In this Issue

San Diego’s weekend sparkles with film premieres, waterfront art pop-ups, and 50%-off cheese-wheel pasta. Stroll the Escondido Street Festival, shop local artisans at Bernardo Winery, or get a head start on fall fun at Safari Park’s Autumn Festival.

Let’s dive in.

 Steve DeLong
Publisher

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The Events

🎬 San Diego International Film Festival – Oct 15–19, Downtown & La Jolla
Five days of world-class indie films, documentaries, and red-carpet premieres with filmmaker Q&As, panels, and after-parties across the city.
👉 sdfilmfest.com

🎨 Port of San Diego Arts Month – Through October, Waterfront Locations
Public art, dance, and live music pop-ups from Chula Vista Bayfront to Shelter Island celebrate “Port of the Arts,” highlighting local creativity along the bay.
👉 portofsandiego.org

📚 Books & Art: Castañeda Sobremesa Session – Oct 18, San Diego Museum of Art
A free gallery-talk series exploring Latin American artists’ creative circles, followed by a social coffee session in the museum’s rotunda.
👉 sdmart.org

🛍️ Bernardo Winery Arts & Crafts Fair – Oct 18–19, Rancho Bernardo
Historic Bernardo Winery fills its cobblestone courtyard with 100+ artisans, live music, and wine tasting under the oaks.
👉 bernardowinery.com

🎡 San Diego Family Fall Fest Round-Up – Various Dates Countywide
Pumpkin patches, carnival rides, corn mazes, and Halloween-themed fun for families—this guide maps the best seasonal fests across San Diego County.
👉 sandiegofamily.com

🎉 Escondido Street Festival – Oct 19, Grand Avenue, Downtown Escondido
This long-running fall tradition fills Grand Avenue with 200+ vendors, live music, food trucks, and a craft beer garden—an easy Sunday outing for the whole family.
👉 downtownescondido.com

The Food

🍝 Roman Wolves – National Pasta Day Celebration – Oct 17, North Park
To mark National Pasta Day, Roman Wolves is offering 50% off its signature cheese wheel pasta—freshly tossed tableside in a giant wheel of pecorino romano. A perfect excuse for a carb-centric night out.
👉 sandiegomagazine.com

🍷 An Evening with the Culinary Icons of Baja – Oct 19, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
A one-night Baja-inspired culinary showcase featuring top chefs and winemakers from both sides of the border, hosted in Rancho Valencia’s garden courtyard with curated pairings and live music.
👉 ranchovalencia.com

The Upcoming Events

🍂 Autumn Festival at San Diego Zoo Safari Park – Weekends, Oct 19–Nov 10, Escondido
Celebrate the changing seasons Safari Park–style with live music, cultural performances, pumpkin-themed treats, and fall photo ops among giraffes and rhinos. Family-friendly fun included with park admission.
👉 sdzsafaripark.org/autumnfestival

The Hike of the Week

🥾 Hike of the Week – Thunder Spring & Chimney Flat Loop (Cuyamaca Rancho State Park)
A moderate 6-mile loop through oak woodlands and open meadows with sweeping mountain views. Highlights include Thunder Spring’s shaded rest spot and remnants of old cabins near Chimney Flat—perfect for crisp fall hiking weather.
👉 modernhiker.com

The Views

San Diego - Drone View…

San Diego Trivia - Did you know?

🎥 San Diego Trivia – Hollywood Comes to La Jolla

Which classic Hollywood film used the La Jolla coastline as a stand-in for a tropical island?

