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A tiny “settled” Red Octopus explores its surroundings.
San Diego is home to some remarkable firsts, and Birch Aquarium just added one more to the list. For what experts believe is the first...
David Adey: Sacrificial Bodies exhibition
San Diego has a way of quietly producing artists doing genuinely interesting things, and David Adey is one of them. This spring, Oceanside Museum of...
Kallie at Lions Tigers & Bears
April is National Animal Care Month, a time to recognize the expertise, compassion, and daily commitment it takes to properly care for animals. At Lions...
Ironside Fish & Oyster Chef Jason McLeod
San Diego’s seafood scene has a lot to celebrate right now. Ironside Fish & Oyster, the beloved Little Italy institution from CH Projects, is reopening...
Sonoma gets undersold because Napa takes all the headlines. That’s actually why you should go. The wine is world-class – arguably better for certain varietals...
best bars restaurants near Petco Park - Bubs
San Diego has one of the best ballpark neighborhoods in baseball. Petco Park sits in the heart of downtown, surrounded by the East Village, the...
The Music Company Studio Production
San Diego’s music scene has a lot going for it, but building a sustainable career here hasn’t always been easy. That’s exactly the problem that...
Rigoletto on Stage at San Diego Opera
If you’ve been looking for a reason to plan a few cultured nights out, this is it. San Diego Opera just announced its 2026/2027 season,...
April always feels like a reset in San Diego, and La Jolla Music Society is leaning all the way in. The Conrad and Balboa Theatre...
Roller Skating at Ringer's Roller Rink
San Diego’s favorite roller rink is expanding, and its next stop is one of the most scenic spots in the city. Ringer’s Roller Rink –...
Top Gun House
San Diego’s beloved gelato brand An’s is a two-time winner of USA Today’s 10Best “Best Ice Cream Shop in America.” Now it is bringing its...
Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog Exhibit at Birch
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is opening Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog, an immersive installation that transports you to a fictional California mountainside to explore the...
Haven Pizzeria Dining Room
Kensington has long had a soft spot for The Haven Pizzeria, and it’s easy to see why. Thirteen-plus years on Adams Avenue and a warm...
Carlsbad Wine Bar and Bistro
Carlsbad Village has a new reason to linger, and it starts at Cbar on State Street. The cozy coastal wine bar and bistro has just...
Same Same But Different SUBmerged
Same Same But Different is bringing the festival energy back to Spin Nightclub with the return of SUBmerged, its underwater-themed bass series leading up to...
Matt and Ben Actresses Maya Sofia Enciso and Alejandra Villanueva
If you’ve ever been a fan of Good Will Hunting – or Mindy Kaling, or just really good theatre – this one’s for you. New...
James and Hubbell Bert Hubbell
There are art exhibitions, and then there are exhibitions that feel like uncovering something that was never meant to stay hidden. Brothers in Arts: James...
Hotel Del Coronado
Hotel del Coronado has earned a major global nod, landing on TIME’s 2026 list of the World’s Greatest Places. The annual list highlights 100 extraordinary...
Marisi in La Jolla new executive chef Kaitlyn Smith
La Jolla’s Marisi has a new face leading the kitchen, and it’s a name worth knowing. The Italian hearth-driven restaurant has appointed Kaitlyn Smith as...
Emmet Cohen
If live jazz is your kind of night out, La Jolla Music Society’s Jazz Mini Festival is bringing an incredible lineup to town – all...
SONO Modern Italian Restaurant
North Park has a new dinner destination, and it comes from a pair of familiar faces. Ocean Mohamadi and Nino Cusimano – the husband-and-wife team...
The Deck Baseball Opening Day
Let’s gooooooo Padres fans – Opening Day is Thursday, March 26! Whether you’re looking for a spot to pregame, a place with plenty of TVs, or the...
Viewpoint Brewing Co one of the best San Diego breweries.
With over 150 breweries scattered throughout San Diego County, deciding where to pop in for a fresh beer on tap can be overwhelming, especially if...
San Diego Shamrock
Guinness, corned beef, and Irish whiskey – you know what time it is! St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and with the holiday comes Irish...
Upcoming Events
Get ready for the San Diego Opera Rigoletto at the San Diego Civic Theatre
October 23, 2026
7:30 pm
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
A jester’s joke goes too far, a curse is spoken, and nothing is the same after that. San Diego Opera is kicking off its 2026/2027...
San Diego Zombie Crawl
October 23, 2026
6:00 pm
Get ready for the San Diego Zombie Crawl. Show off your best zombie costume and enjoy five nights of partying in October!
Lions Tigers & Bears celebrating fall with rescued animals
October 23, 2026
3:00 pm
  • Lions Tigers & Bears
Alpine’s favorite exotic animal sanctuary is getting into the Halloween spirit with the return of its Spooky Campover and Pumpkin Bash. Back by popular demand,...
Ghost Light Masquerade The Nocturne Theatre
October 22, 2026
7:30 pm
Discover the magic of the Ghost Light Masquerade, where audiences move among the performance in a unique Halloween tradition.
Craft beer flowing at the Lions Tigers & Bears fundraiser
October 20, 2026
6:00 pm
Lions Tigers & Bears is kicking off the holiday giving season and TapRoom North Park is lending a helping hand. San Diego’s only exotic animal...