Daylight Saving Time ends November 5, remember to set your clocks back. 🕑 Yay for an extra hour of sleep! The summer concerts may be over, but we are in full holiday season! Plus Veteran’s Day, the San Diego Bay & Wine Festival, Fleet Week, Stevie Nicks, and so much more.
On November 11, there will be Veteran’s Day Parades and other special events. SeaWorld and other venues are offering specials to both active duty and retired veterans, see the link below. Or if so inclined, reach out to those veterans you know and thank them for their service.
Nov. 3-12, 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. 12, Veterans Day Boat Parade 9:30am
https://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/veterans-day-boat-parade/
https://www.sandiegofamily.com/things-to-do/seasonal-happenings/veterans-day-events-in-san-diego
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
Nov. 2, The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC, is putting their Christmas tree-raising event on both Facebook and YouTube, free, at 3pm PST. The website also has virtual tours of the gardens and grounds. www.biltmore.com/event/virtual-tree-raising
Bill Magee:
Nov. 12, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 1:30pm
Nov. 18, Humphrey’s Backstage, San Diego 7pm
Nov. 20, Humphrey’s Backstage, San Diego 6pm
Nov. 23, Father Joes’ Village 5k Walk, San Diego 6am
Rexrode Productions:
Info: rexrodeproductions@gmail.com
Nov. 4, Berkley Hart, Brooks Theatre, Oceanside, two shows, 4pm and 8pm $30-$40
Dec. 2, 27 Club, Star Theatre, Oceanside $25-$45
Ron Ebel:
Nov. 10, Vista Elks, 5:30-9:30pm
Gone Blonde:
Nov. 3, Pour House, Oceanside 5-9pm
Dec. 1, Encinitas Elks, 7-11pm
Custard Pie:
Nov. 4, Mr. Peabody’s, Encinitas 9pm
Nov. 17, Larry’s Beach Club, Oceanside 8:30pm
Nov. 25, Aquarius Bar & Grille, San Diego 6pm
Dec. 2, Mr. Peabody’s, Encinitas 9pm
Cool Rush Band:
Nov. 10, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Nov. 12, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 5pm
Nov. 26, The Galley at the Marina, Chula Vista 6pm
Dec. 2, The Galley at the Marina, Chula Vista 6pm
Dec. 8, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Dec. 21, Humphrey’s Backstage Live, San Diego 6pm
Lifetime Rocker:
Nov. 2, Live Band Karaoke, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 7:30pm
Nov. 3, Mount Palomar Winery, Temecula 6pm
Nov. 11, Soboba Casino, San Jacinto 9pm
Nov. 17, Canyon Lake Country Club 6-9pm
Nov. 18, South Coast Winery, Temecula 6-9pm
Nov. 22, Major Dudes, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 7:30pm
Nov. 25, Soboba Casino, San Jacinto 9pm
Dec. 1, Canyon Lake Country Club 6-9pm
Dec. 6, Hollywood Knights, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 7:30pm
Dec. 7, Live Band Karaoke, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 7:30pm
Dec. 8-9, Chapin Winery, Temecula 6pm
Dec. 15, Soboba Casino, San Jacinto 9pm
Dec. 16, Mount Palomar Winery, Temecula 6pm
Dec. 22, Lorimar Winery, Temecula 6pm
Dec. 29, LTR – Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 8:30pm
Anthony Cullins:
Daring Greatly:
Nov. 10, Navajo Live, San Diego 8pm
Nov. 11, House Concert, Poway 5:30pm
Nov. 29, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 7pm
https://www.daring-greatly.com/
Danny Gali:
Fridays and Saturdays, Paon Wine Bar, Carlsbad, 6pm, piano
Tony Suraci:
Wednesdays, 067 Eatery, Rancho Santa Fe 5-8pm
Tuesdays in November: Welk Resorts
Dec. 15, Highwayman Show, Belly Up
Sign up for Tony’s newsletter here: http://www.tinyletter.com/tonysuraci
Bonsall:
Harlow’s Lounge has live music scheduled semi-regularly, check their website for the current updates. Open Thursday-Saturdays 4-10pm
Fallbrook:
Nov. 11, Veterans Day Parade, downtown on Main from Fallbrook St. to Alvarado St. 10am
Nov. 25, Village Artisan Faire, downtown 9am-3pm
Dec. 1, Annual Tree Lighting, Fallbrook Community Center 5-7:30pm
Dec. 2, 42nd Annual Christmas Parade 5-7pm
Dec. 8, Holiday Wine & A Bite Art Walk 5:30-8:30pm $30, limited to 150 people, tickets on sale Nov. 8
https://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/
Fallbrook Community Drum Circle:
Nov. 19, 2-5pm, 1636 E. Mission Road, bring your rhythm instruments and flutes, free.
It will continue to be held on the 3rd Sunday of each month at this location.
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:
Nov. 11-Jan. 7, Art of the Holiday Show
Brothers Bistro:
Live music on Fridays 5:30-8:30pm on their garden patio, great food, reservations (760)731-9761 or Dnusser@aol.com www.brothersbistro.net
Fallbrook Mission Theater:
Movies:
Nov. 3, Shane (1953)
Nov. 10, Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
Nov. 17, The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Dec. 1, Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
Dec. 8, The Santa ClausE (1994)
Dec. 9, Elf (2003)
Dec. 15, White Christmas (1954)
Movies 6:30pm, doors 5:30pm
Check their website for late updates
Live Events:
Nov. 12, YU&I, violin and guitar, show 2pm doors 1pm free
Dec. 3, Scott Wilkie Quartet “Joy” show 2pm doors 1pm $20/$25
Dec. 10, Gin ‘N Tonix Christmas Concert show 2pm doors 1pm $15/$20
Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Party 7-9pm doors 6pm $20/$25, DJ, dancing
Jan. 21, Bach to Beatles, show 2pm doors 1pm free
https://fallbrookmissiontheater.com/
Monserate Winery:
Live music weekends at 1pm (check first, this changes, website not fully updated)
Vista:
Moonlight Theater:
Back next year
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum special events:
Nov. 24-25, Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, Holiday Lights
Regular events ongoing
Wildwood Crossing:
Live music:
Fridays and Saturdays 5:30-7pm and 7:30-9pm
Sundays 11am-2pm
Check their website for who is scheduled each day and time.
Happy Hour 3-5pm every day!
Broadway Theater:
Nov. 17-Dec. 3, Made in USA, non-stop song and dance review
Dec. 8-17, Christmas with the Carps
Various times/days, $27
Escondido:
Renaissance Faire:
Nov. 4-5, Felicita Park, Escondido
https://www.oldetymeproductions.com/
Center for the Arts:
Nov. 1, 28th Annual Dia de los Muertos 4-9pm free, B-Side Players in Lyric Courtyard 7:30pm
Nov. 5, Vidha Rang, celebrate the vibrance of Kathak $30-$50 4pm
Nov. 10, World Ballet Series: Cinderella 7pm
Nov. 12 Paul Tseng & Dan Yu, A Musical Odyssey $25-$55 3pm
Nov. 19, Big Broadway Bingo and Fundraiser 3pm
Dec. 1, James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash $25-$49 7:30pm
Dec. 2-3, The Nutcracker, Evolution Dance various times
Dec. 5, Irish Christmas in America $35-$65 7:30pm
Dec. 8-10, A Big Band Christmas $35-$80 various times
Dec. 8-9, Carols by Candlelight $27-$99
Dec. 10, The Nutcracker West Coast Dance Complex
Dec. 13-17, Dec. 20-23, Passage into Fear, various times $19
Dec. 16-17, The Nutcracker, San Elijo Dance & Music Academy
Dec. 21-23 The Nutcracker, City Ballet of San Diego
Jan. 12, Tribute to Linda Ronstadt featuring Shannon Rae & Ronstadt Revival
Not everything on this website is updated.
Escondido Wine and Craft Beer map: https://visitescondido.com/wineries/
Theatre and music at the Welk:
Wednesdays 7pm:
Nov. 8-Dec. 27 (except Nov. 15), A Rockin’ Tribute to the King – Elvis
Tuesdays in November: Tony Suraci
Nov. 18-Dec. 24, Elf the Musical
The Ritz Stage:
Another theater was revived to be a performing arts venue, indoor seating.
Nov. 10-11, Encore Vocal Ensemble Presents: Heroes & Villains, various times
Nov. 17, Escondido Choral Arts Presents Composers Then and Now
Nov. 18, Tributes to Billy Joel & Fleetwood Mac
Ramona:
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.
The Barn, weekend bands start 8:30 or 9pm, varies
Tuesdays: Acoustic Tuesdays 6pm
Thursdays: DJ Keahi 6:30pm
First Saturdays: Fiesta Night 9pm
Friday and Saturday live music varies
San Marcos:
My Yard Live:
Live music Fridays-Sundays, Karaoke Thursdays, Trivia Night Wednesdays, Dueling Pianos first Friday of each month.
Carlsbad:
The Landings at Palomar Airport, 6-9pm unless otherwise noted:
Sundays 11am-2pm
Tuesdays-Thursdays (most) 5pm
Nov. 3, Horseshoe Lucky Band, country
Nov. 4, Crimson Coil
Nov. 10, Rebel Star Live, Bowie tribute
Nov. 11, Fleetwood Max
Nov. 16, Raynaldo Martine 5pm
Nov. 17, Halfshot
Nov. 18, The Smokin’ Guns
Nov. 22, Summit Drive 5pm
Nov. 24, Rolling Heartbreakers
Nov. 25, Totally 80’s
Nov. 30, Raynaldo Martine 5pm
Dec. 1, The Ride
Dec. 2, Free Martin
Dec. 8, closed for private event
Dec. 9, Fleetwood Max
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. 7, Jimmy and Enrique 6pm
Nov. 12, Cool Rush Band 5pm
Nov. 14, Raynaldo 6pm
Nov. 19, Jimmy and Enrique 1pm
Nov. 28, Raynaldo 6pm
Carlsbad Village Street Faire
Nov. 5, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive 8am-5pm
https://carlsbad.org/carlsbad-village-street-faire/
Oceanside:
Mellano Farm Stand Fall Festivals, weekends:
Sep. 30-Nov. 5, pumpkin patch, corn maze, food trucks, live music, vendors
Coomber Craft Wines, Mon-Sat 5:30pm and 7:30pm (separate shows) live music, food, wine
Oceanside Sunset Market every Thursday 5-9pm
This link also has information on the various artisan and gift markets in Oceanside.
Del Mar:
Nov. 3, Greensky Bluegrass 8pm
Nov. 11-12, Devo 8pm
Nov. 18, Yachtley Crew 8pm
Nov. 27, Royal Blood 8pm
Nov. 23-Dec. 21, Purdy Tree Farms, trees for sale
Dec. 8-Jan. 1, Snow n Glow! Holiday festival, snow tubing/play area, lights, private igloo rental 4-10pm, parking $20 credit/debit only no cash
Dec. 14-17, 21-26, 29-30, Coastal Christmas, Holiday Light Spectacular San Diego 4-9pm
https://delmarfairgrounds.com/events-calendar/
Del Mar Track:
Bing Crosby Season runs Nov. 11 through Dec. 3
The Sound:
Solana Beach:
Belly Up:
Fridays, Atomic Groove: Get Your Groove Back Happy Hour 5:30pm, $12
Dec. 3, Never Die Young, Musical Celebration of James Taylor, https://neverdieyoung.net/home
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/a-musical-celebration-of-james-belly-up-tickets/13608628?pl=bellyup
Dec. 15, Highwayman Show
Full schedule, some shows sold out
San Diego:
The Shell:
Nov. 3, Amal Walks Across America
Nov. 4, Season Opening Under the Stars
Nov. 5, California Festival Family & Community Day
Nov. 10-11, The Ring Without Words
Nov. 17-18, Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring
Dec. 1-2, Awaken Presents Night of Christmas, various times
Dec. 8, The Airborne Toxic Event
Dec. 15-17, Noel Noel, various times
Dec. 20, Derek Hough-Symphony of Dance
Dec. 23, The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert 6pm
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival:
Nov. 6-12, events all week, Grand Weekend Nov. 10-12, Embarcadero Marina Park North
https://www.sandiegowineclassic.com/events/
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 Backstage Live is fully booked
www.humphreysbackstagelive.com/events
Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay:
The 2023 concert season runs through November 15 with some shows sold out
https://www.humphreysconcerts.com/schedule.cfm#nextshow
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 but the website only shows a few days at a time. Check there for current info.
San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
SeaWorld: Emperor, a new dive roller coaster, is California’s tallest and fastest floorless dive coaster. Fireworks most weekends. www.seaworld.com
Balboa Park www.balboapark.org
Birch Aquarium is open, advance reservations required, live cams, virtual events available. https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/
USS Midway Museum is open, virtual events available too. www.midway.org
The Old Globe Theatre www.theoldglobe.org
Liberty Station:
https://libertystation.com/events/calendar
Petco Park sports and concerts:
April 13, 2024, Billy Joel and Sting
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/petco-park-events
Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State:
Nov. 29, Stevie Nicks 7pm
https://as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena/
San Diego Brewers Guild has a link for the current status of local breweries that is constantly being updated here www.sdbeer.com
Pechanga Arena sports, concerts, monster trucks:
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.
Temecula:
Vail Headquarters:
Different events scheduled throughout the year
Old Town Blues Club, live music Thursday-Sunday
Nov. 5, Lifetime Rocker, Live Band Karaoke 7:30pm
Nov. 12, Bill Magee 1:30pm
Nov. 29, Daring Greatly 7pm
Dec. 7, Lifetime Rocker, Live Band Karaoke 7:30pm
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:
Dec. 3, Chiquis $35-$55 6pm
Dec. 15, Twisted Gypsy, Fleetwood Mac tribute $19
Harrah’s Rincon Casino:
Nov. 18, John Fogerty
Nov. 21, Lindsey Stirling – Snow Waltz Tour
Dec. 2, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Jan. 6, Masters of Illusion – Live!
Jan. 14, The Temptations and The Four Tops
Pechanga Resort & Casino:
Dec. 20, Chris Isaak, It’s Almost Christmas Tour
Jan. 5-7, Pow Wow, free
Jan. 20, The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute
Feb. 25, Styx
Mar. 2, Smokey Robinson
Valley View Casino in Valley Center, 8pm:
Nov. 4, Platinum Vibe Band
Nov. 11, The Verge
Nov. 18, Upstream
Nov. 25, Pulp Vixen
Dec. 2, The Verge
Dec. 9, Upstream
Dec. 16, Detroit Underground
Dec. 23, Fantasy Allstars
Dec. 30, The Buckleys
Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center:
Nov. 4-5, Christmas on the Farm Arts ‘n Crafts Fair
Nov. 5, East County Cruisers Car Show, Breakfast & Toy Drive
Nov. 24-26, Santa’s Coming Craft Fair
Dec. 8-9, Christmas in Valley Center
Quotes for the moment:
💜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
🍂Now in November nearer comes the sun down the abandoned heaven. D.H. Lawrence, 19th century English novelist
💐This is a wonderful day. I have never seen this one before. Maya Angelou, 20th century American poet
💙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
💝He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. Epictetus, Greek philosopher, 1st century
🌷Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Proust, 19th century French novelist
💚As humans, we have the responsibility to care for our planet, ourselves, and each other—all of us, no matter who you are. Let’s work together now for a better future. Unknown
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!
Mahalo,
Annette 😇
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