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15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: August 22–25

Plan a future Baja vacation at Crossing South Festival, sing along to Sondheim favorites at the Rady Shell, and show out for San Diego's sports teams
Courtesy of Bike the Bay

And just like that, another weekend. If you’re seeking a way to fill it, look no further: This week’s roundup of things to do in San Diego includes a rollicking rodeo in Ramona, a scenic bike race, and a concert from a group of local icons who made it big, plus 12 more San Diego events.

Food & Drink | Concerts & Festivals | Theater & Art | More Fun Things to Do

Things to do in San Diego this weekend August 22-25, 2024 featuring the Dockside Night Market “Local Fish, Global Flavors” Dinner event

Food & Drink Events in San Diego This Weekend

SeaWorld San Diego’s Bayside Brews and BBQ

Select Dates from August 23–September 2

Dive into SeaWorld San Diego’s Bayside Brews and BBQ as part of the theme park’s ongoing 60th anniversary celebration. More than 60 craft beers from local breweries will be on tap, and the food menu is packed with Baja, Texas, and Bourbon-style BBQ selections from executive chef Zuric Ramirez. Admission to Bayside Brews and BBQ is included with park admission; single-day tickets to SeaWorld San Diego start at $48.49.

500 Sea World Drive, Mission Bay

Taste of Eastlake 2024 at Chula Vista Elite Training Center

August 23

Support local kids’ education by stopping by the Taste of Eastlake this Friday from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Chula Vista Elite Training Center. This 21-plus event from the Eastlake Educational Foundation will include an auction, live entertainment, and an array of South Bay vendors offering flavors from around the globe. Proceeds from this event will fund STEAM programs in the community’s K-12 public schools. General admission tickets to Taste of Eastlake are $75 and can be purchased here

2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista

Crossing South Festival at Liberty Station

August 24

Crossing South star Jorge Meraz is taking the Baja California experience to Liberty Station’s Ingram Plaza from 12 to 4 p.m. At Saturday’s Crossing South Festival, get a taste of Baja California’s finest food and wine, peruse several tour and travel booths, and enjoy live music. Tickets are $75 for general admission, $68 for kids, and $145 for VIP, which includes perks like a meet and greet with Meraz, a free wine bottle voucher, priority seating, and much more.  

2751 Dewey Road, Point Loma

Dockside Night Market: “Local Fish, Global Flavors” Dinner

August 25

The San Diego Fishermen’s Working Group and Puffer Malarkey Collective are collaborating on a night of seafood sampling from 6 to 10 p.m. this Sunday at the Tuna Harbor Market Pier. Stop by Seaport Village and try locally sourced seafood in creative dishes from a handful of local chefs. There will also be a cash bar and a live music lineup featuring Sounds by Nikki, Good Gravy Street Blues, and The Barnacle Boys. Tickets to this 21-plus event are $100 and come with one tasting from each chef. 

598 Harbor Lane, Embarcadero

Things to do in San Diego this weekend August 22-25, 2024 featuring upcoming concert Slightly Stoopid & Dirty Heads at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre 
Courtesy of North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

Concerts & Festivals in San Diego This Weekend

Lady Dottie & The Diamonds with Rey Wolf at Lou Lou’s Jungle Room 

August 23

This Friday, artist Rey Wolf will serenade the crowd at Lou Lou’s Jungle Room at 8 p.m., followed by a 10 p.m. concert from Lady Dottie & The Diamonds, a blues group fronted by Alabama-born Dorothy Mae Whitsett. No reservations are required for this show at the Lafayette Hotel’s sultry and sophisticated nightclub, though seating is first-come, first-served. 

2223 El Cajon Boulevard, North Park

Sondheim Tonight! A Celebration of Genius at the Rady Shell

August 23

This Friday, the Rady Shell will host a concert dedicated to musical theater’s favorite maestro. Conducted by Rob Fisher, Sondheim Tonight! A Celebration of Genius will feature the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, a handful of veteran Broadway vocalists, a singing ensemble of San Diego State students, and guest singer Len Cariou, who portrayed Sweeney Todd in its original production. The concert program will encompass Sondheim’s many iconic scores, from Company to Into the Woods. Tickets for Sondheim Tonight! range from $33 to $119.  

222 Marina Park Way, Embarcadero

Flair Festival at The Movement Warehouse

August 24

Support local musicians and small businesses in Pacific Beach this Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. At The Movement Warehouse’s Flair Festival, local craft vendors will sell crocheted clothing, handmade jewelry, surf photography, and more. Get familiar with San Diego’s up-and-coming musical talents with Saturday’s live music lineup, featuring five local bands playing alt-rock, pop, and emo, plus a DJ set from Krook. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite for $10 or for $12 at the door the day of. 

