BART HALL SHOW
The Bart Hall Show features the latest in boating, fishing, camping, water sports and all things outdoors — as well as family entertainment such as the Ultimate Air Dogs, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show and the Kids Fish Free Trout Pond. Noon to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. $20 general admission; seniors (62-plus) and military $15; ages 15 and under free with paid adult. hallshows.com
Kountry Wayne: Comedian, actor and social media star Kountry Wayne brings his stand-up to El Cajon on his “Help Is on the Way” tour. His book, “Help Is on the Way: Stay Up and Live Your Truth,” will be out in April. 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Magnolia, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon. Tickets start at $38. magnoliasandiego.com
Oceanside International Film Festival:
The film celebration returns for a five-day run with an opening night premiere of the documentary feature “I Am Alright.” The film explores the challenges facing independent artists through the story of indie rockers The Silent Comedy. Opening night reception 5 p.m. Tuesday with film at 6:30 p.m. Festival runs Wednesday through Feb. 25; programs and times vary. Brooks Theatre, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. Tickets and schedule at osidefilm.org
Rocket Con: San Diego Rocket Con brings its fifth annual comic and toy convention to San Diego for two days. Vendors will have all kinds of collectibles, comics, toys and other fan items. Meet voice actors from your favorite anime, take a picture with the Power Rangers, enjoy the panel discussions, or compete in the cosplay contest. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Scottish Rite Event Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S., San Diego. One-day badge $22-$28; two-day badge plus exclusive convention comic $40. sdrocketcon.com
Mardi Gras Madness Crawl: This hosted Mardi Gras-themed pub crawl in the Gaslamp Quarter will take you and your pals to four bars (no cover charges) with drink specials. Enjoy this walking tour complete with dancing, free beads and plenty of atmosphere. 8 to 11:15 p.m. Saturday. Taste & Thirst, 715 Fourth Ave., San Diego. Tickets start at $31.99 at bit.ly/3DRDsLL
“Black Voices/Black Writers”: This staged reading of classic and contemporary works by Black writers features pieces by Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde and Lorraine Hansberry. 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday (doors open at 3:30 and 6:30). First Lutheran Church of San Diego, 1420 Third Ave., San Diego. $20 donation suggested. facebook.com/firstlutheransd