By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger Welcome to sunny and scenic La Jolla, CA! This is a place where bluffs lead to beauty, where tourists gawk at sea lions as snorkelers and divers encounter them in the water and where you can experience beauty that seems out of this world. This article is an all-you-need-to-know guide to La Jolla from a local with recommended bars, … [Read more...]
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Best Places To Watch Super Bowl LX In San Diego With Seahawks And Patriots Bars
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger Super Bowl LX may be in San Francisco but here, San Diego is a lively place to watch the Big Game. One of the reasons is there are a lot of transplants from the cities of the teams in the Super Bowl who live here and they loyally and loudly gather to watch games at designated bars. Additionally, there are several fun bars where people … [Read more...]
The View From Inside Taipei 101 The Building Rock Climber Alex Honnold Climbed
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Publisher I have seen inside what was once the world's tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101, from the inside. American daredevill rock climber Alex Honnold saw it from the outside. He was on the building, not inside of it. He climbed it, all 1,6677 feet (508 meters) of it, without ropes. Better him than me. Of course, I wondered how … [Read more...]
San Diego Padres 2026 Opening Day East Village Block Party Date, Bands, Music & Information
Excitement is high in San Diego for the 2026 Padres season and the East Village Association is again hosting its East Village Block Party on Opening Weekend, It is Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. The location is J Street from 7th to 10th avenues, which is in front of Petco Park. That leads directly into the baseball game as the pennant-seeking Padres host the … [Read more...]
Tourists Beware: Check Your Tabs At This San Diego Old Town Restaurant
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger I am calling you out, Cafe Coyote! I am calling you out not for the $18 Cadillac Margarita I had which gave me no buzz whatsovever (I already knew the margaritas as Cafe Coyote are "tourist" ones) but for the fact that I was charged more than $10 for a beer that on the menu was priced at $7.95. Or I would have been charged that … [Read more...]
How To Get Around Miami And Miami Beach With These Free Rides
Getting arond Miami and Miami Beach, be it for going to different places or bar hopping, has never been easier. Yes, there are rideshares Lyft and Uber, but there are also ways to get aruond for free. For getting around on land, there is Freebie which, just as the name implies, is free. It serves Miami, Miami Beach and in fact, several other cites in Florida, among them Key … [Read more...]
Where To Spend Valentine’s Day And Galentine’s Day Plus Things To Do In San Diego
Here is a rundown of romantic things to do and specials at restaurants and bars – for both couples and singles – in San Diego for both Galentine's Day and Valentine's Day. As well as anti-Valentine's Day places to party. Fun And Romantic Things To Do For Valentine's Day In San Diego Did you know there are gondolas in San Diego? Things don't get much more romantic than a … [Read more...]
The Most Annoyoing Things Baretenders Do That Drive Customers Crazy
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Publisher Bartenders are great. They keep their customers well lubricated, they are quick to engage in conversation and can even be a psychiatrist in which people are on a barstool rather than a couch. But, as is the case with any occupation, not all of them are friendly, engaging and good at what they do for a living. Let's … [Read more...]
BeachLife Festival Returns In 2026 On These Dates With Duran Duan, Sheryl Crowe & More
BeachLife Festival, the "Coachella of the South Bay" as PubClub.com calls it, returns for its seventh year in 2026 with a powerful lineup led by rock 'n roll legends Duran Duran. Also performing will be Sheryl Crowe, The Chainsmokers – the headliner for Sports Illustrated's Super Bowl LX party this year in San Francisco – James Taylor and his All-Star Band, Slightly Stoopid, … [Read more...]
Meet Chad Mitchell Of Hideaway Pacific Beach The PubClub.com San Diego Manager Of The Month
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Publisher You can tell a respected manager in a restaurant or a bar when the employees come up to him or her and give high-fives and hugs when that person is not on duty. Another sign is employee retention. Some places turn over staff so fast the lasting image of them is of their backs. At Hideaway, a very popular bar in … [Read more...]
Details On The 2026 Vilnius Light Festival In Lithuania’s Capital City
The Vilnius Light Festival is back and shining bright for 2026. The dates are January 23-25 and it transforms Lithuania’s capital into an open-air gallery of contemporary light installations across its UNESCO-listed Old Town. Now in its eighth year, the three-day event marks Vilnius’ 703rd birthday and features an evening route with 24 illuminated artworks from 5-10 … [Read more...]
Where To Find $6 Martinis In San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter
Finding a $6 cocktial anywhere these days would seem to be a nearly impossible task, let alone a martini. Yet there is one in San Diego if you know where to go to get it. Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine at the Pendry San Diego in the Gaslamp Quarter has “Martini Tuesdays.” The new weekly event has $6 martinis with the purchase of an entrée every Tuesdsay from 5-9 p.m. There … [Read more...]
100 Things to Do In San Diego Before You Die: Book Review
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger & Resident Everyone who lives in San Diego should have copy of the book 100 Things to Do In San Diego Before You Die Third Edition by third generation San Diegan David Swanson. I state this for an obvious reason. It is that, if placed in a prominent position in your house or apartment, it will be an instant conversation starter … [Read more...]
Pardi Gras New Orleans Parrotheads Party Guide 2026 Dates & Events
A Pre-Mardi Gras Gathering For Jimmy Buffett Fans For those who just can't wait for Mardi Gras, there's Pardi Gras. A multi-day festival in January, it includes a pub crawl, Jimmy Buffett-style bands and a tropical-attired crowd that just can't seem to get enough bar time. The site: New Orleans. Of course. The 2026 event is Jan. 15-18. For those who miss Jimmy … [Read more...]
Full New Orleans Mardi Gras 2026 Parades Schedules & Locations
The prime party event in a prime party place takes place the last two weeks in February in the Big Easy. It's Mardi Gras, and in New Orleans the focal point of the celebrations are the parades. Primarily, they take place during two weekends, culminating with Fat Tuesday, which in 2026 is Feb. 17.. But there are other parades, as well, which started in January. It's … [Read more...]
5 Tips And Things To Do For A Singles Trip To San Diego
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Local With 325 days a year of sunshine, beaches, solid nightlife. an endless list of fun things to do and a small-town vibe in a big city, San Diego is a great place to visit. And it's a great destination as a top singles trip destination. Here is a rundown of the best activities and places to be in San Diego for singles trips. This post … [Read more...]
A Local’s Travel Guide To Knoxville And East Tennessee Culture With Places To Visit
By Kevin Wilkerson, Knoxville Native Whoever said you can't go home again was not from Knoxville, TN. Because I go back home every year for Christmas and yes, while people's lives change, the area pretty much stays the same. Certainly the way they live remains as it was when I was a child and teenager there. So this is a guide to the culture and lifestyle of Knoxville and … [Read more...]
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Foxy’s Bar: A Legendary Caribbean Party
The legendary New Year's Eve party at Foxy's Tamarind Bar in the Virgin Islands is one of the best places to celebrate NYE in the Caribbean. Called Old New Year's Night, it features a bands and DJs at its back and beachfront bars. There are six bars at Foxy's along with a "brigade of bartenders," according to Foxy's. One of the customs, beyond the night's theme … [Read more...]
Celebrate San Diego New Year’s Eve: A Complete Events List & Tickets
New Year's Eve in San Diego is a blast, but it's not a bang. The only fireworks are at Sea World but there's a lot going on throughout the city. One of the most happening places is the Gaslamp Quarter, which is pretty much like New Year's Eve every weekend anyway. On NYE it's even more intense and every bar and restaurant/bar has something going on for New Year's Eve, which … [Read more...]
Thailand Ends Long-Standing Afternoon Drinking Ban Which Is Good News For Confused Tourists
Imagine sitting in a bar in Thailand on a sunny afternoon and being told you can't order a drink. Or worse, you're sipping on a beer and get handed a THB 10,000 (€267) fine. Both situations have happened to unsuspecting tourists because for years the country has had a no-alcohol law from 2-5 p.m. Originally introduced in 1972 to keep workers from taking the Thai equivalent … [Read more...]
Is Barcelona good for nightlife?
Barcelona has built a global online reputation as being one of the absolute most fantastic nightlife capitals in Europe. It's a metropolitan area that stays awake long after twelve o'clock at night, where dinner begins at 10 PM, crowds fill the streets around 11, and also clubs don't peak until 3 in the morning. Include perfect Mediterranean climate, international crowds, and … [Read more...]
Koh Samui Thailand CLUB SEEN Bar Expands To A Day And Evening Nightclub
CLUB SEEN has relaunched as a day and night bar in Koh Samui, Thailand. Located on Chaweng Beach, it has a full December and January program that now now includes SEEN Eatery, a Tokyo-meets-Latin seaside dining space and a new UNSEEN Club Room. UNSEEN Club Room is an intimate after-dark playground that fuses cutting-edge sound with sculptural lighting, hosting exclusive … [Read more...]
Here’s What’s Happening In Las Vegas For New Year’s Eve 2026 At Bars & Events
This story is being constantly updated. One of the best places in the world to spend New Year's Eve is Las Vegas. There are the clubs, the lounges, the bars, tens of thousands of people and a spectacular fireworks show that goes boom-boom-boom along the Strip. Fireworks On The Las Vegas Strip The annual fireworks show will launch from the rooftops of: ARIA Resort & … [Read more...]
Ski Resorts Mountain Skiing and Snowbarding 2025-2026 Lift Ticket Prices
Here's what it costs for full-day lift tickets at various resorts around the world. Listed are peak season prices at the window. Many resorts offer advance purchase discounts through their web sites; PubClub.com has included thier web sites which often – but not always – provide more details. Other specials available are noted, as well. While lift ticket prices continue to … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Holiday Themed Bar: Play Playground Transforms Into Candied Land
You can get in the holiday spirit in Las Vegas at holiday-themed bars. One is at Play Playground, which combines games with cocktails in a festive setting called Candied Land, set up just for this time of the year. Part of the experience is to experience holiday cocktails. At Candied Land they are: • Spiked Chocolate Mountain– Choice of Ketel One Vodka, Don Julio Silver … [Read more...]
