LOCALENDAR 20 Summer Approved San Diego Events WRITTEN BY: MIMI DANG
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ENJOY LIVE MUSIC PROVIDED BY THE ACOUSTIC SPOT June 16
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GET CULTURED AT THE 5TH ANNUAL LATIN FOOD FEST August 18-August 19
www.sandiego.gov/qualcomm ¢ Help raise funds to fight
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BET ON A WINNER AT OPENING DAY AT THE DEL MAR RACETRACK July 19
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VISIT THE 23RD ANNUAL TASTE OF GASLAMP June 17 ¢ San Diego’s historic
¢ The unofficial start of summer begins with the Del Mar Racetrack Opening Day! The annual tradition draws spectators from all over. It’s where East Coast glamour meets Cali vibes, so bring your biggest and flashiest hat and participate in the Opening Day Hat Contest! There will be gourmet food, a beer garden, cocktails, photo booths and, of course, horses!
Gaslamp District’s Annual Taste of Gaslamp returns to celebrate 23 years of food and culture! With over 25 restaurants participating, there will be plenty to see and taste in the 16 squareblock neighborhood from 1 to 4 p.m. Come experience the culinary style of San Diego! Early birds can buy general admission tickets for $30 and VIP for $60.
www.dmtc.com
www.tasteofgaslamp.com
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EXPLORE THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR June 2-July 4 ¢ Home of the largest county fair in the United States and with over 1.6 million visitors, the county fair has been a family tradition, a place to gather with friends and the location of many first dates! Flock to this event to grub on giant corn dogs, sip on cool lemonades, dance your heart out, and hop on a ride or two. This year’s theme is “Where the West is Fun,” and they will also be offering a season pass to enjoy all 26 days of the fair for just $26. www.sdfair.com
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ENJOY DIVE-IN THEATER’S SCREENING OF AUSTIN POWERS: INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY June 14 ¢ The Pearl Hotel presents
its “Dive-In Theatre,” which combines lounging at the pool and watching your favorite movies under the stars. It is a free weekly event, so if you miss one there’s no need to worry! Watch the movie poolside, or even in the pool. Whatever floats your boat! www.thepearlsd.com
¢ Grab your besties and head to Backyard Kitchen & Tap to listen to K. Emeline & the Fellas Band rock the mic in Pacific Beach. Expect a little of all genres remixed together to guarantee a good ‘ol time. So sip your fave cocktail and clink to funky beats from 7:30 to 10 p.m. www.theacousticspot.com
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DANCE TILL YOU DROP AT THE VANS WARPED TOUR August 5 ¢ The Warped Tour is coming
to San Diego at the Qualcomm Stadium. This tour is the largest traveling music festival in the United States, as well as the longest running in North America. Up and coming stars and well known acts like No Doubt, Green Day, Weezer and even Katy Perry have made an appearance in the past, so don’t miss out! www.vanswarpedtour.com
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EXPLORE AT FARM TO BAY August 5
¢ Do sea turtles make you smile? Do you cry over how ridiculously cute otters are? If you have a passion for protecting the coastal wildlife, the Living Coast Discovery Center is the place to visit! Now in it’s 8th year, the event will host 40 food and beverage vendors, animals and live music while raising funds to educate attendees about wildlife and sustainability. www.thelivingcoast.org
The games are played in 14 stadiums across the entire US and will make their appearance at the Qualcomm Stadium on July 9. Be ready to holler “GOAL!”
against hunger! It’s America’s largest annual hispanic culinary event, and has caught the attention of TV personality and top chef Aarón Sanchez. If you’re about bold flavors of Mexico, or the freshness of Peruvian ceviche, this event is for you! www.latinfoodfest.com
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CHEER ON YOUR TEAM AT THE CONCACAF GOLD CUP July 9 ¢ Come see 12 countries battle it out! The CONCACAF Gold Cup is a premier soccer event for national teams within North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
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WATCH LA LA LAND AT THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY August 12 ¢ Winner of five Academy Awards including Best Original Score and Best Original Song, La La Land is a ‘40s and ‘50s musical inspired love story based in modern day Los Angeles. Think studio lots, soundstages and technicolor dreams. The film begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be shown on screen with a live accompaniment by the San Diego Symphony and guest jazz artists. www.sandiegosymphony.org