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October-November 2017

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Gourmet Food & Fine Wines Harvest Ranch Market Bentley’s Steak & Chop House Champagne French Bakery Firenze Trattoria Meritage Wine Market & Tasting Room The Original Pancake House

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760.436.6463 • www.ranchosantafeplaza.com 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., Encinitas

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Harvest Ranch Market

Harvest Ranch Market, Rancho Santa Fe Plaza’s anchor, is a purveyor of fine foods, gourmet deli meats, poultry, seafood, salads, organic fruit and produce, international cheeses, wines and products of the world. This is a gourmet market that has been serving the San Diego Community for over 17 years.

Locally owned and operated, Harvest Ranch features a full-service butcher shop with premium Brandt Beef and Snake River Farms Idaho Kobe Beef, Midwestern Pork, Milk-fed Veal, Colorado Lamb, fresh air-chilled Chicken and Sushi-grade seafood. Their deli kitchens specialize in all natural, made-from-scratch, restaurant quality foods and a sandwich deli featuring Boar’s Head Brand deli meats and cheeses and a wide selection of homemade sal-

ads. They offer sandwiches, salads and bakery items daily.

They have online ordering through their website deli page using GrubHub, and deliver to your home or office. The produce department features a variety of organic and local produce, as well as imported produce from South America.

The wine department is second to none and each store has a team of experienced wine connoisseurs. They offer full service catering for all occasions, inclusive of any items from their store. Delivery options are also available to the greater Rancho Santa Fe and Encinitas areas. Harvest Ranch Market is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92014. Visit their website at www.harvestranchmarkets.com. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Original Pancake House (OPH)

OPH is a third generation business that originated in Portland, Oregon. Their signature breakfast dishes include The Dutch Baby, Mushroom Omelet with mushroom sherry sauce, and their Apple Pancakes. They’ve been the locals’ choice for the ultimate breakfast in San Diego ever since they opened the first franchise in San Diego in 1979.

They are located in Encinitas, Vista, San Diego, Kearney Mesa, Poway and Temecula.

Their world famous original recipes are from all over the world, and incorporate the very finest ingredients, such as USDAA grade butter, pure 36% whipping cream, fresh grade AA eggs, hard wheat unbleached flour, and their own homemade sourdough starter recipe. Their batters

and sauces are made fresh daily in each restaurant’s kitchen; and their coffee is their own special blend. Try OPH’s special thick sliced bacon and their amazing omelets; and we highly recommend their gourmet cherry Kijafa crepes.

If you’ve never tried The Original Pancake House, you’re long overdue, and if you’re already a regular, then you know what we’re talking about. Experience the flavor, the atmosphere, the attention to quality and service, and the ultimate breakfast favorite for San Diegans for over 35 years. The Original Pancake House is located in Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 160 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 943-1939 or visit www.originalpancakehouse.com.

Firenze Trattoria

Located in Rancho Santa Fe Plaza, at the junction where Encinitas meets Rancho Santa Fe, Firenze is celebrating their 22nd anniversary this year. Their longevity speaks volumes about their cuisine and service. As owner/restaurateur, Barry Podwell, explains, “We don’t have the luxury of having spectacular ocean views like so many restaurants along the coast, so our food has to be very good to keep us here all these years.” It’s true. Firenze Trattoria may not have the ocean, but it certainly does have spectacular food.

They are recent winners of the Diners Choice Award from Open Table and have won numerous awards over the years, including Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and Best Italian

by Ranch and Coast. Firenze Trattoria’s authentic Italian cuisine evokes thoughts of Italy’s Tuscany coast with its romance and flavors. The menu includes an extensive lineup of local favorites, too many to list; but we especially recommend their signature Lasagne Firenze. Every Italian restaurant boasts

about its lasagna, but this one is truly special. It’s hard to see the layers of ricotta cheese, a mixture of beef, chicken, and sausage, fresh Roma tomato, mushroom, and parmesan atop marinara sauce, because it’s completely covered with a super light and creamy béchamel sauce. It’s absolutely delicious. Other recommended dishes include: Calamari Fritti Antipasti, with lightly battered, deep fried calamari served with piquant marinara sauce; Risotto Portofino, grilled jumbo shrimp served with artichoke hearts and asparagus, surrounding a center mound of risotto. From Filet Mignon al Casino to Butternut Squash Ravioli, you just can’t miss.

Happy Hour is 4-6:30pm Mon-Sun with a popular discounted bar menu for food, wine, cocktails, and beer. Jazz on the Patio is lively every Sunday evening. Mondays offer 1/2 off bottles of wine. Firenze Trattoria is located at 162 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 9449000 or visit www.firenzetrattoria.com.

Meritage Wine Market and Tasting Room

Over the past fourteen years, Meritage Wine Market has won multiple awards including “Best Wine Shop in San Diego.” They opened in 2002 and have evolved into a multi-level wine experience. Whether you are looking for stress-free wedding wine services, want to give that perfect gift, or need a great bottle of wine for dinner, Meritage is known for its exemplary customer service and personal touch.

Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6:30pm, the staff at Meritage Wine Market is ready to help you find the perfect bottle of wine or Champagne this holiday season. Meritage invites you to stop in and enjoy tasting a selection of 16 different wines from their Enomatic Wine

Tasting Machines, while relaxing on their outdoor patio.

Weekly tastings are themed and held every Friday night from 6 to 8 PM and include 6 different wines from all over the world for you to enjoy. Meritage presents intimate wine seminars and dinners in their private Cellar Room several times a month, in addition to hosting a wine school. Ask about their Wine of the Month Club.

Meritage is actively involved with multiple charity organizations and events, including Make-A-Wish San Diego and their annual Wine & Wishes Tasting Event.

Meritage is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 479-2500 or visit their website at www.meritagewinemarket.com.

Bentley’s Steak and Chop House

Bentley’s serves the finest steaks, prime rib, lamb chops, pork, chicken, and seafood from around the world. It is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza, in the same shopping center as Harvest Ranch Market, on the corner of Encinitas Blvd. and Manchester Ave. Enjoy the big city steakhouse experience without the big city drive and prices. Encinitas residents, Tom and Diane Fulkerson, are the owners. Tom has over 40 years experience in fine restaurant operations including Hungry Hunter, Carlos Murphy’s and others. The Fulkersons are dedicated to providing a high quality dining and entertainment experience in a classic steak house atmosphere.

Their extensive Steak and Chop menu includes: a 16 oz Kansas City Strip bone-in; a Whiskey Peppercorn New

York Strip; 8 and 11 oz Filet Mignons; a Double Thick Pork Chop; and their famous BBQ Baby Back Ribs, slow roasted and glazed with their award-winning BBQ sauce. Their Prime Rib is awesome and comes in 10, 14, and 24 oz, slow-roasted for seven hours to ensure that it’s the most tender and flavorful possible.

Bentley’s features one of North County’s most extensive wine lists. They offer $15.95 dinner specials every Sunday and Monday with your choice of Filet Mignon, Prime Rib, or Atlantic Salmon. They have a great Happy Hour every day except Sunday with drink and food specials at the bar.

Bentley’s is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 162 Rancho Santa Fe Rd. in Encinitas. Call (760) 632-9333 or visit www.bentleyssteak.com.

Champagne French Bakery Café

Champagne French Bakery Café has locations in Del Mar Highlands, Encinitas, and Carmel Mountain.

Champagne has been serving a fusion of modern and traditional French cuisine since 1987. They have an assortment of coffees, teas, breads, pastries, cakes, tarts, cookies, sandwiches, salads and soups. They are famous for their pastries, including a variety of croissants, custard brioche, cinnamon roll, raisin scone (one of our favorites), and cranberry muffin. Desserts include such delights as: Napoleon, which is a crispy puffed pastry layered with vanilla cream and topped with fondant and chocolate; crème brulee; vanilla éclair; bread pudding; and chocolate dipped strawberries. They also serve

cakes, tarts, and cookies. One of our favorites is their raspberry cookie, which is two soft cookies sandwiched with raspberry preserves and half is dipped in dark chocolate.

Try Champagne French Bakery Café for lunch under an umbrella in front of the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza clock tower and fountain. Sandwiches include a wonderful assortment of French Dip, Turkey Florentine Panini, and Chicken Pesto. They also serve delicious salads and soups.

Champagne Bakery is in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza next to Harvest Ranch Market at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 944-9446 or visit www. champagnebakery.com.

8 • October–November ’17 • www.NorthCountySun.com Find a Complete Calendar of Events at www.NorthCountySun.com Dates and times subject to change. Please call or check websites 10/8 Olivenhain Oktoberfest at Olivenhain Meeting Hall, 12-4pm. www.olivenhain.org/events 10/19 Odesza, Sofi Tukker & Chet Porter at Valley View Casino Center, 7:30pm.

10/8 Music for the Revolution Festival at Pala Mesa Resort, 12-9pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com www.musicfortherevolution.org 10/19 Michael Carbonaro at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 10/8 Firebird Balalaika Ensemble at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 2pm.

10/19 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on www.artcenter.org TNT. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 10/8 San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy presents River Valley Fest: Coast to Crest & 10/19-22 San Diego International Cuban Dance Congress at Town & Country Resort. www.cubandancecongress.com Beyond at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 4-8pm. www.eventbrite.com 10/8 Shooter Jennings at Belly Up Tavern, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 10/19-22 La Jolla Playhouse presents Without Walls (WoW) Festival at various sites in 10/9 Columbus Day downtown San Diego. www.lajollaplayhouse.org 10/9 Lil Peep at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/19-11/12 San Diego Repertory Theatre presents Hand to God at Lyceum Theatre.

10/9 Kalapana & Makana at Belly Up Tavern, 8pm. www.bellyup.com www.sdrep.org 10/10 Nordstrom Opening Gala at Westfield UTC. www.westfield.com/utc/events 10/20 Foreign Film Fridays: Truman at Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium www.carlsbadca.gov 10/10 Coast Modern at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm.

10/20-21 Fall Camping Series at Lake Poway, 5pm-10am. www.poway.org www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/20 Remo Drive & KMFDM at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm.

10/10 Shawn Colvin & Her Band at Belly Up Tavern, 7:30pm. www.bellyup.com www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/10-11/2 Merge exhibition at Kruglak Gallery at MiraCosta College in Oceanside.

10/20 Los Angeles Lakers @ Phoenix Suns, 7pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD. www.miracosta.edu/events www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 10/11 National Coming Out Day 10/20 Penny & Sparrow at Music Box, 7:30pm. www.musicboxsd.com 10/11 Classic Car Night 5-9pm Oceanside Hwy 101 10/20 The Kooks at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 10/11 Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile & The Sea Lice & Nick Fradiani at House of Blues San 10/20 Tegan & Sara at Balboa Theatre, 9pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 10/20-22 52nd Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival. (760) 767-5555 Diego, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/11 Lamplighter Awards & 150th Anniversary Gala. Location TBD. www.borregodays.com www.gaslamp.org/events 10/20-29 Princess Diana the Musical at Patio Playhouse Theatre. www.patioplayhouse.com 10/11 Alison Wonderland at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 10/21 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Divisions 3 & 4 at Avalanche Beach 10/11 JD McPherson & Nikki Lane at Belly Up Tavern, 8pm. www.bellyup.com in Ocean Beach. www.surfsss.org 10/11-15 Del Mar International Horse Show Welcome Week at Del Mar Horse Park.

10/21 DogFest Walk ’n Roll San Diego at NTC Park at Liberty Station. www.westpalmsevents.com www.cci.org/DogFestSanDiego 10/12 5th Annual Dine Out for the Cure at restaurants across San Diego.

10/21 Roots Series: Mexico at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 2-4pm. www.komensandiego.org www.sdcdm.org/sdcdm-roots 10/12 Jeremy Camp at Balboa Theatre, 7pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 10/21 Teen Glow-in-the-Dark Dodgeball at Meadowbrook Gymnasium in Poway, 10/12 San Diego Italian Film Festival: Loro Chi? at La Paloma Theatre, 7pm.

5-9pm. www.poway.org www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com 10/21 Hoot, Howl & Prowl at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 5:30pm. www.poway.org 10/12 Taste of Carlsbad Village www.carlsbad-village.com 10/21 Fresh Start’s 26th Annual Butterfly Ball: Summer of Love at Hyatt Regency in La 10/12 The National at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, 8pm.

Jolla. www.freshstart.org/events www.as.sdsu.edu/calcoast 10/21 The Bulls of Sant’agata Charge Little Italy Lamborghini Car Show on West Fir 10/12 The Afghan Whigs at Belly Up Tavern, 8pm. www.bellyup.com Street, 6-11pm. www.littleitalysd.com 10/12 Phutureprimative & Papadosio at Music Box, 9:30pm. www.musicboxsd.com 10/21 Echosmith & Johnnyswim at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm.

10/13 Park Dale Lane Elementary School Fall Festival in Encinitas 5-8pm 760-944-4344 www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/13 Fall Festival at Mission Estancia Elementary School, 1-5:30pm. www.mepta.org 10/21 Shaping Sound, Las Amigas & Flamenco Arana at California Center for the Arts, 10/13 Halloween Mutt Mixer at San Diego Humane Society Oceanside campus, 6-8pm.

Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org www.sdhumane.org 10/21 Jimmy Buffett at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre, 8pm. www.livenation.com 10/13 30th Annual Boys & Girls Night Out Gala at Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside, 10/21 Andre Rieu & his Johann Strauss Orchestra at Valley View Casino Center, 8pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 6-10pm. www.bgcoceanside.org 10/13 DJ Danny Aon at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot, 7-10pm. www.ignitecarlsbad.com 10/21 Home Free at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 10/13 International Film Series: Rashomon at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, 7-10pm.

10/21 Nick Murphy (Chet Faker) at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.miracosta.edu/events www.observatorysd.com 10/13 Josh Garrels at House of Blues San Diego, 7:15pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/21 Echosmith at Music Box, 8:30pm. www.musicboxsd.com 10/13 My Favorite Murder Live at Balboa Theatre, 7:30 & 10pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 10/21-22 Return to the Reef 23rd Invitational Surf Contest at Cardiff Reef.

10/13-14 San Diego Gulls vs. Texas Stars at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm. www.swamissurfingassoc.org www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 10/21-22 Bike MS Bay to Bay Tour from Irvine to San Diego. www.nationalmssociety.org 10/13-14 Rising Appalachia at Belly Up Tavern, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 10/21-22 SoCal Open tabletop gaming tournament at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 8am-7pm.

10/13-28 Boy Scout Troop 2000 Haunted Hotel at Olivenhain Meeting Hall. www.frontlinegaming.org www.olivenhain.org/events 10/20-21 Haunted Aquarium: Sea Monster Mash at Birch Aquarium, 6-9pm.

10/14 Susan G. Komen Row for the Cure on Mission Bay. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu www.komensandiego.org/row-for-the-cure/ 10/21-23 Annual Fall Plant Sale at San Diego Botanic Garden. www.sdbgarden.org 10/14 Vintage and Handmade Faire – free. San Dieguito Heritage Museum 10/21-22 San Diego Kids Expo & Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.sdheritage.org 10/21-22 Antique Engine & Tractor Show at Antique Gas & Steam Engine Musuem.

10/14 Breakfast with the Littlest Pumpkin at San Marcos Community Center, 7:30-11am. www.agsem.com www.san-marcos.net/specialevents 10/21-22 Beats Antique at Belly Up Tavern. www.bellyup.com 10/14 Pride by the Beach in Oceanside. www.northcountypride.com 10/22 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Division 5 at Avalanche Beach in 10/14 Scarecrow Contest at Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center. www.batesnutfarm.biz Ocean Beach. www.surfsss.org 10/14 National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 10/22 Spooktacular 15K, 10K & 5K Run/Walk at Hospitality Park www.spooktacular10k.com 10/22 San Diego Triathlon at La Jolla Cove www.challengedathletes.org/events 9am-3:30pm. www.nawcc59.org 10/14 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser at MLK Promenade Park, 10am-1pm.

10/22 Stone Craft Beer & Cheese: The Ultimate Pairing Festival at Stone Brewing World www.crowdrise.com/wam17 Bistro & Gardens at Liberty Station, 12-4pm. www.stonebrewing.com 10/14-15 Families Make History at San Dieguito Heritage Museum 10/22 Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos at StubHub Center, 1:25pm. Watch on www.sdheritage.org CBS. www.chargers.com 10/14 9th Annual Fall Fun Festival at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 10am-3pm.

10/22 Simply Three at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 4pm. www.artcenter.org (760) 822-6824 www.altavistagardens.org 10/22 Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center, 6:30pm.

10/14 Taste of North Park, 11am-3pm. www.northparkmainstreet.com 10/22 Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull at Valley View Casino Center, 7:30pm.

10/14 Artists’ Reception at Off Track Gallery, 4-7pm. (760) 942-3636 www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com www.offtrackgallery.com 10/22 A$AP Mob, Key! & Cozy Boys at The Observatory North Park, 8pm.

10/14 Teens, Jeans & Dreams at Del Mar Arena, 5pm. www.observatorysd.com www.friendsofsanpasqualacademy.org 10/23 24th Annual Golf Classic at Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club (858) 756-2461 10/14 Pumpkin Plunge at Alga Norte Aquatic Center, 5-9pm. www.carlsbadconnect.org www.rsfcc.org 10/14 San Diego Fire Chiefs’ Association & The Burn Institute Auxiliary present Party in 10/23 Regina Spektor at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 10/24 Hanson & My Ticket Home at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. the Paddock at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 6pm. www.delmarfairgrounds.com 10/14 Animal Ambassador Dinner at Albert’s Restaurant at San Diego Zoo, 6pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego www.sandiegozoo.org 10/24 Snatam Kaur Sacred Chant Concert at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 10/14 The Aquabats at House of Blues San Diego, 6pm.

7:30pm. www.artcenter.org www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/24 Russian Grand Ballet presents Swan Lake at Copley Symphony Hall, 7:30pm.

10/14 MAX at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego www.sandiegosymphony.org 10/14 Chris Botti at Thornton Winery, 7pm. www.thorntonwine.com 10/24 M. Ward at Belly Up Tavern, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 10/14 Damian Jr. Gong Marley at Harrah’s Resort, 8pm. www.caesars.com/harrahs-socal 10/25 Paul Weller at House of Blues San Diego, 6:30pm.

10/14-22 San Diego Opera presents Pirates of Penzance at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego www.sandiegotheatres.org 10/25 Witt Lowry at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/15 Grand Avenue Festival in downtown Escondido.

10/25 San Diego Gulls vs. Stockton Heat at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm. www.kennedyfaires.com/escondido www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 10/15 Fallbrook Harvest Faire on Main Avenue in downtown Fallbrook, 10am-4pm.

10/25 Russian Grand Ballet presents Swan Lake at California Center for the Arts, www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 10/15 Gospel Brunch at House of Blues San Diego, 11am.

10/25 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/25 Crystal Castles at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 10/15 Horse Heritage Festival & Ride & Stride at Walnut Grove Park in San Marcos.

10/25 Haley Reinhart at Belly Up Tavern, 8pm. www.bellyup.com www.helpthehorsepark.org 10/25-26 Janis Joplin at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 10/15 Quinceanera.com Expo & Fashion Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 12-5pm.

10/25-29 Del Mar International Horse Show Finale at Horse Park. www.quinceanera.com www.westpalmsevents.com 10/15 Los Angeles Chargers @ Oakland Raiders, 1:25pm. Watch on CBS. 10/26 ISSSUES at House of Blues San Diego, 6pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego www.chargers.com 10/26 Frank Carter & The Rattle Snakes at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm.

10/15 San Diego Symphony presents 1001 Symphonic Tales at Copley Symphony Hall, www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/26 Back to the Garden at Tower 13, 7:30pm. www.tower13.com 2pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 10/15 The Aggrolites & The Skatalites at Belly Up Tavern, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 10/26 Save Ferris at Music Box, 8pm. www.musicboxsd.com 10/16 Making Strides of San Diego at Balboa Park. www.makingstrides.acsevents.org 10/26 Thievery Corporation at Belly Up Tavern, 8 & 11pm. www.bellyup.com 10/16 Carlsbad High School’s 17th Annual Golf Tournament at The Crossings at 10/27 Atomic Groove’s Halloween Bash Happy Hour at Belly Up Tavern, 5:30pm. www.bellyup.com Carlsbad, 12pm. (760) 715-1858 www.birdeasepro/lancerdancergolf 10/17 The Black Angels at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm.

10/27 Betamaxx at Moonlight Amphitheatre, Vista www.moonlightstage.com www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/27 Trick or Treat on India Street, 5:30-7:30pm. www.littleitalysd.com 10/17 Torres at The Casbah. www.casbahmusic.com 10/27 Flashback Fall Fest: Betamaxx at Moonlight Amphitheatre.

10/17 Mason Jennings at Belly Up Tavern, 8pm. www.bellyup.com www.moonlightstage.com 10/17-18 Café Tacvba at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 10/27 Luke Bryan at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre, 7pm. www.livenation.com 10/18 The Beach and Country Guild’s 48th annual Dia del Sol at Fairmont Grand Del 10/27 DJ Tone Capone at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot, 7-10pm. www.ignitecarlsbad.com 10/27 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors at Staples Center, 7:30pm.

Mar, 10am-1:30pm. www.beachandcountry.org 10/18 Arcade Fire at Viejas Arena, 7:30pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena 10/27 San Diego Symphony presents Romance, Mystery, Marsalis at Copley Symphony 10/18 Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 7:30pm.

Hall, 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org www.humphreysconcerts.com 10/27 Flipside Burners at Tower 13, 8:30-11:30pm. www.tower13.com 10/18 Songhoy Blues at Belly Up Tavern, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 10/27 The Bloody Beetroots Live at Music Box, 9pm. www.musicboxsd.com 10/18 Allah-Las at Music Box, 9pm. www.musicboxsd.com 10/27-29 24 Seven Dance Convention at San Diego Convention Center.

10/18-22 GI Film Festival San Diego at venues across the county. www.gifilmfestivalsd.org www.24sevendance.com/city/san-diego 10/18-22 Del Mar International Horse Show World Cup Week at Del Mar Horse Park.

10/27-29 Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con at LA Convention Center. www.westpalmsevents.com www.stanleeslacomiccon.com 10/18-11/12 Of Mice & Men at North Coast Repertory Theatre. www.northcoastrep.org 10/27-29 Home Improvement Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.homeshowsusa.net 10/19 Koo Koo Kanga Roo at House of Blues San Diego, 5:45pm.

10/28 Lake Hodges Trail Fest at Rancho Bernardo Community Park, 6am-4pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego www.sdrp.org/wordpress/events 10/19 Mastodon at House of Blues San Diego, 6:30pm.

10/28 Sunrise Surprise Stroll at San Diego Zoo. www.sandiegozoo.org www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/28 Scholastic Surf Series: Orange County Divisions 1 & 2 at Ponto Beach in Carlsbad.

10/19 Air1- Positive Hits at Viejas Arena, 7pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena www.surfsss.org 10/19 Lindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie at Humphreys 10/28 Halloween Spooky Splash at La Jolla Cove, 9-11am. www.lajollacoveswimclub.com www.humphreysconcerts.com 10/28 Costume Contest & Parade at Bates Nut Farm, 9am-1pm. www.batesnutfarm.biz 10/19 Creole at Seafire www.seafirerestaurantcarlsbad.com 10/28 Family Fall Festival at San Diego Botanic Garden, 10am-2pm.

OCTOBER

10/1-31 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 10/1-31 See Halloween Haunts Directory on page 29 and on www.northcountysun.com 10/1-31 Pumpkin Patch at Bates Nut Farm. www.batesnutfarm.biz 10/1-30 Big Horse Corn Maze & Harvest Festival in Temecula. www.bighorsecornmaze.com 10/1 Super Hero Obstacle Race at Alga Norte Community Park in Carlsbad, 8-11am. www.carlsbadca.gov 10/1 Greater San Diego Hunter Jumper Association Championship Show at Del Mar Arena, 8am. www.gsdhja.org 10/1 Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest on Mountain Vista Drive & El Camino Real in Encinitas, 10am-6pm. www.encinitasoktoberfest.com 10/1 Sam Bybee at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot, 11:30am-2pm. www.ignitecarlsbad.com 10/1 Art San Diego at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 12-5pm. www.art-sandiego.com 10/1 Los Angeles Chargers vs. Philadelphia Eagles at StubHub Center, 1:05pm. Watch on Fox. www.chargers.com 10/1 Fallbrook Land Conservancy’s 27th Annual Stagecoach Sunday at Palomares House, 1-4:30pm. www.fallbrooklandconservancy.org/events—activities.html 10/1 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Gala & Auction at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 4-8pm. www.marchofdimes.org 10/1 Guitar Tango: Peter White & Marc Antoine at Thornton Winery, 5pm. www.thorntonwine.com 10/1 The Shins & Spoon at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, 5:30pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/calcoast 10/1 Citizen Cope at Belly Up Tavern, 7 & 10:15pm. www.bellyup.com 10/1-8 Waiting for Lefty at MiraCosta College in Oceanside. www.miracosta.edu/theatre 10/1-15 American Hero at New Village Arts Theatre. www.newvillagearts.org 10/1-22 Benny & Joon at The Old Globe Theatre. www.theoldglobe.org 10/1-22 Ironbound at Moxie Theatre. www.moxietheatre.com 10/1-29 Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld San Diego, every weekend. www.seaworldsandiego.com 10/1-31 Kids Free in October: free admission to 43 local attractions and museums for children 12 and under. www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org 10/1-31 Whale watching for blue & fin whales migrating south for the winter. www.sdwhalewatch.com 10/1-31 Haunted Hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter. www.hauntedhotel.com 10/1-31 Haunted Trail at Balboa Park. www.hauntedtrail.net 10/1-31 Scream Zone at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.thescreamzone.com 10/1-31 BOOmont Park at Belmont Park. www.belmontpark.com 10/2 Chelsea Wolfe at Belly Up Tavern, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 10/3 MLB postseason begins 10/3 Ms. Lauryn Hill & Nas at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, 6:30pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/calcoast 10/3 Trinidad Cardona at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/3 Robert Earl Keen at Music Box, 8pm. www.musicboxsd.com 10/3 Gavin DeGraw at Belly Up Tavern, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 10/4 Turkuaz at Belly Up Tavern, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 10/4 Gabrielle Aplin at Music Box, 9pm. www.musicboxsd.com 10/4-5 Full Moon Pier Walk at Scripps Memorial Pier 6-7:30pm. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu 10/4-8 San Diego International Film Festival. www.sdfilmfest.com 10/4-8 Fashion Week San Diego. www.fashionweeksd.com 10/4-31 Sophie’s Gallery exhibition at Poway Center for the Performing Arts Gallery. www.powayonstage.org 10/5 The Movielife at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/5 Irma Thomas, The Blind Boys of Alabama at Belly Up Tavern www.bellyup.com 10/5-6 Father John Misty at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 10/5 SG Lewis at Music Box, 9pm. www.musicboxsd.com 10/5 Creole at Seafire www.seafirerestaurantcarlsbad.com 10/5-8 12th Annual Joshua Tree Music Festival. www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com 10/6 Foreign Film Fridays: Color of Paradise at Schulman Auditorium www.carlsbadca.gov 10/6 Kid’s Night Out at Poway Community Park, 4:30-9pm. www.poway.org 10/6 Oceanside Art Walk: Halloween Trick or Treat in downtown Oceanside. www.oceansideartwalk.org 10/6-7 Fall Camping Series at Lake Poway, 5pm-10am. www.poway.org 10/6 For Pete’s Sake at Seafire www.seafirerestaurantcarlsbad.com 10/6 Insane Clown Posse at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/6 Depeche Mode & Warpaint at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre, 7:30pm. www.livenation.com 10/6 Echophonic at Tower 13, 8:30-11:30pm. www.tower13.com 10/6 Get the Led Out at Harrah’s Resort, 9pm. www.caesars.com/harrahs-socal 10/6 Super Diamond at Belly Up Tavern, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 10/6 Michael Prophet at Music Box, 9pm. www.musicboxsd.com 10/6 Rocky Horror Picture Show at La Paloma Theatre, midnight, every Friday. www.lapalomatheatre.com 10/7 7th Annual Grape Day 5K at Grand Avenue & Orange Street, 7:30am start. www.palomarhealthfoundation.org 10/7 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 1 at San Fernando Place in Mission Beach. www.surfsss.org 10/7 San Diego Fire Rescue 5K & Kids Run at Embarcadero Marina Park South, 8am. www.sdfirerescue.org/5k-and-kids-run 10/7 Pacific Beachfest 5K on Thomas Avenue in Pacific Beach. www.pacificbeachfest5k.com 10/7 Revolt Summer Surf Series Battle at Beachfest at South Side of Crystal Pier. www.revoltsurfseries.com 10/7 Beach Cleanup at Oceanside Pier, 9-11am. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us 10/7 Successful Aging Expo at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 9am-4pm. www.delmarfairgrounds.com 10/7 Orchid Clinic at San Diego Botanic Garden, 10am-3pm. www.sdbgarden.org 10/7 Halloween Mutt Mixer at San Diego Humane Society Escondido campus, 12-2pm. www.sdhumane.org 10/7 Carlsbad Rotary Oktoberfest & Fall at Holiday Park in Carlsbad 10/7 Jess & Gabriel Conte at House of Blues San Diego, 1pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/7 Grape Day Festival at Grape Day Park. www.grapefestival.com 10/7 Taste of Oceanside in downtown Oceanside, 2-5pm. www.mainstreetoceanside.com/ 10/7 Pier to Bay Relay & BBQ at La Jolla Cove, 5-7pm. www.lajollacoveswimclub.com 10/7 Jeffrey Osborne at Thornton Winery, 7pm. www.thorntonwine.com 10/7 Jason Aldean at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre, 7:30pm. www.livenation.com 10/7 Olivia Newton-John at Pala Casino, Spa & Resort, 7:30pm. www.palacasino.com 10/7 Janet Jackson at Valley View Casino Center, 8pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 10/7 Take Me to the River: William Bell, Charlie Musselwhite & Bobby Rush at Belly Up Tavern, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 10/7 Roger McGuinn at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 8pm. www.powayonstage.org 10/7 Heroes Walk for Life in Fallbrook. www.fprcforlife.com/events 10/7-8 La Jolla Art & Wine Festival on Girard Avenue. www.ljawf.com 10/7-8 Rendezvous in Poway at Old Poway Park. www.poway.org 10/7-8 Pumpkin Festival and Craft Fair at Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center. 15-Acre Giant Big Mac Pumpkins. www.batesnutfarm.biz 10/7-8 Families Make History at San Dieguito Heritage Museum www.sdheritage.org 10/7-8 Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta at Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum.

10/7-8 Spooktacular Halloween Dressage Show & Howl’in Dog Costume Contest at Del Mar Horse Park. www.crackerjackproductionsllc.com 10/7-28 Brick-or-Treat Party Nights at Legoland California Resort, every Saturday. www.legoland.com 10/8 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 2 at San Fernando Place in Mission Beach. www.surfsss.org 10/8 Drive 4 the Cure at St. Mark Golf Club in San Marcos. www.drive4thecuresd.com 10/8 Del Mar-Solana Beach 21st Annual Turf Bocce Ball Tournament at The Surf Cup Sports Park, 9am. www.dmsbbocce.com 10/8 Sodie & Wayne Sunday Brunch at Seafire www.seafirerestaurantcarlsbad.com 10/8 San Marcos Grand Fall Festival on Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos.

10/8 Los Angeles Chargers @ New York Giants, 10am. Watch on CBS. www.chargers.com

www.NorthCountySun.com • October–November ’17 • 9 Find a Complete Calendar of Events at www.NorthCountySun.com Dates and times of events subject to change continued from page 7 www.sdbgarden.org

10/28 Halloween Family Day at Balboa Park, 11am-4pm. www.balboaparkconservancy.org 10/28 California Surf Museum’s Gala Fundraiser at Cape Rey Carlsbad. www.surfmuseum.org 10/28 Los Angeles Lakers @ Utah Jazz, 6pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 10/28 San Diego Monster Bash in the Gaslamp Quarter, 6pm-12am. www.sandiegomonsterbash.com 10/28 Flashback Fall Fest: Hocus Pocus ‘90s Movie Night at Moonlight Amphitheatre. www.moonlightstage.com 10/28 San Diego Symphony presents Ratatouille in Concert at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 10/28 Ron White at Harrah’s Resort, 8pm. www.caesars.com/harrahs-socal 10/28 Iron & Wine at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 10/28 Novocaine at Tower 13, 8:30pm. www.tower13.com 10/28-29 Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale at San Diego Botanic Garden, 9am-5pm. www.sdbgarden.org

NOVEMBER–DECEMBER

11/1 All Saints’ Day–Día de los Muertos 11/1-26 Opening Day of Del Mar Thoroughbred Racing Bing Crosby Season at Del Mar Racetrack. www.dmtc.com 11/1 22nd Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 6pm. www.artcenter.org 11/2 Cousin Stizz at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 11/2 Jazz at The Merc in Temecula, 7:30pm, every Thursday. www.temeculatheater.org 11/2 Los Angeles Lakers @ Portland Trail Blazers, 7:30pm. Watch on TNT. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 11/2 Dia de los Muertos Celebration at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 11/2-3 The B-52s at Belly Up Tavern. www.bellyup.com 11/2 Gondwana at Music Box, 8:30pm. www.musicboxsd.com 11/2-28 Color! Color! Color! exhibition at Poway Center for the Performing Arts Gallery. www.powayonstage.org 11/3-4 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar Racetrack. www.dmtc.com 11/3 17th Annual Carlsbad Golf Classic at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. www.birdeasepro.com 11/3 City of Carlsbad presents Foreign Film Fridays: Kinky Boots at Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 4 & 7pm. www.carlsbadca.gov 11/3 Kid’s Night Out at Poway Community Park, 4:30-9pm. www.poway.org 11/3 Oceanside Art Walk in downtown Oceanside. www.oceansideartwalk.org 11/3 San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 11/3 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/ SPECD. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 11/3 San Diego Symphony presents Patti Austin at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 11/3 Marsha Starr’s Comedy Hypnosis at Pala Casino, Spa & Resort, 8pm, every Friday. www.palacasino.com 11/3 Gregory Porter at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 11/3 Ratmotor at Tower 13, 8:30pm. www.tower13.com 11/3 Emo Night Brooklyn at House of Blues San Diego, 8:30pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 11/3 Rocky Horror Picture Show at La Paloma Theatre, midnight, every Friday. www.lapalomatheatre.com 11/3-4 6th Annual Exposure Skate event at Encinitas Community Park. www.exposureskate.org/exposure-2017 11/3-12 San Diego Beer Week at various breweries in San Diego County. www.sdbw.org 11/3-12 San Diego Ballet presents Home Grown at White Box Theatre. www.sandiegoballet.org 11/3-12/24 The Secret Garden at New Village Arts Theatre. www.newvillagearts.org 11/4 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Divisions 3 & 4 at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty. www.surfsss.org 11/4 31st Annual Crime Stoppers Light the Night Against Crime 5K at Liberty Station. www.sdcrimestoppers.org/events-1 11/4 Catalina Island Triathlon & Duathlon in Avalon. www.catalinaislandtriathlon.com 11/4 Bike the Coast–Taste the Coast at Oceanside Pier. www.spectrumsportsevents.com/bike-the-coast 11/4-5 Sunrise Stroll at San Diego Zoo. www.sandiegozoo.org 11/4 Thanksgiving 5K Walk/Run to Feed the Hungry at Fallbrook Food Pantry, 8:30am. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org 11/4 Beach Cleanup at Oceanside Pier, 9-11am. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us 11/4 Girl Tech Conference at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, 9am-2pm. www.miracosta.edu/events 11/4 Fall Festival at Heritage Park, 12-4pm. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us 11/4 A Prairie Home Companion at San Diego Civic Theatre, 2:45pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 11/4 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk at Waterfront Park, 4:30pm start. www.lightthenight.org/san-diego-hawaii 11/4 Epic Teen Nights: Movie in the Park at Pine Avenue Park in Carlsbad, 4:30pm.

760-434-2843 www.carlsbadca.gov 11/4 7th Annual Charity Poker Tournament: No-Limit Texas Hold’em at Rancho Santa Fe Motor Club, 4:30-11pm. www.bgccarlsbad.org/ 11/4 Rhett & Link’s Tour of Mythicality at House of Blues San Diego, 6pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 11/4-5 San Diego Brewers Guild Festival at Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego. www.sdbw.org/guild-festival 11/4 Live Wire 25th Anniversary with Rocket at The Observatory www.observatorysd.com 11/4 Ana Gasteyer at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 8pm. www.powayonstage.org 11/4-5 Hansen’s Snow Sale & Swap. www.hansensurf.com 11/4-12/24 Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas at The Old Globe Theatre. www.theoldglobe.org 11/5 Daylight Saving Time Ends 11/5 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 1 at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty. www.surfsss.org 11/5 Surfing Madonna Beach Run at Moonlight Beach. www.surfingmadonnarun.org 11/5 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K & 1-mile Walk/Run at Balboa Park, 8-10:30am. www.komensandiego.org/race/ 11/5 Half Marathon & 10K at Bonita Cove in Mission Bay, 7am start. www.celebrationrun.com 11/5 Carlsbad Village Faire in downtown Carlsbad, 8am-4pm.

11/5 Fall Family Festival at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 9:30am-3pm. www.sdcdm.org/fall-family-festival 11/5 Stone DRK Festival at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido, 10am-2pm. www.stonebrewing.com 11/5 17th Annual Fall Back Festival in the Gaslamp Quarter, 11am-4pm. (619) 233-5008 www.gaslampfoundation.org 11/5 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center, 6:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 11/5 Halsey at Viejas Arena, 7pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena 11/5 The Soft White Sixties at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 11/5 Day of the Dead with Eugenia León at Copley Hall www.sandiegosymphony.org 11/6 Noname at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 11/6-7 Jim Curry: John Denver Tribute at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 11/7-12/17 La Jolla Playhouse presents Summer: The Donna Summer Musical at Mandell Weiss Theatre. www.lajollaplayhouse.org 11/8 Farm & Nursery Expo at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 9am-4:30pm. www.sdfarmbureau.org/expo 11/8 Los Angeles Lakers @ Boston Celtics, 5pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD & ESPN. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 11/8 San Diego Gulls vs. Texas Stars at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com

10/28-29 California Ballet Company presents Swan Lake at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 10/28-29 Antique Engine & Tractor Show at Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum. www.agsem.com 10/29 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Divisions 1 & 2 at Ponto Beach in Carlsbad. www.surfsss.org 10/29 CicloSDias bicycle event in downtown San Diego, 10am-3pm. www.sdbikecoalition.org 10/29-12/24 Sustainable Santa at North County Sikes Farmstead. www.facebook.com/sustainablesanta 10/29 Los Angeles Chargers @ New England Patriots, 10am. Watch on CBS. www.chargers.com 10/29 17th Annual Dia de los Muertos at Mission San Luis Rey, 10am-4pm.

