August, 15th
Summergrass San Diego Bluegrass Festival
Price: $18
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
This San Diego bluegrass festival is held at a 40 acre outdoor museum facility in San Diego’s North County. There will be music workshops, impromptu jam sessions, vendors, kid’s activities, tasty food, and plenty of on-site dry camping.
Feast on Healthy Snacks
The New Children’s Museum
Price: Free with Admission
Learn creative ways to make healthy food fun! Discover healthful food choices for your family from certified nutritionists with Child Development Associates.
Summer Pops – Cirque de la Symphonies
San Diego Symphony
Price: $20-$50
Venue: Embarcadero Marina Park South
High-flying family fun comes to Summer Pops with the return of Cirque de la Symphony. Aerialists, strongmen and acrobats perform their breathtaking acts accompanied by classical music hits performed by the San Diego Symphony.
August, 16th
ArtWalk NTC @ Liberty Station
Price: Free
Ingram Plaza, 2645 Historic Decatur
This fine art festival is part of the ArtWalk San Diego brand known for bringing together all facets of the arts in San Diego while promoting the experience of owning original art. More than 130 artists/artist groups participated and the positive reviews have been pouring in.
Chula Vista Harbor Fest
City of Chula Vista
Price: Free
Venue: Bayside Park
There is something for everyone at the Chula Vista HarborFest featuring a SeafoodFest, Baja Wine & Craft Beer Festival, Maritime Museums Vessels, Exotic Automobiles, Arts & Crafts, 3 Stages, and Youth Zone!
Fairy Tales in the Park
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet
Price: $10
Venue: Casa del Prado Theater
Join San Diego Civic Youth Ballet in Balboa Park for a whimsical, interactive performance which merges the beauty of ballet with the excitement of unforgettable stories. Perfect for families and includes free interactive outdoor activities.
August, 17th
Mojalet Summer Series 2014 – Dark Horse Dance
Mojalet Dance Collective
Price: General – $15 Students, Seniors, Military – $10
Dark Horse Dance Productions create a more compassionate culture through the experience of their dances. Dark Horse creates dances with the intent the expand the understanding of themselves not only as artists, but also as human beings.
Summer Pops – Burt Bacharach
San Diego Symphony
Price: $20-$50
Venue: Embarcadero Marina Park South
Surrounded by his lush orchestrations, Burt and his trio of singers will perform his string of hits including I Say a Little Prayer, The Look of Love, Walk on By and Always Something There to Remind Me. It’s the soundtrack of your life.
ONCE: A NEW MUSICAL
San Diego Civic Theater
Price: $35
Broadway/San Diego presents the eight Tony Award-winning musical — music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, book by Enda Walsh — based on the film about an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant drawn together by their love of music.