San Diego Weekend Events Roundup April 6-9
BY MADELYN HARRIS ON APRIL 5, 2017
Find the best San Diego things to do for April 6-9.
Edited by Madelyn Harris
EVENTS The La Jolla Concours d’Elegance April 7-9. Classic car enthusiasts can view more than 150 unique vehicles parked along the Pacific at this community auto show. Plus live swing music, and a Champagne, rosé and honey tasting garden. 1130 Coast Blvd., La Jolla. lajollaconcours.com
Rattlesnake Feeding April 7. Visit the San Diego Natural History Museum to watch two rattlesnake handlers feed their Red Diamondback rattlesnake, then chat with the experts about the rattlesnake species. 2 p.m. San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, 619.232.3821. sdnhm.org
VinDiego Wine & Food Festival April 8. The epicurean festival features more than 300 types of award-winning wine and delicious food from local San Diego restaurants, including Nobu, Seasons 52 and Marina Kitchen, among others. Also enjoy live music and entertainment. 4-7 p.m. 2875 Dewey Rd., 760.805.2131. vindiego.com
Healthy Living Festival April 8-9. San Diego’s largest health and fitness expo boasts over 200 health and wellness vendors. Festival highlights include cooking demonstrations, free yoga and workout classes, wellness product samples and free workshops. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., 858.755.1161. delmarfairgrounds.com
Naturally Dyed Extraordinary Eggs Class April 8. Learn natural egg dying techniques like applying flowers and leaves for beautiful imprints, as well as wax- resist methods on eggs. At the end of the class, you’ll have 18 decorated eggs to enjoy for Easter. 3:30-5:30 p.m. $49. The Curious Fork, 512 Via de la Valle #102, Solana Beach, 858.876.6386. thecuriousfork.com
KEX Fest April 9. Join Kettner Exchange for their first spirits and seafood festival. Enjoy wine, beer and spirits tastings as well as a sashimi demonstration, live music and food tasting from executive chef Brian Redzikowski. Kettner Exchange, 2001 Kettner Blvd., 619.255.2001. kettnerexchange.com
FOOD + DRINK Rouleur Brewing Company April 8. Celebrate the grand opening of Carlsbad’s newest brewing company with an outdoor beer garden, food trucks and live music. Noon-10 p.m. 5840 El Camino Real Suite 101, Carlsbad, 442.244.5111. rouleurbrewing.com
Bellamy’s & Offbeat Brewing Beer and Food Pairing April 6. Experience a night of bold flavors with a five-course menu and beer pairing. Highlights include dishes like local yellowtail crudo, beer cheese soup and braised short rib. OffBeat’s drinks––Session IPA and pale ale, among others––complement each dish. Reservations required. $49. 6 p.m. Bellamy’s Restaurant, 417 W Grand Ave., 760.747.5000. bellamysdining.com
Puesto April 9. The Mexican eatery celebrates five years on the scene with complimentary tacos and aguas frescas. The party also includes face painting, balloon artistry and jump houses. Open to all ages. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Headquarters at Seaport, 789 W Harbor Dr., 619.233.8880. eatpuesto.com
Local Libations Class + Tasting April 8. Enjoy an informational panel and drink sampling from local distillers like Malahat Spirits, Cutwater Spirits, Henebery Whiskey, and Young’s Market. The class will be followed by a cocktail mixer on the ocean view patio, complemented by bites, demos, and live music. 1-2 p.m. $40. Sea180, 800 Seacoast Dr., 619.631.4949. cohnrestaurants.com
Parc Bistro Brasserie’s Bubble Brunch April 9. Enjoy a carefully-selected four-course brunch accompanied with glasses of champagne. Dishes include dill fish fumee and baguette French toast with Grand Marnier whipped cream, among others. $47. 11:30 a.m. 2760 Fifth Ave., 619.319.9472. parcbb.com
$5 Cocktail Week Through April 6. Cocktail lovers unite. Take advantage of $5 featured cocktails from some of San Diego’s top restaurants, including 333 Pacific, Blue Point, Indigo Grill, The Prado, Coasterra, Corvette Diner, Bo-beau, Gaslamp Strip Club, Island Prime & C Level, The Melting Pot, Draft Republic, Sea180 and Vintana. Various locations around San Diego.
Eclipse Chocolate Build-A-Bar Workshop April 6. Partake in Eclipse Chocolate’s new Build-A-Bar Workshop series by creating two large chocolate bars using a selection of more than 30 ingredients. Choose from add- ons such as caramel butter toffee, pink peppercorn, Serrano sea salt, toasted hazelnuts and dried blackberries. $25. 7-9 p.m. 2145 Fern St., South Park, 619.578.2984. eclipsechocolate.com
Sweet Petite Confections Spring Chocolate Making Class April 8. Learn how to make bonbons and chocolate bark using ingredients such as house-made Meyer lemon ganache with a fresh spearmint infusion, black currant caramel, strawberries, blueberries and more. $40. 12:30- 2:30 p.m. 3582 Mt. Acadia Blvd., 858.688.0210. sweetpetiteconfections.com
ARTS + CULTURE Skeleton Crew April 8-May 7. Just months away from her retirement, a Detroit autoworker is torn between self-preservation and allegiance to her co-workers in what The New York Times calls “a deeply moral and deeply American play…squarely in the tradition of Arthur Miller.” Contains strong language. The Old Globe, Sheryl & Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, 619.234.5623. theoldglobe.org
Sandy Wexler’s Here Comes the Funny Tour April 8. Enjoy the comedy of Adam Sandler alongside comedians David Space, Nick Swardson and Rob Schneider, during this tour presented by Netflix. 8 p.m. $125. Harrah’s Resort Southern California. 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center, 760.751.3100. harrahssocal.com
Green Day April 8. Have the “Time of Your Life” and jam to Green Day this spring. The Grammy-award-winning group will be heading to San Diego to perform some of their classics, along with singles from their new album Revolution Radio. 7 p.m. Valley View Casino Center. 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., 619.224.4171. valleyviewcasinocenter.com