Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31.
Check back Wednesday for our guide to things to do this weekend.
Monday
San Diego International Organ Festival: The summer fest continues with Thomas Gaynor performing will perform works by Wagner, Rachmaninoff, Camille Saint-Saëns’ “The Carnival of the Animals,” music from the “Indiana Jones” films and more. 7:30 p.m. Monday. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, San Diego. Free. spreckelsorgan.org/summer-organ-festival
Courtly Noyse: This San Diego vocal and music quartet will perform Renaissance and Medieval music on period instruments. Noon Monday. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Free. ljathenaeum.org/events/mini-concert-2026-0727
Southwest Summer Shakespeare Festival: Southwestern College’s Theatre Arts Department presents its fourth annual festival, which this year includes “Twelfth Night” and translingual adaptation of “As You Like It” (“Como Gustes”) by local playwright Mabelle Reynoso. “As You Like It”/”Como Gustes”: 7 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Saturday. “Twelfth Night”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday and July 31; 2 p.m. Aug. 1. Southwestern College Performing Arts Center, 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista (free parking in lot “O”). $16.38. swctheatre.com
Tuesday
“Salsa Under the Stars”: “Salsa Under the Stars” continues. The series will feature the Manny Cepeda Orchestra quartet and Latin music and dancing for all ages. The event is during the center’s weekly farmers market. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch Road, and runs on Aug. 11, Aug. 25 and Sept. 15 (4 to 7 p.m.), when there will be the annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. Visit otayranchtowncenter.com/en/events/44677.
“North by Northwest”: The Old Globe presents the North American tour of this London-born stage comedy based on filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock’s 1959 mistaken-identity thriller about a man pursued across the country by a mysterious group of criminals. 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Aug. 2. Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $43 and up. 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
“Cyrano”: The Old Globe premieres Jason O’Connell and Brenda Withers adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s 1897 French play “Cyrano de Bergerac.” 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Aug. 16. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $44 and up. 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org
“The Family Album”: La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere of this musical by MILCK, AG and Sam Chase about an aspiring singer-songwriter whose responsibilities to her family put an unexpected roadblock in her life and career. Opens Sunday and runs through Aug. 23. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla. $74 and up. 858-550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org
“Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha”: La Jolla Playhouse presents a WOW Experience solo show by Estonian clown Julia Masli, who aims to solve the audiences’ problems. 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Through Aug. 9. Mandell Weiss Forum, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, UCSD, La Jolla. $39 and up. 858-550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org
Wednesday
Daphne Delvaux author event: A book release party for Daphne Delvaux’s “Moms in Labor: An Employment Lawyer’s Secrets to Protect Your Baby and Your Career” will be held from 7-10 p.m. Wednesday. Meet Cute Romance Bookstore, 8235 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa. $29.99, includes book. meetcutebookshop.com
Andy Duncan and Elizabeth Hand author event: Clarion Presents authors Andy Duncan and Elizabeth Hand discussing their writing. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Mysterious Galaxy, 3555 Rosecrans St., Suite 107, San Diego. 619-539-7137, mystgalaxy.com
“American Rhythm”: In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Lamb’s Players Theatre has revived its high-energy musical celebration of 100 years of American music, from ragtime to swing, jazz and rock and roll. 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 27. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $48-$98. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
“Arcadia”: Cygnet Theatre presents Tom Stoppard’s mystery drama that alternates between 1809 and the present day at a grand English country estate. 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Aug. 9. The Joan, 2880 Roosevelt Road, Arts District Liberty Station, San Diego. $32.50 and up. 619-337-1525, cygnettheatre.com
‘Scapin’: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Bill Irwin and Mark O’Donnell’s zany adaptation of Molière’s 17th-century comedia delle-arte farce about a schemer who helps two young men marry the women of their dreams. Runs through Aug. 16. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $63.50-$85.50. 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org
Thursday
PUNDEMONIUM: Competitive punning returns with a two-part competition known as Pundemonium. Participants will compete with two-minute pun-filled speeches and a head-to-head pun-off. Winners go home with the Golden Nugget trophy. 7 p.m. Thursday. Finest City Improv, 3746 6th Ave., San Diego. $8.69. crowdwork.com/e/pundemonium-san-diego-s-only-pun-competition?date=2026-07-30
Family Discovery Days: A Discovery Days free family event themed “Bugged out” is from 10 a.m. to noon July 30 at The Forum Carlsbad, 1923 Calle Barcelona, in the garden area near Yeti. As part of the fun, guests will be able to make a build-a-bug craft to take home. Visit theforumcarlsbad.com.
