What to do in San Diego Events Guide

San Diego Sizzles with Summer Events Lineup


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San Diego is buzzing with summer energy this week, so listeners get ready for some incredible events happening from today through the weekend. Kicking things off tonight, Dwight Yoakam headlines with The Mavericks and Ben Haggard at Frontwave Arena, while Marca MP brings their regional Mexican sound to the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU.

For families in Carlsbad, Discovery Days Independence Day Celebration at the Forum Shopping Center runs from 10 a.m. to noon today, full of kid-friendly activities and patriotic spirit.

Tomorrow night, it’s an epic movie and music mashup as the San Diego Symphony Orchestra teams up with Navy Life Naval Base Coronado for a special military community screening of Top Gun Maverick in Concert at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. This event is open exclusively to military and eligible DoD families, pairing the blockbuster film with a live orchestral score courtesy of conductor John Beal.

On Friday, The Rady Shell hosts another high-octane night with Top Gun Maverick in Concert, open to everyone. The symphony brings the film’s score to life under the stars, making for a cinematic experience you won’t forget. In La Jolla, art lovers can stroll through Cats & Castles at Thumbprint Gallery, featuring whimsical Studio Ghibli fan art starting July 11 and running all month.

For a musical throwback Saturday night, SeaWorld’s Summer Concert Series welcomes hip-hop icons Soulja Boy and Bow Wow for a co-headlining show packed with high-energy anthems. For wine enthusiasts, Saturday also means the USD Wine Classic fundraiser on the University of San Diego campus, featuring tastings from over 20 wineries, gourmet bites, and live music—all supporting student scholarships.

Theater fans can catch the slapstick comedy Noises Off at The Old Globe with performances beginning this weekend, or dive into the world of karaoke dreams at The Loft at UC San Diego with the jukebox musical Karaoke Dreams by Blindspot Collective.

Film buffs can celebrate Digital Gym Cinema’s third anniversary with a screening of Memoria starring Tilda Swinton from July 11 through 17 in East Village, or head to Chula Vista’s Memorial Park on Saturday night for a free outdoor screening of Selena, complete with a look-alike contest.

Live music continues throughout the weekend with Point Loma Summer Concerts returning to Point Loma Park—a tradition filled with local flavor and family-friendly vibes.

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