June 2016 San Diego calendar of events
2016 Mexican National Team U.S. Tour
The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) announced that Copa America defending champion Chile will face Mexico in the upcoming Mexican National Team U.S. Tour game.
Date: June 1, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Price: $30-$225
Location: 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108
For for tickets call 800.653.8000
First Wednesdays: Debora Galan & Sil
A native of Spain, Debora Galan inherited her love of music and singing from her grandfather and mother who both sang and performed flamenco.
Date: June 1, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Price: General Admission – Free
Location: 340 N Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025
For more info. call 800.988.4253 or visit artcenter.org

The Rides: Pierced Arrow Tour
Pierced Arrow, the second release for the blues-rock trio The Rides will be released in April 2016. Separated in age by a musical generation but bonded by a mutual love of the blues, two time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stephen Stills and five-time Grammy® nominated guitarist, singer and songwriter Kenny Wayne Shepherd draw fire from their extraordinary collective histories.
Date: June 1, 2016
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Price: Starting at $35
Location: 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
For for info. call 619.570.1100 or visit sandiegotheatres.org

Sunset Poolside Jazz Series
The Westgate Hotel kicks off its third annual Sunset Poolside jazz series!
Date: June 2 – August 25, 2016
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Price: $20 Food and Beverage Minimum per person
Location: 1055 Second Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
For more info. call 619.238.1818 or visit www.westgatehotel.com

2016 San Diego County Fair
IT’S HERE! 2016 San Diego County Fair presents “Mad About the Fair,” a weird, wacky, and whimsical celebration of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”
Date: June 3 – July 4, 2016
Time: refer to website
Price: Adult: $15
Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014
For for info. call 858.755.1161 or visit www.sdfair.com

Wine & Craft Beer Tasting at Cruisin’ Grand
To celebrate Cruisin’ Grand Escondido’s 2016 season, local wineries and craft breweries will offer tastes of their finest selections on beautiful Maple Street Plaza. Enjoy live music, classic hot rods and the unique shops and restaurants of historic Downtown Escondido.
Date: June 3, 2016
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Price: $20
Location: Grand Ave. at Maple St., Escondido, CA 92025
For more info. call 760.839.4587or visit visitescondido.com

Student Craft 2016
Experience Student Craft 2016 – Expressions of Culture, Mingei’s biannual juried exhibition of craft work created by high school students from across San Diego County.
Date: June 4 – August 21, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Price: $7-10
Location: 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
For for info. call 619.239.0003 or visit www.mingei.org

Ending the Season with Hindemith & Britten
David Chase conducts chorus and orchestra in the season finale, an inspired pairing of works by two European masters who came to the U.S. at the beginning of WWII.
Date: June 4, 2016
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Price: $15-$29
Location: 9500 Gillman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093-0361
For more info. call 858.534.4637 or visit www.lajollasymphony.com

San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
Rock out at the annual Rock N Roll Marathon! The annual Rock n’ Roll Marathon sprints into San Diego.
Date: June 5, 2016
Time: refer to website
Price: $145-$195
Location: 6th Avenue & Quince St., San Diego, CA 92101
For for info. visit runrocknroll.competitor.com/san-diego

Mainly Mozart Festival: Minor Storms
Mainly Mozart’s signature event, the annual Mainly Mozart Festival, brings together some of the world’s greatest artists for three weeks of orchestral concerts under the baton of Maestro Michael Francis at the historic Balboa Theatre.
Date: June 8, 2016
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Price: Tickets starting at $20
Location: 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
For more info. call 619.570.1100 or visit sandiegotheatres.or

Chef Throwdown
Hotel del Coronado’s expansive Windsor Lawn will provide the setting for this unforgettable gourmet gathering, where 30 of the best chefs from San Diego and Mexico will present signature hors d’oeuvres or desserts at individual stations.
Date: June 9, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Price: $150-$250
Location: 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA 92118
For for info. visit hoteldel.com

San Diego Festival of the Arts
San Diego Magazine and the Torrey Pines Kiwanis present the San Diego Festival of the Arts on June 11-12. Meet nearly 200 artists in an intimate setting of original fine art, entertainment and delicious cuisines, complemented with fine wine and craft beer as you stroll the turf of Waterfront Park.
Date: June 11 – 12, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Price: General Admission – $12
Location: 1600 Pacific Highwayj, San Diego, CA 92101
For more info. call 619.744.0534 or visit www.sdfestivalofthearts.org


Van Go! Soap Box Competition & Steam Festival
The idea for Van Go took root one day when Danny Moceri of Filippi’s Pizza Grotto and Lou Palestini (both former students of Washington Elementary School) were reminiscing to the current school principal Mr. Crum about their childhood memories of racing home made soapbox cars down Fir Street while their friends kept watch on the street corners for oncoming cars.
Date: June 11, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Price: Free
Location: 1789 State St., San Diego, CA 92101
For for info. visit www.sdvango.org


Downtown at Sundown
Visual and performing arts converge at MCASD Downtown’s new after-hours offering: Downtown at Sundown.
Date: June 16, 2016
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Price: Free
Location: 1001 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
For more info. call 858.454.3541 or visit www.mcasd.org


Fairy Festival
Fairies! Come celebrate summer at the Hamilton Children’s Garden. Wear your fairy costume or come just as you are. Create a fairy house, make fairy treasures, leave messages on the wishing bush, or shop in the Fairyland market.
Date: June 18, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Price: Free with admission
Location: 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024
For for info. call 760.436.3036 or visit www.sdbgarden.org/fairyfest.htm


Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo
Nighttime Zoo offers visitors a different perspective on the zoo.
Date: June 19 – September 5, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Price: Included with admission
Location: 2920 Zoo Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
For more info. visit zoo.sandiegozoo.org


Father’s Day Brunch
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Celebrate Dad at our lavish Sunday brunch in the Crown Room.
Date: June 19, 2016
Time: 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Price: $29-$93
Location: 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA 92118
For for info. call 619.522.8490 or visit hoteldel.com/events/fathers-day


Twilight in the Park Summer Concerts
The Twilight in the Park Summer Concerts are some of the most popular summertime events in Balboa Park.
Date: June 21 – September 1, 2016
Time: 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Price: Free
Location: 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
For more info. visit www.twilightconcerts.net


Canine Cocktails at Level 9 Rooftop Bar
Fans of the four-legged kind can mix and mingle with dozens of dog owners over cocktails and free dog treats. If the Padres are playing you can catch the action from Level 9’s sweeping views of Petco Park.
Date: June 23, 2016
Time: 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Price: Free
Location: 509 9th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
For for info. call 619.727.4000


Summer Safari at the S.D. Zoo Safari Park
Summer Safari at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a family-friendly, summertime festival that celebrates Asia with music, dancing, drumming and acrobatics!
Date: June 25 – August 14, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Price: Included with admission
Location: 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido
For more info. visit www.sdzsafaripark.org