Aug. 8 issue: Local and regional events (2024)

Del Mar Racetrack hosts Tacos & Tequila Festival

The Del Mar Racetrack will present a Taco & Tequila Festival on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy tasty tacos from a wide variety of San Diego’s top vendors and restaurants, special tequila drinks and sampling. Enjoy both live music and a DJ throughout the day and shop at specialty vendors all while trackside for live horse racing. Each ticket includes five drink tickets, choose from small tequila drinks including Margaritas & Palomas and/or 5 oz. brew tasters from a selection of craft brews and more.

Del Mar Foundation 2024 Summer Twilight Concert series

The 2024 Del Mar Foundation 2024 Summer Twilight Concert series held at Powerhouse Park in Del Mar continues on Aug. 13, beginning at 6 p.m. with Zel’s Opening Act, followed at 7 p.m. with the main attraction. Powerhouse Park is located at 1658 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, 92014. For more information, visit delmarfoundation.org.

Del Mar racing season continues

The Del Mar racetrack 2024 season opened July 20 and runs through Sept. 8. First post daily is 2 p.m. until Aug. 31 when the first post moves to 1:30 p.m. First post on Fridays is at 4 p.m. (exceptions being Aug. 16, Aug. 23, Aug. 30, and Sept. 6 when the first post shifts to 3 p.m.). For more information, call 858-755-1141 or visit www.dmtc.com. You can follow Del Mar on Instagram and Twitter at @delmarracing or on Facebook @DelMarRaces.

North Coast Rep Theatre to present humorous one-woman show ‘Italian Bred’

Italian Bred, the hilarious and heartwarming hit one-woman show, written by and starring Candice Guardino is coming to North Coast Rep in Solana Beach on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20. Italian Bred is a funny show that is based on true life events and told through the eyes of a little girl growing up Italian on Staten Island.

Italian Bred will be held at North Coast Rep on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m., and also on Aug. 20 at 2 p.m.For tickets and more information, call (858) 481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org.

Batiquitos Lagoon family walk

Batiquitos Lagoon will be having a family walk on Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. This walk and talk will focus on the geology of the lagoon area and the larger region. Past climate eras will also be discussed. The walk will be led by Eleanora (Norrie) Robbins, PhD. She is a geologist retired from the US Geological Survey and SDSU. Her specialties are paleopalynology and geomicrobiology.Right now, she’s in love with the Pleistocene (Ice Age). The walk will be about a mile in length and is suitable for families with children. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather, wear a hat and sunscreen and bring water. Space is limited, first come, first served. It’s recommended to come 15 minutes early. Meet at the Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad

Rancho Santa Fe Republican Women Federated August meeting to feature guest speakers

The Rancho Santa Fe Republican Women Federated (RSFRWF) will hold its August meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the LaValle Coastal Club in Rancho Santa Fe, 5690 Cancha de Golf, RSF, 92091. Doors open for the breakfast meeting at 9:15 a.m. Members: $20, Guests: $25. RSVP to www.rsfrwf.org by Monday, Aug. 19.Guest speakers at the event will be Andrew Hayes and Ruth Weiss.Hayes and fellow Republican Carl DeMaio will face off in the General Election for Assembly District 75. Hayes was elected to the Lakeside USD Shool Board in 2018 and serves as its president.Weiss serves as the vice president, director of Legislative Oversight and San Diego Coordinator for the Election Integrity Project, California.

Golf tournament benefits community members with disabilities

The San Diego Foundation runs its 31st annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit children and adults with disabilities Sept. 9 at La Valle Coastal Club and Resort, 5690 Cancha de Golf. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. with registration and breakfast, followed by a shotgun start at 10 a.m. and lunch on the course. The awards reception and silent auction will begin at 3 p.m. Proceeds from the tournament will provide funding for wheelchair-accessible vans and support for Our Place, The Arc of San Diego’s wellness program that provides adaptive yoga, fitness, nutrition and wellness classes and holiday gifts for clients. Registration for a single golfer is $400 and foursome is $1500. Visit arc-sd.com/golf2024.

Helen Woodward’s In-PAWson Surf Dog lessons

The dog days of summer are here and with them comes everyone’s favorite PAWter sport – dog surfing. For those who have ever wondered if their pup might get a good wag out of the waves, Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Surf Dog classes have returned to Del Mar Dog Beach. Water-loving woofers can try their paw at the sport and get prepped for the Center’s annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon coming up this Sept. 8.

