It's baaaaack! Our often-imitated, never-duplicated monthly list of events returns for March 2017. After a rainy first couple months, spring will, hopefully, be in the air soon enough! With longer days, blooming flowers, and warming weather comes plenty of fun & delicious happenings around America's Finest City. This March will offer a buffet of epicurean events all across San Diego - from beer fests and pairing dinners, to whiskey tastings, to a cherry blossom festival, and even a bunny ball.
There are so many enticing events this March, so read on, get your tickets, mark your calendars and enjoy! Be sure to check back throughout the month, as this post frequently gets updated as new events pop up.
March 1, Sushi and Fruit Wine Pairing with California Fruit Wine - What drink goes with sushi? Red Wine? Beer? Sake? Find out why and you'll never look at sushi the same way again! The $40 ticket includes a five course sushi dinner paired with five half glasses of fruit wine and takes place at the California Fruit Wine restaurant and tasting room in Hillcrest.
March 1, Shanghai Saloon Whiskey Tasting and Education Night - Dumpling Inn/Shanghai Saloon in Kearny Mesa is offering an evening of specialty cocktails, whisky flights & education. The $30 ticket includes discussions by 2 whiskey experts, a variety of whiskey tastings and a lesson in how to create the perfect cocktail, as well as light appetizers.
March 2, Chocolate Threeway with Cellar 3 at Eclipse Chocolate - Treat your tastebuds, & enjoy an exotic guided tasting of three exotic chocolates, three artisan cheeses, & three dazzling beers from Cellar 3. There will also be $5 glasses of house wine & craft beer all night long. Hosted in Eclipse Chocolate's Umbral Room, tickets are $23.60 and include an 18% gratuity.
March 2, Fermented Pairings Series Vol. 15: Truffles & Beer at White Labs Tasting Room - For this edition of the Fermented Pairings Series, White Labs Education and Engagement Curator Erik Fowler and Andrea's Truffles will be delivering unqiue and educational pairings using truffles & beer. Spend an hour and a half in the classroom discussing the production of chocolate, confectionery and all things truffle, while enjoying five delicious chocolates paired with five White Labs beers. Tickets are $25.
March 2, Fermented Pairings Series Vol. 15: Truffles & Beer at White Labs Tasting Room - For this edition of the Fermented Pairings Series, White Labs Education and Engagement Curator Erik Fowler and Andrea's Truffles will be delivering unqiue and educational pairings using truffles & beer. Spend an hour and a half in the classroom discussing the production of chocolate, confectionery and all things truffle, while enjoying five delicious chocolates paired with five White Labs beers. Tickets are $25.
March 3, Highland & Sea: Scotch & Beer Dinner with Macallan & Ballast Point Brewing at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa - Down from the rugged Highlands and up from the depths of the Pacific, two beverage producers celebrated for their equally impressive crafts convene at Estancia La Jolla for an evening under the stars. Sample Macallan’s single malt whiskies and limited release beers from Ballast Point, sip and speak with chief ambassadors during the welcome reception, and pick your favorite pairing during a hearty dinner where courses are coupled with both scotch and beer. The $120 ticket includes nine scotch and beer tastings, dinner, and a welcome reception with tray-passed cocktails, wine, and hors d’oeuvres.
March 3, Saint Archer Beer Dinner at JRDN - A beer dinner is brewing on the beach! Take a seat at Tower23's JRDN and enjoy a 4-course meal paired with brews from Saint Archer Brewing Company for only $55 per person.
March 3, Saint Archer Beer Dinner at JRDN - A beer dinner is brewing on the beach! Take a seat at Tower23's JRDN and enjoy a 4-course meal paired with brews from Saint Archer Brewing Company for only $55 per person.
March 4, Mixology Class & Cocktail Contest with Snake Oil Cocktail at California Fruit Wine Co. - Take a shot at the title of crafting the best craft cocktail and a chance to be the featured cocktail of the month at the California Fruit Wine Tasting Room in Hillcrest! The night starts off with a California Fruit Wine & Spirits tasting, lead by founder and head winemaker, Alan Haghighi. After the tasting, Frankie Thaheld, Master Cocktail Craftsman from Snake Oil Cocktail, will educate teams on the keys to culinary mixology and craft cocktail creation. Registration starts at $55.
