Winners To Be Honored At An Event This November As the San Diego neighborhood app Walkabout continues to grow and expand, it has created awards to recognize locals who are making an impact on the community. An event honoring winners will be held in the fall. Walkabout, a San Diego neighborhood social app that creates events and activities to connect people throughout … [Read more...]
PubClub Travel Adventures: From Alcatraz To Irish Coffee, Our Three Days In San Francisco
A Press Trip Turns Into Rooftop Wine, Cable Cars, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf and Plenty of Unexpected Laughs San Francisco has iconic landmarks, legendary bars and neighborhoods unlike anywhere else in America. During three days in the City by the Bay, we packed in as much as possible—and somehow still found time for rooftop wine, Irish Coffee and a few memorable travel … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Top August Events, Bar & Restaurant News
Summer Keeps Rolling With Tiki Parties, Padres Baseball & Waterfront Festivals Comic-Con may be over, but summer is still in full swing. Tiki Oasis, Padres baseball, street pickleball, waterfront concerts and more keep San Diego buzzing throughout August. PubClub.com will update this guide throughout the month with additional events plus bar and restaurant news. By … [Read more...]
Jimmy Buffett Celebration Coming To San Diego Margaritaville Labor Day Weekend
Keeping The Party Going With Jimmy Buffett's Annual Day Of Service Jimmy Buffett fans have a chance to celebrate his music, spirit and legacy over Labor Day Weekend as San Diego Margaritaville hosts a free Day of Service event featuring live music from a tribute band, tropical cocktails and fundraising for local music programs. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Know You’ve Caught Keys Disease
Flip Flops, Bug Bites & Drinking With A Hangover While in the Florida Keys at a bar a friend owned, I "kidnapped" one of his waitresses and we went bouncing around the restaurants and bars along the Overseas Highway. The more we drank, the more we laughed, and together we came up with this list of how to know when you've caught the local fever known as Keys … [Read more...]
San Diego Comic-Con Bar & Restaurant Themes & Specials: Where To Eat, Drink & Party
Comic-Con isn't just about what's happening inside the convention center. It's one of San Diego's biggest weeks for bars, restaurants and nightlife. Here's where to find themed food and drink specials and Comic-Con themes at restaurants and bars. This article was updated on July 22 with the addition more Comic-Con- themed cocktails and an announcement extending its stay in … [Read more...]
This Week in Southern California: Mooning of the Amtrak, Over-The-Line & Beach Party Season
Looking for the best events happening in Southern California this week? From quirky traditions like the Mooning of the Amtrak to San Diego’s Over-The-Line tournament, plus beach bars, summer parties and local happenings, here’s PubClub’s guide to what’s worth doing right now. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Southern California Blogger There's saying that locals have about … [Read more...]
San Diego Bar & Restaurant News: July 2026 Specials & Local Events
This article was updated July 21 with information about a long-standing Gaslamp bar and restaurant being up for sale. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger The city with an endless summer actually has a real summer and that means there is so much to do that if you wind up not doing anything then its probably because you could not decide what to do in the first … [Read more...]
Does San Diego Need a Nightlife Mayor? Why the City’s Bar Scene Needs a Stronger Voice
A Potential Voice In City Hall For Bars & Nightclubs San Diego has one of the best bar and nightlife scenes in California, from the Gaslamp Quarter to Pacific Beach and North Park. But with changing crowds, bar closures and rising costs, who is protecting the city’s nightlife economy? Maybe it’s time for a nightlife mayor. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego … [Read more...]
PubClub Classics: South Bay’s Legendary 4th of July Party Scene
Red, White & Blue Bikinis, Board Shorts, Bikes & House Parties PubClub Classics revisits memorable destinations and events through firsthand experiences and original photography. This look back at the legendary 4th of July party scene in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach combines vintage photos with today's reality, showing what has changed—and what still makes … [Read more...]
San Diego 4th of July Guide: Fireworks, Big Bay Boom, Restaurants & Parties
Check back often—we're updating this guide as new Fourth of July events and specials are announced. Last updated on June 30 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 … [Read more...]
A Simple Guide to Key West Bars, Nightlife & Mallory Square Sunsets
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger In the PubClub.com series of "simple guides" to cities and party places around the world, Key West might be the simplest of them all. That's because all you need to do is stick with a few basics, be at them at the right time and fill things in from there. But that would not make for much of an article so do add some depth … [Read more...]
Jimmy Buffett Fans Celebrate His Legacy At Key West’s Just A Few Friends Festival
Fins up Parrotheads. Here's something for your Labor Day Weekend show, the third annual Just A Few Friends event in Key West, FL. A free four-day celebration of Jimmy Buffett, Just A Few Friends dates are Sept. 3-7. You can buy a badge for $45 that includes a few VIP-type perks such as early entry and reserved seating for some events. Two of the main events are a Second … [Read more...]
A Simple Guide To The Best Hermosa Beach & Manhattan Beach Bars And Nightlife
From Hermosa's lively party bars to Manhattan Beach's sophisticated yet still beach-casual taverns, here's where to go out in the South Bay according a long-time local. All Photos And Video Are Copyright © PubClub.com. Unauthorized Use Or Reproduction Is Prohibited By Kevin Wilkerson, Hermosa & Manhattan Beach Blogger You pretty much have to be a local to recognize … [Read more...]
Eye Dropper Is A Towering 200-Foot-Tall Thrill Ride At Area 15 In Las Vegas
In a city known for a lot of eye-popping things, there's now an attraction called Eye Dropper. And that's exactly what might happen when you get your eyes on it, for Eye Dropper is 200-foot thrill ride at Area 15. “Eye Dropper is only the latest iconic attraction on our roster, but there’s even more on the horizon that we can’t wait to share with everyone," said Winston … [Read more...]
The Evel Knievel Experience Jumps In As A Las Vegas Attraction
While not exactly providing the thrills of Evel Knievel's famous Ceaser's Palace jump, a museum dedicated to the wild-living and wildly popular daredevil is open in Las Vegas. The Evel Knievel Experience: An Interactive Museum of America’s Original Daredevil celebrates the life, legacy and larger-than-life persona of legendary American stunt rider and entertainer Evel … [Read more...]
Tiki Oasis 2026 In San Diego: Get Psyched Up For A Psychedelic Polynesian Party
The Tropical party is back. Here's what it is and where it is with the list of bands and the full event schedule at the world's largest tiki culture event From PubClub.com Sources And Personal Experiences It's time to get psyched up for San Diego Tiki Oasis 2026, which this year has a psychedelic theme. When the band Strawberry Alarm Clock, which put out the popular 60s … [Read more...]
A Simple Guide To The Best Gaslamp Quarter Bars & Nightlife In San Diego
Wondering how to cut through the clutter and find the the best bars in San Diego's Gaslamp without reading a hundred reviews? This article is from local who knows the scene. All Photos And Video Are Copyright © PubClub.com. Unauthorized Use Or Reproduction Is Prohibited By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger One of the big benefits of being in San Diego's … [Read more...]
Little Italy World Cup Watch Party: What I Saw And Experienced In San Diego
I went to San Diego'sWorld Cup watch party in Little Italy and here's what happened. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger All Photos And Video Are Copyright © PubClub.com. Unauthorized Use Or Reproduction Is Prohibited Now that's more like it. After being disappointed that the hype did not meet the reality at San Diego's Mission Beach World Cup … [Read more...]
Mission Beach World Cup Watch Party: What I Saw And Experienced
I went to San Diego's official World Cup watch party and here's what happened. This article will be updated throughout the duration of the tournament. By Kevin Wilkeron, San Diego Blogger I went to the San Diego's offical World Cup watch party location at Fit Social along the ocean in Mission Beach hoping to walk into a setting that, even before I got there, I could tell … [Read more...]
