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A guide to the best bets for live music in San Diego this summer, including Beck, The B-52s, Kacey Musgraves and more
For most of the country, summertime means festival season. San Diego has the benefit of a much longer outdoor concert season than most, but the added benefit of festival-driven tour dates means a lot more major acts find their way to our backyard. Here are nine of my picks for must-see San Diego summer concerts.
You’d be hard pressed to find two better contemporary storytellers through music than Jason Isbell and Father John Misty. Each one is a different kind of troubadour; Isbell is thoughtful and reflective, while Misty (whose real name is Josh Tillman) cuts his confessions with potent doses of irony and cynicism. What they share, however, is an unflinching honesty that makes every last verse a gripping one, even when they’re opening up about hitting rock bottom.
Jamila Woods doesn’t have the same name recognition as a lot of the artists featured in this roundup, but listeners would do themselves a massive favor delving into her new album, LEGACY! LEGACY! A singer, songwriter, and poet who’s collaborated with fellow Chicago artists such as Saba and Chance the Rapper, Woods pays tribute to a number of artists—Zora Neale Hurston, Miles Davis, Muddy Waters, James Baldwin—through songs with all-caps titles (“MILES,” “ZORA,” etc.) that take hard-grooving stylistic twists and turns. It’s easily among the year’s best, and the opportunity to see her perform in such an intimate venue probably won’t be around long.
Back in January I had Anderson .Paak on my wish list of Coachella acts I hoped would make their way a little southwest to grace us with their live show. Well, wish granted! Paak’s been especially productive of late, having released two albums—Oxnard and Ventura—within six months of each other, each of which features his signature feel-good R&B and funk. Still, a set full of standouts from his 2016 album Malibu would be more than enough to convince me to catch this show.
Though I don’t often listen to Beck’s most recent batch of records, I still contend that he’s one of the best live acts I’ve seen. He was amazing when I saw him in 1997 on the Odelay tour. And he was amazing in 2002 when he performed backed by The Flaming Lips. Those might be hard performances to live up to in the scheme of things, but at his core Beck is a showman, and he’ll no doubt deliver a killer performance.
For some reason The B-52s have proven, anecdotally, to be somewhat polarizing. It might have something to do with the fact that they make music to serve pretty much one purpose: To have fun. I fail to see the problem, personally, especially when songs like “Rock Lobster” are still as much of a blast 40 years later (or so I’d assume; I wasn’t yet born in 1979). So yeah, there’s plenty of room for serious music, but don’t expect to come to this show—which is part of the San Diego Symphony’s Bayside Summer Nights series—and have a bad time.
Carly Rae Jepsen’s 2015 album Emotion was a high point for millennial pop. Though I’ll admit I came to it a little late after requiring some much needed space from 2012’s ubiquitous “Call Me Maybe,” I was stunned to discover that the Canadian artist had created one of the most endlessly playable, fun, and joyful pop records of recent years. She’s releasing its follow-up, Dedicated, later this week, and I look forward to finding out where she goes next. In the meantime, I’m game to hear “Run Away with Me” a few hundred more times. (A bit of advice: Don’t attempt that song at karaoke unless you know you have the range for it.)
Last year, I spent about a month listening to a significant chunk of Herbie Hancock’s catalog. And let it be known that from 1962 up until the mid-’70s, there’s not a bum note to be heard. He’s one of the most significant players in jazz history, not only releasing his own groundbreaking albums like Mwandishi and Head Hunters, but his name can be found in the credits of literally hundreds of albums, having performed with the likes of Miles Davis and Stevie Wonder. And the jazz pioneer is still going strong.
Kacey Musgraves is another artist I featured on my Localchella Wish List back in January, and since then she won the Album of the Year Grammy for her 2018 LP, Golden Hour. And it’s well deserved. Though she might not be obliterating genre in the same way that Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” is, she’s certainly offering a different and more diverse kind of country that boldly, seamlessly incorporates disco, rock, indie folk, and other styles. She’s a treasure.
