San Diego listeners, if you’re wondering what to do this week, you’ve got a lot of fun options lined up around town, from classic cars and craft beer to live music and ocean wildlife.
Start with something uniquely San Diego: the San Diego Excursion Antique Car Show. According to KPBS, vintage cars roll out from the San Diego Automotive Museum and cruise through North Park, Mission Hills, and Point Loma before gathering at Liberty Station for a noon to 2 p.m. car display. You can wander right up to beautifully preserved early automobiles in the lot at 2468 Historic Decatur Road, chat with the drivers, and snap photos while you walk the promenade and grab coffee or lunch nearby.
If you love the weirder side of life, the San Diego Oddities and Curiosities Expo at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is in town this weekend. Showpass lists it as running from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon, with vendors selling taxidermy, skulls, dark art, vintage medical pieces, and handmade curiosities. It’s a perfect field trip for listeners who like their shopping a little spooky and offbeat, and Del Mar Fairgrounds gives you easy parking and room to roam.
Down at Liberty Station, you can turn the day into a double feature. Event info from Drink Eat Play says the 14th annual San Diego Brew Fest is taking over NTC Park, with over 70 breweries, around 200 beers, food trucks, lawn games, and cover bands. General admission gets you in from 1 to 4 p.m. with unlimited tastings, while early entry tickets start at noon for an extra hour and some specialty pours. It’s 21 and over, no pets, so plan your designated driver or rideshare and just enjoy the bay breezes and live music.
For music lovers looking for something a bit more laid-back, The Loma Club at Liberty Station is hosting live music by Ron’s Garage, a local favorite rock and classics band. Their event page lists the show from 1 to 4 p.m., which makes it easy to pair with a stroll through the car show or a relaxed afternoon on the golf course patio with a drink in hand.
And for ocean lovers, Cabrillo National Monument Foundation is promoting the Cabrillo Whale Watch Festival this month at Cabrillo National Monument. Their event description highlights exhibitors, science talks, kids’ crafts, and guided land-based whale watching from the bluffs overlooking the Pacific. Mid-January is prime time for spotting migrating gray whales, so bring binoculars, a jacket, and your curiosity—there’s no special ticket beyond the usual park entrance fee.
Sports fans can cap the week with high-energy pro volleyball. Major League Volleyball’s site previews the Orlando Valkyries vs. San Diego Mojo match at Viejas Arena, with first serve at 4 p.m. It’s an early-season showdown featuring Orlando’s defending champions and San Diego’s revamped Mojo under new head coach Alisha Glass Childress. Expect fast rallies, big blocks, and a fun, family-friendly crowd.
However you choose to spend it—sipping craft beer, chasing classic cars, hu
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