• Fall Pop-Up Market | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Bazaar del Mundo | Free | Various artists from around the world will gather at the colorful Old Town shops to showcase their collections of jewelry, clothing, accessories, and more.
• ENVZN24 Urban Art Takeover | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 2-10 p.m. | The Soap Factory | $46+ | The visual and performing arts fest returns to transform urban areas in Logan Heights into multi-sensory art spaces showcasing artists from the US + Mexico.
• Hozier: “Unreal Unearth Tour 2024" | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 8 p.m. | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista | $54+ | This is “Too Sweet” — the Irish musician takes a second from climbing the charts to serenade SD.
• Spreckels Organ Sunday Concerts | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Spreckels Organ Pavilion | Free | This time, the landmark’s weekly concert will spotlight lead singer Lauren Leigh covering the timeless tunes of The Beatles alongside the Village Community Chorale.
• The Temptations & the Four Tops | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Humphreys Concerts by the Bay | $100+ | The bayside venue sets the stage for the soulful sounds of the modern iteration of the iconic Motown group known for “My Girl” and “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.”

• San Diego Padres vs. Houston Astros | Monday, Sept. 16 | Times vary | Petco Park | $30+ | The Padres continue their postseason push at home — tonight, the ballpark will salute first and canine responders.
• Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 4-7:30 p.m. | Otay Ranch Town Center, Chula Vista | Free | The Chula Vista dining + retail hub celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a family-friendly festival filled with live music, food, and performances.
• Amos Lee & Indigo Girls | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 6:30 p.m. | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park | $70+ | Catch two iconic acts under one shell — that’s the “Power of Two.”
• TwitchCon San Diego | Friday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | San Diego Convention Center | $149+ | Another Con takes over downtown — this time, it’s the one all about the livestream video platform, Twitch, and all things internet culture.

• The city has extended the deadline to finalize a deal with Midway Rising, the development team that plans to remake a large portion of the Sports Arena area. The city + developer have until Dec. 5, 2025, to complete an environmental review of the project and negotiate a long-term ground lease.

• Heading to the San Diego International Airport? The first phase of the New T1 Parking Plaza recently opened 2,834 parking spaces directly across from Terminal 1. The plaza’s second phase is expected to open at the end of summer 2025, which will increase the parking available at SAN to 8,500 spaces.

• It’s official: After years of discussions, San Diego State University is leaving the Mountain West to join the re-formed Pac-12 Conference in the 2026-2027 academic year. Three other universities are joining SDSU in the big move — Boise State, Colorado State, and Fresno State. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

• Talk about a luxury listing. A nearly $25 million La Jolla home is on the market. Located steps from the beach, the 12,842-sqft “Muirlands Mansion” features seven bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, two half-bathrooms, a 60-ft swimming pool, a golf and sports simulator, a 12-person movie theater, a gym, and a wine cellar.

• How sweet. SusieCakes has debuted a new location at The Forum Carlsbad — 1935 Calle Barcelona, Ste. 172 — open daily at 11 a.m. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.

• Ah, we can just taste that flat top burger now. According to Yelp, San Diego’s The Friendly is the No. 3 best place to grab a cheeseburger in the US. The laid-back local favorite has locations in North Park, Pacific Beach, and Convoy.

• $76.2 million. According to a new National Park Service report, that’s how much tourism to Cabrillo National Monument contributed to the local economy in 2023. The report shows that 810,000 people visited the landmark last year and spent $54.3 million in communities near the park.

• Have you seen the Exchange Pavilion at Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park? The temporary installation is part of World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024, meant to represent collaboration in our binational region. On select Thursdays, the structure becomes a gathering place for cross-border cultural groups to connect.

• The GOAT is coming to Oceanside. Olympic legend Simone Biles is leading the “Gold Over America Tour,” a showcase of incredible gymnasts from the Paris 2024 Olympics. The “concert-style” tour debuts with 7:30 p.m. shows at Frontwave Arena on Monday, Sept. 16 + Tuesday, Sept. 17. Tickets start at $112.

• Chula Vista will host its “El Grito” Mexican Independence Day celebration this Sunday, Sept. 15, 4-8 p.m. in Memorial Park. The free community event will feature live performances, food, and an official “Grito” conducted by San Diego’s Consul General of Mexico, Ambassador Alicia Kerber-Palma.

• Let’s go, SD — Manny Machado just became the all-time home run leader in San Diego Padres franchise history. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Padres with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

• We’re hiring in our sister market, SEAtoday. If you’re someone who loves to identify and secure advertising partnerships, apply to join our team.

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