San Diego Club Crawl
From 8/29/2025 - 12/27/2025
Experience San Diego's hottest nightlife with the San Diego Club Crawl. Visit some of the city's best venues and enjoy drink specials, music, and exclusive VIP club access.
Tuna Harbor Dockside Market
From 8/23/2025 - 12/27/2025
Promising a bountiful harvest straight from the sea, the open-air seafood market thrives as the pride of the Port of San Diego. Prestigious chefs as well as amateur cooks frequent this haven for its diverse offering of fresh seafood.
Lane Field Park Market
From 8/23/2025 - 12/28/2025
Indulge in a spiritually upbeat experience at Lane Field Park Market with radiant floaty vibes. It's infused with glorious food seeping aroma into the surrounding air and elevating live music that resonates with every heartbeat.
Rumba Fridays
From 8/1/2025 - 12/25/2027
With a cornerstone in music and art culture, the Onyx Room Nightroom experience is about diversity and exhilarating vibrancy. At Rumba Fridays, attendees can expect to kick off their weekends with a spice of Latin-infused beats all in an inviting and alluring setting.
The Golden Girls Christmas Experience
From 11/19/2025 - 1/11/2026
Delve into a playful homage to Miami in the '80s with The Golden Girls Christmas Experience. Attendees will be able to enjoy themed cocktails, the chef's special menu, holiday decor, Golden Girls trivia, and a chance to snap selfies in the reimagined iconic living room and lanai, along with a guaranteed warming burst of nostalgia.
Wild Holidays
From 11/28/2025 - 1/4/2026
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is set to dazzle with an expedition of light, transforming into a glowing, shining, and twinkling wonderland for the holidays. Attendees can expect to encounter whimsical characters, enjoy musical entertainment, listen to festive storytelling, and indulge in culinary treats, creating a fun-filled family experience that truly captures the spirit of the season.
Jingle Jets
From 11/28/2025 - 12/30/2025
The USS Midway Museum's holiday tradition, Jingle Jets, is back for its 3rd year, promising to be brighter, bigger, and more magical. Attendees can expect over a million dazzling lights, festive performances, and an abundance of holiday cheer suitable for the entire family.
Conversations in Art: Dignity
From 7/11/2025 - 1/4/2026
Conversations in Art is a unique initiative that invites local artists to engage in a dialogue with works from a permanent collection, focusing on the theme of Dignity. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the art, sharing their perspectives and contributing to a collective understanding of dignity, with new works inspired by the collection from artists such as Hugo Crosthwaite, Anthony Sigala, Cat Chiu, and Shinpei Takeda with The AjA Project.
Eduardo Chillida: Convergence
From 8/2/2025 - 2/8/2026
This exhibition celebrates the centennial of Eduardo Chillida's birth, showcasing his powerful sculptures that draw inspiration from the Basque Country's landscape, traditions, and elements like earth, sea, wind, and light. It offers a comprehensive survey of Chillida's work, ranging from early forged iron sculptures to massive oak structures, alabaster cutouts, solid clay forms, and works on paper.
John Gutmann and Max Yavno: California Photographers
From 8/9/2025 - 1/11/2026
This event showcases the photographic works of John Gutmann and Max Yavno, two artists who captured the essence of mid-twentieth-century California. Attendees can expect to see a range of subjects, from car culture and street life to architecture and entertainment, all presented through the unique perspectives of these two photographers, one a European immigrant and the other a native New Yorker.
Marianela de la Hoz and Marc Urselli / Palpitations: The Cadence of Heartbeats
From 9/6/2025 - 2/22/2026
Experience the unique collaboration between painter Marianela de la Hoz and sound artist Marc Urselli in their installation, Palpitations. Attendees will be immersed in a sensory experience where paintings, intricately detailed and depicting humanistic themes, are brought to life by the vibrations of sound emitted from painted speaker cones, creating a resonating echo of life's fragility, mystery, and resilience.
Selections From The Athenaeum’s Erika and Fred Torri Artists’ Books Collection
From 10/25/2025 - 1/17/2026
A variety of artists' books focusing on environmental themes from the Erika and Fred Torri Artists' Books Collection will be on display. Attendees can enjoy this unique showcase in the cozy ambiance of the Max and Melissa Elliott North Reading Room.
A Lasting Respect: Japanese American Gardeners in San Diego
From 11/1/2025 - 1/22/2026
The exhibition delves into the rich history of Japanese American gardeners in San Diego, tracing their journey from the early 20th century through World War II, and into the modern era. It highlights how gardening served as a source of employment, a beacon of beauty during wartime incarceration, and eventually evolved into contemporary landscaping, thereby honoring their labor, skills, and sacrifices.
