



April 1, Boochcraft 1 Year Anniversary Party - Head to Trilogy Sanctuary in La Jolla to celebrate Boochcraft's 1 year anniversary, where they will show the love and gratitude to all of their friends, customers, staff and supporters that have made the hard-kombucha company's first year so successful. This free to attend event includes organic vegan food (while it lasts), free Boochcraft, and a live raffle, as well as free swag for the first 50 people that show up. There will also be an after party with local musicians.



April 1, Padres FanFest - Before the San Diego Padres kick off the regular season on April 3 in LA, come down to Petco Park and join FM 949 and Padres Radio for the 2017 Padres FanFest presented by T-Mobile. Padres FanFest is fun for the entire family! Enjoy a day filled with player autograph signings, a Kids Zone, Padres Foundation garage sale, wiffle ball games and much more. Padres FanFest is a ticketed event, but entry and activities are free of charge for all fans.



April 1, Newtopia Cider Grand Opening Party - San Diego's first official cider brewery is hosting a grand opening for its new cider house, taproom and event space. Co-Sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Civic Association, patrons can explore the new state-of-the-art cellar farm, showcase taproom, cyder patio garden, and private event space from 10am til 10pm at this free-to-attend event. There will be special taster glasses given to the first 500 cyder enthusiasts and $1 dollar 3oz pours from 11am - 4pm. This is a family friendly event with live music and various food trucks throughout the day. Pets are not permitted due to the crowds.



April 1, Royal Stone Bistro Celebrates One Year - Bankers Hill’s Royal Stone Bistro will celebrate its one year anniversary with a menu of the past year’s favorites, including dishes like Flat Iron Steak and Pasta and Meatballs, and will offer guests complimentary chocolate-dipped strawberries and other surprises. Reservations are highly suggested and can be secured by calling Royal Stone at



April 1, Edible & Medicinal Plants of San Diego County Seasonal Herb Walk - From the mild, wind swept coastal bluffs along the Pacific Ocean to the climatic extremes more typical of the remote Sonoran Desert to the east, the San Diego County region provides us with the opportunity to view a large variety of botanical specimens all within a relatively small geographical range. Discover the diverse array of both edible and medicinal plants found growing within these contrasting yet closely interconnected plant communities. Historical and modern medicinal applications will be covered along with any edible and/or utilitarian potential. Tips on basic/intermediate plant identification will be offered with a special emphasis on plant family characteristics as well as differentiating poisonous look-alike plants from their beneficial counterparts. Tickets are $47.



April 1, Banzai’s April Fools Comedy Night - Banzai Bar is giving San Diego a night of comedy and cocktails just in time for April Fools. Make your way to Midway Drive for their comedy night that welcomes hilarious personalities on stage such as Greg Santos, James Schrader, Billy Bonnell, and Ryan O’Flanagan - known for their acts featured on Comedy Central, New Girl, ABC and more. Tickets to the show are $35 and include a night full of entertainment and open bar. Explore our curated list of culinary events, do some research, secure your tickets and reservations, and get ready to indulge!- Head to Trilogy Sanctuary in La Jolla to celebrate Boochcraft's 1 year anniversary, where they will show the love and gratitude to all of their friends, customers, staff and supporters that have made the hard-kombucha company's first year so successful. This free to attend event includes organic vegan food (while it lasts), free Boochcraft, and a live raffle, as well as free swag for the first 50 people that show up. There will also be an after party with local musicians.- Before the San Diego Padres kick off the regular season on April 3 in LA, come down to Petco Park and join FM 949 and Padres Radio for the 2017 Padres FanFest presented by T-Mobile. Padres FanFest is fun for the entire family! Enjoy a day filled with player autograph signings, a Kids Zone, Padres Foundation garage sale, wiffle ball games and much more. Padres FanFest is a ticketed event, but entry and activities are free of charge for all fans.- San Diego's first official cider brewery is hosting a grand opening for its new cider house, taproom and event space. Co-Sponsored by the Scripps Ranch Civic Association, patrons can explore the new state-of-the-art cellar farm, showcase taproom, cyder patio garden, and private event space from 10am til 10pm at this free-to-attend event. There will be special taster glasses given to the first 500 cyder enthusiasts and $1 dollar 3oz pours from 11am - 4pm. This is a family friendly event with live music and various food trucks throughout the day. Pets are not permitted due to the crowds.- Bankers Hill’s Royal Stone Bistro will celebrate its one year anniversary with a menu of the past year’s favorites, including dishes like Flat Iron Steak and Pasta and Meatballs, and will offer guests complimentary chocolate-dipped strawberries and other surprises. Reservations are highly suggested and can be secured by calling Royal Stone at 619.738.8550 - From the mild, wind swept coastal bluffs along the Pacific Ocean to the climatic extremes more typical of the remote Sonoran Desert to the east, the San Diego County region provides us with the opportunity to view a large variety of botanical specimens all within a relatively small geographical range. Discover the diverse array of both edible and medicinal plants found growing within these contrasting yet closely interconnected plant communities. Historical and modern medicinal applications will be covered along with any edible and/or utilitarian potential. Tips on basic/intermediate plant identification will be offered with a special emphasis on plant family characteristics as well as differentiating poisonous look-alike plants from their beneficial counterparts. Tickets are $47.- Banzai Bar is giving San Diego a night of comedy and cocktails just in time for April Fools. Make your way to Midway Drive for their comedy night that welcomes hilarious personalities on stage such as Greg Santos, James Schrader, Billy Bonnell, and Ryan O’Flanagan - known for their acts featured on Comedy Central, New Girl, ABC and more. Tickets to the show are $35 and include a night full of entertainment and open bar.



