15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: August 27–31
Similar to newly minted fiancée Taylor Swift’s globetrotting world tour, this weekend’s event lineup is all about eras, with a selection of art, music, and visual storytelling that looks to the past and eyes what’s to come. Vanguard’s production of Henry V will jump back to 15th-century England, while Oceanside Theatre Company’s Spring Awakening is set in 1890s Germany. Concertgoers can catch nostalgic shows from Nelly and the Pixies and groove to 2000s and 2010s reggae at the Holo Holo Music Festival. Meanwhile, the new exhibitions Fragmentos del Barrio (Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center) and Visions for Civic Gardens (Two Rooms Gallery) envision the possibility of a better, more community-centered world.
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Food & Drink Events in San Diego This Weekend
Nerissa Sounds Jazz Brunch Cruise
August 31
Savor a morning meal aboard the Nerissa as it sets sail from the San Diego Sheraton Hotel & Marina. The 73-foot yacht will take patrons on a luxurious two-hour cruise with curated brunch service and live jazz from alto saxophonist Charlie Arbelaez and his four-piece band. The cruise’s 49 guests will board at 11:30 a.m. and grab a complimentary glass of Champagne. General admission is $185 ($239 with the open bar add-on).
1380 Harbor Island Drive, Harbor Island
Dueling Chefs x Dueling Pianos at VUE
August 31
This Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m, the first installment in Omni La Costa’s Chefs & Friends series pits VUE chef de cuisine Cameron Dixon and the resort’s executive chef Emily Brubaker (who recently won season 1 of Yes, Chef!) against each other in a friendly cooking competition. While the two culinary artists throw down in the VUE kitchen, dinner guests can watch a live dueling piano show before trying the duo’s dishes and deciding on the winning chef. Reservations are $157 per person, including sales tax and gratuity, and can be secured here.
2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad
Concerts & Festivals in San Diego This Weekend
Nelly with Ja Rule, Eve & special guests at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 27
It’s only appropriate that, as the summer heat reaches a sweltering fever pitch, the man who blessed our ears with “Hot in Herre” is making his way to San Diego. Nelly’s “Where The Party At” Tour celebrates 25 years since the release of his debut album Country Grammar, one of only ten rap albums to ever be certified Diamond. Ruff Ryders alums Ja Rule and Eve and some special guests will join him for his stop at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre this Wednesday (7:30 p.m.). Tickets start at $55 for this concert.
2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista
Pixies with Spoon at Gallagher Square
August 27
The Pixies were the forebearers of alternative rock’s ’90s renaissance. The icons stop by Gallagher Square Wednesday night (6 p.m.), with indie rock favorites Spoon and Fazerdaze opening. Tickets are $80 and can be purchased here.
899 J Street, Downtown
SDTJ Jazz Festival Pre-Party at Quartyard
August 29
Before it hosts the opening concert of the three-day, three-venue San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival on Oct. 2, Quartyard is throwing a free festival pre-party for all ages this Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. In the spirit of the festival’s cross-boarder fusion of musical styles, the festivities will kick off with the sounds of the 12-piece salsa ensemble Charlie Chavez y su Afrotruko. RSVP for the event here.
1301 Market Street, East Village
Tchaikovsky Spectacular at The Rady Shell
August 30
This Saturday at 7:30 p.m., the Rady Shell crowd will tune into Tchaikovsky Spectacular. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra and pianist Kiron Atom Tellian will perform five of the Russian composer’s finest compositions. As the show closes with “1812 Overture,” attendees will see fireworks booming overhead. Tickets range from $65 to $105 for this concert.
222 Marina Park Way, Embarcadero
Holo Holo Music Festival
August 30–31
Holo Holo Music Festival features artists like The Green, Wyclef Jean, and headliners J Boog (Saturday) and Common Kings (Sunday). As reggae rhythms rain over Gallagher Square, attendees can chow down at the Great Island Cook Out, a food fest with vendors selling Hawaiian poke, dole whip, BBQ, and more. Ticket options include weekend general admission ($266), Sunday VIP ($218), and two-day admission for little ones ages 4 to 10 years old ($106). All festival tickets include access to the cook out, with food-only tickets available online ($6) and at the door ($10).
