The Issue

In today’s San Diego Meteor ☄️it’s mostly about St. Patrick’s Day but we’ve got some fun Food news and of course a huge list of LIVE music and weather too. Looks like a nicer weekend after all our rain. Enjoy!!

The Events

The Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival - Saturday 3/15

Parade starts at 10:30 am at 5th and Laurel. Click the link for more info on Parade route. The Festival has an entrance fee but multiple stages, Irish Food, and live music. More info here!

ShamRock Festival in the Gaslamp!

Another event on Saturday in the Gaslamp. Irish Dancing and dance lessons. Tons of Bands. Good food. Another great option for St. Plan your trip here!

Even MORE options for St. Patrick’s Day…

If you’re looking for something a bit more kid centric then the Fleet Science Center has a program for kids but for a really comprehensive list of events check out the one at San Diego Magazine here.

The Food

O’Brien’s named BEST Beer Bar in American - AGAIN!

In Kearney Mesa off Convoy, O’Brien’s is well known for its superb craft beer list. I’m a huge fan of the food. My favorite since 2011… the LOBSTER BLT. They were just named, by USA Today and for the 2nd time, BEST Beer Bar in the United States. More info here!

Claudette Zepeda, Top Chef and Iron Chef Contestant, opens Leu Leu in Leucadia

Claudette Zepeda is a talented chef known for her innovative approach to Mexican cuisine, blending traditional flavors with contemporary techniques. She has gained recognition for her work in various acclaimed restaurants and as a television personality, showcasing her culinary skills and passion for food. This is going to be good. More here!

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Subscriber Shout Outs! 

- Kirby shared three of his favorite places this week. Mario’s de La Mesa for Mexican food. Little Roma on Baltimore for Italian and The Mystic Grill on University for Middle Eastern.
- Another subscriber up in Oceanside shared FOUR of their favorites.. Harbor Fish and Chips, the Coyote Bar and Grill, Best PIzza & Brew [have a good story about the one in Carmel Mountain], and Primo for their Taco Tuesday!!!
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The Views

How about a San Diego Sunrise at the Airport! Man I LOVE San Diego!

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The Weather [Friday, Saturday, Sunday]

The Coast [Encinitas]

Friday: 58 high, 50 low - Cold with Rain
Saturday: 60 high, 44 low - Sun and Clouds, still cold
Sunday: 68 high, 49 low - More Sun, Some Clouds, Warmer

Inland [Poway]

Friday: 56 high, 48 low - Cold with Rain
Saturday: 62 high, 40 low - Some Sun, slightly Warmer
Sunday: 75 high, 49 low - Warmer, YAY!

The Mountains [Julian]

Friday: 42 high, 36 low - Windy, Cold, Rainy
Saturday: 52 high, 32 low - Slightly Warmer, maybe Rain
Sunday: 65 high,40 low - Warmer, Some Sun

The City [San Diego]

Friday: 58 high, 51 low - Cloudy, Rainy
Saturday: 62 high, 45 low - Partly Sunny, Cool
Sunday: 69 high, 52 low -Sunny, a few Clouds

The Surf [from Forecast.Weather.Gov]

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK...

FRIDAY
Surf Height...................3 to 5 feet, sets to 6 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential........None expected.
Water Temperature.............57 to 59 degrees.
Tides.........................
La Jolla..............Low 0.5 feet 04:53 AM PDT. High 4.8 feet 10:54 AM PDT.
Low 0.0 feet 05:09 PM PDT. High 4.6 feet 11:21 PM PDT.
West swell from 280 degrees.

SATURDAY
Surf Height...................3 to 5 feet.
Tides.........................
La Jolla..............Low 0.3 feet 05:25 AM PDT. High 4.5 feet 11:25 AM PDT.
Low 0.3 feet 05:27 PM PDT. High 4.7 feet 11:40 PM PDT.
West swell from 260 degrees.

