San Diego weekend events: Cinco de Mayo, live music and Renaissance faire
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The Common Kings will play the Rady Shell on Saturday. Photo: Andrew Keatts/Axios
The San Diego Seals advanced through the first round of the National Lacrosse League playoffs last week, putting them one round from the league finals.
Friday
Root the Seals on in their best-of-three series to reach the National Lacrosse League championship.
- When and where: 7:30pm at Pechanga Arena
- Cost: $20+
Check out the new Gallagher Square for the country singer-songwriter, with Ella Langley.
- When and where: 7:30pm at Petco Park
- Cost: $45.50
Eat around the world at over 210 vendors and take in family-friendly games and entertainment.
- When and where: 3-10pm Friday, 1-10pm Saturday and Sunday at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
- Cost: $6
Saturday
⚽ The Chrome Ball Tour: Chula Vista
Catch San Diego FC's city-by-city tour through the county in preparation for its inaugural MLS season — including performances from stars like Rossi Rock.
- When and where: Noon until 10pm at Memorial Park in downtown Chula Vista.
- Cost: Free.
🎤 Common Kings at the Rady Shell
Enjoy these Polynesian roots reggae stars at a gorgeous waterfront venue.
- When and where: 6pm at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park downtown
- Cost: $54.50
Eat a turkey leg, watch a joust, drink some ale.
- When and where: 10am-6pm Saturday and Sunday at Felicita County Park
- Cost: $27
🥳 Gaslamp Cinco de Mayo Festival
Party downtown, while watching lucha libre matches, mariachi performances and a low-rider show.
- When and where: Noon-8pm along 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter
- Cost: Free
Sunday
🇲🇽 Mariachi El Bronx at the Belly Up
See what happens when an LA punk band begins playing Mexican folk music they grew up on.
- When and where: 7pm at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach
- Cost: $35
🌮 Old Town Fiesta Cinco de Mayo
Take in historic Old Town during a two-day Cinco de Mayo celebration with Folklorico dancing.
- When and where: 11am-10pm Saturday and 11am-8pm Sunday in Old Town State Park
- Cost: Free
🎉 Carlsbad Village Street Faire
Shop at more than 750 vendors at a street festival held annually since 1974.
- When and where: 8am-5pm in downtown Carlsbad Village
- Cost: Free