March 4, Cosecha Barrio Logan 12 Course Dinner - Chef Steve Brown’s pop-up dinners feature a constantly changing menu based 100% off of Wild Willow Farm’s produce. The menu will be “Farm Driven Modern American” with a very heavy A-5 Satsuma Wagyu presence, as well as including foraged ingredients from the south bay of San Diego. The $140 price is for for food with Baja wine pairings and diners will be offered to purchase options from a full bar with craft beer, cocktails and additional wines.
March 4, Cosecha Barrio Logan 12 Course Dinner - Chef Steve Brown’s pop-up dinners feature a constantly changing menu based 100% off of Wild Willow Farm’s produce. The menu will be “Farm Driven Modern American” with a very heavy A-5 Satsuma Wagyu presence, as well as including foraged ingredients from the south bay of San Diego. The $140 price is for for food with Baja wine pairings and diners will be offered to purchase options from a full bar with craft beer, cocktails and additional wines.
March 5, Family Winemakers of California 2017 San Diego Wine Tasting - The Family Winemakers of California, an association of family-owned wineries from around the state, will return to San Diego for their annual tasting event. This year, the trade and consumer tasting festival returns to the Wyland Center at Del Mar Fairgrounds, offering tastings from more than 120 producers from California’s small, family-owned wineries who will be pouring upwards of 500 wines. Tickets start at $75, but we are raffling off 2 tickets to attend, as well as offering our readers the top savings on tickets in town - promo code SDVILLE for 20% off.
March 5, Valle de Guadalupe Wine Dinner with Guest Chef Ismene Venegas at Garden Kitchen - Garden Kitchen in Roland is hosting a Valle de Guadalupe-inspired wine dinner with Guest Chef Ismene Venegas from El Pinar de 3 Mujeres in Mexico. The $125 dinner includes six courses inspired by the flavors and herbs of the Valle, along with six Baja wine pairings. There will be two seatings - 4pm & 7pm. Call 619.431.5755 for reservations.
March 5, Cellarmaker Brunch at Toronado - At this installment of Toronado's monthly Sunday brunch series, chefs will prepare 9 courses paired with beer, each based off of one of Quentin Tarantino's movies. Expect dishes like Reservoir Dogs - pie ear chicharone with tuna Finedene, coconut foam and papaya slaw paired with Glow Pale Ale, or Pulp Fiction - A5 Wagyu with romane puree, tomato gelee, brioche croutons, special sauce and smoked cheddar paired with Mocha Coffee & Cigarettes. Tickets are $70.
March 5, San Diego Magazine's Brunch Bash - Foodies and bon vivants will splurge on unlimited eats, bottomless beers, brunch cocktails and piping hot coffee at the 2nd annual Brunch Bash at Estancia La Jolla Resort & Spa. Taste the top brunch restaurants and their signature dishes from cinnamon rolls to scrambles. Sip your way through the Bloody Mary Battle and see who gets crowned this year's champ. Kick back in a hammock, play a lawn game or two and listen to live music, all while enjoying Estancia's sun-drenched gardens and patios. Tickets are $50 and the first 100 guests will receive a gift bag.
March 6, Abnormal Beer Dinner No. 21 - Take your palate on a culinary journey unlike any other at The Cork and Craft for their first beer dinner of 2017. Enjoy an elevated multi-course dinner with carefully selected beer pairings in collaboration with Beachwood Brewing. Tickets are $99.
March 7, Galaxy Taco Takeover with Andrew Spurgin - What would an event in San Diego be without event-stylist and chef Andrew Spurgin? The master caterer, event creator, consultant and food stylist will head into the Galaxy Taco kitchen to create what will certainly be a very creative taco takeover. Tacos are available a la carte and no tickets are required. For reservations call 858.228.5655.
March 9, Saiko Sake Flights & Bites Series No. 3: Yamahi Kimo - North Park's Saiko Sake & Sushi will feature a 4 course tasting of sake paired with small bites. Always a sellout, this event is priced at $30 per person.
