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MonNov 25pmthru Nov 8San Diego Food + Wine FestivalMon, Nov 2 · 5pm · thru Nov 8San Diego · EmbarcaderoSan Diego Food + Wine Festival runs Nov. 1–8, opening with the Día de Muertos Gala and continuing through dinners, tastings, Icons + Legends, the Grand Tasting and Grand Fiesta.FestivalTueNov 35:28pmSpaceX Falcon 9: USSF-432 (Vandenberg Viewing)Tue, Nov 3 · 5:28pmSky toward Vandenberg Space Force Base · San DiegoClassified Space Force mission on a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg, set for liftoff about 45 minutes after sunset. Dusk launches are the ones that light up the western sky across Southern California, so ...Space + StargazingWedNov 4Time TBAthru Nov 5Southern Taurid meteor shower peak (slow fireballs)Wed, Nov 4 · Time TBA · thru Nov 5Dark sky spot (Sunset Cliffs, or inland like Mission Trails or Anza-Borrego) · Point LomaPeak night of the Southern Taurids, a low rate shower (about 5 per hour) known for slow, bright fireballs. Best around midnight; the moon is a thin waning crescent (about 25 percent), so skies are ...Space + StargazingThuNov 56:21pmSpaceX Falcon 9 — Starlink 15-21 (Vandenberg Viewing)Thu, Nov 5 · 6:21pmSky toward Vandenberg Space Force Base · San DiegoPlanned dusk Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg, about 90 minutes after sunset. Look toward the western sky where the horizon is clear; twilight launches often produce the bright jellyfish plume visib...Space + StargazingThuNov 58pmBadfish: A Tribute to SublimeThu, Nov 5 · 8pmThe Harp · Ocean BeachThe long-running national Sublime tribute plays a small-room show on Newport Avenue. 21+.ConcertFriNov 65:30pmElectric Waste Band Happy Hour: Bill Walton Foundation BenefitFri, Nov 6 · 5:30pmBelly Up · Solana BeachLong-running San Diego Grateful Dead tribute Electric Waste Band plays an early happy hour set honoring Bill Walton, benefiting The Bill Walton Foundation. $45, 21+. Separate ticket from the Ozomat...ConcertFriNov 66pmSan Diego Food + Wine Festival: Icons + LegendsFri, Nov 6 · 6pmJULEP Venue · MidtownOpening-night wine, spirits and chef tasting experience. General admission begins 6:30 PM; VIP/early entry 6 PM. 21+.Food + DrinkFriNov 67pmShakedown Citi in San DiegoFri, Nov 6 · 7pmWinston’s · Ocean BeachShakedown Citi brings spontaneous, Dead-rooted jam-band sets to Winston’s in Ocean Beach during its California tour.ConcertFriNov 67:30pmJordan JensenFri, Nov 6 · 7:30pmThe Magnolia Performing Arts Center · El CajonJordan Jensen stand-up at The Magnolia.ComedyFriNov 67:30pmJordan JensenFri, Nov 6 · 7:30pmThe Magnolia · El CajonStand-up comedy tour showComedyFriNov 68pmKyle Smith with JWADIFri, Nov 6 · 8pmThe Harp · Ocean BeachVentura reggae rock singer Kyle Smith plays a full band set at The Harp on Newport Ave with JWADI opening. Doors 7:30 PM, 21+, four ticket limit per order.ConcertFriNov 69pmOzomatli, SeaPoodleFri, Nov 6 · 9pmBelly Up · Solana BeachA live performance featuring Ozomatli, SeaPoodle at Belly Up in Solana Beach.ConcertSatNov 711amSan Diego Food + Wine Festival: Grand TastingSat, Nov 7 · 11amEmbarcadero Marina Park North · EmbarcaderoWaterfront grand tasting with chefs, wineries and culinary experiences. VIP entry at 11 AM; general admission noon. 21+.Food + DrinkSatNov 7Time TBAA Sublime Life: Sobriety FestivalSat, Nov 7 · Time TBAJunior Seau Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre · OceansideFree sobriety festival at the Junior Seau Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre.FestivalSatNov 7Time TBAthru Nov 8San Diego Zoo Wild Weekend: OceansSat, Nov 7 · Time TBA · thru Nov 8San Diego Zoo · Balboa ParkOcean conservation-themed Wild Weekend with interactive experiences and family activities.WildlifeSunNov 87amSilver Strand Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5KSun, Nov 8 · 7amSilver Strand State Beach · CoronadoVeterans Day running event with half marathon, 10-mile, 12K and 5K distances along the Silver Strand.Fitness + OutdoorsWedNov 11Time TBAthru Nov 12Northern Taurid meteor shower peak under a near-new moonWed, Nov 11 · Time TBA · thru Nov 12Dark sky spot (Sunset Cliffs, or inland like Mission Trails or Anza-Borrego) · Point LomaPeak night of the Northern Taurids, overlapping the Southern Taurids for roughly 10 slow meteors per hour combined and a chance of fireballs. The moon is only a 4 percent crescent, so conditions ar...Space + StargazingThuNov 128pmthru Nov 14Pete HolmesThu, Nov 12 · 8pm · thru Nov 14The American Comedy Co. · DowntownPete Holmes in a small club room for three nights: Thursday 8 PM, then 7 and 9 PM Friday and Saturday. $48.ComedyFriNov 139pmDonavon Frankenreiter + The Band Of Heathens - Rolling Together RevueFri, Nov 13 · 9pmBelly Up · Solana BeachA live performance featuring Donavon Frankenreiter + The Band Of Heathens - Rolling Together Revue at Belly Up in Solana Beach.ConcertSatNov 147:15amKaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5KSat, Nov 14 · 7:15amVacation Isle · Mission BayMission Bay half marathon, relay and 5K benefiting Make-A-Wish San Diego.Fitness + OutdoorsSatNov 149pmBoomBoxSat, Nov 14 · 9pmMusic Box · Little ItalyBoomBox on the Fall Tour 2026 with DGTL CLR at Music Box in Little Italy.ConcertSatNov 149pmDonavon Frankenreiter + The Band Of Heathens - Rolling Together RevueSat, Nov 14 · 9pmBelly Up · Solana BeachA live performance featuring Donavon Frankenreiter + The Band Of Heathens - Rolling Together Revue at Belly Up in Solana Beach.ConcertMonNov 16Time TBAthru Nov 17Leonid meteor shower peakMon, Nov 16 · Time TBA · thru Nov 17Dark sky spot (Sunset Cliffs, or inland like Mission Trails or Anza-Borrego) · Sunset CliffsThe Leonids peak overnight Nov 16 to 17. A 39 percent crescent moon sets early, so the best viewing is after midnight.Space + StargazingTueNov 17Time TBAthru Nov 18Leonids Meteor Shower PeakTue, Nov 17 · Time TBA · thru Nov 18Night sky — find a dark viewing spot · San DiegoAnnual Leonid meteor shower peaks around Nov 17; best viewed from a dark open sky in the late night and pre-dawn hours. Weather and moonlight affect visibility.Space + StargazingFriNov 207pmJim Norton at The Comedy Store La JollaFri, Nov 20 · 7pmThe Comedy Store La Jolla · La JollaJim Norton at The Comedy Store La Jolla, 916 Pearl St. Check official schedule for tickets and lineup.ComedyFriNov 209pmKBong, Johnny Cosmic, SwooonFri, Nov 20 · 9pmBelly Up · Solana BeachKBong and Johnny Cosmic with Swooon at Belly Up. Doors 8:30 PM, show 9 PM. 21+. This is the Friday lineup; Brendan Clemente performs Saturday.ConcertFriNov 209:30pmJim Norton at The Comedy Store La JollaFri, Nov 20 · 9:30pmThe Comedy Store La Jolla · La JollaJim Norton at The Comedy Store La Jolla, 916 Pearl St. Check official schedule for tickets and lineup.ComedySatNov 217pmJim Norton at The Comedy Store La JollaSat, Nov 21 · 7pmThe Comedy Store La Jolla · La JollaJim Norton at The Comedy Store La Jolla, 916 Pearl St. Check official schedule for tickets and lineup.ComedySatNov 217:30pmJake ShimabukuroSat, Nov 21 · 7:30pmPoway Center for the Performing Arts · PowayThe ukulele virtuoso mixes jazz, rock, flamenco and Hawaiian music in a feel-good night.ConcertSatNov 219pmKBong, Johnny Cosmic, Brendan ClementeSat, Nov 21 · 9pmBelly Up · Solana BeachKBong and Johnny Cosmic with Brendan Clemente at Belly Up. Doors 8 PM, show 9 PM. 21+. Official listing currently shows sold out.ConcertSatNov 219:30pmJim Norton at The Comedy Store La JollaSat, Nov 21 · 9:30pmThe Comedy Store La Jolla · La JollaJim Norton at The Comedy Store La Jolla, 916 Pearl St. Check official