(760) 757-4613 www.mslrdiadelosmuertos.com 10/29 Howl-o-ween Doggie Costume Contest & Parade at Bates Nut Farm, 11am-12pm. ww.batesnutfarm.biz 10/29 San Diego Symphony presents Romance, Mystery, Marsalis at Copley Symphony Hall, 2pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 10/29 Trick or Treat event at Old California Restaurant Row in San Marcos, 3-5pm.

www.oldcalrestaurantrow.com 10/29 Once Upon a Hallowe’en at Old Poway Park, 5:30-8:30pm. www.poway.org 10/29 The Interrupters & SWMRS at House of Blues San Diego, 6pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/29 Poppy at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 10/29 Keali’i Reichel at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 7:30pm. www.humphreysconcerts.com 10/29 MadeinTYO & 24hrs at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 10/29 Joan Osborne at Belly Up Tavern, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 10/29 Musiq Soulchild at Music Box, 8:30pm. www.musicboxsd.com 10/29-30 Studio Ghibli Fest: Spirited Away at select San Diego County theatres. www.gkidstickets.com 10/30 Johnny Clegg at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 10/31 Halloween – see our Halloween Haunts Directory on page 29 10/31 Safe Trick-or-Treat in downtown Encinitas, 5-8pm. (760) 943-1950 www.visitencinitas.com 10/31 Russian Grand Ballet: Swan Lake at Poway Center www.powayonstage.org 10/31 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons, 7 :30pm

11/9 28th Anniversary of the fall of Berlin Wall in 1989 11/9 Los Angeles Lakers @ Washington Wizards, 4pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 11/9 Tedeschi Trucks Band at San Diego Civic Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 11/9 Hamilton Leithauser at Belly Up Tavern, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 11/9 The Floozies at Music Box, 9pm. www.musicboxsd.com 11/9-18 18th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival at venues throughout San Diego County. www.pacarts.org/sdaff 11/9-19 Heaven Can Wait at MiraCosta College in Oceanside. www.miracosta.edu/theatre 11/10 In the Park Series: Get Crafty at Poway Community Park, 10am-12pm. www.poway.org 11/10-12 SnowJam Ski & Snowboard Expo at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.snowjamshow.com 11/10 Side Street Strutters at The Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe, 6:15-9pm. www.ccrsf.org 11/10 The Front Bottoms at House of Blues San Diego www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 11/10 San Diego Gulls vs. Stockton Heat at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 11/10 DJ Barry Thomas at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot, 7-10pm. www.ignitecarlsbad.com 11/10-12 Carlsbad Community Theatre presents The Adams Family at Avo Playhouse. www.carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com 11/10 Down the Rabbit Hole at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 11/10 Deer Tick at Belly Up Tavern, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 11/10-19 Star Theatre Coast Kids present Hairspray. www.startheatreco.com 11/11 Veterans Day 11/11-12 Padres Pedal the Cause fundraiser for cancer research at Petco Park. www.gopedal.org 11/11 JDRF One Walk at Balboa Park, 8am start. 3K & 5K fundraiser for type 1 diabetes. www.jdrf.org 11/11 Carlsbad Holiday Market at Woman’s Club of Carlsbad, 9am-2pm. www.womansclubofcarlsbad.org/carlsbad-holiday-market.html 11/11 Olivenhain Holiday Crafts Fair at Olivenhain Meeting Hall, 9am-3pm. www.olivenhain.org/events 11/11-12 Christmas Arts, Crafts & Vintage Fair at Bates Nut Farm, 9am-4pm. www.batesnutfarm.biz 11/11 All Things Cheer So Cal Starz Championship at San Diego Convention Center. www.visitsandiego.com 11/11 What’s Going On the Marvin Gaye Experience at at Moonlight Amphitheatre, Vista www.moonlightstage.com 11/11 Veterans Day Celebration at Bougher Park. www.san-marcos.net/specialevents 11/11 Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park in Poway, 11am. www.poway.org 11/11 Veterans Day Ceremony at La Colonia Park in Solana Beach, 11am. www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us 11/11 3rd Annual Escondido Tamale Festival at Grape Day Park, 11am-5pm. www.escondidotamalefestival.com 11/11 The Roots at Del Mar Racetrack. www.dmtc.com 11/11 Los Angeles Lakers @ Milwaukee Bucks, 5:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 11/11 Marvin Gaye Experience at Moonlight Amphitheatre, 7pm. www.moonlightstage.com 11/11 San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign, 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 11/11 Jarabe de Palo at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 11/11-12/17 The Diary of Anne Frank at Moxie Theatre. www.moxietheatre.com 11/12 Los Angeles Chargers @ Jacksonville Jaguars, 10am. Watch on CBS. www.chargers.com 11/12 Christmas on the Farm at Bates Nut Farm. www.batesnutfarm.biz 11/12 Auction at Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum. www.agsem.com 11/12 Dreams & Dances & Hausmann Quartet at Maritime Museum of San Diego, 4pm. www.sdmaritime.org 11/12 $uicide Boys at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 11/12 Medicine Tribe presents Nahko: My Name is Bear at Belly Up Tavern, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 11/12-19 14th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival throughout San Diego County. www.sandiegowineclassic.com 11/13 Los Angeles Lakers @ Phoenix Suns, 6pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 11/13 Death From Above at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 11/14 45th Annual National Philanthropy Day at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 11am-1:30pm. www.afpsd.org 11/14 Dan Brown: Origins at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 11/14 Traitor or Patriot? at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 11/14-12/8 Two-Faced Truth exhibition at Kruglak Gallery at MiraCosta College in Oceanside. www.miracosta.edu/events 11/15 Fall Out Boy at Viejas Arena, 7pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena 11/15 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers a t Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on ESPN. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 11/15 Gary Numan at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 11/15 Asi Suena presents Ile at Music Box, 8:30pm. www.musicboxsd.com 11/16 San Diego Ramen Festival at Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, 6-10pm. www.sdramenfestival.eventbrite.com 11/16 Lostboycrow & Prelow at House of Blues www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 11/16 David Sedaris at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 11/16 Gryffin & ayokay at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 11/16 Ariel Pink at Belly Up Tavern, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 11/16-18 CCAA Volleyball Tournament at San Francisco State University 11/17 American Cancer Society presents The Great American Smokeout 11/17-19 Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk. www.the3day.org 11/17 Foreign Film Fridays: House of Sand at Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 4 & 7pm. www.carlsbadca.gov 11/17-19 14th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival throughout San Diego County. www.sandiegowineclassic.com 11/17 Shopkins Live at San Diego Civic Theatre, 7pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 11/17 International Film Series: Breathless at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, 7-10pm. www.miracosta.edu/events 11/17 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns at Staples Center, 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/ SPECD. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 11/17 Brian Regan at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 11/17 Mayhem at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 11/17 The Expendables at Belly Up Tavern, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 11/17-18 San Diego Gulls vs. Tucson Roadrunners, 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 11/18 Turkey Splash at La Jolla Cove Swim Club, 9-11am. www.lajollacoveswimclub.com 11/18 Sustainable Santa at Green Thumb Nursery, 2-4pm. www.facebook.com/sustainablesanta 11/18 Grand Tasting at San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival www.sandiegowineclassic.com

11/18 Reggae Fest featuring Iration at Del Mar Racetrack. www.dmtc.com 11/18 31st Annual MS Dinner Auction: Lights, Camera, Auction at Loews Coronado Bay Resort, 5-11pm. www.msdinnerauction.com 11/18 Brujeria, Voodoo Glow Skulls & Piñata Protest at House of Blues San Diego, 6pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 11/18 West of 5 at The Landings at Carlsbad. www.carlsbadlandings.com 11/18 Common Kings at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 11/18 The Hip Hop Nutcracker at San Diego Civic Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 11/18 Love Letters from Vietnam at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 8pm. www.powayonstage.org 11/18-1/6 Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld San Diego. www.seaworldsandiego.com 11/19 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Divisions 1 & 2 at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty. www.surfsss.org 11/19 Encinitas Fall Festival on South Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, 9am-4pm. www.kennedyfaires.com/encinitas 11/19 Gospel Brunch at House of Blues San Diego, 11am. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 11/19 Michael Leclerc at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot, 11:30am-2pm. www.ignitecarlsbad.com 11/19 Los Angeles Chargers vs. Buffalo Bills at StubHub Center, 1:05pm. Watch on Fox. www.chargers.com 11/19 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets, 6:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 11/19 Pacific Lyric Association presents Il Trovatore at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.artcenter.org 11/19 Blues Traveler at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 11/21 GWAR at House of Blues San Diego, 6:30pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 11/21 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls, 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD & NBATV. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 11/21-23 12th Annual Pacific Marine Credit Union O’side Turkey Trot Expo at Junior Seau Beach Community Center. www.osideturkeytrot.com 11/22 Festival of Senior 1-Mile Walk/Run in Oceanside. www.osideturkeytrot.com/senior-mile 11/22 Night Before Thanksgiving San Dieguito Interfaith Service. Location TBD. All religions & beliefs together in one big service to give thanks together.

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11/22 Los Angeles Lakers @ Sacramento Kings, 7:30pm. Watch on SPECSN/SPECD & ESPN. www.nba.com/lakers/schedule 11/22 Vokab Kompany at Music Box, 9pm. www.musicboxsd.com 11/22-12/17 San Diego Repertory Theatre presents Black Pearl Sings at Lyceum Theatre. www.sdrep.org 11/23 Thanksgiving Day 11/23 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 11/23 Fantastic Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dinner all day at Tip Top Meats in Carlsbad.

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11/23 Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving Day 5K at Balboa Park, 7-10am. www.my.neighbor.org/event/thanksgiving-day-5k/ 11/23 Del Mar’s Family Fun Run at Del Mar Racetrack, 8am. www.dmtc.com 11/23 12th Annual O’side Turkey Trot on North Coast Highway 101 in Oceanside. www.osideturkeytrot.com 11/23 Los Angeles Chargers @ Dallas Cowboys, 1:30pm. Watch on CBS. www.chargers.com 11/23-1/1 Skating by the Sea at Hotel Del in Coronado. www.hoteldel.com/activities/skating 11/24 Black Friday (shopping day) 11/24 San Diego Gulls vs. Bakersfield Condors, 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 11/24 Cash’d Out at Belly Up Tavern, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 11/24-26 Christmas Arts, Crafts & Vintage Market at Bates Nut Farm, 9am-4pm. www.batesnutfarm.biz 11/24-1/1 Holidays at Legoland California Resort. www.legoland.com 11/25 CIF San Diego Section Football Championships at Southwestern College. www.cifsds.org 11/25 Surfin’ Santa’s Arrival at Seaport Village, 1pm. www.seaportvillage.com/events-calendar/surfin-santa-arrival 11/25 Australia’s Thunder from Down Under at Pala Casino, Spa & Resort, 7pm. www.palacasino.com 11/25-26 New Found Glory at House of Blues San Diego, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 11/26 Pacific Lyric Association presents Il Trovatore at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.artcenter.org 11/26 Brent Curtis at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot, 11:30am-2pm. www.ignitecarlsbad.com 11/26-27 Studio Ghibli Fest: Howl’s Moving Castle at select San Diego County theatres. www.gkidstickets.com 11/27 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center, 7:30pm.

11/28 Journeys to the Past: Jacque Nunez at California Center for the Arts, Escondido.

11/28 Guns N’ Roses at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 11/28 Tori Amos at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 11/28 San Diego Symphony presents Christopher O’Riley: Shuffle. Play. Listen at The Auditorium at TSRI, 7:30pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 11/28 Giraffage at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 11/29 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors at Staples Center, 7:30pm.

11/30-12/3 Jingle Bell Saddlebred Horse Show at Del Mar Horse Park, 8am-5pm. www.jinglebellhorseshow.com 11/30 Valerie June & Gill Landry at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 11/30 Back to the Garden at Tower 13, 7:30pm. www.tower13.com DECEMBER 12/1-31 Christmas events – see our Christmas Events & Tree Lighting Directory on page 23 12/1-2 40th Annual December Nights at Balboa Park. www.sandiego.gov/december-nights 12/1 New Worlds: Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 12/1-2 CIF San Diego Section Championships at Southwestern College. www.cifsds.org 12/1-3 Cinderella at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/2 Encinitas Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting on Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, 5-7:30pm. www.encinitaschamber.com 12/2 Holiday at the Rancho at Leo Carrillo Ranch, 5-8pm. www.carlsbadconnect.org 12/2 Santa’s Village & Tree Lighting at San Marcos Community Center. www.san-marcos.net/specialevents 12/2-23 Garden of Lights at San Diego Botanic Garden. www.sdbgarden.org 12/3 La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival in downtown La Jolla, 1:30pm. www.ljparade.com 12/7 Pearl Harbor Day 12/9 Paul Ecke, Jr. Poinsettia Ball: Walking in a Winter Wonderland at Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA. (760) 942-9622 ext. 12507 www.ymca.org/ecke 12/12 Hanukkah (first day)

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October & November Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9 Restaurants & Reviews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 11–19 Coupons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Ticket Giveaways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 22, 24, 27 Bates Nut Farm’s 15-Acres of Giant Pumpkins & Events. . . . . . . . . . . 22 San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Big Horse Corn Maze – Largest in So Cal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

North Coast Repertory Theatre Of Mice and Men October 18-November 12 John Steinbeck’s classic drama novella-turned play electrified the audience at the Music Box Theatre in 1937. Eighty years later, the story of iconic figures Lenny and George continues to be part of America’s collective imagination, as a tale of friendship in a world of solitude sustained by illusory dreams.

Jim Curry: John Denver Tribute November 6-7 The music of the late John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time. Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer/songwriters ever to grace the stage.

Traitor or Patriot?

November 14 Two friends who are government employees take opposite views about disclosing corruption that they discover during the course of their work. The dispute causes a rift between them and their families, and the play asks which of the two is the hero or villain and whether leakers of classified information are traitors or patriots. The play is read

by Judge H. Lee Sarokin.

Elijah Rock: Gershwin for My Soul December 4 Elijah Rock is a triple threat entertainer and the next generation interpreter of the Great American Songbook. His new album, Gershwin for My Soul, is currently soaring on the jazz airwaves, as he pays homage to the songs and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin with a contemporary twist.

North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. For more information call (858) 481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org.

Halloween Haunts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Christmas Tree Lightings and Parades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Theatre, Film Fests, and Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 23 Local Music and Concerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25 Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23, 25, 28–29 Attractions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22–23, 27–29 Art and Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 25, 28 Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26–27

Studio Ghibli Fest October 29-30 and November 26-27 GKIDS, the acclaimed distributor of multiple Academy Award-nominated animated features, and Fathom Events, the leading distributor of event cinema, are proud to announce a partnership that has brought the biggest series of anime titles to U.S. audiences throughout 2017. Studio Ghibli Fest features Studio Ghibli’s revered animated classics, a selection of GKIDS new release titles, and an ongoing animated short film mini-festival.

Upcoming films include Spirited Away on October 29 and 30 and Howl’s Moving Castle on November 26 and 27.

Sunday presentations are dubbed and shown at 1pm, while Monday presentations are subtitled and shown at 7pm.

Screenings take place at Oceanside 16,

Regal Carlsbad 12, San Marcos Stadium 18, Mira Mesa Stadium 18, ArcLight La Jolla and The Lot in La Jolla.

GKIDS and Fathom Events are also releasing Mune: Guardian of the Moon, from the producers of The Little Prince, for the first time in U.S. cinemas. Two additional release titles are anticipated as part of this year’s GKIDS/Fathom lineup as well.

Tickets can be purchased online or at participating movie theatre box offices.

For more information visit www.fathomevents.com or www.gkidstickets.com.

Without Walls (WoW) Festival October 19–22 La Jolla Playhouse is pleased to announce the dates and selected projects and collaborators for its 3rd Without Walls (WoW) Festival of immersive and site-based work. The festival takes place October 19 to 22 in downtown San Diego and surrounding areas, in collaboration with Horton Plaza Park, Westfield Corporation, The New Children’s Museum, San Diego Public Library, Bread and Salt, Border X Brewing, and ArtPower. Meiyin Wang has been appointed as this year’s Festival Director.

The festival showcases multiple performances by acclaimed local, national and international artists, in addition to a selection of family-friendly offerings that occur simultaneously throughout the weekend. Confirmed projects include Super Night Shot by the Berlin-based Gob Squad at

San Diego Public Library, and a performative installation by scenic designer Mimi Lien titled “Model Home at Horton Plaza Park.” The WoW Festival features projects by local companies such as Sledgehammer Theatre, the storytelling group So Say We All and Trisha Brown Dance Company.

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical November 7-December 17 This vibrant world-premiere musical charts the incomparable life of Donna Summer, the undisputed Queen of Disco, from her modest Boston childhood to international stardom.

Told through the dramatic lens of her final concert, the show highlights the complexities and conflicts the iconic songwriter and singer faced in her meteoric rise and descent.

Featuring three actresses in the title role and a score with more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits, this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation.

La Jolla Playhouse is located at 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla. For more information call (858) 550-1070 or visit www.lajollaplayhouse.org.

San Diego Ballet Company Presents: Home Grown November 3-12

American Hero Through October 15 Bess Wohl’s provocative new comedy takes place at a newly-franchised sub shop at the local mall. Three up-andcoming sandwich artists—a teenager, a single mom and a downsized corporate banker—are perfecting the mustardto-cheese ratio according to the company manual. When their shot at the American dream is interrupted by a series of peculiar events, they become unlikely allies in a postrecession world. Even as corporate America gives up on them, they band together to prove that heroes aren’t born, they’re made—fresh to order on your choice of bread.

The Secret Garden November 3-December 24 New Village Arts brings a beloved story to life with the musical The Secret Garden. This enchanting tale is directed

by Rosina Reynolds and celebrates the power of family— both the one children are born into and the one individuals make for themselves. It’s a redemptive story of a young girl finding her voice and the adults around her discovering bravery to let go of the past. This Tony-winning musical is sure to delight audiences of all ages during the holidays.

New Village Arts Theatre is located at 2787 State Street, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 433-3245 or visit www.newvillagearts.org.

San Diego Ballet Company invites audiences to take a blast into the past with its production of Homegrown.

The show takes place on select dates from November 3 to 12 at White Box Theatre. Artistic Director Javier Velasco brings KGB’s classic (and sometimes infamous) Homegrown album to rollicking, frolicking life. Also on the bill are My Blue Heaven and

Other Songs from Grandma’s Player Piano, which offer a nostalgic look at past romances by emerging choreographer Matt Carney.

Home Grown takes place at White Box Theatre, which is located at 2590 Truxtun Road #205, San Diego. For more information call (619) 294-7378 or visit www. sandiegoballet.org.

NORTH COUNTY MOVIE THEATERS Bonsall/Fallbrook Carmike Cinemas/Digiplex River Village Plaza 5256 S. Mission Rd, Bonsall, CA 92003, (760) 9451365 www.carmike.com Carlsbad Regal Cinemas Carlsbad 12, Westfield Plaza Camino Real 2501 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92008 (844) 462-7342 www.regmovies.com Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas–La Costa, Plaza Paseo Real 6941 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009, (760) 827-6700 www.cinepolisusa.com Del Mar/Rancho Santa Fe/Solana Beach Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas–Del Mar Highlands Town Center 12905 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA 92130 (858) 794-4045 www.cinepolisusa.com Encinitas La Paloma Theatre 471 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, (760) 436-7469 www.lapalomatheatre.com Escondido/Valley Center Regal Cinemas Escondido 16 & IMAX 350 W. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025, (844) 462-7342 www. regmovies.com Oceanside Regal Cinemas Oceanside 16, Ocean Place Cinemas 401 Mission Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054, (844) 462-7342 www.regmovies.com

Carmike Cinemas/Digiplex Mission Marketplace 13 431 College Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92057, (760) 806-1790 www.carmike.com Poway/Ramona Carmike Cinemas/Digiplex Poway 10 13475 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064, (858) 646-9423 www.carmike.com Carmel Valley/Rancho Bernardo Angelika Film Center & Cafe Carmel Mountain (formerly Pacific Theatres) 11620 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92128, (858) 207-2606 www.angelikafilmcenter.com San Marcos Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18 Cinemas 1180 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, CA 92069, (844) 462-7342 www.regmovies.com Vista Cinépolis Vista, Vista Village (formerly Krikorian) 25 Main Street. Vista, CA 92083 (760) 945-7469 www.cinepolisusa.com San Diego AMC La Jolla 12, La Jolla Village Square 8657 Villa La Jolla Drive, Ste. 129, La Jolla, CA 92037, (858) 458-1098 Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 10733 Westview Parkway, San Diego, CA 92126 (844) 462-7342 www.regmovies.com

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Looking for a special place for the holidays, happy hour, or grabbing a bite before the races? Bushfire is Del Mar’s latest eatery sensation. If you’re a fan of Urban Plates, then you’ll absolutely love Bushfire Kitchen.

Located in Del Mar, in the Beach Side Shopping Center, locals have quickly discovered that this place is a real winner. With 4-5 star ratings on Yelp and Trip Advisor, they specialize in farm fresh food made the old-fashioned way–from scratch–with the finest ingredients. The Zagat review states “Organic, grass-fed BBQ is the name of the game at these popular ‘cue specialists in La Costa and now Del Mar, serving grass-fed hamburgers, antibiotic-free chicken and locally sourced vegetables, alongside scratch-made breads and dressings.” We give Bushfire high ratings for quality, healthy, organic, humanely raised food with bold flavors and affordable prices.

Bushfire serves breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner. If you’re a coffee fan, start your morning with a cup of gourmet coffee with beans, ground fresh daily, from Zumbar Coffee of Sorrento Valley. Try a frothy steamed espresso latte for only $3.75, with an order of Eggs Benedict or French Toast. For lunch

and dinner, awaken your taste buds with their tender, slow-braised Angus Beef Brisket or Chipotle Short Ribs. Their slow-braise oven cooks meats overnight and ensures the meat falls off the bone. Their 1/2 lb. succulent burgers are made from fresh, never frozen, organic grass-fed beef or lamb. We recommend The Californian that comes with sharp cheddar, local avocado, wild baby arugula, tomato, house-pickled red onions and basil pesto aioli sauce. Dine inside or on their comfortable and exquisitely lit outdoor patio complete with outdoor bar. They have 12 craft beers on tap and a nice wine selection. They also offer Stubborn natural sodas on tap.

Everything on the menu is made from scratch and their bread, rolls and buns are baked fresh in-house daily. Side dishes include baked sweet potato, organic brown rice, Himalayan Basmati rice, garlic mashed potatoes, bacon and baked beans and cooked-to- order fries. Try their premium hot sides and cold salads. One of our favorites is quinoa, beet and wild arugula salad. Keeping the earth’s ecology in mind, to-go boxes are made from recycled paper. Del Mar Bushfire Kitchen is located at 2602 Del Mar Heights Rd, Del Mar 92014.

Call (858) 461-0946 or visit www.bushfirekitchen.com for their other locations.

Vigilucci’s Restaurant Group

Host your holiday party, celebration or corporate event at one of Vigilucci’s unique restaurants. Schedule an appointment with their professional planner, Kim Maniero, to discuss your next event, and be sure to book early for best availability.

The Vigilucci’s team has been in the business of creating delicious meals for close to 24 years. Their popular dining destinations are renowned for awardwinning cuisine, superb service and attention to detail. They offer authentic homemade pastas, prime steaks and fresh seafood in casual upscale surroundings to ensure a unique dining experience.

Each restaurant offers something special. Vigilucci’s Trattoria has three patios and a piano bar. Vigilucci’s Seafood and Steakhouse has stunning 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean. Vigilucci’s Cucina Italiana, on State Street in Carlsbad Village, has recently been remodeled and now has windows that open to their expanded patio. They have a great happy hour and their mostly Italian staff creates an authentic Italian experi-

ence. If you’re seeking catering services, consult the experts at Vigilucci’s Gourmet Market and Catering on State Street in Carlsbad. They will advise you about all your needs, from customizable made-to-order hors d’oeuvres and party trays, to full-service catering for cocktail parties, dinners, wedding receptions, corporate events and all of life’s special occasions. Relax at the newly expanded curbside café, an extension of Vigilucci’s Market, and enjoy a hot or cold authentic Italian Panini, Vigilucci’s Lasagna or the vegetarian lunch special, with a glass of wine or a cold beer. Enjoy the afternoon Panino & Vino special for $15 that includes a made-from-scratch panino and a glass of house wine, available Monday through Thursday from 2-6 p.m.

To book a party at one of their coastal locations, call (760) 670-7173. For reservations and more information on banquets, catering and events; or for a list of menus and locations, visit their website at www.vigiluccis.com. Contact catering at catering@vigiluccis.com.

Tip Top Meats

Oktoberfest Sausage Plates are available through October, and Thanksgiving Dinners are available on Thanksgiving Day. Tip Top offers the largest variety of fine sausages from around the world. They also have the finest whole, fresh or oven baked, natural range-grown Diestel Turkeys from Sonora, California.

You won’t find a tastier, juicier, more tender turkey anywhere. We highly recommend ordering your Thanksgiving turkey early! Come to Tip Top Meats with your family, friends, and neighbors on Thanksgiving Day and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner, with all the trimmings, for $13.98.

Turkey dinners include a large portion of freshly carved, succulent, all-natural, oven baked turkey, served with home made stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, and a roll. The Prime Rib is a massive portion served with baked or mashed potatoes and gravy, sauerkraut or broccoli, soup or salad and a roll.

For the holidays, stock up on USDA Choice and Prime Cuts for a delicious celebration with family and friends. Select the finest Homemade Sausages, Natural Diestel Turkeys, Tip Top’s fancy Cajun-style Turkducken, Duck, Lamb,

Tri-Tip, and New York Steaks. Tip Top is a one-of-a-kind butcher shop, a gourmet European-style delicatessen, and a full service marketplace. Nobody in San Diego County comes close to the service and value of Tip Top. They have been providing the highest quality meat and poultry in North County since 1967. They serve Certified Angus Beef, the best quality there is. The Big John Breakfast and the Big John Burger are two of the best value meals and deals in town. Let Tip Top do all your holiday catering!

John Haedrich has given back 100-fold to his community, residents, places of worship, schools, marine families, and community organizations. Andy Lee, Publisher of the North County Sun, says, “John is one of those amazing people who cross our paths once in a lifetime. I look up to him, and admire him and his achievements. He is a hard working, kind, and generous man with a big heart; and people who know him, love and respect him.” Tip Top Meats is located at 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 438-2620 or visit www.tiptopmeats.com.

Try a healthier choice than meat or turkey over the holidays. Top Choice Fish “Fish in Motion” is Carlsbad’s and North County’s newest fish market and restaurant. It’s located next door to world famous Tip Top Meats butcher shop, Delicatessen and European Market, and near the Carlsbad Flower Fields and Carlsbad Beach. Check out their live lobster tank, fresh fish display case, and beautiful interior décor. You’ll soon be hooked on this fully stocked fresh fish market and coastal eatery.

The fish market sells the finest quality and freshest seasonal fish and local catch at the best prices. Depending on the season, you’ll discover a wide selection of fresh fish, either whole or filet, along with shrimp, crab, oysters,

muscles, Ahi poke, shrimp cocktail, crab salad, clams, squid, octopus, and live lobster. The eatery offers eat-in or take-out options for grilled, fried, sautéed, steamed, or smoked fish, made the way you like it! They prepare plates, salads, sandwiches, fish & chips and chowder, along with a selection of wine, beer, and soft drinks. We highly recommend their grilled halibut plate and their beer-battered fish and chips!

Top Choice Fish is open daily for lunch and dinner and is located at 6118 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Dine-in or take-out. Available for catering parties and events of any size. Call (760) 517-8682 or visit their Facebook page or website at www.topchoicefish.com.

Celebrating 27 years, and proud recipient of the “Certificate of Excellence”

by Trip Advisor, Pacifica Del Mar is the place to be over the holidays and during the Bing Crosby fall holiday Del Mar Thoroughbred Horse Racing Season.

Enchanting atmosphere, excellent service, exquisite cuisine, fine wines and cocktails, and breathtaking Del Mar panoramic ocean views, make this one of the finest restaurants in Coastal North County. Make your Thanksgiving reservations soon!

The Ocean Bar and restaurant are North County gems and a local gathering place, where high style and Del Mar culture come together for lovely libations and extraordinary cuisine. With a wide selection of premium vodkas, they are recipients of the Gold Medallion for “Best Seafood Dining in San Diego,” and Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence.” Happy Hour is nightly from 4-6:30 PM and all night long on Sundays and Mondays. Happy Hour features half-off items, including tacos, flatbreads, and more. Wednesdays are martini and oyster nights with oysters on the half shell 3 for $6, 6 for $12, and 12 for $24;

vodka and gin drinks are $7. Thursdays are lively with half-off wine.

Pacifica Del Mar has five distinct venues available for Thanksgiving, holiday parties, or any occasion, including: The Private Reserve seats up to 45 guests for a sit down dinner; The Wine Room is an intimate setting for 12 special guests; Pacifica’s Patio seats up to 120 guests with spectacular ocean views; The Gallery features an aquarium and is perfect for up to 65 seated guests; and Breeze Café is a covered outdoor patio with ocean views, seating up to 70 or standing up to 100 guests.

Downstairs, also with shimmering ocean views, enjoy Pacifica Breeze Café’s lovely breakfasts and lunches with their signature hash specialty dishes, including braised short rib hash, corned beef hash, vegetable hash, turkey sausage hash, and sugar-spiced salmon hash. Along with breakfast and lunch, a full bar is available. Try their famous Mimosas and Bloody Marys!

Pacifica Del Mar and Breeze Café are located at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 92014. Call (858) 792-0476 or visit www.pacificadelmar.com.

Eat, drink and enjoy the holidays with a lunch, dinner or holiday party at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot. With two full bars and seating for over 200 guests, we recommend booking your party early; and if you book before November 1, you could receive a free platter of Man Candy or free platter of fruit and vegetables. Located in La Costa, overlooking the stunning Omni La Costa Resort golf course, Ignite is one of North County’s favorite local hangouts and the perfect place to bring your family and friends, or impress a client or a date. There isn’t a bad seat in the house, whether you’re inside or outside on their beautifully designed and decorated Spanish-style patio garden with outside bar and fireplace. Ignite offers an extensive wine collection to accompany their delectable appetizers, entrées, and popular wood-fired, handcrafted Neopolitan-style pizza. Other offerings include sizzling juicy burg-

ers and tender choice steaks.

Sip one of their handcrafted cocktails during Happy Hour everyday from 3-6:30 PM, with drink specials ranging from $4 to $6 and food specials under $10. If it’s football you’re after, watch sports on any of their 9 HDTVs. They have monthly wine tastings, a DJ on Fridays from 6:30, and Wednesday is Trivia from 5:30. They’re open every day for lunch and dinner and brunch on Sunday at 10am. Their excellent Sunday Brunch includes Bottomless Mimosas and live music!

Saturdays Kids Eat Free from 4pm to close with purchase of an adult entrée!

(Dine-in only, one free kid’s meal with purchase of one adult meal.) Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot is located at 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92011. Call 760-438-7800 or visit www.ignitecarlsbad.com.

Top Choice Fish

Pacifica Del Mar

Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot

Daily News Café

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Serving the Community Since 1990

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• Homemade Food • Locals Favorite • Family Friendly • Bloody Marys & Mimosas

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Fish Fry 5-9pm fish & fries $7.99 Martini Madness

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In the Carlsbad Village at the southwest corner of Carlsbad Blvd. and Carlsbad Village Drive

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Casa de Bandini

Throw a holiday party to remember at Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini. Book your banquet by October 31 and room fees will be waived,* and you’ll receive a “Welcome Margarita” upgrade*.

Casa de Bandini at The Forum is the North County destination for regionally inspired Mexican cuisine and lively holiday fiestas. You know it’ll be a great party with more than 95 varieties of premium tequilas to choose from. ¡Ay, caramba!

Winner of multiple “Best of” awards, Casa de Bandini is renowned for its authentic Mexican cuisine. Only the freshest ingredients are used for its 14 salsas and sauces made daily along with hot-off-the-grill handmade tortillas. Chef Ignacio prepares a number of authentic specialties, and party organizers can select from menu packages to fit their needs – from a simple lunch buffet with Mexican favorites like tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas and mounds of fresh guacamole and chips, to an elaborate fiesta with the restaurant’s signature dishes such as Enchiladas del Mar, Carne Asada Tampiqueña and Carnitas a la Michoacan.

Casa de Bandini also offers gluten-free, vegetarian and healthy dining selections.

Partiers will revel in the Casa’s rich Latin American folk art collection, colorful hand-painted murals and hand-crafted furnishings. Strolling mariachis charm guests with popular Mexican ballads – making it a great place for entertaining family and friends. Holiday fiestas can include décor such as keepsake Mexican paper flower napkin holders and candy-filled star piñatas, and an array of festive entertainment, such as mariachi bands, troubadours and Ballet Folklórico dancers. Make it a holiday fiesta to remember at Casa de Bandini, or one of Diane Powers’ other fine Mexican restaurants, which include Casa Sol y Mar in Del Mar Highlands, Casa Guadalajara in Old Town and Casa de Pico in La Mesa. Casa de Bandini is open every day and is located at 1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, 92009, in The Forum Carlsbad. Call (760) 634-3443 or visit www.casadebandini.com. *Restrictions apply. Contact Ingrid Loreto for details.

Seafire Restaurant + Bar

Make your holiday reservations now at Seafire in Carlsbad, where a husband and wife team work together in the kitchen preparing memorable Mediterranean delights. Like harmonious violinist and cellist, the two of them create delicious dining delicacies. Using the freshest vegetables, seasonings and ingredients, they accent their masterpiece Lamb Chops, Steamed Mussels, Shrimp Scampi, Seared Scallops, Kabobs, Rack of Lamb, or Crispy Skin Salmon, with whipped garlic potatoes, and sautéed Brussels sprouts. Their salads and soups are delicious. Try the Ahi Sliders, Roasted Beet Salad, the Greek Salad, or Fish Chowder. Try their wood-fired pizza from their signature Napoleonstyle brick oven. The Italian made, custom designed, domed brick oven produces authentic, delicious pizza with perfectly browned thin crust. You will be impressed.

Everything on the menu is delicious at Seafire and their happy hour is always lively. Remember the old Rain Tree restaurant and lounge that used to be on Paseo del Norte and Poinsettia? Well, it seems that all of those cus-

tomers are now at Seafire, including the bartender. Stop in and have a drink!

Located in South Carlsbad near the corner of Palomar Airport Rd. and Paseo del Norte, family owned and operated Seafire Restaurant and Bar is definitely worth a try. The indoor décor is filled with natural light and the outdoor patio is welcoming, with a large open window and attached bar. It’s the perfect place for sipping wine, one of their 14 local craft beers, or a signature cocktail. Got the late night munchies? Seafire’s kitchen is open late every night! Live music happens on the patio Wednesday through Saturday.

Seafire is open every day. Happy Hour is ALL DAY on Sunday, daily from 3:30-6:30pm, and 10pm until close Sun-Thurs. Clip or download their coupon from their ad or on our Coupon Pages or download from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons/ and get 20% OFF your entire check. Some restrictions apply. Seafire is located at 6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 603-9672 or visit www. seafirerestaurantcarlsbad.com.

Solterra Winery & Kitchen

The barrel room is a wonderful choice for a holiday or end-of-the year party!

Happy Hour is every day; M-W 3-6pm, Th-Sun 12-6pm, and all day and night on Mondays! The Tasting Room is open daily: M-Thurs 3-5pm; and F-Sun 12-5pm. Lunch is Sat-Sun 12-5pm. Dinner is served 7 days a week 5-10pm.

Sunday Brunch is served from 10am and features bottomless mimosas!

Tuesdays are Wine and Cheese Nights with artisanal pizzas and wine blending.

Wednesdays are Ladies Nights with extended Happy Hour from 3-7:30pm. The winery is a wood barrel room with fermentation tanks, a crusher and press.

Hang out in the barrel room, at their long concrete outdoor fire pit bar located just inches from the sidewalk, on their exquisite real grape vine-draped back patio, at the bar, or in the dining room.

If you enjoy wine tasting, or are interested in joining a wine club, there’s nothing better than sipping award-winning wine and enjoying the finest cuisine at Solterra in Leucadia, prepared by San Diego’s cherished Executive Chef, Chris Powell.

The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is the most prestigious and largest competition of American wines in the world; and in 2015, Solterra was the biggest winner! They won Best of Class for their Costa Azul-2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Double Gold for their Christopher Cameron Vineyards 2012 Malbec, Gold for their Solterra Winery Mestizo “GSM”, Silver for their 2013 Pinot Noir, and Silver for their 2009 Petit Sirah.

The Van Alyea family, a married couple with two young daughters and a lovely golden retriever, are answering the dreams of North County residents and visitors who love fine wine, craft beers, great food, and the SoCal beach lifestyle. Clip their BUY 1 BRUNCH ENTRÉE GET 1 FREE coupon from our Coupon Pages, or download it from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons/. Some conditions apply. Please call or check website for day and time changes. Solterra is at 934 N. Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia. Call (760) 230-2970 or visit www. solterrawinery.com.

Located in Carlsbad in the Village and in Oceanside at the Old Grove Market Place, Pollo’s Maria has been serving the most delicious, freshest, and healthiest, Mexican food to satisfied customers for 33 years! The reason for their longevity is that they have arguably the best tasting char-broiled chicken in North County and throughout San Diego. The service is excellent and efficient; the menu is extensive, and the prices are reasonable. If you are looking for great tasting Mexican food, we just cannot say enough about this place. The Oceanside restaurant interior is spacious, beautifully decorated and perfect for parties this holiday season. Their Carlsbad Village location has a wonderful outdoor patio with umbrellas and fire pits and is the perfect place to hang out with family and friends.

Pollos Maria is open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

During the holidays, they make and serve delicious tamales. Their

daily menu includes Maria’s House Specialties, featuring a whole broiled chicken for $15.99, or half chicken for only $7.99. Their Combo Plates, such as Chile Rellano, Enchilladas, and Tacos, are fantastic. The chicken tacos (soft or hard shell) are as good as, if not better than, any chicken tacos in all of San Diego. You can order burritos, tacos, tostadas, or their famous chicken soup, salads, tortas, chips and salsa, quesadillas, nachos, and a selection of wonderful desserts. Come early for a breakfast burrito, menudo (served Saturday and Sunday), or their huevos rancheros or chorizo, eggs and cheese plates. They stock domestic and imported beers and wine, and catering is available.

We love Pollos Maria! They have two locations. Carlsbad: 3055 Harding Street in Carlsbad Village (760) 729-4858. Oceanside: 125 Old Grove Road #8, Oceanside (760) 435-9071 or visit www. pollosmaria.com.

En excellent holiday choice, Casa Sol y Mar, located in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center, offers favorites like Carnitas a la Michoacan, Tequila Lime Shrimp and Carne Asada Tampiqueña. The authentic Mexican menu features innovative twists on classic dishes, like inside-out tamales that are handmade with corn masa and cheese, butterflied open, and filled with a choice of chile Colorado, chile verde, shredded beef or chicken, or sautéed vegetables, and covered with a special sauce and melted cheese. Guests can also try the new “Cazuelas” – tortilla-less, lighter versions of Casa Sol y Mar’s most favored flavors.

The menu emphasizes flavor and freshness with ten different homemade salsas, mole, and original dressings and sauces that are prepared daily with all-natural ingredients. Try the fresh-off-the-grill handmade tortillas, prepared daily in Casa Sol y Mar’s Tortilleria at the center of the restaurant. Enjoy frothy birdbath-size margaritas, delicious Cantina specials,

plus live performances from world-class mariachis and Ballet Folklórico dancers.

Amidst an ambiance vibrantly painted in gold, crimson and orange jewel tones, decorated with authentic Mexican folk art and hand-painted Mexican tile, Casa Sol y Mar is the perfect location for any festive gathering or weekend celebrations Dining with family? Treat the little ones to a free Kid’s Meal all day Wednesdays, and Sundays from 11am to 4pm, with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Happy Hour in the beautifully illuminated Cantina is every Monday through Friday, 3-7pm, with 17oz. house margaritas in refreshing flavors like mango, peach, strawberry, raspberry and lemon-lime for $6.95. Enjoy flavorful appetizers like Jalisco BBQ Wings, Ceviche Tostada, and Camarones El Jefe (shrimp sautéed in a spicy honey habañero sauce). Casa Sol y Mar is located at 12865 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130. Call (858) 792-4100 or visit www. casasolymar.com.

Looking for a great place to eat fresh sushi? Extremely popular and well known in San Marcos and throughout San Diego, Ahi Sushi and Grill is open every day and serves some of the most delicious and best-valued sushi around.

Located near California State University San Marcos, it is very popular with college students and faculty, residents, local business people, and everyone who loves great sushi at reasonable prices. Their sushi is high quality, and the service is absolutely outstanding. We eat here about three times a month.

The service is usually fast. We have never been in a sushi restaurant where you get your order so quickly. Every day, Ahi Sushi offers 50% off cut rolls, special rolls, and sushi; and 50% off items are highlighted on their sushi menu.

They also have lunch and dinner specials, sake bombs and beers for Happy Hour. “You say sake, we say bomb!” Sake Bombs during Happy Hour are only $7.95!

Try Ahi Sushi’s very tasty 16- piece cut roll combo. It includes 4 pieces of Philly roll + 4 pieces of spicy tuna roll + 4 pieces of California roll + 4 pieces of smoked salmon roll. We highly recommend the 8 piece Caterpillar Roll, their famous 8 piece Albacore Special Roll, and their Ahi Special Roll (our all-time favorite!). Their menu is extensive and includes Teriyaki Chicken, Orange Chicken, Katsu Chicken, Yakisoba (stir fried noodles), Tempura Udon, Seafood Udon, Egg Rolls, Gyoza, a wide assortment of specialty rolls, appetizers, party platters, soups, salads, beer, wine, sake and desserts.

GET A FREE 8-PIECE CRUNCHY ROLL ($12 value) with any purchase of $12 or more! Must present coupon. Either clip from our ad, coupon pages, or download from http://northcountysun.com/category/ coupons/. Ahi Sushi and Grill is located at 157 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, #136, San Marcos, CA 92069 (next to L.A. Fitness). Please call (760) 761-0238.

Pollos Maria

Casa Sol y Mar

Ahi Sushi and Grill

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Daily News Café

Serving the community since 1990, the Daily News Café is celebrating their 27th anniversary in downtown Carlsbad Village. On any given day, enjoy an ice cold craft beer with a delicious sandwich and salad!

This historic Carlsbad restaurant is truly a North County dining destination.

Many of their staff and cooks have been working there for years and have become local celebrities. Waitress Deena Vongxay has been serving happy customers for 26 years; Tera Stroup has been brightening everyone’s day for 12 years; and James West has been Carlsbad’s favorite bus person for 16 years.

The longevity of the staff, as well as the great food and service, is the basis for the popularity of this downtown village bistro.

Customers enjoy homemade comfort breakfasts and lunches, inside or out on the beautiful patio, while people watching and taking in the sunshine and fresh ocean air. Just steps from Carlsbad Beach, with a picturesque view of the Carlsbad sign on highway 101, breakfast is served all day every day, and lunch

is served from 11am to 4pm. Their extensive and very popular menu includes a wide assortment of omelets ranging in price from $8.95 to $10.95. All omelets are three eggs and served with hash browns, sautéed red potatoes, fresh fruit or refried beans and your choice of toast, biscuit, or blueberry muffin. Other breakfast favorites include Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, and a Breakfast Burrito. Locals love their Belgian Waffles, Buttermilk Pancakes, French Toast, and wide assortment of Crepes. Try their famous Bloody Marys and Mimosas!

Lunch includes craft beer pairings with their 1/3 pound Belly Bomber Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches and many other sandwiches and salad options.

We love their Half Sandwich and Soup combo and recommend their delicious Chicken Salad Sandwich served with any of their delicious seasonal soups. We also love their Lobster, Crab, and Shrimp Salad Sandwiches. Daily News Café is located at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad 92008. They are open daily from 6:30am to 4pm. Call (760) 729-1023 or visit www.dailynewscafe.com.

Patron–Tortilleria and Carniceria

We love this place and want everyone in San Marcos and nearby communities to know where to find the best authentic Mexican tacos (.99 cents); hot, fresh, handmade daily tortillas (10 for $2.99); made-freshdaily tamales ($1.89); and Carne Asada combo plates for $6.39.

Locals and Mexican-Americans already know how amazing this place is.

Try their food and you will be back often. Why go to a supermarket and buy mass-produced tortillas, when you can go to Patron and get freshly made, piping hot tortillas? The best time for hot tortillas is around 4-5pm. Why pay more for tacos when you can get authentic tacos for under a dollar? All tacos are made to order!

If you’re staying at the new Marriott Fairfield Inn on San Marcos Blvd, or if you’re a student at Palomar College or CSUSM, or if you live in San Elijo Hills, or anywhere near San Marcos Blvd. and Twin Oaks Valley Rd., and if you just love authentic, fresh Mexican food, you’ll love Patron. If you crave real Mexican food, why not eat and shop where Mexican people go! They have an assort-

ment of Agua Frescas, which are fresh fruit-infused water drinks, including horchata (a cinnamon and rice drink); guacamole and salsa made fresh daily; Mexican cheeses and canned goods; fresh fruits and vegetables, including locally-grown tomatoes, avocados, lemons and papayas; and a great butcher shop with chicken, steak, goat, pork, and beef. Buy your carne asada here!

Every morning, Patron customers pick up delicious, hot tamales, and hot, hand-made tortillas. They have different kinds of tamales, including: cheese and pepper (a little spicy); shredded beef; shredded pork; and chicken. For your taco meat, we recommend Birria, a flavorful beef or goat stewed meat, or their Chicken mole. Top off your taco with red or green salsa, Mexican avocado sauce, cheese, onions, and fresh sliced lime. They sell out of tamales and tortillas every day; so get there early! Clip their .99 cent Taco Coupon (good every day!) from our coupon pages or download from http://northcountysun.com/ category/coupons/. Patron is located at 204 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 736-0086.

It’s Tabu Sushi

Tabu is always an excellent choice. This innovative sushi restaurant boasts a varied menu that includes specialties you may never have heard of, and may even be a bit tabu to some. Tabu specializes in fresh, spicy, tangy, made-toorder sushi and Japanese fusion with a twist, and refers to their fusion flavors, such as the “Tabu Touch.” Their Lemon Cilantro Roll is crazy delicious with a very fresh and zesty cool taste. This one has crab meat inside with salmon, avocado, cucumber, slices of lemon, and Sriracha sauce. The Garlic Teriyaki Edamame is very tasty. Another winner is the Ceviche Roll, a delicious mix of fresh raw fish and shrimp without rice. Their cream cheese stuffed Jalapeno poppers are great; and don’t forget to order the delicious Habibi Roll. It combines shrimp tempura, spicy crab, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, tuna, spicy mayo, eel sauce and tempura crumbs. Very nice! Don’t see what you’re looking for on the menu? Feel free to ask Armando or one of the other sushi chefs to create it for you.

It’s Tabu has a bustling Happy Hour from 3-7pm; Sake Hour is Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm to close; and they offer Late Night Specials including 1/2 OFF house sake shots or $1 sake shots. It’s Tabu Sushi offers great lunch specials, too. Located in San Marcos, across the street from California State University San Marcos, It’s Tabu is very popular for lunches, dinners, and late nights. They have a spacious floor plan with a long “L’ shaped sushi bar, a beer/wine/sake bar, plenty of tables and booths, flat screen TVs for football and sports, and a comfortable outdoor patio. There’s plenty of room for holiday parties.

CLIP THEIR 15% OFF ANY PURCHASE COUPON from our coupon pages or download it from http://northcountysun.com/category/ coupons. It’s Tabu Sushi is located at 344 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos 92078 (in the Ralph’s shopping center). Call (760) 591-0811 or visit www.itstabusushi.com.

Steakhouse at Jalapeno Grill is the best place to go for lunch or dinner during Cruisin’ Grand on Friday nights, on Grand Avenue, in Escondido or for end-of-the year holiday parties. One of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet, owner and chef Ray Alto, from the famed Fireside Restaurant, offers his guests some of the finest steaks grilled over a mesquite flame and the best Certified Angus Prime Rib anywhere. Steak dinners come with baked bread, soup or salad, garden vegetables, and your choice of lemon rice, fries, baked potato or their famous Jalapeno Cheddar Mashed Redskin Potatoes, which are fabulous!

There are many steakhouses in San Diego, but Jalapeno’s Certified Angus Prime Rib is simply the best in town. If the Prime Rib doesn’t grab you, try the Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon, Ribeye, Porterhouse, Top Sirloin or New York Strip. Appetizers include scrumptious servings of Fried Macaroni

and Jalapeno Cheese, Jalapeno Mozzarella Sticks, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Coconut Shrimp and Three Cheese Nachos. Soups and salads are perfect with any dish.

Steakhouse at Jalapeno has a bustling Happy Hour every Monday–Friday from 3-7pm with drink and food specials. Clip their coupon from our coupon pages or download from http://northcountysun.com/category/ coupons/. GET 50% OFF ENTRÉE with the purchase of an equal or greater value entrée plus two drinks. Not valid for To Go orders, holidays, Happy Hour, Filet Mignon, or with any other offer. Must present coupon.

Steakhouse at Jalapeno Grill & Cantina is located at 503 W. Grand, Escondido, 92025. Open Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, and Fri and Sat 11am-10pm. Call (760) 233-1104. Visit www:jalapenogrillandcantina.com.

This is the place to be in Escondido on Friday nights for Cruisin’ Grand car cruise nights, and Saturday nights for the best Salsa, Cumbia and Merengue dancing! One of San Diego’s oldest and most treasured family Mexican restaurants, La Tapatia dates back to 1937 when it was founded and operated by Ernesto and Salome Acosta. What began as a small neighborhood diner from within their home on Grand Avenue, is now a landmark in North County where guests enjoy the finest authentic Mexican cuisine.

La Tapatia is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are famous for their signature homemade pork tamales, which are a great holiday tradition, but are on the menu every day of the week! They offer lunch specials daily from 11am3pm. Their full bar comes to life during Happy Hour and late nights. Happy Hour is seven days a week from 3-7pm and has food specials such as $1.99 tacos, $2.25 fish tacos, chicken wings, jalapeno poppers, shrimp quesadilla,

shrimp ceviche, and an assortment of Happy Hour drink specials. Make your holiday party plans now!

Other La Tapatia favorites include Chile Con Carne, Flautas Guacamole, and their famous Chicken Mole. Prices are very reasonable. You can make your own combo plate with a choice of tacos, enchilada, tamale, chile relleno, and tostada. You can also order almost anything a la carte, and they serve wonderful desserts including flan.

Clip their coupon from our coupon pages or download it from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons/. GET 50% OFF ANY ENTRÉE when you purchase an entrée of equal or greater value.

Not valid Fridays, holidays, happy hour, breakfast, To Go orders, or any other discounts or offers. Must present coupon. La Tapatia is located at 340 W. Grand Ave, Escondido 92025. Call (760) 747-8282.

Bruegger’s Bagels on El Camino Real in La Costa and Scripps Poway Parkway in Poway, bakes and serves delicious, piping hot, oven-baked fresh bagels every day of the year. Pick up a dozen bagels with cream cheese and surprise your coworkers or invite some neighbors over on the weekends for bagels and coffee. Try a fresh hot raisin or blueberry bagel or onion bagel with cream cheese, or a Bruegger’s Breakfast Sandwich for the perfect way to start your day. Their classic breakfast sandwiches combine eggs with your choice of peppered bacon, ham, sausage or turkey sausage on a hot fresh bagel. Our all-time favorite is their classic smoked salmon and cream cheese, stacked high on a fresh onion bagel with sliced tomato, red onions, and capers.

In addition to their famous bagels, breakfast sandwiches and bagel sandwiches, Bruegger’s offers a healthier “Under 500 Calorie” menu. If you are a calorie counter, try one of their Skinny Bagels. Guests can now order any of Bruegger’s 15-plus varieties “skinny,” due to Bruegger’s unique slicing pro-

cess. Instead of changing the recipe of its time-tested, New York-style bagel, Bruegger’s slices the bagels thinner using a process that removes approximately one-third of the bagel’s center but preserves its unique eggshell crust and delicious toppings. The result is a lower calorie bagel without sacrificing variety or taste. Try their Skinny Zesty Egg White Sandwich. This comes with an egg white patty on a skinny sesame bagel, with turkey sausage, Swiss cheese and sun dried tomato spread.

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Bruegger’s operates 300 bakeries in North America with 7 bakeries in San Diego. You can find a Bruegger’s Bagels in North County at 7680 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009, or at 10625 Scripps Poway Parkway in Poway. Call (760) 632-1432 or (858) 577-0300 or visit www.brueggers.com to find a location near you.

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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking The Broken Yolk Café

The Broken Yolk Café is open every day, including holidays, for breakfast and lunch. They serve great food, with sizable portions, and provide professional service with reasonable prices. Consistency in their food and service is what makes this place a winner and is what everyone has come to expect time after time.

The Broken Yolk serves $6.95 breakfast specials everyday from 6-8am, e.g.: two eggs any style with bacon or sausage, home fries and toast; two eggs, two pancakes and two pieces of bacon or sausage; and other great specials!

Broken Yolk is famous for their very large tasty omelets. Offering many delicious favorites that will satisfy your appetite, you can build your own omelet with a selection of cheeses and as many ingredients as you like. We also enjoy their blueberry pancakes, crepes, French toast, and Belgian waffles. Lunch at the Broken Yolk includes a wide selection of burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. For something really special, try their 1/2 pound Angus Burgers or their amazing Club Sandwich. The Club is a triple-decker filled with oven-roasted

turkey breast, bacon strips, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a Brioche bun. It comes with your choice of onion rings, fries, potato salad or slaw. It’s a meal and a half. You can’t beat it!

For the really hungry, try their Iron Man and Iron Woman Challenge. It’s a 12-egg omelet filled with mushrooms, onions and American cheese, smothered with their house-made chili and more cheese. It’s served in a 15-inch pizza pan with a generous pile of home fries and two biscuits. This is for one person only and you get a one-hour time limit to gobble it down. It’s $24.95, but if you can eat it within one hour, the omelet is free.

The Broken Yolk Café is one of the most popular breakfast and lunch restaurants in North County and throughout San Diego. There are six locations in North County: La Costa at 7670 El Camino Real 92009; San Marcos at 101 S. Las Posas Rd. San Marcos 92078; Carmel Mountain at 11630 Carmel Mtn Rd.; Del Mar at 2642 Del Mar Heights Rd; Oceanside at 2434 Vista Way. Call (760) 943-8182 or visit www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com.

Tony’s Jacal

Tony’s Jacal is a favorite Mexican restaurant and cantina for locals and visitors, especially during Del Mar horse racing season. Horse owners, jockeys and fans often gather here before and after races. According to the Zagat Survey, it’s “one of the most authentic north of the border (Mexican restaurants).” Impress your friends and family with truly delicious Mexican food, tasty margaritas, and cocktails. Taste the flavors of old Mexico and enjoy the history of one of the first Mexican restaurants in San Diego. Tony’s Jacal (pronounced hakal) is one of San Diego’s oldest and most treasured Mexican restaurants. Located in Solana Beach, Tony’s Jacal is an historic San Diego landmark which opened its doors in 1946 as a small neighborhood house where neighbors would stop by for a delicious meal. Its reputation built over the years because the cuisine is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere and service are outstanding. For three generations, Tony’s Jacal has been serving family specialties, like their famous chile relleno, turkey tacos, turkey enchiladas, flautas and shrimp burritos. We recommend their very special turkey tamales with a wonderful mole sauce made with

black Pasilla Chiles, which you can order off the menu all-year-round.

Tony’s Jacal has a beautiful floral outdoor garden patio, perfect in the summer, and live Mariachi music in the evenings. Their classic cantina has been recently remodeled with new lighting, a new granite bar top, and comfortable bar stools. Their cantina and lounge offer a wide selection of tequila and Margaritas, and a variety of mezcal. Happy Hour is Monday to Friday from 5-7pm. Ask for a delicious Margarita or a tasty Mezcal Paloma with grapefruit soda on the rocks. Lunch is served Mon-Sat 11am-2pm: Dinner is served Weekdays 5-9:30pm; Fri and Sat 5-10pm; Sun 3-9:30pm. They are closed on Tuesdays (except during racing season). If you are looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant experience, with wonderful food, drinks and the finest service, Tony’s Jacal is the place!

Tony’s Jacal is located west of the I-5 Fry and just south of Lomas Santa Fe on 621 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach, 92075. Call (858) 755-2274 or visit www.tonysjacal.com

10 Twenty Prime

Get your knives and forks ready to experience one of the finest steak, ribs, and seafood restaurants in North County. Locals are converging nightly at this polished but casual dining establishment, not just for the great cuisine, but for the exemplary service and prices. Restaurateur Glenn Charros knows fine dining, quality steaks and ribs, and stimulating cocktails. Two words for 10 Twenty Prime: absolutely delicious!

10 Twenty Prime has the best Happy Hour around. They have Happy Hour ALL DAY Saturday and Sunday–11:30am-7pm, and Monday–Friday 4-7pm.

They offer delicacies such as: (3) Angus Sliders for $6; (3) Filet Mignon sliders for $8; 1/3 Baby Back Ribs for $6; Sirloin and Baked Potato for $10; (3) Shrimp Tacos for $6; Well Cocktails and all Bottle and Draft Beers for only $3.

Satisfaction is always the goal; and 10 Twenty Prime consistently hits the mark with their friendly and thoughtful service. They have a very lively bar especially during Happy Hour, an expansive white table-clothed indoor room, and a comfortable open-air, heated outdoor patio. For starters, try

their smokin’ shrimp, potato skins, Buffalo wings, or spinach artichoke dip.

Signature entrées include baby back ribs from the grill, grilled or blackened mahi mahi, grilled salmon, and grilled filet mignon, rib eye, top sirloin, and New York steaks. Daily Specials are: Sun–Full slab baby back ribs are $18; Mon–(3) 2 oz. Filet Medallions are $13.99; Tue–6oz. Sirloin is $12.99; Wed -1/2 Slab baby back ribs is $12.99; Thu–14oz Rib Eye or 12oz NY Steak -$21.99; Fri–Blackboard Specials. Daily Specials are subject to change. Lounge Specials include a pound of Steamed Mussels for $12.99; French Dip Sandwich for $10.99; Center Cut Pork Chop for $12.99: New York Strip for $14.99.

Get 20% OFF lunch or dinner, or 1/2 OFF Entrée when you purchase an entrée and two drinks. Clip their coupon from their ad or from our Coupon Pages, or download it from www.

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10 Twenty Prime is located at 1020 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078, in Old California Restaurant Row. Call (760) 566-7500.

Gregorio’s

Gregorio’s Restaurant is open every day, including Thanksgiving.

They are located upstairs at the Village Fair Shopping Center in Carlsbad Village. Gregorio’s serves authentic, fresh, and savory Italian cuisine at very reasonable prices. Open every day for lunch and dinner, Gregorio’s is the perfect place to impress family and friends throughout the holidays. We recommend their Shrimp Fra Diavlo, a shrimp and spicy marinara tossed with linguini, or their Angel Hair Pasta with Meat Sauce. They offer a wide selection for lunch and dinner with signature dishes such as linguini, lasagna, fettuccini Alfredo, eggplant Parmesan, steaks, Sicilian chicken, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, appetizers and desserts, including homemade cannoli.

Their full bar has NFL Football Games and serves Happy Hour Monday– Friday with $5 appetizers and daily drink specials. Martini Mondays are great with $2 off martinis; Tuesdays have Two-for Tuesday specials; Wednesdays

feature 1/2 off all bottles of wine, all night; Thursdays you get $2 off all bottled beer; and Fridays are TGIF with $2 off–you call it! Gregorio’s is open 11am-9pm weekdays, 11am-10pm Fridays and Saturdays, and Happy Hour is 3pm-6pm Monday through Friday. Gregorio’s offers a wide variety of light and healthy options, and is a great place to pop in and out for a quick lunch from 11am-3pm. They will treat you as if it’s your home away from home.

Gregorio’s owner, Greg Nelson, has done more for families and children of the Carlsbad Boys and Girls Clubs than anyone can imagine. As a young boy, Greg grew up and spent his days going to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. That experience had a profound effect on him and who he is today.

From 2010 to 2012, he donated 100% of his profits from Gregorio’s Restaurant to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. What a man! Gregorio’s is located in Carlsbad Village at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 208, Carlsbad 92008. Call (760) 720-1132 or visit www.gregoriosrestaurant.com.

Tower 13

When we think of the beach, great food, music, football on TV, and ice-cold drinks, Tower 13 always comes to mind. This fun, and very beachy, bar and restaurant is the place to go if you’re in the mood for some fine local music, perfect drinks, and excellent food. Tower 13, located directly across Coast Highway 101 from Cardiff Beach, near Lifeguard Station Tower 13, is one of the most popular local hangouts for meeting people, eating, drinking, watching sports on 27 TVs, and enjoying live entertainment. They have two outdoor patios and one is dog friendly. Meet your friends any day or night for a great lunch or dinner and drinks. This is an excellent place for holiday gatherings and parties!

They have just updated their menu and offer unbelievable burgers. Try their Apple Brie Burger or their BBQ Burger with pulled pork, bacon, onion strings and cheddar cheese! Their Wings menu is unsurpassed with the best sauces around. Try the Mango Habanero or the Korean-style BBQ. Happy Hour is Monday to Friday 3:30-6:30pm, and late

night 9:30pm to close. Monday is Happy Hour All Day until Close and All You Can Eat Chicken Wings from 5:30-10pm! They have a stellar lineup of great drinks, food, and entertainment every day of the week while you watch UFC or NFL games on one of the TVs. Tuesday features Tacos, Tequila, and Beer Specials from 3:30-6:30pm, and Trivia starts at 7pm. Wednesday offers live music. Thursday offers Prime Rib Dinners with mash and veggies for $14.99, Oyster Shooters, and Martini Madness from 6:30pm-close. Friday is Fried Fish and Fries from 5-9pm for $7.99, and Martini Madness 6:30pm-close, with Live Rock or Pop Music. Saturday is Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas 9:00amnoon, Martini Madness, and Live Rock or Pop Music. Sunday is Brunch w/ Bottomless Mimosas, and NFL football!

Stop in for their Daily Lunch Special that includes either a signature Sandwich or Burger with a Draft Beer or Glass of Wine for $14. Tower 13 is located at 2633 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff by the Sea. Call (760) 635-1200 or visit www.tower13.com.

Pelly’s Fish Market and Grill

Pelly’s is one of the original fresh fish markets in Coastal North County located just steps from Carlsbad State Beach. How about some fish plates or seafood platters over the holidays! Their food is simply amazing and their Fresh Fish Market is always stocked with your favorites, including the local catch. It’s the perfect place for a late breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and the perfect choice for the freshest fish and people watching.

Located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center, you’ll enjoy some of the freshest and tastiest char-grilled fish sandwiches, plates, or salads in San Diego. Photo: Seared Ahi Tuna Sandwich Pelly’s is the number one place to order custom-made seafood platters to suit any size holiday party or family get-together. Select any combination of fish or crustacean from their fresh seafood display including ahi or salmon sashimi, jumbo shrimp, ceviche, stone crab, bay shrimp salad, and more. If you prefer, they will make a “cooked” seafood platter for you, too.

Depending on the season, Pelly’s Fish Market offers lobster, large fillets of

fresh ahi, yellowtail, albacore, mahi-mahi, halibut, Atlantic salmon, swordfish, sea bass (perfect for the barbecue), and a wide assortment of local shellfish including oysters, clams and mussels.

Pelly’s has an excellent reputation for serving their signature char-grilled entrees. We recommend the mahi-mahi, halibut, and grilled fish tacos. If you’re in the mood for a salad, try their fresh Ono salad, Pelly’s special salad, or their stone crab salad. They have the best chowder, too; so indulge in their famous Manhattan red or Boston white clam chowder. Pelly’s is not a fancy sit-down restaurant; but the quality of their freshly prepared seafood more than makes up for it, and the prices are very reasonable. Check the board for their Catch of the Day. Clip their Free cup of clam chowder coupon from our coupon page at www.northcountySun.com/coupons.

Pelly’s Fish Market is open 7-days a week. They are located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center at 7110 Avenida Encinas #101, Carlsbad CA 92011.

Call (760) 431-8454 or visit www.pellysfish.com.

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San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival We’re Giving Away Free Tickets November 12-19 Foodies and wine aficionados alike are preparing their taste buds for the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival, which returns to San Diego from November 12 to 19. As one of the largest wine and food festivals in the nation, it has helped to shine a light on San Diego’s thriving food scene. The magnitude of local culinary talent combined with an international showcase of the world’s premiere wines and spirits, and the nation’s trendsetting culinary masters, makes attendance at the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival a mouthwatering precursor to the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Grand Tasting event takes place on Saturday, November 18, at 12pm on Embarcadero Marina Park North. Take in the beautiful San Diego Bay and enjoy the ocean breeze as you partake in the largest, most talked about wine and food festival in Southern California.

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The star-studded experience celebrates San Diego’s vibrant culinary community with over 20 citywide events throughout the week, including gourmet dining experiences, tastings, wine and cooking classes and a golf classic. Celebrated national chefs, local culinary rock stars, legendary winemakers and brewmasters, authors, sommeliers and mixologists come together for this San Diego festival. Some of this year’s celebrity chefs include Richard Blais, William Bradley, Suzette Gresham, Brian Malarkey, Rob Ruiz, Andrew Spurgin and Matt Zubrod.

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San Diego Monster Bash Block Party We’re Giving Away Free Tickets October 28, 6pm-Midnight San Diego Monster Bash takes over the Gaslamp Quarter and East Village on October 28 from 6pm to midnight. The event draws over 15,000 partygoers from every state in America for one night of nightmarish delight, stacked music lineups, five hellishly themed stages and epic partying.

Now in its 17th year, this massive Halloween festival offers more interactive experiences, inspired design and over-the-top performances than ever before. The big top terror of Clown Carnage not only features non-stop music, but is also filled with clowns ripped straight from nightmares. The hot pink Barbie mansion of guests’ childhood memories has gotten a gruesome makeover as the blonde and plastic host exacts her revenge on her torturous puppet masters in the Twisted Dream House. Consumed by darkness and unable to escape, the Asylum fea-

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Monster Bash is infamous for its costume contest, attracting the most creative costumers and makeup artists who compete for huge cash prizes and bragging rights. This year’s revamped costume contest features a dedicated contest stage, a panel of local celebrity judges, a new voting system, streamlined registration and more opportunities to win with tiered prizes.

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This event is designed for those who are 21 and older.

Monster Bash takes place in the Gaslamp Quarter and East Village in downtown San Diego. For more information visit www.sandiegomonsterbash.com.

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100-Acre Bates Nut Farm’s Giant Big Mac Pumpkin Field and Events

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15-Acre Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Field Open through October 31– The world-famous Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Field is open daily through October 31. Over 50 years of fall traditions and memories have been created here. Visitors enjoy the amazing fields, tractor hayrides, straw maze and farm zoo.

Weekends feature live entertainment, Snows Pony Rides, BBQ, kettle corn and other family-friendly events. Grab a wheelbarrow and pick a giant Big Mac from the field.

Also available are Jack O’ Lantern pumpkins, Ghost pumpkins, Cinderella Pumpkins, minis, squash, gourds and other fall décor.

Pumpkin Festival Craft Fair October 7 and 8–Check American handmade crafts and fine art for sale

from 80 artisans. Bates’ Pumpkin Patch will be open so visitors can enjoy the fall decorations, tractor hayrides, straw maze, Snows Pony Rides, petting corral and delicious food from a variety of vendors as well. Early birds can start their fall morning with the Lion’s Club all-youcan-eat Pancake Breakfast from 7-10 am each day. All proceeds from the breakfast benefit local charities.

Scarecrow Contest October 14–Participants design and build a scarecrow to exhibit in the Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch.

Scarecrows will be displayed in the Pumpkin Patch through October 31.

Costume Contest and Parade October 28, 9am-1pm–People of all ages can show off their Halloween costumes in this parade. Prizes are awarded in four age categories. Participants receive a certificate of participation, Halloween treats and a tractor hayride ticket. Judging begins at 11am.

Howl-o-ween Doggie Costume Contest and Parade October 29, 11am-noon–This contest and parade is especially for canines of all shapes and sizes to strut their stuff and compete for prizes.

Christmas Arts, Crafts and Vintage Market November 11-12 and 24-26–Bates Nut Farm’s largest craft fair of the year features over 80 artisans selling a variety of American handmade crafts and fine art. There is live music from 12-3pm and free hayrides with Santa are offered on Friday and Saturday. The all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast is available from the Valley Center Lions Club during the Thanksgiving weekend.

Win Tickets!

We are giving away family fun-packs of tickets that include a gift certificate, family hay ride, corn maze adventure, a large Pumpkin, and more! Please fill in the simple entry form at www.NorthCountySun.com.

Only one entry per person/email address is permitted.

Prizes are subject to change. Can redeem any weekend in October. Winners will be randomly selected and notified by phone and email. There is $5 parking on October weekends. Bates Nut Farm is located at 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. For more information call (760) 749-3333 or visit www.batesnutfarm.biz.

19th Annual Big Horse Corn Maze and Harvest Festival

San Diego Ramen Festival

October 1–30

The San Diego Ramen Festival is the newest food event happening in San Diego. It takes place on November 16, from 6 to 10pm, at Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. The festival features many different types of ramen, all ready for festival goers to slurp and try. There is also ramen-inspired art by local artists, a ramen eating contest, live entertainment, vendors and a beer garden.

Tickets are $20 for the first bowl and $5 for additional servings. Port Pavilion is located at 1000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego. For more information visit www. sdramenfestival.eventbrite.com.

Get lost in fall festivities at the Big Horse Corn Maze and Harvest Festival from October 1 to 30. Every year Big Horse Feed and Farm Supply hosts this annual festival, where the main attraction is a corn maze sprawling across over 11 acres. This year’s maze theme is “#GodBlessOurMilitary.” The festival is open Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm and Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5pm. The venue is closed for maintenance on October 2, 9 and 16.

Every weekend in October features themed entertainment and activities. The theme for the weekend of October

7 to 8 is Salute to our Military; October 14 to 15 is an All American Weekend with apple pie and baseball; and the October 21 to 22 theme, Old Fashioned Farm Days, lets visitors churn butter, race pigs, bob for apples and mine for gems. October 29 is the End of Harvest weekend and features costume contests for both children and pets. There is also a pumpkin patch, which is open every day in October.

Big Horse Feed and Farm Supply is located at 33320 Temecula Parkway, Temecula. For more information call (951) 676-2544 or visit www.bighorsecornmaze.com.

November 16, 6-10pm

San Dieguito Heritage Museum Vintage and Handmade Faire – Free Event October 14, Saturday, 10am – 4pm The Heritage Ranch, home of the San Dieguito Heritage Museum is having a Vintage & Handmade Faire, on October 14 from 10am-4pm. Experience a diverse gathering of artists/ craftspeople, food artisans and vintage merchants.

Several artists will be demonstrating how they create their art, and the merchants will be

selling vintage, retro, up-cycled wares, as well as artisan food. There will be live music, artist demonstrations, and gourmet food trucks.

The Vintage & Handmade Faire is the perfect place to discover a true treasure, that special work of art, but most of all, a great way to have a fun-filled day with family and friends (wellbehaved/trained dogs will be welcome, on leash). The eclectic market presents an experience like no other!

Families Make History Program – Free Event Every Saturday and Sunday 12pm-4pm The Families Make History program at The San Dieguito Heritage Museum has some

exciting art projects planned for the months ahead. They will be providing instruction and all the materials to create “stained glass” lanterns in October and “Circles of Gratitude” in November. Both provide a fun and creative outlet for artists of all ages. The end result will be unique decorations to take home to enjoy for the holidays.

Sunday at The Heritage Ranch is also a time to enjoy music while creating art. “Acoustic Afternoons” and the popular Families Make History program join forces to provide a perfect place for art and music lovers of all ages to spend an afternoon together making history.

San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA For more informations call 760-6329711, or visit www.SDHeritage.org

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Sustainable Santa® and Real Santas United Usher in a Healthy Christmas Special Appearances at Green Thumb Nursery and Nearby Locations Healthy Christmas celebrations start October 29 at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead in Escondido, when Sustainable Santa joins the North San Diego County Certified Farmers Market. Santa will present families with Garden Bites—consisting of dehydrated star fruit, persimmons and blood oranges, honey sticks, organically grown apples and nuts, as an alternative to traditional unhealthy Halloween candy.

On the morning of November 18, Sustainable Santa will be at Green Thumb Nursery on San Marcos Blvd, in San Marcos, from 2 to 4pm. Families and children can meet Santa and enjoy Green Thumb Nursery’s special open house, which features an array of natural holiday gifts and gift ideas.

Sustainable Santa® and Santas of the Real Santas United organization will also be at various North County farmers markets and other locations to promote children’s health

and help end childhood obesity throughout the holiday season. Visit these healthy Santas to take your holiday photos with Santa, using your own camera. Let the Real Santas United help you insure that your child will learn to love to eat real food, instead of sugary unhealthy choices. This Holiday season give the best gift of all, the gift of good health—a better way to say “Merry Christmas.”

- October 29 Morning at North County Sikes Farmstead, Via Rancho Pky, Escondido - November 18 at Green Thumb Nursery in San Marcos from 2-4pm - Saturday Mornings at Vista Farmer’s Market - Sunday Mornings at Leucadia Farmer’s Market - Sunday Mornings at North County Sikes Farmstead, Via Rancho Pky, Escondido - Tuesday Evenings at Grand Ave and Juniper St. Farmer’s Market in Escondido - Thursday Mornings at the Farmer’s Market in downtown Oceanside North County Sikes Farmstead is located at 12655 Sunset Drive, Escondido. Green Thumb Nursery is located at 1019 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos. For more information visit www.facebook.com/sustainablesanta.

17th Annual Dia de los Muertos at Old Mission San Luis Rey October 29, 10am-4pm The grounds of Mission San Luis Rey come alive on October 29, when the mission hosts its annual Dia de los Muertos celebration from 10am to 4pm. Dia de los Muertos is a special occasion with diverse cultural traditions, remembering and honoring deceased loved ones.

Each year, over 25,000 attendees enjoy the largest festival of its kind in San

Diego County. This is the ninth year that the old mission hosts this annual event. The free, family-friendly celebration features entertainment and altar displays. Attendees won’t want to miss over 100 diverse vendors and traditional food selections.

Old Mission San Luis Rey is located at 4050 Mission Ave, Oceanside. For more information visit https://www. mslrdiadelosmuertos.com

Home Sellers Advisory

This is easily verified by an MLS printout of SOLD listings that clearly shows the listing and selling offices involved in all the sales. Are they the same offices?....probably not.

Advisory #4: Beware of a lower than normal commission posted in the MLS to “buyer’s broker”. While commissions are negotiable, money motivates sales people. Buyer’s agents typically expect a minimum of 2.5% for selling a median priced home….and they deserve it! If less than 2.5% is proposed by your listing agent, ask them for an MLS printout of the listings for your neighborhood that will clearly show the commissions paid to other buyer brokers. Rarely will you see less than 2.5%. You want maximum agent motivation to sell your home by offering at least 2.5% to the buyer’s broker.

This advisory to home sellers is provided as a courtesy by David Boe, owner and broker of Boe Real Estate; sharing 30-years of local broker experience from selling over 1,000 homes. David Boe personally handles all the negotiations and required paperwork. David Boe has saved his buyers and sellers thousands of dollars with reduced commissions to sellers and rebates to buyers. You can reach David Boe at his direct line at (760) 846-0486 or visit www.DavidBoe. com. CalBRE#00672393.

Advisory #1: Beware of the “High Price” listing presentation. These agents have one goal and that is to get a signed listing contract by presenting an unrealistic high list price, and knowing that the seller will eventually have to lower the list price to sell their home. Two clever responses can help sellers mitigate this scenario.

Advisory #2: Beware of the “Universal Phone Call” that goes something like this; “Hello, I have a buyer interested in buying your home, are you interested in selling?” Truth is very few of these solicitation calls have a specific buyer.

If you answer yes to their question, then simply ask them to put their buyer’s name on a “single party” listing agreement, so your obligation to pay a reduced commission is only if that specific buyer buys your home.

Advisory #3: Beware of the “Great Promise”. These agents convincingly tell you that they list and sell most of their own listings, with no other agent involved…..and because of this, they will lower the total listing commission from 5 or 6% to 3% when they sell your home themselves.

The truth is, very few agents list and sell their own listings!

Save Hundreds or Thousands of Dollars By Having Dental Work Done In Tijuana

By Andy Lee I have a very good dental plan, but it doesn’t cover gums, molar crowns, some root canals, bridges, etc. I recently cracked the porcelain of a 15-year old crown and it wasn’t covered under my dental insurance. I called a few San Diego dental offices and was quoted between $1,100–$1,500 for a porcelain over metal crown.

I went online to look at dentist reviews, and found a dentist in Tijuana, Shirley Baker, D.D.S. She was advertising permanent porcelain crowns for $320. Her Englishspeaking receptionist convinced me that I should give it a try. The next morning I drove to the border and parked my car on the U.S. side and walked across. It’s a bit of a walk and you should bring a friend. The dental office had a yellow taxi waiting for me (no charge!) The driver spoke perfect English and in 5 minutes we arrived at the office.

There was a coffee shop on the first floor lobby. I bought a latte. The elevator person opened the elevator door and used her card and pushed the 3rd floor button for me. I

opened the door and the office looked just as nice as any dental office in the U.S. and better than most.

I filled out a detailed dental history form. There was a woman sitting next to me and told me her husband was getting a root canal and that they have been coming here for six years. They too live in San Diego. Dr. Baker and everyone there spoke perfect English and were very professional.

After an X-ray the doctor and hygienist went to work. They gave me an iPod to listen to music. After removing the cracked crown she took another X-ray because she found a large cavity below the gum line under the old crown.

She proceeded to remove the decay, filled the cavity, took an impression for a new crown, and gave me a temporary crown. I returned in 10 days for the permanent crown, and it looks more natural than my other two crowns. Total cost was $320 plus $50 for the filling. I saved over $1,000. A taxi drove me back to the border (no charge). I saved over $1,000 and the experience was great. Here is Dr. Shirley Baker’s number (619) 270-2165. Please let them know you read about this in the North County Sun.

3rd Annual GI Film Festival Brings Award-Winning Films to San Diego October 18–22 The GI Film Festival San Diego once again brings the untold stories of the United States military to life, October 18 to 22. The military film festival features eight west coast premieres, along with several screenings, filmmaker appearances and panel discussions at various San Diego County venues. It is one of only a few film festivals in the entire U.S. to exclusively feature stories for, by, and about military service members and veterans.

The festival’s opening night screening on October 18 features the west coast premiere of “The 2 Sides Project,” a postVietnam War focused documentary. The film follows the unforgettable journey of six U.S. sons and daughters as they discover a country and people with whom they share a common history. Director Anthony Istrico is scheduled to attend.

For the first time, the GI Film Festival San Diego is conducting screenings in North County at Regal Carlsbad 12 on October 19. The popular Family Movie Night returns to the USS Midway Museum on October 20 to celebrate military families and provide a fun evening out after a busy week. Festival organizers are working with partner organizations to provide complimentary tickets to local military families.

All festival events are open to the public, with special discounted opportunities for active duty personnel and veterans. For tickets, visit www.gifilmfestivalsd.org.

Christmas Holiday Events and Tree Lightings in check websites for North County (Please correct dates and times) 11/18-1/6 Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld San Diego. (619) 2224SEA www.seaworldsandiego.com 11/24-1/1 Holidays at Legoland California Resort. www.legoland.com 11/25 Julian Country Christmas and tree lighting at Pioneer Park.

(760) 765-1857 www.visitjulian.com 12/1 Fallbrook Community Tree Lighting Event at Fallbrook Community Center, 5-7:30pm. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org 12/1-2 40th Annual December Nights at Balboa Park. www.sandiego.gov/december-nights 12/2 Santa’s Village and Tree Lighting at San Marcos Civic Center. www.san-marcos.net/specialevents 12/2 Vista Christmas Parade in downtown Vista, 1pm. www.vvba.org 12/2 Fallbrook Christmas Parade on Main Avenue from Ammunition to Ivy Streets, 5pm. www.fallbrookchamber ofcommerce.org 12/2 Holiday at the Rancho at Leo Carrillo Ranch, 5-8pm. www.carlsbadconnect.org 12/2-23 Garden of Lights at San Diego Botanic Garden, 5-9pm. www.sdbgarden.org 12/3 Free photos and visits with Santa and free train rides along Old California Restaurant Row in San Marcos, 12-2pm. www.oldcalrestaurantrow.com 12/3 Vista Downtown Winterfest and Tree Lighting, 12-8pm. www.vvba.org 12/3 Kiwanis Club of San Marcos Holiday Parade, 1pm. www.kiwanisclubofsanmarcos.com/holiday-parade 12/3 La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival in downtown La Jolla, 1:30pm. www.ljparade.com 12/3 Tree lighting ceremony at Fletcher Cove Park in Solana Beach, 4pm. (858) 720-2453 www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us 12/3 Encinitas Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5-7:30pm. Parade starts down Coast Highway 101 at 5:30pm. www.encinitaschamber.com 12/3 Cardiff Kringle Mingle at Cardiff Town Center, 6-10pm. Photos with Santa from 3-5pm. www.cardiff101.com 12/6 Holiday Celebration at Del Mar Highland Shopping Center, 5-7:30pm. www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com 12/7 Oceanside Tree Lighting Ceremony at Regal Center Plaza, 6pm. www.ci.oceanside.ca.us 12/8-9 Christmas in the Valley at Bates Nut Farm. www. batesnutfarm.biz 12/9 67th Annual Escondido Jaycees Christmas Parade, 9:30am. www.escondidojaycees.com 12/9 Christmas in the Park at Old Poway Park, 3:308:30pm. www.poway.org 12/10 46th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, 5pm. www.sdparadeoflights.org 12/17 46th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, 5pm. www.sdparadeoflights.org

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LIVE NATION SHOWS

BELLY UP TAVERN SHOWS The Belly Up is located at 143 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach.

For more information call (858) 481-8140 or visit www.bellyup.com.

Citizen Cope Chelsea Wolfe Gavin DeGraw Turkuaz Irma Thomas, The Blind Boys of Alabama & The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet 10/6 Super Diamond 10/7 Take Me to the River: William Bell, Charlie Musselwhite & Bobby Rush 10/8 Shooter Jennings 10/9 Kalapana & Makana 10/10 Shawn Colvin & Her Band 10/11 JD McPherson & Nikki Lane 10/12 The Afghan Whigs 10/13-14 Rising Appalachia 10/15 The Aggrolites & The Skatalites 10/17 Mason Jennings 10/18 Songhoy Blues 10/21-22 Beats Antique 10/24 M. Ward 10/25 Haley Reinhart 10/26 Thievery Corporation 10/27 Dead Man’s Party Halloween Show 10/29 Joan Osborne 10/30 Steel Pulse 11/2-3 The B-52s* SOLD OUT 11/8 Will Hoge 11/9 Hamilton Leithauser 11/10 Deer Tick 11/12 Medicine Tribe presents Nahko: My Name is Bear 11/16 Ariel Pink 11/17 The Expendables 11/24 Cash’d Out 11/25 Wayward Sons 10/1 10/2 10/3 10/4 10/5

Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot

10/1 Sam Bybee 11:30 -2pm 10/6 CJ the DJ 7-10pm 10/8 Evan Diamond 11:30 -2pm 10/13 DJ Danny Aon 7-10pm 10/15 Brent Curtis 11:30 -2pm 10/20 DJ Barry Thomas 7-10pm 10/22 Joseph Carroll 11:30 -2pm 10/27 DJ Tone Capone 7-10pm 10/29 Mike McGill 11:30 -2pm 11/3 DJ Danny Aon 7-10pm 11/5 Sam Bybee 11:30 -2pm 11/10 DJ Barry Thomas 7-10pm 11/12 Evan Diamond 11:30 -2pm 11/17 CJ the DJ 7-10pm 11/19 Michae Leclerc 11:30 -2pm 11/24 DJ Danny Aon 7-10pm 11/26 Brent Curtis 11:30 -2pm Ignite offers Sat and Sun brunch 10-3pm with bottomless mimosas for $13.50. Wednesday night is Trivia at 5:30, and first Tuesdays of the month is wine tasting. They have NFL Ticket with all football games, and Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays. Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad. (760) 438-7800 www.ignitecarlsbad.com.

