The Issue

This week, we're featuring an immersive pirate voyage aboard the San Salvador, the 15th Annual North Park Festival of Beers, stunning quilt artwork by Sandra Mollon, and much more!

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into our handpicked events, explore the local food scene, and soak up some sunshine this weekend. Let’s make it one to remember!The Events

The Events

Boarded! A New Pirate Adventure - SD Maritime Museum

On Saturday, April 5th experience an immersive pirate-themed adventure aboard the tall ship San Salvador. Guests engage in treasure hunts and pirate battles, designed for families and individuals seeking interactive fun while learning about maritime heritage. Reservations are required for this thrilling outing. More info here! $$

15th Annual North Park Festival of Beers - Saturday April 5th

Join us at the North Park Beer Festival, San Diego's ultimate celebration of craft beer! Enjoy a diverse selection of brews, tasty food, and live music, all in a vibrant community atmosphere. Grab your tickets for general admission or VIP access—don't miss this unforgettable beer experience! Plan your trip here! $$

Rocks, Water and Reflections Exhibit

Sandra Mollon makes Quilts that look like paintings! See them in Liberty Station at the Visions Museum of Textile Arts. You can check out Isa Guadalupe’s Beaded Embroidery as well. Unfortunately her workshop is sold out… More info here!

24th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals - April 4th to 6th

Over 2,500 cars, the CPP “Duel In Del Mar” AutoCross, PPG Lowrider Palace displays, Nitro Thunderfest, and a rockin’ Swap Meet throughout the weekend. Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and witness award presentations, including the coveted Goodguys 2025 Meguiar’s Street Rod D’Elegance on Sunday! More details here!

The Food

James Beard Award Nominee - First San Diegan Ever!

Tara Monsod of ANIMAE, 969 Pacific Highway, is one of five people nominated for the title of Best Chef: California by the James Beard Foundation, whose awards are considered the pinnacle of culinary achievement. Animae Menu here!

Culinary Dropout Opening in Del Mar!

Craft Cocktails, Elevated Comfort Food. A Zonie favorite opens in Del Mar. Check out Culinary Dropout and let us know what you think! Menu here!

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The Views

How about a San Diego Sunset from Stonewall Peak!

The Weather [Friday, Saturday, Sunday]

The Coast [Encinitas]

Friday: 62° high, 44° low - Mostly sunny, low 60s
Saturday: 66° high, 47° low - Clear skies
Sunday: 72° high, 46° low - Pleasant with abundant sunshine

Inland [Poway]

Friday: 67° high, 41° low - Mostly Sunny some clouds
Saturday: 74° high, 42° low - 74 and Sunny!
Sunday: 80° high, 42° low - Sunny

The Mountains [Julian]

Friday: 55° high, 32° low - A few showers in the afternoon
Saturday: 64° high, 34° low - Mostly sunny, high in the low 60s
Sunday: 68° high, 37° low - Lots of sunshine

The City [San Diego]

Friday: 65° high, 47° low - Abundant sunshine and cool temperatures
Saturday: 68° high, 48° low - Bright and Sunny
Sunday: 74° high, 51° low - Sunny and Mild

The Surf [from Forecast.Weather.Gov]

FRIDAY

Rip Current Risk*: Moderate.
Surf Height: .2 to 4 feet.
Tides: La Jolla
  High 4.7 feet 02:52 AM PDT.
  Low -0.2 feet 11:17 AM PDT.
  High 3.1 feet 07:20 PM PDT.
  Low 2.9 feet 10:20 PM PDT.
Swell from 270 degrees.

*Rip Current Risks:
- Low Risk - Life threatening rip currents are unlikely but still could occur.
- Moderate Risk - Life threatening rip currents are possible.
- High Risk - Life threatening rip currents are likely.

The Music

Friday 4/4

Duke's La Jolla, Kekoa The Artist, 3-6pm, La Jolla
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Puro Feeling, 3:30-6:30pm, San Pasqual Valley
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Mark Batliner, 4-6pm, Mission Bay
Spacebar Cafe & Wine Bistro, Open Mic, 4:30-8pm, La Mesa
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Manzanita Blues, 5-7pm, Point Loma
Pour House, The juke$, 5-8pm, South Oceanside
The Roxy Encinitas, Jack Groesbeck, 5-8pm, Encinitas
Whistle Stop Bar, Happy Hour with DJ Shoeshine, 5-8pm, South Park
Baba Coffee - Carlsbad, The Soto Six (minus three), 5:30-8:30pm, Carlsbad Village
Belly Up Tavern, Atomic Groove Happy Hour, 5:30-8pm, Solana Beach
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, Les Allen & the Rhythm Cartel, 6-9pm, Julian
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Branded Country, 6-9pm, Mission Bay
Barefoot Bar & Grill, TJ Moss, 6-9pm, Mission Bay
Bellamy's Restaurant, Dave Scott & Bobby Lanuza, 6-9pm, Central Escondido
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Rachel Jay, 6-9pm, La Jolla
Gossip Grill, Sunset Social & Dance Club, 6-10pm, Hillcrest
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, The Sidelong Glances, 6-8pm, El Cajon
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill, Ryan Hiller, 6-9pm, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro
La Valencia Hotel, Keni Yarbro, 6-9pm, La Jolla
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Christian Taylor, 6-9pm, Mission Bay
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Blaise Guld, 6-9pm, Point Loma
Sunny Grove Brewing, ChickenHawk, 6-9pm, Santee
The Galley at the Marina, Colour, 6-10pm, Chula Vista
Steel 94, The Wholeshabang, 6:30-9:30pm, Spring Valley
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Craig Dawson Trio, 6:30-10:30pm, Marina
Humble Heart, Frestyle Friday, 6:30-10pm, Point Loma
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Rheanna Downey, 7-10pm, Carlsbad Village
Négociant Winery, Don L., 6:30-9:30pm, Hillcrest
The Shout! House, Dueling Piano Show, 6:30pm-1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter
1st Street Bar, The Reckless, 7:30-9:30pm, Encinitas
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, R-Tyme, 7-10pm, National City
Fast Times, Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas, 7-10pm, Clairemont
Il Sogno Italiano, Mercedes Moore Band, 7-10pm, Gaslamp Quarter
L'Auberge Del Mar, David Shyde, 7-10pm, Del Mar
Le Papagayo Leucadia, ZB Savoy, 7-10pm, Leucadia
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room, Amanda Portela y Los Brujos Atómicos, 7-0pm, La Mesa
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Sundays at Midnight, 7-10pm, Morena
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas, Olivia Rohde, 7-10pm, Encinitas
Inzane Brewing Co., Alejandra Koss, 7-9pm, Vista
Soda Bar, The Sloppy Boys, 7:30-11:30pm, City Heights
Whiskey Girl, The Gravities, 8-10pm, Gaslamp Quarter
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Raquel Rodriguez, 8-11pm, University Heights
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Jemille Vialet, 8-11pm, Carmel Valley
Good Bar, Steve Grady Band, 8-11pm, Point Loma
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, The Detroit Underground, 8pm-12am, Point Loma
Pal Joey's, The Exit, 8pm-12am, Allied Gardens
The Tower Bar, Ventures A Go-Go, 8pm-12am, City Heights
McP's Irish Pub, Mystique, 8pm-12am, Coronado
The Casbah, Hovvdy + Runo Plum, 8:30-11:30pm, MIddletown
The Roxy Encinitas, The Surf Birdz, 8:30-11:30pm, Encinitas
Full Circle Saloon, Barbwire, 8:30pm-12:30am, Santee
Belly Up Tavern, Collie Buddz + Hector Roots Lewis, 9pm-12am, Solana Beach
Renegade Country, Thunderbird Mountain Band, 9pm-12:30am, El Cajon
Til-Two Club, Meet Me in the Bathroom with DJ Mike Delgado, 9pm-1:30am, Talmadge
Prohibition, Jenny and the Tramps, 9:30pm-1:30am, Gaslamp
1st Street Bar, DJ Jeremiah James, 10pm-2am, Encinitas