April 1, Uncorked Wine Festival - If you're interested in a wine festival, we suggest skipping Uncorked and checking out the all-inclusive VinDiego Wine & Food Festival, as the latter is a much classier event and, being that it includes both unlimited wine and food, is such a better value. If you're looking for an event where you're asked to bring your own blanket and chairs, look no further than Uncorked. Tickets start at $60.



April 1-2, Latin American Art Festival - This event will feature all types of Latin American art, including painting, crafts, sculptures, performances and culinary arts. It is the only festival of its kind in Southern California, taking place at Liberty Station Arts District with the aim of bringing to the residents of San Diego County, Orange County, Los Angeles and Baja California the artistic expressions of the Latin American community. The event is free to attend.



April 1-2, San Diego Crew Classic - The 44th annual Crew Classic takes over Mission Bay for a weekend of rowing competitions. The weekend long event includes options for spectators to enjoy, including a special brunch and beer garden.



April 2, San Diego Children's Discovery Museum Oceania Spring Gala - Join San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum for a celebration of the culture and cuisine of the Pacific Islands with this year’s event, with the theme - OCEANIA! The Spring Gala. Oceania will feature a variety of food stations around the Museum from top local San Diego chefs and restaurants, including Legal Restaurants, Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub, MasterChef Claudia Sandoval, Bellamy's/Grand Restaurant Group and more. There will also be wine and craft beer tasting from Vesper Vineyards and SR 76 Brewery, as well as craft cocktails representing different tastes of the Pacific Islands. Tickets start at $95.



April 2, Council Beer Dinner Benefiting the MS Society - For its third beer dinner, Council Brewing is opening its tasting room and pulling out all the stops. This six course meal will include pairings ofa total of eight different. Chefs preparing dishes include Tyson Blake (O’Brien’s Pub), Phil Esteban (Consortium Holdings), Matt Cammak (Hamilton’s Tavern/South Park Brewing), Mike Arquines (The Lab Dining Sessions), Kristianna Zabala (Nomad Donuts), and Brad Hightow (Florent Restaurant). This event will benefit the M.S. Society and Team Arson, who are participating in the local MS Walk on April 8. Tickets are $75.



April 5, Rhythm & Moves Rooftop Yoga at Wavehouse - Head to Wavehouse at Belmont Park in Mission Beach yoga, and namaste for the beats and brews! This event will include a 75 minute rooftop yoga class with DJ music, followed by a craft beer or glass of wine and samples from local vendors. Tickets are $20.



April 6, Taste of Leucadia - The Leucadia 101 Main Street Association will host the 5th Annual Taste of Leucadia featuring a self-guided tasting tour of 23 of Leucadia’s amazing restaurants, as well as seven Sip Stop locations to enjoy tastings from local breweries and wineries in unique locations on Hwy 101. Tickets start at $20.



April 6, Eclipse Chocolate Build-A-Bar Workshop - Eclipse Chocolate's Build-a-Bar Workshop takes place in the private Umbral Room and invites participants to create two large chocolate bars using a selection of more than 30 ingredients such as caramel butter toffee, pink peppercorn, Serrano sea salt, toasted hazelnuts and dried blackberries. Guests are educated on complementary combinations before filling trays with melted chocolate that is then chilled and later wrapped by participants. The $25 price to attend this workshop also includes a complimentary house wine, craft beer or cafe drink. - If you're interested in a wine festival, we suggest skipping Uncorked and checking out the all-inclusive VinDiego Wine & Food Festival, as the latter is a much classier event and, being that it includes both unlimited wine and food, is such a better value. If you're looking for an event where you're asked to bring your own blanket and chairs, look no further than Uncorked. Tickets start at $60.- This event will feature all types of Latin American art, including painting, crafts, sculptures, performances and culinary arts. It is the only festival of its kind in Southern California, taking place at Liberty Station Arts District with the aim of bringing to the residents of San Diego County, Orange County, Los Angeles and Baja California the artistic expressions of the Latin American community. The event is free to attend.- The 44th annual Crew Classic takes over Mission Bay for a weekend of rowing competitions. The weekend long event includes options for spectators to enjoy, including a special brunch and beer garden.- Join San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum for a celebration of the culture and cuisine of the Pacific Islands with this year’s event, with the theme - OCEANIA! The Spring Gala. Oceania will feature a variety of food stations around the Museum from top local San Diego chefs and restaurants, including Legal Restaurants, Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub, MasterChef Claudia Sandoval, Bellamy's/Grand Restaurant Group and more. There will also be wine and craft beer tasting from Vesper Vineyards and SR 76 Brewery, as well as craft cocktails representing different tastes of the Pacific Islands. Tickets start at $95.- For its third beer dinner, Council Brewing is opening its tasting room and pulling out all the stops. This six course meal will include pairings ofa total of eight different. Chefs preparing dishes include Tyson Blake (O’Brien’s Pub), Phil Esteban (Consortium Holdings), Matt Cammak (Hamilton’s Tavern/South Park Brewing), Mike Arquines (The Lab Dining Sessions), Kristianna Zabala (Nomad Donuts), and Brad Hightow (Florent Restaurant). This event will benefit the M.S. Society and Team Arson, who are participating in the local MS Walk on April 8. Tickets are $75.- Head to Wavehouse at Belmont Park in Mission Beach yoga, and namaste for the beats and brews! This event will include a 75 minute rooftop yoga class with DJ music, followed by a craft beer or glass of wine and samples from local vendors. Tickets are $20.- The Leucadia 101 Main Street Association will host the 5th Annual Taste of Leucadia featuring a self-guided tasting tour of 23 of Leucadia’s amazing restaurants, as well as seven Sip Stop locations to enjoy tastings from local breweries and wineries in unique locations on Hwy 101. Tickets start at $20.- Eclipse Chocolate's Build-a-Bar Workshop takes place in the private Umbral Room and invites participants to create two large chocolate bars using a selection of more than 30 ingredients such as caramel butter toffee, pink peppercorn, Serrano sea salt, toasted hazelnuts and dried blackberries. Guests are educated on complementary combinations before filling trays with melted chocolate that is then chilled and later wrapped by participants. The $25 price to attend this workshop also includes a complimentary house wine, craft beer or cafe drink.





