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ArtWalk at Liberty Station
Paul Nestor
Summer isn’t officially official until—please hold for the plane passing overhead—Shakespeare outdoors begins at The Old Globe’s Lowell Davies Theatre. Bonus points if it’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which blends poetically with the stage’s Balboa Park backdrop (through September 4).
In Here There Are Blueberries at the La Jolla Playhouse, World War II-era photographs lead a museum archivist and a Nazi descendent down separate rabbit holes of discovery. Slowly the stories behind the photos unfold, along with new revelations on the Holocaust and humanity (through August 21).
California native, singer, TikTok superstar and supreme hair-owner Oliver Tree is coming to Petco Park’s Gallagher Square alongside alternative/indie singer Jawny. Last fall, the Santa Cruz singer/filmmaker announced his latest album, Cowboy Tears, may be his last. Hand-wash your primary-color track suit and tear-up like a real cowboy.
Petco Park’s Gallagher Square
Twinzers, bonzers, rhino chasers. If those words get you emotional, head to the full display of San Diego surf culture at One Paseo’s Summer Surf Fest. Alongside live surf rock performances, pop-up shops, and interactive art installations, you can gawk at vintage surfboards and cars.
At ArtWalk at Liberty Station you can score a new painting or vase or unidentifiable yet oddly compelling thing you just really need—and get the story of the pieces from the makers themselves. The festival gathers local and national artists who specialize in all forms, from ceramics to watercolor to sculpture, with demos and interactive pop-ups.
San Diego Museum of Art’s book club, Art of Reading, highlights fictional reads that pair with the museum’s exhibits. This month, it’s a discussion about Deborah Davis’ Strapless: John Singer Sargent and the Fall of Madame X— Sargent’s most famous painting, and one that nearly ruined Madame X. Total scandal.
Hillcrest’s CityFest is known by locals as Pride-Light, a massive neighborhood block party. The annual festival celebrates the restaurants and shops that make up San Diego’s most iconic LGBTQ+ neighborhood with six interactive art installations and performances over the nine-block span.
Local bookstore legend Warwick’s has been bringing big names in the literary world to San Diego for decades. This month at Balboa Theatre, its iconic investigative journalist Bob Woodward, gives an inside look into his reporting on Watergate, Washington, and political dynamics.
Muna Band
Issac Schneider
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Fresh off their new self-titled album, Muna is taking the stage at The Observatory in North Park. The L.A.-based trio has carved out a name for their punchy, electronic indie-pop that addresses sexuality, gender, and love.
See Ms. Lauryn Hill in concert, explore the Avant Garde Ball and eat with the animals at San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew
Enter May in resplendent style, with a lineup of exciting concerts, creative showcases and gastronomic festivals. Those looking for their live music fix can sing along to the stylings of Ms. Lauryn Hill at Gallagher Square, catch indie rocker Snail Mail at The Observatory North Park or watch Star Wars: A New Hope with a live orchestra at The Rady Shell. Artistically-inclined folks can immerse themselves in the imaginative and the innovative within the Art Garden at UCSD Park & Market and the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Avant Garde Ball. As for the weekend’s most appetizing events, there’s the three-day Foodieland San Diego festival, the annual San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew and a 54-hour excursion with chefs at Rancho Bernardo Inn. Here are the best things to do in San Diego this weekend.
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Embark on a tasteful getaway to Rancho Bernardo Inn for 54 Hours with James Beard Award-Winning Chefs. Patrons can spend intimate time with the cream of the culinary crop via dinners, cooking demonstrations, kitchen skill workshops, wine and whiskey tastings and deluxe activities, like a round of golf with the participating chefs. Ticket options include a seat at Sunday’s Chef Tour Dinner ($240), the Gold Ticket for Friday and Saturday’s events ($450) and the all-access Platinum Ticket ($600).
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo
Takoyaki, raspados, Japanese hot dogs and freeze dried honey cones are just some of the street food concoctions available to try at this year’s FoodieLand San Diego festival. This Friday from 3-10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1-10 p.m. at Del Mar Fairgrounds, attendees can peruse a smorgasbord of eye-catching and appetite-filling eats from 125 food stalls. But Foodieland doesn’t solely consist of nourishment, with a plethora of shopping vendors offering up apparel, accessories and boutique finds. Single-day tickets are $12.
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar
Dine amongst the fauna at the annual San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew, a 21+ conservation fundraiser for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance this Saturday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Guests can navigate their way around the park for live music, wildlife encounters and all-inclusive samples from a lineup of restaurants, breweries and wineries, plus complimentary soft drinks. General admission is $179, while VIP passes, which come with early entry at 6:30 p.m. along with exclusive menu items, private lounges and a special wildlife encounter, are $299.
2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park
Catch a rare live performance by Ms. Lauryn Hill this Thursday at 8 p.m. during the Padres Foundation’s fifth annual Dinner on the Diamond. This charitable gala, held on the Petco Park outfield, will feature auctions, an elegant dinner and appearances from Padres staff, players and alumni. Plus, for the first time, tickets to the event’s entertainment portion in Gallagher Square are open to the public. Hill, a few of the legendary Fugees, and the creative force behind The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, will be joined by a pair of special guests, her children Zion and YG Marley. Tickets for this concert start at $50, with net proceeds going to the Padres Foundation.
100 Park Boulevard, Downtown
Since its debut on the silver screen in 1977, Star Wars has developed into a cultural behemoth, rich with iconic characters, epic lightsaber showdowns and grand space adventures. This Friday (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday (6:30 p.m.), fans of cinema and sci-fi can see the film that started it all, Star Wars: A New Hope, outdoors at The Rady Shell. From the expository opening crawl to the Death Star’s demise, audiences can experience the franchise’s beginnings with a live rendition of John Williams’ score, performed by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and conductor Scott Terrell. Tickets range from $68 to $173 for Friday and $51 to $173 for Sunday.
222 Marina Park Way, Embarcadero
Ryan Hardison is a freelance arts and entertainment writer and recent graduate of San Diego State. When he's not staring at his laptop, he's likely eating an adobada burrito or getting sunburnt at the beach.
Sign up for the Creek to Bay Cleanup, dive into culture and cuisine during Panda Fest and see artwork bloom at the San Diego Museum of Art
By the looks of it, this weekend is shaping up to be the most event-rich stretch of the year, with plentiful chances to go out, give back and experience all the diverse offerings San Diego has in store. Concerts, car shows, annual exhibitions and free festivals—the hardest part will be choosing which activities to check out. The return of marquee attractions like WOW Festival, Art Alive, Adams Avenue Unplugged, San Diego EarthFest and the La Jolla Concours d’Élégance means there is no better time than the present to revel in all that makes this city special. So don’t miss out.
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The traveling Uncorked festival heads back to Embarcadero Marina Park North this Saturday from 1-5 p.m. for another 21+ bottle-popping celebration. Uncorked: San Diego promises more than 150 international wines and sparkling drink selections, plus a range of spirits, mocktails and canned cocktails. Plus, attendees can enjoy food trucks, live DJs and an assortment of lawn games. Ticket options include early admission ($95) and general admission ($79), which comes with entry at 2 p.m.; proceeds from this event will go toward the nonprofit Urban Surf 4 Kids.
400 Kettner Boulevard, Embarcadero
In conjunction with the Taste of San Diego: Filipino Culinary Journeys exhibition, the San Diego History Center and the Council of Philippine American Organizations are hosting a Filipino Food Pop-Up. This complimentary culinary add-on, happening Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature a Filipino menu of mainstays and desserts from Gabina’s Cuisine. History center visitors will be able to closely observe the cultural traditions within the exhibition while eating cuisine that reflects the city’s Filipino gastronomic evolution.
1649 El Prado, Balboa Park
Up for an afternoon in Capeside? Fans of The WB’s golden era can reserve a spot at Mic Drop Comedy’s 21+ Dawson’s Creek Brunch, celebrating the iconic teen drama that launched the careers of Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson and the dearly departed James Van Der Beek. Experience the series’ most memorable moments, including the love triangles and Dawson’s eternal crying face. Doors open this Sunday at noon, with the event beginning at 1 p.m. General admission is $26 and a VIP booth, which comes with five tickets, is $225.
8878 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, Kearny Mesa
Six months after teasing his new project with a pair of intimate residencies at Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC and LA, Charlie Puth released his fourth studio album, Whatever’s Clever!, in late March. The smooth, nostalgic pop sound of the record is bolstered by an eclectic lineup of features, which include R&B dynamos Coco Jones and Ravyn Lenae, yacht rock icons Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald and Japanese-American pop idol Hikaru Utada. Puth’s performance this Wednesday at Viejas Arena (7:30 p.m.) will feature singer-songwriters Daniel Seavey and Ally Salort as openers. Tickets range from $42 to $176 for this concert.
5500 Canyon Crest Drive, Rolando
Roam along Adams Avenue and see a plethora of pop-up concerts this Saturday from noon to midnight during Adams Avenue Unplugged. Ninety performers will play across 26 stages spread throughout University Heights, Kensington and Normal Heights, with local venues including cafes, pubs, and the offices of Heights Optometry. All performances are free except for the headliner set at 7 p.m. from Latino rock legend Alejandro Escovedo at Normal Heights United Church ($40). The church will also host the festival’s beer garden, and those who purchase the VIP food & drink package ($25), will receive three beers and a taco combo plate.
Adams Avenue
Japanese multi-instrumentalist Ichiko Aoba distills vivid dreams into awe-inspiring music, creating boundless worlds where natural beauty pairs with audial delight. Aoba’s most recent album, Luminescent Creatures, takes this concept to satisfying new heights with a collection of songs that balance the quiet, loving embrace of home with the enchanting allure of freedom, all brought together by her calm, whisper-like vocals. Concertgoers can get swept away in Aoba’s world when she performs this Saturday at 8 p.m. at Balboa Theatre as part of her Across the Oceans Tour. Tickets range from $55 to $136 for this concert.
868 Fourth Avenue, Gaslamp
Ryan Hardison is a freelance arts and entertainment writer and recent graduate of San Diego State. When he's not staring at his laptop, he's likely eating an adobada burrito or getting sunburnt at the beach.
Indulge at the Cheese & Libation Expo, jam out to rapper Juvenile, explore the San Diego International Fringe Festival, and more
When we think of May, we think of Mother’s Day, blooming flowers, sunny skies, and lots of fun, seasonal events in the city. This month, locals can dine on the creations of James Beard Award-Winning Chefs at Rancho Bernardo Inn, or take advantage of berry season at the annual Vista Strawberry Festival. Theatre lovers can enjoy a showing of Kim’s Convenience at The Old Globe, while the San Diego Natural History Museum invites art enthusiasts to view its latest marine-themed exhibit. Grab your tickets and crack open that planner. Here are all the best things to do in San Diego this month:
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Louisiana legend Juvenile, enhances by the live instrumentation of The 400 Degreez Band, will perform career hits and his newest album, Boiling Point, at House of Blues San Diego.
Turning the spotlight on contemporary LGBTQ artists, the inaugural ArtSpectrum 2026 will showcase both the grand and intimate scale of contemporary painters, photographers, and mixed media artists at Village Arts Outreach in Balboa Park.
The only ordinary element of the San Diego International Fringe Festival is the constant thrill of the extraordinary. Discover a plethora of innovative performances at venues from Pacific Beach to Baja.
A Korean-Canadian family balances tradition and assimilation from their Toronto storefront in Ins Choi’s comforting satire Kim’s Convenience, making its local premier at The Old Globe.
Ocean debris will receive a new beginning at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Using repurposed pollution, Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea depicts creatively sculpted marine life.
Enjoy fine dining at its finest from a lineup of gastronomic titans during 54 Hours with James Beard Award-Winning Chefs. Savor elegant meals, masterclasses, tastings, and more at Rancho Bernardo Inn.
Unlimited bites, regional craft beers, and animal observations are on the menu for San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew (with live music), a culinary evening in support of the San Diego Wildlife Alliance.
Spend An Evening with David Sedaris, humorist, essayist, and best-selling author. Never afraid to point the pen at himself, Sedaris will share old favorites and works in progress in the classic satirical style he’s known for at Jacobs Music Center.
Say cheese! And toast to the Cheese & Libation Expo. Explore three days of all-you-can eat and drink fare at BRICK, along with boutique shopping and bountiful pairings.
Stroll the private grounds of several luxurious homes, accompanied by live music, tabletop designs, and outdoor artistry, during the Secret Garden Tour, La Jolla Historical Society‘s flora and fauna fundraiser.
Vista recalls its days as a strawberry-producing superpower through its free Strawberry Festival. Wear your berry best fit, watch film screenings, and enter contests for shortcake, pie, and sundae indulging.
