🎆 Happy Independence Day! 🎇 🇺🇸
There are tons of fireworks, parades and other activities scheduled for the holiday weekend. This is the biggest month for summer concerts along with Movies in the Parks. The San Diego Fair runs through July 5th this year. Comic Con is this month. The San Diego Botanical Garden has Summer Nights through early August.
Fireworks July 4, fireworks at 9pm unless noted otherwise:
Big Bay Boom, 9:15pm, four simultaneous barges, musical simulcast live on 91X FM or it can be watched on TV Fox 5, San Diego. This is California’s largest fireworks show. Visible from Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North Embarcadero, Marina District, Coronado Ferry Landing, Carnival cruise ships, or on the water (1,000-foot safety zone). https://www.bigbayboom.com/
Camp Pendleton: Del Mar Beach https://pendleton.usmc-mccs.org/4th-of-july-at-del-mar-beach
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/Calendar/Event/40105/2854?curm=7&cury=2026
Coronado: parade at 10am, events all day, concerts start 4pm, no fireworks https://coronadofourthofjuly.com/schedule/
Dana Point: fireworks shot from a barge off Doheny State Beach https://business.danapointchamber.com/events/details/4th-of-july-fireworks-17544
Del Mar Fairgrounds: www.sdfair.com
El Cajon: Kennedy Park, https://www.elcajon.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3983/22?npage=2
Escondido: Grape Day Park, Concerts and fireworks 5pm-9:15pm https://artcenter.org/event/61stindependecedayfestival/
Fallbrook: Celebration and Drone Show, Ingold Sports Park 6-10pm, drone show at 9pm https://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/ or www.fallbrook4thofjuly.com
Imperial Beach: Imperial Beach Pier near Portwood Pier Plaza https://ibparksandrec.org/578/4th-of-July-Celebration
Julian: no fireworks but activities start 9:30am, fly over of vintage planes, and the parade/BBQ starts at noon after the large flag has been carried down Main Street https://www.julianparade.com/
Lake Elsinore: T-Peninsula www.lake-elsinore.org
Mira Mesa: July 3rd, Hourglass Park https://www.miramesatowncouncil.org/fourth-of-july/
Oceanside: July 3rd, SoCal Soccer Complex El Corazon/Rancho Del Oro Drive, gates open 4pm https://visitoceanside.org/events/oceanside-fireworks-show/
Pechanga Casino, drones first, then fireworks Temecula https://www.pechanga.com/entertain/4th-of-july
Poway: July 4th Old-Fashioned Celebration at Old Poway Park 10am-4pm, free. Fireworks from both Poway High School and Poway Sportsplex. https://www.poway.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=5784
Ramona: Ramona Outdoor Community Center, grounds open at 1pm 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 Marcos: Bradley Park, entertainment starts 5pm https://www.sanmarcosca.gov/Home
Santee: Town Center Community Park East, activities start 2pm https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/calendar/events/santee-salutes—america250/46207
Scripps Ranch: parade only 10am https://www.scrippsranch.org/committees/4th-of-july/
SeaWorld San Diego https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/fourth-of-july-celebration/
The Shell: 4th of July: America in Song with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, see Big Bay Boom
Temecula: parade at 10am, other activities start 2pm, fireworks Ronald Reagan Sports Park https://temeculaca.gov/4thofjuly
Vista: Brengle Terrace Park / Moonlight Amphitheatre, activities start at 5pm
https://www.cityofvista.com/departments/recreation-comm-services/independence-day-celebration
Beach tide reminder: the tide will rise and fall throughout the day, be mindful of it.
Here is an extensive list of free summer concert series for “save the dates”:
https://www.sandiego.org/plan-your-trip/plan-by-season/summer/summer-music
Summer Movies in the Park:
Free and family-friendly movie series in parks throughout the county. Too many dates and locations to list, started May 23 and runs through October. The link will take you to the 4-page list with the dates, locations and movies being shown.
https://www.summermoviesinthepark.com/events-grid/
Bill Magee:
July 5, Casino Pauma, Pauma Valley 6pm
Aug. 2, Casino Pauma, Pauma Valley 6pm
Aug. 14, Center for the Arts, Escondido 6:30pm
Sep. 13, Casino Pauma, Pauma Valley 6pm
Schedule of 2026 Events, Live at the Center, Escondido – Rockin’ the Rooftop 6-9:30pm, $15+, VIP tables available for purchase, presented by Six String Society and Vintana Wine & Dine:
July 18, The Highwayman Show (country)
Aug. 20, The Farmers & The Sea Monks
Sep. 24, Easy Wind (Grateful Dead tribute)
Oct. 22, Shipwrecked! With Hot Lava & Safety Orange
Aug. 8, Planet Whammy! Center for the Arts, Escondido $35+
Ron Ebel:
July 10, Vista Elks 6-9pm
July 11, Village Roots, Fallbrook 5-8pm
July 17, Firehouse Que and Brew, Fallbrook 6-8pm
Aug. 7, Emerald Isle Golf Course, Oceanside 5-7pm
Aug. 14, Vista Elks 6-9pm
Aug. 15, Village Roots, Fallbrook 5-8pm
Gone Blonde:
July 3, Surf Club, Oceanside 6pm
July 17, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 6pm
Aug. 1, Pour House, Oceanside 5pm
Aug. 7, Aquarius Bar & Grille, San Diego 7pm
Aug. 28, Encinitas Elks Lodge 7pm
Sep. 11, Surf Club, Oceanside 6pm
Custard Pie:
July 11, The Landings, Carlsbad 6pm
Aug. 1, Larry’s Beach Club, Oceanside 8pm
Aug. 7, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Aug. 8, North Bar Escondido 8pm
Aug. 22, Mr. Peabody’s, Encinitas 9pm
Aug. 29, The Landings, Carlsbad 6pm
Cool Rush Band:
July 10, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
July 11, Aquarius Bar & Grille, San Diego 6pm
July 12, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 5pm
July 18, Lorimar Winery, Temecula 6pm
July 30, San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas 5:30pm
Aug. 7, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 6pm
Aug. 14, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Aug. 15, The Galley at the Marina, Chula Vista 6pm
Aug. 22, Lorimar Winery, Temecula 6pm
Lifetime Rocker:
July 2, Live Band Karaoke, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm
July 5, LTR 3, Hemet Auto Mall, Hemet 5pm
July 8, Live Band Karaoke, The Cove, Murrieta 7pm
July 17, LTR, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm
July 19, Bel Vino Winery, Temecula 12pm
July 22, Live Band Karaoke, The Cove, Murrieta 7pm
July 30, Bob Seger Silver Tribute Band, The Vibe, Temecula 8pm
Aug. 5, Live Band Karaoke, The Cove, Murrieta 7pm
Aug. 6, Live Band Karaoke, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm
Aug. 6, Major Dudes, The Vibe, Temecula 8pm
Aug. 14, LTR 2, The Cove, Murrieta 8pm
Aug. 15, WoodRock, Champagne Village, Escondido 6pm
Aug. 19, Live Band Karaoke, The Cove, Murrieta 7pm
Anthony Cullins:
July 1, with Johnny Vernazza Band, Humphrey’s, San Diego 5pm
July 3, with Casey Hensley, Winston’s, Ocean Beach 7pm
July 28, Twilight Concert, Powerhouse Park, Del Mar
Aug. 14, Coronado Public Library 1pm
Aug. 16, Prager Brothers Artisan Breads, Carlsbad 1pm
Daring Greatly / Croome Brothers / Half Shot:
Off to parts north, back in August
Aug. 21, DG, Carlsbad TGIF
https://www.daring-greatly.com/
Danny Gali:
Tony Suraci:
https://www.tonysuracimusic.com/
Pretending Chrissie:
July 10, The Landings, Carlsbad 6pm
July 16, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park 6:30pm
Aug. 2, The Vibe, Temecula 2pm
Aug. 8, Just Too Duo – Live at Common Grounds Café, Teri Campus (Bornemann), San Marcos 5pm
Aug. 29, Cook’s Corner, Lake Elsinore 12:30-5pm
http://pretendingchrissie.com/
Raynaldo Martine:
Sundays, Open Mic at Coomber Winery, Oceanside 6pm
July 3, Coomber Winery 6pm
D&R Band (new band, familiar faces):
Oct. 17-18 and 24-25, Fall Antique Engine and Tractor Show 11am-4pm
Fallbrook:
Fallbrook First Fridays! July 3, monthly through November 6, 10am-10pm
July 4, Drone light show, live music, food trucks, beer garden, vendors, Ingold Park, Fallbrook 6-10pm free www.fallbrook4thofjuly.com
July 8-Aug. 16, Fallbrook Wine Trail $25/person, pick up glass and pass at Chamber, visit wineries on the trail, pay $5 for 3 tastings each location
July 25, Monthly Crop Swap at Rainbow Valley Grange 9-10am (4th Saturday each month)
July 31, Movies in the Park – Hopper, Community Center 7:45pm
https://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/
Warrior Avenues:
The donation drive for basic hygiene items for our military personnel is ongoing. More details are on the website. Other resources are available in support of active military, spouses and veterans. Items can be dropped off at the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce or email courtney@warrioravenues.org to coordinate a drop off or pick up of donations.