schedule for tickets and lineup.ComedyMonNov 232:21pmthru Nov 27Best tide pooling of the fall: afternoon negative low tidesMon, Nov 23 · 2:21pm · thru Nov 27Cabrillo National Monument tide pools / Ocean Beach tide pools · Point LomaFive afternoons of very low tides, the best daylight tide pooling so far this season. Low tide -1.1 ft at 2:21 PM Mon Nov 23, -1.4 ft at 3:06 PM Tue Nov 24, -1.5 ft at 3:55 PM Wed Nov 25, -1.4 ft a...WildlifeTueNov 247:48amthru Nov 26King Tides: highest tides of the seasonTue, Nov 24 · 7:48am · thru Nov 26Ocean Beach Pier / Sunset Cliffs shoreline · Ocean BeachFirst official king tides of the winter. NOAA La Jolla predictions: high 6.9 ft at 7:48 AM Tue Nov 24, 7.0 ft at 8:29 AM Wed Nov 25, 6.8 ft at 9:15 AM Thu Nov 26 (Thanksgiving). Free to watch from ...WildlifeTueNov 244:42pmFull Beaver SupermoonTue, Nov 24 · 4:42pmOcean Beach Pier (or any west-to-east open view) · Ocean BeachThe November full moon is a supermoon, looking a bit bigger and brighter than usual. It rises in the east right around sunset.Space + StargazingWedNov 253:55pmLowest tide of the fall: -1.5 ft at 3:55 PM at Cabrillo tide poolsWed, Nov 25 · 3:55pmCabrillo National Monument tide pools · Point LomaThe single lowest daylight tide between now and mid December, -1.5 ft at 3:55 PM on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day itself has a -1.4 ft low at 4:46 PM right at sunset. Park ent...WildlifeFriNov 277pmthru Nov 28Kevin NealonFri, Nov 27 · 7pm · thru Nov 28The American Comedy Co. · DowntownSNL alum Kevin Nealon over Thanksgiving weekend, 7 and 9 PM shows Friday and Saturday. $41.ComedyFriNov 279pmThe Grouch & Eligh ft. Amp Live + Brother Ali + Lyrics BornFri, Nov 27 · 9pmMusic Box · Little ItalyThe Grouch & Eligh ft. Amp Live + Brother Ali + Lyrics Born performs at Music Box in Little Italy.ConcertSatNov 2810amthru Nov 29San Diego Made Holiday Market 2026Sat, Nov 28 · 10am · thru Nov 29NTC Park · Liberty StationOB Tie Dye is confirmed among 130+ curated local makers at this two-day holiday market with food trucks, live music, activities and shopping.MarketSatDec 55pmOcean Beach Holiday ParadeSat, Dec 5 · 5pmNewport Avenue · Ocean BeachLong-running Ocean Beach holiday parade with floats, local groups and neighborhood holiday traditions along Newport Avenue.FestivalSatDec 59pmPet Mammoth + Brainwash + TaxidermySat, Dec 5 · 9pmWinston's Beach Club · Ocean BeachSurf rock, punk and indie rock triple bill at Winston's the night of the OB Holiday Parade, with San Diego surf rockers Pet Mammoth headlining.ConcertThuDec 107pmGeoffrey Asmus at The Comedy Store La JollaThu, Dec 10 · 7pmThe Comedy Store La Jolla · La JollaGeoffrey Asmus at The Comedy Store La Jolla, 916 Pearl St. Check official schedule for tickets and lineup.ComedyThuDec 107:30pmLong Beach Dub AllstarsThu, Dec 10 · 7:30pmThe Holding Company · Ocean BeachLong Beach Dub Allstars live at The Holding Company in Ocean Beach. $27, 21+.ConcertFriDec 117pmBonfyre + SandollarFri, Dec 11 · 7pmWinston's Beach Club · Ocean BeachEarly Friday show at Winston's with reggae soul band Bonfyre and original beach rock from Sandollar. Doors 6:30 PM.ConcertFriDec 117pmGeoffrey Asmus at The Comedy Store La JollaFri, Dec 11 · 7pmThe Comedy Store La Jolla · La JollaGeoffrey Asmus at The Comedy Store La Jolla, 916 Pearl St. Check official schedule for tickets and lineup.ComedyFriDec 117:15pmThe String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning TourFri, Dec 11 · 7:15pmThe Sound · Del MarThe String Cheese Incident brings the Just Keep Spinning Tour to The Sound.ConcertFriDec 119:30pmGeoffrey Asmus at The Comedy Store La JollaFri, Dec 11 · 9:30pmThe Comedy Store La Jolla · La JollaGeoffrey Asmus at The Comedy Store La Jolla, 916 Pearl St. Check official schedule for tickets and