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Food & Drink Events in San Diego This Weekend

San Diego Wine Week: Wine Country in the City

Friday, May 17

The Horton Grand Hotel and Stay Classy Selections will put their stamp on the second annual San Diego Wine Week with a swanky event highlighting the county’s wine heritage this Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Bringing the rustic vineyard experience to the hotel’s open courtyard, Wine Country in the City will feature selections from 16 local wineries, including Los Pilares, Highland Valley Vineyards, and Ramona Ranch, plus palate-pleasing appetizers to pair with the pours. Tickets are $45 per person.
311 Island Avenue, Gaslamp

Basquiat Gala at The Soap Factory

Saturday, May 18

This year’s iteration of Vanguard Culture’s annual Artist @ The Table fundraiser celebrates the legacy of Jean-Michel Basquiat with appearances from his sisters Lisane Basquiat and Jeanine Heriveaux. Held at The Soap Factory from 6 to 10 p.m. this Saturday, the gala will feature Valle de Guadalupe wines from Baja Wine + Food and Basquiat-inspired appetizers from eight local chefs. Guests can also bid on auction items and enjoy live music from jazz ensemble Cacique and harpist Mariea Antionette. Ticket options include $150 VIP admission, which comes with two drink tickets and access to six chef stations.
2995 Commercial Street, Logan Heights

Concerts & Theater in San Diego This Weekend

San Diego International Fringe Festival 

Through Sunday, May 26

San Diego’s yearly Fringe Festival channels the weird, wacky, and wild of the performing arts world with boundary-pushing productions all over the city. A wide variety of local and international artists will descend upon local venues like the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theatre and Centro Cultural de la Raza, putting on more than 70 creative, unpredictable, and off-the-wall shows. Admission for each performance ranges from free to $10.
Citywide

Fiesta Del Sol Festival

Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19

This free, annual, two-day festival from the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce and The Belly Up features a stacked lineup of musicians playing on the main stage throughout the weekend. Attendees can also enjoy a beer and wine garden, food trucks, a shopping experience at Fletcher Cove Beach Park, and a pancake breakfast served by local firemen. For a more elevated experience, VIP passes ($150 single-day, $250 two-day) come with a meal and drink ticket, a gift bag, a private cash bar, snacks, and reserved cocktail area seating.
111 South Sierra Avenue, Solana Beach

Devil in a Box at the OnStage Playhouse

Opens Friday, May 17

Penned by San Diego playwright Tori Rice and directed by James P. Darvas, Devil in a Box will resonate with anyone who has grappled with addiction or seen its impact in a loved one’s life. There will be 16 performances of the play through June 9 at Chula Vista’s OnStage Playhouse, with three shows this weekend. Tickets are $25 for adults over age 30 (with a $5 discount for students, seniors, and educators) and $15 for those under.
291 Third Avenue, Chula Vista

Swan Lake at the Civic Theatre

Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18

The World Ballet Series production of Swan Lake—which is locked in an eternal battle with The Nutcracker for the title of Tchaikovsky’s magnum opus—will arrive at the Civic Theatre this weekend. Soundtracked by a live orchestra, the ballet’s two shows will feature hand-painted sets and dazzling, shimmering costumes. Tickets to Friday and Saturday’s performances of Swan Lake are still available, with prices starting at $75.
1100 Third Avenue, Gaslamp

Community Band Festival at Old Poway Park

Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19

Poway’s annual Community Band Festival showcases groups from all over Southern California playing jazz, bluegrass, and classic concert jams. This two-day festival from the Old Poway Park Action Committee, Pomerado Community Band, and Poway Arts and Crafts Guild will include the sounds of North County Winds, the San Diego Community Jazz Band, and the San Diego British Brass Band. There will also be arts, craft, and music merchandise vendors and food service throughout the weekend (10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday) at Old Poway Park.
14134 Midland Road, Poway

Festivals & Art Exhibits in San Diego This Weekend

Street Level 2.1 at the Oceanside Museum of Art

Friday May 17

Coastal Exposures: 10 Years of Osider Photography will be the first exhibition to get the block party treatment at volume two of the Oceanside Museum of Art’s Street Level series. This Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m., OMA will get the summertime vibes started with spins from DJ Chaps One, tunes from Devvlov and The Dappersons, bites from 7 Siblings, and a lowrider showcase from a pair of O’side car clubs: Members Only and Por Siempre. Street Level 2.1 is free for all OMA members and $15 for non-members; through May 17, you can purchase a $60 season pass that comes with admission to all five 2024 Street Level events.
704 Pier View Way, Oceanside

Ocean Beach Kite Festival

Saturday May 18

The Ocean Beach Kiwanis Club’s annual kite-flying get-together encourages San Diegans to take flight with homemade kites. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Robb Athletic Field, the 77th Ocean Beach Kite Festival will offer attendees the chance to make, decorate, and fly their very own kite and enjoy food, games, live music, and an exhibition from pro kitefliers. This classic SD event is free for all.
2525 Bacon Street, Ocean Beach

America on Main Street in El Cajon

Saturday May 18

Every year, downtown El Cajon holds a neighborhood street fair celebration highlighting the spirit of the USA as a melting pot for diverse cultures and communities. America on Main Street features a wide variety of arts, crafts, and international food booths, plus carnival rides, bounce houses, a petting zoo, and live entertainment stages. As a special part of this year’s street fair, attendees can sample all-you-can-eat appetizers, sweets, and drinks from more than 10 local restaurants and vendors in the Foodie Fest area. General admission is $20 for adults and $10 for kids ages 6 to 12; entry is free for children ages five and under.
East Main Street and Rea Avenue, between Magnolia and Claydelle Avenues, El Cajon

Asian Cultural Festival of San Diego 

Saturday May 18

The 11th annual Asian Cultural Festival of San Diego takes place this Saturday from 12 to 8 p.m. The free fest features all-day folk and contemporary entertainment, sizzling street food, and refreshing fruit flavors, highlighting more than a dozen Asian countries’ cultures and traditions. Those who stop by Mira Mesa Community Park can also expect a beer garden, martial arts demos, a video game tent, an escape room, a ramen-eating contest, and more. 
8575 New Salem Street, Mira Mesa 

