Fireworks are the big news for the long holiday weekend. A new Front Yard Jazz event is happening in Fallbrook on July 1, more details below. The full TGIF schedule is posted here. Earlier this year, this concert series received nationwide recognition, landing in the Top Five of the Best Outdoor Concert Series in the USA TODAY 10 Best 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. The summer concert schedules for Balboa Park, Point Loma, Dana Point and Huntington Beach have been added. Bayfest, Pride Festival and Comic-Con are this month. San Diego Fair ends July 4th, already?
https://www.san-diego-beaches-and-adventures.com/san-diego-events-july.html
Fireworks July 4, fireworks at 9pm unless noted otherwise:
Camp Pendleton: July 3, Del Mar Beach https://pendleton.usmc-mccs.org/4th-of-july-weekend-at-del-mar-beach%20/
Carlsbad: Legoland Red, White & BOOM! 8:30pm https://www.legoland.com/california/
Chula Vista: US Olympic Training Center, gates open 7pm, free parking https://www.chulavistaca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3641/3175
Coronado: parade at 10am, events all day, concerts start 4pm www.coronadotimes.com
Del Mar Fairgrounds: reminder, advance parking and ticket purchase required www.sdfair.com
El Cajon: Kennedy Park, 2 live bands https://www.elcajon.gov/discover-el-cajon/events/fourth-of-july
Escondido: Concert and fireworks 5-9:30pm, Urban Renewal Project and Navy Band Southwest’s 32nd Street Brass Band, Grape Day Park, free, VIP $65 www.artcenter.org
Julian: activities start 10am, fly over of vintage planes, and the parade/BBQ starts at noon after the National Anthem is completed and the large flag has been carried down the street by the people www.julianparade.com
Lake Elsinore: 9-11am Party in the Park, Summerly Park, other family entertainment all day and fireworks over the lake www.lake-elsinore.org
Oceanside: July 3rd, SoCal Soccer Complex El Corazon/Rancho Del Oro Drive, activities start 5:30pm https://visitoceanside.org/events/oceanside-fireworks-show/
Pechanga Casino, Temecula 9pm https://www.pechanga.com/entertain/4th-of-july
Poway: July 4th Old-Fashioned Celebration at Old Poway Park 10am-4pm, free. Fireworks from both the Poway High School and Poway Sportsplex. More details below. www.poway.org
Ramona: Olive Peirce Middle School, grounds open at 4pm https://ramonachamber.com/fireworks/
Rancho Bernardo: Events all day from 9am in Webb Park, parade 3:30-5pm, fireworks at Rancho Bernardo High School www.spiritofthefourth.org
San Diego: Big Bay Boom and SeaWorld, four simultaneous barges, musical simulcast live on KGB 101.5FM or it can be watched on TV Fox 5 San Diego. This is California’s largest fireworks show. www.bigbayboom.com
The Shell, 4th of July Dance Party: C&C Music Factory with DJ Prince Hakim
San Marcos: Bradley Park, entertainment starts 5pm www.san-marcos.net
Santee: activities start 2pm https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/
Temecula: parade at 10am, other activities start 2pm Ronald Reagan Sports Park www.temeculaca.gov
Vista: Brengle Terrace Park / Moonlight Amphitheatre, activities start 5pm, live music by Cassie B at 7:30pm, $5 for Moonlight, free parking, no advance online ticket sales www.cityofvista.com
Beach reminder: the tide will rise and fall throughout the day, be mindful of it.
More details and last-minute updates here:
https://www.san-diego-beaches-and-adventures.com/san-diego-fireworks.html
Bill Magee:
July 2, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 1:30pm
July 7, First Fridays Concerts, 5255 Greenbrier Avenue, San Diego 5pm
Sep. 2, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 4:30pm
Rexrode Productions:
A new live concert series is starting at The Centre in Escondido. Coco de Vega is the Director of Events. VIP tables or cabanas are available for purchase.
