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Sports
Farmers Insurance Open
Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026
This is your annual chance to gawk at ridiculously green grass and golfers competing for a purse larger than your rent for the next century. Grab a cold one at the Michelob ULTRA Zone, enjoy the iconic Torrey Pines views, and try to look like you understand the sport. It’s the most sophisticated way to get a sunburn in San Diego.
Padres FanFest 2026
Jan 31, 2026
Here’s your annual chance to experience Petco Park without the price of a craft beer ticket. At [Padres FanFest 2026](https://www.mlb.com/padres/fans/fanfest), you can get player autographs, take dugout selfies, and score unique memorabilia at the garage sale all for free. Just make sure you claim your digital ticket; it’s the only thing standing between you and catching a fly ball in the outfield.
San Diego Seals vs. Philadelphia Wings
Jan 30, 2026
Experience the pure chaos of box lacrosse as the Seals take the field at the legendary Electric Factory for Heroes Night. It’s faster than a tourist trying to find parking in La Jolla and packed with more hard-hitting action than a California burrito. This is the perfect high-energy outing for anyone who thinks regular sports just don’t have enough mayhem.
San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign
Jan 31, 2026
Forget the beach for a night and experience San Diego’s *other* favorite pastime: loudly cheering against anything from Los Angeles. For their 10th anniversary season, the [San Diego Gulls take on the Ontario Reign](https://pechangaarenasd.com/) in a classic SoCal rivalry game that promises fast-paced hockey and even faster-flying insults. It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a reasonably priced beer and watch some future NHL stars duke it out on the ice.
SDSU Womens Basketball vs. Nevada
Jan 31, 2026
Why watch another rerun when you can witness history being made right here in town? The SDSU Women’s Basketball team is crushing it with their longest winning streak in over a decade. Grab the kids for some affordable, high-stakes action at Viejas Arena because bragging rights are priceless.
San Diego Clippers vs. College Park Skyhawks
Jan 31, 2026
Catch the next NBA superstar before their autograph costs more than your car at the slick new Frontwave Arena in Oceanside. You get to scout future talent and enjoy pro-level hoops without the big league price tag or the I-5 traffic headache. Plus, you get major bragging rights when they make it big.
San Diego Sockers vs. Tacoma Stars
Feb 1, 2026
Come see one of San Diego’s few sports teams that actually knows how to win, consistently. The legendary Sockers offer fast-paced action that’s more exciting than finding parking in North Park on a Saturday. It’s the perfect, affordable excuse to yell at something other than the I-5 traffic.
Music
Mahler’s Symphony No. 7
Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026
Swap your flip-flops for something a little fancier and impress your date with Mahler’s epic “Song of the Night” at the stunning Rady Shell. The symphony provides a monumental journey from darkness to dawn, which is far more dramatic than watching a seagull steal a burrito. This is your chance to experience a grand, cinematic score with the city skyline as the backdrop.
Priscilla Block – Things You Didnt See Tour
Jan 30, 2026
See the viral TikTok star who’s taking over country music in a venue way more intimate than your phone screen. The House of Blues is the perfect spot to catch her unfiltered, authentic songwriting and high-energy performance up close. For just over forty bucks, you can trade endless scrolling for a night of music you’ll actually remember.
Theater
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026
This isn’t your parents’ tribute band; it’s a full-on theatrical journey using huge projections and a live band that will have you humming ‘Mrs. Robinson’ for weeks. We dare you not to shed a single, dramatic tear during ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water.’ It’s the perfect night to feel groovy, no turtlenecks required.
Festival
Psychic & Wellness Healing Art Expo
Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026
[**Psychic & Wellness Healing Art Expo**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-psychic-wellness-healing-art-expo-jan31-feb1-tickets-1970811894429)
Finally, an event where you can get your tarot read, charge your crystals, and talk to a medium all before your second cup of complimentary coffee. It’s the most efficient way to figure out if breaking your lease to become a van-lifer is *actually* in the stars for you, plus the free parking is a certified miracle.
Comedy
Rachel Scanlon: A Bit Much Tour
Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026
[Rachel Scanlon: A Bit Much Tour](https://thecomedystore.com/la-jolla/)
Feeling a bit much yourself? You’ll be in good company with comedian Rachel Scanlon at the legendary Comedy Store in La Jolla. Her tour is already getting low ticket warnings, so snag a spot to enjoy some sharp, relatable humor in a classic club setting. Just be prepared for that two-drink minimum; it’s practically a San Diego comedy tradition.
Cultural
Museum Month Begins
Feb 1, 2026
Dust off that library card because it’s your golden ticket to looking smart on a budget this February. Snag your pass for half-off admission to over 70 museums, from the USS Midway to the Natural History Museum. You and three friends can finally afford to be cultured.
