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Events in San Diego" Keep up with all the exciting events in San Diego, California. Our daily podcast brings you the latest updates on festivals, concerts, food events, and outdoor activities. Your ultimate San Diego event guide!"

  1. 3D AGO

    San Diego's Weekend Guide: Sports, Music, Theater and Family Fun Through February 28th

    Hey listeners, welcome to your ultimate guide for what's popping in San Diego today through the weekend of February 28th! Whether you're chasing thrills, tunes, or tasty traditions, this coastal gem has you covered. Let's dive right in. Kick off today with high-energy sports at Viejas Arena, where the San Diego State Aztecs Women's Basketball team battles Wyoming at 1 p.m. – grab those red and black pom-poms and cheer the Aztecs to victory, National Today reports. Families, head to Picnic at the Park in Balboa Park from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., a free Southwest Airlines bash packed with games, food trucks, and kiddo fun, according to San Diego Moms. Music lovers, tonight's your playground! Catch Artemas on his LOVERCORE Tour at 7 p.m. at The Observatory North Park, or groove to Jordan Ward's THE APARTMENT TOUR at House of Blues. Classical fans, the Brahms Festival unleashes Symphonies 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center. Rock out with Black Pistol Fire at 8 p.m. at Soma, or late-night vibes with Swimming Paul at 10 p.m. at Bloom – all straight from National Today's lineup. Theater buffs, don't miss Beetlejuice (Touring) – matinee at 2 p.m. or evening show at 8 p.m. at San Diego Civic Theatre, a hilarious haunt-fest that'll have you laughing from the afterlife. Craving adventure? Join the Ensenada Pacific Coastline Tour departing 9 a.m. from San Diego, hitting the Seafood Black Market and seaside strolls for $263 adults, per San Diego.org. Tomorrow flows into the 43rd Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair downtown on 3rd Avenue and J Street – lion dances, street food, and Year of the Horse festivities from morning through evening, as the City of San Diego announces. Balboa Park buzzes with Collage 2026: Powerful dance show at Casa del Prado Theater, featuring 66 dancers in epic moves, Balboa Park calendars note. Model Trains chug at San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas, perfect for little engineers. Weekend warriors, Sunday Concerts offer free hour-long tunes at iconic Balboa Park spots, rain or shine. Explore ongoing gems like Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder at Fleet Science Center or Museum Suite dance-art fusion at San Diego Museum of Art – immersive, family-friendly magic all weekend. San Diego's vibe is electric, listeners – get out, soak it up, and make memories. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to subscribe for more! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  2. 4D AGO

    San Diego's Hot Weekend: Trivia, Theater, and Alpaca Lunches Await

    Hey San Diego listeners, grab your sunnies and let's dive into the hottest happenings today, Friday, February 27th, through the weekend—your friendly guide to making epic memories in America's Finest City! Kick off tonight with high-energy fun at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, where Trivia Night revs up from 6 to 8 PM. Test your smarts over craft beers and beats in this lively Gaslamp spot—perfect for groups or solo showdowns, according to the Hard Rock Hotel's event calendar. Theater lovers, don't miss Beetlejuice the musical touring into the San Diego Civic Theatre at 8 PM on 3rd and B Street. That wild, afterlife comedy with dancing sandworms and mischief is a scream—National Today confirms tickets are hot, so snag yours for ghostly giggles. Feeling cultured? The University of San Diego's News Center spotlights an afternoon adventure at the Museum of Us in Balboa Park starting at 1 PM. Wander exhibits on human history, quirky cultures, and San Diego's soul—ideal for a thoughtful Friday escape amid those iconic gardens. Game on at Tea&More for San Diego Boardgames Group's Game Night from 6 PM to midnight. Roll dice, strategize, and sip teas in this cozy vibe—Meetup raves it's a private group's go-to for epic board battles. Dueling pianos fans, The Shout! House fires up Fridays with doors at 6 PM and keys clashing from 6:30 PM. Belt out requests and rock the night—their event page promises table reservations fill fast, so reserve early for front-row chaos. Weekend vibes build with San Diego.org's calendar teasing an Alpaca Lunch—snuggle fluffy friends over farm-fresh bites—and the Chasing Sunsets Tour by Five Star Tours downtown, catching golden-hour magic over the bay. Stay tuned for more pop-ups like SOMA sidestage gigs or comedy at The American Comedy Co., as local calendars buzz. Whether you're chasing laughs, laughs, culture, or sunsets, San Diego's delivering. Get out there, make it yours! Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for weekly updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  3. 5D AGO

    San Diego Events This Week: Carnivals, Broadway, Bird Festival, and Festive Markets

    Hey listeners, kick off your Thursday in San Diego with some high-energy fun at the South Bay Recreation Center, where the Christiansen Amusements Carnival is spinning from 5 to 11pm. Celebrating over 61 years of thrills, it's packed with rides, games, and that classic carnival vibe perfect for families or date nights under the lights, running through March 1st. Catch the uproarious Beetlejuice touring production at the San Diego Civic Theatre tonight at 7:30pm. This Broadway hit brings ghosts, laughs, and wild antics to life on stage, with tickets flying fast for an unforgettable evening of quirky chaos right downtown. Over in Balboa Park, dive into the San Diego Bird Festival's keynote at 5:30pm, Birds, Culture, and the Freedom of Belonging, featuring Makeda from the WorldBeat Center and Marilú from Celebrate Urban Birds. It's a joyful mix of avian wonders, cultural stories, and belonging that wraps by 8pm. Gear up for Friday and Saturday as the carnival keeps rocking at South Bay from 5 to 11pm each night. Then, lace up for Tritonman 2026 on Saturday starting at 4am around Mission Bay and Fiesta Island, a sprint triathlon blending swim, bike, and run with draft-legal action for athletes and spectators alike. Saturday explodes with markets galore: Little Italy Mercato from 8am to 2pm brims with fresh produce, seafood, artisan breads, and local crafts. Hit Mission Valley Farmers Market 9am to 1pm for flowers, specialty foods, and a food court buzz. The Gaslamp Artisan Market on Fifth Avenue runs 10am to 4pm, showcasing handcrafted jewelry, art, and clothing, while Harney Street Market near Old Town offers pottery, paintings, and woodworking till 5:30pm. Don't miss the 43rd Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair downtown at 3rd and J Street, 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Free entry to lion dances, kung fu demos, dragon parades, crafts, and tasty eats celebrating the Year of the Horse—pure festive energy! Cap the weekend with Collage 2026: Powerful at Casa del Prado Theater in Balboa Park, where San Diego Civic Dance Arts unleashes 66 dancers in a Bravo Award-winning show themed around strength and grace. San Diego's buzzing, listeners—grab your crew and make memories. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  4. 6D AGO

    San Diego's Week of Entertainment: Film, Music, Wildlife, and Culture Collide

    San Diego is absolutely buzzing this week with incredible events for everyone. Whether you're into culture, music, sports, or just looking for a good time, there's something spectacular waiting for you. Right now, the Oceanside International Film Festival is underway through Saturday at the Star Theatre in Oceanside. You can catch dozens of short films and independent features, with single-day passes going for just eighteen dollars. Director Catherine Hardwicke will be featured Saturday with a special interview and Q&A before the award show finale. If you're a bird enthusiast, the San Diego Bird Festival is happening all week at Marina Village Conference Center and beyond. This five-day celebration features expert-led workshops, field trips including an exclusive walk with raptors from Sky Falconry, and the debut of the documentary Hawkwatch. Family-friendly community days happen Saturday and Sunday with free activities and live birds. Speaking of theater, the musical adaptation of Beetlejuice is performing at the San Diego Civic Theatre throughout the week with shows at seven o'clock. This touring production is a must-see for anyone who loves Tim Burton's quirky charm. This Saturday is absolutely packed. The San Diego Museum of Art is celebrating its hundredth birthday with free admission all day and extended hours until seven in the evening. They're hosting themed activities, photo opportunities, and gallery activations. That same day, head to Fido Fest in Santee from eleven to three if you love dogs. There's agility courses, costume contests, and you can even get a photo with the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile. For music lovers, the Calienté Latin Music and Spirits Fest returns Saturday from two to five thirty at The Sinclair on G Street in the Gaslamp Quarter. Dance to salsa, banda, bachata, and merengue while sampling premium tequila, mezcal, and other spirits. Admission is thirty-nine dollars and includes spirits sampling. The San Diego Chinese New Year Fair celebrates the Year of the Horse Saturday and Sunday from ten to five at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association downtown. Enjoy authentic Chinese food, lion and dragon dancers, and martial arts demonstrations, all completely free. If you're into classical music, the Brahms Festival kicks off Friday at Jacobs Music Center downtown with conductor Rafael Payare and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Concerts run through March seventh with tickets starting at forty-two dollars. Basketball fans can catch Team USA playing World Cup qualifiers at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside. They're taking on the Dominican Republic Thursday at seven and Mexico on Sunday at four, with tickets starting at thirty dollars. There's truly something for everyone in San Diego this week. Thank you so much for tuning in and please subscribe for more great recommendations. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  5. FEB 22

    San Diego's Weekend Guide: Sports, Markets, and Live Music Keep the City Buzzing

    Hey San Diego listeners, it's your friendly guide to the best things happening right here in America's Finest City today, Sunday February 22, through the rest of this week and into the weekend. Grab your sunscreen or your cozy layers because we've got slam-dunk action, cultural vibes, markets bursting with goodies, and live tunes to keep your week buzzing. Kick off today with high-energy fun at Pechanga Arena where the Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 100 Year Tour at 3 p.m. These basketball legends are celebrating a century of jaw-dropping dunks, gravity-defying tricks, and non-stop laughs as they face off against the Washington Generals in their shiny new jerseys. Expect epic surprises like the Golden Basketball, pre-game Magic Pass fun, and a free fifth-quarter autograph session for everyone—perfect for families, though note the strobing lights if you're light-sensitive. Over at Viejas Arena, catch the San Diego Mojo women's pro volleyball team hosting the Omaha Supernovas at 4 p.m. on Black History Month Celebration Night. The Mojo, sitting at 4-7, are hungry to even the season series at home, with stars like Grace Loberg smashing kills and Shara Venegas digging like a pro. Bid on their special game-worn jerseys after—the proceeds support local Black infant health programs. Shopaholics, hit the streets: the Gaslamp Artisan Market on Fifth Avenue runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with handcrafted jewelry, art, and clothing treasures. Swing by Harney Street Market between San Diego Ave and Congress St from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for pottery, paintings, and woodworking gems—totally free. Don't miss the Hillcrest Farmers Market on University Ave from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., loaded with fresh produce, seafood, artisan treats, and crafts. For brunch vibes, The Shout! House offers dueling piano fun starting this afternoon—21-plus and rowdy good times. Music lovers, House of Blues has CupcakKe lighting up the stage tonight—grab tickets for her bold performance. And at Balboa Theatre, Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles rocks with a live orchestra at 7 p.m., nailing those classic riffs. Looking ahead, pro sports heat up: the San Diego Gulls aim for a weekend sweep over the Rockford IceHogs this afternoon at BMO Center. Keep eyes on USD baseball wrapping their Tony Gwynn Legacy Tournament today. Markets like Little Italy Mercato, Mission Valley Farmers, and Gaslamp Artisan continue daily, with House of Blues teasing Akira Yamaoka tomorrow and more indie parties later in the week. Listeners, get out there, make memories, and soak up our sunny SoCal spirit. Thanks for tuning in—subscribe for more weekly guides. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  6. FEB 21

    San Diego's Weekend Guide: Art, Music, and Baseball

    Hey listeners, welcome to your ultimate guide for what's popping in San Diego this weekend and through the rest of the week. Today, Saturday, February 21, kick things off with some creative vibes at the San Diego Museum of Art's Community Art Workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden. It's free with museum admission, all materials provided, and perfect for artists of all ages to dive into hands-on projects inspired by current exhibits—just bring an adult if you're under 18. Myguidesandiego.com highlights even more fun tonight with Club 90s Presents Heated RivalRave at The Observatory North Park, an 18-plus dance party with valid ID required, tickets via Ticketmaster. Music lovers, don't miss the San Diego Symphony's Storms and Fireworks featuring Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 Pathetique at 7:30 p.m. at the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center on 1245 7th Avenue—nationaltoday.com calls it an emotional powerhouse blending storms and fireworks in classical glory. Head to The Shout! House at 655 4th Avenue for Saturday Night dueling pianos starting at 6 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. showtime with players Tom, Courtney, Martha, and Dave; reserve tables for $20 per guest before 6:30 p.m., theshouthouse.com says it's high-energy sing-alongs all night. Sports fans, catch University of San Diego Toreros baseball in the Tony Gwynn Legacy tournament at Fowler Park and Cunningham Field. They host Creighton today at 5 p.m. with junior righty Kyle Bade on the mound after his solid debut, then wrap the weekend Sunday at 4 p.m. in a crosstown rivalry against San Diego State at Tony Gwynn Stadium—usdtoreros.com notes hot bats like Adrian Beltre Jr. hitting .455 and Jayden Lobliner's home runs fueling their 3-1 start. Stream on ESPN+ or Mountain West Network. Looking ahead, yesterday's All Them Witches psychedelic rock at The Observatory North Park was a trip, per myguidesandiego.com, and keep eyes on Pechanga Arena for lacrosse action like San Diego Seals vs. Halifax Thunderbirds around this date. Whether you're painting, rocking out, or cheering baseball, San Diego's serving up sunny adventures—grab tickets fast and make memories. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more weekly guides. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  7. FEB 20

