PACIFIC San Diego Magazine, June 2019

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LOUD Jennifer Lopez brings her It’s My Party Tour to San Diego on June 10

INSIDE 11 NEW DINING ADVENTURES, SILVER SCREEN BLIND DATE, BREWS WITH VIEWS, COLORFUL EXHIBITS, 13 REASONS TO LAUGH A LITTLE MORE AND EVENTS TO KICKOFF SUMMERTIME June 2019

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Farewell, first dates

D

oes anybody really enjoy first dates?

If you’re lucky they’re tolerable, but in my experience they are usually uncomfortable, awkward and a bit like a job interview — or more accurately, an interrogation.

What do you do? How many siblings do you have? Have you ever been married? Have any kids?

Do you floss every night?

Ok, maybe not that last one, but you get the point.

I recognized a long time ago, particularly when I delved into online dating, that to make first dates at least a partial success, there had to be something I could get out of the experience no matter if it resulted in a second date or was a total flop.

So, I made the decision to try and meet up for every first date at a new place that I’d always talked about checking out but never got around to visiting.

Thanks to first dates I found Tiger! Tiger!, Wine Steals (where the guy admitted he drank a six-pack before meeting up with me, but “don’t worry, I’m not an alcoholic” he said before downing two bottles of wine, of which I had one glass), Lion’s Share, Lucha Libre and Neighborhood, among others.

Best, however, was a first date at Soda & Swine barely a week after it had opened at its current Liberty Station location. The date was with a tall drink of water I had been messaging with on OkCupid. When I arrived he was chatting with a guy I recognized as one of the owners (hey, Anthony Schmidt), a positive first sign from the normal head-down, focused-on-the-phone look I was used to.

Conversation was easy, we shared some kind of dirty fries and sipped on some tasty cocktails. I felt sparks, but was worried his lack of eye contact during that first date was an indicator of his disinterest. Luckily I was wrong and a second

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While this wasn’t captured on our first date (it was our second anniversary), we like to recreate our successful first date by going to Soda & Swine and enjoying cocktails at the bar in the same place where we met.

and third date were quickly put on our calendars all within the span of a week. And, as of June 8 when we officially tie the knot, I am swearing off first dates for good (not that I didn’t do that a long time ago, but now it’s just officially official).

Sayonara, San Diego single life, and farewell, first dates, this lady is finally off the market.

Since I will no longer have awkward dating stories to regale you with, you can always count on PACIFIC’s most popular feature to keep you entertained each month. Head to page 88 see how our PACIFIC blind daters did when we set them up on a first date at downtown’s Rooftop Cinema for a Queen sing along night.

XOXO,

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CONTENTS JUNE 2019

CURRENTS 14 Six.Nineteen June events calendar 38 Laughing Stock June stand-up comedy shows PULSE 44 Art Beat June gallery + exhibition openings 50 Curtain Calls June performing arts preview TASTE 52 Hungry Like the Wolf New buzzy brunch spot and 10 other restaurants now open for feasting 62 Full Plate June food + drink happenings 64 Take it From the Tap A monthly taste of beer from here GROOVE 72 Sounds Like a Plan June concert calendar 84 Take a Spin Upcoming EDM + DJ performances LOVE 88 Crazy Little Thing Called Love Blind daters shoot for a Hollywood romance under the stars

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ON THE COVER: Jennifer Lopez attends the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. San Diego is in for a show-stopping performance when she brings her latest tour to Pechanga Arena on June 10. Find more concert listings on page 72.

Photo by Dia Dipasupil/ Getty Images ON THIS PAGE: A selection of Nigiri sushi from the newly-opened Soichi Sushi in University Heights. See more new restaurants on page 52.

Photo by Mark Lagrisola

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz comes to life as we celebrate L. Frank Baum’s classic tale.

OZ-MAZING Channel your inner courage in our whirlwind of carnival rides. Expand your brain by immersing yourself in creative and educational exhibits. Warm your heart creating new memories with your friends and family.

No matter what adventure you seek, at the end of your visit you’re sure to exclaim, “There’s no place like the Fair!”

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BY MICHAEL BENNINGER

6.28-30

SAN DIEGO TATTOO INVITATIONAL

San Diego Golden Hall Concourse, downtown sandiegotattooinvitational.com More than 150 international tattoo artists and 5,000 ink aficionados showcase their creative diversity at this first-year event that aims to advance the craft and grow the community.

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C URRENT S | EVENTS

PHOTO BY JARED GASE

6.1 ART AROUND ADAMS

Adams Avenue, Normal Heights artaroundadams.org Amble along two miles of art, crafts and live music — or catch a ride on the complimentary Comedy Trolley — during Normal Heights’ multisensory showcase of emerging talent.

6.1 MABUHAY FESTIVAL

Kimball Park, National City wesaymabuhay.org

6.1 SAN DIEGO BAYFEST

Embarcadero Marina Park North, Marina District sandiegobayfest.com Join 7,000 attendees — and headlining band Slightly Stoopid — for this day of local arts and specialty foods complemented by craft beers, craft cocktails and fine wines from nearby venues.

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Commemorate the anniversary of Philippine Independence Day and celebrate the country’s culture, language and diversity during this free event that highlights rising artists with ties to the Southeast Asian nation.

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C URRENT S | EVENTS 6.2 SAN DIEGO ROCK ’N’ ROLL MARATHON

Throughout central San Diego runrocknroll.com Featuring a finish-line festival in Waterfront Park, the mother of all music-themed marathons returns with more bands and multiple routes, including a 5K, halfmarathon and two-person relay.

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6.7-8 NINTH ANNUAL EXPO CERVEZA ARTESENAL Monumental Plaza Playas de Tijuana, Tijuana expocervezatijuana.com Baja’s behemoth beer expo is back with 100 local, national and international brewers plus some of Mexico’s most exquisite cuisine and live performances by Caifanes and Thievery Corporation.

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6.2 RB ALIVE! EXPO

Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo sdbusiness chamber.com Join 20,000 locals in browsing through the wares of 300-plus merchants during this event touting tasty treats, historical re-enactments and a can’t-miss classic car show.

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SAN DIEGO MARKET UPDATE # of homes for sale: 28 # of homes sold: 12 Highest price: $2,050,000 Loce: $335,000 Average home price: $850,812

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6.8-9 MARINE CORPS MUD RUN

Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton marinecorpsmudrun.com Prove how “hard corps” you are by signing up for this insane 10K obstacle course that boasts four mud pits, a cargo-net climb and 300 motivational Marines.

6.6-9 SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Spanish Landing Park East, Harbor Island sandiegointernationalboatshow.com Make your dreams of owning a yacht a reality at SoCal’s premier boat-buying event, brimming with more than 150 nautical vessels alongside the latest aquatic gadgets.

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6.8 FIDO FEST

Town Center Community Park East, Santee cityofsanteeca.gov Grab your furry, four-legged friend and head to this delightful day for dogs that includes adoptions, canine-centric services and a contest to determine which pet owner most closely resembles their companion.

6.7-9 GREEK FESTIVAL

PHOTO BY KAREN PEARLMAN

6.8 SECOND ANNUAL AVOLUTION FEST

PHOTO BY JOEL ORTIZ

Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, North Park sdgreekfestival.com Serving some of the finest Greek foods and pastries in the region (including several recipes handed down through generations) this event touts a medley of Mediterranean treats and drinks along with live performances by Grecian musicians.

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Broadway Pier, Marina District, avolutionfest.com This one-day event celebrating all things avocado includes 15,000 square feet of immersive art installations, a fleet of food trucks and tons of mushy green goodness for your gustatory enjoyment. @PACIFICSD JUNE 2019

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6.14-16 AURA AURA

Pendry San Diego, downtown auraaura.as.me Develop a deeper understanding of your aura at this experiential practice that uses analog technology and instant film to capture your vibrational energy in a personalized one-of-a-kind portrait.

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6.8-9 SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

Waterfront Park, Little Italy sdfestivalofthearts.org Nearly 200 critically acclaimed artists from around the country exhibit their original creations at this annual event that includes interactive activities, cuisine from local restaurants and a curated selection of fine wine and craft beer.

6.8 SAN DIEGO PIN & PATCH CON

Montezuma Hall, San Diego State University pinandpatchcon.com Trade your pins, patches and other pieces of flair during this wearable art convention dedicated to generating awareness of — and appreciation for — this niche facet of geek culture.

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C URRENTS | EVENTS 6.15 RENDEZVOUS |IN THE ZOO (RITZ)

San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, bidpal.net Don’t miss this magical evening of cocktails, gourmet dining and exotic animal encounters as the Zoo’s annual black-tie gala takes place beneath the stars.

PHOTO BY JARED GASE

6.15 SIXTH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR 5K

Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar sdfair5k.com See a whole new side of the county’s famous fair during this behind-the-scenes run/walk that takes place prior to the park opening to the public.

6.20 IMPRACTICAL JOKERS: THE CRANJIS McBASKETBALL WORLD COMEDY TOUR

PHOTO BY BRAD BARKET / GETTY IMAGES

Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, thetenderloins.com The stars of truTV’s hit improv series bring their outrageous, over-the-top hijinks to the county fair.

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C URRENT S | EVENTS 6.23 FESTIVAL OF YOGA AND HEALTHY LIVING

Waterfront Park, Little Italy, festivalofyogasandiego.org One of the region’s largest free yoga festivals returns with merchant booths, food trucks and five stages of simultaneous sessions to inspire and empower yogis from all walks of life.

6.22-23 SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES

Brengle Terrace Park, Vista sdhighland games.org Revel in a day of bagpipes, drums and sheepdog trials at this long-running sporting event that includes a beer garden, two stages of entertainment and an abundance of Scottish traditions.

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6.22 NOT-SO-SILENT SHORT FILM FESTIVAL — WOMEN FILMMAKERS: PIONEERS OF CINEMA

IDEA1, East Village, vanguardculture.com Feast your eyes on a selection of silent short films made by women during this lively screening event where the audience is encouraged to create a cinematic soundtrack using birdcalls, thunder sheets and oldfashioned car horns among other noisemakers.

PHOTO BY MISAEL VIRGEN

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C URRENTS | EVENTS 6.28 SOCIAL MEDIA DAY SAN DIEGO

Bahia Resort Hotel, Mission Bay socialmediadaysandiego.com Learn the latest in social media marketing at this lucrative networking event punctuated by talks from today’s top influencers and thought leaders.

