Whats Going On This Weekend in San Diego

This fabulously fun song-and-dance sensation follows a sweet sorority sister named Elle Woods, known for her all-pink wardrobe and her chihuahua Bruiser, whose unlikely plan to win back her Ivy League... [more+]

This fabulously fun song-and-dance sensation follows a sweet sorority sister named Elle Woods, known for her all-pink wardrobe and her chihuahua Bruiser, whose unlikely plan to win back her Ivy League boyfriend involves putting down her credit cards, picking up the books and setting out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Based on the adored movie, "Legally Blonde: The Musical" stays true to form with a peppy score and playful book that'll have you seeing pink. Get ready to sing along when this heart-warming musical about a lovable law school underdog comes to New Village Arts Theatre. [less-]

A musical based on one of the best-worst movies ever made, "Xanadu" follows the journey of a beautiful Greek muse who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to California's Venice Beach on a quest t... [more+]

A musical based on one of the best-worst movies ever made, "Xanadu" follows the journey of a beautiful Greek muse who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to California's Venice Beach on a quest to inspire a struggling artist to build his greatest artistic creation: the first roller-disco. But when Kira falls in love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters are enraged and chaos ensues. This hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite limitations others set, rolls along to a hit score including pop-rock hits such as "Magic," "Evil Woman," "Have You Never Been Mellow" and, of course, "Xanadu." Enjoy this winner of the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Broadway Musical at Chula Vista's OnStage Playhouse. [less-]

Located in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp District, Mad House Comedy Club is the perfect place to catch some of the best and brightest young comedians, not to mention local favorites, along with fam... [more+]

Located in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp District, Mad House Comedy Club is the perfect place to catch some of the best and brightest young comedians, not to mention local favorites, along with familiar faces from TV and national headliners. These hot comics boast major credits, including "The Tonight Show, Late Show, Comedy Central, Key & Peele" and tons more. With a full bar and food menu, Mad House makes it easy to make a night of it. [less-]

See if you can spot Gray Whales migrating down to Baja California on an Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Tour. Each year these magnificent creatures pass by Oceanside on their way south to breed, and ridin... [more+]

See if you can spot Gray Whales migrating down to Baja California on an Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Tour. Each year these magnificent creatures pass by Oceanside on their way south to breed, and riding aboard a luxury catamaran is one of the best ways to see them. While aboard you might also catch a glimpse of dolphins or other whales, and any sightings will be pointed out and narrated by an expert captain, who is also a certified naturalist. And even if the whales aren't being cooperative, you can enjoy fabulous ocean views as you cruise along on the comfortable boat, taking advantage of the covered and open-air seating areas during the scenic two-hour journey. [less-]

They called her The Hottentot Venus, but she had a name. This jaw-dropping spectacle of theatre and dance is based in part on the unbelievable true story of Saartje Baartman, the South African woman c... [more+]

They called her The Hottentot Venus, but she had a name. This jaw-dropping spectacle of theatre and dance is based in part on the unbelievable true story of Saartje Baartman, the South African woman captured and displayed on the streets of 19th-century London and Paris. A provocative, profound and unapologetically funny tale about racial identity and exploitation, the San Diego premiere of Lydia Diamond's "Voyeurs de Venus" can be enjoyed at the MOXIE Theatre. [less-]

A tender story of family, friendship and acceptance -- what happens when our deepest secrets are finally revealed? Winner of the 2003 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, and penned by Tony-wi... [more+]

A tender story of family, friendship and acceptance -- what happens when our deepest secrets are finally revealed? Winner of the 2003 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, and penned by Tony-winning "Ragtime" creators Terrence McNally (book), Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) and Stephen Flaherty (music), "A Man of No Importance" is a rare gem of a musical that combines the depth and drama of a play with the lyricism and comedy of a musical. Dublin, 1964. Meet Alfie Byrne, a bus conductor with a poet's heart. In the morning he dispenses tickets and Oscar Wilde's poetry to his passengers. After work, St. Imelda's amateur theatricals are his passion. But his heart holds secrets that he can't share with anyone but his imagined confidante, Oscar Wilde. When he attempts to put on an amateur production of Wilde's "Salome", he confronts the forces of bigotry and shame over a love "that dare not speak its name." Truths tumble out, and judgments fly. But when the accounts of friendship are reckoned, Alfie's true goodness wins out. Enjoy this show at the Coronado Playhouse. [less-]

Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream: to dance her way onto national TV, dethrone the reigning teen queen, win the affections of the local heartthrob, and integrate a TV... [more+]

Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream: to dance her way onto national TV, dethrone the reigning teen queen, win the affections of the local heartthrob, and integrate a TV network ... all without denting her 'do! The Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning Best Musical "Hairspray" teaches us to look past skin color and size as we continue the fight for equal rights. Join the fun with San Diego Musical Theatre's production at Horton Grand Theatre . [less-]

Two of the biggest names in jazz reunite at Martinis Above Fourth. Cheryl Bentyne is best known as the soprano from multi-Grammy-winning vocal jazz pioneers The Manhattan Transfer. Mark Winkler is an ... [more+]

Two of the biggest names in jazz reunite at Martinis Above Fourth. Cheryl Bentyne is best known as the soprano from multi-Grammy-winning vocal jazz pioneers The Manhattan Transfer. Mark Winkler is an award-winning singer and lyricist who has written for Dianne Reeves, Randy Crawford and Liza Minnelli. You'll hear tunes from Bentyne's recent records covering Cole Porter and George Gershwin, solo works from Winkler's new album "Jazz and Other Four Letter Words" and the two will sing together performing songs from their 2012 duet recording "West Coast Cool". [less-]

SummerFest 2018 marks Cho-Liang "Jimmy" Lin's final Festival as Music Director, and an outstanding roster of world-renowned artists and ensembles are gathering to celebrate his 18 remarkable years. Jo... [more+]

SummerFest 2018 marks Cho-Liang "Jimmy" Lin's final Festival as Music Director, and an outstanding roster of world-renowned artists and ensembles are gathering to celebrate his 18 remarkable years. Join us as a subscriber to enjoy many exceptional chamber music programs, curated by Jimmy Lin. [less-]

With Miss America ditching its swimsuit competition this year, it's the perfect time to delve into the intensely bizarre world of beauty pageants. Long before "Little Miss Sunshine" spoofed this ripe ... [more+]

With Miss America ditching its swimsuit competition this year, it's the perfect time to delve into the intensely bizarre world of beauty pageants. Long before "Little Miss Sunshine" spoofed this ripe milieu, there was the Tony-nominated satirical musical "Smile", by the theatrical dream team behind "Little Shop of Horrors" and "A Chorus Line". Now, the talented youth cast (grades 6 through college) of Young Actors' Theatre takes you behind the scenes of the Young American Miss Pageant. Don't miss all the intrigue and drama at ENCORE! Theatre in Spring Valley. [less-]

The hit Irish movie "Once" is now an eight-time Tony Award-winning musical. This soul-stirring play shines a spotlight on love, longing and an artist's fight to make his voice heard. The poignant dram... [more+]

The hit Irish movie "Once" is now an eight-time Tony Award-winning musical. This soul-stirring play shines a spotlight on love, longing and an artist's fight to make his voice heard. The poignant drama is matched with rousing choreography and amazing music performed by a spectacular cast ... all playing their own instruments. Packed with songs by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, including the Oscar-winner "Falling Slowly," "Once" is sure to touch your heart when it comes to Lamb's Players Theatre in Coronado. [less-]

Every Friday night, San Diego's Cafe Sevilla Restaurant and Tapas Bar hosts "From Gypsy to Belly Dancing to Flamenco: The Journey", a dinner show featuring an authentic three-course meal and an atmosp... [more+]

Every Friday night, San Diego's Cafe Sevilla Restaurant and Tapas Bar hosts "From Gypsy to Belly Dancing to Flamenco: The Journey", a dinner show featuring an authentic three-course meal and an atmosphere of European elegance and Mediterranean spirit. These performances showcase the evolution of flamenco dance through the fusion of Moorish, Andalusian and Spanish folk dance performed by flamenco, gypsy, belly dancers, singers, percussionists and guitarists. You'll marvel at the passion, beauty and athleticism of this traditional art form as you feast on delicacies like the restaurant's famed Paella Valenciana and Crema Catalana. [less-]

Enjoy up-close views of the beautiful marine life, sea cliffs and seven caves of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve on a two-hour guided kayaking tour. No experience is necessary for this fun excursion, ... [more+]

Enjoy up-close views of the beautiful marine life, sea cliffs and seven caves of the La Jolla Ecological Reserve on a two-hour guided kayaking tour. No experience is necessary for this fun excursion, and life-jackets are provided. After a brief lesson, you'll paddle out on a two-person kayak with an experienced and friendly guide to marvel at Arch Cave, Sunny Jim's Cave and others, and maybe even steer through the amazing double-sided Clam Cave (ocean conditions permitting). You might even catch glimpses of sea lions, harmless leopard sharks, Garibaldi fish and dolphins before returning to shore. [less-]

