Michelle Dederko

Michelle Dederko was the editor of DiscoverSD, lifestyle/entertainment reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune and on-camera personality for both platforms. Dederko graduated with a degree in Literature/Writing from the University of California, San Diego.

The Patio announces new Liberty Station spot

November 15, 2017 at 1:20 a.m.

Good news for fans of The Patio on Goldfinch and The Patio on Lamont! The Patio Group has just announced their latest neighborhood-friendly venue to the family: Fireside by...

Tyson Brown as Spiderman checks his phone at Comic Con in 2014. (K.C. Alfred/Union-Tribune)

A social media guide to #SDCC2017

November 15, 2017 at 10:56 p.m.

Charge up your phone and Tweet, Snap or Insta your way through the four days of Comic-Con International 2017.STEP ONE: FOLLOW THE EXPERTS@PacificSD: We'll be reporting live from the Comic-Con scene...

A social media guide to #SDCC2017

March 19, 2019 at 6:53 p.m.

STEP ONE: FOLLOW THE EXPERTS@SDUT: The San Diego Union-Tribune’s team will be reporting inside and outside of the convention. Follow for insider information and big announcements in film and television....

Things to do in April

November 15, 2017 at 11:25 p.m.

April is filled with cool events including the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, MLB and the Padres return, the San Diego Beer & Music Festival and Cabrillo Under the...

Holy Matcha set to open in North Park

November 15, 2017 at 11:36 p.m.

In a sea of black-and-white coffee shops, there's a new, perfectly pink café landing in North Park next week. And this one is serving up a different form of caffeine.Holy...

The Scoop: Top restaurant news in March

November 15, 2017 at 11:37 p.m.

Chew on this month's top restaurant openings, including Holy Matcha, Olala Crepes and Lofty Coffee in Little Italy. NEWS: j/wata Temaki Bar The latest from Rakiraki Ramen and Pokirrito king Junya Watanabe...

3/12/16 St. Baldrick's Shave-A-Thon (Jared Gase)

Shave your head for childhood cancer research

November 15, 2017 at 11:35 p.m.

St. Baldrick's Foundation, one of the nation's leading contributors toward childhood cancer research, returns to take our tresses at the ninth annual St. Baldrick's Brave-A-Shave for Kids with Cancer.A shiny,...

Circus Vargas presents Steam Cirque. (Mike Rollerson/Courtesy Circus Vargas)

Things to do in March

November 15, 2017 at 11:38 p.m.

March is filled with cool events including the Color in Motion 5K, St. Patrick's Day activities, the World Baseball Classic and Best Coast Beer Festival. 3.2-13 Circus Vargas Presents Steam CirqueGoggles,...

San Diego: This Weekend (Feb. 23-26)

November 15, 2017 at 11:37 p.m.

From the Tater Tots & Beer Festival to Mardi Gras parties, there's plenty to do this weekend in San Diego. Pinback - ThursdaySan Diego indie rock royalty, Rob Crow and Armistead...

Spring Busker Fest brings weird & wacky to Seaport Village

November 15, 2017 at 11:38 p.m.

Trade in your peaceful seaside walks for shocking surprises and astonishing feats. The Spring Busker Festival returns to Seaport Village on March 4 and 5, and they're bringing back all...

Take yoga in Balboa Park this Saturday

November 15, 2017 at 11:44 p.m.

Balboa Park is beloved as the center of arts and culture in San Diego, and it's also where aspiring-yogis and yoga-fanatics alike can find their center every second and fourth...

The Cravory celebrates three year anniversary

November 15, 2017 at 11:46 p.m.

Point Loma's make-you-drool cookie shop, The Cravory, is celebrating three years of sweet success. In honor of their perfectly-baked birthday, they'll offer $1 cookies for all signature and February cookie flavors...

San Diego: This Weekend (Feb. 16-19)

November 15, 2017 at 11:41 p.m.

From the San Diego Winter Brew Fest to LED's six-year anniversary and the Guacamole Bowl, there's plenty to do this weekend in San Diego. Culture & Cocktails - ThursdayMeander through The...

Watch “Harry Potter” with a live orchestra soundtrack

November 15, 2017 at 11:42 p.m.

Magic comes alive as the San Diego Symphony Orchestra presents "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" at Copley Symphony Hall. On March 11 and 12, the film will play on a...

