October 3 – Piemonte Wine Pair Dinner
October 5-7 – Trolley Dances
Come along for the ride and enjoy the show. San Diego Dance Theater’s 20th annual “Trolley Dances” returns to captivate audiences at Hazard Center, The New Children’s Museum and IDEA1, a mix of apartment homes and commercial spaces in San Diego’s Upper East Village neighborhood. In partnership with Metropolitan Transit System, the contemporary dance series will entertain crowds throughout the county with popular dance numbers from the last two decades, with performances on Friday, Oct. 5, 12 – 2 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday Oct. 7, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
San Diego Dance Theatre will give two hour guided tours that follow the unique storytelling experience, beginning at Hazard Center and continuing along the green and orange lines. Onlookers and touring groups alike will enjoy inspiring dance numbers performed by 50 of San Diego’s most talented dancers.
Tickets are on sale for the price of $40 for general admission with multiple discounted prices available. For more info. and to purchase tickets, visit www.sandiegodancetheater.org/trolleydances.html.
October 6 – Dinner in Rosso
On Saturday, October 6, the Piazza della Famiglia will transform into a magical Tuscan-inspired evening for Little Italy’s brand new, premier event, Solo Italiano: Dinner in Rosso Presented by PenFed Credit Union. The event features a one-of-a-kind curated and immersive dining experience that encourages guests to dress in their best red attire. While creating a truly authentic Italian experience, the flagship event will also help raise funds for the Little Italy Association to continue its efforts to enhance and preserve the rich history and charm of the community. Tuscan farm tables will line the Piazza della Famiglia for an exclusive family-style dinner featuring endless Italian courses, sips of Italian beverages, strolling Italian entertainment, interactive performances, Gesso Italiano (Chalk Art), dancing and more. Prior to the dining experience, attendees are invited to explore the Luxury Galleria, located on W. Date Street between Columbia and State Streets, for cocktail hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. featuring wine from Mignanelli Winery, olive and vinegar tastings and a pop-up Italian soda bar. The Luxury Galleria also features live entertainment, an exotic Lamborghini model range display, an Italian fashion show by Roberto Cavalli, Gesso Italiano (Chalk Art) and more. Tickets start at $200 and can be purchased here. The Luxury Galleria will open to the public for free after 6 p.m., so the community can enjoy some of the elements of the event like the Gesso Italiano (Chalk Art), photo vignettes, Lamborghini display, Roberto Cavalli fashion show and more.
Saturday, October 6 – Sunday, October 7
Inspired by the world’s largest and most revered beer festival in Germany, Music Box will be partnering with local nonprofit and member-based organization, Downtown San Diego Partnership, to throw their very own West Coast Oktoberfest, an event coming soon to Downtown’s eclectic Columbia District neighborhood!
Taking place the weekend ofOctober 6-7, from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and from noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, the event will span a 55,000 sq. ft. block of India Street between Ash Street and A Street, and will feature traditional German music, local San Diego restaurants serving up their own twists on classic German dishes, themed contests and plenty of beer to go around, with the added option to purchase a German beer stein to take home. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, visit https://MusicBoxSD.com/
October 9 – Fig Tree Cafe 10 Year Anniversary
San Diego’s restaurant industry is notoriously competitive, which is why Fig Tree Café’s upcoming 10 year anniversary on October 9th is something to truly celebrate! That’s right, this neighborhood staple has been around for 10 years already, and as the first location opened by owner/founder, Johan Engman, who has now opened 11 more restaurant locations total around San Diego, the meaning behind his first location’s 10-year anniversary is indicative of his vast success since then.
Anniversary specials will include a special Fig Pancake for only $1 available all day, plus $10 bottles of champagne with orange juice. The first 144 guests who order a beer, large kombucha, iced tea or soda, will also receive a special anniversary pint glass, all for only $1. Anniversary T-shirts will also be for sale while supplies last!
October 9 – Harvest Dinner
The start of October means harvesting season has commenced, and Leroy’s Kitchen and Lounge celebrates with a Harvest Dinner consisting of seasonal fruits, vegetables and proteins. The three-course family style dinner paired with Valle de Guadalupe wines begins with a welcome cocktail and continues with heirloom tomato salads, bleu cheese-stuffed figs, seared tuna and more. Tuesday, October 9 | 6:30 pm. Tickets cost $69 (all inclusive) – purchase online here.
October 11 – Rombauer Wine Dinner
Napa Valley winery Rombauer is heading south for a very special winemaker’s dinner at Four Seasons Aviara Residence Club’s Seasons Restaurant on Thursday, October 11. Featuring four courses of market-driven fare crafted by Chef de Cuisine James Waters, alongside Rombauer’s distinctive, fruit-driven wines, it’s the perfect way to sample the best of Seasons – and the new fall season.
Guests will indulge in dishes like handmade pumpkin agnolotti with an autumn fricassee, porcini nage and black truffle paired with Rombauer’s 2015 Merlot, as well as Best Coast lobster salad featuring lobster coral and Pink Lady apple alongside the winery’s 2017 Chardonnay and more. The dinner is $179 per person and can be reserved by calling 760.814.8677.
October 11 – Collaboration Dinner
In honor of Filipino American History Month and National Hispanic Heritage Month overlapping, JSix executive chef Anthony Sinsay has invited famed Baja chef Javier Plascencia to collaborate on a dinner celebrating both of their heritages. Guests will enjoy six courses, three prepared by each chef, inspired by the rich trade history between the Philippines and Mexico. The menu consists of diverse dishes, including Chef Sinsay’s Bahay Kubo made with galleon traded vegetables, shrimp and sesame vinaigrette. Another dish guests can expect to enjoy includes Chef Plascencia’s Beef Adobo Baja Sur Style Tamale made with manzanilla olive mole. The dinner is this Thursday, October 11 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The dinner is reservation only and costs $85 with an optional $35 cocktail/wine pairing.
October 11-14 – Havana 1920’s one-year anniversary
The celebration begins with a VIP party featuring live music, salsa dancing lessons, a cigar rolling station and mojito specials and more on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. Guests may register for tickets to the VIP party online at havanayear1.nightout.com.
The festivities will continue throughout the weekend with rum flights and Cuban cuisine. On Friday, Oct. 12, Havana 1920 will offer half-priced rums from 4 to 8 p.m. and a specialty rum flight featuring Ron Barceló rums. Havana 1920 will offer a complimentary dessert for guests on Saturday, Oct. 13. To conclude the weekend celebration, Havana 1920’s café will offer complimentary cafecitos and empanadas on Sunday, Oct. 14.
October 12 – By The Barrel: Whiskey & Wine at Estancia La Jolla
The flavors of the deep South and northern California converge at By The Barrel: Whiskey & Wine, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa’s West coast BBQ bash. This southern-style feast under the stars features a menu of mesquite-smoked tri tip, warm cobblers and other comfort food favorites washed down with whiskey, bourbon and wine tastings. Try Trinitas Cellars’ best blends from Napa Valley and sip and chat with Jack Daniel’s and Woodford ambassadors as live music and bonfire sparks float on the night air. Tickets sell out every year! Purchase your tickets online here.
October 16 – Beast Feast
A carnivorous occasion, the primal Beast Feast dinner series caters to adventurous foodies. For this no-holds-barred menu, acclaimed Executive Chef Joe Magnanelli stays true to his credo by using local ingredients while sustainably utilizing the entire animal at CUCINA urbana. After April’s lamb kick-off and July’s journey to the deepest depths with sea creatures, Chef Joe will conclude the whole-animal series this October, serving up the succulence of wild boar. Tuesday, October 16 | 6:30 pm. Tickets are $70 + tax + service fee – purchase online here or by calling 619.239.2222.
October 17 – Spirits of Latin America
Sip your way through Latin America with no passport required at Indigo Grill on Wednesday, October 17. Sample an array of unique Latin mezcals and tequilas, including El Jolgorio Mezcal, Por Siempre Sotol, Angelisco Tequila, Avua Cachaça, and Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, paired with a selection of Executive Chef Deborah Scott’s favorite light bites, such as Chile-Lime Chicken Empanadas and Ceviche Tostadas. Learn from Indigo Grill’s beverage experts on the distinct flavor profiles of each spirit, their origins, and how to best mix these spirits to create perfectly balanced cocktails.
Wednesday, October 17th | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
$40 per person
To purchase tickets, click here
October 18 – Vine & Din
Primavera Ristorante will host a wine pairing dinner featuring a selection of wines from JUSTIN Vineyards and Winery beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18. The dinner is priced at $125 per person and will feature a four-course meal with wines paired for each course, including: JUSTIN Rosé, JUSTIN Sauvignon Blanc, JUSTIN Cabernet Sauvignon and JUSTIN Isosceles. Dish pairings will be announced as available. Seating is limited and reservations are encouraged by calling 619.435.0454.
October 18 – Seven Continents Dinner
Take a trip around the world in one night with Stake Chophouse & Bar’s Seven Continents Dinner—a seven-course dinner paired with seven wines, originated and influenced by each continent. The night begins in South America with a Brazilian Blanc de Blanc from Cave Geisse paired with caviar, soft egg and chives. The international food tour continues through Africa, Australia, North America, Europe and Asia before ending in Antarctica with a glass of McMurdo Dry Valley Riesling. Thursday, October 18 | 6:30 pm. Tickets cost $150 (excluding tax + gratuity) and can be purchased by calling 619.522.0077.
October 18 – Tajima 18th Anniversary
Tajima, San Diego’s go-to spot for authentic Japanese cuisine and ramen is celebrating its 18th Anniversary by offering a special menu item, available only on October 18th at the Convoy location. Tajima will be bringing back the oh-so-popular Wagyu Hamburg, which consists of US wagyu hamburg served with your choice of brown or white rice, spring mix salad, tomatoes, green onion, oroshi radish and miso soup. Guests will also be able to enjoy their choice of salted or garlic edamame and a Sapporo Beer (or fountain drink for those under 21 years old). Tajima Convoy will also be celebrating with gift card giveaways throughout the day!
October 20 – Fall Literary Tea
Bask in the company of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Kristina McMorris, for her new book, “Sold on a Monday,” while enjoying an exquisite three-course afternoon tea with champagne in the Le Fontainebleau Room at The Westgate Hotel on Saturday, October 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. “Sold on a Monday” captures the desperation sweeping through the country in the year of 1931.
Tickets are $45 per person (tax, gratuity and ticketing fee additional). Signed hardcover books will be available for purchase for $30. Parking arrangements will be an additional $3.
October 20 – Oktoberfest
Mavericks Beach Club will be hosting their first ever Oktoberfest featuring German-inspired food, beers and a whole ton of fun! From Noon to 8:00 p.m., come enjoy live music, pretzels, brats and much more! To get in the true spirit of Oktoberfest, lederhosen is strongly encouraged.
October 21 – Namaste on the Bay
Roll out your mat and embrace your inner yogi for the last Namaste on the Bay event of the season. Stretch your way through an all-levels flow lead by CorePower Yoga’s professional yoga instructors on Coasterra’s Harbor Float followed by a gourmet brunch buffet from Executive Chef Deborah Scott. Reward yourself with Cinnamon & Cajeta French Toast Bites, Breakfast Chorizo & Egg Muffins, Raspberry & Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding, and more! Brunch also includes bottomless mimosas featuring Clearly Kombucha and Rosé. Yoga will take place from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with brunch to follow.
Sunday, October 21st | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$39.95 per person
To purchase tickets, click here
October 23 – Mommy & Me Paint Day
Park 101 will be hosting a Mommy & Me Paint Day, on Tuesday October 23rd. For $25 per child, or $40 per mother/child combo, all paint supplies will be provided including brushes, canvas, paint and aprons, incase things get a little messy. During the event, moms can also look forward to $15 bottles of Cupcake Prosecco or Rosé, which will really get the creative juices flowing. Check in is at 11:30 a.m., the event begins at Noon and tickets can be purchased by visiting Park 101’s Facebook page.
October 25 – Shop for Kids
October 25 – Bao Bun Pop-Up at You & Yours Distilling Co.
Continuing a string of popular bao bun pop-ups, Kettner Exchange will collaborate with local distillery You & Yours Distilling Co. to offer a menu buns and beverages. Offerings will include Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski’s Tenderbelly Farms pork belly bun topped with sesame, cilantro, peanut, cucumber, gochujang and hoisin; the Abalone Mushroom “Big Mac” complete with special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame seed bun; and a decadent Shawarma Pastrami bun. Accompany these savory bites with cocktails featuring You & Yours’ signature spirits.
October 27 – Navy vs. Notre Dame Football Tailgate
PB Shore Club is hosting a Navy vs. Notre Dame Football Tailgate, sure to be the party of the year. The VIP Tailgate and Ticket Package includes one ticket to the game, held at SDCCU Stadium, a pre-game drink at Shore Club, party bus to the game and access to a four-hour, all-inclusive tailgate with food, drinks and DJs. The VIP Tailgate Only Package consists of all the above but does not include a game ticket. All details and tickets can be purchased here!
October 27 – Ben & Jerry’s Day at Devil’s Dozen
As an homage to his favorite ice cream brand, Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski has planned a menu of specialty donuts available for one day only. Inspired selections will include brownie batter, half-baked, karamel sutra, phish food, Americone dream, red velvet and cannoli. Each donut will feature flavor profiles found in the signature ice cream selections and are sure to make for a delicious morning.
October 27 – Julie’s Light Gala
