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Courtesy of Hard Rock Hotel San Diego<\/p>\n
Food & Drink Events in San Diego This Weekend<\/p>\n
New Year\u2019s Eve Dinner at Valle<\/p>\n
December 31<\/p>\n
For those wanting to splurge on their last meal of 2025, look no further than Valle, the Michelin star Mexican eatery located on the ground floor of Mission Pacific Beach Resort. This Wednesday, chef\/owner Roberto Alcocer will guide patrons on a multi-course eating expedition with seasonal components, optional curated wine pairings, and a scenic (hopefully rain-free) view of the Oceanside coast. Tickets<\/a> are $305 per person, including tax and gratuity, with seatings every half hour from 5-8:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n 222 North Pacific Street, Oceanside<\/p>\n Timeless NYE at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego<\/p>\n December 31<\/p>\n Dance into 2026 at Timeless NYE<\/a> this Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., with over a dozen local DJs, plus tunes from Sam Blacky, Alibi and DJ Five across three floors and seven distinct party spots at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. Vanderpump Rules and The Valley star Brittany Cartwright will host the proceedings, which will include pop-up bars, arcades, a rooftop photo booth and a red carpet entrance. This year\u2019s event will also feature the Bubbly Fast Pass, which grants attendees front-of-line access, entry to two exclusive lounges and four complimentary glasses of champagne. General admission<\/a> starts at $91, plus there are several VIP options<\/a> ($800+).\u00a0<\/p>\n 207 5th Avenue, Gaslamp<\/p>\n Winter Wonderland Tea at The Westgate Hotel\u00a0<\/p>\n December 31 \u2013 January 4<\/p>\n The final installment of The Westgate Hotel\u2019s seasonal Winter Wonderland Tea<\/a> will run daily this\u00a0Wednesday-Sunday inside the hotel\u2019s Grand Lobby. Guests will select their preferred tea and be treated to an individual teapot, a wintery selection of sweets, scones and snacks and harmonious live music from a harpist. Reservations are available via OpenTable<\/a>, with seatings every 15 minutes between 1 and 2 p.m. Tickets are $65 (plus tax and gratuity) and come with a take-home gift as well as a glass of champagne for 21+ guests.\u00a0<\/p>\n 1055 Second Avenue, Gaslamp<\/p>\n Concerts & Festivals in San Diego This Weekend<\/p>\n Proper NYE\/NYD<\/p>\n December 31 & January 1\u00a0<\/p>\n FNGRS CRSSD will conclude its 10th year and enter year 11 on a high during its 21+ Proper NYE\/NYD<\/a> festival at Petco Park. This Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and Thursday from 2-10 p.m., see a range of EDM performers across five stages, including Purple Disco Machine, Justice, Disclosure, and a back-to-back set by Four Tet and Chris Lake. Plus, the return of CRSSD also means intimate After Dark<\/a> shows are back for the ball drop and new year nightlife action. Tickets for Thursday ($205) and two-day passes ($335) can be purchased here<\/a>.<\/p>\n 100 Park Boulevard, Downtown<\/p>\n Salute to Vienna New Year\u2019s Concert at Jacobs Music Center<\/p>\n January 1<\/p>\n Inspired by the annual Neujahrskonzert performed by the Vienna Philharmonic, the Salute to Vienna New Year\u2019s Concert<\/a> embraces the renewing spirit of Austrian classical music. This Thursday at 2:30 p.m., enjoy the exuberant music of Johann Strauss Jr., including the luscious and ultra-recognizable Blue Danube waltz, along with other composers of his era. This concert will feature an ensemble of international singers and costumed dancers, the Strauss Symphony Orchestra and members of the San Diego Ballet and San Diego Symphony. Tickets<\/a> range from $80 to $132 for this concert at Jacobs Music Center.<\/p>\n 1245 Seventh Avenue, Downtown<\/p>\n Dolphins on Acid + Guests at SOMA<\/p>\n January 2<\/p>\n It\u2019s hard not to take the (typically) sunny San Diego weather for granted. But even on the occasional rainy day, the music of local indie rockers Dolphins on Acid<\/a> helps recall the warmth and oceanic splendor that comes with the SoCal lifestyle. This Friday, concertgoers of all ages can see a plethora of local talent with Dolphins on Acid, plus San Diego musicians Tommy Ragen, Faux Fur, Roadtrip and Kook performing on the SOMA sidestage. Tickets<\/a> are $13 for this concert, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n 3350 Sports Arena Boulevard, Midway<\/p>\n Duran Duran at Viejas Arena\u00a0<\/p>\n January 4<\/p>\n Dance to new wave throwbacks from Duran Duran<\/a> this Sunday (8 p.m.) at Viejas Arena. One of the MTV Generation\u2019s most beloved acts, Duran Duran were a stylish force in the Second British Invasion, with legendary singles like \u201cGirls on Film\u201d \u00a0and \u201cHungry Like the Wolf\u201d that not only ruled the airwaves but conquered the TV screens. Though the \u201880s have come and gone, Duran Duran are staying appropriately weird and wonderful, with their most recent album, the spooky Danse Macabre, dropping in 2023. Tickets<\/a> start at $103 for this concert.\u00a0<\/p>\n 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, Rolando<\/p>\n Theater & Art Exhibits in San Diego This Weekend<\/p>\n Manny Farber: An Up Beat Title at Quint Gallery<\/p>\n Through February 7<\/p>\n Explore the later works of painter\/film critic Manny Farber through An Up Beat Title<\/a> at Quint Gallery, which has been extended for an additional five weeks to Feb. 7. This exhibition, which provides vivid insight into Farber\u2019s Leucadia home and outdoor garden, features a collection of flora-laden paintings and drawings he created from 1984 to 2008. Local art enthusiasts can also check out Double Bill: The Art of Manny Farber and Patricia Patterson<\/a>, which explores the shared creativity of Farber and his wife, through Feb. 1 at the La Jolla Historical Society.<\/p>\n 7722 Girard Avenue, La Jolla<\/p>\n SIX at Civic Theatre<\/p>\n December 30 \u2013 January 4\u00a0<\/p>\n As an added bonus for Broadway San Diego\u2019s 48th season, theater audiences can enjoy a musical piece of historical fiction with SIX<\/a>. In this musical comedy, the six wives of King Henry VIII are reimagined as popstars, each recounting their tales of woe through song and vying for the spot of the bride who\u2019s suffered the most. But by sharing their painful experiences, the women work to regain their agency and forever part from one of England\u2019s most despotic rulers. Tickets<\/a> start at $56, with eight performances of SIX happening Tuesday-Sunday at the Civic Theatre.\u00a0<\/p>\n 1100 Third Avenue, Gaslamp<\/p>\n NCT New Year\u2019s Eve Spectacular\u00a0<\/p>\n December 31<\/p>\n End the year with the improv experts of the National Comedy Theatre during their New Year\u2019s Eve Spectacular<\/a>. Audiences will first be treated to an unpredictable comedy show at 9:30 p.m. featuring plenty of laughs, surprises and audience interaction. Then when midnight comes, attendees are invited to a post-show party with the NCT cast. General admission<\/a> is $60 and comes with pre-show treats courtesy of Extraordinary Desserts, a champagne toast and entry to the afterparty.\u00a0<\/p>\n 3717 India Street, Mission Hills<\/p>\n Creative Blocks: Sublimity at Thumbprint Gallery<\/p>\n January 2 \u2013 February 1<\/p>\n Thumprint Gallery will kick off their 2026 calendar with the pop culture-infused exhibition Creative Blocks: Sublimity<\/a>. Eight local artists will share intricate pieces that incorporate elements of popular media, including characters from classic films and books. Creative Blocks: Sublimity will have a free opening reception this Friday from 4-9 p.m. coinciding with La Jolla\u2019s monthly First Friday Art Walk (4-7 p.m.), which will include light refreshment, live entertainment and opportunities to converse with participating artists. This exhibition will remain on display Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. and by appointment through Feb. 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n 920 Kline Street, La Jolla<\/p>\n More Fun Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend<\/p>\n San Diego Sockers at Frontwave Arena\u00a0<\/p>\n December 30 & January 3<\/p>\n Earlier this month against the Empire Strykers, the electric duo of Leonardo De Oliveira<\/a> and Charlie Gonzalez led the Sockers to their first win of the season. Now after an 18-day break, San Diego will take on the Tacoma Stars and the Strykers in quick succession at Frontwave Arena. Tickets start at $21 for Tuesday\u2019s match<\/a> against the Stars (7 p.m.) and $25 for Saturday\u2019s faceoff<\/a> with the Strykers (7 p.m.). Fans at Tuesday\u2019s game will receive a complimentary Sockers hat while supplies last, and during Saturday\u2019s Military Night, there will be a car flag giveaway.<\/p>\n 3475 Hero Drive, Oceanside<\/p>\n Holiday Bowl Festivities\u00a0<\/p>\n January 1 & 2\u00a0<\/p>\n Fans can enjoy more than just football as the annual Holiday Bowl<\/a> returns for year 46. Thursday night (4 p.m.), SeaWorld San Diego will host Band Bash, featuring performances from the Arizona and Southern Methodist University marching bands and cheer squads; admission<\/a> is $35. On Friday morning, the Game Day 5K Run\/Walk and the festive Holiday Bowl Parade will roll through the streets of downtown; 5K registration<\/a> is $52, while street-side parade viewing is free and grandstand seating<\/a> is $30. Then Friday evening (5 p.m.), the Wildcats and Mustangs clash on the gridiron at Snapdragon Stadium in one of the bowl season\u2019s most anticipated games; tickets<\/a> start at $59. \u00a0<\/p>\n Citywide<\/p>\n San Diego International Auto Show<\/p>\n January 1-4<\/p>\n Get geared up for test drives, new electric vehicles and a motorhead marketplace at the San Diego International Auto Show<\/a> this Thursday-Saturday (10 a.m. \u2013 9 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m.) at the San Diego Convention Center. On display will be a collection of recently released cars, trucks, SUVs, crossovers and an Electric Avenue with new EVS, plus opportunities for test drives and a wide range of automotive products on sale. Tickets<\/a> are $18 for adults (ages 13+) and $12 for children (ages 7-12); on Sunday, kids 12 and under are free with a paying adult.<\/p>\n 111 West Harbor Drive, Downtown<\/p>\n King Tide Challenge<\/p>\n January 3<\/p>\n The King Tide Challenge<\/a> is not your average walk on the beach. This Saturday at 12:30 p.m., challengers will be tasked with walking 11 miles on the sand (during a low King Tide) from La Jolla Shores to Cardiff-by-the-Sea to fundraise for skin cancer research. Cardiff Beach Bar at Tower 13 will host a post-walk celebration with food, drinks, live music and a silent auction for those who donate to the King Tide Challenge Foundation. Registration<\/a> is free and all donations will go towards the Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health.\u00a0<\/p>\n 8324 Vereda, La Jolla<\/p>\n PARTNER CONTENT<\/p>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/duran-duran-san-diego.jpg.webp.webp\")
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