San Diego Events This Weekend 8/29-9/1:

see events happening this weekend in San Diego!

Friday, August 29

🎭 Henry V at Westminster Theatre

• Time: 7:00 PM
• Cost: Suggested donation $20
• Location: 3598 Talbot Street, Point Loma
• Details: Vanguard Theatre transports audiences to 15th-century England in this Shakespeare classic. Nightly performances run Friday–Sunday. More Info

🎭 Spring Awakening at Brooks Theater (Preview Night)

• Time: 7:00 PM
• Cost: $22 (preview night)
• Location: 217 North Coast Highway, Oceanside
• Details: Oceanside Theatre Company presents the rock musical exploring teen sexuality in 1890s Germany. Tickets Here

Saturday, August 30

🎶 YOUNG THUG at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

• Date & Time: Saturday, August 30, 2025, 7:00 PM (doors open 6:00 PM)
• Ages: All ages
• Cost: Tickets available via AEG Presents
• Location: 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista
• Details: Catch Young Thug live in concert for an unforgettable night of hip-hop. More Info & Tickets

🎺 Tchaikovsky Spectacular at The Rady Shell

• Time: 7:30 PM
• Cost: $65–$105
• Location: 222 Marina Park Way, Embarcadero
• Details: San Diego Symphony Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky favorites, ending with fireworks during the 1812 Overture. Tickets Here

🎤 Holo Holo Music Festival

• Time: All Day
• Cost: Weekend GA $266, Sunday VIP $218, Kids 4–10 $106, Food-only $6–$10
• Location: Gallagher Square, 899 J Street, Downtown
• Details: Reggae festival featuring The Green, Wyclef Jean, J Boog, and Common Kings, plus a Hawaiian-themed food fest. Tickets Here

🎧 Final Bash at WNDR Museum

• Time: 7:00–10:00 PM
• Cost: $32
• Location: 422 Market Street, Gaslamp
• Details: Say goodbye and celebrate WNDR San Diego’s closing with interactive booths, DJs, live art, and local vendors. Tickets Here

🍒 San Diego Made Summer Market

• Time: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Cost: $5 (kids 10 & under free)
• Location: Liberty Station, NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Road, Point Loma
• Details: Over 120 local vendors selling handmade goods, plus live music, workshops, photo booths, and food trucks. More Info

Sunday, August 31

🎺 Nerissa Sounds Jazz Brunch Cruise

• Time: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
• Cost: $185 (or $239 with open bar)
• Location: 1380 Harbor Island Drive, Harbor Island
• Details: Enjoy a brunch cruise with live jazz aboard the 73-foot yacht Nerissa. Reserve Here

💃🏽 Asian American Dance Festival at Saville Theatre

• Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
• Cost: $15–$45
• Location: 14th Street & C Street, East Village
• Details: Mainstage showcase featuring works by five AAPI choreographers, concluding the inaugural festival. Tickets Here

🪶Barona Powwow

• Time: 1:00–11:00 PM
• Cost: Free
• Location: Barona Sports Complex, 1095 Barona Road, Lakeside
• Details: Enjoy the 53rd annual powwow with dancing, singing, drumming, food, and handmade crafts. More Info

Monday, September 1st

🏝 Labor Day Pool Party – Andaz San Diego

• Date & Time: Monday, September 1 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Andaz San Diego Rooftop, Gaslamp Quarter
• Host: Majesty in Motion Dance Company
• Music: Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton & Hip-Hop (DJ Mo Lyon)
• Details: Free entry. Arrive early to reserve cabanas or bottle service. Bring your swimsuit and dancing shoes! More Info

San Diego Development Updates:

Irvine Company Bringing 552 Apartments to University City’s The Plaza

Southern California real estate giant Irvine Company is transforming its University City office campus, The Plaza, into a mini neighborhood with hundreds of new apartments. The plan calls for demolishing two low-rise 1980s office buildings on La Jolla Village Drive to make room for two seven-story apartment buildings with 552 units ranging from studios to three bedrooms.

