In this Issue

Hey San Diego—this weekend hits all the highs: An Ice Cream festival in North Park, Sunset Jazz at The Shell, and a gravity-defying Cirque du Soleil spectacular.

Let’s dive in.
— Steve DeLong

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The Events

🍏 Taste of Julian SOLD OUT
June 21 • 12:30–5 p m • Julian (check‑in at Town Hall)
Enjoy a self‑guided culinary tour of Julian’s best eateries and tasting rooms—tickets are $30 and sell out fast!

🏖️ Bro‑Am Beach Fest
June 21 • Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
FREE, all‑ages surf contest and concert featuring Switchfoot and more. Sustainable practices, beach jousting, food vendors—and good vibes.

🧘 Breathe & Sea
June 22 • South Ponto Beach, Carlsbad
Reset by the sea with breathwork, cold plunge, yoga, and community connection in a magical beachside setting.

🎷 7th Annual Smooth Jazz Festival
June 21–22 • Rady Shell, Jacobs Park
Relax to world-class smooth jazz under the stars, hosted by Eric Darius, with gourmet bites and scenic bay views.

🖤 Juneteenth Celebrations
June 19–21 • Multiple Locations
Honoring Black history and culture with block parties, beachside BBQs, and art exhibits. Paddle for Peace is hosting a good one.

🎋 Vista Vegan Night Market
June 20 • 5–9 p • The Boochyard @ Local Roots Kombucha, Vista
North County’s premier vegan night market, held every 3rd Friday. Expect 30+ plant-based food vendors, live music, games, family and dog friendly vibes—with free parking and entry.

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

The Food

🍨 An’s Dry Cleaning – Named USA Today’s #1 Ice Cream Shop June 2025 
• Four Locations including original North Park & new Ocean Beach location
San Diego’s own An’s Dry Cleaning has again topped USA Today’s Best Indie Ice Cream Shops list, making it two years running.

🎉 San Diego Lao Food Festival
June 21–22 • Mira Mesa Community Park
Experience authentic Lao cuisine, live music, cooking demos, and cultural performances at this 3rd annual celebration of Laotian heritage and flavors.

🍨 Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival
June 22 • North Park
Sample scoops from 35+ creameries and support under‑resourced communities. A sweet way to kick off summer!

Subscriber Shout Outs! 

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- Amy likes Tamarindo Del Mar. Here is a link to their menu.
- Leslie says she’s looking forward to reading the next issue!
- Paul likes the Brigantine and so do I! I’ve frequented the Del Mar, Poway and Escondido locations over the years.

Upcoming Events

🚗 Cruisin’ Grand – Escondido Classic Car Cruise Night
Fridays, June–Sept • 4–9 p m • Grand Ave, Downtown Escondido
About 500 pre‑1974 American classics, hot rods, and muscle cars cruise the streets each Friday night. Street closures on side streets add to the vibe—free to attend, family‑friendly, and live‑music ready. A summer staple for auto lovers.

The Views

A Sunset from Golden Hill…

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The Weather

The Music

Friday 6/20

Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Kyler J., 12 – 3 pm, San Pasqual Valley
Duke's La Jolla, Russell Paihinui, 3 – 6 pm, La Jolla
Monarch Ocean Pub, Jehua Evans, 4 – 7 pm, Del Mar
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Equinox, 4 – 7 pm, Mission Bay
The Roxy Encinitas, Michael Richardson [Happy Hour], 5 – 7:30 pm, Encinitas
Uvas Winery, Dave Schaffner, 5 – 8 pm, Poway
Pour House, Taryn Donath, 5 – 8 pm, South Oceanside
The Camp Store, The Black Shades, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, South Carlsbad
Panama 66, Kahlil Child Quartet, 6 – 7:50 pm, Balboa Park
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, JP McDermott & Western Bop, 6 – 8 pm, El Cajon
Windmill Food Hall, Stuart, 6 – 8 pm, Carlsbad
Deft Brewing, Mystery Train Jerry Garcia Tribute Band, 6 – 8:30 pm, Morena
La Valencia Hotel, Keni Yarbro, 6 – 9 pm, La Jolla
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, Johnny Boots Band, 6 – 9 pm, Wynola
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Helena Holleran, 6 – 9 pm, La Jolla
Amalfi Marina Bar, Joe Wood, 6 – 9 pm, San Marcos
Bellamy's Restaurant, Dave Scott & Bobby Lanuza, 6 – 9 pm, Central Escondido
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Carlsbad, Full Circle, 6 – 9 pm, Carlsbad
Babcock & Story Hotel Del, Gonzo Solo, 6 – 10 pm, Point Loma
The Galley at the Marina, Nitro Express, 6 – 10 pm, Chula Vista
Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine, Robin Henkel, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Mira Mesa
Good Bar, The Double Wides, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Point Loma
American Legion Post 282, Upfront, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, La Mesa
Steel 94, Crimson Collar, 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: Martha, James, Jon, Dave, 6:30 pm, Gaslamp Quarter
Books & Records Bar, Kaylee Daugherty w/ Ian Patrick Cler, 7 – 10 pm, Bankers Hill
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, Santana Soul, 7 – 10 pm, National City
Fast Times, Blue Rockit Band, 7 – 10 pm, Bay Park
Alejandra's Cantina, Manzanita Blues, 7 – 10 pm, Carlsbad
Aztec Brewing Company, Fred Heath & the Sidewinders with The K D J Band, 7 – 10 pm, Vista
Aquarius Bar & Grille, 3 Car Garage, 7 – 10 pm, Mission Bay
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, John Bennett, 7 – 10 pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Rheanna Downey, 7 – 10 pm, Leucadia
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Platinum Vibe, 7 – 10 pm, Morena
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room, Ron Houston & the Berry Pickers, 7 – 10 pm, La Mesa
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Poway, CCNE, 7 – 10 pm, Poway
1st Street Bar, Willie Lee Brown, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, Encinitas
The Holding Company, Faux Fighters, 7:30 – 11:30 pm, Ocean Beach
Whiskey Girl, Gypsy Sally, 8 – 10 pm, Gaslamp Quarter
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Summer Breeze, 8 pm – 12 am, Point Loma
McP's Irish Pub, Mystique, 8 pm – 12 am, Coronado
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, The Secret Agents, 8 pm Show, University Heights
Pal Joey's, Southbay Band, 8 pm – 12 am, Allied Gardens
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Call of Tomorrow, 8:30 – 11:30 pm, Encinitas
The Roxy Encinitas, Surf Birdz, 8:30 – 11:30 pm, Encinitas
Poway Irish Pub, Bastard Sons, 8:30 pm – 12 am, Poway
Full Circle Saloon, Halo Effect / Howler Day, 8:30 pm – 12:30 am, Santee
Pour House, The Waylanders, TK & the Deadlist, 9 pm – 11:59 pm, South Oceanside
Renegade Country, Barbwire, 9 pm – 12:30 am, El Cajon
Til-Two Club, Spice Pistol | Wabash Cannons | Plenum | Skullbusters, 9 pm – 1 am, Talmadge
Prohibition, Jenny & the Tramps + Fiore, 9 pm – 1:30 am, Gaslamp Quarter

