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San Diego Magazine’s Brunch Bash is the ultimate culinary celebration, bringing together the city’s best local restaurants, chefs, and mixologists for one fabulously indulgent day. Attendees can expect unlimited bites, mimosas, and cocktails, plus live entertainment and the chance to mingle with fellow food lovers. With a wide range of flavors to sample, from savory favorites to decadent desserts, it’s a full-on feast for your taste buds. Whether you’re a dedicated brunch enthusiast or just looking for a brag-worthy way to spend your weekend, a ticket guarantees entry to this can’t-miss event. *This event is 21+. No children or pets allowed. Tickets include unlimited food and drinks. Early bird pricing is available through Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. On-site parking is available for $10 per car; carpooling or ride-share services (Uber, Lyft, taxis) are encouraged. Brunch Bash tickets typically sell out, and capacity is limited, so advanced purchase is strongly recommended. Tickets will not be sold onsite if the event sells out in advance. Each ticket includes a one-year print subscription to San Diego Magazine ($18 value), mailed to your address if opt-in is selected.

El Chingon, located at 560 Fifth Ave. in the Gaslamp Quarter, will raise a glass to National Margarita Day with a spirited lineup of events celebrating agave, cocktails and its bold new house destilado. The festivities will include a Santo Tequila sampling social at El Chingon and Prohibition; and the debut of El Chingon Destilado tequila in a specialty honeydew margarita and guest-voted cocktail contest. The celebration will kick off on Thursday, Feb. 19 with a Santo Tequila sampling social at El Chingon and Prohibition, GBOD Hospitality Group’s hidden underground speakeasy at 548 Fifth Ave. The event will feature three Santo Tequila cocktail specials made with Santo Tequila Blanco, including its signature Madero with El Chingon house-made watermelon cordial, finished with a chamoy and Tajín rim, priced at $14; a fresh melon, lime juice and agave margarita, with a Tajín rim, priced at $14; and a shot of Santo and a Mexican lager combination. Santo Tequila brand ambassadors will also pour complimentary tequila samples at El Chingon from 6 to 8 p.m. Founded by legendary rocker Sammy Hagar and iconic chef Guy Fieri, Santo Tequila is crafted with zero additives and made from 100% Blue Weber Agave sourced from the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. On Sunday, Feb. 22, El Chingon will spotlight its newly introduced El Chingon Bad Ass Destilado tequila with a specialty honeydew margarita available exclusively for the day. The cocktail will be crafted with the destilado, fresh melon, lime juice and agave, finished with a chamoy and Tajín rim, and priced at $14. Bartenders from across GBOD Hospitality Group’s restaurants and bars will shake up original El Chingon Destilado margaritas as part of a contest where guests will serve as the ultimate judges to vote for their favorite drink. The winning bartender will earn an unforgettable all-expenses-paid trip to Tequila, the small town in Mexico’s western state of Jalisco and the birthplace of the spirit. More information about El Chingon is available on the website at ElChingon.com. El Chingon on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok Designed to capture the spirit of Mexican revolutionary, Pancho Villa, and his pistoleros, El Chingon serves traditional Mexican food with elevated ingredients, paired with cerveza and an expansive beverage menu with a specialty in agave-based cocktails. El Chingon is open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Sunday. Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. El Chingon features a “bad ass” happy hour from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

In person & online: The second Evensong service in the 2025-26 music series will be Saturday, March 7 with guest organist, Emma Whitten. In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Evensong service will feature all music written by female composers, including the world premiere of Joanna Forbes "L'Estrange's Nunc Dimittis" (Song of Simeon) from the San Diego Service! The program starts with an extended organ prelude at 6 p.m. and the Evensong begins at 6:15 p.m. First Church’s Chamber Choir will lead this beautiful service, led by Brian Woods-Lustig, Conductor. It will be immediately followed by a choral concert of both sacred and secular music by the Minnetonka High School Choir from Minnesota. If you're unable to join us in person, the concert will also be livestreamed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstChurchSanDiego About The Cultural Events Music Series: First United Methodist Church of San Diego’s cultural event music series brings a mix of classic and folk music to the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego. These free concerts take place throughout the year and are made possible through the support of generous donors. Please consider becoming a patron of the music series! Learn more at: https://www.fumcsd.org/ First Church San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

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