{"id":103189,"date":"2025-07-29T22:25:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T22:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/103189\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T22:25:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T22:25:13","slug":"san-diego-events-august-2025-12-fun-things-to-do-this-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/103189\/","title":{"rendered":"San Diego Events August 2025: 12 Fun Things to Do This Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

The second half of 2025 is officially underway, and there are plenty of fun things to do in San Diego this month. With the Fourth of July and Comic-Con<\/a> behind us, locals\u2019 summer is just now heating up. August brings a packed calendar of San Diego events<\/a>, from the return of the world\u2019s largest tiki celebration to live concerts featuring Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis, and even a local lemon festival. Art lovers can explore new exhibits from Basque artist Eduardo Chillida, a dance-inspired gallery from Alex Katz, and a showcase celebrating surf-inspired art. Here\u2019s what to do in San Diego this August:<\/p>\n

Food & Drink<\/a> | Concerts & Festivals<\/a> | Theater & Art Exhibits<\/a> | More Things to Do<\/a><\/p>\n

\"FunCourtesy of Downtown Chula Vista<\/p>\n

Food & Drink Events in San Diego This Month<\/p>\n

Tasting Notes at The Conrad La Jolla<\/p>\n

August 14<\/p>\n

Come hungry to The Conrad in La Jolla for Tasting Notes<\/a>. This gastronomic concert, led by James Beard Award winner J. Kenji L\u00f3pez-Alt<\/a>, invites the audience to study the intersection of musical and culinary artistry.<\/p>\n

Chula Vista Lemon Festival<\/p>\n

August 16<\/p>\n

Feeling zesty? Squeeze in an afternoon at the Chula Vista Lemon Festival<\/a>. Keep your eyes peeled for citrusy costumes, a lemon recipe cook-off, and two stages of live music on Third Avenue<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Fun<\/p>\n

Concerts & Festivals in San Diego This Month<\/p>\n

Tiki Oasis at Town and Country Resort<\/p>\n

August 6\u201310 <\/p>\n

The legendary cultural gathering Tiki Oasis<\/a> is celebrating a quarter-century of tropical bliss<\/a> in 2025 with plenty of mai tais, knick-knacks, and mod musical acts at the Town and Country Resort<\/a> in Mission Valley.<\/p>\n

Jazz Music Week at Rancho La Puerta<\/p>\n

August 23\u201330<\/p>\n

Head down to Tecate for Rancho La Puerta<\/a>\u2019s first-ever Jazz Music Week<\/a>, where wellness activities<\/a>, artist-led workshops, and various live performances await.<\/p>\n

Kali Uchis and Thee Sacred Souls at Pechanga Arena<\/p>\n

August 24<\/p>\n

Hear dreamy R&B and Latin pop from Kali Uchis at Pechanga Arena<\/a>. Show up early to catch her special guest openers: local soul outfit Thee Sacred Souls<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Holo Holo Music Festival at Gallagher Square<\/p>\n

August 30\u201331<\/p>\n

Enjoy an audial island getaway at Petco Park\u2019s Gallagher Square<\/a>, where reggae artists Wyclef Jean, J Boog, and Ekolu will take the stage at the Holo Holo Music Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Fun<\/p>\n

Theater & Art Exhibits in San Diego This Month<\/p>\n

Eduardo Chillida: Convergence at San Diego Museum of Art<\/p>\n

August 2\u2013February 8, 2026<\/p>\n

Explore the abstract sculptures of a Basque Country visionary with Eduardo Chillida: Convergence<\/a> at the San Diego Museum of Art<\/a> in Balboa Park.<\/p>\n

Head Over Heels at Coronado Playhouse<\/p>\n

August 8\u201331<\/p>\n

Jam to an upbeat pop rock soundtrack courtesy of The Go-Go\u2019s throughout the jukebox musical Head Over Heels<\/a>, a fun-loving fairytale coming to the Coronado Playhouse<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Heart at La Jolla Playhouse<\/p>\n

August 19\u2013September 21<\/p>\n

A tragic accident alters the lives of several San Diegans in The Heart<\/a>, a world-premiere musical from the La Jolla Playhouse<\/a> that is based on the tear-jerking, critically acclaimed novel R\u00e9parer les vivants<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Alex Katz: Theater and Dance at MCASD <\/p>\n

August 21\u2013January 4, 2026<\/p>\n

See the movement-inspired works of Alex Katz: Theater and Dance<\/a>, a rare collection of Katz\u2019s sets, sketches, and paintings at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego<\/a> in La Jolla.<\/p>\n

Surf Art: Exploring Southern California\u2019s Coastal Culture at OMA and California Surf Museum<\/p>\n

August 23\u2013February 1, 2026<\/p>\n

The California Surf Museum<\/a> and Oceanside Museum of Art examine the relationship between surfers and the ocean they call home in Surf Art: Exploring Southern California\u2019s Coastal Culture<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Fun<\/p>\n

More Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Month<\/p>\n

San Diego Wave vs Angel City FC<\/p>\n

August 9<\/p>\n

Stop by a pregame fan fest, receive an exclusive giveaway item<\/a>, and watch the San Diego Wave take on Angel City FC<\/a> on Rivalry Night <\/strong>at Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley.<\/p>\n

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