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14 San Diego-inspired Halloween costumes

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Howl’s that Halloween costume coming along, San Diego? 🎃

Time is ticking to hatch your look and — since you love our city as much as we do — we thought we’d put together a little list of locally-inspired costume ideas. Muah-ha-ha-ha.

MLB Padres Goose — The goose, the myth, the legend.

The Padres’ postseason good luck goose
Ever since a goose casually landed on the field at Game 2 of the NLDS — you know, right when the Padres took control of the series, eventually beating LA to advance to the NLCS — San Diego has had goose fever. Fans are sporting goose shirts + hats at games, while the Friars are keeping fake geese in their dugout. So, flock to the fervor with a goose hat — but jazz it up with Padres swag.

A Padres player
Probably the easiest costume to pull off right now — a Padres player — just rock your brown + gold gear and you’re on the team.

The San Diego Chicken (aka The Famous Chicken or KGB Chicken)
The iconic sports mascot from the 1970s originally (and famously) played by local sports buff Ted Giannoulas will always be the San Diego Chicken to us. There’s some effort required here, but we believe.

Spicoli
Hey bud, let’s party. Cameron Crowe went undercover at Clairemont High School to write his book, “Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A True Story.” This, of course, inspired the 1982 flick and gave us the ultimate SoCal surfer dude, Jeff Spicoli portrayed by Sean Penn. Grab this wig — shirt optional — and hit the party circuit.

Taco or California Burrito
Wrap yourself up in our city’s unofficial food.
🌟 Level it up: Add French fries, please.

Maverick
This year’s release of “Top Gun: Maverick” reminded us how much the original “Top Gun” means to San Diego. Be the Maverick to your best pal’s Goose.
🌟 Level it up: Ooh, maybe match the Padres goose?! We love a 2-for-1 deal.

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Wednesday, October 19

Gilbert Castellanos Presents: Young Lions And The Wednesday Jam Session | Wed., Oct. 19 | 7 p.m. | Panama 66 at the San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, San Diego | Free | The eatery at the museum comes to life with the sounds of jazz.
San Diego International Film Festival | Wed., Oct. 19 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 5:30 p.m. | AMC UTC 14, 4425 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego | $16.00 - $499.00 | A collection of 100+ films from across the globe are airing at this 5-day event.
Sleeping With Sirens | Wed., Oct. 19 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego | $39.00 | Are you ready to rock?
South Bay Open Air Market | Wed., Oct. 19 | 3-7 p.m. | Chula Vista Golf Course Parking Lot, 4475 Bonita Rd., Bonita | Free | A gathering of South Bay vendors offering fresh, local goodies.

Thursday, October 20

Cody Johnson | Thu., Oct. 20 | 8 p.m. | San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego | $49.00 - $79.00 | The country crooner takes over the SDSU venue.
Live Nation & Casbah Presents: WALK THE MOON - 10th Anniversary Tour | Thu., Oct. 20 | 7 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $42.50 | The “Shut Up and Dance” rock band brings its tour to the uptown venue.
SDFD Mustache Madness | Thu., Oct. 20 | 5-11 p.m. | Mavericks Beach Club, 860 Garnet Avenue, San Diego | $20 | Mustache contests, music, food + drink specials, a silent auction, and prizes — all in support of FirefighterAid.

Friday, October 21

Hauntfest On Main | Fri., Oct. 21 | 4-9 p.m. | East Main Street, East Main Street, San Diego | Free | Compete in the costume contest, explore the pumpkin patch + enjoy family activities at this free El Cajon event.
San Diego Gulls: Home Opener | Fri., Oct. 21 | 7 p.m. | $20.00-$116.00 | Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego | The boys are back in town to face the Ontario Reign— puck, yeah.

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Weather

87º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain
After a stretch of cooler — dare we say, fall-like — weather, the National Weather Service says it’ll be warm today again, much like yesterday. Santa Ana winds are expected this morning, but the temps will start to trend down again tomorrow + through the weekend. ☀️ (National Weather Service)

Sunrise + Sunset

Rise: 6:56 a.m.
Set: 6:11 p.m.

