| Downtown Events | Dates | Location |
| Pet Rescue Day on the Bay Offers FREE Cruises Hornblower cruises presents the seventh annual Pet Rescue Day on the Bay event to benefit local animal shelters. By donating a gently used blanket or towel, a dog and its owner cruise FREE on any one-hour harbor cruise on a Hornblower yacht. visit event website |
05-15-2008 through 05-15-2008 | Hornblower Cruises |
| Memorial Day Weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter - KiFM Smooth Jazz Festival With the sounds of smooth Jazz, delightfully warm weather, and good eats what more could jazz enthusiasts want this Memorial Day Weekend? KiFM and downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter come together bringing you two outdoor stages with live performances and national acts all day on May 24th from noon to 10 p.m. along Fifth Avenue and G Street. Must be 21+ to attend. visit event website |
05-24-2008 through 05-24-2008 | Gaslamp Quarter |
| Pedal to the Park Take a beautiful Sunday ride to PETCO Park where you’ll be cycling to raise money and watch the Padres sweep the Reds at 1:00 p.m. Pedal to the Park is for all ages and ability levels with proceeds benefiting Bicycle Coalition advocacy, riders with disabilities and your pocket book (see your tax advisor). Participation fees range from $25 to $35. Please visit the website for general inquiries and registration information. visit event website |
05-25-2008 through 05-25-2008 | Balboa Park, War Memorial Bldg, north end Zoo Parking Lot 3325 Zoo Drive |
| San Diego Center for Spiritual Living presents Growing the Empowered Child On May 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m., as a guest speaker, and at a workshop from 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m., The San Diego Center for Spiritual Living will host Bro. Ishmael Tetteh, as he presents “Growing the Empowered Child”, the basis for development of world peace. Bro. Ishmael is the Founder of the Etherean Mission Campus in Ghana, West Africa, a modern-day Mystic and international teacher, speaker, and author whose teachings have guided countless children and adults to a better life. Workshop: $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Child care available. Entrance: 10th street. Location: San Diego Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 G Street, San Diego, CA 92101. Contact:(619)491-3087 Email: events@downttowncc.org visit event website |
05-25-2008 through 05-25-2008 | San Diego Center for Spiritual Living |
| Balboa Park Audio Walking Tour Rent a stimulating one and a half hour audio tour of Balboa Park. The tours feature information regarding architecture, horticulture, and cultural facets. Audio tours are available for all ages and features expert information. The Audio Walking Tour is brought to you by Sandpail Productions and House of Hospitality. For more information, call 619.239.0512 or visit. visit event website |
07-11-2006 through 05-31-2008 | Balboa Park |
| San Diego Center for Spiritual Living presents Terry Cole-Wittaker On June 1st, The San Diego Center for Spiritual Living will host Dr. Terry Cole-Wittaker, where she will make a special appearance at the 10:00 a.m. service and later host a workshop from 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Dr. Terry is a world-renowned speaker, teacher, best-selling author, television producer, business consultant, and catalyst for Wealth, Happiness, Health, and Enlightenment. Workshop: $35 in advance, $45 at the door. Entrance: 10th street. Location: San Diego Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 G Street, San Diego, CA 92101. Contact:(619)491-3087 Email: events@downttowncc.org visit event website |
06-01-2008 through 06-01-2008 | San Diego Center for Spiritual Living |
| San Diego Center for Spiritual Living Grand Opening Celebration On June 7th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. join the Center for Spiritual Living for the Grand Opening Celebration. Enjoy food and fun, fabulous local musicians, activities for all ages and a raffle with an abundance of prizes. Learn more about the center along with upcoming special events during the summer. Entrance: 10th street. Location: San Diego Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 G Street, San Diego, CA 92101. Contact:(619)491-3087 Email: events@downttowncc.org visit event website |
06-07-2008 through 06-07-2008 | San Diego Center for Spiritual Living |