Disney’s Frozen Jr.
From 11/3/2025 - 1/18/2026
Frozen Jr. is a charming and joyful musical perfect for the whole family. It's an enchanting story of magic, adventure, and true love that will warm your heart and fill you with song.
Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern
From 11/22/2025 - 1/2/2026
Prepare for a festive pirate pop-up, Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern, where holiday cheer meets high seas, complete with nautical decor and handcrafted cocktails. This merry maritime oasis will be transformed with twinkling lights, treasure chests, and coastal touches, featuring live pirate appearances, live holiday and coastal tunes, and a curated holiday menu with seasonal cocktails.
December Nights on the Bay
From 12/4/2025 - 12/28/2025
Flagship's fleet of yachts transforms into a magical holiday spectacle throughout December, offering an unforgettable experience with twinkling lights and elegant decor. The December Nights Dinner Cruises cater to all, be it a romantic date, family gathering, or company party, blending fine dining with stunning bay views for an ultimate seasonal experience.
A Drag Queen Christmas
On 12/10/2025
A Drag Queen Christmas stars RuPaul's Drag Race competitors performing live on stage and rocking the catwalk on VH-1's RuPaul's Drag Race. It'll be a night of festive music and spectacular drag performances with your favorite queens.
Har Mar Superstar
On 12/12/2025
Sean Tillmann, better known by his stage names Sean Na Na and Har Mar Superstar, is a singer-songwriter and actor from Minnesota. Some of his popular singles include "Prisoner," "Lady, You Shot Me" and "Late Night Morning Light." He has performed on popular shows like Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Sharon Osbourne Show and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross. He also appeared in movies like Whip It and Pitch Perfect.
Makers Arcade Holiday Fair
From 12/13/2025 - 12/14/2025
The Makers Arcade Holiday Fair is a two-day artisan market featuring over 140 local makers, live music, gourmet food trucks, craft cocktail bars, and interactive art areas. Attendees can enjoy a magical experience shopping local, sipping hot chocolate, and watching the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, all while celebrating the vibrant maker community and creating an unforgettable holiday shopping experience.
SantaCon
On 12/13/2025
San Diego SantaCon promises an electrifying experience for all attendees. With festive cheer in the air, it's an event that will have everyone jingling all the way.
The Bouncing Souls
On 12/13/2025
The Bouncing Souls are a New Brunswick, New Jersey-based punk band formed in 1989. By the time the national punk rock scene recognized them, they had reintroduced a "pogo" aspect to New Jersey punk rock by playing rapid, lighthearted tunes, a format adopted by many other local bands.
Nolan Oswald Dennis: Demonstrations (I) Presented with Insite
From 10/25/2025 - 1/17/2026
Nolan Oswald Dennis, a Johannesburg-based artist, presents Demonstrations (i), a unique exhibition that explores geological and planetary systems through the lens of African and diasporic relations to land, cosmos, and anti-colonial political structures. The highlight of the event is "Isivivane", an ongoing project that replicates rock specimens using a 3D printer, creating a Black Earth Library, a geo-social system built over time, complemented by related sculptures, drawings, and a display of rocks and minerals selected by the artist.
Jungle Bells
From 12/19/2025 - 1/4/2026
Experience the enchantment of the holiday season at the jubilant return of Jungle Bells. This event promises a night filled with spectacular entertainment and festive experiences, perfect for the entire family to bask in the holiday cheer.
Sleigh Bell Social
From 12/19/2025 - 12/20/2025
Immerse yourself in a bayside winter wonderland, complete with snowfall, twinkling lights, and endless cheer. The event offers a variety of festive activities, including photos with Santa and Buddy the Elf, igloo dining, s'mores by the fire, gingerbread house decorating, and face painting, ensuring a memorable holiday celebration for all.
Queensryche
On 12/19/2025
Queensryche is an American rock band, formed in 1982 in Bellevue, Washington and is one of the pioneering bands of the progressive metal genre. The band's most successful album, 1988's Operation: Mindcrime, has been certified platinum in the US and the UK, and has earned them many awards, including a Grammy Award nomination for Best Metal Performance.
Books and Art: Linocut Printing Workshop
On 12/20/2025
Attendees will immerse themselves in a morning of artistic discovery, drawing inspiration from the Eduardo Chillida: Convergence exhibition to create their own linocut prints. Guided prompts will help them explore Chillida's use of line, shape, and form, and they'll also have the opportunity to write a brief artist statement, engaging with multiple facets of the artistic process.
