Spend the upcoming weekend in San Diego enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including San Diego Beer Week, Veteran’s Day and these top things to do.
San Diego Beer Week
Building on the success of the previous San Diego Beer Weeks, the San Diego Brewers Guild is preparing for San Diego Beer Week 2017 (SDBW). San Diego Beer Week is a ten-day celebration inspiring people to drink local, craft beer and promoting San Diego’s thriving brewing culture with multiple events happening across the county.
When: Thru November 12, 2017
> Browse San Diego Beer Week Events
San Diego Asian Film Festival
Founded in 2000, the festival has grown to become the largest exhibition of Asian cinema in the western United States, and has showcased everything from future classics like Bong Joon-ho’s Memories of Murder (US Premiere) to luminary independent work like Patrick Wang’s award-winning In the Family (North American Premiere). Each year, the festival brings West Coast, North American, and World premieres of films from around the world to San Diego and gives audiences unique opportunities to discover international cinema.
Where: Various Locations throughout San Diego
When: November 9-18, 2017
Cost: Starting at $9
> Find out more about the San Diego Asian Film Festival
Coronado Island Film Festival
[facebook url=’https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoIslandFilmFestival/videos/686625831526328/’]Come celebrate our enduring love affair with Hollywood that began when the historic Hotel del Coronado, our Presenting Sponsor, had barely opened its doors. That romance continues uninterrupted to this day.
Where: 820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
When: November 9-12, 2017
Cost: Starting at $10
> Find out more about the Coronado Island Film Festival
Fabulous France
Parlez vous francais? Whether you speak it or not, this concert of French masters has something for everyone, from Jean-Phillipe Rameau’s exotically mythological opera suite to Gabriel Fauré’s darkly suggestive music for a tragic stage melodrama. The concert includes Maurice Ravel’s bright, brilliant, jazz-tinged Piano Concerto (as performed by French-Canadian Ravel specialist Louis Lortie) and Ibéria, Claude Debussy’s fantastic “impression” of a Spanish composer.
Where: San Diego Symphony – 1245 Seventh Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
When: November 11-12, 2017
Cost: $20-$72
> Find out more about Fabulous France
A Veteran’s Day Celebration for All
Join us all day long for a fun-filled day celebrating our service men and women! Activities include Veterans Day Parade along Harbor Drive; NBC 7 & Telemundo 20 Salute to Service Festival presented by Thank You Heroes Home Rebate Program on the Midway Flight Deck; Blood Drive by The San Diego Blood Bank; Live Entertainment, KidZone, give-a-ways, and more onboard!
Where: USS Midway Museum – 910 North Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
When: November 11, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Included with Admission
> Find out more about A Veteran’s Day Celebration for All
San Diego Veteran’s Day Parade
“A Tribute To Heros At Home” – Recognizing Contributions By Veterans To Their Communities and Country. Join in delivering a greatly deserved tribute to all U.S. Veterans who served during the war years 1941 to 1945! We invite all San Diego region to participate in this tradition and welcome all sponsors, donations, and volunteers.
Where: San Diego Embarcadero – Harbor Drive and West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
When: November 11, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the San Diego Veteran’s Day Parade
Escondido Tamale Festival
The Escondido Tamale Festival is a celebration of Tamales and all the great Latin foods that have become iconic staples of California’s culture. It’s a look back at the history of the Spanish and Mexican settlers who have influenced and contributed so much to our multicultural community, and a show of appreciation for the traditions which have so positively affected Escondido.
Where: Grape Day Park – 321 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
When: November 11, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Escondido Tamale Festival
Collabapalooza
The spirit of collaboration has always been alive and well in the San Diego brewing community and collabapalooza is focused on highlighting this camaraderie and shared goodwill. Plus, we wanted an excuse to hang out with all of our friends and fans while sharing some incredible beers.
Where: North Park Observatory – 2891 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
When: November 11, 2017
Time: 2:00 to 5:00 PM
Cost: $40-$55
> Find out more about Collabapalooza
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
As the West Coast’s premier showcase of wine, beer, spirits and gourmet foods, the weeklong epicurean experience celebrates San Diego’s vibrant culinary community through wine and cooking classes, celebrity chef dinners, and multiple tasting events ranging from lessons in mixology to a rough and tumble fish taco competition.
When: November 12-19, 2017
Cost: Varies by Event
> Find out more about the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
Beer Garden
There is no better setting for the closing event of San Diego Beer Week than the Arroyo Terrace of the Lodge at Torrey Pines. The Beer Garden brings together the best of San Diego’s breweries and local chefs to celebrate the craft beer movement. With 28 breweries and 14 chefs, the Beer Garden is a truly unique and delicious food and beer pairing event. Each admission includes unlimited tasters of beer and food.
Where: The Lodge at Torrey Pines – 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037
When: November 12, 2017
Time: 12:00 to 3:00 PM
Cost: $85
> Find out more about the Beer Garden
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Viejas Outlet Center Ice Rink – Thru January 28, 2017
- Exhibition: Wanderlust / A Group Show – December 30, 2017
- Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Thru December 24, 2017
- Summer: The Sonna Summer Musical – Thru December 17, 2017
- Del Mar Bing Crosby Season – Thru November 26, 2017
- Bikes & Brunch – Thru November 26, 2017
- Beer Week at Mustangs & Burros – Thru November 12, 2017
- The Zoo Story – Thru November 12, 2017
- Will Hoge with Dan Layus of Augustana – November 8, 2017
- Resident Brewing Beer Dinner at Wonderland – November 8, 2017
- Bobby Lee – November 9-11, 2017
- Sip N Sail: Angel House Fundraiser – November 9, 2017
- Artisan Table Signature Wine Dinner with Patz & Hall – November 9, 2017
- The Floozies: Funk Jesus Tour 2017 – November 9, 2017
- Hamilton Leithauser with Courtney Marie Andrews – November 9, 2017
- Tedeschi Trucks Band – November 9, 2017
- Matisyahu: The Broken Crowns Tour – November 10, 2017
- Reik – November 10, 2017
- Deer Tick Live at the Belly Up – November 10, 2017
- Ride the Point Memorial Charity Bicycle Ride – November 11, 2017
- Pine Mountain Logs Live at the Belly Up – November 11, 2017
- Goapele – November 11, 2017
- Silver Strand Hald Marathon, 10 Miler & Veteran’s Day 5K – November 12, 2017
- 12th Annual UH Arts Open & Taste of University Heights – November 12, 2017
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