March 9, Waypoint Public's Brew Master Dinner Series with The Lost Abbey - Head to North Park's Waypoint Public for a very special evening featuring five courses from Chef Rich Sweeney paired with five of the best beers in town from The Lost Abbey. Brewers will be on hand to discuss the creation and how they compliment each dish. Tickets are $75.
March 10, San Diego Cherry Blossom Festival - The 12th annual Cherry Blossom Festival, or Sakura Matsuri, is an opportunity to partake in the Japanese custom of hanami, enjoying the beauty of cherry blossom flowers. This year's festival will host various food, daily programming of cultural performances, and plenty of activities for the whole family. Tickets start at $12.
March 11, Best Coast Beer Fest - Touted as actor and comedian Will Ferrell’s beer festival of choice, the Best Coast Beer Fest returns to Embarcadero Marina Park South on Saturday, March 11 for a day of unlimited craft beer, food samples from area chefs, live entertainment, and possibly even an appearance by the Anchorman star himself, all to raise money for Cancer for College. Tickets start at $45. As usual, promo code SDVILLE saves on tickets and we are raffling off 2 VIP passes for one lucky reader.
March 11, Beerfish Crabfest - North Park's Beerfish is shipping in a bunch of whole live North West Dungeness Crabs for a real Crabfest! Get a whole or half crab with all the fixin's. Tickets start at $22.
March 12, Festa Della Donna at CUCINA enoteca Del Mar - As a female-owned business, Tracy Borkum understand the importance of strengthening the community by uniting strong, positive-minded women. Together, with some of our food and beverage friends, they are bringing Festa Della Donna to life with a food and beverage pairing event featuring live interactive fiber art, as well as live music. 8 female chefs will pair their food with beverages from 8 female beverage makers. Tickets are $68 and benefit the Center for Community Solutions and the Lawyers Club of San Diego’s Fund for Justice.
March 14, Modern Times Beer Dinner at Tom Ham's Lighthouse - Tom Ham's first beer dinner of 2017 will be an experience to remember featuring brews paired with chews & views. The Harbor View room will be transformed into the inside of the Modern Times tasting room for an 8 course collaboration 'casual' dining experience hosted by Executive Chef Kyle Kovar and the talented Chef AG Warfield from Churchills Pub and Grill, who will be pairing each course with the perfect Modern Times brew. Tickets are $65.
March 16, Father Joe's Taste Of The Village - Father Joe's Village is hosting a charity tasting event to benefit homeless assistance and outreach. At this event, you will enjoy French country cousine prepared by the Freddie Evarkiou Culinary Arts Program, as well as receive a behind-the-scenes tour of The Village, networking opportunities, and local restaurant participation. Tickets are $50.
March 17, ShamROCK Gaslamp St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Calling all lads and lasses - it’s time to get your green on and let your inner leprechaun out to party! Discover the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow at one of the largest outdoor St. Patrick's Day parties on the West Coast when the 23rd annual ShamROCK festival returns to take over the streets of San Diego's Gaslamp District on Friday, March 17, from 5pm to midnight. In addition to offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on GA tickets and $10 on VIP, we are also raffling off 2 VIP passes to attend! Tickets start at $40.
March 17, Chef Steve Brown's 8 Course Wild Willow Farm & A-5 Wagyu Dinner With Baja Wine - Chef Steve Brown will team up with Chef Claudette Zepeda to host an 8 course dinner inspired by produce from San Diego's Wild Willow Farms and the finest cuts of A-5 Wagyu beef, with each course expertly paired with Baja wines from expert Fernando Gaxiola of Baja Wine + Food. Tickets are $120.
March 18, Rock Star Beer Festival - Toast to the best of California's craft beer and live music at San Diego's Rock Star Beer Festival, taking place poolside and all over North Park's historic Lafayette Hotel. From the crew behind the San Diego Beer & Music Festival and Beer X, Rock Star Beer Productions is bringing it's namesake festival back to San Diego for the 5th year after selling out the past four incarnations. As usual, promo code SDVILLE saves on tickets and we are also raffling off 2 VIP passes to attend, so read on and be sure to enter. Tickets start at $35.
