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Hey San Diego—this weekend brings a vinyl record sale and a vegan market in North Park, legendary beach softball action on Fiesta Island with the launch of OTL, and summer concerts by the sea in La Jolla and Encinitas. Plus the San Diego Zoo stays open late all summer with live entertainment under the stars.

Let’s dive in.

 Steve DeLong
Publisher

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The Events

🎵 North Park Record Fair July 12 (Part of North Park Vegan Market) Vinyl hunters rejoice! Browse rare finds and classic albums at this record fair alongside the popular vegan market popup in North Park.

🎨 Gaslamp Artisan Market July 12 & 13 (10am-4pm) Weekend treasure hunt in the Gaslamp Quarter featuring local vendors with handcrafted clothing, accessories, art, wellness products, and unique finds.

🦁 Nighttime Zoo Through August 10 (9am-8pm daily) San Diego Zoo transforms after dark with live music, spectacular entertainment, and unforgettable wildlife encounters as activities begin at 3:30pm.

🏐 Over the Line World Championships July 12-13 & July 19-20 (Starting 7:30am) San Diego's legendary beach softball tournament returns to Fiesta Island with costumes, creative team names, and 70 years of wild beach tradition.

🎺 Moonlight Beach Concert July 13 (1-5pm) Free beachside concert featuring Lolo Paniolo & Kehulili O Kailani Dancers with School of Rock Del Mar & Encinitas opening on the sand.

🎷 La Jolla Concerts by the Sea July 13 (3:30-5:30pm) Big Time Operator's 17-piece orchestra brings American classics and big band swing to beautiful Scripps Park overlooking the Pacific.

The Food

🥗North Park Vegan Market July 12 (12pm-4pm) San Diego's biggest vegan market returns to North Park Mini Park with 60+ vendors serving plant-based pizza, burgers, sushi, donuts, and more alongside the record fair.

🍷University of San Diego Wine Classic July 13 (Garden of the Sea, USD) USD Alumni Association's signature fundraising event featuring tastings from 25+ wineries owned by USD alumni, gourmet food, live entertainment, and silent auction. Limited tickets available at door.

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

The Views

Sunset Cliffs sunset .…

The Weather

Friday, July 11:

High: 84°F, Low: 58°F ☀️

Saturday, July 12:

High: 81°F, Low: 60°F ☀️

Sunday, July 13:

