Events
TwitchCon San Diego
Nov. 13-15. TwitchCon—where livestreaming collides with gaming, fashion, music and more—takes over the San Diego Convention Center with a jam-packed weekend. Highlights: e.l.f. will attempt the Guinness World Record for the largest “GRWM” ever; Warner Bros. celebrates the 30th anniversary of Space Jam with a dedicated gaming zone and mini basketball court; cast members from Lord of the Rings and The Legend of Vox Machina will be live in Glitch Theater; and much more. See website for full schedule and tickets. 111 Harbor Drive, downtown. Details
SeaWorld San Diego Christmas Celebration
Nov. 13-Jan. 3. SeaWorld San Diego’s Christmas Celebration is the city’s biggest holiday event. Highlights include 1 million twinkling lights; nightly snowfall; “Clyde & Seamore’s Christmas Special” at Sea Lion Stadium; visits with Santa and his real reindeer; festive musical performances and live entertainment; Rock the Holiday Christmas Parade; Donner and Blitzen’s Lazer Light Show; nightly lighting of a 30-foot-tall Christmas tree; themed dishes, desserts and hot chocolate; and more. See website for park hours and admission info. 500 SeaWorld Drive, Mission Bay. Details
San Diego Beer Week
Through Nov. 15. Paying homage to San Diego’s beer scene, the 18th annual San Diego Beer Week returns for a countywide festival—presented by San Diego Brewers Guild—with myriad events taking place at dozens of participating breweries, bars and restaurants. The fun includes the 13th anniversary celebration of Stone Brewing’s Kettner Tap Room, Nov. 13-15; and the Convoy Crawl, with stops at Shanghai Saloon, Crab Hut, Obrien’s and Common Theory (featuring Ketch Brewing’s “Convoy Cruise” NZ IPA), Nov. 14. See website for full schedule and details. sdbeer.com
Food + Drink
The Heritage Steakhouse
Opens Nov. 13. A fine-dining steakhouse in Santee? Absolutely. Celebrate something special at The Heritage Steakhouse, nestled on the sixth floor of The Legacy at Lantern Crest. With sweeping views and an elegant Art Deco-inspired decor, The Heritage offers an NYC-style dining experience, starring premium steaks—including certified angus, USDA Prime and wagyu (aged 28 days and prepared in a high-temp boiler for max flavor)—plus fine wines from Napa to Bordeaux to Valle de Guadalupe; and craft cocktails. 200 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, 619.499.7560. Reservations
Uncorked: Derby Days Wine Festival
Nov. 14. Wine corks will be poppin’ at Uncorked: Derby Days Wine Festival at Del Mar Racetrack’s Seaside Cabana. Enjoy an afternoon of horse racing while sampling from a selection of 100-plus wines and bubbly from California and around the world; along with local food trucks; and live DJ music and dancing. A portion of proceeds benefit Urban Surf 4 Kids—a local nonprofit that provides water and surfing therapy for at-risk youth and foster children. 1-4 p.m. $84-$100 (21+). 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. dmtc.com
New Seasonal Cocktail Menu at Anigma
Now Available. Cocktail den Anigma has been making subtle waves since opening in June 2026. Hidden behind an astrolabe-inspired door and velvet curtains, the intimate hang serves craft libations with a mythological story and intriguing name behind each. A new seasonal cocktail menu (in addition to its signature favorites), “Gods & Goddesses,” comprises six Greek mythology-inspired creations, such as the Poseidon, Demeter and Dionysus. Plus: a selection of classic cocktails, beer, wine and light bites. 509 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas. More Info
Arts + Culture
Broadway S.D.: Outlander in Concert
Nov. 12. “Relive all eight seasons in one unforgettable night of music.” Broadway San Diego presents Outlander in Concert: Echoes Through the Highlands at the Civic Theatre. Fans of the hit series Outlander—centered on the epic love story of Claire and Jamie—can enjoy Bear McCreary’s score, performed by a live orchestra, with memorable moments from the series displayed on a cinema-sized screen. The concert is licensed by Sony Pictures Television in collaboration with Starz. 7 p.m. See website for ticket pricing. 1100 Third Ave., downtown. broadwaysd.com
S.D. Natural History Museum: Nat at Night
Nov. 13. Extended through Dec. 18, Nat at Night runs at the San Diego Natural History Museum every Friday—when the museum stays open until 11 p.m., with half-price admission after 5 p.m. (free parking after 6 p.m.). You’ll get access to the rooftop deck, offering libations and food from Wolf in the Woods; tacos and coffee drinks from The Craft Taco in the Atrium; pop-up programming; and access to the museum’s exhibitions. (Don’t miss Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea.) 5 p.m. 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619.232.3821. sdnhm.org
Joan B. Kroc Theatre: “Ballet of Lights”
Nov. 15.-Feb. 14. Joan B. Kroc Theatre hosts “Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show,” an immersive, 60-minute production that reimagines the classic fairytale Sleeping Beauty. Professional dancers in glow-in-the-dark costumes and head pieces perform in a glittering show infusing LED lighting with classical ballet choreography. The family-friendly staging lets you follow Sleeping Beauty’s journey from her enchanted sleep to a kiss from her true love. See website for more details, showtimes and ticket pricing. 6611 University Ave., Rolando. Details
MOPA@SDMA: Cecil Beaton Exhibit
Through Jan. 10, 2027. MOPA@SDMA presents an iconic exhibition dedicated to legendary British fashion and portrait photographer, Cecil Beaton (1904-1980). Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World showcases more than 100 works capturing Beaton’s career, from 1920s London, to his World War II documentary work, to his Academy Award-winning designs for My Fair Lady, to his fashion photography for Vogue. (Pictured: Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews in costume for My Fair Lady on Broadway, circa 1956.) 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619.232.7931. sdmart.org
Photo credits: Anigma cocktail images are by Brynn Smith. “Outlander in Concert” is courtesy of Sony Pictures Television. MOPA@SDMA / Cecil Beaton is © Condé Nast. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
