The Big List of Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend
Check out this week’s Big List of Things To Do in San Diego this Weekend and make your plans!
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a culinary journey at top restaurants offering special menus and festivities. Explore the Coronado Art and Wine Festival for a blend of fine art and exquisite wines on Coronado Island, or enjoy a leisurely day at the Spring Arts and Crafts Fair at Bernardo Winery.
If that’s not enough…there is plenty more below! Have a great weekend!
Top Concerts in San Diego This Week
Wonderfront Festival will be taking over the waterfront with a vibrant celebration of music, art, and culture. The Psychedelic Furs, legends of new wave and post-punk, will treat fans to their poetic lyrics and moody melodies, and Kountry Wayne promises an entertaining night out with his hilarious sketches and heartfelt tunes.
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Where to Celebrate Mom This Mother’s Day in San Diego
It’s time to roll out the red carpet and treat Mom like the queen she is this Mother’s Day! We bet you’ll find something she’ll love in our guide to the top San Diego restaurants, hotels, spas, and more, offering specials to help you celebrate the amazing moms in your life!
14 Must-Do Day Trips Near San Diego
We know what you’re thinking, “Why would I ever leave San Diego?!” and we completely agree. However, one of the best things about living in San Diego is all the great spots surrounding the city we call home. So fill up your gas tank, pull out your favorite mix CD from high school, and take a day trip to one of these destinations.
Art, Music, and Dance Take Flight at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station This May
Warmer weather is upon us and there is no better place to soak up the sun than ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. From hip-hop performances and new exhibitions to Mother’s Day shopping experiences and workshops, San Diego’s largest arts and culture district has something for everyone this May!
Friday, May 10
Mother’s Day Weekend Retreat: Craft, Connect, and Celebrate at The Crafter’s Retreat
Celebrate Mother’s Day in the most unique way at The Crafter’s Retreat. Plan a weekend of creativity and relaxation with Mom, dive into the art of slow crafting alongside fellow makers, and enjoy workshops led by talented artists in various mediums.
Discover James Hubbell’s Artistic Designs at the Ilan-Lael Foundation’s Spring Tours
Showcasing the awe-inspiring designs at the world-famous compound, the Ilan-Lael Spring Tours offer insights into Hubbell’s creative process and the foundation’s continuous efforts to promote art, nature, and community engagement through various programs and initiatives.
Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero presents Forrest Gump
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.
Wonderfront Music and Arts Festival to Rock San Diego’s Waterfront
Spanning three days, with approximately 80 artists across seven stages, the 2024 programming is set to deliver an eclectic lineup catering to various musical tastes, featuring established career headliners alongside the hottest emerging artists.
Picnics + Flowers at The Carlsbad Flower Fields Now on its Last Week
Expect an elevated pop-up picnic featuring more shade structures, increased semi-private picnic spaces, reserved parking, a private entrance, complimentary wagon rides, an expanded menu, live music, and a family-fun zone with interactive games.
Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero presents The Wolf of Wall Street
Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stock-broker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government.
Saturday, May 11
Art, Wine, Food, Music, and STEM Take Center Stage at Coronado Art and Wine Festival
The third annual Coronado Art and Wine Festival is here! A joyful celebration and showcase of art, wine, food, music, and STEAM. The festival showcases a stunning array of artistic styles and mediums and shines a spotlight on four Featured Artists, all local to Coronado and San Diego
Creativity Comes Alive at the Conrad’s Community Arts Open House
All are welcome at The Conrad for its annual free Community Arts Open House—part of the mission of the La Jolla Music Society to engage with students and art enthusiasts from all around San Diego County.
Spring Arts and Crafts Fair at Bernardo Winery is Back for its 47th Year
Over 125 hand-picked vendors from across Southern California, with everything from handmade jewelry, soaps, paintings and sculpture, local honey, clothing, pottery, items for the home and garden, and much more await!
Celebrate Craftsmanship and Craft Beer at Karl Strauss Makers Market
Join the Makers Market at Karl Strauss Brewing’s open-air beer garden, featuring an eclectic mix of award-winning craft beers alongside delicious pub fare from an on-site food truck, and the opportunity to shop creations from 60 local makers and artists.
San Diego American Indian Health Center to Host Pow Wow Festival
Native singers, drummers, and dancers in their beautiful regalia from throughout the Southwest will gather in Balboa Park to practice their traditions, and you’re invited to come and celebrate!
Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero presents Wonka
Willy Wonka—chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time—is proof that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.
Rancho Resident Michael Lamb Turns Passion for Magic Into Immersive, Theatrical Experience
Local Rancho Santa Fe resident Michael Lamb is following his creative dreams and turning his passion for magic into an immersive, theatrical magic experience that will run for ten nights at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido.
Sarah Stieber’s Experiential Pop-Up Gallery in Little Italy Now on Display
Immerse yourself in creativity at the Sarah Stieber Gallery Annual Experiential Pop-Up! Step into a world of art and innovation where imagination knows no bounds. Explore unique installations, interact with immersive exhibits, and be inspired by the boundless creativity on display. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience art in a whole new way!
Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero presents The Sandlot
It’s the summer of 1962, and Scotty Smalls is the new kid in town. A budding ball-player, Scotty is taken under the wing of baseball prodigy Rodriguez, and joins a neighborhood gang of sandlot kids for a series of misadventures.
Sunday, May 12
Immersive Displays at the Annual World Of Orchids
San Diego Botanic Garden hosts its fourth annual spring orchids showcase, World of Orchids, in their state-of-the-art, 8,000 square foot, glass-enclosed facility—the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory.
Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero presents The Princess Bride
A fairytale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. He must find her after a long separation and save her. They must battle the evils of the mythical kingdom of Florin to be reunited with each other.
“The Art of Experience” Now on Display at Union Hall Gallery
“The Art of Experience” runs from May 4 through June 16 at Union Hall Gallery and invites the public to engage deeply with art that explores, questions, and celebrates all dimensions of human experience.
Fern Street Circus Kicks Off Neighborhood Tour With Free Shows Celebrating “Home”
Step right up and experience the magic of the Fern Street Circus Spring Tour! Don’t miss an unforgettable journey filled with awe-inspiring performances, breathtaking acrobatics, and delightful entertainment for the whole family. Prepare to be dazzled by the wonders of the circus under the spring sky. Book your tickets now!
Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero presents Crazy, Stupid, Love
From the creators of NBC’s THIS IS US, a middle-aged husband’s life changes dramatically when his wife asks him for a divorce, leading him to seek dating advice from a much younger man. Starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Julianne Moore.
See you there, San Diego!
