THINGS TO DO

The Bold, the Beautiful & the Brilliantly Weird

  • San Diego French Film Festival

    Celebrate “Love in All Its Forms” at the 5th San Diego French Film Festival, May 4-7, 2025, at THE LOT La Jolla. Enjoy francophone films, a glamorous Opening Gala, and a special industry panel.

  • Gator By The Bay

    Gator By The Bay returns May 8–11 with 100+ music acts, 10,000 lbs. of crawfish, dancing, and family fun at San Diego’s Spanish Landing Park.

  • INTIKA: Men in Textiles

    Explore INTIKA, a powerful textile art exhibition spotlighting male artists from Taquile, Peru to contemporary innovators. Showcasing cultural heritage, gender roles, and political expression through fabric.

  • PARK OPERA

    Project continues its tradition as San Diego’s most innovative producer of opera, with a new production that busts open the operatic form and scatters its pieces throughout a public park. PARK OPERA is a one-of-a-kind interdisciplinary arts experience, free and open to the public

  • Always WNDR With The Homies

    WNDR Museum teams up with Always Check On The Homies for a one-night-only takeover blending immersive art, live DJ sets, and mental health advocacy. Explore interactive exhibits while dancing to beats by Cashiotta, McCarley, GROOVMNT, and more.

  • The Harlem Gospel Travelers

    The Harlem Gospel Travelers are not from Harlem. They came to Harlem, however, from far-flung corners of the five boroughs of New York City, and it was in Harlem, that legendary center of African-American culture, that they found their voices. Since its conception, they have focused on creating music that uplifts, inspires, and spreads the message of love.

  • San Diego International Fringe Festival

    The San Diego International Fringe Festival returns for its 13th bold and beautiful year, celebrating creativity without boundaries and performances that push the edge. This year, we’re proud to showcase over 45 shows from an extraordinary range of artists representing Nepal, Australia, Mexico, the UK, and across the U.S.—including Los Angeles, Nevada, New York, and right here in San Diego.

  • PechaKucha Night Volume 52: Missed Connections

    Whether it's a glance, a moment, or a spark; explore how thoughtfully designed spaces can spark new connections, provide second chances, fuel creativity, and shape our communities for the future.

  • Acoustic Evenings at the Athenaeum

    The Acoustic Evenings series at the Athenaeum showcases some of the finest acoustic musicians in San Diego. Multiple acts fill each program, and attentive audiences delight in the intimacy of the unplugged storytelling format. San Diego Music Hall of Fame founder Jefferson Jay organizes and hosts the series.

  • LUCHA FEST

    Experience the thrill of LUCHA FEST on May 17, 2025, at The Soap Factory in San Diego. This high-energy event features live lucha libre wrestling, vibrant music, and delicious food, celebrating the rich tradition of Mexican wrestling culture

  • Cameron Carpenter: Metropolis

    Immerse yourself in the dystopian universe of Metropolis—Fritz Lang’s 1927 science fiction classic. Pioneering organist and composer Cameron Carpenter performs his original score for solo organ as the film is projected on a big screen.