This weekend, immerse yourself in the artistry of our local theaters, festivals, museums, and marketplaces. Gain “herstorical” insight from The Lesbians of San Diego Project’s new play, or experience Tahitian cultural traditions at the annual Heiva San Diego in Oceanside. You can also admire and purchase handcrafted creations at Bazaar Del Mundo Shops’ Latin American Market or peruse works from over 175 artists at ArtWalk Liberty Station. Plus, new exhibitions at the San Diego Museum of Art (Convergence), LOS/NR (everything and anything), and San Diego Central Library (Uncharted Elsewhere) offer plentiful opportunities to explore. Here are the best things to do in San Diego this weekend:
Food & Drink | Concerts & Festivals | Theater & Art Exhibits | More Fun Things to Do
Food & Drink Events in San Diego This Weekend
Garden at Dusk Dinner: A Summer Celebration at Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center
August 1
Grab a seat at Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center’s upcoming Garden at Dusk Dinner this Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. This seasonal and sustainable meal from bica chefs Charlie Knowles and Manny da Luz will come paired with selections from Oddish Wine. Reservations can be made on a sliding scale from $100 to $150, with all proceeds helping to fund Olivewood’s food education, environmental stewardship, and advocacy initiatives.
2525 North Avenue, National City
Cheers for Charity Pub Crawl
August 2
Crawl for a good cause with the Cheers for Charity Pub Crawl, featuring stops at Original 40 Brewing Company, Mike Hess Brewing Co., and North Park Beer Co. this Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. This fundraiser will have an “Endless Summer,” theme, with attendees encouraged to dress in tropical couture, compete in a costume contest, and win raffle prizes. All funds will go to the nonprofit Home of Guiding Hands, which supports people in San Diego and Imperial Counties with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tickets are $65 and come with a free drink at each location as well as a Home of Guiding Hands Pub Crawl pint glass.
North Park
Uncorked Wine Festival at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
August 2
See Saturday’s races from the Stretch Run and sip from a global selection of more than 100 wines and champagnes at the 21-plus Uncorked Wine Festival at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. From 1 to 5 p.m., take in live music; peruse five local food trucks; and sample the drink menu, which will also include seltzers, meads, and canned cocktails. Ticket options include $95 early admission, which comes with exclusive entry an hour before everyone else, and $79 general admission with entry at 2 p.m. Festival proceeds will benefit San Diego nonprofit Urban Surf 4 Kids.
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar
Concerts & Festivals in San Diego This Weekend
Beck with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra at The Rady Shell
July 29
Indie rock’s most lovable “Loser” has gone orchestral for his newest tour, with stops in Cincinnati, Montreal, and Colorado’s famed Red Rocks. But for his grand finale this Tuesday, Beck brings conductor Edwin Outwater and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra aboard to play classical arrangements of his greatest hits at The Rady Shell. Molly Lewis (a uniquely talented whistler whose 2024 debut On The Lips includes the immaculate “Crushed Velvet” with San Diego’s Thee Sacred Souls) will open. Tickets start at $109 for this concert, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.
222 Marina Park Way, Embarcadero
Less Than Jake: Summer Circus at The Observatory North Park
July 29–30
Ska punk pioneers Less Than Jake bring their Summer Circus Tour to The Observatory North Park for a pair of performances happening Tuesday and Wednesday. Both concerts will feature a lineup of all-star openers, including the eccentric LA outfit Fishbone, ska punk contemporaries The Suicide Machines, and the up-and-coming group Catbite. Tickets range from $48 to $92 for the performances Tuesday and Wednesday, with doors opening at 6 p.m. for each show.
2891 University Avenue, North Park
Ramona Country Fair
August 1–3
Conquer amusement rides, play carnival games, and eat comfort food all weekend long (Friday from 4 to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) at the free Ramona Country Fair. In addition to the many family-friendly activities, Ramona Outdoor Community Center will host Americana (Friday), rock and reggae (Saturday), and bluegrass and banda (Sunday) performances. Presale ride tickets can be purchased in a pack of 32 online or the day of the event in a pack of 24.
421 Aqua Lane, Ramona
Heiva San Diego
August 1–3
Dive into Tahitian tradition with Heiva San Diego, offering dance and drumming performances, a craft-filled marketplace, artistic activities, food vendors, and plenty of pageantry. The festivities begin Friday with the Mister and Miss Heiva SD pageant and continue with a two-day cultural festival at Junior Seau Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre. Ticket options include single-day admission ($30); weekend admission ($55); and VIP admission ($189), which comes with premium seating, VIP lounge access, a meet and greet with the pageant judges, and a gift.