High: 80°F, Low: 61°F ☀️

The Music

Music Sponsored by Mike Slayen, Realty Ace & Guitar Teacher

Friday 7/11

Duke's La Jolla, Russell Paihinui, 3-6 PM, La Jolla
Aquarius Bar & Grille, 1st Friday Jazz Jam, 4-7 PM, Mission Bay
Monarch Ocean Pub, Jehua Evans, 4-7 PM, Del Mar
The Roxy Encinitas, Luke Lively [Happy Hour], 5-7:30 PM, Encinitas
Seasons Restaurant, Jeff Brinkman, 5-8 PM, Carlsbad
Pour House, Joe Wood & the Lonely Ones, 5-8 PM, South Oceanside
Uvas Winery, Alex Elisabeth, 5-8 PM, Poway
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Kevin Ryan, 5-8 PM, Mission Bay
The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Christian Taylor, 5-8 PM, Torrey Pines
The Camp Store, Brent Curtis, 5:30-8:30 PM, South Carlsbad
Cruisin' Grand, West of West, 5:30-8:30 PM, Escondido Grand Avenue
Panama 66, Khalil Childs Quartet, 6-7:50 PM, Balboa Park
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Michael Draper, 6-8 PM, El Cajon
Windmill Food Hall, Swinging Johnsons, 6-8:30 PM, Carlsbad
Amalfi Marina Bar, The Sticky Sweets, 6-9 PM, San Marcos
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Blaise Guld, 6-9 PM, Harbor Island
Barefoot Bar & Grill, Jolene Cruz, 6-9 PM, Mission Bay
La Valencia Hotel, Keni Yarbro, 6-9 PM, La Jolla
SHAKE Lounge Marriott Vacation Club, Kai Kalama, 6-9 PM, Core-Columbia
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, Barn Owls, 6-9 PM, Wynola
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Jesse Johnson, 6-9 PM, La Jolla
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Naked Funk, 6-9 PM, Mission Bay
Bellamy's Restaurant, Dave Scott & Bobby Lanuza, 6-9 PM, Central Escondido
Carruth Cellars – Oceanside, Village Garage Band, 6-9 PM, Oceanside
Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill, Ryan Hillier, 6-9 PM, Ivey Ranch / Rancho Del Oro
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Carlsbad, Taylor Johns, 6-9 PM, Carlsbad
Tower 13, Jahtiva, 6-9 PM, Cardiff by the Sea
The Galley at the Marina, Colour, 6-10 PM, Chula Vista
Babcock & Story Hotel Del, Gonzo Solo, 6-10 PM, Point Loma
The Shout! House, Dueling Pianos: Jon, Courtney, Dave, James, 6:30 PM-1:30 AM, Gaslamp Quarter
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Craig Dawson Trio, 6:30-10:30 PM, Marina
American Legion Post 282, Nigel, 6:30-9:30 PM, La Mesa
Fairmont Grand Del Mar – Grand Social, Havana Nights featuring Fercho, 6:30-9:30 PM, Carmel Valley
Négociant Winery, Don L., 6:30-9:30 PM, Hillcrest
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, Latin Sol, 6:30-10:30 PM, National City
Deft Brewing, Mystery Train, 7-9:30 PM, Morena
Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Casey Turner, 7-10 PM, Coronado
L'Auberge Del Mar, Marelle, 7-10 PM, Del Mar
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Hippy Goods, 7-10 PM, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Keefer and Rob, 7-10 PM, Leucadia
Mission Avenue Bar & Grill, Boone & Kiel, 7-10 PM, Oceanside
Riviera Supper Club & Turquoise Room, Bill Caballero, 7-10 PM, La Mesa
Fast Times, Serious Guise, 7-10 PM, Bay Park
Alejandra's Cantina, 2LiL2Late, 7-10 PM, Carlsbad
Aztec Brewing Company, Travel Agents, 7-10 PM, Vista
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Siers Brothers Summer Outdoor Stage, 7-10 PM, Morena
1st Street Bar, WestWinders, 7:30-9:30 PM, Encinitas
The Holding Company – 1st Floor, Green Jelly aka Green Jello, 7:30-11:30 PM, Ocean Beach
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Smoke & Mirrors Sound System w/PrizeFighters, 8 PM Show, University Heights
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas, TJ Moss, 8-11 PM, Encinitas
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Jesse Ray Smith, 8-11 PM, Carmel Valley
McP's Irish Pub, Alternatives, 8 PM-12 AM, Coronado
Pal Joey's, Final Days Band, 8 PM-12 AM, Allied Gardens
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Laurie BB Lewis & the Electric Underground, 8 PM-12 AM, Point Loma
The Roxy Encinitas, Blame Betty, 8:30-11:30 PM, Encinitas
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, The Brown Sugar Band, 8:30-11:30 PM, Encinitas
Full Circle Saloon, Triple Deez Band, 8:30 PM-12:30 AM, Santee
Poway Irish Pub, The Celebrities, 8:30 PM-12 AM, Poway
Prohibition Liquor Bar, CEO's Rhythm Section, 8 PM-1:30 AM, Gaslamp Quarter
Pour House, American Bear, Plastic Nancy, Kiss Hello, 9-11:59 PM, South Oceanside
Renegade Country, Patrick Howard Trampus & Honky Tonk Nights, 9 PM-12:30 AM, El Cajon

Saturday 7/12

San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Trevor Davis, 10 AM-1 PM, Mission Bay
Farmer & The Seahorse, Sean McCole, 11 AM-2 PM, Torrey Pines
La Valencia Hotel, Jack French, 11 AM-2 PM, La Jolla
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Manzanita Blues, 12-3 PM, Mission Bay
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Geoff Nigl, 12-3 PM, Carmel Valley
Winston's, Daytime Moon, 1-3 PM, Ocean Beach
The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Shea Givens, 1-4 PM, Torrey Pines
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Stacey Antonel, 1-4 PM, El Cajon
Tower 13, Jessie Lark Band, 1:30-4:30 PM, Cardiff by the Sea
Coronado Ferry Landing, Dave Preston & the Grownups, 2-5 PM, Coronado
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Big Boss Bubeleh, 3-6 PM, Encinitas
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Natty Prophets, 3-6 PM, Mission Bay
Uvas Winery, Freddie Walton, 3-6 PM, Poway
Winston's, Radical Waves, 4-7 PM, Ocean Beach
Orfila Vineyards & Winery, Ellen Bizzet, 4-7:30 PM, San Pasqual Valley
Del Mar Plaza – Oceanview Deck, Sweet Juanita, 5-7 PM, Del Mar
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Manzanita Blues, 5-7 PM, Point Loma
The Roxy Encinitas, Isaiah Mitchell [Happy Hour], 5-7:30 PM, Encinitas
The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Jason Graham, 5-8 PM, Torrey Pines
Koi Zen Cellars, 3D Blues Band, 5-8 PM, Carmel Mountain Ranch
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, Rip Carson, 5-8 PM, El Cajon
Pour House, The California Rangers, 5-8 PM, South Oceanside
The Camp Store, Jahtiva, 5:30-8:30 PM, South Carlsbad
Tidal, Fercho, 5:30-8:30 PM, Mission Bay
The Shout! House, Dueling Pianos: Martha, James, Jon, Eric, Jeff + Fiddle Player, 6:30 PM-1:30 AM, Gaslamp Quarter
Panama 66, Robin Henkel with Horns, 6-7:50 PM, Balboa Park
Barefoot Bar & Grill, Jesse Johnson, 6-9 PM, Mission Bay
Windmill Food Hall, Taylor Johns, 6-8 PM, Carlsbad
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Casey Turner, 6-9 PM, Mission Bay
Carruth Cellars – Oceanside, John Manley, 6-9 PM, Oceanside
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Fish & the Seaweeds, 6-9 PM, Mission Bay
Amalfi Marina Bar, Cadillac Fringe, 6-9 PM, San Marcos
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Jolene Cruz, 6-9 PM, La Jolla
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, Harmony Grove, 6-9 PM, Wynola
La Valencia Hotel, David Shyde, 6-9 PM, La Jolla
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Carlsbad, Ryan Valenzuela, 6-9 PM, Carlsbad
Bellamy's Restaurant, The Sticky Sweets, 6-9 PM, Central Escondido
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, Kevin Ryan, 6-9 PM, Harbor Island
Havana Grill – Mission Valley, Perla Negra Cuban Trio, 6-9 PM, Mission Valley
The Galley at the Marina, Evidence Band, 6-10 PM, Chula Vista
Babcock & Story Hotel Del, Gonzo Solo, 6-10 PM, Point Loma
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Archie Thompson Trio, 6:30-10:30 PM, Marina
Négociant Winery, James Antho, 6:30-9:30 PM, Hillcrest
Tower 13, Red Velvet Band, 6:30-9:30 PM, Cardiff by the Sea
Mission Avenue Bar & Grill, Ben Powell, 7-10 PM, Oceanside
Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Jarred Matthew, 7-10 PM, Coronado
Alejandra's Cantina, Back to the Garden, 7-10 PM, Carlsbad
L'Auberge Del Mar, Rachel Jay, 7-10 PM, Del Mar
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, R-Tyme, 7-10 PM, National City
Fast Times, Retro-X, 7-10 PM, Bay Park
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, ZB Savoy, 7-10 PM, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Sarah and Rob, 7-10 PM, Leucadia
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Detroit Underground – Summer Outdoor Stage, 7-10 PM, Morena
Riviera Supper Club & Turquoise Room, Ryan Tafolla & Friends, 7-10 PM, La Mesa
Aztec Brewing Company, Kisstroyer, 7-10 PM, Vista
Books & Records Bar, Gypsy Sally, 7-10 PM, Bankers Hill
Mainstream Bar & Grill, DayTripper, 7-11 PM, Poway
Good Bar, Stay Out & Friends, 7-11:59 PM, Point Loma
1st Street Bar, Rick Trotter Band, 7:30-9:30 PM, Encinitas
The Holding Company, Orchards, 7:30-11:30 PM, Ocean Beach
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Matt Dibiase, Harley Magsino, Victor Baker, Julien Cnatelm + Special Guests, 8 PM Show, University Heights
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Blaise Guld, 8-11 PM, Carmel Valley
Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas, OttoPilot, 8-11 PM, Encinitas
McP's Irish Pub, Sophisticats, 8 PM-12 AM, Coronado
Humphreys Backstage LIVE, Groove Therapy, 8 PM-12 AM, Point Loma
Prohibition Liquor Bar, CEO's Rhythm Section, 8 PM-1:30 AM, Gaslamp Quarter
Deft Brewing, Starsign, 8:30-11 PM, Morena
Winston's, Funk All Stars, 8:30-11:30 PM, Ocean Beach
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Yarp, 8:30-11:30 PM, Encinitas
The Roxy Encinitas, Sonic Nectar, 8:30-11:30 PM, Encinitas
Full Circle Saloon, Sleeping Faceless | Jesus rides a Rickshaw, 8:30 PM-12:30 AM, Santee
Poway Irish Pub, West of 5, 8:30 PM-12 AM, Poway
Pour House, 50 Weight Monument Valley movie premier then Death Chant, Robber, Drug Hunt, 9 -11:59 PM, South Oceanside
Renegade Country, Big Sky Moon, 9 PM-12:30 AM, El Cajon
710 Beach Club, Jamm + Ganda, 9 PM-1 AM, Pacific Beach
Pal Joey's, Tequila Mockingbirdz, 9 PM-1 AM, Allied Gardens
Til-Two Club, Daniel Saint Black | Abigail Osborn, 9 PM-1 AM, Talmadge
Lou Lou’s Club @ Lafayette Hotel, Matt Dibiase, Harley Magsino, Victor Baker, Julien Cnatelm + Special Guests, 10 PM Show, University Heights