Over The Line San Diego: History, Rules, Dates & What To Expect And 2026 Dates
Part beach softball tournament, part costume party and part San Diego tradition, Over The Line has been drawing players and spectators to Fiesta Island for decades. Here's what spectators need to know. By Kevi Wilkerson, PubClub San Diego Blogger The Over-The-Line softball tournament takes place in San Diego during two weekends each July. While its premise is athletic … [Read more...]
Trying The Creative Cocktails And Birria Sandwich At 6th & G Breakfast Co In San Diego
A Combination Of Great Cocktails And Good Food Make This Place A Standout Restaurant By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub San Diego Blogger Okay, where to I start? Oh, I know I'll make it with the cocktails. Because I'm PubClub, right!? The bar manager, who is also a trained bartender and knowing I was there for PubClub.com kind of overdid things when I mentioned I would like … [Read more...]
Smackfest 2026 Hermosa Beach: Date Photos & Complete Event Guide
An insider's guide to this whacky annual event in Southern California from someone who been to it many times. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Hermosa Beach Blogger The lifestyle in Hermosa Beach, CA, is a bit different than anywhere else in the USA. It's a bit quirky, a blend of exercising with socializing and a lot of fun. This is all reflected in one of its signature … [Read more...]
F1 Announces 10-Year Extension That Will Keep The Race In Las Vegas Through 2037
The Las Vegas Formula 1 race will through 2037. A 10-year contract extension has been signed between Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., Clark County officials and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). “We are thrilled that Formula 1 will continue racing in Las Vegas for many years to come," said Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1. "Since its … [Read more...]
Things To Do In San Diego In June 2026: Events, Bars, Restaurants, Nightlife & World Cup
Edited By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger Looking for things to do in San Diego in June 2026? From World Cup watch parties and Padres games to food festivals, rooftop bars, concerts and nightlife events, here's your complete guide to what's happening around town this month. The big thing taking place in San Diego this June is the World Cup. Even tho there are no games … [Read more...]
PubClub.com South Bay 4th Of July Weekend Party Report Top Fun Events
Redondo Beach Fireworks Back To The 4th By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Los Angeles South Bay Blogger The 4th of July fireworks concludes in Redondo Beach, starting at 9, but they actually start earlier in a different way than explosions in the sky. Rather, there's fireworks starting with the unique Hermosa Beach Ironman and all the house parties. It's Independence Day … [Read more...]
Atlantis Submarines Maui Resumes Tours After The Devastating 2023 Fire
As another sign that Maui is slowly recovering from its devastating 2023 fire, Atlantis Submarines Maui has resumed giving tours. Three tours are offered daily, five days a week, from Lahaina Harbor with tours closed on Tuesday and Friday to allow for a full day of recharging the submarine battery. The tours provide views of the ocean, West Maui mountains, and island of … [Read more...]
Animated Le Petit Chef Dinner Experience Comes To San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter Hilton
Le Petit Chef, a unique dinner experience in which animated characters "dance" along the plate, has arrived in San Diego. It is at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter and involves projecting 3D images onto the dinner plate and telling a story, making the experience kind of a dinner show at your seat. During the four-course dinner, tiny chefs battle each other in a cooking … [Read more...]
San Diego World Cup Watch Parties 2026: Best Bars, Big Screens & Fan Events
This article is being updated throughout the World Cup. Last updated after the first knockout stage San Diego is not one of the World Cup 2026 host cities, but with the popularity of it's football teams – FC in MLS, the Wave in NWSL and the Sockers in the indoor league – it has a good appreciation for soccer. To celebrate the World Cup, which is June 11-July 18, it may … [Read more...]
