SD4ME — San Diego Events, Things to Do & Activities
Bird Walks at Mission Trails Regional Park
Monthly guided bird walk through Mission Trails Regional Park with MTRP Trail Guides.
North County Fishermen's Market
Weekly Sunday market featuring fresh-caught seafood from the local fishing community.
Birding by Ear for Beginners (and the Rest of Us Also) at MTRP
Guided walk teaching participants to identify birds by songs and calls, distinguishing similar species; limited to 12 people.
San Marcos Spring Fling
Free all-day outdoor street fair with live music, craft beverages, artisan marketplace, and family activities in North City.
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Weekly Sunday market with fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, prepared foods, art, and specialty goods.
Floral Straw Hat Workshop at The Flower Fields
Create handmade fresh flower crowns to adorn straw sun hats; all materials and Flower Fields admission included.
Hillcrest Farmers Market 2026 - University Ave
Sunday certified farmers market with produce, meat, seafood, dairy, prepared foods, art, and crafts.
Guided Nature Walk from Visitor Center
Trail guide-led walk covering plants, animals, geology, and ecology on rotating park trails.
Chinese Brush Painting – Poppy
Traditional Chinese brush painting class focusing on poppy flowers, emphasizing brush control, ink flow, and composition.
2026 Ramona Open Studios Tour
Self-guided tour of 22 local artists' studios featuring painting, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, and glasswork.
Canyoneer Hike: Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve (Kiln Loop)
VIP-access guided hike at Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve with choice of 3- or 5-mile intermediate trail options.
A Space for All of Us
Sensory-friendly quiet hours at Museum of Us for visitors seeking a calmer museum experience.
Harney Street Market
Weekend artisan market in Old Town featuring jewelry, pottery, clothing, paintings, and handcrafted goods.
Connecting with Nature: Meditation and Qi Gong
Guided outdoor meditation and Qi Gong Moving Meditation workshop at San Dieguito County Park.
Art Mart
Professional artists display and sell original living art pieces on Balboa Park's lawn.
Gaslamp Artisan Market 2026
Outdoor weekend market in the Gaslamp Quarter featuring hand-crafted art, jewelry, and clothing on Fifth Avenue.
Downtown Chula Vista Sunday Farmers' Market
Weekly outdoor market with 70+ vendors offering local produce, flowers, pastured eggs, and handmade crafts.
Trail Tykes: A Program for Little Explorers
Fun nature-filled morning for children ages 2–5 with story time, a craft, and a short guided trail walk.
San Diego Magazine's Brunch Bash 2026
Culinary celebration with unlimited bites, mimosas, cocktails, and live entertainment at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa.
Designing the Infinite: Virtual Worldbuilding in Art & Gaming
Interactive museum exhibition with immersive installations exploring virtual worlds through art and gaming.
Open Invite - Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Free admission second Sunday at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego for all visitors.
Play Day: Nurturing Native Knowledge
Family-friendly event with gallery tours, Indigenous artmaking activities, storytime, and music celebrating Native perspectives.
The Big Gay Picnic: Trans Pride Edition
LGBTQ+ community picnic in Balboa Park celebrating Trans Pride with potluck, lawn games, and music.
Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
Disney On Ice show featuring Mickey Mouse and friends on a road trip through iconic Disney destinations.
San Diego Magazine Brunch Bash
Unlimited food and cocktails brunch celebration at Omni La Costa Resort featuring top San Diego restaurants, 21+ only.
Free Second Sunday
Free monthly museum admission with guided educator tours and access to Collection Galleries and Sculpture Garden.
The Sky Tonight: Spectacular Spring Sky (Weekend Edition)
Daytime live astronomy show covering spring sky highlights with Fleet Resident Astronomer Lisa Will.
Good Neighbor Clean Up
Community service event to beautify the college area; participants earn two hours of community service and enjoy free donuts.
Open Invite - San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
Free admission second Sunday at the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum for all visitors.
USD Men's Tennis vs. Pepperdine
USD Toreros men's tennis team hosts Pepperdine in a home match at Hogan Tennis Center.
