Tired of doing the same old thing over and over again? Looking for a bit of an adventure, something a bit unique and unusual? Then check out these oddball events coming to San Diego in 2023. From interactive theater where you can expect terrible service to hanging out with a boozy Alice in Wonderland to, what?? Lego shaped burgers??? Very strange, but certainly a bit of fun!

Get Ready For The Roasting Of A Lifetime, San Diego!

No one can escape the wrath of Karen! Karen's Diner Is On TOUR, so come on down for a frosty reception! She's landing at Isa.bella Pizza, Pasta & Craft Beer on 4705-A Clairemont Dr. for THREE DAYS ONLY from July 7th to 9th!Two-hour sessions are available on Friday from 5.30PM to 10.00PM, Saturday from 2.30PM to 9.30PM and Sunday from 2.30PM to 9.30PM.

If you've got a buddy who's a bit up their own ass, you now know where to find us! Maybe it's even to break the first date ice, or give your partner a roasting for not messaging back quickly enough. Whatever it is, we have you covered so sit back and watch the carnage unfold.

Home of 'great burgers and rude service', the diner has big plans to expand into the US in 2023 following the successful opening of the first US diner in St. Louis.Customers can expect plenty of sass, great food and a hefty sprinkle of bad attitude. As Karen's Diner goes, the food is great, the service ungrateful but your experience will be unforgettable.

Don't expect special treatment at this diner because it's all about Karen, and she won't be taking any of your nonsense! Come have some fun and wind the staff up to unleash your inner Karen and see their full Karen potential. Let us know if your name is Karen (who knows if this is a good thing or not) and for the love of Karen don't ask to speak to the manager...

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A Pop-Up Boozy Alice In Wonderland Experience Is Opening In San Diego!

Climb down the rabbit hole and join us on an immersive, topsy-turvy cocktail adventure! This magical journey is one you won't want to miss! The immersive, pop-up concept bar is opening on Sixth Ave. on August 10th, running for a limited time only.Join us on a topsy-turvy journey where reality bends, and curiosity reigns supreme. Indulge in an interactive tea party like no other, designed for those who possess an insatiable thirst for wonder.

The Alice on Tour guarantees to be the ultimate tea party, leaving you mesmerised and spellbound.Create your own liquid concoctions under the watchful eye of The Mad Hatter and expect things to get curious and curiouser. Dive down the rabbit hole and into a fantasy world where you will experience firsthand the magic of Wonderland, paint the roses red and devour an 'Eat Me' sweet treat!

Come and explore the magic in the heart of San Diego and join the tea party to end all tea parties! This 90 minute alternate reality experience in Wonderland costs $47pp and includes 2x bespoke cocktails and an 'Eat Me' sweet treat.Family friendly sessions are available for U21's. All other sessions are strictly 21+.

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Eat 'Brick' Burgers at a LEGO-Inspired Burger Restaurant Coming to San Diego this November!

The suspension is building...a tasty LEGO-inspired extravaganza is coming to San Diego!Brick Burger is excited to announce a pop-up experience in San Diego this November 18th & 19th. Diners can indulge in the ultimate burger adventure at our immersive and whimsical pop-up location coming to India St. Brick Burger is the perfect weekend adventure for any fans of the building classic!

The pop-up menu features an enticing selection of mouthwatering and inventive burgers, all with a LEGO inspired twist! Different menu options are available including vegan, vegetarian and gluten free.The pop-up space is designed to immerse you in a playful and exciting world of bricks, with colourful brick walls, themed furniture, and even a brick building station where you can let your imagination run wild and create your own brick designs.Food should be fun, and Brick Burger has created a dining experience that truly reflects that.

Let your inner child run wild as you devour the burger of your dreams, surrounded by the colourful and creative world of bricks. Brick Burger is the perfect destination for anyone looking for a playful and delicious dining adventure. Kids are also welcome!

Tickets are available now for $47pp and include 1x burger and 1x soft drink/beer/wine.

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The BEST AYCE Tacos in San Diego | San Diego Food + Wine Fest 2023 Taco TKO

April 7, 2023Local WallyComment

Where can you find the BEST tacos in San Diego? Wait. I mean, where can you find the best ALL YOU CAN EAT tacos in San Diego. What are you talking about????

The San Diego Wine & Food Fest is well known as one of the best food festivals in the country. Held every year before Thanksgiving at the large grassy point behind Seaport Village, this year it’s November 8-12, 2023. It’s very cool, I go every year, and it’s totally worth it.

But that’s not what I’m talking about.

MEET THE GRAND FIESTA, AKA san diego TACO TKO

The big event at the San Diego Wine + Food Fest is held on Saturday, this year on Nov 11th. On Sundays the activities at the main event cool down but the heat is definitely ON at THE GRAND FIESTA, sometimes known as the San Diego Taco TKO. Held on a huge open grassy area in Liberty Station, in some ways it’s BETTER than the main food festival because it’s a much more low key event. This means food lines are short, the crowds are manageable, and because of this you can eat as many tacos as you can in a three hour period. So many tacos.

And trust me, the tacos being served are serious tacos and for the most part “full size”. No happy size tiny bites here, the hardest part is not filling up after the second stop. Even the street tacos were big!

Sam the Cooking Guy was the big chef last year and it was cool to see him actually cooking and serving and handing you the food. His Korean Short Rib Taco was my favorite… or was it? I mean, there were so many GREAT tacos that it’s hard to decide.

Full sized delicious Korean short rib taco from Sam the Cooking Guy

Baja California wineries were well represented as well and like the tacos it was unlimited servings. Baja is making some really nice wines. I’m a huge fan of Napa wines (of course, I write Local Wally’s Napa Tourist Guide as well) but Baja is no slouch. Some of these wines were very impressive so get ready to be surprised if you haven’t tasted Mexican wines yet.

And the lines, so short, keep going back, try them all. Cocktails as well. Whatever you want. As many as you want. Did I say already that there were barely any lines? Did I?? I mean, lines shorter than the chicken nuggets shaped liked dinosaurs sample line at Costco.

And there was live music and plenty of space to kick back and just enjoy the sunshine. Last year was my first time and it was so amazing that I think it gives the main event a run for it’s money. Oh sure, the main San Diego Wine + Food Fest is the place to be seen, the setting on the bay is so luxurious, the vibe is so hip, but sometimes you just want to hang out with friends and eat tacos and drink beer all afternoon while listening to live music. Man that sounds good!

And guess what? The Grand Fiesta tickets are only $85! Have you ever looked at your credit card statement after a movie at Cineopolis with one glass of wine and one taco? I just did and it came out to nearly $60, and the movie was terrible! Don’t do that, do this instead. Much tastier, much more fun, much more like a perfect San Diego Sunday.

There’s more info coming on the 2023 event so always check back - until them check out the pics of tacos from last year because I want you to go to this event!

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Birch Aquarium's Oceans At Night 2023: Tickets and Info for Adults 21+ to Explore Ocean Mysteries at Night

November 20, 2022Local WallyComment

Looking for something new to do in San Diego? Birch Aquarium announces Oceans at Night, a monthly signature event for guests 21 and older interested in learning about the wonders and mysteries of the ocean after dark. This adults-only event is a great opportunity for locals to unwind and take a stroll around the aquarium after hours. Plus, there will be live music, craft cocktails, tasty bites, and epic ocean views!

Oceans at Night kicks off Jan. 26. Tickets for this fun event will go on sale Dec. 2.

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The new monthly series celebrates the wonders and mysteries of the ocean after dark. Oceans at Night features interactive experiences highlighting ocean phenomena that occur at night including bioluminescence and biofluorescence, while creating a fun, adults-only atmosphere with live music, a glow lounge with life-sized games, glowing nighttime dives and epic ocean views. Glowing cocktails and food by The French Gourmet will also be available for purchase.

“We’re thrilled to be launching this new signature event, giving locals an opportunity to unwind and experience the aquarium like never before,” said Executive Director Harry Helling. “We often think of the ocean as silent, colorless and uninteresting at night. But there is a secret language of light in the deep ocean that we are just beginning to understand. I hope our guests are just as excited by the ocean at night as we are.”

Each event is designed to connect guests with the aquarium's current exhibits and the scientists who study these ocean phenomena. With the aid of specialized lighting and glasses, guests will have the opportunity to explore the aquarium in a new light, seeing how some animals — including Crystal Jellies, Pacific Spiny Lumpsuckers, Strawberry Anemones and corals — transform in the dark.

Oceans at Night kicks off on Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Events will be held on select Thursdays throughout the year. Tickets are $27 for members, and $30 for the general public.

For those wanting to take a deeper dive into the event, an upgraded experience will be available. During this immersive 45-minute offering, guests will see how Weedy Seadragons glow red in the dark. It will also include an interactive experience with bioluminescence that can be enjoyed at home. Plus, aquarium staff will have a variety of different corals fluorescing in a rainbow of colors. The cost for the upgraded package is $67.50 for members and $75 for nonmembers. It includes one complimentary beverage and all of the other Oceans at Night activities. Limited capacity is available. Advanced purchase is recommended. Upgrades at the gate cannot be guaranteed.

Tickets for Oceans at Night will go on sale Friday, December 2 at 10 a.m. Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for a full schedule and additional information.

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