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Festival
Keloke San Diego Bachata Festival
Nov 14–16, 2025
Grab your heels and your hip action—this weekend-long bachata blowout packs wall-to-wall social dancing, skill-boosting workshops, and a live concert that’ll keep your heart doing syncopations. International artists break down footwork and partner-work by day, DJs heat up the floor at night, and Andy Santiago flies in from the Dominican Republic to seal the deal. Expect a lively 21+ crowd, cocktails, after-hours socials, and yes, the rare San Diego miracle: free parking. If your idea of cardio is a body roll, this is your Super Bowl.
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
Starts 11/14/2025 (Runs through Jan 2026)
SeaWorld flips the holiday switch and suddenly San Diego has millions of lights, festive shows, and wintry vibes with actual coasters. Come for the seasonal bites and sips, stay for the sparkling photo ops and kid-approved entertainment that keeps the energy merry till closing. It’s the big, bright kickoff to the season and it runs through January, so you can procrastinate your cheer responsibly. General park admission gets you in; the holiday magic does the rest.
San Diego Made Holiday Market
Nov 15, 2025
Swap big-box panic for small-batch joy at this curated holiday market featuring 125+ local makers and artists. Grab a craft cocktail, graze the gourmet food trucks, and browse to live music while the kids get wowed by interactive art installations. It’s family-friendly, outdoors, and way more fun than wrestling a parking spot—plus your small entry fee supports a local nonprofit. Get your gift list handled before the rest of San Diego remembers it’s November.
San Diego Psychic and Healing Arts Fair
Nov 15–16, 2025
Two days of psychics, mediums, tarot readers, and energy healers ready to tell you why Mercury made you text your ex — and how to fix it. Beyond the readings, browse crystals, jewelry, and spiritual art for the most enlightened gift haul in town. It’s a friendly, curious crowd where first-timers and seasoned mystics mingle, compare notes, and leave a little lighter. Ticketed entry; bring questions and an open mind.
Star of India 162nd Birthday Celebration
Nov 14 2025
Celebrate San Diego’s most seasoned birthday girl with free dockside access to the world’s oldest active sailing ship and complimentary cake at noon—because even legends deserve frosting. It’s family-friendly, walk-up easy (donations encouraged), and stacked with photo ops that make you look extremely nautical without having to hoist a single sail. Soak up maritime history on the Embarcadero and bask in the bragging rights of boarding a bona fide icon. Bring the kiddos, your camera, and your sea legs—preferably in that order.
Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden
Nov 14–Jan 4, 2026
Flora, meet fluorescence: Lightscape turns Encinitas’ 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden into a mile-long after-dark art walk packed with color, music, and more than 20 brand-new installations alongside fan favorites. Warm up with mulled wine, hot chocolate, and seasonal bites as holiday tunes score your stroll, and snag an Anytime Access ticket if you want parking bundled and the freedom to roll in when it suits you. Looking for a festive date night? The garden is hosting 21+ only evenings on Nov. 20 and Dec. 4, so you can glow up your night without dodging strollers.
Music
Joel Corry (21+ Night)
Nov 15, 2025
British house heavy-hitter Joel Corry storms Bloom Nightclub in downtown San Diego for a proper late-night workout—think laser-lit drops, big-room energy, and a dance floor that refuses to clock out. Doors open at 10pm and it goes late (~2am), so polish your fit and bring your stamina—this one’s 21+ only. Insomniac is behind the night, so expect top-tier production and a packed crowd of EDM diehards. Perfect for fans chasing a dress-up night out and a bass-forward soundtrack.
J.I.D with Young Nudy – “God Does Like Paradise Tour”
Nov 16, 2025
J.I.D brings the “God Does Like Paradise Tour” to Gallagher Square at Petco Park with Young Nudy in tow—expect razor‑sharp bars, big bass, and an amped hip‑hop crowd. It’s an outdoor setup right in the ballpark plaza with food and drinks available, so you can soak up the open‑air vibe without going hungry. It’s ticketed, so snag your spot early and show up ready to move.
Subtronics & crew – LED Presents
Nov 14–15, 2025
Subtronics brings a two-night bass barrage to Gallagher Square at Petco Park, turning downtown into a wobble zone. Outdoor skyline views plus LED Presents’ big production make this a late-night dubstep blowout with the Cyclops boss and friends. Expect thundering drops and a crowd that treats the rail like a gym membership. Two dates mean double the chances to catch the chaos—or go back-to-back and call it cardio.
World Ballet Company Presents: Cinderella
Nov 14, 2025
Swap beach sandals for glass slippers: World Ballet Company brings a sparkling Cinderella to downtown on Nov 14 with over 100 handmade costumes and a 40-dancer cast. Expect fairytale scale, kid-approved humor (those stepsisters!), and ballroom opulence that nudges you straight into holiday mode. Seats range from wallet-friendly to premium, so make it a family night or a fancy date. If you’ve been meaning to add some culture between tacos, this is your happily-ever-after excuse.
