The Issue

In today’s San Diego Meteor ☄️we have Mardi Gras coming up, the Flower Fields open for the season on Saturday, a tasty restaurant recommendation and lots of live music events. Enjoy!!

The Events

Gaslamp Mardi Gras plus Fat Tuesday - Starts on Friday the 28th!

The Gaslamp Mardi Gras in San Diego is a fun celebration happening from February 28 to March 4, 2025. Presented in association with the San Diego Tourism Authority and the Gaslamp Quarter. More info here! $$

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch - Opens on March 1st!

The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California opens on Saturday, March 1st. Over 14 acres of colorful ranunculus flowers. They expecting an awesome season this year. Must buy tickets online. Plan your trip here! $$

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San Diego Symphony’s Picnic at the Park - Sunday March 2nd!

A FREE Rady Shell Community Event San Diego Symphony’s fourth annual picnic at the part is Sunday March 2nd. Gates open at 10:30am. It’s a free event and not ticketed so first come first serve. More info here!

The Food

Le Coq has a Three Course Wednesday Night French Dinner

I found this on the SDFoodies Instagram feed and at $65 per person it seems like a GREAT midweek deal. Le Coq is a Puffer Malarkey Collective restaurant from Brian Malarkey and Executive Chef Tara Monsod. Read more here! And you can find out more about all the Puffer Malarkey Collective restaurants here!

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What’s your favorite Carne Asada Burrito place???

Recently I was playing pickleball with a group of friends and one asked for a recommendation for a good Mexican restaurant which got me thinking about what you all might recommend. So where is your go to spot? Email me here!

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The Views

How about a San Diego Sunrise!

The Weather [Friday, Saturday, Sunday]

The Coast [Encinitas]

Friday: 62 high, 51 low - Cooling off, partly sunny
Saturday: 62 high, 54 low - Could be a shower or two
Sunday: 59 high, 49 low - Showers, colder, mostly cloudy

Inland [Poway]

Friday: 68 high, 52 low - cooling off, partly sunny, maybe rain later in the day
Saturday: 65 high, 52 low - Possible morning rain, clouds
Sunday: 61 high, 45 low - Possible showers, clouds

The Mountains [Julian]

Friday: 61 high, 42 low - Some sun, some rain possible late
Saturday: 53 high, 38 low - getting cooler, possible morning rain
Sunday: 49 high, 33 low - Cloud and even colder, some rain

The City [San Diego]

Friday: 63 high, 53 low - cooler, some sun, maybe a shower late
Saturday: 63 high, 54 low - morning shower, later partly sunny
Sunday: 61 high, 51 low - Clouds and Showers

The Surf [from Forecast.Weather.Gov]

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK...

FRIDAY
Surf Height: 4 to 7 feet. Sets up to 8 feet Friday on west-facing beaches.
Water Temperature: 58 to 60 degrees.
Tides: La Jolla
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:47 AM PST.
High 5.8 feet (MLLW) 08:55 AM PST.
Low -0.9 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM PST.
High 4.9 feet (MLLW) 09:42 PM PST.
Swell: West swell from 270 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*: High.

SATURDAY
Surf Height...................4 to 6 feet, sets up to 7 feet on west-facing beaches.
Tides: La Jolla
Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 03:33 AM PST.
High 5.4 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM PST.
Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:59 PM PST.
High 5.2 feet (MLLW) 10:14 PM PST.
Swell: West swell from 270 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*: High.

*Rip Current Risks:

• Low Risk - Life threatening rip currents are unlikely but still could occur.

• Moderate Risk - Life threatening rip currents are possible.

• High Risk - Life threatening rip currents are likely.