Smashing Pumpkins have had a hit-or-miss record over the past decade or so, and up until recently that’s meant a version of the band with few original members other than Billy Corgan. Yet last year the band embarked on a 25th anniversary tour for their classic album Siamese Dream, with a setlist full of hits from their first four albums as well as soundtrack highlights such as “Eye” and even a number of covers. Far be it from me to celebrate a “just play the hits” point of view, but seeing some of the setlists from that tour makes me think this is the ideal way to see the band.
Oh Sees at Belly Up (June 14)
Charly Bliss at The Casbah (June 29)
Jackie Mendoza at Soda Bar (July 14)
Jill Scott at Humphreys (August 4)
Snail Mail at The Irenic (August 21)
Chris Isaak at Humphreys Concerts by The Bay (August 28)
San Diego Summer Concert Preview 2019
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Experience Gator by the Bay, see the premiere of ArtSpectrum 2026 and secure a flame-throwing Mason Miller bobblehead
For the people still fretting about what to do for Mother’s Day: We’ve got you. If mom likes a good festival, consider stopping for drinks at the Coronado Art & Wine Festival or learning how to dance in the zydeco tradition at Gator by the Bay. Or peruse the local art scene and explore new exhibitions Bloodlines & Brushtrokes at Distinction Gallery, ArtSpectrum 2026 at Gallery 21, or (fittingly) Athenaeum Art Center’s Día de las Madres pop-up. Regardless of how you choose to spend time with mom this weekend, there’s plenty of ways to make her feel special.
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To celebrate Mother’s Day, Gaslamp’s Huntress is offering a trio of food specials crafted by Executive Chef Chris Hutchison, plus complimentary welcome mimosas for all the mothers in attendance. This Friday-Sunday, patrons can order a lemony spring pea risotto, a beef Wellington with wild mushrooms and a rose dessert with chocolate mousse, strawberry air cake and loads of raspberry. The specials also include the Mother’s Flower Cocktail which comes with gin, lavender, citrus and prosecco and Albert Bichot Crémant Sparkling Rosé. Reservations can be made through OpenTable.
376 Fifth Avenue, Gaslamp
Stroll the fifth annual Coronado Art & Wine Festival for fine artwork, live music, pour of wine and bubbly, and to raise money for STEM and arts education for Coronado’s K-12 students. This Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., over 100 artists, including this year’s four featured artists, will display and sell their work, with other festivities including selfie stations, family-friendly crafts, 21+ libation zones. General admission is free; deluxe ticket options include Wine Village passes with six tastings, Bubbles Lounge/Wine Village passes with nine tastings, and all-access VIP with 12 tastings.
10th Street and Orange Avenue, Coronado
Take mom out for a sophisticated, yet thrifty, sushi dinner through Temaki Bar’s ‘Momakase’ experience, happening this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The experience ($39 per person) comes with salmon, shrimp and yellowtail handrolls, a nigiri platter with deluxe seafood and flavor combos—including salmon with brown butter aioli, sweet soy and smoked salt—and a matcha-flavored vodka martini. Because Temaki does not take reservations, guests are advised to join the restaurant’s online waitlist before arriving.
575 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
Armed with a bass guitar that could nourish any souls its vibrations encounter, and an alluring voice to match, Meshell Ndegeocello is a vital figure in the lineage of Black musical tradition. Her vocation, an artistic desire for love and truth told through jazz, pop, R&B and neo-soul, is best understood through her sublime covers project Ventriloquism and her most recent album, No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin. This Wednesday from 7-9 p.m., Ndegeocello will perform tracks from No More Water and career-spanning hits at Epstein Family Amphitheater as part of ArtPower’s spring event lineup. Tickets range for $18 to $50 for this concert.
9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla
Active and former military members will share their experiences through cinema during the GI Film Festival at the Museum of Photographic Arts, coinciding with Military Appreciation Month. The festival begins Wednesday with an opening night reception featuring awards, photo ops and a screening of Home from the Vietnam War, continues Thursday with Ugo: An Artist at War and documentary shorts and finishes Friday with American Solitaire and narrative shorts. Ticket options include opening night admission, tickets for screenings/blocks, and multi-ticket packs which come with admission to all screenings and events.
