Weekend Events

Thursday, March 7

Karl Strauss, San Diego’s longest continuously operating post-Prohibition brewing company, will release Follow the Sun Lager as a new core beer at its five San Diego County locations in 4S Ranch, Carlsbad, Downtown, San Marcos, and Sorrento Mesa. The light-bodied brew, which is 4.2% alcohol-by-volume (ABV), is pale golden in color and has tasting notes of light malt, citrus, and floral. It’s available on draft and in to-go six packs of 12-oz cans. Total Wine & More stores throughout Southern California will soon carry the beer as well. Karl Strauss in 2024 is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Friday, March 8

Enjoy an unforgettable ABBA-filled evening at El Cajon’s The Magnolia on Friday! Take a chance on the U.S. tour of Mania The ABBA Tribute from London’s West End as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the original group’s breakthrough hit single “Waterloo”. The band performs all of ABBA's greatest hits with passion and precision, transporting audiences back to the 1970s. The all-ages show starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets can be purchased via Live Nation here. 210 E Main Street

Not heading to the final San Diego State men’s basketball game of the season at Viejas Arena? Head to NOVO Brazil Brewing Company’s new sports bar in the Mission Valley mall for a watch party as the Aztecs battle Boise State with a possible bid for the Mountain West Conference regular-season title on the line. NOVO has more than 60 beers and kombuchas on tap, including Azteks Raspberry Kombucha, which was made in collaboration with players on the team via MESA Foundation, an official Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) partner of SDSU. 1640 Camino Del Rio North, #341

Sunday, March 10

Whether jogging the 5k or aiming for a PR on the 15k, celebrate your accomplishments post-Hot Chocolate Run in Downtown San Diego at one of the many esteemed eateries. Indulge in mouthwatering libations and elevated bar fare at barleymash, test your arcade skills at The Smoking Gun, explore a Guinness World Record amount of whiskey at The Whiskey House, enjoy coffee and bagel sandos at Spill The Beans, or "taco" 'bout what a great race you had at City Tacos adjacent to Petco Park, which is hosting the race’s official post-run party.