Looking Past the Marketing Gimmick of ‘World Music’
Three concerts to see this week featuring artists from three continents
Ms. Vintage Reimagined in North Park
From contemporary denim to designer couture, Mila is a trove of vintage and modern clothes
Five Shows to See This Week: Feb. 5-13
Atmosphere (February 5, Observatory North Park): Back in the early ‘00s, Minneapolis’ Atmosphere made a name for themselves with an earnest approach to hip-hop that critics at the time dubbed “emo rap.” Now, nearly two decades later, “emo rap” is a thing, though it doesn’t actually sound a lot like Atmosphere. But emcee Slug and […]
San Diego Opera’s 8-Foot Tall Puppet
The witch costume for the troupe’s Hansel & Gretel performance takes two grown men to operate
San Diego Events Calendar: February 2020
How to be busy and important this month in San Diego
Get to Know the Wild Psychedelic Rock of Mexico’s Los Dug Dug’s
The language of psychedelic rock isn’t quite universal, but the band’s four albums suggest it’s close enough
‘The Humans’ Is an Engrossing, Eerie Family Portrait
What SD Rep’s latest lacks in dramatic punch, it makes up for in dialogue and atmosphere
Peace and Quiet at Pelican Hill
A quick, kids-free weekend in Newport Beach provides the ultimate luxury
3 San Diego Ceramists on Why Their Craft’s Cool Again
Pottery makers explain their business of clays and glaze—and why one mug costs $30
Have a Gay Ol’ Time with ‘Twelfth Night’
San Diego Junior Theatre does gender-bending Shakespeare with professional-level talent and modern flair
Where to Eat, Drink, and Stay in Denver
The Mile High City isn’t just for sporty types—there’s award-winning restaurants and a dynamic culture in town
The Only Holocaust Uniforms in San Diego
A closeup look and explanation of this memorabilia and more coming to Chula Vista Library’s Heritage Museum
Video: A Peek At Our Insiders Club
For members only…New perks, insider info and access to the editors
48 Hours in DTLA (And Without a Car)
Leave the car behind and hop on the train to explore one of LA’s most exciting, and walkable, neighborhoods
Three San Diego Music Stories to Watch in 2020
The uncertainty of the industry looms large at the beginning of this year
4 Reasons to Pack Your Bags This Season
A resort revival on Hawaii’s Big Island, new direct flights to California wine country, and skiing at Big Bear Mountain
Upcoming Insiders Happy Hours
Managing our Insiders program isn’t a bad gig. We curate special deals at places our editors vet. We talk to shows and festivals to get tickets we can pass along in giveaways. We hop in the private Facebook group where we connect Insiders with our editors for advice on all things San Diego. But the […]
Hearts of Nursing 2020
Thursday, September 24, 2020 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The Westgate Hotel 1055 2nd Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 About the Event Hearts of Nursing Fountain The timing couldn’t be better for San Diego Magazine to launch Hearts of Nursing and shine the spotlight on the unsung heroes of nursing. On September 24, the local healthcare […]
San Diego Events Calendar: January 2020
How to be busy and important this month in San Diego
Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in San Diego 2020
Whether you’re celebrating the end of a decade or the beginning of a new one, these are fine choices of venue.
5 Free Things to Do In San Diego This Week: December 19-24
Ugly Sweater Yappy Hour, Downtown at Sundown, Exile on Kettner Blvd. and more admission-free events this week
San Diego Magazine’s Travel Awards 2020
Cast your vote now for your favorite hotels and attractions and win a $200 gift card
5 Free Things to Do in San Diego This Week: December 14-18
Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade, Craft & Draft, Martinis & Vinyl and more admission-free events
The 10 Best San Diego Concerts I Saw in 2019
The best shows of the past year, from an intimate attic show to a live spectacle with strings
5 Free Things to Do in San Diego This Week: December 6-8
South Park Walkabout, San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, Bike the Boulevard and more admission-free events
San Diego Holiday Gift Guide 2019
71 local gift ideas for her, him, the kids, (and even pets!) broken down by price
