Out and About – August 2026

This is the last month for most of the summer concert series but it’s still summer! Summergrass is in Vista, Summerfest is in La Jolla, horses are racing at Del Mar, and Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center hosts a Summer Food Festival with live music, camping and more. Casino Pauma is offering 2-for-1 tickets to Sheila E. Bill Magee and Anthony Cullins will perform together in Escondido. Happy hour with live music at Twin Oaks Valley Golf Course has been added.

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 list with the dates, locations and movies being shown.

https://www.summermoviesinthepark.com/events-grid/

Bill Magee:

Aug. 2, Casino Pauma, Pauma Valley 6pm

Aug. 14, Center for the Arts, Escondido 6:30pm

Sep. 13, Casino Pauma, Pauma Valley 6pm

www.billmageeblues.com

 

Six String Society:

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:

Aug. 20, The Farmers & The Sea Monks

Sep. 24, Easy Wind (Grateful Dead tribute)

Oct. 22, Shipwrecked! With Hot Lava & Safety Orange

 

Aug. 8, Rescheduled for 2027 Planet Whammy! Center for the Arts, Escondido

Aug. 29, Captain’s Orders, Ultimate Yacht Rock Show, Sunshine Brooks Theatre, Oceanside 7pm $25+

Sep. 10-12, Dragonfly Music Festival, Center for the Arts: in the Concert Hall, outdoor Rotary Centennial Stage and in Lyric Court, Escondido, VIP tables available, single day admission $95-$165, 3-day admission $199-$379 www.dragonflymusicfestival.com

www.thesixstringsociety.com

 

Ron Ebel:

Aug. 7, Emerald Isle Golf Course, Oceanside 5-7pm

Aug. 14, Vista Elks 6-9pm

Aug. 15, Village Roots, Fallbrook 5-8pm

https://ronebel.com/

 

Gone Blonde:

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

Sep. 18, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 6pm

Oct. 24, Bike the Coast, 11am-3pm

www.goneblondeband.com

 

Custard Pie:

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

www.custardpieband.com

 

Cool Rush Band:

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

Sep. 5, The Galley at the Marina, Chula Vista 6pm

Sep. 11, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm

Sep. 19, Lorimar Winery, Temecula 6pm

www.coolrushband.com

 

Lifetime Rocker:

Aug. 5, Live Band Karaoke, The Cove, Murrieta 7pm

Aug. 6, Major Dudes, The Vibe, Temecula 8pm

Aug. 7, LTR 2, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm

Aug. 13, Live Band Karaoke, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm

Aug. 14, LTR 2, The Cove, Murrieta 8pm

Aug. 15, WoodRock, Champagne Village, Escondido 6pm

Aug. 19, Live Band Karaoke, The Cove, Murrieta 7pm

Sep. 2, Live Band Karaoke, The Cove, Murrieta 7pm

Sep. 3, Live Band Karaoke, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm

Sep. 12, Yacht Rocker, Hospice of the Valley Fundraiser, Murrieta 7pm

Sep. 16, Live Band Karaoke, The Cove, Murrieta 7pm

Sep. 17, HTBS, The Vibe, Temecula 8pm

Sep. 18, LTR, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm

Sep. 30, Live Band Karaoke, The Cove, Murrieta 7pm

www.lifetimerocker.com

 

Anthony Cullins:

Aug. 1, Baba Coffee (rooftop), Carlsbad 6:30pm

Aug. 14, Coronado Public Library 1pm

Aug. 14, w/ Bill Magee, Center for the Arts, Escondido 6:30pm

Aug. 16, Prager Brothers Artisan Breads, Carlsbad 1pm

https://www.fallbrookkid.com/

 

Daring Greatly / Croome Brothers / Half Shot:

Off to parts north, back in August

Aug. 21, DG, Carlsbad TGIF

Aug. 29, Half Shot, CoLab Public House, Vista 7pm

Sep. 11, DG, Dragonfly Festival, Escondido

https://www.daring-greatly.com/

 

Danny Gali:

www.dannygali.com

 

Tony Suraci:

https://www.tonysuracimusic.com/

 

Pretending Chrissie:

Aug. 2, The Vibe, Temecula 2pm

Aug. 8, Just Too Duo – Live at Common Grounds Café, Teri Campus (Bornemann), San Marcos 5pm

Aug. 9, Live at Garden Amphitheatre, Garden Grove 4pm tickets at https://gardenamp.com/

Aug. 29, Cook’s Corner, Lake Elsinore 12:30-5pm

Sep. 11, The Landings, Carlsbad 6pm

http://pretendingchrissie.com/

 

Raynaldo Martine:

Sundays, Open Mic at Coomber Winery, Oceanside 6pm

Aug. 7, Coomber Winery 6pm

Sep. 4, Coomber Winery 6PM

https://raynaldo.live/

D&R Band (new band, familiar faces):

