News Summary
San Diego is gearing up for a weekend packed with activities from August 22 to August 24, featuring interactive theater, film festivals, live concerts, and culinary events. Highlights include ‘Play Clue Live’, the LGBTQ Film Festival, and ‘Barbie Movie in Concert’. Food lovers can enjoy the ‘Taste of New Orleans’ and the ‘Oceanside Vegan Food Festival’. Families can explore the 28th Annual Lemon Festival and the LeucadiART Walk, while fitness enthusiasts can participate in ‘Bike the Bay’. With events catering to all interests, San Diego truly offers something for everyone.
San Diego is abuzz with a variety of exciting events scheduled from August 22 to August 24, offering activities for all interests. From interactive theater to film festivals and live concerts, the upcoming weekend promises entertainment for everyone in the city.
Interactive Theater and Film Festivals
One of the highlight events is Play Clue Live, an interactive murder mystery show taking place at the Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC San Diego. The performances run through September 28, with ticket prices ranging from $25 to $40. Additionally, the LGBTQ Film Festival by FilmOut is celebrating its 25th anniversary with screenings and panels starting from Thursday evening. Tickets are priced at $17.50 per film, with showings continuing through Sunday at the Museum of Photographic Arts.
Musical Experiences and Culinary Delights
Film enthusiasts can also look forward to “Barbie” Movie in Concert, where a live orchestra will accompany the film screening on Friday at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Starting at 7:30 p.m., ticket prices begin at $44. For a dose of live entertainment, the Telenovela Improv is set for Friday at 8:30 p.m. at Mockingbird Improv, with tickets priced at $15.
Food lovers should not miss the Taste of New Orleans event at the Del Mar Racetrack on Saturday, showcasing the rich flavors of New Orleans cuisine. Guests can attend this culinary event from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. with ticket prices ranging from $10 to $45. The Oceanside Vegan Food Festival will take place on Saturday as well, featuring over 70 vendors from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with free entry.
Theatrical Performances and Rodeo Events
The weekend marks the final performances of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder”, a musical comedy about inheritance plots. The last shows are set for Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach, with ticket prices ranging from $62 to $84. The Ramona Rodeo will feature bareback riding and bull riding events on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center, with tickets priced at $28.13.
Seasonal Festivals and Outdoor Activities
Families can enjoy the 28th Annual Lemon Festival in downtown Chula Vista on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering free entry and a variety of activities with live music. For those interested in arts, the LeucadiART Walk is a community festival on Sunday, showcasing over 100 artists from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free entry.
The weekend also includes the SummerFest concluding concert, titled ‘Starburst’, featuring Jessie Montgomery on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Baker-Baum Concert Hall, with ticket prices ranging from $93 to $143. Another significant event is “Jurassic Park in Concert”, where the film will be screened with live orchestral accompaniment on Saturday evening at The Rady Shell, with ticket prices between $78 and $100.
Health and Wellness Options
On Sunday, participants can take part in Bike the Bay, a community bike ride around San Diego Bay, running from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. with ticket prices ranging from $90 to $165. Additionally, a Health and Wellness Event featuring an outdoor fitness class followed by a networking session is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, priced at $28.52.
Finally, the Summer Pool Party at The Pool House in Gaslamp Quarter invites attendees to enjoy an elegant poolside experience on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., with free entry before 2 p.m.
With such a diverse lineup of events this weekend, San Diego offers something for everyone, whether you are looking to indulge in arts, music, food, or community activities.
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