Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Aug. 2 to Sunday, Aug. 4.
Friday
Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market: Artists from Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador and other Latin American countries will showcase Mexican folk art, traditional clothing and textiles and Mata Ortiz pottery. There will be live music and artist demonstrations of woodcarving, painting and weaving. ission is free and free parking is available at the Caltrans parking lot across the street after 5 p.m. Friday and all day on Saturday and Sunday. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Bazaar del Mundo Shops, 4133 Taylor St., Old Town. Free. bazaardelmundo.com/event/latin-american-festival.
First Friday Art Walk: The First Friday Art Walk, a La Jolla Village event, will highlight more than two dozen galleries along with emerging artist pop-ups. Attendees can stroll through galleries and view artwork and enjoy sips and snacks. There is free ission and an all-day parking , along with an advance copy of this month’s Art Walk map. 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at LIK Fine Art La Jolla, 1205 Prospect St. lajollabythesea.com.
‘Rent’ in concert: Vocalists and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra will bring to life musical performances from the Broadway hit, “Rent.” 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Tickets start at $66. theshell.org/performances/rent-in-concert/
Sarah O’Connor solo show: Culture Brewery and Tasting Room will present an exhibition of Pacific Ocean-themed paintings by this San Diego artist titled “Textures of Water and Light: Exploring the Timeless Moment.” Opens Friday and runs through Aug. 31. 111 S. Cedros Ave., Suite 200, Solana Beach. sarahoconnorart.com
‘Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B’ opens at Old Globe: The Old Globe presents Kate Hamill’s all-female adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Sherlock Holmes” sleuthing team. 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Aug. 25. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, the Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $49 and up. (619) 234-5623, theoldglobe.org
“Tick, tick … BOOM!”: Cygnet Theatre presents the final weekend of Jonathan Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical about a young theater composer’s anxiety over not being a big success by age 30. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Through Aug. 4. 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town San Diego. $30 and up. (619) 337-1525, cygnettheatre.com
Tiki Oasis: For five nights and four days, attendees to this cultural festival can experience live music, DJs, pool lounging, sunset dinners and tropical cocktails. At the Tiki Marketplace, 150 vendors will be selling a unique selection of tiki carvings, fine art, jewelry and vintage clothing all inspired by the tiki charm of the 1960s. Attendees can also immerse themselves in tiki culture at 40 different seminars. Some events are free to the public; check online for details. 8:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Town and Country Resort, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego. $45-$699. tikioasis.com/ticket
‘Beatles Experience’ at Moonlight: A performance, “Yesterday & Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience,” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Drive. ission is $22-$45. Visit moonlightstage.com.
Nat at Night: On Fridays in the summer, the Natural History Museum stays open late. Visitors can compete in trivia at 7 p.m. or enjoy food and drinks from Wolf in the Woods. ission is half-price after 5 p.m. Fridays. San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, San Diego. $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and military, $7 for youth. sdnhm.org/calendar/nat-at-night
“Derecho”: La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere of Noelle Vinas’ play about two very different Latina sisters facing off while a massive storm approaches their family’s Virginia home. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Aug. 18. Mandell Weiss Forum, La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, UCSD La Jolla.: $29-$74. (858) 550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org
Free dance classes at First Friday: As part of First Friday activities at the ARTS DISTRCT in Liberty Station, free dance classes will be available for teens and adults. This month features the Beg Modern style. 5 p.m. Friday. TILTshift Dance, 2650 Truxton Road, San Diego. Free. libertystation.com/events/calendar
“Henry 6”: The Old Globe presents the world premiere of Barry Edelstein’s two-play adaptation of William Shakespeare’s three “Henry VI” history plays, which tell the story of England’s War of the Roses. “Part One: Flowers and ” and “Part Two: Riot and Reckoning” are playing in rotating repertory through Sept. 15. All performances at 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $35-$116. (619) 234-5623, theoldglobe.org
Saturday
All American Car Show: The All American Car Show features American cars, imports, classics and new models. The event is presented by the Mopar Club San Diego. Proceeds are donated to a designated charity or charities serving San Diego’s military community, including active-duty service , reservists, veterans and families. 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Embarcadero Marina Park North, 400 Kettner Blvd., San Diego. moparclubsandiego.net/AACS.main.html.
