Things to Do in San Diego, 11/03 - 11/09
(Kristine Isabedra)
This week, we invite you to join us for events that change the way you think. Whether listening to operatic arias or food journalists, this week’s events will give you something to chew on.
Celebrating Women Summit 2025
Nov. 5, 4 - 6:30 pm @ UCSD Park & Market
(Daniel Faro)
Celebrate women at a summit bringing together over 400 of San Diego’s most inspiring women leaders. With a keynote from Dr. Kelly Elmore, MD, and sips and bites from local restaurants, join us for an event of networking and shaping the future of our community.
An Evening with Priya Krishna
Nov. 6, 7:30 - 9 pm, Price Center East Ballroom
(Daniel Faro)
New York Times reporter and bestselling author Priya Krishna tells stories through food and how it connects people, places, and identity. Gain insight into Priya’s creative process and career path, from profiling Kurdish refugee tailgaters to the liberation of cooking for a nudist resort.
The Phantom Opera Dinner Show
Nov. 7, 6 - 8:30 pm @ Divo Diva Cafe
(Hush Naidoo Jade Photography)
Divo Diva cafe welcomes you to a special Italian dinner with performance selections from The Phantom of the Opera. Expect a welcome Prosecco, charcuterie board, and full dinner as well as operatic arias sung by Victoria and Rosario. Make this the night to rekindle or enlighten romance amid soulful duets and the flickering flames of candlelight.
Cinema is Power
Sat., Nov 8, 3 - 7 pm @ MCASD Beach Front Entrance
Dialogue is crucial. Join us for a moderated conversation with Sir Roger Deakins, a well-regarded English cinematographer with two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography, among other accolades. Immersive installations, live music, and a premiere of a community-produced film come together at this event, followed by an afterparty from 7 - 10 pm.
Slow Fashion Day
Sun., Nov 9, 2 pm @ The Lane
(Mackenzie Freemire)
Slow Fashion. The new movement and term have gained momentum in recent years for their focus on sustainability and quality. San Diego now hosts the first-ever Slow Fashion Day, with upcycling workshops on sewing and live music. This isn’t your regular fashion event — expect your mindset to change the way you view your closet, with threads for thought and creative conception.
Among this selection, we hope you’ll find something that draws you. And as we welcome the unexpected, new beginnings await.
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