MONDAY – JULY 7

Movie Monday: “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” is this week’s screening at 7p.m in the Ex-Patriate Room at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com – FREE with food or drink purchase.

TUESDAY – JULY 8

PBID Advisory Board: Every second Tuesday the Downtown Property Business Improvement District (PBID) Advisory Board offers the public an opportunity for comment at beginning of meeting. 3 p.m. 401 B St., Suite 100. For more info visitdowntownsandiego.org.

Residents Free Tuesdays in Balboa Park: Participating museums change each Tuesday. Free for San Diego City & County residents with ID, active military and dependents. Hours vary by museum. For more info visit balboapark.org/visit/Tuesdays.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 9

Young Lions Music Series: Every Wednesday, a “young rising star” is chosen by Gilbert Castellanos to perform. Castellanos will also join in during the first set. 7 p.m. Ex-Patriate Room, Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visitcrocesparkwest.com.

Comedy – Breakout Artist Series: With appearances on TOSH.0, The Late Late show, The Smoking Gun Presents, Conan and his own half hour special on Comedy Central Jay Larson has come a long way since he moved to Los Angeles in 2000. 8 p.m. The American Comedy Co., 818 B Sixth Ave., Gaslamp. Tickets $20, americancomedyco.com.

THURSDAY – JULY 10

East Village Association Board Meeting: Monthly board meeting for the East Village Association. All meetings are open to the public. 5 p.m. Room 219, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 1155 Island Ave. For more info visit eastvillagesandiego.com.

FRIDAY – JULY 11

Take a bite out of Downtown: Hosted by food tour service Bite San Diego, join fellow foodies and wino’s for a walking tour sampling some of downtown’s finest restaurants. 21+. 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $45. Visit bitesandiego.com/index.php.

SATURDAY – JULY 12

Little Italy Mercato: Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., over 100 booths, Date & India streets – FREE

Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets. – FREE

Second Saturday Science Club for Girls: Geocaching Challege — Get ready for a treasure hunt! Learn the basic skills of GPS and navigation. Put your skills to the test by tracking down hidden treasure planted in Balboa Park! Grades 5 – 8, 12 – 2 p.m. Members $12, non-members $14. Reuben H. Fleet Space Center, 1875 El Prado in Balboa Park. Visitrhfleet.org or pre-register 619-238-1233 x806.

SUNDAY – JULY 13

The Headquarters Certified Farmers’ Market: Every Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 789 W. Harbor Dr. More info, visit facebook.com/TheHeadquartersFarmersMarket.

Fringe Festival: The second annual San Diego Fringe Festival ends today, with five stages, 70 companies, 200 artists and nearly 350 performances through July 13. Venues are the Tenth Ave Arts Center, Spreckels Theatre, and Lyceum Theatre. For more info and tickets, visit sdfringe.org.

MONDAY – JULY 14

Movie Monday: “Amelie” is this week’s screening at 7 p.m in the Ex-Patriate Room at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visitcrocesparkwest.com – FREE with food or drink purchase.

TUESDAY – JULY 15

Coronado Certified Farmers’ Market: Every Tuesday, 2:30 – 6 p.m., First and B streets at Ferry Landing – FREE

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. Today – “Cheers.” 6 – 9 p.m. and 21+ up. Cost $45, all supplies included, but registration is required. You may bring your own wine for a $15 corkage fee. 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite 110. For more info, visit paintingandvino.com.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 16

Library eReader Clinic: Learn how to download library eBooks to your eReader or computer. 5 p.m. San Diego Central Library, Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center, 330 Park Blvd., Downtown. For more info visit: sandiegolibrary.org.

Fishermen’s Farmers’ Market: 3 – 7 p.m., every Wednesday. 4930 N. Harbor Dr. near Nimitz Blvd. Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

Open Mic Poetry: Alchemy Poetry Series. Featured guest poets Perie Longo and Chryss Jost. Participate in discussion and share your own poetry. Each meeting features an open mic segment. Third Wednesday of the month. 7 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-333-0141 – FREE

THURSDAY – JULY 17

Into The Woods: Opening night for “one of the greatest musicals of all time” returning to The Old Globe almost three decades after its world premiere there. 8 p.m. Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. Tickets start at $29. Visit theoldglobe.org or call 619-234-5623.

Live Music — Pride Pre-Party featuring special guests: Lady HaHa (Lady Gaga tribute), Kenny Metcalf as Elton John, Murmur (R.E.M. tribute), and more. 21+. Doors at 7 p.m. House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave. San Diego, CA 92101. Tickets start at $21. For more info visit: houseofblues.com/sandiego/

FRIDAY – JULY 18

San Diego Pride: Pride kicks off today and runs through Sunday July 20 with festivities including a music festival, block party, parade, and rally. For more info visit:www.sandiegopride.org

Live Music – Curtis Taylor Quartet: Enjoy a relaxing Friday with Curtis and company starting at 7 p.m. in the Ex-Patriate Room at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com.

