San Diego Weekend Guide: Lemon Festival; Cynthia Erivo; Ginuwine; Smokey Robinson; Military Heroes Festival

SAN DIEGO, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout the San Diego region — from the southern border, to East County, through beach towns, to the uppermost points of North County and communities in between.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Aug. 16 to Sunday, Aug. 17.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life of North County San Diego: Army and Navy Academy, Carlsbad

Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show: Joan B. Kroc Theatre, San Diego

Bonsai Workshop: Local Roots Kombucha, Vista

Candlelight: Mozart's Requiem and More: The Westgate Hotel, San Diego

Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel: San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego

Chocolate and Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Pop-Up: Del Mar Plaza, Del Mar

Coast Guard Barque Eagle Public Tours: B Street Pier, San Diego

Collie Buddz: The Sound, Del Mar

Cynthia Erivo with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego

Del Mar Racing: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar

Ginuwine: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Historic Downtown Encinitas Walking Tour: Encinitas Historical Society and 1883 Schoolhouse, Encinitas

In The Air Tonight: The Music of Phil Collins and Genesis: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Lemon Festival: Downtown Chula Vista, Chula Vista

Military Heroes Festival: Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station, San Diego

Nighttime Zoo: San Diego Zoo, San Diego

San Diego Dark Sky Festival: Menghini Winery, Julian

Santee Youth Business Fair: Santee Lakes, Santee

Sesame Summer Splash: Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista

Smokey Robinson: Legacy Tour: The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego

Southern Belle Paint and Sip: Hidden Hive at the Saloon, Vista

Summer Spectacular: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Taste of the Turf Club: Turf Club, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar

Two Another: Music Box, San Diego

World Bodysurfing Championships: Oceanside Pier, Oceanside

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