thursday, sept. 8
Among Giants
Widely regarded as the premier whale photographer of the world, Flip Nicklin, a National Geographic contributing photographer, will be presenting images featured in his latest book, Among Giants . For anyone who has marveled at the majesty of whales in the wild, Among Giants is guaranteed to be inspiring, even moving – its unmatched images of these glorious beings an inescapable reminder of our responsibility as stewards of the ocean.
The San Diego Natural History Museum, The Ordover Gallery, 1788 El Prado in Balboa Park, admission $17, 619-232-3821, sdnhm.org.
friday, sept. 9
San Diego Festival of Beer
This year’s 17th annual San Diego Festival of Beer takes over the streets at Columbia and B to bring you a fun-filled evening with more than 6,000 beer lovers enjoying the sounds of live music while sampling from over seventy different breweries. The festival is expanding this year to provide more space, more variety and even more donations for local area cancer-fighting causes.
The admission price includes 10 beer tastings. Inside the festival, there are food and munchies for sale in addition to a selection of fine wines for purchase by the glass.
San Diego Festival of Beer, Columbia and B Streets downtown, 6-11 p.m., admission $40, sdbeerfest.org.
saturday, sept. 10
ArtWalk on the Bay
ArtWalk on the Bay brings more than 150 artists and thousands of spectators to beautiful San Diego Bay to peruse and purchase thousands of paintings, sculpture, photographs and other works while enjoying live music and performing art. The intimate setting provides art lovers an opportunity to engage one-on-one with the artists, discover the inspiration behind their work and make purchasing decisions that enrich their spirit.
ArtWalk on the Bay, Waterfront Park at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, artwalkonthebay.org.
sunday, sept. 11
It’s Not My Fault
Although most well-known for his television series Duckman (1994-1997, USA Network), Everett Peck is a multifaceted artist: an animator, a cartoonist, an illustrator and a painter. It’s Not My Fault showcases Peck’s work over the past 30 years and traces his evolution as an artist from his early concept sketches to his recent large-scale paintings, which humorously explore the pop culture of modern America and its intersection with everyday life.
Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way in Oceanside, open 1-4 p.m., admission $8, 760-435-3720, oma-online.org.
monday, sept. 12
Hillcrest Grub Sprawl
Grub Sprawling hits Hillcrest this Monday with the opportunity to visit multiple restaurants and sample varied $5 dishes in the space of one night. Join Alternative Strategies as they host a gastronomic self-guided tour that can only be called the Hillcrest Grub Sprawl!
Taking place on and around University Avenue, this event is the perfect way to close out your San Diego summer and experience the best of Hillcrest restaurants in one delicious night. For participating restaurants and a run-down of dishes available check out the Grub Sprawl Web site.
Hillcrest Grub Sprawl, wristband pick-up 5:45 p.m. at Eden, 1202 University Ave. and Busalacchi’s A Modo Mio, 3707 Fifth Ave., Grub Sprawl is 6-10 p.m., grubsprawl.com.
tuesday, sept. 13
Diana Ross
Don’t miss the incredible Diana Ross in her only San Diego appearance on her current tour. Ross has had a remarkable career spanning over 40 years and has proven to be the consummate music artist as well as one of the most iconic female singers of all time.
Ross began in the ’60s as lead singer of the world renowned singing group The Supremes, and in 1970 moved to a solo career. For more than three decades Ross has continued to produce an endless stream of chart singles and sell-out tours. Ross is one of the few recording artists to have two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – one as a solo artist and the other as a member of The Supremes.
Humphreys Concerts by the bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 8 p.m., tickets $115, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com.
wednesday, sept. 14
Roots of Reeds
Centuries before oboes, clarinets and saxophones were created in Europe, people in the Arab world, Persia, Central and East Asia were inventing and playing a wide variety of reed instruments. As they traveled, they brought along these instruments. Through exploration of roots of modern reed instruments, their adaptations in Europe, and their evolution within American culture, Roots of Reeds retraces a few of the long and winding roads used to get us where we are today. Roots of Reeds is a special exhibition within the museum’s permanent collection that is open to the public.
Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Drive in Carlsbad, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., admission $8, 760-438-5996, museumofmakingmusic.org.
