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La Mezcalera celebrates four years on La Sexta, Tijuana
Hep mezcal bar and venue kicks off a new wave of nightlife in Zona Centro
In the wake of post-9/11 terrormania and, later, a barrage of cartel violence, the flash and boom of Tijuana’s historic tourism corridor along Avenida Revolución faded to murmurs. In early 2009, a trendy bar and venue called La Mezcalera opened …
New name: Chula Vista Cricket/Coors Amphitheatre riding the Sleep Train
Another name change for the 20,000 seat concert venue
Mattress sellers Sleep Train have closed a deal with Live Nation to rename Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre (formerly Coors Amphitheatre) the Sleep Train Amphitheatre. No, you didn't accidentally click "Almost Factual News," and we're not pulling an early April Fool's gag. …
San Diego Style: Piercings
My dad, who was normally very accepting of all my adolescent fashion choices, lost his mind when I got my nose pierced as a teenager. I believe his exact words were, "I will not look at you until that thing …
NPMS New Year Mixer hosted by Seven Grand
The new-ish North Park whiskey bar sponsors North Park Main Street's event tonight with appetizers and cocktails
Dream about rubbing elbows with local business owners over cocktails? Hoping at least one of them will be smitten, or drunk, enough so as to divulge the secret recipe of your favorite dish or bestow upon you a lifetime discount …
eloS Shoes 1-Year Anniversary Party
Normal Heights shop celebrates tonight with food, drinks & a photography exhibit
“Whatever it may be, your shoes say a lot about you,” states eloS Shoes owner Lisa Greshko. She’ll be celebrating an entire year of dialogue at her unique footwear store tonight with a big anniversary party. Having lived in the …
Stage props: a tale of two chairs
"Anyone have 2 good late 19th/early 20th century Scandinavian or Danish high-backed chairs...in gray of black, or that you are open to having painted?" Sean Fanning, one of local theater's busiest and most talented scenic designers, posted the request on …
Street Style, North Park: Fashion twins
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jan/16/38525/ Ever notice how good friends tend to dress alike? Kate Jackson and Jenna McKown are a perfect example. When asked what their favorite wardrobe item is, both gave the same answer: their Jeffrey Campbell Lita’s. Kate has the suede …
Webcomic discussion panel in Ocean Beach
Burgeoning comic book studio Little Fish hosts webcomic panel
Little Fish Comic Book Studio (4837 Voltaire Street - Ocean Beach) will be hosting a webcomic discussion panel on Monday, January 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. The discussion will be led by Little Fish’s Patrick Yurick and features webcomic …
"The Gift Shoppe" to benefit Helen Woodward Society
Charity event tonight promises art, books, a raffle, sweet treats & more
If you walk into Whistle Stop Bar (2236 Fern Street) from 6-10pm this evening, do not expect just another quiet hump day. Feral Factory Publishing will be hosting The Gift Shoppe, a book-signing, raffle, and art-auction charity event to benefit …
San Diego Event Picks, January 17-23
Thursday | 17HOW TO CURE MEATS AT HOMEChef Stein reveals the secrets to the art of meat curing. Learn how to transform the humble pig into sausages, salumi, bacon, pâtés, and more. As a bonus, each student will receive a …
Street Style: Polka dots
Polka dots are the latest casual style staple. They are popping up all over San Diego. I ran into Mesa College student Sarina Taraso wearing a dotted blouse in Clairemont. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jan/14/38349/ The 19-year-old purchased her top from Forever 21, her …
Talking Lear, or trying to...
This Tuesday night, January 15, the North Coast Repertory Theatre offers a one evening only, staged reading of Shakespeare's great tragedy, King Lear. The performance - with an all-star cast and Ken Ruta (to the role born) reading the King …
Educating Rita at North Coast Rep
In the original Greek myth, Pygmalion sculpts a female companion and falls in love with her. Aphrodite grants his wish and makes her come alive. The couple apparently lives happily ever after, though she never gets to speak. In numerous …
MCAS Miramar flight line run
Run along the flight line on base at Miramar and support military families.
Tomorrow is the 2nd Annual Flight Line Dash 10K and 5K. The event is put on by the Officers’ Wives’ Club at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The course description for the 10K sounds interesting with a run along the …
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon training west coast style
West Coast Road Runners will train you to succeed at the half or full marathon distance.
January 12 was the kickoff of the marathon/half marathon training season for West Coast Road Runners. They will be set up this Saturday, the 19th, at Road Runner Sports in Kearny Mesa, 5553 Copley Drive. The event starts at 8:00 …
South Pacific at the Welk
Unwritten category for Broadway musicals: Don't Try This At Home, Or On A Stage - i.e. the toughest songs to replicate. Who dares to sing "Camelot" or "If Ever I Would Leave You" in the wake of Robert Goulet's original …
Street Style Hillcrest: fancy pants
The great thing about San Diego and the current fashion trends in general, is that individual style is celebrated. It’s not unusual to see people wearing 1960’s inspired, Grunge, Glam Rock, Great Gatsby influenced, or even Victorian sty clothinleg out …
Best San Diego Events: January 10-16
Thursday | 10LUNAFEST FILM FESTIVALThis festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through nine short films by women filmmakers. The films range from animation to fictional drama and cover topics such as women’s health, motherhood, body image, aging, cultural …
Street Style: UTC Mall
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jan/08/38079/ Nicole Gereaux's outfit is busy. The 18-year old paired textures with patterns in a unique way. It’s no surprise that she is a freelance artist majoring in graphic art at SDSU. Her floral saddle shoes are by Wanted, her …
Barrio Logan: Roots Factory 3-year anniversary at The Casbah
Cumbia, reggae, punk, hip-hop and beyond at The Casbah
Barrio Logan gallery, print shop, and School of Guerrilla Arts The Roots Factory (1878 Main Street) is celebrating three years on Saturday, January 20 at The Casbah. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhN8FWBhMQc The benefit concert will feature two stages of cumbia, reggae, punk, hip-hop, …