June 29, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, Taryn Donath Duo, Gregory Page 5:30-9:30pm
July 22, Vanessa Collier Live and Taryn Donath Duo 5:30-9:30pm
Aug. 3, Jeff Berkley & The Banned, California Rangers and Sara Petite 5:30-9:30pm
Live at The Centre, www.thecentreescondido.com
July 13, Fallbrook Live! Featuring Mercedes Moore, Jonny Tarr, Safety Orange, Mark Wood, Monserate Winery, Fallbrook 5:30-9:30pm
Info: rexrodeproductions@gmail.com
Rescheduled to December: July 8, Sons of the Soul Revivers, Star Theater, Oceanside 7pm
July 22, Vanessa Collier, Taryn Donath Duo, The Centre, Escondido $30-$55
Sep. 24, Taimane with Polynesian dance by Lokelanis, Star Theater, Oceanside 4pm $25-$55
Ron Ebel:
July 7, Brother’s Bistro, Fallbrook 5:30-8:30pm
July 14, Vista Elks, 5:30-9:30pm
Aug. 11, Vista Elks, 5:30-9:30pm
Aug. 18, Brother’s Bistro, Fallbrook 5:30-8:30pm
Gone Blonde:
July 1, The Landings Gastropub, Carlsbad 6-9pm
July 14, Hello Betty, Oceanside 5:30-9pm
July 16, Concert in El Corazon Park, Oceanside 4-7pm
Aug. 18, Encinitas Elks Lodge 7-11pm
Aug. 25, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 6-10pm
Custard Pie:
July 1, America Rocks at Sun Ranch, Fallbrook 5:30pm
July 8, Aquarius Bar & Grille San Diego 6pm
July 15, Larry’s Beach Club, Oceanside 8:30pm
July 29, The Landings Gastropub, Carlsbad 6-9pm
Cool Rush Band:
July 1, Larry’s Beach Club, Oceanside 8:30pm
July 4, El Cajon Elks Lodge (must be brought by an Elks member)
July 7, Ringer’s, Bonsall 8pm
July 9, The Galley at the Marina, Chula Vista 5pm
July 15, Schwaesdall Winery, Ramona 1pm
July 25, Ocean Hills Country Club, Oceanside 6:30pm
July 30, The Galley at the Marina, Chula Vista 5pm
Aug. 5, Par Lounge & Deck, Ramona 8pm
Aug. 6, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 6-10pm
Aug. 11, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Lifetime Rocker:
June 29, Hollywood Knights-Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 7pm
July 1, Yacht Rocker – Tudor House, Lake Arrowhead 7pm
July 6, Live Band Karaoke, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 7:30pm
July 7, LTR, Old Town Blues Club, Temecula 8:30pm
July 8, Vitagliano Winery, Temecula 5:30pm
July 15, Mount Palomar Winery, Temecula 6pm
July 28, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio 7pm
Aug. 4, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm
Aug. 5, Mount Palomar Winery, Temecula 6pm
Anthony Cullins:
June 29, Moe’s Alley, Santa Cruz 8pm $15
June 30, Liberty Sports Bar & Grill, Mammoth Lakes 9:30pm
July 1, Liberty Sports Bar & Grill, Mammoth Lakes 9:30pm
July 7, Beaumont’s Eatery, La Jolla 7pm
July 8, Jazzy Wishbone, Oceanside 7pm
Aug. 6, Belly Up, Solana Beach with Earl Thomas & The Gospel Ambassadors 7pm
Daring Greatly:
Aug. 11, Make A Wish Charity Benefit Concert, Solana Beach 5:30pm
Aug. 12, Hess Fest 2023, Imperial Beach 3:30pm
https://www.daring-greatly.com/
Danny Gali:
Fridays and Saturdays, Paon Wine Bar, Carlsbad, 6pm, piano
Tony Suraci:
Wednesdays, 067 Eatery, Rancho Santa Fe 5-8pm
July 1, Manhattan of La Jolla, 7-10pm, dinner reservations required for guaranteed seating (858)459-0700
July 8, Highwayman Show, Live @ The Plateau, Murrieta
July 20 and 23, Pine Street Saloon, Paso Robles 8:30pm
July 21, Baja Cantina, Carmel 6pm
July 25, Summer Sunset Taste of Old Town Temecula, 4th Street Garage Hot Rod Grill, solo 5:30-8:30pm
Aug. 11, The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
Aug. 26, Highwayman Show, San Marcos Summer Concert, Woodland Park
Bonsall:
Harlow’s Lounge has live music scheduled semi-regularly, check their website for the current updates.