Saturday 2/22

Mister A's, Jazz Brunch w/City Lights Jazz Trio, 10am-1pm, Bankers Hill
Mixed Grounds Coffee, DJ Music, 10am-2pm, North Park
Farmer & The Seahorse, DevvLov, 11am-2pm, Torrey Pines
La Valencia Hotel, David Shyde, 11am-2pm, La Jolla
Aquarius Bar & Grille, , 12-3pm, Mission Bay
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Brian Wahlstrom, 12-3pm, Carmel Valley
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Andrew Peña, 12-3pm, San Pasqual Valley
The Roxy Encinitas, Zack David, 1-4pm, Encinitas
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, OttoPilot, 3:30-6:30pm, San Pasqual Valley
Humble Heart - Music and Thrift Store, Spring Showcase | Student/Teacher Performances, 4-7pm, Point Loma
Alpine VFW Post 9578, The Exit, 5-9pm, Alpine
Brickmans Restaurant & Bar @ Lakehouse Resort, Keni Yarbro, 5-8pm, San Marcos
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, The Bastards, 5-8pm, El Cajon
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Trade Winds, 5-7pm, Point Loma
Whistle Stop Bar, Flim Flam Revue, 5-8pm, South Park
Barefoot Bar & Grill, David Shyde, 6-9pm, Mission Bay
Bellamy's Restaurant, Trevor Davis, 6-9pm, Central Escondido
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, TJ Moss, 6-9pm, La Jolla
La Valencia Hotel, Matt Heinecke, 6-9pm, La Jolla
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, John Katchur, 6-9pm, Julian
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Rachel Jay, 6-9pm, Mission Bay
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Jemille Vialet, 6-9pm, Point Loma
Good Bar, Menty B, 6-9pm, Point Loma
Sunny Grove Brewing, Jon Ford, 6-9pm, Santee
The Gärten, Euphoria Brass Band, 6-8:30pm, Morena
The Galley at the Marina, Latin Sol Band, 6-10pm, Chula Vista
Steel 94, CCnE, 6:30-9:30pm, Spring Valley
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Archie Thompson Trio, 6:30-10:30pm, Marina
The Shout! House, Dueling Piano Show, 6:30pm-1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter
Inzane Brewing Co., Malachi McNeill, 7-9pm, Vista
1st Street Bar, Cowl + Signal for Pilot, 7-9:30pm, Encinitas
Fast Times, Chicken Wire, 7-10pm, Clairemont
Il Sogno Italiano, Mikan Zlatkovich Quartet, 7-10pm, Gaslamp Quarter
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, Evidence, 7-10pm, National City
L'Auberge Del Mar, Marelle, 7-10pm, Del Mar
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Keefer and Rob, 7-10pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Swingin' Johnsons, 7-10pm, Leucadia
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room, Love on the Weekend, 7-10pm, La Mesa
Spacebar Cafe & Wine Bistro, The Fire Brothers, 7-10pm, La Mesa
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Full Strength, 7-10pm, Morena
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas, Ryan Hiller, 7-10pm, Encinitas
Soda Bar, Worn-Tin + Freak Nature Puppets, 7:30-11:30pm, City Heights
Til-Two Club, Wave Parade + Tide-Eye + Avenue Army, 7:30pm-12:30am, Talmadge
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Shea Givens, 8-11pm, Carmel Valley
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Totally 80’s Band, 8pm-12am, Point Loma
McP's Irish Pub, Patt Ellis & the Blue Frog Band, 8pm-12am, Coronado
The Tower Bar, A-Bortz + PunchCard + GentrOside + Fonzerellis, 8pm-12am, City Heights
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, YARP, 8:30-11:30pm, Encinitas
The Casbah, Geographer + Lily Kershaw, 8:30-11:30pm, MIddletown
The Roxy Encinitas, Tube Amp'D, 8:30-11:30pm, Encinitas
Full Circle Saloon, Barbwire + Groove is in the Heart, 8:30pm-12:30am, Santee
710 Beach Club, Alt Buzz + Jackson Wagner, 9pm-1am, Pacific Beach
Belly Up Tavern, No Duh + Paging The 90s, 9pm-12am, Solana Beach
Renegade Country, Big Sky Moon, 9pm-12:30am, El Cajon
Pal Joey's, Broken Halo, 9pm-1am, Allied Gardens
U-31, DJ Music, 9pm-3am, North Park
Whistle Stop Bar, 80s vs. 90s vs. Y2K! with DJ Gabe Vega, 9pm-1am, South Park
Prohibition, Gypsy Sally Band, 9:30pm-1:30am, Gaslamp
1st Street Bar, DJ Robi, 10pm-3am, Encinitas