Beach Blanket Movie Night in Solana Beach

The City of Solana Beach and the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission will host the 18th annual Beach Blanket Movie Night (BBMN) event on Saturday, Aug. 10, 6 p.m. at Fletcher Cove Park. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. The evening begins with live music by Jackstraws Surf Band, followed by the feature presentation “The Little Mermaid”.

BBMN offers plenty of refreshments (pizza, popcorn, cookies, and brownies) and a free giveaway with prizes, including a Firewire surfboard, beach cruiser bicycle, wetsuits, gift cards and more. Refreshment tickets will be available inside the park. Cash only for food and refreshments, no credit cards.

All proceeds from BBMN will be used to benefit future Solana Beach Parks and Recreation projects or events. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic.Attendees are encouraged to arrive car free.

Fletcher Cove Park is located at 111 South Sierra Avenue, Solana Beach –City of Solana Beach news release

Batiquitos Lagoon: ‘The Snakes We Live With’ presentation

Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad will hold a presentation on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. titled “The Snakes We Live With” by Bruce Ireland and Allen Chornak with their gang of volunteers who relocate snakes from residences to more appropriate habitat. Meet some of their favorite venomous and non-venomous snakes, including recent rescues from the local reptile community. This free, family event is good for ages 4 plus. Space is limited, first come, first served. It’s recommended to come 15 minutes early to secure a seat. Meet at the Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad.

Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary to hold Baja Lobsterfest fundraiser

Join the Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary for its Baja Lobsterfest fundraiser on Sept. 28 for a fun evening of great food, drinks and entertainment on the beautiful Del Mar Hilton patio. Major event beneficiaries are Casa De Amistad and Just In Time For Foster Youth. DMSB Rotary programs will also be funded.For more information, go to dmsblobsterfest.com.or contact Vicky Mallett at (858) 245-7968.

Pacific Highlands Ranch Summer and Songs

The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch’s annual free live music series Summer and Songs are currently being held on Tuesday nights through Aug. 29 from 6-9 p.m. in the village square courtyard. Guests are always encouraged to grab takeout from Village restaurants or dine on outdoor patios to enjoy summer nights. Address: 13490 Pacific Highlands Ranch Parkway, Carmel Valley.

One Paseo’s Summer Moonlight Cinema

One Paseo will present its Summer Moonlight Cinema series, a chance to enjoy a movie under the stars with family and friends on the lawn area behind Harland Brewing. On Aug. 10 “The Goonies”. Movies start at 6 p.m, don’t forget your blankets and chairs. 3718 Paseo Place, Carmel Valley.

Solana Beach Community Senior Center to host Open House

The Solana Beach Community Senior Center celebrates the opening of its 37th season with an Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. The theme of this year’s event is “Get Connected — there’s always a place for YOU to fit in!” Participants will enjoy information from a variety of senior-related vendors, door prizes, entertainment by the Rhapsody Singers and a free lunch. Everyone is welcome to attend.Open to all, the Senior Center is an outreach program of Solana Beach Presbyterian Church’s Mature Adult Ministry. The Solana Beach Community Senior Center’s “mission is through the love of Christ to provide excellent resources, meaningful personal relationships, and fulfilling growth opportunities for aging well.”The Open House will be held at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church inside Debin Hall. The church location is 120 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach. Questions? Call 858-509-2587.

Taste of Encinitas

The Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association will hold the 35th Annual Taste of Encinitas on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., along Coast Hwy 101 in downtown Encinitas. With the purchase of a ticket, participants will be able to enjoy tastes from a number of local restaurants, sample wine and beer at Sip Stops, and enjoy a variety of live music.In addition to the Sip Stops, the Taste will feature locations serving non-alcoholic beverages, such as non-alcoholic beer, mocktails, kombucha and coffee.Tickets can be purchased at www.encinitas101.com/store/p/taste-of-encinitas-ticket.Tickets are priced at $50. Day of tickets will be $55, but the event has always sold out in advance so it is advised to get a ticket early.

Coastal Roots Farm hosts Farm Film & Music Series

Coastal Roots Farm, a nonprofit, organic community farm and education center inspired by Jewish values in Encinitas, hosts its annual summer Farm Film & Music Series, designed to bring community together around shared values to protect people and the planet. The series’ fourth film and outdoor event will take place on Thursday, Aug. 22 and will feature “Undammed.” Gates open at 6 p.m.

For more information, and to register and purchase tickets, visit coastalrootsfarm.org/farm-film-music-series/. Coastal Roots Farm is located at 441 Saxony Road in Encinitas. For more information, visit www.CoastalRootsFarm.org.

