{"id":140839,"date":"2025-08-12T22:57:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T22:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/140839\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T22:57:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T22:57:16","slug":"15-fun-things-to-do-in-san-diego-this-weekend-august-14-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/140839\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: August 14\u201317"},"content":{"rendered":"

This weekend\u2019s slate of events includes enchanting concerts, championship sports tournaments, and lots and lots of lemons. Live music fans<\/a> can catch the mesmerizing spectacle of Auraforms (Friday), the culinary-minded concerto of Tasting Notes<\/a> (Thursday), and the spellbinding sounds of Cynthia Erivo and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra at The Rady Shell<\/a> (Sunday). Weekend visitors to Oceanside Pier can watch the World Bodysurfing Championships, while Major League Pickleball makes its first-ever stop in SD Friday through Sunday at Barnes Tennis Center. Plus, the Chula Vista Lemon Festival will make its annual appearance on Third Avenue<\/a> this Saturday with an afternoon of fruit-filled fun.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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

\"CelebrityCourtesy of Seattle Chamber Music Society<\/p>\n

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

Radical \u201980s Dinner at ARLO<\/p>\n

August 14<\/p>\n

Town and Country Resort\u2019s ARLO<\/a> is throwing it back to the age of MTV, shopping malls, and permed hairstyles at its upcoming Radical \u201980s dinner this Thursday evening. Guests can don their neon best and enjoy a live DJ, specialty cocktails, and a four-course meal<\/a> with entr\u00e9e choices like beef wellington, chicken kiev, and crab-stuffing-crusted salmon. The prix fixe menu for the Radical \u201980s Dinner is $75 (or $120 with cocktail pairings). Reservations can be made here<\/a>, with seatings every 15 minutes from 5 to 9:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

500 Hotel Circle North, Mission Valley<\/p>\n

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

August 14<\/p>\n

This Thursday at 7 p.m. on the stage of the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, chef J. Kenji L\u00f3pez-Alt will conduct a live dish demonstration, featuring chefs Claudette Zepeda<\/a>, Sean Sherman, and Kelly Van Arsdale and a guest from Caf\u00e9 Coyote, alongside an orchestral performance of Antonin Dvo\u0159\u00e1k\u2019s Piano Quartet. This intimate performance, Tasting Notes<\/a>, is part of La Jolla Music Society\u2019s Synergy Series. Tickets are $118<\/a>.<\/p>\n

7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla<\/p>\n

Chula Vista Lemon Festival<\/p>\n

August 16<\/p>\n

Every year, Chula Vista connects with the area\u2019s citrus roots through its beloved Lemon Festival<\/a>. The community block party returns to Third Avenue this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring live music; a dance stage; photo ops; a Lil\u2019 Lemons kids\u2019 zone; arts and craft vendors; and, of course, an appearance by Tarty the Lemon. Plus, anyone looking to prove their lemon love may sign up for the Best Dressed of the Lemon Fest<\/a> and the new lemon pie\u2013eating contest<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Third Avenue, Chula Vista\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"FunCourtesy of Vivid Seats
Cynthia Erivo<\/p>\n

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

Auraforms at Quartyard<\/p>\n

August 15<\/p>\n

A trio of local artists\u2014singer Jesus Gonzalez, drummer Julien Cantelm, and guitarist Aaron Bowen\u2014teams up for Auraforms, a concert this Friday<\/a> at 6:30 p.m. at Quartyard. A series of curated visuals will accompany Gonzalez\u2019s larger-than-life voice and the warm jazz and psychedelic stylings of Cantelm and Bowen, with groovy artist Devvlov<\/a> opening. Tickets are $24 and can be purchased here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1301 Market Street, East Village\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ginuwine at SeaWorld San Diego<\/p>\n

August 16<\/p>\n

The penultimate performance in SeaWorld San Diego\u2019s Summer Spectacular Concert Series will come from R&B legend Ginuwine<\/a> this Saturday at 6 p.m. This concert is included with Saturday\u2019s park admission<\/a>, but those looking for a more deluxe experience at Bayside Amphitheater can explore the reserved seating ($50) and VIP seating ($75) options available<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

500 SeaWorld Drive, Mission Bay<\/p>\n

Michael Franti & Spearhead at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre<\/p>\n

August 16<\/p>\n

For just over three decades, Bay Area alternative band Michael Franti & Spearhead<\/a> have mixed hip hop, funk, and reggae to create a sound uniquely their own. See them perform old favorites and fresh hits from their most recent album Welcome to the Family<\/a> at the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, with New Orleans soul group Tank and the Bangas opening. Tickets start at $42<\/a> for Saturday\u2019s concert at 7:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

5500 Campanile Drive, Rolando<\/p>\n

An Evening with Cynthia Erivo & the San Diego Symphony Orchestra at The Rady Shell<\/p>\n

August 17<\/p>\n

This Sunday (7:30 p.m.) at The Rady Shell, the legendary Cynthia Erivo<\/a> will pair up with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for a classical music\u2013infused concert. Though single tickets for Sunday\u2019s show are sold out, you can still purchase concert admission through the Broadway Stars package<\/a>, which includes entry to Erivo\u2019s performance and the Lea Salonga concert<\/a> on Nov. 15 (starting at $114).\u00a0<\/p>\n

222 Marina Park Way, Embarcadero<\/p>\n

\"FunCourtesy of Las Hermanas Iglesias<\/p>\n

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

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

Through August 31<\/p>\n

Head Over Heels<\/a> is a delightful mish-mash of vastly different eras, combining an \u201980s new wave soundtrack by The Go-Go\u2019s with a Middle Ages romance drawn from the 16th-century novel The Countess of Pembroke\u2019s Arcadia. Set in the fantasy world of Arcadia, Head Over Heels tells the story of a royal family\u2019s journey to save their beloved kingdom and ensure that they\u2019ve still got \u201cthe beat<\/a>.\u201d There will be five performances this week, with shows Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $27<\/a> for Head Over Heels.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1835 Strand Way, Coronado<\/p>\n

Shucked at the Civic Theatre<\/p>\n

August 12\u201317<\/p>\n

One of Broadway\u2019s biggest successes of the decade has been the small-town tale of Shucked<\/a>, a plucky musical comedy with an a-maizing sense of humor. In Shucked, the corn-obsessed citizens of Cob County desperately search for a cure when their favorite veggie starts unexpectedly dying off. But when a swindler tries to scam the town and a surprise wedding is scheduled, an unlikely couple must find if there\u2019s any kernel of truth in their romance. Tickets start at $40<\/a> for Shucked, with eight performances this week at the Civic Theatre.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1100 Third Avenue, Gaslamp<\/p>\n

Madama Butterfly at Star Theatre<\/p>\n

August 16 & 17<\/p>\n

See a ballet spin on the popular Italian opera Madama Butterfly<\/a>. This dreamy adaptation from Cinballera Entertainment<\/a>, sung in Italian with English translation, follows the story of a young Japanese girl wrapped up in a tragic and fleeting romance with an American naval officer. There will be performances of Madama Butterfly Saturday night (7 p.m.) and Sunday afternoon (3 p.m.) at Star Theatre. General admission is $37<\/a> for this production.\u00a0<\/p>\n

402 North Coast Highway, Oceanside<\/p>\n

Las Hermanas Iglesias: wontloversrevoltnow at ICA North<\/p>\n

August 16\u2013December 27<\/p>\n

Sisters Lisa and Janelle Iglesias<\/a> bring their newest exhibition, wontloversrevoltnow<\/a>, to the ICA North campus, exploring community care in a stressful time. The exhibition will open with a free reception this Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. during ICA\u2019s monthly C You Saturday! event; RSVP here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1550 South El Camino Real, Encinitas\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"FunCourtesy of Major League Pickelball<\/p>\n

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

Clue: The Movie & Conversation with Lesley Ann Warren at Epstein Family Amphitheater<\/p>\n

August 15<\/p>\n

Was it Colonel Mustard in the kitchen with the knife? Professor Plum in the study with the wrench? Ms. Peacock in the dining room with the candlestick? Solve the murder mystery for yourself at Epstein Family Amphitheater\u2019s 40th anniversary screening of Clue this Friday<\/a> at 7:30 p.m. Before the movie begins, filmgoers can witness a conversation with Lesley Ann Warren<\/a>\u2014who played the role of Miss Scarlett\u2014where she\u2019ll divulge all the details from her experience on the film. Tickets range from $25 to $160<\/a> for this special screening.<\/p>\n

9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla<\/p>\n

Toray MLP Playoffs, San Diego<\/p>\n

August 15\u201317<\/p>\n

For the first stage of its two-week playoffs, Major League Pickleball will make its San Diego debut <\/a>this Friday through Sunday at Barnes Tennis Center<\/a>. The league\u2019s top ten Premier Level teams and all six Challenger Level squads will compete for spots in the MLP finals next weekend in NYC. Crowds can also watch a number of amateur matches featuring aspiring players. Single-day grounds, courtside, and VIP tickets (starting at $32) or three-day tournament passes (starting at $92) can be purchased here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4490 West Point Loma Boulevard, La Jolla<\/p>\n

World Bodysurfing Championships\u00a0<\/p>\n

August 16\u201317<\/p>\n

Competitors will attempt to ride the Pacific Ocean sans surfboard in the 48th annual World Bodysurfing Championships<\/a> at Oceanside Pier. This weekend, over 350 of the world\u2019s best bodysurfers will enter the waters with just a pair of swim fins, continuing a wave-riding tradition that can be traced back to ancient Hawaii<\/a>. The tournament will kick off with preliminary rounds on Saturday, with semifinals and finals slated for Sunday. Beach visitors can cheer on the athletes for free. Each day of the competition is projected to begin bright and early at 6:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

301 The Strand North, Oceanside<\/p>\n

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America\u2019s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K<\/p>\n

August 17\u00a0<\/p>\n

See San Diego\u2019s best sights\u2014and earn some running bragging rights\u2014in the America\u2019s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K<\/a>. Sunday\u2019s 5K, beginning at 6:10 a.m., will start and finish in Balboa Park, while the half-marathon racers<\/a> will kick off their 13.1 mile journey at 6:15 a.m. at Cabrillo National Monument and traverse through the bay, downtown, and more before crossing the finish line in Balboa Park. Participants will receive a finisher medal, shirt, reusable grocery bag, finish line food bag, and complimentary beer in the beer garden (for those who are 21 or older). Registration is $62<\/a> for the 5K and $168 for the half marathon, with the option of participating virtually as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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