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Disney Gay Brunch

Disney Gay Brunch

December 20 at 11am

Urban MO's Bar & Grill · Hillcrest • $$

Fairytale energy meets Urban MO's as host Mariam T, Nebuer Styles, Paris Sukomi Max, Maxim Medusa, and Chad Michaels bring Disney-inspired drag performances to this Sunday brunch.

KPOP DRAG BRUNCH

KPOP DRAG BRUNCH

November 8 at 7pm

Urban MO's Bar & Grill · Hillcrest • $20

Pop-star energy meets morning dining at Urban MO's Bar & Grill for this single-day brunch, featuring performances from Julianna Dick, Eda Mame, and Lolita Von Tease.

Dockside Night Market

Dockside Night Market

Tuna Harbor Dockside Market · San Diego

San Diego’s food scene takes over the pier for one night. Taste fresh local seafood from top chefs, sip craft drinks, and enjoy live music right where the fishing boats dock.

Gossip Grill

Gossip Grill

Gossip Grill · Hillcrest • $$

One of the last lesbian bars in the US, Gossip Grill serves up daytime bar food that turns into a proper dance floor after dark. Karaoke nights, Taco Tuesdays, and a crowd that's actually looking out for each other.

Beer Week: Kölsch Service

Beer Week: Kölsch Service

November 8 at 10pm

North Park Beer Co. · North Park

Traditional Kölsch service arrives at North Park Beer Co. for Beer Week, bringing an afternoon of pours to University Avenue.

False Idol

False Idol

Little Italy • $$

Step behind the fridge door into a full-blown tiki temple where thunder rolls, flames dance, and bartenders mix elaborate tropical escapes in a glass. The social bowls come with real fire and theatrics, so come thirsty and bring friends.

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Sun, Nov 8 · 9:00 PM

Karaoke

Werewolf · Gaslamp Quarter

$$

Sun, Nov 8 · 3:00 PM

Good Vibrations Happy Hour

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego · Gaslamp Quarter

Sun, Nov 8 · 5:00 PM

SKYY Bottle Service Special

Urban MO's Bar & Grill · Hillcrest

$100

Sun, Nov 8 · 6:00 PM

Karaoke Sunday

Urban MO's Bar & Grill · Hillcrest

Free

Sun, Nov 8 · 4:00 PM

Watch Football

Borrego Rooftop · East Village

$$

Mon, Nov 9 · 5:00 PM

Margarita Mondays

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter · East Village

Mon, Nov 9 · 12:00 PM

Disco Happy Hour

Maryjane's · Gaslamp Quarter

$$

Mon, Nov 9 · 2:00 PM

$6.50 Happy Hour

Urban MO's Bar & Grill · Hillcrest

$$

Mon, Nov 9 · 2:00 PM

$6.50 Happy Hour Food

Urban MO's Bar & Grill · Hillcrest

$$

Tue, Nov 10 · 4:00 PM

Happy Meower

The Cat Cafe · Gaslamp Quarter

$32

Tue, Nov 10 · 11:00 AM

Taco Tuesday specials

The Duke Cocktails & Grub · Grantville

$$

Thu, Nov 12 · 6:30 PM

Kettner Trivia Night - Every Thursday

Stone Brewing Tap Room - Kettner · Little Italy

Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM

$6.50 Friday Martini Happy Hour

Urban MO's Bar & Grill · Hillcrest

$$

Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM

Martini Happy Hour

Urban MO's Bar & Grill · Hillcrest

$$

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

$10 Pitchers

Urban MO's Bar & Grill · Hillcrest

$10 Pitchers

Mon, Nov 16 · 5:30 PM

Community Kickback

The Harp · Point Loma

$$

Tue, Nov 17 · 5:00 PM

$8 All You Can Eat Spaghetti

Urban MO's Bar & Grill · Hillcrest

$8 All You Can Eat Spaghetti

Thu, Nov 19 · 6:30 AM

Tinsel & Martinis

Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter · Gaslamp Quarter

$0

Thu, Nov 26 · 11:00 AM

Thanksgiving Dinner at Bali Hai

Bali Hai Restaurant · Point Loma

$88 buffet

Fri, Apr 9 · 4:00 PM

Friday Martini Happy Hour

Urban MO's Bar & Grill · Hillcrest

$$

Veterans Day

Stone Brewing Tap Room - Kettner · Core-Columbia

🦃🍽️ BEST THANKSGIVING TURKEY DINNERS IN SAN DIEGO — 2026!

Vistal Bar + Restaurant · Core-Columbia

$$

Kettner Trivia Night

Stone Brewing Tap Room - Kettner · Core-Columbia

Shelter Island Walk & Talk

Bali Hai Restaurant · Point Loma

$$

Shakespeare Pub Thanksgiving Dinner

Shakespeare Pub · Middletown

$42.95

Best Trivia Night

Knotty Barrel · Core-Columbia

$$

Open Vinyl DJ Night

Til-Two Club · Talmadge

$

Espresso Beertini Slushie

Duck Foot Miramar · Miramar

show with Shame

Casbah · Middletown

Trivia Night

Pali Wine Co. · Hillcrest

Mariah's Holiday Bar

Hard Rock · Gaslamp Quarter

Trivia Night

Ballast Point Brewing · Little Italy

Trivia Night

Burgeon at The Arbor - Little Italy · Core-Columbia

$$

Kettner 13th Anniversary Weekend

Stone Brewing Tap Room - Kettner · Little Italy

Best Trivia Night

Bub's at the Ballpark · East Village

$$

Best Trivia Night

Princess Pub & Grille · Little Italy

$$

Best Trivia Night

East Village Brewing Company · East Village

Best Trivia Night

Le Charcuterie Bar · East Village

$$

Yappy Hour: Pups & Portraits

5 o'Clock Somewhere Rooftop Bar · East Village

$$

Best Trivia Night Moment

Quigley Fine Wines · Cortez Hill

Nolita Hall Happy Hour

Nolita Hall · Little Italy

$$

The Joint Sushi & Tapas

The Joint Sushi & Tapas · Point Loma

$$

Barley & Sword Brewing Company

North Park

Young Blood

Gaslamp Quarter

$$$

Mister A's

Banker's Hill

$$$$

Princess Pub & Grille

Little Italy

$$

Captain's Quarters

Pacific Beach

$$

Wild Hare Bar Garden

Gaslamp Quarter

$$

Mom's Chicken and Waffles

North Park

Time Out Sports Tavern

Gaslamp Quarter

$

Mothership

North Park

$$

Georges at the Cove

La Jolla

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

East Village

Bub's at the Ballpark

East Village

$$

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