March 18, Sabor Latino Food, Beer & Wine Festival - Capping off the 24th Annual Latino Film Festival is the Sabor Latino Food, Beer & Wine Fest, taking place outside the AMC 18 Theater at River Plaza in Fashion Valley Mall. Get ready to enjoy Latin cuisine from some of San Diego and Baja's top chefs paired with the finest breweries and wineries from both sides of the border, as well as riveting live entertainment and performances at this all-inclusive event. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend and offering promo code SDVILLE to save $5 per ticket. Tickets start at $35.
March 18, San Diego Homebrew Festival and Competition - Enjoy unlimited tastes of beer from San Diego homebrewers as well as some local breweries with all proceeds used to fund enrichment programs, scholarships and other necessities at North Park's local, public school Jefferson Elementary IB STEAM Magnet. Tickets start at $20 and there are only 400 available.
March 18, Whiskey! A Grain & Oak Fest at Hiatus Lounge at Hotel La Jolla - Whiskey, Grain & Oak Fest will toast in the Hiatus Lounge of Hotel La Jolla. Sip premium and unique brands poolside, enjoy classic whiskey cocktails and soak it all up with a menu from Cusp's chef Ingrid Funes. A $15 ticket includes a passport to taste all whiskeys.
March 20, InTents Flavors Celebration - Join as San Diego's best chefs - including Wrench and Rodent's Davin Waite, Miguel Valdez of The Red Door, 608's Willy Eick, ILYNLYF's Chef Maui, Ranchwood's Tony Coronado and more - pair with Da Le Ranch, JR Organics, Pt Loma Farms, SD Hometown Harvest and other local farmers to bring you the best of fresh food in this latest Farm to Fork San Diego event. Party with InTents Conference farmers' market professionals while you indulge in incredible tastes, signature umbrella drinks and live island music on the water at Marina Village on Mission Bay. Root for your favorite San Diego farmers' market vendors as they compete for prizes and fight to stay in the Urchin Pond. The $75 ticket supports Kitchens for Good.
March 21, San Diego Music Awards - The San Diego Music Awards started in 1991 and is now in its 26th year, presenting awards in over 20 categories and recognizing many different genres of music including Rock, Jazz, Hip Hop, Americana and World Music. Past performers include Jewel, Jason Mraz, Switchfoot, P.O.D., and more. The San Diego Music Awards is the primary fundraising vehicle for The Guitars for Schools Program. Tickets start at $36 and proceeds from the San Diego Music Awards help to purchase guitars for San Diego County schools, via a partnership between the San Diego Music Foundation and El Cajon's Taylor Guitars. Over the life of the program, 2,978 guitars have been placed into 85 schools from San Onofre to San Ysidro and over 55,000 K-12 students have been impacted by the program.
March 22, Searsupper Club featuring Hartford Family Winery at Searsucker Del Mar - Head to Del Mar for the Searsupper Club, a wine dinner series featuring a perfectly tailored menu fit for only the best in North County. Let dishes like the Edible Sangria and Grilled Prawns dance on your taste buds, while you sip on perfectly paired selections from the award-winning Hartford Family Winery. Each seat is $75. Email [email protected] to secure your reservation.
March 25, The Bunny Ball - The Bunny Ball is a black tie charity celebration from Cruise 4 Kids, a non-profit organization. The Bunny Ball brings together San Diego's finest to create a collection of new stuffed Bunnies to donate to sick and needy children this Easter season. The bunnies will benefit multiple foundations and organization such as Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, Miracle Babies, Rady Children's Hospital, Easter Seals, and Polinsky Children's Center. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door.
March 25, Local Brews Local Grooves at the House of Blues - Beer for Breakfast and Loudspeaker presents another iteration of the Local Brews Local Grooves beer and music party at the House of Blues, featuring California’s finest breweries, hottest bands and tastiest foods! Tickets start at $10.
