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Detail from the promotional poster for Pop-up Winona's Ghost Stories event. (2026)
Tootie
Arts & Culture
Pop-Up Winona hosts Ghost Stories every Wednesday in October
Beth Accomando
Aldo Cervantes
Space 4 Art
Arts & Culture
Top 5 weekend arts events in San Diego: 'Ripcord,' jazz and art at the human scale
Julia Dixon Evans
Julieta Venegas
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Top 10 weekend arts events in San Diego: Mail art, Julieta Venegas and cross-border jazz
Julia Dixon Evans
Arts & Culture
Top 10 San Diego weekend arts events: Short films, painting and Coltrane at 100
Julia Dixon Evans
Cast members Jo Garcia-Reger and Jeanine Serralles in Mat Smart's "A Black-billed Cuckoo," which has its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse. (2026)
Samantha Laurent
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La Jolla Playhouse
Arts & Culture
The elusive black-billed cuckoo creates turmoil for a birding group at La Jolla Playhouse
Beth Accomando
Comedian Alfred Robles on stage with an audience member at the Ice House in Pasadena, CA, on September 3, 2026. Robles has turned part of his stand-up shows into a space where people open up about their personal struggles.
Heidi de Marco
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KPBS
Health
At this comedy show, people are talking about their hardest experiences and laughing
Heidi de Marco
Rebecca Webb photograph Sept. 17-20 San Diego Weekend Arts Top Picks
Arts & Culture
Top 10 weekend arts events in San Diego: Queer nightlife, desert landscapes and new romantasy
Julia Dixon Evans
Bryan Ali Sanchez
Arts & Culture
San Diego weekend arts picks: Chicano Skatepark, a dance party and Indigenous art
Julia Dixon Evans
The company of "Begin Again" at the Old Globe Theatre. Sept. 6, 2026
Jeff Lorch
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The Old Globe
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John Carney's 'Begin Again' is now a world premiere musical at The Old Globe
Beth Accomando
Ingrid Hernandez
Arts & Culture
Top 10 San Diego weekend arts picks: 'Soft Power,' West African surf culture and toy pianos
Julia Dixon Evans
Diana Benavides
Julia Dixon Evans
Arts & Culture
Top 10 San Diego weekend arts picks: Mammogram sculpture, dance film and free musicals
Julia Dixon Evans
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Top 5 weekend arts picks in San Diego: Book festival, Filipino folk dance, punk music and more
Julianna Domingo

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Tally Sessions and Eden Espinosa as Benedick and Beatrice are shown in The Old Globe's 2026 production of "Much Ado About Nothing."
Rich Soublet II
Arts & Culture
Shakespeare's OG enemies-to-lovers story gets a modern, musical twist at the Globe
Julia Dixon Evans
Brandon Hensgens is a San Diego improviser who will be offering
Brandon Hensgens
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New ImprovCon brings together improvisational theater of all kinds
Beth Accomando
Margaret Noble
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Top 10 weekend arts events in San Diego: Queen Califia's Magical Circle at night, 'Lovers in a Park' and more
Julia Dixon Evans
Helena Westra @ CCAE
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Top 10 weekend arts events in San Diego: Cat videos, John Cage and an Okinawan guardian beast
Julia Dixon Evans
Julia Masli performs her one woman show, "Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha" through Sunday at La Jolla Playhouse. (2026)
La Jolla Playhouse
Arts & Culture
'Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha' closes on Sunday
Beth Accomando
Delia Mejia as The Princess in Riot Production's "The Fairy Tale Monologues." (2026)
Melissa Punch
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Riot Productions
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A horror comedy and feminist musical bring new twists to San Diego theater this weekend
Beth Accomando
Aja Monet
ArtPower
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Top 10 weekend arts events in San Diego: aja monet, St. Vincent, dance and more
Julia Dixon Evans
Detail of artwork by May-ling Martinez is shown. The piece is part of "Within the Context of Time" at Athenaeum Music & Arts Library in La Jolla, closing Saturday, July 25, 2026 with a sound journey event.
Courtesy of Athenaeum Music & Arts Library / graphic: KPBS
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Top 10 arts events in San Diego this weekend: Sound bath art, 'The Family Album' and opera
Julia Dixon Evans
A bicyclist riding in front of the Carlsbad Theater, July 20, 2026.
Carolyne Corelis
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KPBS
Arts & Culture
Carlsbad explores options to save historic 99-year-old theater
Alexander Nguyen
Pastelle
Courtesy of Space 4 Art
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Top 10 arts events in San Diego this weekend: Skateboarding at the border, 'Final Fantasy' and Pride
Julia Dixon Evans
Koy Sun
KPBS
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Top 10 weekend arts events in San Diego: Signpainting as resistance, Black Pride and sitar
Julia Dixon Evans
Andy Acosta plays Timothy Laughlin in the opera adaptation of “Fellow Travelers” in Seattle in 2026.
David Jaewon Oh/Seattle Opera
Arts & Culture
'Fellow Travelers' opera comes to San Diego, starring Andy Acosta
Audy McAfee