*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 3/14

The Camp Store, Brent Curtis, 4:30-7pm, Carlsbad
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Jerry "Hot Rod" DeMink, 5-7pm, Point Loma
The Roxy Encinitas, Todd Wees, 5-8pm, Encinitas
Amalfi Cucina Italiana - Oceanside, Nate Donnis, 5:30-8:30pm, Oceanside
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
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Jemille Vialet, 6-9pm, La Jolla
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Michael Draper, 6-8pm, El Cajon
Humble Heart, OutCold + Trial Endeavor + Coco Vaughn + Kings for a Day, 6-10pm, Point Loma
Babcock & Story - Hotel Del Coronado, Gonzo Solo, 6-10pm, Coronado
The Galley at the Marina, Breez'n, 6-10pm, Chula Vista
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill, Jarred Matthew, 6-9pm, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro
Mike Hess Brewing — Alpine, Pat McBride, 6-8pm, Alpine
Panama 66, Amanda Portela y Los Brujos Atómicos, 6-8pm, Balboa Park
The Gärten, Joey Harris & The Mentals, 6-8:30pm, Morena
The Rabbit Hole, Kenny Eng & Rob Deez, 6-9pm, Mid-City
Aquarius Bar & Grille, The Surf Birdz, 6-9pm, Mission Bay
The Surf Club Oceanside, Johnny Deadly Trio, 6-9pm, Oceanside
Topside Terrace Kitchen & Bar @ Hotel Republic, DJ Petecaso, 6-9pm, Core-Columbia
Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine, Mission Swing & The Preservationists, 6:30-8:30pm, Mira Mesa
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Perfect Blend, 6:30-9:30pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Keefer & Rob, 6:30-9:30pm, Leucadia
Négociant Winery, Don L., 6:30-9:30pm, Hillcrest
The Shout! House, Dueling Piano Show, 6:30pm-1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter
1st Street Bar, Sonic Nectar, 7-9:30pm, Encinitas
Aztec Brewing Company, The Lunar Conspiracy, 7-10pm, Vista
Blind Lady Ale House, Vinyl Slices with the Half KABBs, 7-11pm, Mid-City
Books & Records, Cobby Brzeski, 7-10pm, Bankers Hill
Fast Times, Santana Soul, 7-10pm, Clairemont
LOFT 77 by VDV, Mario Adrion, 7-9pm, North City
Point Loma Nazarene University, MADCHELLA—MADCAPS 65th Annual Benefit Show, 7-10pm, Wooded Area
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room, Quinteto Caballero, 7-10pm, La Mesa
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, George Villasenor’s Band Colour, 7-10pm, National City
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, The Siers Brothers, 7-10pm, Morena
The Holding Company, Three Legged Dog + Bedsweater + In Carnations + DJ ETA, 7:30-10:30pm, Point Loma
Gossip Grill, San Diego Kings Club, 8-10pm, Hillcrest
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, The Wild$ide Band, 8pm-12am, Point Loma
McP's Irish Pub, Pat Ellis & Blue Frog, 8pm-12am, Coronado
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Deke Dickerson & The Whippersnappers, 8-11pm, University Heights
Park & Rec, Finnegan Blue, 8-11pm, University Heights
The Tower Bar, Hingada + Strict Machine + Holy Tears, 8pm-12am, City Heights
Til-Two Club, The Red Charade + Maedhira + Astronaut Fight + Old Gods, 8pm-12am, Talmadge
The Barn, Country Swing Fridays, 8pm-1:30am, Ramona
Whiskey Girl, Jenny & The Tramps, 8-10pm, Gaslamp Quarter
American Heroes & Brew, The Spell, 8:30-11:30pm, Carlsbad Village
Full Circle Saloon, Bastard Sons, 8:30pm-12:30am, Santee
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, dSHIRE, 8:30-11:30pm, Encinitas
Old Town Blues Club, The Vibe, 8:30-11:30pm, Temecula
The Casbah, Murs + Platinum Max, 8:30-11:30pm, Middletown
The Roxy Encinitas, 2Lil2Late, 8:30-11:30pm, Encinitas
Belly Up Tavern, Save Ferris + Smoke & Mirrors Sound System, 9pm-12am, Solana Beach
Black Cat Bar, The Downs Family + WP Hawk & Banjo Brent, 9pm-1am, City Heights
Music Box, Los Amigos Invisibles, 9pm-12am, Core-Columbia
Renegade Country, Taylor Johns & The ContraBand, 9pm-12:30am, El Cajon
Soda Bar, Bad Bunny Dance Night, 9pm-1am, City Heights
The Harp, The Fooks, 9pm-1am, Point Loma
The Holding Company, DJ Byrd, 9pm-1am, Point Loma
The Kensington Club, Sun Jelly + Sunbendr + Wave Parade, 9pm-12am, Kensington
Whistle Stop Bar, Crush Of Souls + Trit95 + T.C.M.F., 9pm-12am, South Park
Winston's Beach Club, SYNRGY + Jahtiva + Pinnacle + Well Official Sound, 9pm-12am, Point Loma
1st Street Bar, DJ Robi, 10pm-2am, Encinitas

