You prefer things refined this San Diego weekend? How about an international art fair and a horse racing championship? But if family-friendly nostalgia is your bag, there’s a certain military event and Dia de los Muertos fests throughout the county.
That military event is a big one. San Diego Fleet Week kicks off Friday with a lot of music, including the Military Appreciation Concert, at 5 p.m. at Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. Go early and cheer on local Vietnam veterans as they receive recognition for their service and stay for Navy Band Southwest and Marine Band San Diego. Little Italy has another show at 6 p.m. Sunday with the Navy Band Southwest Rock Band. And on Saturday, don’t miss ship tours and more at Meet the Fleet at 32nd Street at Naval Base San Diego.
Art San Diego, billed as a three-day “boutique art fair,” gathers 60 leading international galleries and emerging artists for immersive experiences, curated artist talks and more. Head to Hall E at the San Diego Convention Center at noon Friday or 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. General admission for the full event is $35.