The best things to do this week in San Diego: Jan. 5-9

Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, Dec. 29 to Friday, Jan. 2.

Check back Wednesday for our guide to things to do this weekend.

Monday

Bica: Every Monday night, Bica hosts an industry night with rotating guest chefs. The evening includes a curated menu, wine, locally brewed beers and music. The weekly event is intended to spotlight various chefs around San Diego County. 5 to 9 p.m. 3569 Adams Ave., San Diego. 619-750-0121, bica-sd.com

Tuesday

The Neil Diamond Experience: Broadway performer Robert Neary is bringing his production of “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience” to El Cajon. The show is a celebration of Neil Diamond and spotlights 22 of the singer’s songs. The show also features a live band and storytelling of Diamond’s life. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 210 E Main St., El Cajon. 619-651-2004, magnoliasandiego.com

Resident Free Days: On Tuesdays throughout each month, different local museums open their doors for free to local residents. This week’s open venues are Fleet Science Center and San Diego Natural History Museum. Make sure to bring identification. balboapark.org/resident-free-days

Wednesday

Dinos Alive Immersive Experience: Dinosaurs are roaming San Diego again at Dinos Alive Immersive Experience. Guests will see dozens of life-sized dinosaurs through animatronic displays, VR adventures and rides. This exhibit is divided into separate areas where families can learn about the early ages of dinosaurs, fossils and their extinction. Now through Jan. 25. 1210 West Morena Blvd., San Diego, dinosaliveexhibit.com/san-diego

Sky Tonight: On the first Wednesday of the month, Fleet Science hosts a planetarium show twice. This week’s show is “Cosmology,” and focuses on some of the answers to questions about the universe. Weather permitting, the show is followed by a viewing of the night sky through telescopes with the San Diego Astronomy Association. 7 and 8:15 p.m. Wednesday. 1875 El Prado, San Diego. $19.95 for juniors, $22.95 for seniors, $24.95 for adults. fleetscience.org/events/sky-tonight

Thursday

“Red White Winter”: OnWord Theatre opens its 2026 season with Adam Rapp’s drama about a love triangle that develops when two Americans whose long friendship is tested when they both fall for a worker in Amsterdam’s red light district. Play has strong sexual content and some nudity. Preview at 7 p.m. Thursday. Opens Jan. 9 and runs through Jan. 24. 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays. Light Box Theatre, 2590 Truxtun Road, #205, Arts District Liberty Station, San Diego. Preview on Jan. 8 is pay what you can. Regular tickets are $30-$40. onwordtheatre.com

Adventures by the Book: The Hive of 5: In January, Adventures by the Book will host a panel discussion with five New York Times bestselling historical fiction novelists: Kate Quinn (“The Astral Library”), Madeline Martin (“The Secret Book Society”), Allison Pataki (“It Girl”), Kristina McMorris (“The Girls of Good Fortune”) and Stephanie Dray (“Becoming Madam Secretary”). The event includes a group Q&A and book signings. 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Coronado Library, 640 Orange Ave., Coronado. Seating is free and first-come, first-serve, but a priority seat will be reserved for those who purchase books by all five authors in advance. adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/history-hive-1-8-26/

Friday

Poway Winter Festival: The public can take part in various winter activities at the Poway Winter Festival, taking place at the Poway Community Park. Visitors can experience sledding down the snow hill, roasting marshmallows by a campfire and gliding around in a synthetic skate rink. There will also be bounce houses, face painting, a photobooth and food vendors. 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. 13094 Civic Center Drive, Poway. Free to attend. 858-668-4671, poway.org/893/Winter-Festival 

Filipino karaoke night: The Council of Philippine American Organizations and San Diego History Center will host a night of music, food and drinks. The event is inspired by the current exhibit, “Taste San Diego: Filipino Culinary Journeys.” 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday. San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado, Suite 3, San Diego. Free. $5 suggested donation. sandiegohistory.org/event/filipino-karaoke-night-2/

Sklar Brothers: Comedy duo and twin siblings the Sklar Brothers, are landing in San Diego to perform five shows in three nights. Randy and Jason Sklar are known for their sports comedy. They have had shows on ESPN and UFC. They have also had comedy specials on Netflix and appeared in television shows such as “Night Court” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 7 p.m. Sunday. . 916 Pearl St., La Jolla. $25. 858-454-9176, borregospringsfilmfestival.org

“Swing State”: OnStage Playhouse opens its 2026 season with Rebecca Gilman’s drama about Peg, a grieving widow who lives alone on her 40-acre Wisconsin property. Her life is disrupted by the appearance of an old family friend with a checkered past. Opens Jan. 9 and runs through Feb. 1. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 5 p.m. Sundays. 291 Third Ave., Chula Vista. $15-$25. 619-422-7787, onstageplayhouse.org

“Monty Python’s Edukational Show”:  Trinity Theatre Company presents this staged series of sketches from England’s Monty Python’s Flying Circus TV show, including “Dead Parrot,” “The Ministry of Silly Walks,” “The Lumberjack Song” and more. Opens Jan. 9 and runs through Jan. 25. 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Mission Valley Mall, 1640 Camino Del Rio North Suite 129, San Diego. $30. 619-500-4985, trinityttc.org

The soundON Festival: San Diego New Music continues through Saturday its 18th festival of new works, this year titled “Liebestod — myths of love and death.” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall Street, La Jolla. $12-$32. 858-454-5872, ljathenaeum.org

“Of Mice and Men”: Lamplighters Community Theatre preents the stage adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel about two laborers in Central California struggling to survive and make a life for themselves during the Great Depression. Opens Jan. 9 and runs through Feb. 1. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays (shows on Jan. 17 and 31 will only be 2 p.m. matinees). 5915 Severin Drive, La Mesa. $25-$30. 619-303-5092, lamplighterslamesa.com