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San Diego

There's no shortage of events and things to do in San Diego, CA. The city's social calendar is driven by its coastal setting, with gatherings ranging from beachside wellness sessions to packed concerts in historic downtown theaters. From the bustling nightlife in the Gaslamp Quarter to the art-focused scene in North Park, each neighborhood offers a different pace and flavor.

North Park's artsy vibe draws crowds to its craft breweries and live music spots like The Observatory North Park.
Comedy is a mainstay in the Gaslamp Quarter, with venues like The Mad House Comedy Club and American Comedy Co. hosting shows.
Waterfront experiences range from San Diego Symphony performances at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park to the annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival.

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Erin French discussing THE LOST KITCHEN vol.3

Wednesday • 7:00 PM

Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice

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The Music of Ennio Morricone: A Candlelit Piano & Strings Experience

Sat, Oct 31 • 7:30 PM

St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral

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Sabbat Halloween • Spin San Diego

Sat, Oct 31 • 9:00 PM

Spin Nightclub

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The Creepy Retreat: Thriller Book Lover's Weekend with Bestselling Authors

Fri, Apr 23 • 10:00 AM

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

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Erin French discussing THE LOST KITCHEN vol.3

Wednesday • 7:00 PM

Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice

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The Music of Ennio Morricone: A Candlelit Piano & Strings Experience

Sat, Oct 31 • 7:30 PM

St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral

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Sabbat Halloween • Spin San Diego

Sat, Oct 31 • 9:00 PM

Spin Nightclub

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The Creepy Retreat: Thriller Book Lover's Weekend with Bestselling Authors

Fri, Apr 23 • 10:00 AM

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

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Touching Minds Shaping Futures XXXVIII

Saturday • 8:00 AM

Logan Memorial Educational Campus

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Yacht Week | Onshore in San Diego

Saturday • 3:00 PM

FIT Social

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FREE Family Fun Day - Mission Valley's community market

Saturday • 9:00 AM + 3 more

967 Camino del Rio S

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CLOUDSURFER 3 DEMO with On and Road Runner Sports at MCASD in La Jolla

Mon, Oct 26 • 5:30 PM

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

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REAL FRIENDS @ LOU LOU'S (OCTOBER 28TH)

Wed, Oct 28 • 8:00 PM

Lou Lou’s Jungle Room

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Noise Complaints Presents: The Haunted Factory

Sat, Oct 31 • 4:00 PM

The Soap Factory

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Our 20th Chapter: One Book, One San Diego Author Event - Downtown San Diego

Mon, Nov 9 • 6:30 PM

San Diego Central Library

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Distinguished Lecture Series with Daryl Davis

Tue, Nov 10 • 6:00 PM

Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice | Peace and Justice Theatre

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Touching Minds Shaping Futures XXXVIII

Saturday • 8:00 AM

Logan Memorial Educational Campus

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Yacht Week | Onshore in San Diego

Saturday • 3:00 PM

FIT Social

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FREE Family Fun Day - Mission Valley's community market

Saturday • 9:00 AM + 3 more

967 Camino del Rio S

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CLOUDSURFER 3 DEMO with On and Road Runner Sports at MCASD in La Jolla

Mon, Oct 26 • 5:30 PM

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

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REAL FRIENDS @ LOU LOU'S (OCTOBER 28TH)

Wed, Oct 28 • 8:00 PM

Lou Lou’s Jungle Room

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Noise Complaints Presents: The Haunted Factory

Sat, Oct 31 • 4:00 PM

The Soap Factory

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Our 20th Chapter: One Book, One San Diego Author Event - Downtown San Diego

Mon, Nov 9 • 6:30 PM

San Diego Central Library

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Distinguished Lecture Series with Daryl Davis

Tue, Nov 10 • 6:00 PM

Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice | Peace and Justice Theatre

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Storytelling in Education

Tomorrow • 9:00 AM GMT+1

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Coming Together for Multilingual Children with DLD

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:00 PM GMT+2

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Biodiversity Law and Governance Day 2026

Sat, Oct 24 • 11:30 AM GMT+4

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(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

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No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

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Lean Global Connection 2026

Thu, Nov 12 • 2:00 PM UTC

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The MI5 Archive: Official Secrets

Fri, Nov 27 • 2:00 PM GMT

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Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

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Storytelling in Education

Tomorrow • 9:00 AM GMT+1

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Coming Together for Multilingual Children with DLD

Thu, Oct 22 • 6:00 PM GMT+2

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Biodiversity Law and Governance Day 2026

Sat, Oct 24 • 11:30 AM GMT+4

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(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

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No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

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Lean Global Connection 2026

Thu, Nov 12 • 2:00 PM UTC

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The MI5 Archive: Official Secrets

Fri, Nov 27 • 2:00 PM GMT

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Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

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Lez-B Laughs Live Comedy Show in Hillcrest

Tomorrow • 7:30 PM

Cork & Stem, University Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA

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Addams Family

Tomorrow • 7:00 PM

Old Town Theatre.

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EndoEdu SoCal Chapter: Endometriosis Education + Community Meetup

Saturday • 9:30 AM

Adams Ave Fitness

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Dailard D.A.D.S. Campout 2026

Saturday • 4:00 PM

Ralph Dailard Elementary School

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Designing Your Life Retreat - San Diego

Saturday • 8:00 AM

The Dana on Mission Bay

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San Diego Singles Speed Dating & Party Ages 30-45 | 3 WOMEN'S TICKETS LEFT

Saturday • 5:00 PM

Ballast Point Brewing

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Mission Bayfest Official After Party - Sunday

Sunday • 8:00 PM

The Harp

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Sleight of Sound Tour w Yheti B2B Toadface

Sunday • 4:00 PM

Quartyard

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Lez-B Laughs Live Comedy Show in Hillcrest

Tomorrow • 7:30 PM

Cork & Stem, University Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA

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Addams Family

Tomorrow • 7:00 PM

Old Town Theatre.

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EndoEdu SoCal Chapter: Endometriosis Education + Community Meetup

Saturday • 9:30 AM

Adams Ave Fitness

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Dailard D.A.D.S. Campout 2026

Saturday • 4:00 PM

Ralph Dailard Elementary School

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Designing Your Life Retreat - San Diego

Saturday • 8:00 AM

The Dana on Mission Bay

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San Diego Singles Speed Dating & Party Ages 30-45 | 3 WOMEN'S TICKETS LEFT

Saturday • 5:00 PM

Ballast Point Brewing

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Mission Bayfest Official After Party - Sunday

Sunday • 8:00 PM

The Harp

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Sleight of Sound Tour w Yheti B2B Toadface

Sunday • 4:00 PM

Quartyard

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Erin French discussing THE LOST KITCHEN vol.3

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Erin French discussing THE LOST KITCHEN vol.3

The Music of Ennio Morricone: A Candlelit Piano & Strings Experience

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The Creepy Retreat: Thriller Book Lover's Weekend with Bestselling Authors

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Touching Minds Shaping Futures XXXVIII

Yacht Week | Onshore in San Diego

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Noise Complaints Presents: The Haunted Factory

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Yacht Week | Onshore in San Diego

FREE Family Fun Day - Mission Valley's community market

CLOUDSURFER 3 DEMO with On and Road Runner Sports at MCASD in La Jolla

REAL FRIENDS @ LOU LOU'S (OCTOBER 28TH)

Noise Complaints Presents: The Haunted Factory

Our 20th Chapter: One Book, One San Diego Author Event - Downtown San Diego

Distinguished Lecture Series with Daryl Davis

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Coming Together for Multilingual Children with DLD

Biodiversity Law and Governance Day 2026

(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Lean Global Connection 2026

The MI5 Archive: Official Secrets

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Storytelling in Education

Coming Together for Multilingual Children with DLD

Biodiversity Law and Governance Day 2026

(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Lean Global Connection 2026

The MI5 Archive: Official Secrets

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

This Weekend

Lez-B Laughs Live Comedy Show in Hillcrest

Addams Family

EndoEdu SoCal Chapter: Endometriosis Education + Community Meetup

Dailard D.A.D.S. Campout 2026

Designing Your Life Retreat - San Diego

San Diego Singles Speed Dating & Party Ages 30-45 | 3 WOMEN'S TICKETS LEFT

Mission Bayfest Official After Party - Sunday

Sleight of Sound Tour w Yheti B2B Toadface

Lez-B Laughs Live Comedy Show in Hillcrest

Addams Family

EndoEdu SoCal Chapter: Endometriosis Education + Community Meetup

Dailard D.A.D.S. Campout 2026

Designing Your Life Retreat - San Diego

San Diego Singles Speed Dating & Party Ages 30-45 | 3 WOMEN'S TICKETS LEFT

Mission Bayfest Official After Party - Sunday

Sleight of Sound Tour w Yheti B2B Toadface

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