My San Diego Life: Fiesta del Sol Is Another Fun Thing To Do In San Diego
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger There are so many fun events in San Diego that it's sometime a challenge to figure out what to do on a given day. This is especially true on weekends. That being said, when I got wind of a free event with two days of bands in Solona Beach called Fiesta del Sol, I figured it was worth a look and it certainly that and more. … [Read more...]
North Park Music Festival San Diego Dates, Tickets, Bands & Everything You Need To Know
The sounds and talents of Southern California and Baja California fill the air of San Diego's North Park community on the first Saturday of June, that's June 6 in 2026, for the North Park Music Festival. This year marks the fifth anniversary and it involves one day this year (it's been two in the past) of music on a pair of stages, food, vendors and – this being North Park – … [Read more...]
Fiesta Del Sol In Solana Beach Brings Bands, Beer & Fun To San Diego
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger I have been to hundreds of small-town free festivals through the years and find them entertaining enough to spend a day when nothing else is going on around the area. But one, Fiesta del Sol in San Diego's Solana Beach, is one that has me planning to go to it regardless of what might be happening around here. That's because it's … [Read more...]
US Police and Fire Championships Unites San Diego First Responders: 2026 Results
Updated July 12 after the event with results as follows: San Diego County agencies were strongly represented, with 268 athletes competing among the 3,000 participants nationwide. Collectively, local law enforcement and fire agencies earned 31 gold, 13 silver and 10 bronze medals across endurance sports, cycling, swimming, shooting, racquet sports, strength events and team … [Read more...]
Bay To Breakers San Francisco’s Biggest Party: The Ultimate Review
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Publisher You can no longer push shopping carts with kegs or roll big floats – we miss the tiki bar! – down the streets. But Bay to Breakers is still the biggest, most fun, lively and top singles party event in San Francisco. Held the third Sunday in May (that would put it on May 17 in 2026) it's a rolling block party, San … [Read more...]
Top Gun Bar 40th Celebration Tops San Diego Bar, Restaurant And Beer News For May
Great balls of fire, can you believe it's been 40 years since the original Top Gun movie was released? To mark the anniversary, many movie theaters are showing it, along with Top Gun: Maverick, as part of a double feature. Locally, the Top Gun Bar (Kansas City Barbeque on Harbor Drive) is having it's onn party with events throghout May. On May 15, from 5-7, "Maverick" and … [Read more...]
LA’s Barnsdall Fridays Wine Nights 2026 Dates, Ticket Prices & Infomation
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 the city. It's all over place, too, with a great variety of events and activities, one of which is the Barnsdall Fridays Wine Tasting Series. Taking place on Olive Hill and the West Lawn of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock … [Read more...]
Trademark Brewing Craft Beers Being Served At Long Beach Coast Baseball Team Games
Long Beach has some outstanding craft beers and local brewey and taproom Trademark Brewing has been tapped to serve its brews at Long Beach Coast baseball games. As Official Concessionaire of the club, it will feature a rotating tap program showcasing breweries from across Long Beach throughout the team's inaugural season, which runs at May 19-Sept. 6 with home games being … [Read more...]
Mission Beach Bars: My Journey Discovering South Mission Beach’s Best Local Hangouts
Looking for authentic Mission Beach bars away from the crowded Pacific Beach party scene? Here is a local's perspective on the laid-back hangouts, beach bars and neighborhood watering holes that make South Mission Beach one of San Diego's hidden nightlife gems. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Even though I live in the Gaslamp Quarter, I am a beach bum at … [Read more...]
The Circle Bar Is Back! Legendary Santa Monica Watering Hole Reopens On Main Street
By Kevin Wilkeson, PubClub.com's LA Nightlife Blogger The Circle Bar is back! This legendary Santa Monica watering hole on Main Street is open again. The once super-popular bar had closed but come Friday May 22 it will again be part of the LA nightlife scene. A dimly-lit casual watering hole with a circular bar – thus its name – Circle Bar is under new managament and … [Read more...]
The San Diego Blogger: How To Ruin A Beautiful City
Gosh darn it, I don't like to be negative but when I look around, I can't help it. I mean here we have place that's so pretty with beaches, bays, bluffs, a solid bar and restaurant scene, friendly people and very agreeable climate with 300+ days of annual sunshine and it would seem all you have to do is not screw things up to make it an idyllic place to live and … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Free Fireworks Shows Schedule Leading Into Its America 250 Celebration
Las Vegas loves a show and it's putting on a big one for it's America 250 celebration. Not only that, the city is having a series of free fireworks shows leading into what city officals are callling "the most spectacular Fourth of July celebration in the nation." Running from June 9 through July 25 Every Saturday in June and July, Las Vegas will be having fireworks either … [Read more...]
The Mob Museum In Las Vegas Launches A Beer Tasting Experience Tour
Here's one for beer lovers. The Mob Museum in Las Vegas has launched a tour that involves beer. Called The Untapped Story: A Beer Tasting Experience, it includes two 6-ounce beer tastings and one 12-ounce beer tasting. The tasting features lagers, IPAs and The Mob Museum's own house draft, Big Al Ale's, and you get to keep a souvenir pint glass. The museum's beer list … [Read more...]
A Full List Of Summertime Events At The Presidio of San Francisco
Summertime in San Francisco is full of activities and events, ranging from the North Beach Festival (June 20) to the Fillmore Street Jazz Festival on July 4 weekend to San Francisco Giants games. At The Presidio of San Francisco, there's and entire lineup of events, mostly which are free festivals. Now in its fourth season, the summer series brings high-energy events to … [Read more...]
Ultimate Guides To Nightlife In Major U.S. Cities
It's party time in the USA. The giant land of small bars, huge mega clubs, dive bars, lounges and everything in between is a great land of nightlife opportunities. If, of course, you know where to go and where to look when you get there. This is the ultimate guide to nightlife with links to articles about bars and clubs in major U.S. cities. • Austin, Texas. This … [Read more...]
Boonville Beer Festival CA Event Date, Ticket Information & Tips
With a name like Boonville – and not Boomville – you know you are not in the middle of a thriving metropolis. A small town a couple hours of San Francisco is more like it, along a two-lane highway. And each spring, this little dot on the Northern California map in Mendocino County comes to life because of the Boonville Beer Festival. Put on by the fun folks of Anderson … [Read more...]
Everything Happening In San Diego For Cinco de Mayo – Margaritas And Pub Crawls
Somebody sound the alarm – Cinco de Mayo is on a Taco Tuesday this year! Of course, no self-respecting party city - especially one so close to the border – would wait until then to put on the sombreros and down teqila, and that is certainly the case with San Diego. The celebration starts on the weekend. So keep reading for the best of Cinco de Mayo in San Diego, complete … [Read more...]
Interstate Mullett Toss Is The Flora-Bama’s End Of April Fun Beach Party
A beach party like none other takes place the last weekend of each April at the Flora-Bama bar, a legendary watering hole on the Florida-Alabama border. It is the Interstate Mullet Toss and it's a three-day event that is unique, wild and crazy as the Over-The-Line in San Diego and they heyday of the Manhattan Beach 6-man. The "excuse" for this party is to toss a mullet – a … [Read more...]
How Much Does It Cost To Ride The Cable Cars In San Francisco? New Pricing Revealed Here
One of the cool things to do in San Francisco is to ride the cable cars. These machines are pulled by underground cables (thus the name) and go up those huge hills in the city. You can sit inside on wooden benches (or stand when it's crowded) or stand on an outside plank, holding onto a railing. That's the real thrill in PubClub.com's opinion. Used mainly by visitors as a … [Read more...]