Nashville Rooftop Bar Play Playground Transforms Into Candied Land For The Holidays
Downtown Nashville’s rooftop bar and game room, Play Playground, has turned festive for the holidays with "Candied Land,” a seasonal takeover through mid-January. It blends large-scale games with seasonal décor, skyline views from the rooftop lounge and themed cocktails. There are can explore team-based challenges as well as interactive spaces and cozy igloo-style seating. … [Read more...]
December Nights In Balboa Park Is San Diego’s Best Must-Do Holiday Event
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Editor Some say it's hard to get in the holiday mood in San Diego. There's no falling snow making for a sparkling winter wonderland, no people bundled up with heavy coats and festive scarves while shopping, no neighborhoods with house after house presenting ight displays along the lines of the Griswolds in Christmas Vacation. How can … [Read more...]
Top 5 Places To Meet Single People At Ski Resorts
The Best Pickup Locations For Those Seeking The #SinglesLife Ski Resorts are great places to go if your single. You get to meet people different areas, you have something in common with everyone there because you're at a ski resort and everyone is drinking when they are not skiing or snowboarding. Or, int case of European resorts, they are taking two hour breaks to do … [Read more...]
How To Train Your Dog To Go To A Busy Bar Or Restaurant – 5 Tips From A Pro
By Brian Hoffman, Dog Expert And Special To PubClub.com Taking your dog out for dinner or a drink with friends can be a wonderful social experience for the dogs and their owners. American cities are more dog friendly than ever before which is great for us dog lovers, but we need to be considerate if we want dog friendliness to continue to grow. These simple principles will … [Read more...]
The Palms In Las Vegas Is Going All Out For The National Finals Rodeo
In true Sin City style, Palms Casino Resort is giving a big cowboy nod to the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas. During the Dec. 4-13 event at the Thomas & Mack Center, the Palms has a full lineup of events, including concerts, a meet-and-greet with a rodeo champion, a $50K Rodeo Chip Draw, a Toyota Tundra giveaway and a pop-up cowboy-themed holiday bar. Plus, in … [Read more...]
San Diego Bars, Restaurants & Nightlife News, Christmas Pop-Ups And Events For December
Just updated! By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Nightlife Blogger Happy Holidays from PubClub.com! Whether or not it's the most wonderful time of the year depends on one's own vantage point – I mean summers are pretty awesome here – but it sure is colorful, fun and puts a smile on the face. There's a ton of activities happening in San Diego for the holidays, … [Read more...]
Meet Scott Watkins Of Karl Strauss Brewing, San Diego’s Bar Manager Of The Month For December
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Editor Scott Watkins, the PubClub.com San Diego Bar Manager of the Month for December, used to go home smelling like beer. It's not because he was always heavily drinking the stuff, forcing him to make excuses to his wife. It was because he was learning how to make and appreciate beer at the then newly opened Ocean Beach Brewing … [Read more...]
San Diego Thanksgiving Things To Do, Events & Turkey Dinners At Restaurants & Bars
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger It's time to gobble up all the fun our area provides this time of the year. To be sure you're in the know, here's what to know about every cool thing that's happening in San Diego for this Thanksgiving. San Diego Thanksgiving Events • Shipwreck Pirate Party. Quartyard in East Village is holding Shipwrecks Music Fest, a … [Read more...]
La Jolla Village Happy Hours: George’s At The Cove Extended During Terrace Renovations
While George's at the Cove in La Jolla Village undergoes a renovation of its terrace level, it is having a special Happy Hour menu with extended hours in the Level2 bar area. That open-air covered space has views overlooking La Jolla Cove like the terrace so you won't miss much visually during the remodel. Called the “Little Luxuries” menu, check out these Happy Hour … [Read more...]
Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach Top Holiday Events 2025 Dates, Information & Reviews
The holidays are sure happy in the Los Angeles South Bay Beach Cities, especially for single people. There's a number of fun events from strolling through the shops of downtown Manhattan Beach searching for the ones serving adult beverages to a pub crawl of 12 bars in Hermosa Beach to the grand finale, the spectacular fireworks show over the Manhattan Beach Pier. Here are … [Read more...]
Karl Strauss Brewing’s Golden Stout Makes Limited Run Return To San Diego’s Craft Beer Scene
Blondes can be deceiving, even as beer. Karl Strauss Brewing Company's Golden Stout is a stout masquerading as a blonde. That is owed to the fact that it uses a specialty blend of Bird Rock Coffee, vanilla beans and Ghanaian cocoa nibs instead of the traditional roasted barley. And this limited edition beer is back available at Karl Strauss’ four San Diego brewpubs, as well … [Read more...]
San Diego Nightlife Gets A Boost The The Rustic Live Music Bar Opening On The Bay
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Nightlife Blogger In a positive development for San Diego pubclubbers, a live music venue is coming to the waterfront. The Rustic, a Texas-based bar and restaurant not to be confused with Rustic Root, is opening on San Diego Bay behind the Convention Center. It replaces Joe's Crab Shack adjacent to the Rady Shell. This provides a tremendous … [Read more...]
A Simple Guide To The Best San Diego Bars & Nightlife
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger With some 300 bars (a rough estimate, I admit) there are a lot of nightlife options in San Diego. Mostly, people stick to their neighborhoods but there are great bars all over the city. As a frequent barfly, I've made this list of the best of the best. Personally, I generally stick to the Gaslamp Quarter because it's lively on … [Read more...]
San Diego’s The Smoking Gun Providing Meals To Air Traffic Controllers During Government Shutdown
To lend a helping hand, The Smoking Gun restaurant and bar in the Gaslamp Quarter is providing free meals to San Diego air traffic controllers during the government shutdown. "SoCal TRACON is the busiest facility in the world,” said Smoking Gun Owner-Operator Randy Wagener, who was once an air traffic controller. “And it’s really unfortunate to see these hard working people … [Read more...]
San Diego Bars, Restaurants & Nightlife News And Events For November
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger Just because it's rolling into the holiday season doesn't mean it's time to roll up the fun. There's a lot of it to be had all around San Diego. There's all cool stuff happening around town and at our bars and restaurants. Here's a rundown of everything, including a special feature on where to take advantage of Daylight Savings Time by … [Read more...]
Meet Natalie Of 710 Beach Club The San Diego Bartender Of The Month For November
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Bar Blogger When you walk into 710 Beach Club in Pacific Beach, you had better be ready to be entertained. Because behind the bar on certain days and nights is the very lively Natalie, who is PubClub.com's San Diego Bartender of the Month for November! From the tiny town of Issaquah, Washington (the corporate home of Costco) … [Read more...]
BeachLife Festival Holding Concert In Mammoth To Launch Opening Of A New Hotel
The highly successful and popular BeachLife Festival, a multi-day event in LA's Redondo Beach, is going to Mammoth Mountain. For one night, anyway. To celebrate the opening of a new hotel – the Limelight Mammoth Hotel & Residences – it is holding Limelight Live featuring music from Fitz and The Tantrums, Two Feet and others. It is on Friday, Decc 12, from 6-10 p.m. … [Read more...]
Complete Rundown Of San Diego Halloween Events, Parties, Bars & Pub Crawls
Halloween is one of the top party times of the year when adults get to dress up in costumes as if they were kids again, only this time doing things like going bars, singles parties, events and pub crawls. Here is a rundown of the coolest ghoulish things happening in San Diego for Halloween this year. In addition to what is listed here, several bars throughout the city will … [Read more...]
Pacific Beach Bar Duck Dive Has A Carnival Atmosphere For Its Annual Carnival Party Event
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Don't stop the carnival! The name of that play by Herman Wouk kept coming to mind as I experienced the awesome authentic Carnival pop-up party at Pacific Beach's Duck Dive bar. This was its second-annual pop-up that turned the bar into a true carnival atmosphere. Held on a Tuesday night in October, it was over the top, … [Read more...]
Key West FantasyFest Complete Party Guide Key Events & 2025 Dates
Key West, Key West sunsets, Florida, Top Travel Destinations, sunsets, Mallory Square Top Party Destinations travel, bars & restaurants When it comes to costumes and Halloween, few places can match the craziness of Key West. Every year, the city hosts a spectacular multi-day event known as Fantasy Fest, a week of zany events that consists of more than 40 masquerade … [Read more...]
USS Arizona Memorial In Pearl Harbor Is Back Open To Visitors
USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor is back open to visitors. The moving memorial, which consists of a platform over the sunken ship with the names of those killed in the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor on a wall, had been closed for a dock repair. Visiting the site is free with tickets for the shuttle boat can available at the Pacific Historic Parks Audio Tour Desk at … [Read more...]
The World’s Best Bar List Is Out; Have You Been To Any Of These Bars?
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Bar Blogger Bar Leone in Hong Kong is the world's best bar. At least according to a group known as the World's Best 50, very lucky individuals who get to travel the globe to rank bars and restaurants. Such lists are all subjective, of course. What is one person's treasure is another person's trash, of course, tho it's doubful that Bar Leone … [Read more...]
Buccaneer Days Two Harbors Catalina Island Complete Party Guide & Photos
An Epic Party Of Pirates & Wenches In Southern California Yes I am a pirate, 200 years to late... Arrrrg! This chant echoes through the coves and over the hills of Catalina Island's Two Harbors the first of October each year like the sound of cannons thundering on the high seas back in the 1800s. Except that here there's nothing to plunder, aside from other party … [Read more...]
Catch The Padres-Cubs Postseason Watch Parties At Gallagher Square And These SD Bars
With no home games, watching the San Diego Padres-Chicago Cubs postseason games means there are three options: • At home (boring) • At a bar with other Padres fans • At Gallagher Square, which is having Padres post-season game-watching parties The games againt the Cubbies took place Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, starting at Noon. The third game was played on Thursday. … [Read more...]
