Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, March 30 to April 3.
Check back Wednesday for our guide to things to do this weekend.
Monday
53rd Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony: A ceremony will be held to commemorate the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Featured speakers include former prisoner of war Capt. Jack Ensch, USN (Ret.) and and POW wife Kathy Ensch. Visitors must arrive by 10:20 for free admission. The ceremony will also be streamed on Facebook Live. 10 a.m. Monday. USS Midway Museum Flight Deck. Free. midway.org/event/53rd-vietnam-war-commemoration-ceremony
Silent Movie Mondays: As part of its silent movie series, the Balboa Theatre will show the 1926 film “The Black Pirate.” The screening will feature organist Ken Double. 7 p.m. Monday. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave.,San Diego. $28. sandiegotheatres.org/events/detail/the-black-pirate-1926
Children’s arts and crafts: For six days, IKEA is organizing free arts and crafts activities for children 12 years and under. Materials will be provided and food sampling will be available. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 30 through April 4. 2149 Fenton Parkway, San Diego. ikea.com/us/en/stores/events/ikea-san-diego-ca/spring-break-at-ikea-san-diego
Tuesday
Balboa Park tour: Participants can learn about the “history, architecture, horticulture, and culture in the Park” on this tour of Balboa Park. Meet at the visitor center. 11 a.m. Tuesday. $5 donation suggested. foreverbalboapark.org/tours
Free comedy show: On Tuesday nights, American Comedy Co. hosts an open mic night with a $5 happy hour. Attendees must be 21 or older. 8 p.m. Tuesday. 818 Sixth Ave, San Diego. Free admission. americancomedyco.com/products/gaslamp-open-mic-5-happy-hour-live-tue-3
Wednesday
Sky Tonight: San Diegans can take a closer look at the night’s sky at the Fleet Science Center’s Sky Tonight events on the first Wednesday of each month. Sky Tonight is a live planetarium show in the center’s dome theater. After the show, participants can join the San Diego Astronomy Association outside to look through telescopes. 7 and 8:15 p.m. Wednesday. Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, San Diego. $24.95 for adults, $19.95 for ages 3-12, $22.95 for seniors. fleetscience.org/events/sky-tonight
An Evening With Anne Lamott & Neal Allen: The writing power couple will be on hand to share their best writing advice. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego. $53.50. sandiegotheatres.org/events/detail/anne-lamott-neal-allen-2026
Sweet Eggscape: Highlights of this Easter celebration include a petting zoo, crafts, games, photos with Easter Bunny and food and ice cream for first 75 participants. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. North Park Recreation Center, 4044 Idaho St., San Diego. sandiego.gov.
Wildflower adventure: Locals wanting to go searching for spring blooms in the local desert are invited to stop by the Borrego Springs library and visit a resource table for a current map of local blooms. This service is provided by the Anza-Borrego Desert and Natural History Association and will a be available (after Wednesday) on Tuesdays throughout April. Visitors can also see recent photos to help identify the blooms. Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday. 2580 Country Club Road,Borrego Springs. Free. sdcl.bibliocommons.com/events/6983a4a36724c63d00f090bf
“The Maltese Falcon”: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of Matthew Salazar-Thompson’s comical stage adaptation of Dashiell Hammett’s 1930 noir detective thriller, best remembered for its 1941 film version starring Humphrey Bogart a hard-boiled detective Sam Spade. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through April 5. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $73.50-$80.50. 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org
“The ’70s! The Golden Age of the Album”: Lamb’s Players Theatre is bringing back its hit 2025 music revue of the greatest songs of the 1970s. 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays; 2 Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Through April 12. Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego. $49-$98. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
Thursday
The War and Treaty: The husband and wife duo will perform in San Diego as part of its In the Meantime Tour. 7 p.m. Thursday. ArtPower at UC San Diego. $25. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/the-war-and-treaty/
Free Young Scientists presentation at library: Maynard Okereke, known as the Hip Hop MD, will give a presentation on his book, “Zombie Spiders and Asteroid Blasters,” including a hands-on demonstration for grade-school and middle-grade readers. 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. Registration is encouraged at libraryfoundationsd.org/events/okereke-central.
Story time with an archaeologist: The San Diego Archaeological Center regularly hosts story time events that are themed to archaeology. After the reading, participants can explore the museum. 10 to 11 a.m. April 2. San Diego Archaeological Center, 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido. $5. sandiegoarchaeology.org/event/story-time-with-an-archaeologist-2/2026-04-02/
National Burrito Day: Burrito lovers rejoice, Farmer Boys is offering a BOGO sale on National Burrito Day. Customers can get one breakfast burrito for 50% off with the purchase of any breakfast burrito of equal of higher price, during the same transaction. To get the discount, guests must redeem the deal through the Farmer Boys VIF App. Farmer Boys’ breakfast burritos contain cage-free eggs, hash browns, cheese, salsa and choice of meats. Farmer Boy has two locations in Escondido. Thursday. farmerboys.com
Friday
Tony Rock: The veteran comedian and brother of Chris Rock will perform stand-up at multiple shows this weekend. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Mic Drop Comedy, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. $31. micdropcomedysandiego.com/events/122007
Egg hunt at farm: Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm, a 20-acre farm with animals, will have Easter egg hunts this weekend. 1 a.m. Friday through Sunday. 5178 Japatul Spur, Alpine. Single-day admission is $40; $25 for kids (children younger than 2 are admitted free). Tickets are $14, plus admission per child, including basket and up to 14 eggs. Free parking. Visit sanctuaryandfarm.org
Art event at Liberty Station: The First Friday event at Arts District Liberty Station features open artist studios, galleries, outdoor public art and live performances.Highlights include dance class, exhibits, live music and improv performances. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. libertystation.com/directory/arts-district.
San Diego County is hopping with Easter egg hunts; many are free
“In Situ: La Jolla”: San Diego Art Directory’s Unscripted Spaces Program will host a curated exhibition of artwork displayed in a homelike designer environment in an interior design showroom. Opening reception, 4:30-7 p.m. Friday. 7730 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free. Reserve at eventbrite.com.
“The Play That Goes Wrong”: Lamb’s Players Theatre presents the San Diego professional premiere of this London-born stage comedy about a troupe of theater actors struggling to get through a performance while the everything collapses around them. Previews, April 3 through Tuesday. Opens Wednesday and runs through May 31. 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $48-$98. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org