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East County Card Show at BNS Brewing – Cards, Community, and Cold Brews The East County Card Show (ECCS) is back, and this one’s special. On Tuesday, November 18, collectors will take over BNS Brewing & Distilling Co. in Santee for a full day of cards, trades, and good company. Whether you love Pokémon, sports cards, Magic: The Gathering, or Yu-Gi-Oh!, this event brings every type of collector together. With free entry, live trading, and a free card pack with each beer or food purchase, it’s the perfect mix of collecting and community. Cards Meet Craft Beer There’s something different about card shows held in a brewery. The energy is relaxed, social, and welcoming. BNS Brewing & Distilling offers the ideal setting — great food, craft drinks, and plenty of space for tables and trades. The main hours run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., but the brewery opens earlier. Come for lunch, stay for trades, and enjoy the chill vibes all day. This event isn’t about rushing through deals — it’s about meeting people, having fun, and celebrating the hobby we all share. What’s Happening at ECCS This isn’t your average meetup. It’s a full show with energy, variety, and excitement around every table. Here’s what you can expect: 10+ vendors selling Pokémon, sports cards, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more. Live trading with local collectors and vendors all night long. Free giveaways, raffles, and vendor specials throughout the evening. A free trading card pack with every food or beer purchase. From graded slabs to sealed boxes, there’s something here for every collector. Bring your binders and your best trade bait — deals are made fast at ECCS. Building the East County Hobby Community The East County Card Show is more than an event. It’s a community. Local collectors, vendors, and families come together to support the hobby and each other. By hosting the show at BNS Brewing, ECCS creates a space that feels both professional and personal. Every sale, trade, and chat adds to the growing East County collector scene. If you’ve been looking for a place to connect, this is it. You don’t need to be an expert to join in. New collectors are welcome, and veterans are always happy to share tips or stories. It’s a place to learn, grow, and just enjoy being around others who love collecting. Event Details Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Time: All Day (Main Hours: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.) Location: BNS Brewing & Distilling Co. 10960 Wheatlands Ave, Santee, CA 92071 Admission: Free All Ages Welcome Hosted by Cards & Collectors Cards & Collectors is a Southern California-based trading card community and marketplace, dedicated to uniting collectors through local events, trade nights, and shows. We specialize in Pokémon, sports, and TCG collectibles, and we’re always bringing new opportunities for collectors to connect, trade, and grow. Visit: cardsandcollectors.com Follow: @cardsandcollectors Come hang out, sip something sweet, and trade with fellow Pokémon trainers and TCG enthusiasts from across San Diego. Let’s make this trade night one to remember! Don’t forget to RSVP — it helps us prepare giveaways, tables, and surprises for the community!

Celebrate the season with a special holiday tasting menu by Chef Roberto Alcocer. Join us at Valle this Christmas as we welcome the most festive time of the year with a culinary experience inspired by the warmth of local ingredients, the magic of the holidays, and the vibrant spirit of Mexican contemporary cuisine. Chef Roberto Alcocer and the Valle team invite you to gather around the table for a seasonally inspired multi-course menu, featuring local ingredients, coastal influences, and the comforting flavors of winter. Enjoy this unforgettable celebration in Valle’s MICHELIN-starred dining room, surrounded by ocean views, fine wines, and the spirit of togetherness. Reserve your holiday table and make this Christmas a celebration to remember. Valle on Facebook / Instagram

This art exhibition features the work of 20 women artists—both professionals and students. Two days only: Oct. 31, 6-9 p.m. (costumes encouraged) and Nov. 1, 3-7 p.m. (crafting projects provided). Come see us and the work of these amazing artists!

From George Lucas in Hall H to voice acting favorites, comics legends and award-worthy film, here's how to navigate a Sunday full of meaning.