Jasper Johns: Drawings and Prints at SDMA

Opens Satuday May 18

Opens May 18

Through October 27, the San Diego Museum of Art will display 14 works from artist and printmaker Jasper Johns’ six-decade-plus career. Don’t miss Green Angel, a 1991 etching with a distinctive and intriguing motif possibly inspired by a Rodin sculpture.
1450 El Prado, Balboa Park

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Over the Line Craft Beerfest & OTL Tournament in Mission Bay

Saturday May 18

One of San Diego’s most storied sporting customs returns to the sands of Mission Bay this Saturday. Dozens of local players will team up to play over-the-line all day (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at Old Mission Beach Athletic Club’s eighth annual OTL Craft Beerfest & Tournament. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees can also enjoy bites and suds from San Diego’s best breweries and food trucks at Mariner’s Point. General admission tickets to this 21-plus event are $40 and can be purchased here; team entry for the OTL tournament is sold out.
1215 Mariners Way, Mission Bay

Shock’N The Park at Liberty Station

Sunday May 19

Culture Shock San Diego’s yearly ode to b-boys and hip-hop culture returns this Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. to Liberty Station’s Legacy Plaza. San Diegans can stop by and root for their favorite local troupes as they battle it out on the dance floor. Then, watch a two-hour dance showcase that includes a special performance from acrobat, choreographer, and Liberty Station Arts District artist-in-residence Micah Parra.
2641 Truxtun Road, Point Loma

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Food & Drink Events in San Diego This Weekend

Mother’s Day Brunch at Hotel del Coronado

May 12

Celebrate Mom with an all-you-can-eat brunch at one of San Diego’s iconic seaside spots. In the Hotel del Coronado’s Southpointe Ballroom, guests will enjoy live music and brunch stations featuring sweet treats like Polynesian vanilla buttermilk pancakes and chocolate chip breakfast bread pudding, plus made-to-order omelets, eggs benedicts, and avocado toast. Guests ages 21 and up will receive a complimentary glass of Champagne. Mother’s Day Brunch at the Hotel del Coronado is $185 for adults, $95 for children ages 4 to 12, and complementary for children 3 and under with a paid adult. Seatings take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and there are still several reservation times available here.

1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado

Coronado Art & Wine Festival

May 11

The Coronado Schools Foundation and the Coronado Chamber of Commerce invite residents to wine, dine, and admire the art on display this Saturday from 12 to 5 p.m. The festival will feature more than 80 artist booths, plus live music and a varied selection of sips and bites, all in an effort to fundraise for local art education. Admission to the art festival is free, but to try wine, you’ll have to purchase one of several tasting packages, such as the $50 wine village pass (which comes with six vino samples, bites, and live music) or the $275 all-inclusive VIP pass (it comes with 15 wine tastings, plus access to all three tasting areas and a “meet the artists” pre-party invite). For the entire list of ticket options, visit here.

1125 10th Street, Coronado

Concerts & Theater in San Diego This Weekend

Wagner New Play Festival

May 8–11

San Diegans can support local playwrights on the rise at the 2024 Wagner New Play Festival, where five UC San Diego grad students will present their original works onstage at a trio of intimate theaters on UCSD’s campus. Highlights from this year’s showcase include the satirical military and musical theater mashup of Milo Cramer’s No Singing in the Navy and the dark coming-of-age comedy Dead Girl’s Quinceanera by Phanésia Pharel. Individual show tickets are $20 for general admission, $10 for UCSD students, and $15 for UCSD staff and faculty.

La Jolla

Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival

May 10–12

The Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival kicks off this Friday, bringing more than 80 musicians to downtown’s waterfront. In addition to headliners like Kaytranada, Dominic Fike, and Beck, expect appearances from a wide variety of local bands and Latin music artists. Wonderfont will also include pop-up sports and games at Ruocco Park, plus VIP boat cruises, yacht parties, art installations, and plenty of nighttime events to keep the party jumping all over the city. Wonderfront tickets are still available, with three-day general admission and VIP passes going for $329 and $399 respectively. Single-day passes are on sale for $135.

839 West Harbor Drive, Embarcadero

The Nowell Family Foundation Festivities 

May 11

The Nowell Family Foundation will sponsor a day full of activities in Oceanside, all aimed at promoting addiction recovery. A Sublime Life, a free sobriety festival featuring live music, workshops, speakers, and more at Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. From 5 to 10 p.m., just down the street at the Oceanside Museum of Art, rock out at Sublime Family Jam, a benefit concert hosted by Sublime bassist Eric Wilson and new lead singer Jakob Nowell (son of original frontman Bradley Nowell) to raise funds for Bradley’s House, the foundation’s sobriety home. Tickets to the concert—which also includes a DJ performance from Troy Dendekker, a Sublime memorabilia exhibition, and an art competition highlighting artwork focused on addiction and mental health—are $115.

A Sublime Life – 300 North Coast Highway, Oceanside | Sublime Family Jam – 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside

Festivals & Art Exhibits in San Diego This Weekend

GI Film Festival San Diego

Through May 11

The annual GI Film Festival at The Museum of Photographic Arts recognizes veterans and active service members—including many residing or stationed in San Diego—working in front of and behind the camera to bring thought-provoking stories to the silver screen. The 2024 festival selections highlight the perspective of Black and LGBTQ+ veterans, soldiers grappling with the long-lasting effects of war, and the previously untold stories of fallen heroes. The festival also offers free interactive events like the Women Veterans in Film panel and filmmaker and fan happy hours. Tickets for individual screenings are $10 for general admission and $8 for active military and veterans.