Fallbrook Community Drum Circle:
July 26, at Jackie Heyneman Park on S. Mission under the gazebo, bring your own chairs, 2-5pm, held on the 4th Sunday of each month. For more information email Daniel at eminentsun@icloud.com. See Solana Beach for another drum circle there.
Fallbrook Farmers and Artisan Market:
Saturdays 9am-1pm, 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 27-Aug. 29, The Find, Magnified
Fallbrook Mission Theater:
Movies:
July 10, Caddyshack (1980) Bill Murray, Rodney Dangerfield
July 24, American Graffiti (1973) Ron Howard, Harrison Ford
July 31, Blackboard Jungle (1955) Glen Ford, Sidney Poitier
Aug. 7, The Searchers (1956) John Wayne
Movies 7pm, doors 5pm for Happy Hour, $10/$12
Check their website for late updates
Live Events:
July 17-19, Aladdin Jr. presented by ‘Nvoice Studios, various times
Sep. 19, REO Dreamwagon, tribute $45/$60 7pm, doors 5pm
Nights at the Mission:
July 25, Never a Dull Moment, Rod Stewart/Stones tribute $45/$60 7pm, doors 5pm
Aug. 8, Mirage, Fleetwood Mac tribute $45/$60 7pm, doors 5pm
Oct. 9, Petty Party, Tom Petty tribute $45/$60 7pm, doors 5pm
https://fallbrookmissiontheater.com/
Fallbrook VFW Post 1924:
Lots of special events and meals, brunch, Bike Night last Friday of the month, and more, open to the public.
Vista:
Moonlight Theater 2026 Stage Season will be back in the spring with tickets on sale now.
July 8-25, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Aug. 12-29, Guys and Dolls
Sep. 9-26, Come From Away
Moonlight Presents 2026, 7:30pm:
July 30, FM Gold Live
July 31, Grunge-A-Palooza
Aug. 1, Mustache Harbor – Yacht Rock Forever!
Oct. 3, Dream Like Taylor – tribute to Taylor Swift starring Cassie B
Oct. 24, Reza-Edge of Illusion
Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum:
Aug. 14-16, Summergrass (bluegrass)
Oct. 17-18 and 24-25, October Antique Engine and Tractor Show, day starts 9am, live music by D&R Band 11am-4pm
Escondido:
Cruisin’ Grand:
Every Friday through Sept. 25, 4-9pm, cars, live music, food
https://www.cruisingrand.net/event-details/opening-night
Escondido 2nd Saturday Artwalk:
July 11, Grand Avenue 3pm
Aug. 8, Grand Avenue 3pm
https://visitescondido.com/full-calendar/
Center for the Arts:
Saturdays in July/August (not 4th): Beginner Swing Classes with Mercedes Moore 2pm $20
Saturdays in July/August: Wild Moon Country Line Dancing 1pm
July 4, Independence Day Festival, Grape Day Park
July 16, The Vindys featuring The King Taylor Project 7:30pm
July 19, Il Tabarro presented by Cinballera Entertainment, Italian opera 3pm
July 25, Sweet Escape: Dance and Film Festival 5pm
July 26, Body Rock Jr. 2026, 5pm
Aug. 8, Planet Whammy! Music of the B-52s featuring Hot Lava 7pm (Six String Society)
Aug. 20, The Young Dubliners 7pm
Aug. 29, Dancing Through the Decades, SoCal Ballet Company, all day
Sep. 19, The Graduates – Sound of Simon & Garfunkel
Hidden City Sounds 7-9pm free:
July 10, Honey Buckets w/special guests Vulcan Mountain Boys
Sep. 11, Daring Greatly w/special guests Lonesome Roses 7pm
Sep. 25, Teada
Sep. 26, Pettybreakers, Tom Petty tribute 8pm
Oct. 3, San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival 3pm
Musica en la Plaza, 7-9pm free:
July 31, Los Rebeldes Romanticos
Aug. 28, Sabrosas Latin Orchestra
Sep. 25, Manny Cepeda Orchestra
The Grand – Ritz Theater:
Both indoor seating and an outdoor rooftop venue
July 3, Rock Tribute Weekend, Journey 7pm
July 4, Rock Tribute Weekend, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Queen
July 4, Rooftop Fireworks Viewing 8:30-9:30pm
July 10, Legend Zeppelin tribute
July 18, Guns N’ Roses & Motley Crue Rock Tribute
Aug. 2, An Untold Saga, celebration of India’s artistic and spiritual heritage
Aug. 8, Kenny Hale, Neil Diamond tribute
https://www.thegrandescondido.org/projects-8
Welk Theatre:
Wednesdays 7pm:
July, TLR, Eagles tribute
August, The Fabba Show, Abba tribute
November, Scot Bruce – Elvis tribute
https://tickets.thewelksandiego.com/
Escondido Wine and Craft Beer map: https://visitescondido.com/wineries/
Ramona:
The Barn, Thursday Night Line Dancing, all ages
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 periodically scheduled. Doors open 7pm.
