Events
“Daycation Celebration” at Seaport Village
June 6. Kick off summer at Seaport Village, which hosts its fourth annual “Daycation Celebration” along the waterfront. The family-friendly extravaganza comprises an afternoon of festivities—including free carousel rides, a classic car showcase, live music and a DJ dance party, retail discounts and promos, a bubble fun zone, a balloon artist, a caricature artist, face painting, commemorative photo ops, food samples from Seaport Village eateries, and more. General admission is free; all ages are welcome. 3-7 p.m. 849 W. Harbor Drive, downtown. seaportvillage.com
North Park Music Fest
June 6. Enjoy more than 30 live music acts performing across six North Park venues—including The Office, U-31, Bivouac Ciderworks, Queen B’s, True North Tavern and Pretzels & Pints—at this “walkable, multi-genre music takeover” of one of the city’s most creative ‘hoods. The music lineup includes Frankie and the Witch Fingers, Brainstory, Cut Chemist, Sugar Candy Mountain and The Gaslamp Killer. Noon-9 p.m. $25 general admission; $65 VIP (includes entry to private VIP Lounge at Granada House, a hosted drink and light bites). 21+. North Park. Details
San Diego County Fair
Upcoming | June 10-July 5. “Once Upon a Fair” is the theme for the 2026 San Diego County Fair at Del Mar Fairgrounds. From themed exhibits and concerts, to games, special performances, rides, animals and treats in deep-fried form, this year’s fair is “a celebration of stories, books and authors—and the magic found between the lines.” Highlights include the “Fair-tastic” Food Competition; and the Toyota Summer Concert Series on the Corona Grand Stand Stage. See website for all details. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. sdfair.com
Food + Drink
Summer Lū’au Party at Kona Kai Resort
June 5. Kona Kai Resort & Spa transforms its bayfront property into the Hawaiian Islands with its sixth annual lū’au-themed celebration. Guests will enjoy live entertainment and Tahitian dancing, the Island Makeke marketplace, interactive workshops, curated photo ops and a fire dancer finale; plus a lei greeting, complimentary welcome drink, and buffet dinner of Polynesian cuisine. 5-8:30 p.m. See website for ticket pricing. (VIP includes access to the Luau Lounge and Rum Room.) 1551 Shelter Island Drive, Shelter Island, 619.452.3138. Details
Family Movie Night at Jimmy’s Famous
June 7. In celebration of summer, Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern launches a monthly “Family Movie Night” series, beginning with Sunday’s screening of The Sandlot on the lawn next to the restaurant. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs; nachos, candy, beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase. Guests are welcome at 7 p.m. (we suggest booking an early dinner reservation at Jimmy’s); movie starts at 7:30 p.m. (Save the dates for future movie nights slated for July 5 and Aug. 2.) 4990 N. Harbor Drive, Point Loma, 619.226.2103. Details
Sabor del Barrio
June 7. The third annual Sabor del Barrio (aka “Taste of Barrio Logan”) will showcase the community’s culinary destinations and art venues. Explore 35-plus restaurants, bakeries, breweries and coffeehouses; as well as the Barrio Logan cultural district’s museums and galleries. Participating venues includes Brujas Cocina, Fish Guts, Tacos Villasana, Morning Dew Libations and Co., Barrio Burger, Athenaeum Art Center, a tour of Tao Clay and many more. Noon-4 p.m. $40 in advance; $55 same day. 2060 block of Logan Avenue to National Avenue, Barrio Logan. Details
Arts + Culture
La Jolla Playhouse: Purpose
Closes June 7. The Tony Award-winner for “Best Play” in 2025, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Purpose runs at La Jolla Playhouse through Sunday. Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg (pictured), the play also garnered a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2025. It centers on the Jasper family of Chicago, known as a pillar of Black American politics. Tensions erupt in the family when youngest son Nazareth brings an uninvited friend home. The New York Post hails it as “unstoppably fierce, funny and ruthless.” 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, 858.550.1010. Details
The Old Globe: The Hombres
Through June 21. At The Old Globe, don’t miss the San Diego premiere of The Hombres, written by Tony Meneses. Thoughtfully capturing machismo culture, the play centers on Julian, a gay Latino yoga teacher, who clashes with Latino construction workers outside his studio, and invites them to take a class. As the men “open their chakras and let their guard down,” bonds and friendships form. James Vásquez directs. See website for showtimes and tickets. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.234.5623. Details
La Jolla Playhouse: The Monsters
Through June 28. Award-winning playwright Ngozi Anyanwu writes and stars with Sullivan Jones in The Monsters; La Jolla Playhouse stages its West Coast premiere June 2-28. Obsessed with fighting for years, “LIL” has been quietly following her estranged older brother, “BIG,” who is a fighter in the Mixed Martial Arts circuit, from afar … until she decides to show up on his doorstep one day. Tamilla Woodard directs; with choreography by Adesola Osakalumi. See website for showtimes and tickets. 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, 858.550.1010. Details
OMA: Kate Tova Exhibit
Now On View. Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) presents Kate Tova: A Place to Rest (My Tired Mind), on view through Sept. 27. Explore a dynamic collection of paintings by California-based artist Kate Tova, whose work touches on modern life’s two pervasive conditions—collective exhaustion and burnout—captured by thought-provoking imagery of seasonal blooms, such as wildflower-covered hills and meadows. (Pictured: “Golden Gate Park Glitch II,” 2020; acrylic on wood.) See website for hours and admission info. 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, 760.435.3720. Details
Photo credits: The Old Globe / “The Hombres” artwork is by Cristina Byvik. La Jolla Playhouse / “The Monsters” is by Kevin Berne. Kate Tova image is courtesy of the artist and Oceanside Museum of Art. All other images are courtesy of the venues and businesses featured.
