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

You made it! Valentine’s Day is officially over and we are BACK to the weekend. On that note, we have the best of the best for you—all in one place.

February 17th

Collage 2017: Joy at the Casa Del Prado Theatre

Catch the annual installment by San Diego Civic Dance Company and winner of the Bravo award.

Mad House Comedy Club in the Gaslamp

See the lineup of rising stars and national headliners at this centrally located club.

Ritmos Latinos at The Lyceum Stage

San Diego Ballet’s Latin dance showcase celebrates the Valentine season in español.

Eurydice at the Brooks Theatre in Oceanside

An updated retelling of the Orpheus myth by acclaimed playwright Sarah Ruhl.

Shaolin Warriors at the Balboa Theatre

See some of the most ancient and influential moves of the Chinese art of kung fu.

From Gypsy to Belly Dancing to Flamenco: The Journey at Café Sevilla

Enjoy an authentic three-course meal and “an atmosphere of European elegance and Mediterranean spirit.”

Redneck Romeo and Juliet by The Improv Dojo

Experience this classic love tale updated for the 21st century…on meth.

Altar Boyz at the Coronado Playhouse

Get ready to laugh at this off-Broadway musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy band.

San Diego Club Tour

Traverse the Gaslamp with a seasoned professional and hit all of the best spots.

Reel Big Fish and Anti-Flag at The House of Blues

Reel Big Fish’s Southern Californian ska and Anti-Flag’s anarchopunk for the full gambit of punk.

February 18th

French Quarter House: Carnival of Mardi Gras at House of Blues

Celebrate Mardi Gras the San Diego way.

Blue Door at the MOXIE Theatre

A Pulitzer Prize-winning musical drama about the African-American male experience.

An Illiad at New Village Arts Theatre

Enjoy this retelling of The Illiad from the points of view of poet and muse.

The Bamberg Symphony & Violinist Ray Chen

Listen to these professionals play Beethoven and Mozart.

Full-Length Improvised Play at The Improv Dojo

Watch some of San Diego’s best improvisers improvise an entire comedy.

Whale Watching and Sailing Excursion with Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

Hop onboard the vintage yacht Jada and find your white whale.

San Diego Club Tour

Missed it on Friday? Here’s your second chance to explore the Gaslamp with a seasoned professional.

Beau Jest at Patio Playhouse

Fall in love with this off-Broadway romantic comedy of faux beaus.

Adam Ant & Galm Skanks at The Observatory

The arguable king of post-punk pop Adam Ant kicks up some dirt this Saturday.

The Coathangers at The Casbah

Atlanta punk-rock band The Coathangers brings irreverent humor and great playing to San Diego.

February 19th

A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking at the Point Loma Playhouse

A two-character comedy about friendship over coffee.

Coronado Cruise Bike Tour

Check out seaside sights on this two-hour bike tour through beautiful Coronado.

Circus Vargas’ Steam Cirque

Looking for a high-energy, music-filled steampunk extravaganza? Circus Vargas is for you.

Hillcrest Farmer’s Market

Stop in at San Diego’s Voted Best Farmer’s Market—with craft beer samples, we can see why they won.

Garden Tapestries from Giza, Egypt at the San Diego Botanic Garden

View the garden-themed tapestries from the Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre in Egypt here in San Diego.

Tribute to Reggae Legends at WorldBeat Cultural Center

The 36th annual tribute aims to spread conscious reggae music.

San Diego Comic Fest at Four Points by Sheraton

Beginning on Friday, this four-day convention will kick-off its fifth year.

Yoga at the Birdwing: Open Air Classroom

Be one with nature by doing yoga at the San Dieguito Lagoon.

USD Chamber Music Festival Showcase

Experience the skill of USD’s all-ages chamber musicians.

The Infamous Stringdusters at The Belly Up in Solana Beach

Help this bluegrass band celebrate its recently released album Laws of Gravity.

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