lineup.ComedySatDec 1210amthru Dec 13Makers Arcade Holiday Fair 2026Sat, Dec 12 · 10am · thru Dec 13Broadway Pier · EmbarcaderoTwo-day holiday fair with 140+ curated handmade vendors, food trucks, craft drinks, live music, interactive art and make-and-take activities.Art MarketSatDec 127pmGeoffrey Asmus at The Comedy Store La JollaSat, Dec 12 · 7pmThe Comedy Store La Jolla · La JollaGeoffrey Asmus at The Comedy Store La Jolla, 916 Pearl St. Check official schedule for tickets and lineup.ComedySatDec 127:15pmThe String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning TourSat, Dec 12 · 7:15pmThe Sound · Del MarThe String Cheese Incident brings the Just Keep Spinning Tour to The Sound.ConcertSatDec 129:30pmGeoffrey Asmus at The Comedy Store La JollaSat, Dec 12 · 9:30pmThe Comedy Store La Jolla · La JollaGeoffrey Asmus at The Comedy Store La Jolla, 916 Pearl St. Check official schedule for tickets and lineup.ComedySunDec 131:30pmSanteria (Sublime Tribute)Sun, Dec 13 · 1:30pmThe Holding Company · Ocean BeachAfternoon Sublime tribute show by Santeria at The Holding Company.ConcertSunDec 136pmGeoffrey Asmus at The Comedy Store La JollaSun, Dec 13 · 6pmThe Comedy Store La Jolla · La JollaGeoffrey Asmus at The Comedy Store La Jolla, 916 Pearl St. Check official schedule for tickets and lineup.ComedySunDec 138pmBikini Trill House Party in San DiegoSun, Dec 13 · 8pmVenue TBA (host wanted), San Diego · San DiegoIntimate, all-ages Bikini Trill house party, 8–10 PM, with 50-person capacity. Tickets available from $37.39 in the provided Sept 25 listing. The show is being crowdfunded toward a $1,500 minimum a...ConcertSunDec 13Time TBAthru Dec 14Geminid meteor shower peakSun, Dec 13 · Time TBA · thru Dec 14Dark sky spot (Sunset Cliffs, or inland like Mission Trails or Anza-Borrego) · Sunset CliffsThe year's best meteor shower peaks the night of Dec 13 to 14, with only a thin 15 percent crescent moon. Geminids start showing up in the evening.Space + StargazingSunDec 13Time TBAthru Dec 14Geminids Meteor Shower PeakSun, Dec 13 · Time TBA · thru Dec 14Night sky — find a dark viewing spot · San DiegoOne of the year's strongest meteor showers peaks overnight Dec 13–14. Find an open, dark sky away from city lights; watch after midnight for the best chance. Visibility depends on local clouds and ...Space + StargazingFriDec 187pmMatt McCuskerFri, Dec 18 · 7pmBalboa Theatre · Gaslamp QuarterMatt McCusker of Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast does stand-up at the Balboa. Doors one hour before.ComedyFriDec 187:30pmAnthony JeselnikFri, Dec 18 · 7:30pmJacobs Music Center · DowntownAnthony Jeselnik stand-up at Jacobs Music Center downtown.ComedySatDec 197:30amSan Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5KSat, Dec 19 · 7:30amStart 14455 Penasquitos Rd, finish Torrey Pines State Beach · Rancho Penasquitos to Torrey PinesA mostly downhill holiday half marathon on bike paths, dropping about 700 feet to a finish at Torrey Pines State Beach.Fitness + OutdoorsMonDec 211:33pmthru Dec 26Lowest daylight tides of 2026 for tide poolingMon, Dec 21 · 1:33pm · thru Dec 26Cabrillo National Monument tide pools / Ocean Beach tide pools · Point LomaA week of big afternoon minus tides around Christmas. Low tide -0.9 ft at 1:33 PM Mon Dec 21, -1.5 ft at 2:17 PM Tue Dec 22, -1.8 ft at 3:02 PM Wed Dec 23, -1.9 ft at 3:47 PM Thu Dec 24, -1.7 ft at...WildlifeWedDec 237:36amthru Dec 25King Tides: highest tides of the yearWed, Dec 23 · 7:36am · thru Dec 25Ocean Beach Pier / Sunset Cliffs shoreline · Ocean BeachThe biggest king tides of the winter, lined up with the December supermoon. NOAA La Jolla predictions: high 7.0 ft at 7:36 AM Wed Dec 23, 7.1 ft at 8:23 AM Thu Dec 24, 7.0 ft at 9:11 AM Fri Dec 25....Wildlife

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