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• First Annual Taste of East Village | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 4-8 p.m. | East Village, 845 15th St., #405, San Diego | $40 | Dig in to the second day of this neighborhood foodie tour packed with samples from 35+ restaurants.
• Cajon Classic Cruise | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Magnolia and Main streets, El Cajon | Free | Buckle up, it’s Groovy Van Night at this East County car show.

• Oceanside Sunset Market | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 5-9 p.m. | Pier View Way, Downtown Oceanside | Free | More than 200 vendors span four city blocks for this weekly food + live music gathering in North County.
• High Tide Dinner at The Marine Room | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 4-10 p.m. | The Marine Room, 2000 Spindrift Dr., La Jolla | Price of dinner | It’s the final summertime high tide dinner at the longtime restaurant — TikTok famous for its wave-crashing views.
• Mike Vecchione LIVE! | Thursday, Aug. 31-Saturday, Sept. 2 | Times vary | The American Comedy Co., 818 Sixth Ave., San Diego | $10 | The comedian seen on “The Tonight Show,” Comedy Central, and Netflix performs live.

• “A Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood” | Through Friday, Sept. 15 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Spanish Village Art Center, Studio 23, 1770 Village Place, San Diego | Free | This show features the painted paper collage landscapes and portraits of SoCal wildlife by artist Natasha Monahan Papousek, who’s influenced by Matisse and Monet.
• Sylvan Esso | Friday, Sept. 1 | 8 p.m. | The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar | $48-$75 | The electronic pop duo headlines this all-ages show.

• The National Weather Service has extended its Excessive Heat Warning until 8 p.m. this evening in San Diego County valleys. Communities like Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee, and Poway could see temps as high as 104°. (National Weather Service)

• Look up. Tonight’s full moon is not only the second one this month (aka a blue moon), it’s also the last blue supermoon we’ll see until 2032, appearing 8% bigger and 16% brighter than usual. Check local charts for the best time to view. Bonus: shop for telescopes. (NPR)

• The Parkline, a uniquely L-shaped apartment complex in North Park, has opened on El Cajon Boulevard, primarily offering studio and 1 BD micro-unit apartments — though there are larger penthouses. It emphasizes car-free living, and there are only 28 parking spaces for its 94 units. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• Prepare to see pumped up gas prices heading into the holiday weekend, experts anticipate it will be the most expensive Labor Day in San Diego County history. Yesterday, the average price of a gallon of regular, self-serve gasoline was $5.369, ~12 cents higher than a year ago. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• Ocean Beach is getting ready to say prost at its annual OB Oktoberfest, returning Friday, Oct. 6 + Saturday, Oct. 7. The event is packed with live music, food, beer gardens, contests, and more. Tickets will be $10 at the gate, but $49 VIP tickets are now on sale.

• Be on the lookout for orange striping on Interstate 5 in Carlsbad from Poinsettia Lane to state Route 78 — both northbound and southbound. These markers will designate work zones, and are expected to remain until construction projects (including car pool lanes) are completed in 2025.

• Coronado High School (CHS) has welcomed three female athletes to its football teams — two varsity players and one junior varsity. Coach Kurt Hines recognized potential while watching last year’s Powderpuff game, and while this may be new to CHS, he has worked with female football players in prior jobs. (NBC 7 + The Coronado News)

• Boom. The KGB Sky Show announced it will be bringing back its fireworks display this year following the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Tickets for the event are scheduled to go on sale Thursday, Sept. 14, and you can sign up to get updates. (Fox 5)

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• Arrive at least two hours pre-departure and make parking arrangements in advance, as the New T1 Project continues impacting traffic. Pro tip: Shuttle into SAN via the San Diego Flier from the Old Town Transit Center.
• If possible, avoid peak hours for security screenings — they are 5-7 a.m., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and 7-9 p.m.
• Check your flight departure status before heading to SAN.

• Fall into the season of baking with Adams Apple Co. biscuit mixes. You’ll have all the ingredients you’ll need to create a delicious apple-based treat.

• Hosting a dinner party this fall? Treat your guests to one-of-a-kind laser-etched glasses from CEB Studio. Find your city’s design here.

• The best thing to scoop into your coffee (or tea, or smoothies) daily? Collagen that’s grass-fed, pasture-raised, and has 18 grams of protein per serving. Enter: NativePath’s Collagen Peptides.

• Pro tip: Use a propane-powered fire pit for an easy, smokeless burn. This Amazon Basics gas fire pit makes a great home patio addition or camping buddy.

• The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.