1649 El Prado, Balboa Park
Calling Sister Nancy a dancehall pioneer is true, yet also an understatement. Though her career never resembled a normal trajectory for someone of her talents, the persistence of her 1982 hit “Bam Bam” is undeniable, cementing her as a beacon for Caribbean sound and a worldwide influence—with the song having since been sampled 100+ times, including by Too $hort, Jay-Z and Lauryn Hill. This Saturday at Music Box, hear classics from Sister Nancy’s catalog, plus jazzy reggae tunes from opener Kat Hall. Tickets start at $44 for this concert.
1337 India Street, Little Italy
Ryan Hardison is a freelance arts and entertainment writer and recent graduate of San Diego State. When he's not staring at his laptop, he's likely eating an adobada burrito or getting sunburnt at the beach.
See Ms. Lauryn Hill in concert, explore the Avant Garde Ball and eat with the animals at San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew
Enter May in resplendent style, with a lineup of exciting concerts, creative showcases and gastronomic festivals. Those looking for their live music fix can sing along to the stylings of Ms. Lauryn Hill at Gallagher Square, catch indie rocker Snail Mail at The Observatory North Park or watch Star Wars: A New Hope with a live orchestra at The Rady Shell. Artistically-inclined folks can immerse themselves in the imaginative and the innovative within the Art Garden at UCSD Park & Market and the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Avant Garde Ball. As for the weekend’s most appetizing events, there’s the three-day Foodieland San Diego festival, the annual San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew and a 54-hour excursion with chefs at Rancho Bernardo Inn. Here are the best things to do in San Diego this weekend.
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Embark on a tasteful getaway to Rancho Bernardo Inn for 54 Hours with James Beard Award-Winning Chefs. Patrons can spend intimate time with the cream of the culinary crop via dinners, cooking demonstrations, kitchen skill workshops, wine and whiskey tastings and deluxe activities, like a round of golf with the participating chefs. Ticket options include a seat at Sunday’s Chef Tour Dinner ($240), the Gold Ticket for Friday and Saturday’s events ($450) and the all-access Platinum Ticket ($600).
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo
Takoyaki, raspados, Japanese hot dogs and freeze dried honey cones are just some of the street food concoctions available to try at this year’s FoodieLand San Diego festival. This Friday from 3-10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1-10 p.m. at Del Mar Fairgrounds, attendees can peruse a smorgasbord of eye-catching and appetite-filling eats from 125 food stalls. But Foodieland doesn’t solely consist of nourishment, with a plethora of shopping vendors offering up apparel, accessories and boutique finds. Single-day tickets are $12.
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar
Dine amongst the fauna at the annual San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew, a 21+ conservation fundraiser for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance this Saturday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Guests can navigate their way around the park for live music, wildlife encounters and all-inclusive samples from a lineup of restaurants, breweries and wineries, plus complimentary soft drinks. General admission is $179, while VIP passes, which come with early entry at 6:30 p.m. along with exclusive menu items, private lounges and a special wildlife encounter, are $299.
2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park
Catch a rare live performance by Ms. Lauryn Hill this Thursday at 8 p.m. during the Padres Foundation’s fifth annual Dinner on the Diamond. This charitable gala, held on the Petco Park outfield, will feature auctions, an elegant dinner and appearances from Padres staff, players and alumni. Plus, for the first time, tickets to the event’s entertainment portion in Gallagher Square are open to the public. Hill, a few of the legendary Fugees, and the creative force behind The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, will be joined by a pair of special guests, her children Zion and YG Marley. Tickets for this concert start at $50, with net proceeds going to the Padres Foundation.
100 Park Boulevard, Downtown
Since its debut on the silver screen in 1977, Star Wars has developed into a cultural behemoth, rich with iconic characters, epic lightsaber showdowns and grand space adventures. This Friday (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday (6:30 p.m.), fans of cinema and sci-fi can see the film that started it all, Star Wars: A New Hope, outdoors at The Rady Shell. From the expository opening crawl to the Death Star’s demise, audiences can experience the franchise’s beginnings with a live rendition of John Williams’ score, performed by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and conductor Scott Terrell. Tickets range from $68 to $173 for Friday and $51 to $173 for Sunday.
