Encinitas Wine & Food Festival returns June 7
Once again, it’s time to Sip, Savor and at the Encinitas Wine & Food Festival. The popular event is celebrating its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, June 7, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the VIP event starting at 3 p.m., at the scenic Encinitas Ranch Golf Course.This signature North County event brings together the best in local cuisine, fine wines, craft brews, and community giving — all set against a stunning coastal backdrop. Attendees will enjoy tastings from 50+ local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and spirit vendors, live music by Celeste Barbier, and the chance to mingle with fellow food and wine lovers.But beyond the culinary experience, this event is about giving back. Proceeds a wide array of local nonprofits focused on youth, education, the arts, the environment, animal welfare, and community wellbeing. Tickets are on sale online at www.encinitaswinefestival.com.
Encinitas Cruise Nights
The Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association has started its 26th annual presentation of Encinitas Cruise Nights, including new and familiar car clubs and awesome local live bands.
The series is held on the third Thursday of May through September, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p,m. Future Cruise Nights this year will be held on June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, and Sept. 18. As always, Encinitas 101 welcomes all classic and vintage vehicles to this free monthly event, where drivers take spaces along Coast Highway 101 and in adjacent parking lots, or simply cruise up and down the main street. More info: www.encinitas101.com, (760) 943-1950.
San Diego Italian Film Festival to feature ‘Orlando’ at La Paloma Theatre
San Diego Italian Film Festival presents Orlando on Thursday, June 12, 7 p.m. at La Paloma Theatre, Encinitas. Orlando is an aged musician from a small town in central Italy who lost his wife years ago and now lives alone, playing the accordion at weddings and working the land. Valerio, his only child, left for Brussels soon after his mother’s death, which led Orlando to cut all ties with him.
However, when he reaches out to his father to ask for help, Orlando feels he must oblige. For the first time in his life, he leaves the town and travels to Brussels to see Valerio, only to arrive when it is too late. His son is dead, leaving behind a nine-year-old daughter, Lyse. Now, a new life for Orlando awaits…
This film is in Italian with English subtitles. Tickets are available online at www.sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com and at the box office (cash only). La Paloma Theatre is located at 471 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas.
Switchfoot Bro-Am concert
Switchfoot Bro-Am returns for its 21st year, with the Benefit Party and then the Beach Fest, celebrating music, surfing and community while raising money for San Diego youth beneficiaries. The Benefit Party will kick off the festivities from 6 to 10 p.m. on June 19, followed by the free, family-friendly Beach Fest from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 21 at Encinitas’ Moonlight Beach. Visit broam.org/broam-event.
Encinitas Guitar Orchestra to hold ‘Through the Ages’ concert
The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra, under the direction of Peter Pupping, invites all on a musical journey June 6 at 7:30 p.m. themed Through the Ages. This unique concert will feature a 35-member guitar ensemble performing a chronological program that spans centuries of musical history.
The evening begins in the Renaissance with works by John Dowland, followed by selections from Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto and Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. The program then transitions into the Romantic and modern eras with Manuel de Falla’s La Vida Breve and Isaac Albéniz’s iconic Asturias, arranged for guitar orchestra. The journey concludes with powerful renditions of Holst’s Jupiter, Mason Williams’ Classical Gas, and Pat Metheny’s Awakening.The event will take place at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (925 Balour Dr., Encinitas). Suggested donation: $20. General seating — no reservations required.
Batiquitos Lagoon presentation: ‘Saving Our Waterways’
Batiquitos Lagoon will hold a presentation on June 14 titled “Saving Our Waterways,” given by Navy Mckee, CEO of Kai Pono Solutions She has invented a storm drain filtration device to work within the water infrastructure while also tracking flow rates, contaminants, and maintenance cycles. This free, family event is good for adults and kids age 12 and older. Space is limited and is first come, first served. It’s recommended to come 15 minutes early to secure a seat. Meet at the Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad. For more information , visit Batiquitoslagoon.org.
Roy Jenuine: Modern Folk Art exhibit in Solana Beach
Leucadia-based mixed media artist Roy Jenuine will host an exhibit – Roy Jenuine: Modern Folk Art – in Solana Beach, showcasing a lifetime of work from 1978 through today. Jenuine has spent his life’s work blending wood, photography and found materials to create artful masterpieces spanning functional furniture to mixed-media assemblage.The temporary, early summer exhibition will take place from June 9 and run through July 6, with an opening night reception, Friday, June 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Following the opening party, which is open to the public, the gallery will be open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.The address for the exhibition is: 312 South Cedros Ave, Suite 180 in Solana Beach.To learn more about Jenuine’s work, visit www.royjenuinestudio.com.
El Camino Quilters Guild meeting features guest speaker
El Camino Quilters Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday June 10, at El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Dr., Oceanside, 92056. Guest fee $10.The June guest speaker is Jenny Lyon. Her lecture is titled “Tippy Top Tips for Successful Free Motion Quilting.”Her workshop, “Yes, You Can Free Motion Quilt” will be held June 11, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Quilt in a Day quilt shop in San Marcos. Workshop fee: $55.For more information visit elcaminoquilters.com or email [email protected].
El Camino Quilters is a nonprofit group that donates hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to a variety of groups including Rady Children’s Hospital, senior centers, hospitals, police and military groups.
Summer Twilight Concerts
Del Mar residents have been able to attend this concert series for over four decades. The Del Mar Foundation will host this series on four dates this summer.6 p.m. opening act, 7 p.m. headliner. June 24, July 8, July 29 and Aug. 12. Powerhouse Park, 1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar. delmarfoundation.org/programs/twilight
Concerts at the Cove
Solana Beach partners with the Belly Up for this summer series. Chairs with low backs, blankets and picnics are encouraged.6-7:45 p.m. Thursdays. June 19-Aug. 7. Fletcher Cove Park, 111 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach. cityofsolanabeach.org/en/events/concerts-cove-10
‘United in Praise!’ t spring concerts in Solana Beach and La Jolla
On Sunday, June 15, the choirs of Solana Beach Presbyterian Church and La Jolla Presbyterian Church will be ing forces to present two performances of “United in Praise” at 4 p.m. in La Jolla and 7 p.m. in Solana Beach.
These concerts will feature diverse musical selections that illustrate the power of communal worship and reconciling love. With the music of the combined choir and instrumental ensembles, the aim is to foster love and unity through God’s healing gift of art, according to a news release.
La Jolla Presbyterian Church is located at 7715 Draper Avenue, La Jolla. (4 p.m.)Solana Beach Presbyterian Church is located at 120 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach. (7 p.m.)The choirs will be going on a Music Ministry Tour June 20-30 through New England, Canadian Maritime provinces, and Quebec.
Warwick’s to host Del Mar native/bestselling author
On Thursday, June 12, at 7:30 p.m. Warwick’s book store in La Jolla will host award-winning historian and UC Berkeley lecturer Sarah Gold McBride, a Del Mar native, as she discusses and signs her new book, Whiskerology: The Culture of Hair in Nineteenth-Century America. This event is free and open to the public. Call the Book Department at (858) 454-0347 or visit www.warwicks.com for more information.
Car show at Belmont Park
The Father’s Day Cruise to Belmont Park & Car Show is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 15 at Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Blvd. Highlights include music, food and entertainment. The show is open to all makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles. There will be trophies for classics. Entry fee of $35 per vehicle is due by June 8. Visit carshowcalifornia.com.
Concerts at Calvary presents Classic Jazz, Four Hands
Concerts at Calvary will present “Classic Jazz, Four Hands” on Tuesday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church (424 Via de la Valle, Solana Beach). Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi — playing together on one piano —will perform jazz classics, boogie-woogie and show tunes for a lively evening of music. A camera trained on the piano from above will allow the audience to see how this couple navigates the keyboard to make great music together, according to a news release.
A courtyard reception follows with complimentary refreshments and a chance to mingle with the musicians. ission is free, but guests can show their appreciation with a donation to help the cost of the concert and the musicians’ travel. Donate on the evening of the concert.
Del Mar’s 2025 Summer Solstice event
Del Mar’s popular Summer Solstice will be held this year on Thursday, June 12, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at Powerhouse Park in Del Mar.The Del Mar Village Association will present the event featuring delicious tastes and sips from award-winning Del Mar Village restaurants, as well as a variety of beverages, a beachside musical performance from Ben Benavente, and more.The event helps sustainability efforts to keep Del Mar’s beaches and downtown welcoming to all, and to its small business community. For tickets and more information visit: www.visitdelmarvillage.com/summersolstice
WILDCOAST presents 13th annual Baja Bash fundraiser
WILDCOAST, an international team that conserves coastal and marine ecosystems and addresses climate change through natural solutions, invites the community to celebrate their quarter-century of impact at the 13th annual Baja Bash fundraiser on June 14, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., at Montbleau Estate, Solana Beach.The evening raises vital funds to WILDCOAST’s programs to preserve wild coastlines and wildlife in California and beyond, according to a news release. The event will feature gourmet food stations with San Diego and Baja chefs.The highly curated epicurean affair will also feature fresh sustainable seafood, farm fresh produce, small batch tequila and mezcal, fine wines from the Russian River Valley, and craft beers. In addition, the fiesta will feature live music and many local artists in the event’s silent and live auctions. For tickets go to https://one.bidpal.net/2025bajabash/welcome Learn more at wildcoast.org.
Belmont Park’s 100th birthday celebration
Belmont Park is turning 100 years old this July and the iconic waterfront landmark is running “100 Days of Belmont,” a summer-long celebration with nostalgia, giveaways and centennial bites through Sept. 2. Visit www.belmontpark.com.
Cancer Society resale shop holds bridal sale
The American Cancer Society’s resale store, Discovery Shop, runs a Bridal Event Pop Up Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6-7 at 2570 Vista Way, Oceanside. The sale features designer and one-of-a-kind gowns and dresses, shoes, accessories and many designer items. The shop is staffed by volunteers and features upscale items such as clothing, accessories, jewelry, furniture, artwork, antiques, collectibles and household items. Donations are accepted.
San Diego Alliance of Braver Angels cross-partisan discussion
The San Diego Alliance of Braver Angels invites all to a thought-provoking discussion on the tension between the Judicial Branch and the Executive Branch of the United States Government. “Who Governs and How? Democracy, Authority, and the Rule of Law”As part of a nationwide movement fostering respectful, cross-partisan dialogue, Braver Angels provides a space for community to engage in meaningful conversations beyond the headlines. This free event will take place on Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. to noon at the Rancho Bernardo Community Library (17110 Bernardo Center Drive). For more information or to RSVP, email [email protected]