Tide

Low: 12:33 a.m. + 12:43 p.m.
High: 7:36 a.m. + 6:12 p.m.
Water Temperature: 68º

Civic

Planning to vote by mail for the Nov. 8 Statewide General Election? The Registrar of Voters has compiled these tips, including where to find the 141 official ballot drop boxes around the county + how to partake in early, in-person voting. 🗳️
San Diego County + Tri-City Healthcare broke ground on the new Tri-City Psychiatric Health Facility in Oceanside — a 13,560-sqft center for behavioral health services. The agencies partnered to plan, design, and build the facility on the western edge of the existing Tri-City Medical Center Campus; construction will be completed in February 2024. 🏥

Transit

The Padres take on the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLCS at 1:35 p.m. today at Petco Park. If you’re headed to the game, all three MTS Trolley lines + several bus routes provide easy access to Petco Park. Brush up on the playoffs public transit schedule. 🚊

Coming Soon

Seaport Village’s restaurant renaissance continues. The Port of San Diego approved a 10-year deal for LA-based BNG Hospitality Group to bring its Cork & Batter restaurant to the landmark’s Lighthouse District. Meanwhile, southern-style eatery Louisiana Charlie’s has just opened its doors in the Carousel District. 🦐

Edu

UC San Diego’s enrollment hit a record of 42,968 this fall, but the campus is trying to temporarily slow its growth so it can build more student housing. The university can currently house ~18,000 students, but Chancellor Pradeep Khosla has said that could rise to 40,000 over the next decade. 🏘️ (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Sports

America’s Playoffs City? San Diego Loyal will take on Oakland Roots SC in the Western Conference Quarterfinals on Sun., Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. at Torero Stadium. Loyal manager Landon Donovan tweeted that he’s “fallen in love with this city” + urged fans to “be there and be loud.” Get tickets. ⚽

Theater

Disney’s “Frozen” musical will create a flurry at San Diego Civic Theatre Wed., Jan. 18-Sun., Jan. 29, 2023. It features the songs from the movie — plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers from the film’s songwriters. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. ❄️

Drink

Blind Lady Ale House on Adams Avenue is teaming up with local beverage expert Beth Demmon for a guided cider tasting on Sun., Oct. 23, at 3 p.m. Attendees will learn about + sip on six ciders from across the US — from ultra dry to hoppy, fruity, and funky. Get tickets. 🍏

Seasonal

It’s getting spooky at the Gophers Course at Tappers Mini Golf. The nine-hole green for all ages has transformed into “Haunted Tappers” through Halloween. Here’s a pro tip for the adults: A special $20 ticket scores you a round of putt-putt + one fall sangria. ⛳
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Real Estate

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A dino-mite debut 🦖

‘Jurassic World: The Exhibition’ to debut in Mission Valley 🦕

Welcome to Jurassic Park, San Diego. | Photo via Universal Studios + Amblin Entertainment, Inc., via ‘Jurassic World: The Exhibition’

It’s about to get prehistoric in San Diego.

“Jurassic World: The Exhibition” — an immersive, touring attraction that brings you face-to-face with life-size, animatronic dinosaurs — begins its run at Westfield Mission Valley Mall on Fri., Oct. 21. The other cities where you can see it are Japan or London.

It’ll be open for six months — until it goes extinct on April 16, 2023. Tickets are on sale now.

We hear it takes about an hour to explore the space. Expect to be greeted by a Brachiosaurus — just like the one who welcomed Dr. Ellie Sattler, Dr. Alan Grant, and Dr. Ian Malcolm to the original Jurassic Park in the 1993 flick. 🦕

There are also interactive science labs, digging sites where you can uncover fossils, and a glimpse at the food chain’s top dog — the T-Rex. Oh, and you can also pet a baby dinosaur, no biggie.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Monica.

Editor’s pick: Hi, friends. I recently visited The Gärten in Bay Park — the new outdoor space that’s a collaboration between four vendors: Deft Brewing, Lost Cause Meadery, Pizza Cassette, and Oddish Wine (the meadery’s new brand, coming soon).

The patio is roomy + kid-friendly — and features live music on Friday + Saturday. We enjoyed the tunes alongside a wood-fired pizza (try the Queen), a mead flight, and craft beer. I’m already brewing up plans for a return visit.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Stock up on Halloween treats at these three locally-owned candy shops.

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