Events

Boots in the Park

Sept. 14. Country music star Jason Aldean (pictured) headlines Boots in the Park, dubbed as “San Diego’s biggest country music party” for the eighth year and counting, slated for Saturday at Waterfront Park; along with Dustin Lynch, Ian Munsick, Hailey Whitters, Chase Matthew, Joe Peters and DJ Luwiss Lux. Dust off your cowboy boots for a full afternoon and evening of live music, craft cuisine and cocktails, line dancing, interactive art installations and bay views. See website for full schedule, venue guidelines, parking tips and ticket pricing (21+). 1600 Pacific Hwy., downtown embarcadero. bootsinthepark.com

Brazilian Day Festival

Sept. 14. Ruocco Park near Seaport Village hosts the Brazilian Day Festival, celebrating the culture, cuisine and music of Brazil. Enjoy performances by Saulo Fernandes (pictured), Calisamba, Luanda Massape, Elena Bela Doce, and more; plus a free kids area, a variety of Brazilian vendors, food stations, and plenty of merchandise. Each ticket purchased enters you into a raffle for a chance to win two lunches at Galpão Gaúcho. (See website for pricing; admission is free for kids age 15 and younger.) 2-10 p.m. 585 Harbor Lane, downtown. More Info

Rare & Wild Beer Fest

Sept. 14. Head to Embarcadero Marina Park North for the inaugural San Diego Rare and Wild Beer Fest. Guests can sample sips from more than 60 breweries, from both California and across the U.S., including barrel-aged, “funky,” sour and other rare beers; plus food trucks and live music. Participating breweries include Societe Brewing Company, 450 North Brewing, Solaris Beer & Blending, Tripping Animals Brewing, Crooked Stave, Sour Cellars, 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Noble Ale Works, Insurgente and more. $60 general admission, 3-6 p.m.; $75 VIP, early admission at 2 p.m. 400 Kettner Blvd., downtown. rareandwildbeerfest.com

Food + Drink

“Let’s Do Dinner, Del Mar” at the Sky Deck

Sept. 13. The Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands Town Center hosts a fun culinary evening in partnership with Stella Artois. Enjoy pours of the pilsner beer while sampling bites from Sky Deck outposts like Craft House, Urbana, Ambrogio 15, Glass Box, Parfait Paris and more. Each ticket also includes an engraved Stella Artois chalice to take home, a photobooth, and branded Stella swag. Time slots are available at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. (See website to reserve.) $25 per person (21+). 12841 El Camino Real, Del Mar Heights. More Info

Taste of Gaslamp

Sept. 14. The city’s longest-running tasting tour, Taste of Gaslamp returns for its 28th annual installment. Get to know the Gaslamp Quarter via its diverse dining and imbibing destinations. The tour (stroll at your leisure) spans 16 blocks and includes stops at 20-plus restaurants and bars for bites and sips. Check in early for the pre-party at Happy Does Bar; and stay for the after-party at interactive sports bar Swing Social, offering libations and golf simulators. Noon-2 p.m. pre-party; 1-4 p.m. main tour; 4-7 p.m. after-party. See website for ticket pricing. Gaslamp Quarter, 619.233.5008. gaslamp.org

SusieCakes

Now Open. The popular bakeshop SusieCakes—founded by Susan Sarich in 2006 in Los Angeles—has opened its newest outpost at The Forum Carlsbad. Known for its homestyle baked goods made from scratch onsite, SusieCakes offers cakes, cupcakes, cookies, traditional pies and seasonal treats. Choose from cupcakes with fun flavors such as the limited-edition pumpkin-spice-latte, lemon, coconut, mocha and chocolate-mint; cookies like iced molasses, classic chocolate chip, and the signature Susie’s Nutty Sandwich; and much more. M-Sa 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Su 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 1935 Calle Barcelona, Suite 172, Carlsbad. susiecakes.com

Arts + Culture

Henry 6 at The Old Globe

Through Sept. 15. The Old Globe is only the 11th theater in U.S. history to complete Shakespeare’s entire canon with its world-premiere adaptation and staging of Henry 6. Adapted by Barry Edelstein (who also directs) into a thrilling two-part event, Henry 6 is The Old Globe’s largest Shakespeare production to date—staged at its outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. Don’t miss One: Flowers and France, closing on Sept. 14; and Two: Riot and Reckoning, which closes on Sept. 15. See website for showtimes and tickets. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.234.5623. theoldglobe.org

Bazaar del Mundo Fall Pop-Up Market

Sept. 14. Get an early jump on holiday gift shopping at Bazaar del Mundo’s Fall Pop-Up Market, a meld of artists and vendors offering one-of-a-kind jewelry and fashion accessories. Peruse necklaces by Kim Yubeta (pictured); colorful wrap jackets from Nordic Beach; European shawls and kimonos by Valerie Belsky; nature-inspired jewelry by Michael Michaud; resin jewelry form Europe by Zsiska, which welcomes shoppers to create their own jewelry at the event; and statement turquoise and labradorite necklaces by Lula n Lee. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. General admission is free. 4133 Taylor St., Old Town, 619.296.3161. bazaardelmundo.com

Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show

Through Nov. 2. Cygnet Theatre presents Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show at Old Town Theatre. Centered on naïve lovers Brad and Janet—who encounter a mad scientist while seeking shelter from a thunderstorm in an old castle—the cult-favorite musical is a satirical tribute to the 20th century’s science fiction and low-budget horror flicks. Directed by Sean Murray—based on the book and music by Richard O’Brien—the production features musical direction by Patrick Marion and choreography by Luke H. Jacobs. See website for times and tickets. 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town, 619.337.1525. cygnettheatre.com

Sunset Scripps Pier Walks at Birch Aquarium

Select Dates. The Birch Aquarium is offering naturalist-guided walking tours of the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier (which is generally closed to the public) on select Saturdays and Sundays through April 2025. Learn about the research conducted at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography via interactive activities such as plankton investigations and squid dissections; while watching surfers and autumn’s extraordinary sunsets. And keep an eye out for marine life sightings: dolphins, sea lions and leopard sharks. See website for required advance registration. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, 858.534.3474. aquarium.ucsd.edu

Photo credits: Henry 6 / The Old Globe by Rich Soublet II. The Rocky Horror Show / Cygnet Theatre by Karli Cadel. Scripps Pier by Jordann Tomasek. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.