Meet Gary Hussey Of The Smoking Gun, San Diego’s Bar Manager Of The Month
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger When Gary Hussey walks around The Smoking Gun, a popular sports and hangout bar in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, he is greeted with smiles, hugs and conversations. To the uninitiated, it would be easy to mistake him for being a beloved customer. But Hussey is not a customer. He is the Assistant General Manager and he is … [Read more...]
San Diego Bars, Restaurants & Nightlife News And Events For October
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger They might as well call it "Rocktober" for there's a lot of rocking going on in San Diego in October. From Oktoberfest events to music festivals and don't forget Halloween – how could you, right!? – it's a full and fun month. San Diego's Top Events For October • La Mesa Okoberfest, Oct. 3-5, Downtown La Mesa This is a … [Read more...]
How to Spot a Bar That Serves Great Cocktails
There’s nothing worse than heading out for a drink with friends, only to be given something that tastes bland, weak, or poorly mixed. Cocktails are an art form that blends technique, quality, and creativity, and that should be reflected in the drinks you get. If you know what to look for, you’ll quickly be able to tell whether a bar takes pride in what it serves. The good … [Read more...]
Sailing The British Islands A Complete Guide For Singles Travelers
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Before my first trip to the Virgin Islands, I envisioned it being just like that Alan Alda movie, The Four Seasons, where some seasoned skipper would have us sailing through those turquoise-blue waters and pulling up to drop anchor by blinding white beaches while a bouncy blonde identical to Bess Armstrong would have me in full … [Read more...]
From Design to Installation: How Professional Fence Companies Enhance Your Property Value
Fences are more than just a boundary for your property; they add character, style, and value to your home. The expertise of professional fence companies stretches from the classic picket fence to modern, custom-designed barriers that not only provide security but also complement the architectural aesthetics of your property. Aligning with the right professionals can … [Read more...]
Fun Bars To Visit While You’re In Munich For Oktoberfest Top Nightlife Venues
From Beer Gardens To Bierhalls To Bars & Clubs, A Complete Guide To Munich's Nightlife There’s more to do in Munich in September than go to Oktoberfest. Although it’s hard to beat that good time, the city does have good nightlife within about a 20-minute walk of the Oktoberfest fairgrounds. Here’s a rundown of the best places to drink when you’re not downing big beers … [Read more...]
Jimmy Buffett Tribute Bands Keep The Party Going For Us Parrotheads
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Music Blogger I am still somewhat in denial mode but eventually I will accept the fact that Jimmy Buffett is no longer with us. It's tough because even right now I am listening to him sing "Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes" on Radio Margaritaville. But, as the signature lyric in that song states, "if we couldn't laugh we would all … [Read more...]
F1 Arcade Las Vegas Provides Formula 1 Thrills With Simulators & Race-Watching Parties
With a Formula 1 race in Vegas, it would only seem natural that there would be a F1-themed bar in Sin City. F1 Arcade Las Vegas, located inside The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, features 87 full-motion simulators (it is due to open Oct. 17, a month ahead of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, which is Nov. 20-22). The cutting-edge technology allows people to "race" the … [Read more...]
Meet Cute Kate, San Diego’s Bartender Of The Month For September
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger She has a dimpled smile that can melt an ice bin and a look in her eyes that hints at a bit of a mischievous personality. Plus, she can make a heck of a cocktail. She is "Cute Kate" Sogge and she mixes drinks while mixing in lively conversations at Miss B's Coconut Club in Mission Bay and she is PubClub.com's San Diego … [Read more...]
Holy Batman! Adam West Day In Walla Walla Washington Set For Sept. 20
Late Batman Actor And Family Guy Mayor Gets Honored In His Hometown It's a holy celebration, Batman!, in the hometown of late "Batman" actor Adam West. Walla Walla, Washington, is holding another celebration to honor its most famous former resident, favorite son of the city and town mayor on "The Family Guy." The 2025 Adam West Day will take place on Saturday, September … [Read more...]
Team Poland Wins International Fireworks Championship
In its first competition in the United States and under the glow of a full moon, Team Poland thrilled a sold-out crowd and won first place in the Interational Fireworks Championship, which took place the first weekend in September in Traverse City, MI. Professional pyrotechnic experts served as the judges. “It’s our first time in the USA,” said Aleksander Wadon of Team … [Read more...]
International Fireworks Championship Lights Up The Michigan Sky This Week
Teams from around the world will paint the Michigan sky with a pyrotechnic display the weekend of Sept. 5-6 for the International Fireworks Championship. The teams hope to walk away with bragging rights for producing the best fireworks displays in the world. To qualify, the teams had to have won a previous fireworks competition. Teams from Poland, Canada, China, Portugal, … [Read more...]
5 Important Things To Know About The 2025 Adams Avenue Street Fair San Diego
By The Kevbeaux, San Diego Blogger San Diego has several street fairs and festivals with bands, food and beer. There are so many it's impossible to keep up with all of them. This is a review of the Adams Avenue Street Fair, which takes place in late September with five important things to know about it. 1.) About The Fair And When & Where This is a two-day … [Read more...]
How To Watch Your Favorite NFL Or College Football Team In A Sports Bar
By Kevin Wilkeson, PubClub.com Sports Editor The sounds, smells and spirits of the game are something you can't get at home. That's why many fans of NFL and college football teams go to sports bars for games. Being with other fans cheering on good plays, booing bad plays and complaining about questionable officials calls is a lot more entertaining than watching games at … [Read more...]
Check Out These San Diego Oktoberfest Events, Festivals & Beer
San Diego may not be near Munich but once a year it acts as if it is by hosting several Oktoberfest celebations. Here is a rundown of Oktoberfest events, festivals and even a special Oktoberfest beer from a San Diego brewery. Ein Prost! East Village Oktobefest (Saturday, Sept. 20) The 9th annual 9th Annual East Village Oktoberfest takes place at Quaryard, which … [Read more...]
Key West Hosting Jimmy Buffett Day Events On Labor Day Weekend
There are Labor Day Weekend shows – not show – in Key West as the Conch Republic celebrates the life and songs of Jimmy Buffett. It was two years ago that the Jimmy Buffett passed away and to mark the occasion the town in which he lived, had a recording studio and pretty much defined his lifestyle is having a celebration. Called “Just a Few Friends Key West” –– a play on … [Read more...]
Highly Popular For The Win San Diego Smashburgers: A Review
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Food Editor I had a very pleasant experience at For The Win, a smashburger spot that opened this summer in Pacific Beach. Interesting enough, it actually had less to do with the taste of the smashburger itself and more to do with the fact I had the opportunity to sit down with co-owner Ronald Uy. He's total San Diego laid-back and easy … [Read more...]
Details On Sunset Fest Cabo Yacht Rock Beach Party Concert
Already a partier's paradise, Cabo San Lucas really cuts loose in late October with a beach party concert. Sunset Fest Cabo is Oct. 24-26. It is a three-day celebration tht features a star-studded lineup of soft rock legends including Kenny Loggins, Rick Springfield, Christopher Cross, Alan Parsons, Ambrosia, Dire Straits Legacy, Pablo Cruise. It takes place at Medano … [Read more...]
San Diego Bars, Restaurants & Nightlife News And Events For September
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger It's a sizzlin' September in San Diego and I just don't mean the heat. There's a lot going on here. First, it is the start of college football and the NFL. This being Southern California there are a lot of transplants and with alumni bars and fan bars for nearly every NFL team there's plenty of action happening at those places on … [Read more...]
Street Fight Erupts At San Diego Gaslamp Urban Pickleball Event
A major brawl broke out during what was otherwise a fun and peaceful event in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter during a special street event. Gaslamp Quarter Urban Pickleball, a free bring-your-own-paddle event that takes place on Thursdays thru the end of September on Fifth Ave., between Market and K Street, had people laughing and enjoying the opportunity to play a game on a … [Read more...]
Dubai Yacht Party Dress Code: What to Wear for the Ultimate Onboard Experience
There is something irresistible about a yacht party in Dubai. With the backdrop of futuristic skyscrapers, golden beaches, and the Persian Gulf’s turquoise waters, these events blend luxury and relaxation in a way no nightclub or resort can match. But while the views and music take care of themselves, one question always comes up before boarding: what exactly should you wear? … [Read more...]
Top Things To Do For Labor Day Weekend In San Diego
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger Labor Day Weekend in San Diego is fun. No, there are not any street festivals or big events and the Padres are out of town but that just means the bars will be rocking, the college football season starts (keep reading for where to find the best alumni bars) and it's a great time to do some "San Diego" things such as riding the … [Read more...]
Moorings Interline Regatta 2025 Dates & Events Schedule For The ‘Party Cats’
The Moorings Interline Regatta is two things. One is a sailboat race among competitive skippers and crew and the other is an island-hopping party with people romping through the bars of the British Virgin Islands. The first part is primarily for employees of airlines from around the world and the second is for anyone wh forks over a couple thousand dollars to be part of a … [Read more...]
California’s Santa Ynez Valley Pairs Wellness With Wine At These Locations
Wine tasting is meant to be a relaxing experience, one that enriches the mind and spirit. So, too, is a session at a spa or wellness center. Which is why Santa Ynez Valley in California's central wine country has blended the two activities and here are several places to enjoy both. Santa Ynez Valley, which is in the wine region in Santa Barbara County and includes the towns … [Read more...]
San Diego Best College Football Teams Game-Watching Bars
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger One of the (many) cool things about living in San Diego when you are not originally from here is the ability to connect with people from your hometown or university because of the large number of "transplants" that have moved to this city. One of the best places to do that is at the various college alumni bars where people … [Read more...]
LA’s Barnsdall Friday Wine Tasting Series September Dates
Anyone who is in Los Angeles and says "there's nothing to do in LA" probably has a very limited social life because there is always something to do in that city. It's all over place, too, with a great variety of events and activities, one of which is the Barnsdall Friday Wine Tasting Series. Taking place on Olive Hill and the West Lawn of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock … [Read more...]
Travel + Leisure Publishes The Best Places To See The Northern Lights
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor The first time I ever heard of the phenomenon known as the Northern Lights was when I picked up a copy of Neither Here Nor There, a book by travel writer Bill Bryson. Its cover promised first-person travel tales of traveling through Europe. A quick glance showed chapters on Rome, Paris, Italy, Switzerland and other desirable places and … [Read more...]
5 Las Vegas Experiences You Can’t Miss
If you’ve got a trip to Las Vegas coming up, you’re probably already picturing bright lights, casinos, and maybe a few questionable decisions. While you can easily get lost just wandering the Strip, there are a few things that will make your trip unforgettable. Vegas is a mix of over-the-top entertainment, jaw-dropping sights, and moments you’ll still be laughing about years … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Eliza Woodman Wins Tiki Oasis Bartender Battle
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor With a cocktail she calls Kamasutra's Comeback, San Diego's Eliza Woodman won the Bartender Battle at the 25th anniversary of Tiki Oasis. Woodman, who works at the rooftop restaurant Communion in Mission Hills, outdueled three other bartenders before a panel of judges and an enthusiastic crowd of more than 100 people at the climax … [Read more...]
San Diego Celebrates National Rum Day With These Cocktiails & Havana Nights
While rum is often thought of as a Caribbean or Florida thing and San Diego is more of a tequila town, it would be foolish to think you can't get a good tropical drink in this city. To prove it, several bar/restaurants are acknowledging National Rum Day (Aug. 16) with special rum drinks and one is even having an event with free rum tastings and appetizers … [Read more...]
A Travel Blogger’s Honest Impressions After Visiting Croatia
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I have been to Croatia and therefore feel qualified enough to write about it from an experienced and educated viewpoint. Oh, 10 or so days doesn't entitle me to pen some magestic novel with the title of, say, Behind The Historic Walls or The Croatia Nobody Knows, but it does give me enough perspective to author this … [Read more...]
Cycling In Croatia: Top Places For Scenic Bike Rides
With water so clear it just invites you to jump into it – and coastlines to take advantage of it – plus hills and huge rocky trails that are ideal for hiking, there's a lot of outdoor recreation in Croatia. And there's something else: the country is an ideal place for cycling. PubClub.com knows this first hand, for we took a bike ride through the countyside on the island of … [Read more...]
A Car-Free Los Angeles Summer Olympics? I Have My Doubts
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor I'm done. Fed up with it. Finished. Living for 20+ years in Los Angeles is to blame. Or to credit. I like to think of it as the latter. What I am referring to is driving. I don't enjoy getting in a vehicle, sitting in traffic or even being behind the wheel on near-empty two-lane country roads. I would rather be at the dentist than … [Read more...]
Tall Ships Festival SAiL Bremerhaven 2025 Events & Things To Do And Know
The city of Bremerhaven, Germany once again hosts SAiL Bremerhaven in which it becomes the "Capitol of Tall Ships." That's because SAiL Bremerhaven has more than 250 tall ships from around the world in a festival that only happens about once every five years. The dates are Aug. 13-17 and here's a rundown of what it is, the events, things to do and what to know. Where is … [Read more...]
Switzerland Fun Facts To Know And Swiss National Day, August 1
Swiss National Day is Aug. 1, and it is the country's equivalent of the Fourth of July in the USA, Canada Day in Canada and Australia Day in Australia. In other words, the birth of a nation. Here are some fun facts to know about this beautiful country with scenery from its famous Alps to beautiful lakes and – without a doubt – its beautiful people. • Switzerland is a … [Read more...]
The 12 Must-See UNESCO World Heritage Sites & Cultural Activities In Slovenia
Slovenia, known for its rich natural beauty and outdoor recreation, also has a lot of cultural sites. In fact, here are 12 places and traditions on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.The country also participates in several other UNESCO programs. The list here includes sites and cultural treasures. 1. Škocjan Caves and the … [Read more...]
San Diego Bars, Restaurants & Nightlife News And Events For August
Yes, it's endless summer in San Diego. But when it's the summer months, things are even hotter from a fun standpoint. Here's a rundown of nightlife news, activities and specials at bar and restaurants and top events in the city for August. San Diego's Top August Events The world's largest Polynesian festival, Tiki Oasis, returns to San Diego, Aug, 6-10. The multi-day … [Read more...]
La Mesa Oktoberfest Returns To San Diego This October; 2025 Dates & Information
Big beers, oompha (and other) bands and the chicken dance returns to San Diego this October for the 2025 La Mesa Oktoberfest celebration. Here are the dates, details and informaton on the 2025 event. The dates are Oct. 3-5. The hours are 4-10 on Friday the 3rd; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., on Saturday the 4th and Noon-8 p.m., on Sunday the 5th. The event is free, tho entrance into … [Read more...]
Craft Beer Con San Diego 2025 Dates, Location, Speakers & Fulll Details
San Diego hosts Comic-Con and it's only natural that the city also known for its beer would hold a Craft Beer Con. Here are the full details of the 2025 San Diego Craft Beer Con, which is an annual half-day conference for the San Diego craft beer industry. It is also open to the public and is hosted by the San Diego Brewers Guild. It will be held Tuesday, August 5 at Mira … [Read more...]