April 7, La Jolla Concours D'Elegance Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Contemporary Classic Cocktail Party - The La Jolla Concours weekend begins with the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Contemporary Classic Cocktail Party, taking place at The Lot theater in La Jolla. This intimate soiree will include a spectacular display of extraordinary Rolls-Royce automobiles and incredible entertainment. Enjoy a fabulous hosted evening filled with lively libations, elevated bites, and Balvenie scotch tasting. This exclusive automotive event is the perfect way to start the world class weekend. Tickets are $175, but promo code SDVILLE saves $30 per ticket.



April 7, 18th Annual Tea and Tonic - Tea and Tonic is a “high tea” fundraising event featuring celebrity speaker Terry Crews to benefit the Center for Community Solutions, whose mission is to end relationship violence by being a catalyst for caring communities & social justice. Tickets start at $150.



April 7, Brews, Bites & Some Baseball at The Pool House at Pendry Hotel - Whether you're heading to the San Diego Padres Petco Park Opening Day or not, don't miss the chance to enjoy the ultimate pregame at The Pool House from 12-3pm at the gorgeous new Pendry San Diego. The $55 ticket to Brews, Bites & Some Baseball includes 2 drink tickets and an array of bites. - The La Jolla Concours weekend begins with the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Contemporary Classic Cocktail Party, taking place at The Lot theater in La Jolla. This intimate soiree will include a spectacular display of extraordinary Rolls-Royce automobiles and incredible entertainment. Enjoy a fabulous hosted evening filled with lively libations, elevated bites, and Balvenie scotch tasting. This exclusive automotive event is the perfect way to start the world class weekend. Tickets are $175, but promo codesaves $30 per ticket.- Tea and Tonic is a “high tea” fundraising event featuring celebrity speaker Terry Crews to benefit the Center for Community Solutions, whose mission is to end relationship violence by being a catalyst for caring communities & social justice. Tickets start at $150.- Whether you're heading to the San Diego Padres Petco Park Opening Day or not, don't miss the chance to enjoy the ultimate pregame at The Pool House from 12-3pm at the gorgeous new Pendry San Diego. The $55 ticket to Brews, Bites & Some Baseball includes 2 drink tickets and an array of bites.





April 7-8, East Village Opening Weekend Block Party - The East Village is stepping up to the plate again for the 7th Annual East Village Opening Weekend Block Party on Friday, April 7, from 10am to 6:30pm & Saturday, April 8, from 11am to 7:30pm. This free-to-attend, family-friendly event will take over J Street between 6th & 10th Avenues to commemorate the start of the San Diego Padres 2017 season with live music, local vendors, food trucks, games, a beer garden and more! To celebrate, we are raffling off the ultimate opening day experience - 2 tickets to the April 7 game against the San Francisco Giants and drink tickets for the block party!



April 8, VinDiego Wine & Food Festival - America’s Finest City will once again become the epicenter of the wine world as the fifth annual VinDiego Wine & Food Festival takes over NTC Liberty Station in Point Loma on Saturday, April 8. Wine and food enthusiasts can savor more than 300 unique tastes of award-winning wine and delectable food from more than 20 of San Diego’s finest restaurants while enjoying live music and an upbeat atmosphere at this all-inclusive event. Tickets are $115, but as always, our readers never pay full price for tickets, as promo code SDVILLE saves $36 on any ticket type - the top savings in town. We are also raffling off 2 VIP passes and will draw three winners!



April 8, La Jolla Concours D'Elegance Bentley VIP Reception - Day #2 of the La Jolla Concour d'Elegance weekend is highlighted by the Bentley VIP Reception presented by Fraser Yachts California, which takes over Ellen Scripps Park above the La Jolla Cove for a Saturday night soiree featuring breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Attendees will delight in delicious tastes from 15 of San Diego’s finest restaurants, sample creative cocktails from Hendricks’s Gin, and enjoy a hosted bar while dancing unabashed under the moon lit sky surrounded by some of the nicest cars in the world. Tickets to this event are $250, and promo code SDVILLE saves $30 per ticket.



April 8, Bikes & Beers San Diego - Now in its 4th year, Bikes & Beers returns to San Diego on Saturday, April 8, offering participants a fun and scenic 15/30km ride around San Diego that finishes with a beer festival at The Point in Mission Bay. Registration is currently $45 per person and includes access to either bike route, an event pint glass, snacks and water along the ride, two pints of great San Diego craft beer, a free raffle ticket for great prizes including 2 new bicycles, and access to the post-event festival with music, vendors and speakers. We are raffling off complimentary registration for two, as well as offering our readers a promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on each registration.



April 8, San Diego Beer & Music Festival - The San Diego Beer & Music Festival will take over the picturesque Port Pavilion at Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego from 7-10pm (6pm for VIP), for an evening of craft beer and live music to raise funds for local charity Coastal Conservation Association. Presented by #RockStarBeer Productions, the festival will showcase over 100 craft beers from more than 50 local and regional breweries as well as a food truck court and live performances by local bands and DJ's. Tickets start at $35, and we are raffling off a pair of VIP passes to attend ($100 value) as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 off any ticket.



April 8, Taste of Julian - For the 9th year historic downtown Julian is inviting people to sample some of its top restaurants, wineries and breweries during a self-guided tasting tour. Tickets are only $25 and includes tastes from at least 20 businesses.



April 8, Stein 2.0 at Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant - Are you looking to meet new people, and have a great time (and perhaps a cocktail or two?) all while hearing live music? Stein2.0 is a new kind of interactive concert experience, with a mission to create an artistic salon for todays audience, using the language and mediums of our time. Tickets start at $20 and who the hell knows what to expect?!



April 8, Cultivating Conversation: A Dine and Learn Series at Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center - Visit Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center in National City for an intimate outdoor dinner, guided tour, and thought-provoking discussion in the beautiful garden setting. Hosted by Sam "The Cooking Guy" Zien with food provided by Tender Greens, tickets to this event are $75 with all proceeds going to support garden-based nutrition education programs around San Diego.



April 8, Cocktail City Party at Float Rooftop - Cocktail City San Diego brings another of it's famous nightclub and open mixology bars to Float Rooftop at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. The club opens for cocktail city guest at 10pm with a 90 minute open mixology bar featuring complimentary hand crafted Grey Goose cocktails. Free admission includes complimentary admission to the after party.



April 8, Sweet Petite Confections Spring Chocolate Making Class - Artisan chocolate shop Sweet Petite Confections in Clairemont will celebrate spring and Easter with a chocolate-making class geared toward light and bright flavors reminiscent of the season. Participants will make bonbons and chocolate barks using ingredients like house-made Meyer lemon ganache with a fresh spearmint infusion, black currant caramel, strawberries, blueberries and more. Classes are $40 per adult or parent-child team, and guests leave with approximately 1.5 pounds of their own colorful creations. To reserve a space, call the shop at



April 8, Coastal Country Jam - Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego will be pure country! Coastal Country Jam will feature live performances from country music star Justin Moore and others, and will also offer cold beer, BBQ, a mechanical bull, local vendors and the best looking country crowd around! Yeeee HAW! Tickets start at $55.



April 8-9, Coronado Flower Show - Coronado's springtime rite of passage returns for a weekend devoted to all things flowers. Learn about horticulture, flower design and landscapes and enjoy beautiful bouquets at the largest tented flower show in the U.S., taking place at Spreckels Park.



April 9, La Jolla Concours D'Elegance - Rounding out the weekend is the grand event - the La Jolla Concours D'Elegance. This is a once in a lifetime chance to view over 150 spectacular one-of-a-kind vehicles that will be displayed on the La Jolla Cove lawn along the picturesque coast. Enjoy live 30’s era swing music from Dave Patrone, see the world through rose colored glasses and enjoy the sweetness of the Concours in the new Champagne & Honey Tasting Garden. General Admission tickets are $65 and $70 on the day of the event. VIP tickets are $175 and $200 on the day of the event and include complimentary lunch from 15 incredible San Diego restaurants as well as hosted wine, craft beer, and cocktails from 11am to 2pm, as well as a signed poster from the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance official artist Scott Jacobs. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to the Sunday La Jolla Concours D'Elegance (a $350 value), as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $15 savings on GA tickets and $30 off VIP passes!



April 9, Orfila Vineyards & Winery Bridal Show - North County's Orfila Vineyard’s is hosting its annual Bridal Show, where guests can meet some of the best wedding vendors of San Diego and get inspired for their own wedding planning. This show is free to attend, taking place at Orfila in Escondido from noon to 4pm.



April 9, KEX Fest - Kettner Exchange is closing off its entire parking lot, patio on top of the donut shop and venue for this culinary exploration of high end seafood, spirits, wine, beer & good company. Kettner Exchange's team is hosting its 1st Annual Seafood & Spirit Festival featuring over 15 different wine, beer and spirit tastings throughout the event, as well as food samples. Tickets start at $45.



April 9, Puesto's 5th Birthday Party - In celebration of its 5th anniversary, popular taco shop Puesto at The Headquarters is hosting a free-to-attend birthday fiesta, featuring bouncy houses, balloon artists, free tacos, fresh made churros by Chef Jessica Scott and more.



