Series & Shows
Classical Mystery Tour
The Fab Four invade the Embarcadero South with The Classical Mystery Tour. This lively Beatles tribute, performed by the Summer Pops, features music from the early Liverpool days to the Sgt. Pepper era and final song, “The Long and Winding Road.” June 27 & 28, 7:30 p.m. sandiegosymphony.org
Sway and groove to the sounds of SoCal’s finest jazz talent at The Westgate Hotel’s Sunset Poolside Jazz Series. Enjoy gourmet appetizers and tapas, classic cocktails, the city lights, and lounging by the sparkling pool. Thursdays, through August 28, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. westgatehotel.com
For a music-filled, patriotic Fourth of July, head to Star-Spangled Pops with Bill Conti, the award-winning composer. Enjoy all-American hits, John Philip Sousa marches, and a magical fireworks display to celebrate our country’s independence. Embarcadero Marina Park South, July 4, 7:30 p.m. sandiegosymphony.org
Seaport Village gets its groove on during its free Sunday Concert Series, featuring bands like Ballad Mongers, the Cat.illacs, and Windy City. East Plaza Gazebo, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. seaportvillage.com
Spike Africa’s Fresh Fish Bar & Grill has a new music scene, Spike’s Live, blending blues, jazz, and rock ’n’ roll with delish craft cocktails and late-night bites in the bar and lounge. Fridays and Saturdays, 9:30 p.m. spikeafricas.com
Along with Café Sevilla’s lively ambience, spectacular Spanish tapas, nightly live music, and flamenco dancing, check out Spanish Rock Unplugged in the tapas room every Wednesday evening. 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. cafesevilla.com
Westgate Hotel poolside jazz
Everybody In: Pool Parties
The Hard Rock Hotel’s club Float makes a big splash with their famed pool parties. Float’s Social Saturdays, hosted by DJ Schoeny, offer a laid-back afternoon of great mashups and a chance to cool off. Noon to 6 p.m., 21+, no cover. hardrockhotelsd.com
Hotel Palomar’s SummerSalt Pool Lounge is another cool spot to hang out all summer for thumping weekend revelry and world-class DJs like Mark Farina and Miguel Migs. In addition to the pool parties and Happy Hours, DJs spin Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to midnight. hotelpalomar-sandiego.com
Downtown Partnership’s Sounds of Summer
Rhythms and beats will fill the city streets this summer. Look for pop-up stages and live music scattered throughout downtown as the Downtown Partnership presents Sounds of Summer, colorful entertainment on street corners, in the park or by the bay all summer long. downtownsandiego.org
Sounds of Summer
