Things to Do: Sept. 17-23

San Diego's best events this week

September 16–21

Restaurant Week returns with your biannual opportunity to sample some of the city's best restos at prix fixe bargains.

September 18

Step into the inner circle of craft cocktail coolness at El Dorado’s Fall Release Party.

September 19

Live music, food trucks, and cocktails light up Lux@Night, where you can also meet the resident artist from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lux Art Institute.

Stephen Sondheim’s memorable musical Sweeney Todd opens at the Moonlight Amphitheatre.

September 20

It’s a catwalk for a cause at The Country Friends’ annual Art of Fashion Runway Show in Rancho Santa Fe.

September 21

Sprinkles Cupcakes founder Candace Nelson & pro skateboarder Tony Hawk will be handing out cupcakes at the La Jolla Sprinkles to help support The Tony Hawk Foundation.

The Imperial Beach Farmers Market attracts local and international artisans as well as an abundance of organic produce for the whole family to try.

Beer lovers sample brews from more than 60 breweries at the downtown San Diego Festival of Beer.

Old Town’s Bazaar del Mundo takes shoppers on a trip to the Southwest with its three-day Santa Fe Market.

Moonlight and Pretzels—enjoy this 1933 film starring Anne Gwynne and Leo Carillo, screened outdoors at the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. You can also picnic and tour the hacienda.

September 22

National City, the second oldest city in the San Diego area, celebrates its 125th anniversary. Locals are invited to Kimball Park for a community picnic, complete with food, activities, and games.

Tour the stunning homes of old San Diego on the Mission Hills Heritage Home Tour.

Tap your feet to the beat while you drink and eat at the Santee Bluegrass Festival.

September 23

Some of the finest chefs in San Diego will create unique dishes for the Harvest for Hope fundraiser dinner at Stingaree, benefitting the Emilio Nares Foundation.

Finish the weekend right with a nature excursion through Otay Valley Regional Park’s walk-bike-ride-friendly trails. Open until sunset on weekends.

America’s Finest City welcomes the return of ArtWalk on the Bay fine arts festival to the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Park.

Bring the fam to South Coast Winery Harvest Festival, with grape stomping contests, food, and hayrides.