March 25, Sip N' Savor Festival at Quartyard - The Sip ‘n Savor festival will offer attendees the opportunity to sample and learn about featured beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages. In addition, guests will enjoy food samples provided by local restaurants and music from local bands, all while raising awareness and funds for the American Liver Foundation. Taking place at the Quartyard in Downtown San Diego, admission includes beer samples and 10 food samples from local San Diego restaurants. Tickets start at $50, but promo code SDVILLE saves $15 per pass purchased online.
March 25, Swanky Town Dinner Series #1 at The Lion's Share - Downtown San Diego's The Lion Share is hosting its first installment of the new Swanky Town Dinner Series, a prohibtion era inspired dinner featuring a ritzy, intimate experience between diner and chef. Esteemed guests will enjoy a 5 course prix fixe menu with custom cocktail pairings for $130 per seat.
March 26, Harry Potter Burlesque Brunch at The Lafayette Hotel - Join all the other muggles for the debut show of Harry Potter Burlesque, a dazzling parody of all things Harry Potter with 25 amazing burlesque and boylesque performers lighting up the stage. Tickets start at $15 with table and brunch passes starting at $50.
March 26, The Hot Chocolate 15k/5k - It's an event for the whole family! A brisk 15k or 5k run, with inflatables and games to occupy the kids and an all-chocolate post-race party that will blow your mind. Join thousands of your fellow runners & enjoy some of the sweetest miles you'll ever run, and when you cross the finish line, you'll be greeted by delicious hot chocolate, chocolate goodies, and chocolate fondue. All participants will receive a sweet full zip jacket. Starting at $49 for registration, proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego.
March 26, Curry Throwdown at Pure Project - Pure Project is inviting aspiring chefs and home cooks to bring their best curry to the brewery for a Curry Throwdown! To paticipate, stop by the tap room in Mira Mesa, call the tap room, or send an email to [email protected] with your registration information and they'll give you the details on entering, participating and prizes.
March 28, David Bowie-themed Supper Club with Three Wevers at Small Bar - University Heights' Small Bar is hosting its second supper club with Three Weavers Brewing Company of Inglewood, CA.! Brewmaster Alexandra Nowell will be in-house to talk about her brews, and she requested a Bowie themed dinner, so Chef Karen Barnett will oblige. Tickets are $50.
March 30, Symphony Notables Present: Wine & Wears at the Westgate Hotel - The San Diego Symphony Notables are hosting Wine & Wears, a festive event at the Westgate Hotel where a wide selection of luxury wines, accessories, and experiences will be on sale while participants are invited to enjoy hosted wine, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres. The Notables are a dedicated group of volunteers and advocates who serve as ambassadors in the community and provide crucial funds on behalf of the students that benefit from the San Diego Symphony’s music education programs. Gourmet food stations will feature the flavors of Baja California, presented by four guest celebrity chefs - Chef Flor Franco, Chef Jaime Chavez, Chef Davin Waite, and Chef Marco Marin, and Fernando Gaxiola of Baja Wine + Food will provide a curated selection of wines from Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico. Tickets start at $150.
March 5, Valle de Guadalupe Wine Dinner with Guest Chef Ismene Venegas at Garden Kitchen - Garden Kitchen in Roland is hosting a Valle de Guadalupe-inspired wine dinner with Guest Chef Ismene Venegas from El Pinar de 3 Mujeres in Mexico. The $125 dinner includes six courses inspired by the flavors and herbs of the Valle, along with six Baja wine pairings. There will be two seatings - 4pm & 7pm. Call 619.431.5755 for reservations.
March 5, Cellarmaker Brunch at Toronado - At this installment of Toronado's monthly Sunday brunch series, chefs will prepare 9 courses paired with beer, each based off of one of Quentin Tarantino's movies. Expect dishes like Reservoir Dogs - pie ear chicharone with tuna Finedene, coconut foam and papaya slaw paired with Glow Pale Ale, or Pulp Fiction - A5 Wagyu with romane puree, tomato gelee, brioche croutons, special sauce and smoked cheddar paired with Mocha Coffee & Cigarettes. Tickets are $70.