6.23 37TH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON

Spanish Landing Park, Harbor Island, sdtriseries.com One of the longest-running triathlons in the country, this event features two courses that each include a scenic swim in the Big Bay, an ambitious bike ride to Cabrillo Point and a waterfront run to cap it off.

PHOTO BY CHADD CADY

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SAN DIEGO’S NEW HEALTH & WELLNESS FESTIVAL

Saturday July 13, 2019 10 a.m.– 3 p.m.

Lane Field Park

Downtown San Diego 1009 N. Harbor Drive at Broadway

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6.29 15TH ANNUAL BRO AM BEACH FEST

Moonlight Beach, Encinitas, broam.org Organized by San Diego’s celebrated rock band Switchfoot, this surf competition is expected to attract 17,000 spectators for an empowering day of waves, food and fun.

PHOTO BY HAYNE PA LMOUR IV

6.28-29 THE BUSH FAMILY CELEBRITY WEEKEND

HOME GAMES

Pendry San Diego and the Del Mar Country Club, downtown and Rancho Santa Fe reggiebush.org NFL superstar and Spring Valley native Reggie Bush welcomes guests to enjoy a weekend of charitable events including a comedy show, an A-lister dinner and a celebrity golf tourney.

SAN DIEGO LEGION

6.2 vs NOLA Gold

SAN DIEGO PADRES

5.31-6.2 vs Florida Marlins 6.3-5 vs Philadelphia Phillies

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PHOTO BY CHADD CADY

6.6-9 vs Washington Nationals 6.17-19 vs Milwaukee Brewers 6.28-30 vs St. Louis Cardinals

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OLD TOWN TEQUILA FACTORY & CANTINA

(buffet style) 2467 Juan St., Old Town (across from Heritage Park) 619.260.8124 | oldtowntequilafactory.com A spectacular scenic hillside spot for your Saturday or Sunday Champagne brunch with panoramic views from the Coronado Islands, over Old Town to Mission Bay. This traditional Mexican buffet, served 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, features sizzling steak, shrimp, carnitas or chicken fajitas and includes favorites like fresh menudo and pozole, cheese enchiladas, homemade chile rellenos, agave glazed ribs, flowing Champagne and more. At $26.99 (kids under 12, $12.99), it’s perfect for bridal/baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday parties and reunions. ............................................................................................................................................................

CHINA MAX

(table service) 4698 Convoy St., Kearny Mesa 858.650.3333 | chinamaxsd.com Experience the true delight of an authentic Chinese dim sum brunch, dozens of varieties (from $2.45) and their famous regular menu. Served Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. ............................................................................................................................................................

KAISERHOF GERMAN AMERICAN RESTAURANT

(table service) 2253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., Ocean Beach 619.224.0606 | kaiserhofrestaurant.com Enjoy Sunday brunch in Kaiserhof’s award-winning and quaint German American restaurant. Served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. the brunch menu features dishes such as German pancakes, eggs benedict, Kaiserschmarren, steak & eggs, poached salmon, omelets and more. Includes a glass of Champagne, mimosa or orange juice and fresh rolls and butter. From $12.95. ............................................................................................................................................................

OLD TOWN COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL & RESTAURANT

(table service) 2660 Calhoun St., Old Town 619.297.1874 | oldtowncosmopolitan.com A blend of American and Mexican favorites served in their uniquely historic setting, either on the patio or indoors. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with entrees starting at $7.95 and $7 mimosas and Champagne. Kids under 12 eat free (one per paid adult). Additional kids, $5.95. ............................................................................................................................................................

PATRON’S CORNER

(table service) 332 J Street #102, San Diego 619.255.0492 | PatronsCorner.com Patron’s Corner offers traditional recipes from Mexico like huevos rancheros or chilaquiles and American favorites like, orange cranberry pancakes and brioche French toast using fresh and organic ingredients (when possible), served on the patio or indoors in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter. Bottomless mimosas are $12 with the purchase of an entrée. Their full service bar emphasizes tequila and mezcal, and also offers craft cocktails. An extensive vegan brunch menu is available upon request. They are also available for private events and buyouts. Served Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. and Saturday to Sunday from 9 a.m. ............................................................................................................................................................

94TH AERO SQUADRON (buffet style)

8885 Balboa Ave., Kearny Mesa 858.560.6771 | 94thsandiego.com Join 94th Aero Squadron Sunday for their Champagne buffet brunch. Buffet includes omelet bar and eggs benedict, Belgian waffle station, carved meats, fajita station, pasta station, dessert station, chocolate fountain and much more. Served from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with an early brunch special from 9 a.m to 10 a.m. Early pricing is $29.95 and regular pricing is $34.95 (per adult). Children ages 4-10 are $16.95.

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HISTORIC GRANDEUR ELEVATED AT LA JOLLA LANDMARK HOTEL The historic Grande Colonial Hotel, situated in the heart of the village of La Jolla and home to the acclaimed NINE-TEN Restaurant, has completed a $4 million renovation of its 97 guest rooms & suites. The project has substantially elevated the hotels’ high caliber of accommodations and amenities for which it has been known for more than a century.

Artfully recapturing the hotel’s storied past with a keen focus on modern sensibilities, the new design infuses a classic European ambiance and a refined, contemporary sophistication. Interior design has been provided

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interior design firm, the same design firm used for the two most recent renovations of the hotel lobby, and meeting space. The overall guest room decor package mixes very traditional elements with contemporary and mid-century modern elements. The color scheme reflects the traditional blues and yellows that define the Grande Colonial. And keeping in line with traveler expectations, the traditional bedspread has been replaced with a crisply linen-wrapped down duvet with colorful accent pillows. Added in-room amenities include refrigerators, and mobile device charging outlets.

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MUSIC, SUNSHINE & POOLSIDE COCKTAILS ON THE ROOFTOP AT HARD ROCK HOTEL SAN DIEGO It’s officially summertime in San Diego and the rooftop at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is the place to be every weekend for non-stop music, sunshine & poolside cocktails! Experience an unforgettable, fully loaded lineup on Independence Day Weekend with SUNBURN Pool Lounge and Night Swim on Saturday, June 29th, and LED Hard Rock Hotel San DIego 207 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 | 619.814.2549 hardrockhotelsd.comn

Dayclub presents Tchami on Friday, June 28th, followed by Ilan Bluestone on Sunday, June 30th. Elevate your weekend when you go VIP! For more information on how to book a table, daybed or cabana, call 619.814.2549 or email bars@hardrockhotelsd.com. For tickets and hotel accommodations, visit www.hardrockhotelsd.com.

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5.10.19

PHOTOS BY JARED GASE

Sam “The Cooking Guy” Zien and other local chefs raised money at the Mama’s Day 2019 Tasting Event at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine on May 10.

5.11.19

PHOTOS BY RICK NOCON

Billed as “the world’s first running music festival,” runners at the Night Nation Run at the Del Mar Fairgrounds experienced a music-filled course with DJs, light shows and more on May 11.

See more photos of San Diego’s best events at pacificsandiego.com @PACIFICSD JUNE 2019

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CHELSEA HANDLER

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“ I think having

a baby is a huge responsibility, OK? It’s like a five-year commitment, and you need to be ready for it.”

— Chelsea Handler at the Laugh Factory

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6.7 JEFF DUNHAM @ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com

You say one of your daughters is getting etting “ married?”

“Bree, my oldest. Getting married soon.” n.”

“Oh, good. That’s great. You were adopted, dopted, right?”

“Actually, I was adopted.”

“Good, yeah. Are you sure?”

“Yes, I’m sure.”

“Or is it just something your parents said aid to make themselves feel better?”

“No, I was adopted.”

“OK, OK. Are your biological parents going to walk your daughter down the aisle?”

“Why would they?”

“Well, they’re good at giving kids away.”

— Jeff Dunham and his dummy Walter on Relative Disaster

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@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com

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Japanese toilet?

The Japanese took the most disgusting experience of human existence and fixed it. The Japanese toilet washes you, dries you, does your taxes and that is in a Tokyo airport bathroom. You leave a Japanese public restroom cleaner than when you walked in. You leave an American public restroom with PTSD. Your only thought is, ‘How can I forget that experience? Is there alcohol nearby?’ ” — Jim Gaffigan on Noble Ape

but that’s about it.”

— Michael Rapaport in Mother Jones

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Are you “ familiar with the

Being a good rapper is hard “ to do. I’m a good Rapaport,

6.7-9 DEAN DELRAY @ The Comedy Store, thecomedystore.com/la-jolla

I’ve been looking for an “ apartment lately. It’s an absolute nightmare. Apartment hunting is just like online dating. Like, you show up excited, right? Like, ‘All right, yeah! Oh no … you don’t look like your photo at all.

You’re all dirty … and you got carpet.’ ” — Dean Delray on Conan PHOTO BY RICK DIAMOND GETTY IMAGES

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C URRENTS | C OM E DY 6.8 BOB SAGET @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com/ sandiego

Is it a bad prostate “ exam doctor if, while

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he’s giving it to you, both of his hands are on your shoulders?”

— Bob Saget on Zero to Sixty

6.13-15 RYAN HAMILTON @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com

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“

I went on a hot air balloon ride with a girl.

I thought that would be romantic. It’s terrifying.

It’s not romantic. There are all these obstacles.

You have to get up at 5 o’clock in the morning. Did you know that?

Hot air balloons, they don’t even work during the day. I didn’t know that. We were finished at 7 a.m. with our romantic experience. Where do you go from there? ‘Do you wanna hit Denny’s? Is that what we should do? Do you wanna take a 12-hour nap, and I’ll pick you up?’ ” — Ryan Hamilton on Happy Face

6.20-22 BRIAN POSEHN @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com

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Want to feel young “ again? Smoke

weed in front of a Radisson.

When the dude reprimands you,I swear you’ll feel like you’re 15 for a whole minute.”

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6.13-16 STEVE TREVINO @ The Comedy Store, thecomedystore.com/la-jolla

Something as easy as going “ through the drive-thru with my

wife, it becomes a thing. And I try to be nice, right? I try to be patient. I try to get on top of it.

‘Hey, baby, be ready. One more car, it’s going to be our turn.

Know what you want.’ ‘Oh, well, what do they have?’ ‘What do they have? It’s McDonald’s. It’s the same thing since we were four.’ Then it’s our turn to order, she acts like she’s never seen this menu. She has to lean over me. ‘Do they have whole wheat buns?’ ‘Whole wheat buns?

