Here are the biggest galas, exhibits and activities going on in San Diego this June.
Visit San Diego Botanic Garden through June 12 to view its World of Orchids exhibition. PHOTO BY RACHEL COBB
Through 6/12
World of Orchids
The flowers are in full bloom at San Diego Botanic Garden. The Dickinson Family Education Conservatory—a state-of-the-art, 8,000-square-foot, glass-enclosed space—will host this second annual spring orchid showcase, which on select days, will also sell plants, potting material and more from vendors, conservation organizations and local orchid societies. San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas, sdbgarden.org
6/3
Agave Fest
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa’s first-ever Agave Fest will transport guests south of the border for an immersive culinary experience. Enjoy fine artisanal Mexican spirits—from brands like Casamigos, Patrón and La Luna Mezcal—alongside authentic Baja-inspired cuisine and live entertainment. 6PM, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, estancialajolla.com
6/4
A Night to Dream: San Diego Opera Gala 2022
After a Champagne reception, local talent will take the stage at San Diego Opera’s elegant annual fundraiser, which will feature soprano Tasha Koontz and bass-baritone Ted Pickell. Reginald Smith Jr., who dazzled in San Diego Opera’s Così fan tutte, will perform following the alfresco dinner, and philanthropists Sherry and Kevin Ahern will be honored. 6PM, The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, sdopera.org/dream-gala
Visit Adelaide at L’Auberge Del Mar June 14 for its Under The Influence Dinner. COURTESY OF L’AUBERGE DEL MAR
6/4
Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center’s Seedling Soiree 2022
Roam the gardens while indulging in a spread of delicious eats created by Olivewood Kitchenistas and local chefs, plus Olivewood-inspired cocktails and drinks. The festive event supporting the gardens will also include mission-oriented activities, silent and live auctions, dessert, live music and dancing. 5PM, Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center, National City, olivewoodgardens.org
6/5
Promises2Kids’ Cocktails for a Cause
This special mimosa networking brunch benefits Promises2Kids’ mission to create a brighter future for foster youth by funding critical services and resources. Purchase a ticket for the event presented by Carmel Mountain Preschool, SDHomesByCarrie.com and Modern Luxury San Diego, and you’ll receive a corresponding golf ball—which will be dropped via helicopter onto a golf course for a chance to win a cash prize. 11AM, Julep, Mission Hills, promises2kids.org
6/7
Rupi Kaur World Tour
The poet, artist and performer who broaches topics such as love, loss, trauma, healing, femininity and migration presents a powerful new spoken-word poetry experience—enhanced by original music and immersive projections. 8PM, Balboa Theatre, Downtown San Diego, sandiegotheatres.org
6/11
Tori Amos: Ocean to Ocean Tour
See the singer-songwriter and pianist perform songs from her 16th studio album, Ocean to Ocean—about renewing yourself after hitting rock bottom—which she recorded during lockdown. 7:30PM, Balboa Theatre, Downtown San Diego, sandiegotheatres.org
Tenor Andrea Bocelli will take the stage at Pechanga Arena June 15 PHOTO; BY LUCA ROSSETTI
6/11
Galaxy Gala: Reach for the Stars
Don cocktail attire or a “galaxy costume” for an out-of-this-world gala supporting Meals on Wheels, featuring emcee and auctioneer Clint Bell. Following a cocktail reception and chef appetizer smorgasbord, enjoy dinner, a live auction and dancing to live music by Lust for Life. 5:30PM, Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, Harbor Island, meals-on-wheels.org
6/12
City Ballet of San Diego’s Love en L’Air Fundraiser
Join the City Ballet board of directors for this lovely afternoon event at the San Diego Air & Space Museum’s scenic indoor-outdoor Pavilion of Flight area. Enjoy delectable cuisine by The French Gourmet and music from The Mighty Untouchables while raising funds for City Ballet’s in-theater performances and education programs. 1PM, San Diego Air & Space Museum, Balboa Park, cityballet.org
6/12
Seacrest Foundation’s 44th Annual Women’s Auxiliary Reunion Gala
Join the Women’s Auxiliary of Seacrest Foundation, a group of volunteers who enrich the lives of the residents of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities, at a private residence and vineyard for the first in-person gala since 2020. The garden party-themed event will include a Champagne and cocktail reception, a three-course wine-paired dinner with vineyard views, live entertainment, an auction and the Fund-a-Need Program. 4PM, private residence, Rancho Santa Fe, seacrestvillage.org
6/14
Under The Influence Dinner
Noble House Hotels & Resorts’ San Diego properties—San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Kona Kai Resort & Spa, L’Auberge Del Mar and Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa—have banded together to launch a signature dining series showcasing the impact of the San Diego region on each host chef’s cuisine. The second of the four-dinner series will take place at Adelaide at L’Auberge Del Mar, presented by executive chef Nick Green. 6PM, Adelaide, Del Mar, laubergedelmar.com
Head to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park for San Diego Symphony’s opening night June 24. PHOTO BY GARY PAYNE
6/15
Andrea Bocelli
See the world-renowned Italian tenor as he tours the United States, adding highly anticipated June shows in San Diego, San Jose, Austin and Oklahoma City, as well as a return to L.A.’s Hollywood Bowl. 7:30PM, Pechanga Arena, Midway, pechangaarenasd.com
6/17
Center for Community Solutions’ 23rd Annual Tea & Tonic
Gymnast Aly Raisman is the guest speaker at the Center for Community Solutions’ lunch event to help end relationship and sexual violence. The program also includes a Champagne reception, an auction, live music and a private post-reception with Raisman for sponsors and VIP ticket holders. 1:30PM, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, ccssd.org
6/19
Steve Martin & Martin Short: You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!
These two comedy legends have been touring together since 2015. See Martin and Short live onstage, with special guests Jeff Babko and the Steep Canyon Rangers. 7:30PM, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
6/21-22
Taste of Little Italy
At this annual two-day culinary event, the iconic Little Italy neighborhood’s 48 square blocks will offer a feast of tasty bites and drinks from top local eateries, as well as festive live music. 4PM, Little Italy, littleitalysd.com
6/24
San Diego Symphony Opening Night: Orchestral Technicolor
Music director Rafael Payare and the orchestra promise to wow you with Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition and more—to the point you’ll be seeing in “orchestral Technicolor.” 7:30PM, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
6/24-9/2
Sunset Luaus on the Bay
Held on Tuesdays and Fridays on the shores of Mission Bay, the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa’s annual luaus celebrate Polynesian food, music and dances. The authentic experience includes a silk lei, a mai tai, a buffet and entertainment from local group Pride of Polynesia, featuring hula and fiery torch dancers. 5:30PM, Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, Mission Bay, catamaranresort.com/sunset-luaus
6/25
Boyz II Men
See the hit vocal harmony group—which redefined R&B music and continue to create timeless music—when they take the stage with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Christopher Dragon. 7:30PM, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
6/25
ICA Greener Gala
For The Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego’s second annual gala, the entire 6-acre North campus will be lit up in celebration of its current ecology-focused season. While wearing pre-owned formalwear “with an homage to our earth,” guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, a plant-based dinner, an auction and DJ tunes under the stars. 5PM, ICA North, Encinitas, icasandiego.org
6/28
Norah Jones with Regina Spektor
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and pianist Norah Jones, joined by Russian American artist Regina Spektor, will return to the stage for her first tour dates since 2019—and on the 20th anniversary of her debut album, Come Away with Me. 7PM, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Embarcadero Marina Park South, theshell.org
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