In this Issue

The weekend’s packed with sunshine and culture—from waterfront fun to mountain rides and gallery strolls. Here's a quick peek:

• 💎 Palomar Gem & Jewelry Show returns to Escondido with artisan pieces and live demos

• 🎉 U.P.S.E.S. Festa do Espírito Santo wraps up with a grand parade and community feast

• 🎨 Artivál San Diego brings art, wine, and live music to Downtown El Cajon

Scroll for more events, live music, local shout-outs, and your first look at what’s coming next week!

Let’s dive in.

— Steve DeLong

The Events

🎉 Giro di San Diego GranFondo
Watch the 2025 Giro di San Diego GranFondo on June 7. Some routes climb Mt. Palomar. Starting at 7:15 AM from Ryan Park in Escondido. (Giro di San Diego GranFondo)

🎨 Impressionism Across the Atlantic
Now through April 5, 2026 | San Diego Museum of Art
Explore over 40 Impressionist masterpieces from both Europe and the U.S., featuring works by Monet, Cézanne, Childe Hassam, and others. This exhibition traces the transatlantic journey of Impressionism, highlighting its evolution and enduring appeal.
👉 Exhibition Details 🎥 Instagram Preview

 🌊 Seaport Village Daycation Celebration
Saturday, June 7 | 3–7 PM | Seaport Village
Kick off summer with this free, family-friendly waterfront event featuring live music, a classic car show, complimentary carousel rides, face painting, a bubble fun zone, and tasty bites from local eateries. Enjoy shopping specials and scenic bay views.
👉 Event Info

🌀 Ilan-Lael Foundation Studio Tours
Ongoing | Julian, CA
Experience the whimsical world of the late artist James Hubbell through docent-led tours of his hand-built home and studios nestled in the oak woodlands near Julian. Marvel at the organic architecture, stained glass, mosaics, and gardens that embody Hubbell's artistic vision.
👉 Tour Details 📰 Read More

💎 Palomar Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Explore dazzling gems, fossils, and artisan jewelry at Escondido's annual showcase, featuring live lapidary demos and gem ID.
📍 June 7–8, 2025 | California Center for the Arts, Escondido
🎟️ Admission: $5 | Free parking
👉 Learn More

115th Annual U.P.S.E.S. Festa do Espírito Santo
Celebrate Portuguese heritage with parades, music, traditional cuisine, and cultural ceremonies in San Diego's Point Loma.
📍 June 1–8, 2025 | U.P.S.E.S. Portuguese Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal
🎉 Highlights: Parade on June 8 at 10 AM, followed by mass and coronation
👉 Event Details

🛍️ University Heights Community Yard Sale
Score vintage finds and local treasures, June 8, 9AM–2PM, across UH neighborhood. Electronics recycling available.
👉 More Info | See on Instagram

📸 Nan Brown Photography Exhibit
See striking black-and-white images of midcentury California by Nan Brown, on view now at Joseph Bellows Gallery, La Jolla.
👉 Exhibit Info

🎨 Artivál San Diego
Enjoy art, music, food trucks, and wine at this vibrant one-day festival in East County. June 7, 10AM–6PM, Downtown El Cajon.
👉 Event Info

*Nothing listed here is a sponsored. I’ll always let you know if it is….

Subscriber Shout Outs! 

- Cy says that Swami’s in La Mesa is one of his favorite spots. Here is a link to their website.

Thanks so much for sharing!! And Welcome to all our new subscribers this week. We are grateful you decided to join us!!!

Upcoming Events

🎡 San Diego County Fair opens June 11th
Enjoy rides, concerts, and pet-themed fun at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, June 11–July 6 (closed Mondays & Tuesdays).
👉 Details

The Views

A Del Mar Sunset. Just in time for the Fair’s return!