Oct. 17-18 and 24-25, Fall Antique Engine and Tractor Show 11am-4pm

https://agsem.org/events/

Fallbrook:

Fallbrook First Fridays! Monthly through November 6, 10am-10pm

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 31, Movies in the Park – Hopper, Community Center 7:45pm

Aug. 8, Spaghetti Night at the Fallbrook Community Air Park, full dinner/dessert $15 6pm, live music by Gin ‘N Tonix, questions Tom Wilson twilson112@aol.com

Aug. 22, Monthly Crop Swap at Rainbow Valley Grange 9-10am (4th Saturday each month)

Aug. 29, Harry’s Sports Bar 3rd Annual Parrothead Party, benefit for Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary, 11am-7pm, live music at 11am and 3pm

Sep. 26, Movies in the Park – Lilo & Stitch, Community Center 6:45pm

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.

www.warrioravenues.org

 

Fallbrook Community Drum Circle:

Aug. 23, 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

www.fallbrookartcenter.org

 

Fallbrook Mission Theater:

Movies:

July 31, Blackboard Jungle (1955) Glen Ford, Sidney Poitier

Aug. 7, The Searchers (1956) John Wayne

Aug. 14, Elvis (2022) Tom Hanks, Austin Butler

Aug. 21, Up (2009) Ed Asner

Aug. 28, Dirty Dancing (1987) Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey        

Movies 7pm, doors 5pm for Happy Hour, $10/$12

Check their website for late updates

 

Nights at the Mission:

Aug. 8, Mirage, Fleetwood Mac tribute $45/$60 7pm, doors 5pm

Sep. 19, REO Dreamwagon, 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.

www.fallbrookvfw.org

Vista:

Moonlight Theater 2026 Stage Season will be back in the spring with tickets on sale now.

Aug. 12-29, Guys and Dolls

Sep. 9-26, Come From Away

 

Moonlight Presents 2026, 7:30pm:

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

www.moonlightstage.com

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

https://agsem.org/events/

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:

Aug. 8, Grand Avenue 3pm

www.visitescondido.com

https://visitescondido.com/full-calendar/

 

Center for the Arts:

Saturdays in Aug/Sep: Beginner Swing Classes with Mercedes Moore 2pm $20

Saturdays through Aug 9: Wild Moon Country Line Dancing 1pm

Aug. 5, Mojalet Dance Company – First Wednesdays, 7pm free

Aug. 16, Sound Meditation w/Noriko Whitfield 11am $35

Aug. 20, The Young Dubliners 7pm

Aug. 29, Dancing Through the Decades, SoCal Ballet Company, all day

Sep. 10-12, Dragonfly Music Festival, 3 stages, www.dragonflymusicfestival.com

Sep. 19, The Graduates – Sound of Simon & Garfunkel

Sep. 25, Teada

Sep. 26, Pettybreakers, Tom Petty tribute 8pm

Sep. 27, Sound Meditation w/Noriko Whitfield 11am $35

Sep. 27, Stick Men, rock trio 7:30pm

Oct. 3, San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival 3pm

Oct. 3, Ticket to Ride, Beatles tribute 7:30pm

 

Hidden City Sounds 7-9pm free:

Aug. 14, Bill Magee Blues w/ Anthony Cullins Trio, Lyric Court

Oct. 9, LP and the Vinyl w/Community Jazz Jam

 

Musica en la Plaza, 7-9pm free:

July 31, Los Rebeldes Romanticos

Aug. 28, Sabrosas Latin Orchestra

Sep. 25, Manny Cepeda Orchestra

www.artcenter.org

 

The Grand – Ritz Theater:

Both indoor seating and an outdoor rooftop venue

Aug. 2, An Untold Saga, celebration of India’s artistic and spiritual heritage

Aug. 5, Line Dancing Under the Stars 7pm

Aug. 8, Kenny Hale, Neil Diamond tribute

Aug. 22, Forever Rod, Rod Stewart tribute

Sep. 11, Petty Party, Tom Petty tribute

Sep. 18, Ventura Highway, America tribute

Sep. 26, Fabba Show, Abba tribute

https://www.thegrandescondido.org/projects-8

 

Welk Theatre:

Wednesdays 7pm:

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

www.barndininganddancing.com

 

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.

https://ramonamainstage.com/

 

San Marcos:

Bornemann Theatre:

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

Sep. 12, Strange Days – Doors tribute

Sep. 18, Always Tine – Tina Turner tribue

Sep. 19, Mike Keneally & Beer for Dolphins, w/ Travis Larson

Sep. 25, ZB Zavoy – Willie Nelson tribute

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:

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

 

Lakehouse Resort “Live at the Lake” Concert Series:

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:

