Spend the upcoming weekend in San Diego enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including these top things to do.
Stone Liberty Station Movie Nights
Every Tuesday this summer, bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle down for a fabulous evening of great beer and great cinema! Space is limited, so get there as early as 5:00 PM to set up your spot on the lawn and dine with us in our garden before the show.
Where: 2816 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
When: June 6 – August 29, 2017
Time: 5:30 to 10:30 PM
Cost: Free
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America Celebrates the 45th Anniversary of Apollo 16
A star-studded forum of astronauts and mission control directors will share in-depth personal experiences from NASA’s legendary Mercury, Gemini and Apollo space programs. Confirmed atendees include: Fred Haise (Apollo 13), Charlie Duke (Apollo 16), Walt Cunningham (Apollo 7), Al Worden (Apollo 15), Gerry Griffin (Flight Director).
Where: San Diego Air & Space Museum – 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
When: June 7, 2017
Time: 5:30 to 10:00 PM
Cost: $295
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San Diego Padres VS. Kansas City Royals
Catch the San Diego Padres take on the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park! Game Day Promotions and Events include: Friday – Beer Fest, Saturday – Padres Replica Jersey, Sunday – KidsFest.
Where: Petco Park, San Diego, CA 92101
When: June 9-11, 2017
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FilmOut San Diego
More than 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 9-11, 2017
Cost: Varies per show
> Find out more about FilmOut San Diego
San Diego Greek Festival
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church invites you to join us at our annual Greek Festival. They enjoy sharing our heritage, culture, music, traditions, customs and culinary skills with you, their neighbors and friends in San Diego and Southern California.
Where: St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church – 3655 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92103
When: June 9-11, 2017
Cost: Free. Saturday-Sunday after 1:00 PM – $3
> Find out more about the San Diego Greek Festival
San Diego Oysterfest
As ever they’ll bring you an array of beer, fresh oysters, other foods and full bars. Enjoy all the other fun with the shuck and suck contest, a dozen DJs, great sponsor booths, the Vavi play area, live art and more.
Where: Marina Embarcadero North – 500 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
When: June 9-10, 2017
Cost: $35-$2,000
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San Diego Festival of the Arts
Nearly 200 artists in a bay view setting of original fine art, entertainment and delicious cuisines, complemented with fine wine and craft beer as you stroll the turf of Waterfront Park. Enjoy an exceptional dining experience from San Diego’s favorite restaurants, sample San Diego craft beer, and experience interactive activities for the whole family.
Where: San Diego County Waterfront Park – 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101
When: June 10-11, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost: $12-$18
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2017 Marine Corps Mud Run Camp Pendleton
We’ve packed in more obstacles for 2017 than ever before! For the Hard Corps runner, test your skills on the original 10K course. This course includes military obstacles that will get your juices pumpin’. Keep the traditions going strong by tackling the original World Famous Mud Run – don’t miss out on the hills you love to hate!
Where: MCB Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
When: June 10-11, 2017
Cost: Starting at $15
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The Toast of the Coast Wine Competition & Festival
The Toast of the Coast will feature the finest wines from licensed wineries in California and Baja California. Your ticket will include unlimited 1-oz samples of wines entered in the 2016 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition. When you find one you like, you’ll be able to buy bottles to take home.
Where: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
When: June 10, 2017
Time: 12:00 to 7:00 PM
Cost: $65-$105
> Find out more about The Toast of the Coast Wine Competition & Festival
Van Go! STEAM Festival
This is a free family event celebrating science, technology and the arts. Enjoy food, festivities, games, family entertainment and cheer on Washington Elementary’s very own students in the soap box derby.
Where: Little Italy – 1789 State St, San Diego, CA 92101
When: June 10, 2017
Time: 12:00 to 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
> Find out more about the Van Go! STEAM Festival
Julian Backcountry Dance and BBQ
From the beginning, the “Dance” has featured the best in country music and dancing on the huge floor and stage built by the Sons of the American Legion, Julian. Fabulous BBQ has been a keystone of the event with all the food cooked on-site in the Santa Maria-style on an open oak flame. The wholesome family event is staged each year in a beautiful mountain setting at the Menghini Winery. With separate events for kids in their own area the “Dance” is a throwback to a simpler time with twinkly lights and bonfires back-dropped by dark mountain skies.
Where: Menghini Winery – 1150 Julian Orchards Dr, Julian, CA 92036
When: June 10, 2017
Time: 2:00 to 10:00 PM
Cost: $20-$25
> Find out more about the Julian Backcountry Dance and BBQ
King Richard II
Robert Sean Leonard (TV’s “House,” The Old Globe’s Pygmalion) returns to the Globe in the title role of one of the greatest of Shakespeare’s towering cycle of history plays. Convinced of his divine right to rule, King Richard acts recklessly and provides the canny Henry Bolingbroke an opening to seize the crown. Filled with magnificent verse and Shakespeare’s characteristic wisdom and insight, King Richard II is a deeply moving and insightful portrait of how the forces of history collide and combust to shape a nation’s political landscape.
Where: The Old Globe – 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101
When: June 11 – July 15, 2017
Cost: Starting at $29
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91X X-Fest
No cheap pops at this show! Show up to one of the greatest showdowns ever – 91X Presents X-Fest – at the Qualcomm Stadium Practice Field in San Diego. Phoenix will co-headline with Empire of the Sun. Plus Bob Moses, Skip Marley, Missio, The Lemon Twigs, Sir Sly, Lo Moon, Creature Canyon and Lightning Cola rounding out the bill.
Where: Qualcomm Stadium Practice Field – 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108
When: June 11, 2017
Time: 2:00 to 11:00 PM
Cost: $55-$125
> Find out more about 91X X-Fest
More Top Things to Do in San Diego
- Summer Movies in the Park – Thru October 28, 2017
- Open Cockpit Days – Thru September 10, 2017
- Balboa Park After Dark – Thru September 1, 2017
- Wonderspaces – Thru July 30, 2017
- Escape to Margaritaville – Thru July 9, 2017
- San Diego County Fair – Thru July 4, 2017
- The Imaginary Wild – Thru June 25, 2017
- The Old Man and The Old Moon – Thru June 18, 2017
- Shockheaded Peter – Thru June 18, 2017
- Damn Yankees – Thru June 18, 2017
- The Wailing Souls – June 6, 2017
- Exotic Chocolate Meets Award-Winning Wine – June 7, 2017
- Radio Moscow – June 7, 2017
- Joe Derosa – June 8-10, 2017
- Valerie June – June 8, 2017
- DJ Premier & The Badder Band – June 9, 2017
- Sounds of Indulge – June 9, 2017
- 21st Annual Inter-Tribal Powwow – June 10-11, 2017
- Decades Collide 80’s VS. 90’s with Biz Markie – June 10, 2017
- Outdoor Summer Music Series: Music of Japan – June 10, 2017
- ZZ Ward – June 11, 2017
- SPF 949 – June 11, 2017
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
