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• Encinitas Cruise Nights | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas | Free | The summertime staple revs up once more in the heart of the seaside town.
• Artisan Wine Series Dinner Featuring Groth Vineyards & Winery | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 6-8:30 p.m. | A.R. Valentien, 11480 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla | $325 | This month, the dinner and wine pairings series showcases sips from Groth Vineyards & Winery.

• Floral Fridays for Educators | Friday, Aug. 18 | 1-5 p.m. | Carlsbad Premium Outlets, 5620 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad | Free | Local teachers are invited to visit the Floral Bar at the shopping center to create custom bouquets and relax before the school year begins.
• Josh Turner: Long Black Train 20th Anniversary Tour | Friday, Aug. 18 | 8 p.m. | Harrah’s Resort SoCal - The Events Center, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center | $55+ | “Your Man” has arrived — the Nashville singer takes the stage at the Valley Center resort.

• Thomas Family Day | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | San Diego Model Railroad Museum, 1649 El Prado, San Diego | Free | The little ones will love this — Thomas and his friends from the Isle of Sodor take over the museum with a scavenger hunt, crafts, live music, and Thomas trains; kids under 12 get in free.
• TwainFest | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Heritage County Park, 2454 Heritage Park Row | Free | Celebrate the literature, culture, and history of 19th century America — with appearances from classic characters like Mark Twain and Tom Sawyer.
• Uncorked: Del Mar Wine Fest | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 2-5 p.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. | $65+ | Sip your way through 100+ wines and champagnes from around the world at this festival at the Del Mar Racetrack; admission also gets you into the track.
• San Diego Loyal vs. New Mexico United | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 7 p.m. | Torero Stadium, 5998 Alcala Park Way, San Diego | $15-$70 | Root for our soccer standouts at this home game.

• Seventh Avenue Walking Tour: A Progressive Vision | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 12:30-1:15 p.m. | Marston House, 3525 Seventh Ave., San Diego | $20 | This tour walks through local art and architecture from the early 1900s.
• Young the Giant | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 7 p.m. | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego | $40+ | Here’s “Something to Believe In” — the SoCal rockers perform at the College Area venue, with special guest Milky Chance.

• Tropical Storm Hilary off the coast of Baja California could bring rain to SoCal this weekend, and possibly flash flooding. Hot temperatures will continue inland through today; gusty winds, rain, high surf, and strong rip currents are expected late this weekend and into early next week. (National Weather Service)

• The Registrar of Voters will release its next round of District 4 special primary election results today at 5 p.m. Although thousands of ballots still need to be tallied, Monica Montgomery Steppe took an early lead. The Registrar has until Thursday, Sept. 14, to certify the final results. (Times of San Diego)

• Spotting lots of figeater beetles (or other local bugs)? According to TheNat, summer is mating season for the insects, so they’re out in full force, looking for love and laying eggs. Figeaters are known to fly haphazardly and the museum assures they’re not after you — they’re just “bad fliers.”

• 2,401. That’s how many students are on the waiting list for campus housing for UC San Diego’s upcoming fall quarter. The university’s 2,000-bed Learning Neighborhood is currently under construction, but supply chain issues and a rainy winter have delayed the project from fully opening as planned this fall. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• Hotel La Jolla will undergo an $8 million renovation that includes a makeover of its guest rooms and a new fine dining restaurant. Cusp Dining & Drinks will permanently close to make way for the coastal cuisine-focused Sea & Sky, aiming to make the most of those 11th floor ocean views. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• Tomorrow is National Nonprofit Day. Celebrate by finding volunteer opportunities across dozens of San Diego organizations. ARTS District Liberty Station is also a hub for local nonprofits including the NTC Foundation, Love Does, New Americans Museum, San Diego Filipino Cinema, ABC Youth Foundation, Apt 4 Music, and so many more.

• The San Diego Symphony has announced its lineup of new fall concerts at The Rady Shell. Some highlights: A Carnegie Preview Concert on Saturday, Oct. 7, “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert” on Saturday, Oct. 28 + Sunday, Oct. 29, and Family Concert Day on Sunday, Nov. 5.

• Maui-based musician Anuhea will perform at Harrah’s Resort SoCal on Friday, Sept. 8. The resort will donate $2 for each ticket sold to the Maui Food Bank as the island recovers from the wildfires that destroyed Lahaina.

• Nason’s Beer Hall at Pendry San Diego is taking it back. The restaurant has launched its ‘90s Nostalgia Nights every Friday, 5-10 p.m., featuring throwback games, live music, themed cocktails (think: Appletini with a Pop Rocks rim), and snacks inspired by Bagel Bites, Hamburger Helper, and Toaster Strudel.

• The project timeline has shifted a bit. The venue was originally expected to reopen on Saturday, Nov. 4, but now it’s slated to reopen in early 2024.
• This means the symphony has moved some of its 2023-2024 season performances to The Rady Shell, including its Season Opening Under the Stars on Saturday, Nov. 4, with conductor Rafael Payare.
• By the numbers: The 70,545-sqft building originally opened in 1929 as The Fox Theatre movie cinema. Its reconfigured layout will feature a total of 1,831 seats across its main level, balconies, and new “choral terrace” — a raised section around the stage, behind the orchestra.