April and the Funk Junkies benefit concert at Belly Up
April and the Funk Junkies band will perform a Happy Hour fundraising concert at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on Friday, May 30. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the concert runs from 5:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
Proceeds benefit Voices of our City Choir. Voices of Our City amplifies the voices of people impacted by homelessness through music and the arts.
Belly Up is located at 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach. Visit bellyup.com (Shows category) for more information.
Annual Fiesta del Sol
The 44th annual Fiesta del Sol celebration is from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 31 and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 1 at Fletcher Cove Beach Park. The event will feature live music, entertainment, food, drinks, and family-friendly activities. This year’s free beachside festival includes a lineup of artists such as Z-Trip, The White Buffalo, Missing Persons, and Through the Roots, along with other performers. Free ission. Visit fiestadelsol.net.
Summer Movies in the Park series begins
San Diego’s Summer Movies in the Park series is back with a Saturday, June 7 showing of “Inside Out 2” at the Pacific Highlands Ranch Community Park. The outdoor movie is free and pre-show activities begin at 6 p.m. with showtime at dusk. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs and movie snacks to enjoy. The series will continue with “The Garfield Movie” on June 13 at Carmel Valley Community Park.
Pacific Highlands Ranch Community Park is located at 5977 Village Center Loop Road.
Concerts at Calvary presents Classic Jazz, Four Hands
Concerts at Calvary will present “Classic Jazz, Four Hands” on Tuesday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church (424 Via de la Valle, Solana Beach). Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi — playing together on one piano —will perform jazz classics, boogie-woogie and show tunes for a lively evening of music. A camera trained on the piano from above will allow the audience to see how this couple navigates the keyboard to make great music together, according to a news release. A courtyard reception follows with complimentary refreshments and a chance to mingle with the musicians. ission is free, but guests can show their appreciation with a donation to help the cost of the concert and the musicians’ travel. Donate on the evening of the concert.
Del Mar’s 2025 Summer Solstice event
Del Mar’s popular Summer Solstice will be held this year on Thursday, June 12, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at Powerhouse Park in Del Mar.The Del Mar Village Association will present the event featuring delicious tastes and sips from award-winning Del Mar Village restaurants, as well as a variety of beverages, a beachside musical performance from Ben Benavente, and more.The event helps sustainability efforts to keep Del Mar’s beaches and downtown welcoming to all, and to its small business community. For tickets and more information visit: www.visitdelmarvillage.com/summersolstice
WILDCOAST presents 13th annual Baja Bash fundraiser
WILDCOAST, an international team that conserves coastal and marine ecosystems and addresses climate change through natural solutions, invites the community to celebrate their quarter-century of impact at the 13th annual Baja Bash fundraiser on June 14, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., at Montbleau Estate, Solana Beach.The evening raises vital funds to WILDCOAST’s programs to preserve wild coastlines and wildlife in California and beyond, according to a news release. The event will feature gourmet food stations with San Diego and Baja chefs.The highly curated epicurean affair will also feature fresh sustainable seafood, farm fresh produce, small batch tequila and mezcal, fine wines from the Russian River Valley, and craft beers. In addition, the fiesta will feature live music and many local artists in the event’s silent and live auctions. For tickets go to https://one.bidpal.net/2025bajabash/welcome Learn more at wildcoast.org.
Encinitas Wine & Food Festival returns June 7
Once again, it’s time to Sip, Savor and at the Encinitas Wine & Food Festival. The popular event is celebrating its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, June 7, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the VIP event starting at 3 p.m., at the scenic Encinitas Ranch Golf Course.
This signature North County event brings together the best in local cuisine, fine wines, craft brews, and community giving — all set against a stunning coastal backdrop. Attendees will enjoy tastings from 50+ local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and spirit vendors, live music by Celeste Barbier, and the chance to mingle with fellow food and wine lovers.
But beyond the culinary experience, this event is about giving back. Proceeds a wide array of local nonprofits focused on youth, education, the arts, the environment, animal welfare, and community wellbeing. Tickets are on sale online at www.encinitaswinefestival.com.
Encinitas Cruise Nights
The Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association has started its 26th annual presentation of Encinitas Cruise Nights, including new and familiar car clubs and awesome local live bands.
The series is held on the third Thursday of May through September, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p,m. Future Cruise Nights this year will be held on June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, and Sept. 18. As always, Encinitas 101 welcomes all classic and vintage vehicles to this free monthly event, where drivers take spaces along Coast Highway 101 and in adjacent parking lots, or simply cruise up and down the main street. More info: www.encinitas101.com, (760) 943-1950.
Local galleries Oolong and Brown Studio team up for latest exhibit, artist talk
A duo show split between The Brown Studio in Encinitas and Rancho Santa Fe’s Oolong Gallery will celebrate with an artist talk, rock’ n’ roll performance and Art Party on Saturday, May 31 at The Brown Studio in Encinitas. Oolong founder Eric Laine is hosting this special event for the gallery’s latest show ”A to L and Back Again” featuring LA friends and artists Nick Aguayo and Dan Levenson which will be on display at the two locations through June 5.