March 5, San Diego Magazine's Brunch Bash - Foodies and bon vivants will splurge on unlimited eats, bottomless beers, brunch cocktails and piping hot coffee at the 2nd annual Brunch Bash at Estancia La Jolla Resort & Spa. Taste the top brunch restaurants and their signature dishes from cinnamon rolls to scrambles. Sip your way through the Bloody Mary Battle and see who gets crowned this year's champ. Kick back in a hammock, play a lawn game or two and listen to live music, all while enjoying Estancia's sun-drenched gardens and patios. Tickets are $50 and the first 100 guests will receive a gift bag.
March 6, Abnormal Beer Dinner No. 21 - Take your palate on a culinary journey unlike any other at The Cork and Craft for their first beer dinner of 2017. Enjoy an elevated multi-course dinner with carefully selected beer pairings in collaboration with Beachwood Brewing. Tickets are $99.
March 7, Galaxy Taco Takeover with Andrew Spurgin - What would an event in San Diego be without event-stylist and chef Andrew Spurgin? The master caterer, event creator, consultant and food stylist will head into the Galaxy Taco kitchen to create what will certainly be a very creative taco takeover. Tacos are available a la carte and no tickets are required. For reservations call 858.228.5655.
March 9, Saiko Sake Flights & Bites Series No. 3: Yamahi Kimo - North Park's Saiko Sake & Sushi will feature a 4 course tasting of sake paired with small bites. Always a sellout, this event is priced at $30 per person.
March 9, Waypoint Public's Brew Master Dinner Series with The Lost Abbey - Head to North Park's Waypoint Public for a very special evening featuring five courses from Chef Rich Sweeney paired with five of the best beers in town from The Lost Abbey. Brewers will be on hand to discuss the creation and how they compliment each dish. Tickets are $75.
March 10, San Diego Cherry Blossom Festival - The 12th annual Cherry Blossom Festival, or Sakura Matsuri, is an opportunity to partake in the Japanese custom of hanami, enjoying the beauty of cherry blossom flowers. This year's festival will host various food, daily programming of cultural performances, and plenty of activities for the whole family. Tickets start at $12.
March 11, Best Coast Beer Fest - Touted as actor and comedian Will Ferrell’s beer festival of choice, the Best Coast Beer Fest returns to Embarcadero Marina Park South on Saturday, March 11 for a day of unlimited craft beer, food samples from area chefs, live entertainment, and possibly even an appearance by the Anchorman star himself, all to raise money for Cancer for College. Tickets start at $45. As usual, promo code SDVILLE saves on tickets and we are raffling off 2 VIP passes for one lucky reader.
March 11, Beerfish Crabfest - North Park's Beerfish is shipping in a bunch of whole live North West Dungeness Crabs for a real Crabfest! Get a whole or half crab with all the fixin's. Tickets start at $22.
March 12, Festa Della Donna at CUCINA enoteca Del Mar - As a female-owned business, Tracy Borkum understand the importance of strengthening the community by uniting strong, positive-minded women. Together, with some of our food and beverage friends, they are bringing Festa Della Donna to life with a food and beverage pairing event featuring live interactive fiber art, as well as live music. 8 female chefs will pair their food with beverages from 8 female beverage makers. Tickets are $68 and benefit the Center for Community Solutions and the Lawyers Club of San Diego’s Fund for Justice.
March 14, Modern Times Beer Dinner at Tom Ham's Lighthouse - Tom Ham's first beer dinner of 2017 will be an experience to remember featuring brews paired with chews & views. The Harbor View room will be transformed into the inside of the Modern Times tasting room for an 8 course collaboration 'casual' dining experience hosted by Executive Chef Kyle Kovar and the talented Chef AG Warfield from Churchills Pub and Grill, who will be pairing each course with the perfect Modern Times brew. Tickets are $65.
March 16, Father Joe's Taste Of The Village - Father Joe's Village is hosting a charity tasting event to benefit homeless assistance and outreach. At this event, you will enjoy French country cousine prepared by the Freddie Evarkiou Culinary Arts Program, as well as receive a behind-the-scenes tour of The Village, networking opportunities, and local restaurant participation. Tickets are $50.
