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In collaboration with the Humanities Department of San Diego’s Central Library, Library Shop is proud to welcome Laurel Corona for an author presentation and book signing at 925 W. Washington Street. Don’t miss your chance to get a signed copy of "Aloha Wanderwell Takes the Wheel." Free to attend, but RSVP requested. Library Foundation SD on Facebook / Instagram

On June 6, our dance is part of the Sam Hinton Folk Festival in Templars Hall at Old Poway Park. We will be dancing from 1-4 p.m. Admission to the festival and the dance is free. Martha Wild is the caller and the band is Knucklehead (Tom Dillon, fiddle, Peter Sharpe, mandolin, and Given Harrison, guitar). San Diego Folk Heritage on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for our monthly Military Appreciation Weekend as we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our nation’s heroes. It’s a powerful way for families to come together, show support, and celebrate the spirit of gratitude. SeaWorld proudly supports the men and women of the U.S. armed services through its Waves of Honor military salute program. The program provides free admission to the SeaWorld® and Busch Gardens® Parks, and Sesame Place® for members of U.S. armed forces. Visit: https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/military-appreciation-weekend/ Military Discounts

Celebrate Father’s Day with an unforgettable evening of live country music at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside). This special one-night event features acclaimed vocalist Alice Wallace with her full band, joined by international touring artist and San Diego standout Alex Bergan. Praised by Saving Country Music as “one of the greatest vocalists of this generation,” Wallace delivers powerhouse vocals and timeless country storytelling, complemented by Bergan’s dynamic sound and engaging stage presence. Alice Wallace on Facebook / Instagram

Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails, perched on the ninth floor of Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter, debuts a fresh lineup of seasonal cocktails featuring bold flavors, bright citrus and spirit-forward pours designed for rooftop sipping in the heart of downtown San Diego, available now. Set against sweeping views of the San Diego skyline, new cocktails include: The Salton Spritz, with Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Strega, sparkling brut, Cointreau, vanilla and soda water, priced at $18; Purple Haze, made with Ford’s gin, lemon juice, Fee Foam and house-made wild berry syrup, priced at $17; 1886, a combination of Buffalo Trace bourbon, Abasolo whiskey, peach liqueur, lemon and simple syrup, priced at $16; The Mirage, crafted with 400 Conejos mezcal, El Jimador Blanco, Lillet Blanc, prickly pear, grapefruit bitters and simple syrup, priced at $18; Red Flag, with strawberry-infused vodka, Cointreau, simple syrup, lemon, Lillet Blanc and pink peppercorn tincture, priced at $18; The Orange Line, blending Corazón Blanco, Aperol, lemon, grapefruit, simple syrup and Sprite, priced at $17; Padres Punch, made with Huckleberry-infused Tito’s Handmade Vodka, lemonade and blueberry purée, priced at $16. For those seeking spirit-free sips, the Free Spirit Spritz combines Lyre’s Italian Spritz, Lyre’s Classico Sparkling Wine, soda water and orange; and the Clean Bean Martini is made with Lyre’s White Cane, Lyre’s Coffee Originale, espresso and vanilla. Both mocktails are priced at $15. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails offers panoramic views of the city skyline alongside a mix of lounge-style and intimate seating overlooking downtown San Diego and Petco Park. Reservations and more information are available by calling 619-727-4000 or by visiting BorregoRooftopSanDiego.com. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails is on Instagram and Facebook at @BorregoRooftop.

