University City Events

Bourbon Heritage Dinner at Eureka! UTC

Three-course comfort-food dinner paired with Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare 10 and Stagg Jr. pours for Bourbon Heritage Month.

• 6:30–8:30 PM
• Eureka! San Diego UTC · 4353 La Jolla Village Dr
• From $50 · 21+

Local tip: Gratuity not included. Park in the Westfield UTC garage.

State Senator Brian Jones — District 40 Open House

The senator's final open house for District 40 constituents — meet staff and ask about state services.

• 5:00 PM
• District 40 office · See University City News for details
• Free

Miramar Air Show (America's Air Show)

Jet demonstrations over the region. University City sits inside the FAA 'influence area' Sep 23–27 — expect jet noise overhead.

• Gates daily; flying mid-day
• MCAS Miramar · Miramar Way, San Diego
• Free general admission; paid seating

Local tip: Warn pets and small kids about loud flyovers. Traffic on I-805 and I-15 north is heavy.

Ghostbusters in Concert

The 1984 classic on a big HD screen with Elmer Bernstein's score played live by an orchestra. Presented by ArtPower.

• 7:30 PM (gates 6:30)
• Epstein Family Amphitheater, UC San Diego · 9480 Innovation Ln, La Jolla
• $35–75

Local tip: Take the Blue Line to UCSD Central Campus — the venue is next to the station. Campus parking requires a permit 7 days a week.

Shaping a Library exhibition

Architectural drawings, photographs and archives trace how UC San Diego’s landmark library was designed, built and expanded.

• During Geisel Library open hours
• Geisel Library Exhibition Gallery · 9701 Hopkins Dr, La Jolla
• Free

Local tip: The exhibition is on the second-floor main level. Check library hours before visiting.

SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure

Bilingual touring musical for all ages following 12-year-old Vita and a candy skeleton guide through Día de Muertos traditions.

• 6:00 PM
• Epstein Family Amphitheater, UC San Diego · 9480 Innovation Ln, La Jolla
• $27–42

Local tip: Food vendors are cashless. Bring layers — evenings cool off fast.

Trolley Dances 2026

San Diego Dance Theater's 28th year of site-specific dance along the Blue Line. Your ticket doubles as an MTS day pass.

• Tours hourly 10 AM–3 PM
• UTC Transit Center · Westfield UTC Transit Center parking structure
• $47 · kids 8 & under free

Local tip: Arrive 15 minutes early — tours leave on the trolley schedule. Wear walking shoes and sunscreen.

University City Planning Group — High Street Village update

Update on High Street Village, the Little Italy-inspired project replacing Costa Verde Center.

• Evening (see agenda)
• University City Planning Group · See agenda on University City News
• Free

San Diego International Film Festival

25th year, 100+ films over six days — premieres, indies, documentaries and shorts. Night of the Stars tribute Oct 13.

• Screenings daily
• AMC UTC + The Conrad · Westfield UTC & 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla
• Passes & single tickets

Local tip: Park free in the Westfield UTC garage for AMC screenings; rideshare to The Conrad.

Nobel Halloween Carnival & Movie in the Park

Games, crafts, vendors and goodie bags, followed by a costume parade and an outdoor screening of Hotel Transylvania.

• 4:00 PM · parade 5:30 PM · movie at sunset
• Nobel Athletic Fields & Recreation Center · 8810 Judicial Dr, San Diego
• Free

Local tip: Bring a blanket or low chair for the movie.