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BEST SPOT TO LAUGH UNDER THE STARS Monserate Winery What better way to enjoy a stand- up show than under the stars with a glass of an estate-grown red blend in hand? While it’s not unusual for bars, breweries, and restaurants to host small comedy nights, Monserate Winery in Fallbrook kicks it up a notch by partnering with the Comedy Store La Jolla to bring in bigger names like Michael Yo ( America’s Got Talent ; The Yo Show ) and Sarah Tiana ( Reno 911! ; Crashing ). They also host live music, salsa classes, and other events—all of which makes the drive up to Fallbrook worth it. –JI monseratewinery.com
BEST KARAOKE JOINT (WITHOUT A STRANGER’S TAKE ON “EYE OF THE
BEST WOMAN-RUN CREATIVE STUDIO MOONLIGHTING AS
AN ARTS SPACE Department
TIGER”) HIVE
Owned and curated by local DJ, design maven, and ad agency vet Danielle Higgins, this City Heights catch-all arts space has quietly hosted some of the city's best shows since it found its home on Winona and El Cajon five years ago. The eccentric studio- cum-venue fosters the growth of femme-forward and emerging artists. With everything from hip- hop to the avant-garde packing their modest-sized house, they’re poised to lose their underground status real quick. –DA instagram.com/depart_ment_
Book a private, Asian-style karaoke room that can hold up to 50 guests and zero randos drunkenly wailing songs from Rocky . HIVE serves signature cocktails, beers on tap, and carafes of soju (an alcoholic beverage popular in Korea) to thirsty performers. Late-night cravings are kept at bay with Korean-inspired appetizers for noshing (think bulgogi fries, kimchi pancakes, and spicy fish cakes). The time goes by quickly, so make sure you reserve a room for at least
a couple hours. –MK thehivesandiego.com
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