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5 to Try This Weekend

Caution: Ordinary Folks Beware!! Seaport Village’s Spring Busker Festival comes to San Diego this Saturday and Sunday with a dynamic line-up of over-the-top street performances from jugglers, sword swallowers, contortionists, stuntmen and more.  This is year, Seaport Village is celebrating its 30th anniversary and the FREE festival is expected to be the best yet!  The […]

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Big Weekend: Fair vs. Festival

There are two huge, 2-day events that I look forward to each year: Adams Avenue Street Fair and the Pacific Islander Festival — both taking place September 26 and 27. Unfortunately, without the wits and resources of a Brady, there’s no way for me to enjoy both days of programming.

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5 to Try This Weekend

For those of us who didn’t score tickets to see Kathy Griffin at the San Diego Civic Center this weekend (tear), here’s a list of other weekend happenings to keep us occupied: Yes!! This Saturday and Sunday is the Adams Avenue Street Fair, California’s largest free music festival and one of my favorite annual events. Set […]

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5 to Try This Weekend

This weekend is the 4th annual ArtWalk on the Bay, as in San Diego Bay along the downtown waterfront embarcadero. The event will feature live music, wine tastings, kids activities and of course, some of the region’s finest art.  The free event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the […]

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Street Scene, There’s An App For That

Want to check Street Scene set times on the go?  Or need help remembering the name of that Wavves song? Well, now there’s an app for that.  Last night, Street Scene launched their exclusive event app for iPhone/iPod Touch users.  The free download has event info, directions, parking details, a soon-to-be interactive map and detailed links […]

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5 to Try This Weekend

There’s fun stuff happening this weekend, especially on Sunday. So if you’re in the mood for great music, good food and whales and mimosas too, check out these weekend activities and events: Get your groove thang on this Saturday and Sunday at the North Park Music Thing, a two-day concert event. On Saturday night around 7 […]

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Street Scene Has Whatcha Want…Whatcha Want

*UPDATE: 7/20 – Really sad news, MCA’s cancer diagnosis .  Hope he recovers completely and soon.  Naturally, this health crisis has forced the cancellation of the Beastie Boys’ Street Scene appearance as well as the rest of their tour and new album.* Namely the Beastie Boys, MIA, Conor Oberst, Of Montreal, Band of Horses, Girl Talk, Chromeo, […]

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5 to Try This Weekend

One of San Diego’s most classic restaurants has moved to a new location and you’re invited to the grand opening party! Corvette Diner, now located in Liberty Station in Point Loma celebrates its grand opening  this Saturday and Sunday with more than 100 Corvettes on display, family-friendly activities and live music from a number of […]

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