San Diego Weekend Guide: Jan. 30-Feb. 1 – Believe It Or Not!

From art exhibits to sporting events, there's something for everyone in San Diego this weekend.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:39pm

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This weekend in San Diego, you can check out the Banksy art exhibit, a photography show about homelessness, a no-phones networking event, golf and tennis tournaments, Padres FanFest, a dark comedy musical, and the opening of a Ripley's Believe It or Not! exhibition. There are also plenty of sports events, including lacrosse, basketball, hockey, and indoor soccer.

Why it matters

San Diego is offering a diverse array of cultural, entertainment, and sporting events this weekend, catering to a wide range of interests and providing something for everyone in the community to enjoy. The variety of activities highlights the vibrant and dynamic nature of the city's arts, entertainment, and sports scenes.

The details

The Banksy art exhibit 'The Art of Banksy: Without Limits' opens on Friday at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, featuring over 200 works by the famous anonymous street artist. The 'The Road I Call Home' photography exhibit at the Oceanside Public Library showcases intimate portraits and stories of people experiencing homelessness. Awkward Coffee is a no-phones networking event on Friday in North Park. Golf fans can catch the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, while tennis enthusiasts can attend the Better Buzz Coffee San Diego Open. Padres FanFest takes over Petco Park on Saturday, and the Oceanside Theatre Company is staging the dark comedy musical 'Dead Moose.' The Ripley's Believe It or Not! exhibition opens at the San Diego Air & Space Museum on Saturday, and the Pacific Beach Puppy Bowl returns. There are also several professional sports events, including lacrosse, basketball, hockey, and indoor soccer.

  • The Banksy art exhibit runs from January 30 to March 2026.
  • The 'The Road I Call Home' photography exhibit runs through March 13, 2026.
  • Awkward Coffee takes place on Friday, January 30, 2026.
  • The Farmers Insurance Open runs from January 30 to February 1, 2026.
  • The Better Buzz Coffee San Diego Open takes place from January 31 to February 2, 2026.

The players

Banksy

An anonymous British street artist known for his politically and socially conscious graffiti, whose works are featured in the 'The Art of Banksy: Without Limits' exhibition.

Randy Bacon

An award-winning photographer whose 'The Road I Call Home' exhibit features intimate portraits and stories of people experiencing homelessness.

Xander Schauffele

A Scripps Ranch native and the world's 4th-ranked PGA golfer, who is competing in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.

Charley Hoffman

A Poway High alum and PGA golfer who is playing in his 28th hometown event at the Farmers Insurance Open.

Julieta Pareja

A Carlsbad teen competing in the women's bracket of the Better Buzz Coffee San Diego Open.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This weekend's diverse array of events in San Diego showcases the city's vibrant arts, entertainment, and sports scenes, offering something for everyone to enjoy and experience. From art exhibits and live performances to sporting events and community gatherings, San Diego is providing a well-rounded lineup of activities that cater to a wide range of interests and demographics.