Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys - Opening
The sole West Coast debut of this major exhibition featuring 130+ works by 37 Black diasporic artists, including a monumental 25-foot piece by Mickalene Thomas, opens at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 · Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Alien Girls – World Premiere
The world premiere of Amy Berryman's sharp, time-bending comedy about two longtime friends on the verge of change, directed by Jaki Bradley at The Old Globe.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 · The Old Globe, San Diego
The Notebook – The Musical at San Diego Civic Theatre
The touring production of the beloved love story of Allie and Noah, based on the best-selling novel and iconic film, comes to the San Diego Civic Theatre.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 2:00 PM · San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego
Bloom Bash at San Diego Museum of Art
A dazzling Parisian-themed evening soirée kicking off Art Alive weekend at SDMA, blending art, culture, and late-night sparkle.
Friday, April 24, 2026 · San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park
My Father's Shadow – Opening at Digital Gym Cinema
The brilliant semi-autobiographical debut feature from Akinola Davies Jr. exploring the bond between two brothers and their reunion with their father, set during a pivotal moment in Nigerian history.
Friday, April 24, 2026 · Digital Gym Cinema, San Diego
Two Ducks Spring Dinner Series
An intimate, multi-course tasting dinner in a private loft setting with pairing and gratuity included — one of three exclusive spring dates.
Friday, April 17, 2026 6:00 PM · The Lion's Share, San Diego
Salsa & Bachata Social at Vesper Venue
An all-levels salsa and bachata social with a beginner lesson at 6PM followed by social dancing until 10PM, with DJ Mo Lyon spinning all night.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 6:00 PM · Vesper Venue, San Diego
Meet Me in the Garden at The Oasis
A spring day out featuring live bunnies, a flower market, paint and sip, cocktails, and more at The Oasis in Pacific Beach.
Sunday, May 10, 2026 · The Oasis, Pacific Beach
The Blank Table – 2026 Season Opening Dinner
A curated 5-course dinner experience with Service Animals chef Danny Romero of The Lion's Share, featuring Specialty Produce ingredients in a communal, strangers-welcome setting.
Thursday, May 28, 2026 · San Diego
PB Final Fridays Dubstep Night with Nomadik & Allie Radd
Final Fridays returns to PB AleHouse with non-stop dubstep all night featuring DJs Nomadik Official and Allie Radd.
Friday, April 24, 2026 9:00 PM · Pacific Beach AleHouse, Pacific Beach
OTHER VOICES Dark Dance Night
A dark, fog-filled dance night at The Banshee featuring DJs Israel and Fn1 spinning modern tracks all night in an inclusive, come-as-you-are atmosphere.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:00 PM · The Banshee Bar, San Diego
OMENS at The Soap Factory – 3 Stage Edition
A 3-stage arts and music event featuring Starseeds Sound and 15+ local musicians, in collaboration with Club Anonymous SD, celebrating San Diego's local creative community.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:00 PM · The Soap Factory, San Diego
Free Comedy Show at National Lampoon The Yellow Door
A free weekly comedy show produced at the National Lampoon's Yellow Door comedy club in the Gaslamp Quarter.
Thursday, April 18, 2026 8:30 PM · National Lampoon The Yellow Door, 750 Sixth Avenue, 2nd Floor, San Diego
San Diego Chess & Social at Fit Social
A relaxed evening of chess and board games with socializing and cocktails at the beachfront Fit Social venue in Mission Beach.
Monday, April 20, 2026 6:30 PM · Fit Social, Mission Beach
Residents Free Day at Balboa Park Museums
San Diego County residents enjoy free admission to select Balboa Park museums on designated resident free days throughout April.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · Balboa Park, San Diego
Wellfare Wednesdays at EQ Hillcrest
Weekly Wednesday neighborhood nightlife event in Hillcrest with $5 well drinks all night and DJ sets, no cover charge.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 9:00 PM · EQ San Diego, Hillcrest
San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners
The Padres host the Seattle Mariners for a home game at Petco Park.
Thursday, April 16, 2026 5:40 PM · Petco Park, San Diego
San Diego Strike Force vs. Quad City Steamwheelers
The San Diego Strike Force host the Quad City Steamwheelers in an indoor football home game at Frontwave Arena.
Friday, April 17, 2026 7:00 PM · Frontwave Arena, Oceanside
San Diego Gulls Home Playoff Game
The San Diego Gulls host a home playoff game at Pechanga Arena San Diego.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 6:00 PM · Pechanga Arena San Diego
San Diego Sockers MASL Playoffs
The San Diego Sockers host a home playoff game at Frontwave Arena.
Sunday, April 19, 2026 · Frontwave Arena, Oceanside
SDFC vs. Portland Timbers FC
San Diego FC hosts Portland Timbers in a heated Western Conference MLS rivalry match at Snapdragon Stadium, presented by Michelob ULTRA.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 6:30 PM · Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego
Festivals & Special Events
Art Alive at San Diego Museum of Art
The beloved annual floral exhibition fills the San Diego Museum of Art with kaleidoscopic large-scale flower arrangements interpreting works from the museum's collection, plus family activities and evening events.
Thursday, April 23, 2026 · San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park
Panda Fest San Diego 2026
A highly anticipated San Diego festival drawing 143+ interested attendees.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:00 AM · San Diego
SD Made Markets Spring Market in La Mesa Village
A spring market celebrating local makers, artists, and small businesses in La Mesa Village.
Saturday, May 2, 2026 11:00 AM · La Mesa Village, La Mesa
Vino Carta Orange Wine Walk Around Tasting
A walk-around tasting celebrating the shop's April focus on orange wine — textured, edgy, and full of character — at this beloved North Park wine bar.
Friday, April 17, 2026 · Vino Carta Wine Shop and Bar, San Diego
SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival
SeaWorld's popular annual food festival continues through the spring, featuring global cuisine, craft beverages, and live entertainment.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 · SeaWorld San Diego
Mixed Grounds Coffee + Tacos + DJ Pop-Up
A Saturday daytime pop-up at Mixed Grounds featuring live DJ sets from Domo MF & Nightcap Global, tacos by The Heights Street Tacos, and dessert by Rasa Table.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 11:00 AM · Mixed Grounds, North Park
Valle de Guadalupe Wine & Food Tour with Club Tengo Hambre
A full day in Baja's wine country starting with a Tijuana street food breakfast, visiting two boutique wineries, and concluding with a multi-course Valle-style vineyard dinner — very few spots remain.
Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California
Coronado Flower Show – 104th Annual
The beloved 104th annual Coronado Flower Show returns this spring with a beautiful new addition to the traditional floral display celebration.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 · Coronado, San Diego
KPBS Be My Neighbor Day
An annual free community celebration inspired by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, presented by KPBS, featuring family-friendly activities.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 · San Diego
IRL San Diego Group Outing – Seals Lacrosse
IRL San Diego hosts a group outing to the San Diego Seals final home lacrosse game and fan appreciation night — a fun, low-key way to meet new friends.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 · San Diego
Urbn Run Club Morning Miles 5K/10K
Weekly Tuesday morning group 5K/10K run along South Mission Beach, open to all paces.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · South Mission Beach, San Diego
Happy Girl Club Color Walk in Oceanside
A free community color walk along the Oceanside strand with 20% off drinks at O'Side Strand Cafe and free goodies for the first 25 attendees — dogs welcome.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:00 AM · 206 S The Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054
Wellness Hours Morning Movement at Mission Beach Park
A free outdoor morning wellness event combining movement and connection at Mission Beach Park, with complimentary drinks for the first 30 attendees.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:00 AM · Mission Beach Park, San Diego