Top Mardi Gras parties in San Diego

November 15, 2017 at 11:43 p.m.

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with these grandiose parties filled with booze and beads.French Quarter House Carnival of Mardi Gras - Saturday, Feb. 18Head to the House of Blues for a spirited...

Puesto Tacos of The Month for Feb., March and April 2017 (courtesy PUESTO and CARMELLE PINA 2)

Puesto celebrates five years with new tacos, birthday bash

November 15, 2017 at 11:43 p.m.

When Puesto first opened doors five years ago, they made a splash in the downtown La Jolla scene. Finally, elevated Mexican eats and a vibrant energy ed the mix around...

A massive Taco Fest is coming to San Diego

November 15, 2017 at 11:44 p.m.

It's no secret that tourists flock to San Diego just for our tacos. We even have a dedicated day of the week to inhale them.The San Diego Taco Fest at...

San Diego: This Weekend (Feb. 9-12)

November 15, 2017 at 11:44 p.m.

From Cosmic Gate to Cupid's Undie Run, there's plenty to do this weekend in San Diego. Cosmic Gate - FridayThe German DJ duo of Claus Terhoeven (aka Nic Chagall) and Stefan...

The anti-Valentine’s Day guide for singles

November 15, 2017 at 11:45 p.m.

Single and so over the Valentine's Day hoopla? We've got you covered.Here's where to go flirt the night away or just have the perfect celebration with your friends. Save the tears for another...

The Scoop: Top restaurant news in February

November 15, 2017 at 11:42 p.m.

Chew on this month's top restaurant openings, including Philz Coffee, Hundred Proof and Buona Forchetta in Liberty Station.OPEN: Breakfast Republic East Village The Breakfast Republic locations just keep hatching. The...

San Diego: This Weekend (Feb. 2-5)

November 15, 2017 at 11:43 p.m.

From the start of Museum Month to the Cardiff Kook Run, there's plenty to do in San Diego this weekend.Museum Month - Feb. 1-28Explore more than 40 museums for half-price...

San Diego Fermentation Festival. (Courtesy of the Fermenters Club)

Things to do in February

November 15, 2017 at 11:44 p.m.

February is jam-packed with fun events including Museum Month, a Guacamole Bowl, the San Diego Tater Tots & Beer Festival, and Mardi Gras festivities.2.1-28 Museum MonthExplore more than 40 museums...

6 things to do instead of watching the Super Bowl

November 15, 2017 at 11:46 p.m.

Here's a little secret for you non-football freaks. Super Bowl Sunday might just be the best thing to ever happen to you. Why? Virtually every place outside of the bars...

Strip down for the SD Cupid’s Undie Run

November 15, 2017 at 11:46 p.m.

Dying to dress down into your skivvies and run outside like a champ?The 2017 Cupid's Undie Run is coming to San Diego on Feb. 11 at the LOMA CLUB in...

Manufactured Superstars. (Courtesy photo)

San Diego: This Weekend (Jan. 26-29)

November 15, 2017 at 11:46 p.m.

From the Farmers Insurance Open to the SD Yoga Festival, there's so much to in San Diego this weekend. Farmers Insurance Open - Thursday through SundayWatch the pros swing for victory...

San Diego’s first Film Week is coming

November 15, 2017 at 11:47 p.m.

While you might be familiar with San Diego's many diverse film festivals throughout the year, this Film Week, held at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park, is a...

The San Diego Natural History Museum (Courtesy photo)

Get artsy: February is Museum Month

November 15, 2017 at 11:50 p.m.

As the rain dumps down in buckets, San Diegans might have museums on their mind. Starting February 1, Macy's Museum Month returns, offering locals half-off ission to more than 40...

Poshmark is throwing a live party in San Diego

November 15, 2017 at 11:51 p.m.

San Diego's top fashion bloggers and style mavens are invited to shop each other's closet at this Poshmark event, the first stop in a nationwide PoshNation tour.Poshmark has revolutionized the...

Say farewell to Anthony’s Fish Grotto

November 15, 2017 at 11:51 p.m.

After 70 years of signature seafood on the Embarcadero, Anthony's Fish Grotto is officially nearing its closure.To commemorate the decades of waterfront dining, the restaurant is serving up specials these...