Sunday 7/13

Seasons Restaurant, David Shyde, 10:30 AM-1:30 PM, Carlsbad
L'Auberge Del Mar, Jeff Brinkman, 11 AM-2 PM, Del Mar
Farmer & The Seahorse, Sean McCole, 11 AM-2 PM, Torrey Pines
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, DevvLov, 11 AM-2 PM, Mission Bay
La Valencia Hotel, Javid & Naoko, 11 AM-2 PM, La Jolla
Heroes Wood-Fired Pizza, Friends & Enablers, 12-3 PM, Wynola
Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Geoff Nigl, 12-3 PM, Carmel Valley
Aquarius Bar & Grille, High Noon Grateful Dead Party, 12-5 PM, Mission Bay
The Holding Company, Gutterfest featuring Guttermouth, 12-8 PM, Ocean Beach
Duke's La Jolla, Jonny Tarr, 1-4 PM, La Jolla
The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Andrew Peña, 1-4 PM, Torrey Pines
Coronado Ferry Landing, Lovalot Group, 2-5 PM, Coronado
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs, The Satisfiers, 2-5 PM, El Cajon
McP's Irish Pub Paddy-O, Ron's Garage, 2-6 PM, Coronado
Carruth Cellars – Oceanside, Perfect Blend Duo, 3-6 PM, Oceanside
Fast Times, Night Shift, 3-6 PM, Clairemont
Uvas Winery, BarrelHouse Blues Club, 3-6 PM, Poway
Pour House, Tacron John, 4-7 PM, South Oceanside
Mainstream Bar & Grill – Poway, VanDragon, 4-7 PM, Poway
Carruth Cellars – Liberty Station, Al Barnes, 4-7 PM, Liberty Station
Winston's, Cosmic Truth, 4-7 PM, Ocean Beach
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Helena Holleran, 4-7 PM, La Jolla
Orfila Vineyards & Winery, Geo Ramirez, 4-7:30 PM, San Pasqual Valley
The Galley at the Marina, The New Catillacs, 4-8 PM, Chula Vista
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant & Lounge, Mikan Zlatkovich Trio – Jazz, 5-7 PM, Morena
Panama 66, Whitney Shay, 5-7 PM, Balboa Park
Aquarius Bar & Grille, Only Fractured, 5-7:30 PM, Mission Bay
Kimball's Coastal Eatery, BB & Company, 5-8 PM, National City
The Camp Store, Heaney & Randolph, 5:30-8:30 PM, South Carlsbad
Coronado Summer Concerts – Spreckels Park, Cassie B, 6 PM start, Coronado
Mr. Peabody's Bar & Grill, Jazz Jam, 6-10 PM, Encinitas
Deft Brewing, Quick Fix Funk Trio, 6-8:30 PM, Morena
San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Jarred Matthew, 6-9 PM, Mission Bay
Le Papagayo Carlsbad, Whit Aadland, 6-9 PM, Carlsbad Village
Le Papagayo Leucadia, Fercho, 6-9 PM, Leucadia
Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Burt Brion Trio, 6-9 PM, Marina
The Shout! House, Dueling Pianos: Dave, Martha, Tom, 8 PM-12 AM, Gaslamp Quarter
Prohibition Liquor Bar, Pro-Am Blues hosted by Chickenbone Slim, 8 PM-1:30 AM, Gaslamp Quarter
Til-Two Club, Non-existent Night | Pale Endless | Hi-Five Ghost, 9 PM-1:30 AM, Talmadge

Trivia and Karaoke

Friday 7/11

Winston's, Karoake w/ Corey Glaspers, 8:00 PM, Ocean Beach
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 7/12

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, Trivia, 8-10 PM, College Area

Sunday 7/13

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
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!! …

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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.