31 Things to Do in San Diego This Week · July 9–12, 2026

Music & Nightlife

The Mommies at The Banshee Bar

San Diego's first-ever show from The Mommies, joined by Julez and the Rollerz, Doll Riot, and Loitering.ca for a live music night at The Banshee Bar.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 · The Banshee Bar

Mad House Comedy Club Favorites Show

Eight hilarious standups take the stage in one night at the World Famous Mad House Comedy Club in the Historic Gaslamp Quarter.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 8:00 PM · The World Famous Mad House Comedy Club, 801 4th Ave, Gaslamp Quarter

REVERB: Psytrance at EQ San Diego

EQ San Diego hosts a psytrance night featuring FemmeA, SheClay.wav, and A.Knives1 with fast tempos, rolling basslines, and melodic electronic sets from 9PM–2AM.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 9:00 PM · EQ San Diego

Salsa & Bachata Friday at Tango Del Rey

Majesty in Motion hosts a weekly salsa and bachata social at Tango Del Rey with a beginner lesson at 8:30PM, DJ Molyon, and dancing until 1AM — no partner or experience required.

Friday, July 10, 2026 8:30 PM · Tango Del Rey, 3567 Del Rey St, San Diego, CA 92109

Date Night

Jazz Night at Vino Carta

Robbie & Friends perform live jazz from 6–9PM while Vino Carta pours a Tour de France-inspired wine flight featuring regions along this year's race stages.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:00 PM · Vino Carta

Rooftop Cinema Club – Little Italy

Little Italy's rooftop movie experience atop the Porto Vista Hotel continues its summer run with iconic films, wireless headphones, rooftop drinks, and sunset views — dog-friendly on select nights.

Friday, July 10, 2026 · Porto Vista Hotel, Little Italy, San Diego

1969 Summer of Music Night at The Rady Shell

Powerhouse vocalists join the San Diego Symphony Orchestra to perform iconic music of 1969, from Woodstock to the Harlem Cultural Festival, on a warm summer night by the bay.

Friday, July 10, 2026 · The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Nat at Night (San Diego Natural History Museum After Hours)

Every Friday night, the San Diego Natural History Museum opens late with rooftop sunset views, cocktails, food from Wolf in the Woods and The Craft Taco, and half-price admission after 5PM.

Friday, July 10, 2026 5:00 PM · San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park

Arts & Culture

Maruja Limón at ArtPower

ArtPower's summer season kicks off with Maruja Limón, a critically acclaimed flamenco performance praised by Billboard Latin as 'breathing new life into flamenco.'

Friday, July 10, 2026 · ArtPower at UC San Diego

Maddie's Secret at Digital Gym Cinema

Comedian John Early's campy directorial debut opens at Digital Gym Cinema for a week-long run — a critically acclaimed dark comedy making its San Diego premiere.

Friday, July 10, 2026 · Digital Gym Cinema

Beethoven at the Rady Shell (San Diego Symphony)

The San Diego Symphony performs one of the most beloved classical programs in the repertoire at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on a summer Sunday evening by the bay.

Sunday, July 12, 2026 · The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Outdoors & Active

Coconut Coast Pilates

A soft summer morning by the beach featuring a 50-minute mat Pilates class, fresh coconuts, a natural cold plunge, and complimentary tote bags in San Diego.

Friday, July 10, 2026 9:30 AM · San Diego, CA (beach location)

Sip & Dip

Wellness Hours SD hosts a morning coffee walk around the water at Crown Point Park followed by an ocean dip — $5 includes your coffee and a goodie bag for early arrivals.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 10:00 AM · Crown Point Park, San Diego

Stone Brewing Liberty Station Run Club

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens hosts a free weekly run club at Liberty Station, a great way to explore the neighborhood before settling in for a post-run pint.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 6:00 PM · Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, Liberty Station

Sōma Yoga Studio One-Year Celebration

Sōma Yoga celebrates its one-year anniversary with a free beach gathering at Mission Beach — lunch, giveaways, beach games, and a short flow on the sand. RSVP required.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 12:30 PM · Mission Beach, San Diego

Sports

San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks

The Padres host the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park in an MLB home series game.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:40 PM · Petco Park, San Diego

Oceanside Bombers Football vs Michigan Arsenal

The Oceanside Bombers host the Michigan Arsenal at Frontwave Arena in an indoor football home game.

Friday, July 10, 2026 · Frontwave Arena, Oceanside

San Diego Wave FC vs. LA (Rivalry Night)

San Diego Wave FC hosts LA for Rivalry Night at Snapdragon Stadium with a beach towel giveaway for fans at this high-stakes NWSL home match.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 5:45 PM · Snapdragon Stadium

Festivals & Special Events

SALTY TOAST: SD Waterfront Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival + Live Soccer

A waterfront beer, wine, and spirits festival paired with live soccer viewing — one of San Diego's most flavorful festival formats on the bay.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · San Diego Waterfront

Daygo Night Market – El Cajon

DAYGO Night Market pulls up to El Cajon for a night of local shops, food, music, and late-night vibes from 7PM–10PM.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 7:00 PM · El Cajon, San Diego

One Of Us Women's Sports Bar Grand Opening

San Diego's first bar dedicated to women's sports opens its doors in North Park, taking over the former URBN Coal Fired Pizza space with coal-fired pizza, craft cocktails, and sports viewing.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · North Park, San Diego

Holo Holo Fest

Holo Holo Fest returns to San Diego for its second year, a Hawaiian-vibed music and culture festival presented by Good Vibez.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · San Diego

Figure 8 Market $20 and Under Sale

Figure 8 Market hosts a one-day-only $20-and-under sale on vintage and 2000s clothing, trinkets, art, jewelry, and handmade items at their Adams Avenue space.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 11:00 AM · 3366 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116

Free Events

Twilight in the Park – Free Summer Concerts at Balboa Park

Balboa Park's beloved free outdoor concert series runs all summer with rotating genres from big band and jazz to Latin and rock — bring a blanket and settle in under the trees.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 · Balboa Park, San Diego

Free Second Sunday at MCASD

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego offers free admission on the second Sunday of the month — explore current exhibitions including Giants from the Dean Collection.

Sunday, July 12, 2026 11:00 AM · Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

North Park Chess & Social Club – Chula Vista Wednesdays at Groundswell Brew

San Diego Chess & Social's Chula Vista branch meets weekly on Wednesdays at Groundswell Brewing for chess, backgammon, UNO and more — no experience needed.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · Groundswell Brewing Company, Chula Vista

Murals of La Jolla Free Guided Tour

A free guided walking tour of the Murals of La Jolla departing from the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library — registration required.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 5:30 PM · Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla

Family-Friendly

Summer Camp at MCASD

MCASD's week-long summer camp for kids runs July 13–24 from 8:30AM–3PM, with art projects inspired by the Giants exhibition and MCASD's permanent collection.

Monday, July 13, 2026 8:30 AM · Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Truecare Summer Series: Coffee & Cars

Frontwave Arena's summer series brings a Coffee & Cars morning cruise and car show to Oceanside — a laid-back family-friendly event for auto enthusiasts of all ages.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 · Frontwave Arena, Oceanside

PAWmicon 2026

Pets and pop culture collide at PAWmicon 2026, a free pet-friendly fan convention on the lawn behind the Comic-Con Museum.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 4:30 PM · Park Blvd & Presidents Way Lawn, San Diego, CA 92101

Food & Drink

Summer Cocktail Series at Liberty Public Market

Liberty Public Market hosts an ongoing summer cocktail series running through September — a festive way to explore the market's diverse food vendors paired with seasonal sips.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 · Liberty Public Market, Liberty Station