🗓 Coming Soon

• Randy’s Donuts, Serra Mesa | May 3 | The LA-based donut chain is finally heading to sweet San Diego.
• Malibu Farm, Seaport Village | Summer 2023 | This SoCal-inspired restaurant will move into the 14,000-sqft space that was once Harbor House and offer food, views, an an espresso bar.
• Techo Beso, Gaslamp Quarter | May 2023 | This is what’s up downtown. The rooftop restaurant sits atop the AC Hotel and will offer Mexican-inspired cuisine and stunning views of the city.
• Chick & Hawk, Encinitas | Summer 2023 | Tony Hawk’s love for fried chicken will be skating into North County this summer when he debuts this “fast-fine” restaurant.

• Aldi, El Cajon | April 27 | Add this to your shopping list — the budget-friendly grocer opens this new East County location tomorrow at 8 a.m.
• Costco, Escondido | TBA | The big-box retailer signed an agreement to take over the former Sears location and help revitalize the North County Mall.
• Target, East Village | Summer 2023 | A 36,000-sqft, urban Target will anchor the Radian apartments that are expected to start leasing in June. The opening date for this store is TBA, but Radian staff told SDtoday it could be as soon as July.

• Margaritaville Hotel, Gaslamp Quarter | July 2023 | We’ll be watchin’ the sun bake at this downtown hotel featuring 235 guest rooms, dining options (salt, salt, salt), a rooftop pool, and wedding venues. The brand is planning a second local resort in Mission Bay, scheduled to debut in 2024.

• Move with Us | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Museum of Us, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego | $10 | Ground yourself with a candlelight yoga session in the museum’s historic rotunda.
• Baby Bushka - The Kate Bush Experience of Your Dreams | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 8 p.m. | The Music Box, 1337 India St., San Diego | $35-$75 | Four-part harmonies and choreography define this troupe’s musical experience.

• Naturally San Diego’s Third Annual Pitch Slam | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 4-7:30 p.m. | 2875 Dewey Rd., Building 177, San Diego | $60-$90 | Local entrepreneurs present their ideas to win funding to propel their growth.
• WOW Festival 2023 | Thursday, April 27-Sunday, April 30 | Times vary | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego | Free | The La Jolla Playhouse presents a collection of artists across four days.

• Open Mic Night | Friday, Apr. 28 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Quartyard, 1301 Market St., San Diego | Free | Take the mic and perform at this night hosted by Jaden Guerrero.
• Yachtley Crew | Friday, Apr. 28 + Saturday, Apr. 29 | 8 p.m. | The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar | $30 | The nautical-themed band cranks out soft rock hits from the 1970s to the 2000s.

• Encinitas Spring Street Fair | Saturday, Apr. 29 + Sunday, Apr. 30 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | 967 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas | Free | The 38th annual event takes over the heart of the coastal community with 450+ vendors, three stages with live music, activities for the kids, and a beer garden.
• SoCal Taco Fest | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 12-10 p.m. | Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego | $60 | Enjoy tacos from 20+ local restaurants, plus live music, Lucha Libre wrestling, and chihuahua competitions.

• The North County Transit District and SANDAG were awarded $100 million from the State of California Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program. This funding will help replace the 107-year-old San Dieguito River Railway Bridge in Del Mar and add 0.9-miles of double tracks to improve train services.

• For the first time since May 2022, home sale prices in San Diego County rose in March 2023. According to CoreLogic data, prices jumped 5.3% (or $40,000) compared to February to an average of $790,000. Real estate agents believe low supply and competition drove the price increase. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• We’re lovin’ it — local McDonald’s restaurants have been selected to test the chain’s cold brew coffees. For a limited time, San Diego stores will serve the caffeinated drink and “Marble Cold Brew,” which is mixed with a creamy syrup and topped with a cream swirl. (Fox 5)

• Do you know these people? Cal State San Marcos is asking for help identifying people in photos donated by local photographer Dan Rios. Most pictures are believed to be taken in the 1970s and 1980s in North County communities. Browse the collection on Flickr — if you have info, leave a comment. (The Coast News Group)

• Time to assemble your teams. Bags N’ Brews — San Marcos’ annual corn hole tournament — will return on Saturday, May 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at Hollandia Park. Registration is open for the competitive and recreational leagues, and winners will get a share of the $1,500 prize.

• Water temperatures in San Diego County have increased ~4° over the past week, but is it warm enough for swimming? Ocean temps have been hovering in the low 60s, but experts advise swimmers to wear a wetsuit in water that’s under 70°. (Fox 5)
• There’s no slithering around it, rattlesnake encounters tend to be more common starting in April. Though these creatures are relatively uncommon in San Diego, they are present. California Department of Fish and Wildlife is sharing important information about handling encounters and how to address an incident. (NBC 7)

• National Pretzel Day — AKA the most important day of the year for Stanley Hudson from “The Office.” If you’ve got a hankering for one of these fluffy on the inside, crisp and perfectly salted on the outside snacks, celebrate with this at-home pretzel kit or this gourmet pretzel pack.

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