One of our favorite quotes from famous fiction writer JRR Tolkien is “Just because I wander, doesn\u2019t mean I\u2019m lost.” Far from it. In fact on a recent stroll through downtown San Diego, we discovered all sorts of happening spots. Here are some favorites. \u2022 Promoted as an upscale dive bar, the owners of Quality Social<\/b> have a message: Ditch the pretentious attitude. Everyone is welcome. Even the ads carry the message that fist pumping and name-dropping are prohibited. “Don\u2019t expect any arrogance. We want people to feel relaxed and know they\u2019re going to get a good experience at a low cost,” said owner Chris Dexter. Located in the former EXY space on Sixth and F Street, Quality Social features cocktails like “Not your grandma\u2019s gin & tonic” and “dirty old man,” while bar food favorites include gourmet hot dogs and wings. There\u2019s even a private champagne parlor in the women\u2019s restroom and a hidden event room in the back. Hint: You have to walk through the kitchen to gain access. When you get there, look for the one-way mirror. “It\u2019s hysterical. Whenever I\u2019m in that back room, I\u2019ll see people walk up to the mirror and check themselves out. They have no idea that people on the other side of the mirror are watching them,” Dexter said. \u2022 We\u2019re excited about the fun line-up at The San Diego Repertory Theatre<\/b> and its interactive events. “Hairspray” kicks off the summer season, making its California regional premier at the Lyceum in July. Other highlights include “Superior Donuts,” a funny comedy hot off Broadway, and “Storyville,” which transports audiences to New Orleans Red Light District in 1917. The Rep\u2019s Surround Events are free and open to the public. They\u2019re held in the Lyceum lobby before or after each performance and include Q&A with cast members and the production team. \u2022 Comedy fans have a lot to be excited about starting with Conan O\u2019Brien<\/b> at the San Diego Civic Theatre on April. At the Fleetwood on Tuesdays, check out the free comedy shows hosted by Ryan Mirvis. The restaurant also features an all you can eat crab deal for $24.95. Tipsy Crow<\/b> (formerly the Bitter End) will feature its next comedy show on April 22, hosted by Mal Hall. We checked out last month\u2019s show and noticed several new additions including a funny slide show of audience members from previous shows. Hall even sells T-shirts with the word LAUGH. “I came up with the idea of putting Laugh on the shirt when a lot of people were in a downward spiral. I wanted something that would make them feel better and forget about their worries,” Hall said. If you go, don\u2019t forget to smile, you could wind up in his slide show. Say cheese! \u2014 Marc & Darlynne Menkin are the co-owners of Where You Want To Be Tours. Many of their tours and teambuilding scavenger hunts feature secret downtown areas. www.wheretours.com<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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