Woodward Contemporary presents “Uncontained," a solo exhibition by acclaimed abstract painter Will Day, on view June 12 through July 11, with an opening reception June 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. Day is known for large-scale, high-energy works created on raw canvas using unconventional tools. Day left a successful career in finance after 9/11 and fully committed to art. The result is work that is rooted in upheaval, unexpected and alive. Will Day on Facebook / Instagram

No two performances are alike. Every night, the audience draws from a custom tarot deck to determine how the show goes. "Flower. Fruit. Seed." is a solo storytelling show with a rotating slate of tales about women and apples — inheritance, revenge, nourishing grief, and the dangerous wildness of wanting. One storyteller, no script, no set. Just voice, memory, and a living repertoire drawn from folklore, fantasy, and the San Diego frontier. Or do the stories choose us? Pairs well with ambition, unacknowledged appetites, pie. Visit: https://sdfringe.org/events/flower-fruit-seed/ Emily Stamets: Website / Instagram / Facebook

Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for a vibrant, all-ages Asian American Pacific Islander Cultural Celebration on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oak Park Library (2802 54th Street, San Diego, CA 92105). This community-wide event is completely free, and no registration or RSVP is required. The celebration features an inspiring lineup of special presentations by local leaders, including Moana Alo M.Ed. (District Representative, Office of State Senator), Susan Delos Santos (Publisher, The Filipino Press), and Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan (Executive Director, San Diego State University Office of AANAPISI Affairs and the APIDA Center). Attendees will also enjoy live Hawaiian dance performances by Kaliloa O Kaleo’Onalani, an engaging cultural storytime, and complimentary refreshments. Additionally, children can participate in an interactive Q&A and a raffle for a chance to win a free copy of the featured book, "A is for Asian American: An Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Alphabet". For more details, visit the official San Diego Public Library event page: https://sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=350901

North County’s best night market, held monthly on the 3rd Friday at Local Roots Kombucha. Featuring 20+ diverse vendors with the most eco-friendly food, products and services in Southern California. Free Entry | Live Music | Games | Family-Friendly | Dogs Welcome Indulge in a spectacular selection of savories and sweets, including Pizza, Tacos, Sushi, Donuts, Chick’n Sandwiches, Dumplings, Nachos, Samosas, Tamales, Wings, Noodles, Cookies, Curries, and so much more. In between bites, shop a curated selection of local products, crafts and services. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options available. The Vista Sustainable Night Market is located at The Boochyard, an expansive indoor and outdoor venue that features several seating areas, cozy fire pits, and a stage, plus pool and other games. There is a free parking lot onsite and free street parking nearby. This is a rain or shine event. Viridian Productions: San Diego's Best Festivals and Markets Sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living. Featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors offering the most eco-friendly food, products, and services in Southern California. Since 2019, we have presented events across San Diego County, shaping a greener future through connection and local impact. Learn more: https://www.viridianproductions.com Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

Gershwin in Vienna Concert-Lecture presented by Levi Hammer, piano Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Levi Hammer’s solo piano album "Gershwin in Vienna" brings together his American roots and his current life in Europe, where he has lived for the last decade. The historical and musical connections between Gershwin, Schoenberg, Berg, and Webern are fascinating but rarely explored beyond a tantalizing footnote. At the Athenaeum, Hammer will play much of the album and speak about the musical parallels between Gershwin and the Viennese modernist masters. Paintings by Gershwin and Schoenberg—both accomplished painters!—will accompany Hammer’s performance of their music. In addition, the composers’ Californian connection will be highlighted in a short film shot on Gershwin’s own tennis court in Los Angeles in the 1930s—right where their legendary tennis matches took place. This program is also an artistic and personal self-portrait of Hammer himself as he describes growing from a child of the Great American Songbook to a conductor and pianist wrestling with the rigorous beauties of the Second Viennese School. Levi Hammer; photo credit: Denislav Matzel About Levi Hammer: Known for his remarkable range and versatility, Levi Hammer performs regularly as both a conductor and pianist. He has conducted orchestras across the United States and Europe, and his repertoire encompasses more than 70 operas. Additionally, he has prepared acclaimed operatic productions for major conductors, including Lorin Maazel, Simon Rattle, Zubin Mehta, and Gustavo Dudamel. Besides the standard repertoire, Hammer is an accomplished performer of both Baroque and contemporary music. As a pianist, he appears as a concerto soloist, chamber musician, and art song collaborator, and he has frequently performed Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier and Aaron Copland’s complete music for piano. “Where words fail, music speaks.” — Hans Christian Andersen Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Facebook / Instagram