NISSAN SUPER GIRL SURF PRO
For more than a decade, this annual surf competition has brought some of the nation’s best female surfers to Oceanside for several days of competition, music, esports and other activities. Spectators are welcome and can also participate in fitness classes, watch a fashion show or female leadership panel, and jam out at a concert series with a lineup featuring Bea Miller and Aloe Blacc. Event times vary Friday through Sunday. Oceanside Pier. Free. supergirlsurfpro.com
Miramar Air Show: The U.S. Marine Corps presents its annual air show with three performances this weekend. This year’s performers include the Blue Angels, Marine Air-Ground Task Force, the Red Bull Air Force, F-38s and F-16s, Kent Pietsch and his Jelly Belly airplanes, acrobatic pilot Mike Goulian, static displays, a vendor expo and more. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Sunday. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego. Free. miramarairshow.com
Aloha Compadre: In honor of Chicanx/Latinx Heritage Month, the San Diego Community College District is hosting an author event with Rudy P. Guevarra Jr. at San Diego Miramar College. Guevarra Jr., a San Diego native, will present his new publication, “Aloha Compadre: Latinxs in Hawai’i,” followed by a Q&A. 6 to 7 p.m. Friday. Room L-105, Miramar College, 10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego. Free. Register at eventbrite.com.
Twilight Trail Parade: Equestrians, bicyclists, walkers, strollers and pets on leashes are welcome to join the 1-mile walk to the Bonitafest Street Party at the BonitaSunnyside Library complex. Performances by the Bonita Vista High School Music Machine and Sound Unlimited will be featured at the performing arts festival. 6 p.m. Saturday. Saddle Club Equestrian Arena, 4548 Sweetwater Road, Bonita. Free. facebook.com/Bonitafest
Oktoberfest: The 27th annual Encinitas Oktoberfest, hosted by the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, returns this weekend. Highlights of the family-oriented festival and artisan fair include Bavarian music with oompah music and dance troupes from The Gemütlichkeit Alpine Dancers and the Encinitas Ballet, two beer gardens, and traditional German food such as sausages, schnitzel and pretzels. A ceremonial parade is scheduled for noon. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Along Mountain Vista Drive off El Camino Real between Wandering Road and Rambling Road. A free shuttle will run from Flora Vista Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. encinitasoktoberfest.com
San Diego Sake Festival: Try sake from across the U.S. and Japan at a festival hosted by the San Diego Sake Club and the Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana. There will be performances by local artists, a traditional cedar barrel opening ceremony, food and Japanese beer. Admission comes with seven tasting tickets and an original tasting cup. 3 p.m. Sunday. Venue 808, 808 J St., San Diego. Tickets start at $60 for general admission. japan-society.org/2023-san-diego-sake-festival