    San Diego Buzzes with Non-Stop Fun This Weekend

    Hey listeners, grab your sunnies and get ready to dive into the best of San Diego this weekend and beyond, because our city is buzzing with non-stop fun from today right through the end of the week. It's Friday, February 20th, and we've got a stellar lineup kicking off tonight that'll have you laughing, dancing, and rocking out under those perfect SoCal skies. Start your evening with hilarious vibes at the Balboa Theatre, where Outback presents Charlie Berens on his Lost and Found Tour at 7:00 pm. This comedian's Midwestern charm and spot-on sketches will have you in stitches, according to San Diego Theatres. If country soul is more your speed, head to PETCO Park for Colter Wall's Memories and Empties show at 7:30 pm, delivering those deep, twangy ballads that hit right in the feels, as listed on National Today. Indie fans, don't miss Del Water Gap at SOMA Mainstage at 8:00 pm, or the Mexican trio Pandora lighting up Pechanga Arena at the same time with their romantic hits. Over at the Music Box, Cold Cave teams up with Rosa Anschutz and Buzz Kull for an 8:00 pm goth-rock explosion. And for dueling pianos and drinks, The Shout! House opens doors at 6:00 pm for their Friday night frenzy. Saturday, February 21st heats up with World Ballet Company's Swan Lake at the Civic Theatre at 7:00 pm, performed live with a full orchestra—pure elegance and drama, straight from San Diego Theatres. Circus Vargas Masquerade rolls into Westfield Plaza Bonita today through March 9th, promising acrobats, clowns, and mystery-themed thrills for families, as San Diego Moms reports. Sports lovers, catch the San Diego State Aztecs Women's Basketball battling UNLV Runnin' Rebels at Viejas Arena. Sunday, February 22nd brings Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles at San Diego Theatres, channeling those epic Eagles riffs. Balboa Park shines with free Sunday Concerts, sensory-friendly museum mornings from 10 to 11 am, and Collage 2026: Powerful dance show at Casa del Prado Theater, featuring 66 dancers in a Bravo Award-winning spectacle. Midweek, Hotel California continues, and Beetlejuice the Musical haunts the Civic from February 24th to March 1st—it's the ghost-with-the-most in all its quirky glory. Keep an eye on Balboa Park for ongoing gems like Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder exhibits and reggae pre-parties at WorldBeat Cultural Center. Whether you're chasing laughs, live tunes, or ballet grace, San Diego's got it all. Get your tickets now and make memories! Thanks for tuning in, listeners—don't forget to subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  8. FEB 19

    San Diego Packed With Events This Week: Farmers Markets, Cultural Celebrations, and More

    Welcome to your San Diego events guide for this week. Whether you're looking for something happening right now or planning your weekend adventures, we've got you covered. Starting today, Thursday evening, head to North Park for the Thursday Farmers Market running from three to seven thirty pm on North Park Way between Granada and Ray Street. You'll find everything from fresh produce and prepared foods to flowers, baked goods, and unique apparel. It's the perfect spot to grab dinner while supporting local vendors. If live music is more your speed, Puma Blue is performing at Music Box tonight, so check that out if you're in the mood for some entertainment. Now let's talk about the weekend, because San Diego is absolutely packed with activities. Saturday is shaping up to be incredible. The Little Italy Mercato opens early at eight am and runs until two pm, featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, and local artisan goods. If you prefer sleeping in a bit, the Mission Valley Farmers Market opens at nine am and goes until one pm with fresh produce, flowers, specialty foods, and a food court. For something more festive, head to Balboa Park for the Chinese New Year Fair running from eleven am to five pm. According to the City of San Diego's events listing, you'll experience traditional Chinese music, dragon and lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, and authentic Chinese cuisine. It's family-friendly and completely free. Meanwhile, the Gaslamp Artisan Market opens at ten am with hand-crafted treasures, art, jewelry, and clothing on Fifth Avenue. Art lovers should check out the Day to Day Vintage Market in North Park from eleven am to five pm, featuring curated vintage clothing and accessories from the forties through the two thousands. If you're into classic cars, the Hillcrest Classic Car Show happens from one to three thirty pm on Fifth and Pennsylvania. Sunday wraps up the weekend nicely with the Hillcrest Farmers Market on University Avenue from nine am to two pm, offering everything from fresh produce to art and craft items. The Gaslamp Artisan Market continues as well from ten am to four pm. San Diego truly offers something for everyone this week, whether you're seeking local food, cultural celebrations, vintage finds, or outdoor markets. Thank you for tuning in and be sure to subscribe for more great tips about what to do around San Diego. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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