It’s summertime in San Diego, and the living is easy. from the San Diego County Fair to star-studded performances, June offers a resplendent lineup of fun activities for locals of all ages.
The spirit of summer will be alive and well at the San Diego County Fair, which returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds from June 12 to July 7. PHOTO COURTESY OF 22ND DAA /DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS
Through 6/23
FAT HAM
Pulitzer-winning comedy Fat Ham cleverly explores the story of a young man named Juicy through themes of familial conflict, personal growth and identity, created by James Ijames. Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage at The Old Globe, Balboa Park, theoldglobe.org
6/12-7/7
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR
With hats off to times past, the 2024 fair salutes the tunes and trends throughout the decades while staying true to the cherished rides, games, concerts and events that appear year after year. Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, sdfair.com
6/13
DON DIEGO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION GALA AND CONCERT
This year’s Don Diego Gala will honor the 2024 scholars in rhinestone cowboy style, highlighted by a performance from Old Dominion. 4:30 p.m., Corona Beach House, Del Mar, dondiegoscholarship.org/gala
6/15
RENDEZVOUS IN THE ZOO
In honor of the Denny Sanford Elephant Valley, San Diego Zoo Safari Park invites partygoers to boogie down during a gala featuring stellar entertainment and wildlife encounters. 6:30 p.m., San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, ritz.sandiegozoo.org
6/16
DARYL HALL AND ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS
Co-headliners and rock icons Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello are embarking on a 22-city tour, with a stop in San Diego to jam out to their greatest hits. 6 p.m., Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, San Diego State University, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast
6/18
NOAH KAHAN
Noah Kahan is ready to charm the San Diego area with heartfelt folk-pop beats during this special stop on his Stick Season Tour. 8 p.m., North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, concerts.livenation.com
6/18-19
TASTE OF LITTLE ITALY
San Diego’s popular foodie event makes a triumphant return, featuring over 20 restaurants on 48 square blocks for a curated culinary journey through burgers, pizza, seafood and more. Little Italy, littleitalysd.com/events
Stop by the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival from June 20 to 29. PHOTO BY J KAT PHOTOGRAPHY
6/20-29
MAINLY MOZART ALL-STAR ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL
An impressive collection of orchestral talent returns for six remarkable concerts featuring artists from the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonics, Chicago Symphony and more. Multiple locations, La Jolla, mainlymozart.org/allstar
6/21
AGAVE FEST
Swing by the third annual Agave Fest for 100% agave-based spirits, fresh ceviche, street tacos and exciting entertainment. 6 p.m., Estancia La Jolla Resort & Spa, La Jolla, estancialajolla.com/localexperiences
Enjoy agave-based spirits during the third annual Agave Fest on June 21. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
6/21
THIRD EYE BLIND WITH YELLOWCARD
The ’90s are making a comeback with rockstars Third Eye Blind and Yellowcard, who are heading out on tour for a semi-charmed kind of summer. 6:30 p.m., North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, concerts.livenation.com
6/21
KONA KAI SAN DIEGO LUAU PARTY
Celebrate Hawaiian culture during this fourth annual event, which will feature Polynesian-inspired cuisine and live performances by Te Rahiti Nui and Taupou Samoa. 7 p.m., Kona Kai San Diego, Shelter Island, resortkonakai.com
Kona Kai San Diego’s Luau Party celebrates Hawaiian culture through Polynesian-inspired dining and entertainment. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
6/28
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S SUMMER 2024 OPENING NIGHT
Conductor Gemma New and renowned pianist Olga Kern will headline the opening night of the much-anticipated summer series, featuring Rachmaninoff’s emotional Piano Concerto No. 3 and more. 7:30 p.m., The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
6/28-30
WORLD BALLET FESTIVAL
This three-night dance extravaganza gathers talent from the nation’s best ballet companies, artfully presenting iconic pieces from Swan Lake, Cinderella and Don Quixote, among others. San Diego Civic Theatre, Downtown San Diego, sandiegotheatres.org
6/30
AN EVENING WITH AUDRA MCDONALD
The award-winning Audra McDonald lauded for her Broadway roles and versatility, will perform musical favorites in an intimate cabaret-style set alongside the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m., The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
6/30-9/14
HENRY 6 ONE: FLOWERS AND FRANCE
Renowned Shakespearean director Barry Edelstein turns the thrilling Henry VI into a must-see two-part phenomenon showcasing a civil war between the Yorks and the Lancasters. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre at The Old Globe, Balboa Park, theoldglobe.org
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