Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Thursday, Nov. 2 to Sunday, Nov. 5.
Thursday
San Diego Asian Film Festival: This annual film festival is touted as “the largest showcase of Asian and Asian American cinema in North America.” Twenty-three films will premiere throughout the festival, including five world premieres, with more than 160 films being shown in total. Opening night will feature a special showing of “Quiz Lady,” starring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh, and an appearance by director Jessica Yu, followed by a Q&A, reception and after party. Nov. 2-11. Regal Edwards Mira Mesa, 10733 Westview Parkway, San Diego, and other viewing locations. Screening tickets start at $12. Passes are available starting at $215. sdaff.org
California Festival: “Made in California”: San Diego New Music presents new and recent works by Texu Kim and Ken Ueno, Christopher Adler, Vera Ivanova, Nicholas Deyoe and Francisco Eme. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Atheneaum, Athenaeum Music & Arts Library,1004 Wall Street, La Jolla. $12-$25. ljathenaeum.org
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Friday
Melody Munoz, 11, climbs to the top of a lead armored vehicle during field trip at the Broadway Pier as part of Fleet Week on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 in San Diego, CA. The visit included a STEM innovation zone.
(Ana Ramirez/The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fleet Week: Fleet Week is a chance for locals to engage with military personnel and entities that they see from afar throughout San Diego County. It comprises many events and activities, including a military band concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion on Nov. 3, an active duty military and veterans art exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego from Nov. 8-12 and the Fleet Week SDSU Football Classic game at Snapdragon Stadium on Nov. 4. At Broadway Pier, families and individuals can visit an Innovation Zone on Nov. 10 and tour U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships from Nov. 10-12. On Nov. 12, there will be a Veterans Day boat parade and a concert at Broadway Pier. Friday through Nov. 12. Broadway Pier, 1000 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego. fleetweeksandiego.org
One Book, One San Diego Kids Author Event: One Book, One San Diego is a partnership among more than 30 organizations to bring the community together through reading. This year’s selection for kids is “Nigel and the Moon,” and author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang will be at this event for a reading, Q&A and book signing. 3 to 4:30 p.m. today. San Diego Air & Space Museum, 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego. Free. sandiegoairandspace.org/calendar/event/nigel-and-the-moon-book-signing
San Diego Beer Week: The San Diego Brewers Guild hosts its annual celebration of local, independent craft breweries. Find special events and beer specials at participating breweries, bars and restaurants throughout the county. Today through Nov. 12. sdbeer.com/sdbeerweek.html
Art San Diego: Redwood Art Group presents this large-scale contemporary art show and sale featuring works by artists from around the world, as well as local artists Chakib Bouhdary, Ann Golumbuk, Jann Nunn and Yan Yahel. Noon to 5 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.. San Diego Convention Center, Hall E, 111 W. Harbor Drive, Downtown. $10-$30. redwoodartgroup.com/art-san-diego
Peggy Hinaekian ArtWalk Solo Show: Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery hosts an exhibit of paintings, lithographs, prints, books and works on paper by 88-year-old artist Peggy Hinaekian. 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. 7946 Ivanhoe Ave., La Jolla. (858) 551-2010, contemporaryfineartsgallery.com
Delana Delgado: “Around the Way Girl”: Gallery 201 at Arts District Liberty Station presents this exhibit of photographs and collages that tells Delgado’s story and the profound influence of culture, women, tradition and community on her artistic journey. Opens today and runs through March 31. 2820 Roosevelt Road, suite 204, San Diego. (619) 239-1713, libertystation.com/go/gallery-201
“Explorations: 17th Annual Juried Youth Exhibition”: The Museum of Photographic Arts presents this exhibit of photography and video by K-12 students in San Diego County and Tijuana related to the theme “Exploration.” Now on display through April 21. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. mopa.org
Tesla Quartet with pianist David Kaplan: UC San Diego ArtPower presents this concert of works by Beethoven, Janacek, Amy Beach and more. 7:30 p.m. tonight. Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, UCSD campus, La Jolla. $50-$65. artpower.ucsd.edu/event/tesla-quartet.
Saturday
Instrument Petting Zoo: Get hands on with musical instruments at this family-friendly event. Visitors can discover instruments that may be new to them and musical performances will take place throughout the day. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad. Pay what you wish, event does not include museum admission. Free for members. museumofmakingmusic.org/events/cmd-11-2023
‘Over/Under’ weavings exhibit opens at Mingei: Mingei International Museum present an exhibition of more than 75 contemporary woven pieces, including baskets, garments, textiles and more from the Philippines, Egypt, Japan, the U.S. and more. Opens Saturday and runs through March 10. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park. (619) 239-0003, mingei.org
“Mixing It Up”: Julian-based painter Joe Garcia is featured in a show of oils, watercolors and pencil art on a variety of subjects. Opens Saturday and runs through Jan. 8. Reception, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Santa Ysabel Art Gallery, 30352 Highway 78, Santa Ysabel. (760) 765-1676. santaysabelgallery.com
Radenko Milak: “Angel of History”: Madison Gallery presents a solo show of works that combine photography and painting by this noted Bosnia and Herzegovina artist. Opens Saturday and runs through Jan. 4. Reception, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 11. 320 S. Cedros Ave., Suite 200, Solana Beach. (858) 523-9155. madisongalleries.com
“James Balog: Photographs of the Anthropocene”: The Museum of Photographic Arts presents this solo exhibit of works that explores humans’ relationship with nature. Now on display through March 10. 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park. mopa.org
San Diego Symphony’s California Festival kickoff: The Symphony opens its 2023-24 season with the kickoff of the California Festival of New Music, which will feature 95 concerts of new compositions statewide through Nov. 19. This concert will feature new works by Texu Kim and Billy Childs (pictured). 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, downtown. (619) 235-0804 sandiegosymphony.org, cafestival.org
California Festival: “Where All are Welcome”: San Diego Master Chorale presents works by five California composers: Jennifer Lucy Cook, Saunder Choi, Shawn Kirchner, R. Matthew Brown and Zanaida Robles. 4 p.m. Saturday. Village Community Presbyterian Church, 6225 S. Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe. $15-$30. sdmasterchorale.org
Sunday
Fall Back to the Past: The Gaslamp Quarter’s only event just for kids returns with activities like a pie-eating contest and rootbeer float bar, face painting and more. Participating children can learn about history and see blacksmith, butter churning and candle-making demonstrations. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Gaslamp Quarter, in front of the Davis-Horton House on Fourth and Island avenues. Free. gaslampfoundation.org/fallback-festival-presented-by-the-gaslamp-quarter-historical-foundation
Le Salon de Musiques: Works by Schubert, Mozart and Rubin Goldmark will be featured. 4 p.m. Sunday. La Jolla Woman’s Club, 7791 Draper Ave., La Jolla. (310) 498-0257.
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus: “This Soil”: The program, conducted by Arian Khaefi, pairs pieces by Leonard Bernstein with the late African-American composer Florence Price. 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. (858) 534-4637, ljsc.org
