Things to do in the Gaslamp Quarter: February 28 – March 3

Celebrate Sparks Gallery’s 4 Year Anniversary with a Degas Dinner, be the judge of a Hummus Tasting Competition at Meze Greek Fusion, or celebrate Mardi Gras early at the Big Easy Bites & Booze Tour! There’s always lots of things to do in the Gaslamp Quarter! Check out below to plan your weekend.

Thursday, February 28:

The Smoking Gun

Award Winning National Chili Day

How do we celebrate National Chili Day after being named back-to-back People’s Choice for Best Chili at SoNo Fest and Chili Cook-Off?

By giving the people what they want!

Get our SoNo Famous Chili for just $4.99 on National Chili Day, February 28th.

Oh, and did we mention Happy Hour includes $5 drafts, wines, and wells?

When: Thursday, February 28 3PM-10PM

Where: 555 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: The Smoking Gun

Searsucker

Speakeasy Supper & Spirits: 5-Course Craft Cocktail Dinner

Get ready for a marvelous night of inventive craft cocktails from You & Yours, expertly paired with a delicious 5-course dinner from Searsucker featuring signature dishes like grilled octopus with cucumber, avocado & chili, pan-seared salmon with brussels, pomegranate & cider vinegar-caramelized maple syrup, and the insta-worthy 40oz. tomahawk ribeye.

Hosted in downtown Searsucker’s intimate speakeasy private dining room, spots are guaranteed to fill up fast–grab your tickets before they sell out!

When: Thursday, February 28 6:30PM

Where: 611 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Searsucker

Side Bar

Network After Work at Side Bar

Network After Work invites you to an evening out with other local business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and career-minded professionals on Thursday, February 28th at Side Bar

Hosted by America’s leader in networking mixer events, enjoy introductions and conversations after work weekday in a casual environment ideal for networking featuring a smart spot and specialty drinks on velvet sofas.

When: Thursday, February 28 6PM – 9PM

Where: 536 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Side Bar

Oxford Social Club

Deep-In The Jungle

Join us for a night of house music immersion, as Oxford transforms into a chandeliered jungle playground.
Featuring Special Guest DJ’s: Chris Garcia & Lavelle Dupree

When: Thursday, February 28 10PM

Where: 435 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Oxford Social Club

Friday, March 1:

Meze Greek Fusion

Hummus Tasting Event

On Friday, March 1st, guests can try the final 5 Hummus flavors and vote on their favorite. The winning hummus flavor will be featured on Mezé’s spring menu, with a portion of sales from that flavor to be donated to charity! So come on, let’s dip into this delicious Competition!

Your RSVP includes tastes of the 5 competing hummus’ and your chance to vote on your favorite!

The top 5 Hummus Flavors are:
Bacon & Garlic
Tomato & Basil
Habanero Citrus
Spinach & Artichoke
Creamy Chipotle

A portion of Hummus Competition proceeds will be donated to It’s All About the Kids Foundation Feed The Kids Program. Thank you to our event sponsor, Batta Fulkerson Law Group.

When: Friday, March 1 7PM – 10PM

Where: 345 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Meze Greek Fusion

Salt & Whiskey

Live Music: KeySlayer

KeySlayer, is a contemporary keyboard virtuoso reminiscent of the legendary Liberace with respect to his mastery of performance style, sans the furs and the Rolls Royce. KeySlayer delights his audiences by way of his unique piano arrangements of classic rock, pop, jazz, show tunes, light classical and more. His classically trained skill and range of repertoire with his sense of humor and an on-fire personality do not disappoint. Whether performing solo with his array of digital tracks and backup keyboards or acoustically on a standard grand the KeySlayer puts on a show each and every time he takes the stage.

When: Friday, March 1 7PM

Where: 311 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Salt & Whiskey

Andaz San Diego

Silent Party

Silent Disco Party is back! Come checkout The Rooftop by STK at Andaz San Diego Friday March 1st to hear the battle of the Kings + Queens of RnB.

When: Friday, March 1 7:30PM

Where: 600 F Street, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Andaz San Diego

Pushkin Russian Restaurant & Bar

Gypsy Night with VS Guitar Duo

Join us for a fun evening filled with amazing music, delicious food and great atmosphere. Guitar virtuosos Vadim Kolpakov & Sasha Kolpakov captivate audiences with original music and best world tunes in an unique Gypsy style.

VS Guitar Duo consists of the famous Russian-Romani 7-string guitarist, Vadim Kolpakov, a special guest artist of Madonna’s world tour “Sticky & Sweet”, and his nephew, Sasha Kolpakov, a young virtuoso guitarist.

The program of VS Guitar Duo combines music from different parts of the world, including Romany (Gypsy) music, Jazz, Pop, and Spanish Flamenco. The duo performed extensively in the US, Canada, Europe, Russia, and Singapore.

When: Friday, March 1 7PM

Where: 750 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Pushkin Russian Restaurant & Bar

2019 Gaslamp Mardi Gras | Fat Tuesday Celebration

A fun, unique and progressive Pre-Mardi Gras experience planned to perfection with you in mind!

