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Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival

Michelle Dederko — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

In the rolling vineyards of Temecula, the 30th Annual Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival returns for three days of live music, endless wine, cooking demonstrations, remarkable cuisine and fun for the whole family. Soak in the sunshine on May 31, June 1 and June 2 at Lake Skinner.

Hot Culture: Five Summer Museum Parties

Michelle Dederko — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

The advent of summer brings a fresh batch of activities to fill longer days and slower paces. When you’re not actively seeking some beach time, we recommend cooling off at these San Diego museums parties. Embrace art and stimulate the senses (with a cocktail in hand) at an adult-only soiree.

I Love Poke: Embrace Aloha and Raw Fish

Keli Dailey — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Fitting for a coastal city facing the Hawaiian Islands, San Diego is embracing a little aloha on May 29. It's the fourth annual I Love Poke Festival, an outdoor tasting event honoring Hawaii and its popular seafood dish...

Stay: Top 10 Oceanfront Hotels in San Diego

Michelle Dederko — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Rhythmic ocean waves and gorgeous sunset views always top the list for dream destination vacationing. And when it comes to San Diego hotels, the closer to the beach, the better. From the neo-modernist Tower 23 in Pacific Beach...

New: Liberty Station's Stone Age Begins

Peter Rowe — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, which opened Wednesday in Point Loma’s Liberty Station, is a mammoth place capable of seating 700 patrons. Next door, Sushi Mura can handle 46. The Japanese restaurant’s owner, Jin Jo, is facing a business version of David vs. Goliath...

Your 2013 Memorial Day Weekend Party Guide

Michelle Guerin — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Afrojack, Sean Kingston, Axwell, Gareth Emery & more big acts are San Diego-bound for Memorial Day weekend. Kick off the holiday weekend Thursday night at FLUXX. Swedish DJ Otto Knows crashed the electronic music scene back in 2010 with his hit remix of “Hide and Seek” by Imogen Heap...

Hologram Resurrections: Eazy-E, Ol' Dirty Bastard

George Varga — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

First Tupac, now Eazy-E and Ol' Dirty Bastard: The list of dead hip-hop stars being resurrected in hologram form is expanding. You may recall that Tupac Shakur, who was shot to death in 1996, appeared in hologram form at the 2012...

[Video] San Diego: This Weekend

Michelle Guerin — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Your weekly San Diego entertainment report. Best bets for concerts, parties and events from Chris Cantore and Michelle Guerin. Check out North Park Festival of the Arts, Sicilian Festival in Little Italy, and Warehouse 1425...

Eat.Drink.Read: Culinary Event for Literacy

Michelle Dederko — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Eat.Drink.Read., A Culinary Event for Literacy returns to the NTC Promenade on Wednesday, May 22. Beyond creating masterpieces to eat inspired by masterpieces to read, the event supports the San Diego Council of Literacy and their ongoing efforts to promote education in our community.

Paws on the Patio: New Dog-Friendly Happy Hour

Michelle Guerin — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

It’s every crazy dog lady’s dilemma. We are in desperate need of a glass of wine, or five, after a long day at work, but can’t stand to leave our precious pup behind at home. Tonight, the W launches Paws on the Patio...