San Diego Weekend Guide: Aug. 1-3 – ‘Simply The Best’
The Rady Shell hosts Shaggy and a Tina Turner tribute concert this weekend Photo courtesy of the San Diego Symphony San Diego s weekend lineup is entirely the best as the Queen of Rock n Roll might say Whether you re drawn to a Tina Turner tribute Latin American folk art catching a Padres tournament or selected belly laughs this weekend delivers With so countless sessions spanning multiple days if you miss something you can likely catch it the next day Mr Boombastic himself Shaggy brings his Mr Symphonic Tour to the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park Friday at p m performing alongside the San Diego Symphony Orchestra under conductor Steven Reineke The Grammy Award winner will present a journey through Jamaican music from mento and ska to modern dancehall with tickets starting at Then Saturday Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren who starred as Tina Turner in the Broadway hit Tina The Tina Turner Musical brings Absolutely The Best The Music of Tina Turner to the Rady Shell at p m Dancing to Proud Mary alone is maybe worth the price of admission Tickets start at Speaking of dancing City Ballet of San Diego presents Ballet Under the Stars The Next Generation on Stage Friday at the UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater showcasing talented emerging artists The event begins at p m with a pre-performance picnic followed by the ballet production outdoors at p m While general admission is free with an RSVP reserved seating is available for Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town hosts the Latin American Territory beginning a m Friday showcasing handcrafted works rooted in authentic folk art The free three-day event includes the Mata Ortiz Pottery Area featuring an ancient style of pottery renowned for the intricacy of its hand-painted geometric and ancestral symbols Visitors can meet master potter Jorge Quintana and witness live demonstrations by artists like Jacobo and Mar a ngeles who create alebrijes or Pedro and Diego Monta o weaving wool rugs on a traditional pedal loom View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bazaar del Mundo bazaardelmundo You can also immerse yourself in creativity at the th Annual San Diego Foundation ArtWalk at Liberty Station s Arts District More than artists will display paintings photography glass ceramics jewelry and sculpture alongside food drinks and live entertainment The event begins with a ticketed preview party Friday from to p m followed by free populace access Saturday and Sunday The celebration highlights both local and international talent including a special Artes de M xico showcase and offers a KidsWalk area with interactive sessions for families Gates open at a m Saturday and Sunday The three-day Ramona Country Fair kicks off Friday with carnival rides a cornhole competition an off-road car show kids power wheel race dog trick competition beer garden and plenty of eats The fun starts at p m at the Ramona Outdoor Population Center Aqua Lane and continues at a m Saturday and Sunday The weekend s musical lineup culminates with Sunday s special Banda Night at p m Fair admission is free but ride tickets cost for parking starts at If baseball is calling your name the San Diego Padres are hosting the St Louis Cardinals for a three-game weekend series Friday s matchup begins at p m featuring Party in the Park BeerFest and the second Mexican Heritage Night celebration Fans can enjoy live entertainment and pregame festivities plus beer specials from local and national breweries Saturday s match starts at p m while Sunday s p m contest includes KidsFest in Gallagher Square and post-game base running to tire out the tikes Need a laugh Comedy fans have multiple opportunities to catch live stand-up performances this weekend Tom Papa brings his Grateful Bread Tour to Humphreys Concerts By The Bay Friday at p m while the Gaslamp s American Comedy Co features comedians Ed Bassmaster and Tony D with shows Friday and Saturday at p m and p m View this post on Instagram A post shared by Humphreys Concerts by the bay humphreysshows Close out the weekend by lacing up for Sunday s third annual Gaslamp Run K K supporting Feeding San Diego s mission to end hunger The race starts at a m from Fifth Avenue Participants earn a custom race shirt finisher medal and one free beer for the crowd at the post-race celebration You also can show help by making funny race signs such as If Britney Spears can survive you can survive miles