Fallbrook:
Front Yard Jazz:
July 1, Gin ‘N Tonix at Cherrybrook Court cul-de-sac (off Gird), Fallbrook, 5-7pm, free event. The Mac Truck will be there selling food, water and soda from 4:30pm. Bring your own lawn chair. Parking is around the neighborhood. Address is 3521 Lake Garden Drive. Questions: email sandra@nvoicestudios.com
https://www.nvoicestudios.com/gin-n-tonix
The Fallbrook Wine Trail is back July 1-Aug. 20, packets on sale at the Chamber office. Cost is $20/person for the passport and glass, pay $5 at each winery for 3 tastings.
https://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/
Fallbrook Community Drum Circle:
July 16, 2-5pm, 1636 E. Mission Road, bring your rhythm instruments and flutes, free.
It will continue to be held on the 3rd Sunday of each month at this location.
Fallbrook Farmers and Artisan Market:
Saturdays 9am-1:30pm, on Main between Hawthorne and Fig, more info 760-728-5845 or info@fallbrookfarmersmarket.org
This is an informative website about Fallbrook you may want to check out: www.everythingfallbrook.org
Fallbrook Art Center:
June 17-July 16, 12th Annual Artist Guild Show, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sundays 12-3pm, $6
Coal Bunker:
July 10, Hairlarious Comedy Show 7pm $20, full menu available, age 21+
(760)645-3471
2023 Summer Movies in the Park:
July 15, The Iron Giant at Horse Creek Ridge County Park, Fallbrook 7pm
for the full list of Movies in the Park all over San Diego County:
https://www.summermoviesinthepark.com/moviecalendar/category/summer-movies/2023-07/
Brothers Bistro:
Live music on Fridays 5:30-8:30pm on their garden patio, great food, reservations (760)731-9761 or Dnusser@aol.com www.brothersbistro.net
Fallbrook Mission Theater:
Movies:
July 28, My Favorite Brunette (1947) with Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour 6:30pm doors 5:30pm $8-$10
Live Events:
July 29, Comedy Night by Funny Girl Events 7pm doors 6pm $20-$25
Aug. 19, Laurie Beebe Lewis and the Electric Underground Band (Laurie was formerly with The Mamas & The Papas) 7pm doors 6pm $30-$35
Aug. 27, Take3, Fallbrook Music Society 2pm doors 1pm $20-$25
https://fallbrookmissiontheater.com/
Live! @ The Plateau:
Art show and concert series June 24-Aug. 5, advance purchase only
July 1, Elton John, The Early Years
July 8, Highwayman Show with Tony Suraci
July 15, Private Eyes –Hall & Oates tribute
July 22, Uptown, Motown/Soul/R&B
July 29, Surf’s Up – Beach Boys tribute
Aug. 5, Bee Gees Gold
fundraising events supporting youth nature education programs
Monserate Winery:
Live music weekends at 1pm (check first, website not updated)
June 30, Sundresses & Cowboy Boots Country Concert 6:30pm
July 5, Paint & Sip 2pm $45
July 14, Salsa Dancing in the Vines, Kimba Light 6pm $20
July 15, Salsa Dancing in the Vines, Rene Latin Soul 6pm $20
Vista:
Moonlight Theater:
2023 season 8pm:
July 19-Aug 5, Disney’s Tarzan the Musical
Aug. 16-Sep. 2, 42nd Street
Sep. 13-30, Saturday Night Fever
Live music 7:30pm:
June 29, Mick Adams and the Stones: The Ultimate
June 30, Adventures in Parrotdise: A Jimmy
July 1, Dead Man’s Party: A tribute to Oingo Boingo
July 2, TUSK: A tribute to Fleetwood Mac
July 6, Queen Nation
July 7, Yachtley Crew
July 8, Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson
Wildwood Crossing:
Live music:
Fridays and Saturdays 5:30-7pm and 7:30-9pm
Sundays 11am-2pm
Check their website for who is scheduled each day and time.
Happy Hour 3-5pm every day!
Broadway Theater:
Aug. 4-20, Eleanor
Sep. 8-23, Charley’s Aunt, comedic period farce
Oct. 13-29, Room Service, new one-man tribute show to Groucho Marx with music
Nov. 17-Dec. 3, Made in USA, non-stop song and dance review
Dec. 8-17, Christmas with the Carps
Various times/days, $27
Summergrass Bluegrass Festival:
Aug. 18-20, Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
https://www.agsem.com/Events.php or https://summergrass.net/
Backyard Market at the AGSEM:
July 2, Aug. 6, Sep. 3, Oct. 1, local artists, craftsmen, galleries, live music, 11am-5pm
https://www.agsem.com/Backyard-Market.php
Escondido:
Live at The Centre:
The Centre is hosting a free concert series in collaboration with the Six String Society. Coco de Vega is the Director of Events there. VIP tables available for purchase.
June 29, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, Taryn Donath Duo, Gregory Page 5:30-9:30pm
July 22, Vanessa Collier Live and Taryn Donath Duo 5:30-9:30pm
Aug. 3, Jeff Berkley & The Banned, California Rangers and Sara Petite 5:30-9:30pm
Center for the Arts
July 2, Chiquis 7:30pm $45-$225
July 4, Concert and fireworks, Urban Renewal Project and Navy Band Southwest’s 32nd Street Brass Band, Grape Day Park, free, VIP $65
July 7-9, Bottle Shock! The Musical, various times
July 14-16, Bottle Shock! The Musical, various times
July 20-23, Bottle Shock! The Musical, various times
July 22, Dwight Yoakam 8pm
Aug. 25-27, The Piano Men, Billy Joel & Elton John Edition
Center Cabaret:
July 15-16, Fun, Fun, Fun: The Beach Boys
Aug. 19-20, The Music of Queen
Musica en la Plaza 7:30pm:
June 30, Fercho
July 28, Tito Puente Jr.
Aug. 25, Grupo La Balanza
Sep. 1, Tres Souls
Cruisin Grand:
Event runs June 9 through Sept. 29, 4-9pm, lots of cars, food, music
Not everything on this website is updated.
Escondido Wine and Craft Beer map: https://visitescondido.com/wineries/
Theatre and music at the Welk:
Wednesdays 7pm:
July 5-Aug. 30, The Kings of Queen
Sep. 13-Oct. 25, The Long Run: Experience the Eagles
Nov. 8-Dec. 27 (except Nov. 15), A Rockin’ Tribute to the King – Elvis
July 1-Aug. 26, I Am Neil I Said (theatre production) Wednesdays 7pm
Aug. 11, Venice
Sep. 9-Oct. 29, Monty Python’s Spamalot
Nov. 18-Dec. 24, Elf the Musical
The Ritz Stage:
Another theater revived to be a performing arts venue, indoor seating.
June 30, Cher’d Rock & Roll Show
July 1, Never Die Young and Tambourine Man
July 2, Army’s 40th Infantry Division Concert Band 6-7pm
July 2, Army’s 40th Infantry Division Rock Band 7:30-8:45pm
July 4, The PettyBreakers – Electric Theater Performance 6:30-8:30pm
July 4, Rooftop Firework Viewing and The PettyBreakers Acoustic Performance 9-10pm
July 20, Carvin Jones 8pm
July 29, Stolen Love: A Chamber Ballopera
Poway:
Summer Concert Series Lake Poway and Old Poway Park:
July 9, Pop Vinyl, Lake Poway
July 23, Pickleback Shine, Lake Poway
July 30, Lisa Sanders, Old Poway Park
Aug. 6, Britain’s Finest
Aug. 13, Pomerado Community Band, Old Poway Park
Lake Poway parking $10 for non-residents, no parking fee listed for Old Poway Park, concerts 5:30-7pm, food trucks onsite.
July 4th Old-Fashioned Celebration at Old Poway Park 10am-4pm, free. Free shuttles available.
July 4, Fireworks at both Poway High School Stadium $5 and Poway Sportsplex 9pm, see parking/viewing map here https://poway.maps.arcgis.com/
Movies in Community Park 6:30pm:
July 1, DC League of Super-Pets
July 15, Minions: The Rise of Gru
July 29, The Bad Guys
Aug. 12, Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Ramona:
Ramona Mainstage on Main Street, formerly the Ramona Theatre, has been refurbished and updated. The original grand opening was in 1947. Now a performing arts facility, there is live music scheduled regularly. Doors open 7pm.
The Barn, weekend bands start 8:30 or 9pm, varies
Tuesdays: Acoustic Tuesdays 6pm
Thursdays: DJ Keahi 6:30pm
First Saturdays: Fiesta Night 9pm
Fridays and Saturdays live music varies
Rancho Bernardo Inn:
Live music on the veranda Sunday-Thursday 5-8pm, Friday-Saturday 5-9pm
San Marcos:
July 4, Bradley Park, 5pm entertainment by BetaMaxx, 9pm fireworks, bring beach chairs or blankets
Summer Concerts in the Garden, Woodland Park:
Tickets $8 presale, $10 cash at the door, $24 season pass. Concerts start 7:30pm, gate opens 6pm
July 15, Louis Cruz Beltran
Aug. 26, Tony Suraci
Sept. 23, James Kruk, Elvis
Free Movie in the Park:
July 21, Minions: The Rise of Gru, Bradley Park, preshow activities 6:30, movie at dusk
Lakehouse Resort Summer Concert Series, $45+:
July 15, Elton Dan and the Rocket Band
Aug. 12, Young Guns (Superstars of Country)
https://www.lakehousehotelandresort.com/summer-concert-series/
My Yard Live:
Live music Fridays-Sundays, Karaoke Thursdays, Trivia Night Wednesdays.
Carlsbad:
The Landings at Palomar Airport, 6-9pm unless otherwise noted:
Sundays 11am-2pm
Tuesdays-Thursdays (most) 5pm
June 29, Raynaldo Martine 5pm
June 30, Branded Country
July 1, Gone Blonde
July 7, Dr Dr
July 8, Fleetwood Max
July 14, Love is A Rose, Ronstadt tribute band
July 15, Rolling Heartbreakers
July 21, Crimson Coil
July 22, Totally 80’s
July 28, The Smokin’ Guns
July 29, Custard Pie
Aug. 4, The Ride
Aug. 11, Totally 80’s
Aug. 12, Fleetwood Max
Aug. 18, Santana Soul
Friday and Saturday evenings: taking reservations and reservations are required for parties over 8, $30/person minimum.
Coyote Bar and Grill:
Live Music:
Saturdays 1-4:30pm and 6-10pm
Sundays 1-4:30pm and 5-9pm
Tuesdays-Friday 6-10pm
Mondays, Karaoke 6-10pm
Tuesdays, Raynaldo 6-10pm
July 25, Jimmy and Enrique 1pm
July 29, Detroit Underground
TGIF Concerts in the Parks:
July 7, Band Overboard, Stagecoach Park
July 14, B.I.G., Stagecoach Park
July 21, Young Guns, Poinsettia Park
July 28, Jungle Fire, Calavera Hills Park
Aug. 4, BetaMaxx, Alga Norte Park
Aug. 11, The FABBA Show, Alga Norte Park
Gates open 4pm, concerts 6-8pm, park, parking lots and shuttles close 9pm
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/cultural-arts/performing-arts/tgif-concerts-in-the-parks
Earlier this year, the concert received nationwide recognition, landing in the Top Five of the Best Outdoor Concert Series in the USA TODAY 10 Best 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.
New Village Arts:
May 20-July 2, Singin’ in the Rain, musical comedy, various times
https://newvillagearts.org/singin-in-the-rain/
Flicks at the Fountain:
Thursdays 6-10pm July 6, 13, 20, 27 and Aug. 3, State & Grand Parking Lot 2898 State St.
