Events
Pints for Wishes – Feb. 25th @ Mission Brewery
As if you need more reasons to head over to Mission Brewery to have a pint! Pints for Wishes is a fun-filled evening to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation of San Diego. Mission Brewery will donate $1 for every pint sold and Bitchin’ Burgers Food Truck will donate 10% of their proceeds to Make-a-Wish. Register now to receive a 4 oz taster of your choice: http://pintsforwishes.eventbrite.com.
Eco-friendly Fashionistas – Feb. 15th Materials Conference @ FIDM
Innovative Materials Conference: Designing with Conscience. Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising presents industry experts Elissa Loughman, Environmental Analyst for Patagonia and Adrianne Herrera, Founder/CEO, Fashioning Change on Wed. Feb. 15th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at FIDM San Diego, 3rd floor. Admission is free. RSVP to http://fidmsd.eventbrite.com.
Celebrate Hump Day w/EV’s Wild Wedne$day$
East Village celebrates Hump Day in style. Urban Dictionary says Hump Day is the absolute best day of the week, the day of maximum hope that maybe you might make it out of this week alive. East Village Association members take 20% off the bill for locals. Just mention you are a San Diego County resident and that you love EV’s Wild Wedne$day$ to receive the discount. (Some restrictions may apply) Participating members are: Bootlegger, Bub’s at the Ballpark, Dragon’s Den, East Village Tavern+Bowl, El Vitral, The Fleetwood, The Kitchery, Knotty Barrel, Mission Brewery, SaladStyle, Salon Identity, San Diego Restaurant Supply, Table 409 @ Hotel Indigo, The Slippy, TheVillage631 and Toast Enoteca & Cucina.
East Village Quarterly Business Breakfast – Feb. 22nd @ 8:30 a.m. @ Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Learn how to save money with Enterprise Zones & Legal Assistance. EV’s FREE Quarterly Business Breakfast features two topics of interest to small businesses. Brendan Foote, Senior VP of Tax Credit Services @ Hughes Marino explains how the CA Enterprise Zone works. Professor Luz Herrera, Director, Thomas Jefferson’s School of Law Small Business Law Center povides pro bono legal assistance to small businesses and nonprofits. Continental business breakfast provided by Hughes Marino. Creative design & Marketing by MRKTNG HIVE
Reservation by Feb. 20th. RSVP@EastVillageSanDiego.com
Foodie Alert – East Village Grub Sprawl Feb. 13th
For one night only on February 13th, 12 of East Village’s favorite restaurants will be offering $5 signature dish specials. To get your wristband for the EV GrubSprawl, just pick up a free wristband at Hotel Indigo, 509 9th Ave. or Bub’s at the Ballpark, 715 J St. at 5:45 p.m. Then experience a tasty evening by stopping at Bub’s, Hotel Indigo, Knotty Barrel, TheVillage@631, Proper Pub, East Village Tavern & Bowl, El Vitral, Lolita’s at the Park, Smashburger, Toast Enoteca, Bootlegger, and Mission Brewery. Happy Dining!
East Village Opening Day Block Party Planning Starting Up
Planning has begun for the East Village Opening Day Block Party, April 5, 2012 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Closing down J Street between 7th and 10th Ave. to celebrate the Padres season opener against the LA Dodgers. For sponsorship, vendor booth, and food truck opportunities, please email Mike Spangler, Spangler Event Productions at mikespang@gmail.com or call 858.401.0849. Or email info@EastVillageSanDiego.com. Stay tuned for more on this must attend event.
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon @ the Jan. 19th East Village Member Mixer
It’s the Asian Lunar New Year 4710, celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the next East Village Member Mixer. Jan. 19th @ 5:00 p.m. at Dragon’s Den, 315 Tenth Ave. Free admission, free appetizers, Happy Hour drink specials. Find out what’s happening in San Diego’s largest urban neighborhood. Please RSVP to RSVP@EastVillageSanDiego.com
January 12, 2012 @ 5pm – 1st EVA Meeting of the New Year @ Thomas Jefferson School of Law
EVA is kickin’ it up a notch in 2012. Interested in helping out East Village? Come to the first meeting of the New Year, January 12th at 5:00pm @ Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 1155 Island Ave. Room 225 to find out what’s goin’ on in EV. All East Village Association meetings are open to the public.
Save these dates: April 5, 2012 at 11:00am East Village Opening Day Block Party on J St. and June 5, 2012 East Village Appreciation Day at Petco Park. It’s going to be a fabulous year.
photo courtesy of Travis Davis
Ring in the New Year in East Village
East Village members offer great options to ring in the New Year! Countdown to 2012 with: Bootlegger 619.794.2668 BootleggerSD.com
Bub’s 619.546.0815 BubsSanDiego.com
The Fleetwood 619.702.7700 TheFleetwood.com
Proper Pub/Wine Steals East Village 619.255.7520 ProperGastroPub.com
Prosperity Hive – Soular Flare 619.779.1944 Prosperity-hive.com
Lounge Six Hotel Solamar 619.531.8744 HotelSolamar.com
Toast Enoteca & Cucina 619.269.4207 ToastEnoteca.com
Zanzibar Cafe 619.230.0125 ZanzibarCafe.com
Please keep it safe. Auto Club of Southern Cal offers a FREE tow. Call Tipsy Tow service at 800.400.4 222. Other options: designate a non-drinking driver, stay at Hotel Indigo or SD Hilton Bayfront, or catch a cab ride. Happy New Year!
Holiday Pet Portraits with Mrs. Claus – Dec. 15th 4:30-7:30pm
Hot DOGity Do’s presents Holiday Pet Photos, Thurs. Dec. 15th from 4:30-7:30pm. Bring your beloved cat or dog for a photo w/Mrs. Claus and receive a holiday frame and a free toy. Visit Hot DOGity Do’s at 677 Seventh Ave. or call 619.237.9073.
