San Diego: This Weekend (Dec. 14-17)
Events around San Diego this weekend include the Queen Bee Market, Hotels/Motels (Unofficial Art Fair 2017), 12 Bars of Charity and Cold Brew City SD.
12.14: Wood Fired Dinner Series
Downtown restaurant Biga will fire up its dual wood ovens and team up with chef Drew Bent (of the soon-to-open in East Village Lola 55) who will show off his Mexican upbringing in a 4-course meal.
950 Sixth Ave., downtown, brownpapertickets.com
12.15: Red Nose Run
Choose between a 3K or 5K course for this dog-friendly fun-run fully managed by volunteers and benefiting two local nonprofits. — Michael Benninger
Del Mar Beach, Del Mar, therednoserun.com
The Red Nose Run.
12.15-16: Queen Bee Market
The city’s original urban-style, artisan market features more than 100 local and national vendors specializing in handmade and vintage accessories, along with clothing, home décor, furniture and more. — Michael Benninger
Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, thequeenbeemarket.com
12.15-16: Hotels/Motels (Unofficial Art Fair 2017)
You’ll never look at a hotel foom the same after seeing this exposition that brings together artists from San Diego and Los Angeles areas who then transform hotel rooms into galleries, stages, and project spaces. There also will be various visual and performing artists throughout. A portion of ticket sales goes to support local nonprofit Vanguard Culture.
The Lafayette Hotel, North Park, fallentreeexhibitions.com
12.15-16: Alycia Cooper
“I dated a 400-pound vegetarian. That was a whole lot of broccoli. And he had the nerve to ask if I was bisexual. He said, ‘Are you bisexual? Cause I only date women who are bisexual.’ I was like, ‘Hell, yeah. If you buyin’, I’m sexual.’” — Alycia Cooper at Bally’s Las Vegas
The Comedy Store, La Jolla, lajolla.thecomedystore.com
12.16: 12 Bars of Charity
Dedicated drinkers can donate $10 to join any of eight charity teams before taking a free shuttle to a dozen participating watering holes offering a variety of drink specials. — Michael Benninger
Various locations around downtown and Little Italy,
12barsofcharity.com
12.16: Cold Brew City SD
Plan on being WIDE awake on Saturday if you head down to Liberty Station for this second annual event. The day will include coffee-culture inspired artwork and a cold brew competition hosted by the San Diego Coffee Network. Participants will include Alto Cold Brew, Cafe Moto, Trident Coffee, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters and many more.
BRICK, 2863 Historic Decatur Rd., Liberty Station, eventbrite.com
12.16: Movie Night at The Village
Snuggle up under some warm blankets and enjoy a free outdoor screening of Elf. And since Buddy the Elf claims, “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear,” there will be a performance by students of Canyon Crest Academy to kick off the event.
The Village at Pacific Highland’s Ranch, 13490 Pacific Highlands Ranch Pkwy., Carmel Valley, phrvillage.com
Will Ferrell (right) stars as Buddy the Elf in New Line Cinemas “ Elf. “
12.17: Great Chocolate Race
Go on a scenic 5K- or 10-mile run through downtown, Hillcrest and Balboa Park, then be treated to truffles and cocoa upon arriving at the Fifth Avenue finish line. — Michael Benninger
Downtown to Balboa Park, greatchocolaterace.com
12.17: Victory at Sea Day
At each of Ballast Point’s seven locations — Miramar, Scripps Ranch, Little Italy, Linda Vista, Temecula, Long Beach and Daleville, Va. — at least 15 varieties of Victory at Sea will be tapped.
Various locations, ballastpoint.com
12.17: Santa Cycle
Santa Clause is coming to town and he’ll be doing so on two wheels during the second annual Santa Cycle with Surfrider San Diego. The ride is free and family friendly and leaves from Knotty Barrel in downtown.
Knotty Barrel, downtown, surfridersd.org
12.17: 46th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
The second of two nights for an event that attracts more than 100,000 locals to this bayfront tradition showcasing 80 lavishly decorated boats fitting this year’s theme: Arrrgh! A Pirate’s Christmas. — Michael Benninger
San Diego Bay, downtown, sdparadeoflights.org
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