We’re about to eat trash.’ ” — Steve Trevino on ’Til Death PHOTO BY ALBERTO E. RODRIGUEZ / GETTY IMAGES

6.21-23 ANDREW SANTINO @ The Comedy Store, thecomedystore.com/la-jolla

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I had to do a physical, but you have to fill out a form. Have you ever had to do that? That’s a “ nightmare. On the first question it says, ‘How many drinks do you have a week?’ Have you seen this? … ‘How many drinks do you have a week?’ And the first answer is ‘Zero to one.’ What?!

What kind of psychopath has one drink a week? Who is this person that I’m very afraid of that just goes, ‘One, that’s it for me’? One is creepier than zero or a hundred — by far. Because zero says, ‘Hey, man, I used to have a problem, OK?’ And a hundred says, ‘Hey, man, I currently have a problem.’ But one says, ‘I’m keeping a secret, and it’s a problem. A big problem.’ ” — Andrew Santino on Conan

6.27-29 ARJ BARKER @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com

I wish I could tell you that getting married is the most “ exciting thing that’s ever happened to me, but, the truth is,

my girlfriend and I lived together for just over three years before we got married. And I didn’t know this at the time, but I did learn it. Marrying your partner that you already live with, that’s like, that’s like wrapping up your own bike and giving it to yourself for Christmas.”

— Arj Barker at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival

6.25 EDDIE IZZARD @ San Diego Civic Theatre, sandiegotheatres.org

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Wisdom, in life, that’s what your “ journey is. I don’t think there’s a

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god, ladies and gentlemen. I think it’s just up to us to try and be wise, try and get wisdom. And we used to have pipes. We used to smoke pipes, it helped us, all the way up until the 1950s. Everyone — all the real characters from history, Sherlock Holmes and Gandalf, and they all had pipes.”

— Eddie Izzard on Live at the Apollo!

6.28-30 MAZ JOBRANI @ The Comedy Store, thecomedystore.com/la-jolla

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We actually just had a baby boy five months ago. … We have an Iranian-Indian kid in America. “ How cool is that, right? Yeah, kid’s gonna get his ass kicked, that’s what I’m saying. The key is,

you gotta give him a good name so that he doesn’t get into trouble in America. And that’s what we did. We gave him a good name. We named him Mujibar Mohammed Abdula Raheem Osama bin Laden Jobrani — because I need the material, you know what I’m saying? It’s like, ‘Son, how was your day at school? You were deported? Fantastic! Let me work that into my act.’ ” — Maz Jobrani on Brown and Friendly

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ART BEAT

BY LISA DEADERICK

TheGift, TheCurse by Victor Roman

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Victor Roman: Celestial Awakenings

Distinction Gallery, 317 E. Grand Ave., Escondido 760.707.2770, distinctionart.com A look at the latest part of artist Victor Roman’s creative journey in this exhibition, with each piece painted on wood, and specific pieces exploring ideas around time and humanity.

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6.8-7.6 DOUBLE TROUBLE

Ashton Gallery, 4434 30th St., North Park 619.894.9009, ashtonartgallery.com Artist Yahel Yan believes that there’s a tingle that springs up inside of a person when they fall in love with a work of art, and she wants to cause that same tingle in this exhibition, which features works with two elements, or two collaborative pieces between two artists.

Art Beat

June gallery + exhibit openings

BY LISA DEADERICK

Tony & Maria by Yahel Yan

6.7-30 JUNE IN JUNE

Glitter Fox

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June Rubin Studio/Gallery 2690 Historic Decatur Rd., No. 214, Barracks 19, Liberty Station 858.229.4571, junerubin.com Celebrate summer with artist June Rubin and her eclectic, mixed media artwork, including pieces like Glitter Fox, a collage of a fox in a glittering tank top.

6.7-10.1 WONDERSPACES: IN COMMON

B Street Pier, 1140 N. Harbor Dr., Embarcadero sandiego.wonderspaces.com This popular interactive art show returns for its third iteration, this time focusing on pieces from 13 artists that explore how we are shaped by experiences, environments and relationships.

6.8-9 SAN DIEGO POTTERS’ GUILD SPRING SALE

Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Pl., Balboa Park, 619.239.0507, sandiegopottersguild.org Each member of the guild participating in this semiannual show brings in new works for display on the courtyard, with their works filling the entirety of the courtyard as they make themselves available to art fans for questions and discussion.

6.15-8.3 CAROLYN CASE

Lux Art Institute 1550 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas 760.436.6611, luxartinstitute.org Carolyn Case is the current artist-in-residence at the Lux Art Institute, using her multilayered process to create a series of oil paintings based on the landscape surrounding the Encinitas institute itself.

Homemade Tattoo by Carolyn Case

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6.21-9.8 LEGENDARY DRAG QUEENS OF SAN DIEGO

San Diego History Center, 2727 Presidio Dr., Old Town 619.232.6203, sandiegohistory.org In conjunction with the exhibition, LGBTQ+ San Diego: Stories of Struggles + Triumphs, this exhibition celebrates drag as an art form and spotlights not only the fabulous costumes and performers, but also the personal stories of eight leading “queens.”

6.21-11.3 MARNIE WEBER: SONGS THAT NEVER DIE AND OTHER STORIES

Songs That Never Die by Marnie Weber

MCASD Downtown 1100 & 1001 Kettner Blvd., downtown 858.454.3541, mcasd.org Installation artist Marnie Weber created the fictitious — and dead — all-female rock band The Spirit Girls using music, performance, video and costumes.

She first introduced them in 2005 in the installation Songs That Never Die. Get reacquainted with the Girls, and sculptures, photos and videos from other related work. @PACIFICSD JUNE 2019

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PULSE | ART BEAT 6.21-11.3 MORE LIKE A FOREST: PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURES BY RICHARD ALLEN MORRIS

MCASD Downtown 1100 & 1001 Kettner Blvd., downtown 858.454.3541, mcasd.org This reprisal of a sculptural installation first presented in 1988 features sculptures created from wood debris from a demolished building near artist Richard Allen Morris’ studio in downtown San Diego.

Quentin by Richard Allen Morris Crevasse (Lamentation, after the Nansen Ice Shelf Crevasse in Antarctica) (Detail) by Adam Belt

6.29-11.3 FORGING TERRITORIES: QUEER AFRO AND LATINX CONTEMPORARY ART

San Diego Art Institute, 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park 619.236.0011, sandiego-art.org African-American and Latinx artists from the LGBTQ community tell the stories of themselves and their cultures in this exhibit highlighting a “queer cultural awakening.”

A Neo-Negro Spiritual (Detail)

by Dana Washington

Through 6.22 ADAM BELT: ALMOST THERE

Quint Gallery 5171 Santa Fe St., La Jolla 858.454.3409, quintgallery.com In a need to return to and connect with the landscape of his youth in New Mexico, artist Adam Belt created paintings, sculpture and installations that reflect on and use that landscape as the source of these works.

The Punkin Project by Wiley Weldy and Dawn Sardiñas

6.29 ANOMAR: AN IMMERSIVE ARTS FESTIVAL

18528 Highland Valley Rd., Ramona anomarfestival.com Based on the idea that “art is in everything we do,” this new arts festival invites the community to explore visual art, dance, theater, performance art, poetry and exhibits styled after Burning Man, along with a chance to participate in creating art alongside local artists.

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Through 6.22 XICANA: KATIE RUIZ

1805 Gallery 1805 Columbia St., Little Italy 619.888.8288, 1805gallery.com Inspired by the Otomi peoples of central Mexico, artist-in-residence Katie Ruiz creates a series of paintings that feature ďŹ gurative forms interacting with colorful, geometric shapes, embracing elements of nature in her work.

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Curtain Calls June performing arts performances

BY JAMES HEBERT

6.2-30 PUT YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER

La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla 858.550.1010, lajollaplayhouse.org Freaky happenings shake up a couple’s first date in Ike Holter’s world-premiere work, which Playhouse artistic chief Christopher Ashley calls “a witty, suspenseful cross between a romantic comedy and apocalyptic thriller.”

6.4-7.11 LIPINSKY FAMILY SAN DIEGO JEWISH ARTS FESTIVAL

San Diego Rep’s Lyceum Theatre (and other locations) 79 Horton Plaza, downtown 619.544.1000, sdrep.org It’s the 26th go-round for this sprawling, much-anticipated celebration of Jewish culture, which takes in theater, music, dance and a whole lot more at the Lyceum and locations around the county.

6.6-16 SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL

Palisades section, Balboa Park 619.929.4197, sdfringe.org It might just be the seven-year itch, but the ever-dynamic San Diego Fringe — heading into its seventh edition — is switching locations from downtown to Balboa Park, with headquarters in the old Starlight Bowl.

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6.10-11 WIESENTHAL

North Coast Rep 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach 858.481.1055, northcoastrep.org Tom Dugan’s play dramatizes the life of the late Simon Wiesenthal, the Holocaust survivor who devoted his life to bringing fugitive Nazi war criminals to justice.

6.12-29 THE PRODUCERS

Moonlight Stage Productions Moonlight Amphitheatre 1250 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista 760.724.2110, moonlightstage.com Those bumbling Broadway grifters Bialystock and Bloom are at their old tricks again, as Moonlight opens its season with Mel Brooks’ movie-based comedy about show-biz fraud gone very wrong.

6.12-8.11 MIXTAPE

Lamb’s Players Theatre 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado 619.437.6000, lambsplayers.org Nine years after its world premiere downtown, this Lamb’s original — still the longest-running homegrown musical in local history — brings its celebration of the ’80s to Coronado for the first time.

6.16-7.21 AS YOU LIKE IT

Old Globe Theatre Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, Balboa Park 619.234.5623, theoldglobe.org The Globe’s summer Shakespeare Festival launches on the outdoor Davies stage with the Bard’s beloved pastoral comedy, which revolves around the heroine Rosalind in the Forest of Arden.

6.23 THE ALEXANDER PROJECT: A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF ‘HAMILTON’ Balboa Theatre 868 Fourth Ave., Gaslamp 619.564.3000, ticketmaster.com The smash-hit musical Hamilton gets a remix with this celebration of songs from the show, played by a live band and featuring hip-hop dancing and performances by Broadway-seasoned vocalists.

6.29-7.14 PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido 800.988.4253, artcenter.org This whimsically funny, Tony Awardwinning riff on the Peter Pan saga, which launched at La Jolla Playhouse a decade ago, returns to town in a new production from the Temecula-based Barn Stage Co.