The redevelopment will also include 640 garage spaces, a shared fitness center, co-working areas, a pool, public open spaces, dog park, and upgraded campus amenities. The project aligns with the city’s University City Community Plan, which supports higher-density residential growth near transit and retail hubs.

Demolition is expected to begin next spring, with construction taking roughly three years. The move reflects Irvine Company’s shift toward investing heavily in University City, where it already owns 46 office buildings and four apartment communities, and is seen as a potential catalyst for more residential-focused development in the area. Read more about the project here!

First Look: Ancora, Little Italy’s New Luxury Apartment Complex [August 2025]

San Diego’s Little Italy is getting a new luxury apartment building, Ancora, offering upscale living at slightly lower rents than nearby complexes. Located at Beech Street and First Avenue, Ancora is set to open in November 2025 and has already drawn strong interest from prospective tenants.

Ancora features 120 studios averaging 479 sq. ft. for $2,700/month, about $100 less than the average Little Italy studio. One-bedroom units average 583 sq. ft. for $3,701/month, and two-bedrooms average 850 sq. ft. for $4,505/month. Smaller unit sizes help keep rents lower while maintaining high-end finishes and luxury amenities, says Musashi Liu, Greystar’s director of development.

Walkable Location and Amenities

Ancora sits on the edge of Little Italy, a 10-minute walk from Piazza della Famiglia and the farmers market. Residents will enjoy:

• Rooftop pool and hot tub
• 22nd-floor sky lounge with bay and city views
• Fitness center and pet run
• Mechanical parking system
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Pre-leasing is underway, with over 400 people on the interest list. The building offers a modern, walkable lifestyle steps from restaurants, shops, and downtown employers. Read more here.

San Diego Greenlights 101 Ash St. for Low-Income Housing Redevelopment    [July 2025]

The city of San Diego has officially approved a groundbreaking lease agreement to convert the 101 Ash St. office tower into affordable housing. The $267.6 million project, which will create 247 rent-restricted apartments for low-income families, is set to breathe new life into the currently unusable building. San Diego’s City Council voted unanimously to enter into a 60-year lease with the development team, which has two years to secure financing, including tax credits, to fund the transformation.

The project will not only provide much-needed housing but will also include 25,000 square feet of retail space and a 4,000-square-foot childcare center. While critics have raised concerns about the high cost of redevelopment, city leaders are optimistic, seeing this as an opportunity to turn a once-controversial building into a community asset. This deal marks a new chapter for the 21-story tower that has long been plagued by asbestos contamination and costly maintenance. Read More Here!

Pangaea: A Visionary Development for Chula Vista Bayfront    [July 2025]

A bold proposal called Pangaea is in the works for Chula Vista's Otay District, promising to transform the area into a world-class, mixed-use destination. This ambitious project includes a massive tennis complex, water polo academy, hotels, a retail village with an IMAX theater, and PopStroke (Tiger Woods' mini-golf venue), alongside blue tech office buildings and a public trail. Phase two could bring a 50,000-seat soccer stadium to the area.

The project spans 124 acres of bayfront property and is designed to revitalize the site once home to the South Bay Power Plant. Pangaea aims to merge sports, entertainment, and community spaces, making it a game-changer for the region.

Notable partners include Divaris Group (commercial real estate), Tucker Sadler Architects, and Provident Resources Group. The first phase will focus on the tennis and water polo facilities, retail, hotels, and office spaces, while the second phase envisions a stadium and more hotels. The development team is working to finalize a partnership with a professional tennis player to be the face of the project.

Currently under review by the Port of San Diego, Pangaea is set to bring not only entertainment but also economic growth to Chula Vista, while offering a vibrant space for both locals and visitors. Read More Here!

San Diego Relocates Development Services HQ to Mission Valley & Downtown     [June 2025]

The City of San Diego is officially exiting its aging City Operations Building downtown and relocating its Development Services Department (DSD) to two upgraded office locations: Mission Valley and a downtown high-rise at Five50West.

The newly leased Mission Valley HQ at 7650 Mission Valley Road will become the department’s main public-facing location, offering expanded in-person services, free parking, and improved accessibility. Nearly 300 of the 500 planned staffers have already moved in, with operations expected to fully shift later this summer. The space was previously occupied by Wawanesa Insurance and is being subleased by the city through 2028.

Meanwhile, around 225 DSD employees will work out of two floors at 550 W. C St. (Five50West), keeping a presence close to City Hall.

This long-awaited transition allows San Diego to vacate the deteriorating City Operations Building at 1222 First Ave, which has suffered from deferred maintenance, broken systems, and safety concerns. The city is expected to repurpose or sell the property under the Surplus Land Act later this year.

💡 Why this matters: DSD oversees permitting, inspections, records, and building regulations, essential to both residential and commercial development across the city. These relocations shoot to modernize city operations and improve customer service while phasing out unsafe infrastructure.

Old Central Library Set to Get New Life-

San Diego is set to redevelop the old Central Library at 820 E St., making it available for sale or lease. After two years of exploring options, the city has declared the building surplus land, allowing it to be marketed for redevelopment. This marks a major step forward in the city’s plan to revitalize this downtown property, which spans 150,000 square feet and offers significant redevelopment potential.

Under the Surplus Land Act, at least 25% of the residential units developed on this site will need to be affordable housing. The city is expected to release a notice of availability for the property this summer, giving developers a 60-day window to submit proposals.

While the property has been considered for various uses, including a homeless shelter and a potential high-rise, the focus now is on maximizing its value through a thoughtful redevelopment process. However, city council members are still debating the specifics of the plan, including potential requirements for family-sized units and on-site child care. Real estate experts caution that imposing too many restrictions could affect the feasibility of the project, especially in today’s challenging real estate market.

The future of this iconic building, which has sat empty since 2013, will soon be in the hands of developers ready to help transform downtown San Diego.

Ready for a Summer Swim? 800 Broadway has You Covered! 

Downtown San Diego’s newest luxury tower, 800 Broadway, features a standout amenity—the county's highest swimming pool, located on the 40th floor, 480 feet above the ground. The pool, which was completed just two weeks ago, offers breathtaking views and is exclusive to renters and their guests. Rent at the building averages $3,496 a month, with amenities like a gym, speakeasy, coworking spaces, and high-end appliances, making the premium price worthwhile for many.

In San Diego’s competitive real estate market, unique amenities like this pool help justify the high rent, making the building stand out. Despite the area’s 12.4% vacancy rate, 800 Broadway has attracted a mix of residents, particularly millennials, who enjoy the premium amenities and the exclusivity of the property.

Downtown Oceanside Sees Exciting Growth: Two Major Mixed-Use Developments in the Works!

Downtown Oceanside is experiencing a vibrant transformation, with new developments that promise to further enhance the area’s appeal. Two major mixed-use projects—just blocks apart on Mission Avenue—are set to bring a combined 562 apartments, along with new retail, office spaces, and restaurants, contributing to the continued growth of the downtown district.

The proposed developments, which are currently making their way through the city's planning processes, could go before the Oceanside City Council for approval later this year. Together, these projects represent 21% of the remaining space available under the city's 5,500 dwelling cap for the downtown area.

The first of the two developments will replace the Ocean Place Entertainment Center, which will be redeveloped into a seven-story building  with apartments and commercial spaces. Notably, this project will also revamp the public plaza, keeping it open for community events like the annual Christmas tree lighting.

The second development, proposed for 801 Mission Ave., will feature another seven-story building with 230 apartments and commercial space, as well as amenities like a fitness gym and rooftop pool.

These projects come as part of a broader wave of growth in Oceanside, with more developments already in the works, including a major redevelopment of the Oceanside Transit Center and additional luxury resort hotels. As the city continues to expand, these projects will play a significant role in meeting the growing demand for housing while enhancing the vibrant downtown atmosphere.

Both developments will include affordable housing units, contributing to the city's ongoing efforts to address its housing crisis. With more developments on the horizon, Oceanside's downtown is poised to become an even more dynamic hub for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

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