Spend the upcoming weekend in San Diego enjoying everything California’s Beach City has to offer including these top things to do.
JUNK: The Golden Age of Debt
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ayad Akhtar takes us back to the hotbed of the ’80s and offers us an origin story for the world that finance has given us, a sexy and epic thriller about an upstart genius hell-bent on changing all the rules.
Where: La Jolla Playhouse – 2910 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
When: July 26 – August 21, 2016
Cost: Starting at $20
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Summer Games: A Tower After Hours Event
Celebrate the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio with a tournament of summer games. Jump in on the action! Team up for Museum-wide events, mingle with San Diego Olympic athletes, enjoy Brazilian appetizers and Brazil’s signature cocktail, the caipirinha, and more.
Where: San Diego Museum of Man – 1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
When: July 28,2016
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Cost: $10-$30
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San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds
Catch the San Diego Padres take on the Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park! Game day promotions and events include: Friday – Party in the Park, Saturday – SD Ear Buds giveaway, and Sunday – KidsFest.
Where: Petco Park – 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
When: July 29-31, 2016
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The Second City’s Free Speech!
Free Speech! (While Supplies Last) offers an irreverent look at America’s electoral insanity. This topical new show features political satire made famous by Second City stars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Keegan-Michael Key, as well as brand new scenes, songs and improv straight from their sold-out shows in Chicago and Toronto. This must-see evening of comedy features some of Chicago’s best and brightest in a special three-week engagement.
Where: 2910 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
When: July 29 – August 21, 2016
Cost: Starting at $29
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Unleashed by Petco Surf Dog Competition
Get stoked! It’s time for the most adorable surf event of the year. At the Unleashed by Petco Surf Dog Competition, the most fearless dogs will jump on their boards, paddle out and hang 20! This event must be seen to be believed. Bring the whole family for a day of rad competitions, goodies and fun!
Where: Imperial Beach Pier – 2 Elder Ave., Imperial Beach, CA 91932
When: July 30, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
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SDGMC – Thriller: The Music of Michael Jackson
The award-winning San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus returns to the Balboa Theatre stage with its summer blockbuster show, Thriller featuring the greatest hits of everybody’s favorite King of Pop, Michael Jackson. It’s an all-new show with thrilling music from the lush and beautiful 8-part harmonies of “Ben” and “You Are Not Alone” to the fun, pop-styled dance songs of “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” and “Shake Your Body.”
Where: 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
When: July 30-31, 2016
Cost: Starting at $34
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Meteor Shower
Get ready for the unexpected when Norm and his wife Corky invite another couple to their Ojai backyard to watch a meteor shower in the night sky. As the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling, cocktails flow, tempers flare, and sparks fly – literally. Steve Martin’s surprising new comedy takes an offbeat and absurdist look at the comic anxiety lurking just beneath the surface of modern marriage.
Where: The Old Globe – 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101
When: July 31 – September 18, 2016
Cost: Starting at $29
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Hess Fest 2016
Join us and some of our friends in celebrating our 6 year anniversary. We’re taking over Grim Avenue even larger than last year! We’ll be joined by the best of San Diego’s breweries and even some of our friends from AZ! Besides the breweries, we’ve got some of SD’s finest eateries participating in the celebration. All this, plus two live bands – it’s a street party like no other!
Where: Grim Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
When: July 30, 2016
Time: 12:30 to 5:00 PM
Cost: $35-$65
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Reggae Fest With Ziggy Marley
Come dance to the rhythm of reggae all day. The band The Devastators and DJ Carlos Culture will play throughout the racing day in the concert area west of the grandstand. On the main stage, the opening band, Ginger Roots and the Protectors, will be followed by the headliner, reggae legend Ziggy Marley.
Where: Del Mar Racetrack – 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
When: July 30, 2016
Cost: Included with racetrack admission. After last race – $20
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Hooray for Hollywood!
Brilliantly edited film clips on the big screen will complement some of the most famous songs and themes written for the movies and performed with panache by the San Diego Symphony. Film and musical selections to include clips from Interstellar and Pirates of the Caribbean with music from Leonard Bernstein’s On the Town, Bernard Hermann’s North by Northwest Overture, and of course John Williams favorites from Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Where: 206 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101
When: July 30, 2016
Time: 8:00 to 10:30 PM
Cost: $20-$85
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More Top things to Do in San Diego
- Summer Vibes Ready to Reverberate at SeaWorld – Thru September 5, 2016
- Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo – Thru September 5, 2016
- Summer Whale Watching Adventure – Thru September 5, 2016
- Summer Safari at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park – Thru August 14, 2016
- Cellar Cinema – July 26, 2016
- Brand New/Modest Mouse – July 26, 2016
- Rockin’ Trivia at House of Blues – July 27, 2016
- Canine Cocktails @ Level 9 Rooftop Bar – July 28, 2016
- Oceana Coastal Kitchen Beer Dinner – July 28, 2016
- Chris Botti – July 28, 2016
- Aries Spears at American Comedy Company – July 28-20, 2016
- Pure Project Beer Release: Oni – July 29, 2016
- Balboa Park After Dark – July 29, 2016
- SDJT Presents: Sweeney Todd – July 29 – August 14, 2016
- Live Well San Diego 5K – July 30, 2016
- Opening Artist Reception: Najera & Sun – July 30, 2016
- 36th Annual Padres Tailgate Party and Firefighter Chili Cook Off – July 30, 2016
- 2016 Summer Series – The Dying Swan – July 30-31, 2016
> Find more Top Things to Do on the San Diego Event Calendar
