9th Annual San Diego Beer Week
November 3-12
San Diego County
http://sdbw.org/
This 10-day festival celebrates the prominence of craft beer in San Diego County. During these ten days, restaurants, bars, breweries, and other businesses will host special events and hold special deals all pertaining to craft beer. Check the website for a list of all events and businesses participating in San Diego Beer Week.
D.R.I. – Live in Southern California
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 7, The Observatory’s Constellation Room, Santa Ana
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 10, Brick By Brick, San Diego
7:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 11, Union Nightclub, Los Angeles
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 12, Mission Tobacco Lounge, Riverside
http://www.dirtyrottenimbeciles.com/
Punk rock band D.R.I. will headline a handful of shows in Southern California this week. Ticket prices and age limits vary by location, so check with the venue for details.
The Sounds – Live in Southern California
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 8, The Observatory, Santa Ana
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 10, Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 12, Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles
http://the-sounds.com/
The Sounds will headline a few shows in Southern California this week. Tickets to these all-ages shows vary in price, so check with the venue for details.
Battalion Of Saints – Live in Southern California
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 8, The Garage, Ventura
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 9, The World Famous Doll Hut, Anaheim
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 10, Characters Sports Bar, Pomona
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 11, Resident, Downtown Los Angeles
8:00 pm – 1:00 am, November 12, Soda Bar, Normal Heights, San Diego
http://www.facebook.com/battalionofsaints
Punk rock band Battalion of Saints will headline a handful of shows in Southern California this week. Ticket prices to these shows vary by location, so check with the venue for details. No one under 21 may enter any of these shows.
Avengers Superheroes Half Marathon Weekend
10:00 am – 12:00 am, November 9
5:30 am – 8:00 pm, November 10
5:30 am – 4:00 pm, November 11
5:30 am – 11:30 am, November 12
Disneyland Resort, Anaheim
http://www.rundisney.com/avengers-half-marathon/
The Avengers Superheroes Half Marathon returns this weekend with a plethora of things to see and do. Participate in any of the races, check out the health & fitness expo, and stick around for after-parties throughout the weekend. The website has an extensive list of everything going on this weekend, so consult with the website for more details.
Orange County Whisky Classic 2017
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm, November 9
Crevier Classic Cars, Costa Mesa
http://www.orangecoast.com/event/orange-coast-whiskey-classic/
Sip on fancy cocktails this Thursday night in Costa Mesa. General admission costs $100 and provides unlimited food and drinks for the duration of the event while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk (Second Thursdays)
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, November 9
Downtown Los Angeles
http://downtownartwalk.org/
This free monthly event takes place over many blocks in Downtown Los Angeles. Many galleries will open late, and some parking lots will contain more art, vendors, food trucks, entertainment, and more. Unless you know business owners, free parking barely exists in Downtown LA, although some meters only operate until 8pm. First-time visitors should attend with someone who has gone here prior.
27th Annual SOS Celebrity Chef Dinner & Auction
5:30 pm – 10:30 pm, November 10
Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach
http://www.shareourselves.org/events/
Enjoy a five-course dinner with wine pairings this Friday night in Huntington Beach. Attending this luxurious dinner costs $175 per person. No one under 21 may attend.
9th Annual Montebello Taste of the Town
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm, November 10
Bagramian Hall, Montebello
http://montebellotaste.com/
Sample eats & drinks from various restaurants from Montebello this Friday night. General admission costs $45 presale or $60 at the door, and includes unlimited tastes while supplies last. VIP admission costs $85 and also includes VIP seating and a gift bag.
Repticon Los Angeles
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, November 11
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, November 12
OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa
http://repticon.com/california/los-angeles-costa-mesa/
Check out two days of reptiles, amphibians, exotic pets, pet products, seminars, and more this weekend at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. General admission starts at 10am and costs $15 for both days, $10 for one day, or $5 for children. Online-only VIP admission costs $12 for adults or $5 for children, allows admission to both days, and allows entry at 9am on Saturday.
2017 Designer Con
9:00 am – 6:00 pm, November 11
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, November 12
Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena
http://www.designercon.com/
This design event takes place this weekend in Pasadena. What started as an expo for designer toys and collectibles has evolved into including apparel and accessories. Designer Con now features toys, apparel, art, crafts, and more, ranging from fine, traditional, modern, urban, and contemporary. Single-day admission costs $10, while weekend admission costs $15.
21st Annual Long Beach Veteran’s Parade
10:00 am – 1:00 pm, November 11
Houghton Park, Long Beach
http://lbveteransdayparade.com/
Bring your family out to watch a parade to honor our nation’s veterans this Saturday morning.
3rd Annual Escondido Tamale Festival
11:00 am – 5:00 pm, November 11
Grape Day Park, Escondido
http://www.escondidotamalefestival.org/
Indulge on tamales at this FREE and all-ages festival this Saturday in Escondido. This event will features dozens of food vendors, live entertainment, vendors, arts & crafts, and more. Everything comes at cost, so guests should bring plenty of cash for this day. A special VIP package costs $35 that includes exclusive gourmet tamales along with craft beer and wine pairings.
