Point Loma-OB Events: Restaurant Anniversaries, Candidates Forum, and San Diego Master Chorale Performance Scheduled.
City Tacos, a popular eatery known for its innovative approach to traditional Mexican fare, is poised to celebrate its 11th anniversary with an exciting taco-eating competition at its Ocean Beach location. The event will take place on Sunday, May 4, starting at noon at 4896 Voltaire Street.
The competition will feature eleven enthusiastic taco aficionados competing to consume the most tacos within a duration of 11 minutes. The champion of this culinary contest will receive a unique taco trophy and a coveted “golden ticket,” granting the winner a complimentary taco and drink combo meal each month for an entire year. Established in 2013, City Tacos has captured the local dining scene with its creative taco offerings, and this anniversary celebration is expected to attract a considerable crowd of taco lovers. For further details, interested participants can visit Media News Source.
In another significant community event, Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern will commemorate its 15th anniversary with a lively celebration on Saturday, April 19, at 4990 North Harbor Drive in Point Loma. The festivities will include a barbecue spread featuring baked beans, potato salad, and cornbread, available from 2 to 6 p.m. Guests will be able to enjoy live music alongside a complimentary nine-hole miniature golf course, making for a festive atmosphere. Additionally, the tavern will offer a special brunch menu on Easter Sunday, April 20, featuring chicken and waffles, quiche, and other seasonal brunch items from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information can be found on Media News Source.
The Ocean Beach Community Foundation is set to host a candidates forum for its 2025 board election. This important event will occur at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, during the organization’s quarterly community meeting at Ocean Beach Elementary School, located at 4741 Santa Monica Avenue. Individuals interested in serving on the board must submit an application along with a statement by Tuesday, April 15. The community is invited to participate in the election process, which will take place from April 17 to 27. The nonprofit organization is known for organizing local events such as the Near the Pier Pancake Breakfast and the Holiday Parade. Additional information and candidate application submissions can be found at Media News Source.
In the realm of the arts, the San Diego Master Chorale will present a much-anticipated performance of Johannes Brahms’ timeless “Requiem (A German Requiem)” at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, at 4 p.m. Under the direction of Music Director John Russell, this performance will feature esteemed pianists Bryan Verhoye and Jessie Chang, along with soprano Carron Martin and baritone Matthew Fallesen. Ticket prices are set at for adults, for seniors and military personnel, and for students, with children under 12 admitted free. Tickets can be purchased through Media News Source.
