San Diego CityBeat

20/03/2020

Described as a “flame-haired stick of dynamite in a sparkling dress,” Whitney Shay is fortunate to have toured the world with her amalgamation of rock, blues and R&B. During her first 10 years in music, Shay has seen four wins at the San Diego Music Awards, a nomination at last year’s Blues Music Awards, and the tag of “future blues icon” bestowed by Blues Matters Magazine.

Though her planned show at Belly Up is off, you can still check out our cover story on the San Diego native online and in the latest issue of CityBeat.

San Diego native Whitney Shay was walking through cold, windy St. Petersburg, Russia, while on tour when she realized just how lucky she was.

19/03/2020

Revisit our interview with The Gluten Free Baking Co. in North Park. And stayed tuned for COVID-19 operation info at thegfbakingco.com/covid-19-schedule-and-menu.

Roanna Canete was working as a leadership consultant in Italy when her little boy, Trey, was diagnosed with food allergies and intolerances.

18/03/2020

Rooftop Cinema Club, located atop the iconic Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, announced yesterday that it has postponed its 2020 launch due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak. The venue was set to open April 1.

Rooftop Cinema Club released the following statement to guests who had already purchased tickets to upcoming shows:

"We were hoping to open as scheduled to provide an escape from the current climate, but given the rapidly changing landscape of COVID-19 and recommendations from federal, state and local officials, we have decided to postpone our season launch. The health of our guests, staff and community is always our top priority, and for these reasons, our Rooftops will not open until May 1.

"As this situation is ever-evolving, this could change. We will let you know as soon as we have a confirmed opening date for all venues.

"We know many of you were excited about our spring program and want to assure you that we'll do our best to include as many of those films and special events as possible when we release our summer program.

"In the meantime, we wish you Love, Peace & Great Film—from the comfort of your own home. We look forward to entertaining you on our Rooftops soon."

Additional updates will be provided as they become available.

16/03/2020

Drinking craft beer became more mainstream in the last decade, and everyone seemingly wanted to be a part of it. Hell, the word “craft” itself became mainstream.

As a new decade settles in, the past cannot and should not be ignored. The last 10 years of San Diego beer have been monumental. There has been an explosion

15/03/2020

Opened in March 2018, the Piazza della Famiglia is a 10,000-square-foot European-style public square. Created by the Little Italy Association and developer H.G. Fenton, Piazza della Famiglia features unique architecture and design, an Italian-style fountain and spectacular views of the San Diego Bay.

Little Italy’s Piazza della Famiglia was designed with family in mind.

14/03/2020

The culinary team at Herb & Wood knows its regulars are going to grumble when the menu changed over in February, removing many of the core dishes that built the acclaimed restaurant’s dedicated following. But, they are resolved to create the next generation of crowd favorites.

13/03/2020

The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians has unveiled Rincon Reservation Road Brewery (3R Brewery), a rebranded and refreshed brewery and tasting room adjacent to Harrah's Resort Southern California.

The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians has unveiled Rincon Reservation Road Brewery (3R Brewery), a rebranded and refreshed brewery and tasting room adjacent to Harrah’s Resort Southern California.

12/03/2020

This year will mark the 40th anniversary of the Irish Congress of So. Ca- San Diego St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival. San Diego’s best Irish bands will converge on the Saturday, March 14, event, which features twin stages inside the huge Guinness-sponsored beer garden at Balboa Park.

This year will mark the 40th anniversary of the Irish Congress of Southern California’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival. San Diego’s best Irish bands will converge on the Saturday,

11/03/2020

Drummer Rob Jones of Yächtley Crëw—who docks at Music Box in San Diego on Friday, March 13—hears one thing about his shows: they’re fun.

09/03/2020

**Due to recommendations from the California Health Department, the San Diego Latino Film Festival has been postponed. For additional information, please visit sdlatinofilm.com.

At this time, San Diego CityBeat will postpone our ticket voucher giveaway for the San Diego Latino Film Festival.**

GIVEAWAY!! San Diego CityBeat is giving away four pairs of ticket vouchers to the 27th San Diego Latino Film Festival at AMC Theatres Fashion Valley 18 and the Digital Gym Cinema Thursday, March 12, through Sunday, March 22.

HOW TO ENTER:
1. In the comments below, tell us your favorite movie.
2. Two winners will be chosen on Facebook and two on Instagram at random at noon Thursday, March 12. Winners will need to pick up their ticket vouchers at our San Diego office by the end of business hours Friday, March 20.

*Ticket voucher must be redeemed at SDLFF box office for actual film ticket at least 30 minutes before showtime.

For additional chances to win, visit our Instagram page .

For more information, visit sdlatinofilm.com.

08/03/2020

Last July, San Marcos welcomed new brewpub My Yard Live.

Last July, San Marcos welcomed new brewpub My Yard Live. I had heard that the concept was supposed to mimic a house party. Band playing in the yard, beer on

07/03/2020

La Jolla resident Chiara Capobianco International Harpist is a world-class musician and she knows it. Being Italian, she exudes a fair share of bravado, which can be mistaken for cockiness if it weren’t for her effervescent personality.

La Jolla resident Chiara Capobianco is a world-class musician and she knows it. Being Italian, she exudes a fair share of bravado, which can be mistaken for cockiness if it

06/03/2020

**UPDATE FROM SHAMROCK ORGANIZERS: At the direction of California authorities, we must sadly announce, due to COVID-19 concerns, WE WILL NOT BE CELEBRATING SHAMROCK 2020. Please visit sandiegoshamrock.com for updated event and ticket information.**

**Congratulations to our winner, Cara Wylie Hinchman!**

GIVEAWAY!! San Diego CityBeat is giving away two pairs of general admission tickets to San Diego's largest St. Patrick's Day festival, San Diego ShamROCK, which is Saturday, March 14!

HOW TO ENTER:
1. In the comments below, tell us what you like most about St. Patrick's Day.
2. One winner will be chosen on Facebook and one on Instagram at random at noon Tuesday, March 10. Winners will need to pick up their tickets at our San Diego office by the end of business hours Friday, March 13.

For additional chances to win, visit our Instagram page .

For more information, visit sandiegoshamrock.com.

06/03/2020

With different fillings they can play a role in breakfast, lunch, dinner and be a snack or even a dessert. At Flavors Of East Africa (2322 El Cajon Boulevard) in North Park, what they are is this: extraordinary.

Fried pastries stuffed with savory fillings are a common dish in many corners of the world.

05/03/2020

The San Diego Architectural Foundation will hold its annual free OH! San Diego (Open House San Diego) event Friday to Sunday.

The San Diego Architectural Foundation will hold its annual OH! San Diego (Open House San Diego) event Friday, March 6, to Sunday, March 8, and the event is free for

04/03/2020

This “taste of Mexico” will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 8, and features a full day of entertainment, competition, food and drink.

The eighth annual Mariachi Festival & Competition at Bayside Park is about more than celebrating Mexican music and culture.

03/03/2020

Warren Smith is looking forward to introducing the city to the San Diego Loyal Soccer Club, the newest member of USL Championship.

The inaugural match is Saturday, March 7, against the Las Vegas Lights Football Club, and the schedule features the Loyal taking on Rio Grande Valley FC on March 14 and Liga MX’s Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente (Xolos) on March 28.

Warren Smith is looking forward to introducing the city to the San Diego Loyal Soccer Club, the newest member of USL Championship.

01/03/2020

The Music of Cream began in 2017 with a handful of concerts celebrating the 50th anniversary of Cream - Band in Australia and New Zealand.

For 2020 and beyond, The Music of Cream will hit the road with a new show and lineup. Honoring the original band’s landmark 1967 recording of “Disraeli Gears,” often considered Cream’s crowning achievement, concerts will feature the album performed in its entirety, followed by “Clapton Classics” including hits like “Cocaine,” “Layla” “Crossroads” and “Wonderful Tonight” along with other Cream hits and rarities.

For Kofi Baker, playing the music of Cream is bittersweet.

29/02/2020

San Diego has been called “The Craft Beer Capital of America”—but the scene goes beyond that.

San Diego has been called “The Craft Beer Capital of America”—but the scene goes beyond that. Sure, there are more than 150 breweries, but there are cocktail lounges, nightclubs and

28/02/2020

Inspired by its Contemporary Still Life exhibit, four Sparks Gallery artists—ManRabbit, Duke Windsor, Alexander Arshansky and Optimus Volts—will hand embellish a cake that will be served from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, during “Contemporary Cake Walk.”

The Sparks Gallery will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a tasty twist on traditional still life art.

27/02/2020

**CONGRATULATIONS to our winner, Joe Carrasco!**

GIVEAWAY!! San Diego CityBeat is giving away two, $25 gift cards ($50) to MishMash restaurant!

The MishMash menu is inspired by the California coast line, the state's agriculture, and the array of San Diego lifestyles. MishMash's Chef Doug Cook offers a tour of flavor ranging from traditional Medianoche Cuban sandwiches with fresh house baked bread to the Vegetarian Parmesan Mushroom Burger.

HOW TO ENTER:
1. In the comments below, list your favorite MishMash menu item!
2. Winner will be chosen at random at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 3.

27/02/2020

The Struts are playing SOMA San Diego on Friday. The show may mark the debut of “a couple of cheeky new tracks,” which could appear on the follow up to 2018’s appropriately dubbed “Young and Dangerous.”

The flamboyant Luke Spiller has been compared to Queen’s Freddie Mercury, the Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Tim Curry.

26/02/2020

ZZ Ward and her powerhouse vocals are getting that on her Stardust Tour, which hits Belly Up on Friday.

ZZ Ward has a “Gemini brain.”

25/02/2020

Patrons can pick up a museum month pass at the three entities to receive half-priced tickets for up to four people through Saturday.

San Diego is celebrating its diversity with its 31st annual San Diego Museum Month, which pairs the San Diego Museum Council with Hilton, Macy’s and local libraries to offer half-priced

24/02/2020

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23/02/2020

San Diego Gulls vs. San Jose Barracuda

22/02/2020

Shin Lim’s Limitless Tour is coming to San Diego on Sunday, March 8.

The winner of “America's Got Talent” season 13 and “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” he is widely considered the best sleight-of-hand magician in the world.

Get your tickets to his San Diego show before they disappear >> https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A0056D38F5D269C

21/02/2020

As the lead singer of Alice in Chains, William DuVall is used to singing for a raucous crowd. This winter, he’s touring behind his solo album, “One Alone,” and really hopes fans take a listen. He comes to Soda Bar on Saturday, February 22.

As the lead singer of Alice in Chains, William DuVall is used to singing for a raucous crowd. This winter, he’s touring behind his solo album, “One Alone,” and really

20/02/2020

The Mad Hatter’s Ball returns for its second year on February 22 with a darker twist on Wonderland, bringing together circus acts, costumes, art installations and curiosities with a formal hat party at The Observatory North Park.

The Mad Hatter’s Ball returns for its second year on February 22 with a darker twist on Wonderland, bringing together circus acts, costumes, art installations and curiosities with a formal