San Diego: This Weekend (Jan. 19-22)

November 15, 2017 at 11:51 p.m.

From the San Diego Caffeine Crawl to Ginuwine at FLUXX, there's plenty to do in San Diego this weekend. Circus Vargas - Thursday through Jan. 30 Circus Vargas on a brand...

Rainwater builds up at a traffic circle in San Diego's Bird Rock neighborhood. (Peggy Peattie/U-T)

FAQ: How to deal with rain in San Diego

February 27, 2018 at 6:10 p.m.

When the weather is somewhat frightful (and your friends on the East Coast are quietly rolling their eyes at your Facebook "weather" status updates), you must be a San Diegan. If...

Philz Coffee is coming to Encinitas

November 15, 2017 at 11:51 p.m.

Philz coffee, a California fave, has announced the soft opening of their first San Diego location on Feb. 3.Known for a "one cup at a time" approach, Philz already maintains a massively...

RMD Group partners with Hard Rock Hotel

November 15, 2017 at 11:51 p.m.

If you've celebrated Halloween or New Year's Eve at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego in the past year, you've already seen a glimpse of RMD's work.The team behind some of...

Multi-Cultural Festival (Courtesy photo)

San Diego: This Weekend (Jan. 12-15)

November 15, 2017 at 11:50 p.m.

From Tiesto at OMNIA San Diego to the Carlsbad Marathon, there's plenty to do this weekend in San Diego. Purity Ring - ThursdayCanadian electronic duo Megan James and Corin Roddick last...

Antonio and Luca Abbruzzino (Leonardo Scarriglia)

Michelin star chefs prepare Italian feast at Civico 1845

November 15, 2017 at 11:50 p.m.

On Wednesday, Jan. 18, Civico 1845 invites two Michelin-rated chefs to prepare a collaborative Italian feast. The father and son duo, Antonio and Luca Abbruzzino, will create dishes that highlight ingredients...

SAN DIEGO, CA - MAY 18, 2016 - | Emily Ruth, left, Stephen Beck, and Alisa Tiburzi do yoga at the Yoga Loft, which Beck owns in San Diego. The Yoga Loft will be on the new fitness app Lymber, which offers fitness classes at a number of health and fitness locations with no hip fee and dynamic pricing. | (Photo by K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

5 new San Diego fitness studios

November 15, 2017 at 11:52 p.m.

While we're all busy planning our attack on 2017 workout routines, a few new fitness studios have popped up to assist.Pure Indoor CyclingOpened in August of last year in Little...

San Diego: This Weekend (Jan. 5-8)

November 15, 2017 at 11:48 p.m.

Happy 2017! From the Resolution Run to the San Diego Beer Festival, there's so much to do this weekend in San Diego.Pato Banton - FridayUK ska musician and Belly Up...

Voltaire Beach House in Ocean Beach (Courtesy photo)

The Scoop: Top restaurant news in January

November 15, 2017 at 11:49 p.m.

Chew on this month's restaurant openings, including Voltaire Beach House, Moto Deli Encinitas and StreetCar Merchants La Jolla.OPEN: Voltaire Beach HouseEmbracing Ocean Beach vibes, Voltaire Beach House is offering guests...

Talib Kweli to perform at San Diego Symphony

November 15, 2017 at 11:54 p.m.

In the month of January, the San Diego Symphony rolls out a month-long series exploring music made in and inspired by America. On the roster includes hip-hop hero Talib Kweli performing...

Rise and grind at the Caffeine Crawl San Diego

November 15, 2017 at 11:54 p.m.

Holidays have you in a slump? The fourth annual Caffeine Crawl San Diego is returning to snap you out of it, buzz you up with local brews and encourage you...

San Diego: This Weekend (Dec. 29 – Jan. 1)

November 15, 2017 at 11:54 p.m.

From the San Diego International Auto Show to raging New Year's Eve parties across the city, there's so much to do this weekend in San Diego. San Diego International Auto Show...

DJ Karma headlines this New Year’s Eve party at Parq.

Where to party on NYE in San Diego

June 1, 2019 at 1:36 a.m.

Find NYE 2018 parties here.From hotel-wide bashes to nightclub celebrations, here’s your extensive list to all the best New Year’s Eve parties in San Diego. Sip some bubbly and choose...

In 2013 Mike Kelley, aka Captain America, took the plunge with about 150 close friends at La Jolla Shores on the first day of the year. He has been doing the polar bear swim since he was a boy, he said. To the right is Jay Weber, who wore a tuxedo collar for the event. (Peggy Peattie/U-T)

Things to do in January

November 15, 2017 at 11:56 p.m.

Start the New Year off with a calendar filled with events, including New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge, San Diego Beer Festival, San Diego Restaurant Week, Monster Jam and the...

San Diego: This Weekend (Dec. 15-18)

November 15, 2017 at 11:57 p.m.

From O-Town at FLUXX to the San Diego Chargers vs. Oakland Raiders, there's plenty to do in San Diego this weekend. JULIAN JORDAN at OMNIA - Thursday The 21-year-old Dutch DJ started...

Queenstown Public House transforms into a gingerbread house this season. (Courtesy photo)

Dine in a life-size gingerbread house for a good cause

November 15, 2017 at 11:58 p.m.

If you're strolling through Little Italy this week, you might notice a massive gingerbread house twinkling down Columbia St.Queenstown Public House has transformed into a life-size gingerbread wonderland for the...

Gift guide: For the pop culture geek

November 15, 2017 at 11:58 p.m.

There's liking television, movies and celebrity gossip, and then there's gulping it down. Some people were just built to thrive on all things pop culture.This Christmas, get the pop culture...

Where to party on New Year’s Eve in San Diego

November 15, 2017 at 11:58 p.m.

From hotel-wide bashes to nightclub celebrations, here's your extensive list to all the best New Year's Eve 2017 parties in San Diego. Sip some bubbly and choose your own adventure.Psychedelic...

San Diego’s most stylish restaurants

December 8, 2016 at 7:23 p.m.

Gone are the days when a decent dining experience could be captured by merely a thoughtfully made meal and a well-mannered waiter. To stand out in San Diego’s dining scene,...

<p>La pista de patinaje sobre hielo del hotel Del Coronado cuenta con unas espectaculares vistas de Point Loma mientras se puede contemplar la puesta de sol.</p>

Donde patinar sobre hielo esta temporada

December 6, 2016 at 6:44 p.m.

Ya llegó la temporada donde uno puede amarrarse los patines e irse a patinar. Las pistas de hielo locales están dando la bienvenida a los aficionados de todos los niveles...

Carnitas Snack Shack - Pulled pork poutine (Courtesy photo)

Carnitas Snack Shack celebrates five meaty years

November 15, 2017 at 11:58 p.m.

The original Carnitas Snack Shack, located in North Park, is celebrating five big years with carnivorous fans.On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the meat-heads who started the Carnitas Snack Shack movement welcome...

With the Museum of Man in the background, people shop at booths during December Nights at Balboa Park in San Diego. (Hayne Palmour IV)

San Diego: This Weekend (Dec. 1-4)

November 16, 2017 at 12:00 a.m.

From Balboa Park's December Nights to The Chainsmokers at Parq Nightclub, there's plenty to do this weekend in San Diego.DAUGHTER - ThursdayThe Elena Tonra-fronted English indie folk trio released its...

Organic kale salad from Flower Child Del Mar (Courtesy photo)

The Scoop: 6 new restaurants in December

November 16, 2017 at 12:00 a.m.

Chew on this month's restaurant openings, including Flower Child, Harvest by the Patio and The Grass Skirt.OPEN: Flower ChildOfficially open on Dec. 6, Flower Child will take over the former...

Adventure awaits: Jeep excursions, hikes at Coachella Valley resort

November 15, 2017 at 11:57 p.m.

Traveling, while always a luxury, comes with its own conundrums. The question: To relax and shut-down or venture out and explore?Just a two-and-a-half hour drive from downtown San Diego, Miramonte...

Tater Tots & Beer Festival (Courtesy photo)

A Tater Tots & Beer Fest is coming to SD

November 15, 2017 at 11:55 p.m.

Love your tots?All of your guilty pleasures intersect at one festival coming to Balboa Park in San Diego this Feb. 25. Tickets have now sold out. As you prepare your fat pants...

The Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade (Courtesy photo)

Top holiday parades in every San Diego neighborhood

November 15, 2017 at 11:55 p.m.

'Tis the season for holiday parades around every corner. From Coronado to Encinitas, North Park to Oceanside and everywhere in between, these San Diego neighborhoods are set to host festive...

Copley Symphony Hall (Courtesy photo from San Diego Symphony)

Watch “Home Alone” with a live orchestra soundtrack

November 15, 2017 at 11:55 p.m.

This Friday night, you can watch a screening of the holiday classic, "Home Alone," on three large screens inside Copley Symphony Hall.But the real magic of this night? The San...

The Red Nose Run is a Del Mar holiday tradition. (U-T file photo)

Things to do in December

November 15, 2017 at 11:58 p.m.

There's a feeling of holiday spirit in the air. December events in San Diego include Balboa Park December Nights, Carols & Barrels, holiday parades, Christmas tree lightings, and a few...

<p>Mejillones con chorizo verde, chiles y jalapeño del restaurante Pueblo en Pacific Beach.</p>

San Diego estrena nuevos restaurantes

November 25, 2016 at 8:09 p.m.

Pruebe alguno de los nuevos de restaurantes que se inaugurarán antes de que acabe el añó, incluyendo Banzai Bar, Wheat & Water, Dog Haus Biergarten y muchos más.Banzai BarDe los...

Young skaters zoom around the Skating by the Sea ice skating rink at the Hotel del Coronado. (Hayne Palmour IV • U-T)

Where to ice skate this season

November 16, 2017 at 12:00 a.m.

It's time to lace up those skates and get to gliding. Local ice rinks are welcoming all levels of skate-enthusiasts this Thanksgiving weekend, so you can get to work right away...

Renowned mixologist, Erick Castro, will instruct cocktail classes in a private area of Polite Provisions. Brogen Jessup Photo

Caption: Erick Castro, bartender and proprietor of Polite Provisions cocktail bar in North Park, which received a 2016 James Beard Award nomination for Outstanding Bar Program.

Learn to make holiday cocktails from a pro

November 16, 2017 at 12:08 a.m.

Erick Castro, owner of Polite Provisions, wants to teach you how to make a proper cocktail just in time for the holidays.The Spirits Society returns on Monday, Dec. 5 and...

Cooking classes in San Diego (Courtesy photo)

Top holiday cooking classes in San Diego

November 16, 2017 at 12:03 a.m.

The holidays are a time for friends and family to gather round the dining room table, share stories and enjoy festive home cooked meals. From oven roasted turkey to sausage...

San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival Grand Tasting Event, 2014 (Bradley Schweit)

San Diego: This Weekend (Nov. 17-20)

November 16, 2017 at 12:07 a.m.

From the San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival to the Ramen Fest, there's plenty to do this weekend.Spencer Couture POP pARTy - ThursdaySpencer Couture transforms OMNIA San Diego's rooftop...

November 30, 2013, Carlsbad, California, USA_| Small Business Saturday- A morning jogger on State Street in downtown Carlsbad es by a sidewalk display of clothing for sale in front of the Dana G Boutique. (Charlie Neuman/UT San Diego/Copyright 2013 San Diego Union-Tribune, LLC)

Where to shop on Small Business Saturday

November 16, 2017 at 12:07 a.m.

'Tis the season to curse at the mall traffic, write an angry Facebook post and rant about your day to your loved ones. Wait... what?Okay, so maybe Thanksgiving Day and...

SAN DIEGO, CA November 26, 2015: | Tori Light (left) and Beki Turlay shoot a photo as they cross the finish line during the Father Joe's Villages Thanksgiving Day 5k in San Diego, California. | (Eduardo Contreras / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Top turkey trots this Thanksgiving

November 16, 2017 at 12:07 a.m.

Before you dive head first into a pool of mashed potatoes, gravy and turkey, take the fam out to one of these local trots going down on Thursday, Nov. 24. San...

The National Beer Mile is a one-mile fun run. Participants drink a beer, run/walk/jog a quarter mile and drink a second beer, all the way until four beers and one mile have been finished. Photo courtesy National Beer Mile

Things To Do in November

November 16, 2017 at 12:02 a.m.

11.3-10: Tijuana Innovadora, World Trade Center, Tijuana, tijuanainnovadora.comTijuana Innovadora ("Innovative Tijuana") is an eight-day event that will showcase the city's best with a foodie fest, fashion show, environmental fair and keynote speakers...

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