Classes & arts
June 6, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Santee Lakes · San Diego, CA
Paint at The Lake: Cherry Blossom Paint Session
Santee Lakes
Paint a cherry blossom scene lakeside with step-by-step guidance at Santee Lakes.
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Classes & arts
June 6, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Santee Lakes · San Diego, CA
Santee Lakes
Paint a cherry blossom scene lakeside with step-by-step guidance at Santee Lakes.
Music & concerts
June 7, 2026
2 PM
Encinitas · Community Room · San Diego, CA
Encinitas · Community Room
Bill Caballero is the real deal. Decades of hosting Latin Jazz jam nights in Barrio Logan featuring Los Maniacos , Bill has honed his chops and led to his induction into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame. In June, Bill is bringing his best musicians to the Encinitas Library for an afternoon that is guaranteed to delight and entertain. In a twist, he’ll be substituting the guitar for our Steinway piano. It’s a move that will only enrich the already full sound of the Quinteto. Come early to ensu...
Classes & arts
June 7, 2026
Afternoon
Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego · San Diego, CA
Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego
Try your hand at the pottery wheel in a beginner-friendly one-day ceramics workshop.
Dance & fitness
June 8, 2026
11 AM
Bonita-Sunnyside · Community Room · San Diego, CA
Bonita-Sunnyside · Community Room
Work on your flexibility and balance with gentle yoga suitable for adults of all ages. Seating is limited to 45.
Music & concerts
June 9, 2026
7:30 p.m.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · San Diego, CA
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
See Paul Simon perform on the bay in an intimate evening of his songbook at the Rady Shell.
Lifelong learning
June 10, 2026
Evening
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas · San Diego, CA
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas
Sip a drink while a conservation manager talks through the rare native plants of Otay Mountain.
Community & civic
June 10 to July 5, 2026
San Diego, CA
The biggest event on the county calendar takes over the Del Mar Fairgrounds with food, concerts, livestock, and rides. It runs most days across nearly a month, so there is no rush to catch it.
Music & concerts
June 10 to July 5, 2026
Evenings
Corona Grandstand Stage, Del Mar Fairgrounds · San Diego, CA
Corona Grandstand Stage, Del Mar Fairgrounds
Catch classic favorites and rising stars on the Fair's largest stage with the Ferris wheel lighting up the night behind the music.
Food festivals
June 10 to July 6, 2026
Varies by day
Del Mar Fairgrounds · San Diego, CA
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Spend a day at the annual San Diego County Fair in Del Mar with fair food, rides, livestock, and exhibits for every interest.
Dance & fitness
June 11, 2026
1 PM
Bonita-Sunnyside · Community Room · San Diego, CA
Bonita-Sunnyside · Community Room
Chair yoga classes featuring a style of yoga designed specifically for older adults. Seating is limited to 45.
Music & concerts
June 11 to August 13, 2026
Thursday evenings
Santee · San Diego, CA
Santee
Bring a chair for free Thursday concerts paired with a weekly food truck rally all summer in Santee.
Music & concerts
June 11 to 13, 2026
Daytime
Encinitas beach · San Diego, CA
Encinitas beach
Watch a surf contest and free live music at the band Switchfoot's annual beach festival.
Music & concerts
June 12, 2026
7:30 p.m.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · San Diego, CA
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Hear the Eagles' greatest hits recreated note for note by Classic Albums Live on the waterfront.
Music & concerts
June 13, 2026
Afternoon and evening
Petco Park, San Diego · San Diego, CA
Petco Park, San Diego
Hear reggae and island sounds transform Petco Park into a festival ground for a day.
Food festivals
June 13, 2026
All day
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church · San Diego, CA
St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church
Enjoy Greek food, music, dancing, and culture at this annual parish festival celebrating Hellenic heritage.
Theater & film
June 13, 2026
1 PM
Crest · San Diego, CA
Crest
Patrons of all skill levels are welcome to stop by and play! Card sets will be provided. An instructor may be present based on availability.
Music & concerts
June 13 to 14, 2026
Afternoon and evening
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · San Diego, CA
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Settle in for two days of smooth jazz, food, and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere at the 8th annual festival.
Dance & fitness
June 13, 2026
Daytime
San Diego waterfront · San Diego, CA
San Diego waterfront
Move through yoga, pilates, a yin sound bath, cold plunges, and pop-up pickleball across two stages at this outdoor wellness day.
Community & civic
June 13, 2026
Daytime
Leucadia, Encinitas · San Diego, CA
Leucadia, Encinitas
Wander Encinitas' free community music festival on the 101 with a lineup curated by the Ruthless Hippies.
Outdoors & nature
June 13, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Mike Hess Brewing, North Park · San Diego, CA
Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
Jog a casual 5K that ends with a beer at Mike Hess Brewing in North Park.
Community & civic
June 13, 2026
2 PM
Ramona · San Diego, CA
Ramona
Join us for a performance from the Ramona Accordion Quartet. Hosted by the Friends of the Ramona Library.
