Things to do this weekend include the San Diego Tattoo Invitational, the 35th Annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo, the Asian Cultural Festival of San Diego 2018 and Yoga on the Midway.
5.3: Taste of Cardiff
Celebrating the culinary flavors and local libations that make Cardiff and Restaurant Row so spectacular, this tasting event highlights local restaurants, retailers, brewers and vintners. — Michael Benninger
Cardiff-by-the-Sea Town Center, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
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5.3-6: Steve Treviño
“Sometimes I wish my wife would get hit by a truck. That’s a horrible thing to say, I know. It’s horrible. Sometimes I want out. Not all the time. Most of the time it’s good. But sometimes I want out. But I don’t get out. You know why I don’t get out? Cuz there’s another man waiting to sleep with her. And I could not imagine another man sleeping with my wife. So I stay in. I f**king stay in. So if my wife gets hit by a truck, problem solved.” — Steve Treviño on Relatable
@ The Comedy Store, thecomedystore.com/la-jolla
5.4: May the Fish Be With You
Star Wars nerds and fish lovers unite for this second annual party that will feature a custom commemorative beer glass, t-shirt, hoodie and a chance to win a bottle of ACE Space (an unfiltered blood organge cider) all while the full series is screened at North Park's Beerfish restaurant.
2933 Adams Ave., Normal Heights, beerfish.com
5.4: Tritonal
David Reed and Chad Cisneros, the Texas-based DJ/producer duo who partnered with The Chainsmokers on 2015’s Until You Were Gone, have made music together for more than a decade. Their latest single, February’s Out My Mind (feat. Riley Clemmons), was released as a club mix last month. — Scott McDonald
@ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com
5.4: Barely Alive
The Massachusetts-based dubstep duo appeared on Rampage Recordings’ Sampler 03 EP in February, and followed it by teaming with Ghastly on the April-released single, Fake U Out. — Scott McDonald
@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com
5.4-6: San Diego Tattoo Invitational
Showcasing the creative diversity of some of the world’s top tattooists, this indelible ink fest will include live demonstrations of the subculture’s trendy and traditional techniques. — Michael Benninger
Golden Hall, downtown, sandiegotattooinvitational.com
5.4-6: Nate Craig
“If anyone here designs Pilates studios, why you gotta make the windows so big? You trying to make me feel like predator?” — Nate Craig at Gotham Comedy Club
@ The Comedy Club at Pechanga, pechanga.com
5.4-6: 35th Annual Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo
The city’s signature Cinco celebration returns with live music, a Lowrider Lane, and lots of lucha libre matches alongside food and drink specials at scads of bars and restaurants. — Michael Benninger
Harney Street and San Diego Avenue, cincodemayooldtown.com
5.4-6: Beach Soccer Championship
Put your best foot forward at this fun festival kicking off SoCal’s soccer season and raising funds for local youth programs. — Michael Benninger
Harbor Beach, Oceanside, beachsoccerusa.org
5.5: Second Annual Niigata Sake Festival
Sample several varieties of Niigata Sake, which has been described as “mellow and balanced with a clean, crisp finish.”
