San Diego is buzzing with excitement this week, with a lineup that’s guaranteed to keep listeners inspired, entertained, and well-fed from today all the way through the weekend. First up, it’s impossible to ignore the pop culture phenomenon that is Comic-Con International, returning to transform downtown San Diego from today through Sunday. The city is alive with cosplayers, street performers, themed pop-ups, and star sightings, so even if badges are sold out, hanging around the Gaslamp or checking out the nearby Interactive Zone is a treat. Don’t miss the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck parked outside Petco Park, open daily with exclusive treats and adorable merchandise until Sunday, according to SanDiegoVille.

Entertainment fans, tonight at the Epstein Family Amphitheater in La Jolla, Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino is hosting Exotic Themes for the Silver Screen. He’ll present his iconic scores in retro style, with a special conversation event alongside Pixar’s Pete Docter tomorrow night. On Friday, cruise to the Brooks Theater in Oceanside for Shredding: A New Lens in Surf Filmmaking, showcasing eight filmmakers who capture surf culture in dynamic, short films, with the creators in attendance.

Friday also brings a can’t-miss cinema throwback: Napoleon Dynamite Live at Balboa Theatre. Fans can catch the beloved cult classic with stars Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez on stage for a Q and A and plenty of improv and insider laughs.

Music lovers, get ready for Father John Misty’s performance tonight at the CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU. Looking for a high-energy show? Waka Flocka Flame turns up the volume at SeaWorld this Saturday, bringing hip-hop energy to the SeaWorld Summer Concert Series.

The weekend offers art, shopping, and creativity at the Makers Arcade Summer Fair at Waterfront Park downtown. More than 120 local makers pack the park on Saturday and Sunday, with live music, food trucks, craft cocktails, hands-on workshops, and dedicated kids activities. Admission is just five dollars, with free entry for children under 10 as described by San Diego Magazine.

If live music is your thing, Fitz and the Tantrums with special guest Ax & The Hatchetmen headline tonight at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on Shelter Island, known for its intimate waterside seating and vibrant summer nights.

Don’t forget the ongoing Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo, where after-dark fun, musical performances, and illuminated animal encounters transform the park nightly through Labor Day. Or catch a Padres game at Petco Park, where MLB baseball and downtown energy combine for the perfect summer night out.

Be sure to wind down your weekend with an unforgettable experience: Alt-rock icon Beck joins forces with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra at The Rady Shell on Tuesday. Expect symphonic reimaginings of hits from his entire catalogue in one of San Diego’s most scenic outdoor venues.

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