San Diego is off to a great start this year and this weekend is proof that we know how to have fun. From rooftop yoga sessions to Sesame Street light shows, there is something for everyone this weekend. We have every reason to be stoked on San Diego!
Friday, January 22
Morning Rooftop Wellness Class
Morning rooftop on Marriott Gaslamp Quarter 22nd floor is a wellness class incorporating ballet, pilates, and fitness for full-body conditioning. Spectacular San Diego views mixed with fun full-body exercises, what a way to kick off the weekend!
Upon Closer Inspection
This SDSU School of Art + Design virtual exhibit brings together artworks from three artists who work across different media to explore personal history and lived experiences as they relate to the formation of individual and collective identity. Through drawing, painting, photography, textile, and performance, the selection of artwork from Adama Delphine Fawundu, Phung Huynh, and Claire A. Warden examines the complexities of how cultural identity, agency, and representation inform everyday life.
305 in SD: Friday Fitness Fun Night Out!
305 Fitness is a HIIT cardio dance & strength workout complete with an epic party atmosphere. And it is taking the world by storm! It’s all about the beat, our class is broken into 5 sections designed to keep the blood pumping and the booty poppin’. 305’s original DJ mixes drive the class and make you forget you’re burning up to 800 calories in this sweaty dance party. 305 is all about self-empowerment and joy. Just ask Drew Barrymore! After class, the party won’t stop. We’ll dine and drink poolside at the Hard Rock’s glorious FLOAT rooftop lounge. This open-air outdoor lounge is the perfect nightcap for a fun-filled night out.
2021 Powers New Voices Festival
The Old Globe kicks off the new year with the eighth annual Powers New Voices Festival, four days of readings of new plays by some of the most exciting voices writing for the American theatre today. This year’s event will be presented virtually for the first time, streaming online January 21–24, 2021 on the free virtual Hopin platform.
Saturday, January 23
Saturday Morning At The Zoo: Out Of Africa
Meet some of our incredible animal ambassadors on Saturday Mornings at the Zoo! On
selected Saturdays through April, one of the awesome Keepers at Wild Wonders will introduce you to animals from all over the world. We’ll begin with Out of Africa in January. You’ll meet animals that survive and thrive in the varied climates of Africa. Subsequent months will feature The Rain Forest, Wonders from Down Under, and Our Big Backyard. Each program is via Zoom and will be about 45 minutes in length and feature 4-5 animals. We will bring the camera in REALLY close so you can see quills, scales, eyes, teeth, ears, feathers, fur and feet. After the program, you’ll receive a PDF with some coloring activities featuring some of the animals in the broadcast.
Yoga + SOULMUCH Breakfast
Join us in celebrating the launch of our brand new upcycled SOULMUCH granola! This event is completely free for all. Bring yourself, a yoga mat, a spoon, and your smiling faces. We’ll have a 9 AM yoga flow followed by free breakfast granola bowls and prizes!
Cutwater Spirits Virtual Sensory Experience
Join our Director of Quality and innovation Gwen Connley for a live tasting experience via zoom. Purchase your Sensory Experience kit for $25.00 available for delivery or pick. Kit includes 3 spirit selections and a few snacks to pair your libations with. Gwen will guide your tastebuds on a surprising journey on January 22nd at 6 pm. For questions or orders call 858-564-2140. Zoom link will be provided after purchase.
Sunday, January 24
‘Sesame Street’ Parade Of Lights Drive-Thru Experience
For a limited time, experience SeaWorld in an entirely new way during the “Sesame Street”
Parade of Lights Drive-Thru! For the first time ever, and from the comfort of your own vehicle, journey through twinkling lights, dance to a lively “Sesame Street” soundtrack, and wave hi to your favorite furry friends. After passing through the entrance, begin your journey through thousands of dazzling lights lined with your “Sesame Street” friends physically distanced on parade floats while listening to “Sesame Street” music along the way. The excitement continues as you venture under the illuminated SkyTower to snap photos, drive under two different tunnels of lights, and cruise through “Sesame Street” Village. Make your experience even sweeter with tasty treats such as soft pretzels, cotton candy, and hot cocoa available to enjoy in the car with limited contact purchasing.
Balboa Park Adventure Quest
Welcome to Balboa Park, a unique urban center bursting with impressive museums, themed gardens, Spanish-Renaissance architecture, and a world-famous zoo. Your Balboa Park amazing scavenger hunt adventure begins at the Veterans Museum and leads you on a cultural journey of discovery as you visit iconic art, impressive architecture, historic theaters, and hidden gardens, along pathways and walkways flanked by the ever-changing beauty of Mother Nature herself. So pull yourself away from the beach, change your flip flops for some walking shoes, and discover one of the best things to do in San Diego as you…play the game, see the sights, and experience Balboa Park in a whole new way.
FEAR NO ART: Virtual Art Exhibit
You’re invited to join us on YouTube for a rare look at curated pieces from the City of San
Diego’s Civic Art Collection with additional works by regional artists. FEAR NO ART (virtually) “showcase[s] different approaches to artmaking as well as … diverse perspectives related to modern-day themes like the representation of class, race, and gender or the human relationship to the southern California landscape,” says curator Lara Bullock.