Hello Friday. April 19 2024 |
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A party under the Hillcrest sign? We’re ready — CityFest returns this Sun., Aug. 14, from 12-11 p.m., an arts and music festival spanning nine blocks across Fifth + University avenues.
Some locals call this event "Pride-Light,” but with an audience of 150,000+ people, expect big-time fun. CityFest has been an annual staple of Hillcrest since 1985, and organizers are preparing for full-scale fun this year.
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🎤 Live entertainment
CityFest would be a drag without live performances. Get ready to dance in the streets with two stages of entertainment sponsored by LE Parties and Rich’s Nightclub: The Coors Light Pennsylvania Stage + the Red Bull Robinson Stage.
The lineup starts at 12 p.m. and will transform the streets into Hillcrest’s hottest night club — CityFest at Night — at 7 p.m. DJs and dancers will perform, and drag queen DeJa Skye from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will headline the Red Bull Robinson Stage. 🍸 Eating, drinking + shopping This year, the “Arts and Crafts Ramble” will sprinkle local vendors, crafts + entertainment throughout the event — so you can grab some food, shop local, or watch a quick show. You’ll also find Hillcrest’s fabulous bars and restaurants along Fifth Avenue, and there will be two cocktail and beer gardens near performance stages. We recommend trying the event’s exclusive cocktail, CityFest-a-mule — a tequila-based mule.
🎨 Arts Looking for more color in this colorful event? In addition to “Arts and Crafts Ramble,” CityFest has opportunities for you to check out art or become the artist. -
Along the streets you’ll find Paint by Numbers murals — grab a brush + add your touch.
- Add to the action at the Hillcrest Communal Graphic Novel at the Graphic Novel Wall.
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📖 Family fun All ages are welcome at the Kid’s Pavilion for celebrations the whole family can enjoy. -
Local drag queens will read “A Peacock Among Pigeons” by Clarione Gutierrez during Storytime with a Queen at 12, 2, 4 and 6 p.m.
- Buckle up for carnival-style rides on The Round-Up and The Frogger.
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Take home some color with Flower Potting hosted by Hillcrest Kiwanis All Access.
- Build your masterpiece at the Lego Mountain.
Pro tip: As always, there will be road closures near the event, so parking might be challenging. Free parking is available at the San Diego School District Offices at Washington and Campus streets + the DMV at Cleveland and Lincoln streets, but will go fast. Try taking the bus, routes 10, 11 + 120 will get you near the Hillcrest sign.
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Today -
North Park Thursday Market | Thursdays | 3-7:30 p.m. | North Park Main Street, 3939 Iowa St. | Browse through local vendor tents offering fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, and apparel. 🥑
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Twilight in the Park Summer Concerts | Thurs., Aug. 11 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park | Free | Tonight’s show features Moonlight Serenade Orchestra + an ice cream social. 🎶
Friday - Big Time Rush | Fri., Aug. 12 | 8 p.m. | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU | $55+ | Be a part of this nostalgic boy band moment. 🎤
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Max Amini Live | Fri., Aug. 12 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Laugh Factory San Diego | $35+ | The Iranian-American comedian brings the laughs. 🎭
Saturday -
Mission Valley Farmers Market | Saturdays | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 7964 Civita Blvd. (at the base of Civita Park) | Pick out fresh produce + other treats. 🍒
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Duncan Trussell | Sat., Aug. 13- Sun., Aug. 14 | 7 + 9:30 p.m. | The Comedy Store La Jolla | $25 | A live show from the stand-up comedian, podcast host + actor. 🎤
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Weather - 85º | Partly Cloudy | 4% chance of rain
Sunrise + Sunset - Rise: 6:09 a.m.
- Set: 7:37 p.m.
Tide - Low: 3:55 a.m. + 3:23 p.m.
- High: 10:20 a.m. + 9:36 p.m.