Tiki Oasis San Diego Celebrates 25th Anniversary This August
What began as a simple fundraiser to save a hotel has turned into the largest event of its kind in the world. Tiki Oasis is a multi-day Polynesian festival taking place in August of each year in San Diego, CA. The 2025 dates are Aug. 7-10 at the retro Town & Country Hotel in centrally-located Mission Valley. It is everything tiki you can imagine – an incredible Tiki … [Read more...]
How To Take Part In Comic-Con San Diego When You Don’t Have A Badge
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Comic-Con in San Diego attracts more than 150,00 Trekkies, Star War characters, Sci-Fi and comic book heroes a year and the convention sells out several months in advance. But it's such a big deal it's a desirable event to attend. Here's tips on how to enjoy Comi-Con in San Diego – annually the third weekend of July – if … [Read more...]
Hemingway Days Key West Dates, Details & Events
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Papa is back in the Conch Republic. In fact, there will be a lot of "Papas" in Key West this summer as Hemingway Days returns for 2021. Here are the dates and details. The 2025 dates are July 23-27. The look-alike contest, held at Sloppy Joe's, is a key eveng, as is the"Running of the Bulls" down Duval Street. Those … [Read more...]
Comic-Con San Diego Themed Cocktails, Restaurants, Bars & PubCrawl
Part of the personality of certain cities are its events and in San Diego, that event is Comic-Con. The annual convention of comic book and sci-fi characters takes over downtown for several days the end July each year and it's such as huge deal that themed pop-ups appear in small spaces on the street, bars and restaurants create special cocktails for it, the staff dresses up in … [Read more...]
Mooning Of The Amtrak Date, Details History & Mug’s Away Saloon Party
The Annual Party Continues At Mug's Away Saloon By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Events Blogger Beers and rears returned to the Mug's Away Saloon in Laguna Niguel on Saturday, July 14, 2025 as the Mooning of the Amtrak – Southern California's unique bar-inspired event – waves to train passengers with a different kind of greeting. People line up against the fence next … [Read more...]
Successful BeachLife Festival Is Back In Redondo Beach In 2026 On These Dates
The highly successful BeachLife Festival – which PubClub.com has dubbed "the Coachella of the South Bay" – is back on these dates in 2026. BeachLife 2026 will take place May 1-3, again in Seaside Lagoon in the Los Angeles South Bay beach city of Redondo Beach. Early bird tickets are already on sale at www.beachlifefestival.com with a limited number available across General … [Read more...]
It’s Whale Watching Season In Hervey Bay, Australia
Whale Watching Season in Hervey Bay, Australia, is underway. Running from July 1 to late October it has "guaranteed sightings" starting July 15. Featuring small-group, three‑hour “Ultimate Whale Watch” eco‑tours, this season invites visitors to discover why Hervey Bay is globally celebrated as the “Whale Watching Capital of the World” and the planet’s very first Whale … [Read more...]
The Mob Museum In Las Vegas Seeks Public’s Help In Obtaining Artifacts From The City’s Past
While the mob did not create Las Vegas, it had a huge influence on it so much so that there is a place, the Mob Museum, which showcases the history of the mob in Sin City. Apparently, tho, there's more than what meets the eye there because the Mob Museum is seeking the public's help to obtain distinctive, one-of-a-kind artifacts with compelling backstories, objects that … [Read more...]
Fourth Of July In San Diego Fireworks, Events, Bars & More
The Fourth of July in San Diego is not one big bang but several of them. Along with the all the activities that happen at the beaches, as well as the bars and beyond. Several cities offer as much variety as does San Diego for the 4th of July. And this year the 4th is on a Friday, making for a long weekend. Here is a rundown of the events, happenings and bar specials in San … [Read more...]
Fourth Of July Hermosa Beach South Bay Locals Party Guide
Singles Scene Rocks The Beach Cities on The 4th Of July Anyone looking for a party atmosphere need search no farther than Hermosa and Manhattan Beach. For it is at these side-by-side beaches just south of LAX where the red glare is caused not by rockets, but bloodshot eyes from all the partying. There's beach bums and beer, bikinis and martinis. Just about every … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Belmont Park Turns 100 – And It’s Not Just For Kids
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Since 1925, San Diego has had an amusment park at the beach, a kind of Coney Island of the West Coast if you will (tho with California style; there's no messy Nathan's hot dog eating contest here) and it has been a part of the city's landscape and lifestyle for an entire century. Belmont Park is as iconic to San Diego as the … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Strip Map Of Casinos, Hotels & Attractions
Locations Of Sin City's Bars, Restaurants & Activities This is a map of the casino, hotels and attractions of Sin City, laid out for you in this easy-to-see, one-page layout, from Circus Circus to the Four Seasons. This is where it’s all happening folks, everything up and down the Las Vegas Strip. From world-famous casinos to luxury resorts, the hoteles en Las Vegas … [Read more...]