School\u2019s been back in session. The election is (mercifully) over. And we\u2019re done with Dia De Los Muertos and Halloween. It\u2019s fair to ask, \u201cNow what?\u201d<\/p>\n
As it turns out, there\u2019s still events literally all over the county \u2013 Southwestern College marks a milestone in Chula Vista; Ren Faire enthusiasts get one more weekend of fun in Escondido; foodies and wine enthusiasts are having their own bash at the Embarcadero, and Balboa Park will host a truly fab celebration, just to name a few.<\/p>\n
Friday, Nov. 6<\/p>\n
\u201cMolly of Denali:\u201d<\/a> The Children\u2019s Museum of Discovery in Escondido (320 N. Broadway) and KPBS Kids team up for this event from 10 a.m. to noon celebrating Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Heritage Month, built around Molly,<\/a> an Alaskan character whose stories help kids pick up literacy early. Storytime and crafts are on tap for visitors.<\/p>\n San Diego Clippers season opener:<\/a> Pro basketball returns to the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside (3475 Hero Drive) as the Clippers \u2014 the developmental affiliate club for the NBA\u2019s Los Angeles Clippers \u2013 start the NBA G-League season against the Valley Suns at 7 p.m. Tickets<\/a> start at $17.43.<\/p>\n San Diego Film Week:<\/a> Stretching from Friday into next week, this festival<\/a> celebrating local filmmakers kicks off with a welcome mixer at the Knotty Barrel in East Village (844 Market St.) from 6-9 p.m. on Friday. Tickets<\/a> cost $15.<\/p>\n Starting on Saturday, the festival shifts to Digital Gym Cinema for all screenings; most screenings on the first day are sold out, but you can still buy tickets to Felix Nunez\u2019s movie \u201cBackwards Dad,\u201d<\/a> which follows a music producer as he tries to reconnect with loved ones in the face of a very unusual mental health condition.<\/p>\n Saturday, Nov. 7<\/p>\n Big Gay Field Day:<\/a> This free event at Balboa Park promises \u201cteams, laughs, light chaos, and plenty of chances to mingle\u201d from 12-3 p.m. with games like capture the flag and tug-of-war for visitors to enjoy. Hosts Justine Thyme and Miss Sarah will be on hand to keep everybody\u2019s spirits up.<\/p>\n Escondido Renaissance Faire:<\/a> We mentioned it in last weekend\u2019s Halloween guide<\/a>, but the Faire will close out this year\u2019s run on Saturday and Sunday at Felicita County Park (742 Clarence Lane) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days with live entertainment, archery and jousting tournaments on tap plus food and drink vendors on site. Costumes are, of course, encouraged. One-day tickets cost $35 for adults, $15 for kids ages 5-11 and $30 for seniors, military and law enforcement.<\/p>\n Gem Diego:<\/a> The San Diego Mineral & Gem Society presents its annual expo at the conference center in Liberty Station (2600 Laning Road) with more than 30 vendors and 20 exhibits devoted to stones, jewelry, crystals, gems and minerals of all kind. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.<\/p>\n Great Big Family Play Day:<\/a> Elsewhere in Liberty Station \u2013 Ingram Plaza (2751 Dewey Road) to be exact) \u2013 singer\/songwriter and \u201ckindie rock\u201d star Laurie Berkner<\/a> will headline what organizers call \u201cCoachella for families,\u201d with interactive performances and experiences from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To get early access and a spot for Berkner\u2019s performance, tickets<\/a> cost $17.85 including fees for kids and $28.52 for adults.<\/p>\n Jaguar Spectacular:<\/a> Southwestern College in Chula Vista (900 Otay Lakes Road) celebrates its 65th anniversary with this free event that\u2019s also a fundraiser for the school\u2019s student body. The event starts at 10 a.m. and will feature a kids zone, carnival rides, including a Ferris wheel, and performances by students throughout the day. There\u2019s no cost to attend, but the school asks that you RSVP<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ramona Art, Wine and Music Festival:<\/a> For its 14th year, the festival will move to a new site, the Ramona Outdoor Community Center (421 Aqua Lane), with more than 50 artisans and 15 wineries on hand plus a live auction, musical performances and a wide range of vendors.<\/a> Tickets<\/a> cost $70 through Friday with $55 designated driver tickets also available. On Saturday those prices go up to $80 and $65, respectively.<\/p>\n San Diego Food + Wine Festival:<\/a> \u201cThe epicenter of delicious\u201d for foodies heads into its closing weekend with events<\/a> throughout the city, including a Grand Tasting<\/a> party from 12-3 p.m. at Embarcadero Marina Park North (400 Kettner Blvd.), with tickets starting at $235, as well as a \u201cLatin Nights\u201d<\/a> afterparty at Gillie\u2019s Auto Lounge in the Midway district (3341 Hancock St.) from 7-10 p.m.; tickets for the afterparty are $99.<\/p>\n Sunday, Nov. 8<\/p>\n Silver Strand Veterans Day Run:<\/a> Really it\u2019s more like runs, plural \u2013 this event will have 5K, 10-mile and half-marathon runs and more, with separate start times and starting points; the 5K run begins at 7 a.m. at Silver Strand State Park<\/a> in Coronado, while the other events start 20 minutes later at Sunset Park<\/a> (101 Ocean Blvd.). All the events will finish at Silver Strand, where there will also be a beer garden set up for runners 21 and over. Registration<\/a> costs vary by race.<\/p>\n Slow Fashion Day:<\/a> The Barrio Logan studio Sew Loka<\/a> hosts this celebration of sustainable fashion from 12-8 p.m. at The Lane<\/a> downtown (900 Bayfront Court), with a curated designers market on hand, as well as a lounge with more than 35 sewing machines set up for visitors to use. Also enjoy a community clothing swap and two fashion shows.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"School\u2019s been back in session. The election is (mercifully) over. 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