San Diego is filled with a wide range of activities for visitors and locals alike, whether it’s exploring outdoor attractions, enjoying live music and theater, or taking part in cultural events. With so many great things to do, it’s no wonder that San Diego is a popular destination for tourists and event-goers alike. This weekend, there are plenty of options to choose from.

Friday

Gypsy Jazz from Paris is coming to San Diego this weekend, with a special performance by Paris-based musicians Adrien Marco and Hugo Guezbar at Paper Moon Events in Laguna Beach. The show starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 11.

• Prehistoric Prom: The San Diego Natural History Museum is hosting a Prehistoric Prom, where guests can enjoy food, drinks, and rooftop vibes while exploring the museum after hours.
• Indian Fine Arts Academy’s 18th Annual Music & Dance Festival: This festival features a variety of Indian dance and musical performances, as well as programs by local teachers and students.
• Tattoo Festival: Villain Arts is hosting the third annual San Diego Tattoo Arts Festival, featuring artists, seminars, contests, and entertainment options.
• Comedy and music: Comedy Jamwich is coming to North Park, featuring stand-up comedy and a live DJ.
• Spring egg hunt: Several locations are hosting spring egg hunts, including the Willie Henderson Sports Complex and the Plunge San Diego in Belmont Park.

Some other highlights for the weekend include a concert by Joe Lovano’s Paramount Quartet at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, a musical performance of “Once On This Island” at the Oceanside Theatre Company, and a production of Sam Shepard’s “True West” at the Diversionary Theatre.

Saturday

Saturday is packed with activities, including the Taste of Hillcrest food festival, the Beach Bunny Kite Festival, and the Artopia grand opening at the New Children’s Museum. The Artopia event features a ribbon-cutting ceremony, drop-in art-making stations, and paid admission to explore the new studios.

• Taste of Hillcrest: This food festival features over 25 restaurants and offers a taste of the Hillcrest neighborhood.
• Beach Bunny Kite Festival: This free festival features dozens of kites and live music.
• Artopia grand opening: The New Children’s Museum is hosting the grand opening of its new Artopia: NCM Creative Studios.
• Fern Street Circus: The Fern Street Circus is coming to several neighborhoods in San Diego, featuring free family-friendly performances.
• Catfish event: The Santee Lakes Recreational Preserve is hosting a catfish event, where anglers can catch catfish and enjoy food vendors.

Sunday is also packed with activities, including the Avocado Festival, the Easter Eggstravaganza at Terra Nova Plaza, and the Bunny Bash at AleSmith Brewing.

• Avocado Festival: This festival celebrates all things avocado, with contests and live entertainment.
• Easter Eggstravaganza: This free event features Easter egg hunts, petting zoos, and pony rides.
• Bunny Bash: This event features an Easter egg hunt, Easter crafts, and music, with a donation drive benefiting Anvil of Hope.

Other Events

Some other events to check out include the San Diego Underground Film Festival, which features screenings of 50 experimental films and live music. The festival runs from Friday to Sunday, and tickets can be reserved online.

• “Knock Loudly”: OnStage Playhouse presents Anna Sandor’s play about an alcoholic actress confronting her mortality.
• “Between”: Lighthouse Circus Theatre presents an acrobatic production about mental health and the human condition.
• “Mary’s Wedding”: Scripps Ranch Theatre presents Stephen Massicotte’s romantic dream-play about a young woman and an Army recruit.

Food and Drink

Foodies will enjoy the Wine and Champagne Festival at Embarcadero Marina Park North, which features over 150 wines and champagnes from around the world. The festival runs from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

• Wine and Champagne Festival: This festival features over 150 wines and champagnes from around the world.

Arts and Entertainment

The arts scene in San Diego is thriving, with plenty of options to choose from. Some highlights include the production of “Once On This Island” at the Oceanside Theatre Company, the musical performance of “Regency Girls” at the Old Globe, and the acrobatic production of “Between” at the City Heights Performance Annex.

• “Once On This Island”: Oceanside Theatre Company presents the Lynn Ahrens/Stephen Flaherty musical about a poor girl who falls in love with a boy from the wealthy side of their Caribbean island.
• “Regency Girls”: The Old Globe presents the world premiere musical comedy about a young woman who hits the road on a quest to change her life.
• “Between”: Lighthouse Circus Theatre presents an acrobatic production about mental health and the human condition.

Music

Music lovers will enjoy the Joe Lovano’s Paramount Quartet concert at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, as well as the concert by the Leonard Patton Quartet at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.

• Joe Lovano’s Paramount Quartet: This concert features Joe Lovano on saxophone, Julian Lage on guitar, Will Calhoun on drums, and Asante Santi Debriano on bass.
• Leonard Patton Quartet: This concert features Leonard Patton on piano, with an assist from sound engineer Peter Otto.

Family-Friendly Events

There are plenty of family-friendly events to choose from, including the Fern Street Circus, the Easter Eggstravaganza at Terra Nova Plaza, and the Bunny Bash at AleSmith Brewing.

• Fern Street Circus: This circus features free family-friendly performances in several neighborhoods.
• Easter Eggstravaganza: This free event features Easter egg hunts, petting zoos, and pony rides.
• Bunny Bash: This event features an Easter egg hunt, Easter crafts, and music, with a donation drive benefiting Anvil of Hope.

Education and Community

There are plenty of educational and community-focused events to choose from, including the San Diego Underground Film Festival, the Catfish event at the Santee Lakes Recreational Preserve, and the Avocado Festival.

• San Diego Underground Film Festival: This festival features screenings of 50 experimental films and live music.
• Catfish event: The Santee Lakes Recreational Preserve is hosting a catfish event, where anglers can catch catfish and enjoy food vendors.
• Avocado Festival: This festival celebrates all things avocado, with contests and live entertainment.

Community Events

Community events are a big part of the San Diego scene, with plenty of options to choose from. Some highlights include the Taste of Hillcrest food festival, the Beach Bunny Kite Festival, and the Artopia grand opening at the New Children’s Museum.

• Bunny Bash: This event features an Easter egg hunt, Easter crafts, and music, with a donation drive benefiting Anvil of Hope.
• Easter Eggstravaganza: This free event features Easter egg hunts, petting zoos, and pony rides.
• Avocado Festival: This festival celebrates all things avocado, with contests and live entertainment.

Arts and Culture

The arts and culture scene in San Diego is thriving, with plenty of options to choose from.