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For more than two decades, Nelly has been one of music’s most recognizable and versatile superstars. A three-time Grammy Award winner and Diamond-selling artist, he exploded onto the scene in 2000 with Country Grammar, launching an era of crossover dominance that reshaped hip-hop. The title track and “Ride wit Me” became instant classics, but it was 2002’s "Nellyville" that solidified his legacy, producing No. 1 hits “Hot in Herre” and “Dilemma” (featuring Kelly Rowland), along with the smash “Air Force Ones.” Nelly has collaborated and performed with an expansive list of global stars including Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson, Florida Georgia Line, and T.I., further cementing his reputation as a genre-blending innovator. He also performed as part of the Grammy Awards’ tribute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, underscoring his lasting impact on the culture. With sold-out tours, iconic brand partnerships, and a catalog that continues to resonate across generations, Nelly remains a defining force in music. From St. Louis to the world stage, his high-energy performances and timeless hits prove that his influence isn’t just nostalgic—it’s enduring. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/nelly Nelly on Instagram and Facebook

What: Flower Arranging Workshop + Live Painting Instruction When: Saturday, June 13, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Where: Native Poppy, Solana Beach, 142 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Flowers become both subject and inspiration in this creative, collaborative workshop that pairs flower arranging with watercolor painting. Together, a Native Poppy florist and a guest artist will guide you from floral design to finished artwork in one immersive experience. This workshop begins with a guided Flower Arranging 101 experience, where you’ll design a petite floral arrangement using seasonal blooms with hands-on support from Native Poppy’s professional florists. Once your arrangement is complete, you’ll transition into a guided watercolor painting session led by Michaela Jean Art, a flower gardener and painter, learning how to translate your arrangement into a finished floral artwork using expressive watercolor techniques. No prior painting or floral design experience required! The focus of this workshop is on exploration and creative expression, offering a relaxed, supportive environment to play with flowers, color, and paint while making something uniquely your own. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of the most successful stand-up comedians on the planet and one of the highest-grossing touring comics of all time. Known for his animated mix of storytelling, parodies, characters, and spot-on sound effects, Fluffy has built a massive global fanbase—racking up billions of views online and selling out iconic venues including Madison Square Garden, Crypto.com Arena, and the Sydney Opera House. On screen, Iglesias stars in and executive produces Netflix’s "Mr. Iglesias", and he’s released multiple Netflix stand-up specials, including the history-making "Stadium Fluffy", filmed in front of 55,000 fans at Dodger Stadium. His work spans TV and film appearances, plus voice roles in major animated features like Coco and Space Jam: A New Legacy. Raised in Long Beach, California, Iglesias turned life experiences into a universally loved comedy style that resonates across generations—delivering a show that’s big-hearted, laugh-out-loud, and unmistakably Fluffy. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/gabriel-fluffy-iglesias Gabriel Iglesias on Instagram and Facebook

Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Native Poppy Solana Beach 142 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Limited Spots Available! Learn to arrange flowers like your favorite Native Poppy designers in this entertaining, after-hours Flower Arranging 101 workshop, part of our in-person Color Play Series. This foundational class introduces the core mechanics of flower arranging while inviting you to explore how color shapes balance, mood, and composition. Each workshop features a curated seasonal palette, with hands-on guidance in how we work with color through flower choice, placement, and overall design. Every month in 2026 highlights a new color palette inspired by our signature mood boards. June's floral color palette: Rainbow! Designed for beginners and curious creatives alike, this workshop can be taken as a stand-alone class or as part of a series throughout the year. Instruction is tailored to your skill level, making it a welcoming and engaging way to build confidence, creativity, and floral design skills. Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

The North City district in San Marcos is celebrating Earth Day with an evening of sustainable style, community, and conversation at Union Cowork on April 21 from 5–9 p.m. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. with a denim shop, swap, and thrift experience featuring live styling featuring Swap & Shop SD, Positive Phee, and a collective of local makers including Sew Loka, eM Pulse, and Avartan Avenue, all reimagining denim through reuse, repair, and reinvention. At 6 p.m., guests can settle in for a screening of the acclaimed documentary "RiverBlue," which explores the environmental impact of the fashion industry from river to runway to landfill. The film is followed by a post-screening conversation at 7:45 p.m. with experts leading the sustainability movement in San Diego, including Marissa Acosta, Zero Waste and Sustainability Specialist at CSUSM, and Liz of Sustainability is Sexy, a nonprofit founder and community advocate. This free event is open to the public, with food and drinks available for purchase. For more information, visit https://www.northcity.com/. North City on Facebook / Instagram