Aug. 7, Elio, Hollandia Park

Sep. 4, Goat, Las Posas Park

https://www.sanmarcosca.gov/Meetings-Events/Parks-Recreation/Movies-in-the-Park/June-Free-Movies-in-the-Park

 

Twin Oaks Valley Golf Course:

Wednesdays Happy Hour with Live Music 4-6pm, free

https://www.jcgolf.com/golf-events-in-california/happy-hour–live-music-at-twin-oaks-golf-course

 

Poway:

Summer Concert Series Lake Poway only this year 5:30-7pm:

Aug. 2, Pop Vinyl

Aug. 16, Cheez Whiz

 

Lake Poway parking $10 for non-residents, no parking fee listed for Old Poway Park

www.poway.org

 

Carlsbad:

https://www.carlsbad-village.com/events

Carlsbad Village Street Faire:

New Village Arts:

Various shows, comedy and more, Season in progress

www.newvillagearts.org

 

Museum of Making Music concerts:

Aug. 22, Paul Pigat 7pm

Aug. 30, North Coast Strings Summer Concert 2pm free

Sep. 11, Old Blind Dogs 7pm

Sep. 18, Dom Flemons and The Traveling Wildfires 6:30pm

Oct. 24, Alexandr Misko 7pm

www.museumofmakingmusic.org

 

TGIF Concerts in the Parks:

Calavera Hills Park:

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 31, The Ride

Aug. 1, The Smokin’ Guns

Aug. 7, Love Is A Rose

Aug. 8, Whiskey Heat

Aug. 15, Santana Soul

Aug. 16, Brunch $5 Mimosas, music by Jack Nathan and Jack Attack Band 8am-3pm, music 11am-3pm

Aug. 21, Fleetwood Max

Aug. 22, Projekt X

Aug. 28, West of 5

Aug. 29, Custard Pie

Sep. 4, Cadillac Fringe

Sep. 5, Totally 80’s

Friday and Saturday evenings: reservations are required for parties over 8, $30/person minimum.

www.carlsbadlandings.com

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

Aug. 7, Cool Rush 6pm

Aug. 13, Clay Colton 6pm

Aug. 25, Jimmy & Enrique 6pm

www.coyotecarlsbad.com

Oceanside:

Concerts in the Parks 3:30-6:30pm:

Sep. 12, SambaDa and Kainga Music, Mance Buchannon Park

Sep. 19, Kimmi Bitter, opening with Jonathan Lee, Mance Buchannon Park

Sep. 26, KUF Knotz and Christine Elise, opening with The Brothers Burns, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

Oct. 3, Tommy Castro and the Pain Killers, opening with Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

https://oceansidemusicseries.com/

 

https://visitoceanside.org/events/

 

Coomber Craft Wines, tasting room, food, live music most nights

Sundays, Open Mic with Raynaldo Martine 6pm

Aug. 7, Raynaldo Martine 6pm

Sep. 4, 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.

www.visitoceanside.org

 

Del Mar:

https://www.delmarfairgrounds.com/events

 

The Sound (live music):

www.thesoundsd.com

 

Summer Twilight Concerts, Powerhouse Park 7pm:

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 runs through Sept. 7, and then Nov. 6 – Nov. 29

www.dmtc.com

 

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

https://solterrawinery.com/

 

Concerts by the Sea at Moonlight Beach, 1-5pm, headliner 3-5pm free:

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

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

www.bellyup.com

 

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:

www.bootsinthepark.com

 

The Shell:

July 31, The Music of John Williams

Aug. 1, St. Vincent with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Aug. 2, Sarah McLachlan: Better Broken Tour

Aug. 7, Disney ‘80s – ‘90s Celebration in Concert

Aug. 8, Stayin’ Alive: Bee Gees & Beyond w/ Rajaton & the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Aug. 9, Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes

Aug. 14, The Gershwins in Hollywood with Michael Feinstein

Aug. 15, Interpol

Aug. 16, Tedeschi Trucks Band

Aug. 18, Mt. Joy: Celebrating 10 Years

Aug. 21-22, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in concert

Aug. 22, Fit Yoga at the Shell 9:30am

Aug. 23, Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Aug. 28, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl in concert

Aug. 29, Classic Albums Live – The Beatles White Album

Aug. 30, Tchaikovsky Spectacular

Sep. 5, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and Dizzy Gillespie

Sep. 11, Buddy Guy 90

Full 2026 season is posted, another full and eclectic schedule

www.theshell.org

 

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!

www.aquariusbargrille.com

 

San Diego Zoo and Safari Park

https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/

 

SeaWorld:

Mar. 14-Aug. 29, Summer Spectacular Concerts, Bayside Amphitheater, concerts included with park admission, upcharges for reserved seating

www.seaworld.com

 

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 Museumwww.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/

https://pechangaarenasd.com/events/category/concerts/

 

Santee Summer Concert Series, Thursdays 6:30pm, 550 Park Center Drive:

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 31, Liquid Blue

Aug. 7, Swift Nation with the Sabrina Show, tributes

https://www.pointlomasummerconcerts.org/

 

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

https://www.bayfestsd.com/

 

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/

La Jolla Music Society Summerfest 2026

July 31 – Aug 20, 40th anniversary at The Conrad

https://theconrad.org/summerfest/

Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, open and with a fully booked schedule, reservations.

www.thecoachhouse.com

 

Temecula:

Summer Concert Schedule:

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.

www.thorntonwine.com

 

Shakespeare in the Vines:

Aug. 6-15, The Comedy of Errors

Lorimar Vineyards & Winery (new venue)

www.shakespeareinthevines.org

 

Vail Headquarters:

Different events scheduled throughout the year

https://www.vailhq.com/

 

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:

www.visittemeculavalley.com

www.temeculaca.gov

 

Wineries:

This website has a comprehensive and detailed list of the status of the wineries and what they are currently offering.

www.temeculawines.org

 

Pala Casino, all times 8pm unless noted otherwise

Event Center, indoor concerts:

Aug. 15, Quoc Thien – Ke Say Tinh 2

Aug. 28, The Delfonics Experience with Norman Carter

 

Starlight Theater, outdoor concerts:

July 31, Mamase – Michael Jackson tribute

Aug. 1, Which One’s Pink? – Pink Floyd tribute

Aug. 7, Jazz Night: Dani & Debora Big Band

Aug. 14, That’s What I Like – Bruno Mars tribute

Aug. 16, La Original Banda El Limon de Salvador Lizarraga and Joss Favela

Aug. 28, Marcello Hernandez

Aug. 29, Serpentine Fire – Tre’sure and The Harrelsons

Sep. 5, The Temptations

Sep. 12, Queen Nation

Oct. 24, Montgomery Gentry

www.palacasino.com

Harrah’s Rincon Casino:

Aug. 7, Anuhea, poolside at The Dive

Aug. 16, Country Night, poolside at The Dive

Sep. 3, Nurse John Live, comedy

Sep. 6, Los Angeles Azules – Cumbia Sin Fronteras US Tour

Oct. 3, Daughtry

Oct. 4, Josh Turner, country music

Oct. 8, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

Oct. 25, Foreigner: Celebrating 50 Years

Nov. 13, KC & The Sunshine Band

Nov. 14, Straight No Chaser: Making Spirits Bright Tour

 

Movies Under the Stars (in Courtyard):

Aug. 6, A Minecraft Movie

Aug. 13, Superman

Aug. 20, Goat

Aug. 27, Lilo & Stitch

www.harrahssocal.com

Pechanga Resort & Casino:

July 31, Bill Burr

Aug. 1, Nile Rodgers & Chic

Aug. 11, Gipsy Kings w/ Nicolas Reyes

Aug. 13, Al Green

Aug. 29, Brad Williams Tall Tales Tour

Sep. 19, 4th Annual Tacos & Tequila Festival

Sep. 19, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas

Sep. 24, The Concert – Abba tribute

Sep. 26, Lee Juck

Oct. 4, Air Supply

Oct. 24, Englebert Humperdinck

www.pechanga.com

 

Casino Pauma:

Parrot Lounge:

Live music or DJs 8pm Fridays/Saturdays, 6pm Sundays

Aug. 2, Bill Magee

Sep. 13, Bill Magee

 

Sunset Sessions:

Aug. 15, Sheila E. w/special guests St. Paul and the Minneapolis Funk All Stars, special offer buy one ticket get one free

https://www.casinopauma.com/

 

Murrieta:

Live! @The Plateau Summer Art and Concert Series:

June 27-Aug. 2, advance purchase only

Aug. 1, Pushin’ Daisies

Specialty food trucks, wine and beer sold onsite.

These are fundraising events supporting youth nature education programs. VIP tickets are available.

https://the-nef.org/

 

Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center:

Aug. 1, Community Yard Sale and Pony Rides

Aug. 15, Summer Food Festival, live music with The Smokin’ Guns

Camping Under the Stars, 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

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:

🏵️ August is the slow, gentle month that stretches out the longest across the span of a year. It yawns and lingers on with the light in its palms. Victoria Erickson, contemporary American author and poet

 

🌞 Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air. Ralph Waldo Emerson, 19th century American philosopher and poet

 

💝 I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear. Martin Luther King, Jr. 20th century American civil rights activist

 

💗 Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible. St. Francis of Assisi, 12th century Italian mystic and poet

 

💜 Peace is not something you wish for. It is something you make, something you do, something you are, and something you give away. Robert Fulghumcontemporary American 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 😇

Share Smiles, Show Kindness, Spread the Love

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Disclaimer: times and events may change after publication

BY: ANNETTE HIGBY / BackStage360

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