San Diego Weekend Events Roundup
Find the best San Diego things to do this weekend.
EVENTS
North Park Festival Of The Arts
May 18. The historic, eclectic and charming district of North Park comes together for a weekend of art, culture, shopping and culinary treats from some of San Diego’s hippest chefs. A juried arts area will feature more than 40 artists selling original artwork across a spectrum of mediums and the craft beer block returns to Ohio Street with craft beer and boutique wines native to Southern California. Between art viewings and beer tastings, enjoy live performances on six different stages. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The festival is free, access to the beer garden is $25. University Ave. between 30th and 32nd streets, North Park. 619.294.2501. northparkfestivalofarts.com
Pet Day on the Bay
May 18. Hornblower’s popular, pup-friendly Pet Day on the Bay promises a tail-wagging good time. Take advantage of the one time each year that Hornblower invites dogs to cruise for free with their owners on this one-hour narrated tour of San Diego Bay. Pet Day doubles as a towel and blanket drive benefiting the homeless animals of the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Guests are encouraged to contribute a gently used blanket or towel. Cruises depart at 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. 970 N Harbor Dr., San Diego. 619.686.8715. hornblower.com
Sicilian Festival
May 19. Dedicated to preserving Sicilian and Italian culture and heritage, this 19th annual festival highlights music, dance and art. The Sicilian Cultural Pavilion features a wide variety of artists and historians showcasing their Italian pride. Nosh on authentic Sicilian cuisine and enjoy real Italian and Sicilian entertainment on four stages offering everything from opera to contemporary music. The festival also includes a children’s area, a Peroni beer and wine tent, a car show and a grape stomp. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. India Street, Little Italy. 619.469.2206. sicilianfesta.com
Ramona Rodeo
May 17-19. As Randy Houser says, put your boots on for some top notch PRCA rodeo. One of the country’s top PRCA sanctioned full-scale pro rodeos, Ramona Rodeo’s competitive events include barrel racing, tie-down roping, bull riding, saddle riding, team roping and bareback riding. Other activities include a cowgirl fashion show, cowboy and cowgirl mixer, activities for kids, clowns, rodeo queens, and photo and autograph opportunities. Ramona Outdoor Community Center, Fred Grand Arena, 421 Aqua Lane, Ramona. 760.650.6566. ramonarodeo.net/rodeo
Pirate Days
May 18-19. Arrrrgh, matey. Pirates of all ages are welcome at this swashbuckling event with carnival games, scary stories, reenactments, cannon firings, sword fights, weapon demonstrations and much more. Don’t forget to follow the scavenger hunt for the pirate’s booty—you’ll find it with the Mermaid at the end of the trail! 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N Harbor Dr., San Diego. 619.234.9153. sdmaritime.org/pirate-days
Escondido Spring Street Faire
May 19. Since 1989, the Escondido Street Faire has brought live entertainment, more than 500 vendors, children’s rides and activities, and food from around the world to the downtown tree-lined streets of Escondido. Covering seven blocks along historic Grand Avenue, the Escondido Street Fair is the second largest single-day fair in California. 9:30-5:30 p.m. Grand Avenue, Escondido. kennedyfaires.com/escondido
SPORTS
San Diego Padres
May 16-22. Padres Retro Night, Padres t-shirt giveaways, and Military Appreciation Day all take place at Petco this weekend while the Washington Nationals are in town. After that four-game series, the Padres welcome the St. Louis Cardinals to their home turf. 7:10 p.m. on Friday, 5:40 p.m. on Saturday and 1:10 p.m. on Sunday. 100 Park Blvd., San Diego. 619.795.5000. padres.com
ART
Wyland Meet and Greet
May 19. Meet Wyland, one of history’s most important living artists, in a rare in-person gallery showing. World renowned, he has reshaped the way we look at our world with his stunning gigantic murals in more than 100 cities, his breathtaking sculptures and his artwork. During the session, Wyland will discuss his career, future projects and the latest releases at his signature gallery in Seaport Village. Noon-4 p.m. Wyland Galleries, 855 W. Harbor Dr. #52, San Diego. 800.WYLAND.5. wyland.com
COMEDY
Tony Rock from BET
May 16-18. Host of the newly revamped talent competition “Apollo Live”, and a recently added series regular on BET’s “Reed Between the Lines,” comedian and actor Tony Rock continues to prove his exceptional star talents. After more than a decade of experience, Tony has showed star quality as a skillful comedian, actor, and executive producer. In June 2003, Tony appeared as a recurring character in the TV hit series “Everybody Hates Chris” and found comfort on the big screen, playing roles in such films as Will Smith’s “Hitch,” “Three Can Play That Game” and “Life Support.” American Comedy Co., 818 B Sixth Avenue, San Diego. 619.795.3858. americancomedyco.com
THEATRE
Fiddler On The Roof
Through July 14. Tevye, the philosophical village milkman, explains the customs of the Jewish people and their lives in the Russian village of Anatevka through the coming of age of his three eldest daughters. This fresh, stirring and joyous production draws on the fascinating musical tradition of the Klezmer band, with powerful dance numbers memorable songs like “Tradition,” “If I Where A Rich Man,” “To Life!,” “Sunrise, Sunset” and “Little Bird, Little Chavela.” Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. 619.437.6000. lambsplayers.org
