News Summary
San Diego is gearing up for a lively weekend filled with concerts, theater productions, and cultural festivals from May 16 to 18. Highlights include the Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival, tequila tastings, and a Female Maker Market showcasing women-owned businesses. Families can enjoy activities like the OB Kite Festival and Armed Forces Day celebrations. Theater enthusiasts can look forward to various performances, including ‘The Counter’ and ‘Grease.’ This weekend promises something for everyone, combining entertainment, art, and community engagement in the heart of San Diego.
San Diego is set to host a vibrant array of events from May 16 to 18, 2025, featuring music festivals, theater productions, and cultural celebrations. Visitors can enjoy over 100 performances at the Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival, distillery tours and tequila tastings, and a marketplace showcasing women-owned businesses, among other exciting activities.
Key Events for the Weekend
Starting with the Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival, attendees can experience a diverse lineup of performances across seven stages at Embarcadero Marina Park North. The festival runs from May 16 to 18, with tickets priced from $165 to $899, depending on the selected package.
For a taste of local spirits, the Tequila and Tajin Tasting events take place at Cutwater’s Tasting Room every weekend throughout May. Guests can enjoy distillery tours and sample various tequilas for a ticket price of $24.
On May 16, the Female Maker Market will be hosted at Piazza della Famiglia, featuring handmade goods from women-owned businesses, live entertainment, and local food vendors.
An exciting free concert series, Friday Nights Live, will take place in Santee on May 16. Community members and families are invited to enjoy live performances and family activities from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Theatrical Performances
Theater lovers will have numerous options this weekend. “The Counter”, a play centered on self-discovery in a diner, will open at Moxie Theatre on May 16 and run through June 1, with ticket prices ranging from $20 to $48. Opera Neo will present Vivaldi’s opera “Montezuma” starting at 7:30 p.m. on May 16 at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, with tickets from $28 to $75.
Another highlight is the musical “Grease”, performed by Moonlight Stage Productions on May 16 and 17 at Moonlight Amphitheatre. Ticket prices for this classic show range from $41 to $62.
Additionally, the North Coast Repertory Theatre will premiere “Peril in the Alps” on May 16, running through May 25. This new play by Steven Dietz has tickets priced between $57 and $69. The Old Globe’s “House of India” will also be showcasing the immigrant experience through June 1, with tickets starting at $41.
Family and Community Activities
Families can attend the OB Kite Festival on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Robb Field, featuring kite-building workshops, games, and food offerings. Another community highlight is the Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation event, taking place at Oceanside Pier on May 17 for active-duty military families, offering free food and festivities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The America on Main Street block party is set for May 17 in downtown El Cajon, celebrating community spirit with music, food, and crafts from 3 to 8 p.m.
Sunday Highlights
The weekend will wrap up with engaging events on May 18. An Ask Me Anything session with Bob the Drag Queen at the American Comedy Co. is already sold out, while The Arcades at UC San Diego will feature over 200 student music performances, available for free with prior registration.
On the same day, the San Diego Women’s Chorus will perform “SPARK! Igniting the Fire of Resistance” at Lincoln High, with tickets ranging from $26.50 to $36.70. Additionally, “I Can Cook, Too!”, a cabaret show featuring jazz and Broadway songs, will take place on May 18 and May 25, with tickets priced between $20 and $30.
Conclusion
As a whole, the weekend in San Diego promises a rich blend of entertainment, art, culture, and community engagement. Whether attendees are interested in music, theater, or local food, there’s an event for everyone to enjoy.
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