Things to do in San Diego worth leaving the house for.

It's easy to spend a whole visit near the water and miss the parts of this city I'd actually recommend.

I keep track of what's on in San Diego and only keep the handful worth leaving the house for. Ask me what you're after.

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Topdog/Underdog

Topdog/Underdog

Sun, Sep 27 · 2:00 PM

Banker's Hill

Pulitzer-winning modern classic

Begin Again

Begin Again Up & coming artist

Sat, Sep 26 · 2:00 PM

Banker's Hill

Pre-Broadway musical premiere

Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog

Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog Ending soon

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM

La Jolla

Immersive conservation habitat

Quilts Japan: The 17th Quilt Nihon

Quilts Japan: The 17th Quilt Nihon

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM

Point Loma

Prestigious Japanese quilts

Artists at Work in Balboa Park

Artists at Work in Balboa Park Ending soon

Sat, Sep 26 · 11:00 AM

Banker's Hill

Live art in historic studios

Christine Lee: By Hand

Christine Lee: By Hand Up & coming artist

Sat, Sep 26 · 11:00 AM

La Jolla

Craft meets code

MCAS Miramar Air Show

MCAS Miramar Air Show

Sat, Sep 26 · 8:00 AM

Miramar

Military aerial spectacle

Soft Architectures of the Sea

Soft Architectures of the Sea Up & coming artist

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM

Point Loma

marine-inspired textile sculptures

Inspired Art Exhibit

Inspired Art Exhibit Up & coming artist

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM

La Jolla

Local art, open studios

Fiesta de Reyes Dia de los Muertos -- La Experiencia

Fiesta de Reyes Dia de los Muertos -- La Experiencia

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM

Old Town

Day of the Dead art walk

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Visiones Nocturnas: Queer Nightlife in Contemporary Art

Visiones Nocturnas: Queer Nightlife in Contemporary Art

Sat, Sep 26 · 12:00 PM

La Jolla

Queer nightlife in art

The Shores Restaurant Launches $19 Padres Game-Time Special

The Shores Restaurant Launches $19 Padres Game-Time Special Ending soon

Sat, Sep 26 · 6:00 PM

La Jolla • $$

Beachfront game-day bites

Candy Land Café

Candy Land Café

Sat, Sep 26 · 5:00 PM

Little Italy • $$

Life-size candy board game

Dia de los Muertos La Experiencia

Dia de los Muertos La Experiencia Hot right now

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM

Old Town

Colorful Día de los Muertos plaza

A Black-billed Cuckoo

A Black-billed Cuckoo

Sat, Sep 26 · 2:00 PM

La Jolla

Birding comedy premiere

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda: Honoring Athletes

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda: Honoring Athletes

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM

Banker's Hill

Athletic spirits remembered

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Frequently asked questions

How are these in San Diego chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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