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The most local events in San Diego, CA
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Local fun at Petco Park. | Photo via Michael Beausoleil + SDtoday
You asked, we’re answering. A new and improved SDtoday events calendar is here.

Or maybe you didn’t realize we even had an events calendar — consider this your ticket to the most fun and relevant events in San Diego, including:
  • Taste of the Gaslamp | Sat., Sept. 17 | 1-4 p.m. | The Gaslamp Quarter | $45+ | Sip + taste your way around one of San Diego’s oldest neighborhoods. 🍽️
  • Jerry Seinfeld | Fri., Sept. 16 | 7 p.m. + 9:30 p.m. | San Diego Civic Theatre | $134+ | What is the deal with this show? The renowned comic headlines the downtown venue. 🎤
  • Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow Party | Sat., Sept. 24 + Sun., Sept. 25 | Times vary | Pechanga Arena San Diego | $10+ | See real-life versions of Hot Wheels monster trucks. 🏎️
  • 3rd Annual Artwalk Carlsbad | Sat., Sept., 24- Sun., Sept., 25 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 5796 Armada Dr. | Free | Art, food, beer + wine while strolling this North County community. 🎨
  • MCAS Miramar Air Show | Fri., Sept. 23-Sun., Sept. 25 | Times vary | $15+ | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | Military planes galore + the iconic Blue Angels. ✈️
As San Diegans ourselves, we love making sure that San Diego has access to the most robust, relevant, and hyperlocal events calendar possible. In part, we rely on readers like you to keep us in the loop — start submitting your events now. (Just like before, you can add your event to our calendar for free but we’ve also added a few new paid promotional opportunities to take advantage of as well, starting at just $15.)

In addition to the hundreds of events that you can discover each month on our website, each issue of our newsletter features a dedicated events section, with our curated editorial picks for the upcoming week, organized by day. Keep scrolling just a little bit and you’ll see what we mean. Pro tip: click the link to see our full calendar if you want to start planning ahead.

Want to know which events we’re most excited about? Your friendly neighborhood City Editors (👋 that’s us, Monica + Michael) can often be found out and about at the newest restaurant openings, Padres games, festivals, and fairs — see what we’re up to in the Wrap section at the bottom of each newsletter or by following us on Instagram @theSDtoday. Click the button below to bookmark your best events for September. ⤵️
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  • The Pretty Reckless | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues | $32.50 | The band rocks San Diego. 🎸
  • Mario Kart Tournament | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 7-9 p.m. | Duck Foot Brewing Co., Miramar | Free | Grab a pint + navigate Rainbow Road. 🏎️
Friday
  • San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | Fri., Sept. 9 | 6:40 p.m. | Petco Park | $49+ | Party at the park with Beerfest as the Padres take on the rival Dodgers. ⚾
  • “Casablanca” | Fri., Sept. 9, Sat., Sept. 10 + Sun., Sept. 11 | Cinema Under the Stars, 4040 Goldfinch St. | $17+ | Watch the classic film under the night sky. ⭐
Saturday

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Weather
  • 94º | Mostly cloudy | 3% chance of rain
Sunrise + Sunset
  • Rise: 6:28 a.m.
  • Set: 7:03 p.m.
Tide
  • Low: 2:52 a.m. + 2:35 p.m.
  • High: 9:16 a.m. + 8:42 p.m.
Transit
  • SANDAG is riding closer to its Central Mobility Hub, and will host a virtual information session today at 6 p.m., allowing attendees to voice opinions and ask questions about the project. The hub would be built at a yet-to-be-determined downtown location, and include two direct connections to San Diego International Airport. 🚌
Closing
  • Eclipse Chocolate in South Park announced it will be closing, likely after Valentine’s Day. Owner Will Gustwiller will transition to an e-commerce model, but plans to continue serving brunch for several more weeks — and will remain open for one last sweet holiday season. 🍫 (SanDiegoVille.com)
Edu
  • UC San Diego is getting ready to open Franklin Antonio Hall this month — a new, $180 million science + engineering facility named for Qualcomm’s co-founder who graduated from the university. The space is designed to advance research and comes equipped with 13 “collaboratories” where students and faculty can work together. 🧬 (San Diego Union-Tribune)
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  • A new Comic-Con-inspired book hit shelves, but it’s not a comic. “See You At San Diego” by Mathew Klickstein recounts an oral history of the convention + communities of fandoms. The 500-page story celebrates the pop culture phenomenon and how geek culture found a home in our city. 💥 (KPBS)
Watch
  • Kevin Espiritu from south San Diego County has been growing his YouTube channel “Epic Gardening” since 2013, and he’s getting close to a milestone — 2 million subscribers. The local regularly publishes new videos to nourish minds by giving tips on growing your own food. 🍅 (CBS 8)
Plan Ahead
  • Ocean Beach is getting ready to say guten tag to its 20th annual OB Oktoberfest on Fri., Oct. 7 + Sat., Oct. 8, on Newport Avenue adjacent to the beach. The event features a 21+ beer garden, live music, pro wrestling, a drag show + the Mr. & Mrs. Oktoberfest competition. Entry is $10, or VIP tickets are $49. 🍻
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‘Beaglemania’ hits San Diego 🐾
Beaglemania SDToday
We sniff new family members. | Photo via @sdhumanesociety
The San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) is helping 108 beagles find new homes. The hounds traveled across the universe (or, from Virginia) after being rescued from a breeder.

It was a big task, but here comes the sun — SDHS is overwhelmed by support. There’s so much interest from locals wanting to adopt the beagles, that the organization implemented a lottery-based system to help the dogs come together with their new owners. If you want to be considered, you must submit your interest by 8 p.m. today.

Before adopting a beagle, SDHS wants potential owners to be aware of the unique needs of the breed. They’re family-friendly pets, but will need space to twist and shout. If a beagle isn’t the right fit for you, the non-profit continues to Help! other pets find homes, especially as animals are displaced during wildfires.
THE WRAP
Michael Beausoleil
Today’s issue was written by Michael.

Editor’s pick: Good morning, San Diego. In the midst of the heat wave, I’m reminiscing on one of my favorite pastimes as a kid — playing Skee-Ball. If you want some indoor fun, I recommend playing at a local arcade or bar like downtown’s Time Out Sports Tavern, Belmont Park Arcade or Coin-Op in the Gaslamp Quarter + North Park.
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