Things to do in the Gaslamp Quarter: August 8-11

Celebrate International Cat Day at The Cat Cafe, enjoy live music at lots of different venues, or join The Melting Pot for a fondue and cocktails cooking class! There’s always plenty of things to do in the Gaslamp Quarter. See below to plan your weekend.

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Thursday, August 8:

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The Cat Cafe

International Cat Day

Happy International Cat Day! Celebrate with adorable kitties and deliciously roasted coffee at The Cat Cafe!

When: Thursday, August 8

Where: 472 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: The Cat Cafe

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Vin De Syrah

Live Music Thursdays

Syrah is changing things up! Starting this Thursday stop in for an appetizer, wine, or a cocktail and enjoy the sweet sounds of our live music, now from 8-10pm. See you all there!

When: Thursday, August 8 8PM – 10PM

Where: 901 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Vin De Syrah

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Horton Grand Hotel

Live Music: Liana & Deejay

A duo that brings jazzy music to your ears! Check them out at Salt & Whiskey!!

When: Thursday, August 8 7PM – 10PM

Where: 311 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Horton Grand Hotel

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Mad House Comedy Club

Daniel Eachus

Daniel Eachus as seen on Comedy Central, HULU, Fusion, Sirus XM and more!

Full Bar, Craft Beer, Dinner Menu. We serve food and drinks before, and during the shows. 18+, Two item min purchase per person (food or drinks – does not have to be alcohol).

When: Thursday, August 8

Where: 801 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Mad House Comedy Club

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American Comedy Co.

Heavvy Sets

Heavvy aka Jeff Danson is a Canadian writer/Stand up based out of Los Angeles California. Heavvy has been featured hosting Comedy Central specials, selling multiple food travel shows to MTV while receiving awards from GQ, Sports Illustrated & FHM for top 25 funniest twitter accounts. Heavvy can be found at his sold out self produced show “Heavvy sets” touring the country gearing up for his first album recording for Sirius satellite radio.

When: Thursday, August 8 8PM

Where: 818 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: American Comedy Co.

Friday, August 9:

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Horton Grand Hotel

Live Music: Shea Givens

Shea is a 24-year old R&B/Soul singer, songwriter, and pianist from Lake Ozark, Missouri. After her graduation from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri , Shea has continued to pursue a career in music. Shea performed at many local shows during her time at the University of Missouri as well as in her hometown and continued to polish her songwriting abilities. This included several different writing recruitments for other local artists’ music works at the time. Her writing style contributes a great deal to her soulful sound and originality. Shea independently put out her first official single “InVerse” on iTunes in November of 2014.

When: Friday, August 9 7PM – 10PM

Where: 311 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Horton Grand Hotel

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House of Blues – San Diego

Emo Night Brooklyn

We welcome you to join the party. Scream, dance, rage to all of your favorite songs with all of your favorite people and experience the awesomeness that is Emo Night Brooklyn.

If you spent your formative years feeling all the feels to Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, The Used & Something Corporate — welcome home.

If you’re flawed, but you’re cleaning up so well, Emo Night Brooklyn is the place to drink a cold Brooklyn lager, dance & scream your lungs out to the best of 00’s emo & pop punk. This is about going back to 2004 – when emo was the genre on the tip of everyone’s tongue – and partying your face-off with people who remember it just as fondly as you do.

When: Friday, August 9 8:30PM

Where: 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: House of Blues – San Diego

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American Comedy Co.

Yannis Pappas

Yannis Pappas is a stand-up comedian and current host of AOL’s Original Series, 2 Point Lead. Yannis’ Half Hour Comedy Central Special aired in 2014 and is available on Amazon, iTunes, ComedyCentral.com and whenever Comedy Central re-runs it. Yannis was also the co-host of MSG’s sports fan show, The Bracket and the host of ABC’s Fusion Live on the Fusion Network.

When: Friday, August 9 & Saturday, August 10

Where: 818 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: American Comedy Co.

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Mad House Comedy Club

Famous 8 Comedian Showcase Special

It’s the Famous Mad House Comedy Club 8 Comedian Showcase Special with Justin Foster as seen on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast, Laughs on Fox and more. Also performing – Jason Lawhead from Last Comic Standing and Gotham Comedy Live. Ryan Hicks – Winner San Dieog’s Funniest Person Contest. Will Burkart as heard on Sirus Xm Comedy Radio. Rick Izquieta from Funny or Die.