SATURDAY – JULY 19

San Diego Padres giveaway: Come watch our Padres battle the New York Met at 5:40 p.m., and get a Camo Replica Cashner Jersey. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., East Village. Tickets at padres.com

Golden Hill Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., B Street between 27th and 28th streets. – FREE

Little Italy Mercato: Every Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., over 100 booths, Date & India streets – FREE

SUNDAY – JULY 20

San Diego Padres Sunday Funday: Come watch our Padres take on the San Francisco Giants at 1:10 p.m., and participate in Jr. Padres signings, Kids Fest and Salute to Veterans presented by Bank of America. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., East Village. Tickets atpadres.com.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s Beer Camp Across America: More than 170 craft beers from 86 breweries from SoCal, Nevada, Arizona & Texas will be served at the event. Patrons can purchase food from 10 area food carts. The March Fourth Marching Band will play a live set from 4 – 5:30 p.m. Embarcadero Marina Park North, 400 Kettner Blvd. Visitbeercamp.sierranevada.com.

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. Today – “Uncorked.” 1 – 4 p.m. and 21+ up. Cost $45, all supplies included, but registration is required. You may bring your own wine for a $15 corkage fee. 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite 110. For more info, visit paintingandvino.com.

MONDAY – JULY 21

Movie Monday: “The Big Lebowski” is this week’s screening at 7 p.m in the Ex-Patriate Room at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com – FREE with food or drink purchase.

Live Music – Moonlight Music’s benefit for Paul Kimmbaro: Rock benefit show featuring AJ Croce, the Billy Thompson Band, Ruby and the Red Hots, Talk of the Town, KM 2 and Russell Pompeo. 21+. Doors 7p.m. Tickets start at $12. Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros, Solana Beach. Visit bellyup.com.

TUESDAY – JULY 22

Coronado Certified Farmers’ Market: Every Tuesday, 2:30 – 6 p.m., First and B streets at Ferry Landing – FREE

WEDNESDAY – JULY 23

WOSD Free Film Night: “FLOW – For Love of Water” is a documentary about water-related disasters, each a product of human abuse. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Women’s Museum of California, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd, Barracks 16, Liberty Station. For more info visit womensmuseumca.org.

Young Lions Music Series: Every Wednesday, a “young rising star” is chosen by Gilbert Castellanos to perform. Castellanos will also join in during the first set. 7 p.m. Expatriate Room, Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visitcrocesparkwest.com.

THURSDAY – JULY 24

Comic-Con International Opens: Running through July 27. This marks the 45th year for the show, making it the country’s longest continuously-run comics and popular arts convention. More info at: comic-con.org/cci

Ga3erCon Opens: The premier gaming convention in San Diego brings gamers and pop culture fans together to celebrate all things gaming and runs through July 27. It features four floors of gaming entertainment, including a Video Game Arena, Tabletop Gaming Lounge, gaming industry panels, live theatre, gaming-themed artwork, and rooftop parties. Tenth Avenue Arts Center, 930 10th Ave., Downtown. More info at: gam3rcon.com.

Comedy – Jay & Silent Bob Eat Comic Con: Make your plans to join Kevin Smith & Jason Mewes for a live podcast “Jay & Silent Bob Get Old” celebrating the release of their new book, “Jay & Silent Bob’s Blueprints for Destroying Everything. The American Comedy Co., 818 B Sixth Ave., Gaslamp. Tickets $20, americancomedyco.com.

FRIDAY – JULY 25

Live Music – Teagan Taylor Trio: Enjoy a relaxing Friday with Teagan and company starting at 7 p.m. in the Ex-Patriate Room at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com.

Book Signing and Costume Contest: Local author Jim Musgrave presents his book Steam City Pirates and a contest for best Steampunk costume will be held. 7 p.m. Upstart Crow Bookstore and Coffeehouse (Seaport Village) 835C West Harbor Dr. Call 619-333-0141 – FREE

SATURDAY – JULY 26

The 2014 Globe Gala: The black-tie event is the premiere fundraising event in support of the theatre’s education and artistic programs. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. For tickets contact Eileen Prisby, Events Manager, at 619-231-1941 x2303 oreprisby@TheOldGlobe.org.

Space4Art: Stay Strange presents Seal of Disapproval: Deviancy & Delinquency. This special art event will explore the possibilities that superheros are not all that perfect and display unusual idiosyncrasies in their normally flawless character. $5. 7 p.m. Space 4 Art, 325 15th St., East Village. For more info, visit sdspace4art.org.