Ramona Grange Artisan Market
Weekly outdoor market featuring local handmade crafts, jewelry, sourdough, plants, and a food truck.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
New SpongeBob animated movie screened on the rooftop for families and kids.
Ranch House Tours
Docent-led tour of a 200-year-old historic ranch house at Los Penasquitos.
KidsFest + Military Appreciation Sunday
Sunday KidsFest with bounce houses and activities, military recognition, and Kids Run the Bases postgame at Petco Park.
Artist Workshop: Introduction to Printmaking with Frol Boundin
Hands-on silkscreen printmaking workshop inspired by the Matrix Multiplied exhibition with instructor Frol Boundin.
Wax To Metal: Jewelry Making Class
Lost-wax casting workshop where participants hand-carve wax designs that are professionally cast into bronze or brass pieces for pickup after class.
The Lehman Trilogy
Tony Award-winning epic follows the Lehman Brothers' rise and fall across 163 years of American history with three actors playing over 70 characters.
Danish String Quartet with the Danish National Girls' Choir
Danish String Quartet and Girls' Choir perform women-centered music spanning a millennium, including a Carnegie Hall co-commission.
Dear John
Military romance drama screened on the open-air rooftop in San Diego.
Stand Up for Kids
Children's comedy workshop session for ages 8–15 covering writing, storytelling, and stage presence.
2026 Queer TLC New Year
LGBTQ+ community celebration for the Queer Lunar New Year at Clark Cabaret & Bar.
LUX
Choral concert featuring Bernstein's Chichester Psalms and Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna performed by the San Diego Master Chorale.
Afrodiaspora Celebration Day
Celebration of Black arts, culture, and cuisine featuring Afrobeats, Afrohouse, Dancehall, and Amapiano live performances.
Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series: New York Philharmonic
World-class sommelier and concertmaster duo pair wine with classical music from the New York Philharmonic.
Le Salon de Musiques: Concert 7
Intimate classical music salon concert in a historic La Jolla women's club setting.
Pacific Beach Tennis Club Racquet Sports Mixers
Evening tennis club social mixer with tournaments, exhibitions, and social activities for all skill levels.
Sunday Funday
Weekly Sunday bar specials featuring $4 High Noons, $5 house margaritas, and $6 drafts from 5PM.
Oceanside Bombers Football vs Beaumont Renegades
Arena football matchup between the Oceanside Bombers and the Beaumont Renegades.
The Social Network
David Fincher's drama about the founding of Facebook screened rooftop with open captions.
Tymay Lay
San Diego Vietnamese-American comedian Tymay Lay performs stand-up featuring his viral social media characters.
Roast Wars at Mic Drop
Six comedians compete for Roast War Champion title in this Alex Petit-hosted roast battle competition.
San Dieguito Golden Hour Hike
Evening hike through trees and trails at golden hour when wildlife is most active.
Currents & ERRA: The Silence Follows Tour 2026
Metalcore bands Currents and ERRA co-headline The Silence Follows Tour at House of Blues.
Lovely Mimi and Friends LIVE!
Comedy show featuring Lovely Mimi, known from Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta and MTV's Wild 'N Out.
Adam Conover
Stand-up comedy show featuring Adam Conover, known for Adam Ruins Everything.
Miles Minnick - New Mainstream Tour
Hip-hop artist Miles Minnick brings the New Mainstream Tour to House of Blues VooDoo Room.
Nurses Comedy Break feat. Michael Lenoci
Comedy themed around nursing and hectic hospital shifts, featuring real nurses and stand-up comics.
Ethel Tan
Singapore-born LA comedian and Burbank Comedy Festival Best of Fest winner performs stand-up.
Sleepy Hollow
Tim Burton's gothic horror tale screened on the rooftop as a late-night Fireside Films event.
Vegetation Monitoring @ North Fiesta
Volunteers track vegetation growth at California Least Tern nesting preserves on North Fiesta Island in Mission Bay.
Studio Arts Workshop | Georgia O'Keeffe's Landscapes and Flowers
Full-day watercolor and acrylic painting workshop exploring magnified compositions inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at The Old Globe
Guided tour through all three theatres and artisan craft shops covering costumes, set construction, props, lighting, and sound.