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2026 Headliners, Ticket Prices & Information
The Eagles, Stevie Nix, Rod Stewart, Kings of Leon, Lainey Wilson, Jon Batiste and Widespread Panic are part of the lineup for the 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, more popularly known as Jazz Fest. The 2026 dates are April 23-26 and April 30-May 3. Of course, typical of Jazz Fest, there are hundreds more bands during this eight-day, two-weekend music and … [Read more...]
PubClub Survival Tips: New Orleans JazzFest — Essential Guide
This PubClub Survival Tips guide is based on firsthand experience attending JazzFest in New Orleans and navigating the festival over multiple days. Here is everything you need to know about attending this fun music, food and beer drinking festival known as New Orleans JazzFest. Think of it as your essential JazzFest survival guide. Things To Know Before Going To … [Read more...]
Long-Standing Santa Monica Bar Britannia Pub Closing (Briefly) To Make Way For A Taco Bell
File this one under the "change is not always good" category. Long-standing Santa Monica bar Britannia Pub is closing to make way for a – wait for it – Taco Bell. To be fair t it's a Taco Bell Cantina, which does serve alcohol (beer, wine, sangria, and twisted freezes) in a non-fast food setting, it's still a Taco Bell. Here is a statement Britannia Pub posted on its … [Read more...]
Introducing Chole The PubClub.com San Diego Bartender Of The Month
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger When you walk into Taste & Thirst, a locals' bar in a relatively tame area of the Gaslamp Quarter on Forth Ave., between F and G streets, two things will likely grab your attention. One is the fact that it almost always seems to be Happy Hour. It goes from 3-8 p.m., then starts up again at 10. During this time, you can … [Read more...]
San Diego Walkabout App Helps Connect Locals All Over The City
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger One of the best things about living in San Diego is all the events and things to do that happen around the city on a year-round basis. One of the problems about living in San Diego is trying to figure out what to do and, often more importantly, with whom do them. Yes, there all kinds of meet-ups, Facebook groups, … [Read more...]
Manhattan Beach Adds MB Wave Rider Electric Shuttles For Local Transportation
Updated July 2026 By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Editor & Publisher Will Manhattan Beach warm to circuit, an on-demand electric vehicle rideshare service? As someone who lived in Manhattan Beach – 40th and 44th streets in El Porto – for many years, I have my doubts. The first attempt at such a service, called Downtowner, lasted about as long as a beer at Shellback … [Read more...]
LA Restaurant Porta Via Beverly Hills Relocating After December Fire
Christmas morning brought not joy and happiness to Porta Via Beverly Hills restaurant, but sadness. A fire destroyed the building. However, the a longtime neighborhood dining spot is reopening and relocating. This summer, it will at 184 N. Cañon Drive, three blocks south of its original locaton. The 5,300-square-foot space – previously home to Nusr-Et – will feature a patio … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Waterfront Landmark Restaurant San Pedro Fish Market Turns 70
At a time when some Los Angeles historic restaurants are disappearing – Cole's French Dip just announced it is shutting its doors after 128 years and the Original Pantry closed last March tho a new version is scheduled to reopen this year – some remain strong. One is San Pedro Fish Market, a waterfront landmark restaurant, and it has turned 70 this year. Founded on Good … [Read more...]
Santa Monica Has A Plan To Revitalize It’s Struggling Third Street Promenade
There was a time when one of the best bar and nightlife spots in Los Angeles was the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. It had happening bars, restaurants, lots of foot traffic and a big mall. The place was buzzing all the time and it spilled over into other businesses along Ocean Ave., as well as to the famous Santa Monica Pier. But that was a while ago. The past … [Read more...]
Frustrated Gaslamp Quarter Assocation Calls On San Diego To Enforce No-Vending Zones
Frustrated by large number of illegial vendors who are clogging the sidewalks in front of businesses on weekends, and the lack of action to deal with it, the Gaslamp Quarter Association has taken to media – and social media – to try and get the city to enforce the no-vending zone. “The time for excuses has passed,” Executive Director of the Gaslamp Quarter Association … [Read more...]
