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Ten years, five chefs, one legendary table—where Burgundy’s finest meets the art of friendship. An evening a decade in the making—join Les Amis de Bernard for an extraordinary 10th anniversary celebration, featuring the rare elegance of Louis Latour Signature wines. Five acclaimed chefs—Suzette Gresham, Bernard Guillas, Katsuya Fukushima, Aron Schwartz, and Rafa Corniel—unite to craft a once-in-a-lifetime culinary journey where friendship, artistry, and Burgundy’s finest meet in perfect harmony. The 21st annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival, Nov 2–9, 2025. San Diego Food + Wine Festival | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

Join us for an exclusive evening with Napa Valley’s David Arthur Winery for a luxurious 5‑course dinner at San Diego’s iconic Mr. A’s. For 60 years this year, Mr. A’s has defined elevated dining in San Diego—housed in the historic Manchester Building, offering sweeping 180° views of the skyline, bay, Coronado, and beyond. Founded in 1985 by David Arthur Long and now helmed alongside his daughter Laura, David Arthur produces small‑lot, terroir‑driven wines known for their depth, structure, and vineyard expression. For this special dinner, David Arthur himself will pour and share stories behind each wine, showcasing varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Meritage blends, and Chardonnay crafted from ultra-premium volcanic soils. Set within Mr. A’s refined, newly refreshed dining rooms, guests will enjoy a custom menu by Executive Chef Stéphane Voitzwinkler. The evening blends Napa elegance with San Diego sophistication, creating a memorable culinary moment that celebrates family heritage, vineyard terroir, and elevated hospitality. Includes: - An intimate reception with sparkling wine Five thoughtfully paired courses - Presentation and storytelling by David Arthur - Full-service dining experience in one of San Diego’s top fine‑dining destinations with expansive views of San Diego’s bay and skyline Anticipated Wine List: (subject to change) - 2022 Napa Valley Chardonnay - 2024 Annalyce Rose - 2024 Quatro Pritchard Hill - 2021 Old Vine CS Pritchard Hill Estate - 2021 Le Boucher Pritchard Hill Estate - 2021 Elevation 1147 CS Pritchard Hill Estate Secure your seat at the table for an unforgettable night. Tax and gratuity included. Seating is extremely limited. San Diego Food + Wine Festival on Facebook / Instagram

The Grand Fiesta is the unforgettable finale of the San Diego Food + Wine Festival! Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of the rich cross-border culinary and cultural influence of Latin America on Southern California, featuring award-winning chefs creating world class cuisine, exceptional wines, craft beer, traditional and unique spirits of Mexico, and breathtaking, larger-than-life art installations. Stroll through the park filled with engaging experiences, savoring expertly crafted dishes from top chefs across San Diego, Southern California, and Baja. Enjoy captivating live music, engage in cultural conversations, and attend demonstrations that delve into the fascinating world of Mexican spirits and traditional culinary dishes. The 21st annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival, Nov 2–9, 2025. San Diego Food + Wine Festival | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

The awe-inspiring San Diego Bay plays host to the Grand Tasting at the Port of San Diego, a picture perfect celebration of everything delicious. The Grand Tasting is the city’s biggest foodie party of the year, featuring celebrated chefs and restaurants, domestic and international wine, beer and spirit purveyors, and gourmet food companies amidst a stunning coastal backdrop with sailboats floating by. Indulge in a gastronomic playground of opportunity with over 200 wineries, breweries and spirit purveyors to sip from and over 80 of the West Coast and Baja’s top chefs and restaurants serving up creative and diverse cuisine to taste through. Experience gourmet foods, art, live musical entertainment, and the thrilling “Chef of the Fest Competition,” an action-packed culinary showdown where chefs battle it out for your vote to be crowned “2025 People’s Choice – Chef of the Fest”, earn bragging rights for a year, a plaque to prove it, and up to $5,000 in cash and prizes. The 21st annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival, Nov 2–9, 2025. San Diego Food + Wine Festival | San Diego on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