1649 El Prado, Balboa Park

Border Blitz: Artistas del Cómic de Tijuana and Collaboration(s)! A Journey with John Jennings

Opening May 9

The San Diego Comic-Con Museum welcomes two new exhibits this Thursday. Part of the ongoing World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 festivities, Border Blitz: Artistas del Cómic de Tijuana features artwork from Charles Glaubitz, Alejandra Yépiz Portillo, and Urbano Mata, Tijuana artists depicting life in the border region. Collaboration(s)! A Journey with John Jennings showcases graphic novels and comic art collections from artist and author John Jennings, director of the Abrams ComicArts’ line Megascope, which centers the experiences of people of color.

2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park

Gator by the Bay

May 9–12

Gator by the Bay returns to Spanish Landing Park for its 21st year with a familiar recipe: the tastes and tunes that define Southern Louisiana. The sounds of zydeco, rockabilly, and the blues will take over several live music stages, and attendees can indulge in a Cajun feast of epic proportions, featuring favorites like jambalaya, beignets, and, of course, 10,000 pounds of crawfish. Ticket options for Gator By the Bay include one-day ($70–$85), three-day ($185–$230), and four-day ($235–$295) general admission. Kids ages 17 and under get in free.

3900 North Harbor Drive, Point Loma

Community Arts Open House

May 11

From 1 to 5 p.m. this Saturday, the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center hosts an afternoon of free workshops, concerts, and interactive programs, from hip-hop dancing to a drum circle. San Diegans will be able to tap into their passions under the tutelage of local artists and collectives like Drummers Without Borders, Malashock Dance, and Studio ACE. Enjoy live performances from Chiara Capobianco and the Euphoria Brass Band, as well as local middle school, high school, and college ensembles and students from the LJMS’ Community Music Center. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP in advance here.

7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour

May 11–12

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, the San Dieguito Art Guild will host its 27th annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour, with pop-up art exhibits tucked away in eight North County homes, gardens, and art studios. These properties will welcome more than 30 local artists selling paintings, ceramics, photography, and more, and scenic stops on the self-guided tour include various work barns, outdoor kitchens, and sculpture gardens. This unique Mother’s Day adventure also serves as the nonprofit’s major annual fundraiser, so everyone is invited to drop by each stop to enjoy refreshments, admire scenic outdoor spaces, and purchase some artwork. Tickets are $35 per person and are valid for the entire weekend.

937 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas 

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San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 

May 10–12

The Padres will kick off their first homestand of the month with a three-game set against the boys in blue, beginning this Friday night at Petco Park. New Padres acquisition Luis Arraez brings a stellar batting average and tremendous plate discipline to an already stacked Padres lineup, but will it be enough to outscore the Dodgers and their MVP-winning trifecta of Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman? This series will likely come down to whoever’s more dominant on the mound, meaning the Friars will need strong outings from Yu Darvish and Michael King to fend off the league’s number-one offense and continue their charge for the NL West crown. Tickets for this weekend’s rival matchup start at $51.

100 Park Boulevard, Downtown

Posh on Prospect

May 11

The Living Room will host Post on Prospect, the latest fashion show from Fashion Week San Diego. The event will begin with photo ops at 11 a.m. At noon, models will strut the catwalk, showcasing looks from a variety of local boutiques and brands. Afterward, enjoy an all-day shopping spree at several nearby stores, where you can explore the couture and stroll the streets of La Jolla like they’re the Met Gala red carpet. The $49 Posh Pass gets attendees access to the whole event, as well as coffee, a baked treat, and promotions at participating boutiques. The $59 Posh Plus ticket comes with all those perks, plus a glass of champagne.

9850 Genesee Avenue, La Jolla

Balboa Park Pow Wow

May 11–12

From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, the San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC) presents the 36th annual Balboa Park Pow Wow, a free community celebration of Native American culture, traditions, and heritage. The festivities will include Kumeyaay bird singing; gourd and intertribal dancing; Native American food, arts, and crafts vendors; and a special honoring of mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures to commemorate Mother’s Day.

Corner of Park Boulevard and President’s Way, Balboa Park

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Before heading out to the grass next weekend, check out our guide to some of the must-see musical acts at the 2024 Wonderfront Festival in San Diego. 

BADBADNOTGOOD

Saturday @ 3:25 p.m. | Ocean Stage

Must Listen Track: In Your Eyes

BADBADNOTGOOD? More like GOODGOODQUITEGOOD. The Toronto-based group has shaken up the music industry with their boldly unapologetic jazz jams that have captivated audiences worldwide. 

The young, unsuspecting trio without a lead singer has garnered collaborations with rap’s heaviest hitters including Kendrick Lamar, MF Doom, Earl Sweatshirt, and Wu Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah along with indie heads Samuel T. Herring (Future Islands), Daniel Cesar, and Charlotte Day Wilson. Their performance at Wonderfront will certainly be a palate cleanser in a sea of booming 808s and nostalgic pop anthems.

Marcus King

Sunday @ 5:20 p.m. | Ocean Stage

Must Listen Track: Wildflowers & Wine

With his 2020 debut album El Dorado, the South Carolina-based singer and songwriter, Marcus King, has made waves with his bluesy ballads and warm guitar riffs that soothe the soul. A guitar prodigy from an early age, Marcus first started playing with his father at age eight, appeared on his father’s albums at 11, and began gigging in night clubs after dropping out of high school. King’s road to stardom began with the help of Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach who produced his debut album and has led to collaborations with The Allman brothers, B.B. King, Billy Strings and other blues greats. 

Kaytranada

Friday @ 8:45 p.m. | Marina Stage

Must Listen Track: YOU’RE THE ONE

In two albums (one of which won the 2021 Grammy award for Best Dance/Electronic album), Kaytranada has cemented himself in the electronic music world with his sonic grooves, Tahitian-inspired drum beats, and star-studded collaborations. Similar to Badbadnotgood (who Kay has previously collaborated with), Kaytranada packs a wide variety of musical influences and features into his albums including tracks with Goldlink, Kali Uchis, Anderson Paak, H.E.R. Masego, Syd, Little Dragon, Freddie Gibs, and Vic Mensa. 

