KPBS Events

San Diego Restaurant Week – Winter 2026

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10 AM

Ongoing until February 1, 2026

Various Locations in San Diego County

Crayola Creativity Week 2026

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6 AM

Ongoing until February 1, 2026

Virtual

Free

Oceans at Night for 21+

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Jazz
Music

Studio Sessions Jazz Night

Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM

Quartyard

Free

Comedy

Charles McBee

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7 PM

Mic Drop Comedy Club

General Admission: $31 | VIP Reserved Seating: $42.50

Blues
Music

D.K. Harrell

Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 7 PM to 9 PM

California Center for the Arts, Escondido: The Center Theater

Standard Tickets $38.40 - $103.20 including fees (face value $32-$86)

Food

ARTIFACT at Night: A Curated Dinner Inspired by the Nordic Region

Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 5 PM to 8:30 PM

Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park

$89

A sign at the Farmers Insurance Open, Jan. 24, 2024. The professional gold tournament began Wednesday at Torrey Pines Golf Course.

2026 Farmers Insurance Open

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Ongoing until February 1, 2026

Torrey Pines Golf Course

Fun Animal Friday: Cats

Friday, January 30, 2026 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM

Children's Museum of Discovery

Firefighters for Hope – Cancer Walk

Friday, January 30, 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM

Country Montessori School

Minimum $25 Donation to FCSN

'A Celebration of Ireland' - Music, Poetry and Folklore From the Emerald Isle

Friday, January 30, 2026 from 7 PM to 9 PM

HALL OF NATIONS (Balboa Park International Cottages)

$10 - $15 suggested donation

'The Art of Banksy Without Limits'

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10 AM

Ongoing until February 28, 2026

The Center at the Del Mar Fairgrounds

Compagnie Hervé Koubi: 'Sol Invictus'

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Balboa Theatre

$51-$104

Anton Khabbaz

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9 PM

Music Box

$26.10

Art for a Cause

Friday, January 30, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 8 PM

University Club Atop Symphony Towers

$25

East County Mega Card Show

Friday, January 30, 2026 from 5 PM to 9 PM

BNS Brewing & Distilling Co.

Free

Films

'Marty Supreme'

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7 PM

Ongoing until February 1, 2026

Digital Gym Cinema

$13 Regular / $11 Students & Seniors / $9 Members

San Diego Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:15 AM

Ongoing until April 12, 2026

City Cruises

Exhibits

The Bridal Bazaar

Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Free - $20 at the door

San Diego Museum Month 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 9 AM

Ongoing until February 28, 2026

Multiple locations

Sake Meets West - Ultimate Sake and Food Pairing

Sake Meets West - Ultimate Sake & Food Pairing

Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 12 PM to 3 PM

Kettner Exchange

$150

Setsubun 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM

Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego

General Admission, Children 6 and under are free

The Home Improvement Expo

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10 AM

Ongoing until February 1, 2026

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Free

Music

Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 5 PM

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

$86-$90

Music

Joss Stone - 'Less Is More'

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Balboa Theatre

$67-$215

Sky Tonight: Our Moon

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 7 PM to 8 PM

Fleet Science Center

16th Annual Randy Jones Run, Walk and Roll for Independence

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 8 AM

NTC Park at Liberty Station

$35-$45

Warrior Spirit 5k Run/Walk and Family Festival

Warrior Spirit 5k Run/Walk & Family Festival

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 8 AM

Poinsettia Community Park

2025 Love Your Wetlands Day Credit to "Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego"

Love Your Wetlands Day 2026

Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9 AM to 2 PM

Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve

Free

The 2026 Kook Run

Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 6:30 AM to 11 AM

Downtown Encinitas

Food
Sports

Big Screens, Big Energy: Draft’s Big Game Watch Party

Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 12 PM to 8 PM

Draft at Belmont Park

El Chingon's Big Game Sunday with brunch and a Bad Bunny halftime watch party

Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 11 AM to 3 PM

El Chingon

2026 Big Game Party Celebration at THE LOT Liberty Station

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1 PM

The LOT Liberty Station

$85 Adutls / $40 Children

2026 Big Game Party Celebration at THE LOT La Jolla

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1 PM

THE LOT La Jolla

$85 Adults / $40 Children

Firehouse and SDCM Present Big Game Block Party

Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 1:30 PM to 8 PM

Firehouse American Eatery & Lounge

Sports
Food

Hard Rock Hotel Big Game Viewing Party

Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 1 PM to 9 PM

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Free

LandShark Bar and Grill at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego

The Big Game at LandShark Bar and Grill

Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego

Sports
Food

Viewing Party at Garage Kitchen + Bar

Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 3 PM to 9 PM

Garage Kitchen + Bar

Sports
Food

Coronado Big Game Party

Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 2 PM to 9 PM

Coronado Fire Station Venue

$44.52

2026 SD Lunar New Year Festival

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5 PM

Ongoing until February 15, 2026

Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park

Free

Ai no Niwa

Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 5 PM to 7 PM

Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego

$250-$400 per couple

Black Comix Day 2026

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10 AM

Ongoing until February 15, 2026

WorldBeat Cultural Center

Free

North Park Valentine’s Day Skate Party

Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 12 PM to 4 PM

North Park Mini Park

Free

Daygo Eats

Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 12 PM to 5 PM

Black Arts and Cultural district

Free

Teens
Books

Shooting the Lit for Teens

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 4 PM to 5 PM

Mission Valley Branch Library

Free

Taste What You Hear: Mainly Mozart’s Wine Pairing Series Returns

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 5 PM

Ongoing until April 12, 2026

Fairbanks Ranch Country Club

$125

San Diego Family Fun Fest

Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 10 AM to 1 PM

Salvation Army Kroc Center Corner Zone

Free

Music

Music of the Americas @ Park & Market: 'Tango Íntimo II'

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 7:30 PM to 9 PM

UCSD Park & Market

$25-$55

North County Lunar New Year Festival 2026

Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 12 PM to 5 PM

Oceanside Public Library – Civic Center Community Rooms

Free

KPBS Kids Event: Hats Off to Reading Day with Super Why!

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM

Children's Museum of Discovery

Free

Tomatomania at The Water Conservation Garden

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 9 AM

Ongoing until March 7, 2026

Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College

Free

Music
Rock

Nine Inch Nails - 'Peel It Back Tour'

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 8 PM

Pechanga Arena San Diego

From $89

Charity
Food

Susan G. Komen San Diego Impact Luncheon 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026 from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

EVE

Individual tickets $150, Tables $2,000 (10 tickets and special recognition)

Walk for Animals: North County

Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 7 AM to 11 AM

Kit Carson Park

Walk for Animals: NTC Park at Liberty Station

Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 7 AM to 11 AM

NTC Park at Liberty Station

Madison Beer: The Locket Tour

Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 7 PM

PETCO Park

Music
Rock

Guns N' Roses

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 6:25 PM

Snapdragon Stadium

Ed Sheeran: 'LOOP Tour'

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM

PETCO Park

From $92.50

My Chemical Romance: 'The Black Parade 2026'

Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 7 PM

PETCO Park

From $90