The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego

Oh San Diego, how do we get so lucky!? Whether it’s a nationally renown music festival, millions of bubbles, a 24-hour adventure race or an ultra-secretive dinner from France you’re looking for, we have it all this weekend!

Thursday, September 14

Cheers To These Chicks: A Dames Collective Launch Party

The ladies of San Diego are about to get even more badass. We know, we know… How could that even be possible!? Come to this launch party to find out.

A Worldwide Epicurean Phenomenon Arrives In San Diego

An old French tradition, this ultra-exclusive dinner is going down in a mysterious San Diego spot.

Steve Winwood At Humphry’s By The Bay

You know Steve Winwood from his solo work or one of his phenomenal groups such as Traffic, the Spencer Davis Group or Blind Faith. Come see a living legend at this seaside venue. Trust us, this isn’t one to miss.

Friday, September 15

Questival Hits SD This Weekend! It’s Like Amazing Race + A Good Cause!

The wild, thrilling and do-good Questival Adventure Race is coming to San Diego for a solid 24 hours this weekend. Here’s why you need to get in on it!

Kaaboo Is Coming In Hot!

Kaaboo’s got the music you need! Here’s the skinny on this steaming hot festival going down Friday, September 15th through Sunday, September 17th.

There’s A Pretty Cool Project That Exists Right On The Border Of San Diego And Tijuana

The game-changing Barrios Hermanos project will be throwing a BLVD Market in North Park on Friday, Sept 15. This is one block party you don’t want to miss!

The Bassics

The Bassics are a 4-piece mod rock band straight out of Imperial Beach. Their catchy tunes and great playing will keep you energized all night long.

KAABOO Music Festival

The sheer amount of star power in this line-up makes it impossible to fit it all in one day. Get in on Day 2 action!

Scott H. Biram and Creature and the Woods at City Heights

Scott H. Biram is a little bit country and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll. Hard rock ‘n’ roll, that is. Find out how heavy it can get at Soda Bar.

Saturday, September 16

No Competition, Just Bubbles In San Diego, September 16th

Do you know what it feels like to live in a bubble? Come see what all the fun is about…

Celebrate The Last Days Of Summer At Oceanside Harbor Festival

This weekend-long mixture of all things fun in the sun takes place comes complete with pirate villages, entertainment stages, arts and crafts, delicious food, activities and so much more.

The Biggest Coastal Cleanup Day In San Diego (And Possibly The World)

On this international “Coastal Cleanup Day,” join the crews at Ocean Beach to show the Earth some sweet and clean San Diego love!

One Of The Best Reasons To Say Goodbye To Summer: Oktoberfest!

Oktoberfest is going down in Germany this weekend! Join in on the party at AleSmith Brewing Saturday, September 16th.

Sip And Supper Your Way Through The 3rd Annual Taste Of South Park

South Park invites you for a leisurely stroll through the ‘hood – complete with sips, supper, and discounts at boutiques along the way!

Against Me! and Bleached at the Observatory

Between Against Me! and Bleached, it’s a night of girl power at the Observatory. Tonight, punk gets a ladies’ touch—but it ain’t your momma’s touch, that’s for certain.

Modern Kicks, Nico Bones, The Thunderroads

Modern Kicks’s glam rock has teeth—if you want some glitter with your gruff, this is the show for you. Nico Bones are the trash, freakbeat gutter rockers you’ve been waiting for. Don’t believe us? Come hear for yourself at Tower Bar.

Sunday, September 17

Another Holiday Has Been Added To San Diego’s Roster… And It Comes With A Party!

Who doesn’t love one of the most friendly and boozy holidays of them all? That’s why this Sunday, Dublin Square Irish Pub is throwing a party to mark the halfway point to St. Patty’s – making it quite the holiday itself.

Kaaboo Is Coming In Hot!

If you missed it Friday or Saturday, today’s your last chance to catch this steaming hot music festival.

Rock The Bay Triathlon Returns To San Diego

The epic USAT-Sanctioned triathlon that is Rock The Bay returns to San Diego. Get yourself in on the challenge!

Little Dove w/ Shane Hall and Belladon

Playing gritty rock with a bluesy edge, powerhouse female vocals, and some soulful guitar playing. If you haven’t experienced this crew before, the time is now.

Celebrate The Last Days Of Summer At Oceanside Harbor Festival

Didn’t catch your dose of pirate villages, entertainment stages, arts and crafts, delicious food, activities and so much more this weekend? Oceanside Harbor Days has what you need.

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