San Diego, CA
The best things to do this weekend in San Diego: Feb. 27 to March 1
Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Feb. 27 to Sunday, March 1.
Friday
Pokemon Day Extravaganza: The 30th anniversary of Pokemon will be the source of a celebration this weekend at the Central Library. Head to the IDEA Lab for prizes, a sewing project, a scavenger hunt and a terrarium craft. 1 to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free. sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/celebrate-pokemon-day-356171
Circus: Circus Vargas is bringing a new production to National City. Masquerade is described by event organizers as a show that transports guests to an “alternate, other-worldly dimension.” Performances and stunts are delivered by international acrobats and clowns during music and light shows. After National City, the circus will move on to Escondido from March 13 to April 6, Temecula from April 10 to 27 and San Clemente from May 1 to 18. Friday through Monday, Wednesday through March 9. 3030 Plaza Bonita Road, National City. $25-$90. circusvargas.com
Bingo Loco: The interactive live game show and concert Bingo Loco returns to San Diego. The event is packed with lip sync battles, prizes and giveaways, dance competitions, a comedian and DJs playing club classics from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Bingo Loco is an ages 21-and-older gathering. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. Quartyard, 1301 Market St., San Diego. $35. us.bingoloco.com/san-diego
San Diego Symphony Brahms Festival: The orchestra, under the baton of Music and Artistic Director Rafael Payare, will present five concerts from Fridayt through March 7 celebrating the works of German composer Johannes Brahms. This weekend, Brahms’ A German Requiem will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Also, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Brahms’ Symphonys Nos. 1 and 2 wil be performed. Jacobs Music Center, 750 B. Street, downtown. $30-$108. 619-235-0804, sandiegosymphony.org
Final weekend for Museum Month: Throughout February, locals can visit over 70 museums, gardens, aquariums, parks and historic sites at a discounted rate. The public can receive their 50% admission discounts by picking up free printed museum passes at about 80 public libraries throughout San Diego County. Digital passes can be downloaded directly to smartphones on the San Diego Museum Council website: sandiegomuseumcouncil.org
“Somewhere Over the Border”: Cygnet Theatre presents the San Diego premiere of Brian Quijada’s musical about a young Salvadoran woman’s journey to America, with characters and situations inspired by “The Wizard of Oz.” 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through March 15. The Joan, 2880 Roosevelt Road, Arts District Liberty Station, San Diego. $44 and up. 619-337-1525, cygnettheatre.org
“The ’70s! The Golden Age of the Album”: Lamb’s Players Theatre is bringing back its hit 2025 music revue of the greatest songs of the 1970s. 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 2 Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Through April 12. Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego. $49-$98. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
“The Book of Will”: Lamplighters Community Theatre presents Lauren Gunderson’s historical fiction comedy about William Shakespeare’s friends and fellow actors John Heminges nad Henry Condell who collected and published his plays in the First Folio after the Bard’s death. Opens Friday and runs through March 22. 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 2 p.m. Sundays; select performances on Saturdays. 5915 Severin Drive, La Mesa. $28-$30. 619-303-5092, lamplighterslamesa.com
“Hedda Gabler”: The Old Globe presents Katie Holmes in Henrik Ibsen’s classic drama, in a new version by playwright Erin Cressida Wilson. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through March 22. The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $61 and up. 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
Winter Olympics poster display: In honor of the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortino, Italy, Point Loma Nazarene University has installed in its Ryan Library a temporary exhibit of historical artists’ posters from its Carolyn W. Thomas Memorial Olympic Poster Collection. The display features Winter Games posters from the same region of Italy from both 1956 and 2026. The exhibit will be on display at least through March. Ryan Library, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego. 619-849-2385, pointloma.edu
“The Gin Game”: Music&Arts@3rd&Ash will present a concert reading of D.L. Coburn’s tragicomedy “The Gin Game.” 7 p.m. Friday. First Lutheran Church, 1420 Third Ave., San Diego. $20 donation. 619-234-6149.
