The best things to do this week in San Diego: May 6-10

Here are some of the best things to do this week in San Diego, from Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10.

Check back Wednesday for our guide to things to do this weekend, or check out our San Diego guides for more ideas.

Monday

GI Film Festival: This festival showcases films by, for and about the experiences of active duty military and veterans. See selections in categories such as documentary short, comedy and animated films covering everything from Vietnam to the stories of homeless veterans. Monday through Friday. $10 general admission, $8 for military, veterans, KPBS members and students. Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art, 1649 El Prado, San Diego. gifilmfestivalsd.org/2024

Military Appreciation Month at Seaworld: In addition to its regular one-day free admission for active-duty military, SeaWorld will offer one-day admission for military veterans and up to three guests in May. Registration is available through May 12 and the free tickets can be used any time through July 7. WavesofHonor.com

Tuesday

Resident Free Days: On Tuesdays throughout each month, different local museums open their doors for free to local residents. This week’s open venues are Fleet Science Center, San Diego Natural History Museum and San Diego Model Railroad Museum. balboapark.org/resident-free-days

Wednesday

Hannah Brown arrives at The Little Market annual International Women’s Day luncheon, Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at a private residence in Santa Monica, Calif.

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Hannah Brown Book Release Party: “The Bachelorette” and “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” star Hannah Brown will share about her new book, “Mistakes We Never Made,” at an event co-hosted by Library Shop SD and Meet Cute Romance Bookshop. Fans can expect a Q&A session and a book signing at this ticketed event. Each guest with a paid ticket will receive a copy of the book. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., San Diego. $29. libraryfoundationsd.org/events/brown

‘Into the Woods’: For its season-opening production at the Moonlight Amphitheatre, Moonlight Stage Productions will present this classic Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical about fairy-tale characters searching for what happens after their happily ever after. “Into the Woods” was born at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre in 1986 before moving to Broadway the following year, where it won Tony Awards for its book and score. Runs through May 18. 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Moonlight Amphitheatre, Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. Single tickets are not on sale yet. (760) 724-2110, moonlightstage.com

Carlsbad Flower Fields: Get an up-close glimpse of the colorful ranunculus blossoms at Carlsbad Ranch. The fields can be visited daily through Mother’s Day, along with activities on the ranch, including tractor wagon rides, mining for gem stones and a strawberry shack. There will also be special events throughout the season, such as picnics, sound healing, yoga, live music, wine tasting and floral workshops. Check the online calendar for details. Runs through May 12. Times vary based on registration online. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad. Tickets start at $14. theflowerfields.com

Thursday

‘Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members’: This high-energy drag comedy by Mara Vélez Meléndez makes its West Coast premiere in a Diversionary-Moxie co-production that will be presented at Moxie’s home theater in Rolando. Lolita is the office receptionist in the Wall Street office of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board. Like the infamous Puerto Rican nationalist Lolita Lebrón, this Lolita makes it her goal to decolonize places and people with glamour, glitter and a gun. Opens May 5 and runs through June 2. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd., Suite N, Rolando. $20-$48. (858) 598-7620, moxietheatre.com, diversionary.org

Gator by the Bay: Here’s where to find authentic Louisiana-style food and music. Hear from over 100 musical acts, dance along with your fellow San Diegnas and enjoy crawfish and other Southern food. Thursday through Sunday. Spanish Landing Park, East 3900 North Harbor Drive, San Diego. Tickets start at $50. gatorbythebay.com

Ahmed Ahmed comedy show: Seen on Comedy Central, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and various TV and film project, Ahmed Ahmed will be taking the stage in San Diego on Thursday, not too far from where he grew up: Riverside. 7 p.m. Thursday. Mic Drop Comedy, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. $20. micdropcomedy.com/shows/240583

Celtic Woman: This 20th anniversary show will feature traditional and contemporary Irish music from a longtime touring group comprised of four young Irish women. 7 p.m. Thursday. Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave, San Diego. Tickets start at $45. sandiegotheatres.org/event/2024/05/celtic-woman

John J. Cobbell author event: The former Navy lieutenant will speak about and sign copies of his new book, “Danger’s Ebb.” The book is part of his Todd Ingram series, which is based on the Pacific theater of World War II. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. warwicks.com/event/gobbell-2024

Friday

Joe Satriani & Steve Vai: For fans of acrobatic electric guitar shredding, the pairing of Joe Satriani and Steve Vai should be a double treat. Vai studied with Satriani prior to becoming the young “stunt guitarist” in former San Diegan Frank Zappa’s band. For their “Satch-Vai” duo tour, Satriani’s band boasts drum great Kenny Aronoff, while Vai’s band features rising guitarist Dante Frisiello. 8 p.m. May 10. Harrah’s Events Center, 777 South Resort Drive, Valley Center. $54.50-$99. ticketmaster.com

‘Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members’: This high-energy drag comedy by Mara Vélez Meléndez makes its West Coast premiere in a Diversionary-Moxie co-production that will be presented at Moxie’s home theater in Rolando. Lolita is the office receptionist in the Wall Street office of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board. Like the infamous Puerto Rican nationalist Lolita Lebrón, this Lolita makes it her goal to decolonize places and people with glamour, glitter and a gun. Runs through June 2. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd., Suite N, Rolando. $20-$48. (858) 598-7620, moxietheatre.com, diversionary.org