Hey listeners, welcome to your ultimate guide for what's popping in San Diego this week, from today straight through the weekend. It's time to dive into the sun-soaked fun, cultural explosions, and heart-pumping beats that make our city unbeatable.
Kick off today, Wednesday, with the Ocean Beach Certified Farmers' Market from 4 to 8 p.m., where you'll snag fresh groceries, goodies, and that classic beach vibe. Swing by Little Italy Mercato on West Date Street from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for farm-fresh fruits, veggies, honey, yogurt, and baked delights. Downtown lunch lovers, hit the Curbside Bites Food Truck Markets from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for San Diego's top trucks dishing out epic eats. Music fans, catch Ellise lighting up the VooDoo Room at House of Blues tonight, and don't miss the lively pianos at The Shout! House starting at 8 p.m. with players Jon, James, and Dave.
Tomorrow, Thursday, Dev Lemons brings their Surface Tension Tour to the VooDoo Room at House of Blues. Farmers' market action continues with more midweek markets popping up.
Friday ramps up the energy with the San Diego Lunar New Year Festival kicking off at 5 p.m., featuring dragon and lion dances, firecrackers, games, and Asian cuisine through Sunday—according to sandiego.org, it's a vibrant three-day bash celebrating the Year of the Horse. Gaslamp gets wild with the Mardi Gras and Cupid Bar Crawl blending Galentine's, Valentine's, Mardi Gras, and Lunar New Year vibes from February 13 to 17, complete with music, beads, dancing, and drinks. House of Blues hosts Jacquees with Jaz Karis on the California Love Tour in the Music Hall, plus Mevina Liufau in the VooDoo Room.
Saturday's stacked: Lunar New Year Festival continues 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Gaslamp Artisan Market on Fifth Avenue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for handcrafted treasures, jewelry, and art, and Harney Street Market from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with pottery, paintings, and more. DENM rocks House of Blues Music Hall, and the Coronado Valentine's 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run offers a match-making post-race party.
Sunday wraps with Kitty Craft at House of Blues Music Hall, ongoing Lunar New Year festivities, and Balboa Park's Chinese New Year Fair prepping for next weekend's immersion in traditions, performances, and food. Seniors, score free entry to San Diego Zoo Safari Park all month, and Museum Month runs through February 28 with tours and virtual fun citywide.
San Diego's bursting with love, culture, and adventure—grab your crew and go wild. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more weekly scoops. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
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