San Diego is bursting with energy this weekend, and listeners have plenty of choices for fun, flavor, music, and community. Today and tomorrow, head down to Waterfront Park for the CRSSD Festival, a massive two-day electronic music party featuring three stages and a lineup stacked with top artists — the open-air vibe and its iconic seaside setting draw music fans from across the region.

For food lovers, San Diego Restaurant Week is still going strong through Sunday. This lets you sample special menus at over a hundred great restaurants across more than thirty neighborhoods, offering everything from farm-to-table plates to stunning seafood and global cuisine. According to SanDiego.org, participating spots dish up multi-course lunch and dinner specials you simply won't want to miss.

Friday and Saturday, the San Diego Spirits Festival lights up the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla with bottomless cocktails, tastings from over sixty brands, and energetic music performances. The festival features live sets from Black Eyed Peas and George Pajon Jr., as well as flamenco and samba dancing — plus breathtaking views of the Pacific. It’s the ultimate luxury cocktail party for spirits aficionados and curious sippers alike.

If you want a taste of local color, scores of San Diego Oktoberfest parties run this weekend and next. Expect big steins, bratwursts, and plenty of oompah bands at venues from Ocean Beach to La Mesa. Each gathering has its own twist, so grab your lederhosen and celebrate German tradition California-style.

Families should check out Belmont Park’s Fall Festival, which runs through October with pumpkin patches, amusement park rides, live music, fall beers, and sweet seasonal treats right at Mission Beach. If you want to plan for a truly special evening, Party in the Park: Ignite takes over the San Diego Automotive Museum on Saturday night. This gala features gourmet dining, wine, charity auctions, jewelry raffles, and inspiring performances — all in support of preserving culture and sparking creativity among San Diego’s youth.

Fans of the arts can catch the immersive exhibition “San Diego’s Lost Neighborhoods” at the History Center, dive into the Black & White Art Party at Sparks Gallery, or sing your heart out at Civic Theatre’s Sound of Music sing-along Friday night — costumes encouraged and interactive surprises await.

Sports fans and those seeking outdoor adventure should look out for the Poway Rodeo Friday and Saturday, while competitive spirits can test themselves in the Buffalo Alley 10K Trail Run on Saturday, winding through Camp Pendleton’s scenic foothills. And for those who want to mix fitness and art, ride the San Diego Trolley for Trolley Dances, where pop-up dance performances animate unique city spaces.

No matter your style, San Diego has something delightful, festive, and inspiring for your weekend. Thank you for tuning in, and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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