Multimedia: Entertainment Archives

December 30, 2008

Big Bay Balloon Parade

Woody, Shamu, and other larger-than-life figures make their way down the San Diego waterfront.

Video

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 12:50 PM

December 23, 2008

Imax to the max

The giant screen theater at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center gets a makeover.

Audio slideshow

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 12:52 PM

November 13, 2008

Dr. Sketchy's San Diego

A monthly gathering for San Diegans who like to draw – and drink.

Video

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 03:41 PM

November 11, 2008

Charity Dodgeball

Charger's Mission Valley dodgeball event benefits low-income youths.

Story | Story

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 08:09 AM

November 03, 2008

Madonna's Grand Ol' Party

"This is the beginning of a whole new world!" she declares on election night during Petco Park concert.

Photo gallery | Review

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 08:21 AM

October 27, 2008

Ruff and ready

More than 100 costumed dogs hit the street for the Ocean Beach Canine Carnival.

Video

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 08:55 AM

September 25, 2008

Strobe Light Diaries: Pop Noir

A photographic look at Static Lounge's 18-and-up fashion-show-meets-dance-party.

Photo gallery

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 08:43 AM

August 10, 2008

Gumball Rally

The Gumball 3000 gave bystanders a glimpse of the good life.

Photo gallery | Story

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:11 AM

August 04, 2008

Teen Choice Awards

Miley Cyrus hosts and Mariah Carey performs
Photo gallery

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:12 AM

June 30, 2008

Surfer Dogs

Dogs ride the waves in Imperial Beach for the annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition.

Video

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:45 AM

April 30, 2008

Strobe Light Diaries: Lobby

Explore the quirky night life at a burned-out Tijuana theater.

Photo gallery

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:08 AM

April 27, 2008

Coachella

Memorable moments from this year's alternative-rock festival.

Photo gallery | Story

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:23 AM

February 05, 2008

Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp Quarter

From gorgeous girls shaking their tail feathers to guys weighed down by strands of colorful beads, we got it all.

Photo galleries

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 08:15 AM

January 29, 2008

Strobe Light Diaries: U31

Girls in scuffed-up flats, handbags wedged under their arms. Guys in jeans narrower than No. 2 pencils and Alain Mikli sunglasses.

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 12:53 PM

December 27, 2007

Roundtable

Strobe Light Diaries: Roundtable

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:19 AM

November 04, 2007

Monster Bash

Hundreds of ghouls, goblins and even Popeye roamed the streets of the Gaslamp Quarter.

Photos

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:05 AM

November 01, 2007

Strobe Light Diaries: Bar Pink Elephant

A photographic chapter in San Diego's bar scene.

Photos

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 08:30 AM

October 01, 2007

San Diego Film Festival

Celebrities and indie film buffs come together for four days of panels and parties in the Gaslamp Quarter.

Photos

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 01:41 PM

September 23, 2007

Street Scene

Photos and footage from the local music festival.

Video | Photos | Story

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:02 AM

August 13, 2007

Soaking up the music

With a kayak – and a little muscle – you can hear a concert for free.

Video

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 02:33 PM

July 31, 2007

Comic-Con 2007

Photos, videos, blogging and stories from San Diego Comic-Con.

Comic-Con Central | Photo gallery

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 11:06 AM

July 22, 2007

Scenes of pride

A celebration of diversity at the 33rd Annual Pride Parade in Hillcrest.

Photo gallery

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 04:39 PM

July 19, 2007

Del Mar opening day

How about 82 views of Del Mar's debut – plus the new track and tips on picking a hat (not a horse)?

Photos | Track video | Hat video

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 04:40 PM

July 16, 2007

Respect the brim

Snappy observations on picking a hat for the opening of the Del Mar Races.

Video

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 07:42 AM

July 11, 2007

Puppets, with discomfort

Erin Glass interviews cast members from the off-beat musical.

Video | Show info

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 11:44 AM

July 03, 2007

'Hamlet'

The director and lead actor share their take on the Bard.

Video | Story

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 10:29 AM

July 02, 2007

San Diego Zombie Walk

A day at the park – with zombies

100 people dress up as zombies and shuffle around Balboa Park.

Video | Photos

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 10:28 AM

June 27, 2007

Strobe Light Diaries: Albie's.

Strobe Light Diaries: Albie's Beef House.

Photo gallery

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 03:23 PM

May 29, 2007

Strobe Light Diaries: Dolce Lounge

The latest photographic chapter in San Diego's club scene.

Photos

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 07:24 AM

May 21, 2007

'American Idol' judges

The U-T's "American Idol" judges sound off on the finale matchup.

Video

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 07:14 AM

May 14, 2007

Joss Stone and Ryan Shaw

Hot acts perform for Viejas Concerts in the Park in Alpine.

Photo gallery | Review

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:49 AM

May 02, 2007

Strobe Light Diaries: Bar West

A photographic chapter in San Diego's club scene.