A) Some Like It Hot
B) South Pacific
C) From Here to Eternity
D) Blue Hawaii

The Weather

City of San Diego

Friday: 77/54 ☀️
Saturday: 78/56 ☀️
Sunday: 78/55 🌤️

The Music

Friday 10/17

🎶 Live Music

Duke's La Jolla – Aaron Brownwood – La Jolla – 3–6 pm
Mia Marie Vineyards – Ashley Norton – Ramona – 4–6 pm
Monarch Ocean Pub – Nico & Jason – Del Mar – 4–7 pm
Uvas Winery – Shay Skylar – Poway – 4–7 pm
The Camp Store – Electrifire – South Carlsbad – 4:15–6:15 pm
Orfila Vineyards & Winery – Whitney Shay – Escondido – 5–8 pm
Pour House – Taryn Donath – Oceanside – 5–8 pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort – Russell Paihinui – Mission Bay – 5–8 pm
Seasons Restaurant – Helena Holleran – Carlsbad – 5–8 pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs – Deke Dickerson & The Whippersnappers – El Cajon – 6–8 pm
Panama 66 – The Lonesome Lowdowns – Balboa Park – 6–8 pm
Amalfi Marina Bar – Cadillac Fringe – San Marcos – 6–9 pm
Barefoot Bar & Grill – TJ Moss – Mission Bay – 6–9 pm
Bellamy’s Restaurant – Dave Scott & Bobby Lanuza – Central Escondido – 6–9 pm
Carruth Cellars – Oceanside – John Manley – Oceanside – 6–9 pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – Orion Song – La Jolla – 6–9 pm
Havana Grill – Mission Valley – Perla Negra Cuban Trio – Mission Valley – 6–9 pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Vince Mendoza – Wynola – 6–9 pm
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill – Ryan Hiller – Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro – 6–9 pm
La Valencia Hotel – Keni Yarbro – La Jolla – 6–9 pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Carlsbad – The Swingin Johnsons – Carlsbad – 6–9 pm
Shake Bar & Lounge – Jonny Tarr – Core-Columbia – 6–9 pm
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina – Puro Feeling – Harbor Island – 6–9 pm
Solterra Winery & Kitchen – Matt Blockley – Encinitas – 6–9 pm
Babcock & Story Hotel Del – Gonzo Solo – Point Loma – 6–10 pm
The Galley at the Marina – Groove Therapy – Chula Vista – 6–10 pm
Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine – Cobby Brzeski Swing Band – Mira Mesa – 6:30–8:30 pm
American Legion Post 282 – Nigel – La Mesa – 6:30–9:30 pm
Négociant Winery – Don L – Hillcrest – 6:30–9:30 pm
Eddie V’s V Lounge – Craig Dawson Trio – La Jolla – 6:30–10:30 pm
Kimball Bar & Eatery – Latin Sol – National City – 6:30–10:30 pm
Aztec Brewing Company – Amps & Ohms • Dark Uncorn • Miss Scarlett’s Pistol • Kitty’s Band – Vista – 7–10 pm
Fast Times – Daytripper – Bay Park – 7–10 pm
L’Auberge Del Mar – Hank Easton – Del Mar – 7–10 pm
LandShark Bar & Grill – Matt Heinecke – Mission Bay – 7–10 pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – John Bennett – Carlsbad – 7–10 pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – Rheanna Downey – Leucadia – 7–10 pm
Steel 94 – Do Right Louie – Spring Valley – 7–10 pm
Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – San Diego Funk All Stars – Morena – 7–10 pm
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas – The Heart – Encinitas – 7–10 pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Poway – Steel Dawn – Poway – 7–11 pm
1st Street Bar – Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash – Encinitas – 7:30–9:30 pm
Winstons OB – The Bro Go’s – Ocean Beach – 7:30–10:30 pm
McP’s Irish Pub – Pay Ellis & Blue Frog – Coronado – 8–12 am
Prohibition Liquor Bar – Jenny & The Tramps + Fiore – San Diego – 8–1:30 am
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – David Shyde – San Diego – 8–11 pm
Humphreys Backstage Live – Toga Party Band – Shelter Island – 8–11 pm
The Barn – Dolly’s Revenge – Ramona – 8–11 pm
The Holding Company – 1st Floor – Still Ill (Smiths Tribute) – Ocean Beach – 8–11 pm
Pal Joey’s – Manzanita Blues – Allied Gardens – 8–12 am
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel – Cody Carter & Ramblin Fever – University Heights – 8 pm
Full Circle Saloon – Up the Irons / Anthem – Santee – 8:30–12:30 am
The Roxy Encinitas – Jonathan Lee Band – Encinitas – 8:30–11:30 pm
The Kraken – I-90 – Cardiff – 9–12 am
Renegade Bar – Country Nation – El Cajon – 9–12:30 am
Pour House – LOOM / Mystic Majesty / Shield of Snakes – Oceanside – 9–11:59 pm
The Salty Frog – Cous • Rebecca Sykes • Samer Bakri – Imperial Beach – 9:30–12:30 am

🎤 Karaoke

710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8–12 am
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30–1:30 am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 9–1 am
Wong’s Dragon Room – Karaoke w/ DJ Harvest – La Mesa – 9–1 am

🧠 Trivia

Mother Earth Brewing – Sunset Trivia – Vista – 6–8 pm
White Labs Brewing Co – San Diego – Trivia – Miramar – 6:30–8:30 pm
Dirty Birds – Ocean Beach – Sunset Trivia – Ocean Beach – 7–9 pm