Kaytranada first garnered attention through his early SoundCloud projects sampling and remixing R&B icons like Janet Jackson, Missy Elliott, and Jill Scott before exploding on the scene with hit albums 99.9% (which I still listen to on repeat) and Bubba. 

Dominic Fike

Saturday @ 7:25 p.m. | Ocean Stage

Must Listen Track: Phone Numbers

Dominic Fike has been all the rage these days having amassed a whopping 22 million monthly listeners on Spotify and hitting just under 1 billion streams on his hit song “3 Nights.” Another remnant from the SoundCloud era, Dominic pursued music while growing up in a broken household in Naple, Florida which is reflected in personal lyrics woven through his albums. 

At 22, Dominic released his first EP “Don’t Forget About Me” while under house arrest and was soon after signed to Columbia Records. Dominic skyrocketed into pop-music stardom making music with supergroup Brockhampton, Kenny Beats, and Justin Beiber while also appearing on the second season of HBO’s Euphoria. His sound, that fluctuates betweens indie pop and rap, has struck a chord with billions of listeners worldwide. 

Mt. Joy

Sunday @ 7:25 p.m. | Ocean Stage

Must Listen Track: Silver Lining

The Los Angeles–based group Mt. Joy is the latest band to take over the folk rock genre that’s experiencing a renaissance in recent years. Their hit song “Silver Lining” quickly hit #1 on Billboard’s Triple A radio charts and kickstarted their careers landing performances at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and Austin City Limits. Their three album run, starting with their 2018 self-titled album and punctuated by their 2022 release, “Orange Blood,” has shown signs of the band’s gradual expansion into indie pop and psychedelic territory. Matt’s Quinn’s vocals are a focal point in the group’s tracks layered with clean guitar melodies, mellow percussions, and a twinge of psychedelia. 

JID

Friday @ 7:45 p.m. | Ocean Stage

Must Listen Track: Dance Now

Hailing from Atlanta, JID is a rapper that should be on everyone’s radar. JID has been making waves with his own strain of conscious rap pairing finely crafted bars with unhinged, speaker-rattling beats. Growing up, JID was a top football prospect having earned himself a Division 1 football scholarship, before a career-ending hip injury altered his trajectory. JID pivoted from sports and found his footing in the underground rap scene with Virginia-based rap-duo EarthGang with whom he released his first mixtapes. Following his debut EP Dicaprio, JID was signed into J. Cole’s Dreamville label and four albums later he’s the tour-de-force representing Atlanta’s rap scene with four platinum records under his belt.

Steel Pulse

Sunday @ 3:25 p.m. | Ocean Stage

Must Listen Track: Handsworth Revolution

Spark one up and fade away into the reggae jams of legendary UK band Steel Pulse. Formed in Birmingham in 1975, the prominent Rastafarian band has been an outspoken political and musical force against racism, government corruption, and religious intolerance. Their music features elements of roots reggae popularized by Bob Marley including one-drop rhythm, slow drum beats, and lyrics dissecting the social climate of the world. The band has cycled through members over their 40-year discography, but singer and guitarist David Hinds remains the glue that propelled the band through 12 studio albums, a best reggae album Grammy win for their 1986 album Babylon the Bandit, and headlining reggae festivals throughout the world. 

Before you go, here are a few details you should know about Wonderfront Festival 2024:

What time does the 2024 Wonderfront Festival start? 

The festival starts Friday, May 10 and concludes Sunday, May 12 with performances from 12 p.m to 10 p.m. daily.

Where is the Wonderfront Festival? 

The 2024 Wonderfront Festival takes place across multiple downtown venues including the Embarcadero Marina Park North, Seaport Village, and Ruocco Park. See the 2024 daily schedule here.

Where can I buy tickets for the 2024 Wonderfront Festival?

You can buy tickets online at the Wonderfront Festival’s website. General admission tickets are $135 per person and three-day tickets are $329 (offering a $76 discount). 

What can you bring into the 2024 Wonderfront Festival? 

Festival attendees can bring small purses or fanny packs that are smaller than 6” x 8” x 3,” clear backpacks that meet their bag policy, binoculars, blankets, kids strollers, hydration packs, towels, empty water bottles up to 1 liter in size, and sunscreen (no aerosol containers). 

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Food & Drink Events in San Diego This Weekend

14th Annual Taste of Cardiff

May 2

This Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Cardiff will have a community-wide sampling soiree as visitors will get to taste the best local food, craft beer, wine that the beach town has to offer. With the $60 taste and sip ticket, attendees can get tastings from each participating restaurant plus 12 samples (2 oz. for beer, 1 oz. for wine) from participating wineries and breweries; there are also $55 taste tickets for those only interested in the food offerings. Attendees will get to award the best tastings with the 2024 Morgan Mallory Golden Fork Award. 

Downtown Cardiff-by-the-Sea

FoodieLand Night Market

May 3-5

Paying homage to the sights, sounds and smells of Asia’s night market scene, FoodieLand Night Market at Del Mar Fairgrounds will feature more than 210 vendors cooking up multicultural cuisine, plus treats, sweets and nearly anything that can be fried on a stick. This three-day festival is an absolute foodie’s delight, whether you have an eye (and stomach) for street bites, grilled delicacies, or fluffy desserts. The market will be open starting this Friday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will continue Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Single-day tickets for all three days are available for $6; children under the age of five are admitted for free.

2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar

Concerts & Theater in San Diego This Weekend

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert at The Shell

May 3

Take a cinematic and symphonic adventure with the San Diego Symphony as they perform John Williams’ iconic score during Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Live in Concert this Friday at 7:30 p.m. Led by conductor John Beal, the symphony will take audiences through the soundtrack of Indy’s perilous journey in search of the holy grail, from a deadly duel with a massive boulder in the jungle to out-maneuvering Nazis in Cairo for humanity’s greatest hidden treasure. Audiences can channel their inner adventurer as the origin story of cinema’s greatest archaeologist is brought to life on the big screen at the Rady Shell for one night only. 

