Community events in San Diego County: From Taste of Barrio Logan to Folk Heritage Festival

CARLSBAD

League of Women Voters meets

The League of Women Voters North County San Diego will hold its annual meeting from 9:30 a.m. to noon June 6 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Community members can learn what the league is doing in the community. RSVP at LWVNCSD.org.

‘Art of Letting Go’ topic of talk

The Carlsbad Newcomers Club will host Bob Heck for a presentation on “The Art of Letting Go” at 10:15 a.m. June 3 at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave. Social time starts at 9:45 a.m., followed by the meeting at 10:15 a.m. Visit carlsbadnewcomers.wildapricot.org.

Woman’s club holds food drive

The Woman’s Club of Carlsbad hosts a community non-perishable food drive to help area folks in need from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 30 at its clubhouse, 3320 Monroe St. Visit womansclubofcarlsbad.org.

CORONADO

Rotary marks 100 years

A centennial exhibit about the local Rotary titled “A Century of Service: 100 Years of the Rotary Club of Coronado” runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays through June 21 at the Coronado Historical Association, 1100 Orange Ave. The exhibit gives a glimpse into the Coronado Rotary’s history in the community since 1926, carrying the motto “Service Above Self.” The exhibit features photographs, artifacts and personal stories. Admission is free. Visit coronadohistory.org/exhibits/current-exhibits.

Art series on Women in Mexican Muralism

An art presentation series on Women in Mexican Muralism is from noon to 1:30 p.m. June 4, 11 and 18 at the John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh St. The series looks at the work and influence of female muralists in 20th-century Mexican art after the Mexican Revolution and will be led by Maria Del Carmen Perez Talamantes. There will be presentations and discussion. Cost is $55 for nonresidents; $50 for senior nonresidents; $45 for residents. Register at 619-522-7343 or visit ca-coronado.civicrec.com/CA/coronado-ca/catalog/index.

DEL MAR

Teen concert benefits International Health Collective

EL CAJON

Music on Main concerts

Music on Main, a free, weekly summer concert series, kicks off from 6 to 8 p.m. June 5 at Prescott Promenade and continues on Fridays through August. Formerly known as the Dinner & A Concert Series, the event is now on Friday nights, with live performances from local musicians across genres, including rock, country, jazz and Latin. Visit downtownelcajon.com/events/music-on-main.

ENCINITAS

Switchfoot Bro-Am Beach Fest is back

The annual Switchfoot Bro-Am Beach Fest is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 13 with free live music, surf and family-friendly entertainment at Moonlight Beach. There will be performances headlined by Switchfoot, appearances by musical guests, surf contests, interactive brand activations, local vendor and nonprofit booths. Highlights include the Rob Machado Bro-Junior Contest featuring young local surfers, Surf Joust Battle and Adaptive Surf Youth Program. The weekend kicks off with a Benefit Party from 6 to 10 p.m. June 11 at Viasat in Carlsbad with bites and beverages, auctions, live entertainment and performances by Switchfoot and guests. For tickets, visit broam.org.

Rotary Wine & Food Festival

Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival is from 4 to 7 p.m. June 6 at Encinitas Ranch Golf Course. The event benefits various community charities that attendees choose. There will be 25 wineries, breweries and other vendors and samplings from more than 25 local restaurants' best dishes and desserts along with live music and silent auction. Tickets are $150. Visit encinitaswinefestival.com.

Pet Loss Support Group

A Pet Loss Support Group meets from 9 to 10:30 a.m. June 13 in Vivian's Learning Center at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. The group meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month and is led by a grief counselor. Free; donations are appreciated. There are also one-on-one, 20-minute phone sessions with grief counselors. The next sessions are from 9 to 10:30 a.m. June 6 and June 20. Register at rchumanesociety.org/petlosssupportprogram or email petlosssupport@sdpets.org.

Art In Full Bloom reception

The Off Track Gallery holds an Art In Full Bloom reception featuring artwork by members of the San Dieguito Art Guild from 2 to 5 p.m. June 6 at 937 S. Coast Highway 101. Highlights include a "Creation Station" with a free make-and-take watercolor art experience and refreshments. Visit sandieguitoartguild.com/off-track-gallery.

