Monday, January 29, 2018 / by Sean Zanganeh
San Diego Events-October 2011
San Diego Film Festival Sept. 28-Oct. 2 Co-founded by an award-winning filmmaker, SDFF offers a fresh take on film premieres from American and international features to thought-proving documentaries, short films and music videos. Gaslamp Theater: 701 5th Avenue. Natalie 619-582-2368 / www.sdff.org | |
FLEET WEEK MCAS Miramar Air Show Sept. 30-Oct 2 The Navy's Blue Angels and other amazing daredevil flights; plus demonstrations of the Air & Ground Task Force, Super Hornet, Shockley Jet Truck, and a vertical take-off & landing. 9am-4pm. Information desk (858) 577-1000 / www.miramarairshow.com | |
Old Town San Diego Art Festival Oct. 1-2 Take your friends on a stroll down San Diego Avenue as we fill the streets with over 100 contemporary artists from around the world. Old Town State Historic Park: 4002 Wallace St. Jenna Thompson 619-233-5008 / www.oldtownartfestival.com | |
San Diego Burrito Run Oct. 1 4-mile run with a rest stop at the half way mark where you will stop and receive a burrito. Proceeds provide food and clean water for persons in developing countries. 8-11am. E Mission Bay Park. $20-$30. Emily Wright (858) 277-8780 / www.sillysandiego.com | |
City of Encinitas 25th Anniversary Celebration Oct. 1 Live performances, community group exhibitors, displays of the City's heavy equipment and fire trucks, food and more. 12-4pm. San Dieguito Heritage Museum: 450 Quail Gardens Drive. 760-633-2740 / http://encinitasparksandrec.com/ | |
Remembrance Walk Oct. 2 Raises funds for low-income persons in need of hospice care. You're welcome to join this walk in remembrance of family members, friends, and others who have died after a lengthy illness. 8-11am. Liberty Station. $35. Michele Brown (858) 458-2992 / www.lbhcf.org | |
Taste & Stroll Oct. 2 This is an annual event held in the heart of the charming village of Del Mar. The event includes a FREE art stroll and a TICKETED restaurant taste. 10am-5pm. Camino Del Mar & 15th Street. 858-755-1179 / www.delmarmainstreet.com | |
Arts Alive on the Coastal Rail Trail Oct. 2 Live musicians, modern dance troupes, stilt theatre walkers, and visual artwork scattered about the Trail. 12-4pm. Highway 101 and Lomas Santa Fe, Solana Beach. www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us | |
San Diego City College International Book Fair Oct. 3-8 Author readings and book signings. Free admission to all events. Open to the public. C Street and 14th, San Diego. www.sdcitybookfair.com | |
Walk To Cure Psoriasis Oct. 8 The purpose of this 5K and 1K walking event is to bring awareness and to obtain funding to help find a cure. 8-11:30am. East Mission Bay. $25. Andrea Koroqi (760) 803-1386 / www.psoriasis.org | |
Fifth Avenue Auto Showcase Oct. 9 Get your walking shoes ready to enjoy an afternoon of exquisite automobiles. 11am-4pm. Fifth Avenue: K Street to E Street, Gaslamp Quarter. Natalie Gomez 619-233-5008 / www.gaslamp.org | |
Little Italy FESTA! Oct. 9 Celebrates with Italian food and three stages of entertainment featuring an array of classic and current Italian-inspired music. 10am-6pm. Sandi Cottrell 619-615-1092 / www.littleitalysd.com | |
Walk For Life Oct. 9 Persons who are pro-life are coming together to join others on a 2-mile walk where the proceeds will help pregnant women, women with infants, and small children. 1-4pm. East Mission Bay. Mary Pat Warner (858) 270-2491 / www.birthlineofsandiego.org | |
Taste of Coronado Oct. 12 Food and and beverage samples will be served to participants. Trolley cars will transport attendees between businesses. Benefits SD Family Justice Center & Coronado SAFE. 5:30-9:30pm. 1100 Isabella Avenue. $35-$45. www.atasteofcoronado.com | |
