While every neighborhood has its beloved breweries, today let’s tap into the sudsy scene in Miramar, the industrial area between Interstate 805 and Interstate 15. With top-notch taprooms at every turn, locals affectionately refer to it as “Beeramar” — don’t miss these stops.
Brewing since 1995, AleSmith is a true O.G. of Beeramar and the San Diego craft brewing scene. The taproom’s beer list includes its SDSU State Ale and Session .394 dedicated to Tony Gwynn. The special events here are toast-worthy, too.
The science of enjoying life and a pint is strong at White Labs Brewing Co.
White Labs began with home brewers searching for high quality yeast, and continues to be all about fermentation science and education. To date, the yeast wholesaler-turned-brewery has brewed 42 beer styles using 96 yeast strains. Visit Tuesday-Sunday.
Embolden pays homage to the history of San Diego beer through its brews and hard sparkling teas. Try the Litehouse Blond Ale and the Beyond Borders Baja Lager. It’s open Wednesday-Sunday.
Savage Gardens | Through Sunday, Oct. 29 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas | $18 | Explore the bizarre and captivating world of carnivorous plants inside the 8,000-sqft Dickinson Family Education Conservatory.
Bingo Night| Wednesday, July 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Duck Foot Leucadia, 978 N. Coast Highway 101, San Diego | Free | Become a lucky duck at this game night hosted by Adam Jara.
“TINA — The Tina Turner Musical” | Through Sunday, July 30 | Times vary | Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego | $39-$124 | We hear this touring musical about the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll is simply the best.
“One Night of Queen” | Wednesday, July 26 | 8 p.m. | Humphreys Concerts by the bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego | $53 | Gary Mullen and The Works perform a set honoring the iconic rock band.
Thursday, July 27
La Mesa Classic Car Show & Music Event | Thursday, July 27 | 5-8 p.m. | 8393 La Mesa Blvd., Downtown La Mesa | Free | Vroom, vroom: The community event returns, this time with Ron’s Garage Band taking center stage.
SD Loyal SC vs. Borussia Dortmund | Thursday, July 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego | $49-$150 | Watch the men’s soccer team kick into action.
Chris Isaak | Thursday, July 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Humphreys Concerts by the bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego | $98 | The “Wicked Game” singer performs at the bayfront venue.
Friday, July 28
Havana Nights at Grand Social featuring Latin Band Fercho | Friday, July 28 | 4-10 p.m. | Fairmont Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego| Free | The rhythms of this band — alongside food, special cocktails, and cigar-rolling — will make you feel like you’re in Havana.
Summer Music Series | Friday, July 28 | 6-9 p.m. | Little Italy Food Hall, 550 W. Date St., Ste. B, San Diego | Free | Grab dinner and enjoy live music from local performers, this week with Steve Antti.
San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers | Friday, July 28 | 6:40 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $30.50+ | Pro tip: Get there early for a pre-game celebration of the 2023 Padres Hall of Fame inductees.
The warm weather continues this week — including a Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. tonight that brings high temperatures between 90-104° to San Diego County’s valleys. The National Weather Service says temps are expected to decrease a bit next week, or at least get “closer to normal.” (National Weather Service)
Development
Chula Vista City Council is considering turning the 31-unit Palomar Motel on Walnut Avenue into a permanent housing building for unsheltered locals that would also include health care and employment assistance services. The city estimates the project will cost ~$14 million and could be funded by federal and state dollars. (KPBS)
Coming Soon
The East Village Association will host its inaugural Taste of East Village on Tuesday, Aug. 29-Thursday, Aug. 31, 4-8 p.m. The self-guided, food-centric event will feature samples of appetizers, entrees, desserts, and drinks from 35+ neighborhood restaurants including Hey Sugar, Moniker Cocktail Co., and Storyhouse Spirits. Snag tickets.
Community
Creative City — San Diego’s first cultural planning process to guide investments in arts across neighborhoods — will host several free, public pop-ups to help locals learn more about the project. Head to the WorldBeat Cultural Center tomorrow, 5:30-7 p.m., or the Malcolm X Branch Library this Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m.
Plan Ahead
AleSmith Brewing Company will host its free Tony Gwynn Day celebration Saturday, Aug. 5, 2-6 p.m., with live art, DJs, raffle prizes, and food trucks. The brewery will release two commemorative canned beers — Mr. Padre 2000 and Mr. Padre 3000 — in honor of No. 19’s career hit milestones.
Ranked
Let’s raise a glass to the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, named the No. 1 best wine fest in the country by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice 2023. Praised for its stunning views and bevy of events, this year’s installment returns Wednesday, Nov. 8-Sunday, Nov. 12. (USA TODAY)
Drink
Drink Up, SD. NOVO Brazil Brewing Company will celebrate its anniversary with a free, family-friendly party this Saturday, 5-9 p.m., at its Lane Avenue brewery in Chula Vista. The shindig will feature food from Tijuana’s Tortas WashMobile, live music, kids activities, and the Padres game on the 15-ft LED screen.
Cause
SDCCU’s “Stuff the Bus” campaign is headed into its final stretch — nearly $75,000 has been donated to help buy back-to-school supplies for local students experiencing homelessness. Donations are being accepted online and at Jersey Mike’s restaurant locations across San Diego County through Monday, July 31.
Announced
Live from San Diego — it’s Colin Jost. Balboa Theatre announced the “Saturday Night Live” writer and co-anchor of “Weekend Update” will perform at the venue on Friday, Sept. 22. Tickets start at $48.50 and go on sale this Friday, July 28, at 10 a.m.
Number
$222,615. That’s the worth of a lucky Powerball ticket recently sold at a 76 gas station at 11936 Campo Rd. in Spring Valley. The ticket matched the five core numbers — 49, 3, 12, 28, 4 — in the California Lottery’s July 24 drawing, but missed the Powerball number. Did you win?(Fox 5)
Arts
Downtown’s WNDR Museum has added two new, multi-sensory exhibits to its gallery: “Interoptics” — a fiber-optic experience — and “Waterfaux,” inspired by the impact of a waterfall on the senses. The museum is open daily, starting at 11 a.m. Monday-Friday, and 10 a.m. on weekends. Get tickets.
San Diego Unified School District — the largest of the bunch — begins its 2023-2024 academic year on Monday, Aug. 21. We thought we’d prep for the season by reintroducing our guide to many of the districts that call our county home.
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