222 Marina Park Way, Embarcadero
Ryan Hardison is a freelance arts and entertainment writer and recent graduate of San Diego State. When he's not staring at his laptop, he's likely eating an adobada burrito or getting sunburnt at the beach.
Eat your way through the Taste of Third, see the inaugural San Diego Sockers W match and stop by the San Diego Latino Film Festival
With springtime set to arrive on Saturday, the new season will bring free activities, interactive dining experiences and plentiful film screenings to San Diego, in addition to the unseasonably hot weather. Wallet-friendly fun includes the showcase for Aladino Ghioni’s In Conversation with Stones and the 22nd annual Julian Daffodil Show. Foodies can peruse the neighborhood flavors of Downtown Chula Vista during Taste of Third and enjoy a uniquely immersive evening at the Chapel via An Artist @ The Table. Plus, movie buffs have plentiful screening options with the return of the San Diego Latino Film Festival and the Blue Water Film Festival.
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Stroll the block for an assortment of appetizers, tasters and sweet treats during the annual Taste of Third this Thursday from 4-8 p.m. As always, Third Avenue is the setting for Downtown Chula Vista’s most tasteful event, with this year’s dining exploration featuring 25 neighborhood eateries and a handful of live musical performances. This year’s menu includes beer, wine and cocktail samples, dishes like rolled tacos and penne alla vodka, and for dessert, all natural ice cream and crêpes with nutella or strawberry rhubarb jam. Tickets are $54 for Taste of Third.
Third Avenue from H Street to E Street, Chula Vista
Across three consecutive nights, Liberty Station’s Chapel will transform into a flurry of flavors, colors and elements as part of Vanguard Culture’s An Artist @ The Table series. This Friday-Sunday from 6-9 p.m., patrons can feast on the visual artistry of Ben Guerrette and a four-course dinner with wine pairings from chef Flor Franco. Throughout the dynamic meal, the interplay between art and food will draw inspiration from the creative inertia of the four classical elements. Tickets are $234 each for Friday and Sunday, with Sunday’s tickets already sold out.
2881 Roosevelt Road, Point Loma
For the next stop in its monthly deep-dive into the breadth of Mediterranean gastronomy, Garibaldi will offer a Croatian-themed dinner menu this Friday-Sunday. The faithful Croatian fare will include grilled branzino with potato and swiss chard, fennel pollen and Istrian salsa verde (Pečeni Brancin), Istrian fuži pasta with black truffle butter sauce (Fuži s Tartufima) and plum dumplings with vanilla gelato and plum brandy coulis (Knedle sa Šljivama). Reservations are $76 per person, with an optional Croatian wine pairing add-on for $35 on OpenTable.
901 Bayfront Court, Embarcadero
The Black Jacket Symphony specializes in recreating classic sounds, one legendary rock album at a time. The repertoire of this talented, ever-changing ensemble has tackled projects by the likes of The Beatles, Prince, Nirvana and Led Zeppelin, and for Wednesday’s 6:30 p.m. performance at The Magnolia, they’ll perform Pink Floyd’s seismic rock opera The Wall. The concert will serve as a full-scale reproduction of The Wall on wax and a spirited celebration of Pink Floyd’s career-spanning hits. Tickets range from $35 to $70 for this concert.
210 East Main Street, El Cajon
See a wide-ranging selection of Latino-led films during the 33rd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival, with screenings beginning Wednesday at AMC Mission Valley and Digital Gym Cinema. Special events will include Wednesday’s opening night reception at El After ($35), Saturday’s closing night bash at UC San Diego Park & Market ($45), and a Sunday screening of American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez at Southwestern College Performing Arts Center. Festival pass options include a five ticket pack ($50), an 11-film pass ($120), an all-screening festival pass ($200) and the all-access VIP pass ($300); tickets are $13 for individual screenings.
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Environmental storytelling is at the forefront of the Blue Water Institute’s 7th annual Blue Water Film Festival, with a lineup of independent features, shorts and animated films. The festival programming will include screenings ($23 each) at THE Lot La Jolla, as well as Sunday evening’s award gala ($211) at UCSD Park & Market with dinner and music by Tita Oses and Taj Mahal. Festival attendees can also check out the free Blue Water Summit, with eco-focused panels and workshops on Thursday and Friday at La Jolla Ridford Library; RSVP here.
