🍗 Dine-In

Animae, 969 Pacific Highway

La Valencia, 1132 Prospect St.

Vistal Bar + Restaurant, 901 Bayfront Court, Ste. 1

🥧 Takeout

Herb & Wood, 2210 Kettner Blvd.

Morena Provisions, 1122 Morena Blvd.

• San Diego Beer Week 2023 | Friday, Nov. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | The San Diego Brewers Guild’s annual celebration of SD’s craft beer scene includes fun events across participating local breweries plus the release of the Capital of Craft West Coast IPA.
• Greensky Bluegrass | Friday, Nov. 3 | 8 p.m. | The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar | $40 | What’s that sound? Why, it’s the 5-piece jam band known for its electric effects and affinity for light shows during their concerts.

• Women In Tech Festival: Latinas Leading the Way | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Southwestern College, 900 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista | $25-$99 | This celebration of Latinas working in or pursuing careers in tech includes panels, skill-building workshops, and networking opportunities.
• Exposure Skate 2023 | Saturday, Nov. 4 + Sunday, Nov. 5 | Times vary | Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas | Free | This all-women and non-binary skateboarding competition features 200+ fierce skaters from all over the world, plus a learn-to-skate clinic and vendors.
• Calienté Latin Music, Food, Spirits and Beer Fest | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 1-6 p.m. | Ruocco Park, 585 Harbor Lane, San Diego | $35-$40 | This 21+ fest will celebrate Día de los Muertos with DJs, live music, dancing, and Latin-inspired food and drinks.
• SDSU Aztec vs. Utah State University Aggies Football | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 4 p.m. | Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego | $32+ | Wear that red and black proudly, SD.
• “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” Live in Concert | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego | $79-$89 | The touring show pairs a screening of the Oscar-winning animated film with live musicians and DJs performing the hip-hop score.
• Jo Koy | Saturday, Nov. 4 + Sunday, Nov. 5 | 8 p.m. | Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego | $46+ | The popular comic — known for pulling inspiration from his colorful, relatable family — is no stranger to big arena performances.

• Susan G. Komen: “More Than Pink” Walk | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 6:30-10:30 a.m. | Balboa Park, Corner of Sixth Avenue and Laurel Street, San Diego | Free | Walk a 2.4-mile route through the landmark park to support the organization dedicated to breast cancer research and treatment.
• Make Your Own Ramen | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 5-7 p.m. | Duck Foot Brewing Company, 8920 Kenamar Dr., #210, San Diego | $59 | Learn to make this comfort dish featuring rich broth, noodles, and toppings — from prepping your ingredients to customizing your bowl to your liking.

• Snag Christmas trees and garlands at a discount exclusively for Prime members.
• Shop dripless Hanukkah candles with a burn time of 30+ minutes.
• Hang this star and string lights decoration for cheery, twinkling warmth outdoors or indoors.
• Invite winter coziness into your living room with a flannel electric blanket that’s soft and warm.
• Add an elegant light-up birch tree to any space.

• The county wants to partner with local organizations to place “sleeping cabins” on their property — tiny emergency shelters for unhoused San Diegans. The Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities has opened grant applications for the program, hoping to purchase 100 pallet cabins.

• Susan G. Komen’s More Than Pink Walk is this Sunday, Nov. 5, at Balboa Park, and locals should expect road closures in the area. Laurel Street is closed from Fifth Avenue to El Prado, 5 a.m.-11 p.m. Nearby zones may restrict parking, so be on the lookout for traffic signs.

• SeaWorld San Diego will break ground today on Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience, an immersive exhibit set to open in spring 2024. The interactive aquarium will feature three galleries containing various jellyfish species and educational materials about the perils of plastics in our oceans.

• SDSU researcher Sabrina L. Smiley has been awarded $5.2 million from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to help advance equity in underserved California communities for opioid use disorders. Smiley’s pioneering program, “Restore,” aims to increase access to medication and resources and break down barriers to treatment. (SDSU NewsCenter)

• In a showdown of soccer superstars — ahem, Alex Morgan vs. Megan Rapinoe — San Diego Wave FC will take on OL Reign in the NWSL playoff semi-final this Sunday, Nov. 5, at Snapdragon Stadium. The match will determine if San Diego earns a spot in the Championship; tickets are still available. (SDnews.com)

• With local animal shelters at capacity, the San Diego Humane Society is offering locals the chance to adopt “any pup, at any price” through Sunday, Nov. 5. The agency has 400+ dogs and 29 puppies looking for forever homes across its Escondido, El Cajon, Oceanside, and San Diego campuses.

• Forever Balboa Park is hosting Plant It Forward: 2023 today and tomorrow, a community event celebrating San Diego’s trees and beloved horticulturist Kate Sessions. You can pick up free saplings tomorrow, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at Plaza de Panama (while supplies last) and plant your own tree at home.

• Vino Carta Solana Beach will host a 5-course Eternal Harvest Dinner tomorrow, 6-9 p.m., inspired by Mexican and Celtic cultures. The meal will be served “family style” at a big communal table, with dishes like a Mini Sope, Short Rib Pozole, and Pan de Muerto. Get tickets.

• Small Business Saturday is just around the corner — Nov. 25, to be exact. What local businesses will you be supporting + which local deals should we check out? Let us know and we may feature your recommendation in an upcoming newsletter.

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• Grand Decant | Friday, Nov. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Julep Venue | Sip your way through premier wine, beer, and spirits from all over the world.
• Grand Tasting | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 12-3 p.m. | Embarcadero Marina Park North | The festival culminates with its flagship bayfront party featuring drinks and food galore.
• Grand Fiesta | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 12-3 p.m. | Liberty Station Ingram Plaza | The festival’s finale will focus on cross-border culinary gems and Latin America’s influence on SoCal.