SUNDAY – JULY 27

The Headquarters Certified Farmers’ Market: Every Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 789 W. Harbor Dr. More info, visit facebook.com/TheHeadquartersFarmersMarket.

Live Music – Irving Flores: Enjoy a weekend jazz bunch with Irving from Noon – 3 p.m. in the Ex-Patriate Room at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visit crocesparkwest.com – $5 cover.

MONDAY – JULY 28

Movie Monday: “The Simpsons Movie” is this week’s screening at 7p.m in the Ex-Patriate Room at Croce’s Park West, 2760 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill. Call 619-233-4355 or visitcrocesparkwest.com – FREE with food or drink purchase.

TUESDAY – JULY 29

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. Today – “Monet’s ‘Autumn Effect’.” 6 – 9 p.m. and is 21+ up. Cost is $45, all supplies included, but registration is required. You may bring your own wine for a $15 corkage fee. 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite 110. For more info, visitpaintingandvino.com.

WEDNESDAY – JULY 30

Painting and Vino: Local professional artists instruct attendees on painting a masterpiece. Today – “Sunset Wave.” 6 – 9 p.m. and 21+ up. Cost $45, all supplies included, but registration is required. 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite 110. Visitpaintingandvino.com.

Fishermen’s Farmers’ Market: 3 – 7 p.m., every Wednesday. 4930 N. Harbor Dr. near Nimitz Blvd. Sdweeklymarkets.com – FREE

THURSDAY – JULY 31

Trivia: Every Thursday, bring a team or play alone. 7 – 9 p.m., the Back Room at 98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd., Suite #110. More info 98bottlessd.com/events – FREE

Horton Square Certified Market: Every Thursday, 11a.m – 3 p.m., 225 Broadway – FREE

The Lofts @ 688

Have you seen the new development being built on 13th street between Market & G in Downtown San Diego? Oliver McMillan, large San Diego developer creating apartment complexes, is once again building a new apartment complex. This will be located in the East Village that’s very close to Element. This downtown San Diego rental complex will have 208 properties including: studios, one bedroom and 2 bedrooms ranging from 620-1300sqft. There will even be 2 large 2660 sqft commercial space available on the ground level.

Live at The Lofts @ 688

The apartments on the ground floor will include floor to ceiling windows with a gated terrace and a private patio within the courtyard. The upper floors will have murals by local artists with city views and views into the inner courtyard. The roof top deck will be 9000 square feet. It will include many fire pits, seating areas and an enclosed pet area. The Lofts @ 688 13th Street will also have a fitness center and media lounge.

If you’re looking to rent in Downtown San Diego, take a look at Form 15. Located at 1540 Market Street in the East Village of Downtown San Diego, this will be a 4 story complex that will house studios, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom & 3 bedroom apartments.

Style Beds Ba Sq. Ft. Rent
Apartment 0 1 506-621 $1775-$1975 Per Month
Apartment 1 1 647-1016 $1995-$2950 Per Month
Apartment 2 2 940-1346 $2795-$3400 Per Month
Apartment 3 2 1320-1535 $3750-$4225 Per Month

Form 15 Features:

Fitness Center
Business Center
Club House
Cable/Satellite
Pool
View
Washing Machine
Dryer
Air Conditioning

Form 15 is located at 1450 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101. It’s right across the street from Element that was built in 2006. Call Us today for your next San Diego Downtown Apartment. 619.846.0892

Brickyard Condo & Loft

I’ve seen a lot of properties around Downtown San Diego but I’ve never had the opportunity to view this property at Brickyard until last Thursday. Brickyard is located in the Marina district and only has 18 units within the complex. This is 1 of 5 properties that are town homes but this is the only property that has direct access to the parking garage below with side by side parking. This town home actually is 3 stories. The den is on the bottom floor with direct access outside. The main floor has high ceilings in the living room with many large windows and 3 french doors that really opens the property up to the outside backyard. Yes, this property does have a private backyard. Upstairs is really cool with an open hallway that looks down below. Both bedrooms are upstairs with the master bedroom having a patio.

Brickyard in Downtown San Diego

Brickyard is close to everything….Shops, park, restaurants, grocery store, San Diego bay and bars. Don’t let this special town-home pass you bye.

View the full property report and pictures Here

New Builder Fees in Downtown San Diego

Downtown San Diego Builder Fees towards Public Facilities are now going to be higher than they once were.  With a 5-4 vote at City Hall on Tuesday, a 78 % increase was approved.  That’s about $8k per unit.  This money will go towards building 2 new fire stations.  One will be located across Pacific Hwy from the Administrative building and another one will be located by the Police station along Broadway.   The current fire station in East Village will be replaced and 2 more existing stations will be expanded.  Just the cost of these fire stations will be around $90mil.

