Spend the upcoming weekend in San Diego enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including these top things to do.
Newsies
Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards® for Best Score and Best Choreography, Newsies has audiences and critics alike calling it “A MUSICAL WORTH SINGING ABOUT!” (The New York Times) Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss.
Where: San Diego Civic Theatre – 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
When: May 31 – June 5, 2016
Cost: Starting at $22.50
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2016 Mexican National Team U.S. Tour
Presented by Allstate Insurance Company, the Mexico v. Chile match will kick off in San Diego. The game will be key for both teams as it will take place during the FIFA window before the start of the historic Copa America Centenario, being played across the United States during the month of June. Mexico and Chile are expected to field the same full squads of stars that will take the pitch during the tournament.
Where: Qualcomm Stadium – 9449 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
When: June 1, 2016
First Kick: 7:00 PM
Cost: $30-$225
> Find out more about the 2016 Mexican National Team U.S. Tour
Sip the City
There are over a dozen urban wineries in San Diego, buying grapes from the country and making wine in the city for your enjoyment. This is your chance to come out and explore the urban wineries in your neighborhood all in one place!
Where: The Headquarters – 789 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
When: June 2, 2016
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Cost: $20
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San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies
Catch the San Diego Padres take on the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park! Game day promotions and events include: Friday – Beach Party in the Park, Saturday – Bitmoji t-shirt giveaway, Sunday – Kidsfest.
Where: Petco Park – 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
When: June 3-5, 2016
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2016 San Diego County Fair
The San Diego County Fair offers all of the deep fried-food-on-a-stick, rides, animals, and games you’ve experienced at other state and county fairs, but is also known for world-class exhibits in fine art, photography, woodworking, jewelry/gems & minerals, and home & hobby, and the Paul Ecke Jr. Flower & Garden Show…not to mention an unsurpassed view of the Pacific Ocean from the Ferris Wheel!
Where: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
When: June 3 – July 4, 2016
Cost: $8-$15
> Find out more about the 2016 San Diego County Fair
Filmout San Diego LGBT Film Festival
Over thirty films will be screened during the three-day film festival at the historic Observatory North Park Theatre in San Diego. Eighteen films will have their premiere with FilmOut San Diego along with award-winning films from both the Sundance and Berlin Film Festivals, along with independent features and a variety of short films. Q&A’s will follow many films with director and cast members in attendance.
Where: Observatory North Park Theatre – 2891 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
When: June 3-5, 2016
Cost: Varies per show
> Find out more about the Filmout San Diego LGBT Film Festival
Craft Beer + Bites
SILO in Makers Quarter is hosting the 6th Craft Beer + Bites. Enjoy craft beer from 20 local breweries in your custom tasting glass along with grub from some of San Diego’s best food trucks (food sold separately). Dog friendly.
Where: Silo in Makers Quarter – 1050 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
When: June 3, 2016
Time: 5:00 to 9:00 PM
Cost: $35
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Art Around Adams
Enjoy Adams Avenue in a friendly, relaxed and carefree environment where taste-makers and free thinkers mix freely with family and friends. Experience exhibits and performances that will dazzle the eye and stir the senses. Each year we strive to infuse new and exciting artists and talents that reflect this year’s local trends in art and business. Stroll the entire route, or take the complimentary “Comedy Trolley.” It’s free fun for young and old.
Where: Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116
When: June 4, 2016
Time: 12:00 to 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about Art Around Adams
San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
Rock out at the annual Rock N Roll Marathon! The annual Rock n’ Roll Marathon sprints into San Diego. This 26.2 mile marathon and 13.1 mile half-marathon features live music lining the streets, cheer squads, and a huge post-marathon concert to end the race with a bang. With more than 20,000 runners and 100,000 enthusiastic spectators, this popular event is not to be missed!
When: June 5, 2016
Time: Runners start at 6:15 AM
Cost: Runners: $145-$195. Spectators: Free
> Find out more about the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
91X Presents X-Fest
2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Cheap Trick will co-headline with The Offspring. Plus Iration, Kongos, Wolfmother, Chevy Metal, The Shelters, SWMRS, The Frights, Grace Mitchell, and The Young Wild rounding out the bill.
Where: Sleep Train Amphitheatre – 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA 91911
When: June 5, 2016
Time: 2:00 to 11:00 PM
Cost: Starting at $15
> Find out more about 91X Presents X-Fest
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival – Thru June 12, 2016
- Hollywood – Thru June 12, 2016
- Camp David – Thru June 19, 2016
- Hedda Gabler – June 1-26, 2016
- Light and Bright – June 1-25, 2016
- San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners – June 1-2, 2016
- First Wednesdays: Debora Galan & Silk – June 1, 2016
- The Rides: Pierced Arrow Tour – June 1, 2016
- An Evening With: Local H “As Good As Dead” Tour – June 1, 2016
- Sunset Poolside Jazz Series – June 2 – August 25, 2016
- Ian Bagg – June 2-4, 2016
- Pure Project Beer Release – Parts Unknown – June 2, 2016
- Macallan Scotch Pairing Dinner – June 2, 2016
- Wine & Craft Beer Tasting Event at Cruisin’ Grand – June 3, 2016
- Quartyard Presents: Stephen Marley – June 3, 2016
- 14th Annual Beer & Sake Festival – June 3, 2016
- 2016 World Famous Mud Run at Camp Pendleton – June 4-5, 2016
- LEGOLAND Star Wars Days – June 4-5, 2016
- RB Alive! Street Fair – June 5, 2016
- Mainly Mozart: Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra – June 5, 2016
- SPF 949 – June 5, 2016
- San Diego Polo Opening Day – June 5, 2016
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