222 Marina Park Way, Embarcadero

El Cajon Dinner and a Concert

Begins May 3

This Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., El Cajon Dinner and a Concert returns to Prescott Promenade Park with a performance from Fleetwood Mac tribute band Twisty Gypsy. The group channels the stadium show performances of the classic rock legends—with hits like “Dreams” and “Rhiannon” certainly on the setlist—bringing a modern flair to their timeless songs with verve and dedication. As always, San Diegans are invited to bring chairs, blankets, food and drinks to the show and are encouraged to check out the local restaurants in Downtown El Cajon before and after the concert. 

East Main Street, El Cajon

Giselle at Balboa Theatre

May 4 & 5

The San Diego Ballet’s production of Giselle at the Balboa Theatre, led by artistic director Javier Velasco, trades the original setting of the classic ballet from Europe’s Middle Ages to Spanish Colonial California. A tale of love, tragedy and deadly revenge set around a Spanish nobleman and a Mexican peasant in a forbidden love, Giselle is told through resounding, romantic movements as the dramatic story escalates into a haunting group of women spurned by their lovers and seeking payback from beyond the grave. There will be two performances of Giselle this weekend: Saturday night at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase here. 

868 4th Avenue, Gaslamp

Stir at The Old Globe

Begins May 4

Premiering this Saturday at The Old Globe, Stir showcases the transformative power of food and how it can unexpectedly reconnect families, even when they drift far apart. Written by and starring Melinda Lopez and Joel Perez, Stir is a family comedy that tells the story of two siblings who begin to reconcile while working on their mother’s favorite recipe, and as they reminisce the duo begin to rebuild their trust and discover the strength of family ties. With a story that connects deeply with anyone who yearns for or possesses a close family connection, Stir runs at the Sheryl and Harvey Theatre through May 26. 

1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park

Festivals and Art Exhibits in San Diego This Weekend

Gaslamp Quarter Inaugural Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza

May 4

The Gaslamp Quarter is celebrating Cinco de Mayo in style with a free all-day fiesta featuring live music, restaurant specials, acrobatic wrestling matches and more this Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The inaugural Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza will include Latin DJs, mariachis, ballet folklorico dancers, and a lucha libre tournament that sees masked luchadores from World Power Wrestling fly off the top rope for some high-stakes wrestling. There will also be mezcal tastings, an artisanal mercado with local Mexican artists and a lowrider competition where 60 entrants will show off who’s got the best hydraulics. 

614 5th Avenue, Gaslamp

“The Art of Experience” Exhibition at Union Hall Gallery

Opens May 4

Union Hall Gallery will launch its first exhibition this Saturday, a memorial show from sculptor Ted Berryman and his late wife Martha Moramay Cuevas featuring works from the previous decade made inside their Santa Ysabel home studio. “The Art of Experience,” on display through June 16 in partnership with Santa Ysabel Art Gallery, features large-scale sculptures by Berryman made using natural elements along with delicately unique abstract paintings from Cuevas, pairing the couple’s artwork to present their shared belief that art transcends the human experience.

There will be a free opening reception for the exhibition held this Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. “The Art of Experience” will be open for viewing Fridays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment.

2323 Broadway, Golden Hill

Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Fashion and Stories Exhibition

The newest exhibition at the Bonita Museum and Cultural Center will recognize traditional Asian American and Pacific Islander attire with clothing from over a dozen countries and communities on display. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, this exhibition will allow visitors the opportunity to dive into AAPI fashion traditions and how it represents centuries of culture and heritage.

The exhibition will have an opening reception, hosted by ABC Channel 10 reporter Vanessa Paz, this Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with Asian Pacific cuisine — including favorites like Korean gimbap and Filipino pandan dessert — served up by local chefs and cultural dance performances. Tickets to the opening reception are $40 for adults, $20 for youth ages 6 to 12 years old and free for kids age 5 and under; reservations for the opening reception can be made here. 

4355 Bonita Road, Bonita

Cinco de Mayo Festival

May 5

North County residents can celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Grape Day Park with live entertainment, food, shopping and family-friendly festivities during USA Multicultural’s 4th annual Cinco de Mayo Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free community event, organized by the Escondido nonprofit, is focused on unifying the community through diverse cultural expression and will include several local food and craft vendors, along with an all-day lineup of cultural singing and dancing performances on two stages. The festival will also feature a beer garden, kids zone and the “Palette of Possibilities Art Exhibition,” celebrating new artwork from a group of local and Mexican artists.

321 North Broadway, Escondido

Carlsbad Spring Village Street Faire

May 5

More than 900 vendors—selling everything from homemade clothing items and sports merchandise to antique collectibles and holistic remedies—will be a part of the Carlsbad Spring Village Faire this Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce’s free marquee event comes around twice a year during the spring and fall (May and November) and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. In addition to the row of arts, crafts and unique vendor finds, this non-stop block party will have plenty of live entertainment, plus a beer garden, inflatable rides, two food courts, and a family pancake breakfast. 

Grand Avenue and Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad

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The Talk of the Town: Old Hollywood Edition

May 3

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library’s annual benefit event will once again welcome guests to Old Hollywood with a night inspired by the elegant aesthetic and silver screen charm of the biggest stars of the 1920s and ‘30s. This Friday, Talk of the Town 2024 will feature the sounds of big band jazz, an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and a buffet dinner for all attendees; plus guests are encouraged to dress in the glamorous Hollywood attire of stars like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. General admission tickets for this fundraising affair are $250 and VIP tickets, which come with early entry at 5:30 p.m. and special red carpet treatment, plus Champagne, cocktails and first dibs on the silent auction, are available for $1,000.