| San Diego Center for Spiritual Living presents Sacred Sound Vibrations On June 14th from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m enjoy the vibrations of nine crystal bowls played as you relax, presented by Linda Bates, Founder of The Body, Mind and Spirit. The silicon quartz bowls emit a powerful, pure resonance - a bath to the body, balancing the chakras and bringing harmony to the subtle energy fields. Bring a mat, blanket, pillow, or whatever you need for comfort. Donation: $20. Entrance: 10th street. Location: San Diego Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 G Street, San Diego, CA 92101. Contact:(619)491-3087 Email: events@downttowncc.org visit event website |
06-14-2008 through 06-14-2008 | San Diego Center for Spiritual Living |
| Taste of Gaslamp 2008 Taste of Gaslamp features goodies from many of your favorite downtown San Diego hot spots! This Father’s Day Weekend on July 14-15th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., take a self-guided tour of the Gaslamp Quarter while sampling its restaurants’ award-winning culinary delights and sipping on brewskies from Samuel Adams’ signature beer garden. Tickets sell out fast with this event’s one-time entrance fee of $25 so be sure to get yours soon. Will-call available at Fifth and Island. Must be 21+ to attend. visit event website |
06-14-2008 through 06-15-2008 | Gaslamp Quarter |
| San Diego Restaurant Week, June 22 - June 27, 2008 San Diego Restaurant Week is a food-lovers extravaganza! You have one week to choose from more than 130 superb restaurants throughout San Diego, many of which are located in the downtown San Diego neighborhoods. Divulge in as many establishments as you wish throughout the week as venues provide three-course meals for only $30-$40 per person. Just be sure to make reservations early by calling your restaurant(s) of choice or visiting their Web site. Prices do not include tax, tip and beverage. A few downtown Big Bay recommendations include:
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06-22-2008 through 06-27-2008 | Downtown San Diego |
| Padre Fever! Spring Training is here! The beginning of March 2008 kicks off the pre-season for the Padres as they throw, swing and pitch their way to the regular season. Watch them battle it out at their first home game on March 31st against the Houston Astros. Catch a pre-game cocktail at the Omni San Diego hotel which is the only venue connecting by skybridge straight to PETCO Park. You can also visit The Tilted Kilt where the lovely kilted ladies serve up frothy beer and pub-style eats. visit event website |
03-01-2008 through 06-30-2008 | PETCO Park |
| Summer Pops Concert Series The 2008 Summer Pops season of live music begins this June. Set in the scenic Embarcadero Marina Park South, every concert will feature the San Diego Symphony and a special guest performer. Performances include Frank Sinatra Jr., Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Marvin Hamlisch, Davy Jones and Burt Bacharach. All concerts will start at 7:30 pm. Contact the box office at 619.235.0804 and for more information please visit www.sandiegosymphony.com/summerpops/index.php. visit event website |
06-14-2008 through 08-31-2008 | Embarcadero Marina Park South |
| 2008 ArtWalk on the Bay The team that produces the annual ArtWalk in San Diego’s Little Italy each April is pleased to present ArtWalk on the Bay. This event will take place along the beautiful waterfront of San Diego Bay in North Embarcadero, providing the ultimate setting for such an event. Featuring outstanding artwork from artists throughout Southern California, the western United States and Mexico, take the chance to meet the artists and purchase original art. Admission is free for this event. For more information call: 619.686.7246. visit event website |
09-13-2008 through 09-14-2008 | North Embarcadero |
| San Diego Film Festival Come and experience movies like you never have before. Get a chance to check out over 75 films hosted by this year’s San Diego Film Festival, featuring American and International Films, documentaries, short films and music videos. The Pacific Gaslamp 15 theatre will host this year’s star studded event. Spend four days and nights with Hollywood celebrities and some of the biggest names in the industry. Make sure to get the whole experience by purchasing a pass and receiving first priority to screenings, parties, panels and events. For more information call (619) 582-2368. visit event website |
09-25-2008 through 09-29-2008 | Pacific Gaslamp 15 Theatre |
| Monster Bash 2008 With ghosts, goblins and pretty damsels all dressed to impress, you don’t want to miss out this moon ‘howling event. Held during Halloween-time every year, Monster Bash features plenty of cauldron created cocktails, ghoulish music and a huge costume contest! Event date is TBA. For more information, please call 619.233.5008 visit event website |