Ryan Hardison is a freelance arts and entertainment writer and recent graduate of San Diego State. When he's not staring at his laptop, he's likely eating an adobada burrito or getting sunburnt at the beach.
The annual event honors middle market companies creating jobs, scaling up, and investing in the region
San Diego is known for its startup culture and innovation economy, but what happens when the company moves beyond its early-stage years? The San Diego Business Impact Awards aim to answer that question, spotlighting the middle market businesses helping drive the region’s economy.
Hosted by San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and JPMorganChase, the second annual awards celebration takes place on Thursday, July 23, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Scripps Research Auditorium. More than 200 executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders are expected to attend the networking and cocktail event honoring some of San Diego County’s fastest-growing companies.
Businesses headquartered in San Diego County that have operated for at least two years are encouraged to submit their nomination by Thursday, June 18 at 4 p.m. Companies across industries—from technology and life sciences to tourism and consumer products, as well as pre-revenue startups—are eligible for recognition.
For EDC President and CEO Mark Cafferty, the event is as much about building connections as celebrating success. “We’ve had a longtime partnership with JPMorganChase; their work aligns with our efforts to support underserved communities and drive talent development,” says Cafferty. “And the networking was invaluable last year. I’m still in touch with people I met at last year’s awards.”
EDC is an independently-funded nonprofit that works directly with San Diego companies to help them grow the local economy, make the region as a whole more competitive, and attract and retain top-tier talent with quality jobs. Through EDC, companies can get help starting or expanding their business with support for things like site selection, permit navigation, and regulatory guidance, plus connections to local resources and potential business collaborators.
The San Diego Business Impact Awards began as an idea with one of EDC’s longtime strategic partners, JPMorganChase. The two organizations share a commitment to San Diego and are dedicated to bolstering middle market businesses.
“We’re blessed with a robust innovation economy and startup community,” says Aaron Ryan, San Diego Region Manager for JPMorgan’s Commercial and Investment Bank and vice chair of the firm’s’ San Diego Market Leadership Team. “But one of the segments of the business community we felt was overlooked was emerging middle market companies—the businesses that are no longer small but not yet large.”
Ryan says supporting those companies is critical as they scale and decide where to invest, hire, and grow.
San Diego’s high cost of living remains one of the region’s biggest business challenges, making talent recruitment and retention increasingly competitive. But local leaders point to the region’s quality of life, climate, and collaborative business community as advantages that continue to attract employers and workers.
“In order to support thriving households, there has to be enough high-quality jobs for people to be able to afford to live here,” Cafferty says. “Once a company grows and excels past that middle market point in their growth cycle, they become much more likely to pay higher wages and compete globally.”
Both Cafferty and Ryan proudly tout the unique collaboration that exists among San Diego County businesses. Bringing together top universities producing high-quality talent, cutting-edge research institutions, a robust military and defense presence, leading ocean science and environmental organizations, and a binational, cross-border identity creates a distinct business ecosystem that defines and strengthens the San Diego region.
Last year’s San Diego Business Impact Awards celebrated nearly 60 honorees from 49 industries, representing a total of 8,232 jobs across eight sectors, including: software and technology, healthcare and life sciences, consumer goods, professional services, finance, construction and manufacturing, defense, and hospitality and tourism. On average, honoree companies doubled their revenues over the previous year, employed more than 145 San Diegans each, and offered an average annual compensation of $192,415.
Top honorees included defense contractor Innoflight, environmental consulting firm Bancroft Construction Services, life sciences startup Element Biosciences, defense technology contractor GALT Aerospace, organic grocery store chain Jimbo’s, and biopharmaceutical company LENZ Therapeutics. During the event, Innoflight Founder and CEO Jeff Janicik held a fireside chat offering his insights on investing in the community and embracing San Diego culture.
This year, organizers hope to continue highlighting the middle market players driving economic impact across the region. Nominations are now open through June 18 at 4 p.m. Get your tickets to the San Diego Business Impact Awards celebration to enjoy drinks by Snake Oil Cocktail Co., light bites, live music, and networking.