1008 Wall Street, La Jolla

Julian Woman’s Club Wildflower Show 

May 3 & 4

This free annual tradition from the Julian Woman’s Club, which dates all the way back to 1926, highlights a plethora of gorgeous flower finds, offering educational insights to all visitors who make their way to Julian for its natural beauty. A variety of flowers that have been picked by club members—featuring the best blooms from the estimated 855 specifics of plants growing in and around Julian—will be on display for free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Friday and Saturday. As attendees see and smell the flowers, they can also enjoy art from local schools and handicrafts from club members as they learn more about the lovely local flora and how they blossom through the surface. 

2607 C Street, Julian 

2024 San Diego FC Chrome Ball Tour

May 4

San Diego FC’s Chrome Ball Tour makes its biggest stop yet in Chula Vista this Saturday as part of its 18-city community engagement tour throughout the County, embracing each neighborhood’s unique art, culture and love for soccer. From 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., South Bay locals are invited to come through and connect with San Diego’s newest pro sports team, and enjoy a first responders tournament, 3v3 street soccer matches and custom artwork made by local artists Josue Baltezar, Chikle! And Paola ‘Panca’ Villaseñor. The event will also include a lucha libre performance from Masked Republic, plus a local car show, a kids zone, a beer garden, and a “Colors of the Community” fashion show with musical performances from several South Bay natives. Anyone interested in attending is encouraged to RSVP here. 

300 Park Way, Chula Vista

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Food & Drink Events in San Diego This Weekend

Pio Cesare Wine-Pairing Dinner

April 24

Offering a menu inspired by the cuisine of Sardinia and Sicily, Garibaldi will host northern Italian winemaker Pio Cesare for an exclusive five-course wine-pairing dinner this Wednesday at 6 p.m. Guests will feasts on bites like grilled prawns, rack of lamb, and dark chocolate mousse on the restaurant’s outdoor rooftop, catching a coastal sunset from the third floor of the InterContinental San Diego. They’ll also get to try six Cesare wines. Tickets for Garibaldi’s pairing dinner are $90, plus tax and an 18 percent gratuity. Each ticket will include a take-home gift.
901 Bayfront Court, Downtown

Chef Drew Deckman at Rancho Valencia

April 25

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is partnering with chef Drew Deckman to present a multi-course dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. this Thursday under the welcoming lights and peaceful scenery of the resort’s outdoor dining area, The Garden. While guests jam to live music from trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos and his trio, Deckman, along with Rancho Valencia executive chef Emiliano Safa and chef Christopher Gentile, will utilize sustainable, locally sourced ingredients to offer an elevated take on San Diego and Baja flavors. Each dish will be paired with Baja region wines from Paralelo and Casa de Piedra. Tickets are available for $325 per person.
5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe

San Diego Cocktail Championship

April 28

What makes a good cocktail? This Sunday, that’s for you to decide. Along 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp, attendees can sip unique signature cocktails from 21 San Diego County restaurants and bars at the inaugural San Diego Cocktail Championship. Rustic Root, Swing Social, and Tiki Annex will host the festivities, with a handful of nearby Gaslamp spots also getting in on the fun. Competitors include South Park’s Fernside, Captain’s Quarters of Pacific Beach, and Chula Vista’s Vogue Tavern. A $49 general admission pass gets you mini cocktails from all participating locations from 2 to 5 p.m., while $79 VIP passes offer perks like food options and early access beginning at 1 p.m. As an added bonus, all cocktail voters will be registered to win $2,100 worth of gift cards—$100 from each location.
5th Avenue, Gaslamp

Concerts & Theater in San Diego This Weekend

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

April 24–25

Neil Young released his first album with Crazy Horse in 1969. Fifty-five years later, they’re still going strong, kicking off a new North American tour in San Diego this Wednesday and Thursday. The Love Earth Tour will celebrate more than a half-century of classic rock excellence and the release of Young & Crazy Horse’s new album Fu##in’ Up, which also features live recordings from their 1990 album Ragged Glory. Tickets for both performances start at $84.
5500 Campanile Drive, El Cajon

Tuck Everlasting

Opens April 26

The magical musical Tuck Everlasting opens at the Coronado Playhouse this weekend and runs through May 19. Based on the novel of the same name by Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting follows Winne Foster, an ordinary 11-year-old who becomes embroiled with the Tuck family and their gift of eternal youth. As Foster attempts to help the enchanted clan hold on to their secret in the face of danger, she must decide whether to go back to her normal life or continue her adventure. There will be four performances of Tuck Everlasting this week, beginning with opening night on Friday. Tickets to all shows are $27 per person.
1835 Strand Way, Coronado

Adams Avenue Unplugged

April 26–27

Explore a variety of genres and musicians at this all-day live music marathon along two miles of Adams Avenue. More than 60 concerts will take place throughout the day as a number of restaurants, bars, and cafes transform their spaces into makeshift venues. From intimate café sets to rockin’ outdoor shows, all performances are free to the public, excepting the headliner concert from The California Guitar Trio ($25). Normal Heights United Church will host the main stage and a beer garden, where attendees can purchase $24 VIP beer and food tickets to get three craft beers and a combination plate from Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant. Before Saturday’s musical block party, catch a Friday night screening of the film Recordially Yours, Lou Curtiss, a documentary on Lou Curtiss, the late local music legend and owner of Folk Arts Rare Records, at the Adams Avenue Theater. Attendees will also experience opening performances and a post-screening panel discussion.
Adams Avenue, Hillcrest

Festivals and Art Exhibits in San Diego This Weekend

Art Alive

April 25–28

Local aesthetes can ring in spring at the San Diego Museum of Art’s annual fundraiser. This year’s theme celebrates Indian art and culture with dozens of striking, prismatic floral arrangements. Art Alive 2024 will include a special installation from the museum’s Edwin Binney 3rd Collection of South Asian paintings and several Indian keynote artists, including Meghaa Modi, SDMA’s first international rotunda designer. The event promises four days of immersive affairs, beginning with the black-tie Premiere Dinner Thursday night, followed by the annual Bloom Bash kick-off party Friday night from 7 p.m. to midnight (expect live performances, tons of bites and cocktails, and a ferris wheel). The 2024 Art Alive exhibition will be on display Friday through Sunday. General admission is $40 for nonmembers, $5 for children aged 7 to 17, and free for kids under six years old. Attendees can check out the interactive Garden of Activities on Saturday and Sunday for free with Art Alive admission, but Bloom Bash and Premiere Dinner tickets are sold separately.
1450 El Prado, Balboa Park

Mission Federal Artwalk

April 27–28

More than 250 artists working in a vast array of genres—such as oil, acrylic, mixed media, printmaking, pottery, and much more—will display their work throughout Little Italy during the Mission Federal Artwalk. This free annual event celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024. When not perusing fine art from the US and Mexico, you can enjoy four music stages, food vendors, and interactive art activities from 11 a.m to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. This event benefits local nonprofit ArtReach.
2210 Columbia Street, Little Italy

The Artist Speaks: Cara Romero

Opens April 27

Split into three sections (Native California, Imagining Indigenous Futures, and Native Woman), Cara Romero’s exhibition at the Museum of Photographic Arts draws upon her experience as a Native American woman and the cultural memory and collective history of her Chemehuevi Indian Tribe to explore identity and heritage. On view through October 20, the exhibition will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the museum is free, but visitors are encouraged to make a contribution if possible.
1649 El Prado, Balboa Park

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Lakeside Rodeo 

April 25–28

The Lakeside Rodeo returns for its 60th anniversary with four family-friendly nights of cowboy competition, including classic rodeo events like bull riding, steer wrestling, and team roping. In addition to watching daring rodeo contests, attendees can test their own skills by signing up for lower-stakes activities like the stick horse or pony hop races. Tickets for Thursday’s festivities are $15 for all attendees. Friday through Sunday, expect to pay $25 for adults and $15 for kids. All proceeds go toward local arts, sports, health, and education initiatives in Lakeside.
12584 Mapleview Street, Lakeside

Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair & Parade

April 27

The Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair & Parade returns for the 39th time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday. The free afternoon of festivities will begin with a community parade—bands, performers, clubs, and other marchers will take off from Genesee Avenue. Afterward, the fair will feature a world artists village with local artisans displaying handmade textiles, pottery, jewelry, glasswork, and more for sale and offering craft-making demonstrations and workshops. Attendees can also enjoy carnival rides, live music, an education pavilion with information booths and activities, a history section highlighting community stories in Linda Vista, a beer garden, and an international food court.
6900 Linda Vista Road, Linda Vista

Encinitas Spring Street Fair

April 27–28

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, North County residents can enjoy a weekend of outdoor activities along Highway 101. Encinitas’ annual seasonal event features children’s rides, a craft beer garden, and over 450 vendors slinging antiques and artworks. Three performing stages will host San Diego bands like The Surf Birdz and Half Hour Late, as well as dance shows from local performing arts troupes.
South Coast Highway 101 between D and J Streets, Encinitas 

MotorCars on MainStreet

April 28

The 32nd edition of this annual car show brings more than 400 classic cars and trucks to downtown Coronado. MotorCars on MainStreet celebrates automobiles that are at least 50 years old, including old Cadillac convertibles and vintage Volkswagen surf buses. The event will feature live music and raffle drawings. It’s free for spectators, while anyone wanting to show off their ride must pay a registration fee ($50 before April 27 and $60 after).
Isabella & Orange Avenues, Coronado

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La Jolla Playhouse’s newest world premiere musical, Redwood, follows Jesse, a self-proclaimed perfectionist who fills her days and nights with work in the wake of the loss of her son, Spencer. It quickly becomes clear that she and her wife, Mel, have very different means of coping: where Mel needs to process the grief, Jesse veers away from it—and, eventually, into the driver’s seat of a car, fleeing across the country. 

She ultimately lands in the redwood forest of Eureka, California. It is only there, under a canopy of stars and branches which stretch to the sky, that Jesse is finally able to breathe. 

Then, she meets scholars and scientists Finn and Becca, adventurers seeking answers in the treetops of the giants. Jesse decides that maybe she, too, needs to shed the tethers of pain that hold her back and reach for the sky.

Playwright and director Tina Landau conceived of Redwood in collaboration with star Idina Menzel. Landau also contributed lyrics to music by Kate Diaz. The production features a small but mighty cast of Broadway veterans: Menzel as Jesse, De’Adre Aziza as Mel, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe as Becca, Michael Park as Finn, and Zachary Noah Piser as Spencer (and others). Their experience and skill are undeniable as they navigate the new material, integrate choreographic elements into their ascension to the treetops, and nail the show’s tight harmonies.

In many ways, the talent onstage is a boon for a show that feels unfinished. While the plot elements are relevant and current, tackling both mental health crises and a fentanyl overdose, the examination of each character’s backstory is emotionally taxing and, if anything, detracts from the primary plot line. References made to Finn’s family, for example, go nowhere. And, though we hope Jesse can find peace in the face of loss, the character’s monologic suicidal ideation and ongoing inconsideration for others make it difficult to connect emotionally with her journey.

Furthermore, while the songs are lovely and well-performed, they are also stagnant, rarely advancing the plot or connecting us with the characters, with the exception of a handful of numbers: “The Place” (the production’s opening tune), “Becca’s Song,” “No Repair,” and “Still.”

However, Redwood is visually stunning and immersive. A blank canvas space is brought to life by projections and animations under the creative eye of media designer Hana S. Kim, paired with a floor-to-ceiling redwood on which the characters climb and dance. Stretching around the perimeter of the theater, the projected forest is lush, vibrant, intoxicating, and, ultimately, when paired with the polished vocals of the show’s performers, reason enough to attend.

It will be interesting to see how this show grows and develops over its run and in the years to come. My advice? Enjoy Redwood as a concert. Look beyond its inexplicably sentient inanimate objects, stacked traumas, and lengthiness. Soak in the setting and the songs. I’d wager that in there you’ll see the seeds of something that, like the redwoods, stands to root someday.

