Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, June 24 to Friday, June 28.
Check back Wednesday for our guide to things to do this weekend.
Monday
Mo Amer: The Palestinian-American comedian known for his Netflix specials as well as the Netflix series “Mo” will bring his stand-up act to San Diego for two nights. 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. American Comedy Co. 818 Sixth Ave., San Diego. americancomedyco.com
Summer Organ Festival: The 37th annual San Diego International Summer Organ Festival, running Mondays through Sept. 1, continues with a concert Monday by British organist Richard Hills, who mixes classical and contemporary works in his repertoire. 7:30 p.m. Monday. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, San Diego. Free. spreckelsorgan.org/summer-organ-festival
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Ballet Folklorico: Learn the art of Ballet Folklorico with a free beginner class from El Tesoro Del Folklor. All ages and skill sets are invited. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday. San Diego Public Library, 3795 Fairmount Ave., San Diego. Free. sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/free-ballet-folklorico-classes-el-tesoro-del-folklor-445996
Tuesday
“Noises Off”: Tony-winner Jefferson Mays stars in the Old Globe’s production of Michael Frayn play-within-a-play farce about a problem-plagued theater production. Opens tonight and runs through Aug. 3. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. $54-$143. 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
Vegetable gardening class: The Skyline Hills Library is hosting a beginner’s vegetable gardening workshop. The class includes topics such as garden planning, composting, soil, seeds, cool and warm season vegetables, water use, harvesting, beneficial insects, pest management and transplanting. The class is instructed by UCCE Master Gardeners of San Diego County. Space is limited, and the public is encouraged to register before the workshop. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Skyline Hills Library, 7900 Paradise Valley Road, San Diego. Free. 619-527-3485, sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/skyline-hills-library
Wednesday
San Diego Pride week: Four events over four days, culminating with The Pride Festival, are on the calendar for San Diego Pride in July. For the 10th year, St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral will be lit up in a rainbow to celebrate Pride week and LGBTQIA+ faith leaders will conduct a service on July 16. The Spirit of Stonewall Rally will take place on July 18. Approximately 250,000 supporters, according to event organizers, will walk the streets of Hillcrest for the Pride Parade on July 19. The Pride Festival happens over two days and will feature live music from Kehlani and Kim Petras, vendor booths, food and more. July 16 to 20. Various venues. sdpride.org/pride
Pride Yoga at The Rady Shell: The San Diego Symphony and Fit Athletic present the fourth annual Pride sunset yoga, led by Viktoria Talbot, and a dance after party with DJ Sassy and DJ Dova. Participants can enjoy sunset yoga, music, cocktails and more. Look for the San Diego Symphony’s logo color change to include the Pride flag colors in support of the LGBTQ+ community. 6 p.m. July 16. 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. Registration requested but admission is free. theshell.org/performances/pride-yoga/?performance=0
Twilight in the Park presents Pomerado Community Band: This free concert series continues with a performance by this 75-member band made up of musicians primarily from Scripps Ranch, Mira Mesa and Poway. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, San Diego. Free. balboapark.org/event/twilight-in-the-park
“Oklahoma!” Cygnet Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical about love, betrayal and changing times in the early 1900s Oklahoma Territory. 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Aug. 2. Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town San Diego. $39-$73. 619-337-1525, cygnettheatre.org
Mei Semones, with Lionmilk: Only 24, Brooklyn guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and band leader Mei Semones is starting to carve out a distinctive musical niche. A Berklee College of Music alum, she sings in English and Japanese while deftly fusing jazz, chamber-pop, math-rock, bossa-nova and samba. 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 16. Quartyard, 1301 Market Street, downtown. $22.16. quartyardsd.com/events
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“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. 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 7 p.m. Thursdays and 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
Thursday
