Unleash your inner child 🕹

7 adult-friendly activities for your inner kid

Who says kids have all the fun? San Diego is full of games and group activities, and sometimes, an older crowd wants to get in on the action.

These seven spots offer the same level of fun you had during your childhood, but you won’t feel out of place if you’re with your adult friends. In fact, you might get carded at the door, so feel free to grab a beer and let the good times roll.

🪙 Coin-Op

If you grew up in the 1980s, this place takes the joy of going to the arcade and adds a bar. There are two San Diego locations — North Park and the Gaslamp Quarter — where you can find a collection of new and old arcade games and epic walls filled with nostalgia.

🔨 Smash City Rage Room

Ready to break stuff? This North Park experience gets you suited up and lets you get out your frustrations by smashing everything in the room. If you have more stress to relieve, you can also try axe throwing — or toss them in a neon glow with dark light axe throwing.

Bowling shoes and darts at Punch Bowl Social — Getting ready for fun at Punch Bowl Social.

The cool cocktails are just the start of the fun at this East Village hangout. You’ll also find bowling, karaoke, an arcade, tabletop games, and indoor lawn games.

⛳️ Tappers Mini Golf

This activity at The Loma Club in Point Loma is totally family friendly, but if you’re looking for sunshine and drinks, it’s still great spot for adults. The are group rates for adults only, cocktails by You & Yours Distilling Co., and two 9-hole courses where you can putt your skills to the test.

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Wednesday, Feb. 15

The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci | Through Sunday, Feb. 26 | Times vary | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego | $39-$116 | A genre-busting play shaped entirely from the legendary artist’s old notebooks, which touch on everything from engineering to love.
GoodJokes Comedy Shows: Joe Sib | Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 7-10 p.m. | Goodbar, 1872 Rosecrans St., San Diego | $15-$25 | A night of laughs with the punk rocker-turned-comic.

Thursday, Feb. 16

Gaslamp Sweethearts Walking Tour | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 11 a.m. | Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House, 410 Island Ave., San Diego | $25 | A romantic tour of the Gaslamp Quarter and its historic buildings.
San Diego State University Aztecs vs. Colorado State Rams | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 6 p.m. | Viejas Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego | $6-$9 | Get a free rally towel at this women’s basketball game.
Cone 6 Ceramics Pottery Studio Paint Your Own Pottery | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Original 40 Brewing Company, 3117 University Ave., San Diego | $40 | Sip beer and make a ceramic masterpiece.
Allie Colleen | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 8 p.m. | Moonshine Beach, 1165 Garnet Ave., San Diego | $15-$20 | The country singer (and Garth Brooks’ daughter) performs with Ash Easton.

Friday, Feb. 17

Kountry Wayne | Friday, Feb. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | The Magnolia, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon | $38-$78 | The comedian and social media star performs his “Help Is On The Way Comedy Tour.”
Brother to Brother | Friday, Feb. 17-Saturday, Feb. 18 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Visionary Performance Space, 8674 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa | $19-$24 | A production depicting the experiences of men of color in America, by artistic director Spencer John Powell.

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program that will allow the use of millions of dollars in state funding to develop and preserve affordable housing. This will help with the county’s goal of building 10,000 affordable homes by 2030. 🏠

Traffic

Look out for Safety Sam. Caltrans and the California Office of Traffic Safety unveiled their new traffic cone mascot, named by Huntington Beach student Miller Ruiz as part of a contest. Safety Sam will be used during outreach efforts and on educational materials for efforts like the “Move Over” law. 🚦

Opening

Get a slice of this, Pop Pie Co. announced its Pacific Beach location will have its soft opening this Saturday at 829 Garnet Ave. And if you missed the two-for-one scoop, Stella Jean’s Ice Cream is also sharing this location. 🥧

Try This

A taste of Tijuana is coming to Novo Brazil Brewing Company’s taproom in Chula Vista. Starting tomorrow, Tortas Washmobile will pop up at the location on a weekly basis, 4-8 p.m., alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. The well-known food stop has been operating for ~60 years, but this is its first residency in San Diego. 🥪 (Eater San Diego)

Award

The California Department of Education has given a salute to dozens of local schools — including 21 in the San Diego Unified School District — by featuring them in the California Purple Star School Designation Program. The program recognizes schools that are equipped to support the challenges faced by students in military families. 💜

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Local artist and designer Emily Graily made her Super Bowl debut thanks to help from Rihanna. The designer posted her “bling ball” honoring the Half Time Show performer, and Rihanna loved it. So, Graily was hired to recreate the shiny ball, and it was used on the red carpet during the NFL Honors ceremony. 🏈 (Fox 5)

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What the squawk are those noisy, green birds? An increased number of parrots have flocked to San Diego — particularly East County, though they have been documented in the region for 60+ years. They aren’t native to the area, and the most common varieties are the Red-crowned and Lilac-crowned Amazon parrots. 🦜 (CBS 8)

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We love our furry friends, so it’s a good thing Love Your Pet Day is Monday, Feb. 20. Celebrate your beloved pet with this “Out of this World” bandana from Hannah Chloe Co. That’s something worth barking about. 🐾

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55°. That’s the optimal temperature for storing wine. So unless you enjoy keeping your humble abode chilled year round, we recommend buying a wine fridge to foster favorable conditions for long-term aging. Our pick: this sleek wine fridge with touch-panel control and capacity for 24 bottles. Cheers. 🍷 *

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A park to remember 🌳

San Diego breaks ground on Olive Street Park

A new mini park will have a big impact in Bankers Hill. City leaders have broken ground on the Olive Street Park — a 0.6-acre community space that will take over the vacant lot at 2772 Third Ave.

Blueprint of Olive Street Park in San Diego — A blueprint of the new park.

The $2.3 million construction project will bring public, outdoor space to an area that is mostly residential. Amenities will include:

Fitness equipment and a playground structure
Open, grassy areas with ADA-compliant pathways
An observation deck overlooking Maple Canyon

The park will also have the city’s first memorial dedicated to the 8,000+ San Diegans who have died from AIDS. This has been a long time coming, as activists have proposed building a tribute since 1994.

The project is expected to take 13 months to complete, with a substantial portion of the construction finished by this winter.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Michael.

Editor’s pick: Good morning, San Diego. I think I overdid the sweets on Valentine’s Day, so a healthy lunch is in order, and nothing beets a good salad. 🥗

If you’re looking for a good place to get your greens, lettuce give you some recommendations. We love Our Green Affair in Pacific Beach or Hillcrest, Mary’s Gourmet Salads in La Jolla, and The Greenspot Salad Company in Mission Valley, 4S Ranch, and University City.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Check out our last minute — or belated — local Valentine’s gift ideas.

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7 adult-friendly activities for your inner kid

🪙 Coin-Op

🔨 Smash City Rage Room

🍹 Punch Bowl Social

⛳️ Tappers Mini Golf

San Diego breaks ground on Olive Street Park