24 Things to Do in San Diego This Week · May 14–17, 2026

Sports

San Diego Wave FC vs. Washington Spirit – AANHPI Night

San Diego Wave FC hosts Washington Spirit on AANHPI Night with an Aloha Shirt giveaway at Snapdragon Stadium.

Friday, May 15, 2026 7:00 PM · Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego

San Diego Rebellion vs. – Home Game

San Diego's own WNFC women's tackle football team — ranked #1 in the Pacific Division — plays a home game at Escondido High School.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Escondido High School, Escondido

San Diego FC vs. FC Cincinnati – Bobblehead Night

SDFC hosts FC Cincinnati on Anders Dreyer 'El Paletero' Bobblehead Night — first 20K fans get a collectible.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 6:30 PM · Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego

San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

The Padres host the rival Dodgers at Petco Park in what promises to be one of the most electric home series of the season.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Petco Park, San Diego

Music & Nightlife

REVERB: UKG at EQ San Diego

An immersive UK Garage night with shuffled rhythms and syncopated beats from Cole Vassallo, Techkiii, and Admrl.555tar.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 9:00 PM · EQ San Diego

Sofar Sounds at The Bakery

Intimate up-close live music showcase with local artists in a one-of-a-kind setting at The Bakery.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · The Bakery, San Diego

Machine Gun Kelly & Wiz Khalifa

MGK and Wiz Khalifa bring their joint tour to North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre for a high-energy outdoor show.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 4:00 PM · North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista

Festivals & Special Events

Daygo Night Market: By the Bay – Rewind Edition

Vintage-vibed night market with sunset bay views, local vendors, throwback music, and community food finds in Chula Vista.

Thursday, May 15, 2026 6:30 PM · Chula Vista Bayfront Park (J St Marina), Chula Vista

Date Night

Lou Lou's Jazz Tribute: Freddie Hubbard & Stanley Turrentine

One-night jazz tribute to Freddie Hubbard and Stanley Turrentine at Lou Lou's Jungle Room featuring Karl Denson and Gilbert Castellanos.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 · Lou Lou's Jungle Room, San Diego

SD Chess & Social at SeaWorld Jewels of the Sea

After-hours 21+ board game social inside SeaWorld's stunning jellyfish enclosure — chess, UNO, backgammon, and new friends.

Friday, May 15, 2026 7:30 PM · SeaWorld San Diego – Jewels of the Sea

Salsa & Bachata at Belmont Park Mission Beach

Sunset salsa and bachata dancing at Belmont Park with a 5pm lesson followed by DJ Mo Lyon, ocean views included.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 5:00 PM · Belmont Park, Mission Beach

The Jazz Soul Cafe at Mixed Grounds

Free live jazz and R&B evening at Mixed Grounds North Park with sounds by Bar1ne and an intimate set from Markus Rivey.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Mixed Grounds, North Park, San Diego

Free Events

A Day at the Park: Barrio Logan Bayfront

Free multicultural celebration with live performances, local vendors, food, and family-friendly activities at the Barrio Logan waterfront.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:00 AM · 1449 Cesar E. Chavez Parkway, San Diego

Petals & Paint: Grant Park Flower Fence Mural Gathering

Free community mural-painting event celebrating River Days with the San Diego River Park Foundation at Grant Park.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:30 AM · Grant Park, 2310 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego

MCASD x Future is Color: Jazz Night

Free jazz night at MCASD in La Jolla presented in collaboration with Future is Color as part of Free Third Thursday programming.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 5:30 PM · Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla

Unlocksandiego Community Potluck & Silent Disco at Solana Beach

Outdoor community potluck and silent disco on the beach in Solana — an open invitation to connect and dance under the sky.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Solana Beach

Arts & Culture

Blind Cop Indie Film Screening & Q&A

California premiere of the indie action-comedy 'Blind Cop' at Digital Gym Cinema, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 9:30 PM · Digital Gym Cinema, San Diego

Nat at Night – San Diego Natural History Museum After Hours

The San Diego Natural History Museum opens after dark for an adults-oriented evening experience inside Balboa Park.

Friday, May 15, 2026 · San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park

Fiber Fest 2026 Kick-Off

Opening night kick-off event for Fiber Fest 2026 at the San Diego Craft Collective at Liberty Station.

Friday, May 15, 2026 5:30 PM · San Diego Craft Collective, Liberty Station

Many Hands, One Work: A Collective Tufting Experience with Denja Harris

Hands-on collaborative tufting workshop at MCASD led by artist Denja Harris.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 1:00 PM · Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla

Mivos Quartet – Steve Reich String Quartets

Mivos Quartet performs the complete string quartets of Steve Reich with new pre-recorded parts and remastered field recordings.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · ArtPower at UC San Diego

Outdoors & Active

Pacific Beach Run Club – Evening Run

Free 5K run club from St. Paul's in Pacific Beach, followed by post-run social at Sandbox with 50% off wings and wine.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 6:00 PM · St. Paul's, 1376 Felspar St, Pacific Beach

Wellness Party Bus

San Diego's first wellness party bus with curated stops including a coffee stop, pilates class, wellness vendors, and mocktails.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · San Diego (departure details via ticket)

Flight & Foundation Arm Balance Workshop at Yoga Deck

90-minute arm balance workshop at Yoga Deck in Bankers Hill exploring the foundations of lift, alignment, and core integration.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 12:30 PM · Yoga Deck, Bankers Hill, San Diego