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Music
Julio Preciado & El Flaco
Jan 23, 2026
Prepare your best grito, because two absolute legends of banda music are sharing the same stage at the Civic Theatre. This isn’t just a concert; it’s a masterclass in tuba-fueled emotion from a pair of genre heavyweights. You’ll be singing along to the classics all night.
Tragedy and Triumph: Shostakovich’s Eighth Symphony
Jan 24-25, 2026
Sometimes you need to trade your surfboard for a symphony to experience some real drama. Shostakovich’s powerful wartime piece will make your traffic complaint on the 5 seem pretty minor. Plus, you get to see legendary pianist Emanuel Ax play some Beethoven, so you’ll leave feeling more triumphant than tragic.
Sports
San Diego Mojo vs. Grand Rapids Rise
Jan 23, 2026
Worried you’ve lost your mojo after another long week? Come borrow some from our very own professional women’s volleyball team as they take the court against the Grand Rapids Rise. Witness powerful serves and gravity-defying plays that are guaranteed to be more entertaining than your last Hinge date.
Monster Jam
Jan 24-25, 2026
If your idea of a perfect weekend involves less craft beer and more crushed cars, this is your sanctuary. Watch 12,000-pound trucks like Grave Digger perform impossible stunts that make your morning commute on the 805 look tame. It’s ridiculously loud, unapologetically over the top, and you can even see the metal behemoths up close at the pre-show Pit Party.
USD Toreros vs. Santa Clara Broncos
Jan 24, 2026
Forget the rodeo, the real bullfighter versus bronco action is happening at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. Watch our USD Toreros try to tame their conference rivals from Santa Clara in a showdown for West Coast Conference glory. It’s guaranteed to be more thrilling than watching your kombucha ferment.
Festival
San Diego International Jewish Film Festival
Jan 24-25, 2026
Running for over 35 years, this festival has been curating incredible global films long before your streaming algorithm was even a thought. Expect a stellar lineup of narratives and documentaries that are way more compelling than rewatching that one show for the fifth time. It’s a perfect chance to see acclaimed international cinema without needing your passport.
SeaWorld Mardi Gras
Jan 24–Feb 22, 2026
Forget Bourbon Street, we’ve got Mission Bay for this New Orleans-style bash. SeaWorld brings the Big Easy to the coast with live jazz, mountains of beignets, and a parade that definitely has better water features than the real thing. It’s your chance to catch some beads and enjoy Cajun spice without the bayou humidity.
Comedy
Timmy No Brakes
Jan 23, 2026
That guy with the wild energy you keep seeing on your social media feed is pulling into the American Comedy Co. for a live set. Timmy No Brakes promises a night of comedy with, well, no brakes, so buckle up for a ridiculously fun show. You’ll finally have something interesting to talk about on Monday.
Film
Hamnet (Screening)
Jan 23-24, 2026
Finally, a story with more drama than trying to find parking in North Park on a Friday night. Catch this special screening at the Digital Gym and remind yourself that at least you don’t have to worry about the bubonic plague.
Family
Disney On Ice: Let’s Dance
Jan 22–25, 2026
Witness the only ice in San Diego that won’t melt in five minutes. Take the kids to see their favorite characters skate, sing, and probably convince you to buy a forty dollar light-up wand. It’s a magical, wallet-lightening experience for the whole family!
Food
San Diego Restaurant Week
Jan 25-Feb 1, 2026
This is your biannual excuse to eat out without checking your bank account after every course. With over 100 local spots offering special fixed-price menus, you can finally visit that fancy restaurant you’ve been stalking online. Go ahead, put on your ‘nice’ jeans and book a table before they’re all gone.