Schumaj Duo, Violin & Piano | Free Mini-Concert
California-Baja California violin and piano duo performs 'Through the Seasons' featuring Tchaikovsky, Piazzolla, Vivaldi, and Beethoven.
Happy Hour
Half off all drinks every weekday afternoon at Mavericks Beach Club.
Meet Triton Leaders
Activity-based alumni networking event pairing UCSD students with executive alumni at rotating interactive stations.
Charles David Keeling Memorial Lecture
Photographer James Balog presents "Framing Earth," exploring 45 years of environmental documentation from glaciers to wildfire.
Charles David Keeling Lecture: Framing Earth
Photographer James Balog presents a 45-year visual odyssey documenting climate change, glacial retreat, and environmental transformation.
Club Lemon Presents: RKL, Good Riddance, Project Sell Out
Punk rock triple-header featuring RKL, Good Riddance, and Project Sell Out.
Pride & Prejudice
Jane Austen romantic drama screened on the rooftop as part of the Fireside Films series.
Patrick Radden Keefe: London Falling
Award-winning author Patrick Radden Keefe discusses his new book about a mysterious death in London and a family's quest for truth.
NiNi Music
Metal artist NiNi Music performs live at House of Blues San Diego VooDoo Room.
OBoke Karaoke
Community karaoke night at Winston's Ocean Beach.
Royel Otis
Australian indie pop-rock duo from Sydney known for viral covers and Billboard Hot 100 success, with opener Jade Street.
Vegetation Monitoring @ North Fiesta
Volunteers track vegetation growth at California Least Tern nesting preserves on North Fiesta Island in Mission Bay.
22nd DAA Board Meeting
Public monthly meeting of the 22nd District Agricultural Association board, which operates Del Mar Fairgrounds for California.
Silk Painting Workshop
Hand-paint silk scarves using watercolor and dye techniques in this weekly studio class for all skill levels.
Women's Expression Session ON-LINE
Women gather online via Zoom to connect over art, life, and creative expression in a supportive group.
Free Resident Day - Comic-Con Museum
Free admission for San Diego residents on the second Tuesday of the month.
Free Resident Day - San Diego Air & Space Museum
Free admission for San Diego residents on the second Tuesday of the month.
Free Resident Day - The Veterans Museum at Balboa Park
Free admission for San Diego residents on the second Tuesday of the month.
Taco Tuesday
$3.50 tacos all day with half-off drinks 2–7 PM and tequila/margarita specials in the evening.
Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market
Weekly outdoor farmers market with fresh produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers, gourmet food, and artisan goods.
Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers Market
Outdoor farmers market with fresh produce, meats, cheeses, bread, flowers, and handcrafted artisan products.
The Bulls of Sant'Agata Charge Little Italy: Lamborghini Car Show
Over 20 classic and rare Lamborghinis line India Street with live music in a free family-friendly car show.
City Council Meeting
Regular City Council meeting open to the public for civic governance and public comment.
USD Softball vs. Cal State Fullerton
USD Toreros host Cal State Fullerton in a home softball game at the Reggie Smith Softball Complex.
Supper Club at Ponyboy
Groups of four enjoy a rotating prix-fixe dinner menu at Ponyboy restaurant inside The Pearl Hotel.
National Poetry Month Celebration
Free event featuring San Diego's Poet Laureate showcasing powerful, thought-provoking poetry.
Behemoth: The Godless IV 2026
Polish black metal legends Behemoth continue their North American Godless IV tour.
Birding 101: Birding During Migration and the Breeding Season
Talk on spring bird migration through San Diego County covering key habitats, special visitor species, and community science.
Tuesday Night Potluck
Weekly rotating stand-up showcase featuring San Diego's best local comedians.
Line Dance Lessons at Moonshine Beach
Weekly beginner-friendly line dancing lessons followed by late-night DJ and dancing until close.
Titanic — Remembering the Titanic
James Cameron's epic romance disaster film screened on the rooftop to commemorate the Titanic.
