The best things to do this week in San Diego: May 25-29
Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, May 25 to May 29.
Check back Wednesday for our guide to things to do this weekend.
Monday
See a full list of Memorial Day activities here: Memorial Day community events slated across San Diego County: From the USS Midway to Mt. Soledad
Memorial Day community events slated across San Diego County: From the USS Midway to Mt. Soledad
Memorial Day in Coronado:A Memorial Day tribute will be hosted by Coronado Veterans of Foreign Wars (Post 2422). Highlights include the presentation of colors, keynote speakers, taps and a singing of the national anthem. There is a Memorial Wall at VFW Post 2422 at 557 Orange Ave., where families can honor their veterans on bronze plaques. 10 a.m. Monday, May 25 at Star Park, 1030 Park Place.
Memorial Day at Mt. Soledad: The Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial will honor the nation’s heroes in a tribute event. This year’s event honors Cpl. Patrick Gallagher, who earned the Navy Cross during the Vietnam War for heroically shielding his fellow Marines from a live grenade. The Navy destroyer, the USS Patrick Gallagher, was named after him. Highlights will include Presentation of Colors, military band performance, remarks by military and civic leaders and Missing Man Formation flyover, 21-gun rifle volley and Taps. Free parking is at Mount Soledad Presbyterian Church and the French American School. Suggested arrival time is 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. May 25 at Mount Soledad, 6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive S. Free. memorialdaylive.com
USS Midway: A series of events will take place as part of the USS Midway Museum’s annual Legacy Week lineup May 22-25. A Memorial Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony is at 9 a.m. Monday, May 25. Later that day, Memorial Day performances feature the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Arizona Band at 11 a.m., Desert Valley Winds Ensemble at 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. and Bonita Vista High School's Music Machine at 1:15 p.m. on the flight deck. A National Moment of Remembrance is at 3 p.m. midway.org/event/legacy-week-2026
Miramar National Cemetery: The 15th annual Memorial Day Ceremony is in the newly dedicated Memorial Amphitheater. The theme is America 250: A Tribute to Service and Sacrifice. The keynote speaker is retired Navy Captain Steven “Shep” Shepard. Music will be performed by the Westwind Brass Band. There will also be a bugler and bagpiper to pay tribute to fallen service men and women. 1 p.m. Monday. Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego. miramarcemetery.org
Memorial Day in Logan Heights: A Memorial Day celebration at the Logan Heights Veterans Memorial Monument will be held with taps, raising of the flag, the national anthem, prayers, reading of names of past veterans. Guest speakers include Father Mike Lee of Logan Heights Lady of Guadalupe Church and 94-year-old U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Alfred G. Gonzalez, a Korean War veteran, who continues to travel throughout California with the 82nd Airborne Association Color Guard to ensure that veterans are laid to rest with dignity. 11 a.m. Monday. Memorial Monument in the 1900 block of Logan Avenue across from Chicano Park.
Belmont Park: One hundred days of deals are up for grabs at Belmont Park. Starting Memorial Day, guests can save money on food and rides and see special live performances and win prizes. Some of the deals this summer include 50% micheladas on Mondays, $3 Tiki Typhoon rides, $5 laser tag rounds and 50% off arcades on Tuesdays and $1 popcorn on Wednesdays. Also, on July 25, carousel rides will be $2 and on Aug. 6 the Giant Dipper roller coaster will be $4 each ride. Plus, each weekend, there will be live music in the food court from 2 to 5 p.m. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Sept. 1. 3146 Mission Blvd., San Diego. belmontpark.com/centennial-100-day-of-belmont
The Paper Kites:Australian band The Paper Kites is bringing indie rock sounds to San Diego. The band released its seventh album, "If You Go There, I Hope You Find It," in January. The new LP has songs that focus on love and nature, according to Apple Music. The Paper Kites were formed in 2010 and attracted a following with the single "Bloom." 7 p.m. Monday. House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego. $33.25-$129.80. sandiego.houseofblues.com
Tuesday
Paws to Read:The County of San Diego's San Marcos branch is hosting an event with certified therapy dogs and children. Paws to Read is intended to inspire children to practice their reading skills by doing so out loud with a therapy dog. Each child will get 10 minutes to read to the licensed dog and then get five minutes to play with the dog. Each child is required to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Space is limited and sign-ups start 30 minutes before the event begins. 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday. 2 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos. 760-891-3000, sdcl.org
‘The Sound of Music’ tour returns: Broadway San Diego presents the national touring production of this Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, in a production directed by multi-Tony-winner Jack O’Brien, the former artistic director of San Diego’s The Old Globe. 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 7:30 p.m. Thursday and next Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 30; 1 and 6:30 p.m. May 31. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown. $45 and up. broadwaysd.com/
Starr Edwards author event: Starr Edwards, CEO of Bitchin’ Sauce, will discuss her new cookbook “Sauced: 30 Totally Bitchin’ Bowls.” 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Carlsbad Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad. library.carlsbadca.gov/programs/events-calendar
Elan Les Vies author event: Élan Les Vies hosts a book launch event for “The Lemon Twist.” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. 858-454-0347, warwicks.com/event/2026-05-26/elan-les-vies-brian-watson-lemon-twist
“Purpose”: La Jolla Playhouse presents the West Coast premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins 2025 play that won both the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best New Play. It’s about the Jasper family, whose members have been pillars of Black American society for decades, but long-buried secrets threaten to topple the family empire. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through June 7, Mandell Weiss Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla. $30-$99. 858-550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org
Free Music 101 Lecture: The La Jolla Music Society continues its free Music 101 Lecture Series featuring Michael Gerdes, director of orchestras at San Diego State University and a longtime guest lecturer for the company. This month's lecture is "Go Your Own Way: After Sonata Form.” 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday. The Conrad, Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave. RSVPs are encouraged. Visit theconrad.org.