San Diego Bazaar
From 12/20/2025 - 12/21/2025
Expect a shopping extravaganza with over 100 makers showcasing their crafts across two days. The event will also feature fun activities like a photo booth, postcard station, gift wrapping, and more, along with delightful cocktails, coffee, and local bites to eat.
Elf
On 12/20/2025
Get ready to meet the legendary Buddy the Elf in person before a rooftop screening of the holiday classic, ELF. There will be hot cocoa, popcorn, and a festive atmosphere to enjoy. Just remember to pass on the syrup spaghetti.
Holiday Tree Art
On 12/20/2025
Get into the holiday spirit with a special art workshop that invites attendees to paint festive trees and decorations on acrylic panels. Participants can add a personal touch to their creations with glitter, gems, and other shiny embellishments.
Anuhea
On 12/20/2025
Anuhea is a singer-songwriter from Hawaii who specializes in the genres of pop, folk, and reggae. Her most popular tracks include "Higher Than The Clouds," "Like The Way It Feels," and "Right Love, Wrong Time."
Designing with Local Flowers: Table Scapes
On 12/21/2025
Designing with Local Flowers: Table Arrangement is a free workshop that invites participants to delve into the art of creating elegant table arrangements using locally sourced, seasonal flowers. The class, guided by a thoughtful instructor, emphasizes design techniques and mindful sourcing, encouraging attendees to appreciate the beauty of their local landscape and to continue creating with local blooms in their everyday life.
Yoga on the Roof
From 11/29/2025 - 1/31/2026
Kick off your weekend with a rejuvenating yoga session, set against the serene backdrop of a tranquil rooftop, offering the ideal environment to unwind and refocus. Post-class, attendees can indulge in a complimentary coffee or mimosa, but they should remember to bring along comfortable attire, a yoga mat, water, and a towel.
Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience
On 12/20/2025
Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience is a classic-era tribute band based in Los Angeles, performing a career-spanning, "best of" performance that takes the listener on a journey through time. The band touches on major moments in Depeche Mode's 40-year career. From classics to the most recent, songs from the Depeche canon are beautifully reproduced.
JSTJR
On 12/26/2025
James S. Tomaszewski Jr., better known as JSTJR, is a DJ and record producer from New England, based in Los Angeles. His most popular tracks include "$AVAGE," "Arriba," and "Go Stoopid."
OsamaSon
On 12/11/2025
OsamaSon is a rising rapper known for his sharp wordplay, raw delivery, and unfiltered storytelling. His music blends grit with energy, quickly establishing him as a fresh voice in today’s hip-hop scene.
Hasan Minhaj
On 12/12/2025
After a remarkable performance at the 2017 White House Correspondents' Dinner and being a correspondent for four years on The Daily Show, the Indian-American, Hasan Minhaj, was able to show his comical talent and political knowledge on the Netflix show, Patriot Act, which earned him his second Peabody Award. TIME listed him as one of the one hundred most influential people in the world, in 2019.
Shrek Rave
On 12/26/2025
Put on your best ogre costume and enjoy a night of music, dancing, and green-tinted fun. Shrek Rave is the ultimate celebration of the beloved ogre, with a soundtrack filled with all the throwback jams from the classic movie. Featuring special green-tinted light show, fog machines, and plenty of surprises throughout the night, this event will take you on an adventure with Shrek and the gang.
Dillon Francis
On 12/27/2025
Dillon Francis is an electronic musician, record producer, and DJ from LA. Collaborating with the likes of Diplo, Skrillex, and DJ Snake, he has performed at all the major music festivals including Coachella. With popular tracks like "Get Low," "Coming Over," and "Catchy Song," he has also earned over 5 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
SIX
On 12/30/2025
This original new musical is the worldwide sensation that everyone is going wild about. From tudor queens to pop princesses, Henry VIII's six wives take the stage to remix 500 years of historical heartache into an exhilarating celebration of 21st-century lady power.
Holiday Bowl Parade
On 1/2/2026
The Holiday Bowl Parade is a festive extravaganza held annually in San Diego, California, attracting over 100,000 spectators. This spectacular event features colorful floats, marching bands, and giant balloons that glide through the scenic streets of downtown San Diego. Families and friends can enjoy the parade from reserved grandstand seating or opt for a VIP experience with gourmet meals and prime viewing spots.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
On 1/3/2026
Considered to be one the most iconic hip-hop acts of all time, the group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony from Ohio was formed in 1991. They won a Grammy for their hit song "The Crossroads" six years later.
