With spring in full swing and Mother’s Day on the horizon (May 11), treat Mom to rooftop yoga, Cinco de Mayo festivities, brunch, tickets to Hamilton, the Taste of East Village and a couple music festivals. That’s right, do it all for the woman who gave you life.
Yoga on the Roof
May 1, 15 & 29 (Thursdays) Feel on top of the world at the Alma San Diego hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter. Mom will get the chance to stretch and unwind, both with this yoga class and the complimentary mimosa at the downstairs café. More info
San Diego Frida Fiesta
May 2, 3 & 5 (Friday, Saturday & Monday) Mamas can get their drink on at this pub crawl that visits nearly three dozen bars. Bonus: Dress like Frida Kahlo and compete for a costume prize. More info
Fiesta Cinco de Mayo
May 3 (Saturday) The Gaslamp Quarter’s Cinco celebration is a free block party. Come for the mariachis, the lowrider show and competition, and high-flying Lucha Libre wrestlers. More info
Children’s Day at the Japanese Friendship Garden
May 4 (Sunday) Don’t let the title mislead you. Mama-san, it’s not all child’s play. In addition to martial arts performances, food vendors, ticket holders can also participate in edamame chopstick competitions, sushi-making workshops and origami crafts. More info.
Ciclo de Mayo
May 5 (Monday) Yo, Moms, May is also National Bike Month. To celebrate both holidays, enjoy a cycling adventure through the heart of East Village, with a group celebration at Quartyard. More info
Hamilton
May 6-18 (Tuesday-Sunday) The cultural phenomenon that took the country by storm, is arriving back at the San Diego Civic Theatre. Treat your musical-loving Mom to this award-winning show. More info
Gator by the Bay
May 8-11 (Thursday-Sunday) The spirit of Louisiana returns with seven musical stages at Spanish Landing Park. Enrich momma in Cajun and Creole culture with authentic cuisine, dance lessons, cooking demos and an artisan marketplace. More info
Mom Cheri Weekend at Rooftop Cinema Club
May 9-11 (Friday-Sunday) The outdoor theater will be showing seven chick-flick, female empowerment and motherhood-related classics – from Freaky Friday to Wicked. More info
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 11 (Sunday) Possibilities are endless but here are three: Marriott Marquis for a gourmet American buffet; Cafe Sevilla for a three-course Spanish brunch (with Flamenco performances); or a brunch cruise with buffet stations and bottomless mimosas.
Wonderfront Music Festival
May 16-18 (Friday-Sunday) Classic festival acts such as 4 Non-Blondes and The Fray could help Mom feel young again. More info
Taste of East Village
May 21-22 (Wednesday-Thursday) Dine around at new places and/or familiar favorites from among the more than 30 participating East Village restaurants. More info
Gimme Gimme Disco
May 24 (Saturday) Who doesn’t love ABBA? Make Mom feel like the dancing queen at the House of Blues. More info