All are invited to the 2025 Fellowship Forum - a showcase of cinematic creativity produced by Fellows of the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts at UC San Diego. Fellowships are a cornerstone of The Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, fostering engagement, exploration, and innovation in film. They support students, faculty, and staff from across the UC San Diego academic community, providing funding or access to professional production equipment, helping bring bold cinematic ideas to life. The Fellowship Forum shines a spotlight on the diverse artistic visions and contemplative research produced by the fellows, offering audiences an inspiring look into the creative work shaping the future of cinematic arts. The event will feature a dynamic three-part program, blending film clips with lively panel discussions in 40-minute sessions, concluding with a reception of light refreshments. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP! 2025 Featured Fellows: - Jamil Baldwin – Faculty: Visual Arts / FILM: "OWED" - Sophia Cleary – Graduate Student: Visual Arts / FILM: "A Doll's House" - James DeLisio '25 – Alumni: Cognitive Science, Film Studies / FILM: "Lobsteropolis" - Lennon Lilienthal- Wynn '25 – Alumni: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "Killjoy" - Alexander Lowe '25 – Alumni: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "If It's Not Love" - Wentao Ma – Graduate Student: Literature / RESEARCH: "Towards A Theory of Media Care in East Asia" - Myles Ortiz-Green – Graduate Student: Music / FILM: "The Month Between April and May" - Blake Riesenfeld – Undergraduate Student: Visual Arts – Media / FILM: "Closure" - Joe Riley – Graduate Student: Visual Arts, Interdisciplinary Environmental Research / FILM: "R/V: Research Vessel" - Jorge Sánchez Cruz – Faculty: Literature / RESEARCH: "The Queer Sonic in Teo Hernández" - Hande Sever – Graduate Student: Visual Arts / FILM: "In Search of 'My Beloved Pauline'" - Robert Twomey – Faculty: Visual Arts, Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination / FILM: "Becoming BFFs: Developing Cinematic Autoethnography with a Robot Dog" >> Preview Projects Online: https://surajisranicenter.ucsd.edu/events/fellowship-forum/2025/index.html Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts on Instagram

The James Beard Foundation is kicking off the San Diego Food + Wine Festival Grand Weekend with the best of the best: poured and plated. Grand Decant is a massive exploration into the world of luxury and award-winning wine and spirits with special guest culinary power houses from near and far, including some of your favorite James Beard award winners and nominees. Global wine and spirits producers break out their best bottles in a limited release tasting of their most award-winning or highly coveted products. Taste some of the best wines produced in the world from distinguished wine regions like Paso Robles, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Lodi, Temecula, San Diego, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, and many more! San Diego Food + Wine Festival on Facebook / Instagram

To celebrate Banned Books Week (October 5–11), we invite you to join us for a special reading from the Top 100 Banned Books. Hosted by Judy Reeves and Kristen Fogle, six of our instructors and board members–Mark Clements, Buck Grayhall, Kate Kesner, Adhara Mereles, Lindsey Salatka, and Addis Sansone– will share selections, and you can also test your knowledge in Banned Books Trivia for a chance to win fun prizes. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Comedy Show in Pacific Beach – BYOB Date: Saturday, November 22 Time: 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m.) Location: Fitness Collective Building, 875 Garnet Ave, Pacific Beach Get ready for a night full of laughs, good energy, and the freedom to sip on your favorite drinks (beer, wine, and hard seltzer welcome — no hard liquor, please). Whether you're coming with friends, on a date, or flying solo, this is your chance to unwind, meet new people, and enjoy some comedy in the heart of Pacific Beach. Featuring Headliner Ray Lau with Faith Ladzinski among other hilarious acts! Ray and Faith are bringing the heat with hilarious sets that you won’t want to miss. Grab your tickets before they’re gone! Secure your spot for an unforgettable night. Come for the comedy, stay for the mingling! See you there! Banana Peel Productions on Instagram

Singles Event / Comedy Show in Pacific Beach Date: Saturday , October 18 Time: 7:30 p.m. (Show starts at 8 p.m.) Headliner: Nikki Bon Location: Meraki Spaces 4502 Cass St. , Pacific Beach Ditch the apps and skip the small talk—come laugh your way into connection. Flex + Flirt is teaming up with Banana Peel Comedy to bring you a night of stand-up, mingling, and real-life chemistry (no burpees required). Expect top local comics, good vibes, and plenty of opportunities to meet fellow San Diego singles in a laid-back, social setting. Free wine donated by Pinky's Wine! With more sponsors to come! Tickets: $40 – grab yours now before they’re gone! Secure your spot for an unforgettable night. Come for the comedy, stay for the mingling! See you there! Banana Peel Productions on Instagram

The Sweetwater Woman’s Club is bringing some early holiday spirit to the South Bay—hosting its 57th Annual Holiday Craft Show. This craft show will feature nearly two dozen local artisans and small businesses selling their goods and products—ornaments and decor, jewelry, quilts, soaps, baked goods, silent auction items, and raffle dozens of gifts donated from local businesses—to fundraise for local scholarships. Each year the Club gives a scholarship to a deserving senior from each of the high schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District.