San Diego Civic Theatre

Tedeschi Trucks Band, November 9 This year alone, Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB) has headlined several festivals, performed memorable multi-night residencies and toured internationally in support of their latest album. Driven by guitar virtuoso Derek Trucks and singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi, the 12-piece ensemble kicks off the fall season with a return to the west coast.

Since their inception in 2010, TTB has seen all three of their studio albums debut in the Top 15 of the Billboard 200 and won a Grammy for their debut album, “Revelator.”

REIK, November 10 Mexico’s pop sensation group, REIK, brings their highly anticipated Des/Amor tour to San Diego. Formed in 2003, REIK has been at the forefront of the romantic rock pop movement over the past decade.

San Diego Civic Theatre is located at 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego. For more information call (619) 570-1100 or visit www.sandiegotheatres.org.

MATTRESS FIRM AMPHITHEATRE is located at 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista. For more information call (619) 671-3500 or visit www.livenation.com. VIEJAS ARENA is located at 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego. For more information visit www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena. CAL COAST CREDIT UNION OPEN AIR THEATRE is located at 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego. For more information visit www.as.sdsu.edu/calcoast. VIEJAS ARENA is located at 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego. For more information visit www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena. VALLEY VIEW CASINO CENTER is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego. For more information call (619) 224-4171 or visit www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com.

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The Shins & Spoon @ Cal Coast CU Open Air Ms. Lauryn Hill & NAS @ Cal Coast CU Open Air Depeche Mode @ Mattress Firm Janet Jackson @ Valley View Casino Center Jason Aldean @ Mattress Firm The National @ Cal Coast CU Open Air Arcade Fire @ Viejas Arena Air1-Positive Hits @ Viejas Arena Jimmy Buffett @ Mattress Firm Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull @ Valley View Casino Center Luke Bryan @ Mattress Firm Halsey @ Viejas Arena Fall Out Boy @ Viejas Arena André Rieu & His Johann Strauss Orchestra at Valley View Guns N’ Roses @ Valley View Casino Center

Poway Center for the Performing Arts Roger McGuinn October 7, 8pm The Byrds frontman Roger McGuinn is a prolific songwriter and true guitar innovator. He shares an evening of songs and stories from his legendary career, including the pioneering folk/rock sounds of The Byrds.

Ana Gasteyer November 4, 8pm Comedian, actress and singer Ana Gasteyer is a true Renaissance woman, first starring in six seasons of Saturday Night Live and then creating the role of

Elphaba for Chicago’s resident production of Wicked. With numerous TV and movie credits to her name, Gasteyer puts her comedic chops and stellar voice to use in this oneof-a-kind cabaret.

Aaron Neville December 2, 8pm As leader of the Neville Brothers, Aaron Neville’s name is synonymous with New Orleans soul. His inimitable voice has graced hits and Grammy Award-winning duets with Linda Ronstadt and Trisha Yearwood.

Poway Center for the Performing Arts is located at 15498 Espola Road, Poway. For more information call (858) 668-4798 or visit www.powayonstage.org. Photo of Roger McGuinn taken by John Chiasson.

Tower 13 10/26 Back to the Garden 11/14 Live trivia 10/27 Flipside Burners 11/18 Michigan football 10/28 Michigan football; Novocaine Band; Halloween Party 11/21 Live trivia 10/31 Live trivia 11/25 Michigan football 11/3 Ratmotor 11/28 Live trivia 11/4 UFC 217; Live trivia 11/30 Back to the Garden 11/11 Michigan football Tower 13 is located at 2633 S. Coast Highway 101, Cardiff. For more information call (760) 635-1200 or visit www.tower13.com.

10/3 Live trivia 10/6 Echophonic 10/7 Michigan football; UFC 216 10/10 Live trivia 10/14 Michigan football 10/17 Michigan football 10/24 Live trivia

Seafire Restaurant Oct 5 Creole Oct 19 Creole Oct 6 For Pete’s Sake Oct 22 Sodie & Wayne Sunday Oct 7 Lisa Cougar and The SNAXX Brunch 12-3pm Oct 8 Sodie & Wayne Sunday Brunch 12-3pm Oct 25 Kim Frost Oct 13 TBA Oct 29 Sodie & Wayne Sunday Brunch 12-3pm Oct 14 Kim Frost High Strung Band Nov 4 Boat Rockers Oct 15 Sodie & Wayne Sunday Brunch 12-3pm Nov 5 Sodie & Wayne Sunday Brunch 12-3pm 6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad CA 92011. For up-to-date schedule or changes to schedule, call (760) 603-9672 www.seafirerestaurantcarlsbad.com.

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Joshua Tree Music Festival

Del Mar Concert Series

October 5 - 8

Del Mar once again comes alive with stellar concerts over the course of the four-week Bing Crosby horse racing meet. Arrive before the end of the day’s last race and the race admission ticket includes free concert admission.

11/11 The Roots 11/18 Reggae Fest featuring Iration Also on November 18, the track welcomes college students to its annual College Day. All students get in free with a valid college I.D. and can enjoy all the live entertainment and exciting activities that the season has to offer.

Del Mar Racetrack is located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar. For more information call (858) 755-1141 or visit www.dmtc.com.

Take a road trip to the desert to experience the 12th annual Fall Joshua Tree Music Festival (JTMF), which returns to Joshua Tree National Park from October 5 to 8. Merging its funky desert style with an internationally acclaimed lineup of musical artists, the threeday family-friendly festival is truly a global dance experience. The festival melds the overwhelming spirit of desert

freedom with powerful music from around the world to create a lighthearted oasis for music lovers.

The festival features up-and-coming artists who are not likely to be heard on the radio yet. Some of this year’s featured artists include Turkuaz, The Last Internationale, Thunderball, Jon Stickley Trio, Desert Rhythm Project and Tranquil Elephantizer.

The festival takes place at Joshua Tree Lake Campground, which is located at 2601 Sunfair Road, Joshua Tree. www. joshuatreemusicfestival.com.

Valley View Casino Center Janet Jackson October 7, 8pm With sales of over 160 million records worldwide, Janet Jackson stands as one of the best-selling artists of all time, with a string of hits that have left an indelible impression on pop culture. Her music and artistry has opened doors through which other top artists have followed, many acknowledging her impact on their musical perceptions.

Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull October 22, 7:30 pm Enrique Iglesias has sold more than 130 million albums worldwide, released ten studio albums plus two greatest hits compilations, and is a multiplatinum artist in almost every country around the world. He has headlined ten world tours to over 10 million fans throughout his career, having performed in literally every corner of the world. Armando Christian Perez–aka Pitbull–is a globally successful musician, performer, business entrepreneur, fashion icon and actor whose career sales have exceeded 5 million albums and over 60 million singles worldwide. His latest album features the massive hit singles “Feel This Moment” with

Christina Aguilera, “Don’t Stop The Party,” “Back In Time” from the action-comedy Men in Black 3, and “Timber” featuring Ke$ha.

André Rieu & His Johann Strauss Orchestra October 21, 8pm Along with his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra–the largest private orchestra in the world–André Rieu has created a global revival in waltz music, staging spectacular extravaganzas second to none. Each year, his live shows attract more than 600,000 fans.

Guns N’ Roses November 28, 7pm Three decades ago today, Guns N’ Roses transformed and transfixed the world of rock and roll forever with their seminal debut album, Appetite for Destruction. To celebrate the multiplatinum record that welcomed fans to the jungle and topped the Billboard 200, the unprecedented legends of rock stop in San Diego to thrill audiences with their Not In This Lifetime tour.

Valley View Casino Center is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego. For more information call (619) 224-4171 or visit www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com..

Music by the Sea at Encinitas Library Jeeyoon Kim October 20, 7:30pm A native of South Korea, Jeeyoon Kim earned her Master and Doctor of Music in piano performance from Indiana University. She has performed recitals, chamber music and concertos in leading venues worldwide and will make her Carnegie Hall debut in December.

Annelle Gregory and Benjamin Lash November 17 Annelle is First Prize and Audience Choice Award winner of the 2017 National Sphinx Competition and a Laureate of the 2013 Stradivarius International Violin

Competition. She recently recorded the first-ever CD of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s complete violin/ piano works. Cellist Benjamin Lash has performed recitals on the Music in the Loft Series and the Dame Myra Hess Concert Series in Chicago, and has appeared twice on NPR’s From the Top. He is pursuing a Master’s degree at USC. Music by the Sea is a nine-concert series presented by the City of Encinitas. Single tickets are $14 and a season pass is $115. Encinitas Library is located at 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. For more information call (800) 595-4849 or visit www.encinitas.tix.com.

Moonlight Amphitheatre Betamaxx October 27 Experience a radical night celebrating the music, fun and bad fashions of the ‘80s.

Betamaxx rocks Moonlight Amphitheatre, proving that America’s favorite decade has never gone out of style. Pre-concert activities include an ‘80s costume contest and trivia.

What’s Going On: The Marvin Gaye Experience November 11 Celebrate the hits of the legendary Marvin Gaye in

this tribute to the pioneering Motown singersongwriter, starring soul man Brian Owens.

At its heart, The Marvin Gaye Experience is about preservation of the tradition of true soul music. Early solo hits share the stage with other classic duets. The show features a suite of pieces from Gaye’s “What’s Going On” album, which Owens counts as one of the most socially important artistic works in the history of American music.

Moonlight Amphitheatre is located at 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. For more information call (760) 724-2110 or visit www.moonlightstage.com.

Legoland California Festive Fun Brick-or-Treat Party Nights October 7, 14, 21 and 28 Brick-or-Treat Party Nights are back with Halloween excitement and extended park hours. Every Saturday in October, guests can play in the park after dark and enjoy live entertainment, new shows, with character meet and greets, costume contests, and candy stations with more than one million pieces of candy. There is also an AstroBach Dance Party and a Pop Badge Challenge. Heartlake City’s Fall Festival features a Pumpkin Patch Build and craft time with the Lego Friends. The festivities extend to Sea Life Aquarium, which is filled with spooky decorations and plenty of sweets.

Holidays at Legoland November 24-January 1 Experience the magic of Holidays at Legoland with music, twinkling lights, and nightly snow falling in Heartlake City.

Families can enjoy live entertainment with Lego Friends Live, and a life-sized Lego Brick Santa and Reindeer make the perfect family photo. There is also a nightly tree lighting of the park’s Lego Christmas tree, which is decked with spectacular lights and Lego ornaments. The annual Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party marks the end of the holiday season on December 31, when Legoland re-creates the Times Square ball drop with a giant Lego brick falling 22 feet in the air. The ball drop is followed by a fireworks display at 6pm that illuminates the sky and provides a great ending to the year.

All holiday festivities are included with regular admission. Legoland California Resort is located at 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 918-5346 or visit www. legoland.com.

Balboa Park December Nights December 1 - 2 Balboa Park December Nights takes place for the 40th consecutive year on December 1, from 3 to 11pm, and December 2, from noon to 11pm. Friends, families and the community are invited to come together for festive fun, food and attractions throughout the park, including complimentary admission to Balboa Park museums from 5 to 9pm. As the largest free community festival in San Diego, December Nights is expected to attract more than 350,000 visitors over two days.

As in years past, the event offers seasonal entertainment and festive holiday lighting throughout the park. Delicious cuisine and holiday cheer are also part of the long-standing San Diego celebration.

There are musical and dance presentations from San Diego Junior Theatre and San Diego Civic Youth Ballet. Time-honored traditions include Del Cerro Baptist’s Christmas Story Tree, food from around the globe at the International Christmas Festival at the House of Pacific Relations Cottages and unique gift shopping at the museum stores and Spanish Village. The museums also host a variety of special holiday-themed exhibitions and displays.

Balboa Park is located at 1549 El Prado, San Diego. For more information visit www.sandiego.gov/december-nights.

Fine Art, Wine & Culture Combine for the 8th Annual La Jolla Art & Wine Festival October 7-8 San Diego’s highly regarded La Jolla Art and Wine Festival, presented by Wells Fargo, returns to the quaint coastal town of La Jolla for another spectacular year of incredible art, fine wine, and live entertainment. This free two-day, family-friendly celebration boasts an expansive collection of over 150 incredible juried artists from around the globe. The carefully curated, hand-picked collection of artists showcases the incredible talent of today’s top creators in a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, jewelry design, fine glass, ceramics, woodwork, mixed media and photography.

The La Jolla Art and Wine Festival features something for everyone, from live and roving entertainment to a gourmet marketplace serving scrumptious bites to a free family art center, silent auction, and more. This year’s entertainment acts include Vibhas Kendzi, Jazz Pigs, Stone Horse, Oh La La Dance Academy, Haskell Collins Band, Full Strength Funk Band, and more. Vino enthusiasts will delight in selections from more than 40 wineries offering fine varietals from across Baja. There will also be offerings from local San Diego craft breweries, providing ample opportunities to sip and savor.

All profits raised benefit underfunded programs, such as art, music, science, physical education, technology, and onsite medical care at La Jolla public elementary and middle schools. For more information call (619) 233-5008 or visit www.ljawf.com.

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CSUSM Men’s Basketball

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10/3 vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills, 7pm 10/7 @ Humboldt State, 7pm 10/10 vs. Cal State LA, 7pm 10/13 vs. Cal State San Bernardino, 7pm 10/14 vs. Cal Poly Pomona, 7pm 10/20 @ San Francisco State, 7pm 10/21 @ Sonoma State, 7pm 10/27 vs. Cal State East Bay, 7pm 10/28 vs. Cal State Monterey Bay, 7pm 11/4 vs. UC San Diego, 7pm 11/10 @ Cal State LA, 7pm 11/11 @ Cal State Dominguez Hills, 7pm 11/16-18 CCAA Conference Tournament (in San Francisco), TBD

11/3 vs. Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, 2:30pm 11/10 vs. Biola University, 7pm 11/11 vs. Concordia (CA), 7pm 11/16 vs. West Coast Baptist, 7pm 11/21 vs. Azusa Pacific, 7pm 11/24 vs. Concordia (OR), 7pm 11/25 vs. San Diego Christian, 7pm 11/30 vs. Cal State East Bay, 7:30pm CSUSM home games take place at 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

10/27 @ UC Riverside, 7pm 11/2 vs. Cal Lutheran, 6pm 11/4 vs. Redlands, 1pm 11/10 @ Cal Baptist, 11:20am 11/11 @ Simon Fraser, 5pm 11/24 @ Azusa Pacific, 3pm 11/25 @ Dominican, 1pm 11/30 vs. Cal State East Bay, 5:30pm

CSUSM home games take place at 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

San Diego Aztecs Football Schedule 10/7 @ UNLV, TBA 10/14 vs. Boise State, 7:30pm 10/21 vs. Fresno State, 7:30pm 10/28 @ University of Hawaii, TBA 11/4 @ San Jose State, TBA 11/18 vs. Nevada, 7:30pm 11/24 vs. New Mexico, 12:30pm Home games take place at Qualcomm Stadium, which is located at 9449 Friars Road, San Diego. For more information visit www.goaztecs.com.

San Diego Gulls Hockey 10/7 @ Tucson Roadrunners, 7:05pm 10/13 vs. Texas Stars, 7pm 10/14 vs. Texas Stars, 7pm 10/20 @ Stockton Heat, 7pm 10/21 @ Stockton Heat, 6pm 10/25 vs. Stockton Heat, 7pm 10/27 @ Texas Stars, 5:30pm 10/28 @ Texas Stars, 5pm 11/3 vs. Ontario Reign, 7pm 11/4 @ Ontario Reign, 6pm 11/8 vs. Texas Stars, 7pm 11/10 vs. Stockton Heat, 7pm 11/11 vs. Ontario Reign, 7pm 11/17 vs. Tucson Roadrunners, 7pm 11/18 vs. Tucson Roadrunners, 7pm 11/22 @ Tucson Roadrunners, 6:05pm 11/24 vs. Bakersfield Condors, 7pm 11/26 @ San Jose Barracudas, 3pm 12/1 @ Ontario Reign, 7pm 12/5 @ Milwaukee Admirals, 5pm 12/6 @ Chicago Wolves, 5pm Home games take place at Valley View Casino Center, which is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego. Visit www.sandiegogulls.com.

CSUSM Men’s Soccer 10/1 vs. Cal Poly Pomona, 2pm 10/4 @ UC San Diego, 7pm 10/8 vs. San Francisco State, 2pm 10/13 @ Sonoma State, 3pm 10/15 @ Humboldt State, 2pm

CSUSM home games take place at 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

10/20 vs. UC San Diego, 3pm 10/26 @ Cal State Monterey Bay, 3pm 10/28 @ Cal State East Bay, 4:30pm CSUSM home games take place at 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.

Los Angeles Clippers 10/1 @ Toronto Raptors, 7pm 10/3 @ Toronto Raptors, 10pm 10/8 vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 12:30pm 10/12 vs. Sacramento Kings, 7:30pm 10/13 vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 7:30pm 10/19 vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 7:30pm 10/21 vs. Phoenix Suns, 7:30pm 10/24 vs. Utah Jazz, 7:30pm 10/26 @ Portland Trail Blazers, 7pm 10/28 vs. Detroit Pistons, 7:30pm 10/30 vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30pm 11/1 vs. Dallas Mavericks, 7:30pm 11/4 vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 12:30pm 11/5 vs. Miami Heat, 12:30pm

11/7 @ San Antonio Spurs, 5:30pm 11/10 @ Thunder Oklahoma City, 6pm 11/11 @ New Orleans Pelicans, 4pm 11/13 vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30pm 11/17 @ Cleveland Cavaliers, 4:30pm 11/18 @ Charlotte Hornets, 4pm 11/20 @ New York Knicks, 4:30pm 11/22 @ Atlanta Hawks, 4:30pm 11/25 @ Sacramento Kings, 7pm 11/27 vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 7:30pm 11/30 vs. Utah Jazz, 7:30pm 12/2 @ Dallas Mavericks, 11am 12/3 @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 4pm 12/6 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:30pm

Home games take place at Staples Center, which is located at 1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles.

For more information visit www.nba.com/clippers/schedule.

Los Angeles Lakers Schedule 10/19 vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 7:30pm 10/20 @ Phoenix Suns, 7pm 10/22 vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 6:30pm 10/25 vs. Washington Wizards, 7:30pm 10/27 vs. Toronto Raptors at Staples Center, 7:30pm 10/28 @ Utah Jazz, 6pm 10/31 vs. Detroit Pistons, 7 :30pm 11/2 @ Portland Trail Blazers, 7:30pm 11/3 vs. Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center, 7:30pm 11/5 vs. Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center, 6:30pm 11/8 @ Boston Celtics, 5pm 11/9 @ Washington Wizards, 4pm 11/11 @ Milwaukee Bucks, 5:30pm

11/13 @ Phoenix Suns, 6pm 11/15 vs. Philadelphia 76ers at Staples Center, 7:30pm 11/17 vs. Phoenix Suns at Staples Center, 7:30pm 11/19 vs. Denver Nuggets, 6:30pm 11/21 vs. Chicago Bulls, 7:30pm 11/22 @ Sacramento Kings, 7:30pm 11/27 vs. Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center, 7:30pm 11/29 vs. Golden State Warriors at Staples Center, 7:30pm 12/2 @ Denver Nuggets, 6pm 12/3 vs. Houston Rockets, 6:30pm 12/7 @ Philadelphia 76ers, 5pm

Home games take place at 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles.

For more information visit www.nba.com/lakers/schedule.

Los Angeles Chargers Schedule 10/1 vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 1:05pm 10/8 New York Giants, 10am 10/15 @ Oakland Raiders, 1:25pm

10/22 vs. Denver Broncos, 1:25pm 10/29 @ New England Patriots, 10am 11/12 @ Jacksonville Jaguars, 10am

11/19 vs. Buffalo Bills, 1:05pm 11/23 @ Dallas Cowboys, 1:30pm 12/3 vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:05pm

Swami’s Return to the Reef 23rd Invitational Surf Contest October 21-22 Swami’s Surfing Association proudly presents its 23rd Return to the Reef Invitational Surf Contest on October 21 and 22. About 100 longboard surfers from the California Coalition of Surfing Clubs gather for the weekend at Cardiff Reef to compete for the top 6 spots of 17 separate events. An awards ceremony follows the competition.

Cardiff Reef has been the venue for all 23 years of the event. Only Coalition members are invited to participate in the competition. However, the public is welcome to attend

and watch. The ages of the participants vary from 13 to over 70 years old.

The event also features an auction for surf items. Swami’s Surfing Association divides proceeds from the event among several organizations, including: Blind Surfing, Swami’s Scholarship fund, beach clean ups, and Surfaid.

For more information visit www.swamissurfingssoc.org.