Saturday 3/16

Mister A's, Jazz Brunch w/City Lights Jazz Trio, 10am-1pm, Bankers Hill
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Johnny Deadly Trio, 1-4pm, El Cajon
The Roxy Encinitas, John Bennett, 1-4pm, Encinitas
Old Town Blues Club, Chase Walker, 4-7pm, Temecula
The Harp, Reggae Saturdaze, 4:20pm-12am, Point Loma
The Camp Store, Clearly Dirty, 4:30-7pm, Carlsbad
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, The Water Spots, 5-7pm, Point Loma
Point Loma Nazarene University, MADCHELLA—MADCAPS 65th Annual Benefit Show, 5-8pm, Wooded Area
Pour House, The Tighten Ups, 5-8pm, South Oceanside
The Hop Stop, Son Terre, 5-8pm, Old Poway
Whistle Stop Bar, Vinyl Junkies DJ Happy Hour, 5-8pm, South Park
Amalfi Marina Bar, 3D Blues Band, 5:30-8:30pm, San Marcos
Baba Coffee - Carlsbad, Johnny Deadly Trio, 5:30-8:30pm, Carlsbad Village
Aquarius Bar & Grille, 4 Way Street, 6-9pm, Mission Bay
Co-Lab Public House (Vista), Blind Miles Blues, 6-9pm, Vista
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Jesse Rone Johnson, 6-9pm, La Jolla
The Clark Cabaret Bar & Lounge, Joe Gregore Duffield & Aaron Turner, 6-8pm, University Heights
The Gärten, Drivin' The Bus, 6-8:30pm, Morena
Topside Terrace Kitchen & Bar @ Hotel Republic, Mercedes Moore Trio, 6-9pm, Core-Columbia
Vinyl Junkies Record Shack, Rock 'N' Roll Preservation Society, 6-10pm, South Park
The Galley at the Marina, Paradygm, 6-10pm, Chula Vista
Windmill Food Hall, Stewart, 6-8pm, Carlsbad
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, LAE, 6:30-9:30pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Jonathan Lee Band, 6:30-9:30pm, Leucadia
Négociant Winery, Rat Pack Reborn, 6:30-9:30pm, Hillcrest
The Drake, 2000 Lbs of Blues, 6:30-9:30pm, Laguna Beach
The Shout! House, Dueling Piano Show with guest Ricky G, 6:30pm-1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter
1st Street Bar, The Surf Birdz, 7-9:30pm, Encinitas
Aztec Brewing Company, Glo & the Radioactives, Strange Interlude, Fermental Breakdown, 7-10pm, Vista
Blind Lady Ale House, Winyl Slices, 7-11pm, Mid-City
Books & Records, Kaylee Daugherty, 7-10pm, Bankers Hill
Fast Times, Sundays at Midnight, 7-10pm, Clairemont
Il Sogno Italiano, Mikan Zlatkovich Quartet, 7-10pm, Gaslamp Quarter
Inzane Brewing Co., Surf Doctor Vic, 7-9pm, Vista
Normal Heights United Church, The Paleoverb Project Showcase, 7-10pm, Mid-City
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room, ZB Savoy & Friends, 7-10pm, La Mesa
Soda Bar, Death Cab For Karaoke + Last Night Ride, 7-11pm, City Heights
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, Santana Soul, 7-10pm, National City
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, The Wild$ide Band, 7-10pm, Morena
The Holding Company, STRETCHER + Contortion + Cascade Effect + Fraxures + Splitter, 7:30-11:30pm, Point Loma
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, 3 Car Garage, 8pm-12am, Point Loma
McP's Irish Pub, Royer Destroyer, 8pm-12am, Coronado
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Mitchum Yacoub, 8-11pm, University Heights
The Barn, Big Sky Moon, 8-11pm, Ramona
Music Box, Led Zepagain + Dead Feather Moon, 8pm-12am, Core-Columbia
The Tower Bar, AIDS / Lifecycle Benefit Show, 8pm-12am, City Heights
Full Circle Saloon, KISStroyer + A Nightmare on 80s Street, 8:30pm-12:30am, Santee
Old Town Blues Club, John Demps & Full Effect, 8:30-11:30pm, Temecula
The Casbah, Jesse Dayton + The Sleepwalkers, 8:30-11:30pm, Middletown
The Kensington Club, Ricky + Uppies + Exit Party, 8:30-11:30pm, Kensington
The Roxy Encinitas, Mojo Strut, 8:30-11:30pm, Encinitas
Winston's Beach Club, Tsunami Sound Waves + Caravan + DJ Daddy Durango, 8:30-11:30pm, Point Loma
710 Beach Club, Paging the 90s, 9pm-1am, Pacific Beach
Black Cat Bar, Feefawfum + Year of the Dead Bird, 9pm-1am, City Heights
The Cordova Bar, DJ Serg, 9-11:30pm, Morena
The Kraken, The Imposters, 9pm-1am, Cardiff
Til-Two Club, Gotica Nocturna with DJ Josexxx, 9pm-1:30am, Talmadge
Whistle Stop Bar, 80s vs. 90s vs. Y2K! with DJ Gabe Vega, 9pm-1am, South Park
1st Street Bar, DJ Jeramiah James, 10pm-3am, Encinitas