Community & civic
June 13, 2026
10 AM
Vista · San Diego, CA
Vista
Department of Child Support Services will be onsite, the second Saturday of the month from 10AM-2PM, to help with your child support needs and to provide resources. If you can’t make it, join us on Zoom. Click bit.ly/ZoomNowWithDCSS More information here: Department of Child Support Services (sandiegocounty.gov)
Lifelong learning
June 13, 2026
Daytime
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas · San Diego, CA
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas
Learn how nature engages the five senses in this class designed for caregivers of people living with memory loss.
Dance & fitness
June 15, 2026
11 AM
Bonita-Sunnyside · Community Room · San Diego, CA
Bonita-Sunnyside · Community Room
Work on your flexibility and balance with gentle yoga suitable for adults of all ages. Seating is limited to 45.
Dance & fitness
June 20, 2026
Evening
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas · San Diego, CA
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas
Mark the longest day of the year with a restorative sound bath in the garden.
Tastings
June 21, 2026
Afternoon
Del Mar Fairgrounds · San Diego, CA
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Sample award-winning beers from around the world at the Grand Tasting during the County Fair.
Dance & fitness
June 22, 2026
11 AM
Bonita-Sunnyside · Community Room · San Diego, CA
Bonita-Sunnyside · Community Room
Work on your flexibility and balance with gentle yoga suitable for adults of all ages. Seating is limited to 45.
Community & civic
June 25, 2026
Jacumba · San Diego, CA
Jacumba
Learn how to use your smart phone, tablet, laptop and other devices. Get help with internet searching, email, downloading apps, eBooks and more. Important: Customers will be seen in order of arrival.
Classes & arts
June 26, 2026
5:00 p.m.
JRDN Restaurant, Pacific Beach · San Diego, CA
JRDN Restaurant, Pacific Beach
Pair painting with a glass of wine at this oceanfront paint-and-sip in Pacific Beach.
Pickleball & rec
June 26, 2026
3 PM
Solana Beach · San Diego, CA
Solana Beach
Open play for different levels of experience. Supplies provided, first come first serve. Registration is encouraged to let us know how much interest there is in this new program. Register online at SDCL.org or in person at the Solana Beach branch.
Music & concerts
June 26, 2026
7:30 p.m.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · San Diego, CA
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Rafael Payare leads the symphony's summer opener with Shostakovich, Prokofiev, and Tchaikovsky's Fifth on San Diego Bay.
Tastings
June 27, 2026
Daytime
Julian, CA restaurants and tasting rooms · San Diego, CA
Julian, CA restaurants and tasting rooms
Take a self-guided tour of Julian's restaurants and tasting rooms to sample the mountain town's food and drink beyond its famous apples.
Music & concerts
June 27, 2026
7:30 p.m.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · San Diego, CA
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Sing along to the Beach Boys backed by the full San Diego Symphony Orchestra at the bayfront Rady Shell.
Pickleball & rec
July 3, 2026
3 PM
Solana Beach · San Diego, CA
Solana Beach
Open play for different levels of experience. Supplies provided, first come first serve. Registration is encouraged to let us know how much interest there is in this new program. Register online at SDCL.org or in person at the Solana Beach branch.
Music & concerts
July 4, 2026
7:30 p.m.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · San Diego, CA
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic symphony program marking America's 250th on the bay.
Community & civic
July 7, 2026
1 PM
Del Mar · San Diego, CA
Del Mar
Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC) is the leading provider of caregiver support services for San Diego County, serving over 100,000 clients annually with a wide variety of support services that include education, case management, counseling, respite care and support groups.
Community & civic
July 7, 2026
4 PM
Solana Beach · San Diego, CA
Solana Beach
Do you need help accessing library resources? Are you baffled by apps? Or maybe you need some basic computer guidance? Call ahead to schedule one on one assistance for your tech related questions 858-755-1404 Help is available by appointment Tuesdays 4-6PM and Thursdays 10AM-12PM, for 30 minute appointments.
Community & civic
July 8, 2026
12 PM
El Cajon · San Diego, CA
El Cajon
We are excited to partner with the San Diego Law Library to bring you access to legal databases and reference assistance . On the 2 nd & 4 th Wednesday of the month, from 12pm to 4pm, a reference librarian from the Law Library will be at our location. The Librarian can guide you to resources to better understand and research common legal issues, assist with using the new legal databases, show you free legal websites, and make referrals to legal aid organizations. The Law Librarians cannot giv...
Dance & fitness
July 9, 2026
10 AM
Solana Beach · San Diego, CA
Solana Beach
Silver Yoga-All levels welcome. Chair support is offered to safely perform postures which help promote balance and flexibility. Bring your own mat or use one of ours.
Community & civic
July 9, 2026
Jacumba · San Diego, CA
Jacumba
Learn how to use your smart phone, tablet, laptop and other devices. Get help with internet searching, email, downloading apps, eBooks and more. Important: Customers will be seen in order of arrival.
Community & civic
July 10, 2026
6 PM
4S Ranch · San Diego, CA
4S Ranch
Bunco - Meet new friends & win fab prizes - adults only!
