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Hey San Diego—This weekend brings pro pickleball to town for the first time as Major League Pickleball holds playoffs at Barnes Tennis Center, while Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors serve up '90s nostalgia at Petco Park. The 48th World Bodysurfing Championships return to Oceanside Pier, Chula Vista goes citrusy with their annual Lemon Festival, and movie nights continue under the stars across county parks.

Let’s dive in.

 Steve DeLong
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The Events

🎥 Summer Movies in the Park Aug 15–22 (15 min after sunset) Free outdoor screenings of Elemental, Moana 2, The Wild Robot, and more at parks across San Diego County.

🌇 Five After Five – Balboa Park Aug 15 ($5 after 5pm) Evening cultural happenings in Balboa Park with museum access, performances, and park-wide activities after 5 pm.

🌅 Malk Sunset Overlook Now Open (Daily) New UCSD coastal viewpoint with accessible paths, native landscaping, and sweeping Pacific sunsets above La Jolla Shores.

🧵 Fabulous Fiber – Oceanside Museum of Art Jul 26–Nov 2 (Museum hours) Contemporary textile art transforms traditional fiber into vibrant, tactile sculptures and installations.

🌊 World Bodysurfing Championships Aug 16-17 Oceanside Pier hosts top bodysurfers competing in the 48th annual championship in classic SoCal surf style.

🎸 Blues Traveler + Gin Blossoms Aug 16 (6–11 pm) ’90s rock favorites join Spin Doctors for a nostalgic summer concert at Petco Park’s Gallagher Square.

🏖️ Sun & Sea Festival – Imperial Beach 2025 Cancelled Beloved sandcastle-building and beach celebration takes the year off—set to return in the future.

🏓 Major League Pickleball San Diego Aug 15–17 (All day) Pro pickleball playoffs debut in San Diego at Barnes Tennis Center with top-tier matches and fan events.

🌿 California 30×30 Partnership Summit Aug 15 (All day) Conservation leaders gather for field trips showcasing projects advancing the state’s land and water protection goals.

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

The Food

🍋 Lemon Festival – Chula Vista Aug 17 (11 am–6 pm) Downtown Chula Vista turns zesty with live music, lemon-themed eats, kids’ activities, and craft vendors.

🍔 Summer Food Festival – Bates Nut Farm Aug 16–17 (All day) Family farm fun with gourmet food trucks, local beer, live music, and fresh country air in Valley Center.

The Upcoming Events

🎬 San Diego International Children’s Film Festival Aug 17 (10 am–4 pm) Balboa Park screens over 50 short films for kids and teens, plus filmmaker Q&As and family-friendly activities.

The Hike of the Week

🥾 Hike of the Week: Navajo Canyon
Looking for a peaceful escape without leaving the city? Navajo Canyon in Allied Gardens offers a quiet, two-mile out-and-back through a surprisingly lush canyon tucked right into the neighborhood. Easy terrain, minimal crowds, and a “wow, I’m still in San Diego?” vibe make it a perfect quick nature fix.

The Local - Places to See

🪨 Secret Spot: Mushroom Caves
I mentioned Annie’s Canyon Trail a couple of weeks ago. Part of the trail includes the Mushroom Caves - a maze of sculpted sandstone walls, narrow passageways, and hidden alcoves that was once a secret local hangout. Here is a virtual hike video from the County of San Diego Communications Office.

The Views

No words!

San Diego Trivia - Did you know?

What San Diego beach is known as the birthplace of modern surfing in the mainland U.S.?

A) Ocean Beach
B) Mission Beach
C) Pacific Beach
D) La Jolla Shores

See the answer at the bottom of the newsletter!

