{"id":196253,"date":"2025-09-03T07:35:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T07:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/196253\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T07:35:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T07:35:15","slug":"september-3-7-san-diego-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/196253\/","title":{"rendered":"September 3\u20137 |San Diego Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fingers crossed for another sunny weekend, but, rain or shine<\/a>, there\u2019s plenty to fill it: Lovers of live music can attend performances by the Jonas Brothers, as well as international acts like Mar\u00eda Jos\u00e9, Astropical, and TXC. Local soccer fans<\/a> can cheer on Alex Morgan<\/a> as the San Diego Wave honors her with a celebratory jersey retirement following their game against the Houston Dash. And, if you\u2019re searching for a brand-new experience, try your feet at grape-stomping at Menghini Winery or watch dogs wave-ride on the shores of Del Mar<\/a>.\u00a0Here are all the best things to do in San Diego this weekend:<\/p>\n

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

\"FunCourtesy of Cabrillo National Monument Foundation<\/p>\n

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

Julian Grape Stomp Festa\u00a0<\/p>\n

September 6<\/p>\n

Step right up for some good old-fashioned grape stomping during the 48th annual Julian Grape Stomp Festa<\/a> this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Menghini Winery. Partake in the traditional winemaking process; sip drink samples from San Diego County wineries; and enjoy food, shopping, and live music. Adult admission<\/a> is $25 ($35 with shaded seating) and comes with a giveaway wine glass and one tasting, while entry is $8 for underaged visitors ages 6 to 20; additional tastings start at $1, and full pours and bottles will also be available for purchase.<\/p>\n

1150 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian<\/p>\n

Cabrillo Under the Stars<\/p>\n

September 6<\/p>\n

Cabrillo National Monument\u2019s annual fundraising soiree offers a chance for visitors to take in sweeping coastal sights at the southern tip of Point Loma<\/a>. This Saturday from 6:30 to 9 p.m., guests at Cabrillo Under the Stars<\/a> will enjoy bites; beverage vendors; live acoustic performances; photo ops; insights from park staff; and if clear skies win out, some scenic stargazing. Ticket options<\/a> include general admission ($150) and reserved seating ($450), which comes with exclusive samplings; ticket sales and donations will support the park\u2019s ongoing programs, restoration, and preservation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, Point Loma<\/p>\n

\"FunCourtesy of Live Nation<\/p>\n

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

Mar\u00eda Jos\u00e9 at The Magnolia<\/p>\n

September 4<\/p>\n

Groove to the Latin pop tunes of Mar\u00eda Jos\u00e9<\/a> this Thursday at 7 p.m. at The Magnolia<\/a>. Jos\u00e9, also known as La Josa from her days with the popular band Kabah, released her most recent project, the six-track EP Ahora o Nunca, in May. Tickets start at $64<\/a> for this concert.<\/p>\n

210 East Main Street, El Cajon<\/p>\n

Astrotipcal at Gallagher Square<\/p>\n

September 4<\/p>\n

Latin supergroup Astropical<\/a>, a quartet made up of members of South American bands Bomba Est\u00e9reo and Rawayana, appears at Gallagher Square this Thursday at 7 p.m. Vocalist Yendry will open the show with a mix of English and Spanish tracks. Tickets start at $49<\/a> for this performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

899 J Street, Downtown<\/p>\n

Jonas Brothers at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre<\/p>\n

September 4<\/p>\n

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Jonas Brothers<\/a> becoming a band (and the August 8 release of their new album, Greetings from Your Hometown) at their upcoming performance at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre<\/a>. Pop rock group Boys Like Girls and the youngest Jonas, Franklin, will open. Tickets start at $32<\/a> for this concert, beginning Thursday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista<\/p>\n

Afrodiaspora Festival<\/p>\n

September 6<\/p>\n

Headlined by South African amapiano duo TXC<\/a>, the Afrodiaspora Festival<\/a> will celebrate the traditions of San Diego\u2019s African and Afro-Carribean diaspora this Saturday from 2 to 9 p.m. at Waterfront Park. The festival features a lineup of activities for all ages; a marketplace with art, craft, and fashion vendors; dynamic dance performances; and live music ranging from afrobeats to dancehall. Ticket options<\/a> include general admission ($39) and VIP ($109), which comes with a special backstage bar and complimentary drink tickets.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1600 Pacific Highway, Embarcadero<\/p>\n

Cardiff Greek Festival<\/p>\n

September 6\u20137<\/p>\n

Cardiff-by-the-Sea<\/a>\u2019s annual Greek Festival<\/a> returns Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. There will be wine tastings; a kids\u2019 zone; live music from The Olympians; folk dance lessons; and lots of traditional food, including sweets like baklava, karidopita, and ergolvaos with apricot. Single-day admission for Saturday<\/a> and Sunday<\/a> is $4, and children ages 12 and under don\u2019t need a ticket for entry.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3459 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff-by-the-Sea\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"FunCourtesy of Oceanside Museum of Art<\/p>\n

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

LOVE LETTER | CARTA DE AMOR: RETNA at Madison Gallery\u00a0<\/p>\n

September 3\u2013October 11<\/p>\n

Graffiti-spraying street artist Retna brings his signature lettering, plus mixed-media pieces and massive installations, to Madison Gallery<\/a> for LOVE LETTER | CARTA DE AMOR<\/a>. The show will open with a free reception featuring the artist on September 20 from 6 to 9 p.m.; call 858-523-9155 or email [email\u00a0protected]<\/a> to RSVP.<\/p>\n