Library event features pony rides, petting zoo: A Summer Celebration with pony rides and a petting zoo will be hosted as part of the library’s summer reading program. Highlights include crafts for kids. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Mission Valley Branch Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway. sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library.
A concert featuring 90s House Party: Kid ‘N Play, Tone Loc, Young MC, & Rob Base will bring a 90s house party to Vista. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Drive. ission is $52-$95. Visit moonlightstage.com.
Luann de Lesseps: The “Real Housewives of New York” star brings her “Marry F Kill!” show to El Cajon. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Magnolia, 210 E Main St., El Cajon. $38.50. magnoliasandiego.com
San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus & Coro Diversidad Tijuana: This Pride-infused show features gay men’s choirs from both sides of the border, for a combined 200 voices united in song and spirit. 7 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., downtown. $30-$95. sdgmc.org
Art Scene West reopening: Art Scene West, an international contemporary art gallery in Solana Beach, will open its second gallery this weekend in Seaport Village. Opening-day festivities are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Seaport Village, Unit E1-E (Lighthouse District), 849 W. Harbor Drive, downtown. artscenewest.com
Sunday
Major League Rugby Championship: Locals who are catching rugby fever from the Olympics can see top athletes in the sport compete in the Major League Rugby Championship on Sunday. The Seattle Seawolves will face off against the New England Free Jacks. There will also be a performance by Marshmello at the game. 1 p.m. Sunday. Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego. $34.85. snapdragonstadium.com/events/detail/major-league-rugby-championship
Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra: TICO presents its annual summer pops concert. 3 p.m. Sunday. 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd. San Diego. $25. tissd.org/community/tico
Movies on the Beach at Hotel del Coronado: At the Hotel del Coronado, guests can watch this week’s screening of “Some Like It Hot” by the ocean. The hotel will be setting up an outdoor theater on the beach. General ission guests will be able to watch from the rows of chairs in the sand, while guests who purchase the Roast Family Movie Package, will have a private movie experience which includes a separate bonfire and s’mores. 8 p.m. Wednesday. 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado. General ission is $26.50 and the Roast Family Movie Package is $330. hoteldel.com/events/movies-on-the-beach
David Borgo Quartet to perform: The Friends of the Encinitas Library will host the David Borgo Quartet in a free concert. Saxophonist and composer David Borgo will present selections from his latest album, “Persistence.” The concert also features John Opferkuch on piano, Doug Walker on bass and Richard Sellers on drums. 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Visit encinitaslibfriends.org.
Jazz concert features Wayne Shorter tribute: The Chase Morrin Trio will host a free Wayne Shorter tribute concert celebrating jazz saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter. Morrin, who grew up in San Diego, is a graduate of the New England Conservatory and Harvard. He lives in Boston. 5 p.m. Sunday. Tio Leo’s Mexican Restaurant, 5302 Napa St. chasemorrin.com.
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: Lamb’s Players Theatre presents William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin’s audience-interactive comedy musical about five awkward adolescent contestants at a regional spelling bee. 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Aug. 18. Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $38-$92. (619) 437-6000, lambsplayers.org
“Suite”: La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest continues with this concert of works by Bach, Lansky, Piazzolla, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky, featuring Joyce Yang and Inon Barnatan on piano and more. 3 p.m. Sunday. Baker-Baum Concert Hall, Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $65-$110. (858) 459-3728, theconrad.org
Ana Tijoux: UCSD ArtPower presents this French-Chilean rapper and MC, with guest J Noa. 6 p.m. Sunday Epstein Family Amphitheater, UCSD, La Jolla. $17.50-$48. artpower.ucsd.edu