Kick off December at San Diego’s Best Brewery 2025, Pure Project Vista, with a soul-filling spent-grain breadmaking class. Whole grain dough, holiday flavors, award-winning beer, and a VIP experience in their beautiful barrel room. Tis' the Season! At the close of the brewer’s day, we will utilize the brewery's fresh spent grain to craft beautiful, whole-grain artisan bread. Guests will make the Grainbakers Spent Grain Artisan Bread. Once you have mixed your dough, you can customize your bread by adding various flavors from our selection of fruits, inclusions and spices. This class will have many selections, including: Dark Chocolate & Cherry Cheddar, Jalapeño & Bacon UBE Cardamon and Spice (Purple Sweet Potato) Honey Sea Salted Whole Wheat Rosemary and Sea Salt Cinnamon Raisin Holiday Fruit & Nuts Cranberry Orange Walnut** Cardamom & Raisin Cheddar, Jalapño & Bacon Class includes: Lecture and hands-on instruction to make artisan spent grain baked bread Recipe and instruction guide. Super fun mixing session to make your dough One bread in its first rise, in our very unique proofing box, ready to bake at home Extra spent grain for your freezer and recipes to make more bread VIP / FAQ: You will bake your bread at home. You leave with your bread rising in our very unique proofing box. Participants must be 18 or older and have a ticket. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. You are welcome to invite a friend to wait for you while you’re in class. You can have dinner together before class, and then they can doomscroll some social media over a pint while in class. Please inquire for groups of 6+ if you would like to do this activity as a pre-holiday work outing. We love teambuilders! Allergen Considerations: Almonds and Walnuts will be used. Pecans and Pistachios will not be used. Peanuts will not be used. Visit: https://www.grainbakers.com/event-details-registration/brewery-spent-grain-breadmaking-class-pure-project-vista?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Pure Project on Instagram and Facebook

North City, San Marcos is hosting its first-ever Classic Car Show, celebrating craftsmanship, design, and the culture that defines Southern California’s car scene. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors can explore 50+ stunning vehicles on display, ranging from vintage classics and woodies to modern, exotic, and high-end showpieces, and a Classic Car Restoration Exhibit by Conservative Auto Body Shop. Appealing to drivers of all ages, the Family Friendly event features a Toddler Street Course of electric ride-on cars and scooters around a custom racetrack, and a Head-to-Head DieCast Cars Race Course, as well as other activities and lawn games. A live DJ will set the vibe with music, raffle prize giveaways, and announcements throughout the day. Trophies will be awarded in multiple categories, including Best of Show. Guests will have a chance to win gift cards to North City’s local eateries. There will be plenty of food and beverage options from popular neighborhood spots like Christophe Rull Patisserie, A Lo Fresco, Buona Forchetta, Maya’s Cookies, Wynston’s Ice Cream, Milonga Empanadas, and Draft Republic. This free community event also gives back, with proceeds benefiting a California State University San Marcos scholarship fund. Get revved up for a good cause and enjoy a lively day in North City filled with cars, music, and good food. North City on Facebook / Instagram

Join the Women’s Museum of California and the San Diego History Center for free family-friendly activities to commemorate Women’s Equality Day! Women’s Equality Day is a national day that celebrates the importance of the women’s suffrage movement and the work to secure and expand equal voting rights today. Learn about the San Diego women who fought for the right to vote through hands-on activities like button-making, poster design, and more! Families welcome to drop in anytime between 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Visit: sandiegohistory.org/event/history-explorers-womens-equality-day/ San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Co-presented in the San Diego region by mika Castañeda and Cat Gunn's curatorial project Harvest & Gather, Other Places Art Fair (OPaf) pushes back against the "white cube gallery" model to make art accessible to artists themselves.

Teachers and students say the Grossmont Union High School District board’s recent decisions to eliminate school librarian positions limit students’ access to libraries and further exacerbate concerns of censorship.

— A special screening series celebrating of the life and work of Diane Keaton. — Synopsis: Raised in a strict Catholic family, Theresa (Diane Keaton) teaches deaf children during the day and cruises singles bars and discos at night. Theresa favors rough sex with random suitors, ignoring the advances of well-meaning but nerdy social worker James (William Atherton). Instead, Theresa pursues the likes of Tony (Richard Gere), whose threatening knife and swagger excite her. Theresa indulges in increasingly dangerous encounters, putting her life at risk. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram