Your mum – sure she appreciates flowers, candy and brunch. But this San Diego weekend, take her (or your fave mom surrogate) out for some fun too. There’s film, music – including a show by a pop icon with a heart – and lots of activities for youngsters too.
The Gator by the Bay Festival continues at 4 p.m. Friday at Spanish Landing Park with more than 100 zydeco and blues acts on seven stages. But that’s not all. If you like seafood Cajun-style, the fest is the place to satisfy your appetite. The highlight? Five tons of fresh crawfish trucked straight from the source, Louisiana. The fest, with a lineup that includes San Diego Music Award winners Kimmi Bitter, the Farmers and Whitney Shay, continues through Sunday. Single-day admission starts at $78 and a three-day pass at $232.
Elton John is one of the superstars of pop music. His retirement tour ended two years ago, yet he’s still picking up a show here and there. One of those rare appearances is at Petco Park Friday, when he’ll perform at a benefit concert for San Diego’s Curebound, which supports adult and pediatric cancer research. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show start at $43…