There’s always something fun to do in America’s Finest City. Our guide to weekend events can help you. Stand up. Exit. Play!

Friday, January 3rd

City lights
Until January 19, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Quarter
Experience an art show that brings light to life through lasers, projection mapping and thousands of LEDs. Located at the Quartyard in San Diego’s East Village, the exhibition allows guests to interact with art for a show that “brings the heartbeat of the city to life.” There, treat yourself to a cocktail and some tapas and listen to live music with various concert experiences on different dates.

Farmers market in La Mesa Village
Every Friday, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. | La Mesa Blvd
Nearly 100 vendors offer their local goods at this weekly farmers market that takes place in all weathers. Shoppers will find everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to specialty items such as dips and hot dishes. There is also live entertainment and other attractions.

Stay alive
9 p.m. at the Music Box| $25
Experience a night of disco bliss with the Music Box.

Saturday, January 4th

Monster Jam
5 p.m. at Snapdragon Stadium| $43.70
At the event, you’ll witness world-class driving athletes and the most iconic trucks tear up the dirt and compete in intense competitions of speed and skill.

Paw Patrol Live!
10 a.m. at the Civic Theater| $56.10+
Calling all good citizens! The PAW Patrol cries out for help as they face their biggest challenge yet.

San Diego Seals vs. Ottawa Blackbears
7 p.m. at Pechanga Arena| $20+
The San Diego Seals face the Ottawa Black Bears this weekend at Pechanga Arena.

Pink Talking Fish meets the Beatles
8 p.m. in the Music Box| $25+
Driven by their passion for danceable grooves and funky, psychedelic rock vibes, The Jam Berries explore some tasty genres.

The microphone @ microphone drop
3 p.m. at Mic Drop Comedy| $10.50
This open mic offers comedians a fantastic opportunity to test their material and refine their sets before performing in front of an audience over the weekend.

Sunday, January 5th

Light landscape
5 p.m. at the San Diego Botanic Garden| $23
With exciting new installations and returning fan favorites, this one-mile loop trail has been redesigned to surprise and delight visitors.

Ice rinks
Check out the full list
Several ice rinks in the city are still open this weekend. We have a full recap.

Wild Holidays at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Until January 5th
Lights, decorations, imaginative characters, musical entertainment, festive storytelling and culinary treats provide family fun and get everyone in the holiday spirit.