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There are lots of fun things to do all over San Diego. Get in the know and start having some fun at the cool beaches and hot attractions in San Diego. Celebrate the 40th year of the San Diego Zoo or check out Ocean Beach’s summer beach ball. Here’s a few events you can get into this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 18 – 20:
Friday, May 18th 40th Anniversary for the San Diego Zoo & OB’s Beach Ball
The remarkable zoo in San Diego is celebrating its 40th birthday this weekend. On May 18th, embark on the San Diego Zoo adventures including an endangered species scavenger hunt. The San Diego Zoo has been extremely involved in saving species from the brink of extinction. This celebration will showcase these endangered friends such as the African elephant, Arabian oryx, and cheetahs with a special Africa Tram tour. Get your tickets today and become a part of the San Diego Zoo family!
Get down to the beach for an all-out fabulous beach festival and outdoor music concert in Ocean Beach! The annual OB Beach Ball will feature many main attractions from noon to 10 p.m. including a mechanical bull, night volleyball, live music, a micro-brew festival, giant water slide, and a 60-foot Ferris wheel. You’ll be able to get in on the fun when you stop by the Ocean Beach Pier this Friday for the free Beach Ball event!
Saturday, May 19th Dashburger Festival in PB & Cirque Wings at Balboa Theatre
This is a festival like none other. The DashBurger Festival in San Diego’s Pacific Beach will have the best deliverable cheeseburgers in town! In the Aussie Pub parking lot from noon to 10 p.m., the free DashBurger Festival will feature many local vendors, live music, a beer truck, and a special DashBurger eating contest with prizes and cash winners! Stop by and grab a great burger at the DashBurger Fest—RSVP on the Aussie Pub’s Facebook page.
Are you ready to explore history through the theatrical production of Cirque Wings? Watch the passion and fascination pertaining to flight as it progressed from ancient times to modern forms. Follow Cirque Wings through the outstanding performances of trapeze, aerial dance, fabric flying, contortion, acrobatics, and dance. Get your tickets today for Cirque Wings at the Downtown San Diego Balboa Theatre for the Saturday show times of 2 and 6 p.m. You’ll just love the high-action intensity of Cirque Wings flying show!
Sunday, May 20th Little Italy’s Sicilian Festa & Joshua Tree Music Festival
Get in touch with your Italian side at the annual Sicilian Festa in Little Italy. Be immersed in the loving culture of Sicily at their free admission festival this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. You’ll enjoy entertainment on 4 different stages, the Bellissimo Car Show, a grape stomp, Peroni Beer & Wine tent, and a cultural pavilion featuring art, history and heritage. Fall in love with San Diego’s Italian part of town with a twist of European essence in the air at the only San Diego Sicilian Festa.
The 10th annual Joshua Tree Music Festival is expected to hit San Diego this weekend featuring many great musicians like Khaira Arby, MC Rai, Morning Teleportation, The Collective, Wolf Thump, and many more. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Joshua Tree Lake Campgrounds, you’ll love the passion and true emotions released on the intimate stage setting. A music festival you truly shouldn’t miss; get your tickets to the Joshua Tree Music Festival before they sell out.
Get involved in the Hispanic culture of San Diego or stay local with fun events in Chula Vista. You’ll love the eclectic ways that San Diego chooses to celebrate the Mexican fiesta. See how you can have some fun this weekend from May 4 – 6:
Friday, May 4th Taste Napa Valley’s Wines in La Jolla & Watch Grease at Chula Vista’s best Theatre
For the wine connoisseurs and wine newbies, this special wine tasting event will open your world to the vast selection of California’s Napa Valley wines. At the posh La Jolla restaurant, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, you’ll get an extensive look into the Napa Valley produced wines from the valley’s 400 wineries. Known as one of the world’s most famous wine regions, Napa Valley wines will be the specialty of Fleming’s Friday wine tasting. For just $25, you’ll be a wine expert of Napa in no time with the help of this fun wine tasting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Bust out your favorite pair of stretch pants and leather jacket because you’re in store for a fun night of Grease classics. Chula Vista’s OnStage Playhouse is pleased to present the original high school musical classic, Grease. Using the original script and songs, this production of Grease is identical to the original. Starting at 8 p.m., OnStage Playhouse’s Grease is bound to stir up some old school Summer Nights goodness in your soul. For tickets, please contact OnStage Playhouse.
Saturday, May 5th Pugo de Mayo in Del Mar & Cinco de Mayo Margarita Fiesta in Mission Hills
You’re in for a real treat with the doggy inspired spin-off of Cinco de Mayo. Celebrate with Pug Rescue of San Diego at the Del Mar Fairgrounds this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 2012’s Pugo De Mayo! Featuring more than 500 pugs dressed in Mexican styled costumes, the Pugo De Mayo event will have contests for the dogs in addition to doggie vendors, an “Ask the Vet” station, and a pug nail salon and café. This year marks the 21st year of pug partying so get your tickets today and help our four-legged friends celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style.
For the adult version of this pug-filled event, you might want to check out Mission Hill’s special Cinco de Mayo Margarita Fiesta at Wine Vault Bistro. Beginning at 5 p.m., Wine Vault Bistro will be pairing Mexican specialty entrees with premium tequilas, cocktails, margaritas, and cervezas. Join the 21 and up fiesta of this special Mexican holiday—10 courses and 5 drink specials are included in the price of $42.50 upon entrance.
Sunday, May 6th Funky Brunch in Pacific Beach & Chula Vista’s 16th Cinco de Mayo
Let’s get funky this Sunday in Pacific Beach! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., stop by the Sneak Joint on Mission Boulevard for an extra special weekend menu including items such as their Psychedelic Flapjacks, Bangin Braised Brisket Hash, and other amped up dishes. Sneak Joint’s Funky Brunch also offers adult drink specials so come thirsty for a hair of the dog! The party won’t stop ‘til you get enough!
Indulge in yet another Cinco de Mayo celebration that’s close to home! The 16th annual festival for Cinco de Mayo is free to also indulge in the festive celebration for Hispanic culture. The festival begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m. and will feature lots of great activities. Experience true Hispanic culture through a spicy food contest, a Mariachi band battle on one of two music stages, Mexican dancing lessons, and a Kids Fun Zone. For a taste of Chula Vista’s Hispanic culture, come on down to the annual Cinco de Mayo festival!
