OUT AND ABOUT
May 2026
CTA
💐Happy Mother’s Day!💐
Summer concerts have started! Gator by the Bay, the Carlsbad Street Fair, Temecula Rod Run, Renaissance Fair, Fallbrook Car Show, Fiesta del Sol, the Vista Strawberry Festival, Thornton Winery, World of Orchids, Cinco de Mayo, 5k runs, and various Street Festivals are all happening this month, including in Joshua Tree. The Flower Fields in Carlsbad are open through Mother’s Day. The Kentucky Derby is on May 2. Tickets are on sale now for the San Diego Fair starting in June. As always, more details below.
Here is an extensive list of free summer concert series for “save the dates” for any not listed below yet:
https://www.sandiego.org/plan-your-trip/plan-by-season/summer/summer-music
Bill Magee:
May 8, Gator by the Bay, San Diego 5pm
June 6, The Vibe, Temecula 4pm
June 8, Humphreys Backstage, San Diego 6pm
June 19, Terra Bella Outdoor Concert, Huntington Beach 5pm
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:
May 28, Drumtastic! Featuring Solemar & Kainga Music
June 25, The Styletones with Whitney Shay & The B Line
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
May 9, Django’s Jazz Caravan, Brooks Theatre, Oceanside, 3pm and 7pm $30+
May 12, Laura Chavez Album Release Show with the Sleepwalkers, Belly Up, Solana Beach
May 22, The 27 Club, The Sound, Del Mar, seated show
June 18, Jackie Venson w/ Anthony Cullins, Center for the Arts, Escondido 7pm
June 21, Alice Wallace, Brooks Theatre, Oceanside 3pm
Ron Ebel:
May 16, Village Roots 5-8pm
June 12, Vista Elks 6-9pm
June 13, Myrtle Creek Winery 2-5pm
July 10, Vista Elks 6-9pm
Gone Blonde:
May 22, Aquarius Bar & Grille, San Diego 7pm
May 29, Surf Club, Oceanside 6pm
June 19, Surf Club, Oceanside 6pm
July 3, Surf Club, Oceanside 6pm
July 17, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 6pm
Custard Pie:
May 23, Aquarius Bar & Grille, San Diego 6pm
June 6, Larry’s Beach Club, Oceanside 8pm
June 26, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
June 27, Aquarius Bar & Grille, San Diego 6pm
Cool Rush Band:
May 2, The Galley at the Marina, Chula Vista 6pm
May 15, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
May 23, Lorimar Winery, Temecula 6pm
May 30, Campland on the Bay 7pm
May 31, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 5pm
June 5, Ocean Hills Country Club, Oceanside 6pm
June 6, The Galley at the Marina, Chula Vista 6pm
June 7, Fast Times, San Diego 3pm
June 12, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
June 14, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 5pm
June 20, Lorimar Winery, Temecula 6pm
Lifetime Rocker:
May 1, LTR, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm
May 7, Live Band Karaoke, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm
May 13, Live Band Karaoke, The Cove, Murrieta 7pm
May 22, BSTB – Lake Arrowhead Summer Concert Series 7pm
May 24, HTBS, The Vibe, Temecula 2pm
May 27, Live Band Karaoke, The Cove, Murrieta 7pm
June 10, Live Band Karaoke, The Cove, Murrieta 7pm
June 24, Live Band Karaoke, The Cove, Murrieta 7pm
June 27, BSTB – Canyon Lake Lodge 7pm
Anthony Cullins:
May 16, Earl Thomas & Anthony Cullins, Lou Lou’s Jungle Room, San Diego 7pm
Daring Greatly / Croome Brothers / Half Shot:
May 15, Half Shot, The Barn, Ramona 8pm
May 16, Half Shot, Brea Bonanza Days
May 17, Croome Brothers, Miramonte Winery, Temecula 3pm
May 20, Half Shot, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 6pm
May 23, Half Shot, Beaumont’s Eatery, La Jolla 9pm