200 North Strand, Oceanside
I Love the ’90s Tour at SeaWorld San Diego
August 2
Hear throwbacks from a host of ’90s artists—like Color Me Badd, Treach from Naughty By Nature, Rob Base, and Young MC—when the I Love the ’90s Tour stops by SeaWorld San Diego this Saturday at 6 p.m. Like many of the acts in this year’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series, this performance will highlight hip-hop and R&B hits, including dance-worthy anthems like “It Takes Two” and “Bust a Move.” Saturday’s concert is included with park admission, but SeaWorld guests can also purchase reserved ($50) or VIP seating ($55), which includes one free drink ticket, for this show at Bayside Amphitheater.
500 Sea World Drive, Mission Bay
Theater & Art Exhibits in San Diego This Weekend
The Lesbians of San Diego: A Herstory in Two Acts at Diversionary Theatre
July 31–August 10
The Lesbians of San Diego: A Herstory in Two Acts is built from the personal stories shared over numerous interviews conducted by The Lesbians of San Diego Project. Written by Dian Schaffhauser and directed by Sherry Hopwood, this play pays tribute to significant figures of San Diego’s lesbian community from 1970 to 2000. Before each performance, catch an intimate show featuring local poets, musicians, and professors in Diversionary Theatre’s Clark Cabaret & Bar. Tickets range from $15 to $35 and can be purchased here.
4545 Park Boulevard, University Heights
ArtWalk Liberty Station
August 1–3
Over 175 artists from the US and Mexico will showcase their paintings, ceramics, sculptures, and more at the 20th annual ArtWalk Liberty Station, open to the public Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Ingram Plaza. Attendees can check out original artwork, live music, local food vendors, and the interactive KidsWalk for budding youth artists. The festivities begin Friday with an exclusive Preview Party from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring tribute bands Fleetwood Max and Never Die Young and a behind the scenes look at the artwork. Tickets are $28, while kids ages 12 and under will receive free admission.
2751 Dewey Road, Point Loma
everything and anything at LOS/NR
August 1–September 13
See work from San Diego artists Sophia Cleary, Dove Cochrane, Adele Gaburo, April Rose, Louise Russell, and Andrew Warthon in the new everything and anything group exhibition at level of service not required in La Jolla. Be among the first to check out the show (and grab a complimentary ice cream cone) at its free opening reception this Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.
7910 Ivanhoe Avenue, La Jolla
Uncharted Elsewhere at Judith Harris Art Gallery
August 2–January 4, 2026
The group exhibition Uncharted Elsewhere opens Saturday at the Judith Harris Art Gallery, located on the 9th floor of the San Diego Central Library. This exhibition is a mixed media endeavor from nine local visionaries. See Uncharted Elsewhere at its free opening reception this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. and snack on small bites from the Friends of the Central Library.
330 Park Boulevard, East Village
Eduardo Chillida: Convergence at San Diego Museum of Art
August 2–February 8, 2026
Convergence at the San Diego Museum of Art offers insight on the scenery, materials, and cultural influences that defined sculptor Eduardo Chillida’s career. Convergence will also feature a virtual experience for viewers to see the three steel structures of Chillida’s Comb of the Wind XV installation, which has overlooked the waters of San Sebastián, Spain since 1977. To open the show, the museum will host a special Art Party this Thursday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. with dinner, activities, and live performances; tickets range from $75 to $100.
1450 El Prado, Balboa Park
More Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend
Latin American Market and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market at Bazaar del Mundo Shops
August 1–3
Shop the intricate folk art of the Latin American Market and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market at Bazaar del Mundo Shops, happening 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Artisans from throughout Latin America will exhibit their skills in woodcarving, jewelry, textiles, sustainable fashion, and pottery through live demonstrations. The Old Town market will also include music from Andean folk band Tinku Duo and Mexican cuisine from Casa Guadalajara available for purchase. Market admission is free, and visitors can find free parking across the street at the Caltrans lot (4050 Taylor Street) on Friday after 5 p.m. and all day throughout the weekend.
4133 Taylor Street, Old Town
San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals
August 1–3
Longtime Padres general manager AJ Preller loves to make trades, and his wheeling and dealing of both highly touted prospects and big-time players has garnered him a reputation as a risk-taker. So don’t be surprised if there’s a roster shakeup or two by the time San Diego begins a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. As of July 29, the Padres sit just four games back in the NL West, and a few impactful moves could make the division race very interesting. Tickets start at $34 for this weekend’s series at Petco Park.
100 Park Boulevard, Downtown
Cardiff Dog Days of Summer
August 3
Cardiff 101 Main Street and the City of Encinitas are back with another woof-worthy affair this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer, which is celebrating two decades in 2025. This free event is a dog lover’s dream, with live music, food trucks, a pack of dog vendors, a Rescue Row, a pet health expo, and several contests at Encinitas Community Park. VIP admission ($35 per person and $60 for two people) comes with shaded VIP tent access, complimentary bites, and alcoholic beverages in the libation lounge.
425 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas
