The spirit, sounds and flavors of southwest Louisiana come alive at the largest and most-authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou. With everything from A to Zydeco, this 4-day, family-friendly cultural celebration takes place on picture-perfect San Diego Bay, featuring 100+ live musical acts & performances on 7 stages, wooden dance floors, shade, green grass and plenty of fun for the kids.

Come for the music, stay for the food. Gator By The Bay’s mouthwatering French Quarter Food Court is what foodie dreams are made of. Check off every box on your bayou-inspired culinary bucket list and chow down on authentic Cajun, Creole and Southern culinary delights, including gumbo, jambalaya, beignets and 10,000 pounds of crawfish brought directly from Louisiana. Gator By The Bay is Mardi Gras in May

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents the chaotic and empowering tale of Madeleine L’Engles’s A Wrinkle in Time, adapted by Morgan Gould as its next student production. One of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is here — braces, stubbornness, and all. Once again, she’s joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O’Keefe and more to battle the forces of evil so she can rescue her father, save humanity, and find herself. In the end, we know two things for sure: 1. Love CAN overcome evil and 2. There IS such a thing as a tesseract. This faithful, ensemble-driven adaptation of the beloved novel masterfully retells the story in a fresh and enduring way.

Let the Good Times Roll!

Join us at "San Diego's #1 Margi Gras & Fat Tuesday Celebration" Gaslamp Margi Gras 2025

Round up your KREWE and secure your ticket today before the price jump!
Your ticket includes: • An exclusive Opening Party at American Junkie • Free entry to 25+ venues • Hosted Welcome Shots • Extended Happy Hour on food & drinks • Live entertainment, live music, DJ, dancing, face painting • Parking + Hotel Deals valued at over $400!

Presented by the organizers of the sold out San Diego Zombie Crawl and the top 20 nightclubs and bars along the famous 5th Avenue, MARDI GRAS is truly a one-of-a-kind celebration and a special way to celebrate Fat Tuesday! So pucker your lips, pack your beads, fan your cape and round up your KREWE!

North Coast Rep presents Some Dark Valley: The Testimony of Reverend Brand written and performed by Robert Bailey.