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Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Liberation Day, is an American holiday celebrated annually on June 19. It is the oldest, national commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S. This year marks the 157th anniversary of when Union Major General Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas, with the news that the Civil War ended and that enslaved people were now free. This announcement was more than two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth offers each of us the opportunity to acknowledge hard truths from U.S. history, celebrate the liberation of the enslaved ancestors of African Americans, and work together to advance racial healing, equity, and justice in our communities. The NAACP has hosted the North San Diego County Juneteenth for over 55 years. This year is particularly notable with it designated as a federal holiday after over 156 years of its existence. Highlights of this year's event promote the importance of education, contributions, and achievement. Highlights of the all-day event are performances, Kidz Zone, Educational - Community Info Outreach, Free Health Screenings, Vaccine Station, Local Artists / Musicians, and Food & Beverage Vendors. Please join us in celebrating the 157th year of liberation and emancipation. Visit: https://www.nsdcnaacp.org/juneteenth North San Diego County NAACP on Facebook / Instagram

General Admission Ticket Price: $12 adv / $14 day of Loft Group Ticket Price: $18 (for groups of 21 or more | 40 maximum) Visit: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/atomic-groove-happy-hour-belly-up-tickets/14353093?pl=bellyup&REFID=bupwebsite Atomic Groove on Instagram and Facebook

Show 2: Our Classic 21+ Dueling Piano Show Let Dad ditch the “dad jokes” and get in on the real comedy. Our 21+ piano show is loud, proud, and anything but PG. It’s louder, looser, and strictly for grown-ups. Dad’s earned it! Let him go wild! Doors: 7 p.m. Pianos: 8 p.m. Reservation Fee: $10 for guaranteed seating Visit: 21+ Father's Day Show at 'The SHOUT! House' The SHOUT! House on Instagram and Facebook

Join us poolside this Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, May 25th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our annual pop-up barbecue hut, Sizzle and Smoke! Enjoy gourmet handheld delights like smoked brisket grilled cheese, pulled pork sandwiches, and loaded wagyu hot dogs along with sides like smoked Gouda mac and cheese and burrata pasta salad. Our Agave Bar & Grill will also be offering its full menu, including refreshing signature margaritas, gelato cups, tacos and, our summer special, Pineapple SPLASH! Dole Whip. Handhelds $20 | Sides $10 *All guests must have a valid wristband to attend.* Hotel guests will receive a wristband upon arrival and non-hotel guests must purchase a pass through ResortPass. Hotel guests can upgrade the experience by reserving premium poolside seating and packages by clicking the link below! Visit: https://event.marriott.com/sandt-marriott-marquis-san-diego-marina/events/san-diego/memorial-day-weekend-bbq

Fallbrook Gourd Farm honors the culturally significant fruit

The City of Chula Vista will host a Memorial Day Flag Placement event to honor the lives and legacy of U.S. service members who gave their lives in service to the nation. In partnership with the Human Relations Commission, volunteers from the local community will place American flags along the “Walk of Honor” at Veterans Park in a collective act of remembrance and unity. Visit: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/35540/

The Spreckels Organ Society presents the 37th Annual San Diego International Summer Organ Festival, the largest organ festival in the United States, featuring the Spreckels Organ, the largest open-air musical instrument in the world! The summer-long festival – directed by Raúl Prieto Ramírez, Spreckels Organ Society’s Artistic Director and San Diego’s Civic Organist – takes place in the heart of Balboa Park, from July 7 through Sept. 1. The Society brings these special 90-minute concerts to the Spreckels Organ Pavilion for free each Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. This season’s line-up includes acclaimed international organists and competition winners. Highlights are: - Soprano Alisa Jordheim, who recently performed with San Diego Opera as Despina in "Così fan tutte" and Gilda in "Rigoletto." - An organ & orchestra celebration with concertos by Poulenc, Parker and Bach, plus a premier by Civic Organist Prieto Ramírez. Conducted by Alejandro Gómez Guillén with Raúl Prieto Ramírez (soloist), and Jeff Thayer (concertmaster). - The Not-So-Silent Movie Night, featuring Laurel & Hardy films with Russ Peck, organist. - And an all-Beatles Labor Day Classic Rock Concert to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the San Diego Beatles concert. For the full Festival program, visit www.spreckelsorgan.org/summer-organ-festival. The Spreckels Organ Society on Facebook / Instagram

What freedom means in the U.S. may be changing. For July 4, NPR wants to know: What does freedom mean to you?

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. A visit to the Steam and Gas Engine Museum at Vista. Remembering the Clermont Hotel and the days when a part of San Diego was known as "The Harlem of the West." Things viewers have sent in.

Held every summer since 1998, the Carlsbad Village Association’s Art in the Village will return on Sunday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for its 27th year! This one-day, open-air art show brings together 150 local and regional fine artists for a dynamic, coastal-influenced art show. All artwork is juried guaranteeing excellent quality in a wide variety of mediums including oil, watercolor, mixed media, digital, glasswork, photography, woodworking, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, and more. Patrons can interact with the artists in their booths, and all artwork on display is for purchase. Celebrating the dynamic art culture in Carlsbad Village and the surrounding areas, this annual event attracts approximately 10,000 art enthusiasts each year. Starting at 10 a.m., just two blocks from Carlsbad State Beach, attendees can browse vibrant exhibits and meet the artists along State Street and Grand Avenue. Art in the Village also features: • Three musical acts, including live performance art on the State Street Main Stage. • Local sidewalk musicians playing throughout the venue during the day. • Live glassblowing by Barrio Glassworks. • Sculpting with live models by Lieu de Sculpture. • Chalk Zone with live painting by multiple local and regional artists. • Free art making pavilion for children and their families, called "Pop-Up Art: An Interactive Encounter," operated by the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts. • Face painting for kids. Carlsbad Village offers an incredible culinary and beverage scene including fast-casual, coffee houses, wine bars, craft breweries, and full service dining just steps from the Art in the Village venue. The Carlsbad Village coaster station is located just steps from the venue, making public transportation to the event easy. The City of Carlsbad will also provide a complimentary Bike Valet. For more information, please visit https://www.carlsbad-village.com Carlsbad Village on Facebook / Instagram