Events
Foreigner & S.D. Symphony at The Rady Shell
March 20. Celebrating their 50th anniversary “orchestral style,” Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Foreigner join the San Diego Symphony Orchestra at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Conducted by Stuart Chafetz, the special concert showcases the legendary multiplatinum rock band along with Symphony orchestral accompaniment. Expect all your Foreigner favorites, including hits like “Waiting for a Girl Like You,” “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Juke Box Hero” and many more. 7:30 p.m. See website for ticket pricing. 222 Marina Park Way, downtown, 619.235.0804. Details
The Mustache Bash 2026
March 21. Dubbed as “the funkiest disco party of the 21st century,” The Mustache Bash returns to Mariner’s Point Park. We’re talking at least 16 funk and disco music acts performing across four stages (the Water Stage, Fire Stage, Wind Stage and Earth Stage, of course). The lineup includes Marc Rebillet, Armand Van Helden, Danilo Plessow (MCDE), Blue DeTiger, Razor-N-Tape, Gavin Turek, The Mustache Bash Family Band, Rusty Midway and more. See website for full lineup, schedule and ticket pricing (21+). 1215 Mariners Way, Mission Bay. Details
South Park “Shop Local” Market
March 22. The quaint ‘hood of South Park hosts its popular monthly “Shop Local: Art & Makers Market” on Sunday, and it’s packed with locally made treasures from around two dozen local artisans and businesses. The community-focused market lets you shop for original art (including ceramics, stained glass and more), handmade jewelry, vintage attire and accessories, homewares, candles, pet products, and more; plus food and drink outposts nearby. Meet your neighbors and bring your friends (and dogs!). 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free entry. 1504 30th St., South Park. Details
Springtime Tours with Triton Charters
Ongoing. Test your sea legs aboard the city’s largest catamaran—accommodating 100-plus passengers. The 75-foot, luxurious Triton was built to party—outfitted with a wraparound bar, seating for up to 60 people, an advanced sound system and water toys such as wave runners and kayaks. There’s even a large dance floor, a built-in waterslide and a trampoline. Private charters come complete with a Coast Guard-certified captain and crew members; as well as full catering and bar packages. 2700 Shelter Island Drive, Shelter Island, 858.330.1011. triton-charters.com
Food + Drink
“Taste of Third” in Downtown Chula Vista
March 19. Chula Vista’s culinary scene keeps getting more delicious by the year. Head to Memorial Park in the heart of the city for this annual event—a self-guided tour featuring live music along with bites and sips from more than 20 local restaurants and bars. Your “Taste of Third Passport” grants you access to offerings from the likes of Chula Vista Brewery, Lime in the Coconut, Smoke & Glory, 3 Punk Ales and more. 4-8 p.m. $53.50 per person. Check in at corner of Third Avenue and Park Way, Chula Vista. Details
Liberty Public Market 10th Anniversary
March 21-22. Celebrating “10 years of local flavors, 100 years of history,” Liberty Public Market marks a decade in business. The former 1920s-era Naval Training Center commissary and mess hall opened in March 2016 as a 25,000-square-foot food hall and retail venue. It houses nearly 40 eateries, bars and vendors serving everything from empanadas to Thai food to burgers to cocktails. Stop by for live music, pet adoptions, vendor specials, merchandise, an exclusive beer collab and more. Open daily 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 2820 Historic Decatur Road, Liberty Station. Details
Weekend Brunch at Hasta Mañana Cantina
Now Available. Colorful Gaslamp hangout Hasta Mañana Cantina has launched a new weekend brunch service filled with hearty delights. Fuel up on breakfast tacos, chilaquiles, steak and eggs, breakfast burritos, French toast, and hot-honey-drizzled fried chicken. To drink: an array of fun brunch cocktails, such as the Salty Dog with Grey Goose vodka, grapefruit and a black salt rim; plus bloody marys, bellinis, specialty shots and “brunch buckets” of bubbly. Brunch is served Sa-Su 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 310 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp Quarter, 858.321.5515. More Info
Arts + Culture
San Diego Latino Film Festival
March 18-22. Movie buffs will love this 33rd annual celebration of Latinx film, art and culture. Check out dozens of feature and short film screenings—at AMC Mission Valley and Digital Gym Cinema—from Latin America and the U.S. Festivities include the Opening Night party at El After Social Club, featuring the Fronte Live Music Experience, DJ Viejo Lowbo, and Grammy Award-winning Chicano rock band Quetzal (pictured); and celebrity and filmmaker meet-and-greets. See website for full schedule, addresses and pricing for individual tickets and festival passes. sdlatinofilm.com
The Old Globe: Fiasco Theater’s Bartleby
Through March 22. Catch it before it closes! Running through Sunday, don’t miss The Old Globe’s commissioned world premiere of Fiasco Theater’s Bartleby. Adapted for the stage by Noah Brody and Paul L. Coffey, it’s a new take on Herman Melville’s dark comic classic, Bartleby, the Scrivener. It’s “set in the buttoned-up world of an 1850s law firm but infused with the spirit of The Office and the absurdity of Beckett…” Emily Young directs. See website for showtimes and ticket pricing. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park 619.234.5623. theoldglobe.org
Del Mar Fairgrounds: Banksy Exhibit
Through April 19. A huge success around the world (three million visitors and counting), a special exhibit visits San Diego for the first time: The Art of Banksy: Without Limits. The roughly 60-minute experience lets visitors peruse 200 works by the world’s most famous and mysterious graffiti/street artist, including prints, photos, murals, sculptures and certified originals. You can step inside the “Infinity Room,” spray-paint Banksy’s art on your own tee, purchase gifts and more. See website for ticket pricing. Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. Details
The Old Globe / “Fiasco Theater’s Bartleby” is by Rich Soublet II. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
