8 things you must do in San Diego this January

San Diego International Auto Show

The San Diego International Auto Show is bringing 400 vehicles from 40 global manufacturers to the San Diego Convention Center for four days of test drives, luxury vehicles, electric cars, and a 15,000sqft exotics vault with cars from Bugatti, Ferrari, and more.

National Pizza Week at URBN and BASIC

In honor of National Pizza Week, URBN and BASIC are starting off 2015 by giving back. They will be donating $1 from every pizza purchased at all of their restaurant locations to four different local charities, with a minimum of $1,000 going to all of the organizations.
San Diego Museum of Man

100-year anniversary of the Museum of Man

Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Museum of Man with the Centennial Beer Tasting from 6-8pm. There will be samples from multiple craft breweries, food from local restaurants, and 1915-themed festivities like a costume photo booth.

San Diego Comedy Festival

The Comedy Palace is hosting 10 days of hilarity during the second-annual San Diego Comedy Festival. There will be comedy shows with celebrity comedians; contests; TV/radio personalities; and bookers, managers, and agencies for those who are looking to break into the comedy scene.
Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon

Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon

The Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon kick off at 2pm on Friday and 10am on Saturday with a Health & Lifestyle Expo. The marathon gets started at 6:15am (aka the crack of dawn) and the half at 7:45am on Sunday at the Westfield Carlsbad. The races will then head down the coast, where spectators can cheer on the runners.

San Diego Beer Festival

The fifth-annual San Diego Beer Festival is happening from 2-5pm (1-5pm for VIPs) at Liberty Station. This year’s events will have over 100 international & local craft beers, live music, and food trucks, with proceeds from ticket sales going to Noah’s B'Ark Pet Rescue.
Común Kitchen and Tavern

San Diego Restaurant Week

More than 180 restaurants all over the county will be participating in San Diego Restaurant Week the 18th-24th. There will be prix fixe two-course lunch menus and three-course dinner menus for you to choose from at each location.

Beer & Cigar Dinner

Stone Brewing in Escondido is ditching their no-smoking rule for one night at their Beer & Cigar Dinner from 6:30-9:30pm out on the deck. There will be plenty of food, and rare/one-off craft beers & cigars.