Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Aug. 25 to Sunday, Aug. 30.
Friday
Movies and Mexican food: Moviegoers to AMC Theatres in Fashion Valley can save money at Blancos Tacos + Tequila. Now through Oct. 1, guests who show their same-day ticket stub from AMC theaters can get 20% off their meal, excluding alcohol. The Mexican-inspired restaurant chain offers tacos, burritos, enchilada plates, fajitas and a green chile smash burger. Blancos Tacos + Tequila is located across the AMC Theatres location in the Fashion Valley shopping center. 7007 Friars Road, San Diego. 619-810-2931, blancococinacantina.com/locations/san-diego
New Village Arts presents ‘(title of show)’: New Village Arts presents Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell’s unusually named meta comedy about two friends writing a musical about two friends writing a musical. 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 27. New Village Arts, 2787 State St., Carlsbad, $40 and up. 760-433-3245, newvillagearts.org
Jimmy Buffett Day benefit: A benefit concert featuring Mark Wood & the Parrot Head Band will take place at the 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar as a benefit to the San Diego Music Foundation. There will be a silent auction, face painting, food specials and other activities. 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. 616 J St., San Diego. Free. margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-hotel-san-diego/live-entertainment/keep-the-party-going-benefit-concert
PUNDEMONIUM: Billed as “San Diego’s Only Pun Competition,” this event allows locals to compete in a word battle for the golden chicken nugget trophy. The first competition is a two-minute speech filled with puns. The second part is a head to head pun-off based on a certain topic. Sign up in advance by emailing sandiegopundemonium@gmail.com. 7 p.m. Friday. Finest City Improv, 3746 6th Ave., San Diego. $6. finestcity.vbotickets.com/event/pundemonium_san_diegos_only_pun_competition/144606
“The Heart”: La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere of this musical story of a human heart on its 24-hour journey from a dying man to a transplant recipient. 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 28. Potiker Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse campus, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, UCSD campus, La Jolla. $30-$119. 858-550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org
“Henry V”: Vanguard at Westminster presents a Shakespeare in the Park production of this history play about a young English king’s war in France. 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday and Sept. 5-7. Westminster Amphitheater at Westminster Park, 3598 Talbot St., Point Loma. $20 suggested donation. vanguardsd.org/donate
“Fiddler on the Roof”: Moonlight Stage Productions presents this classic musical about a Jewish dairy man in 1905 Russia struggling to hold on to his faith and traditions in the face of racism and change. 8 p.m. today and Saturday. Moonlight Amphitheatre, Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. $25-$67. 760-724-2110, moonlightstage.com
“Deceived”: The Old Globe presents the West Coast premiere of Johnna Wright and Petty Jamieson’s psychological thriller about a husband trying to steal his wife’s fortune by convincing her she has lost her mind. 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 14. Sheryl & Harvey White Theatre, The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $47 and up. 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
“The ’70s, the Golden Age of the Album”: Lamb’s Players Theatre presents this all-new song revue of the musical history of the 1970s. 7 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 14. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $48-118. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
Saturday
‘Tchaikovsky Spectacular’ returns to the Shell on Saturday: The San Diego Symphony presents its annual tribute to the Russian composer, featuring selections from “Eugene Onegin,” “Romeo and Juliet” and the “1812 Overture,” accompanied by cannon blasts and fireworks. Stephanie Childress conducts. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, downtown. $65-$130. 619-235-0804, theshell.org
Saturday Story Time in the Park: Enjoy some time outdoors with babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children. Bring your own blanket. Older siblings are also welcomed. 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Kensington-Normal Heights Library, 4121 Adams Ave., San Diego. Free. sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/saturday-story-time-park-432052
Author Event with Caitlin Rother and Justin Brooks: Crime writer and investigative journalist Caitlin Rother and Justin Brooks, the Founding Director of the California Innocence Project, will be in conversation about 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave., La Jolla. sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/caitlin-rother-author-event-setup-458873
Museum’s farewell: The WNDR San Diego is closing its doors and holding its final exhibition. Sew Loka will be the featured artist, showcasing her work. The event will have interactive booths, local vendors and a live DJ. 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday. WNDR San Diego, 422 Market St., San Diego. $32. wndrmuseum.com/event/wndr-san-diego-final-party
CultureFest 2025: A celebration of multiple cultures is happening in Escondido. CultureFest is celebrating its 15th anniversary with dances from around the world, cultural foods, a beer garden, a children’s area, vendors and live music. This is an all-ages event and pet-friendly. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Grape Day Park, 321 North Broadway, Escondido. Free. usamulticultural.org/culturefest
Fashion show: Upscale Fashion Events is hosting a Southern California fashion designer pop-up event and runway show. Attendees can see local designers, global brands and fashion innovators showcase their designs. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday. 629 J St., San Diego. $25.50. eventbrite.com/e/design-san-diego-fashion-event-pop-up
San Diego Made Summer Market: More than 120 artist and creators from San Diego will present their work at an event which will also feature live music, art workshops and other activities. Visitors can also order food and drinks. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. NTC Park in Liberty Station. sdmademarkets.com/summer-market
San Diego State vs. UC San Diego: The two local universities will face off on the pitch in women’s soccer. 7 p.m. Saturday. Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego. $10. goaztecs.com/sports/mens-soccer/schedule
Southern California Ballet’s “West End to Broadway”: This ballet school’s student recital will feature performances set to music from Broadway and London’s West End. 6 p.m. Saturday. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. $36-$60. 800-988-4253, artcenter.org
Free Art Show: Local artists will present their work at this free public show. There will be live music, drinks and live painting. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Union Hall Gallery, 2323 Broadway, San Diego. Free. lmnlart.com
“Spring Awakening”: Oceanside Theatre Company presents Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater’s rock opera adaptation of German playwright Frank Wedekind’s play about teen boys and girls coming of age. Opens Saturday and runs through Sept. 14. 8 p.m. Fridays. 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays. 3 p.m. Sundays. OTC at the Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. $20-$50. 760-433-8900 oceansidetheatre.org
Sunday
Community block party: Support local vendors and artists at the Mi Gente Block Party. There will be several small businesses and underrepresented creatives selling handmade goods such as home decor and skincare products, food and beverages, artwork and live DJs. The event is open to all ages and is dog-friendly. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Normal Heights Masonic Center, 3366 Adams Ave., San Diego. Free entry with a donation. migenteca.org
Nerissa Sounds Sunday Brunch & Jazz Cruise: Aboard the 73-foot yacht Nerissa, listen to live music as part of the new series Nerissa Sounds. Sunday brunch and a champagne toast will be served. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. $185 per person. nerissasounds.com
“SNAP! Best of The ’90s”: The San Diego Symphony, conducted by Stuart Chafetz, with vocalists Julie Reiber, Ciara Renée, Jim Hogan and Tamar Greene, and drummer Brian Kushmaul, will perform songs and TV theme songs from the 1990s. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, downtown. $54-$125. 619-235-0804, theshell.org
Monday
Summer Organ Festival finale: The 37th annual San Diego International Summer Organ Festival concludes Monday with an organ-centric celebration of The Beatles, whose one and only San Diego concert took place 60 years ago this week. 7:30 p.m. Monday. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, San Diego. Free. spreckelsorgan.org/summer-organ-festival
San Diego State vs. University of San Diego: The two local universities will face off on the pitch in men’s soccer. 5 p.m. Monday. Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego. $10. goaztecs.com/sports/mens-soccer/schedule