Enjoy a children’s classic come to life, take a private wine tour, or shop for some vintage wares this week in San Diego.
Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Opens at the Old Globe
The Old Globe Theatre kicks off its holiday season on Saturday, November 16th, with a top notch stage production of Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. In San Diego, we take our Dr. Seuss seriously – which is why this whimsical musical has been dazzling local school children and families for nearly 16 years. Suitable for ages 5+.
Where: 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101
When: Nov 16, 2013 – Dec 28, 2013
Time: Various (11:00 am matinees open to all ages)
Cost: $27-57
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San Diego Wine Country Chauffeured Tours
Take a six-hour guided tour of local wineries with San Diego Beer & Wine Tours, starting with pick-up and drop off right at your door (home or hotel). The guided tour includes visiting three family-owned wineries and indulging in more than 18 tastes from off the beaten path wineries. Meals include a fruit and cheese platter at the first winery and a dinner with spectacular vineyard views at the final destination.
Where: Door to door service
When: Friday, Saturday or Sunday, November 15-17
Time: 11:00 a.m. pick up – 6:00 p.m. drop off
Cost: $154 (tour guide gratuity not included)
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High Tide Breakfast Buffet at the Marine Room
The delectable breakfast offerings include banana chocolate brioche French toast, poached eggs Florentine and hickory smoked Pacific salmon (just to name a few items), but what makes this breakfast truly special is watching the waves of the Pacific Ocean crash up against the Marine Room’s giant picture windows.
Where: 2000 Spindrift Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037
When: Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17
Time: 7:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $34 per person
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TNT (Thursday Night Thing) at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Part cocktail party, part concert and part art exhibition, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego‘s TNT after-hours series proves that museums don’t have to be boring. Stop by the museum’s downtown location for tours, art-making activities, live music from Family Wagon, tasty cocktails, and delicious bites from MIHO Gastrotruck.
Where: 1100 & 1001 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
When: Thursday, November 14
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free for museum members, $8 for students, $10 for non-members
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Del Mar Antique Show & Sale
Celebrating its 53rd year at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, this three-day event for antique lovers features everything from furniture to fine art and vintage clothing and jewelry. The weekend also features a Costume Walkabout: this year’s theme is “A Day in the Fabled Land of Bollywood.”
Where: 1100 & 1001 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
When: Friday – Sunday, November 15 – 17
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Friday & Saturday), 11:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Sunday)
Cost: $8 for adults for all three days, free for children
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More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Have some laughs with Bobby Lee at the American Comedy Club, Nov. 14-16.
- Catch a movie at the Arab Film Festival, Nov. 15-17.
- March to the beat of a different drum at Taikopalooza at the World Beat Center, Nov. 16 & 17.
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