We’ve got some tricks up our sleeve 🪄

Entrance to Art of Play Magic Shop in San Diego

These locally handcrafted puzzles and cards can unlock a new level of curiosity.
| Photo via @traveleatineraries

Wizards, warlocks, and witches may wander the San Diego streets tonight, but America’s Finest City has hints of magic all throughout the year. Check out these five local magic shops with tricks + treats for masterclass magicians and amateurs alike.

🎩 Old Town Magic, 2611 San Diego Ave. Ste. 3
Explore historic Old Town and step into this magician’s supply shop with toys, games, pranks, and magic for all ages. Pro tip: The magicians will demo magic on site and then share how to master the trick for free.

🎩 Art of Play, 2355 India St., Little Italy
We’re not playing around with these local magicians. Described as a modern wonder emporium, you’ll find specialty designed cards, puzzles, games, and toys in its long list of products. Pro tip: This shop exists predominantly online.

🎩 Magic Shop San Diego, 330 N. Andreasen Dr., Escondido
If you’re looking to connect with members of the magic community and hone your craft, stop by this establishment. From street magic to stage performances, the helpful magicians behind the counter can treat you with all the tricks you need.

🎩 Tree of Life, 4870 Santa Monica Ave. Ste. 1A, Ocean Beach
For all our local witches and warlocks, this metaphysical store offers out-of-this-world products and services. Inside you’ll find items such as herbs, oils, books, and candles. After you shop, experience a psychic or tarot reading + sign up for a full moon ritual when the night is right.

🎩 La Jolla Magic, 7966 Herschel Ave. Unit A, La Jolla
Magician Craig Blackwood has set up his open air shop in the coastal neighborhood, putting on magic shows and encouraging the community to learn a trick or two. Beyond the in-store performances, you can also find magic kits, books, toys, trick deck of cards, and a working Zoltar Fortune Telling Machine.

EVENTS

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Today

Dia De Las DRAG: Halloween QUEEN Party | Mon., Oct. 31 | 6-9 p.m. | Mavericks Beach Club, 860 Garnet Avenue, San Diego | A scary good time, all in support of Wings4Life.
Giardino Halloween Bash | Mon., Oct. 31 | 6 p.m. | Giardino, 8131 Broadway, Lemon Grove | $50.00 - $75.00 | The Lemon Grove eatery hosts a 21+ bash featuring drinks and food, tarot card readings, horror films, live entertainment, and a speakeasy room.
Safe Trick-or-Treat | Mon., Oct. 31 | 5-8 p.m. | Downtown, Encinitas | Free | Trick-or-treat at local businesses while enjoying music, games + Halloween-themed activities in the heart of Encinitas.
Trick-or-Treating in La Mesa Village | Mon., Oct. 31 | 4-6 p.m. | Downtown La Mesa, 8101 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa | Free | Bring your costume + bag and visit businesses to get treats — plus a “Howl-o-Ween” pet costume contest.

Tuesday, November 1

The Dangerous Summer | Tue., Nov. 1 | 6 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego | $17.00 | A performance from the rock band with a nod to Ernest Hemingway in its name.

Thursday, November 3

Lemon Grove Farmers Market | Thu., Nov. 3 - Thu., Oct. 17 | 3-6:30 p.m. | VFW Parking Lot, 2885 Lemon Grove Ave., San Diego | Free | An East County gathering highlighting locally-grown produce.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

74º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain

Sunrise + Sunset

Rise: 7:06 a.m.
Set: 5:58 p.m.

Tide

Low: 8:03 a.m. + 10:27 p.m.
High: 4:50 a.m. + 2:24 p.m.
Water Temperature: 68º

Development

San Diego International Airport — along with 85 other US airports — was recently awarded $24 million in federal grants under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. ⁠The funding will be used to help SAN demolish Terminal 1 — contributing to the “New T1” project — and add ⁠energy efficient improvements + greater accessibility.⁠

Traffic

The section of Poway Road extending from Espola Road to Highway 67 — known as The Poway Grade — will be closed for maintenance starting tomorrow, Nov. 1-Thurs., Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Traffic will be diverted to Scripps Poway Parkway. 🚧
Now through Thurs., Nov. 3, the I-805 Caltrans on and off ramps to North Park Way will be closed for signal improvements. Workers will be present from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Sports

Center back Naomi Girma of San Diego Wave FC has been named Rookie of the Year and Defender of the Year by the National Women’s Soccer League. This makes Girma the first rookie in league history to win two individual league awards. ⚽️ (Just Women’s Sports)

Community

On Fri., Nov. 11 Chula Vista city offices and facilities will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day. Trash and recycling services will not change. Join city officials at the American Legion Post 434, 373 Park Way, at 11 a.m. for an in-person observance honoring those who have served our country. 🇺🇸

Health

The County’s Health and Human Services Agency and San Diego State’s College of Health and Human Services have signed a formal agreement to launch of the Live Well Center for Innovation & Leadership. This center will tackle major health issues impacting the region + provide internships to local students.

Drink

This Fri., Nov. 4, marks the start of San Diego Beer Week — a conglomeration of beer-related events throughout the county at local breweries, bars, and restaurants through Sun., Nov. 13. To kick off the celebrations, SD Beer Week will host a virtual toast at 7 p.m. Find the full list of events. 🍻

Travel

How does Scott’s Cheap Flights work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and Scott’s will notify you when flights are 40-90% off. Bonus: You can browse deals immediately after signing up (like a $300+ round trip to Bermuda). 🌴 *

Stat

87% of employees think actions from their employer would help their mental health. Not sure where to start when it comes to helping your employees? Trainual shares three ways business leaders can model how to prioritize mental health in the workplace (hint: they’re really simple + easy to implement).*

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Civic

Government

This mini sweeper spends its days protecting our local waterways. | Photo via the City of San Diego

The City has launched its new, fully-electric mini street sweeper, but it’s missing one crucial component — a name. 🚛

Officials are asking residents to help name the electric sweeper, which spends its days on San Diego streets keeping pollution out of local waterways.

Don’t let your ideas get swept away — submit your name through the city’s social media or by sending them an email.

In case you need more naming inspiration, the sweeper will eventually be painted blue to match the Think Blue outreach and education initiative. 💧

Three options will be selected from the submissions, and locals will be able to vote on their favorite through Wed., Nov. 23. The winning name is slated to be announced later in November.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Trevor.

Editor’s pick: After all the candy consumed today, I’ll need to start running a bit more. 👟

The 17th Annual O’side Turkey Trot is coming back to Coast Highway on Thanksgiving morning (Thurs., Nov. 24), with registration now open. 🦃

Know of any other upcoming turkey trots happening in the area? Let us know about it.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? Read about the Midway Rising project and the city’s height regulations.

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