Ethel Cain – The Willoughby Tucker Forever 2026 Tour
Hayden Anhedönia performs as Ethel Cain with special guests WEDNESDAY and 9 MILLION.
Alyssa Edwards – Thanks For Everything Tour 2026 (18+ w/ ID)
RuPaul's Drag Race icon Alyssa Edwards performs her farewell Thanks For Everything Tour, ages 18 and up.
Diderot String Quartet Chamber Concert
Journey through 18th-century Vienna with Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven quartets on gut strings and historical instruments; pre-concert talk at 6:45 PM.
Emma Straub: American Fantasy
Bestselling author Emma Straub discusses her novel about a newly divorced woman who joins a nineties boy band themed cruise, in conversation with Jason Blitman.
Electric Waste Band
Weekly live music residency at Winston's Ocean Beach bar.
I've Seen All I Need to See + Q&A w/ Cast & Crew
Free screening of Zeshaan Younus's 2025 film at Digital Gym Cinema, followed by a Q&A with cast and crew.
COBRAH – Torn Tour
Stockholm experimental pop visionary presenting her debut album on the Torn Tour, fusing club music and avant-garde fashion.
Garden Gurus Volunteer Morning
Monthly volunteer gardening and beautification project in Pacific Beach, in partnership with San Diego Parks & Recreation.
Qigong in the Park at Liberty Station
Weekly outdoor qigong and tai chi sessions led by Dr. Laura Weatherbee, welcoming all ability levels.
Guided Nature Walk from Visitor Center
Trail guide-led walk covering plants, animals, geology, and ecology on rotating park trails.
Little Italy Mercato Wednesday
Weekday farmers market with fresh produce, baked goods, specialty food, and artisan items in Little Italy.
Little Italy Mercato (Wednesday)
Outdoor farmers market with farm-fresh produce, artisan foods, and local crafts spanning three blocks.
Trail Tykes: A Program for Little Explorers
Fun nature-filled morning for children ages 2–5 with story time, a craft, and a short guided trail walk.
Curbside Bites Food Truck Markets - Downtown Lunch
San Diego's most popular local food trucks serving lunch every Wednesday in downtown.
Nooners: Student Talent Showcase
Recurring outdoor event series spotlighting student performers and bands for an hour.
Ecology Seminar: Dr. Christine Whitcraft, CSULB
Dr. Whitcraft presents coastal wetland restoration strategies for adapting to sea level rise and climate change.
Encore ROCKS San Diego
Six-week rock singing ensemble for adults 55+, no audition required, celebrating classics from Billy Joel to Neil Diamond.
Virtual Wellness Wednesdays
Virtual HIIT, strength, and body-weight workout class for teens via SD Nights program.
2026 John C. Martin Memorial Lectureship
Annual biomedical research memorial lecture at Scripps Research Institute auditorium.
Free Guided Origami
Monthly Wednesday origami workshop where staff guide participants through paper folding at all skill levels.
Physical Oceanography Seminar: Dr. Emily Newsom (Caltech)
Academic physical oceanography seminar by Dr. Emily Newsom from Caltech, part of the CASPO seminar series.
Ocean Beach Farmers Market
Weekly certified farmers market with 100+ vendors offering local produce, artisan goods, hot food, and more.
Discoveries & Dialogues Colloquium
TED-style research colloquium with three 10-minute talks by SDSU scholars on engineering, food security, and climate justice.
Les Misérables School Edition – Pre-Audition Meeting
Free informational meeting for youth interested in auditioning for Les Misérables School Edition.
La Perla Victoria SD Screening
Exclusive documentary screening of 'La Perla Victoria; Desde un Corazón Trans' with live Q&A, drag show, and refreshments.
Switgall Lecture: Healing Catholicism? Migration and Indigenous Healing Practices
Leo Guardado examines indigenous healing practices among migrant communities and their intersection with Catholic theology.
Bloom and Butterflies at Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation
Educational evening on monarch migration with expert speaker, complimentary drink, and appetizers provided.