Full Bar, Craft Beer, Dinner Menu. We serve food and drinks before, and during the shows. 18+, Two item min purchase per person (food or drinks – does not have to be alcohol).

When: Friday, August 9 & Saturday, August 10

Where: 801 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Mad House Comedy Club

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Bassmnt

Trill Fridays

Join us on Friday, August 9th for Trill Fridays at Bassmnt! San Diego’s premier hip hop destination featuring top notch talent weekly! Stay tuned, more info coming soon!

When: Friday, August 9 9:30PM

Where: 919 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Bassmnt

Saturday, August 10:

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Suckerfree Southern Plate & Bar

2nd Saturday Day Party

Doing something a little different. 2nd Saturday Day Party! Sponsored by Remy Martin! Drink specials all afternoon and raffles to win free bottles of Remy Martin 1738. $5 gets you entry into the event a raffle ticket for a bottle of Remy Martin 1738! Additional tickets can be purchased for $5

If you have questions and or would like to partner in this event please contact Terrell@eatsuckerfree.com for all inquires.

When: Saturday, August 10 12PM – 4PM

Where: 751 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Suckerfree Southern Plate & Bar

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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Miss Sunburn 2019

Who will be crowned Miss SUNBURN 2019? Think you have what it takes–apply to compete!

Roses are red, money is green, we don’t want a princess, what we need is a Queen!

Apply here: https://sunburnpool.com/miss-sunburn-2019

Lineup: Blackout Artist Takeover feat. DJ Que and DJ Buza, Dynamiq and DJ Shadowman

When: Saturday, August 10 12PM – 6PM

Where: 207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

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The Melting Pot – Gaslamp Quarter

Grown-up cheese, chocolate fondue and cocktails cooking class!

Join us for a Grown-up cooking class where you’ll learn how to make Cheese fondue, Chocolate fondue and Cocktails (You then get to eat and drink your creations!)

You will also learn all about cheese fondue, chocolate fondue and cocktails and see a demo of how to make chocolate covered strawberries so you can “WOW” your guests at your next party!

When: Saturday, August 10 12:30PM – 2PM

Where: 901 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: The Melting Pot – Gaslamp Quarter

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Horton Grand Hotel

Live Music: Lele Rose

Singer, songwriter, and pianist Lele Rose is best known for her deep smoky vocals and her superior classical piano chops. With a powerful bluesy voice Lele Rose has what it takes to blow anyone away!

When: Saturday, August 10 7PM – 10PM

Where: 311 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Horton Grand Hotel

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Parq

2Chainz

Tauheed Epps, known professionally as 2 Chainz, is an American rapper, songwriter and media personality. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, he initially gained recognition for being one-half of the Southern hip hop duo Playaz Circle, alongside his longtime friend and fellow rapper Earl “Dolla Boy” Conyers

When: Saturday, August 10 9:30PM – 2AM

Where: 615 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Parq

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Bassmnt

Cray x Insomniac Events

Join us on Saturday 8/10 as Insomniac Events presents CRAY at Bassmnt! CRAY brings a refreshing perspective to the electronic scene. Her inventive records allow her to avoid labels and continually reinvent her sound, resulting in a fan base that spans the indie electronic, pop and dance genres. Prepare for a kickass set when she takes center stage at Bassmnt!

When: Saturday, August 10 9:30PM

Where: 919 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Bassmnt

Sunday, August 11:

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Side Bar

Side Bar Sundays with NAS, DJ BAD & DJ Est3

We don’t take Sundays off. We don’t cut Sundays short. This Sunday is we’re bringing you a NAS Concert After-Party! Buy your tickets now!

Why should day partiers have all the fun? We’re extending your Sunday with a party that is bright, vibrant, and lasts well into the night. Forget the word “Monday” and fill your glass up with more Sunday Funday at Side Bar Nightclub!

For VIP Table Reservations, call 619.771.1781 or email info@sidebarsd.com.

When: Sunday, August 11 9PM – 2AM

Where: 536 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Side Bar

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Gaslamp Artisan Market

Join us for the Gaslamp Artisan Market held every Sunday beginning at 10am. The market will be a space for local artisans, crafters, and retailers to sell their goods and services. There will be comfortable seating and shade for visitors. What better way to spend a Sunday, then to browse the handcrafted goods, brunch at one of our amazing restaurants and meander through the Gaslamp Quarter?

When: Every Sunday starting at 10AM

Where: Fifth Avenue between Market Street and J Street


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