San Diego California Entertainment & Events
Special Events
San Diego Civic Theatre
1100 3rd Ave • San Diego, CA 92101
Located Within the San Diego Concourse
619-615-4111
This beautiful 2,992 seat theater is considered to be one of San Diego's major cultural venues and it is the premiere venue for productions, such as presentations of San Diego Opera, California Ballet, La Jolla Chamber Music Society, and Broadway San Diego.Kidical Mass Family Friendly Bike Ride
2816 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 135 • San Diego, CA 92106
Located at Liberty Station
619-546-5390
Join them for this year's Kidical Mass event, happening Sunday, May 6th at 9 a.m. in Liberty Station. Kidical Mass is a community event that promotes family friendly riding, teaches children and parents about bicycle safety skills, provides a ride to practice bicycle safety, raises community awareness about kids on bikes and is great way to have fun. The Kidical Mass ride will be a two-mile, slow-paced, family ride around Liberty Station. They will leave at 9:30 a.m., circle around Liberty Station and return to Moment Cycle Sport. After the ride kids can also decorate their helmets, receive free safety tips trading cards, brightly decorate their bike or gear, get a mini tune up and enter to win one of the great raffle prizes. more...
Cinema
Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 & Imax
10733 Westview Parkway • San Diego, CA 92126
858-635-7716
This cinema shows first-run Hollywood movies and Imax films, plus it features comfortable seating and a large concession stand. more...UA Horton Plaza 14
475 Horton Plaza • San Diego, CA 92101
619-234-4661
Enjoy first-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films while at this cinema that also provides a large concession stand and comfortable seats. more...
Night Life
Deco's Restaurant & Nightclub
731 Fifth Avenue • San Diego, CA 92101
Downtown Historic Gaslamp Quarter
619-696-3326
A one-of-a-kind South Beach, Miami-style nightclub that is filled with 1930s Art Deco, serving fine dining, VIP rooms for private events, as well as dancing. The Nightclub has several levels of dancing indoors and outdoors to music ranging from top 40s to R&B to hiphop, and more. Deco's is also an ideal place for your full-service private event. more...House of Blues
1055 Fifth Avenue • San Diego, CA 92101
619-299-2583
A world famous dining and entertainment establishment that features concerts, eclectic southern cuisine, and the world's largest collection of folk art. more...Martini Ranch
528 F Street • San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Gaslamp Quarter
619-235-6100
An upscale bar, lounge, and nightclub that provides dancing, live music, big screen sports, specialty martinis, and a full service bar. more...Air Conditioned Lounge
4673 30th Street • San Diego, CA 92116
Between Adams Ave and Madison Ave
619-501-9831
Keeping your Neighborhood Cool, One Cocktail at a Time! more...Fumari
330 G Street • San Diego, CA 92101
619-238-4949
Fumari opened as San Diego's first Hookah Lounge, in the heart of downtown's Gaslamp District, back in 1997. Since, Fumari has become nationally renowned with Hookah lovers. The Hookah Lounge has remained grassroots in appeal and welcomes all guests with a come-as-you-are type atmosphere. The combination of service with a smile and fresh hookah tobacco has been Fumari's secret to a most memorable hookah experience. You can always bring the charm of Fumari home. Shop their wide selection of 50+ flavors and hookahs while at the lounge. more...Reef Bar, The
557 4th Avenue • San Diego, CA 92101
619-795-8820
The Reef is an exotic, exciting bar where young people go to dance and have a good time. more...
Concerts & Performances
Lyric Opera San Diego
610 A Street, Suite 101 • San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Balboa Park
619-231-5714
This opera company presents European and American operas in a wide range of styles, from classics to modern, complete with a full orchestra at the Casa Del Prado Theater. more...Starlight Theatre
2005 Pan American Plaza • San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Balboa Park
619-544-7827
This professional musical theatre produces large scale Broadway quality musicals at Starlight Bowl in historic Balboa Park. more...
Plays & Productions
Olive Tree Players of Mission Valley
2111 Camino del Rio South • San Diego, CA 92108
619-297-4366
This theatre group was formed in early 2002 and is now the only playgoer's theatre in Mission Valley. They are a Christian-based theatre group that offers a variety of plays, events, and activities to the members of the First United Methodist Church and to the San Diego Community. Throughout the year we offer the opportunity to participate (as audience, performer, or technical person) in various events and activities. Including major productions, biblical vignettes, Playgoer's Series, play reading nights and other special events. Their mission is to offer a journey of Christian faith for theatre people, sharing divine inspiration and entertainment with the community.Broadway San Diego
3666 Fourth Avenue • San Diego, CA 92103
619.564.3000
This company provides subscriptions for touring Broadway shows that will travel to either the Balboa Theatre or the Civic Theatre in San Diego. There are several selection options with special discounts, as well as amenities for the subscriber, including select restaurant discounts. Broadway fans can also join the VIP President's Club. more...San Diego Repertory Theatre
79 Horton Plaza • San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Downtown San Diego
619-231-3586
This professional theatre company presents a six play season that includes dramas, musicals, and four annual festivals. more...Spreckels Theatre
121 Broadway #600 • San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Downtown San Diego
619-235-9500
This venue for live stage presentations is a 1,466 seat historic theatre reminiscent of a London opera house. more...Old Globe, The
1363 Old Globe Way • San Diego, CA 92101
Located in Balboa Park
619-234-5623
Internationally reknowned for its Summer Shakespeare Festival and attraction to well-known actors, this regional theatre produces musicals and plays on its three stages, Old Globe Theatre (580 seats), the Arena Stage (250 seats) at the new Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, and the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre (612 seats).
