With February winding down and the weather heating up, the signs of springtime’s imminent return are popping up all over San Diego. Beginning March 1, folks can see the floral spectacle of the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, while the spring edition of CRSSD Fest makes its two-day return this weekend with bumping beats and all-night after-parties. Plus, Saturday night marks the official kick off of Major League Soccer in San Diego as San Diego FC plays their first-ever game at at Snapdragon Stadium.
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Food & Drink Events in San Diego This Weekend
Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Party at Callie
February 27
Attend a charitable evening for Feeding San Diego, with a fine dining experience crafted by Callie co-owner and chef Travis Swikard. Pairings with a Purpose, taking place this Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Callie, will feature a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception, a silent auction, and wines from Callie’s lead sommelier Tracy Latimer. The entirety of the night’s proceeds will go to Feeding San Diego’s School Pantry Program. Tickets are currently sold out, but you can still join the event’s interest list in case more tickets become available.
1195 Island Avenue, East Village
Dinner with Strangers: “Roots”
February 27
Chef Onyinyechukwu Akpa invites culinary adventurers to a meal inspired by Nigerian cuisine this Thursday at ICON. The San Diego native’s supper club series, Dinner with Strangers, offers a chance for guests to converse and share in cultural immersion through food. The menu for Thursday’s communal “Roots” meal will include five courses, with dishes such as red stew salmon crudo, vegan efo riro (spinach stew), chin chin bread pudding, and the night’s signature cocktail: the Zobo Hurricane. Tickets are $162 for this intimate dinner.
321 Tenth Avenue, East Village
San Diego Spiny Lobster Dinner at Vistal
February 28
The star of Vistal’s upcoming dinner experience this Friday will be local spiny lobster. The evening begins with cocktails on the restaurant’s terrace, followed by an in-depth demonstration by Chula Seafood and a guest speaker appearance from commercial fishing specialist David Haworth. After learning all about the marine crustacean, guests will dine on four courses—each featuring spiny lobster. Dinner is $95 per person (paid the night of the event), with an optional wine pairing add-on for $45 per person; reservations can be made on Resy.
901 Bayfront Court, Downtown
Concerts & Festivals in San Diego This Weekend
Tommy Richman at House of Blues San Diego
February 27
Since becoming a household name through the power of TikTok virality, rapper and singer Tommy Richman has made the most of his ascendant success. His debut album, Coyote, shows off Richman’s unique falsetto and proves that the man behind “Million Dollar Baby” is no one-hit wonder. This Thursday, he’ll perform at the House of Blues, with tickets starting at $35.
1055 5th Avenue, Downtown
Sounds For Palestine at Che Cafe
February 28
Che Cafe will host Sounds for Palestine, a multi-genre benefit concert for all ages, this Friday at 5:30 p.m. The show will feature six hours of live performance across two stages, including the brash sounds of Maybe It’s Best and the quotable bars and flows of ZAYALLCAPS. Half of all profits from the show will be donated to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. Tickets are $15 for presale and $20 at the door, but nobody will be turned away due to lack of funds.
3035 Theatre District Drive, La Jolla
San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering at Petco Park
March 1
Anyone with an interest in the world of science—from amateur engineers to expert researchers—is invited to the free San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Petco Park. Attendees can check out dozens of exhibitors, college and career panels, robotics displays, and the STEAM Design Contest. Plus, there will be plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning, from knitting workshops to structural design and cybersecurity activities.
100 Park Boulevard, Downtown
CRSSD Festival Spring ’25
March 1–2
Local fans of techno and house music won’t have to venture far to see an EDM lineup packed with genre favorites and rising stars. This Saturday and Sunday at Waterfront Park, CRSSD Festival will host musicians and DJs—including headliners like the French electro duo Justice and tech house superstar FISHER—across three stages. And, as always, the party will continue at clubs all over town with the festival’s After Dark pop-ups. Single-day tickets are on sale for $159, while two-day passes are still available for $313.
1600 Pacific Highway, Embarcadero
Theater & Art Exhibits in San Diego This Weekend
The Unfair Advantage: A WOW Experience at La Jolla Playhouse
February 25–April 20
During intimate hour-long installments at the La Jolla Playhouse, each limited to 35 people, magician Harry Milas will unveil the strategy behind the mystifying illusions tucked in his sleight-of-hand arsenal. To ensure these tactics don’t become common knowledge, all visitors are sworn to secrecy (via a binding confidentiality agreement) at The Unfair Advantage. General admission starts at $79, with tickets still available for dates in late March and April.
