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Hey San Diego—This weekend brings the return of Del Mar's racing season, the final championship rounds of Over the Line on Fiesta Island, and National Ice Cream Day celebrations at shops countywide. Plus Filipino culture takes center stage at Liberty Station with a free family festival, and summer concerts fill the air from Normal Heights to Point Loma. XGW-4q4UxMuOle

Let’s dive in.

 Steve DeLong
Publisher

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The Events

🐎 Del Mar Opening Day July 18 (Gates Open 11:30am, First Race 2pm) Don your fascinators and best suit for the season's most stylish celebration! Opening Day at Del Mar features fast horses, big bets, a hat contest, live music, and racing action overlooking the Pacific with special events running through 6:30pm.

🎉 Filipino American Friendship Festival July 19 (11am-6pm) Free family-friendly celebration at NTC Park Liberty Station featuring Filipino culture, food, traditions, and community for all ages to enjoy.

🏐 Over the Line World Championships July 19-20 (Starting 7:30am) Final weekend of San Diego's legendary beach softball tournament on Fiesta Island with costumes, creative team names, and 70 years of wild beach tradition.

🎵 Normal Heights Summer Concert July 18 (6-8pm) Len Rainey & The Midnight Players perform at Trolley Barn Park for the 27th annual free concert series in University Heights.

🎶 Tierrasanta Concerts in the Park July 19 (6-9pm) Saturday evening Beatles Tribute concert with free Kid Zone, jumpers, face painting, and food trucks at Tierrasanta Recreation Center.

🎸 Point Loma Summer Concerts July 18 (5:30pm) Free family-friendly concert featuring Band Overboard in beautiful Point Loma park setting.

The Food

National Ice Cream Day

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day by visiting some of San Diego County's favorite craft ice cream shops and small chains. Many of these local gems are known for creative offerings and seasonal specials, so check their social media for any exclusive treats or events for July 20th.

• Stella Jean's Ice Cream (University Heights, Point Loma, Kensington, Carlsbad) - Creative small-batch flavors with local cult status and special National Ice Cream Day releases.

• An's Dry Cleaning (Normal Heights) - Award-winning gelato-inspired scoops with inventive flavors and a vintage dry cleaners theme.

• Mutual Friend Ice Cream (South Park) - Neighborhood shop with both traditional and experimental flavors in a fun, welcoming space.

• Mariposa Homemade Ice Cream (Normal Heights) - Family-owned shop churning classic and seasonal flavors from scratch daily.

• Wynston's Ice Cream Co. (San Marcos, Del Mar) - Beloved for exceptional quality core and rotating flavors with friendly service.

• Gelato Love (Carlsbad) - Italian-style gelato made with fresh, local ingredients and fruit-forward flavors.

• Handel's Homemade Ice Cream (Carlsbad, Oceanside) - Small chain beloved locally for huge selection and flavorful scoops.

• MooTime Creamery (Coronado) - Classic coastal shop with nostalgic flavors, inventive cones, and boardwalk vibe.

• Little Fox Cups + Cones (Oceanside) - Small-batch ice cream with vegan options, specialty cones, and locally sourced ingredients.

• Escogelato (Escondido) - Independent shop with cult following for creative housemade gelato and seasonal specials.

• JoJo's Creamery (Encinitas) - Handcrafted ice cream and gelato with unique flavors and artisanal quality.

Tips for Ice Cream Lovers

• Many shops feature limited-edition or one-day-only flavors for National Ice Cream Day—arrive early!

• Some offer "flights" so you can sample multiple flavors in one visit.

• Check local farmers markets and pop-up events for even more frozen treats throughout the weekend.

Happy tasting—with these picks, you're sure to find a cool treat in every corner of San Diego County!

*None of the events listed here are sponsored. I’ll always let you know if they are…

The Views

Sunset Waves in La Jolla Cove .…

San Diego Trivia - Did you know?

🌸 Kate Sessions’ Jacaranda Gift

In 1892, pioneering horticulturist Kate Sessions leased 30 scrubby acres of what we now call Balboa Park. In return, she promised to plant 100 trees inside the park and 300 more city-wide each year. Her globe-trotting seed imports—especially the lavender jacaranda—quickly transformed the dusty mesa into the lush park where we stroll, picnic and attend events today. So when you see purple petals of the Jacaranda you are seeing Kate Sessions’ 130-year-old love note to San Diego.

