Events
S.D. Symphony Concerts at The Rady Shell
July 11 & 13. On Friday at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, catch a screening of the blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, with the film’s score performed live by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. On Sunday: Beethoven by the Bay—a special concert with the Symphony and violinist Clara-Jumi Kang (pictured). The repertoire spans Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture; his Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”; and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. Marie Jacquot conducts. 7:30 p.m. See website for ticket pricing. 222 Marina Park Way, downtown, 619.235.0804. theshell.org
San Diego Pride Bar Crawl
July 12. Get into the San Diego Pride 2025 spirit with this festive, community-oriented bar hop in celebration of love, diversity and equality. Each ticket gets you free entry to multiple bars and venues, drink and food specials, a free after-party, themed libations, live bands and DJs, a photographer and videographer to capture all the fun, a Pub Crawls wristband, and a detailed custom digital pub crawl map. “Fabulous” attire is encouraged. 4-10 p.m. See website for Pride event guidelines, bar locations and addresses, and for ticket pricing (21+). More Info
San Diego Pride Week
Upcoming | July 16-20. San Diego’s five-day Pride celebration is among the largest in the U.S. Festivities kick off with Light Up the Cathedral—celebrating its 10th anniversary—at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral (2728 Sixth Ave., Bankers Hill) on July 16. Events also include the Spirt of Stonewall Rally and 2025 Pride BBQ (3900 Cleveland Ave.) on July 18; the annual Pride Parade on July 19; and the Pride Festival in Balboa Park, July 19-20. See website for details and full schedule of events; as well as locations and addresses around Hillcrest. sdpride.org
Food + Drink
“Juni” at Juniper and Ivy
Now Open. Little Italy’s Juniper and Ivy debuts a “little sister,” Juni. The more casual, no-reservations bar and lounge—nestled within the restaurant—has become a destination unto its own, welcoming walk-ins and serving an exclusive menu of shareable dishes and new signature cocktails. Standouts include the Elote Arancini, Michelada Ceviche, and wagyu sliders with cheddar on sesame buns; plus libations like the new Letters Never Sent with Italian gin, and the rum-based Jungle Hijinx. See website for hours. 2228 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy, 619.269.9036. juniperandivy.com
New Weekend Brunch Menu at Sally’s
Now Available. On the heels of a renovation and branding refresh, Sally Waterfront Dining—located marina-side at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Dan Diego—has launched a new weekend brunch menu. Indulge in brunch dishes like the Baja Chilaquiles with birria, queso fresco and lime crema; Tres Leches French Toast; skirt steak with cage-free eggs; and the lobster roll with Meyer lemon aioli on garlic bread; plus sea fare including oysters, crab cakes and grilled octopus. Brunch is served Sa-Su, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 1 Market Place, downtown, 619.358.6740. sallyssandiego.com
New Summer Menu at Marisi
Now Available. Savor a taste of summer in every bite at Marisi, which has launched a refreshed summer menu full of seasonal delights. Try the burrata with roasted stone fruit (pictured); the maitake mushrooms; hearth-roasted prawns; agnolotti with king crab, corn and rosé vinegar; hanger steak; bluefin tuna with heirloom cherry tomato salad; and Prosciutto di San Daniele paired with macerated figs. To drink, sip a new summer cocktail like the Ferrari or the Mango Negroni. See website for hours and reservations. 1044 Wall St., La Jolla, 858.401.6787. marisilajolla.com
Arts + Culture
Marine Band S.D. Concert in Little Italy
July 12. The Little Italy Association presents a special summer concert by the Marine Band San Diego at the Piazza della Famiglia. Celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Marine Corps, the 35-piece Marine Band ensemble performs a wide variety of music at civilian events and military ceremonies throughout San Diego and the U.S. On Saturday, they pay homage to iconic American composers, including John Philip Sousa, George Gershwin, Robert Russell Bennett, John Williams and Henry Fillmore. 7 p.m. Free. W. Date Street (between India and Colombia), Little Italy. littleitalysd.com
The Old Globe: The Janeiad
Through July 13. The Old Globe presents the world-premiere play, The Janeiad, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Maggie Burrows. This “poetic and touching play about longing, hope and the myths we tell ourselves just to get through the day” references the events of 9/11 in a thoughtful weaving of facts with fiction—amid which we meet Jane, who lives in modern-day Brooklyn, 20 years after her husband left for work one September morning… See website for showtimes and tickets. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.234.5623. theoldglobe.org
New Exhibit at MOPA@SDMA
Now On View. MOPA@SDMA presents a new exhibit, Mirae kh RHEE: Constellations. Born in Seoul and raised in the U.S. after her adoption, Berlin-based artist Mirae kh RHEE brings us an immersive installation charting a course through the universe’s vast unknown—infusing her personal journey with ancient myths, Korean objects and constellations. Pictured: “Seven Sisters” (Missing Merope version); made with bamboo bolsters, LED lights, visors, shoes and mirrors. See website for museum hours and admission info. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619.232.7931. mopa.org
North Coast Rep: A Gentleman’s Guide…
Upcoming | Opens July 16. The winner of the 2014 Tony Award for “Best Musical,” A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder runs through Aug. 17. Monty Navarro (Andrew Polec) is a poor but ambitious nobody in early 1900s London. When his mother passes away, he learns he is ninth in line to become Earl of Highhurst, and only eight members of the obnoxious, aristocratic D’Ysquith family stand in his way. Mysteriously, each family member dies off in morbidly hilarious ways. See website for tickets. 987 Lomas Santa Fe, Suite D, Solana Beach, 858.481.1055. northcoastrep.org
Photo credits: San Diego Symphony / Clara-Jumi Kang by Marco Borggreve. Juni and Sally’s by Kimberly Motos. Marisi by Mandie Geller. The Old Globe (pictured L-R: Michaela Watkins as Jane and Ryan Vasquez as Gabe) by Rich Soublet II. MOPA@SDMA: “Seven Sisters” by Mirae kh RHEE / photo by Peter Holzhauer. North Coast Rep by Aaron Rumley. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
