San Diego Weekend Guide: San Diego Food + Wine Festival​; Red, White & Blue Salute; Valley Arts Festival

SAN DIEGO, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout the San Diego region — from the southern border, to East County, through beach towns, to the uppermost points of North County and communities in between.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Nov. 8 to Sunday, Nov. 9.

"Annie": Casa del Prado Theatre, San Diego

Archaeology Day: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center, Borrego Springs

Blessing of the Animals Event: San Dieguito United Methodist Church, Encinitas

Candlelight: 80s Rock Anthems: Adams Avenue Theater, San Diego

Candlelight: Tribute to Drake: Adams Avenue Theater, San Diego

Community Painting Day: Arts District Liberty Station, San Diego

Good Neighbours: Music Box, San Diego

Improvised Comedy with NCIS (North County Improv Squad): Oceanside Theatre Company's Studio, Oceanside

Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-a-Whirl Band: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Leisure: The Sound, Del Mar

Livin' On A Prayer with Toga Party Band: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Nature Collective Hosts Wildlife Tour: San Elijo Lagoon, Cardiff

Neko Case with John Grant: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

North City Car Show: North City, San Marcos

Painting Party: Art Scene West Gallery, San Diego

Red, White and Blue Salute: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Sails and Ales Beer Fest: Kona Kai San Diego Resort, San Diego

San Diego Food + Wine Festival: Various, San Diego

SnowJam: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show: Courtyard by Marriott Downtown San Diego, San Diego

UH Arts Open and Taste of University Heights: Kairoa Brewing Company, San Diego

Valley Arts Festival: Heritage Park & Museum, Oceanside

Winter Wellness Sound Healing: San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

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