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Ryan Hardison is a freelance arts and entertainment writer and recent graduate of San Diego State. When he's not staring at his laptop, he's likely eating an adobada burrito or getting sunburnt at the beach.
The annual event honors middle market companies creating jobs, scaling up, and investing in the region
San Diego is known for its startup culture and innovation economy, but what happens when the company moves beyond its early-stage years? The San Diego Business Impact Awards aim to answer that question, spotlighting the middle market businesses helping drive the region’s economy.
Hosted by San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and JPMorganChase, the second annual awards celebration takes place on Thursday, July 23, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Scripps Research Auditorium. More than 200 executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders are expected to attend the networking and cocktail event honoring some of San Diego County’s fastest-growing companies.
Businesses headquartered in San Diego County that have operated for at least two years are encouraged to submit their nomination by Thursday, June 18 at 4 p.m. Companies across industries—from technology and life sciences to tourism and consumer products, as well as pre-revenue startups—are eligible for recognition.
For EDC President and CEO Mark Cafferty, the event is as much about building connections as celebrating success. “We’ve had a longtime partnership with JPMorganChase; their work aligns with our efforts to support underserved communities and drive talent development,” says Cafferty. “And the networking was invaluable last year. I’m still in touch with people I met at last year’s awards.”
EDC is an independently-funded nonprofit that works directly with San Diego companies to help them grow the local economy, make the region as a whole more competitive, and attract and retain top-tier talent with quality jobs. Through EDC, companies can get help starting or expanding their business with support for things like site selection, permit navigation, and regulatory guidance, plus connections to local resources and potential business collaborators.
The San Diego Business Impact Awards began as an idea with one of EDC’s longtime strategic partners, JPMorganChase. The two organizations share a commitment to San Diego and are dedicated to bolstering middle market businesses.
“We’re blessed with a robust innovation economy and startup community,” says Aaron Ryan, San Diego Region Manager for JPMorgan’s Commercial and Investment Bank and vice chair of the firm’s’ San Diego Market Leadership Team. “But one of the segments of the business community we felt was overlooked was emerging middle market companies—the businesses that are no longer small but not yet large.”
Ryan says supporting those companies is critical as they scale and decide where to invest, hire, and grow.
San Diego’s high cost of living remains one of the region’s biggest business challenges, making talent recruitment and retention increasingly competitive. But local leaders point to the region’s quality of life, climate, and collaborative business community as advantages that continue to attract employers and workers.
“In order to support thriving households, there has to be enough high-quality jobs for people to be able to afford to live here,” Cafferty says. “Once a company grows and excels past that middle market point in their growth cycle, they become much more likely to pay higher wages and compete globally.”
Both Cafferty and Ryan proudly tout the unique collaboration that exists among San Diego County businesses. Bringing together top universities producing high-quality talent, cutting-edge research institutions, a robust military and defense presence, leading ocean science and environmental organizations, and a binational, cross-border identity creates a distinct business ecosystem that defines and strengthens the San Diego region.
Last year’s San Diego Business Impact Awards celebrated nearly 60 honorees from 49 industries, representing a total of 8,232 jobs across eight sectors, including: software and technology, healthcare and life sciences, consumer goods, professional services, finance, construction and manufacturing, defense, and hospitality and tourism. On average, honoree companies doubled their revenues over the previous year, employed more than 145 San Diegans each, and offered an average annual compensation of $192,415.
Top honorees included defense contractor Innoflight, environmental consulting firm Bancroft Construction Services, life sciences startup Element Biosciences, defense technology contractor GALT Aerospace, organic grocery store chain Jimbo’s, and biopharmaceutical company LENZ Therapeutics. During the event, Innoflight Founder and CEO Jeff Janicik held a fireside chat offering his insights on investing in the community and embracing San Diego culture.
This year, organizers hope to continue highlighting the middle market players driving economic impact across the region. Nominations are now open through June 18 at 4 p.m. Get your tickets to the San Diego Business Impact Awards celebration to enjoy drinks by Snake Oil Cocktail Co., light bites, live music, and networking.
Catch EDM sets at CRSSD Fest, study The Art of Beer and cheer on Wave FC during their home opener
As winter goes out with a whimper, and spring readies for its time in the sun, spend the weekend canvassing the city’s creative offerings, special events and sports teams. Admire art exhibitions galore, including new shows at Best Practice, Bread & Salt, and the Athenaeum Art Center, all located at the same Logan Heights address. Enjoy festival fun at the springtime edition of CRSSD and the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival—just don’t forget to wear green. Plus, soccer fans have a full week ahead with chances to attend San Diego FC’s next Concacaf Champions Cup match, Wave FC’s home opener and the San Diego Sockers’ clash against the Kansas City Comets.
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Dine for a good cause this Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Eve during Susan G. Komen San Diego’s annual Impact Luncheon, centered on breast cancer awareness and ongoing research. The event will open with a welcome reception, allowing guests to network, check out a silent auction, snap photo ops and grab their welcome beverage while listening to live acoustic music. This will be followed by a lunch and panel discussion, where attendees will hear from both medical professionals and breast cancer survivors. Individual tickets are $150 for the Impact Luncheon; attendees are encouraged to dress in business chic and show off some pink flair.
975 Waterfront Place, Embarcadero
The first-ever edition of The Art of Beer will be a dual art show and intimate tasting presentation at Ballast Point Little Italy. This Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., craft beer enthusiasts (21+ of course) are invited to sample limited-release tastings from a lineup of 10 local breweries and learn what goes into making a great beer, including an appealing label design. General admission is $33, while VIP tickets are $107 and come with exclusive tastings and curated food pairings from noon to 1 p.m., as well as $10 tap room certificates from each participating brewery.
2215 India Street, Little Italy
Hockey and charity harmoniously intertwine every March for Pucks & Pints, with the 2026 fundraiser slated for this Saturday. The all-day affair begins at 12:30 p.m. with the puck drop for the Brewers Charity Game, followed by a 21+ craft beer festival with BBQ, live music and raffles across the street at Bay City Brewing from 2-5 p.m., then it’s back over to Pechanga Arena to see San Diego Gulls take on the Colorado Eagles at 6 p.m. Tickets are $70 for Pucks & Pints. This year’s event proceeds will go towards Resque Ranch, Emilio Nares Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego, San Diego Brewers Guild and the San Diego Chill.
Pechanga Arena: 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard & Bay City Brewing: 3769 Hancock Street, Midway
Take part in the time-honored tradition of Japanese flower viewing (hanami) during the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival. This Thursday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., garden visitors can walk the cherry blossom grove and admire the serene pink treasures of spring. Attendees can also check out all-day live performances, food and merchant vendors, a beer and sake garden and new features like a wall of lanterns and community artwork. Ticket options include single-day festival admission ($20) and expedited entry tickets ($25).
2215 Pan American Road East, Balboa Park
Enjoy live entertainment, libations, vendors, games and big helpings of Irish nosh during the 44th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival this Saturday. The Irish Congress of Southern California will present this year’s St. Paddy’s Day celebration with the unifying theme of “Irish Here, There and Everywhere.” The festival will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Balboa Park while the parade will begin rolling through town at 10:30 a.m. Festival entry is $12 for 21+ attendees and free for those under 21 and with military ID; beer tasting tickets are also available for $10.
Festival: Sixth Avenue between Laurel and Nutmeg Streets, Balboa Park; Parade: Fifth Avenue & Laurel Street, Balboa Park
Ryan Hardison is a freelance arts and entertainment writer and recent graduate of San Diego State. When he's not staring at his laptop, he's likely eating an adobada burrito or getting sunburnt at the beach.