See a work of art come to life at the "Pageant of the Masters". This one-of-a-kind production, an Orange County tradition, uses real people to recreate classical and contemporary paintings down to the... [more+]

See a work of art come to life at the "Pageant of the Masters". This one-of-a-kind production, an Orange County tradition, uses real people to recreate classical and contemporary paintings down to the finest detail. As you take in the visual marvel, a narrator guides you through the story behind each work while a live orchestra sets the tone. This year's presentation, "Under the Sun", evokes the beauty of nature, focusing on artists who choose to paint in the open air. "Under the Sun" acknowledges how French impressionism influenced artists around the world to record their own personal reflections, including Laguna Beach's early masters: Roger Kuntz, Anna Hills, William Griffith, Joseph Kleitsch and more. [less-]

Experience the delicacies and delights of Argentine culture without ever leaving home as you watch an authentic and passionate Argentine tango dance show and enjoy a delicious three-course meal at Pam... [more+]

Experience the delicacies and delights of Argentine culture without ever leaving home as you watch an authentic and passionate Argentine tango dance show and enjoy a delicious three-course meal at Pampas Argentine Grill, named "Best Steakhouse in San Diego" by the "San Diego Reader". Professional dancers Camille and Michael of the Positive Energy Dance Company will transport you to the romantic streets of Buenos Aires with their fiery moves. Please see the full event description for the dinner menu. [less-]

As the sun goes down, you light up the water on this truly unique adventure. LED lights are attached around the outside and underside of your stand-up paddle board, creating a beautiful glow as you gl... [more+]

As the sun goes down, you light up the water on this truly unique adventure. LED lights are attached around the outside and underside of your stand-up paddle board, creating a beautiful glow as you glide across the glassy Coronado waterfront. You guide will lead you past the stunning skyline of downtown San Diego while you navigate your way through the darkening waters on this fun nighttime outing. Just come with general paddle-boarding know-how and the willingness to get wet if you lose your balance, then relax and enjoy being part of the evening scenery! [less-]

In this very funny comedy from David Lindsay-Abaire, a seemingly harmless bet between two old women escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship. The efforts each woman goes to in order to win com... [more+]

In this very funny comedy from David Lindsay-Abaire, a seemingly harmless bet between two old women escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship. The efforts each woman goes to in order to win comically reveals not just the tenacity of the opponents, but also truths that each would prefer had remained hidden. Enjoy all the fun of "Ripcord" at the North Park Vaudeville & Candy Shoppe -- San Diego's smallest and sweetest theater. [less-]

"In the Heights" tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood -- a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are a... [more+]

"In the Heights" tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood -- a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It's a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. Winner of the 2008 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations, Lin-Manuel Miranda's "In the Heights" can now be enjoyed at Escondido's Kit Carson Park Amphitheatre. [less-]

Watch the Embarcadero fireworks show from the best seats in the house: a two-person kayak floating on the San Diego Bay. On the Summer Fireworks kayak tour, you and a boat buddy depart from the Corona... [more+]

Watch the Embarcadero fireworks show from the best seats in the house: a two-person kayak floating on the San Diego Bay. On the Summer Fireworks kayak tour, you and a boat buddy depart from the Coronado Ferry Landing and paddle beneath the Coronado Bridge at nighttime. As you glide along the calm ocean waters, you'll witness the spectacular downtown skyline light up from the colorful sky-high explosions. You don't even need previous kayaking experience for this majestic tour, though you are required to bring another person for the kayak -- and that's just fine because you'll want to share the experience with someone special. [less-]

Known for his signature Southern drawl and laid-back stage presence, stand-up comedian Billy Bonnell has been dubbed San Diego's Funniest Person twice. And all you need to hear is his take on how easy... [more+]

Known for his signature Southern drawl and laid-back stage presence, stand-up comedian Billy Bonnell has been dubbed San Diego's Funniest Person twice. And all you need to hear is his take on how easy it was to win arguments before the age of the smart phone to understand why he's earned so much acclaim and appeared on everything from Comedy Central's "Adam Devine's House Party" to the "Doug Loves Movies" podcast with Doug Benson. Bonnell has toured major clubs and colleges across the country, performing with Bill Burr, Craig Robinson, Jeff Garlin, Anthony Jeselnik, Jeff Ross and many more. Catch him live when he headlines The American Comedy Co. [less-]