It's a jam-packed weekend in San Diego. Big fests are busting out all over, just as we hope spring will be soon. Enthusiasts of all stripes are descending upon the region, from and to .
We’ve got the best bets for you from March 3-6, whether you want to stay near Carlsbad or take a drive to find even more to do.
This week, we feature an opportunity to save big while seeing a local play and a range of music choices.
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Where/when: New Village Arts Theatre, Carlsbad, 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday.
Why Go: To see “Simpatico,” from Pulitzer Prize winner Sam Shepard, in previews, while the theater accepts whatever amount you can afford for the ticket. The play's regular run starts Saturday.
Price: Pay what you can.
Where/when: William D. Gannon Art Gallery, Dove Library, Carlsbad, 4 p.m. Saturday.
Why Go: Jazz fan Dirk Sutro shares his knowledge of the genre, with special guest performances.
Price: Free.
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Where/when: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, Thursday through Saturday.
Why Go: See modern fusions of hip-hop, reggae, jazz and funk or a nostalgic look back at rockers of yesteryear. It's all at the Belly Up this weekend.
Price: $8-17.
Where/when: Spring Home & Garden Show, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Friday through Sunday.
Why Go: To see the latest in home and garden design, get some ideas and lessons for renovations and meet experts who can help solve that nagging fix-it problem.
Price: $1 to $8; discounts are available.
Where/when: San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego, 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
Why Go: For the Radius Festival, where top dance performers in the electronic, techno, dubstep and trance genres will take the stage.
Price: $60-$155.
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