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Weekend Preview: Best Events 3/21-24

Posted On : 3/19/2012 by Michelle Guerin

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Get cultured during Thursday Night Thing at the Museum of Contemporary Art, laugh out loud along with Tom Arnold stand-up at The American Comedy Co., and sip San Diego’s finest at the Brewery Awards Party. This weekend also brings plenty of opportunities for star-watching in style, with a surprise celebrity performer at FLUXX, DJ Jazzy Jeff at the Hard Rock Hotel and pop singer Savi at Stingaree.

Discover this week’s best San Diego events.

Sabi Live at GuestHouse at Stingaree – Wednesday, March 21

Pop singer Savi is rising on the music scene, and is featured in hit songs with major stars, including “You Make Me Feel…” with Cobra Starship, “(Drop Dead) Beautiful” with Britney Spears and “Tough Kids” with New Boyz. Savi is on her way to San Diego, and will perform live at GuestHouse at Stingaree for a special edition of industry Wednesday. The event will also feature beats by Jason Ross and Boonie Walker. For VIP bottle service, call 866.810.7174. Get details here (pictured)

TNT: Ten Thousand Waves at Museum of Contemporary Art – Thursday, March 22

Thursday Night Thing (TNT) is the Museum of Contemporary Art’s signature social event that attracts a younger demographic with live music, cocktail stations, art activities, and surprise performances themed around the museum’s new exhibits. The first TNT of the spring season celebrates three new exhibitions, including the West Coast premiere of Isaac Julien’s nine-screen video installation Ten Thousand Waves, the U.S. museum debut of Ai Weiwei: Zodiac Heads/Circle of Animals: Gold, and the opening of Iconic featuring works from MCASD’s permanent collection. Get details here

Tom Arnold Live at The American Comedy Co. – March 22-24

Tom Arnold is a big name in the world of comedy, most well known for his public marriage to (and divorce from) Roseanne Barr, and for his role in the “Roseanne” TV sitcom as both a writer and actor. More recently, Arnold co-hosted Fox Sports Net’s talk show “The Best Damn Sports Show Period.” Arnold brings his stand-up comedy to The American Comedy Co. in downtown San Diego all weekend, with multiple live shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Get details here

DJ Jazzy Jeff at Club 207 – Thursday, March 22

Following a big weekend of celebrity appearances in San Diego, DJ Jazzy Jeff is heading to the Hard Rock Hotel’s Club 207 to heat up the nightlife scene on Thursday. Jazzy Jeff first made a name for himself as one half of the hip hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, and later as the character Jazz on the popular TV sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” along with mega-star Will Smith. The duo won the first rap Grammy for Parents Just Don’t Understand in 1989. For VIP bottle service, call 866.492.6590. Get details here

San Diego Brewery Awards Party at Fixtures Living – Thursday, March 22

San Diego’s best craft breweries competed for coveted titles during Tap Hunter’s 2nd annual San Diego Brewery Awards online public voting process this February. The winners have been announced, and now it’s time to party. The official San Diego Brewery Awards Party takes place this Thursday evening at Fixtures Living, and will feature beer and food pairings and entertainment. Get details here

Spring Busker Festival at Seaport Village – March 24 & 25

One of our favorite spring kick-off events is the Busker Festival at Seaport Village, which is back for a full weekend of free entertainment on Saturday and Sunday. From noon ‘til 5pm, check out San Diego’s talented “Buskers” -- also known as street performers -- as they show off their skills, with acts ranging from sword swallowing and pogo stick tricks, to unicycle juggling and statue-esque posing. At 6pm, Buskers After Dark takes over with fire jugglers, comedians, acrobats, DJ beats and beer specials ‘til 10pm. Get details here

“Wild West” Walkabout in South Park – Saturday, March 24

South Park is channeling a “Wild West” theme for the spring Walkabout this Saturday evening. As the sun sets, shops and restaurants will open doors as live music fills the streets. Participating South Park businesses with entertainment and specials include Hamilton’s, Alchemy, Ginseng Yoga, Culinary Creative, Junc Life & Style Boutique, Dig Garden & Home, Vagabond Kitchen and more. New to this month’s Walkabout is the Beech Street Buckaroo Barbeque, featuring chuck-wagon style specialties. Get details here

Club Crawl San Diego in the Gaslamp Quarter– Saturday, March 24

Pub crawls are a thing of the past! This Saturday, join 30 to 50 other locals and tourists as they party it up at four of San Diego’s hottest night clubs. Get VIP access with no cover charges and no waiting in lines, just $20 for the entire night. The club crawl meets at Quality Social at 10pm and starts the night off right with $4 beers and $4 shots. Your hosts will then escort the group to three more night clubs and walk you right in, VIP style. Get details here

More San Diego Events & Parties:

Industry Night XI ft. Surprise Celebrity Performer at FLUXX – March 19

Thrusters Lounge 12 Year Anniversary Party - March 20

Ani DiFranco Live at House of Blues – March 20

Second City Laugh Out Loud Tour at La Jolla Playhouse - March 21-24

Andaz Salon: Spring Fashion Show at Andaz Hotel - March 22

The Hunger Games Screening at Cinepolis – March 22

BPM Thursday at Bar West – March 22

LED Presents Vitalic at Voyeur - March 22

Skylar Grey Live at Club 207 – March 23

LED Presents Sander Kleinenberg at Voyeur – March 23

Lady Antebellum Live at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre – March 24