7th Annual Grape Day 5K

at 7:30am. No matter the skill level, participants can run, walk or stroll through scenic old Escondido while raising funds for Palomar Health’s patient programs, a cure for Multiple Sclerosis and other community causes. All participants receive cool tech shirts, plenty of goodies, and a finisher’s medal.

For more information call (619) 269-7047 or visit www. grapeday5k.com.

October 7, 7:30am start The 7th annual Grape Day 5K rolls exercise, sunshine, and fun into one great morning on October 7. Participants leave from the corner of Grand Avenue and Orange Street in Escondido

Home games take place at StubHub Center, which is located at 18400 S. Avalon Blvd, Carson. For more information visit www.chargers.com.

Bike MS Bay-to-Bay Tour October 21–22 The Bike MS Bay-to-Bay Tour celebrates its 35th anniversary this year on October 21 and 22. Cyclists of all levels will ride down the coastline from Irvine to San Diego to help create a world free of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Bike MS offers a fully supported coastal ride of 25, 100, 125 or 150 miles over one or two days. The tour boasts one of the most scenic and beautiful routes in the country, rolling through San Diego’s North County and along the Pacific South Coast, finishing in Mission Bay. Rush Cycle Carmel Valley is also hosting a Tour de Stationary event, where attendees can enjoy music and entertainment and watch the cyclists on tour while spinning on stationary bikes.

The Bike MS Bay-to-Bay Tour helps spread awareness by fundraising efforts for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Whether participants are new to Bike MS or ride every year, they can raise money, have fun, and make a difference in the lives of people living with MS. For more information call (855) 372-1331 or visit www. biketofinishms.com.

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Bing Crosby Season Welcomes Breeders’ Cup Champions We’re Giving Away Free Tickets November 1-26 The Del Mar Racetrack is open for the Bing Crosby season from November 1 to 26, when it will host the famous Breeders’ Cup for the first time in racing history. The Bing Crosby season offers attendees a chance to cheer on magnificent thoroughbreds as they compete in stakes races, handicaps and the Hollywood Derby. Eight to ten races take place during each day of the season. The season kicks off with the Opening Day Vintage Hollywood Fashion Contest on November 1.

The highly anticipated Breeders’ Cup debuts at Del Mar Racetrack on November 3 and 4. The Breeders’ Cup features some of the world’s greatest racehorses and attracts both celebrities and the local community for a day filled with fashion, parties and thrilling competition. There are 15 celebrity ambassadors this

year, including Kate Upton, Bobby Flay, Elizabeth Banks and Toby Keith.

Beyond world-class thoroughbred sport, Del Mar is known for its exciting lineup of concerts, food and beer festivals, and giveaways. The Roots perform on November 11, followed by Reggae Fest featuring Iration on November 18. A couple of food festivals also complement the season. Additional weekend fun includes dining events, such as Daybreak at Del Mar on Saturdays, Taste of the Turf Club on Sundays, and Free and Fun Sundays, which offers free stretch run admission, seat and program, as well as half-price drinks.

Del Mar’s Family Fun Run is a great way to start the Thanksgiving holiday, on November 23, at 8am. The races start at 11am and two special menus are available during the day: a mouth-watering brunch or turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The festivities are followed by Helen Woodward’s puppy run and adoption event.

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Must be 21 years or older to enter. Tickets do not include Breeders’ Cup. Only one email entry per person is permitted.

Must arrive before the day’s final race for FREE entry to their Fall Concerts. The Del Mar Racetrack is located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar. See you soon at the place “Where the Turf Meets the Surf.”

Yes! Now You Can Fly! iFLY Indoor Skydiving Makes Flying a Reality We’re Giving Away Free Tickets The dream of flight becomes a reality at iFLY Indoor Skydiving, which celebrated the grand opening of its new Oceanside location on August 24. The highly anticipated opening featured a ribbon cutting ceremony with celebrity special guests, entertainment, and top city officials, who welcomed the exciting new attraction.

Robert Blomsness, a Navy Seal Veteran, co-owns the franchise with his wife, Melissa. They have set out to create a dream experience for everyone from age 3 to 103. “It’s really a fun, family activity,” Blomsness said. “iFLY Oceanside will also be used as a tool to help local military and recreational skydivers improve their skills.”

Whether it’s a corporate outing, birthday party, family gathering, or date night, the doors are open for those seeking to spread their wings or learn more about body flight, one of the fastest-growing new sports. The Indoor Skydiving tunnel is highly visible from the highway and ideal location for residents from Orange County to Del Mar. iFLY Oceanside is located at 3178 Vista Way, Oceanside.

For more information call (760) 202-3097 or visit iflyoceanside.com.

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This is a great holiday gift! We’re giving away tickets for iFly in Oceanside. Just visit www.NorthCountySun. com and fill in the simple entry form. Only one entry per person and per one email address is allowed. Some

restrictions apply. This is only for Oceanside location.

We will be randomly selecting winners and notifying by phone and email. Must be 18 yrs old or more to enter.

Best of luck and see you at iFLY in Oceanside!

Female Skateboarders Defy Gravity at Exposure: A Women’s Benefit Event November 3-4 titions. Families can participate in free yoga Exposure: A Women’s Benefit Event returns to Encinitas and learn-to-skate clinics or spend the day Community Park, on November 3 and 4, with the mission shopping and getting autographs of empowering women and girls through skateboarding. in the vendor village.

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O’side Turkey Trot November 23, Thursday The 12th annual O’side Turkey Trot returns on Thanksgiving Day with Pacific Marine Credit Union as the title sponsor and an added senior fitness event the day before. Since its inception in 2006, the fast-paced Trot has grown from 2,200 to 10,000 participants, with the largest growth coming from baby boomers over 60 years of age.

According to race director Kathy Kinane, the event benefits over 60 nonprofits annually and has put Oceanside on the map nationally as a place for active families to live, work and play. Runner’s World Magazine named the event a “Top Trot” in the country, which has attracted participants from 46 states and 460 cities.

The O’side Turkey Trot features a downhill 10K and 5K, which begin at Oceanside Civic Center and end at the Pier.

There is live entertainment to look forward to along the course and multiple kids’ races. Participants are encouraged to come in their best costume and compete for prizes in the costume contest at 9:45am. New this year is a $1,000 prize purse for the day of the event, and an Instagram costume contest.

Participants in the O’side Turkey Trot can pick up their bib number, T-shirt and goodie bag at the pre-race

expo on November 22 and 23. The expo takes place at Junior Seau Beach Community Center at 300 N. Strand, Oceanside. Oceanside Civic Center is located at 300 N. Coast Highway. For more information visit www. osideturkeytrot.com.

Tri-City Medical Center Senior Mile/400m Competition November 22, Wednesday, 9am start To satisfy interest from the active retired population, organizers and Tri-City Medical Center created an adjunct event, the Senior Mile, a walking/jogging race for seniors.

The TCMC Senior Mile and 400m Run/Walk/Push or Be Pushed provides an opportunity for seniors to get out and strut their stuff in a competitive mile or 400-meter option.

Waves of seniors start at 9am and continue to 10am.

Participants who choose to walk, walk with a walker, push a chair or be pushed in a chair still receive a very cool T-shirt, goodie bag, free photos, finish line food and a great morning of fun. Awards are given out to the top three finishers in each 5-year age group, starting from 65 years to 90.

The event takes place at Jr Seau Amphitheater in Oceanside. Registration and information can be found at www. osideturkeytrot.com/senior-mile or by calling (760) 434-5255.

San Dieguito Interfaith Ministerial Association Celebrates 30th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service November 22 On Wednesday, November 22, people of various religious communities come together to enjoy a night in harmony at the 30th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Celebration. This popular community event includes words and music from many leaders of different faiths, as well as the famous Interfaith Choir. There are representatives from many faiths, temples and churches giving words of encouragement, gratitude and thanks. It’s truly an uplifting and wonderful evening and everyone in the community is invited.

During the services baskets are passed to anyone who would like to make a donation to the Women’s Resource Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring and donate a homemade pie for a delicious and fun social time after the service. There is coffee, tea and all sorts of pies, such as pumpkin, apple, pecan and cherry.

The venue for the service changes every year and has not been determined yet. For more information call the Seaside Center for Spiritual Living at (760) 753-5786 or visit www.sdima.org.

Bat Chats and Friends at The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation October 21, Saturday, 3pm - 5pm The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation and Tri-City Medical Center present Bat Chats and Friends, from 3 to 5pm, on October 21, at the Discovery Center in Carlsbad.

The San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife presents two live bat presentations; one at 3:30pm and the other at 4:30pm.

Activities planned for the fun-filled afternoon include games, recycled crafts, raffles and a children’s costume contest. Prizes are awarded for the scariest, most creative, most original, and best overall costume.

The event is free, and no registration is required. Agua Hedionda Lagoon

Foundation is located at 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad, CA 92008. For more information call (760) 804-1969 or visit www.aguahedionda.org.

October 1, 10am–6pm Encinitas Chamber of Commerce marks the start of fall with the 22nd annual Oktoberfest on October 1 from 10am to 6pm. The festivities take place at Mountain Vista Drive and El Camino Real in Encinitas.

A ceremonial parade takes place at noon. The event features The Bluebird band, dressed in genuine Bavarian Tracht, the Gemuetlichkeit Alpine dancers and a street craft faire with 200 vendors and artisans. There is a family fun zone with children’s games and family-oriented activities. The food and refreshment tent serves authentic German food and a craft beer garden shines the spotlight on beer from national and local breweries.

For more information call (760) 753-6041 or visit www. encinitasoktoberfest.com.

Escondido Grand Avenue Festival October 15 With over 500 vendors, the Grand Avenue Festival has brought unique crafts and imports, fine international cuisine and family entertainment to downtown Escondido since 1989. The festival runs all day, from 9am to 5pm, and covers Grand Avenue from Centre City Parkway to Juniper Street.

Presented by the Escondido Chamber of Commerce, the street fair offers rides, games, entertainment, food, art and shopping for everyone. Attractions include local rising talent with a variety of different acts to see, arts and crafts for children, and local policemen and firefighters meetand-greets with the community. Come out to try food from vendors who are serving delicious barbeque, ice cream and funnel cakes.

Admission is free. Call (760) 745-2125 or visit www. escondidochamber.org.

Take a Taste Trolley at Taste of Oceanside October 7, 2 - 5pm

California Surf Museum’s 10th Annual Gala Fundraiser October 28 California Surf Museum’s 10th annual gala fundraiser makes a splash, on October 28, at Cape Rey Carlsbad.

This year’s guests of honor include 2017 CSM Silver Surfer Gerry Lopez and Jericho Poppler. The event also recognizes International Surfing Association President Fernando Aguerre.

For more than 30 years, California Surf Museum

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has preserved the state’s surfing heritage. Unmatched in its role, the museum showcases and shares California’s colorful surfing history with thousands of visitors. The gala is the most important fundraising effort the California Surf Museum produces to raise the capital needed to continue producing special events and exhibits for the education and enjoyment of future generations.

Their newest exhibition, China Beach—Surfing During The Vietnam War, is an amazing exhibit that tells about the healing power of surfing in Vietnam during the war.

Cape Rey Carlsbad is located at 1 Ponto Road, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 721-6876 or visit www.surfmuseum.org. The California Surf Museum is located at 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

Taste of Oceanside returns with tantalizing taste bud delights on October 7, from 2 to 5pm. At this food-centered event, attendees can stroll around downtown and nibble samples from local restaurants, wineries and breweries. Two Taste Trolleys make a continuous loop throughout the downtown area, stopping at various taste and sip stops along the way. Last year, 25 restaurants and 10 wineries and breweries participated.

This event is limited to 1,000 tickets. Taste of Oceanside takes place along North Coast Highway 101 in downtown Oceanside. For more information visit www.mainstreetoceanside.com/taste-of-oceanside.

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Trick-or-Treat Sweets and Hair-Raising Treats

(Please check websites for correct dates and times)

- The entire street of Circulo Sequoia in La Costa is great for hitting lots of houses in a short amount of time, and you won’t get lost since it’s a circle.

- Houses on Camino Lindo in The Ranch in Carlsbad are known for big candy pieces.

- Lots of young families with kids in San Elijo Hills make this community a treasure trove of Halloween treats.

- Safe Trick-or-Treat in downtown Encinitas (S. Coast Highway 101 from Encinitas Blvd to K Street) is great for little ones to stay safe. www.visitencinitas.com - Scripps Ranch homes often hand out huge candy bars, and you can even score occasional paper money.

10/1-29 SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular, every weekend. www.seaworldsandiego.com 10/1-30 Big Horse Corn Maze & Harvest Festival at Big Horse Feed Store in Temecula. (951) 389-4621 www.bighorsecornmaze.com 10/1-31 Scream Zone at Del Mar Fairgrounds, select days. www.thescreamzone.com 10/1-31 Haunted Hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter, closed most Mon & Tues. (619) 231-0131 www.hauntedhotel.com 10/1-31 Haunted Trail at Balboa Park, closed most Mon & Tues. (619) 231-0131 www.hauntedtrail.net 10/1-31 Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch. www. batesnutfarm.biz 10/1-31 BOOmont Park features free trick-or-treating and other attractions every weekend. (858) 228-9283 www.belmontpark.com 10/1-31 Pumpkin Patch across from Del Mar Racetrack 10/1-31 Pumpkin Patch on corner of Rancho Santa Fe Road & Encinitas Blvd 10/1-31 Pumpkin Patch next to Arco Gas Station on San Marcos Blvd in San Marcos 10/7 Halloween Mutt Mixer at San Diego Humane Society Escondido campus, 12-2pm. www.sdhumane.org

10/7-28 Brick-or-Treat Party Nights at Legoland California Resort, every Saturday. www.legoland.com 10/7-28 Rocky Horror Picture Show at La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas, midnight, every Friday. www. lapalomatheatre.com 10/13 Halloween Mutt Mixer at San Diego Humane Society Oceanside campus, 6-8pm. www.sdhumane.org 10/13-28 Boy Scout Troop 2000 Haunted Hotel at Olivenhain Meeting Hall. www.olivenhain.org/events 10/13-31 The Whaley House in San Diego, built in 1857, is said to be haunted. They have a special Halloween schedule throughout the month. www.whaleyhouse. org/tourhalloween.htm 10/13 Fall Festival at Mission Estancia Elementary School, 1-5:30pm. www.mepta.org 10/14 Pumpkin Plunge at Alga Norte Aquatic Center in Carlsbad, 5-9pm. (760) 268-4777 www. carlsbadconnect.org 10/20-21 Haunted Aquarium: Sea Monster Mash at Birch Aquarium, 6-9pm. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu10/27 10/27 Bones & Booze Bar Crawl, 6-10pm. www.sandiegomonsterbash.com

Belmont Park Transforms into Boomont Park October 1-31 For the fifth consecutive year, Belmont Park transforms into a Halloween-themed beachfront amusement park to create a familyfriendly fall festival with activities for monsters of all ages. Activities take place every Friday through Sunday, on October 31, beginning at 5pm. Boomont Park’s frighteningly fun weekends include trickor-treating from 6:30 to 7:30pm.

Attractions include Zombie Laser Tag, Superhero Zip Line and Rock Wall and a pumpkin patch with an option to purchase pumpkins to paint.

Escapology interactive game is new for all to solve.

It is a physical adventure game in which players are locked in an escape room and have one hour to find clues, unlock doors, pick locks and escape the room.

Belmont Park’s Escapology features three escape rooms: Budapest Express, Th3 Cod3 and Antidote. The escape

room experience takes over an hour but the game itself can last up to 60 minutes.

Onboard the famous Budapest Express (difficult rating 8.43), players must help solve a murder mystery before the killer gets away. Players must try to stop Nitr0 and unlock the kill code to stop a virus from draining 100 million United States bank accounts. Players in the Antidote escape room (difficulty-rating 7.36) must defeat a rogue evil chemist and save the world from destructive chemical warfare.

Belmont Park also offers classic amusement park attractions, such as bumper cars, an arcade, laser tag, zip lining, rock climbing, miniature golf and water games. It is located at 3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego.

For more information call (858) 228-9283 or visit www. belmontpark.com.

Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con October 27–29 Los Angeles’s first multi-media pop culture convention, Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center from October 27 to 29. L.A. Comic Con assembles the most exciting and innovative comics, video games, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and all things pop culture. Created in partnership with comic legend Stan Lee and Elvira Mistress of the Dark, L.A. Comic Con is the only convention of its kind owned and operated by pop culture icons.

Last year, the convention attracted 91,000 fans from around the country. More than 700 diverse artists and vendors were featured, selling exclusive, rare and limited editions of comics, collectibles, art, toys and other hard-to-find merchandise.

Now in its seventh year, Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con is quickly growing into one of the most diverse and celebrated geek and pop culture events in the United States. Unique panels, autograph sessions and photo ops give fans an opportunity to interact with their favorite creators and major players in the entertainment industry.

Los Angeles Convention Center is located at 1201 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles. For more information visit www.stanleeslacomiccon.com.

10/28 Halloween Spooky Splash, a non-competitive social event at La Jolla Cove, 9-11am. www.lajollacoveswimclub.com 10/28 Balboa Park Halloween Family Day, 11am-4pm. www.balboarparkconservancy.org 10/29 Free Trick-or-Treat at Old California Restaurant Row in San Marcos, 3-5pm. www.oldcalrestaurantrow.com 10/28 San Diego Monster Bash in the Gaslamp Quarter, 6pm-12am. www.sandiegomonsterbash.com 10/28-31 Halloween in the Gaslamp Quarter. www.gaslamp.org 10/29 Once Upon a Hallowe’en at Old Poway Park, 5:30-8:30pm. www.poway.org 10/29 Old California Restaurant Row in San Marcos 3–5pm. www.oldcalrestaurantrow.com 10/31 Del Mar Highlands Town Center holds its annual Halloween event, 4-6pm. www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com 10/31 Haunted Houses on Circulo Sequoia in La Costa 10/31 Safe Trick-or-Treat on South Coast Hwy 101 from Encinitas Blvd to K Street in downtown Encinitas, 5-8pm. www.visitencinitas.com

The Griswold Awards San Diego– Featuring EXTREME Christmas Light Displays Post or tag your EXTREME Christmas light display photos and videos on our Facebook page (nothing nasty please) at www.facebook.com/TheGriswoldAwardsSanDiego.

Christmas presents will be given out for the best video clips and photos! Categories are: 1) Extremely Energy Inefficient 2) Extremely Reverent (Religious) 3) Extremely Original 4) Extremely Confusing. We’re looking for the best Christmas light displays and extreme streets and neighborhoods throughout San Diego.

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NCS 12/16

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EVENT HOURS

Sat & Sun 10am - 5pm TICKET SALES CLOSE: Maze - 4pm Activities - 4:30pm Weekday Hours

Maze Open - Tues - Fri 1pm - 5pm

(Open Monday Oct 23rd and 30th)

Maze Maze OnlyOnly $9.00 Maze & 3$9.00 Activities $13.00

Ages 3 & Under MazeMaze Combo Pass is FREE! $15.00

Sept. 30th & Oct. 1st Sept. 30th

Come out early on Saturday to see Hot Rods, Custom & Muscle Cars, Trucks, Rat Rods, Classic and Antique Models & More! Classic Car Craze 9a. m.- 3 p.m. (Oct 1st only)

Oct.1st Old Fashioned Rock‘n’Roll Oct. 7th & 8th SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY WEEKEND

Oct-7 Helping and Hiring our Heroes - Job & Resource Fair 11am-3pm Patriotic Entertainment throughout the day!

Oct. 14th & 15th ALL AMERICAN WEEKEND

Baseball, Hot Dogs & Apple Pie make up this all American Weekend.

Show your Patriotism on our Wall of Freedom!

Oct. 21st & 22nd Old Fashioned Farm Days Churn Butter, Race Pigs, Gold Panning & much more! Compete in Pie Eating Contests, bobbing for apples, potato sack races & other fun filled farm activities! Y'all come & visit

Oct. 28th Oct,29th

“End of the Harvest” Weekend

Kids & Pets Costume Contest! 1 pm

Pumpkin Patch Pony Rides(starting Oct 7) Hay Ride Pillow Jump Animal Sharing Center Mini Maze Pig Races High Striker Rock Wall Corn Cannon Face Painting Knockerballs Free Contests Zip Line ACTIVITIES ONLY AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS

Big Horse Feed & Mercantile

Maze closed for maintenance Oct. 2, 9 & 16 Pumpkin Patch open every day A portion of parking fees go to non-profit organizations to include the Gary Sinise Foundation, MVAT, VFW, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, the United States Marines, Medal of Honor Foundation, and 4 Paws 4 Patriots.

G A RYS I N I S E F O U N D AT I O N. O RG

33320 Temecula Pkwy, Temecula

For more information go to:

www.bighorsecornmaze.com or call 951-389-4621

Volunteer Opportunites Available