Redwood runs at La Jolla Playhouse’s Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre through March 31.

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Fiddler On the Roof at The San Diego Musical Theatre

Telling the universal tale of a poor Jewish milkman struggling to keep his family culturally intact, the San Diego Musical Theatre’s production of Fiddler On the Roof continues with five shows Thursday through Sunday. Tevye struggles to uphold Jewish traditions when his daughters look to marry outside of their faith in this adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. Tickets are available from $30 to $70 and can be purchase here. 

4650 Mercury Street, Kearny Mesa

February 20-24

Oceanside International Film Festival 

Over 30 short films and four feature films, from independent filmmakers hailing all the way from Ramona to Bosnia, will be shown over five days at the Sunshine Brooks Theater during the 13th annual Oceanside International Film Festival. Held just blocks away from the beach, the festival lineup will once again feature surf-themed narrative and nonfiction shorts, plus special events like the opening night red carpet ($25), Reel Women Shorts Program ($50-$100) and the closing night awards ceremony ($10). Filmgoers can buy $15 daily block tickets or enjoy every film shown during the festival with the $45 full screening pass. 

217 North Coast Highway, Oceanside 

February 21-25

San Diego Bird Festival at Mission Bay

Local bird enthusiasts are invited to bring their binoculars, cameras and audubon sense of adventure to the San Diego Bird Festival this Wednesday through Sunday. The festival includes several birding keynote speakers, a bird-friendly home and garden fair with local bird orgs and business, and several field trips around San Diego County to explore the region’s unique bird species. Proceeds from the San Diego Bird Festival go toward the San Diego Audubon Society’s natural conservation education and sanctuary efforts.

1936 Quivira Way, Mission Bay

February 22

An Evening with Elizabeth Gilbert at Balboa Theatre

Known for her inescapable best-selling memoir Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert will give a lecture and participate in a Q&A moderated by Dr. Dean Nelson, Director of Writer’s Symposium By The Sea, this Thursday beginning at 7:30 p.m. As expressed in her viral 2009 TED Talk, Gilbert will encourage the audience to pursue their creative ambitions and channel their inner “genius.” General admission tickets are available and ranging from $68 to $155. There are also a limited number of VIP passes available for purchase, which come with a pre-show meet and greet with Gilbert. 

868 4th Avenue, Gaslamp 

Opens February 24

Pinar Yoldas: “Synaptic Sculpture” at the Institute for Contemporary Art

“Synaptic Sculpture,” a new immersive exhibition from UC San Diego Professor Dr. Pinar Yoldas, on display at ICA Central through June 23, boldly envisions a future where technology is used to create a more empathetic society. Marking her first solo exhibition in the U.S., Dr. Yoldas has equipped her studies in neuroscience and architecture to mark how technological innovations in the pursuit of progress can help lead to new products that address the world’s greatest needs. 

1439 El Prado, Balboa Park

February 24

“AFROFUTURE” at San Diego City College

Explore Black identity in photography through art, film and community discussions during “AFROFUTURE” at San Diego City College this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “AFROFUTURE” will give a glimpse into the perspective of Black photographers with a slate of free events that include a panel on decolonizing photography, a screening of the documentary Screening: Through A Lens Darkly, and the opening of the “I See You: Beauty Through The Black Lens” exhibition at the school’s Luxe Gallery. 

1081 16th Street, Downtown

43rd Annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends at WorldBeat Cultural Center

As the Bob Marley biopic Bob Marley: One Love continues its run in theaters, the WorldBeat Cultural Center pays homage to the history, evolution and legacy of roots reggae music with a day-long celebration this Saturday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Recognizing the genre’s history of advocating for unity, love and social justice, the 43rd Annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends features a packed lineup of local and international reggae artists and boasts legendary Jamaican musicians like Johnny Clarke and The Wailing Souls. Tickets to this celebration of roots reggae are available for $57 online here

2100 Park Boulevard, Balboa Park

2024 Mermaid Half Marathon at Mission bay

This year marks two decades since the inaugural Mermaid Series event and twenty years later they are still encouraging women runners to follow through on their fitness aspirations and embrace their inner mermaid. Starting bright and early Saturday morning at South Shores Park, racers can sign up for a morning 5K, 10K or test their long distance endurance with a 13.1 mile half marathon. In addition to the satisfaction of crossing the finish line, all adult racers will receive a mermaid-themed shirt, medal and necklace. 

1775 East Mission Bay Drive, Mission Bay

February 24 & 25

2024 San Diego Chinese New Year Fair 

The 40th annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair returns to downtown to kick off the new year with two days full of activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday. The festival will feature all-day live entertainment, including music, martial arts, cultural dances and the daily lantern parade featuring the lucky lion dancers. There will also be a wide variety of arts, crafts and food vendors to peruse including House of Bao, Thai Burger Company and All is Pretty Candles. 

428 3rd Avenue, Downtown 

The Many Loves of Don Juan at Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center hosts the San Diego Ballet for a pair of passionate performances of The Many Loves of Don Juan, the story of Spain’s most salacious lover. Covering the many conquests of the fabled womanizer, audiences will be drawn in by romantic choreography, the sounds of Spanish guitars and the intoxicating story of the legendary ladies’ man. There will be two performances of The Many Loves of Don Juan, Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets for each performance are available and ranging from $48-$68. 

7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla

February 25

Taste of South Bay 2024 

Following our celebration of the cars, community and culture of the South Bay in our February 2024 issue, we are teaming up with Novo Brazil Brewing for a day party highlighting the best eats that the region has to offer. With thirty local vendors in attendance this Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. guests can enjoy unlimited food and drinks plus live music during this local deep dive into the South Bay’s cuisine. General admission for Taste of South Bay is $55 for those 21+ and $35 for those under 21. Children ages 2 and under can enter for free but must be RSVP’d.  

535 Florence Street, Imperial Beach

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