Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Feb. 20 to Sunday, Feb. 22.
Friday
“Rabbit Hole”: Trinity Theatre Company presents David Lindsay-Abaire’s play about a couple working to overcome the loss of their young son. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 1640 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 129, San Diego. $30. trinityttc.org
Visitors enjoy Nat at Night at the San Diego Natural History Museum Dec.19, 2025 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Denis Poroy)
Nat at Night: Each month, the San Diego Natural History Museum opens late for a night of fun. Visitors can explore the exhibits and hang out on the rooftop where there will be a bar and food served by Wolf in the Woods. Also, admission is half-price. 5 to 11 p.m. Friday. San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado. $7-$12. sdnhm.org/calendar/nat-at-night/
“The Art of Banksy: Without Limits”: An international touring exhibition that celebrates the life and work of Banksy, the anonymous British street artist whose whimsical, satirical and protest graffiti artwork has turned up in cities around the world, opens Friday at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The exhibit features 200 artworks, some certified originals lent by private collectors and the rest are replicas. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Through April 19. Del Mar Fairgrounds Activity Center, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. $22-$33. artofbanksyus.com/san-diego.
“Donna Orbits the Moon”: Scripps Ranch Theatre presents this solo play about a dutiful but spaced-out housewife stuck in mindless routines. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Feb. 15. Legler Benbough Theatre, Allied International University campus, 9783 Avenue of Nations, San Diego. $30-$52. 858-578-7728, scrippsranchtheatre.org
Guided bird walk: This bird walk is designed for beginning birdwatchers, but all skill levels are welcome. Meet in the Kumeyaay Lake Campground day use parking lot. Bring binoculars if you have them. Walks are canceled for rain. 8 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 20 and Feb. 21 at the Kumeyaay Lake Campground, 2 Father Junipero Serra Trail, at Gate 9 and Kwaay Paay East. Visit mtrp.org/events.
“Barefoot in the Park”: Coronado Playhouse pesents Neil Simon’s comedy about a young newlywed couple learning the ins and outs of marriage. 7 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through March 1. 1835 Strand Way, Coronado. $30. 619-435-4856, coronadoplayhouse.org
Saturday
SDFC: After a historic inaugural season, San Diego FC returns for its 2026 Major League Soccer opener at Snapdragon Stadium. Fans can enjoy pregame festivities outside Snapdragon Stadium, on the east lawn, including games, live music, arts and crafts area and bounce houses. The club will face CF Montréal for the first time. Last season, San Diego FC was the top seed in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference, winning 19 matches and earning 63 points during the 34-match regular season. This was the most victories and points ever recorded by a new MLS expansion team. 7:30 p.m. Saturday 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego. sandiegofc.com
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Balboa Park Chinese New Year Fair: House of China San Diego is hosting a huge party in Balboa Park, featuring everything from ethnic food to cultural performances and Asian story theater. Find this fair at the International Cottages. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 21-22. International Cottages Balboa Park, 2191 Pan American Road W., San Diego. chinesenewyearfair.com
Students from the San Diego Ballet before performing at the City Heights Multicultural Festival of Love on Feb. 22, 2025. The “celebration promotes Diversity, Solidarity and Love while providing a space where diverse perspectives, cultures and values are accepted, appreciated and celebrated.” (Ariana Drehsler / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
City Heights Multicultural Festival of Love: Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park is the home of this year’s City Heights Multi-Cultural Festival of Love. The free, family-friendly event is intended to promote diversity, unity and love while providing a space where diverse perspectives, cultures and values are celebrated. There will be an arts and craft section, multiple live performances from local musicians, food vendors, a children’s zone and raffle prizes. Plus, the San Diego Guild of Puppetry and the City Heights Library will host various activities. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 4455 Wightman St., San Diego. facebook.com/CityHeightsFestivalOfLove
Esports league championship: The Bornemann TERI Campus of Life is hosting the Unified Esports League’s first Super Smash Grand Championship for special needs individuals. The inaugural championship brings 24 finalists from UESL’s six San Diego County and Imperial County locations to compete for a team trophy and individual awards. This gaming event is free for the public to attend, and seating is limited to the first 200 people to RSVP. 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday. 555 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos. humanitix.com/super-smash-grand-championship
San Diego Symphony: Conductor Nicholas Carter leads the orchestra and pianist Benjamin Grosvenor in a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 in B minor “Pathétique,” along with works by Britten and Ravel. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.. 2 p.m. Sunday.. Jacobs Music Center, 750 B St., downtown. $42-$125. sandiegosymphony.org
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir of San Diego: First United Methodist Church hosts a concert of traditional and contemporary gospel with spirituals, anthems and oratorios honoring Dr. King’s legacy. 4 p.m. Saturday . 2111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego. Free. fumcsd.org/ministries/cultural-events-music-series/
Oceanside film festival: The 15th edition of the Oceanside International Film Festival kicks off with five days of celebrating cinema, the arts and the Oceanside community. The festival starts with Surf Saturday, which includes four separate lineups of nonfiction surf filmmaking from around the globe at the Oceanside Theatre Company. The festival continues with a red carpet event, opening night feature film “Desert Angel,” panel discussion with various directors and actors and an awards show. There will be over 30 films shown throughout the festival at the Star Theatre. Saturday through Feb. 28. Multiple venues. $18-$86. osidefilm.org
World Ballet Company will present its touring production of “Swan Lake” in February at two locations in San Diego and Escondido. (World Ballet Company)
World Ballet Company presents ‘Swan Lake’: A live orchestra performs the Tchaikovsky score accompanying this two-hour iconic ballet, with its cast of 50 international dancers, including the ballerinas who perform the challenging roles of the Black and White swans. For ages 5 and older. 7 p.m. Saturday at the San Diego Civic Theatre, 1110 Third Ave., downtown. 6 p.m. Sunday at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido. $78-$162. artcenter.org $72-$168. worldballetcompany.com
Sunday
National Margarita Day deals: The Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is celebrating National Margarita Day with music performances, drinks and food deals all day. There will be $5 margaritas at both hotel restaurants and bars. The 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar will serve a taco plate and margarita special for $25 or a chips and dips and margarita combo for $20. Also, the hotel will be selling a $5 cup that allows customers to get refills on drinks at a discounted price. The day begins with a live DJ and then a mariachi performance. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 435 Sixth Ave., San Diego. 619-819-9500, margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-hotel-san-diego
International Guitar Night: Concert guitarists Lucas Imbiriba of Brazil, Thu Le of Vietnam, Alexandr Misko of Russia and the single-named Taimane of Hawaii will perform rock, flamenco, classical and fingerstyle guitar pieces from the baroque era to today. 4 p.m. Sunday. Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway. $29-$68. 858-748-0505, powayonstage.org
“Collaborators and Friends: James Hubbell, Peter Mitten & Wendell Perry”: The Ilan Lael Foundation is hosting a one-day-only exhibit of this collaborative piece created by the three artists. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Circle Center Art Gardens, 9705 Upas Lane, Escondido. 760-504-6620, RSVP to info@circlecentergallery.com.