entertainment & events
FUN STUFF HAPPENING IN OLD TOWN
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JANUARY
Cygnet Theatre
Sharp-witted New Drama
Southern California Premiere
THE GREAT LEAP
Jan. 22 – Feb. 16, 2020, Opening Night Jan. 25, 2020
When an American basketball team travels to Beijing for an exhibition game in 1989, the drama goes deeper than the strain between countries.
FEBRUARY
There is a lot to do in Old Town
No specific events or entertainment but there is always something to see and do in Old Town!
• Mormon Battalion historic Site
• Cygnet Theatre
• Historic sites
Great places to shop and eat
MARCH
Cygnet Theatre
Flamboyant Musical Fun
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
“A glittering, fast stepping extravaganza.” – New York Daily News
Mar. 11 – May 3, 2020, Opening Night Mar. 14, 2020
APRIL
Cygnet Theatre
Flamboyant Musical Fun
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
Mar. 11 – May 3, 2020, Opening Night Mar. 14, 2020
After twenty years of un-wedded bliss Georges and Albin, two men partnered for better-or-worse, get a bit of both when Georges’ son (fathered during a one-night fling) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing politician. Further complicating the situation is the ‘family business’: Albin and Georges run a drag nightclub in St. Tropez, where Albin is the star performer Zaza. Georges reluctantly agrees to masquerade as “normal” when he meets the family of the bride-to-be. But Albin has other plans, with hilarious results.
MAY
Cinco de Mayo
May 1st and 2nd
Southern Californias largest event now in its 38th year. Don’t miss this special event. Three stages of live music. Fun for the wholw family. More info
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May 20th – June 14th
POWERFUL NEW DRAMA
TWO TRAINS RUNNING
A change is going to come
JUNE
Cygnet Theatre
Powerfully Resonant Drama
TWO TRAINS RUNNING
May 20 – Jun. 14, 2020, Opening Night May 23, 2020
It’s 1969 and the Civil Rights Movement is sending tremors through Pittsburgh’s Hill District. At the center of the community is Memphis Lee’s diner, slated to be demolished — a casualty of the city’s renovation project.
JULY
4th of July
OLD TOWN 4TH OF JULY.
July 4th (11:00 am–4:00 pm).
A Parade, crafts, & activities of early San Diego recreate an Indepedence Day
celebrated on the frontier.
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STAGECOACH DAYS.
Saturdays, July THRU Aug (12:00–4:00 pm).
For six Saturdays in July and August, Old Town celebrates summer with special events centered around different aspects of San Diego’s culture and history.
Games & Amusements Try your hand at games & amusements of the 1800s—long before smart phones and tablets.
Soldiers & Citizens San Diego’s military history stretches back to its settlement in 1769. See historic uniforms, weapons, and hear their stories.
AUGUST
Bazaar del Mundo event
Bazaar del Mundo Latin American Festival
August 4 through the 6th
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Days of the Vaqueros Aug 11th
See vaqueros—the original cowboys—ride,
rope, and talk of life on the ranchos.
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TwainFest Aug 18th
Literature comes to life through games and activities.
SEPTEMBER
Fiestas Patrias
September 14th and 15th(12:00–4:00 pm).
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with Old Town San Diego while commemorating and experiencing the rich and diverse culture of Mexico and California.
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SANTE FE MARKET
The annual Santa Fe Market brings the best of the Southwest to San Diego! The festival is a colorful outdoor marketplace featuring Navajo, Cherokee, Hopi, Pima, Isleta Pueblo and other artists.
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RING THE BELLS FOR FREEDOM
A festival held in the State Park, Come join us at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on their front steps at the request of the San Diego Chapter, DAR as we Ring our Bells of Freedom for the Constitution!
OCTOBER
FALL FESTIVAL
Fall crafts and children’s activities a la San Diego in the 1870s will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in the central plaza at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.
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TACOS AND TEQUILA
Sample traditional Mexican dishes at some of Old Town’s Best restaurants!
NOVEMBER
DIA de los MUERTOS
NOVEMBER 2nd & 3rd
Traditional and contemporary Día de los Muertos altars will be set up throughout
the Old Town community during this event for visitors to enjoy. In various museums in the park, there will also be altars commemorating the people who lived and worked in Old Town during the 1800s. Activities will include face painting, public memorials, children’s arts and crafts, piñatas, Aztec and folkórico dancing, life-sized catrinas and skeleton displays, giant skeleton puppets, live music, and a catrina y catrín costume contest.
DECEMBER
BONFIRE NIGHTS
December Weekends
For more information
call 619-297-3100)
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BATTLE OF SAN PASQUAL
December 7th (11:00 am – 3:30 pm). Annual event at San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park. The event includes a variety of demonstrations and entertainment commemorating
the U.S.-Mexican War.
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LOS POSADAS
Fiesta de Reyes invites you to enjoy
the holiday spirit with festive decorations throughout the park, entertainment, and holiday experiences for the whole family. At 5:00 PM, the traditional Las Posadas procession will begin. Based on the story of Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem, this event has been part of Old Town San Diego’s celebration of Christmas for 69 years. The day’s festivities will wrap up with a campfire and s’mores in the Plaza.