San Diego is showing off this weekend. From the avocado-packed streets of Fallbrook to sportfishing boats in Point Loma, there’s a little bit of everything—plus near-perfect weather to enjoy it all. Add in a stacked local music lineup, a legendary burger spot, and a bayside walk (or ride) that might be the best move of the weekend, and you’ve got no excuse to stay home.

Let’s dive in.

 Steve DeLong
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The Events

🎶 San Diego Music Awards: Americana Showcase – April 18, 8pm, Kensington Club
A stacked local lineup takes over Kensington Club for a rootsy, Americana-heavy night—plus your ticket supports the Guitars for Schools program.

Featuring Sara Petite, Chloe Lou, Sutton James, Ashley E. Norton, Lissa D, Stucky Leigh, ZB Savoy, Jonny Wagon, Thea the Band, Cathryn Beeks, Marie Hadad and more

🧵 Escondido Bead & Design Show – April 18–19, California Center for the Arts, Escondido
A low-key gem for makers—beads, gemstones, and jewelry designers with serious “I could make something cool” energy.

🏃 Ramona 5K Run – April 18, Ramona
Small-town race vibes with rolling hills, fresh air, and a good excuse to earn your brunch.

🥑 Fallbrook Avocado Festival – April 19, Fallbrook
Guac everything. One of SoCal’s most iconic street festivals with food, crafts, and peak avocado season in full swing.

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🎣 Day at the Docks – April 19, 9am–5pm, Sportfishing Landings (Point Loma)
Step aboard real sportfishing boats, meet captains, and get a behind-the-scenes look at San Diego’s fishing scene—free and family-friendly.

🍔 Rocky’s Crown Pub – Pacific Beach
No frills, no nonsense—just one of the best burgers in San Diego. Perfectly griddled patties, and the kind of local legend status that keeps people coming back for decades. Highly recommended by my hair dresser Christine!

🎡 San Diego County Fair – Opens June 10, Del Mar Fairgrounds
Summer kickoff mode—rides, food, concerts, and pure SoCal nostalgia. Worth planning ahead for this one.

💎 Vista Gem & Mineral Show – May 1-3, Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum (Vista)
A hidden gem—literally. Crystals, fossils, and lapidary finds with serious treasure-hunting energy.

🚤 San Diego International Boat Show – June 11-14, Safe Harbor Sunroad Marina
Climb aboard everything from center consoles to luxury yachts—plus gear, demos, and waterfront vibes.

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San Diego’s ultimate “go as far as you feel like” coastal route. The Bayshore Bikeway runs along the bay from Coronado down the Silver Strand with nonstop water views, sailboats drifting by, and the skyline across the water. Go a mile or go all day—walk it, bike it, or turn it into a loop with the ferry.

Trailhead: Ferry Landing or Silver Strand State Beach
Parking: Ferry Landing lot or along the Strand (paid at state beach)
Watch for: Afternoon winds picking up—go early or aim for a sunset return

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Sat 4/18
High 78° / Low 52° • ☀️ 4%

Sun 4/19
High 77° / Low 52° • ⛅ 3%

A near-perfect spring weekend—warm afternoons, cool mornings, and just enough coastal cloud cover to keep things comfortable without killing the sun.

The Roxy Encinitas – Matt Blockey – Encinitas – 3-5pm
Duke's La Jolla – Mike Myrdal – La Jolla – 3-6pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – JP & the Mystery Train – Mission Bay – 4-6pm
Mia Marie Vineyards – Ashley Norton – Escondido – 4-6pm
Monarch Ocean Pub – Freddie Walton – Del Mar – 4-7pm
North City – Vic Moraga – San Marcos – 4-7pm
Orfila Vineyards & Winery – Freddie Walton – Escondido – 4-7pm
Pala Casino Center Bar – Grand Sonic Theory – Pala – 4-8:30pm
Burtech Family Vineyards – Open Mic Night – Vista – 5-7pm
The Roxy Encinitas – WYO – Encinitas – 5-7pm
The Camp Store – The Ride – Carlsbad – 5-7:30pm
5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar – Fercho – East Village – 5-8pm
Domaine Artefact – Victor Santana – Escondido – 5-8pm
Gaylord Pacific – Shea Givens – Chula Vista – 5-8pm
Humphreys Backstage Live – Manzanita Blues Band – Point Loma – 5-8pm

