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Make Music Day is a free celebration of music around the world on June 21. Launched in 1982 in France as the "Fête de la Musique," it is now held on the same day in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries. The Museum of Making Music joins the celebration with a variety of fun, free activities, hands-on music-making, performances, and more! What can you expect on Make Music Day at the Museum of Making Music? 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Free Admission to the Museum. Enjoy free admission to the Museum of Making Music and be the first to see our latest spotlight exhibition "Roots & Wings: 40 Years of PRS Guitars" celebrating the artistry, innovation, and impact of PRS Guitars. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.: Make and Play with Studio ACE. Our friends at Studio ACE will host make-and-play crafts for families. Create a music-themed art project that you can play! 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: The Big Sing. A family-friendly singing celebration for all ages and all voices. Enjoy live music throughout the day in our lobby: 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m.: Patton Pending Ukulele Ensemble 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.: Mariachi Victoria de San Diego 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.: Westwind Brass Live Music - Making Opportunities. There will be opportunities throughout the day for spontaneous acoustic performances under our outdoor tent, so bring an instrument and come and jam! Musuem of Making Music on Facebook / Instagram

On Friday, July 4, head to Grand Social for an evening of unforgettable celebration at Red, White & Brews Night with Cedrice performing. Savor delicious wood-fired cuisine and enjoy lively entertainment in a festive, relaxed atmosphere. As the sun sets and the canyon begins to glow, gather on the lawn for the evening’s highlight: a spectacular, eco-friendly drone show beginning at 9 p.m. Watch as hundreds of choreographed lights dance across the sky, creating a dazzling display without the loud booms—perfect for families, kids, and even pets. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the canyon, it’s a truly magical way to celebrate Independence Day. Grand Social at Fairmont Gran Del Mar on Facebook / Instagram

Carmela Prudencio works at Pacific Arts Movement or Pac Arts, which highlights Asian American and Pacific Islander stories through media arts.

Padres Watch Party – Saturday, July 5! Celebrate game day with us at Carnitas’ Snack Shack – 1004 N Harbor Drive – as the Padres take on the Rangers! Pad Squad + Swingin’ Friar Appearance: 3 p.m.–4 p.m. Game Time: 6:40 p.m. — catch it live at our bar with food, drinks & Friar fun! Event Highlights: - Tatis’ Tacos – $2.30 each (carnitas or chicken) - Tatis’ Ice Cream Taco – vanilla soft serve in a chocolate-dipped waffle shell - Home Run Derby Challenge – win raffle tickets for drinks, apps & Padres swag - 7th Inning Shot Special - Dress Code Deal – 10% off or a free shot when you wear a vintage Padres jersey - Featuring: Coronado Brewing Co., Cutwater Spirits, Coors/Miller Lite & Pacifico - Snap a pic with the Swingin’ Friar & Pad Squad! Carnitas' Snack Shack on Facebook / Instagram

What happens in Washington doesn’t stay there — it reaches all the way into San Diego’s labs, hospitals, and classrooms. Proposed federal cuts to medical research threaten the life-changing work happening right here in our community. From childhood cancer breakthroughs to ensuring diverse voices shape the future of medicine, local researchers are at risk of losing the support they need to keep pushing science forward. Join the Prebys Foundation and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to hear directly from San Diego scientists and advocates who are stepping up to explain what these cuts really mean — for our families, our health, and our future. But this isn’t just about what’s at stake. It’s about what we can do together. After the panel, you’ll learn simple, meaningful ways to take action. Because once we understand the impact, we can help change the outcome. Will you join us in standing up for science and the people it serves? Agenda: 1 p.m.– Welcome 1:05 p.m. – Panel: “The Human Impact of Research Cuts” & Q and A 2 p.m. – How can we help? Simple ways to support science 2:15 p.m. – Opportunity to Chat 1x1 with participants Parking available onsite. Prebys Foundation on Facebook / Instagram American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network on Facebook / Instagram

This Disability Pride Month, join interdisciplinary artist duo Sensory Dimensions (Casey Hall-Landers & Elicia Neo) for the premiere of "My Body's Wake," a FREE multimedia experience at the City Heights Performance Annex. Through a visceral blend of body painting, live improvisational dance and violin, projection, and generative sound, "My Body's Wake" navigates the emotional terrains of grief, isolation, anger, and care - rooted in the artists' experience with chronic pain and dynamic disability. Sensory Dimensions depicts the experiences of disabled people with chronic illness and pain by immersing audiences in multi-sensory environments using a diverse range of artistic modalities to create accessible live art events. Founded by interdisciplinary dancer Casey Hall-Landers and multimedia violinist Elicia Neo through the Berklee NYC Masters program in Creative Media and Technology, the duo is fueled by a passion to create safe and welcoming spaces for all. Sensory Dimensions explores and recontextualizes pain through sensory and artistic pathways, using nature as a mirror to understand our bodies and integrating accessible design into their creative work. Casey and Elicia aim to raise awareness of invisible disabilities and chronic illness. Join us at the City Heights Performance Annex for this FREE performance you don't want to miss! For more information, visit: https://sensorydimensions.godaddysites.com/.

"Gretel: the Musical" - a folk rock dive into the fairy tale... Join us on Saturday, July 5 at the City Heights Performance Annex for a FREE performance of "Gretel: the Musical," presented by Riot Productions, Inc. Featuring indie folk rock music on cello, guitar and cajon by composer Jenn Hartman Luck, this retelling of the classic Russian folk tales around “Hansel and Gretel” focuses on the women and girls of the fairy tales. Gretel processes the grief at the death of her mother and the rejection of her stepfamily while on the hero’s journey, facing knights and witches, spells and curses, and through it all the question–how will she survive? Featuring: Priya Richards as Gretel, with BJ Robinson, vocals and cajon, Sarah LeClair, vocals and cajon, Lyric Boothe, vocals and guitar, and Sharon Taylor, cello. Directed by BJ Robinson, assistant directed by Carlyn Thometz, music directed by Sarah LeClair. Riot Productions Inc. is an award winning womxn+ intersectional theatre production company which focuses on the development of new local works and the amplification of womxn’s voices at the intersection of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. They are the recipient of the William Male Foundation Fellowship, the Kellie and Dan O’Connor Foundation Grant, and the Together we Give Grant. Riot Productions, Inc. on Instagram

Less Than Jake with Fishbone, The Suicide Machines, and Catbite on July 30th at Observatory North Park. Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B00624CC2EB238B Less Than Jake on Instagram and Facebook

Friday Beers presents Almost Friday TV Live on Saturday, July 19th at Observatory North Park. Almost Friday TV on Instagram

Wavves: "Spun" North American Summer 2025 Tour on July 24th at Observatory North Park Visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B00627BB19E307C WAVVES on Instagram and Facebook