08 Jan San Diego Calendar of Events – January 2024
EVENTS
San Diego Auto Show
The San Diego International Auto Show features a wide variety of the latest new vehicles, test drives, exotics, classics, automotive products and much more!
Location: San Diego Convention Center
Info: www.sdautoshow.com
12/29 β 1/1/2024 Fri & Sat 10 amβ9 pm, Sun & Mon 10 amβ6 pm
16th Annual soundON Festival Series
Exploring cutting-edge contemporary music from around the world.
Location: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, La Jolla
Info: www.ljathenaeum.org
1/5 β 1/7 Fri & Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 3 pm
San Diego Brew Festival
Featuring over 70 breweries, 200 beers, 10 of San Diegoβs best food trucks as well as cover bands and lawn games.
Location: Liberty Station
Info: www.sandiegobeerfest.com
1/6 12 pm β 4 pm
San Diego Spring Home Show
At the Home Show, our goal is simple: to inspire, motivate and excite you for your upcoming home improvement – whether it’s a minor renovation or major remodel.
Location: San Diego Convention Center
Info: www.homeshowsandiego.com
1/6, 1/7 Sat 10 am – 7 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pm
Borrego Springs Film Festival
An intimate vibrant festival in one of the most beautiful locations in the United States. An old- school film festival!
Location: Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center
Info: www.borregospringsfilmfestival.org
1/11 β 1/15 various
Poway Winter Festival
The Winter Festival brings to life all of the charm and entertainment of a cold mountain town.
Location: Poway Community Park
Info: www.poway.org
1/12, 1/13 Fri 5 pm β 9 pm, Sat 3:30 pm β 8:30 pm
Gem Faire
Discover fine & costume jewelry, precious & semi- precious gemstones, millions of beads, sparkling crystals, gold & silver, tools, and more!
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: www.gemfaire.com
1/12 β 1/14 Fri 12 pm β 6 pm, Sat 10 am β 6 pm, Sun 10 am β 5pm
San Diego Rodeo
You won’t want to miss this three-day competition featuring the world’s top cowboys competing for over half a million dollars in prize money.
Location: Petco Park
Info: www.mlb.com/padres/tickets/events/rodeo
1/12 β 1/14 Fri & Sat 7 pm, Sun 2 pm
BIG Salsa Festival San Diego
Each day is packed with dance classes, amazing performances, live band concerts, and Latin dance parties into the early morning hours.
Location: Marriott Mission Valley
Info: www.bigsalsafestival.com
1/12 β 1/15 Thu 8:30 pm β 1 pm, Fri 1 pm β 4 am, Sat & Sun 10 am β 4 am
San Diego Resolution Run
Enjoy a beautiful course and water views. After the run, check out the wellness village with healthy food, offers and products from our partners.
Location: Tecolote Shores
Info: www.sandiegorunningco.com
1/13 7:15 am
North Park Vegan Food Popup
San Diegoβs biggest outdoor vegan market, featuring over 60 vendors.
Location: North Park Mini Park
Info: www.northparkmainstreet.com
1/13 12 pm β 4 pm
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
Showcasing hand selected vendors, dealers, artists, and small businesses with all things weird.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: www.odditiesandcuriousitiesexpo.com
1/13, 1/14 Sat 10 am β 6 pm, Sun 10 am β 4 pm
Monster Jam
World champion athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill.
Location: Snapdragon Stadium
Info: www.monsterjam.com
1/13, 1/14, 1/27, 1/28 Sat 7 pm, Sun 3 pm
Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon
The BEST and most scenic winter marathon and half marathon with the BEST swag.
Location: the Shoppes at Carlsbad
Info: www.carlsbadmarathon.com
1/14 6:15 am
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
The parade is filled with dazzling floats, phenomenal High School Bands, Drill Teams, Colleges/Universities, and more. This year’s parade will feature a MLK 5k Walk/Fun Run and Festival.
Location: Harbor Drive-Embarcadero
Info: www.alphazsl.org/mlkdayparade.html
1/14 10 am
Jurassic Quest
Jurassic Quest is the worldβs largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: www.jurassicquest.com
1/19 β 1/21 Fri 12 pm β 8 pm, Sat 9 am β 8 pm, Sun 9 am β 7 pm
Supercross
Experience the intense action of the worldβs most demanding sport live and in person at Monster Energy AMA Supercross.
Location: Snapdragon Stadium
Info: www.supercrosslive.com
1/20 5 pm
Farmers Insurance PGA Open
Join us for our Full Field Days on Wed & Thu to watch the pros take on the North and South Courses, or enjoy our Championship Days on Fri & Sat to witness the battle for first!
Location: Torrey Pines Golf Course
Info: www.farmersinsuranceopen.com
1/24-1/27 Wed & Thu tee times 9 am, Fri & Sat tee times 9:30 am
San Diego Yo-Yo Classic
Get ready for a day filled with gravity-defying stunts, mind-boggling tricks, and endless fun! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a curious beginner, this event is the ultimate destination for yo-yo enthusiasts of all ages.
Location: Queen Beeβs Art & Cultural Center
Info: www.sdyoyocontest.info
1/27 Sat 11 am β 5 pm
San Diego Cat Show
The Super Bowl of cat competition, plus vendors, and cats & kittens looking for new homes! Featuring 350 kittens & cats in competition, 43 breeds, agility, rescues, and education!
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: www.sandiegocat.org
1/27, 1/28 11 am β 5 pm
Winter Bridal Bazaar
This is San Diego’s largest fall bridal show, so you’ll find more ideas, more style, and more choices to help you plan your day, your way.
Location: San Diego Convention Center
Info: www.bridalbazaar.com
1/28 9:30amβ4pm
San Diego Black Film Festival
Our motto is “Spotlight on African American and African Diaspora Cinema.” We screen over 100 films each year: Comedy, Drama, Documentaries, Animation, GLBT, Horror, Religious, Foreign/African Diaspora, Shorts, Feature Films and music videos.
Location: 220 West “G” St.
Info: www.sdbff.com
1/31 β 2/1 various