Trinity Theatre Company continues its pursuit of amplifying new theatrical pieces with their Fourth Annual New Works Festival. The New Works Festival celebrates the works of 9 Emerging New Playwrights from across the county and runs from April 30 - May 3rd. Trinity Theatre Company performs in their space at the Mission Valley Mall. The talented San Diego actors bringing these new stories to life include Tim Baran, Brianna Baulette, Max Bergstrand, Paul Boner, Blake Brown, Noé Castrejón, David Dartt, Amy Dell, Carly Delso Saavedra, Bonnie Dillingham, Sasha Foo, Mary Friedel, Wendy Hovland, Eliza Hugee, Echo Jablonski, Haig Koshkarian, Emmanuelle Love, Daniel Nett, Lance Pate, J Rainey, Tara Romaczyk, Alison Rosenstock, Emma Rotellaa, Noah Schossow, Art Simpson, Angelica Sims, Ty Smith, Matt Thompson, Natalia Van Huezo, Murphy Walsh, Charisse Zeff and Charlene Zeff 4th Annual New Works Festival: April 30 - May 3 Join Trinity for our 4th annual New Works Festival, where we celebrate the writings of ten emerging playwrights. Each staged reading is directed and performed by a group of local, San Diego-based artists. Whether you’re a passionate theatre-goer or just curious about what’s next in the world of live performance, the New Works Festival is your front row seat to the future of storytelling "Helping Hand" by John Busser Directed by Sean Libiran Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. In a classified government facility, officials examine a mysterious extraterrestrial being discovered decades earlier, raising questions that science cannot answer. As the truth about the Visitor slowly unfolds, the play probes humanity’s fears, ambitions, and moral limits. "Helping Hand" is a suspenseful and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to encounter the unknown. "De La Casa" by James Selledy Directed by Mia Spencer Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m.Set during the COVID-19 pandemic in a newly purchased home, "De La Casa" follows a man and his wife as they clash over family obligations, cultural identity, and unfinished dreams. When a working-class laborer and his family enter their lives, tensions around class, race, and ambition rise to the surface. The result is a sharp, human exploration of belonging, responsibility, and what it truly means to build a home. "Out of the Woods" by Robert Weibezhal Directed by Tim Baran Friday, May 1 - 7 p.m. Lost in the forest, a young man encounters a mysterious stranger who seems to know more about his life than he should. As past, present, and possible futures intertwine, the play explores love, fate, and the choices that shape a life. "Out of the Woods" is a lyrical and haunting journey about whether we can ever truly escape what lies ahead. "Date Play" by Ashley Siflinger Directed by Sean Boyd Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. A modern romance unfolds over a single dinner as two strangers navigate the awkward, funny, and revealing rhythms of a first date in New York City. As conversation loops, fractures, and repeats, the play explores how connection, perception, and possibility shift in real time. What emerges is a poignant meditation on love, timing, and the infinite versions of “what if.” "Shadows Dark and Deep" by Sara Ilyse Jacobson Directed by Vivian White Saturday, May 2 at 2 p.m. A troubled teenager sentenced to community service forms an uneasy bond with a sharp-tongued elderly woman in a nursing home. As their relationship evolves, both are forced to confront painful histories shaped by race, memory, and generational divides. "Shadows Dark and Deep" is a powerful story of reckoning, empathy, and unexpected connection. "Spin Cycle" by William Keenan Directed by Sean Libiran Saturday, May 2 at 4:30 p.m. On a stormy night in a laundromat, two strangers engage in a tense and revealing conversation that slowly uncovers the burdens they carry. As their guarded exchanges give way to vulnerability, past regrets and hidden truths surface. "Spin Cycle" is an intimate, atmospheric play about guilt, identity, and the possibility of starting over. "Moon Rock" by Steven Oberman Directed by Sean Boyd Saturday, May 2 at 6 p.m. A group of former colleagues reunite at a remote estate to revisit an unsolved mystery: the disappearance of a priceless moon rock linked to multiple deaths. As they reenact past events for a documentary, buried secrets resurface and suspicion grows. Blending humor with intrigue, "Moon Rock" is a fast-paced ensemble mystery about ambition, legacy, and the cost of truth. "Double Shot" by Maxine Levaren Directed by Vivian White Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. In a coffee shop, a woman’s disastrous blind date takes an unexpected turn when chance, and honesty, open the door to a more genuine connection. What begins as a cautionary tale about online dating becomes a charming story about second chances and the unpredictability of human connection. "Double Shot" reminds us that sometimes the right person is the one we almost overlooked. "Nothing But the Truth" by Connie Terwilliger Directed by Mia Spencer Sunday, May 3 at 2:30 p.m. Four seniors gather for their regular coffee-and-cards routine, only to have their relationships tested when a new game encourages radical honesty. As secrets emerge and pasts collide, humor gives way to deeper revelations about love, loss, and identity. "Nothing But the Truth" is a heartfelt and witty look at friendship and the courage it takes to be seen. Trinity Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

With over three generations of fans, Bret Michaels is revered as a megastar in the entertainment industry. One of music’s most iconic singer/songwriters, Michaels has sold over 100 million records, digital downloads and streams worldwide and had numerous hit singles including "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", "Go That Far" and "Nothing But A Good Time." His record-breaking television shows include "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels", "Life As I know It", and the Travel Channel’s "Bret MichaelsRock My RV" as well as the audience fan-favorite Banana in the Fox hit show The Masked Singer. In addition to his music and television successes, Michaels is well-known as a creative entrepreneur. Night Ranger is the definition of arena-rock longevity—heavy-hitting, hook-loaded, and still delivering the kind of powerhouse live show that turns every crowd into a choir. Fresh off the release of 40 Years and a Night with Contemporary Youth Orchestra, the band captured a special Cleveland performance that paired their signature sound with a full symphonic backdrop for the first time, giving classics like “Sister Christian,” “(You Can Still) Rock in America,” and “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me” an epic, soaring new dimension (also featured as a two-part special on AXS TV). Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/bret-michaels-night-ranger Bret Michaels on Instagram and Facebook Night Ranger on Instagram and Facebook

Funk isn’t merely a genre. It’s a state of mind. Such is the opinion of GRiZ, the North Detroit-raised musician who spends sunny days and neon-tinted nights in pursuit of good vibrations. The multi-talented GRiZ has cultivated a party-poppin’ corner of bass music all his own defined by sax-blastin’ productions and soulful live shows. His reflective nature and fun-loving attitude are mirrored in his unmistakable electronic creations, each their own serotonin-fueled gateway to a bona fide good time. Now building beats in the heart of Denver, GRiZ has proven that his eclectic style is boundless. A musical chameleon, GRiZ is never afraid to flip the switch from upbeat future funk to low-tempo glitch-hop, dive into the heavier leaning side of bass music, and even from time to time quench his thirst with a taste of four-on-the-floor or disco. This shape-shifting maestro can do it all, painting each cut with his vibey hallmark sound print and leaving no question of their genesis. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/griz GRiZ on Instagram and Facebook

Riddler Road Rally isn’t just a game; it’s a live, citywide scavenger hunt on wheels you’ll never forget. Teams race across the city solving riddles in our custom app, chasing GPS-tracked clues, and laughing through unexpected twists. Whether you’re bonding with friends, making memories with family, or feeding your competitive streak, the thrill is real, and so is the prize. Grab your shades, rally your crew, and get ready to cruise the coast at the Sun of a Beach Road Rally! This sun-soaked adventure sends you weaving through the vibrant streets and scenic shoreline of San Diego as you follow a trail of clever clues and hidden checkpoints. From breezy beachside views and bustling harbor spots to colorful neighborhoods and unexpected seaside surprises, every puzzle solved brings you one step closer to victory. Play solo or team up with up to five people as you race the clock and rival crews across America’s Finest City. Along the way you’ll discover iconic sights, local gems, and plenty of chances to laugh, strategize, and soak up the SoCal vibes. And the stakes are real — 10% of every entry fee fuels a growing cash jackpot, split 60/25/15 among the top three teams. Riddler Road Rally on Facebook / Instagram

We unpack the full history of the farmworkers' movement — beyond a single leader — following last week's news of sexual violence allegations against labor leader César Chávez.