There’s always something fun to do in America’s Finest City. Our Weekend events guide is here to help. Get up. Get out. Play!
What to Know
- Our Weekend Events guide is published every Thursday in our In Your Neighborhood section of NBC7.com
- Like our mission always, our guide will do its best to span the county -- north, south, east, and west — to bring you fun, fresh and affordable things to do in San Diego
- Have any events to share? Please send them to Brenda.Gregorio-Nieto@nbcuni.com
Friday, Nov. 15
Nat at Night
5 p.m. at the San Diego Natural History Museum| $12
Every third Friday of the month, The NAT is open until 10 p.m. so you can explore the museum after hours.
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San Diego Botanic Lightscape
5 p.m. at the San Diego Botanic Garden| $23
Featuring exciting new installations along with returning fan favorites, this one-mile loop has been reimagined to surprise and delight visitors. Merging nature and art, the Garden will come to life at night with festive sights and sounds for all to enjoy.
25th San Diego Asian Film Festival
Until Nov. 16 at Edwards Mira Mesa| Ticket information, here.
The festival is dedicated to highlighting the diversity and breadth of Asian Pacific Islander and Asian international images.
Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
7:30 p.m. at the Epstein Family Amphitheater| $30+
On their latest tour, VSQ have created renditions of Taylor Swift’s music, alongside familiar hits from Billie Eilish, BTS, Bridgerton, The Weeknd to Daft Punk.
Saturday, Nov. 16
Winter Wonder Beachside
Nov. 16-Jan. 5th | Belmont Park | Ticket prices vary
Winter Wonder at Belmont Park starts today featuring Christmas-themed decorations, festive activities, and holiday treats.
Punk In The Park
12:00 p.m. at Snapdragon | $69+
The event features eight bands spanning the punk rock genre. The Offspring and Pennywise will headline the lineup, which also includes Streetlight Manifesto, Face to Face, Manic Hispanic, and more.
Bikes & Beer San Diego
Hosted by Alesmith Brewing | Some races are still available
Bikes & Beers SAN DIEGO features 15, 30, and 45-mile rides departing from ALESMITH BREWING and traveling through beautiful San Diego, CA.
2nd Annual World Naan Festival
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Encore Event Center | Ticket prices vary
The festival will showcase various types of naan, recipes, and cultural influences from around the world. Attendees can enjoy cooking demonstrations, live performances, and much more.
City Ballet's Dracula
8 p.m. at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido| $39+
A diverse collection of ballets by three different choreographers, where each ballet conveys a spirit and emotion in the choreographer’s signature style.
Salsa Night presented by South Bay Young Life
7 p.m. at Vineyard Hacienda| $30+
Grab your dancing shoes and learn salsa from a professional instructor while helping the non-profit reach more students in the South Bay. Tickets include one free drink from the bar, a snack, and lesson.
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Sunday, Nov. 17
Another Day in Paradise
2 p.m. at the Coronado Playhouse| $30
Another Day in Paradise is a documentary theatre piece that amplifies the voices of the unhoused community—people we often overlook or avoid in our daily lives.
Becky G
7:00 p.m. Gallagher Square at Petco Park | $99+
The multi-winning artist is making a stop in San Diego for her “Casa Gomez: Otro Capitulo Tour.”
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
5 p.m. at The Old Globe| $59
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book.
Henry VIII
2 p.m. at The Old Globe | $15
The talented students of The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program perform Henry VIII for the very first time, bringing to thrilling life this final installment of Shakespeare’s history plays.