Pride interfaith service: St. Paul’s Cathedral in Bankers Hill will be the location for a special Pride interfaith service. Dean Penny Bridges and LGBTQ+ faith leaders will lead the service. Afterward, the cathedral will be illuminated in rainbow colors. The event is free and open to the public. 7 p.m. July 17. 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego. sdpride.org/lightup
Marvel concert: Marvel comics and film fans can encounter a one-of-a-kind show at The Rady Shell this summer. The Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience is a new concert and film performance that showcases 23 films for the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the scores from the movies played by a live orchestra. Some of these films include “Iron Man,” “Captain America,” “Thor,” “Black Panther and “The Guardians of the Galaxy.” 7:30 p.m. July 17. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.org
Blindspot’s ‘Karaoke Dreams’ now playing at UC San Diego: Blindspot Collective presents this immersive, world premiere jukebox musical set in a karaoke bar, where characters tell their own stories through song. 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Aug. 3. The Loft, 3151 Matthews Lane, UCSD campus, La Jolla. $35. blindspotcollective.org
“Anastasia”: Moonlight Stage Productions presents the San Diego regional premiere of this musical about a Russian woman seeking answers to her mysterious past. 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Through July 26. Moonlight Amphitheatre, Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. $41-$62. 760-724-2110, moonlightstage.com
Friday
Opening Day at Del Mar: The Del Mar racetrack will be the scene of a range of festivities to celebrate the start of the season on Friday, including a hat contest, a party, an after party, and, of course, horse racing. Gates open at 11:30 a.m. Friday. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar. Remaining tickets start at $73. dmtc.com/calendar/detail/opening
Pride Le Parties Weekend: This event for ages 21 and older kicks off with a Pride pool party with DJs, drinks and friends at the DoubleTree by Hilton Mission Valley and picks back up at the Music Box downtown San Diego for the afterparty. Weekend tickets are expected to sell out. 1 to 7 p.m. July 18, 19, 20. Mission Valley DoubleTree, 7450 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego. 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. July 18 and July 19. Music Box, 1337 India Street, San Diego. $34.11-$482.52. leparties.com/events
Fork n’ Film: Fans of the beloved 2007 Disney/Pixar animated film “Ratatouille” will soon be able to watch talented rat chef Remy cook up Parisian dishes onscreen and eat them, too, when the first-ever San Diego run of Fork n’ Film debuts Friday at the Hotel del Coronado. 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, as well as on July 18, 19, 26, 27 and August 8 and 9. 1500 Orange Ave. Coronado. $204 per person. forknfilm.com/locations/san-diego
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Tramonto Music Festival: The city of Encinitas and producer/pianist Jacopo Giacopuzzi present this three-concert festival of classical music that will also features pianist Maddalena Giacopuzzi, violinist Anastasiya Petryshak and cellist Gabriel Fiol. “Liquid Harmonies,” at 7 pm. July 18, features Vivaldi’s Four Seasons concerto and works by Saint-Saens, Respighi, Richter and more. “Echoes of the South,” at 7 p.m. July 19, features Latinesque works by De Falla, Villa-Lobos, Ravel, Piazzolla and more. “Eternal Classics,” at 2 p.m. July 20, will feature Beethoven’s Cello Sonata No. 3 and works by Rachmaninoff and Rota. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. $30 per concert or $80 for three-concert pass. 760-633-2746, encinitasca.gov/community/cultural-arts/concerts/tramonto
Del Mar races after party: L’Auberge Del Mar is back with its Del Mar opening day races after party. This year’s outdoor event has Mediterranean-inspired food and drinks, live music and DJ sets. There are also room package tickets that include a one-night stay at the hotel and two tickets to the event, starting at $275. 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday. 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar. 858-386-1336, laubergedelmar.com
Night at the museum: The San Diego Natural History Museum is staying open late on Fridays this summer. Guests can access all exhibitions, take part in trivia games and get tacos in the atrium and explore the rooftop with food, wine, beer and nonalcoholic options. Admission is half-price after 5 p.m. and museum members are free. 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays, now through Aug. 22. 1788 El Prado, San Diego. https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/
Originally Published: July 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM PDT