See the world premiere play Alien Girls, celebrate Earth Day in South Bay, and spend three cinematic evenings at the San Diego Arab Film Festival
Indoor soccer playoffs, engaging art exhibitions and avocado activities are in store this weekend in San Diego. Sports fans can root for the Gulls as they finish their regular season slate and catch a postseason matchup between the Sockers and the St. Louis Ambush. Evocative artwork can be admired through Space 4 Arts’ Instructions for Unrest: Art Against Complacency at Art Produce Gallery, the familial retrospective Brothers in Arts: James Hubbell and Bert Hubbell at Oceanside Museum of Art and two new exhibitions at MCASD from the private collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. In addition, the annual Avocado Festival will return to the streets of downtown Fallbrook with an array of contests, entertainment and avocado-filled splendor.
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Spend an afternoon along Lake San Marcos sampling a curated menu of greater San Diego’s best flavors during the 5th annual Lakehouse Food & Wine Festival. Over 30 vendors will showcase their best food, wine and spirits, with attendees encouraged to vote on their favorites. Ticket options include general admission ($89) and VIP passes ($160), which comes with early admission at noon and a luxury cruise to the festival’s deluxe island experience; prices will rise by $10 the day of the event. All eventgoers will also go home with a souvenir tasting glass.
1105 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos
No matter if you love or loathe avocados, there are festivities for everyone to explore during the free annual Fallbrook Avocado Festival this Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This includes family-friendly live entertainment, a beer and wine garden with live music and the Artisan Walk on Alvarado. Plus, there will be contests for the best tasting and looking guacamoles, avocado holding competitions, contests for best dressed avocado and little miss & mister avocado and the Avocado 500 mini car race.
Main Street from East Mission Road to Fallbrook Street, Fallbrook
Can’t afford to see Ethel Cain at Coachella? Fortunately, San Diegans can catch the standout Americana artist this Tuesday at 7 p.m. when she plays The Rady Shell. Cain’s sonic mastery and intricate songwriting are best displayed in her pair of new projects from 2025: the dark and ambient Perverts and Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You, which continues and precedes the tales from her debut Preacher’s Daughter. Cain will be joined on the bill by shoegaze group 9Million and country rock standouts Wednesday. Tickets are $86 for this concert; $1 from every ticket sold will go to organizations that support the trans community via The Ally Coalition.
222 Marina Park Way, Embarcadero
Assemble your circular red energy domes and head to Humphreys Concerts by the Bay this Wednesday at 8 p.m. to see new wave legends Devo. Also fresh off an appearance at weekend one of Coachella, Devo is celebrating its 53rd anniversary. Though it’s been 45 years since “Whip It” cracked its way up the Billboard Hot 100, and only a couple years since their lineup of “farewell” shows, Devo are finding ways to connect with new audiences, as evidenced by the mantra of their Mutate, Don’t Stagnate Tour. Tickets range from $120 to $243 for this concert.
2241 Shelter Island Drive, Shelter Island
The second installment of this year’s San Diego Arab Film Festival returns to the Museum of Photographic Arts’ Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater for three nights of screenings this Friday through Sunday. The lineup of five shorts and five feature films includes international selections from Palestine, Egypt, Jordan, including All That’s Left of You, Hind Under Siege and The President’s Cake. Ticket options include a three-ticket pass ($40) and individual screening tickets ($15); cafeteria-style Arabic dinners can also be purchased ahead for each screening for $18.
1649 El Prado, Balboa Park
Ocean Beach’s The Holding Company is ushering in the highest of holidays with this weekend’s HoCo 420 Fest. The festival begins Friday (7:30-11:30 p.m.) with a performance by reggae rock group Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds, continues Saturday (7-11:30 p.m.) with a headlining set from weed rap extraordinaire Devin the Dude and ends Sunday (1:30-6 p.m.) with an after party featuring local alternative band Fight Naked. Tickets are $15 for Friday, $30 for Saturday, $10 for Sunday and $45 for the whole weekend.
5046 Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach
Ryan Hardison is a freelance arts and entertainment writer and recent graduate of San Diego State. When he's not staring at his laptop, he's likely eating an adobada burrito or getting sunburnt at the beach.
Savor the Taste of Hillcrest, two-step through Boots in the Park and watch the inaugural Oceanside Bombers game
Watch theater productions with meta commentary, participate in (or spectate) local sports and take advantage of unique dining options this weekend in San Diego. See a play within a play during The Play That Goes Wrong at Lamb’s Players Theatre and the nostalgic Broadway musical The Drowsy Chaperone at Coronado Playhouse. Enjoy new and old sports traditions in North County, with the 40th anniversary of the Carlsbad 5000 race and the debut of Oceanside‘s new arena football team, the Bombers. Plus, reserve a spot at scenic eating experiences (if weather permits), such as the Taste of Hillcrest, Estancia La Jolla’s annual Garden Party and Smoke on the Vine at The Flower Fields.
