Though rain showers may continue to fall leading into the weekend, it will not be enough to put a damper on San Diego’s wide-ranging event slate. Theatergoers can check out the San Diego premiere of To My Girls, the debut of Young Audiences and the eighth annual Latinx New Play Festival. Local gourmands are invited to dine out for culinary experiences centered on Greece, Switzerland and TV’s The Golden Girls. Also, music fans can see live performances from Al Jardine and Mannheim Steamroller, plus John Legend’s Get Lifted 20th anniversary concert.
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Food & Drink Events in San Diego This Weekend
The Golden Girls Christmas Experience
November 19–January 11, 2026
Dine like Blance, Rose, Dorothy and Sophia during The Golden Girls Christmas Experience at Bayside Kitchen & Bar. Inspired by the iconic house, favorite foods and Miami setting of The Golden Girls but with a holiday twist, this immersive pop-up will feature themed cocktails, sweet treats, merch and photo opportunities. The experience will also include several special events, including high teas, bingo sessions, weekly trivia nights and weekend drag brunches. All general admission tickets come with a 90-minute reservation, with prices starting at $20.
2137 Pacific Coast Highway, Little Italy
Artifact at Night: Switzerland
November 20
For the November edition of its globe-trotting dinner series, Artifact at the Mingei Museum of Art is venturing through the Alps and into Switzerland. Artifact at Night’s culinary expedition into the heart of Swiss cuisine—led by chefs Tim Kolanko, Wesley Johnson and Tony Coito—will include four courses and optional beverage pairings. Reservations are $95 per person, with seatings open for 8:00, 8:15 and 8:30 p.m. this Thursday; no menu modifications will be accommodated.
2640 Historic Decatur Road, Balboa Park
Taste of Greece at Garibaldi
November 21-23
Garibaldi, and Intercontinental San Diego Executive chef Franck Tasic, are launching a monthly dinner series to highlight the Mediterranean coast’s many gastronomic treasures. First stop: Greece. This Friday through Sunday, patrons can choose to order the Taste of Greece Dinner, featuring dishes such as chargrilled octopus, Mediterranean seabass and ekmek kataifi with vanilla and pistachio, available alongside Garibaldi’s full dinner menu. The Taste of Greece Dinner is $65 per person, with an optional wine pairing add-on for $35 per person.
901 Bayfront Court, Downtown
Concerts & Festivals in San Diego This Weekend
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Civic Theatre
November 21 & 22
No modern Christmas soundtrack is complete without the energetic yuletide stylings of Mannheim Steamroller. And with the holiday season upon us, Chip Davis’ live music spectacle is returning to San Diego for two nights at the Civic Theatre. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas will be a feast for both the eyes and the ears, with an ensemble of 15 musicians playing over 20 instruments plus a variety of lights and visuals dancing along to the tunes. Tickets start at $52, with performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
1100 Third Avenue, Gaslamp
Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band: Tribute to Brian Wilson at The Magnolia
November 22
When Brian Wilson passed away in June, The Beach Boys lost their enigmatic frontman and the world lost an all-time creative talent. To pay tribute, former Beach Boy Al Jardine has united several of Wilson’s longtime backing musicians to form The Pet Sounds Band. Together, Jardine and co. will play fan favorites penned by Wilson, along with several rare gems from his experimental ‘70s period, including tracks from The Beach Boys Love You, M.I.U. Album and 15 Big Ones, this Saturday (6:30 p.m.) at The Magnolia. Tickets start at $30 for this concert.
210 East Main Street, El Cajon
Doggie Street Festival & Pet Adopt-A-Thon
November 22
Pet owners and their devoted animal pals are invited to check out the 16th annual Doggie Street Festival & Pet Adopt-A-Thon this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at NTC Park. This free festival will include complimentary goodies, over a dozen dog and cat rescues, and a variety of pet products and services, with vendors selling pet caricatures, handmade clothes, themed accessories, chew toys, doggy daycare essentials, organic pet food and much more. Attendees can also try to win auction prizes, explore pet products and receive veterinarian tips.
2455 Cushing Road, Point Loma
Encinitas Holiday Street Fair
November 23
Enjoy a day of holiday cheer while supporting local businesses during the free Encinitas Holiday Street Fair this Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Across six blocks in Old Encinitas on the 101, visitors can shop from over 450 food, arts and craft vendors with seasonal desserts, art pieces, out-of-the-box gifts and handmade accessories for sale. Attendees can also explore four live entertainment stages, a beer garden, interactive activities and kid-friendly rides.
101 South Coast Highway, Encinitas
An Evening with John Legend at The Rady Shell
November 23
Twenty years after its release, R&B virtuoso John Legend is revisiting the album that sent his musical career into the stratosphere. Get Lifted, Legend’s star-making debut, remains an engrossing listen and features a handful of his most memorable tracks, including “Ordinary People,” “Used to Love You” and “Let’s Get Lifted.” During his concert Sunday night (7:30 p.m.) at The Rady Shell, Legend and his band will perform the album in its entirety with a reimagined perspective, plus several hits from down the line. Tickets start at $55 for this concert.
