The best things to do this weekend in San Diego: March 21-24
Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Thursday, March 21 to Sunday, March 24.
Friday
San Diego Theatre Month: Locals can celebrate theater and other performing arts throughout the month of March with $15, $30 or $45 tickets at various venues. Broadway San Diego, City Ballet of San Diego, Mockingbird Improv, New Village Arts, Cygnet Theatre, Moxie Theatre, Lamb’s Players Theatre, SDSU School of Theatre, Television and Film and San Diego Junior Theatre are among the participating organizations this year. See the full list at sandiegotheatremonth.com.
Robert Frost Sesquicentennial conference: This will be the final weekend of a five-day conference, honoring the 150th anniversary of Robert Frost’s birth, with poetry readings, discussions and workshops. The sesquicentennial celebration will include daily poetry workshops, roundtable discussions, lectures, happy-hour readings, book signings, an open-mic reading and more. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. tonight and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., downtown; Park & Market 1100 Market St., downtown. Free. robertfrostsociety.org/150years
Women in music movie and silent disco: Rooftop Cinema Club will host a a celebration of Women’s History Month with a showing of “Pitch Perfect,” followed by a silent disco featuring music from popular women such as the Spice Girls and Beyonce. Movie at 7:30 p.m., silent disco at 9:30 p.m. $25 for silent disco only, $40 for movie and disco. 1 Market Place, San Diego. rooftopcinemaclub.com/san-diego/venue/rcc-embarcadero
Vietnam Veterans Memorial tour: “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling ¾-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial from Washington, D.C., with a mobile education center will be in El Cajon. There will be an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday at Wells Park and the playing of taps is planned at sunset that day and March 22-23. A closing ceremony is at 1 p.m. March 24. The public can stop by anytime. March 21-24 at Wells Park, 1153 E. Madison St. Admission is free. Visit thewallelcajon.com.
San Diego Latino Film Festival: This is the final weekend for the San Diego Latino Film Festival. The lineup of featured films come from around the world in categories such as narrative short and documentary feature. Special events on the schedule include a food, beer and spirits festival and a closing night concert and awards ceremony on Saturday. Through Sunday. Mission Valley 20, 1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego. Single screenings start at $9. Festival passes start at $120. sdlatinofilm.com
“King James”: The Old Globe presents Rajiv Joseph’s comedy-drama about two buddies whose friendship is strengthened and tested by their passion for basketball and superstar player LeBron James. 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through April 7. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Balboa Park, The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. $33 and up. (619) 234-5623, theoldglobe.org
Symphony presents “Musical Reverberations”: Chilean conductor Paolo Bortolameolli leads the San Diego Symphony and pianist Janice Carissa in Miguel Farías’ “Estallido,” Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand in D Major and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 in B minor, “Pathétique.” 7:30 p.m. tonight. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. $20-$70. (800) 988-4253, artcenter.org
“Chicken & Biscuits”: Oceanside Theatre Company presents Douglas Lyons’ comedy about the complex dynamics between members of a modern Black family who gather to mourn the passing of the family patriarch. 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. $20-$45. (760) 433-8900, oceansidetheatre.org
Silent Disco: Arts & Wellness Collective and Soultry Sisters will host a spring Silent Disco Social fundraising event with music and dancing. Proceeds go toward the Soultry Fund for attendee scholarships for the annual Summer Soulstice Festival in June. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Dea Hurtson Performing Arts Center, 2787 State St., Carlsbad. Tickets range from $25-$90. Visit soultrysisters.com/events
Music by the Sea concert: A Music by the Sea concert features “Intersections: Opera and Musical Theater with Soprano Caroline Nelms” at 7:30 p.m. March 22 at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Tickets are $10-$25 in advance; $25 at door, if not sold out. Visit encinitasca.gov.