Enjoy Gatsby-themed tea, view Casa Familiar’s Surrealist new art exhibition, and see a local show for San Diego Theatre Month
If you caught a glimpse of last night’s solar eclipse, consider yourself lucky. But for those who missed it, there is fortunately much more than just blood moons to see this week in San Diego. Sports supporters can cheer on the Mojo and the Gulls, live music fans can catch concerts from Aimee Mann and Lala Lala, and theatergoers can watch the world premiere of The Maltese Falcon or one of several other San Diego Theatre Month productions. Additionally, March 8 marks International Women’s Day and ways to celebrate include checking out Stone World Bistro & Gardens’ International Women’s Day Brunch & Makers Market or Exquisite Potential, Casa Familiar’s 19th annual Dia de Mujer exhibition.
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Take a gastronomic voyage around the globe through SeaWorld San Diego’s annual Seven Seas Food Festival. Explore the new menu by heading down to the Caribbean for jerk chicken wings, venturing to Italy for braised meatballs or sailing towards the Mediterranean for a Dubai strawberry cup. Attendees can also catch several cultural performances, including Brazilian samba dances and French cirque shows, as well as concerts from acts like Fitz and the Tantrums and Walker Hayes at Bayside Amphitheater ($25-$70). Festival entry is included with park admission; SeaWorld San Diego tickets start at $70.
500 SeaWorld Drive, Mission Bay
Every weekend in March (from noon to 3:30 p.m.), Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s Lobby Lounge will transform into a Roaring Twenties-esque tea time inspired by The Great Gatsby. Bring along your old sports and indulge in finger sandwiches, scones and pastries, paired with loose-leaf teas, champagne or sparkling wine. Reservations are $95 per person for adults and $55 for children, plus tax and 20 percent gratuity. Patrons are encouraged to dress in Art Deco fashion, meaning feather fascinators, flapper dresses and vintage tailored suits are so back.
5300 Grand Del Mar Court, Del Mar
Stone World Bistro & Gardens will toast to a slew of local female business leaders during its International Women’s Day Brunch & Makers Market this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This 21+ event will feature a women-owned marketplace and seasonal brunch stations, with offerings like casserole croque madame, a smoked salmon and bagel board and polenta with mushroom ragu, as well as fresh pastries and croissants. Tickets are $55 and come with brunch service, plus four curated beverage pairings and complimentary coffee, tea and lemonade.
2816 Historic Decatur Road, Point Loma
Help celebrate the anniversary of Aimee Mann’s 2002 album Lost in Space when she takes the stage this Thursday at 8 p.m. at The Sound. Mann’s vivid and poetic songwriting has made her one of alternative rock’s most beloved musicians, with essential songs ranging from her origins with the new wave band ‘Til Tuesday to her many gems on turn-of-the-century film soundtracks, including the Academy Award-nominated “Save Me.” Mann’s performance will open with a set from folk rock singer Jonathan Coulton, whose repertoire includes being able to play more than 10 instruments. Tickets start at $66 for this concert.
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar
Though it’s only March, one of the year’s defining releases has already come from indie rock artist Lala Lala, with her newest album Heaven 2 dropping last Friday. Whereas some songs on the record resemble muffled transmissions, spotted with left-field sounds from producer Jay Som, several are instantly catchy, creating an elusive yet striking balance. Joining the bill for Lala Lala’s 21+ performance this Friday (8:30 p.m.) at The Casbah is lots of hands, a British alternative group with a delightfully intricate sound. Tickets are $25 for this concert.
2501 Kettner Boulevard, Middletown
Ryan Hardison is a freelance arts and entertainment writer and recent graduate of San Diego State. When he's not staring at his laptop, he's likely eating an adobada burrito or getting sunburnt at the beach.
Scripps study shows that some patients may be able to taper their dose and maintain results
While glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agents have been used to treat Type 2 diabetes for more than 20 years, their recent emergence as weight-loss wonder drugs marked a new frontier in medicine. But their effectiveness has left some patients wondering what to do once they’ve reached their goal. Stopping the medication could mean regaining some, if not all, of the weight. A Scripps Clinic internal medicine physician recently conducted a small study of whether GLP-1 patients who had reached their goal weight could maintain that weight by taking their regularly prescribed injection every other week instead of weekly. Spoiler alert: 30 of 34 patients did. Read more about the study here and what that may mean as pharmaceutical companies roll out oral GLP-1s.
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