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Cheese, Crawfish & 80 Bands—Your Weekend Starts Here

Cheese, Crawfish & 80 Bands—Your Weekend Starts Here

Plus: rooftop jazz, secret gardens, and a whole lot of brie.

Brandon Iverson
May 15, 2025

👋 Hey, it's Brandon. Welcome to Area 619, your weekly guide to San Diego's best local events and hidden gems—so you never run out of weekend plans.

Good morning, San Diego. This weekend, our city transforms into a vibrant tapestry of flavors, rhythms, and stories. Whether you're craving a cheese-filled escapade, a soulful jazz evening, or a dive into the world of fringe theater, there's something for every adventurer.

In Area 619 today:

🧀 Unlimited cheese + booze = my kind of cardio
🎤 Three days. Eighty bands. Zero chill. Bring sunscreen
🎺 Wynton Marsalis scores your night—classy, brassy, jazzy

Let’s get to it.

— Brandon Iverson

WHATS HAPPENIN’

🧀 Cheese & Libation Expo 2025

Indulge in unlimited cheese and bottomless libations at the Cheese & Libation Expo, happening May 16–18 at BRICK Liberty Station. Pair your favorite cheeses with curated bites from Dinner Bell SD and explore boutique shopping.

⚾ Over the Line Beer Fest & Tournament

Experience the thrill of the Over the Line Beer Fest & Tournament on May 17 at Mariner’s Point Park. Enjoy food trucks and unlimited beer tastings from 20 local

🦞 San Diego Crawfish Boil

Join the 36th annual San Diego Crawfish Boil on May 17 at Waterfront Park. Feast on 20,000 pounds of Louisiana crawfish, enjoy live music from the Rebirth Brass Band, and savor unlimited beverages.

🎶 Outlaw Music Festival

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Outlaw Music Festival on May 15 at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre. Enjoy performances by Willie Nelson & The Family, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, and more.

🌊 Wonderfront Festival

Experience the Wonderfront Festival from May 16–18 at Embarcadero Park North. Dance to headliners like Peggy Gou, Khruangbin, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, and Jason Mraz.

🎨 Goldenpalooza

Attend the inaugural Goldenpalooza on May 17 at Golden Hill Recreation Center. Enjoy live music, art installations, and a makers’ market.

🎺 LOUIS: A Silent Film

Experience LOUIS: A Silent Film on May 18 at the Balboa Theatre. Enjoy a live soundtrack by Wynton Marsalis, Cecile Licad, and an 11-piece jazz ensemble.

🍽️ Taste San Diego: Filipino Culinary Journeys

Join the opening reception of Taste San Diego: Filipino Culinary Journeys on May 15 at the San Diego History Center. Explore the evolution of Filipino cuisine in San Diego with food and beverage offerings from local vendors.

🎭 San Diego International Fringe Festival

Dive into the San Diego International Fringe Festival from May 15–25. Experience over 230 performances spanning various genres and venues across the city.

💃 Romeo et Juliet

Witness the San Diego Ballet's rendition of Romeo et Juliet on May 17 at the Balboa Theatre. Experience intimate choreography that brings Shakespeare’s tale to life.

🌌 Nat at Night

Explore the San Diego Natural History Museum after hours on May 16. Enjoy half-priced admission, special food and drink offerings, and self-guided tours from 5 to 10 p.m.

⚾ Padres vs. Mariners

Cheer on the San Diego Padres as they face the Seattle Mariners from May 16–18 at Petco Park. Experience the excitement of live baseball in downtown San Diego.

🧘‍♀️ Fit Athletic Yoga at The Rady Shell

Join a free Bootcamp Yoga class on May 17 at The Rady Shell. Enjoy an hour-long workout by the bay led by local instructor Viktoria Talbot.

🌿 Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla

Discover hidden botanical beauties during the Secret Garden Tour on May 17. Explore six private gardens, enjoy live music, and shop at the Secret Garden Tour Boutique.