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Dine outdoors in The Flower Fields during Smoke on the Vine this Friday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Patrons will eat four courses arranged by Napatini Wine Bar Executive Chef Joshua Holt, each paired with specialty pours from Rombauer Vineyards. As they feast on ribeye cap steak and smoky Hokkaido scallops with citrus flavors, guests will learn more about the evening’s selections from the chefs and winery partners. Reservations are $150 per person and come with admission to The Flower Fields. Another Smoke on the Vine dinner will take place April 17.
5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad
Craving pizza, tacos, ramen AND cookies? Fortunately, you can sample all of those foods and much more during the annual Taste of Hillcrest this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. This all-ages event—with a few 21+ only locations included—is a chance to stroll the neighborhood for an afternoon of diverse bites and sips. After checking in at Next Step Treasures or Crest Taco, attendees can follow the white and orange balloons to explore 38 Hillcrest eateries. Tickets are $51, and come with one sample at each participating location.
Hillcrest
Gather in the greenery of Estancia La Jolla during the hotel’s annual Garden Party this Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Dine on earthy cocktails and botanically-inspired fare while taking in the natural ambiance of spring in all its blooming wonder. This sophisticated soiree will include a curated selection of local artisan vendors to peruse and shop from, plus a floral dress theme. Admission is $82 for the Garden Party and comes with a welcome beverage and two cocktails.
9700 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla
One hundred years ago, jazz pioneers Miles Davis and John Coltrane were born, and today, their music continues to mesmerize. To celebrate this dual milestone, La Jolla Music Society is hosting a Jazz Mini Festival (April 6-12), including a tribute concert headlined by trumpeter Terence Blanchard and saxophonist John Coltrane. This Thursday (7:30 p.m.) at Balboa Theatre, the two jazz luminaries will be joined by guitarist Charles Altura, pianist Eden Ladin, bassist David Ginyard Jr. and drummer Oscar Seaton. Plus, concertgoers can enjoy a pre-show interview featuring Blanchard and Coltrane at 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $71 to $119 for this concert.
868 Fourth Avenue, Gaslamp
FKA Twigs is a pop star operating at the absolute peak of her powers. Her 2025 was seismic, with a pair of exciting new electronic-infused albums: January’s Eusexua and November’s Eusexua Afterglow, each adding to her penchant for world building. Though her international Body High Tour includes stops at sizable venues like Madison Square Garden and The O2 Arena, local listeners can catch Twigs, plus multi-hyphenate artist Izzy Spears, in a more intimate space this Thursday at 8 p.m. at The Sound. Tickets start at $112.
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar
Nancy Sinatra said these boots are made for walkin’, but at Boots in the Park, these boots are made for rockin’. This Saturday at 1 p.m., the traveling festival will ride back to Waterfront Park with a spirited lineup of country music musicians like Miranda Lambert, Jordan Davis, Mackenzie Carpenter and Dylan Scott. In addition to the tunes, attendees can check out experiences such as themed bars, mechanical bull riding, line dancing lessons and photo-op worthy art installations. Ticket options include general admission ($124), GA+ ($219) and VIP passes ($299).
1600 Pacific Highway, Embarcadero
Ryan Hardison is a freelance arts and entertainment writer and recent graduate of San Diego State. When he's not staring at his laptop, he's likely eating an adobada burrito or getting sunburnt at the beach.
Scripps study shows that some patients may be able to taper their dose and maintain results
While glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agents have been used to treat Type 2 diabetes for more than 20 years, their recent emergence as weight-loss wonder drugs marked a new frontier in medicine. But their effectiveness has left some patients wondering what to do once they’ve reached their goal. Stopping the medication could mean regaining some, if not all, of the weight. A Scripps Clinic internal medicine physician recently conducted a small study of whether GLP-1 patients who had reached their goal weight could maintain that weight by taking their regularly prescribed injection every other week instead of weekly. Spoiler alert: 30 of 34 patients did. Read more about the study here and what that may mean as pharmaceutical companies roll out oral GLP-1s.
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