San Diego is buzzing with events this weekend and throughout the week, promising a mix of art, music, food, and fun for everyone. Art lovers should make their way to ArtWalk Liberty Station, running August 2nd through 4th at Ingram Plaza. This is San Diego’s biggest annual outdoor arts festival, with more than 175 artists showcasing everything from paintings to glasswork and sculpture. There are interactive art activities, live music all weekend, and plenty of local food vendors. Entry is free on Saturday from 10 to 6 and Sunday from 10 to 5, with a special preview party kicking things off on Friday evening according to ArtWalk organizers and SoCal Pulse.
Car enthusiasts won’t want to miss the All-American Car Show happening downtown at Embarcadero Marina Park North on Saturday, August 3rd. Presented by the MOPAR Club San Diego, this event spotlights an impressive lineup of vehicles, food trucks, trophies, and opportunity drawings, with proceeds benefiting local military charities. The show runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and general admission is free according to SoCal Pulse.
If music and island vibes are more your speed, mark your calendar for Tiki Oasis, returning to the Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley August 6th to 10th. This legendary tropical celebration features mod musical acts, tiki drinks, pop-up shops, and more, as reported by San Diego Magazine.
For a unique blend of cuisine and live music, on August 14th The Conrad in La Jolla hosts Tasting Notes, a concert led by James Beard Award winner J. Kenji López-Alt that explores the intersection of sound and flavor—a must for foodies and music fans alike, as highlighted by San Diego Magazine.
Shoppers, foodies, and families can hit up any of San Diego’s vibrant farmers markets, including Little Italy Mercato every Saturday from 8 to 2, the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market from 8 to 1, as well as the Pacific Beach and Vista farmers markets in the morning, each offering fresh local produce, flowers, and artisan treats.
Saturday evening, check out live performances at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park or catch a show at Humphreys by the Bay, both popular waterfront venues with August packed full of concerts and entertainment per San Diego Discover.
And sports fans have the San Diego Padres taking on the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park this weekend, offering classic ballpark excitement in the heart of downtown, as confirmed by My Guide San Diego.
Looking ahead, the fun keeps rolling through August with Chula Vista’s Lemon Festival on August 16th and the Holo Holo Music Festival at Gallagher Square August 30th and 31st, with reggae legends Wyclef Jean and J Boog performing, according to San Diego Magazine.
From arts and autos to music and markets, San Diego’s event calendar for this weekend and week is loaded with memorable experiences. Thanks for tuning in and be sure to subscribe for your insider guide on what’s happening around town. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.