Photos

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:20 AM

Britney in town

Fans await Britney Spears at House of Blues.

Video

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 07:09 AM

May 01, 2007

Waiting for Britney

Fans await Britney Spears's return to the stage at House of Blues.

Video

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:21 AM

April 30, 2007

Coachella

Scenes from the big alt-music bash in the desert.

Photo gallery | Weblog | Stories

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:36 AM

April 27, 2007

Strobe Light Diaries: Club Montage

The latest photographic chapter in San Diego's club scene.

Photo gallery

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 08:36 AM

April 21, 2007

'Wozzeck'

Behind the scenes of the San Diego Opera production.

Video

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 08:39 AM

April 01, 2007

Charger Girl auditions

More than 400 hopefuls flock to Jenny Craig Pavilion to try out.

Photo gallery | Video

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 02:06 PM

February 28, 2007

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp.

Video | Gallery

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 12:23 PM

February 11, 2007

Grammy Awards

Photos of the winners, entertainers.

Photo gallery

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 10:32 AM

December 15, 2006

Karaoke night

Karaoke night at the Lamplighter.

Video

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 07:47 AM

September 15, 2006

SoCo Music Experience

Bands play SoCo Music Experience.

Photos

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:44 AM

September 08, 2006

TransWorld Riders' Poll Awards 2006

Snowboarding pros and their friends and fans turn out.

Photos

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 02:07 PM

August 30, 2006

2006 MTV Video Music Awards

2006 MTV Video Music Awards.

Photos | Story

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 08:47 AM

August 21, 2006

Teen Choice Awards

The young and the hip strut their stuff.

Photos | Story

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 06:49 AM

August 07, 2006

Street Scene 2006

Interviews, live performances and photos from the annual music festival.

Video | Photos

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 12:30 PM

July 24, 2006

Killer whale, cool show

Shamu stars in a brand new show.

Photos | Video

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 11:17 AM

July 20, 2006

Opening Day at Del Mar

Wild hats, fast horses.

Photo gallery | Story

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 11:14 AM

June 01, 2006

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon

Photos from this year, slideshows from 2005.

Audio slideshows | Photos

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 11:32 AM

May 04, 2006

Coachella

Getting down and dirty at the massive music fest.

Audio slideshow | Photos

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:56 AM

March 31, 2006

Gogol Bordello

Ukrainian gypsy-punk band draws a throng.

Photo gallery

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 01:21 PM

March 21, 2006

South by Southwest

San Diegans abound at Austin's massive music festival.

Audio slideshow

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:35 AM

March 14, 2006

Padres spring training

Fans hunt for autographs at Peoria.

Audio slideshow

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:48 AM

March 01, 2006

Good times roll

Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp Quarter.

Photo gallery

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:03 AM

December 29, 2005

Big Bay Parade

Big Bay Parade The sights and sounds of the Big Bay Balloon Parade.
Cable-DSL / 56k

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 02:21 PM

November 11, 2005

Rolling Stones rock Petco Park

An ageless Mick Jagger and the rest of the Rolling Stones roared into Petco Park on Friday, Nov. 11, 2005.
Photo gallery

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:18 AM

September 13, 2005

San Diego Music Awards 2005

San Diego Music Awards wrap-up.

Video

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 09:11 AM | Comments (1)

August 04, 2005

Street Scene

Wild bands and big crowds hit Qualcomm Stadium for San Diego's biggest party.

Photos | Video

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 07:05 AM

June 01, 2005

Nine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails’ second SOMA show, May 31, 2005.

Photos

Posted by SignOnSanDiego at 03:23 PM

May 20, 2005

Confidential grand opening

Andrew Firestone, the dashing young heir to Firestone Wineries and former "The Bachelor" heartbreaker, was a magnet at the grand opening for downtown’s Confidential.

Posted by Jeff Dillon at 01:38 PM

May 18, 2005

Jimmy Eat World

Jimmy Eat World rocks Cox Arena.

Posted by Jeff Dillon at 01:35 PM | Comments (1)

May 04, 2005

Hotel Solamar

Downtown's trendiest new hotel opens.

Gallery

Posted by Jeff Dillon at 01:47 PM

March 29, 2005

U2 starts world tour

U2 kicks off its Vertigo world tour in San Diego.

Gallery

Posted by Jeff Dillon at 08:41 AM

March 28, 2005

Louis XIV

Louis XIV played SOMA and we were there.

Gallery

Posted by Jeff Dillon at 11:59 AM

March 08, 2005

Unwritten Law photo gallery

Hometown boys Unwritten Law celebrated the release of their latest CD, Heres to the Mourning, with a sold-out, all-ages show at SOMA.
Photo gallery

Posted by Jeff Dillon at 02:40 PM

February 05, 2005

Strobelight Diaries: Brazil Carnaval 2005

Strobelight Diaries: Brazil Carnaval 2005 at 4th & B
Photo gallery

Posted by Jeff Dillon at 12:28 PM