The 11 best things to do in San Diego County this weekend
August 28–30, 2026 · handpicked from everything on across San Diego County.
This Sunday closes out the weekend with a strong comedy lineup across town, a couple of one-off live-music happenings tucked into churches and speakeasies, and one very loud stadium show at Petco Park.
Mark Hayes & Friends 7:00 PMSunday · 7:00 PM · Laugh Factory · San DiegoMark Hayes & Friends brings together strong stand-up talent for a night built on crowd work and witty banter — a solid bet if you want a classic club comedy show.MOJO BROOKZZSunday · 8:30 PM · Mic Drop Comedy · San DiegoDyon 'Mojo' Brooks headlines at Mic Drop Comedy fresh off co-starring in Tyler Perry's Netflix series MISS GOVERNOR, alongside Terri J. Vaughn and Jo Marie Payton.Adam FriedlandSunday · 7:00 PM · The Comedy Store - La Jolla · All San Diego CountyAdam Friedland takes the stage at the Comedy Store's La Jolla room, a phone-free (Yondr-enforced) space built for focused, no-distractions stand-up.My Chemical Romance The Black Parade 2026Sunday · 7:00 PM · Petco Park · San DiegoMy Chemical Romance brings The Black Parade to Petco Park — a rare stadium-scale rock spectacle to close out the weekend.Jackalope Indie Artisan FairSunday · 11:00 AM · NTC Park · San DiegoJackalope Arts fills NTC Park with 180+ hand-selected artisans for a free, browsable indie market — an easy, family-friendly way to spend a Sunday afternoon.Baroque Harpsichord and Piano RecitalSunday · 4:00 PM · First United Methodist Church of San Diego · EscondidoPianist and harpsichordist Bradley Pettit performs Bach, Couperin, and Ravel at First United Methodist Church in Escondido — an intimate, unusual pairing of Baroque and 20th-century repertoire.Cancerslug, Los Pinche Pinches, The Midnight BlockSunday · 8:30 PM · CasbahCasbah hosts a doom/stoner metal triple bill with Cancerslug, Los Pinche Pinches, and The Midnight Block for anyone craving something heavier this weekend.Eleanor at North Coast Repertory TheatreSunday · 7:00 PM · North Coast Repertory Theatre · Solana BeachNorth Coast Repertory Theatre's two-week run of Eleanor imagines Eleanor Roosevelt reflecting candidly on her life from a park bench — a quieter, character-driven theater pick.Grease Immersive Movie NightSunday · 7:00 PM · Adams Avenue Theater · San DiegoAdams Avenue Theater turns its screening into a full Rydell High experience, with immersive sets, themed drinks, and photo ops built around Grease.Sugar Rush: OMA's Artist Alliance at Sparks GallerySunday · 11:00 AM · Sparks Gallery · San DiegoSparks Gallery opens its Sugar Rush exhibition with an evening reception for OMA's Artist Alliance, a good chance to see the work and meet the artists on opening night.Summer Art and Food FairSunday · 12:00 PM · Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant · San DiegoThe Cosmopolitan Hotel's seasonal Summer Art and Food Fair pairs local artists' work with a special menu and live entertainment for a relaxed Sunday outing.
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