Health -
San Diego County will host a virtual townhall today from 6-7:30 p.m. moderated by County Chief Medical Officer Eric McDonald to discuss the monkeypox public health emergency. Host + Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher will cover safety concerns, education + resources. All San Diegans can confidentially join. 💻
Development -
San Marcos could get a tall order of new buildings on Restaurant Row — along West San Marcos Boulevard + Via Vera Cruz. Real estate company Lennar Homes of California applied for 11 acres to add 200 housing units and 10,000 sqft of commercial space. The group is in early development stages and will ask for community feedback. 🏗️ (The Coast News Group)
Holiday -
Boo! Howl-O-Scream is clawing its way back to SeaWorld San Diego Fri., Sept. 16-Mon., Oct. 31 — featuring a total of five haunted houses + six scare zones, thrill rides, spooky performances, and a ghoulish cocktail bar. Be prepared for scares, this separately-ticketed event isn’t recommended for children under 13. 👻 (The Orange County Register)
Open -
Are you energized for a trip to San Diego Botanic Garden? The Cork Oak Cafe’s coffee bar is now open inside the garden, letting you perk up and cool off during your visit. You can get drip coffee or cold brew, but there are also other drinks on the menu. We’re hearing the watermelon slushie is pretty cool. ☕
Edu -
UC San Diego School of Medicine was selected to receive a $1.87 million grant from the Foundation for California Community Colleges to expand pathways to medical school for students in San Diego + Imperial counties. The funds form the Regional Hub of Healthcare Opportunity, helping create relationships with community colleges, four-year universities + medical schools. 🩺 (UC San Diego News Center)
Award - The City of Chula Vista declared August 9 as Emo Brown Foundation Day, recognizing the nonprofit’s hard work. The South Bay organization uplifts underserved + vulnerable community members and strengthens its communities through education, small business support, and community activism. 🏆
Pets -
The best spot for pets is in the home. Clear the Shelters is in full swing — and the San Diego Humane Society has lowered adoption fees through the end of this month. The organization is also reminding pet owners it has a Community Pet Pantry, for those who can afford to give space, but need help with the costs of food + supplies. 🐱
Arts -
San Diego Junior Theatre will open the curtain on its 75th anniversary season with the JTogether Picnic Sat., Aug. 13, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in front of Casa del Prado Theatre in Balboa Park — featuring performances from Zzymzzy Quartet. Afterwards, the group will perform "Head Over Heels" — the last production of the 74th season. 🎭 (Broadway World San Diego)
Plan Ahead -
SANDAG completed the El Portal Undercrossing in Encinitas, but hasn’t crossed the celebration off its calendar. A community gathering + ribbon cutting ceremony will take place this Sun., Aug. 14, from 8-11 a.m. The new path improves pedestrian safety when crossing the North County Transit District coastal rail line. 🛣️
Finance -
Residential real estate company Opendoor recently partnered with Lower, a financial technology platform, to give customers access to a broader suite of products (think: FHA/VA loans) and increased financing product coverage. Learn more about what the partnership offers customers.🏡 *
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Ready, set, stop. University City celebrated the unveiling of a new traffic light at the intersection of Governor Drive + Lakewood Street — a project 12 years in the making. |
Residents wanted the signals due to safety concerns, as drivers often exceeded the 35 mph speed limit on the stretch of Governor Drive leading from Genesee Avenue to Interstate 805. Without the traffic light, there were no stops.
As time progressed, this area became busier thanks to an increased number of high-rise residential buildings + expansions in the Westfield UTC Mall.
How did this project take 12 years to become a reality? It started with a letter in 2010, which led to the area being patrolled to assess the need for a stoplight. Then — as Councilmember Joe LaCava told 10 News — funding for approved projects must be secured. Each year the project isn’t completed, its price goes up, eventually hitting $558,784.
The engineering + design process was given the go-ahead in 2018, but was prolonged due to the pandemic. The construction contract was eventually approved in 2021, construction took place this year, and now, University City has the green light to give drivers the red light.
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