EXCITING SAN DIEGO ENTERTAINMENT
September 2010
Family Fun on San Diego Bay — 12 Sep 2010 (annual) |  Family fun at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Courtesy of Maritime Musuem of San Diego |
San Diego Restaurant Week — 19 - 24 Sep 2010 (various dates) |  Chop House Steak at the annual San Diego Restaurant Week |
Fleet Week — 17 Sep - 16 Oct 2010 (annual) |  Courtesy of Firepower |
SeaWorld — Daily |  High-flying dolphins and pilot whales entertain and amaze in SeaWorld San Diego's Dolphin Discovery show. © 2009 by Sea World Inc |
USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum — Daily |  The mighty USS Midway steams on. Courtesy of USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum |
San Diego Zoo — Daily |  Giant Panda at San Diego Zoo. Courtesy of San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau/San Diego Zoo |
Balboa Park — Daily |  Balboa Park at Twilight and the California Tower of the Museum of Man, San Diego. Photo by Joanne DiBona, courtesy of Balboa Park |
Mission San Diego de Alcala — Daily |  Mission San Diego de Alcala. Courtesy of San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau |
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego — Daily; not Wed |  Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla. Courtesy of San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau/A. Scoggins |
Hotel del Coronado — Daily |  A view of the Hotel del Coronado |
Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece — 22 May - 5 Sep 2010; not Mon
San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego Museum of Art's Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece exhibition shows that heroes are more than men in tights. Employing around 100 artefacts, it portrays heroes as both superhuman protagonists and average people rising to the occasion.
San Diego Festival of Beer — 10 Sep 2010 (annual)
Columbia & B
Around 50 participating breweries come together at the annual San Diego Festival of Beer on Columbia & B Street. Visitors can taste to their heart's content, with over 100 featured brews.
The Taste of Old Town — 18 Sep 2010 (annual)
San Diego
From Mexican specialties to contemporary fusions, sample a range of cuisines at the annual Taste of Old Town in San Diego. The festival showcases the area's restaurants and includes live Music, a salsa competition, a silent auction and much more.
YachtFest — 16 - 19 Sep 2010 (annual)
Shelter Island
Itching to test out your sea legs in style then attend San Deigo's YachtFest at Shelter Island. The four-day event displays a collection of yachts up for sale and features various other activities such as a fashion show.
ArtWalk on the Bay — 18 - 19 Sep 2010 (annual)
San Diego
The annual outdoor ArtWalk on the Bay, in San Diego's Little Italy district, is a two-day juried art festival where over 350 of the region's artists showcase creations. The event includes music, food stalls and interactive art activities for children.
San Diego Thunderboat Regatta — 17 - 19 Sep 2010 (annual)
Mission Bay
Join thousands of other speed enthusiasts for the annual San Diego Thunderboat Regatta on Mission Bay. The popular event sees hydroplanes competing in three days of fast and exciting racing.
Adams Avenue Street Fair — 25 - 26 Sep 2010 (annual)
Adams Avenue
San Diego's Adams Avenue Street Fair is the largest free outdoor music festival in South California, attracting 100,000 people annually. It features various live music performances on six stages, three beer gardens and countless market stalls selling crafts and food.
AIDS Walk and Fun Run — 26 Sep 2010 (annual)
Balboa Park
Thousands of supporters, volunteers and sports enthusiasts fill Balboa Park for the annual San Diego AIDS Walk and Fun Run, raising money for local HIV and AIDS projects. Participants can choose from a 5km walk or a 10km fun run.
Taking Aim: Unforgettable Rock 'n' Roll Photographs Selected by Graham Nash — 12 Jun - 26 Sep 2010; not Mon
Museum of Photographic Arts
To many Rock 'n' Roll is synonymous with the fast lane San Diego's Museum of Photographic Arts' Taking Aim shows the genre in all its complexities with images of legends such as Jimmy Hendrix taken by renowned photographers, including Annie Leibovitz.
San Diego Padres - Major League Baseball — 12 Apr - 30 Sep 2010 (annual)
PETCO Park
PETCO Park is home to the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball team and stages regular games from April to September. The Padres compete in the tough National League West, which includes the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies.
El Cajon Oktoberfest — 1 - 3 Oct 2010 (various dates)
German American Club in San Diego
Expect a beer garden, German folk dancing, games and, of course, authentic Bavarian food at El Cajon Oktoberfest, held over two weekends at the German American Club in San Diego. The annual event also welcomes live bands and craft stalls.
NFL: San Diego Chargers — 19 Sep - 16 Dec 2010 (annual)
Qualcomm Stadium
The San Diego Chargers play their NFL games at Qualcomm Stadium. The regular season runs from September until mid December. Please visit the Chargers' website for full details of all fixtures.
Viva la Revolución: A Dialogue with the Urban Landscape — 18 Jul 2010 - 2 Jan 2011; not Wed
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
For contemporary artists the urban landscape, from vehicles to graffiti-covered walls, can inspire. Viva la Revolución at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego brings together works both inspired by the city and those which incorporate elements of it literally.
Seeing Beauty — 30 Jan 2010 - 30 Jan 2011; not Mon
Museum of Photographic Arts
Museum of Photographic Arts San Diego's Seeing Beauty looks at how personal interpretation of what constitutes beauty affect our experience of looking at art. The exhibit takes in various genres in photography, including portraiture, abstraction, landscape and still life.
Broadway San Diego — Daily; not Mon or Wed
Civic Theatre
Broadway San Diego brings the excitement and glamour of New York's favourite Broadway productions to your doorsteps. Performances are held at San Diego's Civic Theatre and Balboa Theatre with past shows including Equus and Miss Saigon.
Museum of Photographic Arts — Daily; not Mon
Museum of Photographic Arts
San Diego's Museum of Photographic Arts was founded in 1983 and is housed in the Casa De Balboa building in the renowned Balboa Park. It utilises both its permanent collection and temporary exhibitions to conserve and explore the versatility of the medium.
The Artful Soul — Daily; not Sun
The Artful Soul
Funky Artful Soul in La Jolla, San Diego, has a wide selection of distinctive jewellery, handbags, pottery and other gifts by some of the hottest up-and-coming designers. They feature many one-of-a-kind pieces, and at very reasonable prices.
The Wine Bank — Daily
The Wine Bank
Looking for that limited release cabernet sauvignon or hopelessly rare cognac? You might find it at the Wine Bank, in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. There's a huge range of wines, liqueurs and spirits, and the basement vaults host tasting events.
Muttropolis — Daily
Muttropolis
Okay, so your dog's going out and she hasn't got a thing to wear... Muttropolis is La Jolla's headquarters for doggie fashion, kitty collars, toys and more. They even host doggie "socials" where your pet can mingle with other canines.
Nunu's — Daily
Nunu's
Nunu's in Hillcrest isn't your average dive bar. The tasty cocktails are made with care, and the crowd's lively and diverse (and less numerous on weeknights), as is the music on the jukebox. Get there early to snag a red vinyl booth.
The Field — Daily
The Field
The Field is as authentic an Irish pub gets outside of Ireland: shipped piece by piece from the old country to San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. Visit for live music, shepherds pie, an honest pint of Guinness and Irish whiskey. There are live performances most Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Thin — Thu, Fri, and Sat only
Thin
San Diego venue Thin describes itself as a "hyper-contemporary environment engineered for drinks," and once inside you'll know what they mean. Trippy lighting, colourful, sculptural walls and tables, and DJ-driven music set the tone for the 'environment'. As for the drinks, they're architectural, iridescent, and very likely new to you. The crowd is hip, chic, and quite possibly engineered for cool.