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

The Weather

City of San Diego

Friday: Morning low clouds clearing to sun — high ~73°F, low ~63°F. ⛅
Saturday Plenty of sunshine — high 73°F, low 64°F. ☀
Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant — high 74°F, low 64°F. ⛅

North County Coastal

Friday: Low clouds give way to afternoon sunshine — high 74°F, low 62°F. ⛅
Saturday: A bright, sun-filled day — highs 74°F, lows 63°F. ☀
Sunday: Consistently sunny and pleasant — high 74°F, low 63°F. ☀

North County Inland

Friday: Plenty of sun — high 82°F, low 58°F. ☀
Saturday: Sunny and mild — high 80°F, low 58°F. ☀
Sunday: Another sunny day — highs 82°F, lows 60°F. ☀

Mountains

Friday: Bright and sunny — high 84°F, low 49°F. ☀
Saturday: Pleasant sunshine continues — high 82°F, low 51°F. ☀
Sunday: Sun stays strong — high 84°F, low 54°F. ☀

Desert

Friday: Clear and sunny — high 91°F, low 58°F. ☀
Saturday: Warm and sunny — high 86°F, low 56°F. ☀
Sunday: Another sunny day — high 88°F, low 56°F. ☀

The Music

Friday 8/15

Duke's La Jolla, Kevin Ryan, La Jolla, 3-6pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Bobby Sanchez & the Boogaloo Boys, Mission Bay, 3:30-6:30pm
Uvas Winery, Resonators, Poway, 4:30-6:30pm
The Roxy Encinitas, Steve Garcia, Encinitas, 5-7:30pm
Pour House, Taryn Donath, South Oceanside, 5-8pm
Seasons Restaurant, Nathan Welden, Carlsbad, 5-8pm
The Lodge at Torrey Pines, David Shyde, Torrey Pines, 5-8pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Rachel Jay, Mission Bay, 5-8pm
The Camp Store, The Ride, South Carlsbad, 5:30-8:30pm
Panama 66, Rat Pack Reborn, Balboa Park, 6-7:50pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, The Dave Gleason Trio, El Cajon, 6-8pm
Windmill Food Hall, Sammy Listoe, Carlsbad, 6-8pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, Thousand Eyes, Wynola, 6-9pm
Bellamy's Restaurant, Dave Scott & Bobby Lanuza, Central Escondido, 6-9pm
Carruth Cellars - Oceanside, John Manley, Oceanside, 6-9pm
Havana Grill - Mission Valley, Perla Negra Cuban Trio, Mission Valley, 6-9pm
Amalfi Marina Bar, Jimmy & Enrique, San Marcos, 6-9pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Carlsbad, Dave Booda, Carlsbad, 6-9pm
The Galley at the Marina, Next Level Band, Chula Vista, 6-10pm
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Fercho, Harbor Island, 6-9pm
Barefoot Bar & Grill, Casey Turner, Mission Bay, 6-9pm
La Valencia Hotel, Keni Yarbro, La Jolla, 6-9pm
Shake Bar & Lounge, Jolene Cruz, Core-Columbia, 6-9pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Jesse Johnson, La Jolla, 6-9pm
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill, Jonny Tarr, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro, 6-9pm
Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine, Liz Ajuzie & The Mood Swings, Mira Mesa, 6:30-8:30pm
Négociant Winery, Don L., Hillcrest, 6:30-9:30pm
American Legion Post 282, Fire Brothers, La Mesa, 6:30-9:30pm
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Craig Dawson Trio, Marina, 6:30-10:30pm
The Shout! House, Dueling Pianos: Martha, Dave, Eric, Gaslamp Quarter, 6:30pm-1:30am
Deft Brewing, Joey & the Mentals, Morena, 7-9:30pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, John Bennett, Carlsbad Village, 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Rheanna Downey, Leucadia, 7-10pm
Mission Avenue Bar & Grill, Tah Rei, Oceanside, 7-10pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille, 3 Car Garage, Mission Bay, 7-10pm
Fast Times, Satisfiers, Bay Park, 7-10pm
Alejandra's Cantina, Cold Craft, Carlsbad, 7-10pm
Aztec Brewing Company, Man-Flesh • Majora, Vista, 7-10pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Platinum Vibe, Morena, 7-10pm
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, Latin Sol, National City, 7-10pm
Books & Records Bar, Danielle Angeloni, Banker's Hill, 7-10pm
Til-Two Club, The Lowtimers • The Seamonks, Talmadge, 7-10:30pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Poway, The Traveling Nobodys, Poway, 7-11pm
The Holding Company - 1st Floor, Delilah Bon, Ocean Beach, 7-11:30pm
L'Auberge Del Mar, Jarred Matthew, Del Mar, 7-10pm
Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Jordan Whitlock, Coronado, 7-10pm
1st Street Bar, Maturation Soul, Encinitas, 7:30-9:30pm
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Malachi & the Funk, University Heights, 8pm
Pal Joey's, Ristband, Allied Gardens, 8pm-12am
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Serious Guise, Point Loma, 8pm-12am
McP's Irish Pub, Keefer & Rob, Coronado, 8pm-12am
Prohibition Liquor Bar, Jenny & the Tramps, Gaslamp Quarter, 8pm-1:30am
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas, Jason Graham, Encinitas, 8-11pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Gabe's Music, San Diego, 8-11pm
The Roxy Encinitas, Sonic Nectar, Encinitas, 8:30-11:30pm
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, 7 Seconds to Vegas, Encinitas, 8:30-11:30pm
Full Circle Saloon, Sonic Moonshine, Santee, 8:30pm-12:30am
Renegade Country, Taylor Johns & the Contraband, El Cajon, 9pm-12:30am
The Kraken, X Syndicate, Cardiff, 9pm-1am
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Malachi & the Funk, University Heights, 10pm

