What are You Most Excited to See this Season?
We asked the pros
Why We Need the Symphony
I recently spent a lovely, very San Diego night at the Summer Pops. The city lights, the bay breeze, the surprisingly extensive wine list. Ben Folds was the headliner, and somewhere in the middle of the show, he stopped the music and went on a tangential rant about the importance of the symphony. After all, […]
Arts at a Glance
Our offensively basic look at the year ahead
Walking into Tijuana Now Costs Money
Itching for a Baja getaway? A new border regulation means it’s going to cost to cross.
Brandon Madrid’s Sonic Secret Weapon
A Normal Heights luthier makes the Ferrari of guitars
Telling Stories Through Pictures
The singular originality of Brian Selznick’s highly visual work
Calendar of Events: September 2015
How to be busy and important this month in San Diego
Your Shelf Life
5 Books to Read in September
Eat This: Barrel-Smoked Octopus and Bone Marrow
The aromatics from the wood-fired grill are reason enough to visit chef Javier Plascencia’s Finca Altozano in Valle de Guadalupe. Add in expansive views of the property’s vineyards, communal tables made for mingling, barrels as seating, and an unforgettable meal, and you have a bucolic dining experience in one of Baja’s most buzzed-about restaurants. In […]
Hot Tickets
Must-sees on stage, on screen, and in the gallery
Celebrating the Red, White, and Green
The history behind Mexico’s tricolor symbol of independence.
Things to Do: August 24-30
The best events in San Diego this week
‘Big Fish’ Makes a Splash as Musical
From novel to movie to musical, Big Fish makes its regional premiere September 9 at Moonlight Amphitheatre. The story, based on the Daniel Wallace book and 2003 Tim Burton film, follows the evolution of a strained father-son relationship—with some fantastical touches. William Bloom has a hard time believing his father’s seemingly exaggerated yarns about monsters, […]
Things to Do: August 17-23
The best events in San Diego this week
Things to Do: August 10-16
The best events in San Diego this week
Things to Do: August 3-9
The best events in San Diego this week
Calendar of Events: August 2015
How to be busy and important this month in San Diego
5 Books to Read in August
5 Books to Read in August Barbara the Slut and Other People By Lauren Holmes âHow can you not be intrigued by the title of this debut short story collection? Tales in this hilarious set include a protagonist who sells sex toys instead of finishing a law degree. Holmes’ writing is sassy, funny, and complex. […]
Things to Do: July 27-August 2
The best events in San Diego this week
Best of San Diego 2015: Culture & Business
Must-see galleries, performances, Tijuana hotspots, and more
Things to Do: July 20-26
The best events in San Diego this week
Things to Do: July 13-19
The best event in San Diego this week
Things to Do: July 6-12
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Things to Do: June 29-July 5
The best events in San Diego this week
Inside the Icon: San Diego Trolley
All aboard San Diego’s landmark light rail system. This month San Diego Trolley, Inc. (SDTI) celebrates 34 years in operation.
Your Shelf Life
5 Books to Read in July
