Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, April 12 to Sunday, April 14.
Friday
Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party: Disney characters such as Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, Elsa, Miguel and Buzz Lightyear will take to the ice for a magic quest with Mickey Mouse. 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.; 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego. Tickets start at $20. disneyonice.com/mickeys-search-party/san-diego-ca-pechanga-arena-san-diego
“Brat”: Bocón theater company presents a new play by Wendy Maples inspired by the true stories of children who grow up in military families, who are known as “military brats.” The show will be presented in multiple locations, including at schools and on-base at Camp Pendleton. 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday at Light Box Theater, 2590 Truxtun Road, No. 205, Liberty Station. 7 p.m. April 26 at Trinity Theatre Co., Mission Valley mall, 1640 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 129, San Diego. ission is free but reservations requested at tickettailor.com/events/bocon.
“Stew”: Scripps Ranch Theatre & Common Ground Theatre present Zora Howard’s 2021 Pulitzer Prize finalist play about three generations of Black women sharing stories, hopes and sorrows as they prepare stew for a church event. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. plus 2 p.m. April 20. Through April 21. Legler-Benbough Theatre, Alliant International University, 9783 Avenue of Nations, San Diego. $29-$49. (858) 578-7728, scrippsranchtheatre.org
“The Harvest”: OnStage Playhouse opens its 40th season with Samuel D. Hunter’s drama about a group of evangelical missionaries facing questions of faith, family and the future on the eve of a missionary trip to the Middle East. 8 p.m. today and Saturday; 5 p.m. Sunday. 291 Third Ave., Chula Vista. $15-$25. (619) 422-7787, onstageplayhouse.org
“Artistic Alchemy: Abstract Innovations”: Studio Door Gallery presents a group show of work by eight San Diego artists. Opening reception: 6-9 p.m. tonight. Runs through April 27. 3867 Fourth Ave., Hillcrest. thestudiodoor.com
Rose Muralikrishnan and the Muralikrishnans Carnatic Quartet: Center for World Music will present a concert of South Indian classical music. 7:30 p.m. tonight. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. $40-$55. (619) 363-3007, centerforworldmusic.org
Saturday
SDSU baseball white out game: The Aztecs will play UNLV and the first 500 fans will receive free rally towels. 6 p.m. Saturday. Tony Gwnn Stadium, Plaza Deportes, San Diego. ticketmaster.com/sdsu-aztec-baseball-tickets/artist/1548893?list_view=1&brand=sdathletics
Taste of Hillcrest: More than 25 Hillcrest restaurants will offer samples of food or drinks along a self-guided walking tour of the neighborhood. Participants can check in on the east side at the Hillcrest Business Association (1601 University Ave.) or on the west side at the US Bank building at Fifth and University avenues. Follow the orange and white balloons to find participating locations. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Hillcrest. $40. fabuloushillcrest.com/taste-of-hillcrest
South Bay Earth Day: Ahead of Earth Day, this South Bay celebration features environmentally friendly, interactive activities. Bring small electronics that need repair to a fix-it clinic, participate in a tie-dye workshop and learn about composting. There will be an artist alley, food trucks, green vendors and a kids zone. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Chula Vista Bayfront Park, 980 Marina Way, Chula Vista. Free. southbayearthday.com
Spring Art & Wine Walk: Art lovers can take a stroll among artistic displays in media such as ceramics, photography and painting. A wine garden will feature charcuterie, wine tasting and live acoustic music. 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday. The Forum Carlsbad, 1923 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad. Free. theforumcarlsbad.com
“Maestras”: Verbatim Books will host a Poets on Fire event featuring poetry by Latina educators in celebration of a new collection of poetry, “Maestra,” by Angelina Sáenz. 7:15 p.m. Saturday. Verbatim Books, 3793 30th St., San Diego. Free. verbatimbooks.com/events
Living with coyotes: Batiquitos Lagoon will put on a presentation on the natural history of coyotes led by Project Wildlife rehabilitation specialist Kelly Wallace. The talk will cover how coyotes are rehabilitated, their interaction with other predators and how best to coexist with them. The family event is geared to adults and kids, age 12 and older. Registration is required. 10 a.m. Saturday. Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad. Free. batiquitoslagoon.org
Barrio Art Crawl: On the second Saturday of every month, the Barrio Logan community hosts an art crawl with special exhibits, food, shopping, live music and other activities celebrating Chicano art and culture. Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday. 2113 Logan Ave., San Diego. instagram.com/barrioartcrawl
Vegan festival: More than 80 vendors will be at the second annual San Diego Vegan Festival on Saturday This free-entry event will have close to 50 of those vendors selling various food, drinks and desserts at Waterfront Park. Some of the plant-based options will include burgers, cookies, cinnamon rolls, dumplings, lumpia, pizza, sushi and tacos. There will also be about 30 vendors selling artwork, clothing, hygiene products, jewelry and more. Other offerings for the day: discussions talking about vegan business ownership, vegan recipes and impact of animal rescues. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego. veganinsandiego.com/sdveganfest
Sunday
Rolando Street Fair: This event celebrates the community of Rolando with live music, a kids zone, a beer garden and over 100 artists, local businesses and other vendors. Visitors can also enjoy food trucks. Bands will play throughout the day with the headliner Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra starting at 4:45 p.m. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Rolando Boulevard. Free. $5 for all-day play in the kids zone. rolandocc.org/rolando-street-fair
Culinary festival: The 21st annual Celebrate the Craft returns to the Lodge at Torrey Pines on Sunday. This event showcases chefs, brewers, farmers, wineries and more, offering samples of various food and drinks. Chefs scheduled to attend include Roberto Alcocer, Aly Lyng and JoJo Ruiz. Some of the farmers and food producers at the event will be El Faro Seafood, Golden Door Farms and J.R. Organics Farm. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla. $250. lodgetorreypines.com/celebrate-the-craft
Bulls of Sant’Agata Charge Little Italy: This annual car show displays rare and classic Lamborghinis in the heart of Little Italy. Visitors can also enjoy live music while they check out the cars. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. India Street between West Fir and West Grape streets. littleitalysd.com/events/the-bulls-of-santagata-charge-little-italy
San Diego College Band Day: Bands from local colleges and universities will perform with interludes by Raul Prieto Ramirez on the organ. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American E. Road, San Diego. Free. sdwinds.org/about-4
Duke Windsor ‘Reflections’ in the Gaslamp: Sparks Gallery is exhibiting a 30-year retrospective by San Diego painter Duke Windsor. The works in this show focus on Windsor’s local street scenes. Artist’s reception: 5-8 p.m. Sunday (RSVP required). Runs through April 30. 530 Sixth Ave., Gaslamp Quarter. sparksgallery.com
“Sirocco”: Cellist Abel Selaocoe & Manchester Collective present a diverse mix of African music, Danish folk songs and classical works. 7 p.m. Sunday. Baker-Baum Concert Hall, Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $43-$78. theconrad.org
Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra: TICO presents Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 and Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto “The Emperor.” 3 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd., San Diego. $10-$25. tissd.org
