From a whiskey and cheese pairing event to a special high tide brunch to hops on the harbor - this weekend has it all! Don't miss out on the many fun activities San Diego has to offer. Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, Jan. 12
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High Tide Breakfast
7 a.m., The Marine Room (La Jolla)
Enjoy a yummy breakfast as waves crash right against the windows next to you at The Marine Room’s High Tide breakfast hours. The restaurant, typically open for dinner, will open up for breakfast during expected high tides to let San Diegans experience the wonder of tides nearly at their table. For $44, enjoy a gourmet breakfast at the beach-side restaurant. The special event only happens certain days a year.
The Barrel Room’s 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
5 p.m., The Barrel Room Vintage Wine Bar and Bistro
Come out and celebrate The Barrel Room’s 10 years in business. The evening features 10 wine and food pairing stations. Executive Chef Trevor Chappell will pair courses with wines from Veuve Cliquot, Daou, Duckhorn Vineyards and more. Tickets start at $75 and include any five wine and food stations, plus a commemorative glass.
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Whiskey, Whiskey & Cheese
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Edgewater Grill
Okay, cheese really does pair with everything. At this tasty event at Edgewater Grill in Seaport Village Thursday night, a cheese and whiskey expert will pair six cheeses with whiskies and bourbons. Attendees will also learn to understand the differences between whiskey, whiskey, bourbon and scotch. The class is $60 per person.
Cards Against Humanity Tournament
6:45 p.m. Duck Foot Brewing Company
It’s the perfect game night for people with a bit of a twisted sense of humor. Play a party favorite – Cards Against Humanity – as you sip on some tasty brews (including the small batch release of Coffee IPA). Each team can consist of two to eight players, and ten teams will play in total starting with a check-in at 6:45 p.m. To sign up, email lexxi@duckfootbeer.com in advance. And good news for the winner: whoever wins will take home a $100 Duck Foot Brewing gift cards. Attending is free.
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Rent: 20th Anniversary Tour
7:30 p.m., San Diego Civic Theater
Jonathan Larson’s hit rock musical, Rent, is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary tour and will pop into San Diego this weekend, with performances at the San Diego Civic Theater from Jan. 10-15. Tickets start at $22.50.
Friday, Jan. 13
Poway Park’s Winter Festival
5 p.m., Poway Community Park
Bring the whole family out to celebrate winter this Friday in Poway. Whether you are building a snowman, sledding down the snow hill or playing carnival games – there’s something for everyone here. The event is free.
Stars at Mission Trails
7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Mission Trails Regional Park
The San Diego Astronomy Association will host an evening of stargazing at Mission Trails Regional Park Friday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting. The group, toting telescopes, meets one the second Friday of each month at the east end of the Kumeyaay Lake Campground’s day use lot. This event is free.
Hops on the Harbor
7 p.m., Flagship Cruises and Events
Set sail with one of San Diego’s local breweries as you enjoy sweeping views of the San Diego bay. The dinner cruise features brews from Finest Made Ales with a gourmet menu during a two-and-a-half hour cruise. In addition, there will also be music and dancing. Tickets start at $40.70.
Sublime With Rome
8 p.m., House of Blues
Kick back to the tunes of Sublime with Rome (Eric Wilson, Josh Freese and Rome Ramirez) as the band performs some of their iconic Sublime hits, plus new tracks from their most release album, “Sirens.” Tickets range from $35 to $60 per person; the band plays at House of Blues again on Saturday, also at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 14
Gem Faire
10 a.m., Del Mar Fairgrounds
More than 100 exhibitors will showcase their best gems, stones and jewelry at this event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. A weekend pass is just $7; children 12 and under get in free. The show runs from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Poway Park’s Winter Festival
11 a.m., Poway Community Park
Bring the whole family out to celebrate winter this Saturday in Poway. Whether you are building a snowman, sledding down the snow hill or playing carnival games – there’s something for everyone here. The special event takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and the event is free.
Tidepooling Adventure with the Birch Aquarium
3 p.m., Birch Aquarium (La Jolla), though the tour meets outside
Explore some of La Jolla’s most interesting tide pools on this exploratory tour with the Birch Aquarium. Trained naturalists will show participants how creatures survive between rocks and in difficult slots, and how to protect the natural wonders during your visit. Attendees must be older than two years old, and anyone under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a paid adult. You must pre-register. Tickets cost $13.
Monster Energy Supercross
6:30 p.m., Petco Park
A huge mound of dirt was dumped at Petco Park in downtown San Diego this week ahead of Round 2 of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship (and the 4th annual Military Appreciation Race) going down there Saturday night. The doors open at 12 p.m. so spectators can check out riders as they practice and compete in qualifying rounds, and the main Supercross event starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $75. Attendees can also partake in the “Pit Party” – a chance to nab autographs from top riders. If you bring an empty Monster Energy can to recycle, you get into the Pit Party for free (pick up your pass at participating Yamaha Dealers). Those with a valid military ID can also score free entry into the Pit Party; otherwise it’s $10.
San Diego Sockers vs. Kansas City Comets
7:05 p.m., Valley View Casino Center
Come out and support San Diego’s 14-time indoor soccer champions at their game against the Kansas City Comets. General admission tickets start at $12.
Maria Bamford
7:30 p.m., The Balboa Theatre
Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford brings her act to San Diego’s Balboa Theatre. Bamford is the star of the semi-autobiographical comedy series “Lady Dynamite” on Netflix. Tickets start at $30.
Birth of the Cool: A West Coast Jazz Salute
8 p.m., Jacobs Music Center
Celebrate some of the music that created the “West Coast Sound” at this jazz salute at the Jacobs Music Center, curated by Gilbert Castellanos. The night pays homage to some of the greats: Dave Brubeck, Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Paul Desmond and, of course, Miles Davis. Tickets start at $20.
Sunday, Jan. 15
Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon
8 a.m., The Shoppes at Carlsbad
The 26th annual Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon take place this Sunday. All races start at The Shoppes at Carlsbad, go by the Buena Vista Lagoon, pass through the Carlsbad Village and along the beach in this scenic run. Every mile, runners will get a chance to hear live bands to carry them along – with enthusiastic volunteers and thousands of spectators watching and cheering them on. Registration starts at $130.
Guided Nature Walk: Awaken in Nature
9:30 a.m., Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor’s Center
When planning your Sunday, remember your New Year’s resolutions. Maximize your resolutions by stepping into nature and appreciating your surroundings and the beauty of nature. The guided walk is free.
Who Dunnit? Seaport Village Scavenger Hunt
1 p.m., Seaport Village
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a detective, today is your day to shine. Seaport Village’s Murder Mystery Adventure, a scavenger hunt style game, will take you through the iconic seaside destination in a two-hour adventure as you solve a murder mystery. Tickets cost $25.
37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
2 p.m., Harbor Drive – Embarcadero
This annual event along San Diego’s beautiful bay is one of the largest celebrations of its kind in the U.S. honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Watch as dazzling floats, high school bands, drill teams, youth organizations and more march in this parade, organized by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter, the oldest African American fraternity in America. Dr. King was a member of the fraternity. The event is free.
'Singin' in the Rain' in Theaters
2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Several movie theaters across San Diego County
The 1952 film that propelled actress Debbie Reynold to Hollywood stardom returns to the silver screen this Sunday for two-day run, including at several theaters across San Diego County. The movie plays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Jan. 15 at these local theaters, and again on Jan. 18, as part of Turner Classic Movies "Big Screen Classics" series happening throoughout 2017.
San Diego Restaurant Week 2017
Jan. 15-22
It’s back! San Diego Restaurant Week makes it’s tasty return Jan. 15 through Jan. 22: eight days of special prix-fixe menus at more than 180 top-notch local eateries. The restaurants span many communities, so it’s the perfect opportunity to check out neighborhoods and the food they have to offer. Many participating restaurants will offer lunch and dinner options for Restaurant Week, so price points vary. Bon appetit.
Free or Cheap Things to Do in San Diego
Times and locations vary
Is your wallet hurting from the holidays? In San Diego, there are still plenty of activities to enjoy for free or on the cheap. Go for a hike at Torrey Pines State Park or Cowles Mountain, stroll Balboa Park, try a new craft brewery, admire the murals of Chicano Park or read a book at a downtown park. Get out there and explore America’s Finest City.
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