Real Heroes Breakfast Oct. 13 Honors citizens in San Diego and Imperial Counties who have made a difference in their communities through individual acts of courage. 7:30-9:30am. USS Midway Museum: 910 North Harbor Drive. Teri Klemchuk 858-309-1200 / www.sdarc.org/realheroes | |
Rockin' the Station Oct. 14 Unite together to honor our firefighters, lifeguards, and paramedics. Monies raised will be used to fund much needed equipment, training, and technology for the SD Fire-Rescue Dept. 6-9pm. NTC Promenade at Liberty Station. 2651 Truxton Rd. www.sdfirerescue.org | |
Buddy Walk Oct. 15 Celebrate Down syndrome Awareness Month in October and promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. 9am. Spreckels Organ Pavilion: Balboa Park. Joyce Clark 619-594-7389 / www.DSAsdonline.org | |
AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk Oct. 15 Proceeds from this walking event will benefit research and educational programs to help prevent suicide before it happens. 8am-12pm. East Mission Bay. Jennifer Brens (619) 957-5849 / www.outofthedarkness.org | |
Chula Vista Centennial Celebration Oct. 15 The stage is set for the city of Chula Vista’s 100th birthday. Gate admission is free. US Olympic Training Center: 2800 Olympic Parkway. http://ChulaVista100.com | |
Del Mar Mud Run Oct. 15 The 5K course runs through the Del Mar Fairgrounds and is followed by a mud fest after party! 8am-5pm. Del Mar Race Track: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Keith Cunningham (858) 273-3485 / www.delmarmudrun.com | |
Coronado Home & Garden Tour Oct. 16 Six fabulous and unique homes and one very special garden that exemplify the creative and original style of their owners. Benefits PAWS of Coronado. $25. 11am-4pm. Bandel Park: Alameda & 10th Street. Norm Funk 619-522-9011 / www.pawsofcoronado.org | |
Walk to D' Feet ALS Oct. 16 5K walk at scenic E Mission Bay. Donations are used to fund research programs that help to fight against a disease known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease). 7:30am- 12pm. Tom Courtney (858) 271-5547 / www.alsasd.org | |
Golf Classic Pro-Am Tournament Oct. 19 Enjoy a fun-filled day of golf with a San Diego PGA Member, entertaining contests, activities and great food while supporting a worthwhile cause. 10am-5:30pm. Sycuan Resort: 3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon. Rachel Wood 619-938-2854 / www.guidinghands.org | |
La Jolla Gallery, Wine Walk & Taste Oct. 20 Take a tour of over 15 of La Jolla’s most prominent galleries showcasing internationally-celebrated art, while enjoying various tantalizing samples of crisp white and bold red wines. 5-9pm. La Jolla Village. Natalie Gomez 619-233-5008 / www.lajollabythesea.com | |
Borrego Days Desert Festival Oct. 21-23 Friends and family will gather for this three day local tradition to enjoy a little sliver of Americana! 11am-3pm. 786 Palm Canyon Dr. 800-559-5524 / www.borregospringschamber.com | |
Street Beat: A Theatrical Drum & Dance Show Oct. 22 Using household items and found objects for drums and percussion, Street Beat merges African, Cuban, Latin, West African and jazz rhythms for a show of remarkable theatricality. 8-10:30pm. Poway Center for the Performing Arts: 15498 Espola Road. www.powayarts.org | |
NephCure Foundation Walk Oct. 23 A 2-mile walk has been organized to bring awareness of Nephrotic Syndrome and to obtain funds for research, education, and patient support. 7am-12pm. Lake Murray. Julie Coppin (818) 594-5000 / www.nephcure.org | |
Monster Bash 2011 Oct. 29 Come party with some of San Diego’s goblins and ghouls at the biggest Halloween Bash in the City! $30 in advance and $35 at the door. 6pm. Gaslamp Quarter: 7th Avenue and Market Street. Natalie Gomez 619-233-5008 / www.sandiegomonsterbash.com |
