The Gourmet Blues concert series at Humphrey’s Backstage has been added, as well as the Bornemann Theatre in San Marcos with both Daring Greatly and Never Die Young scheduled (among others). Carlsbad and Encinitas are hosting Street Festivals, and the Food & Wine Festival is in San Diego. The San Diego Botanic Garden has brought back their Lightscape event. Lots of holiday events are scheduled, and some Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos events are this weekend. The Neil Young Experience is opening for Ronstadt Revival at the Coach House.
On November 11, there will be Veterans Day Parades and other special events around the County. Some venues and restaurants are offering specials to both active duty and retired veterans.
Nov. 1-11, Fleet Week at the Broadway Pier, San Diego. https://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/
Nov. 11, Veterans Day Celebration on USS Midway 10am-3pm https://www.midway.org/
Nov. 11, Veterans Day Boat Parade 9:30am
https://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/veterans-day-boat-parade/
More events listed here at these links:
https://www.san-diego-beaches-and-adventures.com/san-diego-events-november.html
https://www.san-diego-beaches-and-adventures.com/thanksgiving-activities.html
Bill Magee:
Nov. 16, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 1:30pm
Nov. 28, Father Joe’s Village, San Diego 6am for the Turkey Trot
Nov. 7, Jesse Ray Smith & Kimmi Bitter, Belly Up, Solana Beach 8pm
Nov. 21, Sea Monks, Bellamy’s live on the Patio, Escondido 6-9:30pm
Nov. 29, 27 Club, Center for the Arts, Escondido, 2pm and 7pm $30+
Ron Ebel:
Nov. 8, Vista Elks 5:30-9:30pm
Gone Blonde:
Nov. 2, Bike the Coast Finish Festival, Oceanside Pier 11am-3:30pm
Nov. 22, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 6pm
Custard Pie:
Nov. 2, Encinitas Elks Lodge, 5pm
Nov. 9, Mr. Peabody’s Bar & Grill, Encinitas 8:30pm
Nov. 16, Five Suits Brewing, Vista 6pm
Nov. 23, Aquarius Bar & Grille, San Diego 6pm
Dec. 13, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Dec. 28, Larry’s Beach Club, Oceanside 8:30pm
Cool Rush Band:
Nov. 9, Galley at the Marina, Chula Vista 6pm
Nov. 15, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Nov. 16, Red Eye Saloon, Fallbrook 8pm
Nov. 23, Ocean Hills Country Club, Oceanside
Dec. 6, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Dec. 14, Galley at the Marina, Chula Vista 6pm
Dec. 28, Red Eye Saloon, Fallbrook 8pm
Lifetime Rocker:
Nov. 7, Live Band Karaoke, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 7:30pm
Nov. 8, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 8:30pm
Nov. 15, Harrah’s Casino, Valley Center 8pm
Nov. 22, Lorimar Winery, Temecula 6pm
Nov. 23, Mount Palomar Winery, Temecula 6pm
Nov. 30, Miramonte Winery, Temecula 7pm
Dec. 5, Live Band Karaoke, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 7:30pm
Dec. 20, Canyon Lake Country Club 6pm
Dec. 21, Lorimar Winery, Temecula 6pm
Anthony Cullins:
Nov. 8, Heritage Beer Co., Oceanside 8-11pm
Nov. 15, Casa Estrella, Fallbrook 5:30-8:30pm
Nov. 21, Oceanside Sunset Market 5-9pm
Nov. 23, Lou Lou’s Jungle Room, San Diego 6pm
Dec. 1, with Earl Thomas & The Gospel Ambassadors, Encinitas Library 2pm
Dec. 21, Casa Estrella, Fallbrook 5:30-8:30pm, Anthony’s birthday bash
Daring Greatly:
Nov. 23, Bornemann Theatre w/Jackson Gillies, San Marcos 7pm
https://www.daring-greatly.com/
Danny Gali:
Tony Suraci:
Nov. 29, 27 Club, Six String Society, Center for the Arts, Escondido
www.tonysuracimusic.com and www.thehighwaymanshow.com
Pretending Chrissie:
Nov. 1, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Dec. 28, Return of the 80s w/ Talking Threads, Quartyard, San Diego 5pm $17.85
http://pretendingchrissie.com/
Raynaldo Martine:
Bonsall:
Harlow’s Lounge has live music scheduled semi-regularly, check their website for the current updates. Open Thursday-Saturdays 4-10pm
Fallbrook:
Nov. 2, Dia de Los Muertos, A Community Reunion, Masonic Cemetery 1-6pm, bring food for the potluck and a chair, music, activities
Nov. 3, Comedy Night at the Coal Bunker, $20, full menu available 7pm
Nov. 11, Veterans Day Parade, downtown 10am, ceremony at the Village Square 11am, free lunch at VFW Post 1924 noon
Nov. 15, Holiday Masterpiece Market, Fallbrook School of Arts, handmade art for sale 4-8pm
Nov. 30, Village Artisan Faire, downtown 9am-3pm
Dec. 7, Christmas Parade 5pm
Dec. 13, Holiday Wine & A Bite Art Walk $35, limited to 150 attendees 5:30-8:30pm
https://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/
Warrior Avenues:
There are two donation drives currently in progress: for holiday meals and toys for military families, and for basic hygiene items for our military personnel. More details are on the website. Other resources are available in support of active military, spouses and veterans. Donations can be dropped off at the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce through Nov. 22. After that, email courtney@warrioravenues.org to coordinate a drop off or pick up.
Fallbrook Community Drum Circle:
Nov. 24, at Jackie Heyneman Park on S. Mission under the gazebo, bring your own chairs, 2-5pm, now the 4th Sunday of each month. For more information email Daniel at eminentsun@icloud.com
Fallbrook Farmers and Artisan Market:
Saturdays 9am-1:30pm, on Main between Hawthorne and Fig, more info 760-728-5845 or info@fallbrookfarmersmarket.org
This is an informative website about Fallbrook you may want to check out: www.everythingfallbrook.org
Fallbrook Art Center:
Oct. 18-Nov. 9, Best in Show-Top Artists & People’s Choice, all mediums, Laine’s art will be on display as a People’s Choice winner
Nov. 22-Dec. 31, Int’l Holiday Show, all mediums
Fallbrook Mission Theater:
Movies:
Nov. 1, The Great Gatsby, Robert Redford and Mia Farrow (1974) fundraiser by Fallbrook Food Pantry 7pm $12/$15
Nov. 8, 1917 (2019)
Nov. 15, Harry Potter Sorcerer’s Stone 1 (2001)
Nov. 22, Grumpy Old Men (1993)
Dec. 6, It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947)
Movies 7pm, doors 6pm $10
Check their website for late updates
Live Events:
Nov. 23-24, Amelia Goes to the Ball
Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, ball drop 9pm $20/$25, 7-9pm, live DJ, dancing, cocktails, food
https://fallbrookmissiontheater.com/
Fallbrook VFW Post 1924:
Lots of special events and meals, brunch, Bike Night last Friday of the month, and more, open to the public. Lunch will be served at noon after the parade and ceremony on Nov. 11
Monserate Winery:
Nov. 29, Wine Dancing, country music 6-10pm $25
Vista:
Moonlight Theater:
Back next year
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum special events:
Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 Holiday Lights
Regular events ongoing
Escondido:
Nov. 2, Tamale Festival, Grape Day Park, food, music, beer garden, more 11am-7pm
Nov. 9, Public Library, 2nd Saturday concert series: Mountain Sam Wheelock
Nov. 11, Veterans Day Parade and Vet Fest 9:30am-4pm
https://visitescondido.com/full-calendar/
Renaissance Faire:
Nov. 2-3, Felicita County Park, Escondido
https://www.oldetymeproductions.com/
Center for the Arts:
Nov. 1, Museum Dia de los Muertos Festival 4-9pm
Nov. 10, Sound Meditation and Body Movement w/ Noriko Whitfield 11am $30
Nov. 15-17, The Piano Men: Beatles Edition, various times
Nov. 16, City Ballet of San Diego presents Dracula $42-$118
Nov. 22, Ode to Joy! 200 years of great composers 7pm
Nov. 29, Six String Society presents 27 Club, 2pm and 7pm
Nov. 30, Flamenco Sur Dance Co. presents Desplante!
Dec. 2, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas 7:30pm
Dec. 3, Irish Christmas in America 7:30pm
Dec. 6-7, Carols by Candlelight, Richie Furay on Dec. 6, Rodney Atkins on Dec. 7
Dec. 7-Feb. 23, Winter Wonderland
Dec. 7-8, The Nutcracker by Performing Arts Workshop
Dec. 8, The Nutcracker by West Coast Dance Complex
Dec. 14-15, The Nutcracker by West Coast Ballet & San Elijo Dance
Dec. 15, Sound Meditation and Body Movement w/ Noriko Whitfield 11am $30
Dec. 20-23, The Nutcracker by City Ballet of San Diego
Dec. 27, The Nutcracker by Grand Kyiv Ballet
Jan. 18, Ronstadt Revival, tribute by Shannon Rae
Intimate Classic Series:
Nov. 10, Matt Herskowitz $30-$66
Escondido Wine and Craft Beer map: https://visitescondido.com/wineries/
The Grand – Ritz Theater:
Nov. 16, Ho’omaika’i (Thankful), 10th Halau Anniversary Ho’ike
Nov. 21, Classic Seger: Bob Seger
Nov. 22, Rock Legend Tributes: Rolling Stones and Peter Frampton
Dec. 8, Christmas with the Piano Man: Billy Nation
Dec. 21, The Nutcracker by Encinitas Ballet
Jan. 13, Tom’s Elton Tribute to Elton John
Jan. 17, Motown in your Town
Both indoor seating and an outdoor rooftop venue
https://www.thegrandescondido.org/projects-8
Welk Theatre:
Nov. 6-27, Fortunate Son: CCR tribute, Wednesdays 7pm
Dec. 4, 11, 18, Don’t Stop Believin’, Journey tribute, Wednesdays 7pm
Dec. 15, 19, 21, 22, A Magical Holiday Celebration, various times
https://tickets.thewelksandiego.com/
Ramona:
The Barn, weekend bands start 8:30 or 9pm, varies
Thursdays: DJ Keahi 6:30pm, line dancing
First Saturdays: Fiesta Night 9pm
Friday and Saturday live music varies
Ramona Mainstage on Main Street, formerly the Ramona Theatre, has been refurbished and updated. The original grand opening was in 1947. Now a performing arts facility, there is live music scheduled regularly. Doors open 7pm.
San Marcos:
Bornemann Theatre:
Nov. 2, Banned from Utopia
Nov. 9, Michael Tiernan
Nov. 10, Tyler Hilton
Nov. 16, Never Die Young featuring David Shiels and Tim Godwin, Tix: events.humanitix.com
Nov. 22, Don’t Tell Comedy
Nov. 23, Daring Greatly w/Jackson Gillies
Dec. 7, Soul Seekers
https://www.campusoflife.org/live-shows/the-bornemann
My Yard Live:
Live music Fridays-Sundays, Karaoke Thursdays, Trivia Night Wednesdays, Dueling Pianos first Friday of each month.
Carlsbad:
Carlsbad Village Faire:
Nov. 3, Carlsbad Village Drive west of I-5 to the ocean, 8am-4pm, 850 vendors, food, more
https://carlsbad.org/carlsbad-village-street-faire/
The Landings at Palomar Airport, 6-9pm unless otherwise noted:
Sundays 11am-2pm
Tuesdays-Thursdays (most) 5pm
The restaurant is open but no music for a few weeks while a new patio is under construction (through Nov. 23 per their website)
Friday and Saturday evenings: taking reservations and reservations are required for parties over 8, $30/person minimum.
Coyote Bar and Grill:
Live Music:
Saturdays 1-4:30pm and 6-10pm
Sundays 1-4:30pm and 5-9pm
Tuesdays-Friday 6-10pm
Mondays, Karaoke 6-10pm
Nov. 10, Jimmy and Enrique 1pm
Nov. 13, Half Shot 6pm
Nov. 17, Croome Brothers 1pm
Nov. 19, Jimmy and Enrique 6pm
Nov. 22, Gone Blonde 6pm
Nov. 26, Jimmy and Enrique 6pm
(closed Thanksgiving Day)
St. Michael’s by the Sea:
https://www.carlsbad-village.com/events/calendar-of-events-2024
Oceanside:
https://visitoceanside.org/events/
Mellano Farm Stand Fall Festivals, weekends:
Sep. 25-Nov. 3, pumpkin patch, corn maze, food trucks, live music, vendors, other special events
Nov. 2-3, Dia de los Muertos & Marigold U-Pick Festival 10am-4pm
Oceanside Turkey Trot:
Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day 7am, Oceanside Pier, 5K Walk/Run
https://www.sandiegorunningco.com/sdrc_events/oside-turkey-trot/
Coomber Craft Wines, tasting room, food, live music most nights
Nov. 2, Croome Brothers, two separate ticketed shows 5:30pm and 7:30pm
https://www.coomberwines.com/calendar
Oceanside Sunset Market every Thursday 5-9pm
This link also has information on the various artisan and gift markets in Oceanside.
Del Mar:
Del Mar Fairgrounds:
Nov. 15, Susan G. Komen 3-Day Run
Dec. 13-15, 20-23, 26, Coastal Christmas in the Paddock 4-9pm
https://www.delmarfairgrounds.com/events
Del Mar Track:
Winter racing season runs Oct. 31 – Dec. 1
The Sound:
Encinitas:
Botanic Garden Lightscape:
Nov. 15- Jan. 5, San Diego Botanic Garden, one mile evening walk with 1 million lights, laser garden, lantern trees, more. Special ticketed event, reservations required
Encinitas Street Faire:
Nov. 24, Coast Hwy 101 from D to J Street, 9am-5pm, 400 vendors, food, music, more
Solana Beach:
Belly Up:
Fridays, Atomic Groove: Get Your Groove Back Happy Hour 5:30pm, $12
Full schedule, some shows sold out
San Diego:
Haunted Trail of Balboa Park:
Through Nov. 2, Balboa Park, San Diego https://www.hauntedhotel.com/
San Diego Zombie Crawl through the San Diego Gaslamp District, extended through Nov. 2 to include Dia de Los Muertos
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival:
Nov. 2-10, Embarcadero Marina Park North and other locations, Signature Grand Weekend events Nov. 8-10
https://www.sandiegowineclassic.com/
Ice Skating at Hotel del Coronado:
Mid-Nov to January, $35
The Shell:
Nov. 2, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
Nov. 8, Psychedelic Furs & The Jesus and Mary Chain
Nov. 12, Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Nov. 15, Faye Webster
Nov. 23, Fit Athletic Yoga 9:30am
Dec. 7-8, Night of Christmas, various times
Dec. 21, Fit Athletic Yoga 9:30am
Full season back in the spring
Snapdragon Stadium (at SDSU) opened for sports, monster jams, concerts
https://snapdragonstadium.com/
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre:
Diverse series of concerts/events
https://as.sdsu.edu/calcoast/events
The Magnolia:
The Magnolia, formerly the East County Performing Arts Center, has been fully renovated and is now open and hosting a variety of events year-round, including concerts, movie nights, beer festivals, street fairs, etc. 210 E. Main, El Cajon
https://www.magnoliasandiego.com/venue-info
Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay:
Concerts through Nov. 17 with some shows sold out.
https://www.humphreysconcerts.com/
Humphrey’s Backstage Live:
A Gourmet Blues concert series is on the schedule, sponsored by AimLoan and produced by Wicked Harem Productions. Vince Kasperick of AimLoan is the driving force behind this series. AimLoan was the main sponsor of the San Diego Blues Festival put on by the Jacobs & Cushman Food Bank. This is the lineup:
Nov. 23, Kenny Neal w/ Ben Powell
Dec. 14, Nick Moss Band w/ Chickenbone Slim
Jan. 11, Shemekia Copeland w/ Mercedes Moore
Feb. 8, Marquise Knox
Mar. 1, Danielle Nicole Band
Dec. 31, Detroit Underground, New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Party
www.humphreysbackstagelive.com/events
Tio Leo’s: live music is back Tuesday-Saturday at the Napa Street, San Diego, location. All three restaurants are open. www.tioleos.com
Aquarius Bar & Grill, Mission Bay:
Live music every day but the website only shows a few days at a time. Check there for current info.
San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
SeaWorld: Christmas Celebration, select dates Nov. 8-Jan. 2. Fireworks most weekends. www.seaworld.com
Balboa Park www.balboapark.org free organ concerts every Sunday 2-3pm, Father Joe’s Thanksgiving Day 5k Run/Walk 7am-10am (and Bill Magee)
Birch Aquarium https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/
USS Midway Museum Nov. 11 Veterans Day events, Jingle Jets Holiday lighting Nov. 22-Dec. 23 www.midway.org
The Old Globe Theatre www.theoldglobe.org tickets on sale now for How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Liberty Station:
https://libertystation.com/events/calendar
Petco Park sports and concerts:
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/petco-park-events
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/category/concerts-at-petco-park/
San Diego Brewers Guild has a link for the current status of local breweries that is constantly being updated here, including live music www.sdbeer.com
Pechanga Arena sports, concerts, monster trucks:
https://pechangaarenasd.com/events/category/concerts/
San Diego Food Bank:
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank feeds about 400,000 military and civilian people per month, year-round. Please help them feed the hungry in our local communities. They are doing an enormous job!
http://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/
Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, open and with a fully booked schedule, reservations.
Nov. 15, Neil Young Experience is opening for Ronstadt Revival
Temecula:
Nov. 11, Patriotic Salute to Veterans followed by the Temecula Valley Symphony 6pm
Nov. 29, Santa’s Arrival at Pennypickle’s Workshop
Nov. 30, Holiday Sunset Market, artisan vendors, food 2-6pm
Dec. 2, Christmas Tree Lighting, Temecula Duck Pond 7pm
Dec. 6, Santa’s Electric Light Parade 7pm
Dec. 13, Temecula on Ice opens
Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Grape Drop
http://www.temeculaevents.org/
Old Town Temecula Community Theater
Season tickets available for purchase, regular ongoing events
https://tickets.temeculatheater.org/
Vail Headquarters:
Different events scheduled throughout the year
Old Town Blues Club, live music Thursday-Sunday
Old Town Temecula Community Theater
https://tickets.temeculatheater.org/
More Temecula activities and information:
Wineries:
This website has a comprehensive and detailed list of the status of the wineries and what they are currently offering.
Pala Casino, all times 8pm unless noted otherwise:
Indoor concerts:
Nov. 3, Enigma Norteno & Roberto Tapia
Nov. 9, Together Forever
Nov. 10, Teo Gonzalez
Nov. 15, Direct from Sweden, The Music of ABBA
Nov. 23, The Modern Gentlemen
Dec. 8, Chiquis
Dec. 28, Mamase – Tribute to Michael Jackson
Harrah’s Rincon Casino:
Nov. 23, America
Dec. 6, Penn & Teller
Jan. 4, Masters of Illusion
Pechanga Resort & Casino:
Nov. 1, Super Diamond
Nov. 1, Halloween Bash at Kelsey’s
Nov. 2, Gigi de Lana
Nov. 9, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Nov. 14, Rick Springfield and Richard Marx
Nov. 15, Patti Labelle-The 80/65 Tour
Nov. 16, Jang Yoon Jeong
Nov. 23, Paris by Night 138
Dec. 6, Tony Hinchcliffe
Dec. 7, Kenny G -Miracles Holiday and Hits
Dec. 20, Air Supply
Dec. 21, Aaron Kwok Iconic World Tour 2024
Dec. 22, Live Show My Tam – My Soul in USA
Dec. 28, Thunder from Down Under – Untamed 2024 Tour
Dec. 29, En Vogue
Jan. 3-5, Pechanga Pow Wow, free
Valley View Casino in Valley Center, 8pm:
Schedule not posted yet
Bates Nut Farm:
Nov. 2-3, Christmas on the Farm Arts ‘n Crafts Fair
Nov. 3, East County Cruisers Car Show and Toy Drive
Nov. 16-17, Mud Girl Run
Nov. 29-30, Santa’s Coming Craft Fair
Dec. 13-14, Christmas in Valley Center
https://batesnutfarm.biz/p-9224-events.html
Quotes for the moment:
💜There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy. Ralph H. Blum, 20th century American author
🍂November is tied together with the heartstrings of gratitude. J.A. McIntosh, contemporary author
💖I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new. Ralph Waldo Emerson, 19th century American essayist
💙Living in a state of gratitude is the gateway to grace. Arianna Huffington, Huffington Media Group
💛How wonderful it would be if we could help our children and grandchildren to learn thanksgiving at an early age. Sir John Templeton, 20th century American-British investor
🍁This is the month of nuts and nutty thoughts — that November whose name sounds so bleak and cheerless — perhaps its harvest of thought is worth more than all the other crops of the year. Henry David Thoreau, 19th century naturalist and philosopher
💚I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. G.K. Chesterton, 19th century English writer and philosopher
As always, feel free to forward this to anyone who may appreciate it. Today, and always, I send blessings of love and laughter to all!! May you all stay safe, healthy and well!
Out & About – Nov
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BY: ANNETTE HIGBY / BackStage360
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