Goodbye May gray, hello June gloom. If it isn’t evident from lengthy bar lines, weekend traffic on the 5, and calls from the ‘Zonies in your extended family, tourist season is officially here. June is packed with plenty of fun things to do this year, including another exciting music festival, county fair festivities in Del Mar, and plenty of food and beer happenings to indulge in. Mark your calendars and attend these 12 San Diego events in the sun (or shade) this month.
Food and Drink | Concerts and Theater | Festivals and Art | More Things to Do
Food & Drink Events in San Diego This June
Best of North County Party
June 7
Meet us at the Carlsbad Flower Fields, where we’ll gather our favorite restaurants, distilleries, and businesses from up north for SDM’s annual Best of North County Party. Wear your cutest stretchy pants—you’ll need the extra room to indulge in all the bites and sips that await. Must be 21 to attend.
5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad
Wildcoast’s 12th Annual Baja Bash Fundraiser
June 8
Dive into a sea of tacos and tequila at Wildcoast’s 12th annual Baja Bash on World Oceans Day. Help wildlife in Baja and beyond while feasting on delectable bites from some of SD’s top names in sustainable seafood, including Roberto Alcocer (Malva and Valle) and Emiliano Safa (Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa) at the Montbleau Estate in Solana Beach.
Montbleau Estate, Solana Beach
Taste of Little Italy
June 18-19
Save your appetito for two days of Italian delicacies at Taste of Little Italy. Head to the Piazza della Famiglia to pick up your Taste Passport and make your rounds at some of our favorite Italian cucinas, sampling pasta, pizza, and pesto to your heart’s content.
2210 Columbia Street, Little Italy
San Diego Beer Weekend
June 21-23
Put “crack a cold one” on your calendar. It’s time for San Diego Beer Weekend, an annual fest from the SD Brewers Guild highlighting independent craft breweries across the county—an area with more than 150 independent beer manufacturers.
Citywide
Concerts & Theater in San Diego This June
North Park Music Festival
June 1
Some of SoCal and Baja’s favorite musicians are appearing at the North Park Music Festival for another year of amps, bites, and brews. All ages are welcome to enjoy live performances and check out installations from binational artists, including Tijuana’s Parque de Cometas. More than 15 local food vendors and craft breweries will join the scene.
3812 29th St, North Park
Alison Brand Concert at Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
June 12
Catch Banjo Hall of Famer and Grammy Award winner Alison Brown at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center for a bluegrass-jazz concert benefiting the Rotary Club of La Jolla. Top-tier ticketholders get access to a pre-concert reception and a Q&A session with Jamie Deering, CEO of the SD-based Deering Banjo Company.
7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla
Festivals & Art Exhibits in San Diego This June
The Art of Experience Art Exhibit at Union Hall Gallery
June 1-16
Golden Hill has a new kid on the block: Union Hall Gallery, an offshoot of the Santa Ysabel Art Gallery. The space launches its inaugural exhibit, The Art of Experience, this month. Ponder the works of sculptor Ted Berryman and his late wife, abstract painter Martha Moramay Cuevas, and take advantage of a rare opportunity to touch the art in this interactive showcase.
2323 Broadway # 201, Golden Hill
Integration Series Pop-Up Art Gallery
June 1-17
A kaleidoscopic experience awaits at Sarah Stieber’s experiential pop-up gallery in Little Italy. The shimmering hues of her Integration Series echo the transparent acrylic displays and furniture throughout the space, immersing visitors in Stieber’s joyful world.
1943 India St., Little Italy
San Diego County Fair at The Del Mar Fairgrounds
June 12-July 7
If you haven’t stuffed your face with deep-fried everything at the San Diego County Fair, have you really experienced summer here? Dig up your vintage threads—shoulder pads, neon colors, and clashing prints—for this year’s “Let’s Go Retro” theme at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
More Fun Things to Do in San Diego This June
Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K
June 1-2
On your marks, get set… ROCK! San Diego’s highly anticipated Rock ‘n’ Roll race is back, inviting distance runners to test their mettle with a marathon, half-marathon, and 5K. Those without a need for speed can gather on the sidelines to cheer the athletes on and help them re-up on electrolytes.
Citywide
Free Yoga Class at The Rady Shell
June 8
Zero experience necessary, but yoga mat, SPF, and sunnies encouraged. Namaste your way to the Rady Shell, where FIT Athletic and longtime yogi Viktoria Talbot leads a free flow amid picturesque views of the bay. Registration required.
222 Marina Park Way, Downtown
Anchored in Wellness, A Day of Movement and Mindfulness at Liberty Station
June 29
Don your athleisure for Anchored in Wellness, a day of movement and mindfulness at Liberty Station. Try a fitness class (like yoga with Yoga Six, or Pilates with Club Pilates), then find that mind-to-body connection with a post-workout ice bath, meditation, or breathwork. Finally, fuel up with local food trucks, a beer and wine garden, and more.
2640 Cushing Road, Point Loma