San Dieguito chapter of Brandeis University Annual Opening Meeting

The San Dieguito chapter of Brandeis University, with more than 200 members, is holding its Annual Opening Meeting on Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach, and all are invited. At the luncheon, San Dieguito chapter facilitators of social and study groups will present the upcoming year’s offerings, which are varieand extensive.

The offerings include walks, art museums, field trips, movies, mah jongg, canasta, News Junkies, Engineering Wonders of the World, Borscht Belt comedians, and dozens more. Newcomers are welcome, and it is not necessary to be affiliated as an alumnus of Brandeis.

Membership is $60 and supports Brandeis University’s libraries, scholarships and research efforts. The cost for the luncheon is $45 with a $5 taxable deduction. The deadline to register is Aug. 15.

Contact ijaloway@yahoo.com or arleneb5@yahoo.com for more information.

San Diego Natural History Museum events

If there’s ever been a time to visit the San Diego Natural History Museum, it’s during its 150th anniversary year. From an unstuffy “un-gala” and a community block party to a film premiere highlighting the amazing wildlife in this region, there’s a celebration event for everyone to enjoy and commemorate this milestone.“We’re extremely proud to celebrate 150 years of bringing people closer to nature,” said Judy Gradwohl, the Christy Walton president and CEO, in a news release. “These anniversary events reflect our ongoing commitment to our community and region, and we invite everyone to join in the festivities.”The museum has been celebrating all year, but is hosting parties and events in the fall to coincide with its founding in October 1874 (as the San Diego Society of Natural History). Visitors are encouraged to explore all museum activities, anniversary-related or not, at sdnat.org/calendar. Join the celebration and party like it’s 1847. Location: 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101.

Coast to Crest Challenge under way

The Coast to Crest Challenge starts its eighth year this month for hikers to sample San Dieguito River Park’s trail network by finishing a series of five hikes, organized by the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy. The deadline to complete this year’s series is June 30, 2025. Visit sdrvc.org.

Animal shelter offers pet loss support

The Rancho Coastal Humane Society has a Pet Loss Support Program with free, one-on-one, 20-minute telephone consultations for people who recently lost pets or are saying goodbye to their pets or have pets suffering from major illnesses. An upcoming session is from 9 to 11 a.m. on Aug. 17. Inquiries must be made no later than 11 a.m. the day before the session you want. To make an appointment to speak with a counselor, call (760) 753-6413 or email petlosssupport@sdpets.org. A 24-hour Access and Crisis Line is at (888) 724-7240.

Documentaries about Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at Carlsbad City Library

Inspiring documentaries about Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., “Who’s Bobby Kennedy?” and his plan to lead America out of drug addiction, will be presented Saturday, Aug. 10, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at Carlsbad City Library, Gowland Meeting Room. Address: 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad.

City of Encinitas Call for Artists

Professional and emerging artists are invited to apply for juried exhibitions in Encinitas. Artists who create two- and three-dimensional artwork and live or work in San Diego County may apply. There are no fees to apply and no commissions on any artwork sales. Exhibitions will be on view for approximately four months in 2025 and include an artist reception with Art Night Encinitas. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be considered. Artists creating two-and three-dimensional works in a variety of media are welcome to apply for a solo exhibition that will be held at one of two art spaces in Encinitas. Arts organizations are also encouraged to apply for a group show representing two-and three-dimensional works created by visual artists in their membership. For deadlines, applications and more information, go to: shorturl.at/DQqrv

Free music education events

The La Jolla Music Society will offer free learning and engagement activities from July 26 to Aug. 24 as part of the SummerFest 2024 at The Conrad in La Jolla, including open rehearsals, artist lounges, encounters, coaching workshops and musical preludes that are all open to the public. The theme is “Inside Stories” and the festival will include 21 performances and 50 free education activities over four weeks. Education events are free, but space is limited and advance registration is required for some events. Single tickets for other events are $30 to $115. Register at TheConrad.org.

ICA San Diego Rounds to hold four new shows opening this fall

The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) San Diego wraps up its 2024-2025 Interface exhibition season with four new shows opening this fall by local and international artists Manuel Alejandro Rodríguez-Delgado, Melissa Walter, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, and Nathalie Miebach.With Interface, ICA celebrates the San Diego region as a hub of boundary-pushing innovation in both art and the life sciences and invites audiences to consider how art can mediate, translate, and expand the relationship between humans and the science of everyday life. Thanks to ICA’s generous members and donors, admission to the museum’s two locations in Balboa Park and Encinitas is always free and ICA hosts free monthly public C You Saturday! events with special access to artist talks, exhibition tours, food and music. For more information, visit icasandiego.org.ICA San Diego/Central is located at 1439 El Prado in Balboa Park.ICA San Diego/North is located at 1550 S. El Camino Real in Encinitas.

