Skywalker Soiree

North Park’s The Original 40 Brewing Company is hosting the Skywalker Soiree on May the 4th with a Star Wars-themed costume contest, movie-themed beers, and raffles from 3-6 p.m.

Gaslamp’s Cuatro de Mayo

Gaslamp is holding its inaugural, free Cinco de Mayo Festival on Saturday, May 4 from 12-8 p.m. with live Latin entertainment, a low rider competition, handcrafted market, and a wrestling Lucha Libre Tournament.

Gator by the Bay

The largest Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou returns to San Diego’s Spanish Landing Park this May 9-12. Gator By The Bay offers attendees four days of live music with more than 100 musical acts on seven stages, as well as a delicious array of southern cuisine, including 10,000 pounds of fresh crawfish trucked all the way from Louisiana.

Wonderfront Festival

The three-day Wonderfront Festival takes place May 10-12 in waterfront parks, Seaport Village, and boats with headliners Weezer, T-Pain, Carly Rae Jepsen, Beck, The Roots and more. Tickets start at $135.

Balboa Park Pow Wow

From Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, the community is invited to join San Diego American Indian Health Center for an all-day, free, family-friendly event that raises cultural awareness at the corner of Park Blvd. and President’s Way.

Apostille pop-up

Sacramento representatives will be in San Diego May 13 and 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 273 to provide apostille services, a type of authentication needed for some international studies and businesses.

Bike Anywhere Day

SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day is back on Thursday, May 16, from 7 to 10 a.m. This year, participants 18 and older who live or work in the San Diego region and sign up for Bike Anywhere Day will be automatically entered for the chance to win one of three e-bikes, courtesy of Velotric. Participants can also sign up for an additional sweepstakes at any pit stop for the chance to win an e-bike, courtesy of Rad Power Bikes.

Fringe Festival

The 12th annual Fringe Festival returns to Balboa Park and other venues throughout San Diego from May 16-26. Learn more about shows from independent artists at sdfringe.org.

Moonshine Flats 10-year anniversary

Downtown’s country stage is celebrating 10 years in business with a three-day celebration from May 16-18 with evening shows from Aaron, Michael Ray & Jay Allen, Cassie B, and Ash Easton. Tickets start at $25.

Swan Lake

World Ballet Series brings “Swan Lake” the Civic Theatre on May 17-18 with 50 dancers, Lake County Symphony Orchestra, and hand-painted sets. Tickets start at $55.

Motions & Emotions: Asian Women Speak Out

Experience a storytelling, performance art event during Mental Health Awareness Month and AAPI Heritage Month amplifying the voices of Asian women on May 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. and May 19 at 2 p.m. at City Heights Performance Annex (3795 Fairmount Ave.).

Whistledown Tea

Bridgerton fans can head to the Westgate Hotel in their finest Regency-era inspired ensembles for a themed tea with a live string quartet, champagne, dainty sandwiches and pastries on each Saturday from May 18 through June 29 from 2-4:30 p.m. $98 for adults.

Boarded! A New Pirate Adventure

The Maritime Museum is holding a 90-minute, on-the-water show with a pirate theater troupe where participants learn pirate skills like sailing, sword fighting, and escaping jail on May 18 at 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Check in early at 1492 N. Harbor Drive. Adult tickets are $85.

All Girls Math Tournament

The free AGMT is a Mathcounts-style competition where young girls in grades 308 get to challenge their problem-solving skills, introducing participants to contest math in an encouraging environment and furthering their interest in STEM fields. 1:45-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at Logan Heights Library.

Spring recital at Community Music Center

La Jolla Music Society (LJMS) will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its lauded Community Music Center (CMC) program with a recital and reception on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Logan Memorial Educational Campus, 2875 Ocean View Blvd., San Diego.

North Park Music Festival

Scheduled for May 31st from 4-10 p.m. and June 1st from 12-10 p.m. at the North Park Mini Park (3812 29th Street), this year’s festival invites attendees to immerse themselves in the vibrant sounds and diverse talents of Southern California and Baja California. Tickets start at $35 with discounts for students.