Do you love wine tasting and tasting the best bites of the best local restaurants, but don’t want to drive? Then mark your calendar for this event series: The California Wine Festival Last weekend, I got to attend the California Wine Festival in Carlsbad at the Hyatt Aviara Resort and while this eve

Grand Opening of The Museum of Illusions San DiegoLife is nothing but a perception of our reality, and nothing makes us more aware of the illusion than the Museum of Illusions, which just opened a new location in San Diego.I was fortunate enough to get an invite to the VIP grand opening, which also

Like many places throughout California, San Diego has a storied history that isn’t always as prim and proper as America’s Finest City would like you to believe. During its growth in the 18th and 19th centuries, numerous events occurred that left the city as we know it haunted around almost every cor

Every Tuesday is a chance to celebrate, especially in San Diego. Taco Tuesday is a favorite for most who live in these parts because tacos are the staple of any San Diegans’ diet. Now, we all know Tuesday is the best day for tacos…so why not combine them with happy hour?San Diegans are connoisseurs

San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for the next two weeks with 230 shows from artists from around the world. The 48 different performances scheduled are a lower number than in the past, but producer Shaun Davis said in some ways, the festival has a bigger footprint than ever.In addition

A newly completed study, although very limited in scope, has highlighted how powerful even a small amount of weight training can benefit a person.The two-month study of 42 healthy adult men and women determined that about an hour a week of weight training provided significant gain in muscle mass and

Brian Malarkey, one of San Diego’s most well-known celebrity chefs announced recently that he would be hosting the reboot of Cutthroat Kitchen.The show, last aired in 2017, now called Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out will debut May 13, at 9 o’clock and continue with seven episodes each Tuesday through

Quick Info about Gator by the BayWhen: May 8-11, 2025Where: Spanish Landing ParkWhat: Louisiana Festival with Live Music and FoodWebsiteGator by the Bay has been San Diego’s biggest Jazz, Blues, and Zydeco Music Festival for the last 20+ years. It lasts for 4 days and happens every May at Spanish La

For those of us foodies out there, prepare yourselves for the 3rd Annual Taste of East Village, returning early this year for two unforgettable nights on May 21 and 22, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Food lovers can embark on a culinary adventure through the East Village, sampling dishes and drinks f

The Mingei International Museum is presenting Fashioning an Icon: Virgin of Guadalupe Imagery in Textile Design. This powerful and colorful exhibit features creative works in textiles, clothing, and accessories inspired by the Virgin of Guadalupe – a symbol of motherhood, hope, and Mexican identity.

I just came back from Puerto Vallarta, in the beautiful state of Jalisco. Before I went, I thought Puerto Vallarta was all about all-inclusive resorts and destination weddings. But what I did not expect were all the offerings for adventure lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. And my favorite part? The to

A basic margarita is a cocktail of tequila, triple sec and lime garnished with salt on the glass’ rim. It is the most common tequila drink in the United States. If you want to try your bar tending skills at home, we suggest going simple. Avoid the sweet and sour (which will make tomorrow morning eas

San Diego truly has so many offerings that provide unique entertainment options. One of the most unique in this writer’s opinion are the opportunity to experience authentic gondola rides. Located in Coronado Cays, about 4 miles south of the city of Coronado, The Gondola Company is the real deal. Hav

Pacific Beach-based City Ballet of San Diego is closing Season 32 with “Carmen,” to be performed in Escondido on May 3-4.The critically acclaimed City Ballet of San Diego, directed by artistic director Steven Wistrich and associate artistic director Ariana Gonzalez, offered a stunning collection of

The San Diego History Center and San Diego Mesa College presented the Fashion Redux 2025 on April 10. This marked the 14th year of this amazing collaboration, with guests attending the opening of the exhibit and excited to see the grand reveal. The evening featured the top four students from the dra

When I first moved to San Diego in 2021, a lot of people told me to avoid La Mesa and East County as a whole. For some reason, it seemed everyone in San Diego proper had their nose upturned to anywhere east of Mission Valley, and I trusted their opinions and avoided this area like the plague.After s

The 34th Annual San Diego Music Awards will take place on April 29 at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay. Open to the public, it’s the local music community’s biggest night of the year, with the area’s top musicians, promoters, radio DJs, and labels, as well as TV and media hosts, all coming together as

La Jolla Concours d’Elegance celebrates its 19th year of automotive excellence from Friday, April 25, through Sunday, April 27, with over 120 meticulously restored automobiles in 11 classes gracing the lawn at Ellen Browning Scripps Park for the main event on Sunday. This year’s Concours highlights

“Positive Phee” is the brainchild of Sophie Hague (above). She creates sustainable fashion events named Sip & Style. The most recent one was on March 23 at the Bivouac Adventure Lodge in North Park. Guest shopped pre-curated fashion items, including clothing, shoes, and accessories. With the price o

Same Same But Different (SSBD) has announced its new event, SUBmerged, the first in its Same Same But Smaller series that will pave the way to this year’s SSBD Festival in September.On April 11, SUBmerged will take over Spin Nightclub, 2028 Hancock St., showcasing electrifying, bass-driven performan