 

This increase of fees won’t take affect until after a 10-month moratorium period. Many people are looking to increase the # of public parks and have more open space for residences to use and enjoy.   Downtown San Diego’s population is expected to more than double to over 90,000 by 2030 and it’s time to start planning for this growth.  As you drive around downtown, you can see this growth happening in front of you.  There are more cranes in sky and you see this new development happening all around the city.

We have a new short sale listing at 350 W Ash street #608 in Downtown San Diego.  It’s located in Little Italy district, close to all the shops and restaurants.  This property is one of a kind and it’s the first time it’s being sold since the original purchase in 2005.  This property has rap-around floor to ceiling windows and has a south/west exposure.  2beds 2baths 1226 sqft and also comes with 2 patios.  The property has a storage cage and also a 10×10 storage room that’s located in the garage area.

 

350 W Ash was originally built in 1989 as a commercial office complex.  In 2005, B&H Systems renovated the 12 story complex into 76 condos and lofts.  They range from a small 500+ sqft studio to 1750 sqft of living space.  Some properties have patios and some do not.  One lucky owner owns the roof top patio that has barbecues for themselves.

Come see why 350 West Ash is a great complex to live in.  Convenient to freeways and only a short distance to the Gaslamp District.  Contact Michael Long & Associates at: 619.846.0892

Looking for a New Downtown San Diego Rental?  Take a look at Smart Corner located in the East Village.  This studio/condo is north facing and located on the 17th floor with panoramic views of the city and Balboa.  Smart Corner has a roof top patio that overlooks downtown and also has a Hot Tub and BBQ’s on the roof.

 $1390 – Per Month

 

The owner is looking for a year lease and the property can come partially furnished. $1390 comes with all appliances, washer/dryer, murphy bed and closets.  The unit comes with a Nest Thermostat that Google just bought out earlier in the year for 3.2 Bil.  It does come with an indoor laundry with a stackable washer & dryer and comes with 1 underground parking spot.  The Trolley is located below the complex for easy access to anywhere in San Diego.  What’s Required? First months rent and 1 month security deposit.  Contact Michael Long, listing agent, for more details: 619.846.0892

 

If you live in downtown San Diego or even gone to watch the Padres play, you might have seen a couple cranes in the air by 7th & Island and wondered…what’s being built here?  Well, it’s not going to be downtown residential complex, it’s going to be the home of the new Sempra headquarters.

Sempra will be moving from it’s current location in Cortez Hill, 1st and Ash, to the Ballpark District across from Parkloft & The Mark.  Sempra has signed a 25 year lease with Cisterra Development for the whole new 16 story development that will have 300,000 sqft of office space.  Sempra currently has around 700 employees working in their current office and I’m sure they are all excited for the new move in 2015.

This new development is going to cost around $120 Million to develop and once complete, they may look into selling this complex to another investor?  Cisterra developed DiamondView Offices, which is located across the street, and ended up selling once completed.  The old 347,000 sqft office, said the owner Sandor Shapery, might be offered to house the new city hall or lease to new offices or even turn the top floors to residential properties.

 

Waterfront Park along the Embarcadero

After years of delay and 49.4 million dollars later, the new Waterfront Park opened this week to the public and thousands attended. The park is located in Downtown San Diego in Little Italy between Pacific Hwy / Harbor and Ash / Grape.

The 12 acre park was once 2 large parking lots where it wasn’t pleasant for the nearby residences to view. Now in their place: picnic areas, plazas and terraces, swings, themed gardens, civic greens, promenade and of course the water fountains that shoot up 12′ in the air. There are 31 water fountains with the pool being 40′ wide 830′ in length and 1″ deep. With views of the bay and downtown skyline, the waterfront park is a great place to come and entertain. You can reserve many areas of the Waterfront Park, for a small fee, by going to the Parks & Recreation department in Balboa.

Park Hours: 6 am – 10 pm
Park Office Hours: 10 am – 6 pm

North and South Fountain Jet Hours:
Monday – 12 pm – 10 pm (Excluding Holidays)
Tuesday – Sunday, & Holidays – 10 am – 10 pm
Note: Jet operation will begin at 12 pm on any Tuesday following a Monday holiday

North and South Fountain Reflecting Pool Hours:
Monday – 12 pm – 10 pm (Excluding Holidays)
Tuesday – Sunday, & Holidays – 8 am – 10 pm
Note: Pool operation will begin at 12 pm on any Tuesday following a Monday holiday

Not only is the park a great place to play and relax, it’s also very nice to look at. Located across the street, Bayside & Breeza and both Downtown San Diego Condo complexes and they both have a Great front row seat.