OB Chili Cook-Off, Beach Boys & Art Openings

Summer is settling in across San Diego, and this weekend is packed with reasons to get out of the house. From the OB Street Fair and Taste of Adams to Cars & Corks in Escondido, a major new museum exhibit, and hundreds of live music performances, there's something happening in every corner of the county. We've also included a great North County hike, this week's local trivia, and an early look at Fourth of July celebrations.

Let’s dive in.

 Steve DeLong
Publisher

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The Events

🌶️ OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off - Sat 6/27
One of San Diego's signature summer festivals returns with live music on multiple stages, local vendors, a chili competition, beer garden, and family fun just steps from the beach. It's a perfect excuse to spend the day in Ocean Beach.

🍽️ Taste of Adams Avenue - Sun 6/28
Sample bites from dozens of restaurants, cafés, breweries, and dessert shops while strolling one of San Diego's favorite neighborhood business districts. Great way to discover a new local favorite

🚗 Cars & Corks at Burtech Family Vineyard – Sat. June 27
Classic cars, local wine, food vendors, and live music come together at Burtech Family Vineyard in Escondido from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM. It's a relaxed way to spend a Saturday surrounded by unique vehicles, great wine, and North County scenery. 🍷🚘

🎨 Renaissance to Revolution Opens - Sat 6/27
The San Diego Museum of Art debuts a newly reimagined European art gallery featuring works spanning six centuries, from the Renaissance through the 19th century. A great indoor option for art lovers.

🛍️ Gaslamp Artisan Market - Sat & Sun
Browse handcrafted art, jewelry, home décor, and gifts from local makers while exploring the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. A fun stop before lunch or a Padres game.

🎼 The Beach Boys with the San Diego Symphony - Sat 6/27
A summer classic at The Rady Shell, combining iconic Beach Boys hits with the San Diego Symphony on the waterfront. One of the weekend's marquee concerts. Featuring John Stamos as well.

⭐ San Diego Hosts the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
San Diego took center stage this week as it hosted California's 2026 MICHELIN Guide Ceremony at EVE in Downtown San Diego. The night celebrated the state's top restaurants, with Addison retaining its three stars, Lucien earning its first MICHELIN Star, Lilo and Soichi Sushi keeping theirs, and Lilo's Savannah Riedler receiving the California Sommelier Award. 🍽️✨

🎆 Coming Up: Fourth of July Weekend – July 4

America's 250th birthday brings one of San Diego's biggest celebration weekends of the year. Top picks include Big Bay Boom on San Diego Bay, Coronado's Independence Day Celebration, SeaWorld's Fireworks Spectacular, and the San Diego County Fair Fireworks in Del Mar. Prefer something closer to home? Nearly every community hosts its own parade, festival, or fireworks show.

👉 We'll have a complete roundup of San Diego's best Fourth of July events and fireworks on the website next week.

Looking for a challenging climb with one of North County's best views? Monserate Mountain features a steady uphill trek that rewards hikers with sweeping panoramas of rolling hills, avocado groves, and, on clear days, the Pacific Ocean.

Distance: ~3.5 miles RT
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Why now: Mild June mornings make the climb much more enjoyable before the afternoon sun.
Bonus: Grab breakfast or lunch in Fallbrook, or take a scenic drive through the Bonsall countryside on your way home.

Fri 6/26
High 75° / Low 59° • ⛅ 24%

Sat 6/27
High 73° / Low 61° • 🌤️ 10%

Sun 6/28
High 70° / Low 60° • 🌤️ 4%

A classic June weekend with cool mornings, afternoon sunshine, and comfortable temperatures. 🌤️

The Roxy Encinitas – Pat McBride – Encinitas – 3-5pm
Duke's La Jolla – Kevin Ryan – La Jolla – 3-6pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Mango Bay – Mission Bay – 4-7pm
Monarch Ocean Pub – Christian Taylor – Del Mar – 4-7pm
North City – I-Koustic Reggae – San Marcos – 4-7pm
Pala Casino Center Bar – Soul Circuit – Pala – 4-8:30pm
Domaine Artefact – John Lowery – Escondido – 4:30-6:30pm
Chandler's Oceanfront Dining – Sam Onzo – Carlsbad – 5-7pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Isaiah Mitchell – Encinitas – 5-7pm
TERI Common Grounds Cafe – Catbirds – San Marcos – 5-7:20pm
Gaylord Pacific – Orion Song – Chula Vista – 5-8pm
Pour House – Taryn Donath – Oceanside – 5-8pm
The Crossings at Carlsbad – Jeff Brinkman – Carlsbad – 5-8pm
Rancho Bernardo Inn – Kevin James O'Brien – Rancho Bernardo – 5-9pm
The Camp Store – Brent Curtis – Carlsbad – 5:30-8pm