320 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach<\/p>\n

Homegrown ArtBeat (HART) at Union Hall Gallery<\/p>\n

September 6<\/p>\n

Unleash your inner artist at Homegrown ArtBeat (HART)<\/a>, San Diego Art Directory\u2019s interactive showcase of pottery making, live portrait painting, pop-up concerts, a street photography slideshow, and much more this Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. <\/strong>General admission is $46 and can be purchased here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2323 Broadway, Golden Hill<\/p>\n

Oceanside Plein Air Festival<\/p>\n

September 6\u201313<\/p>\n

The Oceanside Museum of Art invites artists of all skill levels to capture the city\u2019s beauty at its week-long Plein Air Festival<\/a>, beginning this Saturday. Participants will have various chances to try their hand at al fresco art-making with group paint-out activities, scenic workshops led by featured artists, a quick paint challenge at Mission San Luis Rey, and community-building events with fellow artists. The festival will end with an awards celebration, an art sale, and the chance to have artwork selected for the museum\u2019s plein air festival exhibition (opening September 13). Registration is $90<\/a> for members of OMA\u2019s Artist Alliance<\/a>, $115 for the general public, and free for students, with registration open through Friday.<\/p>\n

Oceanside<\/p>\n

Alfredo Casta\u00f1eda: Beyond Surrealism at San Diego Museum of Art<\/p>\n

September 6\u2013March 1, 2026<\/p>\n

Alfredo Casta\u00f1eda: Beyond Surrealism<\/a> is a career-spanning exhibition of 35 of the artist\u2019s surreal paintings from private collections in North America and Spain. The San Diego Museum of Art<\/a> show marks this country\u2019s first museum retrospective of Casta\u00f1eda\u2019s paintings.<\/p>\n

1450 El Prado, Balboa Park<\/p>\n

Inside the Design Center at Mingei International Museum<\/p>\n

September 6\u2013April 12, 2026<\/p>\n

Mingei International Museum\u2019s new exhibition Inside the Design Center<\/a> gives visitors the chance to travel back in time and peer into the showroom of Ilse and Lloyd Ruocco\u2019s Design Center, a bastion of midcentury modernism on Hillcrest\u2019s Fifth Avenu<\/a>e from the 1950s to 1970s. Admire black-and-white photos of the Design Center and explore more than 30 original pieces from California designers, including several women-owned companies<\/a>, originally chosen by Ilse for display.<\/p>\n

1439 El Prado, Balboa Park<\/p>\n

\"FunCourtesy of San Diego Wave FC<\/p>\n

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

\u201cDesire, Calling\u201d at Verbatim Books<\/p>\n

September 6<\/p>\n

Writers Keetje Kuipers<\/a> (Lonely Women Make Great Lovers), Mac Crane<\/a> (A Sharp Endless Need), Evelyn Gill, and Carly DeMento will explore desire in literature at a free community event at Verbatim Books. \u201cDesire Calling,\u201d<\/a> hosted by Sara Z. Phelps and taking place Saturday from 7:30 to 10 p.m., will feature engaging poetry and prose readings and conclude with a dance party. For this event, Verbatim Books partners with TransFamily Support Services<\/a>. Attendees are welcome to check out the org\u2019s resources and donate to support transgender and nonbinary youth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3793 30th Street, North Park<\/p>\n

SeaWorld San Diego Spooktacular<\/p>\n

September 6\u2013November 2<\/p>\n

SeaWorld\u2019s family-friendly Spooktacular festivities<\/a> kick off this weekend. Visitors can check out a range of new characters, live performances, meet-and-greets, costume parties, trick-or-treating, and a Dia de los Muertos celebration. Spooktacular is included with park admission and will run Saturdays and Sundays through November 2; kids (ages 3 to 9) can receive free single-day admission<\/a> with a paid adult ticket now through the end of October.<\/p>\n

500 Sea World Drive, Mission Bay<\/p>\n

Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon<\/p>\n

September 7<\/p>\n

The most doggone adorable surfers will lead a morning of canine cowabunga at Helen Woodward Animal Center\u2019s 20th annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon<\/a> this Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Del Mar Dog Beach. It\u2019s free to watch the \u201cTop Surf Dog\u201d competition and enjoy music, a dog agility course, and more than 20 vendor booths. Dog owners can sign up their pups<\/a> for a movie-themed costume contest ($20) or the freestyle surf competition ($60), with all proceeds supporting the Animal Center. RSVP for the event here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3902 29th Street, Del Mar<\/p>\n

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San Diego Wave FC vs. Houston Dash at Snapdragon Stadium\u00a0<\/p>\n

September 7<\/p>\n

After the Wave take on the Houston Dash<\/a> this Sunday (5:30 p.m.), Alex Morgan will become the team\u2019s first player to have their number retired when 13 enters the annals of history at Snapdragon Stadium<\/a>. Fans can check out a Morgan-themed fan fest, shop limited-edition merch, watch the post-match jersey retirement ceremony, and much more. Plus, the first 10,000 people through the gates will receive a Morgan-esque pink headband. Tickets start at $30<\/a> for this match.<\/p>\n

2101 Stadium Way, Mission Valley<\/p>\n

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