Enjoy a magic show for the family at Illusions Theatre, explore new art exhibitions at The Brokers Building Gallery and Sparks Gallery, or celebrate Mid Autumn Festival at the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum! There’s always lots of things to do in the Gaslamp Quarter! Check out below to plan your weekend!
Thursday, September 20:
Vin De Syrah
Syrah is hosting it’s first ever Wine Festival! Come from 7-10pm to enjoy a plethora of fun interactive stations including a wine & music pairing silent disco, blind tastings and aromas, grape stomping, a wine photo booth and trivia. Spin our prize wheel for some awesome prizes to our wine tasting, bottle service and more! And be sure to get here early for the complimentary tray passed appetizers!
When: Thursday, September 20 7-10PM
Where: 901 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For More Information, Please Visit: Vin De Syrah
Andaz San Diego
Andaz Salon presents Surf Nouveau! This will be an art installation by Jared Blake Lazar. This is a FREE event for all to come enjoy the following:
*interactive coloring wall
*silent art auction
*local beer and wine tasting
*music provided by DJ Mancat
Come be our guest and help support our local artist!
When: Thursday, September 20 6PM
Where: 600 F Street, San Diego, CA 92101
For More Information, Please Visit: Andaz San Diego
Bassmnt
Join us on Thursday 9/20 as Bassmnt presents Rich the Kid! Rich the Kid first garnered major attention as part of Atlanta’s new guard of rappers whose trap-favoring, codeine-soaked music has leaked beyond regional boundaries, bleeding into mainstream hip-hop as a whole. Snag your tickets before prices go up and get ready to plug walk over to Bassmnt!
When: Thursday, September 20 9PM
Where: 919 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For More Information, Please Visit: Bassmnt
Friday, September 21:
The Brokers Building Gallery
Join us for the Pavillion of Pluralism, a group show at the Broker’s Building Gallery that explores a rich and diverse collection of images of the artists of the Broker’s Building Gallery as well as their guest artists. We will feature a range of works that include photography, abstract, figurative and more.
When: Friday, September 21 6:30PM
Where: 402 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101
For More Information, Please Visit: The Brokers Building Gallery
Sparks Gallery
Featured New Works / Sie & Barnes – Here & There
Lee Sie and Jon Barnes are both talented San Diego photographers who have captured images along the California coast, as well as abroad. Jon Barnes’ international focus for the show is a recent trip to Iceland with dreamy images of the coast waterfalls, and villages, while Lee Sie’s images of Europe, particularly Tuscany, are striking and almost painterly. Paired together, one can see two distinctive visions of the world through each artist’s photographs.
FREE EVENT – RSVP is required for the opening reception. Wine sales from opening reception to benefit Synergy Dog Rescue.
When:
- Opening Reception: Friday, September 21 6PM – 9PM
- Exhibition on view: September 21 – December 30, 2018
Where: 530 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For More Information, Please Visit: Sparks Gallery
Bassmnt
Join us on Friday, September 21st as Bassmnt presents Joyzu! Their combined passion for music and versatile expression as performers broadcasts their undeniable talent, and presents them as an unmissable act! Get familiar with this duo, they’re here to stay!
When: Friday, September 21 9PM
Where: 919 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For More Information, Please Visit: Bassmnt
Saturday, September 22:
Illusions Theatre
Introduce your family to the wonders of illusion with this magic show geared toward family audiences. The show features top-flight magician Randy Kappe, who has performed at the Magic Castle, Disney and Six Flags, and whose family-friendly, comedy-based magic is sure to amaze.
When: Saturday, September 22 1PM
Where: 827 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For More Information, Please Visit: Illusions Theatre
Andaz San Diego
Come dance and swim under the MOONLIGHT. BLK OWL presents MOONLIGHT with Jimbo James (Lovelife / Music is 4 lovers!)
Enjoy house music with Saxychris on the Sax along with live art, crafts and vendors!
Night pool parties are so much more fun with experiences! Come create yours on the Rooftop by STK located at Andaz San Diego!
When: Saturday, September 22 8PM
Where: 600 F Street, San Diego, CA 92101
For More Information, Please Visit: Andaz San Diego
Bassmnt
Join us on Saturday 9/22 as Bassrush presents Spag Heddy at Bassmnt! The Dutch, dubstep sensation is sure to ignite the crowd with his incendiary sounds as he makes his highly anticipated return! Snag your tickets early for this one!
When: Saturday, September 22 9PM
Where: 919 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For More Information, Please Visit: Bassmnt
The Eagles at Petco Park
The Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh & Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey – are coming to Petco Park with Zac Brown Band and special guests The Doobie Brothers on Saturday, September 22.
Tickets are sold online by Ticketmaster and are not available for purchase at the Padres Advance Ticket Windows.
When: Saturday, September 22 5PM
Where: 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
For More Information, Please Visit: The Eagles at Petco Park
Sunday, September 23:
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
The Chinese celebrate the Moon or Mid-Autumn Festival on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month by savoring the full moon, the bounty of the harvest, and delicious mooncakes. As a traditional event at the museum, we celebrate the brightest full moon of the year with families. Visitors will be able to make lanterns, hear Chinese riddles, and learn stories from our Education staff. We hope you can join us on September 23. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Moy at ashley@sdchm.org
When: Sunday, September 23 2PM – 4PM
Where: 404 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For More Information, Please Visit: San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
San Diego Restaurant Week
San Diego Restaurant Week returns Sunday, September 23rd through Sunday, September 30th, with over 180 participating restaurants throughout San Diego County offering exclusive three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for $20, $30, $40 or $50 per person and/or two-course prix-fixe lunch menus for $10, $15 or $20 per person. It’s the perfect time to try the new restaurant that you’ve been wondering about! Click here for participating Gaslamp Quarter restaurants!
When: Sunday, September 23 – Sunday, September 30
For More Information, Please Visit: San Diego Restaurant Week
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