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KAABOO Three days of rock stars, comics and chefs in Del Mar ALSO INSIDE: VIKINGS IN VISTA, ADAMS AVENUE’S BIGGEST MUSIC FESTIVAL, A RESTAURANT WITH MICHELIN STARS IN ITS SIGHTS, ‘ALMOST FAMOUS’ THE MUSICAL, CONCERTS, COMEDIANS, EVENTS + MORE September 2019

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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2019

CURRENTS 14 Nine.Nineteen September events calendar 34 Laughing Stock September stand-up comedy shows PULSE 40 Art Beat September gallery + exhibition openings 46 Curtain Calls September performing arts preview 48 The Reel Deal September motion picture preview TASTE 50 Culinary Homecoming Chef Steve Brown brings his tasting-only concept to the Gaslamp 60 Full Plate September food + drink happenings 64 Take it From the Tap A monthly taste of beer from here GROOVE 68 Sounds Like a Plan September concert calendar 84 Take a Spin September EDM + DJ performances LOVE 86 For Batter or For Worse Blind daters take a swing at romance at Petco Park

ON THE COVER AND ON THIS PAGE: British rock band Mumford & Sons are joined by Kings of Leon and Dave Matthews Band as headliners at KAABOO Del Mar on Sept. 13-15 (cover photo by Thomas Niedermueller/Redferns).

Other performers include Snoop Dogg and WuTang Clan, Maren Morris, OneRepublic and Sheryl Crowe, among many others. Read more about the festival that brings art, music, comedy and cuisine together for an unforgettable weekend on p. 68 (and enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets on p. 10!).

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CURRENTS WHAT’S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW

BY MICHAEL BENNINGER

9.15

Ironman 70.3 Superfrog

Portwood Pier Plaza, Imperial Beach, ironman.com Run, swim and cycle as never before during this half-Ironman challenge held annually, starting in Imperial Beach and continuing along Coronado’s Silver Strand.

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9.1 BIG SOCAL EURO 2019

SDCCU Stadium, Mission Valley big-euro.com Scope out more than 3,000 imported vehicles — or showcase your own set of wheels — at one of the West Coast’s largest European auto gatherings, featuring drag racing, a swap meet and an unforgettable after-party.

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9.6 FOURTH ANNUAL PLAY ON THE BAY

Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Coronado, loewshotels.com Do your part to support local educators while enjoying spectacular food, drinks and live music during this exquisite affair on the waterfront.

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9.7 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB

Hilton San Diego Bayfront, downtown, sandiegostairclimb.com Raising awareness for the sacrifices made by fearless firefighters and their families, this 110-story climb commemorates the 403 emergency responders who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. @PACIFICSD SEPTEMBER 2019

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9.7 NINTH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO BLUES FESTIVAL

Embarcadero Marina Park North, sdbluesfest.com Outstanding acts perform brooding blues tunes at this beloved event that raises funds for the ďŹ ght against hunger.

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Sept. 7 Taj Mahal with the Phantom Blues Band

Larkin Poe » Eric Gales Curtis Salgado » Black Market III Chris James & Patrick Rynn Whitney Shay » The Sleepwalkers

Embarcadero Marina Park North

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A benefit for THE JACOBS & CUSHMAN

C URRENTS | EVENTS 9.7 23RD ANNUAL JULIAN GRAPE STOMP

Menghini Winery, Julian visitjulian.com Slosh around in a vat full of fruit before feasting on exotic food, sipping samples from local wineries and strutting your stuff to Italian anthems at this annual oenophilic extravaganza.

9.8 ROCK THE BAY TRIATHLON

Bayfront Park, downtown, rockthebaytri.com Downtownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s song-centric triathlon is back with a boardwalk swim entry, a one-of-akind cycling course and a concluding run along the Embarcadero.

9.7-8 41ST ANNUAL CARDIFF GREEK FESTIVAL

Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Cardiff, cardiffgreekfestival.com Munch on mouthwatering Greek eats and out-of-this-world pastries while musicians and folk dancers perform alongside cooking demonstrations, beer presentations and many other Mediterranean delights.

9.8 ALOHA RUN

Tecolote Shores Park, Mission Bay, thealoharun.com Run or walk along the scenic course of this festive, island-inspired 5/10K followed by a post-race luau replete with live Hawaiian music and other tropical attractions.

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ENDURANCE SPORTS PH OTO

9.13-15 SAN DIEGO BAYFAIR

Crown Point and Fiesta Island, Mission Bay, sandiegobayfair.org Owners of RVs won’t want to miss this three-day beach-party barbecue that features fireworks, craft brews and a frenzy of fast boats.

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9.21 ONE LOVE MOVEMENT’S 8TH ANNUAL CHARITY YOGA EVENT

Waterfront Park, Little Italy onelovemovement.org Join a live DJ and more than 1,000 local yogis at this bayfront fundraiser that features a wellness garden and supports social justice efforts for refugees held along the Mexican border.

9.21 35TH ANNUAL COASTAL CLEANUP DAY

throughout San Diego County ilacsd.org Pitch in to help beautify more than 100 sites throughout the county at this environmental effort that’s a proud part of National Cleanup Day.

9.21-22 SECOND ANNUAL ARTWALK CARLSBAD

Armada Dr., Carlsbad artwalksandiego.org This fine art festival showcases painters, chalk artists and many of North County’s most talented creators before concluding with a live performance by the one and only A.J. Croce. @PACIFICSD SEPTEMBER 2019

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9.21-22 25TH ANNUAL PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL

Ski Beach, Mission Bay, pifasandiego.com Immerse yourself in the culture of the indigenous people of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia during this annual celebration of the PaciďŹ c Islander lifestyle.

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C URRENTS | EVENTS 9.21-22 17TH ANNUAL VISTA VIKING FESTIVAL

Norway Hall, Vista vistavikingfestival.com Hurl spears, throw axes and amble through historic encampments while listening to live music, eating exotic food and experiencing what life was like during the Viking era.

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9.21-22 38TH ANNUAL ADAMS AVENUE STREET FAIR

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Adams Ave., Normal Heights adamsavenuebusiness.com With six stages, 80 musical acts and more than 300 arts, crafts and clothing merchants, this free two-day music festival returns with four beer gardens, carnival rides and oodles of festival food.

9.22 16TH ANNUAL HARVEST FOR HOPE FUNDRAISER

BRICK, Liberty Station classy.org Treat your palate to plates and pairings created by some of the county’s finest chefs during this culinary fundraiser for children from underprivileged families who are fighting cancer.

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C URRENTS | EVENTS 9.24-29 GI FILM FESTIVAL

venues throughout San Diego gifilmfestivalsd.org Movie buffs with an appreciation for the military won’t want to miss this film festival, which depicts service members’ struggles and triumphs through various forms of cinematic storytelling.

9.27-28 POWAY RODEO

Poway Valley Riders Association Arena, Poway powayrodeo.com Celebrating the culture of the Old West, this bareback riding competition also includes rodeo clowns, steer wrestling and a traditional dance on both nights.

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C URRENTS | E V E N TS 9.27-29 2019 MCAS MIRAMAR AIR SHOW

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar miramarairshow.com Recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of our nation’s first responders, this aerial exhibit offers a look at past and present aircraft — along with an extensive array of ground-combat equipment — giving enthusiasts a rare glimpse of wartime weapons.

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9.28 SAN DIEGO POLO CLASSIC

Del Mar Arena, Del Mar, poloamerica.com Polo players from far and wide compete in two fast-paced matches during this lavish event boasting boutiques, hat contests and a postgame party with the players.

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9.29 beWELL FITNESS FAIR

La Jolla High School, La Jolla, bewellfitnessfair.com This fitness-focused fundraiser for Rady Children’s Hospital includes a yoga session, a boot camp class and a vendor village full of wares to increase your well-being.

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9.29 30TH ANNUAL MISSION BAY TRIATHLON

Bonita Cove, Mission Bay, sdtriseries.com Join more than 2,000 competitors from around the country at this athletic event that begins with a swim at Bonita Cove and concludes under Belmont Park’s iconic roller coaster.

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Padres Home Games

9.6-8 VS. COLORADO ROCKIES 9.9-12 VS. CHICAGO CUBS 9.20-22 VS. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 9.24-26 VS. LOS ANGELES DODGERS

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PROMOTION

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As a graduate of San Diego State University, he uses the knowledge he gained through his degree in social sciences every day. Miguel also holds a professional certificate in real estate development and finance from the University of San Diego, and has more than 15 years of real estate experience under his belt.

Miguel’s drive stems from a desire to help people reach true independence and freedom through wealth, and create that wealth through real estate.

He created the Agent Prolific Team; a driving force in the industry, to better serve clients. He works with both traditional buyers and sellers in various niches such as probate, trust sales, fix-and-flips, buy-and-hold investments and small development opportunities, etc.

During the Great Recession, it became evident that Miguel needed to pivot not only his business model, but the paradigm that reigned in the industry in those days. He studied the economy, market and demographic forces that prevailed in San Diego to better serve the region. This allowed him to shift his focus and become an expert in probate sales, military relocation and investor deals.

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Laughing Stock September stand-up roundup

BY MICHAEL BENNINGER

9.20-21

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AMIR K

@ Pala Casino, palacasino.com

Confused Tinder with Uber last night. Woke up next to Fahid this morning.”

