Thursday | 6OPEN MIC AND ART SHOWProdigy School students and other young performers (ages 6 and up) are invited to perform. Parents and public are welcome; be sure to bring a pillow for sitting on the dance floor.WHEN: 6 p.m.WHERE: …

It's no secret I'm a bit of a Japanophile. I caught it (yes, it's contagious) from my man, whose affinity for Japanese aesthetics and tastes was long developed before we met. We've even been to Japan a few times. Now …

The few times I've sought out Barrio Star, I always end up in Downtown or Hillcrest because I can never remember the side street off of Fifth (it's Nutmeg), and I'm too stubborn to map it, always assuming I'll "just …

My latest go-to place in Little Italy for solid food and reasonably priced, good Italian wine is Isola Pizza Bar. For a little background on the place, check out what Mr. Tin Fork himself wrote back in May. Though it's …

When I heard about a "great new healthy restaurant" from a friend who is a proponent of "cleanses," I thought, Awesome, I'm off to spend an hour politely nibbling on an alfalfa and flaxseed dish with the texture and flavor …

It may only be the 3rd Annual SoNo Park Holiday Fest & CHiLiPALooZA, but Kouta Shimazaki of San Diego Ceramic Connection has been hosting the ceramic-centric chili competition and fundraiser for South Park for 16 years, all to benefit McKinley …

Thursday | 29JINGLE BELL BACHELOR BASH AUCTIONTwelve men line up for the fifth annual dating event to benefit the Junior League of San Diego. “Each bachelor is carefully chosen and matched with a date package prior to the auction.” Enjoy …

I learned from a direct message on Facebook that Mark and Tatyana Remley, the organizers of Valitar, have allegedly "pulled up stakes in the middle of the night and ran away with the money," leaving both performers and horses stranded …

As winter approaches in San Diego, my endless quest for the perfect bowl of ramen continues. Right now, my favorite can be found at Yakyudori (most San Diegans call it Yakitori Yakyudori, but the sign above the door simply reads …

On November 16, finalist artists of all kinds (visual art, fashion, accessories, music, film, photography, performing art, hair and makeup) gathered at 4th & B to determine who will represent San Diego in the international RAWards 2012 Indie Arts Awards. …

I knew 100 Wines -- the latest bistro to pop up in the heart of Hillcrest -- was the newborn of Cohn Restaurant Group, but it wasn't until I entered the space that I realized the similarities with another Cohn …

I was en route to one of my favorite lunch spots on Convoy (I'm talking about Tofu House, when I spotted RakiRaki: Ramen and Tsukemen, a new noodle joint in the very same strip mall, sharing one of the more …

Thursday | 22PETER PAN & WENDYThis SDSU production of a “story that bridges the generations” explores the adventures of Wendy and Peter Pan “with a nod to modern California and a bit of fairy dust.” Directed by Margaret Larlham. $13–$15.WHEN: …

San Diego has not one, but two Cirque-esque equine-centric shows in town (right on the heels of Cirque du Soleil's Dralion). This town has never seen so many aerialists and acrobats and big-tops all at once. But about the horses... …

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center had a little soiree to celebrate the opening of Let it Snow (which turned out to be trippy, nineties-style kaleidoscopic 3D graphics set to holiday tunes). I brought two token children (my nieces Bella …

As we were being led to our table at the newly opened Patio on Lamont, our hostess pointed out the brickwork in one of three dining areas -- the bricks had been part of Lamont Street Grill before the extensive …

Thursday | 15SAN DIEGO BAY WINE AND FOOD FESTIVALJoin “fellow epicureans and wine connoisseurs, cookbook authors, nationally acclaimed chefs and culinary personalities, and world-class winemakers” during this “lifestyle celebration.” Take part in wine tasting and cooking classes, reserve and new-release …

Thursday | 8HOPS ’N’ HEELSCelebrate San Diego Beer Week at this event that pairs brews from Stone Brewing with dessert treats from Azúcar bakery. Tickets get you four pairings. Stone small-batch brewer Laura Ulrich will be around to share tasting …

Thursday | 1THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLERancho Buena Vista High School drama stages this production of Bertolt Brecht’s play about a servant girl who “sacrifices everything to protect an abandoned child” in the midst of civil war.” When peace is restored …

Thursday | 25TOWER AFTER HOURS: GERMANYEnjoy brats, beer, culture, and “spectacular performances by local artists” as the museum celebrates all things German. Tickets include entrance and tastings of both food and drink, provided by La Jolla Brew House. $5–$20.WHEN: 6 …