Ian Svenonius will moderate the artist talk at the May 31 event. Svenonius, the former host of his own music talk show called “Soft Focus,” will moderate the artist talk and later also perform with his musical group Escape-ism for the Art Party. The artist talk begins at 4 p.m., Escape-ism will perform at 6 p.m. and the Art Party will continue from 7-9 p.m. at the Brown Studio at 1144 N. Coast Highway in Encinitas. The artist talk is free however there is a suggested $20 donation for the show and party with drinks. To purchase tickets visit https://May31-Ian-Svenonius-at-Oolong.eventbrite.com
San Diego Italian Film Festival to feature ‘Orlando’ at La Paloma Theatre
San Diego Italian Film Festival presents Orlando on Thursday, June 12, 7 p.m. at La Paloma Theatre, Encinitas. Orlando is an aged musician from a small town in central Italy who lost his wife years ago and now lives alone, playing the accordion at weddings and working the land. Valerio, his only child, left for Brussels soon after his mother’s death, which led Orlando to cut all ties with him.
However, when he reaches out to his father to ask for help, Orlando feels he must oblige. For the first time in his life, he leaves the town and travels to Brussels to see Valerio, only to arrive when it is too late. His son is dead, leaving behind a nine-year-old daughter, Lyse. Now, a new life for Orlando awaits…
This film is in Italian with English subtitles. Tickets are available online at www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com and at the box office (cash only). La Paloma Theatre is located at 471 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas.
Switchfoot Bro-Am concert
Switchfoot Bro-Am returns for its 21st year, with the Benefit Party and then the Beach Fest, celebrating music, surfing and community while raising money for San Diego youth beneficiaries. The Benefit Party will kick off the festivities from 6 to 10 p.m. on June 19, followed by the free, family-friendly Beach Fest from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 21 at Encinitas’ Moonlight Beach. Visit broam.org/broam-event.
Peter Sprague concert at library
The Friends of the Encinitas Library presents a free concert, Sunshine of Your Love — Peter Sprague Plays Cream, from 2 to 3 p.m. June 1 at 540 Cornish Drive. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. The program features jazz with Brazilian influence. The band includes Leonard Patton on vocals, Tripp Sprague on sax and flute, Mack Leighton on bass, Justin Grinnell on bass, Danny Green on piano, Duncan Moore on drums and Peter Sprague on guitar. Visit encinitaslibfriends.org.
EcoFest at park
The Encinitas EcoFest is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1 at the Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Drive. The environmental fair shows ways to “go green” while saving money. There will be information from nonprofits, local green businesses, government agencies and schools along with music, food, beer garden, and eCars and bikes. Visit ecofestencinitas.org.
Animal shelter seeks foster volunteers
Temporary Foster Care volunteers are sought for pets at Rancho Coastal Humane Society, particularly during the spring and summer when there are many baby kittens and puppies. The average length of stay in foster care is 4 to 6 weeks. Training is required. Call 760-753-6413 or visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St. or visit to sdpets.org.
Encinitas Guitar Orchestra to hold ‘Through the Ages’ concert
The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra, under the direction of Peter Pupping, invites all on a musical journey June 6 at 7:30 p.m. themed Through the Ages. This unique concert will feature a 35-member guitar ensemble performing a chronological program that spans centuries of musical history.
The evening begins in the Renaissance with works by John Dowland, followed by selections from Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto and Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. The program then transitions into the Romantic and modern eras with Manuel de Falla’s La Vida Breve and Isaac Albéniz’s iconic Asturias, arranged for guitar orchestra. The journey concludes with powerful renditions of Holst’s Jupiter, Mason Williams’ Classical Gas, and Pat Metheny’s Awakening.The event will take place at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (925 Balour Dr., Encinitas). Suggested donation: $20. General seating — no reservations required.
Chorale to perform audience favorites
The San Diego Master Chorale concludes this season with a concert, Mixtape, at 4 p.m. May 31 at Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Ave., Coronado, and 4 p.m. June 1 at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas. The program features top-voted selections including the audience’s No. 1 pick, “Yesterday” by The Beatles, “Shenandoah,” and Mozart’s “Requiem” — a favorite among both audience and singers.
The concerts will also include Billy Joel’s “And So It Goes,” with a special appearance by the San Diego Children’s Choir during the performance in Coronado. The concerts will include “Requests” chosen from more than 50 write-in submissions, along with “Bonus Tracks” and a live audience vote during the concert to select the encore. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and military, $15 for students, and free for children under age 12 at sdmasterchorale.org/mixtape.
Orchid show at botanic garden
The San Diego Botanic Garden runs its annual spring orchids show, “World of Orchids,” through June 1 in the glass-enclosed Dickinson Family Education Conservatory, 300 Quail Gardens Drive. The show includes plants on loan from the San Diego County Orchid Society and the Palomar Orchid Society, along with local businesses. There will be classes and vendors on select weekends. Garden hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Tuesdays). Reservations are recommended. Show entry is included with $18 garden ission; $15 for military, students, ages 60 and older; $10 for ages 3 to 17; and free for younger than 3 and for garden . Visit sdbg.org/world-of-orchids.