Alosta Brewing 4th Anniversary Celebration
11:00 am – 9:00 pm, November 11
Alosta Brewing, Covina
http://alostabrewing.com/
http://www.facebook.com/events/1643943065677826/
Alosta Brewing has completed four years in the beer industry, and to celebrate, they will hold a beer-filled celebration this Saturday. Admission costs $35 and includes ten drink tickets and an anniversary glass. Admission with a to-go bottle of the anniversary brew costs $50. Alosta will bring on live entertainment, food vendors, and more. No one under 21 may attend.
Barrel-Aged Speedway Stout Release Party
11:00 am – 10:00 pm, November 11
AleSmith Brewing, San Diego
http://alesmith.com/
Come taste one of San Diego’s most coveted brews this Saturday at the AleSmith tasting room in San Diego. They will also have a handful of other variations of this brew on tap for you to try.
2nd Annual Driftwood Festival
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm, November 11-12
Doheny State Beach, Dana Point
http://www.driftwoodfest.com/
The organizers behind Orange County Brew Ha Ha bring to you new festival unlike anything ever before. This festival combines craft beer, wine, food, the beach, and country music all in one location. With over a hundred different beers and wines to sip on, you will not run out of different things to try here. Admission ranges from $49 to $249 – see the website for a breakdown of the prices and what they get you. All guests receive unlimited beer and wine tasters while supplies last. Food comes at cost, so guests should bring extra cash for food here. No one under 21 may attend.
Wiens Brewing 5th Anniversary
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, November 11
Wiens Brewing, Temecula
http://wiensbrewing.com/
Temecula’s Wiens Brewing turns four years old this week, and to celebrate, they will have special beers at their tasting room this Saturday.
2nd Annual Long Beach Homebrew Festival
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, November 11
Private residence, Bixby Knolls, Long Beach
http://www.welovelb.org/long-beach-homebrew-festival.html
Long Beach will have a local beer tasting event this Saturday afternoon.
90s Bar Crawl – San Diego
2:00 pm – 10:00 pm, November 11
Analog Bar, San Diego
http://90sbarcrawl.com/
A themed pub crawl will take place in San Diego this Saturday. Tickets start at $30, and gets you a cup for the crawl, your first drink, and access to drink specials at participating businesses. No one under 21 may attend.
Big 8 Ska Bonanza
2:00 pm – 12:00 am, November 11
The Packard, Long Beach
http://www.facebook.com/events/805302379642264/
An all-day all-ages ska show will take place in Long Beach this Saturday. Tickets to this show cost $10 presale or $20 at the door. Parking at the venue costs $5.
Punk Rock Karaoke
8:00 pm – 12:00 am, November 11
Tiki Bar, Costa Mesa
http://www.originalpunkrockkaraoke.com/
Live out your punk rock dream with Punk Rock Karaoke this Saturday night in Costa Mesa, complete with a backing band consisting of professional musicians. As usual, this venue has no cover charge. No one under 21 may enter.
The Color Run 5k – Los Angeles
9:00 am – 3:00 pm, November 12
StubHub Center, Carson
http://thecolorrun.com/locations/los-angeles/
The color run that started it all returns to Los Angeles this Sunday morning. This fun run takes the racing out of a 5k or 10k, and places participants in a running course where they will get showered with bright colors. All runners should wear white for this run, as they run through the course and absorb all the colors flying through the air. Registration for this color run costs $55 per solo participant. Waves of runners will start at 9:30am and launch every few minutes following that for up to an hour, so do not fret about getting there on time.
South Bay Food Swap 2017
11:00 am – 2:00 pm, November 12
Honest Abe Cidery, Carson
http://southbayfoodswap.wixsite.com/sbfs
As the name suggests, this event allows attendees to trade food with others. Exchanged items should come from the person’s own work, not bought from a store. From raw ingredients to prepared foods, as long as both parties agree to the trade, it can happen here.
Patchwork Indie Arts & Crafts Festival
11:00 am – 5:00 pm, November 12
Marine Stadium, Long Beach
http://dearhandmadelife.com/patchwork-show/
This semi-annual arts & crafts fair consists of a series of Sunday fests at different locations: Long Beach, Oakland, and Santa Ana. As with any typical arts & crafts fair, Patchwork will feature many traditional forms of art and merchandise, but also mixes in alternative art – thinking outside the box, or Rebel Art. Featuring clothing, accessories, home goods, jewelry, pet items, and more, this FREE fest caters to a wide & diverse crowd. Food trucks will serve guests during the fest. Always remember to carry cash, since most vendors only accept cash. The surrounding neighborhood contains plenty of free street parking.
12th Annual Taste of University Heights
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, November 12
Buddha’s Light Bookstore, University Heights, San Diego
http://www.uhcdc.org/
Sample eats from the local businesses of University Heights this Sunday afternoon. Admission costs $20 presale or $25 on the day of the event, and gets you unlimited food samples from participating businesses while supplies last.