“Kim’s Convenience”: The Old Globe presents the national touring production of Ins Choi’s award-winning comedy that inspired his hit Netflix TV series. Choi plays the Korean-born Mr. Kim who runs a convenience store in Toronto while raising his Canadian-born children with traditional values. But generational and cultural changes rock Kim to his roots. 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through June 14. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $44 and up. 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
Wednesday
Leonard Patton:The Jazz Lounge is organizing a 50th anniversary concert celebrating Peter Gabriel’s album "So." The show will be led by Leonard Patton with surprise guests. 6:15 and 9 p.m. Wednesday. The Jazz Lounge, 6818 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego. $35-$60. thejazzlounge.live
Community outdoor concert: The La Jolla Music Society's free outdoor Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert series at The Conrad in La Jolla continues with singer-songwriter Rebecca Jade, who has performed with world-renowned artists such as Elton John at the Academy Awards and appeared on the Emmy-nominated "Let's Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince." 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla. Free. RSVP at theconrad.org/events/2026-rebecca-jade/
Thursday
Craig Robinson: The actor and comedian behind the beloved character Darryl Philbin on "The Office" has gone on to star in comedy films such as "This Is The End" and "Hot Tub Time Machine." Earlier this year, he appeared on Broadway for "All Out: Comedy About Ambition." He returns to the stand-up stage for three nights in San Diego. 8 p.m. Thursday; 7 and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. American Comedy Co., 818 Sixth Ave., San Diego. $48. americancomedyco.com
Rev. Dr. Mark Hargreaves author event: Rev. Dr. Mark Hargreaves will discuss “The Distinct Modernism of San Diego.” 7 p.m. Thursday at St. James-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. warwicks.com/event/2026-05-28/rev-dr-mark-hargreaves-distinct-modernism-san-diego
“Seussical the Musical”: San Diego Musical Theatre presents this musical for all ages based on the children’s books of Dr. Seuss, including “Horton Hears a Who” and “The Cat in the Hat.” 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through June 7. 4650 Mercury St., San Diego. $30 and up. sdmt.org/
“A Room in The Castle”: Moxie Theatre presents Lauren Gunderson’s modern retelling of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” from the perspective of the play’s two women characters, Ophelia and Gertrude. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through June 7. 6663 El Cajon Blvd., Suite N, San Diego. $20-$88. moxietheatre.com/
“The Play That Goes Wrong”: Lamb’s Players Theatre presents the San Diego professional premiere of this London-born stage comedy about a troupe of theater actors struggling to get through a performance while the everything collapses around them. 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through June 14. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $48-$98. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
Project BLANK presents Working Title No. 5 fest: This San Diego experimental music organization’s three-day, multi-media festival returns with the world premiere of San Diego composer Michelle Lou's electro-acoustic music piece for voices, tubas, pipe organ and electronics and much more. 6-9 p.m. Thursday through May 30. St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave. Bankers Hill. $17-$27. projectblanksd.org
Friday
Pillbull: Cuban-American and self-proclaimed Mr. Worldwide, Pitbull returns to San Diego County for his "I'm Back Tour." Miami-raised Pitbull is a multi-Grammy award winner, including Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album for "Dale" in 2016. He is known for hits such as "Give Me Everything," "Timber" and "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)." Lil Jon and DJ Laz are also providing support on the tour. 8 p.m. Friday. North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista. $154-$805. northislandcreditunionamp.com
KSON Leading Ladies:The county radio station KSON is presenting a ladies of country showcase concert in Oceanside. Lauren Alaina, Ashley Cooke, Alexandra Kay, Stella Lefty, Taylor Austin Dye, Jenna Paulette and Lakelin Lemmings are all scheduled to perform. The show will be an acoustic concert with each musician singing and playing each other’s songs together and sharing the background stories of the songs. 7 p.m. Friday. Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Drive, Oceanside. $26-$76. frontwavearena.com/events/detail/kson-leading-ladies
Dancing in the Street: The public is invited to North City in San Marcos for its monthly Dancing in the Street series on Friday night. This month's event is themed hip hop fitness and includes performances from Bella Lux Entertainment, free dance lessons and opening dancing with a live DJ. The free, all-ages community gathering will also have vendors selling food and drinks. The dance series is scheduled to continue on the last Friday of each month with different dance styles each time, according to event organizers. 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. 250 North City Drive, San Marcos. Free. northcity.com/events/dancing
Typhoon Sinlaku Relief Concert: Harland Brewing Co. in Scripps Ranch is organizing a benefit concert for those impacted by Typhoon Sinlaku in Guam. Tribal Theory, Jason J, Oston Saralu, Håle and DJ Charles Rosé will be performing at the show. Proceeds from the event will go to ground relief efforts in Guam, according to event organizers. 5 to 10 p.m. Friday. 10115 Carroll Canyon Road. San Diego. free to attend. instagram.com/tribaltheory
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: Oceanside Theatre Company presents this stage comedy about six eccentric adolescent children at a regional bee. Preview, 8 p.m. Friday. Opens Saturday and runs through June 14. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. The Brooks Theater, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. $28-$45. Show is PG-13 rated. oceansidetheatre.org
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This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 7:45 PM.