New year, new vibes! We are all ready to get out and live it up.
We’re so Stoked on San Diego right now.
Friday, January 14
Art enthusiasts – immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s artwork like never before at Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. The journey into Van Gogh’s world kicks off this Friday, January 14th at the Wyland Center at Del Mar Fairgrounds. The event will run until March 1st – but be sure to get your tickets soon as they’re quickly selling out! BONUS: on Thursday and Saturday mornings at 8 30am, you can experience a yoga class right at the exhibit taught by local instructors! Learn more about the event and get your tickets here!
The BIG Salsa Festival is back in San Diego this weekend! If you’ve always wanted to learn how to dance, this is the PERFECT place to start. BIG San Diego offers classes for beginners, challenges for advanced dancers, and everything in between! There will be dance classes, incredible performances, live music, latin dance parties, and more! Located at the Marriott Mission Valley, you don’t want to miss out on the fun, learn more here!
Ready to spice up your home this spring?! The San Diego Spring Home Show is taking place this weekend! Visit the San Diego Convention Center on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday to get inspired, motivated, and excited about your upcoming home improvements – whether it’s a minor renovation or major remodel! This fun and interactive environment will give you a chance to meet with expert exhibitors that can help you get started on your project! Learn more about the event here!
More events to check out on Friday:
● 9th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon
○ USS Midway Museum
○ 11 30am – 1pm
● Trout Re-opening Weekend
○ Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
○ 6am – 5pm
● Wild Child Live Concert
○ Belly Up Tavern
○ 8 30pm
● La Mesa Farmers Market
○ La Mesa Blvd, Between Palm Ave & Allison Ave
○ 3pm – 7pm
● Rancho Bernardo Farmers Market
○ 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte
○ 9am – 1pm
Saturday, January 15
The Borrego Springs Film Festival is BACK in Southern California this weekend! This old-school film festival features documentaries, narratives, animation, latino, and short films. The young and popular film festival will be taking place at the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center. You’ll get to meet and greet filmmakers, ask questions, interact, and have a blast! Be sure to bring your creative energy to this awesome event and learn more here!
Looking for a family friendly event? The Kid Marathon Mile at Legoland California is this Saturday! The 1 mile fun-run is open to kids of all ages and abilities. A portion of each registration for the run will be donated directly to Merlin’s Magic Wand. Registration includes a t-shirt, finisher’s medal, free scoop of Handel’s ice cream, 1-Day SEA LIFE Hopper ticket to Legoland California and Sea Life Aquarium, and discount tickets for the parents! Learn more about the event and get tickets here!
Another popular family event, Monster Jam, returns to San Diego this weekend. This will be an action-packed motorsport with world-class athletes undergoing competitions of speed and skill. Head to Petco Park to see the freestyle, skill, and racing competitions of 12,000 pound monster trucks. Get tickets here!
More events to check out on Saturday:
● Mariela Contreras – San Diego Sound Project Concert
○ Museum of Making Music
○ 7pm – 9pm
● Junior Science Club: Brain Games
○ Fleet Science Center
○ 9am and 11am
● Encinitas Vegan Food Popup
○ e101 Marketplace – 459 S Coast Hwy 101
○ 12pm – 4pm
● Fallbrook Farmers Market
○ Fallbrook on Main Avenue, between Hawthorne & Fig
○ 9am – 1 30pm
● City Heights Farmers Market
○ On Wightman St. between Fairmount and 43rd St.
○ 9am – 1pm
Sunday, January 16
Feeling creative this weekend? Then you don’t want to miss the Del Mar Antiques + Art + Design Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The show will host over 100 premier exhibitors offering a broad range of antique furniture, silver, pottery, rare books, textiles, vintage designer clothing, and much more! Learn more about the event and purchase tickets here!
Sunday is the 2022 Carlsbad Surf Sun Run, one of the BEST winter races in Southern California! The run features miles and miles of breathtaking ocean views, outstanding course support, and entertainment! Turn your Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend into a run-cation! You can sign up for a marathon, half marathon, 5K, or Double Down Challenge (16.2 miles). Sign up here!
More events to check out on Sunday:
● Leucadia Farmers Market
○ Paul Ecke Elementary-185 Union St
○ 10am – 2pm
● North San Diego Farmers Market (Sikes Adobe)
○ 12655 Sunset Dr
○ 10 30am – 3 30pm
● Yoga on Sunset Cliffs
○ 1253 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
○ 9am
● Bridal Bazaar Wedding Expo
○ San Diego Convention Center
○ 9 30am – 4pm
● Sunday Night Comedy!
○ Mad House Comedy Club