Pickleball & rec
July 10, 2026
3 PM
Solana Beach · San Diego, CA
Solana Beach
Open play for different levels of experience. Supplies provided, first come first serve. Registration is encouraged to let us know how much interest there is in this new program. Register online at SDCL.org or in person at the Solana Beach branch.
Theater & film
July 11, 2026
1 PM
Crest · San Diego, CA
Crest
Patrons of all skill levels are welcome to stop by and play! Card sets will be provided. An instructor may be present based on availability.
Community & civic
July 11, 2026
10 AM
Vista · San Diego, CA
Vista
Department of Child Support Services will be onsite, the second Saturday of the month from 10AM-2PM, to help with your child support needs and to provide resources. If you can’t make it, join us on Zoom. Click bit.ly/ZoomNowWithDCSS More information here: Department of Child Support Services (sandiegocounty.gov)
Tastings
July 11, 2026
Afternoon
Broadway Pier, San Diego · San Diego, CA
Broadway Pier, San Diego
Taste beer, wine, and spirits with bay views at this waterfront festival on Broadway Pier.
Music & concerts
July 11, 2026
7:00 p.m.
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · San Diego, CA
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Two roots-music powerhouses share the Rady Shell stage for an evening of country and rock.
Classes & arts
July 13, 2026
1 PM
San Marcos · San Diego, CA
San Marcos
Unwind, relax, and get creative at our DIY Adult Art & Craft Series! Join us for a calming Adult Coloring program where all supplies are provided – just bring yourself and enjoy an easy, stress-free way to create your own beautiful artwork. No artistic experience needed. Registration is required as space is limited. Sign up today!
Community & civic
July 14, 2026
4 PM
Solana Beach · San Diego, CA
Solana Beach
Do you need help accessing library resources? Are you baffled by apps? Or maybe you need some basic computer guidance? Call ahead to schedule one on one assistance for your tech related questions 858-755-1404 Help is available by appointment Tuesdays 4-6PM and Thursdays 10AM-12PM, for 30 minute appointments.
Dance & fitness
July 16, 2026
9:45 AM
Ramona · San Diego, CA
Ramona
Come practice the art of Tai Chi in a relaxing environment. Taught by Rose Evans.
Community & civic
July 17, 2026
12 PM
Solana Beach · San Diego, CA
Solana Beach
Join us for Bridge- Fridays from 12 to 2PM.
Community & civic
July 17 to September 7, 2026
Opening Day July 17
San Diego, CA
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club runs its summer meet from mid-July into early September, racing Thursdays through Sundays plus Labor Day. Opening Day is a dressy, festive scene, and the Pacific Classic is the big race in August.
Pickleball & rec
July 17, 2026
3 PM
Solana Beach · San Diego, CA
Solana Beach
Open play for different levels of experience. Supplies provided, first come first serve. Registration is encouraged to let us know how much interest there is in this new program. Register online at SDCL.org or in person at the Solana Beach branch.
Community & civic
July 18 to 19, 2026
Festival noon to evening
San Diego, CA
Pride weekend brings a big parade through Hillcrest and a two-day festival at Marston Point in Balboa Park. It is one of the city's largest and most joyful gatherings.
Theater & film
June to July 2026
Evening and matinee showtimes
La Jolla Playhouse · San Diego, CA
La Jolla Playhouse
Take in new work at the Tony-winning La Jolla Playhouse this summer.
Community & civic
July 21, 2026
5:30 PM
Ramona · San Diego, CA
Ramona
Acompañanos cada martes de 5:30-6:30 y hablar sobre el libro del mes. Una gran oportunidad de conocer y saludar a otros participantes.
Community & civic
July 22, 2026
12 PM
El Cajon · San Diego, CA
El Cajon
We are excited to partner with the San Diego Law Library to bring you access to legal databases and reference assistance . On the 2 nd & 4 th Wednesday of the month, from 12pm to 4pm, a reference librarian from the Law Library will be at our location. The Librarian can guide you to resources to better understand and research common legal issues, assist with using the new legal databases, show you free legal websites, and make referrals to legal aid organizations. The Law Librarians cannot giv...
Community & civic
July 23 to 26, 2026
Preview night July 22
San Diego, CA
The world-famous pop-culture convention fills the San Diego Convention Center and spills into the Gaslamp Quarter. Even without a badge, downtown turns into a lively scene worth seeing once.
Lifelong learning
July 30, 2026
5 PM
Alpine · San Diego, CA
Alpine
This book club meets every three months to discuss exceptional books from a variety of genres. We focus on quality writing and compelling stories. Our current selection is The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton.
Lifelong learning
July 30, 2026
10:30 AM
Fallbrook · San Diego, CA
Fallbrook
During this gentle yoga class led by Patty, students learn stretching, breathing techniques, and how to improve balance, strength, and posture. This class is appropriate for adults of all ages and fitness levels. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library
Music & concerts
August 2, 2026
Evening
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park · San Diego, CA
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
See singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan perform her catalog on the waterfront.