Art Exhibits
Art Alive
1450 El Prado • San Diego, CA 92101
Located at San Diego Museum of Art
619-232-7931
This annual "floral extravaganza" is held each spring. Amateur and professional floral designers create spectacular arrangements based on the works housed in the San Diego Museum of Art. There are several events held to compliment the main event, such as a gala, lectures, family workshops, and more.
Festivals & Fairs
Lavender Days Festival
12460 Keys Creek Road • San Diego, CA 92082
760-742-1489
Taking place each June for two days, this festival provides live music, cooking with lavender demos and tastings, lavender crafting, and a visit from the beekeeper to learn how bees make honey.Gator by the Bay
Spanish Landing Park
619-234-8612
Zydeco, Blues and Crawfish Festival- What cha' gonna do with 8,000 lbs. of crawfish? Eat them with friends and family while enjoying the lively music. 4 stages of fun zydeco and blues. more...2010 San Diego Bird Festival
4891 Pacific Highway #112 • San Diego, CA 92110
619-682-7200
The 2010 dates have been posted and we look forward to seeing you next year. 2009 was very successful. The 2009 San Diego Bird Festival set a new record for attendance and number of species observed. We appreciate your kind comments as well as your suggestions for improvements and new events. more...OB Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off
Newport Avenue (4800-5000 Blocks) • San Diego, CA 92107
Located in Ocean Beach
619-224-4906
The Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off Festival is a highly anticipated community tradition. Join more than 70,000 visitors throughout the day for a variety of fun for families and individuals. Festival highlights include: 5-stages of continuous live music, artists' alley, community mural project, Wonderland Children's Area, chili cook-off from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., beachside beer garden & liquorland, food vendors & local restaurant fare, assorted vendors, raffles, skateboard exhibition from Ocean Beach Skate & Surf Shop and ClimbIt Wall. The fair will take place on June 25th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. more...Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-off [Saturday, Jun. 22, 2013]
Newport Avenue (4800-5000 blocks) • San Diego, CA 92107
Located on Ocean Beach
619-546-5390
The Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off Festival has been a vibrant community tradition for more than three decades, attracting tourists and San Diego natives alike to sunny Ocean Beach each year. Join more than 70,000 visitors throughout the day for eclectic fun in the sun, shopping, festival nosh, surf and beachfront entertainment. There will be festival activities for all ages and interests, including: five stages of live music, a chili cook-off, beachside beer garden & spirits, food vendors & local restaurant fare, a community mural art project, artists' alley, wonderland children's area, unique handcrafted merchandise: clothing, accessories and more, a skateboard exhibition, ClimbIt Wall, raffle prizes, and more. more...Annual Phil's Big BBQ at the Ballpark [Monday, Jun. 24, 2013]
Imperial Avenue and 14th Street • San Diego, CA 92101
PETCO Tailgate Park
619-546-5390
Join Phil's BBQ and Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County for the Annual Phil's Big BBQ at the Ballpark. Fill up on Phil's mesquite-grilled chicken and ribs, and take in a Padres game to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters military mentoring program, Operation Bigs. Phil's Big BBQ is one of southern California's largest tailgate parties complete with a Karl Strauss beer garden, music and Kid Ventures Kid Zone. Guests will enjoy Phil's chicken and ribs plus two sides, Coca-Cola beverage, ice cream dessert from Ben & Jerry's Seaport Village, and a ticket to the 7:05 p.m. Padres vs. Phillies game. This year, there is also a VIP package option which includes all of the above plus two Karl Strauss beers and preferential line and seating treatment at the tailgate. more...
Sporting Events
Lakeside Western Days and Rodeo
Located at Lakeside Rodeo Grounds
619-561-4331
This annual three-day rodeo is held each April and it features seven major rodeo events, as well as offers arts and crafts, a carnival, great food, and entertainment.
Parades
St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
415 Laurel Street; PMB #113 • San Diego, CA 92101
6th & Laurel at Balboa Park
858-268-9111
Sponsored by the Irish Congress of Southern California, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to presenting and preserving Irish culture and customs; the annual rain or shine St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival is "one of the largest single-day events in San Diego." The Parade begins at 11:00 a.m. Two stages of entertainment can be enjoyed during the Festival that follows the Parade. more...
Tours
Annual Loma Portal Home & Garden Tour & Craft Fair
3341 Browning Street • San Diego, CA 92106
619-223-1683
The Loma Portal PTA is sponsoring their Annual Home & Garden Tour to support Loma Portal Elementary Schools Music Program. Six homes and gardens will spotlight unique attributes from historical restoration, grand outdoor entertainment areas, home remodels, and xeriscape landscaping. A craft faire and raffle giveaway will take place at Loma Portal Elementary on the day of the event.
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