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Today in University City

A practical snapshot of what is happening around the neighborhood.

Jet noise Sep 23–27FAA flight restriction for the Miramar Air Show covers University City. Expect loud flyovers.Costa Verde Center is changingHigh Street Village will replace the center; planning update Oct 13.

Happening today · Thu, Sep 24

Food & DrinkThu, Sep 24

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.

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CommunityThu, Sep 24

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
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Always good nearby

  • Senior Watch walks & BINGO

    University City (UCCA) — Friendly weekly meetups for older neighbors organized by the community association.

    Walks Wednesdays · BINGO Thursdays
  • Birch Aquarium at Scripps

    2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla — Tide pools, kelp forest and ocean views ten minutes from UTC. Reserve timed tickets online.

    Daily, 9 AM–5 PM
  • Rose Canyon Open Space walk

    Trailheads off Genesee Ave & Regents Rd — Shaded, mostly flat canyon trail — best in the morning before it warms up.

    Daily, sunrise–sunset

Coming up next

FamilyFri, Sep 25 – Sun, Sep 27

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.

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FilmFri, Sep 25

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.

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ArtsSat, Sep 26 – Tue, Dec 8

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.

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Listings gathered from ArtPower at UC San Diego, University City News (UCCA), KPBS and venue pages. Times and prices can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.