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San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Wonderspaces, Moonlight Amphitheatre And 'Little Shop Of Horrors'

June 14: By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin

San Diego has plenty of summer staples, and this weekend two favorites return: Wonderspaces and Moonlight Amphitheatre’s summer season. Plus, don't miss a non-traditional staging of "Little Shop of Horrors."

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: J-Lo, Avocados And BunnyKitty

June 7: By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin

We love avocados here in San Diego, so much that there’s an entire festival devoted to the green fruit. Plus Jennifer Lopez celebrates a milestone birthday, and the San Diego Festival of the Arts returns.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: From 'Fiddler' To The Fair

May 31: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

Get ready for Krispy Kreme cheeseburgers and mini doughnuts, the San Diego County Fair opens today! Also this weekend is a new "Fiddler on the Roof" and a look at music through the lens of autism.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: From Jane Austen To 'Game of Thrones'

May 24: By Nina Garin

This long weekend is all about skewing your expectations, whether it’s a new take on Jane Austen, or listening to the music of "Game of Thrones" translated through the organ. Plus, the San Diego Jewish Arts Festival begins, and local high school students try their shot at Broadway.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Candy And Dandies

May 17: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

A new version of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" comes to town, the San Diego Museum of Art expands its notion of Spanish art, and an underrated 1990s band returns to town.

Will My Kid Like 'Charlie And The Chocolate Factory?'

May 16: By Nina Garin

Is the musical "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" as terrifying as the movie versions? Check out this guide to kid-friendly arts in San Diego.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Mother's Day Edition

May 10: By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin

It’s Mother’s Day weekend and there are events happening around town sure to please all kinds of moms -- whether it’s comedy by one of the all-time greats, music from Mexico or a new take on dance.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Comedy, Concerts And Cinco De Mayo

May 3: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

Cinco de Mayo is on Sunday and there are several celebrations happening around San Diego. Plus, late-night host Seth Meyers brings his comedy act to town, and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay are starting up again.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: From Paintings To Pointe Shoes

April 26: By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin

Warm weather means outdoor arts events like the popular Art Walk and Adams Avenue Unplugged. Or, if you want to stay indoors, there’s a dance performance of some favorite classical ballets.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: 'Cats' And Comics

April 19: By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin

Two modern comedy greats visit San Diego this weekend: Ali Wong and Marc Maron. Plus the musical "Cats" is back with new staging and costumes.

Will My Kid Like 'Cats?' A Guide To Kid-Friendly Arts In San Diego

April 18: By Nina Garin

Is the musical "Cats" worth seeing with kids? Check out this guide to kid-friendly arts in San Diego.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: From Flower Art To Flower Crowns

April 12: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

This weekend is all about flowers, whether it’s the floral arrangements at Art Alive or the flower crowns at Coachella. Plus NPR’s radio program “From the Top” is in town for a live taping.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Disney Princesses And Death

April 5: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

Cinderella, Mulan and Jasmine' this weekend is all about Disney princesses, from three different Cinderella ballets to a concert by Lea Salonga. Plus a new musical at the Old Globe that explores the death of a father.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Cirque, August Wilson And Ukuleles

March 29: By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin

This weekend offers an eclectic mix of arts, from a jam with the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain to Cirque du Soleil’s street-inspired acrobatics. Plus, there's a festival dedicated to the playwright August Wilson.

San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Alvin Ailey, 'Cabaret' And Zandra

March 22: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin

This weekend, San Diego has some very sophisticated arts options: from world-class modern dancers to a conversation with one of Princess Diana’s fashion designers.

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