Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, Sept. 4 to Sunday, Sept. 6.

Friday

Dance

Barona Powwow: The Barona Band of Mission Indians will hold the 54th annual Barona Powwow this weekend. Hundreds of Native American dancers will compete and show traditional and contemporary dances. The weekend's activities also include drumming demonstrations and competitions. Friday through Sunday. Barona Sports Complex, Barona Indian Reservation, 1095 Barona Road, Lakeside. facebook.com/BaronaPowwow

Sunset Boulevard: A Hollywood Ballopera: An original new show by Cinballera founders Tiffany and Rebekah Brannan combines dialogue, classical vocals, ballet and ballroom dancing. 7 p.m. Friday; 8 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego. $20-$35. cinballera.org

Theater

"The Phantom of the Opera": Broadway San Diego presents the national touring production of this Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice musical about a mysterious masked man who haunts a Paris opera house. 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 13. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown. $88 to $236. broadwaysd.com

"Ni Mi Madre": Diversionary Theatre presents queer actor-playwright Arturo Luíz Soria's solo play where he plays his Brazilian mother.  7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sundays. Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., University Heights. $32-$72. 619-220-0097, diversionary.org

"Rock of Ages": San Diego Musical Theatre presents this '80s jukebox musical about life and love at a Sunset Strip music club. 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 13. 4650 Mercury St., Kearny Mesa. $44-$69. 858-560-5740, sdmt.org

"Mensa": OnStage Playhouse presents the world premiere of Salomon Maya's comedy about a bright teenage girl troubled by her parents' extremist political podcast. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 5 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 13. 291 Third Ave, Chula Vista. $25. onstageplayhouse.org

"We Will Rock You": New Village Arts presents the San Diego premiere of this Queen jukebox musical featuring characters inspired by some of the English rock band's songs. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 20. 2787 State St., Carlsbad. $45-$85. 760-433-3245, newvillagearts.org

"Theatre People, or The Angel Next Door": Scripps Ranch Theatre presents Paul Slade Smith's play about the romantic and comic entanglements that occur when a novelist, an actress and a pair of Broadway stars converge for a weekend in the country. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Sept. 20. Legler Benbough Theatre, 9783 Avenue of Nations, Alliant Inernational University, San Diego. $27-$52. 858-578-7728,  scrippsranchtheatre.org

"American Rhythm": In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Lamb's Players Theatre has revived its high-energy musical celebration of 100 years of American music, from ragtime to swing, jazz and rock and roll. 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 4. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. $48-$98. 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org

Books

Erin A. Craig author event: Erin A. Craig will discuss "Strange Duet." 7 p.m. Friday. Mysterious Galaxy, 3555 Rosecrans St., Suite 107, San Diego. 619-539-7137, mystgalaxy.com

Night life

Ariana Grande Night: Club 90s presents a dance party inspired by Ariana Grande and her music. 7:45 p.m. Friday. The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego. $29.25. livenation.com/venue/KovZ917AxAB/the-observatory-north-park-events

Saturday

Sports

SDSU Football home opener: The Aztecs will take on Portland State University in the team's first home game of the season. The game is also First Responders Appreciation night. 6:30 p.m. Saturday.  2101 Stadium Way, San Diego. Tickets start at $23. snapdragonstadium.com/events

Little Italy Labor Day Stickball Tournament: The Little Italy tradition returns with three days of competition in a game that started in the 90s New York. Stickball will be played all three days on India Street and Columbia Street and Sunday on Kettner Boulevard. 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday to Monday. Free for spectators. littleitalysd.com/events/labor-day-stickball-classic

Music

Toy Piano Festival: For the 26th time, this festival will celebrate the toy piano and its local history. Saturday's event will feature a lineup of performers, led by UCSD grad Scott Paulson. Noon Saturday. Neil Morgan Auditorium, Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., San Diego. Free. sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=363975

Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and Dizzy Gillespie: San Diego Symphony jazz curator Gilbert Castellanos will lead the 17-piece KSDS Jazz Orchestra in performing the beloved music of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and Dizzy Gillespie. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. Tickets start at $37. theshell.org/performances/manteca-dizzy-chano-celebration

Grupo Duelo: The GRAVEDAD TOUR comes to El Cajon. 7 p.m. Friday. The Magnolia, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon. Tickets start at $108.50. magnoliasandiego.com/

Culture

Ukrainian Festival: House of Ukraine will present cultural festivities Saturday, including food and dancing. From 2 to 4:30 p.m., Suzirya Ukrainian Dance Theatre, Chervona Kalyna, Namysto and Vydelka are scheduled to perform. 11 to 5 p.m. Saturday. House of Ukraine, Balboa Park, 667 Pan American Road West, San Diego. Free. houseofukraine.org/event/lawn-program-2026

