San Diego: This Weekend (Aug. 17-20)
The weather has cooled down, but events around San Diego remain hot this weekend including The Comedy Get Down, Ferragosto and the 41st Annual World Bodysurfing Championships.
8.17 Kraak & Smaak
Two names, three guys. The Dutch DJ/producer trio is made up of Oscar de Jong, Mark Kneppers and Wim Plug. The threesome released a remix companion album of their 2016 full-length, Juicy Fruit, at the end of June. - Scott McDonald
Music Box, Little Italy , musicboxsd.com
8.17 Slushii
Twenty-year-old L.A.-based DJ/producer Slushii (aka Julian Scanlan) has worked with Skrillex, Jauz, Marshmello and Ookay. He’s also released five singles already in 2017, as well as a remix of Ariana Grande’s Side to Side. - Scott McDonald
OMNIA San Diego, downtown, omnianightclub.com
8.18 The Comedy Get Down (Cedric the Entertainer, Eddie Griffin, D. L. Hughley and George Lopez)
“I’m going to say something that not a lot of people will say right now: white lives matter. Let me explain. Who’s going to make meth? Who’s going to turn the carnival rides off? Who’s gonna go to Whole Foods? Not us!” - George Lopez on Showtime at the Apollo
Valley View Casino Center, Sports Arena, comedygetdown.net
8.18 Flux Pavilion
Flux Pavillion (aka Josh Steele) is a British DJ/producer who has played Coachella, Glastonbury, Reading and EDC Vegas. In February, Steele released a two-song single: Pull The Trigger featuring Cammie Robinson and Cut Me Out featuring Turin Breaks. Six-song remix EPs were released for each song in June. - Scott McDonald
Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com
8.18 Markus Schulz
The German-born/Miami-based trance DJ is the host of the Global DJ Broadcast weekly radio show and the founder of Coldharbour Recordings. Schulz has released a few singles in 2017, including Mota-Mota featuring Dakota & Koen Groeneveld and Running Up That Hill featuring Bev Wild. - Scott McDonald
OMNIA San Diego, downtown, omnianightclub.com
8.18-19: 5th Annual Latin Food Fest
Raising awareness (and funds) for the fight against hunger, this vibrant street food party hosts talented cooks and culinarians providing demos and tastings for those who live for Latin food. - Michael Benninger
Embarcadero Marina Park North, 400 Kettner Blvd, downtown, latinfoodfest.com
8.18-19 Steve Trevino
“Women are very expensive creatures. You single men in here, listen to me: You see a woman with highlights? Run. That bitch is expensive. God didn’t put stripes in her head; a gay man did. And that sh*t costs money.” - Steve Trevino at The Improv
The Comedy Store, La Jolla, lajolla.thecomedystore.com
8.18-20 Hari Kondabolu
“America can’t tell the difference between a ‘Muslim’ & a ‘terrorist,’ but expects us to differentiate between a ‘latte’ & a ‘flat white?’ ” - Hari Kondabolu on Twitter
American Comedy Co., downtown, americancomedyco.com
8.19: Ferragosto 2017
Italian for Mid-August, this year’s Ferragosto will have a Wild West theme that includes live music, line dancing and a mechanical bull contest - all in support of the neighborhood’s three major nonprofits. - Michael Benninger
Amici Park: 1660 Union St., Little Italy, ferragostosd.org
8.19 Saturday Morning Salsa
Learn to salsa from professional dance instructor and Salsa World Champion Carlos Jaimes Noriega during Saturday Morning Salsa, while beats from DJ Melao ignite feelings of passion on the dance floor.
Copley Plaza, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center outside The Old Globe in Balboa Park
8.19 Feed Me
DJ Jon Gooch, aka British electro house/dubstep producer Feed Me, first performed under the moniker Spor. His latest EP, Feed Me’s Existential Crisis, was released in May and features a new collaboration with Kill the Noise and Anjulie titled Crazy Maybe. - Scott McDonald
Bassmnt, downtown, bassmntsd.com
8.19 One Love Movement’s 6th annual Charity Yoga
Peace, love and flow for charity during this sixth annual event. Enjoy live music, yoga and a wine and beer garden afterward. All proceeds support San Diego nonprofits including Refugee Tutoring.
Waterfront Park, downtown, serveyourheart.org
8.19: TVG Pacific Classic
Pick a pony to finish first during the 27th running of this 1¼-mile race that awards the winning horse a $1 million purse. - Michael Benninger
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, dmtc.com
8.19 MoPA screening of Blue Moon and film forum
Movie goers will get to choose two different orders to view the 1997 Taiwanese film Blue Moon, which director Ko I-Chen designed, shot and released in five reels.
Museum of Photographic Arts, Balboa Park, pacarts.org
8.19: Starlight Food & Wine Festival
Enjoy offerings from 50 top-notch wineries from around the world, while pairing sips with small bites and swaying to the tunes of a ‘70s soft-rock tribute band. - Michael Benninger
Pala Casino: 11154 CA-76, Pala, palacasino.com
8.19: Chula Vista Harborfest
Cast your vote for the tastiest tacos and most spectacular spirits during this event featuring interactive activities, three stages of live performances and unlimited samples from chefs and wine merchants. - Michael Benninger
Bayside Park: 999 Bayside Pkwy., Chula Vista, cvharborfest.com
8.19-20: 41st Annual World Bodysurfing Championships
Witness hundreds of bodysurfers from around the world compete for trophies and prizes, with men’s and women’s grand champions announced Sunday afternoon. - Michael Benninger
Oceanside Pier: The Strand North, Oceanside, worldbodysurfing.org
8.20: 40th Annual America’s Finest City Half Marathon
Run your butt off on this scenic course that commences at Cabrillo National Monument and continues along the Big Bay and Harbor Island before passing the Star of India and concluding at the Balboa Park finish line. - Michael Benninger
Cabrillo National Monument: 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, Point Loma, afchalf.com
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