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Le Patin Libre | 'Melt'

Le Patin Libre | 'Melt'

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Epstein Family Amphitheater
Tickets: $30-55
Osher at CSUSM Fall Classes

Osher at CSUSM Fall classes, September 14 - November 19

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until November 19, 2026
Cal State University San Marcos - Extended Learning Building
$20 - $85
Free for everyone
Resident Free Thursday!

Resident Free Thursday!

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until December 10, 2026
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
Free
'The Incomer'

'The Incomer'

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Digital Gym Cinema
$13 Regular | $11 Students & Seniors | $9 Members
Movies in the Courtyard

Movies in the Courtyard

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Ongoing until October 22, 2026
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
$10
'You Can't Take it With You' Flyer

UCHS Presents 'You Can't Take it With You'

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until October 9, 2026
UCHS Auditorium
$7-$10
'This Is Government'

'This Is Government'

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until October 25, 2026
Moxie Theatre
$5 - $100
Free for everyone
'Our Lady of The San Diego Convention Center'

'Our Lady of The San Diego Convention Center'

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until October 18, 2026
Multiple locations
Free
The cast of "Begin Again," 2026

'Begin Again'

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until October 18, 2026
Old Globe Theatre
'Goodnight, Oscar'

'Goodnight, Oscar'

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until October 11, 2026
North Coast Repertory Theatre
$58-$80.50
Alano Miller as Lincoln and (background) Elijah Jones as Booth in "Topdog/Underdog," 2026.

The Old Globe Presents 'Topdog/Underdog'

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until October 18, 2026
Old Globe Theatre
'Job'

'Job'

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until November 1, 2026
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center
Regular Tickets: $62 - $87
'Ripcord'

The Roustabouts Theatre Co. Presents 'Ripcord' By David Lindsay-Abaire | Directed by Phil Johnson

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Ongoing until October 17, 2026
Scripps Ranch Theatre
$45
'Harvey' Cast

'Harvey'

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Ongoing until October 17, 2026
Grossmont College Stagehouse Theatre
$10 - $20
Mosaic Theatricals Presents: 'Odds Are'

Mosaic Theatricals Presents: 'Odds Are'

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Ongoing until October 18, 2026
The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of life
$35-$65
'A Black-billed Cuckoo'

'A Black-billed Cuckoo'

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Ongoing until October 11, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse - Mandell Weiss Forum
$30-$59
'Ghostbusters'

'Ghostbusters' Free Spooky Movie Night at Carnitas' Snack Shack

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 6 PM
Carnitas’ Snack Shack – Embarcadero
Free Admission with Food or Drink Purchase
French Film Club with English Subtitles

French Film Club with English Subtitles - Film from Canada

Friday, October 9, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM
San Diego French-American School
$10
'Radio '47'

'Radio '47'

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until December 11, 2026
Mockingbird Improv
$15 Advanced, $17 Door
'You Can't Take it With You' Flyer

UCHS Presents 'You Can't Take it With You'

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7 PM
UCHS Auditorium
$7-$10

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Check out can't-miss local events
Boo Bash Escondido Activities

Boo Bash Escondido: San Diego’s New 100,000-Square-Foot Pumpkin Patch

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Ongoing until November 1, 2026
Mershops North County Mall
$5
Top of the Hyatt Presents: A Season of Masquerade

Top of the Hyatt Presents: A Season of Masquerade

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until January 2, 2027
Top of the Hyatt, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
The Touchdown

Watch Football at Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until January 14, 2027
Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails
The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park Logo

