San Diego Events Calendar: August 2019

How to be busy and important this month in San Diego
Imperial Beach Surf Dog Competition Returns

Hold your appaws for this annual competition where the surfers hang eight
Where to Run in San Diego in August

This month’s top 5Ks, 10Ks, marathons, and more
5 Free Things To Do This Weekend: July 25-30

Vegan gatherings, public art, National Carousel Day and more admission-free events this week
The Slow-Burn Pop of Carly Rae Jepsen

The Canadian pop singer’s music has an enduring appeal, long after “Call Me Maybe”
Return to Runyonland for ‘Another Roll of the Dice’

North Coast Rep premieres the spiritual successor to Guys and Dolls
6 Free Things to Do This Weekend: July 18-20

The Batman experience, learn to paint like Bob Ross, Downtown at Sundown and more admission-free events this weekend
A Guide to Offsite Comic-Con Events 2019 to Keep the Festivities Going

Continue your celebration of Comic-Con’s 50th Anniversary at these Convention Center-adjacent hotspots, July 18-21
A Family Afar: Going Home Again

Our travel-happy dad honors his parents’ memory on a road trip with his family
Take a Last-Minute Getaway to Seattle

The Emerald City has a new commercial airport, a renovated icon and an elevated food scene
The ’80s Are Alive and Well at Cygnet Theatre

You’ll have nothin’ but a good time at ‘Rock of Ages’
6 Free Things to Do in San Diego This Week: July 12-17

Sand and Sea Festival, Pride parade, residents free at Balboa Park and more admission-free events this week in San Diego
The Underwater Sounds of Jackie Mendoza

The New York–based, Chula Vista–born artist discusses her music, geography, and chasing a sound
Event Photos: Sweat 2019
Photos from the event at Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa on May 18
The Skinny on the 2019 San Diego Pride Parade

The 1.5-mile procession is slated for July 13
5 Free Things to Do In San Diego This Weekend: July 4-6

4th of July cookout, Frida Kahlo art show, beach cleanup and more
Where to Eat, Drink, and Stay in Lāna‘i

The tiny island is a charming escape for travelers who want to see a different side of Hawaii
Trail of the Month: Marian Bear Memorial Park

Breaking a sweat and relax on this 6-mile loop
San Diego Events Calendar: July 2019

How to be busy and important this month in San Diego
5 Free Things To Do This Week: June 27-July 3

Summer movies, San Diego Mud Day, yoga in Balboa Park, and more!
5 Questions with PigPen Theatre Co. on “The Tale of Despereaux”

The super troupe returns to The Old Globe with an all-new musical
Go Now: Stargazing in Sedona

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a sojourn to Arizona
A Guide to Fourth of July in San Diego 2019

Celebrate Independence Day with cookouts, cocktails, dinner cruises, and more.
7 Free Things To Do This Week: June 20-26

OB Street Fair and Chili Cookoff, farmers markets, student art shows, free museum entry and more admission-free events
Charly Bliss discusses growing up

A Q&A with the band about their new album, Young Enough, and seeking new challenges
Wonderspaces returns to the B Street Pier

The pop-up experiential art show debuts 13 new installations in its third year