Seasonal & Holidays
San Diego Weekend Guide: Sept. 15-17 – Trolleys & Treats
One of the last two Hadyn Voyages of the season takes place at 2:30 p.m. Sunday aboard the 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley.
September 15, 2023
As ever, one may find tasty bits at a festival or two this San Diego weekend, but also join in as a couple of special events mark the independence of our neighbor to the south and another hits a big milestone.
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IYKYK … but psst, Mexican Independence Day is a bigger deal in Mexico than Cinco de Mayo. The Mexican Consulate is part of two of local celebrations:
Want more reasons to be festive? Wish a happy birthday to Trolley Dances! The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and San San Diego Dance Theater will celebrate 25 years of partnership on the event, with two days of performances at three MTS stops. Starting at the Old Town Transit Center, participants will move on to County Center/ Little Italy and Park and Market. The choreography includes hiphop and Ballet Folklorico, while honoring elements of Old Town. Tickets cost $35, with 10 total departure times to choose from beginning in the late morning Saturday through Sunday afternoon.
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Amps & Ales on Saturday at Memorial Park in Chula Vista features beers from 38 breweries and a stage for local bands Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, Sandollar and The Sleepwalkers. General admission is $35 for the 1 p.m. event (a few hours before the “El Grito” celelbration). Participating breweries include Chula Vista Brewery, Fall Brewing Co. and Resident Brewing Co.
Two more fests focus on food:
After all this feasting and feasting, how about a respite on the water? One of the last two Hadyn Voyages of the season takes place at 2:30 p.m. Sunday aboard the 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley. The Hausmann Quartet takes on selections from the 18th-century composer throughout the series. Up this week: Quartet No. 39 in F-sharp minor, Op. 50, No. 4. Ravel is on the bill too. General admission starts at $30.
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