Adopt-a-Pet Day

The Rancho Coastal Humane Society is among animal shelters statewide waiving pet adoption fees on June 6 for adult dogs, cats, and rabbits as part of the annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day. Most shelter animals are already spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before adoption. Shelter staff will help match adopters with a pet. Visit sdpets.org and caadoptapetday.org.

ESCONDIDO

Call for Artists

The Escondido Art Association is accepting art for its June Gallery Show, themed Summer Days. Take-in of art is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 6 and the show runs June 9 to July 3. Entry fees are $30 for the first entry, $20 for members, and $5 each for the second and third entries. The winning entries will be critiqued by the judge and her comments posted on the association website for public viewing. Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded. Visit www.escondidoartassociation.org.

FALLBROOK

Democratic club meets

The Fallbrook Democratic Club meets at 6:30 p.m. June 4, starting with social time, at the Fallbrook Public Utility District Community Room, 900 E. Mission Road. The meeting also can be attended virtually via Zoom by registering at FallbrookDemocrats.org/Zoom.

LA JOLLA

Free art event aimed at teens

The La Jolla Historical Society and the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library host a free teen art event as part of the Growing Together community series from 4 to 6 p.m. June 5 at the La Jolla Historical Society. The event includes an artist-led drawing and watercolor session with illustrator and painter Lori Mitchell and drop-in recycled oyster shell stringing and oyster-inspired art activities hosted by Coastal Defenders. Visit ljathenaeum.org/education#teen-1.

LA MESA

Firefighters host pancake breakfast

The Heartland Firefighters of La Mesa will host a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser and emergency preparedness training from 8 a.m. to noon June 7 at La Mesa Fire Station 11, at 8034 Allison Ave. The event will feature emergency preparedness training for the public in CPR, basic first aid and crime prevention. There will be training "stations" with information. Tickets are $5 at the door and include pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Proceeds benefit the La Mesa community.

NORTH COUNTY

Widows and widowers club holds events

The North County Widows and Widowers Club holds these June events:

• June 1: Lunch Bunch at The Mining Co.
• June 7: Burtech Family Vineyard and Tasting Room
• June 10: Happy Hour at Best Pizza & Brew and June 24 at Cocino del Charro.
• June 12: Dinner/dance at Vista Elks Lodge and June 26 at Oceanside Elks Lodge.
• June 27: Brunch at The Mining Co.

To RSVP or get information, call 760-716-9000.

Catholic widows, widowers and singles gather

The Catholic Widows, Widowers and Singles of North County, a group that fosters friendships through various social activities, will hold these events:

• June 2: Lunch, Aria Restaurant, San Marcos.
• June 9: Game Day, Corona Del Vista Senior Mobile Home Park, Vista.
• June 11: Walk, Batiquitos Lagoon North Bluff Trail, Carlsbad, then lunch at Pelly's Fish Market & Café, Carlsbad.
• June 16: Lunch, P.F. Chang’s, Carlsbad.
• June 24: Happy Hour, Cocina del Charro, San Marcos.
• June 26: Guided walk, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, then lunch.

Reservations are required at 818-665-8150. Visit cwwnc.com.

OCEANSIDE

From Screwball to Spoof movie series

A free movie series, From Screwball to Spoof, continues at 6 p.m. June 10 featuring the film “One, Two, Three” (1961), and runs monthly through Aug. 12 at the Oceanside Civic Center Library Community Room at 330 N. Coast Highway. The summer series showcases how movies make us laugh, and discussions will be led by Garrett Chaffin-Quiray, who teaches cinema studies at Palomar Community College. Chaffin-Quiray will discuss the artistic and sociological character of the films after the screening. Visit oceansidelibrary.org.

Pride by the Beach fest

The Pride by the Beach street festival is from noon to 6 p.m. June 6 at Civic Center Plaza, 300 North Coast Highway. The event, organized by the North County LGBTQ Resource Center, includes entertainment, dance performances, food and retail and resource vendors. Visit https://www.pridebythebeach.org/2025-festival-details

Free yoga class at farm

A free restorative yoga session is from 5 to 6 p.m. June 9 at the nonprofit Barron Creek Farm behind the North Coast United Methodist Church, 1501 Kelly St. Register at luma.com/barroncreekfarm.