Startup Stories: Michael Selepec, Bird Scooters Founding Team
Startup talk featuring Bird Scooters founding team member Michael Selepec at SDSU ZIP Launchpad.
Botanical Formulations: An Introduction to Herbalism
Beginner herbalism workshop teaching plant energetics while blending a soothing tea and crafting a personal tincture to take home.
USD Softball vs. UC San Diego
USD Toreros host crosstown rival UC San Diego in a home softball game.
Paint to Music
Process-focused painting class where participants explore color and shape freely to live music.
2026-27 Community Budget Presentation
City of Chula Vista public meeting to present the proposed 2026-27 budget and gather community input.
Wellness Y Glow
Free outdoor pilates and wellness series with music, mindfulness, and complimentary smoothies at Chula Vista Center.
Pacific Beach Town Council General Meeting
Monthly community meeting open to members and the public to discuss Pacific Beach neighborhood issues and initiatives.
Encinitas Wednesday Social @ Modern Times
Casual chess social at Modern Times Far West Lounge welcoming beginners and experienced players alike.
Jackie Robinson Day + Puffer Vest Giveaway
Padres celebrate MLB's Jackie Robinson Day while first 40,000 fans receive a limited-edition Padres puffer vest.
Wednesday Trivia Night
Free weekly trivia hosted by Sunset Trivia with prizes for top three teams and $4 drink specials.
The Lehman Trilogy
Tony Award-winning epic follows the Lehman Brothers' rise and fall across 163 years of American history with three actors playing over 70 characters.
The Sky Tonight: Spectacular Spring Sky (Virtual Edition)
Online live astronomy presentation about spring celestial events with Resident Astronomer Lisa Will via Zoom.
Trivia Night
Free weekly trivia every Wednesday night upstairs at The Holding Company.
SDAA Monthly Program Meeting
Monthly virtual astronomy presentation via Zoom, open to members and the public.
ASAP Comedy Bootcamp
First-ever stand-up comedy class exclusively for the veteran and military community.
When Harry Met Sally...
Iconic romantic comedy screened on the rooftop in dual English/Spanish language format.
San Diego Gulls vs. Tucson Roadrunners
AHL hockey game featuring the San Diego Gulls hosting the Tucson Roadrunners at Pechanga Arena.
SoCal's Funniest Comic – Finals
Championship finals where the top 6 comedians compete for $1,000 and a weekend booking at Mic Drop.
Gautier Capuçon, cello; Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
World-renowned cellist and pianist perform chamber works by Schumann, Brahms, Debussy, and Shostakovich.
Austin Nasso LIVE!
Stand-up comedy and impressions from Austin Nasso, a former Microsoft engineer turned comedian seen on the Howard Stern Show.
JF Harris
Stand-up comedy show featuring comedian JF Harris at The Comedy Store La Jolla.
DEVO: Mutate, Don't Stagnate
Pioneering new wave band DEVO performs their Mutate, Don't Stagnate tour at the outdoor amphitheater.
Kill Mikey: An Open Mic Re-Imagined
Reimagined open mic event showcasing local talent at Winston's Ocean Beach.
White Chicks
Comedy classic screened late-night on the rooftop as part of the Fireside Films series.
Fitness Meetup Group
Hike or run nature trails and use on-site fitness equipment in a group workout session.
Leading The Charge - Collaborating for Effective Services 2026
Professional conference on collaborative service strategies at DoubleTree Mission Valley.
Open House at Regus Liberty Station
Free open house to explore flexible coworking and private office spaces at Regus Liberty Station.
Members' Sneak Peek: Giants — Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
MCASD members get exclusive early access to the Giants exhibition featuring 130+ artworks by Black diasporic artists.
Wonders of the Wetlands
Quarterly lecture by a University of San Diego researcher on population recovery of the Light-footed Ridgway's Rail in Southern California.
North Park Thursday Market
Weekly farmers market with fresh produce, eggs, meat, cheese, fish, live music, and children's activities.
Chula Vista Thursday Farmers Market
Weekly outdoor farmers market with local produce, artisan goods, and community vendors.