10-01-2008 through 10-31-2008 | Gaslamp Quarter |
| Fall Back Festival 2008 Put on by the Historical Foundation, downtown San Diego falls back in time to the days of buggies, horse-driven carriages and 2 cent candy. In honoring turning back the clocks during daylight savings time, the Fall Back Festival is fun for the whole family with the Historic Children's Street Faire, eating contest, horse rides and pumpkin decorating. Event will be held November 2, 2008 in the Gaslamp Quarter at Fourth Avenue and Island. For more information, please call 619.233.5008 visit event website |
11-02-2008 through 11-02-2008 | Gaslamp Quarter - Fourth Avenue and Island |
| Run for the Hungry 5K & 10K: November 27, 2008 In benefiting the Jewish Family Service Foodmobile, the seventh annual Hungry Thanksgiving Day Run is fun for the whole family in downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. The race begins bright and early at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day followed by turkey-day delights, a party on the waterfront and the canned food drive. You can also bring your faithful pooch along for the run where they'll enjoy water breaks, a new bandana and a post-run treat. Entrance fees are $25 for adults, $15 for youths with 12 and under for free and $10 for your leashed pup. Ticket prices increase on race day and event will take place at PETCO Park East. For more information, please visit the website or call 619.795.5000.
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11-27-2008 through 11-27-2008 | PETCO Park |
| Weekly Wine Tasting at The Wine Bank From exquisite boutique wineries to Napa’s finest steals, The Wine Bank seeks the most enticing and exciting of flavors to stock its incredible cellar. Whether you are a wine novice or an expert sommelier, Friday evening tastings welcome all who desire to learn, discover and simply taste the grape. This tantalizing taste is Friday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., includes 6 tastes and is $20 per person. For more information, please call 619.234.7487 visit event website |
01-01-2008 through 12-31-2008 | 363 Fifth Avenue |
| Port of San Diego – Urban Trees 4 Public Art Collection Three of the world's most highly recognized contemporary artists’ works are on display now at Urban Trees 4 with the 5th installation of the collection coming September of 2008. The grove of 30 sculptural “trees” transforms North Embarcadero along scenic San Diego Bay. Sculpted with inspiration and imagination from a diverse and striking range of traditional and modern media, this year-long exhibit is an engaging and vibrant attraction along San Diego’s waterfront for city residents and visitors alike. visit event website |
01-08-2008 through 12-31-2008 | North Embarcadero |
| Gaslamp Mardi Gras Presented by Southern Comfort, masquerade around the best street festival in Downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. In keeping tradition, Mardi Gras is always celebrated on FAT TUESDAY and features two fabulous parades, live music from 10 stages and entertainment lounges, and all the excitement those 21 and up could ask for. Tickets are $15 when purchased in advanced and $20 at the entrance. For more information call 619.233.5227. visit event website |
02-24-2009 through 02-24-2009 | Gaslamp Quarter |
From Our Sponsors
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Diego Hotel
"Get Your Glam On" – Girls Night Out Package
It’s Ladies Night at the Omni San Diego! Gather up the girlfriends for a night of fun, beauty spoils, and gossip! With “Girlfriends Tarot Card Kit;” the ultimate chick-flicks on hand; complementary lip gloss and masque; and an amazing bottle of wine complete with chocolate covered strawberries, this ladies night is bound to be perfect. This 4 package also includes a Sensation Bar, nightly turndown service, and deluxe accommodations. Offer valid until 12/31/08. Code: CRPPK2.
Marriott
Marina
"Escape! Family Time" package where kids eat free!
Kids under 12 eat free breakfast, lunch and dinner when one adult purchases an entrée from the regular menu. Offer valid on weekends until May 23rd and must stay over a Friday or Saturday night to get the promotional rate. Code: ZJ6
Manchester
Grand Hyatt
US Open Golf Package
Buy three nights and get the 4th night FREE, along with a 0 VISA Card. Dates Valid: 6/10/08-6/16/08. Code: SDGOLF.
Sunshine on Sale Promotion
Buy three nights and get the 4th night FREE and kids eat FREE off the Johnny Venture Menu. Dates Valid: 5/23/08-9/08/08.