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Every Day Is an Adventure From hands-on activities to creative exploration, our summer camps turn curiosity into discovery. Campers dive into history, art, and storytelling through interactive experiences designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and make every day memorable. Fun, learning, and adventure—right here in the heart of Balboa Park. San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

The New City Sinfonia, under the direction of Alyze Dreiling, presents a "Celebration of Spring" with a performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 and Boulanger's "D'u matin de printemps." Featured soloist with be Jessica Yui, flutist performing Gluck's "Dance of the Blessed Spirits" and Pinakin Dhamdhere, bassoonist, performing the Rondo from Weber's Bassoon Concerto. This concert is free and open to the public and is sponsored by St. Mark's United Methodist Church 2025-26 Concert Series. Visit: https://www.stmarksumcsd.org/concert-series

The legendary Peter Sprague returns to the Ramona Library for a special summer performance! Peter is a San Diego based jazz guitarist, composer, arranger, recording engineer, producer, and life-long surfer; his performances blend jazz, Latin, and Brazilian influences. He has performed alongside Chick Corea, David Benoit, and Sergio Mendes, just to name a few. This Musical Showcase is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ramona Library.

Join OMA’s Free First Sundays for Art for All! Each month, OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays to join in Art for All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art for All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next! These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last. All levels welcome! Ticket Prices: Free Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Fiddler Brittany Haas and her cellist sister Natalie Haas together join family forces to present a new acoustic, Celtic, chambergrass sound that defies categorization! The virtuoso sisters began their musical lives together, filling their childhood home with Bach suites and old-time tunes alike. It was on their own, however, following divergent paths through disparate musical traditions, countries, and cultures, that they both arrived as performers and composers at the highest levels of contemporary string music. Visit: sdfolkheritage.org/events/sister-string-duo-natalie-and-brittany-haas/

Brilliant, bold, and not to be missed—Pointeworks returns to The Conrad this summer with "Nocturnes: Five Ballets," an evening of extraordinary dance and live music. Curated by Artistic Director Sophie Williams, Season Three brings together world-class artists from across the country in a dynamic program choreographed entirely by women. The performance features two world premieres: Jacquelyn Long’s new ballet, "Moving Forces," with an original score by award-winning composer Katie Jenkins, performed live by virtuosic pianist Joshua Mhoon and violinist Julia Choi, and a new creation by acclaimed choreographer Keerati Jinakunwiphat, a 2023 Princess Grace Award winner and the first Asian American woman commissioned to create for New York City Ballet. The heart of "Nocturnes" lies in three ballets that illuminate love in its many forms. Audiences will experience the Northern Hemisphere premiere of Andrea Schermoly’s Romeo and Juliet, a poetic reimagining of Shakespeare’s timeless romance; Dani Rowe’s Unsaid, staged by the legendary Sofiane Sylve and hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as “another dark heartbreaker” that earned a standing ovation; and the return of Reka Gyulai’s Transcendence, which enthralled audiences last season with its sweeping imagery and powerful exploration of love’s endurance. With groundbreaking premieres, richly imagined love stories, and commanding contemporary works, Nocturnes expands the boundaries of ballet—making dance more relevant, immersive, and electrifying than ever. Pointeworks on Facebook / Instagram

You’re going on a blind date… with a ballet. At this special Pointeworks event, guests will select between Ballet A or Ballet B—without knowing exactly what they’ll see. Each choice leads to a distinct rehearsal experience, revealing a different side of the creative process. You’ll spend 45 minutes inside the studio observing a live working rehearsal, then join both groups afterward for a relaxed reception with drinks, conversation, and the chance to meet the artists. This is not a performance—it’s a window into the process. And no two experiences will be the same. Pointeworks on Facebook / Instagram

Join Pointeworks for an in-studio open rehearsal of a new work by decorated emerging choreographic voice Keerati Jinakunwiphat. After just one week in the studio, experience the early stages of her ballet in creation and gain insight into the choreographic process. Step into the studio for this is a rare opportunity to witness the early stages of a ballet in development—where ideas are still evolving, movement is being shaped, and the creative process is fully visible. As a choreographer, Jinakunwiphat’s work centers on community, connection, and identity, drawing from her experience as a Thai-American artist navigating multiple cultural perspectives. Her process emphasizes collaboration and exploration, asking how we relate to one another through movement. This event offers a unique window into that process—inviting audiences to engage not just with the final product, but with the making of the work itself. Pointeworks on Facebook / Instagram

Ladies of D&D San Diego invites you to LDDSD After Dark, a late-night Underdark-themed Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser supporting our Gen Con working trip. For one night only, the gates to the Underdark open. Descend into glowing caverns, strange fungi, silk-covered tunnels, and whatever waits deeper below. All tables will run a custom LDDSD Underdark adventure led by our lady Dungeon Masters, featuring eerie caves, strange creatures, dangerous bargains, and chaotic party decisions. Designed to welcome brand-new players while still offering enough mystery and danger to keep experienced adventurers engaged. No prep required. Pre-generated characters will be provided, so just show up ready to play. Tickets are $25 and include a free raffle entry. Onsite: Slice Garage pizza truck, themed drinks and snacks, and merch available for purchase. Dress the part. Dramatic fantasy outfits, cavern crawlers, cultists, rogues, mushroom folk, glowing creatures, and edgy dungeon energy are all welcome. Important info: 21+ event with mature themes. Content warnings include spiders, cults, gambling, darkness, drinking/drug usage, and mind control. Parking is limited. Rideshare or carpool encouraged. Tickets are non-refundable. Ladies of D&D San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Laughing out loud with Alec Flynn and Matty Chymbor in Pacific Beach! Pacific Beach Comedy Night is HERE Bar Ella – 1030 Garnet Ave., San Diego Thursday, June 4, 2026 Doors 7:30 p.m. | Show 8 p.m. Banana Peel Productions is teaming up with Outta Pocket Comedy for what might actually be the funniest night of the summer — and our first-ever show at Bar Ella. No pressure (okay maybe a liitttle bit...) We’re bringing a stacked lineup featuring headliners Matty Chymbor, Alec Flynn, and featuring Johana Coca, plus some of the funniest up-and-coming comics in San Diego. - Full bar + delicious food - $6 Surfsides - DJ spinning after the show - Comedy runs till 9:30 p.m. - Party goes till 1:30 a.m. Pull up with your friends, your parents, your babysitter, your babysitter's ex, your situationship, bring whoever! Tickets are limited — and once they’re gone, they’re gone.