San Diego Events Calendar: August 2023
How to stay busy and important this month in America’s Finest City
The Best Cosplay, Costumes, & Makeup from Comic-Con 2023
From capes and spandex to homemade props and wild gadgets, these are our favorite looks
Future is Color Brings a New Jazz Series to Barrio Logan
The weekly gathering aims to bring San Diego’s creative community together and provide a space for exchange and conversation
17 San Diego Staycations Ideas for Families this Summer
Skip the schlepping and act like a tourist in your own town
The Luxury of Escapism
Lavish weddings, surprise bottles of tequila and just a touch of imposter syndrome at the five-star Garza Blanca Cancun
Designing the Future of San Diego and Tijuana
San Diego and Tijuana together are 2024’s World Design Capital—a first for a pair of cities—offering a global platform of growth by design for our border region
10 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: July 20–23
Enjoy a night of jazz with Jeff Goldblum, geek out at Comic-Con, and savor an artisan wine series dinner at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
9 Can’t Miss After Parties During Comic-Con 2023
Once the sun sets, hit up these 21+ late night events to keep the cosplay going
Influencer Blonde Abroad’s 5 Must-Have Travel Accessories
The million-mile flier dishes on her favorite products for wanderlusters
13 Comic-Con 2023 Experiences You Can Do Without A Badge
Eat dinner like Barbie, catch a Disney-inspired fashion show, hit up Petco’s Interactive Zone, and more
How to Plan for San Diego Comic-Con 2023
Everything you need to know to plan for an epic weekend including dates, times, badge pick-up and parking info
The Reinvention of Jacumba Hot Springs
Is the rapidly revamping East County town the next “it” desert destination—and do locals want it to be?
How the Hollywood Writers & SAG-AFTRA Strikes Impact Comic-Con
The show goes on despite the absence of major TV and film studios, writers, and big-name celebs
Inside the $1,000+ Per Night 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
The new five-star property in Kauai is aloha incarnate
San Diego Pride Festival 2023: Everything You Need to Know
A guide to the biggest civic event of the year in America’s Finest City
12 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: July 13–16
Cheer on over-the-line players on Fiesta Island, sway to the music of Tchaikovsky and Drake, and celebrate San Diego Pride
Photo Essay: Meals From the Motherland
Photographer James Tran captures the cuisine and culture of Vietnam on his first trip to the country
An Artist’s Guide to Visiting Santa Fe
Tap into your creative side with a weekend retreat in New Mexico
Road Trip: 15 Must-Visit Spots in Laguna Beach
The best things to do, see, and eat in the seaside destination
12 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: July 6–9
Jam out on the waterfront, sip your way through a musical about winemaking, and celebrate Frida Kahlo in Barrio Logan
Desert Dreams in the Coachella Valley
A road trip guide to finding enlightenment along dusty roads and small-town communities
10 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: June 29 – July 2
Sing along to SIX the musical, discover denim art in Barrio Logan, and support local LGBTQ artists at PROUD+
Where to Celebrate the Fourth of July in San Diego 2023
14 citywide events to say happy birthday to the USA this year
15 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: June 22-28
Take in the traditions of Scotland at the Highland Games, sample wines at the California Wine Festival and chow down at the OB chili cook-off
Floating in the Desert
Managing editor Jackie Bryant heads to warmer ground for a babymoon at Palm Springs’ Azure Sky Hotel
Review: La Jolla Playhouse’s “Love All”
Chronicling the life of tennis legend Billie Jean King, the new play is just as much about the people who helped her along the way
