Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, Feb. 2 to Friday, Feb. 6.
Check back Wednesday for our guide to things to do this weekend.
Monday
Half-off museum month: Half-off admission at participating San Diego County and Tijuana museums is back. Throughout February, locals can visit over 70 museums at a discounted rate. The public can receive their 50% admission discounts by picking up free printed museum passes at about 80 public libraries throughout the county. Digital passes can be downloaded directly to smartphones on the San Diego Museum Council website. sandiegomuseumcouncil.org
“California Suite”: Carlsbad Playreaders’ opens its 2026 season with a reading of Neil Simon’s 1976 play, a series of four unrelated one-acts that all take place in the same Beverly Hills hotel room. 7 p.m. Monday. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad. Pay what you can. carlsbadplayreaders.com
Seniors visit for free: Guests 65 years and older are getting complimentary entrance to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park every day in February for its Senior Free Month promotion. To enter for free, seniors must present a valid photo identification with their date of birth at the park’s main gate. The Safari Park offers 1,800-acres where more than 3,000 mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians and arthropods roam the land, including habitats for tigers, giraffes, elephants and condors. Parking is not free and ranges from $20-$35, depending on the day. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 1-28. 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido. (619) 231-1515, sdzsafaripark.org/seniors-free
Lunar New Year at SeaWorld: SeaWorld San Diego is touting this year its “most expansive” Lunar New Year celebration yet. For three weeks, visitors to the theme park can see performances from La Jolla Taiko and lion dancing as well as order cultural foods. Jan. 31 through Feb. 16. 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego. Activities are included with admission. seaworld.com/san-diego/events/lunar-new-year
“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, opened Friday at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The exhibit features 200 artworks, some certified originals lent by private collectors and the rest are replicas. Noon to 8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 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.
Chocolate in the Americas exhibit: The Heritage of the Americas Museum puts on a Chocolate in the Americas immersive exhibit through Feb. 28 looking at the history, culture and science of chocolate from its ancient origins to modern traditions. Highlights include displays, hands-on workshops, lectures, live demonstrations and tastings. The museum is at 12110 Cuyamaca College Drive West. Tickets are $6, $4 for seniors and free for students and ages 17 and younger. Free admission every second Friday of the month. Visit heritageoftheamericasmuseum.com.
Tuesday
Caitlin Rother event: Local author and journalist Caitlin Rother will discuss her new series, Katrina & Goode, much of which takes place in La Jolla. The first book is called “Hooked.” Online registration required. 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. La Jolla/Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave., La Jolla. sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/hooked
Joss Stone: The English singer-songwriter brings her “Less is More” tour to San Diego. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Balboa Theatre868 Fourth Ave., San Diego. $67.60. sandiegotheatres.org/events/detail/joss-stone-2026
San Diego Early Music Society: The Gesualdo Six vocal ensemble will perform works from the French Renaissnce and motets and chansons from Josquin des Prez and Jean L’Héritier. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. St. James By-The-Sea in La Jolla, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. $30-$60. 619-291-8246, sdems.org/concert/gesualdosix
Grand Kyiv Ballet presents “Giselle”: This international dance company will present the timeless tale of love, betrayal and redemption. Stunning sets, bejeweled costumes and skilled dancers from war-torn Ukraine perform the ballet. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Joan B. Kroc Theatre, 6611 University Ave., San Diego. $49-$59. https://booking.showimpulse.com/event-details/giselle-san-diego-02032026
Catana Chetwynd author event: Chetwynd will discuss, answer questions about and sign the book, “Still Smitten.” This is a ticketed event with online registration required. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Mysterious Galaxy Books, 3555 Rosecrans St., Suite 107A, San Diego. $19.99. https://mystgalaxy.com/2326Chetwynd
Wednesday
“The Trip to Bountiful”: Lamb’s Players Theatre presents Horton Foote’s drama about an elderly woman who takes a trip back to her childhood hometown to reconnect with fond memories from her past. 7 p.m.Wednesdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through March 1. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $39-$78. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
Voices of the City Choir presents “Celebration of Black Joy”: This San Diego nonprofit choir, made up of individuals who have been impacted by homelessness, will perform a concert of inspirational music. 7 p.m. Wednesday. California Center for the Arts, Escondio, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. Free. 800-988-4253, artcenter.org/event/voices-of-our-city-choir/
“Louisa Gillis”: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of Joanna McClelland Glass’ psychological thriller “Louisa Gillis,” about a family ripped apart by haunting secrets from their past. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Feb. 8. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $58.50-$80.50. 858-481-10055, northcoastrep.org
Thursday
‘The Apiary’: New Village Arts presents the regional premiere of this sci-fi play about an all-women team of researchers trying to stop the extinction of bees to avoid global starvation. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. New Village Arts, 2787 State St., Carlsbad. $30-$70. 760-433-3245, newvillagearts.org
Friday
Pizza pop-up: Pali Wine Co. in Little Italy is collaborating with Marcella Pizzeria to host a pop-up pizza dinner. Marcella will prepare hand-tossed, wood-fired pizzas and specialty pies such as prosciutto and fungi truffle. Pizzas will also be paired with Pali Wine’s Neighborhood Winery selections that include a red and an orange wine. 5 p.m. Friday. 2130 India St., San Diego. 619-569-1300, paliwineco.com
Pop-up science: Scripps Polar Center Meet and learn from researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography who study and do research in Antarctica. 1 to 3 p.m. Friday. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. $39.95 for adults, $34.95 for kids. aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/pop-science-scripps-polar-center
Steve Hackman’s Beethoven X Beyoncé: Steve Hackman will combine the likes of Beethoven and Beyonce for a nice of musical excitement. 7:30 p.m. Friday. San Diego Symphony, 1245 Seventh Ave., San Diego. $61. sandiegosymphony.org/performances/beethoven-x-beyonce/
“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
“Rabbit Hole”: Trinity Theatre Company presents David Lindsay-Abaire’s play about a couple working to overcome the loss of their young son. Opens Friday and runs through Feb. 22. 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. 1640 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 129, San Diego. $30. trinityttc.org