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Sports
WWE: Survivor Series
Nov 29, 2025
Forget peanuts and Cracker Jack, because Petco Park is trading the 7th inning stretch for a body slam. For the first time ever, one of WWE’s biggest premium live events is taking over the ballpark, complete with a giant steel cage and more pyrotechnics than the 4th of July. It’s the most socially acceptable way to watch grown adults in spandex solve their problems inside a cage.
Rady Children’s Invitational
November 27-28, 2025
Need to burn off that third helping of stuffing by watching other people run? Escape the post-Thanksgiving family chatter and catch four powerhouse college basketball teams like Wisconsin and Florida battle it out on the court. It all supports Rady Children’s Hospital, so you can feel virtuous while avoiding doing the dishes.
San Diego FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps
Nov 29, 2025
Apparently our brand new soccer team decided waiting for a championship shot was overrated. San Diego FC is one win away from the finals in their very first season, so catch this West playoff showdown at Snapdragon. Go watch them make history and send those polite Canadians from Vancouver packing.
Comedy
Nate Jackson: Big Dog
Nov 29, 2025
If you’ve ever been roasted by your middle school teacher, here’s your chance to relive it, only this time it’s actually hilarious. Viral TikTok sensation Nate Jackson brings his famously fast crowd work from your phone screen to the Balboa Theatre stage. Prepare for a high-octane night where sitting in the front row makes you a very brave, potential co-star.
Joe Sib
Nov 28-30, 2025
Swap your mosh pit days for some solid laughs with punk rock veteran turned comedian Joe Sib. His high energy stories about parenting and music are perfect for anyone who’s traded a Gibson for a minivan, all in the legendary, intimate setting of the La Jolla Comedy Store.
Music
Danny Brown
Nov 29, 2025
Tired of another chill night of acoustic guitars and craft beer? Danny Brown is bringing his delightfully chaotic energy to The Observatory to shake things up with a notoriously sweaty, mosh-pit-friendly show. Get ready for his signature high-pitched flow and a raw blend of hip-hop, punk, and electronic beats that will make you forget all about being laid-back.
Home Free
Nov 30, 2025
You know that friend who can make a perfect trumpet sound? Imagine five of those guys, but they can also be a bass guitar, a drum kit, and sing perfect country harmonies. Home Free delivers a mind-bending, all-vocal show full of Nashville hits and witty banter that’s so clean you can bring your grandma.
Holiday
Skating by the Sea
Nov 21, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026
Behold the most gloriously Californian holiday tradition: ice skating literally on the beach. You can swap snow for sand and pine trees for palms at this iconic oceanfront rink at the Hotel Del. Plus, your wobbly figure eights actually do some good, as a portion of the proceeds benefits Make-A-Wish San Diego.
Julian Country Christmas Tree Lighting
Nov 29, 2025
Swap your flip-flops for flannel and escape to a place where seasons are a real thing. Julian’s old-fashioned celebration is your chance to trade city noise for carolers, get a photo with Santa, and inhale the glorious scents of pine and apple pie. It’s basically the opening scene of a Hallmark movie, but with way better food.
East Village Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
Nov. 29–30
Kick off the holiday season without spending a dime at this free East Village celebration. You can bribe your kids with Santa photos, knock out some holiday shopping from local makers, and watch politicians light up something other than a new city ordinance.
San Diego Holiday Made Market
Nov. 29–30
Ditch the mall chaos and get your holiday shopping done while actually having fun. This curated market features over 120 local makers, so you can find unique gifts that don’t scream ‘I panicked at a department store,’ all while sipping on a craft cocktail and listening to live music. It’s basically the holiday shopping experience you’ve always dreamed of, minus your weird uncle.
“Wonder of Oz” Lightshow Spectacular
Nov 21–Jan 4, 2026
Click your heels together three times and you might just end up at the Hotel del’s free nightly light show. Their historic pines get an Emerald City makeover with lights set to an “Oz” soundtrack, all culminating in a flurry of “snow” on the lawn. It’s the only way you’ll see a white Christmas on Coronado without a freak weather event.
Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show
Nov 28–30, 2025
Watch the world’s most famous curmudgeon get a lesson in holiday cheer, San Diego style, where “wintery” means it might dip into the 60s. This fast, funny, and theatrical take on the classic tale is packed with local jokes and plenty of holiday hijinks. It’s the perfect show for anyone who thinks \”Bah, humbug!\” is best said while wearing flip-flops.