Saturday 8/16

San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Blaise Guld, Mission Bay, 10am-1pm
La Valencia Hotel, Helena Holleran, La Jolla, 11am-2pm
Farmer & The Seahorse, Fercho, San Diego, 11am-2pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Appian Way, Mission Bay, 12-3pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, DJ Kamau Washington, La Jolla, 12-3pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Brian Wahlstrom, San Diego, 12-3pm
Prohibition Brewing Company, Hitch Hikers, Vista, 12-4pm
The Roxy Encinitas, Benny J Cash, Encinitas, 1-2pm
Winston's, Black Star Polo Bene-Fest: Multiple Bands, Ocean Beach, 1-3pm
Uvas Winery, Freddie Walton, Poway, 1-4pm
The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Shea Givens, Torrey Pines, 1-4pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, DJ Erin Cummings, Mission Bay, 1-4pm
Tower 13, Tower 7, Cardiff by the Sea, 1:30-4:30pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Erika Davies & the Jam Stallions, El Cajon, 2-5pm
Coronado Ferry Landing, Captain Morgan Lee, Coronado, 2-5pm
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, LP Classics, Encinitas, 3-6pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Nitro, Mission Bay, 3-6pm
Del Mar Plaza - Ocean View Deck, Novocaine, Del Mar, 5-7pm
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Sue Palmer, Point Loma, 5-7pm
Pour House, The Tighten Ups, South Oceanside, 5-7pm
The Roxy Encinitas, Bob Bucciarelli, Encinitas, 5-7:30pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, That Beatles Cover Band, El Cajon, 5-8pm
The Lodge at Torrey Pines, OttoPilot, Torrey Pines, 5-8pm
Koi Zen Cellars, Kelli Rogers, Carmel Mountain Ranch, 5-8pm
The Camp Store, The Ram, South Carlsbad, 5:30-8:30pm
Tidal, David Shyde, Mission Bay, 5:30-8:30pm
Windmill Food Hall, Stuart Whiteworth, Carlsbad, 6-8pm
American Legion Post 282, Shot Kings, La Mesa, 6-9pm
Carruth Cellars - Oceanside, Agents of Apollo, Oceanside, 6-9pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Easy Wind, Mission Bay, 6-9pm
Amalfi Marina Bar, Cadillac Fringe, San Marcos, 6-9pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, Gimme Back My Blues, Wynola, 6-9pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Carlsbad, Christy & Ed Duo, Carlsbad, 6-9pm
Bellamy's Restaurant, YARP: Yacht Rock Party, Central Escondido, 6-9pm
Havana Grill - Mission Valley, Perla Negra Cuban Trio, Mission Valley, 6-9pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Jolene Cruz, Mission Bay, 6-9pm
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Perry O'Neal, Harbor Island, 6-9pm
