San Diego Coffee Festival | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Broadway Pier | $32+ | Sip your way through a curated lineup of roasters + exhibitors sharing their unique beans + flavor profiles.
Dia de los Muertos Celebration | 3-8 p.m. | Downtown Chula Vista | Free | Experience the vibrant holiday of remembrance with community altars, the Las Jefas market featuring food + drinks, live music, a car show, kids activities, and dance performances.
“Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” | Saturday, Nov. 2-Sunday, Nov. 3 | Times vary | The Old Globe | $103+ | It’s your last chance to catch this comedic take on Bram Stoker’s classic tale filled with imaginative staging, fun farce, special effects, and lots of laughs.
Sunday, Nov. 3
Spreckels Organ Sunday Concerts | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Spreckels Organ Pavilion | Free | This time, the landmark’s weekly concert will feature the talents of Victoria Robinson + Bernado Bermúdez from Opera4Kids.
Election Day | 7 a.m.-8 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Get out there and make your vote count, SD — Vote Centers across the county are open all day.
Friday, Nov. 8
Sails + Ales Beer Fest | 5:30 p.m. | Kona Kai San Diego | $59 | Enjoy bayfront views, live entertainment, a special food menu, and craft sips from 30+ breweries.
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After nearly three years of renovations, Balboa Park’s Botanical Building is basking in its glow up + ready to reopen to the public in early December. The construction fences have been removed, and plants are being moved into the 109-year-old structure. We can’t wait to go inside again.
Development
San Diego International Airport was awarded a $12.1 million federal grant to help fund Phase 1B of the ongoing New T1 construction. Work will include two passenger boarding bridges, pilings, and structural steel. SAN’s $3.8 billion New T1 project is opening in phases, with full completion expected in early 2028.
Opening
Mendocino Farms will open its eighth SD location on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 10715 Scripps Ranch Parkway. Fun fact: The new outpost will feature the brand’s first-ever mobile pickup drive-thru — beep, beep. Keep up with local food news + openings on our website.
Biz
The city is looking for proposals through Jan. 16, 2025 to lease + renovate the site of The Village Grill — the shuttered restaurant near the Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park. Built in 1973, the 1,700-sqft space sits in a prime location, but hasn’t served customers since 2017.
Sports
Save the date.San Diego FC’s first-ever home opener will be played at Snapdragon Stadium on March 1, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. against St. Louis City FC; season tickets are available now. SD’s MLS team will start shaping its inaugural season roster in December — Chucky needs a crew.
Arts
San Diego is seeking a qualified artist to be the city’s next Poet Laureate to advocate for poetry, spoken word, and the literary arts. Applications are due by Thursday, Nov. 21, and the position runs from 2025 to 2027. Clairemont resident + author Jason Magabo Perez holds the current role.
Plan Ahead
Golf enthusiasts — we’ve got one fore you.Tickets starting at $65 are now on sale for next year’s Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course. The prestigious PGA Tour will once again take over the scenic golf course, this time from Jan. 22 to Jan. 25, 2025.
Sports
Will Chargers GM Joe Hortiz make a move on offense to capitalize on the team’s stellar defense? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Inflation may be cooling, but car insurance premiums aren’t. Why? All insurance is now priced in real-time — so repair times, parts shortages, and credit scores all play a part in the final price. Take Money’s questionnaire on your best car insurance experience to see if you can save.*
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🍳 The art of brunching
We’re howlin’ for brunch at Werewolf. | Photo via @werewolfsd
The crunch of leaves. The brisk autumn air. Pumpkin coffee cake and apple cinnamon pancakes. We’re soaking up all the fall vibes right now, and loving it.
What is your favorite autumnal brunch item? Here’s a roundup of local brunch spots that will warm your spirits and fill your bellies this season.
Weekday wonder
Werewolf | Daily, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Order a round of Breakfast Balls for the table — hush puppies with country gravy + bacon.
Duck Dive | Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. + weekends, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | The weekday + weekend brunch menus differ slightly, but the good times roll daily at this PB favorite.
Weekend must
Hasta Mañana Cantina | Weekends, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | This new downtown spot joined the weekend brunch scene in late August 2024 with a menu created by Chef Kevin Templeton that includes chilaquiles rojo, steak + eggs, and concha French toast.
A tiny label maker that’s a bestseller and on deal for a limited time. Organize pantry items, office supplies, cables, and anything you can stick a label on (stay still, kids).
Hi, SD. If you’re celebrating Día de los Muertos today (sending so much love to my late dad + brother), head over to Old Town for the annual candlelit procession starting at 6 p.m.
The route will start at Immaculate Conception church and travel down San Diego Avenue, ending at El Campo Santo Cemetery. The festivities in Old Town continue tomorrow, too — be sure to take the time to see the beautiful altars spanning the landmark.
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