San Diego Reader

06/16/2026

Little Explorers Summer Festival at Paseo Real!
Join us for our Little Explorers Summer Festival at Plaza Paseo Real — a playful morning filled with creative stations, music, interactive fun, and more!
Kids can decorate their own tote bag with paint, patches, and glitter, plus create a colorful take-home activity inspired by creative science play. ✨
🎁 Don’t forget to stop by our Explorer Prize Station for a special giveaway item while supplies last!
📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Upper Level Courtyard
FREE to attend!

Kick off summer at Plaza Paseo Real with our Little Explorers Summer Festival! Enjoy creative stations, live music, and more!

06/09/2026

Decoding DaVinci is an immersive theatrical adventure loosely inspired by Leonardo DaVinci and the historical thrillers published thereafter—a thrilling race against time where the audience becomes part of the story.

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Part scavenger hunt, part immersive theater, part outdoor escape room, Decoding DaVinci turns the UC San Diego campus into a cinematic adventure.

06/08/2026

Mean Girls brings Tina Fey’s hit movie to the stage in a wildly funny musical comedy filled with outrageous characters, catchy songs, and high school chaos. As new student Cady Heron navigates the ruthless social world of “The Plastics,” she learns that popularity comes at a price.

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06/04/2026

🎷✨ Get ready, San Diego! The 8th Annual San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival returns to The Rady Shell on June 13 & 14 for an unforgettable weekend of world-class music, delicious food, and amazing vibes by the bay. Hosted by the incredible Eric Darius! 🌊🎶

Don’t miss performances from some of the biggest names in smooth jazz while enjoying one of the most beautiful venues in the city.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now and join music lovers from around the world for the ultimate smooth jazz experience!



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The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival unites music lovers from around the world in San Diego. This annual event combines the sounds of smooth jazz, a variety of delicious cuisine, and an amazing atmosphere that creates an unparalleled experience.

04/30/2026

Win 4 VIP tickets to Gator By The Bay! 🎉
San Diego’s largest music and food festival returns May 7–10 at Spanish Landing Park. Enjoy 100 performances across seven stages, Mardi Gras parades, dance floors, cooking demos, and 10,000 pounds of crawfish! Enter now for your chance to win!

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San Diego’s Largest Music and Food Festival, returns May 7–10 to Spanish Landing Park. Enjoy 100 performances on seven stages, Mardi Gras Parades, large dance floors, cooking demos and 10,000 pounds of crawfish! The music lineup will include artists from the genres of zydeco, Cajun, blues, rocka...

04/28/2026

Exciting and engaging, Star Theatre Youth Company’s production of HONK! is a magical piece of theatre that manages to delve into the fable, “The Ugly Duckling” while simultaneously breathing new life into the age-old lesson of “being different is what makes us special”. Don’t miss HONK!, the show that will stay with you long after the curtain closes.

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This delightful and award-winning adaptation of one of the world's most beloved fables is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special. Since it first hatched in 1993, Stiles & Drewe's musical, Honk!, has winged its way around the world in over 8,000 productions and in many different language...

04/27/2026

The Cher Show
April 29-May 16, 8 pm

Turn back time with Cher in this dazzling Broadway musical hit packed with 35 iconic songs, including “Believe” and “If I Could Turn Back Time.” This high-energy musical celebrates her legendary, trailblazing career.

Learn more: https://www.moonlightstage.com/events-tickets/2026-broadway-musicals-season/the-cher-show

04/18/2026

🎤 Don’t miss Charlie Puth live in San Diego!

Catch him at Viejas Arena at SDSU on Wednesday, April 22, for a night of chart-topping hits and unforgettable moments.

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