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

Do you have plans for Mother’s Day weekend? Whether you’re looking for something traditional or a little out there, we’ve got you covered.

Thursday, May 11

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Me First and the Gimme Gimmes At The House Of Blues

You’re going to want to catch this punk rock supergroup and cover band while you can.

The Biggest Louisiana-Themed Music And Food Festival This Side Of The Bayou

May 11–14, you’ll get to enjoy Louisiana-themed music and food at “Gator By The Bay.”

The San Diego Surf Film Festival Is Where You Need To Be

Don’t miss events like a full moon surf, special presentation from Surfer Magazine’s photo editor, Fall Brewing tastings and more—we’ll see you there.

Friday, May 12

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Matt Pryor And Dan Andriano At The Casbah

Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids and Dan Andriano of Alkaline Trio are here to show San Diego what they’ve got.

Timber Timbre At Soda Bar

Canadian music group Timber Timbre plays freak folk. That sounds good to us—we like things freaky.

Spring And Summer: A Jacobs Masterworks Concert

Watch conductor Matthias Pintscher and pianist Kirill Gerstein usher in summer at the Copley Symphony Hall.

Adrian Uribe with Omar Chaparro At The House Of Blues

See Mexican actor, media personality and singer Omar Rafael Chaparro Alvidrez live with Adrian Uribe.

The Epitome Of A Mother’s Day Tea At The Westgate Hotel

Indulge in tea sandwiches, pastries and scones paired with traditional teas and harp music.

TEDx Tells Cardiff By The Sea “We’re All In This Together”

Listen to JP Sears, Claire Wineland and more spread some serious knowledge in Cardiff.

Saturday, May 13

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Aaron Tveit At The House Of Blues

Aaron Kyle Tveit is an American actor and singer—you may know him as Enjolras from the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables.

San Diego Fashion Week Spring Showcase

Celebrate the 10 year anniversary of FWSD at Hotel Del Coronado.

Suburban Legends + Pilfers At The Irenic

Out of the cultural holocaust of Orange County comes the superhero-like brilliance of Suburban Legends.

The Search for the Best Taco is ON!

The 3rd Annual Reader Tacotopia at Golden Hill is on the never-ending search for taco greatness. Join the search. The delicious, delicious search.

If Your Kid Has Never Made A Kite, Don’t Miss The OB Kiwanis Kite Festival

The 69th annual OB Kite Festival will be held at Dusty Rhodes Park. If your kid hasn’t flown a kite, you’re kind of obligated to go.

Want To Know What Planets And Physics In The Star Wars Universe Can Actually Exist?

It’s time to explore the science behind Star Wars at this all-out extravaganza.

Be THE Mother’s Day Idea-Champion, Courtesy Of San Diego Botanic Garden’s Infamous Chocolate Festival!

Dozens of delectable chocolate tastings, a chocolate fountain, children’s activities, Mother’s Day gifts—this is going to be one good Mother’s Day.

Cashmere Cat At The Observatory

Celebrate the debut of this Norwegian DJ—this is one for the books.

Common Sense At The Belly Up

If reggae is more your speed, going to Belly Up is just Common Sense.

Sunday, May 14

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Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch At The Westgate Hotel

If tea time left your mom wanting, return to Westgate to quench her thirst in a different manner.

All Them Witches At The Casbah

All Them Witches plays music featuring psychedelia elements of late 1960s and early 1970s rock.

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