green, purple, and orange lights add to the scary vibes.

Bars

Enter if you dare: Halloween-themed Black Lagoon Pop-up bar coming to San Diego

The spine-tingling pop-up will take over Seven Grand in North Park from Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 3.

August 23, 2024

Monica Garske

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

Monica Garske

Players for the San Diego Mojo women's professional volleyball team are playing on a court. They're wearing navy blue uniforms, and some have their hands in the air.

Sports

It’s time: Women’s pro volleyball team San Diego Mojo makes home debut

The team is owned by Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings and features a 15-player roster with serious pro experience.

February 22, 2024

Monica Garske

The Buy

Home

Cozy fall essentials from Home Shopping Network to refresh your home on a budget

August 28, 2025
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Home

Scary good Halloween finds you can grab with Home Shopping Network’s new customer offer

August 28, 2025
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The Buy

Improve your PC’s performance for under $15 with Microsoft’s most advanced operating system

August 23, 2025
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Live

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Food

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Theater

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Food

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Play

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