May 29, Half Shot, Humphreys Backstage, San Diego 8pm
May 30, Croome Brothers, Coomber Craft Wines, Vista 6pm
June 6, Half Shot, Miramonte Winery, Temecula 7pm
June 12-13, Half Shot, Moonshine Flats, San Diego 9:30pm
June 18, DG, w/ Aaron Nichols, Patch & Maggie, Belly Up, Solana Beach
May 10, June 14, Croome Brothers with Patch & Maggie present “The Ditmar Sessions”, Oceanside, intimate, casual, backyard setting, 2-5pm $50, address after ticket purchase
https://www.daring-greatly.com/
Danny Gali:
Tony Suraci:
https://www.tonysuracimusic.com/
Pretending Chrissie:
May 2, Bornemann Theater, San Marcos 7pm
May 22, The Landings, Carlsbad 6pm
June 12, The Landings, Carlsbad 6pm
http://pretendingchrissie.com/
Raynaldo Martine:
Sundays, Open Mic at Coomber Winery, Oceanside 6pm
May 1, Coomber Winery 6pm
Fallbrook:
May 5, Cinco de Mayo, Marisco’s El Pacifico 5pm, RSVP to Jackie
May 24, 59th Annual Fallbrook Vintage Car Show, downtown Fallbrook 10am-3pm
June 13, Comedy Night in Fallbrook, Village Roots 7pm $20, 2 for 1 special
July 8-Aug. 16, Fallbrook Wine Trail
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:
May 24, 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:
May 2-June 13, Sustainable Creations Exhibition
June 27-Aug. 29, The Find, Magnified
Fallbrook Mission Theater:
Movies:
May 1, Grease (1978) John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John
May 8, Brave (2012) Disney
May 15, Court Jester (1955) Danny Kay, Angela Lansbury
May 29, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) James Stewart, John Wayne
June 5, Batman (1989) Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton
Movies 7pm, doors 5pm for Happy Hour, $10/$12
Check their website for late updates
Live Events:
May 17, Fallbrook’s Got Talent
May 22-23, Noise Pollution – An ACDC Experience $45/$60 7pm, doors 6pm
June 27, Never Die Young James Taylor Tribute $30/$40 7pm, doors 6pm
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.
Apr. 29-May 16, The Cher Show
June 3-20, Mean Girls
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:
May 21, Jimmy’s Buffet – tribute to Jimmy Buffet
May 22, DCOM-Live
May 23, Legends of New Country – Wallen & Wilson
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
Strawberry Festival, free:
May 24, downtown Vista, live music, food, film festival, contests, kid’s activities, and strawberries!
May 22-24, Carnival Zone
https://vistastrawberryfest.com/schedule/
Escondido:
Cinco de Mayo Festival: May 2-3, Grape Day Park 11am-5pm, free
Escondido Street Festival:
May 17, Downtown Escondido 10am-6pm, including Art in the Garden
June 20, 4th Annual Lao Food Festival Night Market
Renaissance Faire:
May 2-3, Felicita County Park, Escondido
https://www.oldetymeproductions.com/
Cruisin’ Grand: no information yet
Center for the Arts:
Saturdays in May: Beginner Swing Classes with Mercedes Moore 2pm
Saturdays in May: Wild Moon Country Line Dancing 1pm
May 2-3, The Firebird by City Ballet of San Diego, various times
May 8, Silk Button Butchers with Stepwise, Americana, bluegrass, folk, free
May 8-9, Dancing with the Fusion Stars, various times
May 14, Mad as Folk 7pm
May 16, Desperado, tribute to Eagles
May 17, Sound Meditation and Healing 11am
May 17, Rocky Mountain High Experience, tribute to John Denver 3pm
May 21, Carole King & James Taylor Story, 3pm and 7:30pm
May 24, Calm and Creativity with Clay, no experience necessary 1pm
May 29-30, A Step Beyond presents ARISE!