“The Trip to Bountiful”: Lamb’s Players Theatre presents Horton Foote’s drama about an elderly woman who takes a trip back to her childhood hometown to reconnect with fond memories from her past. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $39-$78. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
“The Recipe”: La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere of Claudia Shear’s play about the life of chef and author Julia Child before she rose to TV fame. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Extended hrough March 29. La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, UCSD campus. 858-550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org
“A Conversation with Edith Head”: Moxie Theatre presents La Jolla actor-playwright Susan Claassen in her play about the Hollywood legency, who won eight Academy Awards and 35 nominations for her movie costume designs. 7:30 p.m. today; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd., Stuite N, Rolando, San Diego. $20-$51. 858-598-7620, moxietheatre.com
“Beetlejuice”: This national touring production of this comedy musical is about a demon trying to trick a family into freeing him from death. 8 p.m. today; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown. $47-$245. broadwaysd.com
“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”: San Diego Musical Theatre presents the 1961 Frank Loesser satirical workplace about a wily window-washer who schemes his way to the top of a company. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. San Diego Musical Theatre, 4650 Mercury St., Kearny Mesa. $49-$69. 858-560-5740, sdmt.org
Saturday
San Diego Bird Festival: Learn all about local birds and their habitats during two free community days at the San Diego Bird Festival. Guests will get to see some of the various bird species that live and roam in our region via workshops, classes and keynote speakers. Some of the programs include talks about bird species, flight paths, light pollution, bird watching and a live painting demonstration. There will also be exhibitors with information about San Diego’s wildlife, live music and food vendors. 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Saturday. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Marina Village Conference Center, 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego. Free. sandiegobirdfestival.org/free-days
San Diego—North County Lunar New Year Festival: The Hong Konger Club and Oceanside Public Library are collaborating on a new Lunar New Year celebration for North County. The event will feature a lion dance, giveaways, live performances, crafts and other activities. Noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 28. Oceanside Civic Center Library Community Rooms. Free. thehongkongclub.com
San Diego Chinese New Year Fair: The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association has been hosting this fair since 1983. This year’s theme is: “When ten thousand horses move as one, everyone rejoices.” Locals can enter an art contest through Feb. 18. 10 to 5 p.m. Feb. 28-March 1. 428 3rd Ave., San Diego. Free. SDCNY.org
“Straddle”: Diversionary Theatre presents the world premiere of Harrison David Rivers’ play about a long-married lesbian couple who are struggling to get their romantic spark back. Opens Saturday and runs through March 15. 7 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., University Heights. $11.50-$61.50. 619-220-0097, diversionary.org
“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”: Backyard Renaissance Theatre presents Edward Albee’s 1962 drama about a New England college professor and his wife invite who a young faculty member and his wife over for a night of drinking, dancing and debauchery. Previews Saturday through March 6. Opens March 7 and runs through March 21. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Tenth Avenue Arts Center. 930 Tenth Avenue, San Diego. $50. backyardrenaissance.com
SACRA/PROFANA: This professional choral ensemble will present “The Infinite and the Divine,” a concert program of choral works from different cultures and eras. 7 p.m. Saturday. San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas. $15 – $40. sacraprofana.org
Camarada Tango Quartet presents “The Art of Tango”: The San Diego ensemble performs the music of Piazzolla and many others with bandoneon player Pablo Jaurena, tango historian Ignacio Varchausky and tango dancers Carolina Jaurena and Anton Domansky. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Baker-Baum Concert Hall, The Conrad, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $28-$98. /theconrad.org/events/25-26-camarada_art-of-tango-ii/
Sunday
Carlsbad Flower Fields: Flower enthusiasts can rejoice once again as the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch opens for its 10-week spring showcase this week. New this year to the 55-acre venue are weekly local pop-up vendors selling drinks and sweets, a 1,000 square foot greenhouse filled with butterflies and an outdoor music concert series featuring bands and singers such as Michele Lundeen, Cool Rush and Bayou Brothers. Attractions coming back this year are meditation and sound healing classes, wine tasting, tractor wagon rides, a sweet pea maze, blueberry picking and yoga classes. Sunday through May 10. 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. $17-$57. 760-431-0352, theflowerfields.com
San Diego County will be the center of NASCAR nation this weekend, with fans flocking to Naval Base Coronado for three days of events.
This is the first-ever Cup race held in San Diego County and the NASCAR community is also presenting it as its way of celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy.
Tickets are completely sold out, but locals can still get in on the fun at various event and activities taking place across the region.
Here’s what to know about this one-of-a-kind weekend in San Diego. Full coverage of NASCAR San Diego Weekend can be found at sandiegouniontribune.com/tag/nascar.
What is NASCAR San Diego Weekend?
The three-day event begins with Friday’s Craftsman Truck Series race, continues with an O’Reilly Auto Parts series race on Saturday and wraps Sunday with the Anduril 250.
Grandstands with a capacity for 40,000 fans have been erected, with another 10,000 spectators expected to occupy standing areas around the grounds.
Here’s a turn-by-turn look at Naval Base Coronado’s race circuit
When is it taking place?
Parking lots, which are on base, open each day at 7 a.m. and gates open at 9 a.m.
The Craftsman Truck Series takes place Friday at 4 p.m. The O’Reilly Auto Parts series race blasts off at 2 p.m. Saturday. The main event, NASCAR Cup Series Race, happens Sunday at 1 p.m.
A race-by-race look at NASCAR’s San Diego Weekend
Each day will also feature entertainment, driver Q&As and other activities.
Where is it?
Naval Base Coronado will host the weekend’s activities. All fans in attendance must carry a valid government-issued photo ID at all times.
Going to this weekend’s NASCAR races in Coronado? Here’s what you need to know
All event parking will be located on Naval Base Coronado. There is no event parking available within the city of Coronado.
Who is racing?