March 17, ShamROCK Gaslamp St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Calling all lads and lasses - it’s time to get your green on and let your inner leprechaun out to party! Discover the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow at one of the largest outdoor St. Patrick's Day parties on the West Coast when the 23rd annual ShamROCK festival returns to take over the streets of San Diego's Gaslamp District on Friday, March 17, from 5pm to midnight. In addition to offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on GA tickets and $10 on VIP, we are also raffling off 2 VIP passes to attend! Tickets start at $40.
March 17, Chef Steve Brown's 8 Course Wild Willow Farm & A-5 Wagyu Dinner With Baja Wine - Chef Steve Brown will team up with Chef Claudette Zepeda to host an 8 course dinner inspired by produce from San Diego's Wild Willow Farms and the finest cuts of A-5 Wagyu beef, with each course expertly paired with Baja wines from expert Fernando Gaxiola of Baja Wine + Food. Tickets are $120.
March 18, Rock Star Beer Festival - Toast to the best of California's craft beer and live music at San Diego's Rock Star Beer Festival, taking place poolside and all over North Park's historic Lafayette Hotel. From the crew behind the San Diego Beer & Music Festival and Beer X, Rock Star Beer Productions is bringing it's namesake festival back to San Diego for the 5th year after selling out the past four incarnations. As usual, promo code SDVILLE saves on tickets and we are also raffling off 2 VIP passes to attend, so read on and be sure to enter. Tickets start at $35.
March 18, Sabor Latino Food, Beer & Wine Festival - Capping off the 24th Annual Latino Film Festival is the Sabor Latino Food, Beer & Wine Fest, taking place outside the AMC 18 Theater at River Plaza in Fashion Valley Mall. Get ready to enjoy Latin cuisine from some of San Diego and Baja's top chefs paired with the finest breweries and wineries from both sides of the border, as well as riveting live entertainment and performances at this all-inclusive event. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend and offering promo code SDVILLE to save $5 per ticket. Tickets start at $35.
March 18, San Diego Homebrew Festival and Competition - Enjoy unlimited tastes of beer from San Diego homebrewers as well as some local breweries with all proceeds used to fund enrichment programs, scholarships and other necessities at North Park's local, public school Jefferson Elementary IB STEAM Magnet. Tickets start at $20 and there are only 400 available.
March 18, Whiskey! A Grain & Oak Fest at Hiatus Lounge at Hotel La Jolla - Whiskey, Grain & Oak Fest will toast in the Hiatus Lounge of Hotel La Jolla. Sip premium and unique brands poolside, enjoy classic whiskey cocktails and soak it all up with a menu from Cusp's chef Ingrid Funes. A $15 ticket includes a passport to taste all whiskeys.
March 20, InTents Flavors Celebration - Join as San Diego's best chefs - including Wrench and Rodent's Davin Waite, Miguel Valdez of The Red Door, 608's Willy Eick, ILYNLYF's Chef Maui, Ranchwood's Tony Coronado and more - pair with Da Le Ranch, JR Organics, Pt Loma Farms, SD Hometown Harvest and other local farmers to bring you the best of fresh food in this latest Farm to Fork San Diego event. Party with InTents Conference farmers' market professionals while you indulge in incredible tastes, signature umbrella drinks and live island music on the water at Marina Village on Mission Bay. Root for your favorite San Diego farmers' market vendors as they compete for prizes and fight to stay in the Urchin Pond. The $75 ticket supports Kitchens for Good.
March 21, San Diego Music Awards - The San Diego Music Awards started in 1991 and is now in its 26th year, presenting awards in over 20 categories and recognizing many different genres of music including Rock, Jazz, Hip Hop, Americana and World Music. Past performers include Jewel, Jason Mraz, Switchfoot, P.O.D., and more. The San Diego Music Awards is the primary fundraising vehicle for The Guitars for Schools Program. Tickets start at $36 and proceeds from the San Diego Music Awards help to purchase guitars for San Diego County schools, via a partnership between the San Diego Music Foundation and El Cajon's Taylor Guitars. Over the life of the program, 2,978 guitars have been placed into 85 schools from San Onofre to San Ysidro and over 55,000 K-12 students have been impacted by the program.
