What to KnowOur Weekend Events guide is published every Thursday in our In Your Neighborhood section of NBC7.comLike our mission always, our guide will do its best to span the county — north, south, east, and west — to bring you fun, fresh and affordable things to do in San DiegoHave any events to share? Please send them to Brenda.Gregorio-Nieto@nbcuni.com
Friday, Nov. 21
Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure
Through Nov. 30 at the Fleet Science Theater | Adult: $24.95
Follow the otter pup, Finn, as he explores life in the sea at San Diego’s only IMAX Giant Dome Theater.
Santee Holiday Lighting
5:30-8:30 p.m. at Santee Trolley Square | Free event; Limited Parking
Kickstart the holiday season at Santee with this family-friendly event. Enjoy sledding, Santa photos, and the tree lighting event at 6:15 p.m.
Golden Girls Christmas Experience
Through Jan.11 at 2137 Pacific Hwy | GA: $19.90+
Celebrate like Blanche, Dorothy, Rose and Sophia this holiday season in a one-of-a-kind pop-up experience inspired by The Golden Girls Kitchen.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. | San Diego Civic Theatre | $52+
Created by Grammy Award winner Chip Davis, the show includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments, which captures the holiday spirit.
Saturday, Nov. 22
Xavi
8 p.m. at Gallagher Square at Petco Park | $50+
Mexican-American singer and songwriter Xavi is making a stop in San Diego for this X-Tour.
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration
Through Jan. 4 | Included with park admission
Enjoy the holiday season at SeaWorld San Diego with its One Million Lights across the park and their new Clyde & Seamore’s Christmas at their Sea Lion Stadium.
Holidays at LEGOLAND
Through Jan. 4 | Included with park admission
Experience the holidays at LEGOLAND California, enjoying seasonal treats and taking pictures alongside holiday LEGO decorations.
California Pacific Ballet Academy: The Nutcracker
7 p.m. at The Star Theatre| $33.25
Experience the magic of the holiday season as the California Pacific Ballet Academy presents a stunning rendition of the classic ballet, The Nutcracker.
Sunday, Nov. 23
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
5 p.m. at The Old Globe |$98+
A musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss Book is back for its 28th year.
Lighscape at San Diego Botanical Garden
Through Jan. 4 | $32+
Experience an immersive light and sound experience that transforms the garden into a glowing, enchanted world. Fun for all ages.
John Legend: Get Lifted – 20th Anniversary Tour
7:30 p.m. at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park| $70.50+
Backed by his full band, John Legend: Get Lifted 20th Anniversary World Tour showcases a set list celebrating the entirety of his Grammy-winning album.
Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show
7 p.m. at the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center| $48.50+
All the traditional elements of Dickens’s A Christmas Carol are intact—including the iconic ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future—but with a comic local twist.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Through Nov. 23 at Balboa Theatre | $51.25+
The global video game phenomenon is now live on stage for its West Coast debut in San Diego.