​Summer reading program at library

Oceanside Public Library runs its Summer Reading Program for all ages June 1 to Aug. 8 themed "Plant a Seed – Read," with a focus on growing, gardening and reading. The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library sponsor Summer Reading for all ages. The program includes prizes for reading and entertainment at the library. Also, Lunch at the Library, open to kids from infancy to age 18, will be held weekdays at noon starting June 15 at John Landes Community Center Library and Joe Balderrama Park, and at 11 a.m. starting June 22 at the Civic Center Library. Visit oceansidelibrary.org.

Freedom Challenge walk benefits trafficking survivors

GenerateHope, a San Diego-based nonprofit serving survivors of sex trafficking, is partnering with Freedom Challenge to host a 45-mile, three-day coastal walk June 12-14 from Oceanside Harbor to Coronado. The route passes through eight cities, ending at GenerateHope’s safe haven, Carole’s Cottage. Participants can join a three-day or one-day challenge, with fundraising going to Freedom Challenge’s local and global work. Fee is $100; $400 for three-day challenge. Visit generatehope.org/walk-for-hope.

Free lifelong learning lectures

The LIFE learning group at MiraCosta College hosts two free lectures June 5 at MiraCosta College’s Oceanside Campus, in the board room of Administration Building 1000, or online via Zoom. At 1 p.m., there will be a presentation on “The Alaska Project: A Lesson in Journalism.” At 2:30 p.m., there will be a talk on “The Journey From Policeman to Creating The JellyBear Jelly Company.” Visit miracosta.edu/community/life.

‘Waves to Wine’ tours from Oceanside

Grapeline Wine Tours, in partnership with Visit Temecula Valley and Visit Oceanside, started the "Waves to Wine" Grapeline tour, a curated day trip connecting Oceanside with Temecula Valley's wine country. The tour runs Thursdays and is $169, including wine tastings at three Temecula Valley wineries, behind-the-scenes vintner experience, catered picnic lunch and transportation. Visit gogrape.com/temecula/waves-to-wine.

POWAY

Folk Heritage Festival at park

The Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 6 at Old Poway Park, 14132 Midland Road. Musicians will be performing on the gazebo stage and there will be storytelling in the Porter House from noon to 4 p.m., along with community dancing in Templars Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. Music ranges include Cajun, zydeco, Mardi Gras, Texas swing, jazz, bluegrass and Americana. An open mic will be at 3 p.m. Admission is free. Visit poway.org.

‘Into the Woods’ concert

St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church hosts concerts featuring Stephen Sondheim's musical “Into the Wood” June 5 to 7 at 16275 Pomerado Road. Show times are at 7 p.m. June 5; noon June 6; and 4 p.m. June 7. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $10 for students at stbartsmusic.org or at the door, if not sold out.

RANCHO BERNARDO

World Affairs discussion group meets

The North County Chapter of the World Affairs Council will hold a presentation on "War Without Front Lines: the Power of Human Connection and Understanding Across the Middle East and South Asia," led by Bogdan Matusznski, at 10 a.m. June 4 at the Remington Club retirement community, 16916 Hierba Drive. The mission of the World Affairs Council is to foster global understanding and friendships. Visit northcountyworldaffairs.org.

SAN DIEGO

Main Street America car show

The Corvette Owners Club of San Diego will host the 29th "Main Street America" People’s Choice Charity Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 7 at the Embarcadero Marina Park North, which is near Seaport Village. The show will feature 350 cars and trucks of all eras, including Packards, Datsun, Nissan Z cars, Mustangs, T-Birds, Lowriders, Miatas, street rods and lots of Corvettes. Attendees decide the winners in each of 25 classes. There will be music, vendors, entertainment and a raffle. Net proceeds benefit the San Diego Center for the Blind. A $1 donation will be requested of all spectators. Visit cocsd.com/msa.

Annual Taste of Barrio Logan

Sabor Del Barrio, the Taste of Barrio Logan, is from noon to 4 p.m. June 7 in the Barrio Logan Cultural District, 1101 Chicano Park Blvd. The third annual self-guided celebration of Chicano food, culture and community features more than 35 of Barrio Logan's top restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, breweries and distilleries along with outdoor art, lowriders and street vendors. Attendees can stroll, bike or take the free trolley shuttle. Advance tickets are $40; $55 day of event if not sold out. Visit barriologanassociation.org/sabordelbarrio.

Summer concerts, programs at SeaWorld

SeaWorld is running its Summer Spectacular programs, which include new attractions ranging from the Ocean of Dreams Drone Show, Dolphin Adventures and Wonders of North American Wildlife to the Deep Sea Disco and Nighttime Animal Experiences. Beginning June 12, there will be three new nighttime animal presentations, including the Shamu Celebration: Light Up The Night, Dolphins: Touch the Sky and Sea Lions Tonite. The Summer Concert Series is at 6 p.m. Saturdays, June 6 to Aug. 29 (except July 4). Concerts are included with park admission. Reserved seating can be purchased at seaworld.com/san-diego/events/concert-series.

Free Valley Vibes concerts

Mission Valley Mall's free Valley Vibes summer concert series is from 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 7. There is a new Valley Vibes Farmers Market, which will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Saturday through Sept. 5. Visit mission-valley.com/event/38454-valley-vibes-summer-concert-series.

Kids Book Sale

San Diego Library’s Summer Reading program and the Friends of the Serra Mesa/Kearny Mesa Library will host a Kids Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6 at the Serra Mesa/Kearny Mesa Library. There will be books for kids of all ages and “Frannie the Clown” will be there for free face painting.

Network of Hearts marks 15th anniversary at gala

San Diego-based binational nonprofit, Network of Hearts, is celebrating its 15th anniversary at a gala 6 p.m. June 6 themed, “An Evening of Courage and Change” at the Sunset View Room,1935 Quivira Way. The nonprofit helps child and young adult survivors of human trafficking in the San Diego-Tijuana border area. Tickets are $125. Visit https://givebutter.com/evening-of-courage

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SAN MARCOS

Renaissance Singers give concert

The La Jolla Renaissance Singers will perform at 4 p.m. June 7 at San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand Ave., as part of the singers’ The Seasons series. The program features favorite pieces from the Renaissance period. Free-will offering. Visit ljrs.org.

Model A Ford Club meets

The Palomar Model A Ford Club will hold its monthly membership meeting at 7 p.m. June 3 at the Palomar Estates East Clubhouse, 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments and socializing will follow the program. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month except in December. For questions, visit the club’s Facebook page.

SANTEE

Movie in the Park

The free, family-friendly Movies in the Park series kicks off its summer season from 6 to 10 p.m. June 5 featuring the film “The Sandlot” at Town Center Community Park East. Visit cityofsanteeca.gov.

SOLANA BEACH

Concert features Seven Last Words

The Chancel Choir and Chamber Ensemble of Solana Beach Presbyterian Church will perform Michael John Trotta's Seven Last Words at 2 p.m. June 7 in the sanctuary, 120 Stevens Ave. This work brings to life Jesus' final words from the cross through choral arrangements. The performance will be followed by a selection of anthems. A reception and art gallery viewing will be after the concert. A free-will offering will be taken. Visit solanabeach.church.

SPRING VALLEY

Computers 2 Kids hosts event

Local nonprofit Computers 2 Kids, in partnership with La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools and Cox Communications, will host a computer distribution event from 9 to 11 a.m. June 6 at STEAM Academy, 1001 Leland St. The event will offer refurbished desktop computers and laptops at reduced prices, with desktop computers starting at $100, along with access to low-cost home internet options for qualifying families. A $50 discount is available on select computer models for families receiving government assistance. Advance registration is encouraged. Register by texting LMSV to 858-375-9108 or visit qrco.de/lmsv.

VISTA

Garden club hosts award presentation

The Vista Garden Club will host a presentation of awards, along with a review and slideshow from their recent flower show, on June 5 in the Azalea Room at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. Fingertip lunch is at noon followed by business meeting at 12:30 p.m., design time at 1 p.m., horticulture report at 1:15 p.m. and program from 1:45 to 3 p.m. Visit californiagardenclubs.com/vistagardenclub.

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This story was originally published May 28, 2026 at 11:13 PM.