March 22, Searsupper Club featuring Hartford Family Winery at Searsucker Del Mar - Head to Del Mar for the Searsupper Club, a wine dinner series featuring a perfectly tailored menu fit for only the best in North County. Let dishes like the Edible Sangria and Grilled Prawns dance on your taste buds, while you sip on perfectly paired selections from the award-winning Hartford Family Winery. Each seat is $75. Email [email protected] to secure your reservation.
March 25, The Bunny Ball - The Bunny Ball is a black tie charity celebration from Cruise 4 Kids, a non-profit organization. The Bunny Ball brings together San Diego's finest to create a collection of new stuffed Bunnies to donate to sick and needy children this Easter season. The bunnies will benefit multiple foundations and organization such as Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, Miracle Babies, Rady Children's Hospital, Easter Seals, and Polinsky Children's Center. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door.
March 25, Local Brews Local Grooves at the House of Blues - Beer for Breakfast and Loudspeaker presents another iteration of the Local Brews Local Grooves beer and music party at the House of Blues, featuring California’s finest breweries, hottest bands and tastiest foods! Tickets start at $10.
March 25, Sip N' Savor Festival at Quartyard - The Sip ‘n Savor festival will offer attendees the opportunity to sample and learn about featured beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages. In addition, guests will enjoy food samples provided by local restaurants and music from local bands, all while raising awareness and funds for the American Liver Foundation. Taking place at the Quartyard in Downtown San Diego, admission includes beer samples and 10 food samples from local San Diego restaurants. Tickets start at $50, but promo code SDVILLE saves $15 per pass purchased online.
March 25, Swanky Town Dinner Series #1 at The Lion's Share - Downtown San Diego's The Lion Share is hosting its first installment of the new Swanky Town Dinner Series, a prohibtion era inspired dinner featuring a ritzy, intimate experience between diner and chef. Esteemed guests will enjoy a 5 course prix fixe menu with custom cocktail pairings for $130 per seat.
March 26, Harry Potter Burlesque Brunch at The Lafayette Hotel - Join all the other muggles for the debut show of Harry Potter Burlesque, a dazzling parody of all things Harry Potter with 25 amazing burlesque and boylesque performers lighting up the stage. Tickets start at $15 with table and brunch passes starting at $50.
March 26, The Hot Chocolate 15k/5k - It's an event for the whole family! A brisk 15k or 5k run, with inflatables and games to occupy the kids and an all-chocolate post-race party that will blow your mind. Join thousands of your fellow runners & enjoy some of the sweetest miles you'll ever run, and when you cross the finish line, you'll be greeted by delicious hot chocolate, chocolate goodies, and chocolate fondue. All participants will receive a sweet full zip jacket. Starting at $49 for registration, proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego.
March 26, Curry Throwdown at Pure Project - Pure Project is inviting aspiring chefs and home cooks to bring their best curry to the brewery for a Curry Throwdown! To paticipate, stop by the tap room in Mira Mesa, call the tap room, or send an email to [email protected] with your registration information and they'll give you the details on entering, participating and prizes.
March 28, David Bowie-themed Supper Club with Three Wevers at Small Bar - University Heights' Small Bar is hosting its second supper club with Three Weavers Brewing Company of Inglewood, CA.! Brewmaster Alexandra Nowell will be in-house to talk about her brews, and she requested a Bowie themed dinner, so Chef Karen Barnett will oblige. Tickets are $50.
March 30, Symphony Notables Present: Wine & Wears at the Westgate Hotel - The San Diego Symphony Notables are hosting Wine & Wears, a festive event at the Westgate Hotel where a wide selection of luxury wines, accessories, and experiences will be on sale while participants are invited to enjoy hosted wine, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres. The Notables are a dedicated group of volunteers and advocates who serve as ambassadors in the community and provide crucial funds on behalf of the students that benefit from the San Diego Symphony’s music education programs. Gourmet food stations will feature the flavors of Baja California, presented by four guest celebrity chefs - Chef Flor Franco, Chef Jaime Chavez, Chef Davin Waite, and Chef Marco Marin, and Fernando Gaxiola of Baja Wine + Food will provide a curated selection of wines from Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico. Tickets start at $150.