April 10, George's Craft at the Cove Ft. Michele Willard - Craft at the Cove is George's at the Cove's monthly craft cocktail series where it pairs expert mixologists with featured spirits to create an evening of inventive cocktails and incredible ocean views. This incarnation will welcome Michele Willard of Basic Bar/Pizza and UBRN Coal Fired Pizza, who, alongside Stephen Kurpinsky, George's at the Cove's Spirits and Beer Director, will stir up a menu of one-night-only cocktails featuring Cutwater Spirits. Each unique cocktail will be specially priced at $8. Craft at the Cove is a free public event with food and beverages available for purchase.



April 11, Cueva Bar Winemakers Dinner - University Heights' Cueva Bar will welcome Sietefincas Wines & Vineyards of Argentina for a fun and delicious dinner featuring 4 courses of tacos paired with wines from the guest vineyard. Tickets are only $45.



April 11, Surfrider San Diego Happy Hour at Beerfish - In celebration of North Park seafood eatery Beerfish having recently joined Surfrider San Diego’s Ocean Friendly Restaurant program, Beerfish will host a special Surfrider-themed happy hour on its patio from 5 to 7pm, featuring $2 off select craft beers and wines and $1 oysters (regular menu also available). All ages are welcome to attend, and Surfrider volunteers will be on site to mingle, share about the local non-profit’s environmental programs and raffle off ocean-inspired gear while raising funds to help save our oceans. Reservations are not required.



April 12, Wagyu & Wine Dinner at Hotel Del Coronado - Chef Steve Brown is heading to the historic Hotel Del Coronado for an 8 course oceanfront dinner paired with reserve wines from Cakebread Cellars. This meal will feature incredible offerings highlighting the sought-after Japanese Wagyu beef and produce from San Diego’s Wild Willow Farm. The dinner will also be part of a documentary entitled ‘A Beautiful Contradiction,’ sponsored by “Chefs Roll,” capturing our chefs from farm to fork, illustrating the culinary industry’s passion for utilizing the most sustainable ingredients while procuring the world’s best possible products. Tickets are $200. - The East Village is stepping up to the plate again for the 7th Annual East Village Opening Weekend Block Party on Friday, April 7, from 10am to 6:30pm & Saturday, April 8, from 11am to 7:30pm. This free-to-attend, family-friendly event will take over J Street between 6th & 10th Avenues to commemorate the start of the San Diego Padres 2017 season with live music, local vendors, food trucks, games, a beer garden and more! To celebrate, we are raffling off the ultimate opening day experience - 2 tickets to the April 7 game against the San Francisco Giants and drink tickets for the block party!- America’s Finest City will once again become the epicenter of the wine world as the fifth annual VinDiego Wine & Food Festival takes over NTC Liberty Station in Point Loma on Saturday, April 8. Wine and food enthusiasts can savor more than 300 unique tastes of award-winning wine and delectable food from more than 20 of San Diego’s finest restaurants while enjoying live music and an upbeat atmosphere at this all-inclusive event. Tickets are $115, but as always, our readers never pay full price for tickets, as promo codesaves $36 on any ticket type - the top savings in town. We are also raffling off 2 VIP passes and will draw three winners!- Day #2 of the La Jolla Concour d'Elegance weekend is highlighted by the Bentley VIP Reception presented by Fraser Yachts California, which takes over Ellen Scripps Park above the La Jolla Cove for a Saturday night soiree featuring breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Attendees will delight in delicious tastes from 15 of San Diego’s finest restaurants, sample creative cocktails from Hendricks’s Gin, and enjoy a hosted bar while dancing unabashed under the moon lit sky surrounded by some of the nicest cars in the world. Tickets to this event are $250, and promo codesaves $30 per ticket.- Now in its 4th year, Bikes & Beers returns to San Diego on Saturday, April 8, offering participants a fun and scenic 15/30km ride around San Diego that finishes with a beer festival at The Point in Mission Bay. Registration is currently $45 per person and includes access to either bike route, an event pint glass, snacks and water along the ride, two pints of great San Diego craft beer, a free raffle ticket for great prizes including 2 new bicycles, and access to the post-event festival with music, vendors and speakers. We are raffling off complimentary registration for two, as well as offering our readers a promo codefor $5 savings on each registration.- The San Diego Beer & Music Festival will take over the picturesque Port Pavilion at Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego from 7-10pm (6pm for VIP), for an evening of craft beer and live music to raise funds for local charity Coastal Conservation Association. Presented by #RockStarBeer Productions, the festival will showcase over 100 craft beers from more than 50 local and regional breweries as well as a food truck court and live performances by local bands and DJ's. Tickets start at $35, and we are raffling off a pair of VIP passes to attend ($100 value) as well as offering promo codefor $5 off any ticket.- For the 9th year historic downtown Julian is inviting people to sample some of its top restaurants, wineries and breweries during a self-guided tasting tour. Tickets are only $25 and includes tastes from at least 20 businesses.- Are you looking to meet new people, and have a great time (and perhaps a cocktail or two?) all while hearing live music? Stein2.0 is a new kind of interactive concert experience, with a mission to create an artistic salon for todays audience, using the language and mediums of our time. Tickets start at $20 and who the hell knows what to expect?!- Visit Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center in National City for an intimate outdoor dinner, guided tour, and thought-provoking discussion in the beautiful garden setting. Hosted by Sam "The Cooking Guy" Zien with food provided by Tender Greens, tickets to this event are $75 with all proceeds going to support garden-based nutrition education programs around San Diego.- Cocktail City San Diego brings another of it's famous nightclub and open mixology bars to Float Rooftop at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. The club opens for cocktail city guest at 10pm with a 90 minute open mixology bar featuring complimentary hand crafted Grey Goose cocktails. Free admission includes complimentary admission to the after party.- Artisan chocolate shop Sweet Petite Confections in Clairemont will celebrate spring and Easter with a chocolate-making class geared toward light and bright flavors reminiscent of the season. Participants will make bonbons and chocolate barks using ingredients like house-made Meyer lemon ganache with a fresh spearmint infusion, black currant caramel, strawberries, blueberries and more. Classes are $40 per adult or parent-child team, and guests leave with approximately 1.5 pounds of their own colorful creations. To reserve a space, call the shop at 858.688.0210 - Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego will be pure country! Coastal Country Jam will feature live performances from country music star Justin Moore and others, and will also offer cold beer, BBQ, a mechanical bull, local vendors and the best looking country crowd around! Yeeee HAW! Tickets start at $55.- Coronado's springtime rite of passage returns for a weekend devoted to all things flowers. Learn about horticulture, flower design and landscapes and enjoy beautiful bouquets at the largest tented flower show in the U.S., taking place at Spreckels Park.- Rounding out the weekend is the grand event - the La Jolla Concours D'Elegance. This is a once in a lifetime chance to view over 150 spectacular one-of-a-kind vehicles that will be displayed on the La Jolla Cove lawn along the picturesque coast. Enjoy live 30’s era swing music from Dave Patrone, see the world through rose colored glasses and enjoy the sweetness of the Concours in the new Champagne & Honey Tasting Garden. General Admission tickets are $65 and $70 on the day of the event. VIP tickets are $175 and $200 on the day of the event and include complimentary lunch from 15 incredible San Diego restaurants as well as hosted wine, craft beer, and cocktails from 11am to 2pm, as well as a signed poster from the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance official artist Scott Jacobs. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to the Sunday La Jolla Concours D'Elegance (a $350 value), as well as offering promo codefor $15 savings on GA tickets and $30 off VIP passes!- North County's Orfila Vineyard’s is hosting its annual Bridal Show, where guests can meet some of the best wedding vendors of San Diego and get inspired for their own wedding planning. This show is free to attend, taking place at Orfila in Escondido from noon to 4pm.- Kettner Exchange is closing off its entire parking lot, patio on top of the donut shop and venue for this culinary exploration of high end seafood, spirits, wine, beer & good company. Kettner Exchange's team is hosting its 1st Annual Seafood & Spirit Festival featuring over 15 different wine, beer and spirit tastings throughout the event, as well as food samples. Tickets start at $45.- In celebration of its 5th anniversary, popular taco shop Puesto at The Headquarters is hosting a free-to-attend birthday fiesta, featuring bouncy houses, balloon artists, free tacos, fresh made churros by Chef Jessica Scott and more.- Craft at the Cove is George's at the Cove's monthly craft cocktail series where it pairs expert mixologists with featured spirits to create an evening of inventive cocktails and incredible ocean views. This incarnation will welcome Michele Willard of Basic Bar/Pizza and UBRN Coal Fired Pizza, who, alongside Stephen Kurpinsky, George's at the Cove's Spirits and Beer Director, will stir up a menu of one-night-only cocktails featuring Cutwater Spirits. Each unique cocktail will be specially priced at $8. Craft at the Cove is a free public event with food and beverages available for purchase.- University Heights' Cueva Bar will welcome Sietefincas Wines & Vineyards of Argentina for a fun and delicious dinner featuring 4 courses of tacos paired with wines from the guest vineyard. Tickets are only $45.- In celebration of North Park seafood eatery Beerfish having recently joined Surfrider San Diego’s Ocean Friendly Restaurant program, Beerfish will host a special Surfrider-themed happy hour on its patio from 5 to 7pm, featuring $2 off select craft beers and wines and $1 oysters (regular menu also available). All ages are welcome to attend, and Surfrider volunteers will be on site to mingle, share about the local non-profit’s environmental programs and raffle off ocean-inspired gear while raising funds to help save our oceans. Reservations are not required.- Chef Steve Brown is heading to the historic Hotel Del Coronado for an 8 course oceanfront dinner paired with reserve wines from Cakebread Cellars. This meal will feature incredible offerings highlighting the sought-after Japanese Wagyu beef and produce from San Diego’s Wild Willow Farm. The dinner will also be part of a documentary entitled ‘A Beautiful Contradiction,’ sponsored by “Chefs Roll,” capturing our chefs from farm to fork, illustrating the culinary industry’s passion for utilizing the most sustainable ingredients while procuring the world’s best possible products. Tickets are $200.





April 27, Spring Rendezvous Pop Up Cocktail Party at THE US GRANT Speakeasy - Rendezvous within a secret venue at THE US GRANT Hotel for the property's fourth themed pop-up party, hosted by Chef de Bar Cory Alberto. The Spring Rendezvous takes inspiration from the hotel's Prohibition era Speakeasy, adding a floral, local and seasonal twist. Don't miss this all-inclusive night of craft cocktails, vegan bites from the Grant Grill culinary team, local Farmers' Market specialty products, entertainment and good times amongst friends. Tickets are $60.



April 27-30, Kingdom-Con - Located at the Crowne Plaza San Diego in Mission Valley, Kingdom-Con is a tabletop gaming convention full of board games, mini-games, role-playing games, gaming vendors, hobby classes and more. Now in its 7th year, Kingdom-Con is attended by over 1000 gamers who enjoy a fun community convention with 4-days of gaming. Registration starts at $50.



April 28, Art Alive - Spring in San Diego means #ArtAlive at The San Diego Museum of Art. A loved and eagerly anticipated tradition, Art Alive celebrates it's 36th year and the stunning works of art on display in the Museum with more than 100 floral interpretations created by top local and national designers. Tickets start at $25 for nonmembers.



April 29, Adams Avenue Unplugged - Adams Avenue Unplugged is a free musical walkabout along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue, from University Heights on the West through Normal Heights, and into parts of Kensington to the East. The event will feature live musical performances staged inside restaurants, bars, coffee houses and galleries lining the neighborhood. Adams Avenue Unplugged is free and open to the general public.



April 29, San Diego Food Bank Gala - Come celebrate the Food Bank’s 40th anniversary at this annual gala which supports the non-profit's vital hunger-relief programs. Taking place at San Diego Food Bank's 90,000 square foot warehouse, the gala will feature the culinary talents of 25 of the county’s best chefs, who will each be assigned to a table of 10 guests, acting as that table’s personal chef for the evening, preparing a multi-course meal with drink pairings. Proceeds from the gala will support critical hunger-relief programs including the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program, which provides weekend backpacks of food to elementary school children living in poverty. Tickets are $350.



April 29, San Diego Archaeological Center Annual BBQ - Every year, the Center hosts a barbecue event to honor interns, volunteers, Center members, and local and academic archaeologists and anthropologists. Located in picturesque San Pasqual Valley, this event allows all who are interested in the field of archaeology to mingle with other enthusiasts while enjoying fun activities. Enjoy games, music and brews, as well as delicious tacos and a salsa competition. Tickets start at $10.



April 29-30, Mission Federal ArtWalk - One of San Diego’s premier arts and cultural events, the Mission Federal ArtWalk returns to the streets of Little Italy to celebrate its 33rd year as the largest fine art festival in Southern California. The 17-block wide event features over 350 local, national and international artists coming together for a free two-day festival filled with art, live entertainment, food, drinks, and more. The festival will showcase every medium, including painting, sculpture, glass work, photography, and fine jewelry, and will also feature live musical performances on multiple stages, interactive art activities for kids and those kids at heart, street food and other special attractions.



April 30, Collaboration Kitchen with Chef Matt Gordon - San Diego's top seafood purveyor Catalina Offshore Products is opening its doors and welcoming Chef Matt Gordon, owner of Urban Solace in North Park and Solace & The Moonlight Lounge in Encinitas. Chef Gordon will join Sam "The Cooking Guy" Zien and Catalina's resident fishmonger Tommy Gomes for an evening filled with cooking, eating, socializing and educational seminars. In addition to 5 dishes, guests will also get beer from Bitter Brothers and tastings from Alesmith. Guests can also bring their own bottle of wine or beer. Tickets are $80 and 100% of proceeds from Collaboration Kitchen go to local San Diego charity Just Call Us Volunteers.



April 30, Benchmark Beer Dinner at Garden Kitchen - Rolando's farm-to-table Garden Kitchen is teaming up with Chef Miguel Valdez from The Red Door and offering six courses paired with six beers from Benchmark Brewing Company. There are two seatings at 4pm & 6pm. The dinner is $100 all-inclusive and reservations are required by calling 619.431-5755.



April 30, San Diego Vinters Association Wine & Food Festival - The San Diego County Vintners Association will host its annual event at Bernardo Winery, featuring an afternoon filled with some of San Diego County's finest wines and unlimited food samplings, as well as a silent auction, live music and more. Tickets are available for $55 for unlimited wine tasting and a selection of gourmet foods. Designated driver tickets include food tasting and bottled water and are $20.



April 30, Tacos & Beer 5k Run - What could be better than a taco party after a short run? Held on Cinco de May weekend, Tacos & Beer 5k returns with a leisurely run or walk followed by a party in a Baja-style beer garden, featuring live mariachi music, DJs, games, a mechanical bull, a pinata breaking party and more. Registration is $55.



April 30, San Diego Chocolate Festival - The 6th Annual Chocolate Festival at Maritime Museum of San Diego aims to be bigger and better than before. This year, enjoy a chocolatey day as vendors sample chocolate edibles, with fun & crafts for kids including making their own chocolate pizza and face painting. Tickets are $20 for adults and $13 for kids ages 3-12.



April 30, Family Dinner º4 Baja Collaboration at Bitter Brothers Brewing - For its 4th Family Dinner, Bitter Brothers has invited some friends from Baja for an afternoon of awesome dishes paired with a collaboration beer release between Bitter Brothers and Ensenada's WendLandt Ceveceria.Tickets will be $70 and include pairings with food from chefs Drew M Deckman, Martin San Roman, Adria Marina Montano, Oso Campo, Ruffo Ibarra and Karla Navarro. Proceeds help benefit Feeding America San Diego. - Rendezvous within a secret venue at THE US GRANT Hotel for the property's fourth themed pop-up party, hosted by Chef de Bar Cory Alberto. The Spring Rendezvous takes inspiration from the hotel's Prohibition era Speakeasy, adding a floral, local and seasonal twist. Don't miss this all-inclusive night of craft cocktails, vegan bites from the Grant Grill culinary team, local Farmers' Market specialty products, entertainment and good times amongst friends. Tickets are $60.- Located at the Crowne Plaza San Diego in Mission Valley, Kingdom-Con is a tabletop gaming convention full of board games, mini-games, role-playing games, gaming vendors, hobby classes and more. Now in its 7th year, Kingdom-Con is attended by over 1000 gamers who enjoy a fun community convention with 4-days of gaming. Registration starts at $50.- Spring in San Diego means #ArtAlive at The San Diego Museum of Art. A loved and eagerly anticipated tradition, Art Alive celebrates it's 36th year and the stunning works of art on display in the Museum with more than 100 floral interpretations created by top local and national designers. Tickets start at $25 for nonmembers.- Adams Avenue Unplugged is a free musical walkabout along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue, from University Heights on the West through Normal Heights, and into parts of Kensington to the East. The event will feature live musical performances staged inside restaurants, bars, coffee houses and galleries lining the neighborhood. Adams Avenue Unplugged is free and open to the general public.- Come celebrate the Food Bank’s 40th anniversary at this annual gala which supports the non-profit's vital hunger-relief programs. Taking place at San Diego Food Bank's 90,000 square foot warehouse, the gala will feature the culinary talents of 25 of the county’s best chefs, who will each be assigned to a table of 10 guests, acting as that table’s personal chef for the evening, preparing a multi-course meal with drink pairings. Proceeds from the gala will support critical hunger-relief programs including the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program, which provides weekend backpacks of food to elementary school children living in poverty. Tickets are $350.- Every year, the Center hosts a barbecue event to honor interns, volunteers, Center members, and local and academic archaeologists and anthropologists. Located in picturesque San Pasqual Valley, this event allows all who are interested in the field of archaeology to mingle with other enthusiasts while enjoying fun activities. Enjoy games, music and brews, as well as delicious tacos and a salsa competition. Tickets start at $10.- One of San Diego’s premier arts and cultural events, the Mission Federal ArtWalk returns to the streets of Little Italy to celebrate its 33rd year as the largest fine art festival in Southern California. The 17-block wide event features over 350 local, national and international artists coming together for a free two-day festival filled with art, live entertainment, food, drinks, and more. The festival will showcase every medium, including painting, sculpture, glass work, photography, and fine jewelry, and will also feature live musical performances on multiple stages, interactive art activities for kids and those kids at heart, street food and other special attractions.- San Diego's top seafood purveyor Catalina Offshore Products is opening its doors and welcoming Chef Matt Gordon, owner of Urban Solace in North Park and Solace & The Moonlight Lounge in Encinitas. Chef Gordon will join Sam "The Cooking Guy" Zien and Catalina's resident fishmonger Tommy Gomes for an evening filled with cooking, eating, socializing and educational seminars. In addition to 5 dishes, guests will also get beer from Bitter Brothers and tastings from Alesmith. Guests can also bring their own bottle of wine or beer. Tickets are $80 and 100% of proceeds from Collaboration Kitchen go to local San Diego charity Just Call Us Volunteers.- Rolando's farm-to-table Garden Kitchen is teaming up with Chef Miguel Valdez from The Red Door and offering six courses paired with six beers from Benchmark Brewing Company. There are two seatings at 4pm & 6pm. The dinner is $100 all-inclusive and reservations are required by calling 619.431-5755.- The San Diego County Vintners Association will host its annual event at Bernardo Winery, featuring an afternoon filled with some of San Diego County's finest wines and unlimited food samplings, as well as a silent auction, live music and more. Tickets are available for $55 for unlimited wine tasting and a selection of gourmet foods. Designated driver tickets include food tasting and bottled water and are $20.- What could be better than a taco party after a short run? Held on Cinco de May weekend, Tacos & Beer 5k returns with a leisurely run or walk followed by a party in a Baja-style beer garden, featuring live mariachi music, DJs, games, a mechanical bull, a pinata breaking party and more. Registration is $55.- The 6th Annual Chocolate Festival at Maritime Museum of San Diego aims to be bigger and better than before. This year, enjoy a chocolatey day as vendors sample chocolate edibles, with fun & crafts for kids including making their own chocolate pizza and face painting. Tickets are $20 for adults and $13 for kids ages 3-12.- For its 4th Family Dinner, Bitter Brothers has invited some friends from Baja for an afternoon of awesome dishes paired with a collaboration beer release between Bitter Brothers and Ensenada's WendLandt Ceveceria.Tickets will be $70 and include pairings with food from chefs Drew M Deckman, Martin San Roman, Adria Marina Montano, Oso Campo, Ruffo Ibarra and Karla Navarro. Proceeds help benefit Feeding America San Diego.

It's finally Spring in America's Finest City! This means that more fun and delicious events are taking over San Diego. Continuing our mouthwatering monthly roundup of food, wine and beer events around town, here is our list of all the fun & tasty happenings taking place around San Diego County this April. Check out the more than 60 events occuring throughout the month and get out there before May Gray and June Gloom take over.