Movies: Moana, Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle, Mary Poppins (classic), Monsters, Inc. and Top Gun: Maverick. Seating starts at 6pm, movies start at dusk or around 8pm. Bring your dinner, purchase from the local eateries or have pizza delivered.
https://www.carlsbad-village.com/do/flicks-at-the-fountain-4
Oceanside:
Concerts in the Park, Jim Wood Park @ Rancho del Oro June 16-Aug. 4, 5-8pm
Movies in the Park, Heritage Park, July 29, Aug. 12, Sep. 16
July 3, Independence Day Parade on N. Coast Highway 101 from Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive. Fireworks at El Corazon Park
The website has limited information.
https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/
Coomber Craft Wines, Mon-Sat 5:30pm and 7:30pm (separate shows) live music, food, wine
Oceanside Sunset Market every Thursday 5-9pm
This link also has information on the various artisan and gift markets in Oceanside.
Del Mar:
San Diego County Fair June 7-July 4 looks like lots of good concerts lined up! Tickets for admission and parking are available online. While tickets can be purchased at the gate this year, the cost is higher. If you show up with cash, you will have to convert it to a credit card first.
Del Mar Track:
Summer racing season runs July 21 through Sept. 10
The Sound Grand Opening:
July 15, Blue Oyster Cult
July 22, Steel Pulse
July 23, Cowboy Junkies
Summer Twilight Concerts, Powerhouse Park 7pm:
July 18, The Mighty Untouchables
Aug. 1, Sara Petite
Aug. 22, The Walrus – Beatles tribute
Opening acts start at 6pm
https://www.delmarfoundation.org/programs/twilight/
Beer Festivals:
July 1, San Diego International Beer Festival, Del Mar
July 22, Del Mar Racetrack Beer Fest
https://beerfests.com/us/california-beer-festivals
Encinitas:
Moonlight Beach Concert Series, Sundays 3-5pm, free
July 9, Red Cars Band – Cars tribute
July 23, Len Rainey and The Midnight Players, blues/soul/rock & roll
Aug. 6, Brawley, California Honky Tonk
Aug. 20, The Silent Comedy, American rock & roll
http://www.seecalifornia.com/entertainment/concerts/encinitas-concerts-by-the-sea.html
Solana Beach:
Concerts at the Cove:
Fletcher Cove Park, Solana Beach, Thursdays June 29-Aug. 10, 6pm-7:45pm
Belly Up:
Fridays, Atomic Groove’s Get Your Groove Back Happy Hour 5:30pm, $12
Full schedule, some shows sold out
San Diego:
The Shell:
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park has a lot going on!
June 30, Summer 2023 Opening Night: Rafael Payare and Pacho Flores
July 1, The Beach Boys
July 2, Aretha: A Tribute
July 4, 4th of July Dance Party: C&C Music Factory with DJ Prince Hakim
July 7, Apollo 13 in Concert
July 8, How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
July 9, Charlie Puth presents the “Charlie” Live Experience
July 11, Neil Young Coastal Tour
July 13, Pride Yoga and Dance Party
July 14, Tchaikovsky X. Drake
July 15, Sea Party-a benefit for San Diego Pride
July 16, The Jacksons and Village People
July 25, Cypress Hill performs “Black Sunday” with San Diego Symphony Orchestra
July 28, National Youth Orchestra of the USA
July 29, Guster with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
July 30, Mariachi Los Camperos with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra
Aug. 4, Beethoven by the Bay
Aug. 5, Music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simon
Bayfest:
July 8, Waterfront Park, lots of reggae, 1-10pm, doors noon, general admission $75, VIP $299 www.sandiegobayfest.com
Balboa Park Twilight Concert Series:
June 21-Aug. 24, Tuesdays-Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
https://balboapark.org/event/twilight-concerts-2023
Boots in the Park:
Sep. 9, Waterfront Park, San Diego
North Park Main Street:
Ongoing events, Farmers Markets, Music Fest over Memorial Weekend, more
https://northparkmainstreet.com/events/
San Diego Spirits Festival:
Oct. 7-8, Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla
www.sandiegospiritsfestival.com
Snapdragon Stadium (at SDSU) opened for sports, monster jams, concerts
Sep. 27-28, Coldplay
Oct. 1, Guns N’ Roses 6pm
Oct. 3, P!NK’s Summer Carnival 2023
https://snapdragonstadium.com/
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre:
Diverse series of concerts/events, Barenaked Ladies in June and Sting in October, others
https://as.sdsu.edu/calcoast/events
The Magnolia:
The Magnolia, formerly the East County Performing Arts Center, has been fully renovated and is now open and hosting a variety of events year-round, including concerts, movie nights, beer festivals, street fairs, etc. 210 E. Main, El Cajon
https://www.magnoliasandiego.com/venue-info
Humphrey’s Backstage Live is fully booked
www.humphreysbackstagelive.com/events
Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay:
The 2023 concert season runs through November 15 with some shows sold out and new shows being added.
