It’s All Happening | Marc & Darlynne Menkin

Whenever someone asks us why we love Downtown, the answer is pretty simple: because there’s so much to see and do. This month, urban dwellers are in for a good time. From old school lunch counters to a nostalgic musical and night time family fun, there’s a lot happening in the 92101 zip code.  Here’s a peek at some of our favorite things to do.

Lucky’s Lunch Counter: Just steps away from Petco Park is a cool new deli counter that’s sure to hit a homerun with foodies. The ambiance is super casual and if you’re a die-hard baseball fan, you’ll dig this neighborhood hangout. An array of old school black and white baseball photos line the walls, including one great shot of various players from the 1984 Padres after Steve Garvey hit a homerun and put us in the World Series for the first time. Customers can sit at a table but we suggest sitting at the counter and chatting with the friendly staff. Even better, park it on a high stool near their huge window that looks out toward Petco Park. As for the menu, Lucky’s offers all sorts of tasty comfort food items like pork tenderloin sandwiches and juicy hot dogs served on a toasted poppy seed bun. We took Chef Steven Patrick’s advice and ordered the hot pastrami corned beef and house-made veggie burger with fresh golden fried kettle chips. Afterwards, we washed it down with an ice cold root beer. This is a perfect place to check out before or after a game. Lucky’s is open Sunday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. Visit them at luckyslunchcounter.com

They’re all together ooky, the Addams Family (snap, snap): They first made their TV debut in September 1964 but now they’ve come back to life, as a smash-hit musical comedy. The bizarre but much beloved “Addams Family” musical will play at the San Diego Civic Theatre May 29 through June 3. Fans of the quirky show will be happy to know the musical version features all the same weird but lovable characters like Gomez and Morticia Addams and Uncle Fester. Blake Hammond, who plays the kooky bald headed Uncle, said he adores his character. “I grew up watching the ‘Addams Family’ on TV so when I read for the role, I knew I wanted to play Uncle Fester. He’s mischievous, funny and so full of passion.” The Civic Theater is located at 1100 Third Ave. For more information visit broadwaysd.com.

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The 19th annual Sicilian Festival will hit the streets of Little Italy on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival is an extravaganza of fun, food and entertainment and will feature popular musical acts like The Screamin’ Primas, who will take the stage at 4:45 p.m. The band will close the Sicilian Festival with a bang, complete with a Mardi-Gras style parade through the Festival area.

Get one or more band members to strike a creative pose with you and a friend. The best picture will win 2 tickets to an Amazing Race Scavenger Hunt with Where You Want To be Tours and 2 tickets to a Rent-a-Local Coronado Biking Adventure. Email photos to [email protected] by May 23.

—Marc & Darlynne Menkin are the co-owners of Where You Want To Be Tours. Many of their tours and teambuilding scavenger hunts feature secret Downtown areas. Visit them at wheretours.com.