— Amir K on Twitter

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9.5-7 DREW LYNCH

@ The American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com

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I’m not really as selfconscious about my voice as I am my height. I was going up to a girl one time, and before I could say anything, she was like, ‘You’re too short.’ And I was like, ‘Well, people seem to enjoy life, and they say that’s too short.’ ” — Drew Lynch on Conan

9.12-14 LEONARD OUZTS

@ The American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com

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I’m at that age when my friends are starting to have kids. I’m scared, I’ll be honest. I’m scared, ’cause you never know who you gonna get pregnant nowadays. What if I get a big girl pregnant, right?

And then the baby grow up, start to walk and run, and we can’t catch it.

Like, we would literally be unfit parents, you know what I mean?”

— Leonard Ouzts on Gotham Comedy Live

9.6-8 EDDIE IFFT

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@ The Comedy Store, thecomedystore.com/la-jolla

Dems need to fight fire with fire.

The only way they can win in 2020 is if they run O.J. Simpson.”

— Eddie Ifft on Twitter

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TOM GREEN I went to the Container Store to buy a box. They said, ‘Would you like a bag for that?’ ‘A bag for my box?

Is it free?’ They said yes.

I said, ‘Give me the free bag; keep your overpriced box. I just want something to put something in, man.’ ”

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@KAABOO (check website for performance dates), kaaboodelmar.com

TIG NOTARO My wife and I have newborn twin boys. It’s as exhausting as you hear about newborns. And there’s two. I won’t bore you with the details, but we are up at all hours — I guess I am going to bore you with some details.

Maybe three weeks into their lives, it was like 4 in the morning, and my wife and I were in bed.

Her eyes were rolling into the back of her head, and she said to me, ‘How do you have sex with a baby?’ And I said, ‘You don’t.’

And that was the beginning of a 10-minute-long misunderstanding.

‘What do you mean you don’t have sex with a baby?’ ‘What do you mean what do I mean?’ ‘What are you talking about?’ ‘Who did I marry?’ It takes a little while to sink in, what I just said.”

— Tom Green at the Helium Comedy Club

PETE HOLMES My rap name is LL Cool Bean.”

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— Tig Notaro on Ellen

— Pete Holmes on Twitter

JEN KIRKMAN I think about certain things like climate change.

I’m not a denier. I believe.

I know it is real. But what I want to know is when I’m reading these articles and the scientists are like, ‘There’s one ice cube left! Everything’s f*cked! It’s happening!’

Do they mean, like, in a scientist way?

As a scientist, if you say the Earth cannot hold human beings in 5,000 years, it’s all over ’cause of climate change, that, to a scientist, is like right now, right? So do you mean in 5,000 years? Basically, what I want to know is when can I start smoking again?”

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— Jen Kirkman on I’m Gonna Die Alone (and I Feel Fine)

JIMMY O. YANG And just to rob you further, right, just to rob you further, these grocery stores, they force you to donate money.

You know what I’m talking about? It’s a public shaming is what it is. As you’re checking out your groceries, the cashier lady, she’s like, ‘Sir, today with your purchases, would you like to also donate a dollar to the Save the Children foundation?’ I’m like, ‘Look, bitch, all I got is four packs of ramen noodles, man. What the f*ck do you want from me?

Somebody should give me a dollar, OK? I just used coupons and my EBT card.’ ”

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C URRENTS | COMEDY 9.13-15 DONNELL RAWLINGS

@ The Comedy Store, thecomedystore. com/la-jolla

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Last year, I didn’t even know what ‘gluten free’ meant.

This dude said, ‘gluten free,’ I was like, ‘How long was he locked up, dawg? Yo, we about to turn it up — Gluten just came home!

I just talked to him! Lactose free too, but he going back. Lactose, he intolerant.

He don’t listen to nothing.”

— Donnell Rawlings on The New Negroes

9.26-28 NICK THUNE

@ The American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com

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I don’t understand allergies, but I do get them.”

— Nick Thune on Twitter

9.27-29 HAL SPARKS

@ The Comedy Store, thecomedystore.com/la-jolla

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I looked at the last presidential election this way. You had a pickpocket and a serial killer. You pick the lesser of two evils. Vote for the pickpocket, it’s easy. Whose house would you stay at? The pickpocket or the serial killer? Are you going with the guy that stole somebody’s wallet or the guy eating the bones of a hitchhiker?”

— Hal Sparks in the (Cedar Rapids) Gazette

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9.25-28 JO KOY

@ San Diego Civic Theatre, sandiegotheatres.org

I’m a dad. My son just turned 14, which means I’ve got about 20 more years before he moves out. He’s not going anywhere — I’ve got a nice pool, and he takes after me. He’s just like his dad.

When I was 14, same thing. He’s going to summer school. He’s going to summer school ’cause he got a 1.8 in the eighth grade. But here’s the sad part — I threw him a party. Because when I graduated the eighth grade, it was a 1.7. I was like, ‘Dang! You are smart!’ ” — Jo Koy on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

PULSE ARTS | COOLTURE

ART BEAT

BY LISA DEADERICK

THROUGH 9.23

THE JOURNEY

Arredon Art 501 W. Broadway, Ste. 800, downtown 858.454.1231, arredonart.com Whatever the medium — painting, sculpture — artist Andre Desjardins is focused on inner peace, fulfilment and offering a break from the demanding world to celebrate slowing down and enjoying the simple pleasure of being alive.

The New Morning by Andre Desjardins

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Art Beat

September gallery + exhibit openings

BY LISA DEADERICK

9.1-21 QUIRKY TIMES, AN ART EXHIBITION

CLOCKWISE (from top right): Dome of Knowledge by Chuck McPherson; A Work in Progress by Matthew Bird; Called for Freedom by Anna Luara Salazar; Goatee by Ann Slater.

San Diego Watercolor Society 2825 Dewey Rd., Bldg. 202, No. 105, Liberty Station 619.876.4550, sdws.org The San Diego Watercolor Society’s experimental art show focuses on quirkiness this month, juried by award-winning artist Carol Mansfield, who creates acrylic paintings on paper or canvas, facilitating a kind of conversation between the artist and the image as it develops.

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Majestic Tree by June Rubin

9.6-30 CELESTIAL MAGIC

June Rubin Studio/Gallery 2690 Historic Decatur Rd., Barracks 19, Studio 214, Liberty Station 858.229.4571, junerubin.com Inspired by the wonders above, artist June Rubin focuses her mixed-media work this month on creating images like a runner racing through a purple sky filled with gems, or a tree formed of a collage of paper and gems beneath glittering clouds.

9.6-12.15 MASTERPIECES OF ITALIAN DRAWINGS FROM THE BRITISH MUSEUM

Timken Museum of Art 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park 619.239.5548, timkenmuseum.org This first-time collaboration between the Timken Museum of Art, the University of San Diego and The British Museum in London features dozens of drawings and prints focused on birth, death and resurrection by 16th- and 18th-century Italian art masters like Parmigianino, Agostino Carracci, Luca Giordano and Domenico Tiepolo.

COURTESY O F THE BRITISH MUSEUM

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9.14-10.6 HUNGER

Thumbprint Gallery 920 Kline St., La Jolla 858.354.6294, thumbprintgallerysd.com Artist Mishanthrope describes her work as â&#x20AC;&#x153;beautifully grotesqueâ&#x20AC;? and is heavily inspired by horror manga, art nouveau and blackwork, a kind of embroidery that generally uses black thread.

Hunger poster by Mishanthrope

9.24-10.17 BRIGHTEST BEACONS, BLINDEST EYES

Mesa College Art Gallery 7250 Mesa College Dr., FA103, Clairemont Mesa 619.388.2829, sdmesa.edu Contemporary art photographer John Brinton Hogan creates layered landscape portraits of the western United States, including and then removing the human subjects and adding elements like glitter and other textures and colors.

Volunteer Searching for Endangered Peninsular Desert Bighorn Sheep by John Brinton Hogan

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PULSE | VISUAL ARTS Through 11.17 [A] PORTRAIT OF PEOPLE IN MOTION

New Americans Museum 2825 Dewey Rd., Ste. 102, Liberty Station, 619.756.7707, newamericansmuseum.org During a yearlong residency at the New Americans Museum, artist Kerianne Quick invited San Diego residents to share objects related to their story of international or domestic migration here. The result is a re-creation of their journeys that incorporates all of those items along with digital photography, 3D scanning and printing, and audio recordings of each participantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story.

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Through 9.11 CHROMATIC: GROUNDING WITH COLOR

Mesa College Art Gallery 7250 Mesa College Dr., FA103, Kearny Mesa 619.388.2829, sdmesa.edu Artists Katie Ruiz and April Rose make deliberate use of rich, vibrant colors and patterns that focus on the power of women.

Ruiz, a Chicana artist, paints women who occupy lush landscapes and who are enveloped in blankets with indigenous Mexican designs; Rose uses techniques like weaving and creating with clay, inspired by nature to transform its iconic elements like rainbows, eyes and faces.

Different Paths (detail) by Katie Ruiz

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Curtain Calls What’s on stage in September

BY JAMES HEBERT

9.3-10.13 KISS MY AZTEC!

La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla 858.550.1010, lajollaplayhouse.org John Leguizamo’s cheekily titled musical hits the Playhouse — one of the prolific writer-comic-actor’s favorite creative homes — with its sharply satirical look at the Aztec people’s faceoff against Spanish conquistadores in the 16th century.