May 30, Into the Millenium by West Coast Dance Complex
May 31, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory by West Coast Dance Complex
June 3, Coastal Cities Jazz Band
Musica en la Plaza:
May 29, Sonido De La Frontera
Intimate Classics Series 3pm (season tickets available for purchase):
May 31, Eugene Drucker & Friends
The Grand – Ritz Theater:
Both indoor seating and an outdoor rooftop venue
May 23, Swan Lake by Encinitas Ballet
May 30, Summer Lovin’ by GC Dance 1pm and 5pm
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
https://www.thegrandescondido.org/projects-8
Welk Theatre:
Wednesdays 7pm:
May, Gypsy Dreams, Fleetwood Mac tribute
June, Petty Party, Tom Petty tribute
July, TLE, Eagles tribute
https://tickets.thewelksandiego.com/
https://visitescondido.com/full-calendar/
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:
May 2, Pretending Chrissie
May 7-8, 14-15 Alice in Wonderland-TERI Players
May 9, Fleetwood Max
May 22, Blue Suede Crew
May 23, Gina Zo
May 30, LuMaya Returns
June 20, Wings of Eagles
June 26, Last Laugh Friday comedy series
June 27, Fairview Canyon& Friends
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:
June 27, James Kruk – Elvis and Johnny Cash tribute
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:
June 13, Pettybreakers
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:
June 12, Lilo & Stitch, Woodland 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:
May 16-17, Community Band Festival, Old Poway Park, 10am-6pm
May 31, Poway Spring Festival 9am-4pm on Midland Road between Poway Rd and Hilleary Pl.
Summer Concert Series Lake Poway and Old Poway Park not listed on the Poway calendar.
June 6, Sam Hinton Folk Festival, Old Poway Park, 10am-5pm
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
Carlsbad:
https://www.carlsbad-village.com/events
Carlsbad Village Street Faire:
May 3, on Carlsbad Village Drive west of the 5, over 750 vendors 8am-4pm
https://kennedyfaires.com/carlsbad
The Flower Fields
March 1-May 10 Mother’s Day, with flowers(!), sunset wine tasting, live music, yoga, tai chi, meditations, family events, tea in the garden, 5k run, workshops, more
Concerts:
May 2-3, Gainesville the Band
May 9, Mariachi Serenata
May 10, Mother’s Day, last day of season
https://www.theflowerfields.com/activities/
New Village Arts:
Various shows, comedy and more, Season 24 in progress
Museum of Making Music concerts:
May 3, Community Music Day: Piano Spotlight
May 18, Jazz Café w/ New Horizons Jazz Band
May 21, Tony Trischka
May 30, New Horizons Band Spring Concert
June 13, Clive Carroll
TGIF Concerts in the Parks:
Stagecoach Park:
June 19, The Pistol Blonde (country)
June 26, Chunky Hustle Brass Band (funk/jazz)
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, FlashPants (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
Art in the Village:
June 28, 9am-5pm
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
May 1, Cadillac Fringe and Linda Berry are both listed at 6pm
May 2, Rick Trotter Band
May 8, The Ride
May 9, West of 5
May 15, Harmony Grove
May 16, Santana Soul
May 22, The Nada Band
June 5, Linda Berry
June 19, Fleetwood Max
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
May 12, Jimmy & Enrique 6pm
May 20, Half Shot 6pm
May 31, Cool Rush Band 5pm
Oceanside:
Concerts in Joe Balderrrama Park 3:30-6:30:
May 2, Kogee Soul Reprise
May 9, Sambrosas Latin Orchestra
https://oceansidemusicseries.com/
May 2, Movie at the Pier – Star Wars! 6:30pm
Fireworks July 3 at the SoCal Soccer Complex at El Corazon, music, vendors, activities from 4pm, fireworks at 9m
https://visitoceanside.org/events/
San Luis Rey Pow Wow:
June 13-14, Annual Intertribal Pow Wow, San Luis Rey Mission Grounds
https://www.slrmissionindians.org/
Coomber Craft Wines, tasting room, food, live music most nights
Sundays, Open Mic with Raynaldo Martine 6pm
May 1, Raynoldo Martine 6pm
June 5, Raynoldo 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:
May 1-3, Foodieland Food Festival
May 16, La Jolla Half Marathon starts at the fairgrounds, ends at La Jolla Cove, a 5k race is also offered on the last 3 miles of the course
https://www.delmarfairgrounds.com/events
San Diego County Fair:
June 10-July 5, San Diego County Fair, closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Grandstand Stage starts with Chicago
The Sound:
May 22, The 27 Club, Six String Society
Encinitas:
https://www.encinitas101.com/event/
Botanic Garden:
May 2-June 1, World of Orchids, online reservations strongly encouraged
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:
Details for dates and bands coming soon!
