There’s always something fun to do in America’s Finest City. Our Weekend Events Guide is here to help. Get up. Get out. Play!
What to Know
- Our Weekend Events guide is published every Thursday in our In Your Neighborhood section of NBC7.com
- Like our mission always, our guide will do its best to span the county- north, south, east, and west — to bring you fun, fresh and affordable things to do in San Diego
- Have any events to share? Please send them to Brenda.Gregorio-Nieto@nbcuni.com
Friday, July 18
Del Mar Opening Day
Gates open at 11:30 a.m.| Tickets here
Opening Day events will include many of the traditional affairs, such as the hat contest in the Plaza de Mexico and the Caesars Sportsbook Oceanside Stakes.
Spirit of Stonewall Rally
6 p.m. in University Avenue
The annual Spirit of Stonewall Rally kicks off Pride weekend and commemorates the Stonewall Riots of 1969.
Maoli: Last Sip Of Summer Tour
6 p.m. at the Rady Shell| $85.40+
Maoli is a Hawaiian reggae band that blends island vibes with contemporary pop and R&B influences.
Movies at the Park
Runs through Nov. 1 | Free
Pack your beach chairs, blankets and favorite picnic snacks, and head to your neighborhood park for a movie night under the stars. Find out what’s in store this week, here
The social event of the San Diego summer is back! NBC 7’s Derek Togerson brings us all the festivities at the racetrack.
Saturday, July 19
San Diego Pride Festival
Saturday and Sunday | Balboa Park | $39+
San Diego kicks off its two day celebration of LGBTQ+ pride with music, festivities and more.
Disney’s The Lion King in Concert
7:30 p.m. at the Rady Shell| $62+
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra will present a screening of Walt Disney Animation Studio’s feature The Lion King with Hans Zimmer’s Oscar®-winning musical score performed live to the film.
Billy Currington & Kip Moore
7 p.m. at Gallagher Square | $91
Billy Currington is making a stop in San Diego alongside Kip Moore and Marlon Funaki.
SeaWorld Summer Spectacular: Fat Joe
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Concert included with park admission
Fat Joe is performing for SeaWorld’s The Summer Spectacular.
Filipino-American Friendship Festival
11 a.m. at 2455 Cushing Road | Free
Attendees can enjoy Filipino food, music, and more.
INCUBUS
7 p.m. at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre| $54.50
Incubus, performing Morning View in its entirety plus the hits, with special guest Manchester Orchestra.
Cash Unchained – Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute
7 p.m. at The Magnolia| $38.50+
Cash Unchained pays homage to the legendary late country singer and actor Johnny Cash by recreating his iconic body of work as genuinely as possible.
The family-friendly event is celebrating Filipino pride and community. NBC 7’s Marianne Kushi has more.
Sunday, July 20
Summer Concert Series: Britain’s Finest
5:30 p.m. at Lake Poway| $10 parking for non-Poway residents
Britain’s Finest is a Beatles tribute band. There will be food, wine & beer and ice-cream for purchase.
Coronado Summer Concert Series
6 p.m. at Spreckels Park| Free
The concert series runs every Sunday from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. This week, The Pine Mountain Logs will be performing.
Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo
Through August 10 | Included with park admission
The summertime experience includes later hours and special live performances from a variety of artists.