Wine

Julian Grape Stomp Festa: The 29th anniversary of the Julian Grape Stomp Festa will allow wine lovers to participate in the tradition of grape stomping. Participants will receive a free glass and a wine tasting. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Menghini Winery, 1150 Julian Orchards Drive. $25. visitjulian.com

Museums

Ahoy! Pirates Take the Waterfront: Guests can get 25% off admission to the Maritime Museum of San Diego by dressing like a pirate on either of two scheduled weekends in September. On the second weekend, the famous Captain Jack will make an appearance, and there will be a special rum bar. On Sept. 5, 7 and 19, guests who add on a pilot boat adventure, also discounted for pirate attire, may get a chance to play pirate plinko. Saturday through Monday; Sept. 19-20. Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego. sdmaritime.org/visit/special-events/ahoy-pirates-take-the-waterfront

Books

Sona Movsesian author event: Sona Movsesian will discuss "The World's Worst Mom." 11 a.m. Saturday. Library Shop Mission Hills, 925 W. Washington St., San Diego. 619-236-5800, libraryfoundationsd.org/news-events

Art

'Soft Power: On Color, Time and Resistance': This weekend, Oceanside Museum of Art will open the 2026 San Diego Art Prize exhibition, featuring the work of three winning artists: Danielle Dean, Ingrid Hernández and Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio. The exhibit explores themes of identity, environment, visibility and systems of power through photography, installation, and mixed-media works. The exhibition was curated by Lara Bullock, senior civic art manager for the city of San Diego. Opens Saturday and runs through Feb. 7. Artists' reception, 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 19 ($20). 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside. oma-online.org/2026-art-prize

Classical music

Music Vitale: Bonita-Sunnyside Friends of the Library present a concert of international choral music. 2 p.m. Saturday. 4375 Bonita Road, Bonita. Free. bonitasunnysidefol.org/concerts/program/musica-vitale

Outdoors

Saturday morning hike: The County of San Diego's Parks and Recreation Department will host a morning hike Saturday in the county's first open space preserve. The hike is described as family-friendly, lasting 1.5 miles and there are opportunities for more hiking or picnicking in Pauma Valley. 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Wilderness Gardens County Preserve, 14209 CA-76, Pala. Free. $5 parking. sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/participate/calendar.html

California Biodiversity Day: To celebrate California Biodiversity Day, the California Natural Resources Agency is encouraging state residents to find and record 30 wild species on iNaturalist. This bioblitz activity helps to inform the California 30×30 Initiative. Californians are challenged to complete the 30 records between Sept. 5 and Sept. 13. secure.sandiegobirdalliance.org/nx/portal/event-detail?event=19074

Community

Grape Day Festival: Described as Escondido's "oldest tradition," the Grape Day Festival invites all ages to stomp grapes, participate in a range of activities, play in a kids zone and more. There will be live entertainment throughout the day and adults can visit a wine and beer garden. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Grape Day Park, 321 North Broadway, Escondido. Free. grapedayfest.org

Sunday

Music

Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney: The Flannel and The Fury tour comes to El Cajon. 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The Magnolia, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon. Tickets start at $59.63. magnoliasandiego.com/

Old Globe's 'Begin Again' opens in previews Sunday: The Old Globe presents the world premiere of John Carney, Jenna Clark Embrey and Molly Beach Murphy's film-inspired musical about a singer and a songwriter who meet at an open-mic night and change each others' lives, featuring a score by the band Train. Previews, Sunday through Sept. 16. Opens Sept. 17 and runs through Oct. 11. 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 7 p.m. Sundays . Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, San Diego. $66 and up. 619-234-5623, theoldglobe.org

Art

Bedazzled Seashell Art: Bring your own seashells to participate in an art-making opportunity with all other supplies provided. Participants will paint their shells and then bedazzle them. 2 p.m. Sunday. CoLabCrafts, 143 West Grand Ave., Escondido. $39.19. eventbrite.com/e/bedazzled-seashell-art-tickets-1997929172939?aff=oddtdtcreator#location

History

Rancho Guajome Adobe Tour and loom demonstration: The historic Rancho Guajome Adobe is offering activities Sunday, including a loom demonstration from 10 to 11 a.m. and a guided tour from 11 a.m. to noon. 10 a.m. to noon Sunday. Rancho Guajome Adobe, 2210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista. $1-3. sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/participate/calendar.html