http://www.seecalifornia.com/entertainment/concerts/encinitas-concerts-by-the-sea.html
Encinitas Wine and Food Festival
June 6, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, 4-7pm
https://www.encinitaswinefestival.com/
Solana Beach:
45th Annual Fiesta del Sol, free:
May 30-31, Fletcher Cove, 14 bands over both days, plus Arts & Crafts, kid’s activities, food court, beer/wine garden, 9am-10pm and 9am-8pm, free
Concerts at the Cove:
Fletcher Cove Park, Solana Beach, Thursdays June 18-Aug. 6, 6pm-7:45pm, lineup TBA
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:
Socal Taco Fest:
May 2-3, moved to SeaWorld
Gator by the Bay:
May 7-10, Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival, Spanish Landing Park, San Diego, 7 stages of live music and literally tons of food (just the crawfish are 5 tons)! Tickets on sale now.
San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon:
May 30-31, a marathon, a half-marathon, and a 5K, in San Diego including Balboa Park and Mission Bay Park
https://www.runrocknroll.com/san-diego
Scottish Highland Games are back for 2026, 50th Anniversary:
June 20-21, Mission Valley River Park, San Diego (moved from Vista)
The Shell:
May 1-3, Star Wars: A New Hope in concert
June 12, Classic Albums Live performs The Eagles: Their Greatest Hits
June 13-14, 8th Annual San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival
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:
Concerts scheduled starting April 4, 2026
May 6, 35th annual San Diego Music Awards, tickets on sale now https://www.sandiegomusicawards.com
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,
June 16-Aug. 27, Twilight in the Park Summer 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:
June 11 – Aug. 13 (except July 2)
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
https://www.downtownelcajon.com/music-on-main
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:
May 1-2, Temecula Rod Run
At this time, the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival will not be held this year. I will check for updates.
Summer Concert Schedule:
June 11, Pulp Vixen
June 18, Jumping Jack Flash
June 25, Summit Drive
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 starts May 23 through Oct. 10. Their Friday night concert series began April 26 and runs through Oct. 2.
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:
May 10, Los Tigres del Norte – La Loteria Tour
May 22-24, Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, music and events all weekend
July 3, Twisted Gypsy –Fleetwood Mac tribute
July 4, The Long Run – Eagles tribute
July 10, Walkin’ The Line – Johnny Cash tribute
July 11, Queen Nation – Queen tribute
Tribute bands all summer
Harrah’s Rincon Casino:
May 23, Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party-comedy 7pm and 10pm
May 31, The HU and Apocalyptica with Rasmus
June 6, Jim Gaffigan 7pm and 10pm
Oct. 25, Foreigner: Celebrating 50 Years
Pechanga Resort & Casino:
May 2, 6th Annual Sushi & Sake Festival
May 8, John Fogerty: The Legacy Tour
May 10, Gerardo Ortiz El Ejemplar Tour
May 14, Sexbomb – Get, Get AW! US Tour
May 15, Nancy Ajram
May 17, Paul Anka
May 21, Rocket Man Show
May 28, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band
June 6, Leann Rimes
June 11, 24k Magic Band – Bruno Mars tribute
June 28, Beach Boys
July 9, Revisiting Creedence
July 11, 2nd Annual Whiskey & Wings Festival
Murrieta:
Live! @The Plateau Summer Art and Concert Series:
June 27-Aug. 2, advance purchase only
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:
May 24, SoCal Euro Car Show
June 7, Turbo Buick Car Show
July 18, Summer Food Festival, live music
Aug. 15, Summer Food Festival, live music
Camping Under the Stars, Community Yard Sales, more
https://batesnutfarm.biz/pages/events
Joshua Tree Spring Music Festival:
May 14-17, camping and other details on website
https://joshuatreemusicfestival.com/the-music-may-2026/
Quotes for the moment:
💐May, queen of blossoms and fulfilling flowers, what pretty music shall we charm the hours? Lord Edward Thurlow, 18th century English statesman
🪻The earth laughs in flowers. Ralph Waldo Emerson, 19th century American poet
💖Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever. Walt Disney, 20th century animator, producer, entrepreneur
💜Yet he who reigns within himself, and rules passions, desires, and fears, is more a king… John Milton, 17th century English poet
💝O’er the glad waters of the dark blue sea; our thoughts as boundless, and our souls as free. Lord Byron, 18th century English poet
💜Every moment is a fresh beginning. T.S. Eliot, 20th century British/American poet
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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