The best things to do this week in San Diego: Sept. 22-26

Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, Sept. 22 to Friday, Sept. 26.

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

Monday

Free ballet folkorico classes: Learn the art of ballet folkorico from El Tesoro Del Folklor. All ages and skill level are welcome. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. San Diego Public Library, 3795 Fairmount Ave., San Diego. Free. sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/free-ballet-folklorico-classes-el-tesoro-del-folklor-458311

Half-price museum admission: While the San Diego Natural History Museum goes through a period of construction, visitors can enjoy half-off admission prices. This is because some exhibits will be closed. The half-off admission prices last through early November. San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, San Diego. $7 youth; $10 seniors, military, students; $12 adults. sdnat.org/

Tuesday

“Seinfeld” Trivia: On the main patio of Liberty Public Market, compete with fellow “Seinfeld” fans to find out who knows the show best. There will be prizes for first, second and third place and beer tasting. 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Liberty Public Market,2820 Historic Decatur Road. Free. libertypublicmarketsd.com/events/seinfeld-trivia

“Dread Coast: SoCal Horror Tales” author event: Several horror-genre contributors to a new book of scary stories, “Dread Coast,” from Southern California will be on hand for this event. Dennis K. Crosby, KC Grifant, Theresa Halvorsen, Henry Herz, Elle Jauffret and James Jensen are scheduled to attend. 7:30 p.m. Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free. Reserved seats and book for $16.99. warwicks.com/event/dread-coast-2025

“The Heart”: La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere of this musical story of a human heart on its 24-hour journey from a dying man to a transplant recipient. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 5. Potiker Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse campus, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, UCSD campus, La Jolla. $30-$119. 858-550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org

Halloween movies at Rooftop Cinema Club: The spooky season is here and it’s time to find scary movies at Rooftop Cinema Club. This week, find “Scream” at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, “Jennifer’s Body” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, “Beetlejuice” at 10 p.m. on Thursday, and “Sinners” at 10 p.m. on Saturday. Manchester Grand Hyatt, 1 Market Place, San Diego. Tickets start at $19. rooftopcinemaclub.com/san-diego/

“All the Men Who’ve Frightened Me”: La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere of Noah Diaz’s play about a trans man and his wife embarking on a parenting journey while their home is haunted by the spirits of his past. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 12. Mandell Weiss Forum, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, UC San Diego, La Jolla. $30-$59. 858-550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org

“Huzzah!”: The Old Globe presents this world premiere musical by the co-writers of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” about a family fighting to keep their Renaissance fair alive. 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 19. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $55 and up. 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org

Wednesday

Sasha Colby: The winner of season 15 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will bring the Stripped II tour to San Diego. 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Observatory North Park, San Diego. $45.70. ticketmaster.com/sasha-colby-stripped-ii-san-diego-california-09-24-2025/event/0B006290DE00313F

“The Prince of Egypt”: Moonlight Stage Productions presents this regional premiere of the newly revised musical adaptation of this animated film about the Biblical character Moses, from birth to the exodus from Egypt. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Through Sept. 27. Moonlight Amphitheatre, Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. $46-$67. 760-724-2110, moonlightstage.com

Daniil Trifonov: La Jolla Music Society presents this Grammy-winning Russian pianist and composer in a program of works by Tanayev, Prokofiev, Myaskovsky and Schumann. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Baker-Baum Concert Hall, The Conrad, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $105-$110. transaction.theconrad.org/2845/2885

“Beside Myself”: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Paul Slade Smith’s world premiere comedy-drama about a therapist grappling in unique ways with her own mental health issues. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 5. 987D Lomas Santa Fe, Solana Beach. $58.50-$80.50. 858-481-1055, northcoastrep.org

“Manifest P*ssy”: Diversionary Theatre presents trans performer Shakina’s autobiographical “glam rock odyssey.” 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 12. Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., University Heights. $64.50-$71.50. 619-220-0097, diversionary.org

“Orpheus in the Underworld”: Opera À La Carte San Diego presents the San Diego premiere of Jacques Offenbach’s 1858 satiric operetta based on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Final dress rehearsal at 7 p.m. Wednesday; regular performances, 7 p.m. Sept. 26; 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1 Parish Lane, Del Mar. $15-$45.ticketleap.events/events/operaalacartesandiego

“Follies”: Cygnet Theatre presents this 1971 Stephen Sondheim-William Goldman musical about a group of long-retired showgirls gathering on the even of their old theater’s demolition. 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 12. Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center, 2880 Roosevelt Road, Arts District Liberty Station, San Diego. $44 and up. 619-337-1525, cygnettheatre.com

Thursday

San Diego’s lost neighborhoods opening reception: In collaboration with the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art, the San Diego History Center will debut a new exhibit described as focusing “on historic communities displaced or erased by discriminatory practices such as redlining and freeway construction.” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday. 1649 El Prado, Suite #3 San Diego. $10. sandiegohistory.org/event/san-diegos-lost-neighborhoods

