Get Out: Celebrate Beer and Local Talent

It’s mid-July, which means summer is halfway over. Leave your sulking at home and get out this weekend for some neighborhood fun. Who knows? You just might forget that you’re one week closer to the unofficial end of the season.

We’ve got the best bets for this weekend’s activities, from July 15-17. Santee is offering up a brewski birthday for a local brewery, as well as an open mic day, featuring all local artists, all day long. And if you’re itching to get out of town for the day, downtown San Diego has a new museum exhibit to explore and a pride parade with which to celebrate.

If you’re feeling productive, you can head to the Federal Building downtown for some taxpayer help. But we won’t hold it against you if you’re already booked all day Saturday.

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BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

• When/where: , 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd., Santee, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Friday.
• Why go: Meet people who love to quilt and crochet as much as you do—then work together while you chat or catch up.                   
• Price: Free.

• When/where: Trolley Square Shopping Center’s Amphitheater, 9938 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Celebrate 10 years of “Open Mic Night” at Wood ‘n’ Lips with performances from local artists all day long.
• Price: Free.

• When/where: , 9962 Prospect Ave, Santee, 1 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Celebrate a local brewery’s first birthday with beer, bands and belly’s full of food. Your cover charge will get you five tastings or a pint of your favorite brew with a souvenir glass.
• Price: $5

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• When/where: , 9805 Campo Rd., Spring Valley, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday.
• Why go: Listen to author Bette Pegas talk about her new memoir “Chasing a Dream in the Galapagos: A Personal Evolution.”
• Price: Free.

• When/where: Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Dr., San Diego, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Daily.
• Why go: Get transported back to the 16th century aboard the San Salvador.
• Price: Free with general museum admission ($5-$14).

• When/where: Balboa Park, the intersection of 6th Avenue and Laurel Street, San Diego, 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Why go: Celebrate LGBT pride at this cultural event that features music, information and food.
• Price: $5-$30.

• When/where: Federal Building, 880 Front St., San Diego, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Why go: Get much-needed help with your taxes and all your questions answered.
• Price: Free.