Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Thursday, Feb. 15 to Sunday, Feb. 18.
Thursday
“Neighborhood Impressions and Dreams”: Bonita Museum and Cultural Center presents a solo exhibit of 20 mixed-media works by Susan J. Osborn, who has lived in Bonita for more than 50 years. Exhibit runs through Feb. 24. 4355 Bonita Road, Bonita. (619) 267-5141, osbornart.com
“An Island Looks Back: Uncovering Coronado’s Hidden African American History”: Coronado Historical Society has opened an exhibit chronicling the history of the town’s Black population beginning in the 1880s. 1100 Orange Ave., Coronado. coronadohistory.org
‘Fiddler on the Roof’: San Diego Musical Theatre presents a 60th anniversary production of this classic musical about a Jewish Ukrainian milkman fighting to uphold his religious and cultural traditions in antisemitic 1905 Russia. 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through March 10. 4650 Mercury St., Kearny Mesa. $30-$70. (858) 560-5740, sdmt.org
“Clyde’s”: Moxie Theatre presents Lynn Nottage’s comedy about a group of formerly incarcerated workers at a truck stop sandwich shop. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through March 10. Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd., Suite N, Rolando. $20-$50. (858) 598-7620, moxietheatre.com
“English”: The Old Globe presents Sanaz Toossi’s 2023 Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a group of Iranian college students preparing to take the English proficiency exam that has the power to transform their lives. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Feb. 25. Old Globe’s Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, Balboa Park. $49 and up. (619) 234-5623, theoldglobe.org
“Fun Home”: New Village Arts presents this Lisa Kron-Jeanine Tesori’s musical adaptation of Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir about her childhood and coming-out journey. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; Select Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Through March 3. New Village Arts, 2787 State St., Carlsbad. $30 and up. (760) 433-3245, newvillagearts.org
Friday
A lion dancer from the Southern Seas Lion Dance group performs at the 17th annual San Diego Tet Festival, a celebration of the lunar new year by the Vietnamese community, Sunday, at Mira Mesa Community Park. Photo by Bill Wechter
San Diego Tet Festival: The Vietnamese-American Youth Alliance and the Vietnamese Federation of San Diego are hosting the San Diego Tet Festival this weekend. There will be a vast number of traditional and contemporary entertainment options like lion dances, a taiko drum performance, dance competitions, music, carnival rides and more. Plus, there will be a cultural village with art and historical Vietnamese installations. 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Mira Mesa Park, 8575 New Salem St., San Diego. Free. sdtet.com
Galentine’s Tea: The Westgate Hotel is offering a tea service for girlfriends and families in its grand lobby from 1 to 3:30 p.m. today through Sunday and Feb. 24-25. Cost is $55 for adults and $35 for children 4 to 12. 1055 Second Ave., downtown. (619) 238-18181, westgatehotel.com.
First responders weekend at Sesame Place San Diego: Super Grover’s Everyday Heroes Weekend invites families to meet local first responders, take photos with their emergency vehicles, enjoy a special story time, get a free sticker and join a dance party. Also this weekend, first responders can visit the theme park for free, and their friends and family can receive half-off admission. Register online through the GovX qualification process. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Monday. Sesame Place San Diego, 2052 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista. sesameplace.com/san-diego/events/elmos-furry-fun-fest/super-grovers-everyday-heroes-weekend
Clarice & Sérgio Assad: Brazilian classical guitarist Sérgio and his vocalist daughter Clarice will perform a mix of jazz, world, pop and classical works at two intimate cabaret shows. 6 and 8:30 p.m. Friday. The JAI, Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $68-$83. theconrad.org
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”: CCAE Theatricals presents the San Diego premiere of Simon Stephens’ play about a London teen on the autism spectrum who embarks on an overnight crime-solving mystery. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; plus additional performances. Sensory-friendly performances are at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 and 2 p.m. March 2. Through March 3. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. $35-$85. (800) 988-4253, theatricals.org
“Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill”: Cygnet Theatre presents the final weekend of Lanie Robertson’s 1986 jukebox musical about jazz singer Billie Holiday’s final concert before her 1959 death. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town San Diego. $39 and up. (619) 337-1525, cygnettheatre.com
Saturday
Oromiya Abdulkadir, left, and Zahra Adam walk with other San Diego residents in the City Heights Multi-Cultural Festival of Love Parade celebrating the cultural diversity of City Heights Saturday morning.
(John Gastaldo/For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
City Heights Festival of Love: The annual multicultural Festival of Love in City Heights is hosted to promote diversity and solidarity. See live musical performances, including drummers and dancers, and a bubble show. Face-painting, hat-making and other crafts will also be available. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park, 4455 Wightman St., San Diego. Free.
Pride Storytime: This Pride-themed storytime event, featuring local drag performer Friidae, will celebrate Black History Month with age-appropriate stories and songs for elementary-aged children. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Skyline Hills Library, 7900 Paradise Valley Road, San Diego. Free. sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/pride-storytime-ft-friidae-339322
‘Ving Simpson: Inside Out’ at OMA: Oceanside Museum of Art presents an exhibit sculpture and paintings created from 1994 to 2023 by Oceanside artist Ving Simpson. His work is inspired by a mix of art history, science and personal mythology, woven together in an attempt to understand the mysteries of reality. Opens Saturday and runs through May 12. 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside. (760) 435-3720, oma-online.org
Miró Quartet: La Jolla Music Society presents this Houston string quartet performing works by Haydn, Dvorak and Brahms. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Baker-Baum Concert Hall, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $46-$83. theconrad.org
Sunday
“Haydn and Hollywood”: Hausmann Quartet kicks off its ninth season of concerts aboard the 1898 Ferryboat Berkeley, with works by Haydn, Korngold and Nicole Lizee. 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Drive, downtown. $10-$60. hausmannquartet.com