Sunday 3/16

Baba Coffee - Carlsbad, Champagne Brunch with Calabio Twins, 11am-2pm, Carlsbad Village
TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar, Bluegrass Brunch, 11am-1pm, San Marcos
The Landings At Carlsbad, Jackson Patrick, 11am-2pm, Carlsbad
Botanica Art & Cocktail Bar, Birds of Paradise, 12-2pm, North Park
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, Music Meets Art: Ryan Rickman & David Mena, 12-2pm, National City
Négociant Winery, Sip & Shop, 12-4pm, Hillcrest
Windmill Food Hall, Car & Bike Show with Jesse Wagner + Bonneville 7, 12-3pm, Carlsbad
The Holding Company, Pat Shanley Band + Misery Loves Company + WolfRider + more, 12:30-4:30pm, Point Loma
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, ZB Savoy & Friends, 1-4pm, El Cajon
Old Town Blues Club, Little A & The Allnighters, 1-4pm, Temecula
The Harp, Manzanita Blues, 1-4pm, Point Loma
Coronado Ferry Landing, Moonlight Serenade, 2-5pm, Coronado
McP's Irish Pub Paddy-O, Busted Spurs w/Gonzo, 2-5pm, Coronado
Fast Times, Stoney B. Blues, 3-6pm, Clairemont
The Galley at the Marina, The New Catillacs, 3pm-7pm, Chula Vista
Inzane Brewing Co., Line Dancing, 3-9pm, Vista
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, David Rosales, 4-7pm, La Jolla
Winston's Beach Club, Sad + Misery Loves Company + Home By Five, 4-7pm, Point Loma
The Camp Store, Heaney & Randolph, 4:30-7pm, Carlsbad
The Gärten, A Side of Beans, 4:30-7pm, Morena
The Clark Cabaret Bar & Lounge, Joe & Aaron MUSICARES Benefit, 5-7pm, University Heights
The Harp, The Hips, 5-8pm, Point Loma
The Roxy Encinitas, Ghost Jazz Trio Jazz Band, 5-8pm, Encinitas
Til-Two Club, DJ Betty Bangs + Friends, 5-9pm, Talmadge
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Live Jazz, 5-7pm, Morena
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Pete & Lauren, 5:30-8:30pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Trey Hill, 5:30-8:30pm, Leucadia
Madison on Park, Irving Flores Latin Jazz Trio, 5:45-8pm, University Heights
Humble Heart, Kryptic & Friends, 6-9pm, Point Loma
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Erin Stevenson, 6-9pm, Point Loma
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Jazz Jam, 6-10pm, Encinitas
Quartyard, Vincent Neil Emerson, 6-9pm, East Village
San Diego Brewing Company, The Salty Eddies, 6-8pm, Grantville
The Cordova Bar, The B Sections, 6-9pm, Morena
Il Sogno Italiano, Tommy Gannon, 6:30-9:30pm, Gaslamp Quarter
Music Box, Fleetwood MAX!, 7-10pm, Core-Columbia
Belly Up Tavern, The Young Dubliners + Folkloric, 7:30-10:30pm, Solana Beach
Soda Bar, Oh, Rose with SHUA + Neutral Shirt, 7:30-11:30pm, City Heights
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Victoria Canal, 8-11pm, University Heights
The Shout! House, Dueling Piano Show, 8pm-1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter
The Tower Bar, Lion’s Law + 1983 + Traxx, 8pm-12am, City Heights

Trivia and Karaoke

Friday 3/14

Alpine VFW Post 9578, Karaoke, 5-9pm, Alpine
710 Beach Club, Karaoke, 8pm-12am, Pacific Beach
Carriage House Cocktails & Karaoke, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Kearny Mesa
Werewolf American Pub, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Gaslamp Quarter
The Ould Sod, Karaoke, 9pm-2am, Mid-City
The Clark Cabaret Bar & Lounge, Karaoke, 10pm-12am, University Heights
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 3/15

Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill, Karaoke, 8pm-12am, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro
Carriage House Cocktails & Karaoke, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Kearny Mesa
The Ould Sod, Karaoke, 9pm-3am, Mid-City
Werewolf American Pub, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Gaslamp Quarter
Gossip Grill, Trivia, 11am-2pm, Hillcrest
Round Table Pizza (Poway), Trivia, 6-8pm, Poway
Dirty Birds College Area, Trivia, 8-10pm, Rolando Village

Sunday 3/16

Winston's Beach Club, Karaoke, 8-11pm, Point Loma
710 Beach Club, Karaoke, 8pm-12am, Pacific Beach
1st Street Bar, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Encinitas
Carriage House Cocktails & Karaoke, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Kearny Mesa
The Kensington Club, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Kensington
Werewolf American Pub, Karaoke, 9pm-1am, Gaslamp Quarter
Bayside Kitchen & Bar, Trivia, 5-7pm, Little Italy
Original 40 Brewing Company, Trivia, 7-9pm, North Park

*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.