Sunday 2/23

Seasons Restaurant, Shea Givens, 10:30am-1:30pm, Carlsbad
Farmer & The Seahorse, Matt Heinecke, 11am-2pm, Torrey Pines
L'Auberge Del Mar, David Shyde, 11am-2pm, Del Mar
La Valencia Hotel, Javid & Naoko, 11am-2pm, La Jolla
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, David Rosales, 11am-2pm, Mission Bay
TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar, Bluegrass Brunch, 11am-1pm, San Marcos
Aquarius Bar & Grille, High Noon Grateful Dead Party, 12-4:20pm, Mission Bay
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Kevin McCully, 12-3pm, Carmel Valley
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Blaise Guld, 12-3pm, San Pasqual Valley
Duke's La Jolla, Adam Bergoch, 1-4pm, La Jolla
Domaine Artefact Vineyard & Winery, ZB Savoy, 2-4pm, Escondido
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, The Sea Monks, 2-5pm, El Cajon
Ramona Ranch Vineyard & Winery, Miranda Ramos Duo, 2-5pm, Ramona
McP's Irish Pub Paddy-O, Maria Christina, 2-5pm, Coronado
Bahia Belle Cruises, Freddie Walton, 3-6pm, Mission Beach
The Galley at the Marina, Geoff Corey 5, 3-7pm, Chula Vista
Inzane Brewing Co., Line Dancing, 3-9pm, Vista
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Keni Yarbro, 3:30-6:30pm, San Pasqual Valley
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, David Rosales, 4-7pm, La Jolla
The Gärten, Drivin' The Bus, 4:30-7pm, Morena
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Sunday Night Jazz w/ Pianist John Opferkuch, 5-7pm, Morena
Panama 66, Whitney Shay Quartet, 5-7pm, Balboa Park
The Roxy Encinitas, Ghost Jazz Trio Jazz Band, 5-8pm, Encinitas
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, Piki Moreno presents Delaney & Jaymes, 5-8pm, National City
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, 5 O'Clock Shadow, 6-9pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Corey Angeli, 6-9pm, Leucadia
Madison on Park, Irving Flores Latin Jazz Trio, 5:45-8pm, University Heights
Aztec Brewing Company, Aztec Jazz Jam, 6-9pm, Vista
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Archie Thompson Trio, 6:30-9:30pm, Marina
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Jazz Jam, 6-10pm, Encinitas
The Cordova Bar, The Surf Birdz, 6-9pm, Morena
The Tower Bar, Commoner + Ritual + Glean + Sledges + Misfire, 6-10pm, City Heights
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Trio Borealis, 7-10pm, University Heights
Soda Bar, Jason Joshua, 7:30-11:30pm, City Heights
The Template, Nubella Honey & Friends, 7:30-10:30pm, Point Loma
Belly Up Tavern, Deep Sea Diver + Byland, 8-11pm, Solana Beach
The Shout! House, Dueling Piano Show, 8pm-1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter
Til-Two Club, Mourning Anguish + Morningstvr + Defixion + Graveseer, 8-10pm, Talmadge
Turf Supper Club, Leonard Patton & Ed Kornhauser, 8-11pm, Golden Hill
The Casbah, Annie DiRusso + Raffaella, 8:30-11:30pm, MIddletown
Prohibition, Pro-Am Blues Jam w/Chicken Bone Slim, 9pm-1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter

Trivia and Karaoke

Friday 2/21

Alpine VFW Post 9578, Karaoke by Leslie, 5-9pm, Alpine
710 Beach Club, Karaoke, 8pm-12am, Pacific Beach
Happy Does Bar, Karaoke, 8:30pm-1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter
Harry's Sports Bar & Grill, Harryaoke Fridays, 8pm-1am, Fallbrook
Carriage House Cocktails & Karaoke, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Kearny Mesa
The Ould Sod, Karaoke, 9pm-2am, Mid-City
Werewolf American Pub, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Gaslamp Quarter
Night Parade Brewing Company, Trivia, 5:30-7:30pm, Scripps Ranch
White Labs Brewing Co - San Diego, Trivia, 6:30-8:30pm, Miramar
Dirty Birds Ocean Beach, Trivia, 7-9pm, Point Loma

Saturday 2/22

Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill, Karaoke, 8pm-12am, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro
Happy Does Bar, Karaoke, 8:30pm-1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter
Carriage House Cocktails & Karaoke, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Kearny Mesa
The Ould Sod, Karaoke, 9pm-3am, Mid-City
Werewolf American Pub, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Gaslamp Quarter
Gossip Grill, Trivia, 11am-2pm, Hillcrest
Round Table Pizza (Poway), Trivia, 6-8pm, Poway
Dirty Birds College Area, Trivia, 8-10pm, Rolando Village

Sunday 2/23

710 Beach Club, Karaoke, 8pm-12am, Pacific Beach
Winston's Beach Club, Karaoke, 8-11pm, Point Loma
1st Street Bar, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Encinitas
Carriage House Cocktails & Karaoke, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Kearny Mesa
Pal Joey's, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Allied Gardens
The Kensington Club, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Kensington
Werewolf American Pub, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Gaslamp Quarter
Bayside Kitchen & Bar, Trivia, 5-7pm, Little Italy
Original 40 Brewing Company, Trivia, 7-9pm, North Park

*Some events may require tickets, reservations, cover charges, or be full/sold out/canceled or changed…

And that’s a wrap for this week folks…

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.