222 Marina Park Way, Embarcadero
Theater & Art Exhibits in San Diego This Weekend
Young Audiences at OnStage Playhouse
Through December 7
San Diego professor and playwright Mabelle Reynoso’s satire Young Audiences takes aim at the lack of meaningful representation for artists of color in the theater hierarchy. In this world premiere production, youth theater director Lizzie Sanchez’s play about Latina scholar Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz is stifled in favor of an uninspired Hamlet Jr. musical, leading her to decide that the show must go on by any means necessary. There will be performances of Young Audiences Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. through Dec. 7 at OnStage Playhouse. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, students and educators, and $15 for those under 30.
291 Third Avenue, Chula Vista
To My Girls at Diversionary Theatre
Through December 7
A weekend getaway in Palm Springs may seem like all fun and games but it’s anything but that for the friend group at the heart of JC Lee’s dramedy To My Girls, making its San Diego premiere at the Diversionary Theatre. In this play, the tensions and resentments simmering below the surface of an intergenerational clique of gay men rise up for a chaotic weekend to remember. Ticket options include a low-cost preview performance this Friday ($37–$61), opening night this Saturday at 7 p.m. (sold out) and a matinee show Sunday at 2 p.m. ($55–$61).
4545 Park Boulevard, University Heights
A Decade of Pop Prints and Multiples, 1962–1972: The Frank Mitzel Collection at MCASD
November 20 – March 15, 2026
Across three decades, SoCal-based art collector Frank Mitzel acquired over 60 Pop Art prints, detailing the embrace of consumerism and advertising aesthetics in the U.S. and Europe. A Decade of Pop Prints and Multiples, 1962–1972: The Frank Mitzel Collection, the newest exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, uses Mitzel’s pieces to hone in on a crucial decade for the Pop Art movement. A Decade of Pop Prints and Multiples will open during the museum’s Free Third Thursday (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.); the opening will also include a free Focused Narratives Tour of the exhibition at 5 p.m. led by an MCASD Educator.
700 Prospect Street, La Jolla
Latinx New Play Festival
November 21–23
The La Jolla Playhouse’s Play Development Center will host the eighth annual Latinx New Play Festival, showcasing new and versatile works from Latinx playwrights. During this free three-day festival, co-produced by Tuyo Theatre, theatergoers can enjoy live readings of four scripts as well as a handful of panels and receptions. This year’s selections are NOVIOS by Arturo Luíz Soria, Ama. Egg. Oyá. by Lori Felipe-Barkin, Tempt Me by Andrew Rincón and Our Lady of the San Diego Convention Center by SDSU alum Mario Vega. Registration is closed, but those who are interested can join the waitlist in case any seats open up.
2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla
More Fun Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend
Rady Children’s Ice Rink at Liberty Station
November 20 – January 4, 2026
Lace up your skates and glide across Rady Children’s Hospital’s outdoor ice rink beginning this Thursday. Skaters of all sizes and skill levels are invited to stop by the rink in Liberty Station’s Legacy Plaza daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. into the new year (hours may change due to holidays and weather). Admission is $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 12 and under; skate rentals and helmets are included in the price of admission. Net proceeds will benefit Rady Children’s Thriving After Cancer Program at the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
2641 Truxtun Road, Point Loma
Skating by the Sea at Hotel del Coronado
November 21–January 4, 2026
Skating by the Sea, the Pacific Ocean-adjacent rink at Hotel del Coronado, will open this Friday from 2 to 10 p.m., featuring a performance by actress and singer Jenna Leigh Green at 5:30 p.m. Each reservation grants 90 minutes of ice skating (including the skate rental), and for a VIP rink experience with seating, a private fire pit and food and beverage service, visitors can reserve a Frostbite Lounge ($150+). General admission is $40 from Nov. 21–Dec. 18 and $45 from Dec. 18–Jan. 4, and there will be value skate days ($35) on Mondays, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, 8 & 15; a portion of proceeds will go towards Make-A-Wish San Diego.
1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado
Breaking into New Hollywood screenings at Digital Gym Cinema
November 22 & 23
Attend Digital Gym Cinema’s anniversary screenings of Minari (5th) and Clueless (30th), each paired with a post-screening Q&A led by Ada Tseng, co-author of Breaking Into New Hollywood: A Career Guide to a Changing Industry. Following Minari Saturday at 5 p.m., Tseng will speak with Susanna Song, who used her upbringing in a Korean American immigrant family as creative inspiration for the movie’s ’80s wardrobe. Then Sunday at 2 p.m., the theater will show Clueless and host a conversation with Mona May, the film’s costume designer and author of The Fashion of Clueless, followed by a book signing. Tickets are $13 for each screening.
1100 Market Street, East Village
PARTNER CONTENT
San Diego FC vs. Minnesota United FC at Snapdragon Stadium
November 24
Thanks to a pair of goals each from Amahl Pellegrino and Anders Dreyer, San Diego FC dispatched the Portland Timbers and secured a spot in the conference semis. This result means SDFC is now closer to the MLS Cup than any first-year expansion team in history. Next up is Minnesota United FC, who are coming off the heels of a heroic penalty shootout performance by Dayne St. Clair against the Seattle Sounders. The winners of Monday’s contest at Snapdragon Stadium (7 p.m.) will not only punch their ticket to the conference finals but send the losers packing. This match is officially sold out, but resale tickets are available starting at $119.
2101 Stadium Way, Mission Valley