Tales of Enchantment: Hadelich Plays Sibelius
Nov 14–15, 2025
If you like your romance with a side of Nordic thunder, Grammy-winning violinist Augustin Hadelich taking on Sibelius is the kind of goosebump factory you plan your week around. The San Diego Symphony is leaning into an “enchantment” theme, so expect an evening of shimmering orchestral color without any hocus-pocus fluff. It’s a two-night run only, which is symphony-speak for “don’t sleep on tickets.” Check the symphony site for seat selection and venue details, then let the strings do the spellcasting.
Disney’s Moana Live‑to‑Film Concert
Nov 14 2025
Trade your surfboard for a seat—this live-to-film Moana brings the ocean-sized soundtrack to life with an on-stage ensemble of Hollywood studio musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters, and powerhouse vocalists. It’s the full movie with the score performed live, so every drum hit and “How Far I’ll Go” high note lands like a wave at Windansea. Perfect for families and Disney adults alike, this cinematic-concert hybrid turns a night at the movies into a goosebump factory. Pro tip: bring your best island vibes and be ready for big smiles and bigger sing-along energy.
Mainly Mozart Wine Pairing Series
Nov 15–16 2025
Because “notes of blackberry” finally applies to the music too: Mainly Mozart launches its 2025–26 Wine Pairing Series with Kansas City Symphony concertmaster Jun Iwasaki and UMKC Conservatory pianist Sean Chen pouring sonatas alongside pours of the good stuff. It starts with a one-hour wine reception with hors d’oeuvres at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, followed by a concert where every piece is matched to a corresponding wine—a tasting menu for your ears. Saturday plays at 5 p.m., Sunday at 4 p.m.; general seating is $131, and season subscriptions for all Saturday or Sunday shows start at $520. Swirl, sniff, and let your inner sommelier and symphony nerd finally clink glasses.
Sports
San Diego Gulls vs. Abbotsford Canucks
Nov 15, 2025
Trade your flip-flops for a scarf and catch the AHL’s fast-paced action as the San Diego Gulls host the Abbotsford Canucks at Pechanga Arena. It’s a perfect night for families and die-hard puckheads alike—big hits, bigger saves, and a goal horn that could wake up the seals in La Jolla. Grab classic arena concessions and settle in for three periods of chilly thrills. It’s ticketed, so snag your seats early and let the Gulls do the flying for once.
San Diego Gulls vs. Bakersfield Condors
Nov 14, 2025
Friday night hockey at Pechanga Arena hits the sweet spot: fast AHL pace, hard checks, and a rowdy Midway crowd taking flight. The Gulls-Condors matchup always brings Pacific Division spice, and it’s an easy, low-stress evening outing with plenty of arena bites and in-game hype. Swap your beach tee for a cozy sweater and let three periods of chirps, goals, and Gulliver-fueled chaos carry you into the weekend. Follow @sdgullsahl for game-day updates and extras.
Susan G. Komen 3‑Day Walk
Nov 14–16, 2025
Trade your flip-flops for sneakers: over three days you’ll cover up to 60 miles alongside survivors, thrivers, and the world’s most enthusiastic cheering sections, all raising serious funds to end breast cancer. The fully supported route shows off San Diego’s coastline and neighborhoods with pit stops and sweep vans that keep the vibes high even when your calves protest. The opening and closing ceremonies deliver goosebumps, but it’s the pink-powered community that turns blisters into bragging rights. Laid-back, sunny, and genuinely impactful—this is San Diego cardio with a cause.
USA Pickleball National Championships
November 15–23, 2025
Pickleball nation takes over Point Loma as the best pros and die-hard amateurs battle at Barnes Tennis Center, and the dinks get spicier than your post-match fish taco. Grab a single-day ticket for early rounds Nov. 15–19 or roll in for the pro and medal rounds Nov. 20–23 when the rallies get ridiculous. Four-day passes keep you courtside all weekend (general $97, reserved $145), and single-day options start at $23 early week and $33 during championship days—kids 5 and under stroll in free. Bring sunscreen, your loudest “Nice dink!” and a readiness to fall down a YouTube rabbit hole trying to recreate what you just saw.
San Diego Clippers vs. Salt Lake City Stars at Frontwave Arena
Nov 14 & 16, 2025
The G League Clips are hitting reset with a two-game home launch in Oceanside, bringing Opening Night energy on Friday (7:30 p.m.) and a Sunday Military Night salute (6 p.m.). You’ll get free swag either way—limited-edition tee on Friday, schedule magnet on Sunday—and tickets start at just $15. It’s a perfect shot at up-close hoops in the shiny Frontwave Arena at 3475 Hero Drive without breaking the bank. If you like dunks, crowd noise, and fresh-season optimism, this is your warmup lap.
Comedy
Phil Hanley: Spellbound Tour
Nov 15, 2025
Canadian comic Phil Hanley brings his dry, razor-precise observational humor to The Magnolia in El Cajon, and his late-night chops mean the punchlines are airtight. It’s a comfy, seated theater vibe—perfect for a night of sharp stand-up without battling bar-stool chaos. Expect crisp writing, playful crowd work, and the kind of quotable lines that follow you to the parking lot. If your weekend needs a laugh reset, this Spellbound Tour stop delivers.
