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LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SAN DIEGO
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PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
OCTOBER
OCT 8-9 | BLENDED Blended is an experience like no other - combining some of the world’s most recognized artists, culinary stages, wine beer and liquor, along with dozens of activations and engaging experiences! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2QOV9X6
NOVEMBER
NOV 9 - 20 | HAMILTON Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. For more info visit: shorturl.at/dfKRW
NOV 11 -13 | WINE & FOOD FEST The San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival is an annual festival of food and drink featuring top chefs from San Diego and celebrity chefs from around the world, cooking and wine tasting classes, and lots and lots of delicious food. For more info visit: sandiegowineclassic.com
DECEMBER
DEC 27 -31 | ANNIE Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most. For more info visit: shorturl.at/bcefj
DEC 28 | BALLOON PARADE The scenic, bayside streets of downtown San Diego will come alive with the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade. As always, this exciting family event brings together world-
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SAN DIEGO
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class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams, and a procession of enormous balloons – more than any other parade! For more info visit: holidaybowl.com
JANUARY
JAN 8 | BREW FEST The annual San Diego Brew Festival returns to Liberty Station for a funfilled day with unlimited tastings from more than 70 craft and international breweries, live music, and some of San Diego’s most popular food trucks. For more info visit: sandiegobeerfest.com
JAN 27 - 29 | LUNAR NEW YEAR TET FESTIVAL Celebrate the Year of the Tiger at the annual Lunar New Year Tet Festival held at Mira Mesa Community Park. The free, family-friendly event features a cultural village, a beer garden, carnival rides, food, and children’s games and activities. For more info visit: sdtet.com
FEBRUARY
FEB 22 | BIRD FESTIVAL San Diego Bird Festival is a celebration of the wild birds and habitats of San Diego County. Come celebrate with us! Enjoy field trips to every corner of the county, lectures, skill enhancing workshops, and social events. For more info visit: shorturl.at/jsxQ6
FEB 28 | MEAN GIRLS Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. For more info visit: shorturl.at/wRX58
MARCH
MARCH 9 - 19 | FILM FESTIVAL The San Diego Latino Film Festival
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is an 11 day celebration of Latino Cinema, Arts & Culture. The festival will present over 160 films from Latin America, the United States, all the way to Spain as well. Audiences will have the rare opportunity to meet filmmakers and actors from all over the world. Stay tuned! For more info visit: sdlatinofilm.com
MARCH 10 - 12 | CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL The Japanese Friendship Garden is proud to announce that Cherry Blossom Week returns to welcome the spring season! The celebration will continue to combine both cultural education with family fun and will offer various special daily programs. From kendo demonstrations to week-long vendors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy — all special daily programs are included with JFG admission! For more info visit: niwa.org/cbw
APRIL
APRIL 30 | CHEESE EXPO Bringing together a curated list of San Diego top breweries, coffee roasters, distillers, kombucha and cider makers. The EXPO features unique one-off collaborations, educational presentations, demonstrations, and explorations with cheesemakers from across America and some of the best liquid talents. For more info visit: liquidcitysd.com
MAY
MAY 6 | TACOTOPIA This year only, the San Diego Reader has combined our two largest events to bring you a unique food battle that will leave you full for days. The unlimited tastings, fullsized pours and margaritas available at the bar, live music, Lucha Libre wrestling, lawn games, and San Diego sun will make this our biggest and best event ever. For more info visit: readertacotopia.com
MAY 11 - 14 | BLUES & CRAWFISH FESTIVAL Largest and most authentic Louisiana-themed festival this side of the bayou. Features 4 days of live music - more than 100 performances on 7
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stages, dancing, delicious Southern food - including beignets, gumbo, jambalaya & 10,000 lbs of crawfish. The most fun you’ll find this side of the Bayou! For more info visit: gatorbythebay.com
MAY 18 - 28 | FRINGE FESTIVAL Theater lovers from all over the West Coast and across the United States are attracted by this great festival, celebrating performing arts in all forms from street performers to cabaret, comedy, circus, and dance. The mission of the San Diego International Fringe Festival is to provide a platform for artists and boost the culture scene. For more info visit: sdfringe.org
JUNE
JUNE 7 - 30 | COUNTY FAIR The San Diego County Fair offers all of the deep fried-food-on-a-stick, rides, animals, and games you’ve experienced at other state and county fairs, but is also known for worldclass exhibits in fine art, photography, woodworking, jewelry/gems & minerals, and home & hobby, and garden show...not to mention an unsurpassed view of the Pacific Ocean from the ferris wheel! For more info visit: sdfair.com
JULY
JULY TBA | FILM FESTIVAL La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival is the first international fashion film festival founded in North America.The films that make it into the final program will represent some of the most brilliant and creative directors in filmmaking today. Curated from the dynamic and the exploding world of fashion film, are a glimpse of what’s trending in the minds of the world’s top fashion houses, designers, and stylists interpreted through the lens of their filmmaking counterparts. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3rEE9T2
JULY 4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY Can you think of a better 4th of July celebration than relaxing on a beautiful beach while watching a spectacular firework show? No wonder San Diego is one of the most popular destinations to mark
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PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED
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AUGUST
AUG TBA | BAJA BEACH FEST Baja Beach Fest is the Reggaeton and Latin Music Festival, located on the beach. The festival will be a 3-day experience, with over 25 Reggaeton & Latin artists performing, featuring experiential installations, sponsored activations, a variety of food options, and a plethora of bars onsite. Baja Beach Fest’s beachside experience has a vibe like no other festival in the world! For more info visit: bajabeachfest.com