“Dive Bar Time Machine”: Blindspot Collective presents this new play with music by Blake McCarty and Shellina Hefner set in a dive bar where human stories are told through songs by artists who defined their eras, including Frank Sinatrao, Donna Summer and Billie Holiday. 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Aug. 9. The Loft, 4151 Matthews Lane, La Jolla. $35. blindspotcollective.org
Friday
Spider-Man Action Premiere: Fans of Super-Man can enjoy a premiere party at Mission Valley mall. Participants can meet Spider-Man and Spider-Gwen. There will also be a photo opportunity, DJ and a hero training cource. 4 to 6 p.m. Friday. Mission Valley, 1640 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego. Free. mission-valley.com/event/39254-spider-man-brand-new-day-movie-premiere-event
ArtWalk Liberty Station: Back for its 21st year at Liberty Station this weekend, this free, open-air arts festival will feature more than 175 artists from this region and Mexico showing and selling their work. There will be a beer and wine garden, food trucks, interactive art in the KidsWalk section and live music all weekend. 5 to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 2751 Dewey Road, San Diego. artwalksandiego.org
Heiva San Diego: This annual event celebrates the culture and traditions of Tahiti. This includes musical performances, dancing and a pageant for mister and miss Heiva San Diego. 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Harrah’s Resort Southern California, 777 S. Resort Drive, Valley Center. $10-$30. heivasandiego.com/hsd2026/
Serbian Summer Folkfest: For the 35th time, the MORAVA Folklore Ensemble will host the Serbian Summer Folkfest. It presents folk traditions from all over the world with an emphasis on Serbian hospitality. The weekend of activities begins with a welcome dance on Friday, continuing with concerts and an after party Saturday and a beach party on Sunday. Visitors to the festival can also eat Authentic Serbian cuisine. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday. Various locations with main events at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church hall, 3025 Denver St., San Diego. $7.18 to $17.85. eventbrite.com/e/35th-annual-morava-serbian-summer-folkfest-2026-tickets-1992743649900
San Diego Symphony presents “The Music of John Williams”: Conductor David Newman will lead the orchestra in a concert of film score music from “Star Wars,” “E.T.,” “Superman” and more. 7:30 p.m. Friday. 222 Marina Park Way, downtown. $57-$124. theshell.org
“Ballet Under the Stars”: City Ballet presents a dance concert by its pre-professional students performing with company principal dance artists in an outdoor dance performance. 8 p.m. Friday. Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, UCSD, La Jolla. Free to $30. Gates open at 7 p.m. for picnicking (food and drinks for sale onsite). cityballet.org/family-ballets/ballet-under-the-stars/
Athenaeum 34th Annual Juried Exhibition: The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library hosts its annual contemporary art exhibit, juried by artist Paul Mpagi Sepuya, featuring works by 42 artists from across the San Diego-Tijuana region. Public reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday. Opens Saturday and runs through Oct. 10. 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. Free. 858-454-5872, ljathenaeum.org
“The Fairy Tale Monologues”: Riot Productions presents Sarah Alida LeClair’s original musical that tells the less-than-idyllic untold stories of women characters in classic fairy tales. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Aug. 7 and 8. 2 p.m. Sunday and Aug. 9. Moxie Theatre, 6669 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego. $21.50. riotproductions.art