Barefoot Bar & Grill, The Heart, Mission Bay, 6-9pm
La Valencia Hotel, Jesse Johnson, La Jolla, 6-9pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Nathan Welden, La Jolla, 6-9pm
The Galley at the Marina, Evidence Band, Chula Vista, 6-10pm
The Shout! House, Dueling Pianos: Jon, James, Dave, Eric, Courtney + Guest Guitar, Gaslamp Quarter, 6:30pm-1:30am
Négociant Winery, Kogee Soul Reprise, Hillcrest, 6:30-9:30pm
Tower 13, California Moon, Cardiff by the Sea, 6:30-9:30pm
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Archie Thompson Trio, Marina, 6:30-10:30pm
Deft Brewing, Fish & the Seaweeds, Morena, 7-9:30pm
Alejandra's Cantina, Ristband, Carlsbad, 7-10pm
Fast Times, The Remnants, Bay Park, 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Sarah & Rob, Carlsbad Village, 7-10pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia, John Lee Band, Leucadia, 7-10pm
Mission Avenue Bar & Grill, Ben Powell, Oceanside, 7-10pm
Aztec Brewing Company, IDM - Gordon Steven's Band, Vista, 7-10pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, The Wild$side Band, Morena, 7-10pm
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, Rising Star, National City, 7-10pm
Books & Records Bar, The Grinnels, Banker's Hill, 7-10pm
L'Auberge Del Mar, Blaise Guld, Del Mar, 7-10pm
Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Kevin Ryan, Coronado, 7-10pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Poway, Steal Dawn, Poway, 7-11pm
1st Street Bar, The Exploits, Encinitas, 7:30-9:30pm
The Holding Company, The Sound Rejects • The Tumbleweeds, Ocean Beach, 7:30-11:30pm
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, I-90, Point Loma, 8pm-12am
McP's Irish Pub, Pat Ellis & Blue Frog, Coronado, 8pm-12am
Wong's Dragon Room, Cold Craft, La Mesa, 8pm-12am
Prohibition Liquor Bar, One of the Good Ones, Gaslamp Quarter, 8pm-1:30am
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas, Jesse Ray Smith, Encinitas, 8-11pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Jarred Matthew, San Diego, 8-11pm
Full Circle Saloon, Nemesis, Santee, 8:30pm-12:30am
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Tube Amp'd, Encinitas, 8:30-11:30pm
The Roxy Encinitas, Tsunami Sound Wave, Encinitas, 8:30-11:30pm
Poway Irish Pub, Classic Rock Band, Poway, 8:30pm-12am
Winston's, Wheeland Brothers + OceanNatives, Ocean Beach, 8:30pm-12am
Renegade Country, Barbwire, El Cajon, 9pm-12:30am
The Kraken, Celina Rescott & the Embers, Cardiff, 9pm-1am
710 Beach Club, Township Rebellion • Oceans, Pacific Beach, 9pm-1am
Pal Joey's, Retro-X, Allied Gardens, 9pm-1am
Pour House, Stevie Salas & the Tri-City Rollers, South Oceanside, 9pm-12am