BeShock Ramen and Sake Bar, East Village, be-shock.com
5.5: Rhythm & Brews
The San Diego Brewers Guild's annual festival returns to the heart of historic Vista Village with live music and plenty of pours from more than 50 of the county’s best breweries. — Michael Benninger
Historic Vista Village, Vista, sdbeer.com
5.5: Vice
It’s a Cinco de Mayo party with L.A.-based DJ Vice, aka Eric Aguirre, who also owns the CRSVR clothing/shoe boutiques located in Santa Barbara and Las Vegas. — Scott McDonald
@ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com
5.5: 27th Annual May Pug Party Cinco de Mayo
Southern California’s largest pug-centric event returns with more than 400 of the scrunched-face canines competing in costume contests, a cupcake chomp, and a wet T-shirt showdown. — Michael Benninger
Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, pugsandiego.com
5.5: Father Joe’s Villages’ 34th Annual Children’s Charity Gala
Help children experiencing homelessness access the tools they need to build a better future by feasting on an exquisite three-course dinner paired with signature cocktails and world-renowned wines. — Michael Benninger
U.S. Grant Hotel, downtown, my.neighbor.org
5.5: Andrea Oliva
The Swiss DJ, producer, and one-time Ibiza wunderkind released his three-song single, Preset the Reset, last December with remixes from Philip Bader and Reset Robot. — Scott McDonald
@ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com
5.5: Seedling Soiree
Sam "The Cooking Guy" Zien is emceeing this event showcasing local chefs as they create dishes utilizing organic and sustainable ingredients grown right here in San Diego. — Michael Benninger
Olivewood Gardens, National City, olivewoodgardens.org
5.5: Ninth Annual Asian Cultural Festival of San Diego 2018
Celebrating the diversity of Asian and Pacific Island cultures and ethnicities, this fun, free and family-friendly festival aims to unify San Diego’s Asian populations and educate others about their arts and traditions. — Michael Benninger
Mira Mesa Senior Center, Mira Mesa, asianculturalfestivalsd.com
5.5: 18th Annual Food & Wine Festival
Join the Junior League of San Diego as they host their biggest fundraiser of the year, dishing up the ultimate outdoor foodie experience to more than 1,200 guests at this Kentucky Derby-themed festival. — Michael Benninger
La Jolla Cove, La Jolla, jlsd.org
5.5: Yoga on the Midway
Arrive early and bring your mat to this free, all-levels yoga class aboard San Diego’s legendary aircraft carrier. — Michael Benninger
USS Midway flight deck, downtown, downtownsandiego.org
5.5: Walk for Animals
Do your part to make our city safer for companion animals and wildlife of all types by walking in this event raising vital funds for San Diego Humane Society. — Michael Benninger
NTC Park at Liberty Station, Point Loma, sdhumane.org
5.5: Cinco by the Bay
Celebrating Mexico’s rich heritage and culture, this 21+ event includes tastes of the nation’s cuisine and sips of agave spirits set to a soundtrack of traditional Mexican music. — Michael Benninger
Embarcadero Marina Park South, downtown, cincobythebay.com
5.6: 10th Annual Miracle Babies 5K
Don a cape and cowl when heading to this costumed 5K followed by a day full of entertainment, art demonstrations and obstacle courses all benefiting the babies cared for in San Diego NICUs. — Michael Benninger
NTC Park at Liberty Station, Point Loma, miraclebabies.org
5.6: Tacos & Beer 5K
Kick off a fun and festive Cinco weekend with a 5K followed by tacos, beer and live entertainment including mariachi music, a mechanical bull and a piñata-bashing party. — Michael Benninger
Embarcadero Marina Park South, downtown, tacosnbeer5k.com
5.6: Chef-driven Bake Sale
Carb-lovers unite at this inaugural event showcasing signature treats from a baker’s dozen of San Diego’s top pastry chefs.
Herb & Eatery, Little Italy, friendlyfeast.org
5.6: Claptone
Celebrate Quartyard’s new location with a set from this CRSSD Fest veteran. The mysterious, masked German house DJ and producer is sure to play plenty of fresh cuts from his upcoming new album, Fantast, set for release in June. — Scott McDonald
@ Quartyard, quartyardsd.com
5.6: San Diego Vintage Flea Market
More than 100 unique merchants display their very best vintage wares at this free, rain-or-shine event. — Michael Benninger
The Observatory, North Park, sdvintagefleamarket.com
5.6: Boots N' Dukes Country Fest
Sunday will see the launch of a new outdoor entertainment series that will feature hot country acts and local artists, plus barbecue, drinks, line-dancing and more. Singer-songwriter Frankie Ballard will kick off the series on May 6 for the inaugural rooftop party.
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, 207 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp, bootsndukesfest.com
5.6: Spring Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon & Aquabike
Igniting San Diego’s triathlon season and marking the first event in the city’s annual Triple Crown Series, this serene swim, flat cycling course, and sea-level run is ideal for experienced athletes and first-timers alike. — Michael Benninger
South Shores Park, Mission Bay, kozevents.com
5.6: 44th Annual Carlsbad Village Faire
The one-day street fair returns to North County with 50 food booths, 800 merchants and an expected 100,000+ visitors from far and wide. — Michael Benninger
Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson Street, downtown Carlsbad, carlsbad.org
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Things to do on Cinco de Mayo weekend
Local restaurants celebrate Cinco de Mayo with food, drink specials