6.30-7.28 THE LUCKIEST

La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla 858.550.1010, lajollaplayhouse.org The world-premiere play by Melissa Ross chronicles the struggles of a young woman trying to navigate her life and relationships in the face of serious illness.

Former Playhouse artistic principal Jaime Castañeda returns to direct.

Playwright Ike Holter, Put Your House in Order

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New buzzy brunch spot and 10 other restaurants now open for feasting

From ultra-luxe brunch spaces to Italian food worthy of a Michelin star and a hideout that enters the future with computerized devices at each table, here are 11 restaurants that recently opened around San Diego County that promise to leave diners satiated.

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on the airwaves

Every month PACIFIC teams up with Facebook group Eating and Drinking in San Diego to bring podcast listeners the latest and greatest on San Diego’s food and drink scenes. You can find Dish It Up and Kiss My Glass on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month on your preferred podcast platform.

Here’s what to keep your eyes and ears open for in June.

Dish It Up on June 10 with guest Han Tran Choy of Ebisu Sushi and Shank & Bone

Kiss My Glass on June 24 with TJ Majeske of Charles + Dinorah at The Pearl Hotel

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MORNING GLORY LITTLE ITALY

runch spots have become a ubiquitous presence on San Diego’s dining scene. But leave it to boundary-pushing restaurateur Arsalun Tafazoli of CH Projects to shake things up with Morning Glory, a $4 million, ultra-luxe brunch spot with a heavy metal 54

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sensibility in Little Italy.

Chef Jason McLeod’s menu has reimagined and juiced up traditional brunch dishes. Options include Japanese-style soufflé pancakes, the “McDiddle” with Spam breakfast sammy, baked egg shakshuka, caviar and egg toast, smoked lox with Chinese bing bread, housemade sausage patties, thick sipping cocoa, goat tacos and a not-so-proper afternoon tea service. There’s even a vending machine dispensing mini-bottles of Moet & Chandon Champagne.

There’s coffee, of course, but the beverage program is bar-forward with sparkling refreshers, brown, foamy and creamy cocktails and a halfdozen twists on the bloody Mary.

Morning Glory opened in mid-April in a 4,000-square-foot second-floor space overlooking

the pedestrian-only Piazza Della Famiglia.

Designed with extravagant flair by Basile Studio, the restaurant has a wall of electronically controlled jointed windows that move in different configurations throughout the day.

Louis XIV-style gold-tone sinks share space with skull-and-crossbones wall art and dishes.

The unorthodox design is perfectly in sync with Tafazoli’s unique in-your-face ethos, and diners are eating it up.

Brunch is served from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and no reservations are taken, so prepare to queue up. Word has it that late-risers may be in for a three-hour wait on weekends.

550 W. Date St., Little Italy, 619.629.0302, morningglorybreakfast.com

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ALBACA CORONADO

As part of a multimillion-dollar remodel at the Coronado Marriott Resort & Spa, this new “CaliCoastal” bayside restaurant and bar, ALBACA, debuted on May 16. The open-all-day restaurant’s name is an acronym for Alta Baja California, and its menu, developed by chef Aaron Obregon, is Baja-inspired. Signature dishes include jumbo lump crab and huevos rancheros for breakfast, locally caught fish tacos for lunch and torta de pescado and crab bucatini pasta for dinner.

2000 Second St., Coronado 619.522.3150, marriott.com

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DEL’S HIDEOUT FOOD+DRINK DEL CERRO

This latest entry from Cohn Restaurant Group is a fast-casual American classics restaurant. The concept was launched in early May in the former Junk House property in Mission Valley. Dishes include burgers, barbecue, salads, grain bowls and rotisserie chicken. Diners order at the counter and can summon servers for extra drinks and service via computerized devices at their tables. Del’s has a full bar, 700-square-foot patio and a children’s play area.

5351 Adobe Falls Rd., Del Cerro 619.255.8175, delshideout.com

THE BUTCHERY CARMEL VALLEY

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On May 18, the Costa Mesa-born high-end butcher shop chain opened its first location outside Orange County in Carmel Valley’s One Paseo shopping center. Launched by Robert Hagopian and Brian Smith in 2014, the four-store Butchery chain specializes in gourmet and exotic meats, including house-ground beef and sausages, pre-marinated meats; Wagyu, bison and venison steaks; fresh-caught sustainable fish; charcuterie and artisan cheeses; and breads, salads and other market items.

There is also a deli and kitchen serving hot dishes, sandwiches, salads and side dishes, as well as wine and craft beer on tap.

One Paseo, 3720 Caminito Court, Ste. 200, Carmel Valley, 858.345.1524, butcherymeats.com @PACIFICSD JUNE 2019

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THE FLORENCE SABRE SPRINGS

Legal Restaurants opened weekday-only breakfast/lunch service at this $4 million, 10,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor restaurant/park project in mid-March, with dinner service just recently being introduced Monday through Friday.

Situated on the ground floor of the Kilroy Sabre Springs business park, The Florence is named for famed San Diego-born endurance swimmer Florence Chadwick, whose trophies and personal mementos decorate the beachy/coastal 200-seat restaurant/bar. Chef Ricardo Herediaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eclectic menu reflects the many countries where Chadwick lived, trained and swam, including the U.S., Europe and Middle East.

13480 Evening Creek Dr. N., Ste. 150, Sabre Springs 858.433.1545, theflorencesd.com

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IL DANDY BANKERS HILL

The much-anticipated Il Dandy (which opened in mid-May) is a modern seafoodfocused Italian restaurant helmed by father and son chefs Antonio and Luca Abbruzzino, whose eponymous restaurant in Calabria was the first to earn a coveted Michelin star in that region of Italy. Il Dandy will soon open Arama, a six-seat chef ’s-table “restaurant-within-a-restaurant.” The intimate experience sits within Il Dandy and is designed to re-create the look and feel of the Abbruzzinos’ original restaurant in Calabria. At Arama, two seatings a night will be offered for a 12-course prix-fixe Calabrian-style menu, completely unique from Il Dandy’s menu.

2550 Fifth Ave., Ste. 120, Bankers Hill ildandyrestaurant.com

GAYA GAYA MIRAMAR

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In early May, high-profile Filipino-born chef Danilo “DJ” Tangalin and his business partner Archie Soria took over the former Sarap Filipino Kitchen and revamped it into what Tangalin describes as a casual restaurant that embraces the tradition of the Filipino family dining experience, with communal tables and family-size portions.

Gaya Gaya means “copy cat” in the Philippines, representing Tangalin’s goal of copying traditional recipes to honor the country where he spent the first 16 years of his life before immigrating to the U.S. The menu is purposefully clear and simple to serve as an introduction to diners not familiar with Filipino cuisine, with dishes such as beef salpicao, adobo fried chicken, pancit bihon, rice bowls, sandwiches, vegetable dishes and desserts.

7580 Miramar Rd., Miramar 858.386.0090, Instagram: @gayagayasd

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LITTLE FRENCHIE CORONADO

Blue Bridge Hospitality opened this Parisian-style bistro in its former West Pac Noodle Bar space in downtown Coronado in May. The restaurant is helmed by chef Matt Sramek, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu cooking school and an alumnus of Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Beverly Hills, Amaya at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar and The Lot in La Jolla and Liberty Station. Blue Bridge founder David Spatafore said the restaurant serves traditional French bistro classics, like Niçoise salad, steak frites and escargot, but in lighter, healthier preparations. French pastries are baked in-house, there’s an ambitious cheese program and the wine list created by sommelier Tammy Hoops features French and California varietals. Lunch and dinner are now served with a seasonal breakfast menu on Fridays-Sundays coming later this spring.

1166 Orange Ave., Coronado 619.313.6003, littlefrenchie.com

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MANTEN RAMEN HILLCREST

Hajime “Jimmy” Kitayama, founder of Nishiki Ramen in Kearny Mesa, has opened a second ramen concept with a different menu in Hillcrest.

Manten, which means “the whole universe” in Japanese, aims to re-create the taste and style of an authentic Japanese ramen shop. As in Japan, noodles are made in-house daily. Specialties include a creamy tonkotsu (Berkshire pork) broth, pork chashu and marinated slow eggs. The 90seat restaurant includes a bar with 24 Japanese and local craft beers on tap as well as a selection of sakes and wine.

1040 University Ave., Ste. B111, Hillcrest 619.831.0101, mantenramen.net

SOICHI SUSHI UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS

Chef Soichi Kadoya opened his first solo sushi bar in April at the former Circa space in University Heights.

Before starting his own restaurant, Kadoya spent more than five years at Sushi Tadokoro. Soichi Sushi’s menu is a mix of a la carte and omakase dining options served in the omotenashi style, which is the Japanese word for hospitality.

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SON OFA TOAST NORTH PARK

Gaston and Gilberto Corbala, the Tijuana-raised brothers behind the five-store Grater Grilled Cheese chain, have opened San Diego’s first all-toast restaurant and coffee bar.

The 11-item food menu includes six savory toasts, including three avocado varieties, and four sweet toasts, including the Donkey Kong with peanut butter, bananas and granola.

There’s also a three-toast “flight” option. And for non-toastlovers, a couple of sandwich and other lunch specials are offered daily. Cold-brew coffees are served iced or steamed with multiple flavor options, including Creamsicle and Mai Tai (non-alcoholic).

3066 University Ave., North Park 619.326.8125, sonofatoast.com

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Full Plate June food + drink happenings

BY MICHAEL BENNINGER

5.31-6.2 36TH ANNUAL TEMECULA VALLEY BALLOON & WINE FESTIVAL

Lake Skinner, Winchester visittemeculavalley.com This three-day foodie fest features hot air balloon flights from dawn till dusk, plus abundant beer and wine tastings amid more than 150 eclectic merchants with wares from around the world.

6.1 PACIFIC’S MARGARITA MONTH FESTIVAL GRAND TASTING

Broadway Pier, Marina District margaritamonth.com Cast your vote for the maker of San Diego’s most amazing margarita as 30 of the city’s best bartenders prepare tasty, top-shelf tequila drinks for tasting all in one place.

PACIFIC’s Margarita Month Festival Grand Tasting

6.1 MEXICO GOURMET FESTIVAL

Embarcadero Marina Park, Marina District mexicogourmetfest.com This one-night tribute to Mexican gastronomy gives guests the opportunity to sample cuisine from some of the most prominent chefs on both sides of the border.

6.1-2 SAN DIEGO URBAN WINERIES WEEKEND

The Headquarters, Seaport Village sdurbanwineries.com Uniting San Diego’s finest vintners, this celebration of the local wine scene includes pours from more than a dozen urban wineries alongside food tastings and entertainment.