Encinitas Gateway Sign In California Gets A Fresh Look With Refurbishment
A local landmark in the San Diego North County town of Encinitas has received a fresh look with a refurbishment. It is the town identy – well, other than the surf spots and beach – the sign above Coast Highway 101 in its downtown area. The rusting letters have been replaced and it now has energy-efficient LED technology. The project also included repairing rust and … [Read more...]
Playa Kitchen Restaurant Opens At Torrey Pines Science Park In La Jolla
Torrey Pines Science Park has a new restaurant. Playa Kitchen is a coastal-inspired cafe serving breakfast and lunch. On the Torrey Pines Mesa across from the golf course, it offers splendid views of the coastline and Pacific Ocean. The indoor/outdoor restaurant features exposed ceilings and retractable garage doors that open to an expansive outdoor patio. It has a 40-seat … [Read more...]
The Berkshires 2026 Summer Music Events Including Tanglewood And The Jazz Festival
The Berkshires will once again will fill the Northeast USA with music with events that spans classical masterworks, contemporary experimentation, jazz, indie rock, and immersive performance experiences. As the official Regional Tourism Council for Berkshire County, 1Berkshire is spotlighting a season of upcoming festivals and music-centered events that invite visitors to make … [Read more...]
Where To Find Cider In San Diego, The Craft Beer Capital of the World
In a town called the "Capitol of Craft" and known by many as "the Craft Beer Capitol of the World," San Diego also has a cider scene. Here is a rundown of where to find the best ciders in San Diego and the surrounding areas. Of course, several of the 150 craft breweries also pour some excellent ciders. Bivouac Ciderworks Situated smack in the middle of 30th Street, known … [Read more...]
Las Vegas News: Marshmello to Perform Free Downtown Show
GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist and producer Marshmello his headlining an outdoor dance party in downtow Las Vegas. It is part of FEED THE BLOCK, the free, open-air block party put on by Wynn Nightlife and Corner Bar Management. The date is Thursday, April 2 and the start time is 6 p.m. Born from a shared belief that dance music should be for everyone, FEED THE BLOCK … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Chicago 2026 Parades Party Review, Pro’s Tips & Top Irish Bars
One of the most fun cities in the USA turns Irish green on St. Patrick's Day. In fact, even its river turns green. Chicago goes big. There's a huge, lively parade in this old town that begins with the dyeing of the Chicago River. The parade is always the Saturday prior to the actual St. Patrick's Day. For 2026, the parade is Saturday, March 14. The river goes green … [Read more...]
Hermosa Beach Nightlife Today: Best Bars, Live Music & How The Scene Has Changed
Looking for the best Hermosa Beach nightlife in 2026? This guide covers current bars, live music venues, local favorites, hidden gems and legendary places that helped shape the South Bay party scene. By Kevin Wilkerson, Former Hermosa Beach Resident As someone who has spent quite a bit of my adult life living in Hermosa Beach and the adjacent Manhattan and … [Read more...]
Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day 2026 Parade Complete Guide
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Hermosa Beach Blogger It's small. It's a wee bit silly. And it's back for 2026 and is an Irish-style blast. The annual Hermosa Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade – Saturday, March 14 in 2026 – is only about a dozen blocks and lasts but a couple of hours. But it's this lack of hugeness that makes it so appealing. Instead of having to … [Read more...]
A Rundown Of St. Patrick’s Day San Diego Bars & Restaurants Beer And Food Specials
St. Patrick's Day in San Diego is not just a one-day affair. It starts on the previous Saturday with a parade by Baloba Park, although the annual block party in the Gaslamp Quarter called SHAMRock is not taking place this year. St. Patrick's Day itself falls on a Tuesday this year. The parade and many pub crawls are on the previous Saturday. It is also the opening feed-in … [Read more...]