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The Weather

The Music

Friday 6/6

Duke's La Jolla, The Heart, 3-6 pm, La Jolla
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Albert Hurtado, 12-3 pm, San Pasqual Valley
Aquarius Bar & Grille, First Friday Jazz Jamm on the Jetty, 4-7 pm, Mission Bay
Monarch Ocean Pub, Jehu Evans, 4-7 pm, Del Mar
The Roxy Encinitas, Lee Melton [Happy Hour], 5-7:30 pm, Encinitas
Pour House, Blues Cartel, 5-8 pm, South Oceanside
Whistle Stop Bar, Happy Hour with DJ Shoeshine, 5-8 pm, South Park
Baba Coffee – Carlsbad, The Soto Six (minus three), 5:30-8:30 pm, Carlsbad Village
Panama 66, Zzymzzy Quartet, 6-7:50 pm, Balboa Park
Carruth Cellars (Solana Beach), Jackson Wagner, 6-9 pm, Solana Beach
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, The Sidelong Glances, 6-8 pm, El Cajon
Windmill Food Hall, The Swingin' Johnsons, 6:30-8:30 pm, Carlsbad
La Valencia Hotel, Keni Yarbro, 6-9 pm, La Jolla
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill, Adam Bergoch, 6-9 pm, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, Tom Atkins, 6-9 pm, Wynola
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, TJ Moss, 6-9 pm, La Jolla
Amalfi Marina Bar, Mojo Strut, 6-9 pm, San Marcos
Havana Grill – Mission Valley, Charlie Chavez’s Perla Negra Trio, 6-9 pm, Mission Valley
Bellamy's Restaurant, Dave Scott & Bobby Lanuza, 6-9 pm, Central Escondido
Humble Heart, Freestyle Friday, 6-10 pm, Point Loma
Babcock & Story Hotel Del, Gonzo Solo, 6-10 pm, Point Loma
The Galley at the Marina, Colour, 6-10 pm, Chula Vista
Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine, The Garners Quintet, 6:30-8:30 pm, Mira Mesa
The Westgate Hotel, Mikan Zlatkovich, 6:30-9 pm, Core-Columbia
American Legion Post 282, Upfront, 6:30-9:30 pm, La Mesa
Négociant Winery, Don L., 6:30-9:30 pm, Hillcrest
Steel 94, Smoak, 6:30-9:30 pm, Spring Valley
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Craig Dawson Trio, 6:30-10:30 pm, Marina
The Shout! House, Dueling Piano Show, 6:30 pm-1:30 am, Gaslamp Quarter
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, Rising Star, 7-10 pm, National City
Fast Times, Travel Agents, 7-10 pm, Bay Park
Aztec Brewing Company, Olive Zalevsky, 7-10 pm, Vista
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Brown Party Liquor Band, 7-10 pm, Mission Bay
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Rheanna Downey, 7-10 pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, ZB Savoy, 7-10 pm, Leucadia
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Jehlad & the Soul Enterprise Society, 8 pm Show, University Heights
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, The Wild$ide Band, 7-10 pm, Morena
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room, Amanda Portela y Los Brujos Atómicos, 7-10 pm, La Mesa
Mainstream Bar & Grill, Grand Nova, 7-11 pm, Poway
1st Street Bar, 90 MPH, 7:30-9:30 pm, Encinitas
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Summit Drive, 8 pm-12 am, Point Loma
McP's Irish Pub, Thunderbird Mountain, 8 pm-12 am, Coronado
Pal Joey's, Manzanita Blues, 8 pm-12 am, Allied Gardens
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, 80's Nation, 8:00-11:30 pm, Encinitas
The Roxy Encinitas, Sunami Sound Waves, 8:30-11:30 pm, Encinitas
Poway Irish Pub, Equinox, 8:30 pm-12 am, Poway
Full Circle Saloon, The Celebrities, 8:30 pm-12:30 am, Santee
Pour House, Manchester UK Invasion! Headmaster (Smith tribute) & Oasiz, 9 pm-1 am, South Oceanside
Renegade Country, Lefty Martin & His Right Hand Band, 9 pm-12:30 am, El Cajon
Whistle Stop Bar, Intermission, Kan Kan, and Autotek Service, 9 pm-1 am, South Park
Vin de Syrah, The Ladies of Rouge, 9:15 pm Start, Gaslamp Quarter
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Jehlad & the Soul Enterprise Society, 10 pm Show, University Heights

Saturday 6/7

Farmer & The Seahorse, Gabe’s Music, 11 am-2 pm, Torrey Pines
La Valencia Hotel, David Shyde, 11 am-2 pm, La Jolla
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Appian Way, 12-3 pm, Mission Bay
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Kevin Ryan, 12-3 pm, San Pasqual Valley
The Roxy Encinitas, John Bennett, 1-2 pm, Encinitas
Aquarius Bar & Grille, 1000 Eyes!, 3-6 pm, Mission Bay
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Andrew Peña, 3-6:30 pm, San Pasqual Valley
Good Bar, Camille and the Roosters, 4-6 pm, Point Loma
Quartyard, East Village Blues Fest, 4-9 pm, East Village
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, The Sea Monks, 5-8 pm, El Cajon
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, Latin Sol, 5-8 pm, National City
Pour House, Nathan James (Delta Folk/Blues), 5-8 pm, South Oceanside
Whistle Stop Bar, Flim Flam Revue, 5-8 pm, South Park
The Roxy Encinitas, George Richards [Happy Hour], 5-7:30 pm, Encinitas
Alpine VFW Post 9578, Street Heart, 5-9 pm, Alpine
Panama 66, Mochilero, 6-7:50 pm, Balboa Park
Windmill Food Hall, Live Music with Stewart, 6:30-8:30 pm, Carlsbad
Amalfi Marina Bar, Off the Record, 6-9 pm, San Marcos
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Santana Soul, 6-9 pm, Mission Bay
Bellamy's Restaurant, Jetpack Mojo, 6-9 pm, Central Escondido
Havana Grill – Mission Valley, Charlie Chavez’s Perla Negra Trio, 6-9 pm, Mission Valley
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Jesse Johnson, 6-9 pm, La Jolla
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, Chris Clarke & Friends, 6-9 pm, Wynola
La Valencia Hotel, Kevin James O'Brien, 6-9 pm, La Jolla
Humble Heart, Doll Riot + Powder, 6-10 pm, Point Loma
Ramona Oaks Park, Blind Miles Blues, 6-9 pm, San Diego Country Estates
The Galley at the Marina, Side Traxx, 6-10 pm, Chula Vista
Steel 94, CC&E, 6:30-9:30 pm, Spring Valley
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Archie Thompson Trio, 6:30-10:30 pm, Marina
The Shout! House, Dueling Piano Show, 6:30 pm-1:30 am, Gaslamp Quarter
Good Bar, The Finn Band, 7-9 pm, Point Loma
Aztec Brewing Company, Crazy Tomes Band, 7-10 pm, Vista
Alejandra's Cantina, Serious Guise, 7-10 pm, Carlsbad
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Keefer & Rob, 7-10 pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Swingin’ Johnsons, 7-10 pm, Leucadia
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Full Strength, 7-10 pm, Morena
Mainstream Bar & Grill, Rewind, 7-11:30 pm, Poway
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room, Love on the Weekend, 7-10 pm, La Mesa
1st Street Bar, The Exploits, 7:30-9:30 pm, Encinitas
Fast Times, The B Sections, 7-10 pm, Bay Park
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Hot 4 the Teacher, 8-11:30 pm, Encinitas
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Detroit Underground, 8 pm-12 am, Point Loma
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Ricky G | Dusty Brough | DJ Abby Normal, 8 pm Show, University Heights
McP's Irish Pub, Misty & the Moby, 8 pm-12 am, Coronado
Poway Irish Pub, The Reflectors, 8:30 pm-12 am, Poway
The Roxy Encinitas, Projekt X, 8:30-11:30 pm, Encinitas
Full Circle Saloon, Light ’Em Up / Sonic Moonshine, 8:30 pm-12:30 am, Santee
Pour House, Reggae Night! Sandollar, Vibestrong, Skyler Lutes, Seawall Prophet, 9 pm-1 am, South Oceanside
Renegade Country, Coyote Rebel, 9 pm-12:30 am, El Cajon
710 Beach Club, The NaaNaas & Mojo Pin, 9 pm-1 am, Pacific Beach
Pal Joey's, The Whole Sha-Bang, 9 pm-1 am, Allied Gardens
Whistle Stop Bar, 80s vs 90s vs Y2K! with DJ Gabe Vega, 9 pm-1 am, South Park

Sunday 6/8

Farmer & The Seahorse, Matt Heinecke, 11 am-2 pm, Torrey Pines
La Valencia Hotel, Javid & Naoko, 11 am-2 pm, La Jolla
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Geno Ramirez, 12 pm-3 pm, San Pasqual Valley
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Fish & the Seaweeds High Noon Grateful Dead Set, 12 pm-5 pm, Mission Bay
The Roxy Encinitas, Bubbles & Beats with DJ ManCat, 1 pm-2 pm, Encinitas
Duke's La Jolla, Kevin Ryan, 1 pm-4 pm, La Jolla
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, The Contraband, 1 pm-4 pm, Wynola
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Nate Wise and the Attaboys, 2 pm-5 pm, El Cajon
Fast Times, Nitro Express, 3 pm-6 pm, Bay Park
The Galley at the Marina, Rock of Ages, 3 pm-7 pm, Chula Vista
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Maxwell the Great, 3 pm-6:30 pm, San Pasqual Valley
Carruth Cellars (Solana Beach), Shay Skylar, 4 pm-7 pm, Solana Beach
Monarch Ocean Pub, Lee Melton, 4 pm-7 pm, Del Mar
The Roxy Encinitas, Amalgamation, 5 pm-7:30 pm, Encinitas
Whistle Stop Bar, Showdown at Sundown, 5 pm-8 pm, South Park
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Strange Brew, 5 pm-8 pm, Mission Bay
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, R-Tyme, 5 pm-8 pm, National City
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Jazz Night with Electric Louie Land Trio, 5 pm-7 pm, Morena
Panama 66, Adrian Demain, 6 pm-7 pm, Balboa Park
Madison on Park, Latin Jazz with Irving Flores & Kaylee Daugherty, 6 pm-8 pm, University Heights
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Whit Aadland, 6 pm-9 pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Justin Froese, 6 pm-9 pm, Leucadia
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Craig Dawson Trio, 6 pm-9 pm, Marina
Humble Heart, Swept to Sea | Hollow Heart | The Dethroned | Krÿptic | Divisionaries, 6 pm-10 pm, Point Loma
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Stellita's Groove, 8 pm-12 am, Point Loma
The Shout! House, Piano Show: James, Jeff, Courtney, 8 pm-12 am, Gaslamp Quarter
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Alex Ciavarelli Trio, 8 pm Show, University Heights

Trivia and Karaoke

Friday 6/6

Alpine VFW Post 9578, Karaoke, 5-9 pm, Alpine
710 Beach Club, Karaoke, 8 pm-12 am, Pacific Beach
The Ould Sod, Karaoke, 9 pm-2 am, Mid-City
Night Parade Brewing Company, Trivia, 5:30-7:30 pm, Scripps Ranch
White Labs Brewing Co. – San Diego, Trivia, 6:30-8:30 pm, Miramar
Dirty Birds Ocean Beach, Trivia, 7-9 pm, Point Loma
Dave & Buster's Carlsbad, Trivia, 8-10 pm, Carlsbad

Saturday 6/7

American Legion Post 282, Karaoke with Leslie, 6-9 pm, La Mesa
The Ould Sod, Karaoke, 9 pm-2 am, Mid-City
Amalfi Enoteca Italiana, Trivia, 6-8 pm, San Marcos
Round Table Pizza (Poway), Trivia, 6-8 pm, Poway
Dirty Birds College Area, Trivia, 8-10 pm, Rolando Village

Sunday 6/8

American Legion Post 282, Karaoke with TerryOke, 1 - 5 pm, La Mesa
Full Circle Saloon, Karaoke, 8:30 pm - 12:30 am, Santee
The Kensington Club, Karaoke, 9 pm - 1 am, Kensington
1st Street Bar, Karaoke, 9 pm til, Encinitas
Pal Joey’s, Karaoke w/ DJ Harvest, 9 pm - 1 am, Allied Gardens

*Some events may require tickets, reservations, cover charges, or be full/sold out, and typos or errors could happen but we try our best!! …

And that’s a wrap for this week, folks!

San Diego Meteor is published every Friday Morning by Steve DeLong. Steve is an Escondido High Graduate and has lived in San Diego County since 1972.