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La Mesa, CA
78Events this week
11Free things to do
91New spots
90New stories

Checked Sunday, September 20, before the 6 AM send.

This week in La Mesa

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 78 events, day by day →

SALSA BACHATA DANCE MONDAYS

Monday 9pm · Chula Vista

Drop-in Tech Help

Tuesday 2pm · La Mesa Library

Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance

Tuesday 2:30pm · Mission Valley Library · Free

Crafts for Kids with Mr. Luan

Tuesday 4pm · Linda Vista Library

Brandi Carlile - The Human Tour

Tuesday 6pm · The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

New in La Mesa

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Allen's Flowers & Plants - La Mesa

Shopping

Blooms that deliver: Allen's Flowers & Plants - La Mesa is a long-standing, family-owned shop known for premium stems and artful arrangements, plus gift baskets, cards, and local delivery.

allensflowers.com

Aromi Italian Cuisine

Restaurants

Cheese wheel magic: Aromi Italian Cuisine makes dinner feel like a mini trip to Italy with that Parmesan wheel carbonara, spot-on bruschetta, and a cozy vibe that suits date night or a low-key catch-up.

aromisd.com

Boulevard Barber & Shave

Beauty

Tidy up, La Mesa: Boulevard Barber & Shave keeps it classic with quality haircuts and shaves, owned by Azaleah Ashmore in downtown La Mesa.

boulevardbarber.com

La Mesa’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in La Mesa

The five stories La Mesa readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. City approves 65-year lease to convert 101 Ash St. into affordable housing

    The controversial 101 Ash St. project has been approved by the city of San Diego, approving a 65-year lease with a new company that plans to convert the tower into affordable housing.

    Full story at fox5sandiego.com

  2. Big Kitchen Café in San Diego Seeks Support After 46 Years

    Big Kitchen Café in San Diego, a 46-year-old diner, has launched a $14,000 GoFundMe campaign seeking support amid urgent needs including payroll, repairs, and financial pressures.

    Full story at hoodline.com

  3. San Diego Restaurant Week at Aromi

    Celebrate San Diego Restaurant Week at Aromi Italian Cuisine in La Mesa from September 13-2026.

    Full story at kpbs.org

  4. Bulk sugar import facility set for Port of San Diego's Tenth Avenue terminal

    The Port of San Diego's Board of Commissioners has approved agreements to begin planning a new bulk sugar import facility at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal.

    Full story at timesofsandiego.com

  5. Noche Cubana

    Noche Cubana, a Cuban music & dance party, will be held in SD, offering an all-encompassing event featuring live performances, social dance, food and fun.

    Full story at sandiegoreader.com

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