Sunday 8/17

Seasons Restaurant, David Rosales, Carlsbad, 10:30am-1:30pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Andrew Peña, Mission Bay, 11am-2pm
La Valencia Hotel, Javid & Naoko, La Jolla, 11am-2pm
L'Auberge Del Mar, Brian Pierini, Del Mar, 11am-2pm
Farmer & The Seahorse, The Heart, San Diego, 11am-2pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, Friends and Enablers, Wynola, 12-3pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Adam J. Eros, San Diego, 12-3pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Fish & the Seaweeds Grateful Dead Set, Mission Bay, 12-5pm
Duke's La Jolla, Keni Yarbro, La Jolla, 1-4pm
The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Matt Heinecke, Torrey Pines, 1-4pm
Coronado Ferry Landing, Novocaine, Coronado, 2-5pm
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, ZB Savoy, El Cajon, 2-5pm
The Kraken, Seaside Ramblers, Cardiff, 2-5pm
McP's Irish Pub Paddy-O, Bonneville, Coronado, 2-6pm
Carruth Cellars - Oceanside, Jack French, Oceanside, 3-6pm
Fast Times, The Lovalot Group, Clairemont, 3-6pm
Uvas Winery, Amber Lee, Poway, 3-6pm
Mainstream Bar & Grill - Poway, Riptide, Poway, 4-7pm
Carruth Cellars - Liberty Station, Al Barnes, Liberty Station, 4-7pm
Winston's, Strangely Strange • Brighton Street Bullies • Just in Case • The Pictographs • New Dystopians, Ocean Beach, 3-7pm
Tower 13, Salty Papa, Cardiff by the Sea, 4-7pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, David Shyde, La Jolla, 4-7pm
The Galley at the Marina, The New Catillacs, Chula Vista, 4-8pm
Panama 66, The Sandpiper Ensemble, Balboa Park, 5-7pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Lady Dottie & the Diamonds, Mission Bay, 5-7pm
The Roxy Encinitas, James Morgan Jazz Band, Encinitas, 5-7:30pm
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Joshua White with Tyler Kreutel & Rob Thorsen, Morena, 5-7pm
Koi Zen Cellars, Ashun, Carmel Mountain Ranch, 5-8pm
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, R-Tyme, National City, 5-8pm
The Camp Store, Wolff Trio, South Carlsbad, 5:30-8:30pm
Deft Brewing, San Diego Jazz Allstars, Morena, 6-7:30pm
Pour House, 4 Big Blankets • Faint Havens • Catrena, South Oceanside, 6-9pm
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, 5 O'Clock Shadow, Carlsbad Village, 6-9pm
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Trey Hill, Leucadia, 6-9pm
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Craig Dawson Trio, Marina, 6-9pm
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, David Rosales, Mission Bay, 6-9pm
Aztec Brewing Company, Aztec Jazz Jam with Dylan Soto, Vista, 6-9pm
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Jazz Jam, Encinitas, 6-10pm
Coronado Summer Concerts - Spreckels Park, The Suenamis, Coronado, 6pm
Bellamy's Restaurant, Cabaret Series with Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, Central Escondido, 6:30pm
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Bill Cunliffe, University Heights, 7pm
The Kraken, Barbwire, Cardiff, 7-10pm
The Shout! House, Dueling Pianos: Tom, Dave, James, Gaslamp Quarter, 8pm-12am
Prohibition Liquor Bar, Sunday Nights w/ Chickenbone Slim, Gaslamp Quarter, 8pm-1:30am

Trivia and Karaoke

Friday 8/15

Harry's Sports Bar & Grill, Harryaoke Fridays, Fallbrook, 8pm-1am
Winston's, Karaoke w/Corey Glasper, Ocean Beach, 8pm-1am
Happy Does Bar, Karaoke, Gaslamp Quarter, 8:30pm-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub, Karaoke, Gaslamp Quarter, 9pm-1am
Night Parade Brewing Company, Sunset Trivia, Scripps Ranch, 6-8pm
Mother Earth Brewing, Sunset Trivia, Vista, 6-8pm
White Labs Brewing Co - San Diego, Trivia, Miramar, 6:30-8:30pm
Dirty Birds - Ocean Beach, Sunset Trivia, Ocean Beach, 7-9pm

Saturday 8/16

Happy Does Bar, Karaoke, Gaslamp Quarter, 8:30pm-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub, Karaoke, Gaslamp Quarter, 9pm-1am
Round Table Pizza - Poway, Trivia, Poway, 6-8pm
Dirty Birds - College Area, Sunset Trivia, College Area, 8-9pm

Sunday 8/17

American Legion Post 282, Karaoke with TerryOke, La Mesa, 1-5pm
Winston's, Oboke Karaoke, Point Loma, 8-11pm
1st Street Bar, Karaoke, Encinitas, 9pm-1am
Werewolf American Pub, Karaoke, Gaslamp Quarter, 9pm-1am
Pal Joey's, Karaoke w/DJ Harvest, Allied Gardens, 9pm-1am
Dirty Birds - Liberty Station, Sunset Trivia, Point Loma, 6-9pm
North Bar, Karaoke, Escondido, 9pm-1am

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

Trivia Answer:
The correct answer is C) Pacific Beach.

🌴 When The Duke Hit San Diego – A rescue, a crowd, and a legacy
Hawaiian surf legend Duke Kahanamoku helped spark California’s surf scene with exhibitions in San Diego, often at Pacific Beach. His visits drew crowds, inspired local board-builders, and even included a dramatic rescue of struggling swimmers caught in a rip tide. Tourmaline Surfing Park soon became a hub for early wave-riders and shapers, cementing PB’s place in surf history.

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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.