SEPTEMBER
SEPT 29 - 30 | OKTOBERFEST La Mesa Oktoberfest continues to top its traditions and present Bavarian festivities that San Diegans of all ages can partake in! La Mesa Oktoberfest is the perfect opportunity to create meaningful memories, enjoy the company of friends and family, and come together for an unbeatable FREE weekend in a German paradise in the heart of La Mesa. For more info visit: lamesaoktoberfest.org
OCTOBER
OCT 7 - 8 | SPIRITS FESTIVAL It’s a Cocktail Extravaganza with twelve years of exhilarating entertainment! It’s beginning to look a lot like cocktails at the annual San Diego Spirits Festival. We promise to open your eyes to new and unique cocktails, introduce you to great liquor purveyors and talented mixologists. For more info visit: sandiegospiritsfestival.com
OCT 7 - 8 | ART & WINE FESTIVAL The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival returns with even more prestigious art, international wine, craft beer, and family fun. With over 150 juried artists from around the globe, 3D chalk art displays, iroving entertainment, gourmet food court, and a wine, craft beer, and spirits garden featuring local brews, distilleries and global wineries. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy! For more info visit: ljawf.com
2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change
SESSION DATE TIME FEATURED MATCHES
1 Mon, January 16, 2023 11:00 am Men's and Women's 1st Round 2 Mon, January 16, 2023 7:00 pm Men's and Women's 1st Round 3 Tue, January 17, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 4 Tue, January 17, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 5 Wed, January 18, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 6 Wed, January 18, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 7 Thu, January 19, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 8 Thu, January 19, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 9 Fri, January 20, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 10 Fri, January 20, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 11 Sat, January 21, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 12 Sat, January 21, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 13 Sun, January 22, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 14 Sun, January 22, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 15 Mon, January 23, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 16 Mon, January 23, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 17 Tue, January 24, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, January 24, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, January 25, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, January 25, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, January 26, 2023 11:00 am Women’s Semifinals 22 Thu, January 26, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s Semifinal 23 Fri, January 27, 2023 3:00 pm Mixed Doubles Semi /Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Singles Semifinal 24 Sat, January 28, 2023 4:00 pm Women’s Singles Final /Men’s Doubles Final 25 Sun, January 29, 2023 4:00 pm Mixed Doubles Final /Men’s Singles Final
2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change
DATE
PLAY START SESSION MAY 29 - SUN Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 31 - TUE Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - TUE Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - WED Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round MAY 31 - WED Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round JUN 01 - THU Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 01 - THU Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 02 - FRI Day - 12:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 02 - FRI Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Day - 12:00 AM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 04 - SUN Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 04 - SUN Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 06 - TUE Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals JUN 06 - TUE Evening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals JUN 07 - WED Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals JUN 07 - WED Evening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals JUN 08 - THU Day - 2:00 PM Semifinals JUN 09 - FRI Day - 3:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 1 JUN 09 - FRI Evening - 7:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 2
JUN 10 - SAT Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final
JUN 11 - SUN Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final
DATE Mon, July 03 Tues, July 04 Wed, July 05 Thurs, July 6 Fri, July 07 Sat, July 08 Sun, July 09 Mon, July 10
Tues, July 11
Wed, July 12
Thurs, July 13
Fri, July 14
Sat, July 15
Sun, July 16 2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change
PLAY START SESSION 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round 11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarterfinals Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarterfinals Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals 1:00 PM Ladies' Singles Semifinals Mixed Doubles Final 1:00 PM Men's Singles Semifinals
2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST
SESSION DATE SCHEDULE PLAY START MATCHES 1 Mon, 28 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
2 Mon, 28 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
3 Tue, 29 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
4 Tue, 29 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
5 Wed, 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
6 Wed, 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
7 Thu, 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
8 Thu, 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
9 Fri, 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
10 Fri, 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
11 Sat, 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
12 Sat, 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
13 Sun, 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
14 Sun, 3 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
15 Mon, 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
16 Mon, 4 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
17 Tue, 5 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, 5 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, 6 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, 7 Sep Day 12.00pm Women’s Semifinals / 22 Fri, 8 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s Doubles Final or Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinal 1 23 Fri, 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s Semifinal 2
