San Diego Weekend: Lunch For Swifties; Puppy Yoga; Soul Food Fest

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, 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.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, Aug. 5 to Sunday, Aug. 6.

Among standout events: a Taylor Swift-themed lunch for "Swifties" at Lumi Restaurant, San Diego; a Soul Food Fest in San Diego; and "Puppy Yoga" animal rescue fundraiser in Pacific Beach.

Always double-check with organizers to confirm events are proceeding as planned.

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Nerd Comedy, Carlsbad

LEGOLAND Summer Block Party: Carlsbad

Community Theatre 'Seussical': Carlsbad

Live from La Costa: Iconic Pop Band Pablo Cruise, Carlsbad

Free Summer Shakespeare Festival: Chula Vista

'Savage Gardens' Carnivorous Plants Exhibit: San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

Sun Bum Presents Sonny's Daydream, Encinitas

'Something Rotten!': CA Center For Arts, Escondido

Christian Theater Arts Project 'The Music Man': Performing Arts Center, Fallbrook

Beyster Family 'Little Blue Penguins' Exhibit: Birch Aquarium, La Jolla

Off the Hook Comedy Night Fundraiser for Global Day of Unplugging Campaign, La Mesa

Summer Concerts On The Green: Kate Sessions Park, Pacific Beach

'Puppy Yoga' Animal Rescue Fundraiser: Mavericks Beach Club, Pacific Beach

Summer Chamber Music Festival Concert: Poway

Taylor Swift-Themed Lunch For 'Swifties': Lumi Rooftop Restaurant, San Diego

Nighttime Zoo: San Diego

Soul Food Fest: San Diego

PAWS4Thought Animal Adoption Event: Barrio Star Restaurant, San Diego

Gaslamp Skate Sunday: Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Rodgers + Hammerstein's 'Cinderella': Casa del Prado Theatre, San Diego

ArtWalk Liberty Station, San Diego

USTA Billie Jean King Girls' 16s and 18s National Championships, San Diego

Free On-Site Shredding Event, San Marcos

Farm Tour Adventure: Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, Santa Ysabel

Japanese Kaiseki 7-Course Dinner: Vino Carta, Solana Beach

Earl Thomas & Sister Leola, Gospel Ambassadors & Special Guests, Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

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HITTING THE ROAD?

• Los Angeles Weekend: 5 Immersive Experiences; Pier History Tour; Pride Parade
• OC Weekend: Melon Tour; Hatch Chile Roast; Free 'Under Sea' Symphony
• Inland Empire Weekend: Storm Stadium Music Fest; Victorian Steampunk Tea Party
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Strawberry Festival; 2 County Fairs; Italian Festa

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