9.11-28 VICTOR/VICTORIA

Moonlight Stage Productions Moonlight Amphitheatre 1250 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista 760.724.2110, moonlightstage.com Moonlight puts up the long-time-coming local premiere of the 1995 musical (based on the 1982 Julie Andrews movie) about a singular Paris entertainer: a woman posing as a man impersonating a woman.

9.11-10.6 THE VIRGIN TRIAL

Cygnet Theatre 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town 619.337.1525, cygnettheatre.com In her follow-up to The Last Wife, which received a bracing Cygnet staging last year, playwright Kate Hennig explores the intrigue surrounding the young British princess who will one day be known as Queen Elizabeth I.

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9.12-10.13 GIRLFRIEND

Diversionary Theatre 4545 Park Blvd., University Heights 619.220.0097, diversionary.org Matthew Sweet’s 1991 alt-rock album (with its killer title track) forms the score for the versatile theater talent Todd Almond’s new musical about two young men drawn to each other in early-1990s Nebraska.

9.13 COUNTESS LUANN AND FRIENDS

The Magnolia 210 E. Main St., El Cajon 619.494.5620, magnoliasandiego.com Money can’t buy you class, but it can buy you a ticket to see Countess Luann de Lesseps (of The Real Housewives of New York fame) as she brings her cabaret act to San Diego.

9.13-10.20 ALMOST FAMOUS

Old Globe’s Shiley Theatre 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park 619.234.5623, theoldglobe.org To borrow a catch phrase from Almost Famous, the movie: It’s all happening.

The Globe is hosting the much-buzzedabout, world-premiere musical adaptation of hometown hero Cameron Crowe’s semi-autobiographical film about the adventures of a teenage rock journalist.

9.13-29 HERSHEY FELDER AS MONSIEUR CHOPIN

San Diego Rep’s Lyceum Space 79 Horton Plaza, downtown 619.544.1000, sdrep.org Felder, the formidable pianist-actor-writer, returns to a key artistic home with this Rep reprise of his 2006 solo piece about the influential French-Polish composer Frédéric Chopin.

9.19 RUSSIAN BALLET THEATRE’S SWAN LAKE

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido 800.988.4253, artcenter.org The esteemed touring company hits Escondido to revisit the beloved Tchaikovsky piece about a princess who’s turned into a swan; the large-scale production includes 150 hand-sewn costumes.

9.20-10.20 NOURA

Old Globe’s White Theatre 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park 619.234.5623, theoldglobe.org Ibsen’s theatrical classic A Doll’s House inspired this loose adaptation, set in the Chaldean Christian community. The playwright is Heather Raffo, a graduate of the nationally renowned Old Globe/ University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program.

9.20-10.20 INTIMATE APPAREL

New Village Arts Theatre 2787 State St., Carlsbad 760.433.3245, newvillagearts.org NVA opens its 19th season with two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage’s breakthrough 2003 play, which tells of the struggles and small victories of a black seamstress in early-1900s New York City.

9.27-10.27 MAN OF LA MANCHA

San Diego Musical Theatre Horton Grand Theatre 444 Fourth Ave., downtown 858.560.5740, sdmt.org Put the windmills on high alert; SDMT revives the prized 1965 musical about an idealistic knight vying to live an Impossible Dream.

Kiss My Aztec!

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The Reel Deal September motion picture preview

BY MICHAEL BENNINGER

IT: CHAPTER TWO

You’ll float again.

Horror | Thriller Directed by: Andy Muschietti Starring: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy and Bill Hader In theaters: 9.5 Nearly three decades after their initial encounter with a murderous clown, a group of childhood friends reunite in their old neighborhood to confront the nightmarish monster they vowed to defeat.

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THE GOLDFINCH

HUSTLERS

Comedy | Drama Directed by: Lorene Scafaria Starring: Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez and Julia Stiles In theaters: 9.13 Bitter strippers join forces to swindle finance bros out of beaucoup bucks in this flick based on actual events that unfolded in the wake of the 2008 recession.

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The story of a stolen life.

Drama Directed by: John Crowley Starring: Finn Wolfhard, Nicole Kidman and Sarah Paulson In theaters: 9.13 After witnessing his mother’s death during a terrorist attack in a popular art museum, an adolescent boy steals a painting of an enchained avian and uses it as a means to cope with his tragic loss.

RAMBO: LAST BLOOD

They drew first blood.

He will draw last.

Action | Adventure Directed by: Adrian Grunberg Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Paz Vega and Yvette Monreal In theaters: 9.20 A septuagenarian army veteran puts his lethal skills to the test one final time after his friend’s daughter is kidnapped and held hostage by a merciless Mexican cartel.

The answers we seek are just outside our reach.

Adventure | Mystery Directed by: James Gray Starring: Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones and Ruth Negga In theaters 9.20 Sent on a mission to discover what truly happened to his long-gone father, an astronaut journeys to the far reaches of the solar system while uncovering answers to some of mankind’s most enigmatic mysteries.

ABOMINABLE DOWNTON ABBEY

We’ve been expecting you.

Drama Directed by: Michael Engler Starring: Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith and Hugh Bonneville In theaters: 9.20 The U.K.’s king and queen pay a visit to a royal estate in the English countryside in this feature-length film that picks up a few years after the plot of the acclaimed PBS series concluded.

Find your way home.

Adventure | Comedy Directed by: Jill Culton Starring: Chloe Bennet, Tenzing Norgay Trainor and Sarah Paulson In theaters: 9.27 After a young violinist discovers a magical Yeti hiding on the roof of her Shanghai home, she takes it upon herself to reunite the mythical creature with his long-lost family living atop Mount Everest.

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DINING OUT

BY PAM KRAGEN PHOTOS BY NANCEE E. LEWIS

Chef Steve Brown returns to San Diego with new brick-and-mortar tasting menu concept

Over the past three years, homegrown chef Steve Brown has toured North America hosting more than 200 pricey pop-up tasting dinners showcasing Wagyu beef. The goal of the tour: fine-tune the menu concept until he could afford to open a brick-and-mortar tasting-only restaurant.

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the secrets of Michelin-starred restaurants. He thinks the story he will tell about himself, his food and his San Diego hometown at Cosecha SD will finally place him in the celestial firmament with his culinary idols.

Cosecha is the Spanish word for harvest. It was inspired by Brown’s connection to the produce grown on the farms near the Imperial Beach home he shares with his wife, photographer Jamie Dickerson Brown, and their 8-month-old son,

Steve III. It’s also a good metaphor for his cooking career. After years of slow growth toiling in restaurant kitchens and enduring periodic storms that shuttered two of his past restaurants, Brown’s brand may have finally come to fruition.

Cosecha SD will have its grand opening in November or December at the historic Keating Hotel at 432 F St. Until construction on a new onsite kitchen is complete, diners can still get a taste of the Cosecha experience with a handful of

Chef Steve Brown’s special meals at Cosecha SD will feature 15 to 18 courses tasting courses, starting with garden-fresh produce, moving on to fish, lamb, four Wagyu beef courses, then dessert.

pop-ups that will be presented at the Keating in September and October.

Once the restaurant opens, it will offer two seatings for 40 diners up to five nights a week.

The 15- to 18-course, 2 ½-hour, $200 meal will take diners on a progression of bites starting with produce grown in a garden on the Keating Hotel’s roof, then fish, lamb and four Wagyu beef courses, followed by dessert. Wines by the glass and courseby-course wine pairings will be optional. @PACIFICSD SEPTEMBER 2019

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Brown, who will turn 39 in September, said the secret to earning Michelin stars is taking the diner on a journey, and that’s what visitors will experience at Cosecha SD. After buying tickets online, customers will receive a code for a keypad near the hotel’s Fifth Street entrance by the Coyote Ugly Saloon. From there, they’ll climb an old stairway lined with Dickerson’s photos of the Cosecha SD team at work.

“You’re taking someone’s mindset up 25 stairs, elevating the experience,” he said. “They’ll be going from the grime of the Gaslamp to an elegant setting.”

At the top of the stairs, diners will enter a bar where they’ll order drinks and nibble the first few appetizer courses while watching the team work in a glass-walled kitchen. Once seated at two long tables in the dining room, the diners can watch their next courses being finished before their eyes at nearby prep tables.

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TAST E | DINING RIGHT: A tasting from Cosecha SD featuring heirloom tomatoes and cashews.

BELOW: Another course features several Kumamoto oysters.

restaurant with two Michelin stars.

“I thought what they were doing was a brilliant way to show empowerment of the team and shared responsibility for the final product,” Brown said.

Although Cosecha SD will be in the category of fine dining, Brown said it won’t be pretentious.

No suits and jackets are required, and the background playlist will be Brown’s favorite alltime hip-hop songs, with F-bombs included.

“San Diegans get scared off by fine dining,” he said. “I’m here to show San Diegans that they can experience fine dining without the snobby and stuffy snootiness. This will be a blast.”

Before this year, earning a Michelin star in San Diego wasn’t possible. The food ratings guide expanded its coverage to all of California after limiting its ratings for many years to only San Francisco.

That’s where Brown was working last year as executive chef of the Omakase Group’s Niku steakhouse. He led the team that opened that 18-seat Wagyu-focused chef ’s counter in San Francisco’s Design District this past February.

His plan was to stay in San Francisco to compete for Michelin stars, but when the guide expanded to San Diego this year, he was more than happy to come home.

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TAST E | DINING “I’m here to show San Diegans that they can experience fine dining without the snobby and stuffy snootiness. This will be a blast.”

– Chef Steve Brown

Brown grew up in Imperial Beach and San Bernardino, then, eager for adventure, he moved overseas at age 20 for a job as a housekeeper at a German hotel. Eventually he ended up in the hotel’s kitchen and fell in love with cooking.

After earning a degree at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school, he worked his way around L.A.’s restaurant scene for many years.

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moved back to Imperial Beach and launched his Cosecha pop-up series. Then, in October 2017, he opened Temp by Cosecha, a 40-seat bistro in Chula Vista. Again, partnership problems led to Brown’s departure six months later, and Temp closed.

With the success of Niku — from which Brown made an amicable parting in March — and the three-year record of success with the pop-up, Brown said he knows he has the right team and concept in place to make Cosecha SD a success.

And he couldn’t be happier that it’s here in San Diego.

“We think about San Diego every day. We’re making this for San Diego,” he said. “We want San Diegans to come in here for dinner and a show, and they’ll leave entertained.”

Cosecha SD at the Keating Hotel 432 F St., Gaslamp For details on upcoming pop-ups: chefstevebrown.com

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Full Plate

September food + drink happenings

BY MICHAEL BENNINGER

Farmers, Chefs and Fishermen

9.8 FARMERS, CHEFS AND FISHERMEN

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9.5 TASTE OF DEL MAR

Del Mar Village, Del Mar visitdelmarvillage.com Indulge in more than 30 culinary creations from Del Mar’s best restaurants while rocking out to live music and wetting your whistle at 15 sip stops situated between the featured eateries.

9.7 CARLSBAD BREWFEST

Holiday Park, Carlsbad carlsbadbrewfest.org Join 2,000 fellow beer aficionados as you knock back samples from more than 40 craft breweries and cider houses during this afternoon of music, entertainment and games.

9.8 2ND ANNUAL SEANY’S CHEF’S FEST

Green Acre Campus Pointe, University City, theseanyfoundation.org Meet many of San Diego’s leading chefs and vote for the most delish dish during this culinary competition that raises funds to send kids with cancer on camping trips.

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Mission Hills Nursery, Mission Hills farmtoforksd.com Traipse between 20 tasting stations and sink your teeth into scrumptious small plates from several of the city’s best chefs at this event kicking off Farm to Fork Week and featuring an assortment of wine and cider from local vintners and beverage-makers.

9.11 HEART OF PACIFIC BEACH RESTAURANT WALK

Dawes Street to Lamont Street, Pacific Beach, pacificbeach.org Embark on a self-guided stroll along Garnet Avenue and adjacent streets during this leisurely, vegetarian-friendly food tour showcasing some of the beach neighborhood’s best bites.

9.12 CITY HEIGHTS STREET FOOD FEST

Fair@44, City Heights cityheightscdc.org Celebrate the vibrant culture of City Heights by reveling in live music, art and spoken-word performances while imbibing beer and wine and sampling street food from around the world.

9.13 GRAND CHEF THROWDOWN

Hotel del Coronado, Coronado hoteldel.com Thirty talented cooks from both sides of the border welcome discerning diners to

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nosh on sweet and savory bites during this competitive foodie fest that concludes with an indulgent three-course dinner.

9.14 AMERICA’S FINEST BBQ STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Crown Point Park, Pacific Beach americasfinestbbq.com This barbecue cook-off set amid the San Diego Bay Fair invites open-fire enthusiasts to ingest a bounty of brisket, pork, ribs and chicken, then wash it all down with craft beer while watching thrilling boat races and listening to live local music.

9.14 NORTH PARK PUB CRAWL

Various venues in North Park classy.org Fill your belly with craft beer and flavorful apps during this alcohol-infused afternoon that includes complimentary beverages and bites at Mike Hess Brewing, True North Tavern and North Park Beer Co.

9.15 PONCE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant, Kensington sandiego.gov Help one of San Diego’s most venerable Mexican eateries celebrate half a century in business as Ponce’s throws a birthday party featuring great food, specialty drinks and live entertainment for the restaurant’s biggest fans.

Diner en Blanc

9.21 8TH ANNUAL DINER EN BLANC

Venue TBD sandiego.dinerenblanc.com Don your finest whites for this posh picnic centered on appearance and etiquette and hosted at a mysterious location that’s kept under wraps until the last minute.

9.21 25TH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL OF BEER

Broadway Pier, Downtown sdbeerfest.org This indoor-outdoor cancer-fighting fundraiser features food trucks, merchant booths and live entertainment along with unlimited samples of 120 brews from more than 50 beer-makers.

9.21 SAN DIEGO ZOO FOOD WINE & BREW

San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park zoofoodandwine.com More than 160 restaurants, wineries and breweries join a selection of SoCal’s best merchants and entertainers for an internationally inspired tasting event complemented by exotic animal interactions.

9.21 TASTE OF SOUTH PARK

Various venues in South Park southparksd.com An eclectic assortment of restaurants, coffeehouses and bars invite foodies to

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get their fix during this one-day walkabout to more than 20 of South Park’s most mouthwatering spots.

now includes more cafes, bakeries and fast-casual options than previous years’ events.

9.21-23 ROBB REPORT CULINARY MASTERS WEEKEND

9.27-29 and 10.4-6 EL CAJON OKTOBERFEST

Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Carmel Valley mentorbkb.org Join several celebrated chefs during three days of epicurean enticements including a multicourse fine dining experience, a gourmand golf tournament, a decadent dinner and a bountiful brunch on the final morning.

9.22 3RD ANNUAL FIESTAS PATRIAS BEER FEST

Bayside Park, Chula Vista facebook.com Commemorate Alta California’s independence from Spain at this free festival that commences with a colorful parade and features oodles of food alongside musical acts, equestrian performances and an abundance of entertainment inspired by San Diego’s 19th-century settlers.

9.22-29 SAN DIEGO RESTAURANT WEEK

Throughout the City sandiegorestaurantweek.com More than 180 local restaurants offer steep discounts on prix fixe menus during this semi-annual eight-day affair, which

German American Societies of San Diego, El Cajon germanclubsandiego.org Tantalize your taste buds with authentic German food, beer and booze during two fun-filled weekends featuring a traditional Bavarian band and authentic folk dances among many other attractions.

9.29 SAN DIEGO SAKE FEST

Quartyard, East Village quartyardsd.com Celebrate World Sake Day by sampling rice wines from two dozen Japanese and Californian brewers while also feasting on carefully paired food samples from many of East Village’s most admired eateries.

9.29 24TH ANNUAL ENCINITAS OKTOBERFEST

Mountain Vista Drive and El Camino Real, Encinitas encinitasoktoberfest.com Sink your teeth into traditional German fare — and knock back a bevy of Bavarian brews — during this authentic Oktoberfest celebration that boasts timeless tunes and a sprawling street fair featuring more than 200 artisans. @PACIFICSD SEPTEMBER 2019

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BRUNCH DIRECTORY OLD TOWN TEQUILA FACTORY & CANTINA 2467 Juan St., Old Town (across from Heritage Park) 619.260.8124 | oldtowntequilafactory.com

(buffet style)

A spectacular scenic hillside spot for your Saturday or Sunday Champagne brunch with panoramic views from the Coronado Islands, over Old Town to Mission Bay. This traditional Mexican buffet, served 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, features sizzling steak, shrimp, carnitas or chicken fajitas and includes favorites like fresh menudo and pozole, cheese enchiladas, homemade chile rellenos, agave glazed ribs, flowing Champagne and more. At $26.99 (kids under 12, $12.99), it’s perfect for bridal/baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday parties and reunions.

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CHINA MAX (table service) 4698 Convoy St., Kearny Mesa 858.650.3333 | chinamaxsd.com

Experience the true delight of an authentic Chinese dim sum brunch, dozens of varieties (from $2.45) and their famous regular menu.

Served Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.

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KAISERHOF GERMAN AMERICAN RESTAURANT

2253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., Ocean Beach 619.224.0606 | kaiserhofrestaurant.com

(table service)

Enjoy Sunday brunch in Kaiserhof’s award-winning and quaint German American restaurant. Served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. the brunch menu features dishes such as German pancakes, eggs benedict, Kaiserschmarren, steak & eggs, poached salmon, omelets and more.

Includes a glass of Champagne, mimosa or orange juice and fresh rolls and butter. From $12.95.

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OLD TOWN COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL & RESTAURANT 2660 Calhoun St., Old Town 619.297.1874 | oldtowncosmopolitan.com

(table service)

A blend of American and Mexican favorites served in their uniquely historic setting, either on the patio or indoors. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with entrees starting at $7.95 and $7 mimosas and Champagne. Kids under 12 eat free (one per paid adult).

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HORNBLOWER CRUISES & EVENTS

1800 N. Harbor Drive 619.686.8700 | hornblower.com

(buffet style)

Take brunch off land! Hornblower’s Champagne Jazz Brunch Cruise features free-flowing bubbly and mimosas, unbeatable views of San Diego’s sights, and live music from Dave Scott Duo (KUSI’s Weatherman!) on the Sun Deck. This relaxing 2-hour cruise includes a buffet stocked with classic breakfast dishes, a seafood display, seasonal lunch entrees and a twenty-foot dessert bar! Available Saturdays and Sundays. Save $5 with code CB5D. Expires 12/30/19, up to 6 guests, new orders only, cannot be combined.

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94TH AERO SQUADRON

(buffet style) 8885 Balboa Ave., Kearny Mesa 858.560.6771 | 94thsandiego.com

Join 94th Aero Squadron Sunday for their Champagne buffet brunch. Buffet includes omelet bar and eggs benedict, Belgian waffle station, carved meats, fajita station, pasta station, dessert station, chocolate fountain and much more. Served from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with an early brunch special from 9 a.m to 10 a.m. Early pricing is $29.95 and regular pricing is $34.95 (per adult). Children ages 4-10 are $16.95.

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Take it from the Tap

A monthly taste of beer from here

BY PETER ROWE

DEALER’S CHOICE

A local beer to spend some time with Beer: Sycuan IPA From: Thorn Brewing, sold only at Sycuan Casino Resort Why: With fruit-forward hops and a dry finish, this is a modified old-school San Diego IPA, amped up by a splash more citrus and just a skosh less pine sap. A relatively light body and clean finish make this a satisfying chiller for scorching Santa Ana afternoons.

Geek out: 6 percent alcohol by volume; Sycuan Blonde, also made

by Thorn, is an easier 5 percent.

Seek out: Both the IPA and the blonde are found exclusively at the recently renovated Sycuan Casino Resort.

5469 Casino Way, El Cajon 619.445.6002, sycuan.com

A STIMULATING BUZZ Go: Modern Times Invigatorium Study up: Modern Times’ third hometown outpost, after the original brewery (the Lomaland Fermentorium) and tasting room (the North Park Flavordome), the Invigatorium boasts early hours (7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily) and endless jolts of caffeine.

Perk up: The six Modern Times beers on tap ($10 per pour) here are vastly outnumbered by the coffee choices. Hot single-origin java, cold brew on nitro, vanilla lattes, barrel-aged espressos, espresso sodas – they’re all here, and much more.

Wake up: After the coffee has awakened your senses, drink in the surroundings. From the velociraptor behind the bar and leather couches to the shimmering gold disco ball and the gently curved wooden beams high overhead, this place is a small masterpiece of design.

Pro tip: Don’t miss the all-gender restroom with its exquisite tile work and Japanese-style commode. The lid opens and closes automatically, while the seat is soothingly warm to the touch.

631 Ninth Ave., East Village, moderntimesbeer.com

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ichelada lovers gathered at The Smoking Gun in the Gaslamp on Friday, Aug. 9 to celebrate the grand finale to Modelo Michelada Month. PACIFIC guests sipped award-winning micheladas and Modelos, while also enjoying a delicious nacho bar and swag from Modelo and PACIFIC. Plus, one lucky winner won the Grand Champion Giveaway and went home with four home plate tickets to a Padres game.

The Smoking Gun took home the 2019 Grand Champion Award for their michelada, The Smoking Michelada (Modelo Especial, house-blend Bloody Mary mix, house chili rub, Pelon rim with crushed watermelon

and a mango lollipop, and a bacon wrapped Flautirriko tamarindo stick). Manager Gary Hussey, who came up with the michelada recipe, and bartender Alex Ramos from The Smoking Gun accepted the award and took home the Modelo Michelada Month Championship Belt.

PACIFIC also recognized other top micheladas, including the Beachalada from Pacific Beach Alehouse, which won the award for Most Creative Michelada.

Thank you to everyone who participated in PACIFIC’s first Modelo Michelada Month and congrats to our Grand Champion, The Smoking Gun. Enjoy that championship belt and see you next year!

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ichelada lovers gathered at The Smoking Gun in the Gaslamp on Friday, Aug. 9 to celebrate the grand finale to Modelo Michelada Month. PACIFIC guests sipped award-winning micheladas and Modelos, while also enjoying a delicious nacho bar and swag from Modelo and PACIFIC. Plus, one lucky winner won the Grand Champion Giveaway and went home with four home plate tickets to a Padres game.

The Smoking Gun took home the 2019 Grand Champion Award for their michelada, The Smoking Michelada (Modelo Especial, house-blend Bloody Mary mix, house chili rub, Pelon rim with crushed watermelon

and a mango lollipop, and a bacon wrapped Flautirriko tamarindo stick). Manager Gary Hussey, who came up with the michelada recipe, and bartender Alex Ramos from The Smoking Gun accepted the award and took home the Modelo Michelada Month Championship Belt.

PACIFIC also recognized other top micheladas, including the Beachalada from Pacific Beach Alehouse, which won the award for Most Creative Michelada.

Thank you to everyone who participated in PACIFIC’s first Modelo Michelada Month and congrats to our Grand Champion, The Smoking Gun. Enjoy that championship belt and see you next year!

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MICHELADA MONTH

GROOVE MUSIC | NIGHTLIFE

SOUND DECISIONS

BY SCOTT MCDONALD

9.13-15

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he end of summer is upon us, and that means, at least for San Diegans, it’s time to head back to the beach. From September 13 through 15, KAABOO Del Mar returns for another three days of music, art, comedy and food by the Pacific Ocean.

The 2019 version of KAABOO Del Mar not only hits its first real milestone this time around (that’s right — KAABOO turns a half-decade this fall), the festival has expanded far beyond its local beginnings in recent years.

Once billed as a “mixperience,” the music festival that doesn’t want to be called a music festival debuted at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in 2015. Now, it also hosts similarly eclectic fests in both Texas and the Cayman Islands.

While it remains to be seen if that bodes well for KAABOO’s future in San Diego (promoters signed a five-year deal — with up to five additional one-year extensions — in 2016), there’s no denying that it has done right by the city so far.

A solid and diverse roster of talent has played the event in the past, including

Tom Petty, Pink, The Roots, GriZ, The Chainsmokers, No Doubt, David Guetta, Aerosmith, Flo Rida, Cheech & Chong, Fall Out Boy and many more.

But last year seemed to pack that much star power by itself, with a lineup that included Halsey, Foo Fighters, Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, Post Malone, N.E.R.D., Robert Plant, Wiz Khalifa, Blondie and Gucci Mane.

This year has its fair share of seemingly “must see” moments as well, including a special, anniversary-based dual set from Snoop Dogg and Wu-Tang Clan (who both released their respective debut albums in 1993), and an appearance from Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Maren Morris, who, along with Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires and Natalie Hemby, recently formed the country supergroup, The Highwomen.

And, of course, there are the headliners.

Kings of Leon, Dave Matthews Band and Mumford & Sons will each anchor one of KAABOO Del Mar’s three nights. Fun fact: Festival closer Mumford & Sons will join the ranks of artists like Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp and Joan Baez when they receive the 2019 John Steinbeck Award from San

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Jose State and Stanford universities just a few days after KAABOO Del Mar ends.

While it also would be smart to check in on sets from the likes of reggae legends Toots & The Maytals, one-time Beastie Boys DJ Mixmaster Mike or synth-pop superstars Duran Duran, as always there are plenty of other things to do.

Kevin Smith, Wayne Brady (left) and Bob Saget lead a solid comedy lineup that also includes Pete Holmes (HBO’s Crashing), Jimmy O. Yang (HBO’s Silicon Valley) and Tig Notaro.

Tom Green, the one-time MTV star and former Mr. Drew Barrymore, is also set to appear.

If it’s food you’re after, KAABOO has you covered there as well. Not only will celebrity chefs Richard Blais, Michael Mina, Antonia Lofaso and others be on hand, a variety of local eateries are setting up shop, from Morton’s The Steakhouse and Broad Street Oyster Co. to Madre!

Oaxacan and Stoked Poke.

Art is everywhere at KAABOO Del Mar and 2019 is no exception. Once again, there will be murals, installations, galleries and dozens of exhibiting artists at the fairgrounds, both selling their work and just making the surroundings better for all attendees.

For those who can fork over the additional charges, there are also things like private cabanas, spa treatments, a pool and VIP-only performances.

But whatever poison you pick (or can afford), KAABOO Del Mar probably has you covered. Happy fifth birthday, guys. Here’s to another five!

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September concert calendar

BY SCOTT MCDONALD

9.18

Chance the Rapper

@ Pechanga Arena, pechangaarenasd.com After a handful of mixtapes and plenty of guest appearances, the Grammy Award-winning, Chicago-based MC and producer released his first “official” album, The Big Day, in July. It debuted at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and features a diverse roster of guest appearances from John Legend, Nicki Minaj and Death Cab For Cutie to Gucci Mane, Randy Newman and Shawn Mendes.

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@ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast Rescheduled from a canceled date in April, Bristol-based trip-hop pioneers Robert “3D” Del Naja and Grant “Daddy G” Marshall are finally hitting the road for the upcoming deluxe release of their 1998 album Mezzanine. They last played San Diego in 2010, but put on an amazing show at this same venue back in 2006.

9.1 THE STRAY CATS

@ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com Brian Setzer, Slim Jim Phantom and Lee Rocker return to the band they founded four decades ago for this second night of 40th anniversary shows in San Diego. The tour follows the release of the appropriately titled 40, the band’s first studio album in 26 years.

9.3 MELVINS

@ Casbah, casbahmusic.com Fourth time’s a charm! After a double dip at this venue in January – as well as a recent slot opening for The Raconteurs at SDSU – the Melvins return to the Casbah for their fourth show in San Diego this year. The veteran sludge metal act first played the Casbah in 1989, currently holds the record of playing the club more times than any other band, and now boasts Steve McDonald of Redd Kross and Off! as an official member.

9.5 K.FLAY

@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com The Chicago-based singer and multiinstrumentalist was at this venue last year supporting her 2017 Grammy-nominated second album and major-label debut, Every Where Is Some Where. She returns with new music this time after dropping her second album on Interscope Records, Solutions, in July.

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9.6

Maluma

@ Pechanga Arena, pechangaarenasd.com The Colombian reggaeton superstar released his fourth studio album, 11:11, in May. In addition to hitting the top spot on Billboardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top Latin Albums chart, it features appearances from Ozuna, Madonna, Nicky Jam, Ricky Martin, Ty Dolla Sign and more.

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Carrie Underwood

@ Pechanga Arena, pechangaarenasd.com Not that the country music superstar needed to do anything to up her cool cred, but Underwood’s recent appearance at the 2019 CMA Fest was about as cool as it gets. The seven-time Grammy-winning singer and actress joined forces with Rock and Roll Hall of fame inductee Joan Jett to sing a half dozen of Jett’s greatest hits at the televised special event.

9.9, 10 STEPHEN MARLEY

@ Belly Up, bellyup.com The eight-time Grammy-winning son of Bob Marley makes a quick return to the Belly Up after last playing an acoustic show there in March. This two-night dip follows Marley’s appearance on the Agent Sasco single Grateful in July.

9.11 JOHN MAYER

@ Viejas Arena, viejasarena.com Mayer played in San Diego last year as part of (Grateful) Dead & Company with original members Mickey Hart, Bob Weir and Bill Kreutzmann. This time, the seven-time Grammy-winning guitarist and singer returns for a solo show after last releasing a studio album of his own in 2017.

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9.14

Tony Bennett

@ Civic Theatre, sandiegotheatres.org Anthony Dominick Benedetto is 93 years old and still bringing audiences to their feet on a nightly basis. The bona fide living legend has won 20 Grammy Awards and sold more than 50 million albums.

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9.14 JUNIOR BROWN

@ Casbah, casbahmusic.com Known by his signature “guit-steel” – a specially designed, double-necked, electric/lap steel hybrid – the country guitarist and singer released his latest album, Deep in the Heart of Me, last year.

9.17 THE MOUNTAIN GOATS

@ House of Blues, houseofblues.com/sandiego The Mountain Goats, aka lo-fi musician and novelist John Darnielle, released their/his 17th studio album, In League With Dragons, in April. The album was produced by violinist Owen Pallett, who has handled string and orchestral arrangements for not only The Mountain Goats but artists like Taylor Swift, Arcade Fire, The National and Linkin Park.

9.18 DURAND JONES & THE INDICATIONS

@ Belly Up, bellyup.com Time for redemption! Tickets for their show at the Casbah in March sold out mere days after going on sale. Then, the Indiana-based soul singer and his rock-solid backing band came back in June – but only for a short opening set with Rebelution. Thankfully Jones and Co. are set to return once again, still touring on their sophomore album, March’s American Love Call.

9.15 EX HEX

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@ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com Just like his buddy John Mayer, Bob Weir returns to San Diego after playing here last year with Dead & Company. This time, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fameinducted co-founder of the Grateful Dead returns with the Wolf Bros, aka drummer Jay Lane and musician, super-producer and Blue Note boss Don Was.

9.18, 19 THE SELECTOR

@ Casbah, casbahmusic.com The veteran 2 Tone ska revivalists hit the Casbah for backto-back nights. The Pauline Black-fronted outfit released its 15th studio album, Daylight, in 2017.

9.19 FLYING LOTUS

@ House of Blues, houseofblues.com/ sandiego Flying Lotus, aka experimental musician and producer Steven Ellison, released his sixth studio album (and first in five years), Flamagra, in May. Its 27 tracks clock in at well over an hour and feature guest appearances from the likes of Solange, Anderson .Paak, Little Dragon, Tierra Whack and director David Lynch.

9.19

Zac Brown Band

@ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, live nation.com The three-time Grammywinning country/ rock collective is set to release its sixth studio album, The Owl, this month. The new 11-song set features collaborations with a wide range of artists from OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder to Skrillex.

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9.19

Luis Fonsi

@ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com Although the Puerto Rican singer’s worldwide hit Despacito was already two years old, Fonsi still included it (both versions) on his 10th studio album, Vida, which was released in February. Vida is Fonsi’s first album in five years and features appearances from Demi Lovato, Ozuna, Karol G, and (of course) Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber.

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9.20

Florida Georgia Line

@ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, livenation.com Bro-country duo Brian “BK” Kelley and Tyler “T Hubb” Hubbard released their fourth studio album, Can’t Say I Ain’t Country, in February. It marked the pair’s fourth-straight U.S. Top 5 album and featured collaborations with both Jason Aldean and Jason Derulo.

9.21 TIJUANA PANTHERS

9.20

Lenny Kravitz

@ Civic Theatre, sandiegotheatres.org The singer, actor and KAABOO veteran returns to San Diego one year after releasing his 11th studio album, the selfproduced Raise Vibration.

@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com The Tijuana Panthers aren’t actually from Tijuana. And for the record, they’re not panthers, either. But the Long Beach pop-punk trio did just release an album, the 14-track Carpet Denim, in July on Innovative Leisure Records.

9.22 JAKE PEAVY & FRIENDS

@ Belly Up, bellyup.com The World Series champion and Triple Crown-winning pitcher brings a few MLB buddies to Solana Beach to tell stories before his band takes the stage – all to benefit the Jake Peavy Foundation.

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G RO OV E | SOUND DECISIONS 9.25 WAX TAILOR (DJ SET)

@ Music Box, musicboxsd.com Wax Tailor (aka French producer JeanChristophe Le Saout) makes some groovy records. So if he’s just the selector this time around, expect a nicely varied set list of funky tunes you never knew you needed to hear until now.

9.26 SHAGGY & UB40

@ The Park at Petco Park, petcoparkevents.com Mr. Boombastic joins forces with the veteran English reggae act that once again features founding members Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue.

9.28 CHARLIE XCX

@ House of Blues, houseofblues.com/ sandiego The English singer, songwriter and producer is set to release her third studio album, Charli, this month. It features collaborations with Lizzo, Sky Ferreira, Troye Sivan, Christine and the Queens, and more.

9.30

Tegan and Sara

@ Balboa Theatre, sandiegotheatres.org The Grammy-nominated Canadian sister act is set to release its ninth studio album, Hey, I’m Just Like You, at the end of this month. The album is set to coincide with the release (just a few days earlier) of the siblings’ first memoir, High School.

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9.29 GRETA VAN FLEET

@ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu/ calcoast It could be a lot worse than being compared to (read: taking a lot of cues from) Led Zeppelin. And if its 2018 debut album, Anthem of the Peaceful Army, is any indication, the Grammy-winning, Michigan-based rock quartet doesn’t seem to care.

9.29 MANÁ

@ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, livenation.com The veteran Latin poprocksters return to San Diego on their Rayando el Sol tour. It’s the same name as the single they released in April that features Pablo Alborán.

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Spin Cycle September EDM +DJ performances

BY SCOTT MCDONALD

9.1 @ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com He’s baaaaack. The 27-yearold Grammy-nominated DJ/ producer was just at OMNIA in July, but it went so well he decided to return for an encore. It’s Robinson’s second San Diego club show after curating the Second Sky Music Festival, which debuted in Oakland earlier this summer.

9.1 GORGON CITY

@ The Park at Petco Park, petcoparkevents.com CRSSD is behind this 21-andup, 3-11 p.m. minifest, which features London-based DJ duo headliners Gorgon City (Kye “Foamo” Gibbon and Matt “RackNRuin” Robson-Scott), as well as performances by Walker & Royce, Huxley, Local Dialect and Boys Don’t Disco.

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9.6 PLAYBOI CARTI

@ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com The 22-year-old Atlantabased rapper (aka Jordan Carter) was just here last month as support on Wiz Khalifa’s Decent Exposure tour at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre. He heads back on his own for this far more intimate show after last appearing on the song Earfquake from Tyler, The Creator’s May-released Igor album.

9.7 FTAMPA

@ Quartyard, quartyardsd.com Brazilian DJ and producer FTampa (aka Felipe Ramos) has remixed the likes of Britney Spears, Avicii and Dia Frampton, and in 2016 he became the first Brazilian-born artist to play Tomorrowland’s main stage.

Fellow countryman Ciszak also is on the bill.

9.13 WORAKLS

@ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com French DJ and electronic composer Kevin Rodrigues (aka Worakls) is a classically trained musician who founded the Hungry Music label. His debut full-length album, Orchestra, was released in March. And while it is likely he will just be DJing in San Diego, many times Rodrigues makes the title of his debut come to life by performing with others.

9.13 BORGEOUS

@ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com Miami-based DJ John Borger makes good on his title as an OMNIA regular by quickly returning to the club after last performing there in June.

Borger has released the singles Leave with Jordyn Jones and Better Anyway with RUNAGROUND, as well as a few remixes, so far this year.

9.14 QUANTIC

@ Music Box, musicboxsd.com English DJ, bandleader, producer, multi-instrumentalist and world traveler Will Holland returns to the Music Box after an extended hiatus. As Quantic, Holland released his latest full-length album, Atlantic Oscillations, in June. It once again pairs him with longtime collaborator Alice Russell on one of the album’s standout tracks, Now or Never.

9.14 GARETH EMERY

@ Hard Rock San Diego, hardrockhotelsd.com The British trance DJ and producer recently joined forces with fellow Brit and DJ Ashley Wallbridge for the collaborative album Kingdom United in May. The 14-track collection also finds the pair collaborating with the likes of NASH, PollyAnna and Jonathan Mendelsohn.

9.14-15 CASH CASH AND CHEAT CODES

@ KAABOO, kaaboodelmar.com KAABOO isn’t exactly known as a hotbed of DJs and electronic-based music, but they don’t just ignore the beatmakers, either. Acts like GRiZ, David Guetta, White Panda and Andrew Luce have all played the festival in its first four years. And as the threeday event hits its fifth year, N.Y.based DJ trio Cash Cash and L.A.-based DJ trio Cheat Codes hold things down for the bass heads. Check the KAABOO website for performance dates.

9.20 ROBIN SCHULZ

9.21 SAN HOLO

@ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com The German DJ, producer and musician likes San Diego in September. He returns to OMNIA one year after last playing there. After remixing the likes of Ed Sheeran, Lauv, David Guetta and Sia, Schulz released his latest two-track single, All This Love, which includes the title track as well as Speechless featuring Erika Sirola.

@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com Dutch DJ Sander van Dijck played a sold-out show at Observatory North Park in April and returns for the far cozier confines of Bassmnt.

Van Dijck released his fulllength debut, the appropriately titled album1, last year and has followed it with a pair of singles, February’s Lead Me Back and July’s Lost Lately, so far in 2019.

9.21 ANDREW RAYEL

@ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com After last playing OMNIA in March, Norwegian tropical house DJ Matoma (aka Tom Lagergren) returns to the Gaslamp with two new singles under his belt – When You Leave with Nikki Vianna and Bruised Not Broken featuring MNEK & Kiana Ledé.

@ Parq, parqsd.com The 27-year-old Moldovan trance and house DJ/producer has spent 2019 remixing Armin van Buuren, as well as releasing three singles of his own – The Melody with Nwyr, Originem and Take All of Me with Hailene.

9.28 MATOMA

LIAM MCCRAE

9.28-29 CRSSD

9.21

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FERNANDO SCHLAEPFER

@ Waterfront Park, crssdfest.com It’s September. And that means that it’s once again time to head out to beautiful Waterfront Park for the back end of CRSSD’s biannual festival. This time, bands like Portugal. The Man and Hot Chip join an impressive lineup that includes KAYTRANADA (above), FISHER, Richie Hawtin, Mark Farina, Shiba San, Anna Lunoe, special guest Kaskade and many more.

@ Spin, spinnightclub.com Toronto’s DJ/electronic/percussion trio of David Matisse, Adam Tune and Jr. Flo released their all-instrumental latest album, A Beat Tape for Your Friends, in July. It comes on the heels of last year’s Cura, a more traditional album for the trio, released on Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records. @PACIFICSD SEPTEMBER 2019

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FOR BATTER OR FOR WORSE

BY JENNIFER IANNI PHOTOS BY MISAEL VIRGEN MATCHMAKING BY COLLEEN PERONE

Blind daters take a swing at romance at Petco Park

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s it even summer in San Diego if you haven’t gone to a Padres game? There’s no better or more American way to spend a Friday evening than hanging out at the ballpark, hot dog in one hand, beer in the other, a relative stranger you’re on a blind date with sitting next to you and a photographer trying to inconspicuously take your photo all night for a magazine.

OK, so maybe going to the ball game during a PACIFIC blind date isn’t the most traditional baseball experience, but this month’s daters, Tom and Kristle, are both great sports who are game to take on anything we throw their way.

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to Tom’s and eventually drops them both off near the East Village Gate entrance to the park.

They are both excited and nervous to be on a blind date, but they’re about to be treated to a VIP Padres experience they won’t soon forget.

Before the game starts, let’s get to know our players, er, daters via their pre-date interviews.

Where are you from and where do you live now?

KRISTLE: I’m from Riverside and now live in paradise (aka, San Diego).

TOM: I grew up in Wisconsin, but have lived in New Hampshire the last nine years. I just moved to San Diego four weeks ago.

How old are you?

KRISTLE: I’m 33 years old.

TOM: 30.

What do you do for a living?

KRISTLE: I’m a project coordinator on an innovation and well-being team. We bring innovative technology like Alexa, robotic pet companions, telehealth and virtual reality experiences to seniors to help improve their quality of life.

TOM: I’m a civilian engineering specialist. I work in contract development for the Navy.

What’s your Instagram handle?

KRISTLE: @kristle_bulleman.

TOM: @supertommyd (I’ve been slacking on my Insta lately).

How long have you been single?

KRISTLE: Three months.

TOM: About three months.

Currently, what dating apps can be found on your phone?

KRISTLE: Bumble and Coffee Meets Bagel.

TOM: Bumble and Tinder.

Where can you be found on the weekends?

KRISTLE: It’s different each week, honestly. Last weekend, I went to the movies with a girlfriend and we drank wine, ate Milk Duds and watched The Lion King at The Lot in Liberty Station. The next day, I went hiking with my coworkers in the morning and went sailing at Mission Bay in the afternoon. Other weekends, I can be found visiting my family, going to the zoo or training at the MROC obstacle gym in Oceanside.

TOM: Right now, you can usually find me grilling by my pool,

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What are you best at?

KRISTLE: My top three superpowers are making friends easily, dancing (ballroom and Latin) and singing Disney karaoke. I have no problem putting myself out there starting conversations with random people; I’ve made a lot of interesting connections that way.

I started dancing back in college at the San Diego State University Ballroom and Latin Dance Club and still love dancing. And I’m kind of a big Disney fan. That’s probably the quickest way to my heart.

TOM: I feel like I’m a really good listener. I make it a point to give people my full, undivided attention.

I’m a pretty damn good cook, too.

What do you suck at?

KRISTLE: I’m absolutely terrible at keeping house plants alive, I’m amazed my bamboo has made it this long. I’m a pretty bad texter and much more of a phone conversation type girl (so I’m extremely grateful for my friends who put up with receiving texts from me days later).

I also suck at sports trivia and always over-pack when traveling.

TOM: I am terrible at doing anything for the first time. It doesn’t matter how simple the task; if I haven’t done it before, I will royally screw it up.

What are you looking for in a date, physical or otherwise?

KRISTLE: Generally, I tend to fall for the “boy next door” type, the nice guy who is tall, fit, has a warm smile and is always willing to lend a hand. I think some of the most attractive qualities in a gentleman are kindness, positivity, good communication skills and integrity.

TOM: I would like to meet someone who is spontaneous and will encourage me to get out of my comfort zone.

Why do you think you’ll be a good date?

KRISTLE: I think I’ll be a good date because I’m easygoing, can go with the flow and make fun conversation. Whenever I meet someone new, I like to make them 88

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feel comfortable around me while getting to explore who they are and what makes them tick. I’m also game for spontaneity, and will take action if something looks like it could be fun!

TOM: I’m polite, respectful and easy to talk to. I’m pretty good at making people laugh, too.

Rate yourself on a scale from one to 10 for looks.

KRISTLE: Eight.

TOM: I don’t know what number to put here. I’m happy with what I have, but I’m always looking to improve on myself and my appearance.

Rate yourself on a scale from one to 10 for personality.

KRISTLE: Eight.

TOM: I feel like I’m a pretty goodhearted, genuine guy. I have some flaws, though. I’m working on that, too.

What’s your cocktail of choice?

KRISTLE: I’m not a huge drinker, but when I do, I like Malibu [rum] and pineapple juice.

TOM: All depends what I’m in

the mood for. Lately, I’ve been drinking Old Fashioneds.

the-second-date kinda guy... most of the time.

What’s a total deal-breaker on a date?

KRISTLE: Smoking, disrespect to me or to others, inappropriate sexual or profane comments.

TOM: If she’s rude to people, especially people in the service industry. That is my biggest pet peeve.

Tom and Kristle might just be the sweetest daters in the history of PACIFIC’s blind date.

They’re both genuine, down to earth and thoughtful. Also, what a coincidence: they’ve both been single for three months. And they also agree that kissing on camera isn’t exactly their speed.

As soon as Tom and Kristle arrive at Petco Park, they’re taken down to the field to watch batting practice, which is a very cool experience, whether you like baseball or not.

Speaking of practice, it seems like Tom and Kristle are warming up to each other. They ham it up for the camera and they can’t stop giggling at their surreal date experience.

They’re thrilled they get to hang out on the field, and they happily pose for photos.

Soon after, they head out to enjoy a few brews at Beerfest, which takes place before tonight’s game.

Finally, after loading up on more standard ballpark fare like hot dogs and pretzels, they make their way to their seats for the game.

Fill in the blanks: I want my date to be “blank” and “blank.”

KRISTLE: I want my date to be thoughtful and fun.

TOM: Genuine. Adventurous.

Will the night end with a kiss, something more or something less?

KRISTLE: I’m not sure how I’d feel about having a first kiss caught on camera. If things are going well, it may be better to save it for another time off camera, or maybe the chemistry will be crazy amazing and I’ll be open to the idea.

TOM: Call me crazy or oldfashioned, but I’m a kiss-her-on-

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PLAY BALL!

Blind daters load up on ballpark treats

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hen you think about it, a baseball game is the perfect spot for a date.

It’s a more casual environment than a normal first date, and you can talk throughout the game, plus rooting for the same team is a good bonding experience. And, if you’re lucky enough to be at San Diego’s own Petco Park, the food choices are next level. Fancy a plate of Cardiff crack (aka, tri-tip) nachos? Hit up Seaside Market. What about a Neapolitan style pizza? Buona Forchetta’s got you covered.

And you really can’t beat the view of the city from Petco, particularly at night.

As Tom and Kristle settle in to watch the Padres take on the San Francisco Giants, they appear to be more and more comfortable with each other. They jump up out of their seats when the Padres score a run and high-five each other as the park’s fireworks explode over Austin Hedges’ homer.

They also continue to load up on tasty ballpark goodies, like Dippin’ Dots and churros.

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caught on the park’s big screen.

And just when they think they’ve had all the surprises they can get, they are treated to a special dessert of chocolate-covered strawberries and pastries, delivered by the Padres Pad Squad and the Swinging Friar himself.

The Padres really pulled out all the stops on this date, and the daters are loving every minute of it. You might say they hit this one out of the park.

Sometime after the sixth inning, it’s time to separate Tom and Kristle for their mid-date interview.

How’s it going so far?

KRISTLE: Good, it’s fun. I’m having a good time.

TOM: It’s going great. I think we really hit it off. It kind of felt unnatural for me at first. Just at first, like getting into a Lyft with somebody that you don’t know for a blind date is horrifying. We’re having a great night. I’m just really enjoying her company.

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What’s your date’s most attractive physical quality?

KRISTLE: His eyes.

TOM: I really like her smile.

I don’t know if this is a physical feature, but I think she looks really cute in glasses.

What’s your date’s least attractive physical quality?

KRISTLE: I don’t think he has a bad physical trait.

TOM: I don’t have anything.

Do you want to kiss your date right now?

KRISTLE: I mean, at one point it did cross my mind… But I definitely am too nervous.

TOM: I would like to, but I’m reserved. I’m old-fashioned. I believe first dates are all about getting to know somebody and even seeing if you could make it work. She and I talked about it earlier. We’re both really open and upfront about it.

We’re not that kind of people.

I’m over the hook-up culture in San Diego.

Is this the type of person you’d normally date?

KRISTLE: No, probably not.

I wouldn’t have picked him for myself, but I’m glad anyway.

TOM: I don’t know. I think under normal circumstances, I don’t think we would have met.

How has your experience here been?

KRISTLE: Good. He’s very easy to talk to. It’s very easy to have fun, going back and forth. That kind of energy is feeding off each other, so that’s nice. [The experience at Petco Park has been] so good, it’s been fabulous. I’m having so much fun.

TOM: It’s been awesome. There have been a lot of surprises. I felt a lot more comfortable with her by my side. We’re both in this together.

What did you guys eat?

KRISTLE: What did we not eat?

Hot dogs, pretzels, Dippin’ Dots, cotton candy, we had a beer, we had lemonade, we had the dessert they brought us from the Padres (laughs).

Oh, churros!

TOM: Where do I start? We started 92

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with hot dogs, a pretzel, which we shared. Churros. Dippin’ Dots, cotton candy. I haven’t eaten this much sugar since I was in grade school.

What’s the most attractive thing your date has done so far?

KRISTLE: He’s done little things that are very sweet, like he’ll hold the door open as we’re walking through or he’ll guide me through the crowd, like take my hand and guide me through, which was nice. So he seems like he has a good heart.

TOM: I think just the way she’s interacting with me. She keeps [playfully] pushing my hat down.

I like it when she does that.

Rate your date on a scale from one to 10 for looks.

KRISTLE: Not my typical type, but I’d say seven or eight.

TOM: I don’t like rating people.

I think she’s very attractive.

And for personality?

KRISTLE: Again, seven or eight.

TOM: 10.

Does your date want to kiss you?

KRISTLE: If I were to take a guess, I’d say, maybe.

TOM: I don’t think so. I think we have the same attitude. Like I said, we talked about it. I was really relieved when we started talking about it, because I don’t want that kind of pressure.

Is this someone you’d take home to mom, or just take home?

KRISTLE: Definitely somebody you could take home to mom.

TOM: Oh, she’s totally a takehome-to-mom type.

How and when will the date end?

KRISTLE: I don’t know, but he’s already alluded to going on other dates.

TOM: I don’t know, it depends what she wants to do. I’m absolutely fine with going home, or taking a walk, maybe getting a cocktail somewhere. I don’t think we’re going to go home right after the game. I think we’ll probably hang out.

Tom and Kristle seem to be a match made in baseball heaven.

They’re both sugared up and loving the atmosphere – and hanging out with each other.

Tom says he loves the way Kristle is playfully batting his hat down, and Kristle said she appreciates Tom’s gentlemanly manners.

And they both agree they’re not the kind of people who would kiss on a first date (another first for a PACIFIC blind date!).

In that case, it looks like the only ones getting to first base tonight are the ball players.

Nonetheless, Tom and Kristle are having a great time on their first date. We hope that means this date can be considered a home run.

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PLAY-BY-PLAY

Could daters be ready for the big leagues?

T

hings are looking good for our baseball-loving blind daters, even as their favorite team starts to struggle on

the field.

After we wrapped up our middate interviews, the PACIFIC crew leaves Tom and Kristle alone to watch the rest of the game.

Hopefully, the Padres’ loss to the Giants didn’t sour the evening for them.

After the date, we called Tom and Kristle to find out just how their night ended.

How did everything go?

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KRISTLE: It went well. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I still had fun. It was different, but fun.

TOM: I thought it went really well. We hit it off. We’re keeping in touch. We’re going to hang out again tomorrow, actually. We’re going to go out on another date.

It went really well. It was really surreal, the whole experience.

I had a ton of fun.

Where did you go and what did you do for the rest of the evening after the game?

KRISTLE: We stayed for a little bit longer to watch a little bit more, but then we just kind of went home.

To get a Lyft, we went a little bit further out, so we took one of those neon rickshaws (laughs). We took one of those to a further-out street where we knew we could get a Lyft.

So that was actually fun taking that a few blocks. And then, it was really sweet, Tom took the Lyft with me to make sure that I got home safe. It was nice. He walked me to my door and then said goodnight, and then he took the Lyft to his place. That was a very gentlemanly thing to do.

TOM: Well, we went back to our seats for a little while and then we ended up going outside, we took one of those pedicabs to a little quieter part of town so we could

catch a Lyft. I ended up riding with her, we dropped her off at her place first. I walked her to her door and then I went home.

Did you guys exchange numbers?

KRISTLE: Yeah, we actually did on the field, when we were at the game.

(Laughs) He took a picture and he was like, ‘Oh, what’s your number?

I’ll send it to you.’ I was like, ‘That’s so smooth.’ I would do that too if I was a guy.

TOM: Yeah, we did pretty early on in the date, actually. So we’ve been texting back and forth and, like I said, we’re going to go do a dinner cruise tomorrow night.

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Was there any kiss or romantic exchange?

KRISTLE: It was slightly cuddly in the Lyft home, just because it was freezing in there. The air was on, I was freezing. So he was like, ‘I wish I had a jacket or something to give you.’ And I was like, ‘Well, you can come a little closer if you like.’ And he just kind of put his arm around me and kept me warm, so that was nice. (Laughs) That’s about as romantic as it got.

TOM: The Lyft was a little cold, so we kind of snuggled up together in the back. But I’ll admit it, no kissing. We’re both kind of reserved and a little old-fashioned.

What’s the funniest thing that happened during the date?

KRISTLE: (Laughs) Oh my god, I know exactly what it is. And if you ask him, he’ll know exactly what it is too. There was a foul ball that went up to the left of our section, and the whole section turned to the left. And it was so funny, because out of nowhere, [the photographer] pops up with his camera, a section 96

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over, and he’s the only one pointed [our] way, looking at us, while everyone else was looking at the ball. I started cracking up. How did he know where to be? I was cracking up for literally five minutes, I could not stop.

TOM: I’m sure she probably said the exact same thing. It was when they hit a foul ball and everyone was looking in the direction towards the ball and [the photographer] happens to pop up, slow motion, from behind all the people. He was the only guy looking our way. We were cracking up, we couldn’t stop.

What was the best part of the date and why?

KRISTLE: Everything was just nice. Everything was awesome: the food, the drinks, all those desserts, having the Pad Squad come up to meet us was fun. It was just all a nice, good time.

TOM: I think the ride home was fun. I mean, being at the ballpark was great. Being on the field was really cool, you know, but as far as our interactions together, we kind

of loosened up on the way home.

I wasn’t quite sure how she was feeling about me. I knew we were having fun and having a good time.

But I wasn’t quite sure if she was really digging me or not. (Laughs) I kind of figured it out on the way home. When we kind of snuggled up, I thought, ‘OK, she likes me.’

She kind of had her arm on my shoulder. It was nice.

Will there be a second date?

Why or why not?

KRISTLE: We actually do have a date planned for tomorrow. We’re doing a little dinner cruise.

TOM: Yes, because we both seem to really get along, seem to like each other. I think we like each other’s energy.

Tom and Kristle’s answers to the post-date interviews were so similar, we wondered if they planned it in advance. They both thought our stealth photographer’s moves were the funniest thing to happen that night, and they each described their snuggly Lyft ride

home as a romantic exchange.

It seems like Tom and Kristle are both on a winning streak, and they even have another date, minus the cameras, already lined up. We can’t help but think these two are well on their way to never having to play the field again. Who knows?

Maybe they’ll be sliding into something more serious.

Here’s to a grand slam of a blind date, and to kissing on the second date.

EDITOR’S NOTE Daters’ answers may have been edited for length and clarity.

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