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

This weekend is the epitome of why we love San Diego. With everything from a live show with all of the Marvel superheroes, tequila straight from a pilgrimage to Mexico, a dodgeball tourney, a pup crawl, a pizza festival and more, the only question is how to be in five places at once!?

Thursday, August 24


Why We’re Freaking Out About Marvel Universe LIVE!
Marvel Universe is coming to San Diego in one crazy packed live performance Thursday, August 24th through Sunday, August 27th. YASS!

You Still Have A Chance To Kick It With Dropkick Murphy’s At Petco Park

The Park at Petco Park will be rocking out with Rancid and the Dropkick Murphys.

Sully & The Blue-Eyed Soul Band: Thursday Concerts At Fletcher Cove

Each Thursday this summer, head to Fletcher Cove Park in Solana Beach for live music. Bring beach chairs, bring blankets, bring picnics and bring friends.

Friday, August 25

Ladies And Gents, The Apple Gates Are About To Open!

Your doctor is about to really miss you! Friday, August 25th through Monday, August 28th, you won’t be missing him! You’ll be buried in delicious, healthy apples!

Time To Hop On The Coaster To Carlsbad Music Festival!

Don’t miss the 14th year of “adventurous music by the beach” happening Friday, August 25th, through Sunday, August 27th, in Carlsbad!

Estancia La Jolla Brought Us All Goodies From Herradura Tequila!

Every year, Estancia La Jolla takes a pilgrimage to Casa Herradura and brings back goodies for its San Diegan family! Don’t miss this delicious party!

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Are Back In San Diego

If you missed them earlier this year, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are back with Dogg Pound!

Wizard of Oz: Movies on the Beach at the Hotel Del Coronado

What could be more San Diego than watching a movie on the beach? The Hotel Del Coronado summer series has moved from the lawn to the sands of Del Beach.

Star Wars (Force Awakens): Flicks at the Fountain

Carlsbad Village hosts a weekly movie night for the young and the young-at-heart on Thursdays during July and August at The Fountain. This week, it’s Star Wars (Force Awakens).

Summer Movies in the Park

San Diego has more outdoor movies in parks for you. Check out Moana (PG), Finding Dory (G), The LEGO Batman Movie (PG) and Storks (PG) at select locations.

Fireworks Kayak Tour

Watch the Embarcadero fireworks show from the best seats in the house: a two-person kayak floating on the San Diego Bay.

Lord Huron At The Del Mar Summer Concert Series

Del Mar is straight up owning the summer concert series game. Head over to the track for a race, a Friday happy hour special, and a side of Lord Huron!

Saturday, August 26

Del Mar Is Throws A Pizza & Beer Extravaganza!

Because one pizza and beer festival this month is simply not enough, Del Mar is adding a second to San Diego’s list! Saturday, Aug 26th, come get yours!

Get Cocktail Wild At The San Diego Spirits Festival

This is NOT a weekend for you to have your regular drink at the same old bar. The San Diego Spirits Festival is here and things are getting cocktail wild!

Can You Go All Night Long? (Gaming, That Is)

Get your mind out of the gutter! We’re talking about some hard core GAMING over here. The Fleet, Saturday, Aug 25th, 6:30 p.m. Be there!

Here’s What You Do With Pancakes And Booze

Head to 57 Degrees to see what over 30 cities around the world do with pancakes and booze.

Slightly Stoopid Comes Home For Del Mar Summer Concert Series

Forget Sally selling seashells, try to say this: San Diego-born Slightly Stoopid takes the Seaside Stage on Saturday August 26th and we’re super stoked about it!

Your Last Chance To Sit Under The Summer Stars With An Italian Film!

Sit under the summer stars at Amici Park and follow the story of Il Postino, a postman who falls in love with the beautiful Beatrice.

Sunday, August 27

San Diego’s First-Ever Dodgeball Tournament

Bust through the gymnasium doors with your lack of teenage hormones and get your dodgeball on!

Possibly The Most Productive Sunday You’ll Ever Have

This Sunday, chances are you’ll wake up after two nights of drinking, feeling the urge to be productive. Welcome to your panacea…

Calling All Pups And Their Peeps: A Pub Crawl In East Village

Take your dog on a nice walk… through the pubs and breweries of East Village!

The Most Laid Back Day Of The Most Laid Back Season: Reggae Sundays At Legacy Brewing

This perfect summer reggae routine continues through September 3rd – so you and your friends have plenty of time to make it a gathering habit.

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