January, a fresh start. A new month, a new year, a new opportunity to try new things. We’ve got a boat load of ideas to fill your social calendar up! From you guessed it, a boat show to a writers conference to marathons for kids to cosplay fun and everything in between San Diego County lines. Check out our complete list of things to do in San Diego in January 2019! Have fun exploring our beautiful county!
Cos-Losseum Cosplay Con (C3) Jan. 5
We focus solely on the art and passion for Cosplay. While also keeping our show smaller, more personable, and affordable we also manage to provide you with activities, guests, and all the aspects one would look for in a Convention of this style. Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego
Springboard West Music Festival Jan. 10-12
For three days, emerging artists from all over the world, industry professionals and locals will gather in Ocean Beach to celebrate the future of music. a two-day “Band Bootcamp” where 40 bands and 10 solo artists cherry picked from the over 3,000 submissions will attend workshops, panels and pitch sessions with veterans and professionals in the music industry. Culminates on Saturday with the wildly popular Band & Brew Crawl. 10am / Ocean Beach Playhouse
soundON Festival of Modern Music Jan. 10-13
Brings together an international roster of composers and performers to present a four-day exploration of contemporary chamber music. The four-day long series of concerts, performances, workshops, lectures, and art is curated by Franklin Cox and Christopher Adler. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, La Jolla 858-454-5872
Poway Winter Festival Jan. 11-12
Whether you’re building a snowman, sledding down the snow hill, roasting marshmallows by the campfire, making silly faces in our free photo booth, or taking a spin around the synthetic skate rink, come experience the magic and charm of winter like never before! A variety of old favorites and exciting new specialty and food vendors will be on-site. Fri 5-9pm, Sat 3:30-8:30pm / Poway Community Park 858-668-4671
Gem Faire, established in 1989, has become a world-renowned marketplace for the finest in gemstones, beads, jewelry, minerals, fossils, meteorites, lapidary equipment, metaphysical items and much more at the lowest prices today. Fri 12-6pm Sat 101m-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds 503-252-8300
SD Resolution Run 5K/10K/Half Marathon Jan. 13
Get ready to shed a few of those holiday pounds and lighten the impact you leave on the earth at this inspirational waterfront event that benefits Wild Willow Farm & Education Center, an eco-friendly organization supporting a healthier SoCal food system. Post-race Wellness Village. 7:15-10:30am / Tecolote Shores South Park, Mission Bay
Fallbrook Chamber Member Expo Jan. 16
Free to attend! A great opportunity to discover and learn about all that our community has to offer. Light appetizers, cash bar, networking, prizes, Aquaterra same-day dining discount. 3-7pm / Pala Mesa Resort
Borrego Springs Film Festival Jan. 17-21
A young and popular Southern California juried film festival in the categories of narrative, documentary, animation, latino, and short films. BSFF filmmakers are honored guest in our town. We’ll treat you to a wonderful opening gala, parties, a private lounge area, and discount lodging in Borrego Springs. Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center 760-440-5338
1-mile fun run for kids of all ages and abilities. Participants can run, walk, skip or stroll, or even be pushed in a stroller or carried on a back as they wind through the park, making their way to an exciting, spectator-filled finish line. Each finisher is presented with a shiny finisher’s medal and treated to a fun post-event party with a DJ, activities, light refreshments and booths. 6:30-10am / LEGOLAND California, Carlsbad 760-692-2900
Travel & Adventure Show Jan. 19-20
Discover the Leading Destinations, Local Travel Experts, Top Celebrity Personalities, Comprehensive Content, and Exclusive Travel Deals That You Just Can’t Find Anywhere Else. Get a taste of faraway cultures at the Taste of Travel Theater and feel the rhythm and vibes of distant lands on the Global Beats Stage. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm / San Diego Convention Center 203-878-2577
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade Jan. 20
The parade is filled with dazzling floats, phenomenal High School Bands, Drill Teams, College, Fraternities & Sororities, Churches, Peace and Youth organizations. This parade is coordinated by the Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the oldest African American fraternity in America, founded in 1906. 2-5pm / Harbor Drive – Embarcadero 619-264-0542
Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon Jan. 20
Our 26 fully staffed course support stations, continuous entertainment and unsurpassed volunteer support are just a few of our outstanding features. We also offer each participant a gender specific long-sleeve technical fabric shirt, virtual goody bag, spectacular finisher’s medal, post-race mylar blanket, refreshments (including chocolate milk!) and more.7am-1pm / The Shoppes at Carlsbad 760-692-2900
San Diego Restaurant Week Jan. 20-27
A FEAST for the senses at over 180 participating restaurants. Dine deliciously at restaurants offering prix-fixe menu options throughout San Diego County. This foodie-favorited week is the perfect time to take a culinary tour throughout the diverse and thriving food culture of San Diego. For one week only, over 180 participating restaurants will offer three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for $20, $30, $40 or $50 per person and/or two-course prix-fixe lunch menus for $10, $15 or $20 per person. www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com
San Diego Sunroad Marina Boat Show Jan. 24-27
We’ll have the brands and companies you’ve come to know and love, as well as new marine services and products, free boating seminars, boat rides, libations and more. New & Pre-Cruised Sailboats and Motor Yachts at our In-Water Display. Dozens of Marine Vendors with the Latest Nautical Products & Services. Delicious Food and Drink Sponsored by our Local Restaurants. Special Boating Events and Boat Rides for Kids and Adults. Lots of Fun for Real Boaters! Sunroad Resort Marina: 955 Harbor Island Drive 619-497-5254 / www.bigbayboatshow.com
Farmers Insurance Open Jan. 24-27
Come to enjoy everything San Diego has to offer! The ocean views, the world-class competition, and fan attractions including, The Michelob ULTRA Zone, Fan Village, autograph areas, a variety of locally themed concession stands and much more! Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla 858-886-4653 / www.farmersinsuranceopen.com
Winter Home Decorating/Remodeling Show Jan. 25-27
Hundreds of exhibitors for all of your home improvement needs from landscaping, remodeling, home additions and more. For 44 years Home Show USA has been bringing buyers and sellers together in a neutral setting, by producing a one-step shopping center for home and commercial improvements. Discounts offered by exhibitors. 10am-5pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds 800-999-5400 / http://homeshowsusa.net
The nation’s finest cats will vie for top honors at “Food & Water Bowl XXIV,” the largest annual cat show on the West Coast. There will be more than 450 cats from more than 42 recognized cat breeds in competition. Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds 760-746-7800 / www.sandiegocat.org
SDSU Writers’ Conference Jan. 31-Feb. 2
Whether your goal is direct feedback on your work from a top-tier agent or editor, or simply to elevate your craft and enjoy the camaraderie of a literary community, the 2019 SDSU Writers’ Conference is for you. DoubleTree Hotel San Diego/Mission Valley https://ces.sdsu.edu
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