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Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30.
The Princess Bride: See a film and a live symphony at the same time at “The Princess Bride” in Concert. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra will perform the entire film score as the movie is being played on a giant screen on stage. “The Princess Bride” stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Billy Crystal and André the Giant. The film is a romantic fairy tale that revolves around a young woman named Buttercup and a young farmhand named Westley. 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. $54-$123.
Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival: Art and beer collide at the second annual Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival. Some of the featured art will include sculptures by Benjamin Lavender, paintings by Eric Wixon and Pieces of Payne with garden art and mixed media wall art. Over 15 local craft beer companies and restaurants are offering unlimited food samples and 10, four-ounce pours of craft beer to ticketed guests. Participating businesses include Aztec Brewery Company, Green Flash Brewing Co., Hillcrest Brewing Company, Pizza Port and Barrio Star. The event is organized by the Bankers Hill Business Group and San Diego Brewers Guild. 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. The Abbey, 2825 Fifth Ave., San Diego. $35. /events/226537720867257
Comedian Caroline Rhea: The ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ star brings her comedy act to Escondido. 6:30 and 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. GRAND COMEDY CLUB AND PIZZERIA, 200 East Via Ranch Parkway, #125Escondido $20. /product/rhea/
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet presents ‘The Firebird’: Based on a Russian fairytale, the principal roles in this production include a prince and princess, an evil immortal who captures the princess and the magical Firebird, who saves the day. The dancer parts include minions, palace guards, enchanted birds and a hunting party. 7 p.m. March 28; 2 and 7 p.m. March 29; 2 p.m. March 30. Casa del Prado Theater, 1650 El Prado, Balboa Park. $25. 619-259-0220.
Moonshine concert series: The spring concert series at Moonshine Flats and Moonshine Beach kicks off this weekend with 1980s-style country music. Singer and Texas native Braxton Keith is promoting his debut EP “Blue,” which was released in December. He has been releasing singles since 2019 and is now signed by Warner Music Nashville. The series continues with Jeremy McComb on April 17, Josh Tatofi on May 1 and Ty Myers on May 21. 6:30 p.m. Friday. Moonshine Beach, 1165 Garnet Ave., San Diego. $28.78.
Spring country music series begins: The spring concert series at Moonshine Flats and Moonshine Beach kicks off this weekend with 1980s-style country music. Singer and Texas native Braxton Keith is promoting his debut EP “Blue,” which was released in December. He has been releasing singles since 2019 and is now signed by Warner Music Nashville. The series continues with Jeremy McComb on April 17, Josh Tatofi on May 1 and Ty Myers on May 21. 6:30 p.m. Friday. Moonshine Beach, 1165 Garnet Ave., San Diego. $28.78.
‘Ain’t Too Proud’ tour returns next week for three-day visit: Broadway San Diego presents a brief return engagement of the musical “Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of The Temptations” next week. The musical, inspired by the real-life music, ups and downs of the Motown men’s vocal group, last playsed in San Diego in 2023. 8 p.m. March 28; 2 and 8 p.m. March 29; 1 and 6:30 p.m. March 30. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown. $56 and up.
Sawyer Hill: Alternative rock with a progressive twist musician Sawyer Hill is performing at Quartyard. His newest album titled “Heartbreak Hysteria” is set to be released on April 18. Hill started performing in public at the age of 15 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In February 2024 his song “Look at the Time” charted on Spotify’s Viral 50. The band Sweet Spine will open up the show. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Quartyard, 1301 Market St., San Diego. $18-$96.
Paul Oakenfold: Award-winning English record producer and remixer Paul Oakenfold is taking over the decks at Music Box. Oakenfold was named best DJ in the world in 1998 and 1999 by DJ Magazine. In 2002, he won the BMI Film Music Award for his work on the 2001 film “Swordfish.” Oakenfold has worked with various artists such as Madonna, U2, Britney Spears and Michael Jackson. will be the night’s opening act. 8 p.m. Friday. Music Box, 1337 India St., San Diego. $43.30-$162.
“What the Constitution Means to Me”: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the San Diego premiere of Heidi Schreck’s play about how the wording of the U.S. Constitution impacts the lives of four generations of women. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. and Sundays. Through March 30. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $52-$74. 858-481-1055,
Poncho Sanchez: Grammy Award-winning percussionist, conguero and bandleader Poncho Sanchez recorded a live performance at the Belly Up in 2023. That performance was turned into a new album, which is being celebrated with a release concert at the Belly Up. The album, titled “Live at the Belly Up Tavern,” was recorded with his Latin jazz band. It showcases 10 new songs and is Sanchez’s 31st album release of his career. In 1999, Sanchez won a Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Performance for “Latin Soul.” Over the years, the Laredo, Texas-born artist has paid tribute to mentors and pioneers in music, including a collaboration with trumpeter Terence Blanchard honoring Afro-Cuban music and artists Dizzy Gillespie and Chano Pozo. 7 p.m. Saturday. Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. $40-$70.