San Marcos:
Bornemann Theatre:
July 10, Sedaka Experience
July 17, Pfft – Modern Take on Classic Fusion
July 18, Cher’d Icons – Cher, Chaka, Tina
July 24, ZZ Nation, ZZ Top tribute
July 25, One More Night – Phil Collins tribute
July 31, Modern Love – David Bowie tribute
Aug. 1, A George Harrison Story
Aug. 7, Music by Eras presents The Heartland, American Rock
Aug. 8, Paint It Black, Rolling Stones tribute
Aug. 14, Ticket to Ride, Beatles tribute
Aug. 15, Smooth Operator, Sade tribute
Aug. 21, Last Laugh Friday comedy series
Aug. 22, Savor, Santana tribute
Aug. 28-30, Genesis Opera Theatre presents The Marriage of Figaro
https://www.thebornemann.com/show-calendar
There is also live music at the TERI Common Grounds Cafe 5-7pm
Bluegrass on Sundays 11am-1pm
https://www.tericommongroundscafe.com/
San Marcos Summer Concert Series:
July 25, Wayward Sons, 80’s Arena Rock
Aug. 22, Livin’ on a Prayer, Bon Jovi tribute
Sep. 19, Journeymen Band – tribute
Wood House at Woodland Park 7-9pm, gates at 6pm $8 pre-sale, $10/door, $25 season pass
Lakehouse Resort “Live at the Lake” Concert Series:
July 11, Jimmy’s Buffet
Aug. 15, Queen Nation
Sep. 19, Twisted Gypsy
https://events.thelakehouseresort.com/
https://www.sanmarcosca.gov/Meetings-Events/Parks-Recreation/Summer-Concert/July-Summer-Concert
Movies in the Park:
July 10, Hoppers, Bradley Park
Aug. 7, Elio, Hollandia Park
Sep. 4, Goat, Las Posas Park
Fireworks July 4, Bradley Park
https://www.sanmarcosca.gov/Meetings-Events
Poway:
Summer Concert Series Lake Poway only this year 5:30-7pm:
July 19, Britain’s Finest
Aug. 2, Pop Vinyl
Aug. 16, Cheez Whiz
Lake Poway parking $10 for non-residents, no parking fee listed for Old Poway Park
July 4th Old-Fashioned Celebration at Old Poway Park 10am-4pm, free, shuttles available
July 4th, two fireworks shows over Poway High School Stadium and Poway Sportsplex 9pm
Carlsbad:
https://www.carlsbad-village.com/events
Carlsbad Village Street Faire:
New Village Arts:
Various shows, comedy and more, Season in progress
Museum of Making Music concerts:
July 18, Ryanhood
July 30, Andy McKee
Aug. 22, Paul Pigat
Sep. 11, Old Blind Dogs
Sep. 18, Dom Flemons and The Traveling Wildfires
TGIF Concerts in the Parks:
Stagecoach Park:
July 10, Dance Dance Evolution (dance/top 40)
July 17, Harbor Party (Yacht Rock)
Calavera Hills Park:
July 24, Sabrosas Latin Orchestra (Latin/salsa)
July 31, 90’s Rock Show (90’s alternative)
Aug. 7, B.I.G.
