Happy Thursday, Encinitas!👋
Here's what's actually happening this weekend around Encinitas and nearby — with specifics, links, and no filler.

Temaki Bar — Galentine's Day BOGO
📍 575 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
🕗 Thursday, February 13 Only
🔗 https://temakibarsushi.com/

Bring a friend on Galentine's Day and get two cocktails for the price of one. $16 cocktails include lychee martini, espresso martini, and Temaki's signature cocktail with rum, pineapple juice, and lime juice. Named Best of North County 2024 for both sushi and seafood.

Herb & Sea — Valentine's Dinner
📍 131 W D St, Encinitas
🕔 Friday, February 14 | 5:00–9:00 PM
🔗 https://www.herbandsea.com/valentines-day

Four-course set menu for $115 per person ($65 wine pairing optional). Menu includes grilled prawns with romesco, truffle bucatini with crispy maitake mushroom, filet with caramelized onion demiglace, and chocolate lava cake with sea salt caramel ice cream. Reservations required. Right by the beach in a restored 1920s building.

Duck Foot Brewing — Thursday Trivia Night
📍 978 N Coast Hwy 101 #2051, Encinitas
🕖 Thursday, February 13 | 7:00 PM
🔗 https://duckfootbeer.com/

Weekly trivia night hosted by comedian Alex Petit. Free to play, prizes for winners. 20+ beers on tap brewed at their Miramar location. Food available from Haggo's Organic Tacos (delivered to your table). Indoor and outdoor seating. Gets packed, so show up early.

Peter Sprague & Band — Beatles Reimagined
📍 Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr
🕖 Friday, February 14 | 7:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM)
🔗 https://www.encinitasca.gov/concerts

Jazz guitarist Peter Sprague and his band reimagine Beatles classics with jazz arrangements. Part of the Music by the Sea series. Free tickets available at the door from 1:00 PM, or purchase in advance by calling (760) 633-2746.

Leucadia Pizzeria (Italian + full bar)
📍 315 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
🕓 Monday–Friday | 4:00–6:00 PM
🔗 https://leucadiapizza.com/

Bar seating only. $2 off all small plates including their popular short rib nachos. Discounts on all beer, house wines, house liquors, sangria, and specialty cocktails. Ocean views of Moonlight Beach from the enclosed outdoor patio. Open since 1980, known for specialty pizzas and complimentary garlic bread.

Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria (Wood-fired pizza + bar)
📍 897 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
🕓 Tuesday–Friday | 3:00–6:00 PM
🔗 https://blueribbonpizza.com/

Happy hour at the bar with discounts on drinks and appetizers. Wood-fired pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients. Try the Truffle Shuffle (mozzarella, mushrooms, goat cheese, truffle oil) or the Tavern (mozzarella, goat cheese, bacon, jalapeño).

Cardiff Farmers Market
📍 Mira Costa College San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave, Cardiff
🕘 Saturday, February 15 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
🔗 https://www.cardiff101.com/cardifffarmersmarket

Certified California Farmers Market with 85+ vendors including Smit Farm, MP Family Farm, Buddha Bowls, Poke Loco, and local artisans. Free parking, dogs welcome, EBT accepted.

Leucadia Farmers Market
📍 Paul Ecke Elementary, 185 Union St, Encinitas
🕘 Sunday, February 16 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Fresh produce, food vendors, live music, and local artisans. Presidents' Day weekend — schools are closed Monday, so it's a family-friendly Sunday outing.

Presidents' Day — Schools Closed
🗓 Monday, February 16 | All Day

Encinitas Union School District observes Presidents' Day. No school Monday and Tuesday (February 16-17). Plan accordingly if you have kids or if you're heading to family-friendly spots this long weekend.

Belly Up — Dead Man's Party
📍 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
🕗 Saturday, February 14 | 8:00 PM
🔗 https://bellyup.com/

Oingo Boingo tribute band playing 80s underground classics on Valentine's Day. High-energy show, legendary venue. Tickets available.

Belly Up — Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra
📍 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach
🕘 Sunday, February 15 | 8:00 PM
🔗 https://bellyup.com/

An evening with Spanish guitarist Ottmar Liebert and his band Luna Negra. Nuevo flamenco meets global jazz. Tickets starting at $74.

Moonlight Beach got its name from the nighttime picnics that local residents enjoyed here in the early 1900s. It's still one of the few beaches in San Diego County with fire rings for post-sunset bonfires and barbecues — a rare amenity these days.

See you out there 🌊
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