https://www.humphreysconcerts.com/schedule.cfm#nextshow
Tio Leo’s: live music is back Tuesday-Saturday at the Napa Street, San Diego, location. All three restaurants are open. www.tioleos.com
Aquarius Bar & Grill, Mission Bay:
Live music but the website only shows a few days at a time. Check there for current info.
San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
SeaWorld: Emperor, a new dive roller coaster, is California’s tallest and fastest floorless dive coaster. Fireworks most weekends www.seaworld.com
Balboa Park www.balboapark.org
Birch Aquarium is open, advance reservations required, live cams, virtual events available. https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/
USS Midway Museum is open, virtual events available too. www.midway.org
The Old Globe Theatre www.theoldglobe.org
San Diego Pride Festival:
July 8-16, lots of events, www.sdpride.org
https://www.boredpanda.com/wholesome-supportive-parents-grandparents-lgbtq/
Point Loma Summer Concerts, Music through the Decades, Fridays 5:30pm, free:
July 14, Big Time Operator (1940s)
July 21, Scot Bruce, Elvis (1950s)
July 28, Beatles vs Stones (1960s)
Aug. 4, Full Strength (1970s)
Aug. 11, DSB, Journey Tribute band (1980s)
https://www.pointlomasummerconcerts.org/
Comic-Con:
July 20-23, San Diego Convention Center, attendee badges are sold out
Liberty Station:
https://libertystation.com/events/salute-the-season
Petco Park sports and concerts:
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/petco-park-events
San Diego Brewers Guild has a link for the current status of local breweries that is constantly being updated here www.sdbeer.com
Pechanga Arena sports, concerts, monster trucks:
San Diego Food Bank:
The San Diego Blues Festival has been discontinued. Pre-Covid, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank fed about 350,000 military and civilian people per month, year-round. They are currently feeding around 600,000 people each month. Every dollar you contribute provides 5 meals. Please help them feed the hungry in our local communities. They are doing an enormous job!
http://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/
Santee Summer Concert Series, Thursdays 6:30pm, 550 Park Center Drive:
June 29, Band Overboard
July 13, 8-Track Highway
July 20, Billy Nation
July 27, Back to the Garden
Aug. 3, Branded Country
Aug. 10, Santana Soul
Aug. 17, Country Nation
https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/our-city/santee-summer-concerts
El Cajon:
El Cajon Business Partners Summer Concert Series:
Every Friday May through Sept. 29, Prescott Promenade Park, dinner and a concert 6-8pm
Lots of familiar names for the whole summer!
https://downtownelcajon.com/dinner-and-a-concert-shows/
Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, open and with a fully booked schedule, reservations.
Dana Point Summer Concerts in the Park, free:
Sea Terrace Park, Sundays 3-6pm, two bands each day, July 9 through Aug. 13, food trucks
https://visitdanapoint.com/event/summer-concerts-in-the-park/2023
Summer Jams Concert Series at The Ocean Institute, Dana Point:
July 7, Vicky Tafoya & The Big Beat, 1950s R&B
July 21, Kareeta, Country
Aug. 4, Marc Ford, Rock & Roll
Tickets $35/night, food trucks, craft beer/wine 6-9pm
https://oceaninstitute.org/events-old/category/summer-jams/
Huntington Beach Summer Concerts in the Park, free:
July 2, HB Symphony Orchestra
July 9, Surf’s Up Beach Boys Tribute Band
July 16, Gem City Jazz Cats (Big Band)
July 23, Orange County Concert Band
July 30, Navy Band Southwest Jazz Combo
Aug. 6, Bones West
Aug. 13, HB Concert Band
Aug. 20, The Wise Guys Big Band Machine
Concerts in the Thomas Ridley Huntington Central Park Concert Bandstand, 7111 Talbert Avenue
Temecula:
July 4th Star Spangled Parade Old Town 10am
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza, Ronald Reagan Sports Park 2-10pm, fireworks 9pm
Summer Concert Series, Thursdays:
Temecula Amphitheater at the Community Recreation Center. Gates open at 5:00 PM and concerts begin at 7:00 PM
June 29, Private Affair (Top 40’s)
July 13, Cheez Whiz (80’s Party)
July 20, Stone Soul (Motown, R&B, Oldies)
July 27, Escape (Journey Tribute)**This concert takes place at the Civic Center Quad from 6:30-8:30 PM
Movies in the Park 6:30pm:
July 12, Monsters University, Sports Ranch @ Sommers Road
Vail Headquarters:
Different events scheduled throughout the year
Old Town Blues Club, live music Thursday-Sunday
July 6, Lifetime Rocker, Live Band Karaoke 7:30pm
July 7, Lifetime Rocker 8:30pm
Old Town Temecula Community Theater
https://tickets.temeculatheater.org/
More Temecula activities and information:
Thornton Winery:
Champagne Jazz Concert Series runs through Sep. 30. Their Friday night concert series runs through Sep. 15.
Shakespeare in the Vines:
June 30, The Taming of the Shrew
July 20-29, Twelfth Night
Aug. 17-27, Hamlet
Baily Vineyard & Winery
Wineries:
This website has a comprehensive and detailed list of the status of the wineries and what they are currently offering.
Pala Casino, all times 8pm unless noted otherwise:
Outdoor concerts:
July 1, SOS Band, Lakeside & Midnight Star $55-$90
July 3, Kenny Metcalf tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John $15
July 6, Clay Walker $25-$55
July 7, Little Big Town $89-$175
July 8, Twisted Gypsy – Fleetwood Mac Tribute $15
July 9, Banda Machos y Mi Banda El Mexicano $35-$75 6pm
July 28, Kool & The Gang $35-$65
Aug. 12, Los Lonely Boys-The Brotherhood Tour $35-$85 7pm
Aug. 19, Smokey Robinson $85-$135
Harrah’s Rincon Casino:
June 30, Dueling Pianos
July 28, Sebastian Maniscalco Live! Comedy, two shows
Aug. 18, Josh Turner
Oct. 1, Foreigner: The Farewell Tour
Movies under the Stars, Thursdays:
June 29, Black Adam
July 6, Shazam! Fury of the Gods
July 13, Minions: The Rise of Gru
July 20, Creed 3
July 27, Goonies
Aug. 3, Best in Show
Aug. 10, Moana
Aug. 17, Dungeons and Dragons
Aug. 24, The Super Mario Bros Movie
Pechanga Resort & Casino:
July 4, Fireworks 9pm
July 8, 30th year anniversary of Saigon Entertainment 7pm
July 15, MJ Live – Michael Jackson tribute 8pm
July 16, All-Star Concert 6pm
July 22, Ekin Cheng Here & Now 8pm
July 23, Primera Edicion Tour 7:30pm
July 20, #IMOMSOHARD: Ladies’ Night 8pm
Aug. 6, Tyler Henry, the Hollywood Medium 7:30pm
Aug. 13, The Australian Pink Floyd Show Darkside 50 Tour 7:30pm
Aug. 19, Jerry Seinfeld Live 7pm
Valley View Casino in Valley Center, 8pm:
July 1, Platinum Vibe Band
July 8, Upstream
July 15, The Verge
July 22, Rock & Soul All Stars
July 29, The Fabulous Pelicans
Pauma Casino:
Parrot Lounge Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm-1am
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Mahalo,
Annette 😇
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