Alga Norte:
Aug. 14, Flash Pants (80’s)
Aug. 21, Daring Greatly
Gates open at 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
Flicks at the Fountain, free:
Thursdays 6-10pm July 9 through Aug. 6, State & Grand Parking Lot 2898 State St.
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/events/flicks-at-the-fountain
The Landings at Palomar Airport, 6-9pm unless otherwise noted:
Sundays 11am-2pm
Tuesdays-Thursdays Happy Hour 3-6pm
Wed-Sun live music (most)
Thursday Night Trivia 6-8pm
July 3, Crimson Coil
July 10, Pretending Chrissie
July 11, Custard Pie
July 18, Rock Ready
July 24, Cadillac Fringe
July 25, Mojo Strut
July 25-26, Brunch $5 Mimosas, music by All Strung Out 8am-3pm
July 31, The Ride
Aug. 1, The Smokin’ Guns
Friday and Saturday evenings: 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
July 4, The Groove Squad, July 4th Party 6pm
July 9, Clay Colton 6pm
July 12, Cool Rush 5pm
July 14, Jimmy & Enrique 6pm
July 17, Gone Blonde 6pm
July 25, Detroit Underground, Coyote Island Party 6pm
July 28, Jimmy & Enrique 6pm
Oceanside:
Concerts in the Parks:
More in September and October
https://oceansidemusicseries.com/
July 3, Fireworks at the SoCal Soccer Complex at El Corazon, music, vendors, activities from 4pm, fireworks at 9pm
https://visitoceanside.org/events/
Coomber Craft Wines, tasting room, food, live music most nights
Sundays, Open Mic with Raynaldo Martine 6pm
July 3, Raynaldo Martine 6pm
https://www.coomberwines.com/calendar
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 10-July 5, Once Upon A Fair 2026, discount tickets available at Albertsons, see website for all fair specials and discounts
https://www.delmarfairgrounds.com/events
The Sound:
Summer Twilight Concerts, Powerhouse Park 7pm:
July 14, Back to the Garden, opening act Fat Paw
July 28, Steely Damned 2, opening act Anthony Cullins
Aug. 11, The Walrus, A New Orleans Beatles Experience, opening act Salt Papa
Opening acts start at 6pm
https://www.delmarfoundation.org/programs/twilight/
Del Mar Track:
Summer racing season begins July 17 through Sept. 7, and Nov. 6 – Nov. 29
Encinitas:
https://www.encinitas101.com/event/
Botanic Garden:
Summer Nights June 25-Aug. 6, music 5:30-7:15pm, advance ticket purchase highly recommended.
https://sdbg.org/exhibitions-public-programs/summer-nights/
https://sdbg.org/exhibitions-public-programs/
Solterra Winery:
Live music Fridays and Saturdays 6-9pm, Sundays 4-7pm
Concerts by the Sea at Moonlight Beach, 1-5pm, headliner 3-5pm free:
July 12, Mitchum Yacoub, opening act 91X competition winner
July 26, Slack Key ‘Ohana, opening act Uncle Tims
Aug. 9, ZB Savoy, opening act Gate 5
Aug. 23, Sabrosas Latin Orchestra, opening act Leucadia Battle of the Bands winners
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 18-Aug. 6, 6pm-7:45pm
July 2, Atomic Groove and Betamaxx
July 9, Buzz Campbell
July 16, Salta Papa
July 23, Piki Moreno
July 30, Barbwire
Aug. 6, Coronado Big Band
https://cityofsolanabeach.ca.gov/en/community/explore-solana-beach/beaches/fletcher-cove
Belly Up:
Fridays, Atomic Groove: Get Your Groove Back Happy Hour 5:30pm, $12
Full schedule
San Dieguito Drum Circle:
First Saturday of each month, San Dieguito Park, for more information contact Lisa at awarelisa@gmail.com
San Diego:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/things-to-do
Boots in the Park:
The Shell:
July 3, Blockbuster Broadway!
July 4, American the Beautiful: 250
July 10, Let the Sunshine In: The Music of ‘69
July 11, Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge
July 12, Beethoven by the Bay
July 14, 5th Annual Pride Yoga
July 17, Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy
July 18, How to Train Your Dragon 2 In Concert w/ San Diego Symphony
July 19, Sam Barber
July 29, Ella Mai – Do You Still Love Me?
