17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: June 10-14
Charitable gatherings, downtown music festivals and theater premieres—of both the heartwarming and thought-provoking variety—are among San Diego’s standout events this weekend. You can’t spell fundraising without ‘fun,’ and both elements are central at Poway OnStage’s Taste of the Towne and the Switchfoot Bro-Am. Listeners of blues, reggae rock and silky smooth jazz can check out the East Village Blues Fest, Field of Dreamz and the San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival, respectively. As for the city’s thespian community, new shows include Cygnet Theatre’s production of Broadway favorite The Spongebob Musical and the world premiere of the OnWord Theatre show Marti Gobel’s Adult Storytime: A Caregiver’s Guide To The Blues.
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Food & Drink Events in San Diego This Weekend
Switchfoot Bro-Am Benefit Party
June 11
The tasteful appetizer to Switchfoot Bro-Am’s annual Beach Fest is the laid-back Benefit Party, returning this Thursday from 6-10 p.m. at Viasat. Guests will be treated to a curated dining menu, a performance by Switchfoot with special guests, and the chance to bid on live and silent auction items, including local excursions, apparel packages, and deluxe arts experiences. Individual ticket options include general admission ($300) and reserved seating ($450); the money raised will go towards youth-centered programming at six local nonprofits.
6155 El Camino Real, Carlsbad
Taste of Our Towne at Poway Center for the Performing Arts
June 13
Patrons of Poway OnStage are invited to Taste of Our Towne, the organization’s annual culinary fundraiser, this Saturday at 5 p.m. at Poway Center for the Performing Arts. The evening will begin with auctions, plus bites and libations from over a dozen local vendors before magician Chris Funk, aka The Wonderist, takes the stage for an interactive comedy show. General admission is $115 for Taste of Our Towne; proceeds from this event will benefit Poway OnStage’s Professional Performance Series and Arts in Education Initiative.
15498 Espola Road, Poway
Concerts & Festivals in San Diego This Weekend
Rod Stewart at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
June 12
Before (potentially) riding off into the sunset, British rocker Rod Stewart is strutting his stuff stateside with the unconventional voice and unquestionable verve that’s propelled his nearly six decade-long solo career. Though the “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” artist’s days on the road may be dwindling, that’s even more reason to give him his flowers in the present. Stewart’s upcoming show this Friday at 7:30 p.m. at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre will feature prolific singer-songwriter Richard Marx as the opening act. Tickets start at $40.
2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista
Switchfoot Bro-Am Beach Fest
June 13
Following Thursday’s Benefit Party, the 22nd annual Switchfoot Bro-Am will switch (get it?) from its fundraiser to a free day at Moonlight Beach for Saturday’s all-day Beach Fest. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be surf competitions—including surf jousting—and from noon to 5 p.m., Sun Room, Telephone Friends, Kimiko, a handful of special guests and, of course, Switchfoot will perform for attendees. Additionally, throughout the day, there will be a variety of vendors and brand activations to explore. Admission is free with RSVP, while VIP pit tickets are $195.
400 B Street, Encinitas
Field of Dreamz at Petco Park
June 13
As the mysterious saying goes, ‘If you build it, they will come,’ but instead of Iowa cornfields, this time the message is coming from inside SD’s home ballpark. This Saturday, Ocean Beach natives Slightly Stoopid will headline the first-ever Field of Dreamz Festival, and they’ve brought along a handful of ska, reggae and island-inspired rock acts for the ride. Doors will open at 3 p.m., and fans can see sets by Stephen Marley, Pepper, Sublime—whose first album with frontman Jakob Nowell drops Friday—and more. Ticket options include standard admission ($125), floor tickets ($188), plus All-Star VIP ($244) and Hall of Fame VIP ($610) passes.
100 Park Boulevard, Downtown
East Village Blues Fest
June 13
Feel the soul-stirring power of the blues this Saturday from 4-9 p.m. during the 5th annual East Village Blues Fest at Quartyard. This 21-plus event will feature several local blues aficionados, such as Casey Hensley with Anthony Cullins, Len Rainey & The Midnight Players, and Robin Henkel & Billy Watson. Also, fresh off their Best Blues Artist win at this year’s San Diego Music Awards, the fantastically-named Chickenbone Slim & The Biscuits will be joined by Zavala Sol and guitarist Steve Wilcox. A final batch of tickets are still available online for $34.
1301 Market Street, East Village
San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival at The Rady Shell
June 13 & 14
Channeling the self-assurance of Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band’s timeless hit, the 8th annual San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival returns to The Rady Shell with the theme of “Express Yourself.” The two-day festivities will once again be hosted by saxophonist Eric Darius, with this year’s lineup featuring soulful vocalists like Lalah Hathaway and Rebecca Jade along with luminaries such as Boney James, Andréa Lisa and Najee. Tickets start at $92 for Saturday and Sunday; all tickets include a free copy of Wright’s Express Yourself memoir.
222 Marina Park Way, Embarcadero
Le Salon De Musiques: Season Finale at La Jolla Woman’s Club
June 14
Le Salon De Musiques’ 2025-26 season will end just as it began nine months ago, with an orchestral tribute to three renowned composers. This Sunday at 4 p.m., the audience will experience Beethoven’s second symphony, as well as works by Chopin and Goldmark, played by violinist Vijay Gupta, cellist Yoshika Masuda and pianist Anne Liu. And, in keeping with the centuries-old tradition, the post-concert refreshments will feature a high tea spread, French Champagne and illuminating discussion. Tickets are $69 for students and $120 for the public.
