Top 7 Things To Do in San Diego This Week
By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer’s best of weather And autumn’s best of cheer.
~Helen Hunt Jackson
1. Sunday, September 25– Adams Ave Street Fare
The 30th annual Adams Avenue Street Fair, Southern California’s largest free two-day music festival, will feature more than 60 musical acts performing on six stages along Adams Avenue, Adams Avenue Park, and at Lestat’s coffee house. This year’s headliners include El Vez, the Beat Farmers reunion, El Chicano, and Arthur Adams. In addition to the great variety of music, there will be beer gardens, a micro brew tasting area, giant carnival rides and more than 200 food, arts and craft vendors.
10:00a to 6:00p
Adams Avenue, Normal Heights, San Diego, CA
Price: Free
Phone: (619) 282-7329
2. Monday, September 26– 3 Voyages to Paradise
An exclusive, world-class exhibit featuring 18th & 19th century paintings, sculptures & artifacts from the South Pacific travels of 3 adventurers. This is a once-in-a-lifetime exhibit highlighting Captain James Cook, Herman Melville & Paul Gauguin– including a collection of Gauguin’s original oil & watercolor paintings, woodblock prints, engravings & sculptures.
9:00a to 8:00p
Maritime Museum of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Price: This special exhibit is included with General Admission.
Phone: (619) 234-9153
3. Tuesday, September 27– Theatre: The Rocky Horror Show
The musical that became a movie and started a 35-year nonstop cultural phenomenon is back where it is meant to be seen—live on stage! A sexy, wild, funny, tongue-in-cheek interactive time warp through a kaleidoscope of camp with a musical score that has become iconic—one show-stopper after another! Strange things happen when Brad and Janet, a clean-cut young couple from the suburbs, get caught with a flat in the middle of nowhere. After an incredible night at the Frankenstein place they learn a little bit about themselves and the world. For Mature Audiences
7:00p
Old Globe Theatre
San Diego, CA
Phone: (619) 234-5623
4. Wednesday, September 28– Wine on Wednesday, Half Price Bottles
You are invited to the Porto Vista Hotel (Porto Vista) every Wednesday for half-off bottle prices during the Wine Wednesday promotion at the Glass Door Restaurant & Lounge. The casually-chic restaurant is located on the rooftop of Porto Vista in the beautiful Little Italy neighborhood of downtown San Diego and boasts a wide selection of wines, cordials, spirits and liquors. The Glass Doors Wine Wednesday brings together the finest wines from around the world for all enthusiasts to enjoy. Drink in the panoramic views of the San Diego Harbor and city skyline while gazing out the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Glass Door.
5:00p
The Glass Door at The Porto Vista Hotel
San Diego, CA
5. Thursday, September 29– Pinkberry Grand Opening at Fashion Valley Mall
Pinkberry, the country’s number one tart frozen yogurt brand, is opening its fourth store in San Diego, CA. To celebrate, Pinkberry is rolling out the pink carpet for the community to taste delicious FREE swirly goodness! All attendees will receive a free small yogurt with toppings.
5:00p to 9:00p
Fashion Valley Mall
San Diego, CA
Price: Free
6. Friday, September 30– Comedy Night
It’s Christmas morning and you just found out your dad hooked up with your girlfriend.
What do you do? We examine intense situations just like these every Friday night. No morals, no etiquette, no safe and boring. We simply play out these situations as human animals; reacting in the moment with hilarious outcomes.Experience San Diego’s Comedy Party. We perform improvised and sketch comedy created on the spot from audience suggestions. For anyone who likes to laugh, party, and rule the world.
8:00p
Roar Theatre
San Diego, CA
Price: $8 cash
Phone: (619) 276-7627
18 and up
7. Saturday, October 1– Old Town Art Festival
Discover lively masterpieces and intriguing works of art along the historic streets of Old Town at this year’s Old Town San Diego Art Festival. On Saturday, October 1, 2011 and Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM the Old Town Chamber of Commerce invites you to experience a world full of colorful art, live music, international food and exotic wines.
30,000 attendees expected.