Saturday 10/18

🎶 Live Music

Bahia Resort Hotel – Amanda Portela – Mission Bay – 10am–1pm
La Valencia Hotel – Brian Pierini – La Jolla – 11am–2pm
LandShark Bar & Grill – Russell Paihinui – Mission Bay – 11am–2pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort – Nathan Welden – Mission Bay – 11am–2pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Geoff Nigl – San Diego – 12–3pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs – Nate Wise & The Atta Boys – El Cajon – 1–4pm
Orfila Vineyards & Winery – Israel Maldonado – Escondido – 1–5pm
Mia Marie Vineyards – Heartstrings – Ramona – 3–5pm
Panama 66 – Mochilero – Balboa Park – 3–5pm
Winstons OB – SoCal Heavy Jams – Ocean Beach – 3–11:59pm
The Camp Store – Third Project – South Carlsbad – 4:15–6:15pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs – The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash – El Cajon – 4:30–6pm
Humphreys Backstage Live – The Remedy – Shelter Island – 5–8pm
Koi Zen Cellars – Ashley Norton – Carmel Mountain Ranch – 5–8pm
Pour House – The Tighten Ups – Oceanside – 5–8pm
Uvas Winery – Dave Schaffner – Poway – 5–8pm
Panama 66 – Chunky Hustle – Balboa Park – 5:30–7:30pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs – The Sea Monks – El Cajon – 6–8pm
Smoking Cannon Brewery – Dana Duplan – Ramona – 6–8pm
Amalfi Marina Bar – The Juke$ – San Marcos – 6–9pm
Barefoot Bar & Grill – Kevin Ryan – Mission Bay – 6–9pm
Carruth Cellars – Oceanside – She Says So Band – Oceanside – 6–9pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – TJ Moss – La Jolla – 6–9pm
Havana Grill – Mission Valley – Perla Negra Cuban Trio – Mission Valley – 6–9pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Jeff Berkley – Wynola – 6–9pm
La Valencia Hotel – Kevin James O’Brien – La Jolla – 6–9pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort – Sean McCole – Mission Bay – 6–9pm
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina – David Shyde – Harbor Island – 6–9pm
Solterra Winery & Kitchen – Richard Galiguis – Encinitas – 6–9pm
Babcock & Story Hotel Del – Gonzo Solo – Point Loma – 6–10pm
The Galley at the Marina – Santana Pa Ti Live – Chula Vista – 6–10pm
Négociant Winery – The Honeytones – Hillcrest – 6:30–9:30pm
Eddie V’s V Lounge – Archie Thompson Trio – La Jolla – 6:30–10:30pm
Prohibition Brewing Company – Syndicate4 – Vista – 7–9pm
Fast Times – Ron’s Garage Band – Bay Park – 7–10pm
Kimball Bar & Eatery – Santana Sol – National City – 7–10pm
L’Auberge Del Mar – The Heart – Del Mar – 7–10pm
LandShark Bar & Grill – Band Sierra – Mission Bay – 7–10pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – Sarah & Rob – Carlsbad – 7–10pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – John Lee Band – Leucadia – 7–10pm
Riviera Supper Club – ZB Savoy & Friends – La Mesa – 7–10pm
Steel 94 – Smoke N Guns – Spring Valley – 7–10pm
Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – Platinum Vibe – Morena – 7–10pm
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas – Freddie Walton – Encinitas – 7–10pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Poway – Rewind – Poway – 7–11pm
Til-Two Club – Infinity Eyes • Cyber Bullies • Sideswipe • The Overdrives – Talmadge – 7:30pm–1:30am
1st Street Bar – David Spitzfaden Band – Encinitas – 7:30–9:30pm
The Holding Company – GayC/DC • SuperCool! • Jane’s Addicted – Ocean Beach – 7:30–11:30pm
McP’s Irish Pub – Alternatives – Coronado – 8–12am
Panama 66 – Mokoto – Balboa Park – 8–9pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Orion Song – San Diego – 8–11pm
Humphreys Backstage Live – Groove Squad – Shelter Island – 8–11pm
Full Circle Saloon – Nemesis – Santee – 8:30–11:30pm
The Roxy Encinitas – The Dad Band – Encinitas – 8:30–11:30pm
The Salty Frog – Gunner & Gunner – Imperial Beach – 9–12am
Renegade Bar – Big City Hillbillies – El Cajon – 9–12:30am
710 Beach Club – Lazy Otter | Pet Mammoth | Chorduroy – Pacific Beach – 9–1am
Pal Joey’s – Breez’n – Allied Gardens – 9–1am
The Kraken – Radio 80s – Cardiff – 9–1am
Pour House – Psychedelic Maelstrom w/ Sacri Monti, Earth Tounge & Hocus Bogus – Oceanside – 9–11:59pm

🎤 Karaoke

American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke w/ Leslie – La Mesa – 6–9pm
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30–1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 9–1am

🧠 Trivia

Round Table Pizza – Poway – Trivia – Poway – 6–8pm
Dirty Birds – College Area – Sunset Trivia – College Area – 8–9pm

