It's September and the summer tourists have all gone home. But it's still warm and there's lots to do around town - so it's a good time for residents to take back San Diego. Here are some suggestions on what to do in San Diego during September.
Sept. 13 - Festival Escondido
This "music, wine, art and taste festival" promises live music (noon-3 p.m.), food tasting from over 20 restaurants, wine and beer tasting, art gallery receptions, activities for all ages. Eve Selis in concert, 3:30-5:30 p.m. ($20). 760-745-8877. Signature Plaza, noon to 5:30 p.m., $20 - $30, West Valley Parkway at North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, CA 92025Sept. 13 & 14 - ArtWalk on the Bay
The team that produces the annual ArtWalk in San Diego’s Little Italy each April is pleased to announce the return of ArtWalk on the Bay, a fine arts festival sponsored by the Port of San Diego. Free, 619-615-1090, Embarcadero Marina Park North, San DiegoSept. 13 - Dog Day Fun Fest
Celebrate AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day with "doggy games," activities, contests with prizes; demonstrations and advice on health, training, behavior. Canine Good Citizen testing, pet adoptions. 858-565-8455. Best Friends Pet Care, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Free, 8020 Ronson Road, San Diego, CA 92111Sept. 14 - Festival del Grito
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with scheduled acts including Los Creadorez del Pasito Duranguense, Alacranes Musical, Lupillo Rivera, Patrulla 81, Los Mismos, Conjunto Atardecer, Adan Romero, and Julio Chaidez. 619-235-0600. Del Mar Fairgrounds, noon to 7 p.m., Free, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar, CA 92014Sept. 14 - Fiestas Patrias
Learn to play cascarones during Mexican Independence Day festivities. Activities include storytelling, branding, corn husk doll making, relay races, vaquero games, children's games, music performances. Join in the fandango, where everyone can dance to early California music. 619-220-5422. Old Town State Historic Park, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Free, 4002 Wallace Street San Diego, CA 92110Sept. 15 - Talk: "Kiss My Math"
Actress and "math genius" Danica McKellar discusses, signs her new, pre-algebra book. 858-454-0347. Warwick's Bookstore, 7:30 p.m., Free, 7812 Girard Avenue, San Diego, CA 92037Sometimes you have to eat crow and admit you were wrong. And perhaps symbolically, that's why the Black Crowes are one of the headlining acts (along with Beck) of the 2008 Street Scene, San Diego's venerable - but beleaguered - music festival. Street Scene 2008 takes place Sept. 19 and 20 in East Village.
Sept. 19 to 21 - San Diego Thunderboat Regatta
Features thunderboat racing, tunnel hulls, drag boats, hydropplanes, fireworks and concerts, as well as specialty vendors and food, along the shores of Mission Bay. 619-225-9160, Mission Bay.