San Diego Bar & Restaurant Bar News Plus Top Events For March
There's always news and happenings in the San Diego restaurant and bar scene. Fortuntely, for you, PubClub.com provides regular updates. Here's the latest on restaurant and bar news throughout San Diego for March, including a wee bit of information on St. Patrick's Day and Padres Opening Day. But we start by introducing Kait of The Smoking Gun, our Server of the Month! San … [Read more...]
San Diego’s ShamROCK St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Not Happening In 2026
San Diego's annual ShamROCK celebration, a St. Patrick's Day block party in the Gaslamp Quarter, will not be happening in 2026. "ShamROCK is taking a wee break," is a message posted on the event's website. "Back with luck in 2027." And just like that, as quick as an Irishman will strike up a conversation with a stranger and down a beer, the event is in limbo. Which leaves … [Read more...]
ShamROCK San Diego’s St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Celebration CANCELED FOR 2026
This event will not take place in 2026. Click here for more details. The San Diego Gaslamp Quarter turns green again in mid March for the city’s 29th Annual ShamROCK Music + Beer Festival. The 2025 event date is Saturday, March 15. Going from 2-10 p.m., it is a full afternoon and evening of bands, beers (and cocktails!), games and activities in an Irish-themed block … [Read more...]
San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade Date, Route & Post-Parade Irish Festival
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger San Diego is hardly as well known as Boston, Chicago or even where I used to roam, Savannah, GA, when it comes to St. Patrick's Day parades. But it has one, and it is one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the USA. There's even a post-parade festival afterward with bands, beer and a true Irish environment. Here is … [Read more...]
Introducing Kait Of The Smoking Gun, The San Diego Server Of The Month For March
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger When you order food at The Smoking Gun, the sports/arcade/hangout bar on 6th & Market in the Gaslamp Quarter, chances are it will be brought to you by a smiling person wearing an apron that appears to be so long on her petite frame you keep expecting her to trip over it. After she places the order on the table she … [Read more...]
San Diego Spirits Festival Back For 2026 Here Are The Dates, Location & Ticket Prices
One of the top social cocktail events of the year is back for 2026, the San Diego Spirits Festival. This spectacular event, which features spirits distributors from several high-end brands, is set for Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 26-27. The location is again the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla which has patios overlooking the bluffs and Pacific Oean. "The spirits … [Read more...]
Check Out These Places To Celebrate National Margarita Day In San Diego
Put on the Buffett – "Margaritaville" is quite appropriate – slide into your flip flops and head to any of these bars and restaurants in San Diego for National Margarita Day. The celebration of this famous cocktail is Feb. 22, which in 2026 is on a Sunday. Just be careful not to get too wasted away as you find yourself in Margaritaville, which Buffett often described as … [Read more...]
Mardi Gras New Orleans Tips: Your Ultimate Guide
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Mardi Gras in New Orelans is a big party in the Big Easy. But as with any big event, it is important to "know before you go" and here are five tips from someone who has been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Heck, I've even been in a few parades. 1.) The Parades Are Long Actually, it's not the pardes themselves that are … [Read more...]
Popular Pacific Beach Bar PB Local Was Calling This Day But I Did Not Answer
I don't know what I was thinking except to reason that I wasn't thinking at all. It was a Sunday afternoon and I was wondering around Pacific Beach, the "hey dude" beach town in San Diego, looking for a party. The usual suspects – Lahaina Beach House, Hideaway, 710 Beach Club – were modestly busy but I was seeking something more lively. I found it at a bar I don't … [Read more...]
Introducing Ava Of The Beverly, The San Diego Bartender Of The Month For February
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger Some things you know right away. It could be a job that just feels right, a destination – the Greek Islands were that way with me – or if that car you just bought is a classic or a clunker. It's the same way with bars. The look and decor of a place, attention to details such as wiped off tables or a clean bathroom, the type of people … [Read more...]
San Diego La Jolla CA Guide From A Local With The Cove, Bars & Restaurants
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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 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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]