What everyone’s talking about:

The best way to watch from home:

Sports bars to catch the games at:

• McGregor’s Ale House, 10475 San Diego Mission Rd.
• Gaslamp Tavern, 868 5th Ave.
• Home & Away, 2222 San Diego Ave.

The games worth getting tickets to:

Your must-bring stadium items:

• Your ticket.
• A clear sling bag or clear purse to breeze through security.
• Aztecs gear. If your wardrobe is sorely lacking some red and black, shop this classic SDSU tee and this staple quarter zip.
• A hat to keep the SoCal sun out of your eyes.

Your best tailgate ever:

• Ensure you always have shade with this covered and easily portable chair.
• Power your grills and slow cookers with this tried-and-true generator.
• Keep drinks cold — no ice required — with a Kanga Cooler.
• Party sustainably with Pirani Life tumblers.

• 22nd Anniversary Memorial of Sept. 11, 2001 | Monday, Sept. 11 | 2:30 p.m. | USS Midway Museum, 910 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego | Free | Aboard the Midway’s Flight Deck, local organizations and FDNY Retiree of San Diego honor the lives lost and impacted on Sept. 11, 2001.
• Playing with Fire Dinner Series | Monday, Sept. 11 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Grill at Torrey Pines, 11480 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla | $145 | Chef Eric Gallerstein from Mastiff Sausage Company shows off his talents at this collaborative dinner with pours from Harland Brewing Co.
• Roar | Monday, Sept. 11 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $17 | The Phoenix-based art pop singer performs with guest Harmless.

• SommCon Conference & Expo | Tuesday, Sept. 12 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Town and Country Resort, 500 Hotel Circle N., San Diego | $149+ | It’s the final round of this expo offering education and networking opportunities in the world of wine, beer, and spirits.
• Art & Design: Calligraphy Workshop | Tuesday, Sept. 12 | 10-11 a.m. | Timken Museum of Art, 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park | $98 | Graphic designer Claudia Strenger leads this workshop focused on Copperplate calligraphy that includes all materials, plus mimosas and light refreshments.
• Resident Free Tuesday: Comic-Con Museum | Tuesday, Sept. 12 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Comic-Con Museum, 2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park | Free | POW! San Diego residents get in free with a valid ID.

• Ricardo Campos will transition from his role as president of the San Diego Loyal to executive vice president of club operations for San Diego MLS on Monday, Sept. 18. This comes four months after Major League Soccer announced it would expand to San Diego in 2025.

• The California Coastal Commission approved the year-round closure of an area at Point La Jolla to keep people + sea lions safe. Before the proposal is finalized, San Diego City Council will weigh in during its meeting on Monday, Sept. 18. Currently, the area is only closed during sea lion pupping season. (NBC 7)

• Lolita’s is closing it’s downtown location near Petco Park on Sunday, Sept. 24. The Mexican restaurant has operated this location since 2009. There are five other Lolita’s locations in San Diego County. (ABC 10)

• The county has sent approximately 430,000 postcards to residents in District 4, Fallbrook Public Utility District, and Rainbow Municipal Water District for the special election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. In District 4, there’s a runoff election to fill a vacant seat, while the other two districts will vote on a ballot measure.

• Nova Easy Kombucha is celebrating the opening of its Ocean Beach Play Room — an add-on to its existing taproom — with a party this Thursday, Sept. 14, 5:30-10 p.m. The Play Room doubles the taproom’s space + features foosball, billiards, and air hockey.

• The world’s second successfully cloned Przewalski’s horse is settling into his new home at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The foal named Ollie is currently living in a secluded habitat with his surrogate mother until he’s ready to be introduced to the zoo’s other Przewalski’s horses.

• After opening a few weeks ago, Long Story Short restaurant in North Park is hosting a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Sept. 16, beginning at 5 p.m. Make a reservation + don’t miss the chance to try the Sea Urchin French Toast, Hand Rolled Pici, and Local Bluefin Tuna Steak.

• Yeehaw. Mark your calendars for the inaugural San Diego Rodeo at Petco Park from Friday, Jan. 12 to Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. The Padres have partnered with C5 Rodeo Company Inc. and Outriders Present to produce the three-day event; tickets go on sale Monday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. (ABC 10)