Saturday 6/21

Farmer & The Seahorse, Blaise Guld, 11 am – 2 pm, Torrey Pines
La Valencia Hotel, David Rosales, 11 am – 2 pm, La Jolla
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Oversoul, 12 – 3 pm, Mission Bay
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Olivia Rohde, 12 – 3 pm, San Pasqual Valley
Winston’s, Bo & the Hobos, 1 pm, Ocean Beach
The Roxy Encinitas, Alejandra Koss, 1 – 2 pm, Encinitas
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Dave Gleason Trio, 1 – 4 pm, El Cajon
Coronado Ferry Landing, Wolff Band, 2 – 5 pm, Coronado
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Freak Scene, 3 – 6 pm, Mission Bay
Mr. Peabody’s Bar & Grill, Limited Jurisdiction, 3 pm – til, Encinitas
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Keni Yarbro, 3 – 6:30 pm, San Pasqual Valley
Uvas Winery, The Resonators, 3 – 8 pm, Poway
Winston’s, Freedom High plus Rocker N Shocker, 4 pm, Ocean Beach
Lakehouse Resort, Summer Concert Series: Hotel California, 4 – 8 pm, San Marcos
Del Mar Plaza – Oceanview Deck, Seaside Sessions: Keefer & Rob, 5 – 7 pm, Del Mar
The Roxy Encinitas, Nikki Green [Happy Hour], 5 – 7:30 pm, Encinitas
Pour House, The Tighten Ups, 5 – 8 pm, South Oceanside
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, TK & the Deadlist, 5 – 8 pm, El Cajon
Alpine VFW Post 9578, Brown Sugar Oldies, 5 – 9 pm, Alpine
The Camp Store, Jerry and the Inlanders, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, South Carlsbad
Panama 66, Helena Holleran, 6 – 7:50 pm, Balboa Park
Windmill Food Hall, Reynaldo Martine, 6 – 8 pm, Carlsbad
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Rock ’n’ Roll Revival, 6 – 9 pm, Mission Bay
Carruth Cellars, Agents of Apollo, 6 – 9 pm, Oceanside
Bellamy's Restaurant, The Kaotics, 6 – 9 pm, Central Escondido
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Tyler F. Simmons, 6 – 9 pm, La Jolla
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, The Fremonts, 6 – 9 pm, Wynola
La Valencia Hotel, Kevin James O'Brien, 6 – 9 pm, La Jolla
Hotel Republic, Kaylee Daugherty w/ Purple Corduroy, 6 – 9 pm, Civic Center
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Carlsbad, Greg Sherman, 6 – 9 pm, Carlsbad
The Galley at the Marina, Paradygm, 6 – 10 pm, Chula Vista
The Shout! House, Dueling Piano Show: Tom, Courtney, Jon, James, Jeff, 6:30 pm, Gaslamp Quarter
Deft Brewing, Bounce Pocket, 6:30 – 9 pm, Morena
Steel 94, Lefty Martin & His Right Hand Band, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, Spring Valley
Négociant Winery, Honeytones, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, Hillcrest
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Archie Thompson Trio, 6:30 – 10:30 pm, Marina
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, Sol Sacrifice, 7 – 10 pm, National City
Aztec Brewing Company, Amps & Ohms, 7 – 10 pm, Vista
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Perfect Blend Duo, 7 – 10 pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, John Lee Band, 7 – 10 pm, Leucadia
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, The Red Elvises, 7 – 10 pm, Morena
Books & Records Bar, Jenny & the Tramps, 7 – 10 pm, Bankers Hill
Alejandra's Cantina, Smokin Guns, 7 – 10 pm, Carlsbad
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room, ZB Savoy & Friends, 7 – 10 pm, La Mesa
Mainstream Bar & Grill, Misty and the Mobys, 7 – 11:30 pm, Poway
1st Street Bar, The Barn Owls, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, Encinitas
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, The Palladium Mambo Orchestra, 7 pm Show, University Heights
The Holding Company, Fête de la Musique, 5:30 – 11:30 pm, Ocean Beach
Til-Two Club, Suicidal Preacher | Sanguine Imperator | Doomslayer | Putrescene, 7:30 pm – 12:30 am, Talmadge
North Bar, The Day Drinkers, 8 pm start, Escondido
Wong's Dragon Room, Retro-X, 8 pm – 12 am, La Mesa
McP's Irish Pub, Royer Destroyer, 8 pm – 12 am, Coronado
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Ristband, 8 pm – 12 am, Point Loma
Prohibition, Linwood Polk + Elizabeth Bowers, 8 pm – 1:30 am, Gaslamp Quarter
Winston’s, iRieality | Jordi Kata | Psydecar | DJ Panique, 8:30 pm, Ocean Beach
Mr. Peabody’s Bar & Grill, Tube Amped, 8:30 – 11:30 pm, Encinitas
The Roxy Encinitas, Radical Waves, 8:30 – 11:30 pm, Encinitas
Poway Irish Pub, Outta Sync, 8:30 pm – 12 am, Poway
Full Circle Saloon, Serious Guise, 8:30 pm – 12:30 am, Santee
Pour House, Reagan “Guitar” Williams | Sunset Dregs | Sea Monks, 9 pm – 11:59 pm, South Oceanside
Renegade Country, Big City Hillbillies, 9 pm – 12:30 am, El Cajon
710 Beach Club, Tsunami Sound Waves + The Baybirds, 9 pm – 1 am, Pacific Beach
Pal Joey's, Blame Betty, 9 pm – 1 am, Allied Gardens
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, The Palladium Mambo Orchestra, 10 pm Show, University Heights