36th annual Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival

6.8 TOAST OF THE COAST

Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar thetoastofthecoast.com Celebrate National Rosé Day by swirling, sniffing and sipping unlimited samples of more than 130 award-winning wines at this event that also includes an artisan cheese festival and free admission to the San Diego County Fair.

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6.9 STONE SOUR FEST

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, Escondido stonebrewing.com Showcasing acidic creations from Stone’s own program — along with an expansive selection of other brewers’ sours — this is a one-day chance to pucker up for 15 3-ounce pours while meeting some of America’s finest beer makers.

6.13 17TH ANNUAL BEER & SAKE FESTIVAL

USS Midway Museum, Marina District japan-society.org Support the Japan Society’s educational outreach programs by feasting on Asian fare and sipping on sakes and beers at this cultural event that includes art booths, a silent auction and exciting entertainment.

6.14-16 SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL

Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar sandiegobeerfestival.com One of California’s biggest beer fests is back with nearly 200 breweries serving signature suds and hard-to-find favorites during this event that includes educational demonstrations and admission to the San Diego County Fair.

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6.21 SUNSET LUAUS

Catamaran Resort, Pacific Beach catamaranresort.com Continuing the resort’s longstanding tradition of hosting Polynesian-themed celebrations on the shores of Mission Bay, the Catamaran kicks off its luau season (which runs Tuesdays and Fridays through August) with torch dancers, Mai Tais and an all-you-can-eat buffet bursting with island-inspired eats.

6.22 HESSFEST 9

Mike Hess Brewing, North Park mikehessbrewing.com Knock back unlimited beer tasters from Mike Hess and 20 other brewers at this street festival that also includes food vendors, three live bands and uproarious comedy acts during intermissions.

Cafe Sevilla, Taste of Gaslamp

6.22 THIRD ANNUAL WINGFEST

6.15 25TH ANNUAL TASTE OF GASLAMP

Throughout the Gaslamp Quarter gaslamp.org San Diego’s original self-guided culinary tour is back with more than 25 of the Gaslamp’s best restaurants and an epic beer garden courtesy of Karl Strauss Brewing Company.

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6.19 TASTE OF LITTLE ITALY

Throughout Little Italy littleitalysd.com Sample appetizers, entrees, desserts and beverages from dozens of Little Italy’s eateries during this beloved restaurant walk peppered with lively local music.

Broadway Pier, Marina District wingfestsandiego.com Tear into more than 30 flavors of wings as some of the city’s best restaurants partake in this chicken-centric social that includes a speed-eating contest, craft beer and spirit sampling and a musical performance by a special guest.

6.22 DISTILLED SPIRIT & COCKTAIL FESTIVAL

Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar distilledsandiego.com Honoring distillers and mixologists — and including complimentary admission to the fair — this event for liquor lovers touts 180 spirits (and mixers) and grants guests an intoxicating 10 pours apiece.

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6.23 SCOOP SAN DIEGO ICE CREAM FESTIVAL

North Park Way at 30th Street, North Park scoopsandiego.org Sample some of San Diego’s best ice cream and gelato at this inaugural event celebrating America’s Finest City’s finest frozen treats.

6.29 FARM TO TABLE DINNER

Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar sdfair.com Share a five-course meal with local farmers during this picturesque garden party boasting locally sourced food paired with the winning drinks from the fair’s International Beer Festival and Toast of the Coast Wine Competition.

6.30 19TH ANNUAL TASTE OF ADAMS AVENUE

Adams Avenue, Normal Heights, University Heights and Kensington adamsavenuebusiness.com Walk, pedal or take the complimentary trolley during this gastronomic tour to four dozen restaurants, bars and unique eateries throughout three of San Diego’s hippest, most historic neighborhoods.

Taste of Adams Avenue

Taste of Little Italy

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TAST E | B E E R

Take it from the Tap

A monthly taste of beer from here

BY PETER ROWE

333 Pacific

A BREW WITH A VIEW Go: Suffering from a bad case of June gloom? Shake it off at pierside diners where you can quaff a craft brew while drinking in Pacific vistas.

Way down below: Anchoring the Imperial Beach pier’s far end, The Tin Fish is the southwestern-most spot on the mainland where you can enjoy a $7 16-ounce schooner of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. 910 Seacoast Dr., Imperial Beach 619.628.8414, thetinfishrestaurants.com Glow: Watch the sun set from Seaport Village’s San Diego Pier Café while savoring a Stone IPA. A 12-ounce pour runs $6.

885 W. Harbor Dr., Seaport Village 619.239.3968, piercafe.com So?: While Caroline’s Seaside Café isn’t exactly on Scripps Pier, it still offers superb views of that landmark and its selection of canned beers — Maui Bikini Blonde for $7! — is sweet.

8610 Kennel Way, La Jolla 858.202.0569, carolinesseasidecafe.com Pro: A stone’s throw from the Oceanside Pier, 333 Pacific is an art deco dining and drinking destination. Order Modern Times’ amber ale, Blazing World, $8 a pint, and watch the tide roll in. Or out.

We’re not fussy, except about beer.

333 N. Pacific St., Oceanside 760.433.3333, cohnrestaurants.com/333pacific

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THIRST QUENCHING

A local beer to spend some time with

Beer: Civility San Diego Summer Ale From: Eppig Brewing, San Diego Why: Like summer in America’s Finest City, this beer is easy to like. Civility is bright, cheery and malty with a fresh lemon curd finish. Try this once and you’ll probably come back for more — just like summer in S.D. Geeking out: 5.5% alcohol by volume, about 20 International Bittering Units Seeking out: For this and other Eppig beers, try the brewery, 3052 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. C, in North Park, or head to the bayside biergarten, 2817 Dickens St., in Point Loma. eppigbrewing.com

PACIFIC PRESENTS

MICHELADA MONTH

June 1 - 30 Twelve San Diego restaurants are competing for the title of

San Diego’s Best Michelada.

During the month of June, visit any of the restaurants on the following pages, sample their micheladas, and vote for your favorite!

VOTE & WIN! Vote for your favorite michelada at micheladamonth.com or post a photo of the michelada to Instagram with #modelomicheladamonth and the venue’s voting hashtag.

WIN UP TO $1,200!*

#modelomicheladamonth The more you vote, the better your chances of winning! *PACIFIC is giving away one $50 gift card from each participating venue in June on Facebook. Plus, one michelada lover who votes on micheladamonth.com or posts photos of the michelada drinks to Instagram (using #modelomicheladamonth and the venue’s voting hashtag) will win $600 in the form of $50 gift cards from each of the 12 participating venues. The winner will be chosen at random on Monday, July 1 and announced on social media.

PACIFIC PRESENTS

#votebackyardpb

MICHELADA MONTH

CHUPA-CHILADA

Modelo Especial, Clamato, salsa verde, fresh lime, Tabasco sauce, zest of grilled lemon

#votebarleymashsd

FAR EASTSIDE MICHELADA Modelo Especial, fresh heriloom tomato juice, Gochujang, lime juice, Tajín, palm sugar, ghost pepper rim

832 Garnet Ave. | Pacific Beach 858.859.2593 | backyardpb.com

600 Fifth Ave. | Gaslamp 619.255.7373 | barleymash.com

#votetheduckdive

#voteelprezpb

THE MANCHELADA

MANDELO MICHELADA Modelo Especial, house-made michelada mix,

Modelo Especial, Milagro Silver Tequila, house-made tomatillo puree, Tabasco sauce, fresh lime juice, bacon

4650 Mission Blvd. | Pacific Beach 858.273.3825 | theduckdive.com

mango puree, Tajín rim

4190 Mission Blvd. | Pacific Beach 858.750.2512 | elprezpb.com

micheladamonth.com

PACIFIC PRESENTS

MICHELADA MONTH

#votekarinasseafood

MICHELUCAS

#votemcgregorssd

VERDELADA

Modelo Especial or Negra, Lucas chamoy, lime juice, chili powder rim

Modelo Especia l, house-made tomatillo juice, garlic Tajín rim and roasted jalapeño garnish

Otay Ranch | Bonita | National City karinasseafood.com

10475 San Diego Mission Rd. | San Diego 619.282.9797 | mcgregorssandiego.com

#voteobsurflodge

#voteoldtownmexicancafe

MOLY! MOLI! MOLÉ!

CHELLALINDO

Modelo Negra, Clamato, Maggi, lime, chocolate bitters, Chamoy, chili powder, ancho powder, coffee dust

Modelo Especial or Negra, Clamato, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, black pepper and Tapatio sauce

5083 Santa Monica Ave. | Ocean Beach 619.955.5475 | obsurflodge.com

489 San Diego Ave. | Old Town 619.293.3941 | oldtownmexcafe.com

#modelomicheladamonth

PACIFIC PRESENTS

#votepbalehouse

MICHELADA MONTH

BEACHALADA

Modelo Especial, home-made bloody mary mix popsicle, sugar, salt and Tajín rim, garnished with a pickled carrot “wave”

#votethesmokinggunsd

THE SMOKING MICHELADA Modelo Especial, house-blend bloody mary mix, house chili rub, Pelon rim with crushed watermelon and mango lollipop, and bacon wrapped Flautirriko tamarindo stick

721 Grand Ave. | Pacific Beach 858.581.2337 | pbalehouse.com

555 Market St. | Gaslamp 619.233.3836 | thesmokinggunsd.com

#votethelocalpb

#votethetruckstoppb

EL NIÑO

3 PIGS IN A CHALADA

Modelo Especial, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Tabasco, Ancho Reyes Chile Poblano Liqueur, with a Tajín, taco seasoning and chicharrones rim, and kabob of pickled veggies, beef jerky and chili lime dried mango

Modelo Especial, Clamato, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, secret seasoning, ham, sausage and sugar-spiced bacon garnish

809 Thomas Ave. | Pacific Beach 858.263.7475 | thelocalpb.com

4150 Mission Blvd. | Pacific Beach 858.274.8785 | thetruckstoppb.com

micheladamonth.com

PROMOTION

C

hef Jarrod Moiles has recently moved to The Patio Group, overseeing all culinary operations under the ANI umbrella including: Fireside by the Patio, The Patio on Lamont, The Patio on Goldfinch and all of The Patio Marketplace locations.

Coming from his previous Executive Chef role at Rancho Valencia where he received multiple restaurant and resort honors, Moiles’ goals are to refresh and reinvigorate the individual themes of each restaurant property and focus on the ways sharing meals brings people together and creates memories.