Kidzone at the Park
After-school science activities, crafts, and games for school-aged kids at the park.
USD Softball vs. Hawaii
USD Toreros host Hawaii in a home softball game at the Reggie Smith Softball Complex.
Sunset Market
Outdoor weekly market with international food vendors, live entertainment, and kids' activities.
Acoustic Sunsets featuring Ben Benavente
Live acoustic set blending beach vibes, SoCal rock, pop, ukulele, Hawaiian, and yacht rock at Cannonball's oceanfront rooftop.
Conservatory Yoga
Gentle yoga flow surrounded by tropical rainforest plants inside the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory.
2026 April Ramona Chamber Networking Mixer
Monthly chamber networking event hosted at The Brokerage with meal included and a donation drawing.
How to Restore: Herbal Aromatherapy
Guided meditation with aromatic herbs drawing from Indigenous practices; participants create a personal medicine pouch to take home.
Wine & Lecture: San Diego's South Bay Railroads
Pacific Southwest Railway Museum archivist discusses California Southern Railroad history over wine.
Autism Acceptance Night
Padres host Autism Acceptance Night at Petco Park to celebrate and raise awareness for the autism community.
Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar® at Duck Foot Brewing
Solar physicist and vaccine biologist discuss their research at Duck Foot Brewing in Miramar.
UC San Diego Illustrious Alumni Awards - San Francisco
Elegant awards ceremony honoring four distinguished UC San Diego alumni across technology, therapeutics, and wellness sectors.
Cut Your Heart Out, Collage Workshop
Creative collage workshop using vintage books and magazines to craft unique take-home pieces; participants welcome to bring their own ephemera.
He Is Legend – "Suck Out The Poison" 20-Year Celebration
He Is Legend celebrates the 20th anniversary of their debut album with special guests A Lot Like Birds and more.
Vinyl: Analog Sessions
Weekly vinyl-only lounge night featuring relaxed analog DJ sets, no laptops allowed.
Vampires Everywhere! w/ The Bunny The Bear
Alternative rock double-header with Vampires Everywhere and The Bunny The Bear.
Anaconda
Cult 90s creature-feature thriller screened on the rooftop as a Fireside Films event.
Thursday Night Country Night
Country night with line dancing instruction 7–10 PM by Philip Ongert followed by country DJ music and drink specials.
MercyMe Wonder + Awe Tour
Concert featuring platinum band MercyMe with special guests Big Daddy Weave and Tim Timmons.
The Lehman Trilogy
Tony Award-winning epic follows the Lehman Brothers' rise and fall across 163 years of American history with three actors playing over 70 characters.
Āion - Ambient Sound Journey
Immersive ambient sound healing journey performed by Trippin Jaguar at Trilogy Sanctuary.
Chuwi – Primavera Tour 2026
Latin pop artist Chuwi brings the Primavera Tour 2026 to House of Blues San Diego.
Liberty Station Stand-Up Comedy Night
Free monthly stand-up comedy showcase featuring club-level comics at Moniker General.
Jaime French
Popular American YouTuber and comedian Jaime French performs stand-up in San Diego.
Bill Jubran
Comedian with millions of followers delivers political and pundit takedown comedy at Mic Drop.
The Disco Biscuits
Jam band The Disco Biscuits blend rock, electronic, and dance music in an improvisational live set.
Ryan Ellis - The Better Days Tour
Country-rock artist Ryan Ellis performs The Better Days Tour at House of Blues VooDoo Room.
The Best of San Diego
Weekly Thursday showcase featuring top local San Diego stand-up comedians.
Protoje - Reggae Invasion
Grammy-nominated Jamaican artist Protoje performs his genre-blending reggae revival sound.
CLUB CULTURE w/ Soul Plant - DJ Unite and Non Profit
Reggae and dancehall Club Culture night featuring Soul Plant with resident DJs.
Thursday Club
Late-night Thursday bar event with 50% off mixed well drinks, $6 drafts, and $25 bucket specials.
Angelo Colina (En Español)
Venezuelan comedian and Gente Funny creator Angelo Colina performs stand-up entirely in Spanish.
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