Presented by the top 20 nightclubs, bars and restaurants, this 3-day celebration offers event guests FREE ENTRIES to masquerade themed parties, live entertainment, bands, DJ, dancing, hosted libations, Hurricane cocktail specials, New Orleans inspired bites and more Fat Tuesday fun! Dress Festive in Mardi Gras colors (purple, gold and green). Put on your comfy dancing shoes!
All the presenting parties are along Fifth Avenue and within walking distance from each other.

When:

• -Fri. March 1, 6pm – 2am
• -Sat. March 2, 6pm – 2am
• -Fat Tuesday, March 5, 6pm – 2am

Where: Begins at American Junkie: 628 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: 2019 Gaslamp Mardi Gras | Fat Tuesday Celebration

Saturday, March 2:

Mardi Gras Big Easy Bites & Booze Tour

Don’t want to wait until Fat Tuesday to get your Mardi Gras festivities started? We have you covered! This tasting event with a NOLA touch is set to take you on a tantalizing tour of delicious Mardi Gras inspired bites and sinful sips throughout Downtown San Diego. Indulge the offerings from some of the Gaslamp Quarter’s finest hotspots all while collecting BEADS, BEADS, and more BEADS just in time to deck yourself out for Fat Tuesday. Tickets for this delicious self-guided stroll start at just $25!

Use code GQA for $5 off tickets!

When: Saturday, March 2 1PM – 5PM

For More Information, Please Visit: Mardi Gras Big Easy Bites & Booze Tour

Salt & Whiskey

Live Music: John Foltz

John’s musical journey began around the age of two. As a young child he would often play his mother’s piano, but not the way you’d expect from a toddler. He would try to pick out tunes he’d heard and would frequently try to discover notes that sounded good together. To date, John has released four studio albums. Future plans include the construction of a bonafide studio space, plenty more writing, recording, and performing, producing, music licensing, and publishing. You just never know where he’ll pop up next!

When: Saturday, March 2 7PM

Where: 311 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Salt & Whiskey

The Dubliner

UFC 235 at The Dubliner

This Saturday night The Dubliner Irish Pub is proud to bring you UFC 235 on pay-per-view live from Paradise, Nevada!

To make this fight night extra special, we’ll have the beautiful Guinness girls giving out swag & samples from 7pm to 9pm!

Cover charge may apply after 6pm. Main card begins at 7.

Don’t miss this action-packed event featuring two title fights (Woodley vs. Usman and Jones vs. Smith).

When: Saturday, March 2 7PM

Where: 554 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: The Dubliner

F6ix

Showout Saturdays: Jae Murphy

See what happens under the streets of San Diego. Down here, “get low” has a whole new meaning. Not to be confined to the definition of a Hip-Hop venue, don’t be surprised when the DJ keeps you moving all night long.

When: Saturday, March 2 9PM

Where: 526 F Street, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: F6ix

Sparks Gallery

Degas Dinner

To celebrate Sparks Gallery’s upcoming 4 Year Anniversary, our next dinner party will observe the body in motion through art, music, and performances throughout the evening, and will be inspired by the famous French painter Edgar Degas (1834-1917). During this exclusive event interspersed with contemporary ballet performances by the San Diego Ballet Company dancers, we will be lead through a gastronomic journey catered by MIHO, taste exotic wine poured by The Rose Wine Bar, and mingle in European-style tables designed by Hostess Haven with florals by Adorations Botanical Artistry. Limited to 60 seats; 21+ Only.

Tickets must be purchased in advance at https://sparksgallery.com/shop/degas-dinner-tickets

When: Saturday, March 2 7PM – 10PM

Where: 530 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: Sparks Gallery

Sunday, March 3:

The World Famous Mad House Comedy Club

Marc Takemiya headlines In The Brick Room at The Mad House

Mad House Favorite Marc Takemiya as heard on Sirius/XM headlines In The Brick Room March 3rd at 8:00 pm at The World Famous Mad House. Doors Open at 7:30 pm and reduced parking is available for all guests at The Horton Plaza Parking Deck. Also on the line up will be the very funny Mikey Gordon, Neil Singh, Michael Freedman and Michael Alberici.

When: Sunday, March 3 7:30PM

Where: 801 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: The World Famous Mad House Comedy Club

The Tipsy Crow

CRSSD Spring ’19 After Party

Keep the PARTY going after CRSSD weekend on Sunday, March 3rd in the Underground Disco. Brando Beatz + Maslaf will be bringing the beats to No Request Sundays for a full on CRSSD after party at the Tipsy Crow!

When: Sunday, March 3 9PM

Where: 770 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: The Tipsy Crow

F6ix

F6ix Presents: Reggae Sundays

Come finish the weekend off with the chill reggae vibes.

When: Sunday, March 3 9PM

Where: 526 F Street, San Diego, CA 92101

For More Information, Please Visit: F6ix

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 Island Avenue