Meet Chef Jarrod Moiles

New Corporate Executive Chef at The Patio Group Chef Moiles is among the new breed of thoughtful, collaborative executive chefs moving the pendulum toward a shared culture in a team focused approach, working together to create the kind of memorable experience restaurant guests crave in 2019.

“I’d like to bring back what Gina’s (Champion Cain, founder, president, and CEO of The Patio Group, a division of American National Investments) first vision was about. Having that memorable experience, to have a comfortable environment to come into, and have a great meal.”

“There are plenty of executive chefs with first-rate culinary skills, and Chef Jarrod is one of them,” says Champion-Cain.

“What impresses us is his sense of community and teamwork, centered on the quality meals we share. His philosophy will refresh and enhance our menus and the experience of every guest at our tables.”

What impresses us is his sense of community and teamwork, centered on the quality meals we share. His philosophy will refresh and enhance our menus and the experience of every guest at our tables.”

—Gina Champion-Cain Moiles grew up in rural Massachusetts, where he and his three brothers learned from an early age the importance of fresh ingredients and the rituals of cooking and eating meals together as a family. When not in the kitchen, Moiles is a devoted father and husband, and a fitness enthusiast enjoying the Southern California lifestyle.

GROOVE MUSIC | NIGHTLIFE

SOUND DECISIONS

BY SCOTT MCDONALD

6.10

Jennifer Lopez

@ Pechanga Arena, pechangaarenasd.com Whoa, JLo! Say it ain’t so! Hard to believe the one and only Jennifer Lopez hits the big 5-0 next month. And how, pray tell, is she going to celebrate such a momentous milestone birthday? (Well, other than making sure she looks better than most of us do in our 30s, that is.) She’s heading out on a 31date swing across North America, of course.

Only the fourth time Lopez has hit the road for an extended period of time, Jenny from the Block comes to San Diego as part of her It’s My Party Tour on June 10.

Things will once again be done on a grand scale, as each It’s My Party stop will feature over-the-top set design, wardrobe changes throughout the night, and the meticulous choreography long associated with Lopez performances.

In February, the Golden Globe nominee and Billboard Icon Award winner appeared on the Brian Adams single That’s How Strong Our Love Is, and she enlisted rapper French Montana for a new one of her own, Medicine, in April.

Lopez continues to juggle music with her TV and film career, currently appearing on NBC’s World of Dance and starring (alongside Cardi B, Constance Wu and Julia Stiles) in the feature film Hustlers, set for release in September.

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Fly Facts

• Lopez was married to fellow singer Marc Anthony for a decade and currently is engaged to former MLB superstar Alex Rodriguez.

• Long before Forbes named her 2012’s most powerful celebrity in the world, Lopez was a “Fly Girl” on the hit FOX comedy sketch show In Living Color.

• As a sneak preview to the It’s My Party Tour, Lopez released a behind-the-scenes video, Ain’t No Weekend Like a JLo Weekend, last month.

Social Stats

Facebook: @JenniferLopez, 44 million followers Twitter: @JLo, 43 million followers Instagram: @JLo, 93 million followers

PHOTO BY ROBYN BECK / AFP/GETTY IMAGES

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Sound Decisions June concert calendar

BY SCOTT MCDONALD

6.26

Anderson .Paak

@ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast The centerpiece of one of the best live shows on the planet, singer, songwriter, drummer, and bandleader Anderson .Paak hits San Diego to promote his April-released fourth album, Ventura.

And as an added bonus for those who arrive early, Earl Sweatshirt and Thundercat are slated openers.

PHOTO BY CRAIG BARRITT / GETTY IMAGES

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@ SOMA, somasandiego.com Signed to J. Cole’s Dreamville Records, the Atlanta-born rapper released his sophomore album, DiCaprio 2, last November. In addition to an appearance from his label boss, the album also features Method Man, Joey Bada$$, A$AP Ferg, BJ the Chicago Kid and 6lack.

6.6 FATHER JOHN MISTY + JASON ISBELL

@ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast Billed as a co-headlining tour, this night actually features three great acts. In addition to the idiosyncratic former Fleet Foxes drummer and the Grammy-winning ex-DriveBy Trucker, 21-year-old English singer/songwriter Jade Bird is also set to play. Her self-titled debut album was released in April.

6.9 BAD RELIGION

@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com The L.A.-based punk vets are preparing to hit their 40th (!) anniversary next year and released their 17th studio album, Age of Unreason, last month. They’ll also be playing this special show commemorating the 20th anniversary of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game.

6.12 PLAGUE VENDOR

@ Music Box, musicboxsd.com

By Night, the L.A.-based punk quartet’s third album set for release this month, had super-producer John Congleton at the helm and it shows. A solid synthesis of the band’s feral on-stage energy and expansion into new sounds, By Night is the band’s new high-water mark.

6.1

Brad Paisley

@ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, livenation.com The country superstar scored his fifth straight No. 1 album with 2017’s guest-filled (Mick Jagger, John Fogerty, Timbaland) Love and War. Although the three-time Grammy-winner hasn’t produced a collection of songs since, he has released a pair of singles – 2018’s Bucked Off and March’s My Miracle.

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sword swallowing & contortionist performance

For bottle service inquires email

jessie@syrahwineparlor.com

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6.14 TOBY KEITH

@ Del Mar Fairgrounds, sdfair.com Ok, Fairgoers, it’s time to grab your cowboy hats and red Solo cups. The bearded singer hasn’t released an album of original material since 2015, but his 2017 compilation album, The Bus Songs, did feature two new tracks — Sh***y Golfer and Wacky Tobaccy.

6.14 OH SEES

@ Belly Up, bellyup.com If you don’t already have tickets to John Dwyer and Co.’s seemingly annual visit to Solana Beach, you’re out of luck. This show has been sold out for weeks. But you can pick up a copy of the garage punk foursome’s 21st studio album, Smote Reverser, which was released last August.

6.15 ERIC BURDON AND THE ANIMALS

@ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com The legendary 78-year-old singer, decorated soldier of the British Invasion, and “Eggman” of The Beatles’ I Am The Walrus returns to San Diego with the band that started his career.

6.15 SMOKEY ROBINSON

@ Del Mar Fairgrounds, sdfair.com The Motown legend, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy Living Legend Award-winner, and Kennedy Center Honoree is hands-down the very best reason to head to the San Diego County Fair this year.

6.9

Rufus Wainright

@ Belly Up, bellyup.com Returning to the Belly Up just over a year from last playing there, the composer and piano man continues on his All These Poses Anniversary Tour, which celebrates both the 20th anniversary of his self-titled debut and the release of 2001 sophomore breakthrough album, Poses.

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6.15 REBELUTION

@ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, livenation.com Eric Rachmany, the Santa Barbara pop-reggae quintet’s lead singer, was last here for a solo show in December.

Now the band is back on the road together and has a solid lineup of support acts with them, including funk/soul throwbacks Durand Jones & The Indications.

6.18 JAMILA WOODS

@ Casbah, casbahmusic. com The Chicago singer, poet, and longtime Chance the Rapper collaborator released her sophomore album, LEGACY! LEGACY!, last month. Each track honors an artist that has inspired Woods, including Betty Davis, Zora Neale Hurston, Muddy Waters, Sun Ra, Frida Kahlo and others.

6.19 LOCAL NATIVES

@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com After traveling the world to record 2016’s Sunlit Youth, the L.A.-based indie rock quintet stayed in Southern California to produce their fourth fulllength album, April’s Violet Street. Australian trio Middle Kids opens the show.

6.20 MATTSON 2

@ Belly Up, bellyup.com The last time San Diego’s twin sibling instrumental duo played in town, they were opening for Texas psych trio Khruangbin.

Now they’re back for a show of their own promoting a new album, Paradise, released this month.

6.17-18

Lucinda Williams

@ Belly Up, bellyup.com It’s another two-night dip for the three-time Grammy-winning Americana singer in Solana Beach. After releasing an expanded version of her 1992 album, This Sweet Old World, in 2017, Williams teamed with Charles Lloyd & The Marvels for last year’s Vanished Gardens.

PHOTO BY DAVID MCCLISTER

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6.21

Alanis Morissette

@ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com Things you oughta know: In March, the 44-year-old Canadian singer and actress announced that she is pregnant with her third child. Also, she recently chopped off most of her trademark long hair. But most importantly, if you head down to Shelter Island for this show (originally scheduled for 6.19), you’ll get to hear her play an acoustic set.

6.20 ROB THOMAS

@ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com The Grammy-winning former Matchbox 20 frontman released his fourth solo album, Chip Tooth Smile, in April. Butch Walker (Pink, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Fall Out Boy) produced.

6.20 ERIC B. & RAKIM

@ House of Blues, houseofblues.com/sandiego The pioneering New York-based hip-hop duo reunited in 2017 after 23 years of going their separate ways. The MC and DJ continue their Technique Tour, which began as a way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their influential debut album, Paid In Full.

6.21 ANTIBALAS

@ Belly Up, bellyup.com The Brooklyn-based afrobeat ensemble returns to the Belly Up after making a stop in Solana Beach last year. The collective continues to tour for their 2017 release, Where the Gods Are in Peace.

6.23 SANTANA

@ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, livenation.com After publishing his memoir, The Universal Tone: Bringing My Story to Light, in 2014, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, multiple-Grammy winner, Kennedy Center Honoree, and guitar pioneer Carlos Santana returns to San Diego. The tour celebrates the 20th anniversary of 1999 smash album Supernatural. The Doobie Brothers open the show.

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6.26

Coheed & Cambria and Mastadon

@ Petco Park, livenation.com One of the first concerts announced through a new partnership with Sycuan, Live Nation, and Petco’s Park in the Park, New York prog rockers Coheed & Cambria team with Georgia metal quartet Mastodon for a night of guitar solos and head banging.

6.23

Khalid

@ Pechanga Arena, pechangaarenasd.com The 21-year-old Texas-bred singer and songwriter is already a ďŹ ve-time Grammy nominee and multiplatinumselling artist. In April, he released his second studio album, Free Spirit, which debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200.

PHOTO BY ETHAN MILLER/GETTY IMAGES

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6.22

Paul McCartney @ Petco Park, mlb.com Sir Paul McCartney is playing at the best park in baseball.

What more can be said?

PHOTO BY NELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/GETTY IMAGES

6.29 WAR

@ Pechanga Arena, pechangaarenasd.com The Long Beach Low Rider funk legends headline 92.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Jam concert, which also features performances from Cameo, Brick, The Original Lakeside, The Mary Jane Girls and more.