Events in and around La Jolla

• The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library hosts the 18th annual “Flicks on the Bricks” outdoor movie series at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 8-29, featuring four political comedies and film critic and scholar Beth Accomando. The films are: Aug. 8, “The Great McGinty” (1940); Aug. 15, “Dr. Strangelove” (1964); Aug. 22, “The Candidate” (1972); and Aug. 29, “Election” (1999), all at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla.$20 per movie for Athenaeum members, $25 for non-members; $72 for the series for members, $92 for non-members.Refreshments will be available for purchase. ljathenaeum.org• “Gratitude,” a chamber music performance, begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $63-$108. theconrad.org/events/gratitude• The WorldBeat Cultural Center Reggae SummerSplash Festival begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. $25-$45. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/summersplash-2024• City Ballet’s summer intensive program culminates with “Ballet Under the Stars,” a performance featuring young dancers joined onstage by City Ballet company members Shannon Romeo, Iago Breschi and Lucas Ataide at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC San Diego, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. Free, or $25 for a reserved seat. cityballet.org/performances/ballet-under-the-stars• The La Jolla Music Society presents “In Loving Memory,” featuring music by Ravel, Arensky and Fauré with Stefan Jackiw on violin and Sterling Elliott on cello, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave. $90-$98. theconrad.org/events/in-loving-memory• Warwick’s bookstore presents authors David Feinstein and Donna Eden discussing their book “Taping” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla. Free, or $25.99 for a reserved seat and book copy. warwicks.com/event/feinstein-and-eden-2024• Author J’nell Ciesielski discusses her book “The Winged Tiara” in conversation with Rachel McMillan at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, via Zoom in an event presented by Warwick’s bookstore in La Jolla. Free. warwicks.com/event/ciesielski-2024• Pianist Dan Tepfer performs as part of “Jazz @ The JAI” at 6 and 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $68-$78. theconrad.org/events/dan-tepfer-jai• Singer Joss Stone performs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheatre, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. $48-$98 for a ticket and parking or $40-$90 for ticket only. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/joss-stone• Authors Kerri Maher and Gill Paul discuss their books “Scandalous Women” and “All You Have to Do is Call” at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, via Zoom in an event presented by Warwick’s bookstore in La Jolla. Free. warwicks.com/event/maher-and-paul-2024

• The La Jolla Music Society presents “Counterpoint II,” featuring pianist Conrad Tao and tap dancer Caleb Teicher, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave. $48-$108. theconrad.org/events/synergy-counterpoint• The Little Mermen, a Disney tribute band, performs at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheatre, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. $5-$15. amphitheater.ucsd.edu/event/the-little-mermen-2

• The La Jolla Music Society presents “California Dreamin’,” featuring music by Rachmaninoff and more with pianist Conrad Tao, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave. $48-$90. theconrad.org/events/california-dreamin

• La Jolla Playhouse presents the world-premiere play “Derecho,” directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, through Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Mandell Weiss Forum, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. Show times and tickets: lajollaplayhouse.org/show/derecho• Max Lofano and Joshua Moreno present the art exhibition “Slow Dance” through Friday, Aug. 30, at Two Rooms Gallery, 5560 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla. tworoomsgallery.com• The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library presents its 32nd annual Juried Exhibition through Saturday, Sept. 28, at 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. ljathenaeum.org/events/exhibition-2024-juried• “Hold Fast,” an exhibit exploring San Diego’s kelp forests and climate change, runs until September at Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. The show features works of local photographer and marine scientist Oriana Poindexter, gyotaku prints created by artist Dwight Hwang and kelp forest mapping by Scripps Institution of Oceanography Ph.D. student Mohammad Sedarat. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. The exhibit is included with aquarium admission: $24.95 for adults, $19.95 for children ages 3-17. aquarium.ucsd.edu• Gary Krueger’s photographic exhibition “Dogs in Cars” is presented online by the Joseph Bellows Gallery in La Jolla. The exhibit features scenes of dogs in cars across Los Angeles in the 1970s. josephbellows.com/exhibitions/gary-krueger-dogs-in-cars

Originally Published: August 6, 2024 at 3:10 p.m.