Weekend Arts Picks
New art is blooming across San Diego
From Bryan Ali Sanchez's new exhibition to Indigenous art and a zine festival, here's what's happening this weekend.
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What's Happening
Here are a few things worth checking out and adding to your San Diego calendar.
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Anime San Diego
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Punches in the Piazza: 4th Annual Charity Boxing in the Heart of Little Italy
Friday, September 11, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM
Piazza della Famiglia
Free for everyone
Pierce The Veil Pop-Up Shop
Friday, September 11, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until September 12, 2026
Candy Factory at Gallagher Square
Free
Free for everyone
Saturdays Football Pop-Up at Ballast Point Little Italy
Friday, September 11, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until September 13, 2026
Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
Free
Watch Football at Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails
Friday, September 11, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until January 14, 2027
Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails
'the wulfeater' - interactive musical theater experience
Friday, September 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Ongoing until September 18, 2026
Tenth Avenue Arts Center
$36 to $62
Free for everyone
New Saturday Run Club Launches at North City with prAna Sample Sale
Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 12 PM
North City
Free
Free for everyone
The Skyline Spin: Mission Pacific Beach Resort
Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM
Mission Pacific Beach Resort
Free
Free for everyone
North Park Sustainable Market
Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 12 PM to 4 PM
North Park Mini Park
Free
30th Annual Taste of Gaslamp
Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 1 PM to 4 PM
Gaslamp Quarter
$62.11-$87.88
Free for everyone
Kilowatt Brewing 11th Anniversary Party with Convoy Nights
Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 4 PM to 12 PM
Kilowatt Brewing Kearny Mesa
Free
Sessions Surf Festival
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 12 PM
Ongoing until September 19, 2026
Various Locations in North County
Free and Ticketed Events
San Diego Restaurant Week - Fall 2026
Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 6 AM
Ongoing until September 20, 2026
Various Locations in San Diego County
Free for everyone
Free for everyone
BirdStock Music Festival & Artisan Market
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10 AM to 7 PM
Bird Rock neighborhood of La Jolla
Free
44th Annual Adams Avenue Street Fair
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until September 20, 2026
Adams Avenue
VIP pre-sale beer tickets will be available for $21 (four craft beers) link coming soon!
Brandi Carlile: The Human Tour
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6 PM
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
$92-$614
Surfer's Point LIVE Pop-Up Concert Series
Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6 PM
Ongoing until October 2, 2026
Del Mar Fairgrounds
A Comedy Show @ Yellow Door Comedy Club
Friday, September 25, 2026 at 9:30 PM
National Lampoon: The Yellow Door
$10-20
KPBS Midday Edition
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Penguin Publishing Group
KPBS Midday Edition
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