899 J Street, Downtown
Theater & Art Exhibits in San Diego This Weekend
Ramsés Noriega: Fragmentos del Barrio opening reception at Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center
August 29
The new exhibition Fragmentos del Barrio at Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center traces the 60-year career of Ramsés Noriega, a vital force of the Chicano Art Movement. Be among the first to see the show at its free opening reception this Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.; RSVP here.
1960 National Avenue, Barrio Logan
Henry V at Westminster Theatre
August 29–31 & September 5–7
The thespians of Vanguard transport audiences back to the Middle Ages with William Shakespeare’s Henry V. The Bard’s story begins in the midst of the Hundred Years War as England’s King Henry V advances into the pivotal Battle of Agincourt against the French. There will be nightly performances of Henry V this Friday through Sunday at 7 p.m. at Westminster Theatre, with another three shows the following weekend. There is a suggested donation of $20, which can be paid online or at the door.
3598 Talbot Street, Point Loma
Spring Awakening at Brooks Theater
August 29–September 14
In the rock n’ roll musical Spring Awakening, presented by the Oceanside Theatre Company, a group of teens in 1890s Germany explore their burgeoning sexuality. Tickets for Friday’s preview night ($22) and Saturday’s opening night reception, performance, and post-show Champagne toast ($53) can be purchased here; tickets for all other performances ($43) are available here. Sunday brings a military matinee, with two free tickets for military service members and veterans with ID.
217 North Coast Highway, Oceanside
Visions for Civic Gardens at Two Rooms Gallery
August 29–October 4
In Visions for Civic Gardens, a new exhibition at Two Rooms Gallery, artists and longtime collaborators Esteban Cabeza de Baca and Heidi Howard depict San Diego as a lush, hopeful paradise built upon collaboration, where people and plants live in harmony. The two artists will discuss the show at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego on Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. as part of MCASD’s Artist on Artist series; tickets range from $5 to $15. After the talk, head to the free opening reception at Two Rooms from 7 to 9 p.m.
5560 La Jolla Boulevard, La Jolla
Asian American Dance Festival at Saville Theatre
August 31
To cap off TILTshift Dance and bkSOUL’s inaugural Asian American Dance Festival, the Saville Theatre at San Diego City College hosts the festival’s Mainstage Showcase this Sunday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $45 for this show, which features the work of five AAPI choreographers.
14th Street and C Street, East Village
More Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend
Barona Powwow
August 29–31
All are invited to the 53rd annual free Barona Powwow this Friday from 6 to 11 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 11 p.m. at Barona Sports Complex. Attendees can eat Indian fry bread tacos; peruse vendors selling handmade goods; and take in dancing, singing, and drumming performances, beginning with Friday’s gourd dancing and regalia-filled display.
1095 Barona Road, Lakeside
San Diego Final Bash with Sew Loka at WNDR Museum
August 30
As WNDR San Diego approaches its September 2 closing date, the museum teams up with Sew Loka founder and slow fashion savant Claudia Biezunski-Rodriguez for Final Bash, a creativity-fueled party this Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Expect live artists, interactive booths, music from DJ Beazie Beats, and a host of local vendors. Admission is $32 and can be purchased here.
422 Market Street, Gaslamp
San Diego Made Summer Market
August 30–31
Hunt for handmade goods at the San Diego Made Summer Market, taking over Liberty Station’s NTC Park this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out more than 120 local vendors, with small businesses selling everything from apothecary essentials and sustainable apparel to handpainted art, jewelry, and stickers. Attendees can also enjoy craft workshops, lawn games, tarot card readings, photo booths, live music, cocktails, and food trucks. Single-day admission is $5, while children ages 10 and under will receive free entry.
2455 Cushing Road, Point Loma
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