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Get ready to wave the flag and line the streets! MainStreet Oceanside is thrilled to invite you to the 2026 Oceanside Independence Parade on Saturday, June 27, 2026. As we join the nation in Celebrating America 250, this year’s procession promises to be our most historic yet. A beloved tradition since 1892, the parade is a tribute to our community’s spirit, our hometown heroes, and our country's heritage. But to make the magic happen, we need you. Visit: https://www.mainstreetoceanside.com/independence-parade/independence-parade/independence-parade MainStreet Oceanside on Instagram and Facebook

Progressive former state Controller Betty Yee said she is dropping out amid faltering polling and poor fundraising.

Arts Unite at Oceanside Theatre Company, in partnership with the North County LGBTQ Resource Center and Big Table Productions, presents "Hot Stuff in Heels": A Donna Summer Drag Revue at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater. Hosted by Maddy Mokes and featuring Strawberry Corncakes, Armani Colby, Avalon Eves, Kiki Funkshaun, and Dirty Chai, this high-energy Pride Month celebration pays tribute to the legendary Donna Summer through dazzling drag performances and iconic disco hits. Join us for an afternoon of music, entertainment, and community celebrating the enduring legacy of the Queen of Disco. 13+ Visit: https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/event/Hot_Stuff_in_Heels_A_Donna_Summer_Drag_Revue/196482 Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

Vintage & Book Sale to Support Library The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library invite the community to a Vintage & Book Sale on Saturday, June 20, in the Oceanside Civic Center Library Community Room and Courtyard at 330 North Coast Highway. The event features vintage items for purchase, as well as a large book sale, with most used books on sale for only one dollar. The sale opens at 10 a.m. to all, but begins early, at 9 a.m., for Friends of the Oceanside Public Library members only. Memberships, starting at $20 per year, are available for purchase at the door. The Library has creative volunteers, staff, and Friends members who have collected and donated an array of one-of-a-kind keepsakes and vintage items most often found at estate sales or antique stores. Treasures are from every corner: jewelry, home goods, décor, accessories, and art, to name a few. Thousands of great bargain books will be available for purchase. The book sale offers a mix of books and DVDs, all priced at just $1 each. Unique gift books, art works, and puzzles are specially priced. Volunteers will be on hand to assist attendees in finding and purchasing items. The event will also feature works by local artists. Proceeds from memberships and fundraising events such as these make Library programs for all ages possible. The Friends of the Library support everything from purchasing books for the Library’s collection to funding events such as storytimes, teen activities, technology assistance, and community-centered programming—including cultural celebrations, Homework Helpers, and Library Club for adults with special needs. The mission of the Friends of the Oceanside Public Library is to support and promote the services and resources of the Oceanside Public Library through community involvement, volunteer activities, and fundraising. For information about Friends bookstores; or becoming a Friend, Business Friend or volunteer; please visit oplfriends.org or call (760) 435-5560. For Library hours, programs, and other information, click the “About Us” tab at oceansidepubliclibrary.org. The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Summer Soulstice Arts & Wellness Festival in North County San Diego When: June 26 - 28, 2026 2026 Theme: Radical Re-imagining Schedule + Locations: Day 1 | Opening Community Mixer | 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: Oceanside Museum of Art: 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054 Live Performances • DJ • Culinary Arts Corner • Wellness & Art Vendors • Imagination Stations Day 2 | Play Day + Mixer | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Oceanside Museum of Art: 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054 Mindful Movement • Art in Conversation • Art Walk • Social Mixer Day 3 | Workshops + Closing Mixer | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Location: Oceanside Civic Center Library: 330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054 Mindful Movement • Creative Expression • Sound Healing Live Performances • Culinary Arts Corner • Wellness & Art Vendors Locations: Oceanside Museum of Art, Oceanside Public Library

Oceanside's California Surf Museum has been celebrating the history, art and culture of surfing for 40 years. Plus, an interview with world surfing champion Shaun Tomson ahead of an event at the museum.

Thanks to funding provided by the California State Coastal Conservancy, The Hill Street Country Club has spent the last 3 months envisioning a new hotel concept connecting the regional art community to visitors and our local neighbors in North San Diego County. Join us at the Brooks theater to meet Hill Street’s founders, Marge and Dinah, and learn more about our building plans from architect partners Object Projects. Teaching Artist Lissa Corona will be on hand to lead participants in an art activity focused on local perspectives of Oceanside. Supplies will be provided and are yours to keep after the event. We’re excited to share what we’ve learned in our feasibility study and collaborate with you as we design our next steps. You can share your input online with our survey, available in English and Spanish. The Hill Street Country Club on Instagram

Kick off the 13th season of the First Friday Art Walk Oceanside on Friday, May 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Oceanside. This free, family-friendly event features over 60 local artists, makers, and creatives showcasing unique, handmade work in Artist Alley and the Civic Center Library Plaza, along with live music throughout the evening. Returning for its second year, the After Art Party continues from 8 to 9 p.m. with a live performance by Jaco Mello on the Civic Center Library Plaza stage. In conjunction with the Art Walk, the Oceanside Museum of Art will offer free admission from 5 to 8 p.m., including a docent-led tour at 6 p.m. and a cash bar with beer and wine. The First Friday Art Walk Oceanside takes place on the first Friday of the month from May through September, with a special holiday event each December. Oceanside Art Walk on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrating 75 years of fine art! COAL invites artists from San Diego & beyond to apply for our 75th Annual Fine Art Open Exhibition. Cash awards in 9 categories Deadline: July 23 at noon Awards Reception: Aug 8, 3–5 p.m. Apply online — artists must be 18+ COAL is now accepting entries for the 75th Annual Fine Art Open Exhibition! This exhibition is open to artists 18 years and older living in San Diego and surrounding cities. NCAG - Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a special screening of "Everything Everywhere All at Once" in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month as part of OTC at the Brooks’ Arts Unite series. This film is a surrealist sci-fi action-comedy directed by The Daniels, that follows Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh), a stressed, exhausted Chinese-American immigrant. While undergoing an IRS audit, she discovers she must connect with parallel universe counterparts to stop a multiversal threat, ultimately exploring themes of nihilism, family, and generational trauma. Through film and community gathering, Arts Unite celebrates underrepresented voices and the transformative power of the arts to foster connection, reflection, and unity. Rated R. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram