If you’re waking up in San Diego this Saturday, get ready, because the city is alive with energy and unforgettable events all weekend and into the week. One of the highlights happening today is the 9th Annual San Diego Sake Festival at JULEP Venue. This is not just any tasting event—over 100 premium craft sakes and shochus are being poured, with brewers and specialists on hand to talk flavor and tradition. The excitement kicks off at 2:30 pm for VIPs and 3:30 pm for general admission, and you can enjoy live local performances, food booths, and even the dramatic Kagami Biraki, or sake barrel opening ceremony. Tickets are limited so if you’re a fan of sake and Japanese culture, this is a must.

Music fans are in luck too. Tonight, two legendary Motown groups, The Temptations and The Four Tops, take the stage at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay. It's a chance to catch timeless hits in an intimate waterfront setting. Meanwhile, rapper Aminé is bringing his Tour de Dance to Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, promising infectious energy and all his biggest tracks alongside producer Lido.

For families or those feeling nostalgic, check out the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party lighting up Pechanga Arena this Saturday and Sunday. This action-packed spectacle combines monster truck mayhem with a brand-new “Glow-n-Fire” theme, making it a treat for both kids and thrill-seekers. Over in Normal Heights, the 43rd Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair takes over ten blocks all weekend. You’ll find seven stages of live music, three beer gardens, hundreds of food vendors and artisans, and street performers for a true San Diego community celebration.

Foodies, don’t miss the 29th Annual Taste of Gaslamp this afternoon and evening. More than 20 of the Gaslamp Quarter’s top restaurants are offering their signature small bites, and with live entertainment spread across 16 walkable blocks, you can graze your way through downtown with flavor and flair.

Sunday finishes strong with international superstar Alejandro Fernández performing at Viejas Arena, delivering a night of rancheras, ballads, and Latin pop. Also on Sunday, the Gaslamp Mini Golf event transforms bars and restaurants into a sprawling 18-hole putt-putt course—perfect for some friendly competition and local flavors.

Looking ahead this week, if you love electronic music, French duo Air will perform their iconic album Moon Safari at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre on Wednesday, September 24. And for movie buffs, the San Diego Civic Theatre is hosting a Twilight In Concert immersive experience, blending the film with a live twelve-piece rock and orchestral ensemble and over a thousand candles illuminating the stage, all happening on Thursday, September 25.

Whether you’re craving culture, music, family fun, or fantastic food, San Diego’s event calendar is packed with exceptional choices that promise to turn any day or night into a mini adventure. Thanks for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai

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