1425 Garnet Avenue, Pacific Beach

Slightly Stoopid & Dirty Heads at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre 

August 24

Ocean Beach natives Slightly Stoopid will rock the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre with Dirty Heads, Common Kings, and The Elovaters this Saturday night at 6 p.m. This hometown stop on the Slightly Dirty Summer 2024 Tour will showcase why Slightly Stoopid are local legends, mixing rap, punk, and reggae for an exciting night of jams. Tickets start at $45.15, and $1 from each ticket sold will go towards the Maui Food Bank. 

2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista

Things to do in San Diego this weekend August 22-25, 2024 featuring The Rosin Box Project “DEBUTS” dance performance theater show
Courtesy of Rosin Box Project

Theater & Art Exhibits in San Diego This Weekend

Street Level Vol 2.4 at Oceanside Museum of Art

August 23

The fourth edition of the Oceanside Museum of Art’s Street Level series will revolve around the group exhibition More Disruption: Representational Art in Flux, which features more than 50 artists. This month’s party will feature live music from Montalban Quintet and Nicey Nice featuring Marcelo Radulovich, bites from Epic Eatz Food Truck, and appearances from More Disruption artists Miguel Camacho-Padilla and David Fobes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Admission to Street Level is free for museum members and children ages 17 and under, while adult tickets are $15

704 Pier View Way, Oceanside

DEBUTS from The Rosin Box Project

August 24–25

The Rosin Box Project (TRBP) will presents two ballet shows this weekend at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Audiences at DEBUTS will witnessed brand-new choreographed works from the duo FLOCK (Alice Klock and Florian Lochner), Ballet West principal dancer Emily Adams, and TRBP resident artist Katie Spagnoletti. You’ll also catch a preview of a bold new project from TRBP’s Artistic Director Carly Topazio. Tickets for Saturday (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday’s (6 p.m.) performances are $30 each. 

340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido

LeucadiART Walk

August 25

Leucadia 101 Main Street’s free art extravaganza invites attendees to stroll or trolley along one mile of the 101 and check out eight unique artist plazas featuring works selected to be part of the juried show. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., attendees can browse and buy artwork and enjoy live art demonstrations, music, and dance performances. The LeucadiART Walk will also feature a makers’ market, a beer garden, and Encinitas-based artist Mikey Kettinger’s The Flowers Project installation. 

North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas 

Things to do in San Diego this weekend August 22-25, 2024 featuring San Diego Wave FC soccer game vs. Angel City FC at Snapdragon Stadium 
Courtesy of San Diego Wave FC

More Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend

Ramona Rodeo at Fred Grand Arena

August 22–24

The PRCA Rodeo makes its yearly stop at Fred Grand Arena this weekend. Ramona’s newest Rodeo Queen will preside over three days of Wild West theatrics, including bareback riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and bull riding. Attendees can enjoy the brave stunts and check out special events like the nightly post-rodeo concerts or Saturday morning’s Cowboy Church. General admission tickets for the Ramona Rodeo are $20 for Thursday and $25 for Friday and Saturday.

421 Aqua Lane, Ramona

San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets at Petco Park

August 22–25

The Padres will look to separate themselves in the Wild Card race and challenge the Dodgers’ division lead as they begin a pivotal four-game series against the New York Mets beginning this Thursday at Petco Park. Cheer on the Pads and enjoy weekend festivities like a bucket hat giveaway (Thursday) and festive Party in the Park (Friday). Tickets for this weekend’s series, which start at $37.95, can be purchased here

100 Park Boulevard, Downtown

San Diego Wave FC vs. Angel City FC at Snapdragon Stadium 

August 24

Saturday’s match against Angel City FC at Snapdragon Stadium is a huge opportunity for the Wave to not only get a much-needed win but one-up their regional rivals. Before the game kicks off at 1:30 p.m., fans are welcome to enjoy a pre-match fan fest with food trucks, live music, and a beer garden. Plus, the first 15,000 fans in attendance will receive a Naomi Girma bobblehead, celebrating the two-time NWSL Defender of the Year and—dare I say it!—the world’s best player. 

2101 Stadium Way, Mission Valley

Bike the Bay 

August 25

See stellar views of the South Bay and downtown during the 17th annual Bike the Bay, a primarily flat cruise on two wheels that features a rare chance to ride across the Coronado Bay Bridge. Participants who sign up for Bike the Bay will start and finish at Embarcadero Marina Park. At the end of their 25-mile workout, riders can hang out at festival featuring food, a beer garden, and live entertainment.

1 Marina Park Way, Embarcadero 

By Ryan Hardison

Ryan Hardison is a freelance arts and entertainment writer and recent graduate of San Diego State. When he's not staring at his laptop, he's likely eating an adobada burrito or getting sunburnt at the beach.

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