7791 Draper Avenue, La Jolla
Theater & Art Exhibits in San Diego This Weekend
The Spongebob Musical at Cygnet Theatre
June 10 – July 12
As Bikini Bottom faces an imminent volcano eruption, there’s only one man (read: sponge) to turn to. Cygnet Theatre will close its debut campaign at The Joan with The Spongebob Musical, an all-ages aquatic story with the beloved main characters from Nickelodeon’s Spongebob Squarepants and an original soundtrack featuring John Legend, T.I., David Bowie and more. Tickets range from $22-$73 for preview performances Wednesday-Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., and $27-$83 for opening night Saturday at 7 p.m. as well as Sunday’s show at 2 p.m.
2880 Roosevelt Road, Point Loma
Marti Gobel’s Adult Storytime: A Caregiver’s Guide To The Blues at Light Box Theater
June 11–28
Lived experiences, and the convergence of joy and pain form the foundation of the world premiere musical Marti Gobel’s Adult Storytime: A Caregiver’s Guide To The Blues from OnWord Theatre. Consisting of monologues sourced from real-life caregiver stories, Adult Storytime gives these moments room to exist aloud. This forthright production at Light Box Theater will be grounded even further by a live blues score from singer Jasmine January and a four-piece ensemble. Tickets are pay-what-you-choose ($5-$30) for Thursday’s opening night at 7 p.m. and $30-$40 for shows this Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday at 4 & 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
2590 Truxtun Road, Point Loma
Prospect 2026 at MCASD
June 11 – November 8
Beginning this week, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego visitors can admire a collection of artwork being considered for acquisition. Thursday marks the opening of Prospect 2026, MCASD’s annual insight into their growing collection, with this year’s exhibition featuring medium-spanning pieces by artists Candice Lin, Sergio Miguel, Tania Franco Klein, and Sahar Khoury. Also on display at MCASD, through June 28, is the Teen Art Collective Showcase’s Hold/Keep/Let Go, which highlights the works of 19 San Diego County high schoolers.
700 Prospect Street, La Jolla
Sweet Dreams Opening Reception at Bread & Salt Gallery
June 13
Bread & Salt Gallery’s newest exhibition, Sweet Dreams, marks the maiden solo show at the gallery from Luis Alonso Sánchez, Bread & Salt’s 2024 IMPACT Artist-in-Residence. In addition to his solo exploits, Sánchez is the co-director of Sala de Espera gallery in Tijuana and chief curator at Encarte Galería in Mexico City. In this exhibition, the Tijuana native, alongside curator Jairo Antonio Hoyos, equips painting, sculpture, and installation—and most vividly, Sánchez’s persistent memories—as tools to portray the uneasiness left amid dreams and nightmares. Sweet Dreams will open with a free reception this Saturday from 5-8 p.m.
1955 Julian Avenue, Logan Heights
Nocturnes: Five Ballets at The Conrad
June 13
Experience the multi-sensory splendor of Pointeworks through Nocturnes: Five Ballets this Saturday at 2 & 7:30 p.m. at The Conrad. The all-female choreographer program will premiere two brand-new pieces from Jacquelyn Long and Keerati Jinakunwiphat, the former of which will be paired with an original score crafted by PointeWorks’ Composer in Residence Katie Jenkins and played live. For those who’d like to learn more about the musical side of Nocturnes, each performance will be preceded by a free and intimate Music at the Ballet lecture helmed by Jenkins. Tickets range from $35-$165 for both performances.
7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla
More Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend
San Diego County Fair
Wednesdays-Sundays from June 10 – July 5
Kick off the summer of your dreams at the San Diego County Fair, making its magical return this Wednesday for “Once Upon a Fair.” Attendees can indulge in a wide range of contests, games, rides and animal encounters, not to mention eats like Baja bacon birria bombs and funnel cakes covered with ube-flavored concoctions. On that note, week one’s special events not only include several concerts and mini-festivals but Friday’s Fair-tastic Food Competition, co-judged by San Diego Magazine owner Troy Johnson. General admission (ages 13-61) is $17-25, as well as $14-$22 for seniors (62-plus), free-$22 for youth (5-12), and free for kids ages 5 and younger.
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar
San Diego FC’s Soccer Celebration at Fit Social
June 11 – July 19
Take in the FIFA World Cup action beside the Mission Beach boardwalk, courtesy of San Diego FC. During SDFC’s Soccer Celebration at Fit Social, enjoy fan activations, live music, and appearances by SDFC players. Additional watch parties during team USA and Mexico matches will be held concurrently at the Piazza della Famiglia, Southwestern College and the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center. Admission is free for all ages, with RSVPs required for those 18-plus. Fast passes (which guarantee entry) and VIP cabana passes are also on sale ($18-$36).
3125 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach
Summer Arts Fest
June 13
As Arts District Liberty Station reigned in its 25th birthday earlier this year, it received a second cause for celebration: its new status as a California Cultural District. To commemorate the latter achievement, the free Summer Arts Fest, taking place Saturday from 2-8 p.m. on the North Promenade, will feature an art market, live painting demos, in-studio workshops, local musicians and a beverage garden courtesy of Snake Oil Cocktails. Those who are 18-plus are encouraged to RSVP to be entered into an opportunity drawing, with winners to be announced during the event.
2848 Dewey Road, Point Loma
Anchored in Wellness at Liberty Station
June 13
When pursuing self-care, do you prefer movement or mindfulness? Fortunately, at the third annual Anchored in Wellness, attendees can pursue both (and nearly everything in between.) This Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., plan your desired day of wellness, with three stages for classes—including yoga, breathwork and cardio dance—plus massage vendors, cold plunges, and a pickleball tournament, spread across Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station. Not to mention, there will be giveaways, food trucks, a beer garden and an assortment of health-related products to sample. Tickets are $38 for Anchored in Wellness.
2751 Dewey Road, Point Loma
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