July 31, The Music of John Williams
Full 2026 season is posted, another full and eclectic schedule
Snapdragon Stadium (at SDSU) opened for sports, monster jams, concerts
https://snapdragonstadium.com/
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre:
Diverse series of concerts/events
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 with a pretty full schedule, including concerts, movie nights, comedy, beer festivals, etc. 210 E. Main, El Cajon
https://www.magnoliasandiego.com/venue-info
Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay:
Full schedule of concerts
https://www.humphreysconcerts.com/
Humphrey’s Backstage Live:
www.humphreysbackstagelive.com/events
Tio Leo’s: live music Tuesday-Saturday at the Napa Street, San Diego, location. www.tioleos.com
Aquarius Bar & Grill, Mission Bay:
Live music every day but the website only shows a few days at a time. Check there for current info.
Check out The Power of Words by Dr. Masaru Emoto on their website, this is an intriguing book!
San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
SeaWorld:
Mar. 14-Aug. 29, Summer Spectacular Concerts, Bayside Amphitheater, concerts included with park admission, upcharges for reserved seating
Balboa Park www.balboapark.org free organ concerts every Sunday 2-3pm
Balboa Park Twilight Concert Series:
June 16-Aug. 27, Twilight in the Park Summer Concerts 6:30-7:30pm Tuesdays-Thursdays, full schedule at link
https://balboapark.org/twilight-concerts/
Birch Aquarium https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/
USS Midway Museum, www.midway.org
The Old Globe Theatre www.theoldglobe.org
Liberty Station:
https://libertystation.com/events/calendar
Petco Park sports and concerts:
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/petco-park-events
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/category/concerts-at-petco-park/
San Diego Brewers Guild has a link for the current status of local breweries that is constantly being updated here, including live music www.sdbeer.com
Pechanga Arena sports, concerts, monster trucks:
https://pechangaarenasd.com/events/category/concerts/
Santee Summer Concert Series, Thursdays 6:30pm, 550 Park Center Drive:
July 9, The Cheez Whiz, 80s music
July 16, Cassie B, 90s to current
July 23, 1969 The Tribute-Wingstock, Woodstock tribute
July 30, Detroit Underground, funk
Aug. 6, Sea Monks, rockabilly and Santee’s Salute to Service + National Night Out
Aug. 13, Betamaxx, 80s music
https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/city-special-events/santee-summer-concerts
El Cajon Music on Main Summer Concert Series:
June-August, Fridays 6-8pm at Prescott Promenade
Wednesdays, Cajon Cruise 5-7:30pm
https://www.downtownelcajon.com/music-on-main
Point Loma Summer Concerts, Music through the Decades, Fridays 5:30pm, free:
Point Loma Park, music on 2 stages
July 10, The Long Run, Eagles tribute
July 17, Surf City Allstars, Beach Boys tribute
July 24, Bill Wells Band
July 31, Liquid Blue
Aug. 7, Swift Nation with the Sabrina Show, tributes
https://www.pointlomasummerconcerts.org/
Comic-Con:
July 23-26, San Diego Convention Center
San Diego Spirits Festival:
Sep. 26-27, Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla
https://www.sandiegospiritsfestival.com/
Mission Bayfest, Oct. 16-18, Tier 1 is sold out, Tier 2 on sale now
San Diego Food Bank:
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank feeds about 400,000 military and civilian people per month, year-round. Please help them feed the hungry in our local communities. They are doing an enormous job!
http://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/
Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, open and with a fully booked schedule, reservations.
Temecula:
July 4, Parade in Old Town, 10am, party at Ronald Reagan Sports Park, fireworks 9pm
Summer Concert Schedule:
July 9, Swift Nation
July 16, Cheez Whiz Band
July 23, Classic Journey
July 30, John Demps Full Effect
Aug. 6, The Highwayman Show – Tony Suraci
http://www.temeculaevents.org/
Thornton Winery:
The Champagne Jazz Concert Series runs through Oct. 10. Their Friday night concert series runs through Oct. 2.
Shakespeare in the Vines:
July 9-18, Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged)
Aug. 6-15, The Comedy of Errors
Lorimar Vineyards & Winery (new venue)
Vail Headquarters:
Different events scheduled throughout the year
Old Town Blues Club is now The Vibe, live music Thursday-Sunday
https://thevibeforlivemusic.com/
Old Town Temecula Community Theater
https://tickets.temeculatheater.org/
More Temecula activities and information:
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:
Indoor concerts, Event Center:
July 3, Twisted Gypsy –Fleetwood Mac tribute
July 4, The Long Run – Eagles tribute
July 10, Walkin’ The Line – Johnny Cash tribute
July 11, Adam Lambert Album Release Show
July 12, Luis Angel “El Flaco”
July 17, Billy Joel to Elton John
July 18, Zepparella – All Female tribute
July 31, Mamase – Michael Jackson tribute
Sep. 5, The Temptations
Harrah’s Rincon Casino:
July 26, Simple Plan: Bigger than you Think!
Aug. 7, Anuhea, poolside at The Dive
Aug. 16, Country Night, poolside at The Dive
Oct. 4, Josh Turner
Oct. 8, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
Oct. 25, Foreigner: Celebrating 50 Years
Movies Under the Stars (in Courtyard):
July 2, Zootopia
July 9, How to Train Your Dragon
July 16, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
July 23, Hoppers
July 30, Turning Red
Pechanga Resort & Casino:
July 3, Majid Al Mohandis
July 4, Fireworks, Drone Show & Music 8:45pm
July 9, Revisiting Creedence, tribute
July 11, 2nd Annual Whiskey & Wings Festival
July 12, VOIC3S
July 17-18, Jo Koy Live
July 19, Ramon Ayala Historia De Un Final
July 26, Paris by Night Live
July 30, One Night of Queen, tribute
July 31, Bill Burr
Aug. 1, Nile Rodgers & Chic
Aug. 11, Gipsy Kings w/ Nicolas Reyes
Aug. 13, Al Green
Sep. 19, 4th Annual Tacos & Tequila Festival
Oct. 4, Air Supply
Oct. 24, Englebert Humperdinck
Casino Pauma:
Parrot Lounge:
Live music or DJs 8pm Fridays/Saturdays, 6pm Sundays
July 5, Bill Magee 6pm
Aug. 2, Bill Magee 6pm
Sep. 13, Bill Magee 6pm
Sunset Sessions:
July 4, Bruce in the USA and Fortunate Son, tributes 6pm free
Aug. 15, Sheila E. w/special guests St. Paul and the Minneapolis Funk All Starts, tickets not available yet
Murrieta:
Live! @The Plateau Summer Art and Concert Series:
June 27-Aug. 2, advance purchase only
July 11, James Kelly Band
July 18, Cheez Whiz Band
July 25, 1969 Band
Aug. 1, Pushin’ Daisies
Specialty food trucks, wine and beer sold onsite.
These are fundraising events supporting youth nature education programs. Season and VIP tickets are available.
Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center:
July 4, Pony Rides 10am-2pm
July 18, Summer Food Festival, live music with The Smokin’ Guns
Aug. 15, Summer Food Festival, live music with The Smokin’ Guns
Camping Under the Stars, Community Yard Sales, more
Sep. 17-Oct. 31, Pumpkin Patch
https://batesnutfarm.biz/pages/events
Dana Point Summer Concerts in the Park, free:
Sea Terrace Park, Sundays 2:30-6pm, two bands each day, July 12 through Aug. 16, food trucks, alcohol available for purchase
July 4th, Fireworks, Doheny State Park
July 10-11, Shakespeare in the Park
https://www.danapoint.org/Community/Calendar
Huntington Beach Summer Concerts in the Park, Sundays 5pm June 28 through Aug. 30, free:
Concerts in the Thomas Ridley Huntington Central Park Concert Bandstand, 7111 Talbert Avenue
http://www.hbconcertband.org/summerseries/
Quotes for the moment:
💗Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. Abraham Lincoln, 16th American President
♥️The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful and virtuous. Frederick Douglass, 19th century American statesman, orator, abolitionist and escaped slave
🇺🇸One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one nation evermore! Oliver Wendell Holmes, 19-20th century American Supreme Court Justice
🗽Where liberty dwells, there is my country. Benjamin Franklin, 18th century American Founding Father
💜What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes. Marcus Cicero, Roman statesman and philosopher, 1st century BCE
🌞Summer afternoon—to me, those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. Henry James, 19th century American/British author
As always, feel free to forward this to anyone who may appreciate it. Today, and always, I send blessings of love and laughter to all!! May you all stay safe, healthy and well!
Mahalo,
Annette 😇
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BY ANNETTE HIGBY / BackStage360