Think you know San Diego? Reply with your best trivia, and we might feature it next!

The Weather

Friday, July 18: High: 79°F, Low: 63°F 🌤️

Saturday, July 19: High: 76°F, Low: 61°F ⛅

Sunday, July 20: High: 74°F, Low: 60°F ⛅

The Music

Sponsored by - Realty Ace Mike Slayen - two open houses this weekend!

Friday 7/18

Duke's La Jolla, Jolene Cruz, 3‑6pm, La Jolla
Monarch Ocean Pub, Jehua Evans, 4‑7pm, Del Mar
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Trade Winds, 5‑7pm, Point Loma
The Roxy Encinitas, Heatherlyn, 5‑7:30pm, Encinitas
Seasons Restaurant, Tralain, 5‑8pm, Carlsbad
Pour House, Taryn Donath, 5‑8pm, South Oceanside
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Rachel Jay, 5‑8pm, Mission Bay
The Lodge at Torrey Pines, TJ Moss, 5‑8pm, Torrey Pines
Aquarius Bar & Grille, 3 Car Garage, 5‑8pm, Mission Bay
Koi Zen Cellars, Jackson Patrick, 5‑8pm, Carmel Mountain Ranch
Prohibition Brewing Company, Jojo2Faded, 6‑9pm, Vista
The Camp Store, The Ram, 5:30‑8:30pm, South Carlsbad
Panama 66, Deke Dickerson, 6‑7:50pm, Balboa Park
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Aimee Jacobs, 6‑8pm, El Cajon
Amalfi Marina Bar, Jimmy & Enrique, 6‑9pm, San Marcos
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Fercho, 6‑9pm, Harbor Island
Barefoot Bar & Grill, Zach Brosi, 6‑9pm, Mission Bay
La Valencia Hotel, Keni Yarbro, 6‑9pm, La Jolla
Shake Bar & Lounge, Matt Heinecke, 6‑9pm, Core‑Columbia
Heroes Wood‑Fired Pizza, Punkgrass, 6‑9pm, Wynola
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Jarred Matthew, 6‑9pm, La Jolla
Uvas Winery, Sunstedt & Cain, 6‑9pm, Poway
Bellamy's Restaurant, Dave Scott & Bobby Lanuza, 6‑9pm, Central Escondido
Carruth Cellars – Oceanside, Jesse London, 6‑9pm, Oceanside
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill, Shea Givens, 6‑9pm, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Carlsbad, VanDragon, 6‑9pm, Carlsbad
Tower 13, Knotty Knees Band, 6‑9pm, Cardiff
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Brian Pierini, 6‑8pm, Carmel Valley
The Galley at the Marina, Groove Therapy, 6‑10pm, Chula Vista
Babcock & Story – Hotel Del, Gonzo Solo, 6‑10pm, Point Loma
The Shout! House, Dueling Pianos: Jeff, Eric, Jon, James, 6:30pm‑1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Craig Dawson Trio, 6:30‑10:30pm, Marina
American Legion Post 282, Fire Brothers, 6:30‑9:30pm, La Mesa
Steel 94, Urban Outlaws, 6:30‑9:30pm, Spring Valley
Négociant Winery, Don L., 6:30‑9:30pm, Hillcrest
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, George Villasenor’s Band Colour, 6:30‑10:30pm, National City
Deft Brewing, Mystery Train, 7‑9:30pm, Morena
Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Casey Turner, 7‑10pm, Coronado
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, John Bennett, 7‑10pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Rheanna Downey, 7‑10pm, Leucadia
Mission Avenue Bar & Grill, Dulaney & Co., 7‑10pm, Oceanside
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room, Ron Houston & the Berry Pickers, 7‑10pm, La Mesa
Fast Times, Santana Soul, 7‑10pm, Bay Park
Alejandra's Cantina, Ristband, 7‑10pm, Carlsbad
Aztec Brewing Company, Travel Agents, 7‑10pm, Vista
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Platinum Vibe, 7‑10pm, Morena
Books & Records Bar, Kat Shoemaker, 7‑10pm, Banker’s Hill
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Poway, Magnetize the Band, 7‑11pm, Poway
1st Street Bar, Warsaw Poland Brothers, 7:30‑9:30pm, Encinitas
The Holding Company – 1st Floor, Blink 18True, 7:30‑11:30pm, Ocean Beach
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, King Taylor Project, 8pm, University Heights
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas, Jason Graham, 8‑11pm, Encinitas
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, The Heart, 8‑11pm, Carmel Valley
McP's Irish Pub, Pat Ellis & the Blue Frog Band, 8pm‑12am, Coronado
Pal Joey's, Summer of Love, 8pm‑12am, Allied Gardens
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Next Level, 8pm‑12am, Point Loma
The Roxy Encinitas, Huck n Pray, 8:30‑11:30pm, Encinitas
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Diego Dead, 8:30‑11:30pm, Encinitas
Full Circle Saloon, Bonneville 7, 8:30pm‑12:30am, Santee
Poway Irish Pub, Bastard Sons, 8:30pm‑12am, Poway
Prohibition Liquor Bar, Jenny & the Tramps, 8pm‑1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Yoon & Danza Sol, 8pm‑2am, Mission Bay
Pour House, Hauntu; The Society of the Silver Cross; Black Map + DJ Lou Niles, 9pm‑11:59pm, South Oceanside
The Kraken, Hometown Heroes, 9pm‑11:59pm, Cardiff
Renegade Country, Taylor Johns & the Contraband, 9pm‑12:30am, El Cajon
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, King Taylor Project, 10pm, University Heights

