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Get ready for our 5th Annual Juneteenth Summer Kick-Off BBQ — and this year, we’re going bigger than ever! Join us for a sun-soaked day filled with mouthwatering BBQ, beach games, live music, and all the good vibes. We’re honoring Black joy, culture, and freedom with community, connection, and unforgettable moments by the ocean. Whether you're coming to dance, eat, surf, or just vibe out — everyone’s welcome to this joyful celebration of summer and liberation. This is a free family friendly community event, Food ticket required for BBQ. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! View this event on Facebook

If you care about the environment and don't mind getting a little dirty, then this may be the perfect fit for you! Each year, The San Diego River Park Foundation volunteers remove more than 200,000 pounds of trash from our River. Without our amazing volunteers, this trash would be left to pollute native animal habitats, create unsightly piles in our parks and public spaces, leach contaminants into the water, and could be washed out into our ocean and beaches! Join us on July 5 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. for our monthly Clean & Green Team community clean-up, where you can expect to work with your fellow volunteers to remove more than a ton of trash from the San Diego Estuary! Location: San Diego Estuary Please note: The meeting location is NEAR the address listed. We will meet at the small grassy area between the main parking lot, the San Diego River Bikeway, and Ocean Villa Inn. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: - Volunteer check in: 7:45 a.m. - Attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required - All tools and supplies will be provided - To limit single-use plastics, please bring your own reusable water bottle - Other items to bring: we recommend a hat, sunglasses and sun protection - For safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this event - There are restroom facilities nearby for this location - Community service hours can be verified for those who need them - This event is appropriate for adults and kids aged 13+ (youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) The San Diego River Park Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

Special Event in honor of Juneteenth on June 19 from 6-9 p.m., more info forthcoming! Oolong Presents “Sun Goin' Down” A Debut Solo Exhibition by 2025 UCSD MFA Graduate John Singletary June 6 to 25, 2025 This powerful body of work, four years in the making, introduces Singletary’s haunting, symbolic, and deeply personal paintings to the public for the first time. Singletary’s painting practice delves into memory and myth. Drawing from Biblical and Classical tales, Southern folklore, his family’s spiritual lineage, and the subconscious, the artist channels a visual language steeped in longing, pain, and transformation. His work explores themes of death, love, and fear, and reanimates the sacred and the subconscious through ritualized technique and iconographic reference. “My aim is to make paintings that create a separation from the self and its fears or desires, creating space for thinking.” In “Sun Goin' Down,” Singletary’s technique and process becomes part of the meaning. Through methods such as sgraffito, sfumato, sanding, and scraping, the surface of each canvas evokes a kind of resurrection—a cycle of death and rebirth in oil and pigment. “In moments where I render carefully, there is longing. In moments where I have sanded the canvas bare, a subconscious death has occurred.” Singletary explores Christianity as both salvation and trauma, magic and evil. His paintings pulse with the ghost-like presence of those who came before, and the spiritual residue of Southern Black life. “Painting is alive—a deity that brings the dead back to life and allows what is absent to appear present.” “Sun Goin’ Down” refuses easy categorization. The works are both confession and apparition, echo and invocation. Rich in symbolism yet elusive in narrative, these paintings ask to be felt more than explained. They speak in the language of dreams—where trauma is transfigured into image, and gesture becomes truth. Join us at Oolong Gallery for this artist whose work is already pulsating with the intensity of a masterful voice. Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Saturday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | appointments recommended w/ wider availability Instagram

If you care about the environment and don't mind getting a little dirty, then this may be the perfect fit for you! Join us on June 28 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Forester Creek in Santee for our monthly Community River Clean-up! Come work outdoors with like-minded members of the community to help remove thousands of pounds of trash in just three hours! Each year, San Diego River Park Foundation volunteers remove more than 200,000 pounds of trash from our namesake waterway. Without our amazing volunteers, this trash would be left to pollute native animal habitats, parks and public spaces, leach contaminants into the water, and wash out into our ocean and beaches! Location: 8665 Argent Street, Santee CA 92071. Please park anywhere on Argent St or Prospect Ave. Please do not park in the brewery parking lot. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for the event: - Check-In: 7:45 a.m. - Attire: Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required - All tools and supplies will be provided - Other Things to Bring: Reusable water bottle, hat, other forms of sun protection - Weather: Light rain will not cancel the event - For safety reasons, no pets are allowed at this event - There are no restroom facilities at this location. Please plan accordingly. - Community Service hours can be verified for those who need them. - Family friendly! If you would like to sign up as a group, please email us at volunteer@sandiegoriver.org, or have each member of your group sign up individually. The San Diego River Park Foundatoin on Facebook / Instagram