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Bill Idol: “It’s A Nice Day To… Tour Again!” comes to Chula Vista. Lawn seating is available for two for $50. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista. $35.50. ticketmaster.com/billy-idol-its-a-nice-day-chula-vista-california-09-23-2025/event/0A006230955A1779

“(title of show)”: New Village Arts presents Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell’s unusually named meta comedy about two friends writing a musical about two friends writing a musical. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 27. New Village Arts, 2787 State St., Carlsbad. $40 and up. 760-433-3245, newvillagearts.org

“The Effect”: OnStage Playhouse presents the San Diego premiere of Lucy Prebble’s play about two subjects in a clinical drug trial who secretly fall in love. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 5 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 12. 291 Third Ave., Chula Vista. $25 and up. onstageplayhouse.org

Friday

Haunted Trail opens: One of San Diego’s largest Halloween experiences is at Balboa Park. The Haunted Trail at Balboa Park gives visitors two different experiences. The eXperiment Maze is 3,500 square feet of twists and turns through various spooky encounters with childhood fairy tales remixed in Halloween-themed costumes such as “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” The Haunted Trail takes visitors outdoors through a path with dense fog and several haunting installations with zombies, a ghoul bus, a graveyard filled with ghosts, chainsaw maniacs and more. Sept. 26 through Nov. 1. Balboa Drive and Juniper Road, San Diego. $34.99-$49.99. hauntedtrail.net

Oompah for two weekends: The German American Societies of San Diego host Oktoberfest in El Cajon Sept. 26-28 and Oct. 3-5 at 1017 S. Mollison Ave. An opening day parade with keg tap and crowning of the Oktoberfest Queen is at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Highlights include authentic German food and beers on tap along with oompah music by the Guggenbach-Buam band from Germany. There will be traditional folk dancing along with games and contests. Other attractions include shopping booths and a kids’ zone. Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Fridays, noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays. Entry fees are $15 for adults on Fridays and Saturdays, $5 on Sundays and free for those younger than 21, club members with a current membership and active duty military. Visit OktoberfestElCajon.com.

MCAS Miramar Air Show: The biggest military air show in the world, according to the Marines, returns for its yearly event. The Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show showcases aerial performances, military vehicles, old school aircraft, flight simulators and more. Some of the scheduled performances include the Navy’s Blue Angels and Marine Corps Marching Band. Sept. 26-28. MCAS Miramar, San Diego. Free. miramarairshow.com

Poway Rodeo: This annual event brings together rodeo fans with a two-day rodeo performance, live entertainment, activity for kids and more. An after party will take place each night from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Children can attend for $1 on Saturday. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Poway Valley Riders Association Arena,14336 Tierra Bonita Road, Poway. $18 for kids, $30 for adults. powayrodeo.com

Hidden City Film Festival: The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation will host the Hidden City Film Festival, celebrating independent film, storytelling and community and spotlighting “boundary-pushing filmmakers and underrepresented voices.” The festival will include a “Feature of the Day” screening, curated short film showcases, filmmaker Q&As, and an awards ceremony honoring standout short films in categories such as Best Narrative, Best Documentary, Pocket Cinema and Stories of Belonging. Sept. 26-28 at Regal Cinema, 350 W. Valley Parkway. Visit filmfreeway.com/hiddencityfilmfestival.

Chef experience: Duckhorn Vineyards is being featured at the next Chef’s Table Experience at the Catamaran Resort Hotel. The dinner event features a four-course meal by executive chef Bryan Stuppy and chef de cuisine Alex Miranda. The menu includes seasonal produce, seafood and meats and each course is paired with wine from Duckhorn Vineyards. There will also be a welcome drink. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight. 3999 Mission Blvd., San Diego. $145. 858-488-1081, catamaranresort.com

San Diego Wave FC: San Diego’s pro women’s soccer team will face the Orlando Pride, 7:30 p.m. Friday. 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego. $21.70. sandiegowavefc.com/schedule

Movie Night in the Bookstore: For Banned Books Week, La Playa Books will screen the film, “Banned Together.” RSVP online required. 6:30 p.m. Friday. La Playa Books, 1026 Rosecrans St., San Diego. laplayabooks.com/event/2025-09-26/movie-night-bookstore

The Concert – A Tribute to ABBA: One of the top ABBA tribute groups will perform hit songs by the band. 8 p.m. Friday. 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego. $60.35. humphreysconcerts.com/schedule.cfm

Family Fun Fridays: Fridays can still be fun this fall, even though the summer months are over, as Belmont Park is offering deals on its theme park rides, arcades and food. Visitors can purchase one unlimited ride wristband at the regular price and get a second wristband for free. Guests can also purchase unlimited arcade games for one hour for $15. Plus, children can eat for free at the restaurant and sports bar Draft, with a purchase of an adult entree. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 21. 3146 Mission Blvd., San Diego. 858-488-1549, belmontpark.com