A weekly food distribution unites I Am My Brother’s Keeper and the San Diego Bicycle Collective to feed, empower, and transform a community. One meal—and, hopefully—one bike at a time.A quiet Encanto parking lot has come to life around 1 p.m. every Tuesday for the last five years. I Am My Brother’s

Make sure the last full week of 2024 is well spent, no matter where you go in San Diego. There will be an array of community cultural celebrations, with the Liberty Station Hanukkah and Menorah Lighting (Dec. 26) and the four-day Kwanzaa celebration at Worldbeat Cultural Center (Dec. 26-29). Plus, t

The Arc of San Diego’s Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon was held at The US Grant Hotel on December 6, 2024 this year. The affair raised more than $100,000 to support essential services for more than 2,000 children and adults with disabilities across the county. Guests enjoyed a silent aucti

At San Diego Magazine we strive to be the definitive guide to our region, in all its diversity, drama, and deliciousness. And to that note, 2024 was a big year for our reporting. We covered this region with sensitivity, flair, and a love of all things SD. We explored big issues, famous houses, great

We’re coming up on one year of my dating series, Unhinged. When I decided to launch the column, I did so with the hope of building a community where people who had been struggling to date or find love could come and feel seen. It’s been a wild ride. For the last 10 months, I’ve dished on my weekly d

Soccer in San Diego is bigger than ever, and so is the college basketball scene. We have a new arena in town. Three new professional teams started up, including San Diego FC, Major League Soccer’s newest franchise. (Who needs the Chargers?) And the Padres came this close to ruining the Los Angeles D

Want a festive weekend in San Diego? We’ve got yearly yuletide events like the Golden State Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker, plus new traditions like Project [BLANK]’s Fates, Boots and Bob, which introduces an alien adventure into the Christmas canon. Of course, that’s not all of San Diego’s s

It’s Tuesday evening at Ibarra Elementary School in City Heights. But instead of the campus falling quiet as the sky darkens outside, kids are bouncing into classrooms. Some 75 neighborhood students are sitting down with volunteers from throughout the county for 90 minutes of one-on-one English and

Leaving the house is hard—so, obviously, I have to reward myself with a sweet snack whenever I do it. But, recently, I ran into a problem: My stomach couldn’t handle gluten for a while, making it difficult to pick up a donut or cookie with my coffee while running errands. And, when the sugar craving

Here. We. Go. This only happens once.The first-ever San Diego FC uniforms are here. Welcome to the unveiling.This is a moment in San Diego sports, and another big step as the club prepares for its debut in Major League Soccer’s 2025 season. Partnering with Adidas, the team’s new kit is minimalist in

It’s the time of year when friends and relatives descend on San Diego from across the country. While the rest of the US sees cold, snow, rain, and freezing temperatures around December and January, our city usually has sunny days and perfect hiking weather in the 60s and low 70s. Plus, our hiking tr

I’ve been digging through San Diego Magazine’s archives recently, working to understand what dating has looked like over the past 76 years of the mag’s existence. As I browsed, I came across an article in the February 2016 issue featuring a byline I recognized: Kai Oliver-Kurtin. The SD local has be

Babs Fry is on a mission.It’s 74 degrees out, the sun is shining, and the 54-year-old is pushing through bumper-to-bumper traffic on the 8 freeway at 5 o’clock on a Tuesday evening. But she’s not going to Ocean Beach for a last minute dip. No, she’s headed in the opposite direction—to an overgrown s

You’ve served us mouthwatering meals, styled our hair to perfection, or helped us crush our fitness goals. Now it’s our turn to celebrate YOU! Sit back, relax, and let us handle some of the marketing. We’ve put together everything you need to rally your biggest fans and followers to nominate and vot

Ernest Rady and his wife, Evelyn, came to San Diego from Manitoba, Canada in 1966 simply looking for a home where Evelyn’s allergies wouldn’t be so bad. “We tried several places, and we ended up in San Diego, and she hasn’t had allergies in 60 years,” Rady says. “So that was a good move.”Little did

The bones are here. A mirrored closet reflecting a massive painting. A pleated window shade peeking out from behind a frame. Reminders that, before this place was a museum, it was a regular—albeit expansive—house tucked away in the North County neighborhood of Rancho Santa Fe. Real estate moguls Mat

The countdown to Christmas begins with a myriad of seasonal events all over San Diego. Folks who love dazzling light-up displays can admire local tree lightings, walk the LED-laden path of City Lights or gaze out at the San Diego Bay for boats dressed for Peace on Earth. As for those who enjoy a car

Red Ribbon GalaDecember 1Join Impulse San Diego for the Red Ribbon Gala in honor of World AIDS Day 2024. Hosted by drag queen Chad Michaels, the evening is dedicated to reducing AIDS-related stigma, honoring those lost and living with HIV, and committing to ending the HIV epidemic. Enjoy live music,

There’s much to be thankful for this week—including another busy weekend full of fun San Diego events. Folks who still have Woodstock FOMO will have two chances to celebrate the music of the era’s biggest stars. Local theaters will bring iconic holiday tales to life. And a handful of SD restaurants

What’s the big deal about turning 55? At San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG), it’s not just about the years, but about growth, impact, and the garden’s vision for the future. Since its opening in 1970, the 37-acre oasis in Encinitas has evolved into a globally recognized center for plant conservation, e