Sunday 6/22

Farmer & The Seahorse, The Heart, 11 am – 2 pm, Torrey Pines
La Valencia Hotel, Javid and Naoko, 11 am – 2 pm, La Jolla
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Geo Ramirez, 12 – 3 pm, San Pasqual Valley
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, Mark Torpey, 12 – 3 pm, Wynola
Aquarius Bar & Grille, High Noon Grateful Dead Party, 12 – 5 pm, Mission Bay
North Bar, Ryan Valenzuela, 1 – 3 pm, Escondido
Duke's La Jolla, DevvLov, 1 – 4 pm, La Jolla
Tower 13, Wolff Band, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, Cardiff
The Holding Company, Mike Keneally | Nathan Raney | Maedhira, 1:30 – 7 pm, Ocean Beach
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Brawley, 2 – 5 pm, El Cajon
Coronado Ferry Landing, Hugh Gaskings & The Geoff Corey 5, 2 – 5 pm, Coronado
McP's Irish Pub Paddy-O, Ron's Garage, 2 – 6 pm, Coronado
Fast Times, Bad Rabbit, 3 – 6 pm, Clairemont
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Rowdy, 3 – 6:30 pm, San Pasqual Valley
The Galley at the Marina, Manzanita Blues, 3 – 7 pm, Chula Vista
Winston’s, The Lunar Conspiracy, 4 pm, Ocean Beach
Uvas Winery, Matt Gose, 4 – 7 pm, Poway
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Jolene Cruz, 4 – 7 pm, La Jolla
Pour House, Deadhead Sunday Service w/ Diego Dead, 4 – 7 pm, South Oceanside
Mainstream Bar & Grill, Christy & Ed Duo from CCNE, 4 – 7:30 pm, Poway
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Trade Winds, 5 pm – til, Point Loma
Panama 66, Whitney Shaw, 5 – 7 pm, Balboa Park
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, David Borgo Quartet | Jazz, 5 – 7 pm, Morena
The Roxy Encinitas, James Morgan Jazz Band, 5 – 7:30 pm, Encinitas
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Dead Space Revival, 5 – 7:30 pm, Mission Bay
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, R-Tyme, 5 – 8 pm, National City
The Camp Store, Stephen Blake, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, South Carlsbad
The Holding Company, Fête de la Musique, 5:30 – 11:30 pm, Ocean Beach
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Jazz Jam, 6 pm – til, Encinitas
Deft Brewing, A Side of Beans, 6 – 8:30 pm, Morena
Carruth Cellars, Shay Skylar, 6 – 9 pm, Oceanside
Carruth Cellars, Danielle Angeloni, 6 – 9 pm, Liberty Station
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Jimmy Patton, 6 – 9 pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Tim Atkins, 6 – 9 pm, Leucadia
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Craig Dawson Trio, 6 – 9 pm, Marina
Bellamy's Restaurant, Cabaret Series: Jenna Pastuszek in “Me, Myself & Barbra”, 6:30 pm start, Central Escondido
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, John Reynolds Quintet, 7 pm Show, University Heights
Prohibition, Pro-Am Blues Jam w/ Chickenbone Slim, 8 pm – 1:30 am, Gaslamp Quarter
The Shout! House, Dueling Piano Show: Dave, Courtney, Martha, 8 pm, Gaslamp Quarter

Trivia and Karaoke

Friday 6/20

Alpine VFW Post 9578, Karaoke, 5 – 9 pm, Alpine
710 Beach Club, Karaoke w/ Corey Glasper, 8 pm – 12 am, Pacific Beach
Harry's Sports Bar & Grill, Harryaoke Fridays, 8 pm – 1 am, Fallbrook
Happy Does Bar, Karaoke, 8:30 pm – 1:30 am, Gaslamp Quarter
Werewolf American Pub, Karaoke, 9 pm – 1 am, Gaslamp Quarter
Night Parade Brewing Company, Sunset Trivia, 6 – 8 pm, Scripps Ranch
White Labs Brewing Co. – San Diego, Trivia, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Miramar
Dirty Birds, Trivia, 7 – 9 pm, Ocean Beach

Saturday 6/21

American Legion Post 282, Karaoke with Leslie, 6 – 9 pm, La Mesa
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill, Karaoke, 8 pm – 12 am, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro
Happy Does Bar, Karaoke, 8:30 pm – 1:30 am, Gaslamp Quarter
Werewolf American Pub, Karaoke, 9 pm – 1 am, Gaslamp Quarter
Round Table Pizza (Poway), Trivia, 6 – 8 pm, Poway
Dirty Birds College Area, Trivia, 8 – 10 pm, Rolando Village

Sunday 6/22

American Legion Post 282, Karaoke with TerryOke, 1 – 5 pm, La Mesa
710 Beach Club, Karaoke w/ Corey Glasper, 8 pm – 12 am, Pacific Beach
Winston's Beach Club, Oboke Karaoke, 8 – 11 pm, Point Loma
1st Street Bar, Karaoke, 9 pm – 1 am, Encinitas
Pal Joey's, Karaoke w/ DJ Harvest, 9 pm – 1 am, Allied Gardens
Werewolf American Pub, Karaoke, 9 pm – 1 am, Gaslamp Quarter
Cheers Bar & Grill, Karaoke, 9 pm – 1:30 am, Rancho Peñasquitos
Dirty Birds Liberty Station, Trivia, 6 – 9 pm, Point Loma

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

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.