Voice of San Diego hosts events throughout the year, including member coffees, happy hours with journalists, debates, our annual Politifest summit [1] and donor recognition galas.
Voice of San Diego members receive free or discounted admission to our events [2]. Nonmembers may purchase tickets to most of our events; in some cases, a ticket will include VOSD membership.
Upcoming Events
- Sept. 28, 2021
Higher Values: Creating Cannabis Equity Programs in San Diego [3]
Join us on YouTube [4] at 5:30 p.m.
- Oct. 18 – 22, 2021
Politifest 2021: Law and Justice in San Diego
Registration open soon
Follow us on Eventbrite [5] to keep up with all our events.
Past Events
One River, Two Countries: Solving the Tijuana River Pollution Problem
July 7, 2021
VOSD environment reporter MacKenzie Elmer and Tijuanapress.com editor Vicente Calderón discussed with experts from both sides of the border what we know so far about the issue and what can be done. Watch the Tijuana River event here [6].
Unpacking the San Diego City Budget
April 21, 2021
During a live event member event, Voice of San Diego reporter Lisa Halverstadt and guests discussed the city of San Diego’s 2022 budget and examined challenges facing the city. Watch the full discussion here [7].
A Debate on the Future of the 79th Assembly District
Feb. 24, 2021 on YouTube
A discussion centered on education and criminal justice in the district with the five candidates running in a special election. Watch it here [8].
Town Hall: Mayoral Candidates Address the Future of Balboa Park
Oct. 9, 2020 on YouTube
Hosted by VOSD CEO and editor in chief Scott Lewis, this town hall was dedicated to the future of Balboa Park, and the mayoral candidates’ visions for a city gem. Watch it here [9].
Virtual Happy Hour
April 28, 2020 on Zoom
VOSD staff met our members online to discuss our pivot amid the coronavirus, the biggest stories we were covering and some silver linings worth considering.
15 Year of VOSD: Still Smarter Than Everyone
February 27, 2020 at the Museum of Photographic Arts
CEO and editor in chief Scott Lewis put on a show to thank VOSD supporters for helping us get to 15 years. The event included special guest, Assemblywoman Shirley Weber, and current and past VOSD staff.
Member Coffee
February 4, 2020 at Mintz Levin
CEO and editor in chief Scott Lewis moderated a conversation with reporters Maya Srikrishnan, Jesse Marx and Kayla Jimenez about the upcoming March elections and ballot measures.
Brews and News
March 20, 2019 at Whistle Stop Bar
Hasan Ikhrata of SANDAG and Nicole Capretz of the Climate Action Campaign joined a live podcast talk about the future of San Diego transit.
The Voice is Right
February 7, 2019 at the Museum of Photographic Arts [10]
A fun, game-themed evening with major donors and VOSD founders.
Member Coffee
January 16, 2019 at the San Diego Foundation [11]
A lively discussion of the news, featuring the State of the City and major SANDAG developments.
Brews and News
November 14, 2018 at Iron Fist Brewery
Councilman David Alvarez and Council President Georgette Gomez share post-election insights.
Member Coffee
January 18, 2018 at the Oasis La Mesa
This east county member event featured an open discussion about the 2018 election.
Brews and News
January 18, 2018 at the Whistle Stop Bar
Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez and Mark Cafferty, CEO of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, joined a live podcast recording to discuss a wide range of news topics to a full house.
Member Coffee
May 9, 2018 at the La Jolla Library
Voice reporter Ashly McGlone shared insights in to her investigation of sexual misconduct in public schools.
Brews and News
March 21, 2018 at Mike Hess Brewery
Voice staff and members mingled over craft beers in North Park.
VOSD Loves Itself (and You!)
February 22, 2018 at the Museum of Photographic Arts
Mayor Kevin Faulconer delivered a roast of VOSD at this donor recognition event.