The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is hosting the 2013 Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo (JETC) provides attendees with educational technical training addressly timely issues affecting the A/E/C, facility management and environmental fields. The conference program includes pre-conference education courses and workshops, opening ceremony, networking event, ice breaker reception, 5K Run, honors luncheon, post awards breakfast, annual business meeting, meet the chiefs, and society ball reception and dinner.

Location: San Diego Convention Center, which is just 15 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle.

The National University 2013 Commencement will be honoring its proud and talented graduates to share their accomplishment with their family, friends, and peers. The ceremony starts at 2:00 PM.

Location: San Diego Convention Center, which is just 15 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle.

The Industrial Supply Association will be hosting the Annual ISA Product Show & Conference, which is the event to attend for manufacturers, suppliers, industrial manufacturer representatives and service providers in the maintenance, repair, operations, and production (MROP) industry. The event schedule includes a La Costa outing, 5K Run/Walk, take an exhibitor to lunch, FastBash reception, W.I.S.E. cocktail reception, silent auction, and education sessions.

Location: San Diego Convention Center, which is just 15 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle.

GRAMMY nominated American singer Jewel will be perfoming in San Diego as part of her Greatest Hits Tour, with special guests Atz Lee and Steve Poltz.

Location: Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, which is just 14 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle. Ticket prices range from $70 - $649.

The California Building Industry Association is having its Annual Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC), which gathers the nation's most prominent residential builders, developers, architects, building scientists, lenders, investors, marketers, and product manufacturers for this homebuilding event. The conference will have general sessions with speakers Richard Florida and Dan Pink, educational forums, over 200 exhibitors, workshops, and awards.

Location: San Diego Convention Center, which is just 15 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle.

American rock band Grace Potter & the Nocturnals will be performing in San Diego for one night only.

Location: Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, which is just 14 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle. Ticket prices range from $45 - $529.

The Special Libraries Association is hosting the Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO, that will have more than 200 events from educational programs, networking events, receptions, meetings, poster sessions, and tours.

Location: San Diego Convention Center, which is just 15 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle.

Pop music singer Cyndi Lauper will be performing in San Diego as part of her She's So Unusual Tour.

Location: Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, which is just 14 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle. Ticket prices range from $58 - $599.

The Annual NRF Loss Prevention Conference & Expo is the most important retail-specific event for professional specializing in loss prevention, asset protection, and risk management. The conference will have educational sessions covering topics of organized retail crime, fraud, investigations, crisis management, business continuity, shrink analysis, and much more. The expo will have more than 200 exhibitors displaying their newest technology and innovations. With over 16 hours of networking events of receptions, roundtable discussions, and meals, attendees will have more than enough chances to network with fellow professionals.

Location: San Diego Convention Center, which is just 15 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle.

Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs will be performing in San Diego to showcase Michael's songwriting and keyboards skills and Boz's newest album Memphis.

Location: Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, which is just 14 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle. Ticket prices are $100.

American rock band, The Doobie Brothers, will be in San Diego performing their root-based, harmony laden, and guitar driven style music.

Location: Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, which is just 14 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle. Ticket prices range from $70 - $599.

The National Apartment Association (NAA) Education Conference & Exposition attracts more than 6,200 multifamily housing professionals. The event will have meetings, more than 50 sessions, and a Maintenance Mania National Championship. Keynote speakers include Sir Richard Branson, Erik Wahl, and Bert Jacobs.

Location: San Diego Convention Center, which is just 15 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle.

Comedian, best-selling author, businesswoman, actress, talk show host, and director Joan Rivers will have you laughing in your seat their her live comedic performance.

Location: Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, which is just 14 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle. Ticket prices range from $55 - $589.

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is hosting its Every Building Conference & Expo, which is the commercial real estate event to attend to learn the newest information on the industry. The tracks of the education sessions are building operations and management, finance and asset management, innovation and technology, leadership and career development, sustainability and energy management, and tenant relations and retention. The event will have more than 400 exhibits, a welcome party, general sessions, and a TOBY awards banquet.

Location: San Diego Convention Center, which is just 15 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle.

Come to the San Diego Sales, Retail & Management Career Fair to meet companies face-to-face and network. Business professional attire is required and is recommended to bring 10-15 resumes.

Location: Embassy Suites in La Jolla Village, which is just 11 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle. Admission is free. Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.

The American Optometric Association and American Optometric Student Association is hosting their 116th Annual AOA Congress & 43rd Annual AOSA Conference, which offer innovative programming for optometrists, students of optometry, and optometric staff. The schedule of events include the ACOE Annual Meeting, CLCS Residency Forum, AOA House of Delegates Resolutions Committe Open Hearing, board of directors and trustees meetings, symposiums, council meetings, forums, college alumni receptions, exhibition, and much more.

Location: San Diego Convention Center, which is just 15 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle.

Multi-GRAMMY award winner Erykah Badu will be in San Diego performing R&B, hip hop and jazz songs.

Location: Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, which is just 14 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle. Ticket prices range from $65 - $599.

Attend the Military Officers Job Opportunities (MOJO) to find the right career for you.

Location: Sheraton San Diego & Marina, which is just 12 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle.

The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) is hosting the 2-day course, Fundamentals of Clinical Research, for clinical research professionals with up to 18 months of practical experience in clinical trials. Topics that will be covered include an introduction to clinicial research, ethnical concerns and human subject protection, regulatory obligations, essential documents/records, clinical trials set-up and conduct, quality control and monitoring, adverse experiences, and subject recruitment. Featured presenters are Rick Cutcher and Brian P. Bennett. This event is recommended for clinical research associates (CRAs), clinical research coordinators (CRCs), principle investigators (PIs), project managers, institutional review board members, and pharmacists.

Location: Embassy Suites Hotel in San Diego Bay Downtown, which is just 12 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle. Registration fees range from $1,050 - $1,230. Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM.

BotCon 2013 is one of the largest annual gatherings for Transformers fans with hourly door prizes, special guests, seminars, panels, exhibit hall, film fest, contests, autographs, local tours, trading, casino night awards party, and much more. Attend a Transformers customizing class to learn how to modify, paint, and assemble your own action figure. Featured guests include James Horan and David Sobolov.

Location: Town and County Resort and Convention Center, which is just 0.3 miles from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle. Ticket prices range from $10 - $60.

Finalist of the NBC's The Voice Chris Mann will be performing in San Diego to promote his album Roads.

Location: Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, which is just 14 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego Hotel Circle. Ticket prices range from $48 - $559.

The Gem Faire is the largest gem, jewelry, and bead show in the United States with almost 50 shows every year. Be sure to attend this three day long event with over 100 exhibitors and vendors selling gems, beads, fine jewelry, silver, gold, crystals, fossils, minerals, lapidary equipment, imported items, and much more. The faire will have a bead class taught by Donna Palmer, whose work has been in Jewelry Crafts Magazine.

Location: Scottish Rite Event Center, which is just 3 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego (Hotel Circle) hotel. $7 for a weekend pass and free for children under the age of 12. Hours: Friday from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

The Gem Faire is the largest gem, jewelry, and bead show in the United States with almost 50 shows every year. Be sure to attend this three day long event with over 100 exhibitors and vendors selling gems, beads, fine jewelry, silver, gold, crystals, fossils, minerals, lapidary equipment, imported items, and much more. The faire will have a bead class taught by Donna Palmer, whose work has been in Jewelry Crafts Magazine.

Location: Scottish Rite Event Center, which is just 3 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego (Hotel Circle) hotel. $7 for a weekend pass and free for children under the age of 12. Hours: Friday from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.

Join today's most talked about culinary favorites, master sommeliers and legendary winemakers at Southern California's largest celebration of food and wine - the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival on Nov. 20-24, 2013. Taste the best of 200 wineries, breweries and spirits from around the globe and 70 of San Diego's trendiest chefs and restaurants. Please visit the website for locations and schedule of events.

The Gem Faire is the largest gem, jewelry, and bead show in the United States with almost 50 shows every year. Be sure to attend this three day long event with over 100 exhibitors and vendors selling gems, beads, fine jewelry, silver, gold, crystals, fossils, minerals, lapidary equipment, imported items, and much more. The faire will have a bead class taught by Donna Palmer, whose work has been in Jewelry Crafts Magazine.

Location: Scottish Rite Event Center, which is just 3 minutes from the Vagabond Inn San Diego (Hotel Circle) hotel. $7 for a weekend pass and free for children under the age of 12. Hours: Friday from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM.