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Buzziest deals
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“The Basement Yard” Experience | Thursday, July 10-Friday, July 11 | 8 p.m. | Balboa Theatre | $147+ | Podcast hosts Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez bring their listeners a live experience that includes a whole lot of audience participation.
Friday, July 11
Malibu Barbie Cafe Pop-Up | Friday, July 11-Sunday, Oct. 12 | Times vary | San Diego | $26+ | Hi, Barbie. The traveling pop-up inspired by all things Barbie sets up shop in SD for the summer with themed snacks created by “Chopped” Chef Becky Brown, fun photo backdrops, and a roller rink — it’s OK to wear flats.
“Top Gun: Maverick” in Concert | 7:30 p.m. | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park | $63+ | Watch the sequel to the Tom Cruise hometown classic on the bayfront venue’s big screen as the San Diego Symphony Orchestra performs the score.
Saturday, July 12
Balboa Park Women’s History Tour | 10 a.m. | San Diego History Center | Free | Explore the landmark while learning about influential local women, including Kate Sessions, “The Mother of Balboa Park.”
Soulja Boy + Bow Wow | 6-7 p.m. | SeaWorld San Diego | $85+ | The rap stars known for hits like “Crank That” and “Like You” perform as part of the SeaWorld Spectacular series; the show is included with theme park admission.
“ABRACADABRA: The Magic of Music” | Saturday, July 12-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | UC San Diego | $25+ | The San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus will perform a high-energy show packed with pop hits, big choreography, and dazzling costumes.
Sunday, July 13
Sunday Morning Yoga | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Sunset Cliffs parking | Free | This community yoga class is back at Sunset Cliffs with the most gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean; donations are welcome.
The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson | 8 p.m. | The Music Box | $36+ | Groove with the iconic reggae group and the lead guitarist hand-picked by Bob Marley in the 1970s to join his biggest solo hits like “No Woman, No Cry.”
Monday, July 14
Playing With Fire | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla | $160 | The summertime dinner series continues with guest chefs Trey Foshee, Jason Knibb, and Jeff Jackson creating wood-fired dishes alongside Chef Kelli Crosson + company.
San Diego International Summer Organ Festival | 7:30-9 p.m. | Spreckels Organ Pavilion | Free | This season’s lineup includes acclaimed international organists and competition winners — catch a concert every Monday evening through Labor Day at the landmark.
After an 18-month closure and $2.06 million in major repairs, the city fully reopened Crystal Pier in PB this week. Crews had been working since January 2024 to replace dozens of piles and braces destroyed by storms and surf on the westernmost part of the 98-year-old landmark.
Active
Let the games begin. The 72nd annual Over-the-Line Tournament returns to Fiesta Island this weekend and next. The ball + bat sport invented in South Mission Beach in the 1950s is synonymous with summertime in San Diego — read all about it, play with your crew, or cheer from the sandlines.
Zoo
How cool is this? San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has added plants to its Frozen Zoo, which is the largest and most diverse collection of cryopreserved wildlife material in the world. Samples from 18 endangered Nuttall’s scrub oak trees were preserved, which could allow scientists to reintroduce the plants in the future.
Open
An upscale California comfort food restaurant dubbed Lana is now open on South Highway 101 in Solana Beach. The spot will debut its brunch menu this weekend, which includes wood-fired morning harvest flatbread and tres leches brioche French toast. Make reservations and enjoy.
Edu
When San Diego Unified School District students start school on Monday, Aug. 11, they’ll have to turn off their phones and put them away. The district adopted the “Phone-Free School Day Policy,” banning phone use during the school day with exceptions like lunchtime for high schoolers and during emergencies. (CBS8)
Sports
Let’s go, SD. Manny Machado, Fernando Tatís Jr., and Jason Adam will play in the MLB’s 2025 All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 15. Machado is also coming off his milestone 2,000th hit. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the San Diego Padreswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Coming Soon
A seafood-centric restaurant named Dora is slated to open this fall in the La Jolla Theater District. The spot hails from Chef Accursio Lota of North Park’s Trattoria Cori Pastificio and will feature pasta, gelato, and prix fixe pre-theater menus themed to match shows at the nearby La Jolla Playhouse. (Eater San Diego)
Concert
Arts District Liberty Station will launch its free Summer Arts Fest this weekend on the North Promenade, a family-friendly showcase of live music. The shows will rock the park on second Saturdays this season — July 12, Aug. 9, and Sept. 13, 4-7 p.m. Bring your picnic blankets and chairs.
Number
~700. That’s how many items were turned into the lost and found during this season’s San Diego County Fair. Items include 89 credit cards, 62 sets of keys, 22 water bottles, and one bike pump. To claim your things, call Fair Guest Services at (858) 794-1124 and leave a message.
Festival
Imaginarium’s outdoor light festival “Utopia” will debut tomorrow at Las Americas Premium Outlets. The walk-through attraction includes glowing installations, activity rooms, and John’s Adrenaline Circus featuring extreme sports stunts. Utopia will be open Sunday-Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 12. Tickets start at $21.
State
California love. According to new Crunchbase data, startup investors love the Golden State. In the first half of 2025, about 68% of all US startup funding went to companies headquartered in California — a historically high statistic. Many recipients of big investments this year work in the AI space.
Ranked
Speaking of startups, San Diego landed at No. 19 on this list of the best startup ecosystems in the world. The study compared 5 million companies across 350+ startup ecosystems and used metrics like early-stage funding, value growth, and the average software engineer salary to determine the rankings. (Startup Genome)
Job
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Get a standing ovation by surprising your date with tickets to see a play or musical at a local theater. Check out Broadway San Diego’s current shows; its 48th season kicks off this September at San Diego Civic Theatre.
If you love the great outdoors
Learn to go with the flow and book a 90-minute surf lesson from San Diego Surf School.
If you want an “old fashioned”-style date
The secret’s out, party like its 1929 at a local speakeasy.
The newest Blink outdoor security camera, 50% off today for Prime Day. The camera’s battery life lasts for two years and it has infrared live night view.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Hi, San Diego. Jitters Coffee Pub — the longtime Oceanside cafe now backed by North County resident + Grammy winning singer Jason Mraz — will host its Summer Bash this Saturday, July 12, 12-5 p.m.
Drop by to check out the revitalized space, its revamped menu, and its extended hours, which will bring more live music, workshops, and special events to Mraz’s local hangout.
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We asked about your favorite types of local summertime events. You said...
43% of SDtoday readers favor community festivals, while 36% say outdoor concerts are their jam.
A little over 14% of readers can’t do summer without the San Diego County Fair and 7% love summertime sporting events.
Pro tip: We have a mix of all of these types of local events on our SDtoday events calendar — check it out.
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