Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Aug. 22 to Sunday, Aug. 24.
Friday
Play Clue live: Fans of the murder mystery board game Clue have a chance to solve the crime at interactive shows at the University of California, San Diego. Ticketed attendees meet at the Epstein Family Ampitheater and walk through various installations of the board game. In this version, the mansion has been sold, and the furniture from all nine rooms has been dispersed across the campus. The mission is to find the missing pieces of furniture, solve puzzles hidden within them and discover who the killer is, where it took place and what weapon was used. There will be multiple shows on select days now through Sept. 28. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. $25-$40. artpower.ucsd.edu/clue
“Barbie” the movie in concert: Watch the “Barbie” moving with the playing of a live orchestra. Macy Schmidt will conduct the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. Tickets start at $44. theshell.org/performances/barbie-the-movie
LGBTQ Film Festival: For the 25th time, FilmOut will host its annual film festival. Opening Night is Thursday, followed by a weekend of screenings. The films come from around the world and across the U.S. Saturday at 11 a.m., a series of LGBTQ short films will be shown. Saturday at 4 p.m., a special panel will take place moderated by Ben Baur. 1 p.m. Friday. 11 a.m. Saturday. 11 a.m. Sunday. Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, San Diego. $17.50 per film. filmoutsandiego.com
Kim Fay author event: Kim Fay will discuss the new book “Kate & Frida: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Books.” 7:30 p.m. Friday. Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free. $28 book. warwicks.com/event/fay-2025
Telenovela Improv: Improv team Lirrer will present improvisation based in the beloved tradition of telenovelas. 8:30 p.m. Friday. Mockingbird Improv, 2590 Truxtun Road, Studio 200. $15. mockingbirdimprov.org/tickets
Ramona Rodeo: See performances in multiple categories and party with your fellow rodeo fans. Among the events to expect are bareback riding, barrel racing, bull riding and mutton busters. Each night will end with a party and a dance. 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Ramona Outdoor Community Center, 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona. $28.13. ramonarodeo.com
“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder”: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the final weekend of this musical comedy about a scheming British man who plots to knock off all the eight relatives in line ahead of him for an inheritance. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $62-$84. 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org
Saturday
SummerFest concludes with ‘Starburst’: La Jolla Music Society closes its annual classical music festival this weekend with with composer-in-residence and violinist Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst for String Orchestra, along with works by Mendelssohn and Brahms. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Baker-Baum Concert Hall, Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $93-$143. theconrad.org
Vegan food festival: The third annual Oceanside Vegan Food Festival is back with more than 70 vendors. Some of the food the public can purchase at this plant-based food festival are barbecue, cookies, donuts, gyros, pastas, pizza, sushi, tacos and wings. There will also be Chinese, Egyptian, Korean and West African vegan food options. The event will also feature vendors selling sustainable items such as artwork, apparel, jewelry, home goods, organic produce and wellness products. Plus, DJ and games will be part of the festival. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Pier View Way between Coast Highway and Ditmar Street, Oceanside. Free. visitoceanside.org/events/oceanside-vegan-food-festival
New Orleans cuisines:The Del Mar Racetrack is hosting the fifth annual Taste of New Orleans. This event honors the culinary, beverage and music scene. Food samples include fried shrimp platters, gumbo, jambalaya, po’boys and Louisiana banana pudding. Bands scheduled to perform are the Euphoria Brass Band and the Chunky Hustle Brass band. The event also features artisan and craft vendors, stiltwalkers and a Mardi Gras style procession. Each paid ticket includes five New Orleans-themed drinks. The event is open to all ages, and children 10 years and under enter for free. 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. $10-$45. sdseventsusa.com/taste
“Jurassic Park in Concert”: The classic Steven Spielberg film will be screened with live accompaniment by the San Diego Symphony, conducted by Scott Terrell. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 220 Marina Park Way, downtown. $78-$100. 619-235-0804, theshell.org
“Colors of Bombay”: Indian American artist AJ Jenveja is featured in a one-night-only, pop-up exhibition of original abstract and figurative paintings. 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Coldwell Banker, 902 Fort Stockton Drive, Mission Hills, San Diego. Free. Register at eventbrite.com/e/colors-of-bombay-pop-up-art-exhibition-tickets-1497190429879
Sunday
Bike the Bay: The 18th annual Bike the Bay day returns in San Diego. The public can ride on the San Diego-Coronado Bridge and loop around the San Diego Bay. Cyclists can travel on the Bayshore Bikeway and visit the Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City, downtown San Diego and Coronado communities. The start and finish line will be at the Embarcadero Marina Park South, where, after the ride, there will be a post-ride festival with food, a beer garden and live entertainment. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Embarcadero Marina Park South, 200 Marina Park Way, San Diego. $90-$165. bikethebay.net
LeucadiART Walk: Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association presents the 19th annual community arts festival with 12 artists plazas set up along the one-mile stretch from the Brown Studio at 1144 N.Coast Highway 101 to Leucadia Glass at 396 N. Coast Highway 101. More than 100 artists will have their work on display and there will be children’s art projects, live music and entertainment. Walking is encouraged but there will be a free open-air trolley traveling the route continuously. 10 a.m. to 5 pm. Sunday. Leucadia. leucadia101.com
Health and wellness: Fitness company Pvolve and the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina are collaborating on a health and wellness event. It will include a 45-minute outdoor Pvolve class followed by juices, smoothies and a networking session. The event will take place on the marine terrace of the hotel. The first 50 people to purchase a ticket will receive a swag bag filled with health and wellness products. 10 a.m. to noon. Sunday. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego. $28.52. eventbrite.com/e/pvolve-x-marriott-marquis-san-diego-marina