The Music

Friday 2/21

Duke's La Jolla, The Heart, 3-6pm, La Jolla
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Kristi Krause, 3:30-6:30pm, San Pasqual Valley
Amalfi Cucina Italiana - Oceanside, Helena Holleran, 5-8pm, Oceanside
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Breezin, 5-7pm, Point Loma
Pour House, Nathan James, 5-8pm, South Oceanside
Quartyard, Kini Kini, 5-9pm, East Village
Rockin' Baja Lobster - Oceanside, The Spell, 5-8pm, Oceanside
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Marelle, 5-8pm, Mission Bay
The Roxy Encinitas, Makena, 5-8pm, Encinitas
Amalfi Marina Bar, Perry O'Neal, 5:30-8:30pm, San Marcos
Baba Coffee - Carlsbad, The Soto Six (minus three), 5:30-8:30pm, Carlsbad Village
Belly Up Tavern, Atomic Groove Happy Hour, 5:30-8pm, Solana Beach
Barefoot Bar & Grill, Jarred Matthew, 6-9pm, Mission Bay
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Jesse Rone Johnson, 6-9pm, La Jolla
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Patrick Grattan, 6-8pm, El Cajon
Humble Heart, SNAILMATE + Discount Cadavers + Last Autumn + CARSONFIRE, 6-10pm, Point Loma
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill, Whitney Shay & Joe Amato, 6-9pm, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro
La Valencia Hotel, Keni Yarbro, 6-9pm, La Jolla
Panama 66, Amanda Portela y Los Brujos Atómicos, 6-8pm, Balboa Park
The Gärten, Tecolote Canyon, 6-8:30pm, Morena
The Landings At Carlsbad, Pretending Chrissie, 6-9pm, Carlsbad
Topside Terrace Kitchen & Bar @ Hotel Republic, Dr. Stoykavich, 6-9pm, Core-Columbia
Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine, Paul Combs, 6:30-8:30pm, Mira Mesa
Il Sogno Italiano, Kaylee Daugherty Trio, 6:30-9:30pm, Gaslamp Quarter
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, ZB Savoy, 6:30-9:30pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, The Swingin' Johnsons, 6:30-9:30pm, Leucadia
The Shout! House, Dueling Piano Show, 6:30pm-1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter
Amplified Studios, Beat Match, 7-11pm, Carlsbad
Aztec Brewing Company, Sonic Space & Friends, 7-10pm, Vista
Books & Records, The Garners, 7-10pm, Bankers Hill
L'Auberge Del Mar, Shea Givens, 7-10pm, Del Mar
Main Tap Tavern, Comedy Show, 7-9pm, El Cajon
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room, Pocket Candy, 7-10pm, La Mesa
The Jazzy Wishbone, The Bishops, 7-10pm, Oceanside
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Paradygm, 7-10pm, Morena
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas, Jason Graham, 7-10pm, Encinitas
1st Street Bar, Maturation Sol, 7:30-9:30pm, Encinitas
Inzane Brewing Co., Comedy Show featuring Andy Huggins, 7:30-9:30pm, Vista
Soda Bar, Peach Cooler + One Trip + Micah! and The Messengers, 7:30-11:30pm, City Heights
Til-Two Club, Bloomcells + Cactus Panchos + Social Cues + King For A Day, 7:30pm-12:30am, Talmadge
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, David Shyde, 8-11pm, Carmel Valley
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, The Wild$ide Band, 8pm-12am, Point Loma
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Fantastic Negrito + Gypsy Sally Band, 8-11pm, University Heights
Whiskey Girl, Lissa Dee, 8-10pm, Gaslamp Quarter
Full Circle Saloon, Barbwire, 8:30pm-12:30am, Santee
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Day Tripper, 8:30-11:30pm, Encinitas
The Casbah, The Spits + Generacion Suicida + Strychnine Ninety Nine + DJ Tiki Thomas, 8:30-11:30pm, Middletown
The Roxy Encinitas, CRB (Classic Rock Band), 8:30-11:30pm, Encinitas
Winston's Beach Club, Brian Jones RnR Revival + Elvis Jones & The Riot, 8:30pm-12:30am, Point Loma
710 Beach Club, Mojo Pin + Porcelain, 9pm-1am, Pacific Beach
Belly Up Tavern, Melvin Seals and JGB, 9pm-12am, Solana Beach
Gossip Grill, DJ Music, 9pm-1am, Hillcrest
North Bar, DJ 800 Money, 9pm-2am, North Broadway
Pour House, Sabbath Buddy Sabbath + Worshipper + Starlady, 9pm-1am, South Oceanside
U-31, DJ Music, 9pm-2am, North Park
Whistle Stop Bar, Witchface + Witness & The Dirty Pillows + DJ Kevin Gist, 9pm-12am, South Park
1st Street Bar, Pleasure Victim, 10pm-1am, Encinitas
The Kensington Club, Hector Penalosa Gang + Axxident + The Overdrives + DJ Midnight To Six Man, 10pm-1am, Kensington

