Not all weekends are as eventful as others. Some are jam packed with concerts, art shows and movies. But some are filled with just a few things that spark the interest of people. This is one of those weekends.

With most of the major events already sold-out, there might be some difficulty finding fun alternatives. Although it may not be in the cards to go see Steve Aoki or Taking Back Sunday, because their show tickets sold like hot cakes, there are still a few cool options to check out and make your weekend yet another fun one.

Defamation
Thursday Feb. 26
6 p.m. @ Union Theatre 

This theater work takes audience participation to a new level. “Defamation” is a crime courtroom drama that touches on the themes of race, religion, gender and many more. A brief synopsis is an African-American woman sues a developer for falsely accusing her of theft, or defamation. The work is 70 minutes long and includes a 15 minute audience deliberation after the play ends. This is the part that makes “Defamation” different, the audience serves as the jury in the trial, which makes the outcome of the trial different for every performance. For those who love law, or theater, this is a perfect performance to watch.

A Thousand Plates
Thursday Feb. 19 – Thursday March 26
SDSU Downtown Gallery

This new exhibit at the Downtown Gallery explores different cultural traditions through food from across the centuries. However, it will be a very deep look at food; the art takes a look at the need for food, mass production and other themes. Works are both student and faculty submissions all focusing around food in our world. The exhibition is free, which is perfect for a college student. It’s located where Kettner Boulevard meets Broadway in downtown, a mere blocks from the water.

Jay Mohr
Thursday Feb. 26 – Sunday March 1
American Comedy Co. 

Renowned stand-up comedian and actor Jay Mohr makes his return to San Diego at the Downtown venue American Comedy Co. Mohr has done a little bit of everything, from starring in film, television and his own comedy specials. Mohr returns to American Comedy Co. on a regular basis, but this is a great chance to see his latest comedy set in action. Tickets for the show run $30. The cost is well worth it because American Comedy Co. is a great comedy venue with an intimate feel. The comedians are a few hundred feet away at the most. Just make sure to plan ahead because downtown parking is one of the hardest feats in San Diego.

Westside Story 
Thursday Feb. 26 – Sunday March 1
Spreckels Theatre

San Diego Musical Theater is putting on a remake of this classic theatre work. It’s a tale of two lovers from different sides of society in ‘50s New York City. Naturally the man runs in the gang that is the rival of girl’s family. Much like “Romeo and Juliet,” the play that inspired it, this play touches on the themes of love and war. The two gangs are constantly battling it out while the couple are trying their hardest to keep their relationship a secret. Tickets for this show are a tad on the high end, $35-$63, but for theater aficionados it is definitely worth shelling out for.