Saturday 7/19

San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Brian Pierini, 10am‑1pm, Mission Bay
Farmer & The Seahorse, David Shyde, 11am‑2pm, Torrey Pines
La Valencia Hotel, Tyler F. Simmons, 11am‑2pm, La Jolla
Deft Brewing, Tecolote Canyon, 12‑1:30pm, Morena
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Billy Lee & the Gulf Coasters, 12‑3pm, Mission Bay
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Adam J. Eros, 12‑3pm, Carmel Valley
The Roxy Encinitas, Patrick Grattan & Alex Watts, 1‑2pm, Encinitas
Winston's, Sunrise Company, 1‑3pm, Ocean Beach
The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Matt Heinecke, 1‑4pm, Torrey Pines
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Dave Gleason Trio, 1‑4pm, El Cajon
Tower 13, Preston Sims, 1:30‑4:30pm, Cardiff by the Sea
Coronado Ferry Landing, Bo and the Hobos, 2‑5pm, Coronado
Deft Brewing, The Water Spots, 3‑5pm, Morena
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Skyler Lutes, 3‑6pm, Encinitas
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Bobby Sanchez, 3‑6pm, Mission Bay
Uvas Winery, Crazy Tomes, 3‑6pm, Poway
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, Ryan Rickman, 4‑6pm, National City
Winston's, The Lonesome Lowdowns, 4‑7pm, Ocean Beach
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Erika Davies, 4‑7:30pm, San Pasqual Valley
Del Mar Plaza – Oceanview Deck, The Fooks, 5‑7pm, Del Mar
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, The Hips, 5‑7pm, Point Loma
The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Jolene Cruz, 5‑8pm, Torrey Pines
Koi Zen Cellars, Riptide, 5‑8pm, Carmel Mountain Ranch
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Farm Truck, 5‑8pm, El Cajon
Pour House, The Tighten Ups, 5‑8pm, South Oceanside
Monarch Ocean Pub, Opening Day Bash: Boombox Heroes + Ben Benavente & the Island Boys, 5‑10pm, Del Mar
The Camp Store, Jese Ray Smith, 5:30‑8:30pm, South Carlsbad
Tidal, Casey Turner, 5:30‑8:30pm, Mission Bay
Panama 66, Rat Pack Reborn, 6‑7:50pm, Balboa Park
Windmill Food Hall, Stuart Whitworth, 6‑8pm, Carlsbad
Barefoot Bar & Grill, Tyler F. Simmons, 6‑9pm, Mission Bay
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Tralain, 6‑9pm, Mission Bay
Carruth Cellars – Oceanside, Soto Six, 6‑9pm, Oceanside
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Custard Pie, 6‑9pm, Mission Bay
Amalfi Marina Bar, Son of Kane, 6‑9pm, San Marcos
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Marelle, 6‑9pm, La Jolla
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, Vince Mendoza, 6‑9pm, Wynola
La Valencia Hotel, Kevin James O'Brien, 6‑9pm, La Jolla
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Carlsbad, Jim Allen, 6‑9pm, Carlsbad
Bellamy's Restaurant, The Surf Birdz, 6‑9pm, Central Escondido
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Keni Yarbro, 6‑9pm, Harbor Island
Havana Grill – Mission Valley, Perla Negra Cuban Trio, 6‑9pm, Mission Valley
Prohibition Brewing Company, The Ripple Effect Band, 6‑9pm, Vista
The Galley at the Marina, Paradygm, 6‑10pm, Chula Vista
Babcock & Story – Hotel Del, Gonzo Solo, 6‑10pm, Point Loma
Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine, Cobby Brzeski – 7 Piece Swing Band, 6:30‑8:30pm, Mira Mesa
Tower 13, Waghalen, 6:30‑9:30pm, Cardiff by the Sea
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Archie Thompson Trio, 6:30‑10:30pm, Marina
The Shout! House, Dueling Pianos: Tom, Eric, Courtney, Jon, James + Guitar, 6:30pm‑1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter
Deft Brewing, Electric Waste Band, 7‑9pm, Morena
Red Rooster Bar & Grill, The TomiTom Sho, 7‑9pm, Oceanside
Mission Avenue Bar & Grill, Francis Blume, 7‑10pm, Oceanside
Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Rachel Jay, 7‑10pm, Coronado
Alejandra's Cantina, Serious Guise, 7‑10pm, Carlsbad
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, Supertrax, 7‑10pm, National City
Fast Times, Barefoot Hockey Goalie, 7‑10pm, Bay Park
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Steve Orr, 7‑10pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, John Lee Band, 7‑10pm, Leucadia
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, San Diego Funk All Stars, 7‑10pm, Morena
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room, ZB Savoy & Friends, 7‑10pm, La Mesa
Aztec Brewing Company, Alejandra Koss, 7‑10pm, Vista
Mainstream Bar & Grill, Full Circle, 7‑11pm, Poway
1st Street Bar, Black Opium, 7:30‑9:30pm, Encinitas
The Holding Company, The Beautiful Mistake, Tokyo Rose, Audio Karate, Watashi Wa, Nights like Thieves, 7:30‑11:30pm, Ocean Beach
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Tony Econonom, Lauren Leigh, Whitney Shay, 8pm, University Heights
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Sean McCole, 8‑11pm, Carmel Valley
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas, Jarred Matthew, 8‑11pm, Encinitas
McP's Irish Pub, Royer Destroyer, 8pm‑12am, Coronado
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Toga Party, 8pm‑12am, Point Loma
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Sonic Nectar, 8:30‑11:30pm, Encinitas
The Roxy Encinitas, Savage Touch, 8:30‑11:30pm, Encinitas
Full Circle Saloon, CCnE, 8:30pm‑12:30am, Santee
Poway Irish Pub, Misty and the Moby's, 8:30pm‑12am, Poway
Pour House, The Imposters | Oceans, 9pm‑11:59pm, South Oceanside
The Kraken, ProjektX, 9pm‑11:59pm, Cardiff
Renegade Country, Dawson Country, 9pm‑12:30am, El Cajon
710 Beach Club, Pet Mammoth + Three Legged Dog, 9pm‑1am, Pacific Beach
Pal Joey's, Crimson Coil, 9pm‑1am, Allied Gardens
Winston's, Kekoa the Artist with Dubsquad, 9pm‑1am, Ocean Beach
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Tony Econonom, Lauren Leigh, Whitney Shay, 10pm, University Heights