Chili cookoff fundraiser: The public can enjoy some chili and help local groups at the Lemon Grove Lions and Lemon Grove Forward Club’s Chili Cookoff Fundraiser. The event features a chili-tasting contest, where participants vote for the best, along with music, a raffle, silent auction and a cash bar. It will be held at St. John of the Cross Parish Hall, and proceeds will benefit service projects for the Lemon Grove Lions and Lemon Grove Forward Club, according to event organizers. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. 8086 Broadway, Lemon Grove. $30. /sites/lemon_grove
SACRA/PROFANA’s “Windows”: The vocal ensemble presents a program of choral works that will pair pieces by early music composers with works by diverse contemporary composers. 7 p.m. Saturday. First United Methodist Church, 2111 Camino de Rio South, San Diego. $15-$40.
The Price is Right Live: Come on down San Diego, you could be the next contestant on “The Price is Right” Live. Sycuan Casino will host The Price is Right Live, an interactive game show that allows attendees to play games from the classic television game show such as Plinko and spin “The Price is Right” Big Wheel. Guests will also have the opportunity to win prizes such as vacations, appliances and maybe even a new car. Each show lasts about 75 to 90 minutes. Attendees must be 21 years and over. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday. Sycuan Casino, 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon. $29-$59.
San Diego Symphony’s “From the Depths”: Conductor Tianyi Lu will lead the orchestra and pianist Paul Lewis in Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony, as well as Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor and Gareth Farr’s “The Invocation from the Sea.” 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Jacobs Music Center, 700 B St., downtown. $39-$120.
‘Once On This Island’ opens in Oceanside: Oceanside Theatre Company presents the Lynn Ahrens/Stephen Flaherty musical inspired by the Little Mermaid about a poor girl named Ti Moune who falls in love with a boy from the wealthy side of their Caribbean island. Opens Saturday and runs through April 13. 8 p.m. Fridays; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Brooks Theater, 217 North Coast Highway, Oceanside. $40 ($50 on opening night).
East Village Block Party: Padres fans can celebrate the opening weekend of the 2025 season at the East Village Association’s 13th annual East Village Block Party. The free, family-friendly event is filled with food and beverage vendors, retail pop-ups, live entertainment, photo opportunities, games and a classic car show. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. J Street from Sixth to 10th avenues. Free.
“La Havana Madrid”: New Village Arts presents the San Diego premiere of Sandra Delgado and Christian Amigo’s play with music about a real-life Chicago nightclub that welcomed Cuban, Puerto Rican and Colombian immigrants in the 1960s. Opens Saturday and runs through April 27. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. 2787 State St., Carlsbad. $25-$60. 760-433-3245, /la-havana-madrid
Comedian Nick Swardson: Get ready for the comedic styling of Nick Swardson, as he brings his show to The Magnolia. Swardson is an actor, producer, screenwriter and stand-up comedian. He is known for his character Terry Bernadino in the television series “Reno 911!” The Minneapolis native has also worked with Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison’s productions. Swardson’s comedy show normally centers around “his incredibly drunk nights out and the magical realizations which are reached when blasted out of your mind,” according to San Diego Theater. 6 p.m. Saturday. The Magnolia, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon. $74.20-$194.95.
“San Diego, I Love You: City Heights”: Long-dormant Circle Circle dot dot theater company has returned with a new version of its site-specific walking adventure play series, this time set in the community of City Heights. This edition, written by Soraya Rowley, will be a romantic comedy where audience members are encouraged to buy drinks at two of the locations visited during the play, Tower Bar and Key & Cleaver. 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Show begins at Key and Cleaver, 4727 University Ave., San Diego. $20.
Elmo’s Eggstravaganza: Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating Easter with over three weeks of limited-time, family-fun activities. Elmo’s Eggstravaganza transforms the theme park into Easter-themed rides and attractions. Some of these attractions include an Easter egg scavenger hunt, storytime, a dance party, a parade and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and Sesame Street characters. Now through April 20. Sesame Place San Diego, 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista. $46.99-$86.99. /san-diego
Kim Deal: Indie-rock artist Kim Deal released her debut album “Nobody Loves You More” in November. Now she is bringing a live performance to The Observatory North Park. Deal is known for her work with the Pixies, where she was the founding member, according to Apple Music. Deal was also part of the bands The Breeders and The Amps. 7 p.m. Sunday. Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego. $59.
Ron Currie author event: San Diego’s The Book Catapult shop, will host a Q&A between this Maine-based novelist and local author Jim Ruland. Currie’s 2007 novel “Everything Matters!” is a particular favorite of Book Catapult co-owner Seth Marko and he says “Babs Dionne” is just as excellent. It’s the story of Babs, a doting grandma and matriarch of an all-female crime gang in a small Maine town who run afoul of a vengeful regional drug kingpin. 6-8 p.m. Sunday. 3010-B Juniper St., San Diego. Free. /event/2025-03-30/ron-currie
National Puppy Day deal: Monkey Bar at the Town and Country Resort is serving special happy hour deals for National Puppy Day in collaboration with the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Its Yappy Hour menu includes $10 specialty cocktails such as the Rescue Dog Sangria and the Good Boy, which mixes vodka, cold brew coffee, peanut butter whiskey, espresso and brown sugar. Other specials to expect are $13 pizzas, $9 house spirits and $7 draft beers and house wines. There will also be wine samplings from Rescue Dog Wine, live music and photo opportunities. A with a percentage of sales will go to the shelter, according to the Town and Country. 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday. 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego. 619-291-7131, /dine/monkey-bar
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