Saturday 2/22

La Valencia Hotel, Brian Pierini, 11am-2pm, La Jolla
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, The Heart, 11am-2pm, Mission Bay
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Manzanita Blues, 12-3pm, Mission Bay
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Ed Kornhauser, 12-3pm, Carmel Valley
Peace Resource Center, Masterclass with Charles Obin-Yapi, 12-2pm, Gateway
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Lissa Dee, 1-4pm, El Cajon
The Roxy Encinitas, Big Boss Bubeleh, 1-4pm, Encinitas
Aquarius Bar & Grille, JP & The Mystery Train, 3-6pm, Mission Bay
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Fercho, 3:30-6:30pm, San Pasqual Valley
Winston's Beach Club, Radical Waves, 4-7pm, Point Loma
Quartyard, Noche de Cumbia 7, 5-9pm, East Village
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Jemille Vialet, 5-8pm, Mission Bay
The Roxy Encinitas, Mike Warren, 5-8pm, Encinitas
Whistle Stop Bar, Flim Flam Revue, 5-8pm, South Park
Amalfi Marina Bar, Clay Colton, 5:30-8:30pm, San Marcos
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Santana Soul, 6-9pm, Mission Bay
Humble Heart, On The Menu + Faux Fur + Side Swiped + Vanouhi + Preoccupied, 6-
0pm, Point Loma
La Valencia Hotel, Kevin James O'Brien, 6-9pm, La Jolla
The Gärten, The Water Spots, 6-8:30pm, Morena
The Landings At Carlsbad, Totally 80’s Band, 6-9pm, Carlsbad
Topside Terrace Kitchen & Bar @ Hotel Republic, The Gravities, 6-9pm, Core-Columbia
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Keefer & Rob, 6:30-9:30pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, The Swingin' Johnsons, 6:30-9:30pm, Leucadia
The Shout! House, Dueling Piano Show, 6:30pm-1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter
Aztec Brewing Company, Vinyl Syndicate, 7-10pm, Vista
Books & Records, Jenny & The Tramps, 7-10pm, Bankers Hill
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Danielle Nicole with Sandi King, 7-11pm, Point Loma
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room, Love on the Weekend, 7-10pm, La Mesa
The Jazzy Wishbone, The Cometeers, 7-10pm, Oceanside
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Full Strength, 7-10pm, Morena
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas, Kimmi Bitter, 7-10pm, Encinitas
Soda Bar, Great Electric Quest + Worshipper + Soulseller + Mezzoa, 7:30-11:30pm, City
eights
1st Street Bar, Cast Invade, 8-9:30pm, Encinitas
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Shea Givens, 8-11pm, Carmel Valley
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, The Palladium Mambo Orchestra, 8-11pm, University
eights
North Bar, Maturation Sol, 8-11pm, North Broadway
The Casbah, Spacehall Sound Machine + Fractal + Pocket Change + Positioner + Back to
he Shed + Tageous, 8pm-12am, MIddletown
Til-Two Club, Ritz Vanity + King Falcon + The Rockyts + Blue Hour, 8pm-12am, Talmadge
Full Circle Saloon, Lies N' Roses + Headbangers Ball, 8:30pm-12:30am, Santee
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Head-Hi, 8:30-11:30pm, Encinitas
The Roxy Encinitas, Warsaw Poland Bros., 8:30-11:30pm, Encinitas
710 Beach Club, Sonafire + JAMM, 9pm-1am, Pacific Beach
Belly Up Tavern, Tainted Love + Metal Street Boyz, 9pm-12am, Solana Beach
The Kensington Club, Vice Algae + Upsilon Acrux + Corima, 9pm-12am, Kensington
U-31, DJ Music, 9pm-2am, North Park
Whistle Stop Bar, 80s vs. 90s vs. Y2K! with DJ Gabe Vega, 9pm-1am, South Park
Winston's Beach Club, The Simpkin Project + Drifting Roots, 9pm-1am, Point Loma
1st Street Bar, DJ Jeramiah James, 10pm-2am, Encinitas

