| SoCAL Festival Sept. 1 Outdoor block party and music festival that will keep you highly entertained. It presents live bands, DJ's, roving performers, Go-Go dancers, aerial stage performances, and interactive dance art performances. 12pm. East Village. $40-$50. (619) 233-5008 / www.socalfestival.com | Lifetime Torchlight Run 5K Sept. 6 It's a 5K run, so pick up your feet and pick up the pace. Participants can enjoy a post-event celebration with awards, music, light refreshments, and a beer garden. 4:30-8pm. East Mission Bay Park. $20-$40. (619) 633-9879 / www.torchlight5K.com | | | Taste at the Cove Sept. 6 Indulge in delicious taste and toast complements from the finest restaurants, watch an open air fashion show in celebrity presence, dance to music, and enjoy wonderful silent and live auctions. 5-10pm. La Jolla, Ellen Browning Scripps Park. (619) 814-5574 / www.tasteatthecove.com | Old Town Fiesta de Kustom Kulture Sept. 8 It's a unique classic car show featuring a big lineup of pre 1972 hot rods, street rods, and muscle cars. Get a close look at the specialty art of pinstriping and enjoy the musical entertainment while sifting through hot rod related merchandise. 10am-6pm. San Diego Avenue. (619) 291-4903 | | Fiestas Patrias Sept. 9 Celebration of Mexico's Independence Day. Lively Mexican music will fill the air as people move about to look at cultural exhibits, listen to music, and shop for merchandise. 12-6pm. Delores Magdalino Memorial Rec. Center (2902 Marcy Avenue) (619) 454-4049 / www.invasora.com | | Old Town San Diego Tequila Trail Expo Sept. 9 You can learn all about the tequila-making industry when you come to this event. There are booths presenting local businesses, educational displays, and tequila-related products. Ask questions; it never hurts to learn something new. 3-6pm. Twiggs Street. (619) 291-4903 | | San Diego Heart Walk Sept. 15 Participants are encouraged to form teams to obtain pledges that will be used to help fight against various forms of heart disease. This event is in conjunction with the "San Diego Heart Walk Expo". 6:30-10am. Balboa Park. (858) 510-3849 / www.sdheartwalk.org | | San Diego Praise Fest Sept. 15 The event presents three stages of wholesome Christian entertainment, an Open Air Marketplace, Health Village, Education Row, Kids Zone, Food Court, and a Youth Mentorship Zone. 11am-6pm. Federal Blvd. (858) 650-3190 / www.sandiegopraisefest.com | | San Diego Cancer Charity Festival of Beer Sept. 21 Over 100 different beers from 50+ microbreweries. The event is for adults (age 21+). There is also wine & non-alcohol beverages, super good music, hot food, and novelty items. Downtown San Diego, at Columbia & B st. (760) 807-3530 / www.sdpac.org | | Pacific Islander Festival Sept. 22-23 Pacific Islanders from Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia are presenting a colorful cultural festival that offers swaying music, ingenious crafts, imported goods, and tantalizing foods. 9am-4:30pm. W Mission Bay Park. (619) 886-5688 / www.pifasandiego.com | | San Diego Entrepreneur Day Sept. 22 For persons who are interested to launch a small business or enhance an existing company. Subject matter includes new products/services, customer service, education, inventions, workshops, and more. 10am-6pm. East Village. (858) 401-0849 / www.sdentrepreneurday.com | | Tour de Fat Bicycle Parade Sept. 29 A parade is happening in Pacific Beach presenting the culture of Brazil and South America. You'll see various groups in traditional costumes march along in moving rhythm to the music. In conjunction with "Brazilian Day Festival". 10-11am. (435) 901-2582 / www.newbelgium.com | | Tour de Poway Sept. 30 Participants can choose between different course lengths; 100-mile, 62-mile, 50-mile, 26-mile, and 18-mile. Each distance has scenic views from sub-cities to back country roads with various grades and elevations. 7a,-4pm. (858) 679-1027 / www.tourdepoway.com | | Adams Avenue Street Fair Sept. 30-Oct. 1 Musical performances on 8-stages. 3-beer gardens, 300+ food and concession booths, and a carnival area with rides and games; plus a play area for kids, and a rest area for those who just need to stop and relax. 10am-7pm. (619) 282-7329 / www.adamsavenuebusiness.com | | This information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. |