We love local concerts, but you can’t have a show without a venue that rocks. From House of Blues to stadium tours at Petco Park, there’s a stage in San Diego County for any type of tune.
Belly Up Tavern | Despite its name, this popular Solana Beach venue has stayed afloatsince 1974, allowing fans to get close to their favorite acts. Artists love performing here, too — No Doubt and Childish Gambino played here early in their careers, and The Rolling Stones put on a private show in 2015. Peep the schedule.
Humphreys Concerts by the bay | Artists have been bringing their shows to Shelter Island’s picturesque outdoor venue since 1982. It attracts acts across many genres, including rock legends and rising pop stars. Music Box | Looking for an upscalemusic experience near downtown? This three-story Little Italy venue hosts live shows spanning many genres and has a full bar and small plates menu.
Gaslamp Urban Pickleball | 4 p.m. | Gaslamp Quarter | $25 | Picklers, come serve — play pickleball in the heart of downtown, listen to a DJ spinning tunes outside, and peruse an outdoor market.
Baja Street Food Fest | 6-9 p.m. | Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, Rancho Santa Fe | $234 | Experience a taste of Baja’s legendary food scene with samples from Michelin-recognized taquerias, seafood carts, and fusion standouts.
Friday, Aug. 22
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres | Friday, Aug. 22-Sunday, Aug. 24 | Times vary | Petco Park | $81+ | Two words: “Beat LA.” Pro tip: The Aug. 23 game features a Padres Rally towel giveaway, while supplies last.
Saturday, Aug. 23
KPBS San Diego Book Festival | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | University of San Diego | Free | Bookworms, this one’s for you — listen to panel discussions with award-winning authors and browse exhibitors + independent booksellers at this inaugural fest.
History Explorers: Women’s Equality Day | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | San Diego History Center | Free | Commemorate the importance of the women’s suffrage movement and equal voting rights through hands-on activities like button-making + poster design.
Tiki Takeover: Beach Bash | 4-7 p.m. | Cutwater Tasting Room | $20+ | Well, that’s just beachy — enjoy live tunes from Jason Lee and the Dark Entities, watch a barrel tapping, and sip on specialty cocktails at this laid-back shindig.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Blanket Sounds | 3-7 p.m. | Waterfront Park | Free | Picture this: Live music, art installations, and family-friendly vibes in the heart of the Embarcadero.
Racing Louisville FC vs. San Diego Wave FC | 5 p.m. | Snapdragon Stadium | $22+ | The Wave will celebrate Pride Night — score a Wave FC rollup blanket fan freebie, while supplies last.
Lewis Black: “Goodbye Yeller Brick Road” | 8 p.m. | Balboa Theatre | $59+ | This marks the final stand-up tour for the “Daily Show” contributor and Grammy Award-winning comic as he shifts focus to writing more books and expanding his “RantCast” podcast.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Pixies | 6 p.m. | Petco Park | $75+ | We’re loving the latest concerts in SD — watch the “Where Is My Mind?” alt-rockers take over the ballpark with special guests Spoon and Fazerd.
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We’ll just leave this here — a perfect sunset near Scripps Pier.
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Ranked
“Travel + Leisure” named San Diego the No. 1 destination in the US to watch the sunset and No. 6 in the world. The rankings were based on social media analysis and noted that SD’s gorgeous coastline, weather, and culture “create ideal conditions for sunset appreciation.” We won’t argue with science.
Sports
The first-ever Sports Illustrated Women’s Games is coming to Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena Tuesday, Oct. 28-Sunday, Nov. 2. The games will feature elite female athletes from all over the globe competing in flag football, judo, wrestling, volleyball, gymnastics, basketball, and tennis for Team Americas and Team World. Get tickets.
Weather
The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for San Diego County’s inland valleys through 8 p.m. tomorrow, including Santee, La Mesa, El Cajon, Poway, and Escondido. Daytime temps are likely to hit the mid-90s but could reach up to 103° alongside an increase in monsoonal moisture. (CBS8)
Environment
The San Diego-Coronado Ferry is going electric. Two of the diesel-powered ferry boats that take passengers from Coronado to Broadway Pier and the convention center will be replaced with sleek, fully electric boats by fall 2026. The zero emissions vessels — with more space for bikes and strollers — are intended to reduce pollution. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Development
Downtown’s embattled redevelopment of Horton Plaza just hit another snag. After developer Stockdale Capital Partners defaulted on its $400 million loan, the property went into foreclosure. No outside bidders stepped in, so now the lender has control of the property, with no clear future plans. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Watch
The Los Angeles location of the SD-born vegan restaurant Donna Jean will be featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” tomorrow on Food Network. It’s not the first time a local restaurant has taken the spotlight on Guy Fieri’s TV show — check out these San Diego “DDD” standouts. Flavortown, indeed.
Announced
Kevin! “Home Alone” actor Macaulay Culkin will host a 35th anniversary screening of his iconic holiday movie at San Diego Civic Theatre on Tuesday, Nov. 25. A Q+A session with Culkin will follow — after those Wet Bandits are caught.Presale tickets are available at 9 a.m. today.
Pets
Want a furry friend for your family? San Diego Humane Society will waive pet adoption fees across all of its campuses this Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., during Clear the Shelters. Check out who’s available for adoption; fees will remain 50% off through Sunday, Aug. 31.
Sports
After that Dodgers sweep and rough moments against the Giants, can the Padres recover from the blows to their postseason aspirations? We believe,as the Friar Faithful always does. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the San Diego Padreswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Finance
You’ve probably heard of HELOCs, but what about Equity Sharing Home Loans? Hint: These can offer significantly lower monthly payments for homeowners. See how low your payment could go.*
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It seems the global superstar really likes San Diego (we get it, obvi). She was also spotted earlier this month enjoying a Padres game at Petco Park with her sons.
We’re totally available to show you around SD, Shakira — whenever, wherever.
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Have your kids (OK, you) been singing “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters” all summer? Thought so. It’s a catchy lil’ tune.
A sing-along version of the hit Netflix movie is coming to local theaters this Saturday, Aug. 23 + Sunday, Aug. 24. Check out locations and showtimes near you — and get it all out, once and for all.
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