san Diego Weekend Events: Film, Food, Soccer & more
San Diego, CA – A diverse lineup of events kicks off this weekend in San Diego, offering entertainment ranging from a new film festival to a gourmet dining experience and professional soccer. Here’s a guide to happenings from Sept. 26-28.
The inaugural Hidden City film Festival will showcase short films at Regal Cinema, 350 W. Valley Parkway, from Sept. 26-28. The festival features a “Feature of the Day” screening, curated short film showcases, filmmaker Q&As, and an awards ceremony recognizing excellence in categories like Best Narrative, Best Documentary, Pocket Cinema and Stories of Belonging. More details is available at filmfreeway.com/hiddencityfilmfestival.
For culinary enthusiasts,Duckhorn Vineyards is the featured partner at the Chef’s Table experience at the Catamaran Resort Hotel,3999 Mission Blvd. Tonight, executive chef Bryan stuppy and chef de cuisine Alex miranda will present a four-course meal with seasonal produce, seafood, and meats, each course paired with a Duckhorn Vineyards wine. The event begins at 5:30 p.m.and tickets are $145. Reservations can be made at 858-488-1081 or catamaranresort.com.
Sports fans can catch the San Diego Wave FC as they face the Orlando Pride at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 2101 Stadium Way. Tickets start at $21.70 and are available at sandiegowavefc.com/schedule.
La Playa Books, 1026 Rosecrans St., will host a Movie Night in the Bookstore, screening ”Banned Together” at 6:30 p.m. friday in recognition of Banned Books Week. RSVP is required at laplayabooks.com/event/2025-09-26/movie-night-bookstore.
Humphreys Concerts, located at 2241 Shelter Island drive, will present “The Concert – A Tribute to ABBA” at 8 p.m.Friday. Tickets are $60.35 and can be purchased at humphreysconcerts.com/schedule.cfm.
Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Blvd., is extending the fun with “Family Fun Fridays” through Nov. 21. The park offers a ”buy one, get one free” deal on unlimited ride wristbands, $15 for an hour of unlimited arcade games, and free kids’ meals with an adult entree purchase at Draft restaurant and sports bar. The park is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays. More details are available at belmontpark.com or by calling 858-488-1549.