Sunday 7/20

Seasons Restaurant, Richard Galiguis, 10:30am-1:30pm, Carlsbad
L'Auberge Del Mar, DevvLov, 11am-2pm, Del Mar
Farmer & The Seahorse, Matt Heinecke, 11am-2pm, Torrey Pines
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Jarred Matthew, 11am-2pm, Mission Bay
La Valencia Hotel, Javid & Naoko, 11am-2pm, La Jolla
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Adam J. Eros, 12-3pm, Carmel Valley
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Fish & the Seaweeds Grateful Dead Party, 12-5pm, Mission Bay
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, Joe Rathburn & the Invisibles, 1-4pm, Wynola
Duke's La Jolla, Keni Yarbro, 1-4pm, La Jolla
The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Mike Myrdal, 1-4pm, Torrey Pines
Coronado Ferry Landing, BlueFrog, 2-5pm, Coronado
The Kraken, Seaside Reminders, 2-5pm, Cardiff
Tower 13, The Zonatas, 2-5pm, Cardiff by the Sea
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, ZB Savoy, 2-5pm, El Cajon
McP's Irish Pub Paddy-O, Busted Spurs Band w/ Gonzo, 2-6pm, Coronado
Carruth Cellars – Oceanside, Bill Kilpatrick, 3-6pm, Oceanside
Fast Times, Geoff Corey 5 Band, 3-6pm, Clairemont
Uvas Winery, Freddie Walton, 4-7pm, Poway
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Poway, Riptide, 4-7pm, Poway
Carruth Cellars – Liberty Station, Perfect Blend Duo, 4-7pm, Liberty Station
Winston's, Bright Light Band, 4-7pm, Ocean Beach
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, David Shyde, 4-7pm, La Jolla
Orfila Vineyards and Winery, Max, 4-7:30pm, San Pasqual Valley
The Galley at the Marina, Next Level Band, 4-8pm, Chula Vista
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Brenda Greggio Trio, 5-7pm, Morena
Panama 66, The Sandpiper Ensemble, 5-7pm, Balboa Park
Aquarius Bar & Grille, JP and the Mystery Train, 5-7:30pm, Mission Bay
The Roxy Encinitas, Joseph Luna Trio, 5-7:30pm, Encinitas
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, R-Tyme, 5-8pm, National City
Pour House, Wasted Years • Dead on the Wire • Haez • Flailing Idiot, 5-9pm, South Oceanside
The Camp Store, Mojo Strut, 5:30-8:30pm, South Carlsbad
Coronado Summer Concerts – Spreckels Park, The Pine Mountain Logs, 6pm, Coronado
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, JJ Sansaverino, 6-9pm, Point Loma
Aztec Brewing Company, Aztec Jazz Jam with Dylan Soto, 6-9pm, Vista
Good Bar, Knuckleheads, 6-9pm, Point Loma
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Jazz Jam, 6-10pm, Encinitas
Deft Brewing, Lisa Dilk & The Dude, 6-8:30pm, Morena
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Helena Holleran, 6-9pm, Mission Bay
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Johnny C, 6-9pm, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Trey Hill, 6-9pm, Leucadia
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Burt Brion Trio, 6-9pm, Marina
Bellamy's Restaurant, Cabaret Series: Nic & Desi, 6:30pm, Central Escondido
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Stacey Antonel & the Sea Horses, 7pm, University Heights
The Kraken, Huck n Pray, 7-10pm, Cardiff
The Holding Company, Dolphins on Acid • Backseat • Pocket Change, 7:30-11:30pm, Ocean Beach
Prohibition Liquor Bar, Pro-Am Blues hosted by Chickenbone Slim, 8pm-1:30am, Gaslamp Quarter

Trivia and Karaoke

Friday 7/18

Winston's, Karaoke with Corey Glasper, 8 pm, Ocean Beach
710 Beach Club, Karaoke, 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
Mother Earth Brewing, Sunset Trivia, 6‑8 pm, Vista
White Labs Brewing Co, Trivia, 6:30‑8:30 pm, Miramar
Dirty Birds, Sunset Trivia, 7‑9 pm, Ocean Beach

Saturday 7/19

American Legion Post 282, Karaoke with Leslie, 6‑9 pm, La Mesa
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, Sunset Trivia, 8‑10 pm, College Area
Amalfi Enoteca, Bingo, 5‑8 pm, San Marcos

Sunday 7/20

American Legion Post 282, Karaoke with TerryOke, 1‑5 pm, La Mesa
710 Beach Club, Karaoke, 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 with DJ Harvest, 9 pm‑1 am, Allied Gardens
Werewolf American Pub, Karaoke, 9 pm‑1 am, Gaslamp Quarter
North Bar, Karaoke, 9 pm, Escondido
Dirty Birds Liberty Station, Sunset 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!! …

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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.