Check Out Classic Cars on Friday Nights at Cruisin’ Grand in Downtown Escondido!
Downtown Escondido Business Association 243 S. Escondido Blvd., #701, Escondido, CA
Check out hot rods, muscle cars, vintage cars and custom cars from 4-9 p.m. Friday nights during Cruisin' Grand Escondido, the largest weekly car cruise west of the Mississippi. The focus is on pre-1974 cars and trucks. Stroll down memory lane, talk shop with other motorheads and enjoy downtown's shops and restaurants — many stay open late! Cruisin' Grand runs through September. For more things to do in Escondido, check out VisitEscondido.com and downtownescondido.com Note: The start of the 2023 Cruisin’ Grand season is delayed to 4-9 p.m. Friday, June 9, due to roadwork on Grand & Broadway.
Visit Amazing Museums and More with a Balboa Park Explorer Pass!
Balboa Park Explorer Pass San Diego, CA
San Diego’s Balboa Park is the largest urban cultural park in the United States – no other place boasts 1,200 acres, 65 miles of hiking trails, more than a dozen museums, fantastic gardens, performing arts venues, and the San Diego Zoo! The Balboa Park Explorer Pass provides admission to multiple venues, and is up to a 58% savings over purchasing admission separately. Pass options include One-Day, Multi-Day (good for 7 consecutive days), or an Annual Pass that provides admission all year long. Add the San Diego Zoo to the Multi-Day Pass for a truly unforgettable Balboa Park experience! Click here...
Sneak Over to Prohibition, A Charming Speakeasy with Live Music in the Gaslamp Quarter!
Prohibition San Diego, CA
Love glamour and Gatsby? Sneak over to the Gaslamp’s most exclusive speakeasy, Prohibition, for an evening of immersion into the world of F. Scott Fitzgerald and beyond. Located behind a covert entrance in downtown San Diego on 5th Avenue (ask Eddie O’Hare, Esquire for directions), this intimate 1920s-themed nightclub is the perfect escape. Featuring a wide array of delicious cocktails crafted with artistic execution, Prohibition features live jazz and blues music and an excuse to pull on the 1920s attire to kick off the weekend. Street clothes are acceptable Sunday through Thursday, but dress code is requested Fridays and Saturdays....
Hear ‘New Ground’ at SummerFest in La Jolla!
Composers step out of their comfort zone and defy their surroundings in this powerful Aug. 11 program, a part of La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest. Gideon Klein's ebullient and lighthearted String Trio was composed while the composer was imprisoned. Beethoven charted new ground in celestial music that baffled his contemporaries. Having written almost exclusively just for the piano, Chopin's Cello Sonata represents an extraordinary effort. Pictured: Violinist Noah Bendix-Balgley who will be part of the trio performing the Klein Trio for Violin. Tickets
Movie Night Drop Off Event at FunBelievable Play!
Movie Night Drop Off Event at FunBelievable Play! August 11th, from 5-8 Includes Dinner and Popcorn! $40 per child. Call to reserve your spot (619) 456-2474. General Information: Book your event with FUNbelievable Play, San Diego's award-winning indoor play and party oasis for children! Whether you're having a party, special event or other celebration, FUNbelievable is the place for your next special event. Party hosts will take care of everything, so you can relax and enjoy the day. Slots book up fast, so remember to plan ahead and call early to reserve your desired day and time. Teams of professional...
Celebrate the Circle of Life at the Toro Nagashi Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden
Celebrate the Circle of Life at the Toro Nagashi Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden Enjoy the Japanese custom Toro Nagashi, the floating lantern celebration, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11-12. The Japanese Friendship Garden will have various performances in addition to merchant booths for guests to enjoy. Food vendors will be serving in the lower garden and a beer & sake garden will be available in the upper garden exhibit hall on Saturday. Toro nagashi (floating lanterns) is the Japanese ceremony in which participants float glowing paper lanterns down a river to commemorate the souls of the dead. Starting at 10...
Watch ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2, in Concert’ with the Soundtrack Performed Live by the San Diego Symphony!
Enjoy world-class performances by the San Diego Symphony by the bay and under the stars! From late June through September, the symphony presents classical favorites, movies in film, jazz, R&B, Broadway and rock at its premier outdoor venue: the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The festive atmosphere on San Diego’s picturesque waterfront continues with a dynamic August lineup, including the screening of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2, in Concert" with the soundtrack performed live by the Symphony on Aug. 11-12. Tickets
Maurice Car’rie Winery Serves Up Outstanding Wine, Signature Brie Bread and Warm Hospitality!
Maurice Carrie Vineyard & Winery 34225 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA
Uncork some fun at this Victorian-style farmhouse winery, best known for its outstanding white wines, signature Brie bread and warm hospitality. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Temecula Valley, the expansive property accommodates a busy kitchen and tasting room, a gift shop and winery offices. Event areas include a lounge for private tastings, a historic and now remodeled barn, tank and barrel rooms, and a park-like setting for picnics and receptions. Order a glass or bottle, or a refreshing fruit-flavored boozy pop along with Bistro-style lunch bites. Enjoy on the farmhouse veranda or the big grassy lawn 11 a.m-5 p.m....
Buy Colorful and Unique Gifts at Bazaar del Mundo Shops!
Bazaar del Mundo 4133 Taylor St., San Diego, CA
Find gifts for everyone on your list at the Bazaar del Mundo Shops, a vibrant collection of boutiques in San Diego’s Old Town full of unique items from around the world. Then head next door to Casa Guadalajara for holiday specials, plus sizzling fajitas, tantalizing handmade tortillas and birdbath margaritas. Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at these favorite San Diego venues! Learn more about Bazaar del Mundo here
14th Annual Farm to Bay Fundraiser presented by Living Coast Discovery Center
The Living Coast Discovery Center will host its 14th annual Farm to Bay event on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The unique tasting event, set inside the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista, brings together some of San Diego’s favorite local food and beverage purveyors to support coastal wildlife, education and sustainability programs at the nonprofit zoo/aquarium. The event will feature live entertainment, auctions and up-close encounters with the Living Coast Discovery Center’s beloved animal ambassadors, including endangered sea turtles, sharks, hawks, eagles, owls and more. Farm to Bay is the Living Coast’s biggest fundraiser of the year. More than...