Sunday 10/19

🎶 Live Music

Bahia Resort Hotel – Ed Kornhauser – Mission Bay – 10 am–1 pm
Farmer & The Seahorse – David Rosales – San Diego – 10 am–1 pm
Seasons Restaurant – Kaylee Daugherty – Carlsbad – 10:30 am–1:30 pm
L’Auberge Del Mar – TJ Moss – Del Mar – 11 am–2 pm
La Valencia Hotel – Javid & Naoko – La Jolla – 11 am–2 pm
LandShark Bar & Grill – Tim Apple – Mission Bay – 11 am–2 pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort – DevvLov – Mission Bay – 11 am–2 pm
Panama 66 – Trio Gadjo – Balboa Park – 12–1:30 pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Geoff Nigl – San Diego – 12–3 pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Fish & the Seaweeds High Noon Dead Set – Mission Bay – 12–5 pm
Coronado Ferry Landing – Moonlight Serenade Orchestra – Coronado – 1–4 pm
Duke’s La Jolla – The Heart – La Jolla – 1–4 pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Joe Rathburn – Wynola – 1–4 pm
The Holding Company (1st Floor) – Casimir XX • Los Dead Kings • Xelestial • Obi-Zan – Ocean Beach – 1:30–7 pm
Mia Marie Vineyards – Victor Santana – Ramona – 2–4 pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs – ZB Savoy & Friends – El Cajon – 2–5 pm
The Kraken – Seaside Ramblers – Cardiff – 2–5 pm
McP’s Irish Pub Paddy-O – Busted Spurs Band – Coronado – 2–6 pm
Panama 66 – The Red Fox Tails – Balboa Park – 2:30–4 pm
Carruth Cellars – Oceanside – Melody Maker – Oceanside – 3–6 pm
Pour House – Country Jamboree w/ The Small Town Heroes – Oceanside – 3–6 pm
Uvas Winery – Amber Lee – Poway – 3–6 pm
The Galley at the Marina – CCnE – Chula Vista – 3–7 pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Poway – Pretty Sweet – Poway – 4–6 pm
Carruth Cellars – Liberty Station – Perfect Blend Duo – Liberty Station – 4–7 pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – Sean McCole – La Jolla – 4–7 pm
Monarch Ocean Pub – Live Music – Monarch Ocean Pub – Del Mar – 4–7 pm
Solterra Winery & Kitchen – Geoff Nigl – Encinitas – 4–7 pm
Orfila Vineyards & Winery – Whelan – Escondido – 4–8 pm
Winstons OB – Punk Rock Showcase (12 Cent • PunchCard • Hardly Human) – Ocean Beach – 4–8 pm
The Camp Store – Sonic Space – South Carlsbad – 4:15–6:15 pm
Panama 66 – Sandpiper Ensemble – Balboa Park – 4:30–6 pm
Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – Rob Thorsen Quartet (Jazz Night) – Morena – 5–7 pm
Kimball Bar & Eatery – Thriller Night w/ Rising Star – National City – 5–8 pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Jeff Moore – Encinitas – 5–8 pm
Aztec Brewing Company – Aztec Jazz Jam w/ Dylan Soto – Vista – 6–9 pm
Eddie V’s V Lounge – Burt Brion Trio – La Jolla – 6–9 pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad – Tim Atkins – Carlsbad – 6–9 pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia – Trey Hill – Leucadia – 6–9 pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort – Adam Bergoch – Mission Bay – 6–9 pm
The Cordova Bar – The Marigolds – Bay Park – 6–9 pm
Panama 66 – Castellanos Latin Funk Sextet – Balboa Park – 6:30–8 pm
Til-Two Club – David Dale Francis – Talmadge – 7–9:30 pm
Prohibition Liquor Bar – Karlos Paez & Amanda – San Diego – 8 pm–1:30 am

🎤 Karaoke

American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke w/ TerryOke – La Mesa – 1–5 pm
The Salty Frog – Karaoke – Imperial Beach – 7 pm–2 am
Winstons OB – Oboke Karaoke – Point Loma – 8–11 pm
710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8–12 am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 9–1 am
1st Street Bar – Karaoke – Encinitas – 9–1 am
Pal Joey’s – Karaoke w/ DJ Harvest – Allied Gardens – 9–1 am
North Bar – Karaoke – Escondido – 9–1 am

🧠 Trivia

Eastbound Bar & Grill – Trivia – Lakeside – 6:30–8:30 pm

*Some events may require tickets, reservations, cover charges, or be full/sold out, and typos or errors could happen but we try our best!! …

Trivia Answer:

Answer: B) South Pacific 🌴
Parts of the 1958 musical were filmed along La Jolla’s rugged coastline—its cliffs and coves doubled as a lush South Pacific paradise for several key scenes.

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San Diego Meteor is published every Friday morning by Steve DeLong. Steve is an Escondido High Graduate and has lived in San Diego County since 1972.