Sunday 2/23

La Valencia Hotel, Freddie Walton, 11am-2pm, La Jolla
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Kai Kalama, 11am-2pm, Mission Bay
TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar, Bluegrass Brunch, 11am-1pm, San Marcos
Aquarius Bar & Grille, High Noon Grateful Dead Party, 12-4:20pm, Mission Bay
Aztec Brewing Company, Guitar Center Student Recital, 12-4pm, Vista
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Ed Kornhauser, 12-3pm, Carmel Valley
Duke's La Jolla, Keni Yarbro, 1-4pm, La Jolla
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Barbwire, 1-4pm, El Cajon
Inzane Brewing Co., Line Dancing, 3-9pm, Vista
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, David Shyde, 4-7pm, La Jolla
The Gärten, The Agents of Apollo, 4:30-7pm, Morena
Quartyard, CLUBZ + Jackie Mendoza + Stevie, 5-9pm, East Village
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Live Jazz, 5-7pm, Morena
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Maxwell The Great, 5:30-8:30pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, 5 O'Clock Shadow, 5:30-8:30pm, Leucadia
Madison on Park, Irving Flores Latin Jazz Trio, 5:45-8pm, University Heights
Aztec Brewing Company, Aztec Jazz Jam, 6-9pm, Vista
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Jazz Jam, 6-10pm, Encinitas
The Jazzy Wishbone, Live Jazz, 6-9pm, Oceanside
Til-Two Club, Coma Phase + Midjara + Home By Five + Redwood Vine, 6-10:30pm,
Talmadge
Humble Heart, ToofFairy + Kelpbeds + Kook + Adonis Blue + Inland Empire, 6:30-9:30pm,
Point Loma
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Will Brahm, 7-10pm, University Heights
Soda Bar, Los Yesterdays + Los So-Lows + City Soul Collective, 7-11pm, City Heights
Belly Up Tavern, G. Love & Special Sauce + Ron Artis II, 8-11pm, Solana Beach
The Shout! House, Dueling Piano Show, 8pm-1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter
The Casbah, Michigan Rattlers + Elias Hix, 8:30-11:30pm, MIddletown

Trivia and Karaoke

Friday 2/21

Alpine VFW Post 9578, Karaoke, 5-9pm, Alpine
710 Beach Club, Karaoke, 8pm-12am, Pacific Beach
The Ould Sod, Karaoke, 9pm-2am, Mid-City
Night Parade Brewing Company, Trivia, 5:30-7:30pm, Scripps Ranch
White Labs Brewing Co - San Diego, Trivia, 6:30-8:30pm, Miramar
Dirty Birds Ocean Beach, Trivia, 7-9pm, Point Loma

Saturday 2/22

Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill, Karaoke, 8pm-12am, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro
The Ould Sod, Karaoke, 9pm-2am, Mid-City
Gossip Grill, Trivia, 11am-2pm, Hillcrest
Round Table Pizza (Poway), Trivia, 6-8pm, Poway

Sunday 2/23

Bayside Kitchen & Bar, Trivia, 5-7pm, Little Italy
Original 40 Brewing Company, Trivia, 7-9pm, North Park
710 Beach Club, Karaoke, 8pm-12am, Pacific Beach
Winston's Beach Club, Karaoke, 8-11pm, Point Loma
1st Street Bar, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Encinitas
The Kensington Club, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Kensington

*Some events may require tickets, reservations, cover charges, or be full/sold out…

And that’s a wrap for this week folks…

San Diego Meteor is published every Friday Morning by Steve DeLong. Steve is an Escondido High Graduate and has lived in San Diego County since 1972.