We're kicking off the season with a Summer Plants & Pots Sale you won’t want to miss! Whether you're refreshing your space or adding to your collection, this one-day event is the perfect opportunity to find something special—at a great price. Date: Saturday, June 28 Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: 7922 Armour St., San Diego, CA 92111 Here’s what you need to know: Plants & Pots: From lush greenery to charming containers, we’ve got something for every corner of your home or garden. Bulk Pricing: Stock up and save more—perfect for gifting, decorating, or going all-in on a green makeover! Payment Options: We accept cash, check, Zelle, or Venmo for your convenience. Open to the public—no RSVP needed! Bring your friends, family, and fellow plant lovers along. The more, the greener! Good Earth Plant Company on Facebook / Instagram

Get ready, San Diego! Viral sensation and podcast powerhouse Bryce Crawford is bringing his unfiltered energy and raw realness to the iconic Balboa Theatre for one night only. Whether you're a day-one follower or new to the chaos, this is your chance to experience the "Live Podcast Tour" in all its heart-filled glory. Expect hot takes, unexpected guests, confessions, and crowd moments you'll never forget. No script in sight. Just Bryce, a mic, and you! Live and unedited. VIP Meet & Greet add-on tickets will include a 30-minute Q&A with Bryce Crawford where he will answer questions, lead a prayer, and take a group picture. Bryce Crawford on TikTok / Youtube

George Lopez’s illustrious and multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, stand-up comedy, and late-night television. Lopez has broken ground for Latino comics by embracing his ethnicity, confronting racial stereotypes, and fighting for his community on and off the stage. Lopez has four HBO specials: "The Wall," "It’s Not Me, It’s You," "Tall, Dark and Chicano," which was nominated for a Best Comedy Album Grammy Award, and "America's Mexican." George Lopez on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on Friday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas for this magical experience on the longest day of the year. On the beach, just walk south of the lifeguard station. There is a large free parking lot and facilities. Bring your drum, your spirit, and something to sit on. All levels welcome — let's welcome the summer sun together! The summer solstice is a time to celebrate nature's abundance, the power of the sun, and the cyclical nature that sustains all life on Earth. Different cultures and people of various faiths worldwide have been celebrating this celestial event for millennia. The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words “sun” and “to stand still.” At solstice, we pause for reflection, gratitude, and a deeper connection to nature. Our drumming builds community and echoes the rhythms of the waves–everything is connected! Free will offerings accepted to benefit the work of ICEJ - the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice. Donations can be made at www.icejsd.org/donate. Questions? Contact info@icejsd.org Free will offering accepted to benefit the work of Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice. All are welcome regardless of financial contribution. ICEJ - the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice on Instagram

Grab your chosen fam and your spiciest opinions, we’re watching the gay chaos unfold together. Join us at Diversionary Theatre, San Diego’s LGBTQ+ cultural hub, for a watch party you won’t want to miss. Netflix is dropping the first 6 episodes of "The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2," and we’re watching them loud, proud, and in community. Whether you're here for the mess, the love, the drama, or just the eye contact during the confessionals - you’ll be in good company. What to expect: - A big-screen binge of episodes 1–3 - Drinks, vibes, snacks, and some surprise fun - Reactions & spicy debates on the Thirdvote app - Extremely gay energy, obviously Seating is limited. Thirdvote on Instagram

Experience the vibrant energy of Endea Owens and the Cookout, a dynamic ensemble led by the exceptionally talented bassist Endea Owens. Their performances are a joyful fusion of jazz, soul, and global influences, creating a feel-good atmosphere that captivates audiences. Owens, known for her commanding stage presence and masterful playing, often takes center stage with riveting bass solos, while the band members shine with compelling instrumental riffs and uplifting vocal harmonies. The Cookout’s performances are more than just a concert; they are an experience that leaves audiences feeling inspired and connected. Endea Owens’ exceptional talent and impact have garnered significant recognition. She is a recipient of an Emmy, a GRAMMY Award, and a George Foster Peabody Award. In 2019, she was hailed as an Emerging Artist by Jazz at Lincoln Center. Owens has also been commissioned to compose for prestigious ensembles such as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, where she served as the 2023 MAC Music Innovator. Her debut album, "Feel Good Music," released in 2023, has further solidified her position as a rising star in the jazz world. Endea Owens on Instagram / Youtube