Shane Van Gisbergen, Tyler Reddick, Mike McDowell, Chase Elliott and Ty Gibbs are just a few of the names to expect this weekend. A full lineup can be found at nascarsandiego.com/nascar-san-diego-mission-lineup.
These 13 Cup racers could all win Sunday’s Anduril 250 in Coronado
How to watch on TV:
Craftsman Trucks Series race: 4 p.m. Friday on Fox Sports 1
O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race: 2 p.m. Saturday on The CW
NASCAR Cup race: Sunday at 1 p.m. on Prime Video
Local events:
San Diegans have a range of options for getting in on the fun of NASCAR weekend in Coronado, including meet and greets with drivers, watch parties and fan zones.
Your guide to fan events during NASCAR San Diego Weekend
More coverage:
CORONADO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Final preparations are underway for NASCAR’s historic race weekend at Naval Base Coronado, where stock cars will compete on an active military installation for the first time in the sport’s history.
Crews, race teams, military personnel, first responders and event staff spent Thursday putting the finishing touches on the temporary road course as thousands of fans prepare to descend on the base for the inaugural event.
“The countdown is on,” as organizers work to transform portions of the installation into a race venue unlike any NASCAR has hosted before.
“It’s a very proud moment for NASCAR and myself and my company for being part of it,” said Jordan Litchko, a NASCAR production partner with ignition production. “It’s the America 250, so what a year to celebrate and be here on the naval base.”
Officials say the event marks the first time a NASCAR national series race has been held on a military base, bringing one of America’s most recognizable motorsports directly onto a working military installation.
Unlike traditional oval tracks, competitors will tackle a temporary road course built specifically for the event.
“It’s a road course race, which adds way more excitement, so it’s going to be ultra challenging,” Litchko said.
Thursday’s preparations included long lines of team members, vendors, staff and emergency personnel picking up credentials and completing security and base access requirements ahead of race weekend.
Meanwhile, drivers and crews got their first close look at the unique layout, which winds through portions of the base and presents a challenge far different from a conventional speedway.
With large crowds expected throughout the weekend, organizers are encouraging fans to plan ahead and allow extra travel time. Traffic delays are anticipated around Naval Base Coronado and nearby access points as spectators arrive for the event.
After months of planning and construction, the wait is nearly over.
On Friday, engines will roar to life aboard Naval Base Coronado, marking a milestone moment for NASCAR and creating a new chapter in the sport’s history. By the weekend’s end, fans will witness a race unlike any ever held before — stock cars competing on a military base in the heart of San Diego.
SAN DIEGO (CNS) – The City of San Diego is beginning to install 286 metered parking spaces this week in downtown San Ysidro in an effort to increase parking turnover, it was announced Thursday.
To develop the plan, city leaders worked with the San Ysidro business community. Revenue collected from the meters is reserved for transportation, parking and safety improvements in San Ysidro.
“Feeding parking meters feeds neighborhood repairs, and we can’t wait to get to work for the San Ysidro community,” said Naomi Chavez, interim director of the city’s Transportation Department. “This new parking zone will bring long overdue change that will help support local business activity and generate revenue that will be reinvested directly into improving neighborhood quality of life in San Ysidro.”
Crews began preparing the bases for the meters last week and installation work is expected to last through June. According to the city, these will be multi-space meter kiosks and drivers should be aware that they will need to go to the nearest kiosk to pay for parking since there won’t be a meter at each space.
Metered parking goes into effect on July 1 and will be enforced 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays. The parking rate is $2.50 an hour, with a maximum time limit of four hours.
City-led parking studies determined vehicles were parking on the streets of the neighborhood for hours or days at a time, making street parking for the area’s businesses scarce.
Drivers who customarily use free street parking when traveling across the border to Mexico are encouraged to use “one of the many paid off-street parking lots in the area,” a city statement read.
“The findings [of the parking study] clearly demonstrate the need for action. High parking occupancy on unregulated segments, along with data showing that 37% of vehicles exceed the existing two-hour limit and an average parking duration of over five hours, indicate that current conditions reduce turnover and limit access for local businesses and visitors,” wrote Alfredo Ripa, president of the San Ysidro Community Economic Development Corporation. “The proposed introduction of approximately 286 metered spaces, along with better signage, clearer designations and continued enforcement, represents a thoughtful and data-driven approach to improving parking availability and supporting economic activity in the community.”
Areas where the meter kiosks will be installed include:
— East San Ysidro Boulevard between Border Village Road to Camino De La Plaza (both sides);
— Border Village Road between East San Ysidro Boulevard (north) to East San Ysidro Boulevard (south), (both sides);
— Front Street between Border Village Road to end of cul-de-sac (south side);
— Bolton Hall Road between East San Ysidro Boulevard to Border Village Road (south side);
— Louisiana Avenue between East San Ysidro Boulevard to end of cul-de- sac (south side);
— Virginia Avenue between East San Ysidro Boulevard to Border Village Road (both sides); and
— East San Ysidro Boulevard between Willow Road and East Park Avenue (south side).
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