Things to Do in San Diego, 10/27 - 11/02
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The undead, the multicultural, and the artisan — we couldn’t pick just one interesting highlight this upcoming week.
From a silent movie to a vibrant Japanese festival, enjoy a curation of this week’s events.
Silent Movie Mondays - Nosferatu
Balboa Theatre
A vampire sends chills down your spine — all without sound. Silent Movie Mondays at Balboa Theatre would like to welcome you to a viewing of Nosferatu (1922), one of the first horror films in cinema history, based on Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel, Dracula. This viewing includes a post-show conversation with organist David Marsh and the CEO of the San Diego International Film Festival, Tonya Mantooth.
So put on your fangs or Roaring 20s costume. We’ll see you there.
Travel Day
Balboa Park
Travel from culture to culture while remaining comfortably near home.
On this day trip, you’ll get to explore an old town and the relics of a renowned museum. You’ll wander through the Old Pasadena District with its cozy coffee shops, century-old architecture, and open-air shopping plazas as you stop for a bite for lunch. Afterwards, you’ll go through a guided tour of an exhibition, “Gold: Enduring Power, Sacred Craft.” Later, you’ll gaze at the museum’s collections, stopping at Asian, American, and European masterpieces.
Ghost Light Masquerade Closing Night
The Soap Factory
The last audience member slowly shuffles out of the empty theatre. Long shadows decorate the stage, the actors and actresses have gone home for the night, but one light in the arena stays lit. It’s called the ghost light, and it keeps watch over every stage.
The Rosin Box Project (TRBP) invites you to their last Ghost Light Masquerade, an immersive Halloween ballet that follows the traces of the Nocturne Theatre. Cocktail, creative, or costume attire is encouraged, while masks are required — one to indicate interaction with Resident Spirits, the other to remain a spectator. Become part of the legend and surveil the awakening of spirits in this walkthrough ballet.
San Diego Holiday Market
Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier
The holidays are peeking around the corner. Soon, it will be time to embellish your spaces with festive decor and munch on holiday cookies.
Promenade from booth to booth at the San Diego Holiday Market, with items from home decor, fashion, art, design, and food. Try your hand at your own creations at the DIY station. For prepped shoppers and artisan lovers, support your local small businesses at the San Diego Holiday Market, and get ready for some festive cheer.
San Diego Japanese Festival
JULEP venue
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In a swirl of crunchy sunset leaves and gentle fall chill, the San Diego Japanese Festival, or “Aki Matsuri,” which translates to “Autumn Festival,” arrives with vibrant energy and shared community spirit. The event promises Japanese traditional music, dance, and art, along with authentic Japanese dishes, unique merchandise, and beer and sake for purchase. Kids are welcome, and family-friendly games and activities will be available. Don’t forget to stop by the KOLI booth for Japanese kakigori (shaved ice, a perfect treat for San Diego) and fruit sandwiches.
Whether you’d like to immerse yourself in spooky lore or wander among artisan and cultural spaces, consider this a week to try something different. Something a little unseen. And definitely, something to remember.