Events
“The Nutcracker” at the Casa Del Prado
Celebrate San Diego Civic Youth Ballet’s (SDCYB) 80th Anniversary Season with the joy and spirit of “The Nutcracker.” Journey with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince through a daring battle with mischievous mice to a shimmering world of swirling snow and finally, to the enchanted Land of the Sweets, where sparkling confections, waltzing flowers, and the dance […]
Old Town San Diego’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
The holiday season in Old Town San Diego began with one of its most beloved traditions—the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, which took place on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 7 p.m. Residents, visitors and businesses enjoyed a festive evening filled with music, joy, and community spirit at the historic Whaley House Complex. Presented by the Old Town San Diego Chamber […]
Living History: Descendants Celebrate Dia de Muertos on Their Ancestors’ Streets in Old Town
By Raquel Perez The feeling was surreal as the Autum chill made the air crisp, as descendants marched past the Church that had served as a home parish to our Ancestors for generations. The scene was lively, and colorful, as the painted faces and creative costumes roamed around Old Town State Historic Park. The air […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “Disney’s Frozen JR.”
San Diego Junior Theatre, the nation’s longest-running youth theatre program, is delighted to kick off the new year with “Disney’s Frozen JR.” at the historic Casa del Prado Theatre in Balboa Park. Performance times are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m., and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. from January Friday, 9 through […]
The Old Globe Presents “Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show”
The Old Globe is pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for “Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show.” The Scrooge parody, set in San Diego, is based on “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, and is written by Gordon Greenberg (Globe’s “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” “Crime and Punishment: A Comedy and The Heart of Rock & Roll”) and Steve Rosen (Globe’s “Dracula: A Comedy of […]
San Diego United Communities Stages Press Conference Nov. 22nd to Announce Leaders Joining Forces to Stop Reckless Development
More than 100 people turned out the morning of November 22nd for a press conference and rally hosted by San Diego United Communities, an organization “Calling for City Reform.” The press conference, which was staged at the site of a proposed 141-unit, eight-story Complete Communities apartment complex located at 2935 A Street in Golden Hill, […]
The San Diego Gulls Have a New Anthem that Rocks
Pacific Records artist Eric Sage debuted “Rise Up San Diego,” the official new anthem of the San Diego Gulls, at the team’s home opener on October 18. The high-energy rock track is now played at every home game, making it the newest rallying song for fans. Sage, a San Diego-based country-rock singer, multi-instrumentalist, and former world-ranked […]
SACRA/PROFANA Presents Immeasurably Bright
Featuring the West Coast Premiere of Three Points of Light SACRA/PROFANA Presents Immeasurably Bright Featuring the West Coast Premiere of Three Points of Light SACRA/PROFANA, San Diego’s premiere professional choral ensemble, presents Immeasurably Bright, a holiday concert celebrating light, love, and renewal. One performance only at 7 p.m., Friday, December 12 at St. Mark’s United […]
17th Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade & Pups in the Pub Party
San Diego’s favorite feel-good, holiday tradition is back. The 17th Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade & Pups in the Pub Party. returns to the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter on Saturday, December 13, 2025, bringing wag-worthy cheer, festive costumes, and community fun to downtown’s most historic district. Before the paw-rade begins, kick off the […]
Old Town San Diego’s 67th Annual Las Posadas
Old Town San Diego’s most cherished holiday tradition is back. Mark your calendars for 5 p.m., Saturday, December 13 as the community gathers in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park for the 67th Annual Las Posadas—a heartwarming reenactment that has illuminated our neighborhood for generations. Presented in partnership by the Old Town San Diego […]