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Forgotten Barrel Winery – WINE & BINGO – Escondido – 5-7pm

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

Koi Zen Cellars – Trivia – Rancho Bernardo – 5-8pm
Mia Marie Vineyards – Sunset Trivia – Escondido – 5:30-7:30pm
Dirty Birds - Ocean Beach – Sunset Trivia – Ocean Beach – 7-9pm

Covewood Restaurant – Kevin Ryan – Mission Bay – 10am-1pm
Bahia Resort Hotel – The Heart – Mission Bay – 10am-1pm
Farmer & The Seahorse – Sean McCole – Torrey Pines – 10am-1pm
California English – Erika Osuna – Sorrento Mesa – 10:30am-11:30am
TERI Common Grounds Cafe – Lilia Rose – San Marcos – 11am-1pm
Culinary Dropout – Anna Belew – Carmel Valley – 11am-2pm
La Valencia Hotel – David Shyde – La Jolla – 11am-2pm
Northside Tavern – Israel Maldonado – Ocean Beach – 11am-2pm
Tower 13 – Rockademy – Cardiff – 11am-2pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – Appian Way – Mission Bay – 12-3pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Megan Nguyen – Del Mar – 12-3pm
Coomber Craft Wines Vista – Raynaldo Martine – Vista – 1-4pm
Grand Ole BBQ – Taylor Johns – El Cajon – 1-4pm
The Roxy Encinitas – John Bennett – Encinitas – 1-3pm
Coyote Bar & Grill – The Kaotics – Carlsbad – 1-4:30pm

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🎤 Karaoke

American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke with Leslie – La Mesa – 6-9pm
Oceanside Elks Lodge 1561 – Karaoke w/ Sir Lou – Oceanside – 6-10pm
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill – Karaoke – Oceanside – 7-9:30pm
Happy Does Bar – Karaoke – Gaslamp Quarter – 8:30pm-1:30am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9pm-1am

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

L'Auberge Del Mar – Tyler F. Simmons – Del Mar – 11am-2pm
La Valencia Hotel – Javid & Naoko – La Jolla – 11am-2pm
Covewood Restaurant – Andrew Peña – Mission Bay – 11am-2pm
Downtown Cafe – Cockburns Band – El Cajon – 12-2:30pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Petra Persolja – Del Mar – 12-3pm
Aquarius Bar & Grille – High Noon Grateful Dead Set – Mission Bay – 12-5pm
Coomber Craft Wines Vista – Ari Schiller – Vista – 1-4pm
Duck Foot Brewing Co. – Sunday Bluegrass Jam – Miramar – 1-3pm
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza – Two Lane Highway – Santa Ysabel – 1-4pm
The Loma Club – Blonde Brothers Band – Liberty Station – 1-4pm
Winstons OB – A.R.T. – Ocean Beach – 1-4pm
The Roxy Encinitas – Kimball Burau – Encinitas – 1-3pm
Coyote Bar & Grill – The Buckley’s – Carlsbad – 1-4:30pm

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🎤 Karaoke

American Legion Post 282 – Karaoke with TerryOke – La Mesa – 5-8pm
Casino Inn Bar and Grill – Karaoke – Alpine – 5-10pm
The Salty Frog – Karaoke – Imperial Beach – 7pm-2am
710 Beach Club – Karaoke – Pacific Beach – 8pm-12am
Winstons OB – OBoke Karaoke – Ocean Beach – 8-11pm
Full Circle Saloon – Karaoke – Santee – 8:30pm-11:59pm
1st Street Bar – Karaoke Night – Encinitas – 9pm-12am
North Bar – Karaoke – Escondido – 9pm-1am
Pal Joey's – Karaoke with DJ Harvest – Allied Gardens – 9pm-1am
Werewolf American Pub – Karaoke – East Village – 9pm-1am

🧠 Trivia

Uvas Winery – Music Trivia with Laura Jane – Poway – 5-7pm
Eastbound Bar & Grill – Trivia – Lakeside – 6:30-8:30pm
Dirty Birds - Liberty Station – Sunset Trivia – Liberty Station – 8-9pm

*Some events may require tickets, reservations, cover charges, or be full/sold out, and we sometimes estimate the end time if not provided by the venue plus typos or errors can happen but we try our best!! …

Answer: B. San Luis Rey Downs

💡 Located in Bonsall, San Luis Rey Downs opened in 1969 and serves as the primary year-round training center for many horses that compete each summer at Del Mar. The facility has trained numerous stakes winners over the decades. You can even view current horse training results on Equibase.

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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.