Saturday
Tractor rides and selfies at the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch: A spring day calls for a stroll among the flowers, and a guaranteed spot for bright blooms is the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. The fields can be visited daily through Mother’s Day, along with activities on the ranch, including tractor wagon rides, mining for gem stones and a strawberry shack. There will also be special events throughout the season. Saturday is kids day at the ranch, with bubble-making, professional yo-yo competitors, face painting and BMX performances. Check the online calendar for details. Through May 12. Times vary based on registration online. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad. Tickets start at $14. theflowerfields.com
San Diego Wave FC home opener: San Diego’s pro women’s soccer team, San Diego Wave FC, will host its first home game of the season. A fan festival will be helod before the game, starting at 3:30 p.m. with live music, soccer activities for kids, face painting, a beer garden, video games and more. 7 p.m. Saturday. Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego. Tickets start at $10. sandiegowavefc.com
Santee Bunny Trail: Participants can go online to the city of Santee website and see the official bunny trail map that will lead to eggs that can be collected along the way. At the end, eggs can be exchanged for a goodie bag. Carnival rides, bunny photos, crafts, games, giveaways and other activities will also be available. Bring your own basket. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Trolley Square, 9850 Mission Gorge Road Santee. Free. cityofsanteeca.gov
Bret Michaels to perform at Seals game: The San Diego Seals, as part of its Military Appreciation Night, will present a postgame concert by Bret Michaels for fans. The Seals will play the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. 7 p.m. Saturday. $15. Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego. sealslax.com
Easter Bunny Tea: For two weekends, the Westgate Hotel will host an opportunity to enjoy tea with the Easter Bunny. Participating families can eat petit-fours, tea sandwiches and pastries while they sip their tea. Make reservations online.1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and March 30-31. Westgate Hotel, 1055 Second Ave., San Diego. $95 for adults, $65 for children ages 2 to 12. sevenrooms.com/experiences/westgatehotel/easter-bunny-tea-11027803936
All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg San Diego Theatres presents the national touring production of “All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” a new solo play by Tony-winning playwright Rupert Holmes that offers an intimate look at the life and work of the late Supreme Court justice. 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego. $62 and up. sandiegotheatres.org
Seven-year anniversary celebration: Rouleur Brewing Co. is throwing a party for its seventh birthday on Saturday. The festivities will include an anniversary beer release available on draft and in cans, an anniversary beer glass, sandwiches by Onward & Upward and live music from Run For Cover and SoRockBlu. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. 5840 El Camino Real Suite 101, Carlsbad. (442) 244-5111, rouleurbrewing.com
Camarada: “Vivaldi’s Magic”: The San Diego chamber ensemble presents Vivaldi’s “La Notte” and works by Enrique Gonzalez-Medina and J.C. Bach. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Baker-Baum Concert Hall, Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $38-$68. theconrad.org
Spring Tails Family Festival Days: The Helen Woodward Animal Center will hold Spring Tails Family Festival Days featuring hands-on animal encounters, crafts and games. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 23-24 and March 30-31. 6461 El Apajo Road. The event is recommended for families with toddlers and children in grade school. Visit animalcenter.org
Flowers and picnics: Starting this Saturday, the Flower Fields in Carlsbad is hosting a Pop Up Picnic Co. Picnics + Flowers event. Every weekend from now until May 12, guests can reserve a semi-private shaded area for an upscale picnic experience. Culinary choices include chickpea smash, cucumber chive or ham and tomato sandwiches, mini charcuterie boards, salads and fruit pies on a stick. Beverage options will include mint-infused water and hibiscus-lemon waters. There will also be a kids-friendly menu with cheese sandwiches, fruits and a dessert. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through May 12. 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad. $70-$140. picnicsandflowers.com
Beer and dog festival: Barks and Brew Fest returns to the Waterfront Park on Saturday. The event brings together over 25 beer tastings from local brewers, pet and retail vendors, unleashed areas, various contests and competitions, games, music, food vendors and more. Funds raised from this event go toward the nonprofit Barking Lot Rescue that helps with dog adoptions. 12:30 p.m. Saturday. 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego. $23-43. barksandbrewfest.com
Sabor Latino festival: Sabor Latino, a food, beer and spirits event hosted by the San Diego Latino Film Festival features a Taste of Baja, pairing Latin cuisine in San Diego with the beers and wines from San Diego and Baja California. There will be unlimited food tastings inspired by award-winning Latino chefs, unlimited beer and tequila tastings (for 21 and older), interactive activities and live musical entertainment. The event will be held in the parking lot behind Mission Valley’s NOVO Brazil Brewing Co. 1 to 4 p.m. March 23 at the Mission Valley shopping center, 1640 Camino del Rio North. The festival Tickets are $45-$85. Visit sdlatinofilm.com
Sunday
Poway Symphony Orchestra: A 20th anniversary concert will feature works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Dvorak and Panufnik. 4 p.m. Sunday. Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway. $15-$45. (858) 748-0505, powaycenter.com
Mojo Watch Party: Seek Beer Co. will host a watch party for the San Diego Mojo volleyball team’s game against the Vegas Thrill. There will be drink specials and raffles. 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Seek Beer, 3052 El Cajon Blvd., Suite C. Register online: provolleyball.com/teams/san-diego-mojo/schedule
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