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park 2026

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Ongoing until November 1, 2026
The Haunted Trail Of Balboa Park
Timed General Admission Starting at $34.99
OB2k Oktoberfest Flyer "throwing it back for 20+ years"

OB Oktoberfest 2026

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until October 10, 2026
OB Pier Parking Lot
GA Tickets Available at the Door: $20 | VIP:$75
Oktoberfest Flyer

Oktoberfest at PB AleHouse

Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 12 PM to 6 PM
PB AleHouse
BlacktoberFest

BlacktoberFest

Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 1 PM to 8 PM
S&S Friendly Ranch
General Admission: $45
Free for everyone
Little Saigon’s Night Market

Little Saigon’s Night Market

Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 6 PM to 10 PM
Sin Lee Food
Free
Lost Temple Tavern Pop-Up

Lost Temple Tavern Pop-Up at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 7 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
Landshark Bar and Grill
Free Entry
San Diego Coffee Festival

San Diego Coffee Festival

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until October 11, 2026
Broadway Pier
From $25.15; varies by session
Beachside Fall Festival

Belmont Park's Annual Beachside Fall Fest

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2026
Belmont Park
Free for everyone
Trivia Night at The Crack Shack Pacific Beach

Trivia Night at The Crack Shack Pacific Beach

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Ongoing until December 29, 2026
The Crack Shack - Pacific Beach
Free
Taste of East Village

Taste of East Village

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until October 15, 2026
East Village
Free for everyone
Sunset Savasana: Yoga on the Cliffs

Sunset Savasana: Yoga on the Cliffs

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6 PM
Ongoing until October 29, 2026
Osprey Point
Free
Mission Bayfest 2026

Mission Bayfest 2026

Friday, October 16, 2026 at 3 PM
Ongoing until October 18, 2026
Mariner's Point Park
Single Day Tickets From $140 | 3 Day Tickets From $280
Sammy Virji

Sammy Virji

Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 5 PM to 11 PM
Gallagher Square at Petco Park
$70-$75
Free for everyone
Treats in the Suites: Trick-or-Treating at Frontwave Arena

Treats in the Suites: Trick-or-Treating at Frontwave Arena

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 4 PM to 7 PM
Frontwave Arena
Free
One Small Step Experience event

One Small Step Experience

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM
KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center
Foster The People: 'Good Mourning Sunshine Tour'

Foster The People: 'Good Mourning Sunshine Tour'

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7 PM
PETCO Park
$74.35
Candlelight® Sets the Mood for Halloween in San Diego With a Haunting Live-Music Program

Candlelight Open Air: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8 PM
Ongoing until October 24, 2026
Mt. Helix Park and Amphitheatre
From: $55.00
13th Annual Howl-O-Ween Mutt Run/Walk

13th Annual Howl-O-Ween Mutt Run/Walk

Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Road Runner Sports
$60 — 5K registration
Art After Dark: Costume Contest and Party

Art After Dark: Costume Contest & Party

Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 7 PM to 11 PM
Oceanside Museum of Art
Free for everyone
Trick-or-Treat on India Street

Trick-or-Treat on India Street

Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Little Italy
Free
Tour Ma Vie World Tour

Doja Cat is Coming to San Diego with Latto!

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Viejas Arena
$125.00-$792.40
Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour at Monkeybar

Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour at Monkeybar

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 4 PM to 7 PM
Monkeybar at Town and Country Resort
Menu items pricing varies

Lila Downs: Día de Muertos

Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Balboa Theatre
$70-$112
Hard Rock Halloween: Haunted Manor

Haunted Manor at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 9 PM to 2 AM
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Free for everyone
Free Trivia Wednesday Nights at Le Charcuterie Bar

Free Trivia Wednesday Nights at Le Charcuterie Bar

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until March 24, 2027
Le Charcuterie Bar
Free
PRAYERS

PRAYERS – San Diego Music Box Show

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Music Box
'Wild 'N Out' The Next Generation coming to Viejas Arena

Nick Cannon Brings: 'Wild 'N Out' The Next Generation coming to Viejas Arena

Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Viejas Arena
$128-$1206
Em Beihold

Em Beihold

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 8 PM
Music Box
$39.59-$117.61
San Diego Made Holiday Market

San Diego Made Holiday Market

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until November 29, 2026
NTC Park at Liberty Station
$5
Jo Koy: Koy Meets World Tour

Jo Koy Is Coming To San Diego!

Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 8 PM
San Diego Civic Theatre
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