32 Things to Do in San Diego This Week · May 28–31, 2026

Date Night

The Blank Table Season Kickoff Dinner

A 5-course secret underground dinner with cocktail pairings and a live trumpet performance woven course-by-course at a location revealed the night before.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 · Secret location, San Diego

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

A candlelit concert experience pitting the iconic music of Queen against ABBA in an intimate San Diego venue.

Friday, May 29, 2026 6:15 PM · San Diego

Salsa & Bachata Night at Sevilla Night Club

Majesty in Motion hosts weekly Tuesday salsa and bachata dancing with a free lesson at 8:15 PM at Sevilla Night Club in the Gaslamp.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 8:15 PM · Sevilla Night Club, 353 Fifth Ave, San Diego

Lou Lou's Supper Club Dinner

Lou Lou's Jungle Room hosts a special supper club evening with their spring menu in San Diego's most mambo-loving venue.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 · Lou Lou's Jungle Room, San Diego

Music & Nightlife

FUERZA at EQ San Diego

An all-Latina curated night of powerful and groovy techno with DJs Tokeonetoka, Xakti, Jaq.xs, and more at EQ San Diego.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · EQ San Diego

KSON Leading Ladies at Frontwave Arena

KSON's annual country music showcase celebrating leading ladies of the genre comes to Frontwave Arena in Oceanside.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · Frontwave Arena, Oceanside

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band at Humphreys

Ringo Starr brings his All Starr Band to Humphreys Concerts by the Bay for a legendary outdoor waterfront show.

Friday, May 29, 2026 8:00 PM · Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, San Diego

An Evening with Kishi Bashi

Genre-defying violinist, composer, and indie pop visionary Kishi Bashi performs at UC San Diego in an intimate special event presented by ArtPower.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · UC San Diego, La Jolla

Arts & Culture

BLUE FILM Opening at Digital Gym Cinema

The provocative debut film from independent filmmaker Elliot Tuttle opens at Digital Gym Cinema for its San Diego run.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · Digital Gym Cinema, San Diego

Incubator Lab: Making of Dance Performances

The Rosin Box Project workshops new contemporary ballet choreography live in front of audiences at Liberty Station's Light Box Theater.

Friday, May 29, 2026 7:30 PM · Light Box Theater, Liberty Station

Mad House Comedy Club – Jose Barrientos 8-Comedian Showcase

Jose Barrientos headlines an 8-comedian showcase at the World Famous Mad House Comedy Club in the Gaslamp Quarter.

Friday, May 29, 2026 8:00 PM · Mad House Comedy Club, 801 4th Ave, San Diego

Maruja Limón Flamenco at UC San Diego

Barcelona-based Maruja Limón brings a captivating fusion flamenco performance to UC San Diego, presented by ArtPower.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · UC San Diego, La Jolla

HARANA AAPI Heritage Live Music Showcase

Sofar Sounds and collaborators present the 3rd HARANA, an AAPI heritage month showcase featuring 3 local AAPI artists performing live alongside a live painting experience in North Park.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · North Park, San Diego

Festivals & Special Events

Fiesta del Sol

Free beachside festival featuring live music, local art, food vendors, and family-friendly fun in Solana Beach to kick off summer.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Solana Beach

Plaques for Warriors Beer Fest Fundraiser

A veteran-honoring beer fest fundraiser with endless brews, live DJ music, and meet-and-greet with Plaques for Warriors inductees.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · San Diego

Figure 8 Market Summer Night

Summer evening outdoor market in Normal Heights with Y2K clothing, handmade goods, tooth gems, a live DJ, and free admission.

Friday, June 5, 2026 5:00 PM · 3366 Adams Avenue, San Diego

EXPO Design Market at MCASD

MCASD, Mortis Studio, and Kiku Room co-present EXPO — a free two-day design market showcasing publishing, design, music, and community with activations all weekend.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla

Family-Friendly

Garden Wonders Kids Craft Event at Lakeshore Learning

Free spring-themed nature craft event for ages 3+ at Lakeshore Learning featuring Magic Stix and hands-on gardening activities.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 11:00 AM · Lakeshore Learning Store, 7510 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego

Paws & Portraits at Chances Coffee

Happy Girl Club's pet-friendly event at Chances Coffee with dog portraits, treats, bandanas from local vendors, and community vibes.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Chances Coffee, San Diego

Free Events

619 Night Mixer at Bankers Hill

IRL San Diego's monthly meet-new-friends evening in Bankers Hill, curated to help attendees connect with local community partners and social clubs.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 · Bankers Hill, San Diego

Oasis Patio Bar Local Pop-Up Market

Local pop-up market at the Oasis Patio Bar in Pacific Beach with coffee, food from Starvin' Marvins, and local vendors.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 12:00 PM · Oasis Patio Bar, Pacific Beach

Community Knitting Circle at Art Produce Gallery

Monthly free community knitting circle with artist Linda Litteral contributing to a large-scale collaborative art installation at Art Produce Gallery.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 1:00 PM · Art Produce Gallery, 3139 University Avenue, San Diego

Brews & News Live Podcast Recording at Soda Bar

Voice of San Diego journalists host a live recording of their podcast at Soda Bar — meet the team, hear insider investigations, and play audience games over a pint.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 · Soda Bar, San Diego

Outdoors & Active

Black Mountain Sunset Hike Meetup

Community sunset hike led by Go Hiking San Diego on Black Mountain via Service Road — 4 miles roundtrip, moderate, dog-friendly, no fees.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 · Black Mountain via Service Road, San Diego

Pacific Beach Run Club Saturday Morning Run

Free 5K community run from St. Paul's in Pacific Beach followed by a post-run social at Rush Bowls with raffles.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 8:30 AM · St. Paul's, 1376 Felspar St, Pacific Beach

Global Running Day at The Local PB

Multiple San Diego run clubs unite for a massive community run/walk meetup at The Local PB with brand activations and local vendors on Global Running Day.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · The Local PB, Pacific Beach

Food & Drink

Bieber Therapy Merch Pop-Up & Sip at Holy Matcha

Happy Girl Club hosts a limited-edition merch pop-up and sip event at Holy Matcha in San Diego, with exclusive tanks while supplies last.

Sunday, May 31, 2026 · Holy Matcha, San Diego

Chef's Dinner: The Study of Avocado at MCASD

An exclusive chef's dinner themed around the avocado hosted at The Kitchen at MCASD in La Jolla.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 · The Kitchen at MCASD, La Jolla

Ember Supper Club Italian Dinner & Pasta Making Class

Ember Supper Club teams up with Cucina Migrante for a returning-by-popular-demand Italian dinner and hands-on pasta making class.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 · San Diego

Sports

San Diego Padres vs. Dodgers

San Diego's biggest rivalry returns as the Padres host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 · Petco Park, San Diego

Switzerland vs. Australia at Snapdragon Stadium

International soccer ahead of the FIFA World Cup as Switzerland faces Australia at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 12:00 PM · Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego

Oceanside Bombers Football vs. Minnesota Monsters

The Oceanside Bombers host the Minnesota Monsters at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside.

Sunday, June 7, 2026 · Frontwave Arena, Oceanside