2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla
What the Constitution Means to Me at North Coast Repertory Theatre
February 26–March 23
See a funny and thought-provoking critique of the US Constitution with the North Coast Repertory Theatre’s production of What the Constitution Means to Me. Penned by playwright Heidi Schreck, this timely play merges American history with personal stories to explore conversations around immigration, gender equality, and abortion. Tickets start at $55 for this production, with six performances this week.
987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach
All the Places We Belong at Gallery 201
February 28–June 13
As visual artists Sean Sarmiento and Gracie Moon finish their six-month residencies at Liberty Station’s Gallery 201, they each dissect the many meanings of home—and give new weight to ordinary household items—in All the Places We Belong. The exhibition will officially kick off with a free opening reception on Friday, March 7 from 4 to 8 p.m.
2820 Roosevelt Road, Point Loma
The Great Gatsby at Balboa Theatre
March 1–2
Travel back to the Jazz Age with the Balboa Theatre’s world-premiere production of The Great Gatsby, a ballet adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Roaring ’20s tragedy. Forty professional dancers from the World Ballet Company will don hand-crafted costumes and perform choreography to an original, era-appropriate score. Tickets start at $63 for the Saturday night and Sunday matinee performances of The Great Gatsby.
868 Fourth Avenue, Gaslamp
San Diego Theatre Month
March 1–31
Theater patrons can support the talented thespians of the city’s performing arts community throughout March with San Diego Theatre Month. The San Diego Performing Arts League vends tickets at three price levels ($15, $30, and $45) for productions citywide. Shows to check out this weekend include the San Diego Junior Theatre’s Sideways Stories from Wayside School ($15), the provocative satire White at Scripps Ranch Theatre ($30), and the 40th annual Plays By Young Writers Festival (2 for $45).
Citywide
Matt Devine: Walk with Me at Oceanside Museum of Art
March 1–July 6
Inspired by his daily outdoor wanderings in the Pacific Northwest, sculptor Matt Devine is inviting visitors to Walk with Me. See the artist’s metal works this Saturday at the exhibition’s opening reception at the Oceanside Museum of Art from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission to the reception is free for museum members and $15 for visitors.
704 Pier View Way, Oceanside
More Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend
AEW presents Dynamite
February 26
For the first time, the stars of All Elite Wrestling’s live tv show AEW: Dynamite will converge in the ring at Frontwave Arena. This Wednesday, fans can see two compelling midcard matchups, Will Ospreay versus Bryan Keith and Harley Cameron versus Deonna Purrazzo, along with an International Championship series clash between Konosuke Takeshita and Orange Cassidy. Tickets range from $32 to $108 for AEW presents Dynamite.
3475 Hero Drive, Oceanside
SheBelieves Cup
February 26
The 2025 SheBelieves Cup makes its final stop at Snapdragon Stadium with an international women’s soccer doubleheader: Australia vs. Colombia at 4:30 p.m, followed by Japan vs. the United States at 7:30 p.m. Though the USWNT have brought a young roster to the tournament, they still have lots of talent to match up with Japan, who have looked close to unstoppable throughout the tournament thus far. Tickets start at $32 for the SheBelieves Cup, with only one ticket needed to access both matches.
2101 Stadium Way, Mission Valley
San Diego FC vs. St. Louis City SC
March 1
Over the weekend, San Diego FC notched its first win in team history with an exciting 2-0 victory against the reigning MLS Cup champions. Now, SDFC’s long-awaited home debut is here, with the franchise’s inaugural match at Snapdragon Stadium taking place Saturday at 7:30 p.m. against St. Louis City SC. Tickets start at $89 for this match, which represents a milestone moment for San Diego’s soccer faithful.
2101 Stadium Way, Mission Valley
The Flower Fields in Carlsbad
March 1–May 11
One of the annual markers of spring in San Diego is the blooming of The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. Opening Saturday for visits through mid-May, the institution is unveiling new features this year, including an interactive butterfly encounter and Alex Heveri’s Glass in Flight sculpture installation, alongside popular activities like wellness classes, tractor wagon rides, and flower crown workshops. Single tickets for adults ($27), seniors ages 60 and up and military ($25), children ages 3–10 ($17), and children 3 and under (free) can be purchased online.
5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad