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🎤 Karaoke

710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8-12am
Harry's Sports Bar & Grill – Harryoke Fridays – Fallbrook – 8-1am
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9-1am
Wong's Dragon Room – Karaoke with DJ Harvest – Rolando – 9-1am
Winstons OB – Karaoke w/Corey Glasper – Ocean Beach – 9:30pm-12:30am

🧠 Trivia

Dirty Birds - Ocean Beach – Sunset Trivia – Ocean Beach – 7-9pm

Farmer & The Seahorse – Kevin Ryan – Torrey Pines – 10am-1pm
LandShark Bar & Grill – Kekoa – Gaslamp Quarter – 10am-1pm
California English – Danielle Angeloni – Sorrento Mesa – 10:30am-1:30pm
TERI Common Grounds Cafe – Jesse London – San Marcos – 11am-1pm
La Valencia Hotel – Jesse Ray Smith – La Jolla – 11am-2pm
Coronado Ferry Landing – The Female Maker Market – Coronado – 11am-4pm
Josie's Hideout – The American Vagrants – Santa Ysabel – 11:30am-2:30pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Darbuka Denn – Mission Bay – 12-3pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Megan Nguyen – Del Mar – 12-3pm
Grand Ole BBQ – The Hep Tights – El Cajon – 1-3pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Mason Russel – Encinitas – 1-3pm
Winstons OB – The Knuckleheads – Ocean Beach – 1-3pm
Coomber Craft Wines Vista – Raynaldo Martine – Vista – 1-4pm
Coyote Bar & Grill – CircaSonic – Carlsbad – 1-4:30pm
Carlsbad Flower Fields – Bayou Brothers – – 1-5pm

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🎤 Karaoke

Koi Zen Cellars – Karaoke Night With Host Julie Rogelstad April – Rancho Bernardo – 5-8pm
American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke w/Leslie – La Mesa – 6-9pm
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9-1am

🧠 Trivia

Round Table Pizza - Poway – Trivia – Poway – 6-8pm
Dirty Birds - SDSU Area – Sunset Trivia – College Area – 8-9pm

The Camp Store – Steve Wolff – Carlsbad – 5-7:30pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Dead Set 805 – Mission Bay – 5-8pm
Kimball Bar & Eatery – R-Tyme – National City – 5-8pm
O'Sullivan's Irish Pub – Clachen Boys – Escondido – 5-8pm
Rancho Bernardo Inn – Mike Mcgill – Rancho Bernardo – 5-8pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Jon Campos – Encinitas – 5-8pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge – Sunday Night Jazz * Brian Farrar Quintet – Morena – 5-8pm
Coyote Bar & Grill – Bill Magee Band – Carlsbad – 5-9pm
Pour House – Linda From Work • Biblioteca • Xtine • The Reckless – Oceanside – 5:30-8:30pm
The Country Club of Rancho Bernardo – David Pozay – Rancho Bernardo – 5:30-8:30pm
Aztec Brewing Company – Aztec Jazz Jam with Dylan Soto – Vista – 6-9pm
Black Rail Kitchen + Bar – ESP Jazz Collective – – 6-9pm
Coomber Craft Wines Vista – Rick Trotter – Vista – 6-9pm
Eddie V's V Lounge – Burt Brion Trio – Marina District – 6-9pm
Soma – The Format – Sports Arena – 6-9pm

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🎤 Karaoke

Steel 94 – Karaoke – Spring Valley – 2-5pm
American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke with Terryoke – La Mesa – 5-8pm
The Salty Frog – Karaoke – Imperial Beach – 7pm-2am
710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8-12am
Winstons OB – OBoke Karaoke – Ocean Beach – 8-11pm
Tony's Sports Bar and Grill – Live Band Karaoke – Oceanside – 8-11pm
Full Circle Saloon – Karaoke – Santee – 8:30-11:59pm
1st Street Bar – Karaoke Night – Encinitas – 9-12am
North Bar – Karaoke – Escondido – 9-1am
Pal Joey's – Karaoke with DJ Harvest – Allied Gardens – 9-1am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9-1am

🧠 Trivia

Uvas Winery – Music Trivia – Poway – 5-7pm
Eastbound Bar & Grill – Trivia – Lakeside – 6:30-8:30pm

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

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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.