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6.29 PITBULL

@ Del Mar Fairgrounds, sdfair.com Undoubtedly the biggest act coming to the Fair this summer, Mr. Worldwide is set to bring South Beach to Del Mar for his second area appearance in as many years.

6.30 DAVID GRAY

@ Copley Symphony Hall, sandiegosymphony.org The English singer/ songwriter of Babylon fame returns to San Diego on his Gold in a Brass Age U.S. Tour. His 11th album of the same name was released in March.

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ERROLYN HEALY WITH CRIS O’BRYON & PETER SPRAGUE

ICONIC INTERNATIONAL AIR HOSTESS

“BING BONG”

“SHUT UP, I’M TALKING”

AN EVENING OF STORIES & CLASS WITH RHYTHM & SASS

“SWING AND A MISS” JUNE 20 @ 8PM

STAND-UP COMEDIAN, SINGER AND WRITER

GARRETT CLAYTON WITH ASHLEY ARGOTA & DESI DENNIS-DYLAN

ELIZA SKINNER

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G ROOVE

Spin Cycle June EDM +DJ performances

TIÃ&#x2039;STO

BY SCOTT MCDONALD

6.21

@ OMNIA, omniaclubs. com/san-diego The legendary Dutch DJ and AFTR:HRS Records founder returns to OMNIA one day shy of exactly a year from the last time he played the club. His eight-song, April-released Together EP pairs him with the likes of Sikdope, MESTO, 7 Skies, Micky Blue, Dzeko and John Christian.

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6.1 JOSH WINK

@ Quartyard, quartyardsd.com The veteran Philly-born DJ and co-founder of Ovum Recordings has remixed the likes of Moby, Depeche Mode, Gorillaz, Paul Oakenfold and many more. Last year, Wink remixed his own 1995 track, I’m Ready, which he released under the alias Size 9.

6.7 PARTY FAVOR

@ OMNIA, omniaclubs.com/san-diego Party Favor (aka L.A.-based DJ Dylan Ragland) loves San Diego. He was here on New Year’s Eve, and then back as recently as April. That was also the month Ragland released his debut full-length album, Layers. The 11-track collection features collaborations with GTA, A$AP Ferg, Rich The Kid, graves, Juicy J and more.

6.8 BONDAX + LUXXURY

@ Spin, spinnightclub.com After a bit of time off, English duo Bondax (Adam Kaye and George Townsend) returned last year with the 10-track Revolve. The album features collaborations with Andreya Triana, Duckwrth, Aquilo, Daniel Alexander and more.

Luxxury, aka DJ Blake Robin, released his latest single, Another Lifetime (feat. Scavenger Hunt) in April.

6.8 MADEINTYO

@ OMNIA, omniaclubs.com/san-diego Atlanta-bred, L.A.-based rapper MadeinTYO (aka Malcolm Davis) released his debut album, Sincerely, Tokyo, last October and made his first San Diego appearance at the Music Box in February. He heads to OMNIA after appearing on recent singles from Boombox Cartel, Vintage Lee and Yung Felix, as well as dropping one of his own — last month’s Chucky Cheese.

6.14 BORGEOUS

@ OMNIA, omniaclubs.com/san-diego Miami-based DJ and OMNIA regular John Borger has remixed everyone from Marshmello and Morgan Page to Ciara and Ariana Grande. He released his Dear Me EP last year and has put out the remixes to Make Me Yours with Zack Martino, as well as new single Leave with Jordyn Jones, so far in 2019.

6.15 MARKUS SCHULZ

@ Parq, parqsd.com The German-born/Miami-based trance DJ, founder of Coldharbour Recordings, and host of the Global DJ Broadcast radio show released his seventh studio album, We Are The Light, last year. The 31-song double album features collaborations with Smiley, Nikki Flores, Jared Lee, JES, Lachi, Soundland and others.

6.15 RIOT TEN

@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com Texas-based dubstep/hardtrap DJ and producer Riot Ten (aka Chris Wilson) released his Hype Or Die: Sun City EP in March. The six-track collection features collaborations with Throwdown, Stoutty, Pierce, Basstrick and Foreign Suspects.

6.21 SIRUS HOOD

@ Spin, spinnightclub.com Algerian-born, France-bred house DJ Sirus Hood kicked off this year by releasing his latest single, Out of the Box. He followed it in February with his four-track Out of Order EP, which features Kentucky-based DJ, producer and vocalist Kevin Knapp.

6.28 CASH CASH

@ OMNIA, omniaclubs.com/san-diego The N.Y.-based DJ trio of Jean Paul Makhlouf, Alex Makhlouf and Samuel Frisch were just here in January to promote the release of their remix EP for 2018 single, Call You (feat.

Nasri). Those whom the trio allowed to take a crack at their song include Breathe Carolina, The Him, Going Deeper, Steff da Campo and Crossnaders.

6.28 TCHAMI + MATRODA

@ Hard Rock, hardrockhotelsd.com Tchami, the French future house DJ/producer and Confession Records boss with a penchant for religious garb, teams with Croatian DJ Matroda for the special double bill at Hard Rock. Tchami’s latest single, Omega (feat.

Ibranovski), was released in March. Matroda just released his four-track RED Tape: Side B EP last month.

6.29 WOLFGANG GARTNER

@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com After releasing his six-track Medicine EP last year, the California-based DJ and producer has released a pair of singles so far in 2019 — February’s Ectoplasm and last month’s 28 Grams.

6.29 LAIDBACK LUKE

@ Parq, parqsd.com When he’s not winning Kung Fu World Championships, the Filipino-Dutch DJ, producer, and Mixmash Records boss (real name Lucas Cornelis van Scheppingen) is happy to get behind the decks. In April, van Scheppingen teamed with Keanu Silva on new single, Oh Yes (Rockin’ with the Best).

6.8

R3HAB

@ Parq, parqsd.com The Dutch House DJ and producer R3HAB (aka Fadil El Ghoul) released his sophomore album, The Wave, last year. He’s kept things rolling in 2019 with a handful of new singles, including This Is How We Party with Icona Pop, All Around The World (La La La) with A Touch of Class and Don’t Give Up On Me with Andy Grammar.

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Cameron (left) and Reuben arrive at Rooftop Cinema Club at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.

CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE

BY JENNIFER IANNI PHOTOS BY DAVID BROOKS MATCHMAKER JESSICA PELLIGRA

Blind daters shoot for a Hollywood romance under the stars

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hen making a list of the greatest movie couples ever to grace the silver screen, certain pairs instantly spring to mind: Rose and Jack from Titanic. Baby and Johnny from Dirty Dancing. Allie and Noah from The Notebook.

Some of the actors who played these iconic roles had such powerful chemistry, people assumed their love affair played out off-screen as well, leaving audiences to wonder, “Is this the real life? Or is this just fantasy?”

Which brings us to tonight’s cinema-themed blind date, set beneath the twinkling stars on a beautiful rooftop overlooking downtown San Diego. The main attractions in this featured blind date are Cameron, a cycle instructor who claims he’s unlucky in love, and Reuben, a soon-to-be college grad 88

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who doesn’t like to sit still.

Cameron and Reuben have just met in a Cadillac Escalade ESV, courtesy of Lyft, and they’re on their way to the Manchester Grand Hyatt for a sing-along showing of Bohemian Rhapsody, as part of Rooftop Cinema Club’s 2019 season.

Will these two have a sizzling chemistry to rival that of Hollywood legends? Or will their love story be over before the final credits roll?

Before the movie starts, grab some popcorn and learn more about our daters via their pre-date interviews.

Where are you from and where do you live now?

CAMERON: Born and raised in L.A. I live in San Diego now.

REUBEN: I’m from San Francisco and I’ve been in San Diego since 2015, although I have been back

and forth quite a bit. I also recently did a five-month stint in Madrid, Spain. I don’t like staying stagnant.

How old are you?

CAMERON: I’m 30.

REUBEN: I’m 22.

Currently, what dating apps can be found on your phone?

CAMERON: I deleted all of my apps within the last six months because I wasn’t having any luck.

REUBEN: Tinder and Grindr.

What do you do for a living?

CAMERON: I’m an indoor cycling instructor at SPARKCYCLE. REUBEN: I’m a full-time student at San Diego State University for now. I’ll be graduating soon with a degree in Political Science and minor in Spanish. I’m also a server for an event catering company, a Lyft driver and an intern at Feeding San Diego, a local nonprofit. My long-term career plans are still a work in progress.

Where can you be found on the weekends?

CAMERON: Usually doing something outdoors, working or relaxing at home. Pretty low key these days.

REUBEN: It all depends! On a good weekend, you might find me at the beach, hiking Cowles Mountain, on a short road trip or partying in Hillcrest. Otherwise, you can find me working at someone’s wedding or trying to finish a 12-page paper at the local coffee shop.

What’s your Instagram handle?

CAMERON: @cameronlehman REUBEN: @Isreubz

What are you best at?

CAMERON: I’m great at forming connections with people.

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LOVE | BLIND DATE REUBEN: Cooking breakfast fare, knowing random facts, giving massages, learning/understanding languages, talking to people and finding insanely cheap ways to travel.

What do you suck at?

CAMERON: Finding meaningful romantic connections.

REUBEN: Going to the gym, math, remembering the names of songs and eating In-N-Out while driving.

What are you looking for in a date, physical or otherwise?

CAMERON: I’m looking for an equal partner. I appreciate a guy who can check me every once in a while and keep me grounded.

It’s important to me that he has confidence and cares for himself.

REUBEN: I’m looking for someone who is compassionate, honest, funny and, above all, can cook a good meal. Physically, tall, dark and handsome doesn’t hurt, but I don’t have an exact type. Being materialistic and egotistical is a huge turn off for me.

CAMERON: We will just have to wait and see, won’t we?

REUBEN: “One kiss is all it takes, fallin’ in love with me, possibilities, I look like all you need.” — Dua Lipa. On a more serious note: I need to meet him first, but I’m staying open-minded.

Why do you think you’ll be a good date?

CAMERON: I think I would be a great date for someone because I have a good sense of humor, can carry a conversation and ultimately have a lot to give in a romantic connection.

REUBEN: It truly depends on who my date is. I’m very outgoing. I like to listen and ask people questions.

I definitely have a lot of life stories and experiences to share. I’ll be a good date for someone who is open, honest and willing to get past the small talk.

one to 10 for personality.

CAMERON: 10.

REUBEN: 10 to my friends! But hey, I’m not everyone’s cup of tea.

Describe your special brand of sex appeal in a Tweet.

CAMERON: I don’t kiss and tell, but trust me, I’m a great time ;) REUBEN: Blue eyes that paralyze.

What’s your cocktail of choice?

CAMERON: Tequila soda with lime.

REUBEN: Gin and tonic with extra lime.

Rate yourself on a scale from one to 10 for looks.

CAMERON: Eight.

REUBEN: Eight point five?

What’s a total deal-breaker on a date?

CAMERON: Poor manners, obnoxious.

REUBEN: Dirty, unclipped fingernails.

Rate yourself on a scale from 90

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How many people have you slept with?

CAMERON: More than 10, less than 30.

REUBEN: This is a rude question, but about 15?

Fill in the blanks: I want my date to be “blank” and “blank.”

CAMERON: Interesting and fun to be around.

REUBEN: I want my date to be a moral human being and a total stud.

Will the night end with a kiss, something more or something less?

Hmm. On paper, these two don’t seem to have that much in common.

Wait, scratch that, they both like limes in their cocktails. So, there’s that. And they both… um… have slept with more than 10 people.

Actually, Reuben and Cameron seem to have more things not in common. Reuben is about to graduate college and enter the “real world.” His life is a bit chaotic at the moment, and he describes his career path as being “a work in progress.”

Cameron is a bit older and more settled. He says his life is pretty lowkey these days.

Reuben also says he’s bad at going to the gym, which might be an issue for Cameron, since his job is literally working out as a cycle instructor. But who knows? Maybe Reuben’s blue eyes will paralyze Cameron (in a hot way) and he’ll be able to look past these differences.

Hey, they say opposites attract, so let’s find out if that’s the case here.

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Can anybody find them somebody to love?

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ameron and Reuben arrive at Rooftop Cinema Club and are ushered to a romantic table for two. After a day of rain, it’s a crisp and clear San Diego evening, and the glittering city is the perfect backdrop for this blind date. As they chat, they’re given cocktails and appetizers, courtesy of Rooftop Cinema Club’s kitchen.

Rooftop Cinema Club bills itself as “social cinema,” meaning viewers are encouraged to enjoy the venue’s food, drinks and table games prior to the movie. Rooftop Cinema Club can be found in cities like New York and Los Angeles; it’s the second season in San Diego, which runs through October. Classic crowd-pleasers like Grease, Back to the Future and Selena are screened, and viewers sit in comfy deck chairs (or snuggle up on a loveseat) while wearing wireless headphones that allow them to listen as loudly as they like without disturbing anyone.

Tonight’s screening is a sing-along version of Bohemian Rhapsody, the critically acclaimed film that tells the story of the British band Queen and earned its lead actor, Rami Malek, an Academy Award for Best Actor for his spot-on portrayal of 92

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Freddie Mercury.

And with rock anthems like We Will Rock You, Don’t Stop Me Now, Another One Bites the Dust and, of course, Bohemian Rhapsody, played throughout, the audience won’t be able to resist singing along — which is kind of the point.

After trying their hands at giant Jenga, but before Cameron and Reuben can settle into their loveseat to enjoy the movie, we separate them for their mid-date interviews.

How’s it going so far?

CAMERON: Good. It’s fun. This whole experience is fun.

REUBEN: It has been going really well. I first met him in the Lyft. I don’t think I’ve ever met somebody in a car before. But it wasn’t awkward. He had a really good presence when I first met him. I mean, just his look was really cool.

He has his hair bleached, he has all these tattoos and a cool f**king leather jacket. I guess the very first question he asked was a little awkward, because he was like, ‘So, what do you do?’ And I had to explain it because I’m graduating from San Diego State in a week and I’m at a bit of a crossroads in my life and I’m trying to decide

exactly what I want to do.

At first glance, would you swipe right or left on your date?

CAMERON: Probably swipe right.

REUBEN: I would swipe right.

Is this the type of person you’d normally date?

CAMERON: No. He’s much younger. I mean, he’s sweet and he’s cute; it’s just an age thing. Life experience, you know.

REUBEN: Probably not. Mostly solely based on the age difference.

But it’s not a deal-breaker, not at this point.

How has your experience at Rooftop Cinema Club been?

CAMERON: It’s great. I’ve been to one of these in New York before.

It’s always a blast. It’s been a couple years, but I’ve been wanting to come to one in San Diego since I found out they started doing it.

It’s gorgeous. It’s the middle of downtown San Diego. You have the ocean air that you can still feel. It’s a beautiful night. Even though the rainy weather is kind of lingering, it’s gorgeous. It’s well-lit.

REUBEN: It’s a really awesome place. It’s pretty cool, there’s this

big screen with a view of downtown San Diego. And you get to see the ocean. It’s a really good backdrop.

You see the sunset from the other side. I love it.

What’s the most attractive thing your date has done so far?

CAMERON: He’s sweet. He’s expressed a lot of interest.

REUBEN: Just looking at me in the eyes, because he has really pretty eyes.

What’s the least attractive thing your date has done so far?

CAMERON: I’ve had to pull a bit of information from him. It hasn’t been so forthcoming. I don’t get nervous on dates. I mean, at this point, I’ve been on so many sh**ty dates (laughs). But this isn’t one of them! This is a blast.

REUBEN: I don’t have anything unattractive that he’s done so far.

Rate your date on a scale from one to 10 for looks.

CAMERON: Eight.

REUBEN: I’ll give him an eight point five.

And for personality?

CAMERON: Eight.

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REUBEN: Nine point five.

Did you have a chance to social stalk your date?

CAMERON: No. I don’t pull out my phone on a date. It’s rude.

REUBEN: No, I just met him. I don’t plan on being on my phone during the date.

Do you want to kiss your date right now?

CAMERON: No, not at the moment.

REUBEN: I’m open to it.

REUBEN: Take home to mom.

Does your date want to kiss you?

CAMERON: Maybe, actually I kind of get that vibe.

REUBEN: I have no idea.

How and when will the date end?

CAMERON: We’ll have to find out.

REUBEN: I honestly have no idea.

We still have to watch the movie.

He said he has to wake up really early tomorrow, because he’s an early riser. So I have no expectations after this date, but I’ll enjoy it while it lasts.

Is this someone you’d take home to mom, or just take home?

CAMERON: He seems like a respectable young man that you could take home.

Despite their age difference, Cameron and Reuben both had near-rave reviews for each other.

They each said that they would have right-swiped their date, and

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that their date was the type of guy they’d take home to meet their friends and family.

And isn’t it refreshing that they both are adamant about not being on their phones during the date?

Cameron and Reuben are ushered to their loveseat as the movie begins

and Queen’s song Somebody to Love begins to filter through everyone’s headphones. How appropriate.

It’s still unclear whether the movie will inspire any canoodling in their cozy loveseat, but in any event, at least they’re in for a good show.

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ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST That’s a wrap!

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s the screening of Bohemian Rhapsody stretches into the evening, the PACIFIC crew departs and leaves the daters to enjoy the rest of the movie and their night.

We caught up with them postdate to see how things went and to find out whether there will be a sequel to their love story.

How was the rest of your night?

CAMERON: It was fun. Very different than any other first date I’ve ever been on (laughs), but it was fun. It was an interesting, different experience. It’s fun to try new things like that.

REUBEN: Overall, it was super awesome. Bohemian Rhapsody has quickly become one of my favorite movies of all time. I saw it when 96

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it came out, and so I was super happy to watch it again. It’s one of those classics. As far as the date, we actually had a lot in common, like interesting weird family things we had in common. I’d definitely go back to Rooftop Cinema Club. It was a really good experience. I love doing anything that’s outside, with that view. I’m all about anything that’s on an outside terrace.

Where did you go and what did you do for the rest of the evening after the movie?

CAMERON: We just finished up the movie and said our goodbyes and went our separate ways back home.

REUBEN: We just watched the movie and enjoyed it. We went our separate ways afterwards. He had to get up early and had been up (early that morning). We just went our separate ways and exchanged numbers.

When did you get home?

CAMERON: Like 11:30.

REUBEN: Maybe around 11?

Hook up?

CAMERON: No, I don’t think there was a romantic match

there, necessarily. But maybe a future friendship.

REUBEN: Absolutely not. His body language during the movie felt a little bit weird. His arms were kind of crossed. I sort of uncrossed mine.

But at the point when he didn’t uncross his, I just felt we were going to watch the movie and enjoy it.

What was the best part of the date and why?

CAMERON: Overall, the date was great. It was a totally fun experience.

I don’t know if I could single out one specific time. (Laughs) Maybe like, when we first got there and we kept getting pulled in so many different directions.

REUBEN: I would say the best part of the date was the movie, because it’s one of my favorite movies ever.

What was the worst part of the date and why?

CAMERON: (Laughs) The first shot of tequila I had.

REUBEN: Well, I would say a couple times, when I asked a question, and we got to talking, like, I asked him, ‘What’s your sign?’

And he told me he was a Virgo and he told me about his sign. And when he got done talking about

that, he never asked me about mine.

There were a couple questions that weren’t reciprocated, if that makes sense. He asked me other questions, but he wouldn’t ask me the same ones, which was a little frustrating.

Do you follow each other on Instagram?

CAMERON: No. REUBEN: I actually did not follow him on Instagram.

Will there be a second date?

Why or why not?

CAMERON: Probably not.

REUBEN: I don’t think a second date, but I think we might hang out as friends.

Do you have any dating tips for your date?

CAMERON: I think he would be a fine date, I just don’t think that we’re necessarily a match. With the right guy, he’d be a great date. He’s a very nice guy.

REUBEN: I think Cameron is a super awesome guy and he’s a great date. I guess the only thing, like I said, was to reciprocate the questions. But that was only a couple times, so that’s not that big of a deal.

Well, dear readers, there you have it. According to Reuben, the best part of the date was the movie, and not his actual date, Cameron.

Reuben felt that Cameron wasn’t as interested in him, at least not interested in him enough to ask the important questions, like what his astrological sign was. Also, Cameron’s crossed arms during the movie signaled to Reuben that there wasn’t going to be any mid-movie hand-holding.

Even though Cameron and Reuben aren’t walking away from this date singing We Are the Champions, there don’t appear to be any hard feelings, either. Both agree they while they weren’t a romantic match, they would be open to friendship, which is never a bad thing.

The end.

EDITOR’S NOTE:

Daters’ answers may have been edited for length and clarity.

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