Team GQA got a chance to celebrate the flavors of Cuba at Havana 1920! Newly opened in the Gaslamp Quarter is Havana 1920, the latest concept from GBOD Hospitality Group. The 80-seat quaint and richly decorated restaurant channels the Hemingway-era Havana and serves...
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36th Annual Chinese New Year Fair
Happy Lunar New Year! The San Diego Chinese New Year Fair is coming back! This two-day, family-friendly event celebrating the Year of the Dog, returns February 24-25, 2018. Taking place in the Asian Pacific Thematic Historic District at Third Avenue and J Street, the...
Things to do in the Gaslamp Quarter: February 15-18
San Diego Theatre Week, Grand Opening of Volcano Rabbit, and so many other things to do this President's Day Weekend! How do you plan to spend your time in the Gaslamp Quarter? Thursday, February 15: Dublin Square Irish Pub How I Met Your Mother Pub Quiz **This pub...
Let the Good Times Roll this Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp Quarter!
2018 is officially here and it’s time to let the good times roll, or as the Cajun expression goes, “laissez les bons temps rouler”! The Historic Heart of San Diego is shaking things up by playing host to busking performances from Circus Mafia and lots of specials in...
Things to do in the Gaslamp Quarter: February 8-11
Are your plans ready for this weekend? Come down to the Gaslamp Quarter for an exciting time filled with things to do for everyone in the family! From early Mardi Gras celebrations to lots of special foodie events to Oxford Social Club's one year anniversary, check...
Mardi Party in the Gaslamp Quarter on Saturday February 10 and Tuesday February 13!
2018 is officially here and it’s time to let the good times roll, or as the Cajun expression goes, “laissez les bons temps rouler”! So why not take in Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp Quarter! The Historic Heart of San Diego is shaking things up by playing host to the...
Things to do in the Gaslamp Quarter: February 1-4
What are you planning to do this weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter? From wine tasting to practicing your comedy or cypher skills to catching the big game, it's always an exciting time in the historic heart of San Diego! Thursday, February 1: American Comedy Co. Noah...
San Diego’s Top Influencers and Businesses Support Gaslamp Quarter’s 150th Anniversary Public Art Campaign
The Gaslamp Quarter Association is pleased to honor community sponsors who have supported the “Rabbitville” 150th Anniversary public art campaign. Nine of San Diego’s top influencers and business have made a $10,000 contribution each to sponsor a custom decorative...
Things to do in the Gaslamp: January 19-21
Playoff football games, Monster Trucks, and delicious food! There are so many things to do in the Gaslamp Quarter! Are your plans ready for this weekend? Friday January 19th Toscana Cafe & Wine Bar Cabi conventioneers! Toscana Cafe & Wine Bar made a special...
New Designated Driver Program Launches in Gaslamp Quarter
Gaslamp Quarter Designated Driver Program We’re teaming up with Recording Artists Against Drunk Driving, Coca-Cola, and Lyft to reduce drunk driving in the center of San Diego’s nightlife scene. The Gaslamp Quarter Designated Driver Program encourages residents and...
Don’t Miss the Rabbits of Rabbitville at Sparks Gallery Thursday, January 25th 6PM-9PM
The Gaslamp Quarter Association and Sparks gallery, 530 Sixth Avenue, are pleased to announce a special exhibition of ten fiberglass rabbit statues and their artists on Thursday, January 25th from 6PM-9PM. The seven-foot-tall rabbits were commissioned in May 2017 to...
San Diego Restaurant Week – January 21-28
Calling all friends, families, foodies, and fanatics alike- The most delicious week of the year is back to kick off 2018 and promise a New Year filled with flavor! The 14th Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns Sunday, January 21st, through Sunday, January 28th, to...
New Brunch Menu at Florent Restaurant & Lounge!
Downtown’s Florent has transformed its menu, from brunch to dinner, with the help of new Executive Chef, Abe Botello. Botello has brought his San Diego upbringing and over ten years of experience in the city’s top kitchens to Florent’s table. He is now reshaping the...
Things to do in the Gaslamp Quarter: January 11-14
Padres FanFest, delicious food, and so many other things to do in the Gaslamp Quarter! Are your plans ready for this weekend? Thursday, January 11: American Comedy Co. Magician Andy Gross Andy Gross is one of the hottest stand up comic, magician and ventriloquist...
2018 Padres FanFest presented by T-Mobile
The 2018 Padres FanFest presented by T-Mobile is taking place this Saturday, January 13, at Petco Park from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m! Admission to Padres FanFest is complimentary, with fans required to redeem entry tickets here. Fans may claim up to eight (8)...
What’s New in the Gaslamp? A LOT!
The Gaslamp Quarter has been, for a while now, a hub bub of activity, entertaining the world’s visitors and San Diegan’s with fine dining, great nightlife, culture and retail. There is always something new popping up, or coming soon and we’re dedicating this story to...
Gaslamp Quarter Tree Tour!
Plants and trees that remained green all year have a special meaning for people in the winter and the holidays. For generations, the Christmas tree has adorned homes, shops and hotel lobbies, decorated with lights, homemade ornaments, flowers, or delectable treats....
Restaurant Spotlight: Patron’s Corner
Patron's Corner is a modern, upscale, Mexican restaurant in the Historic Gaslamp Quarter on the corner of 4th & J Street. This rustic-chic spot with a patio doles out inventive Mexican dishes. The 3,000-square-foot eatery opened up the week before Comic Con 2017...