Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Jan. 3 to Sunday, Jan. 5.
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Friday
Comedian Dustin Nickerson: Hot off a debut appearance on the “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” Dustin Nickerson’s comedy tour will stop for three nights in San Diego. He’s a co-host of the podcast “Don’t Make Me Come Back There” and has a recent comedy special “Runs in the Family” on Youtube. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 7 p.m. Sunday. The Comedy Store, 916 Pearl St., La Jolla. $28.88. thecomedystore.com/la-jolla/calendar/la-jolla/
Final weekend for Viejas Outlets skating: This shopping center displays a seasonal ice skating rink through Jan. 5, weather permitting. Ice skate rentals are included in the price and sessions are 90 minutes. 3 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday. 5003 Willows Road, Alpine. $20-22. 619-659-2070, viejasoutletcenter.com/skating-rink
Final weekend for holiday celebrations at Legoland: Live entertainment, twinkling lights, holiday treats and some snowfall will be on display through Jan. 5. Visitors can see the park’s 30-foot Lego tree decked with lights and Lego ornaments built out of more than 350,000 Lego and Duplo bricks. Photos can be taken with life-sized festive Lego models or costumed characters such as a Lego Santa, toy soldier, gingerbread man and elf characters. Activities inside the park are included with regular park ission. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Legoland California, One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad. $99. legoland.com/california/things-to-do/seasonal-events/holidays
“The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/ Latinx/Latine Vote”: TuYo Theatre presents this new play by Bernardo Cubría about Paola, a university professor in debt after years of fertility treatments. She finds herself at a crossroads when the political party offers her a job to gain the Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine vote. Previews today and Saturday. Opens Sunday and runs through Jan. 18. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Bayfront Charter High School, 830 Bay Blvd., Chula Vista. $20-$25. tuyotheatre.org
“Echoes into the Kelp Forest”: Perspectives Space gallery is presenting this collaborative art exhibition featuring photographer Oriana Poindexter and painter Jasmine Novack that explores their shared experiences in the kelp forests of the Pacific coast, from Seattle to San Diego, blending art and science to reflect the beauty and complexity of the ocean. On display through Wednesday. 555 Second Ave., Suite 1, Encinitas. perspectivesspace.com
“Between the Lines”: San Diego Watercolor Society presents this water-media exhibit of 95 works juried by Joan Merrick. Opens today and runs through Feb. 1. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. 2825 Dewey Road, Building 202, Liberty Station, San Diego. 619-876-4550, sdws.org
Saturday
Paw Patrol: As if the holiday season didn’t bring enough good times for families, “Paw Patrol” is bringing its live show to San Diego to entertain its legions of fans. The beloved children’s television show is about a group of six rescue dogs. VIP meet and greet packages are available. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego. $56.10. sandiegotheatres.org
Coast to Crest Challenge: The Coast to Crest Challenge starts its eighth year this month for hikers to sample San Dieguito River Park’s trail network by finishing a series of five hikes, organized by the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy. The deadline to complete this year’s series is June 30, 2025. Visit sdrvc.org.
Sunday
Le Salon de Musiques presents Chalifour quintet: This La Jolla-based chamber music organization presents this concert of works by Mendelssohn, Dohnanyi and the U.S. premiere of Scharwenka’s Four Konzerstucke for Violin, featuring violinists Martin Chalifour and Jason Issokson, violist Ben Ullery, cellist Evan Kahn and pianist Xiao Chen. 4 p.m. Sunday. La Jolla Woman’s Club, 7791 Draper Ave., La Jolla. $69, or $120 with high tea buffet and Champagne. 310-498-0257, lesalondemusiques.com
Final day for Jungle Bells at San Diego Zoo: The San Diego Zoo’s annual holiday event, Jungle Bells, runs through Jan. 5 at 2920 Zoo Drive, and features a wonderland of twinkling lights, live entertainment, music and views of wildlife. Highlights featured at various times include Reindeer Games, Jingle Brass concerts and Holiday Troubadour along with Holiday Light Treks. There will be food, drinks and shopping for gifts. The zoo is open late from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. during this event. The event is free with zoo ission or hip; parking is free. Visit sandiegozoo.org/junglebells.
Final day for SeaWorld holiday celebration: SeaWorld San Diego’s holiday celebration runs through Jan. 5 with new Christmas shows, and the debut of the Happy Harbor Holiday Live Character Show. The SkyTower will be adorned with sparkling lights and there will be a tunnel of lights and music. The new Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Parade with her merry elves will be held daily. Highlights include A Stocking Full of Soul night of live music, singing and dancing and A Christmas Wish Fireworks Show on Dec. 31 along with Donner and Blitzen’s Lazer Light Show nightly. SeaWorld has a Hanukkah display to celebrate the Jewish holiday with menorah lighting, holiday décor and Hanukkah music seaworldsandiego.com.
Martin Chalifour: Salon de Musiques presents violinist Martin Chalifour leading a concert for piano and strings featuring music by Mendelssohn, Scharwenka and Dohnanyi at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at the La Jolla Woman’s Club, 7791 Draper Ave. Other performers will be Jason Issokson on violin, Ben Ullery on viola, Evan Kahn on cello and Xiao Chen on piano. $120; $69 for students. lesalondemusiques.com
Final day for Lightscape: San Diego Botanic Garden light show runs through Jan. 5. Lightscape is a one-mile trail filled with flowers and trees covered in lights, illuminated tunnels, suspended lights and artistic installations from international artists. Holiday drinks and treats will be available on the trail. Ticket prices range from $13-31, based on age and time of day. The parking fee is $10-$25. 300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. 760-436-3036, sdbg.org/lightscape
Final day for ‘All That Jazz’ at Hotel del Coronado: The Norfolk Island Pines on the Hotel del Coronado’s Founders Lawn are the centerpiece of the “All That Jazz” light show. From 5 to 9 p.m. thought Jan. 5., the Hotel del Coronado gives the public a free holiday light show that is synchronized with jazz music. There will also be a hotel duplicate 12-foot-tall red turret with holiday lights, a bar and lounge seating. The free light show is 10 minutes long and occurs every 30 minutes. 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado. 619-435-6611, hoteldel.com/events/at-first-light-lightshow-spectacular
