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We look at how the Coronado Terrible Orchestra has created a space for adult musicians to grow. Then, San Diego Fringe is going global with the World Fringe Congress. And finally, we round it off with your weekend arts preview.

North Coast Rep presents "Scapin" by Molière Adapted by Bill Irwin & Mark O’Donnell From the genius of commedia dell’arte comes a timeless romp reimagined for today’s audiences with fresh American flair. Watch Molière’s crafty servant Scapin spin outrageous schemes and disguises in this dazzling modern adaptation. Revel in this masterful blend of classic French farce and contemporary slapstick, where young lovers battle miserly fathers through elaborate deceptions and ridiculous disguises. Physical comedy and razor-sharp wit collide in this carnival of theatrical surprises. You won’t want to miss this deliciously clever production that will leave audiences breathless with laughter. Runs July 22 - August 23. Go to northcoastrep.org for tickets Preview week schedule: July 22 - July 24 - Wednesday 8 p.m. - Thursday 8 p.m. - Friday 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. North Coast Repertory Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

Create your own fun egg tray! Mondays, July 20 & August 3, from 6-8:30 p.m. Ages 15+ welcome! In this 2-part series, students will learn the basics of handbuilding to create functional and fun pieces. Working with mid-fire clay, we will explore handbuilding forms and decorative techniques to create a one-of-a-kind ceramic egg tray. Students will create and build their piece in the first class and glaze their creations in the second class. Students will learn the art of glazing, with many decorative techniques. Students will be able to utilize a wide array of glazes and colors in this course. Beginners welcome! All materials provided. Additional optional materials available via the instructor for a fee. We recommend that each student bring an apron to wear and an older towel or a cloth rag. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Come together with our community as we commemorate and honor those who came before us. We invite you as you are to engage with the community explore health resources that bridge gaps in the community. Enjoy free access to our festival, free sack lunches to attendees also have access to music, arts, a cultural fun zone, and much more! Cooper Family Foundation on Facebook / Instagram

A blend of acoustic warmth and folk-rock energy, Anna May carries soulful vocals and stories that linger long after the last note. Saturdays in the Courtyard is a vibrant outdoor performance series that fills the beautiful Ann Kulchin Courtyard with music, energy and community spirit. Bring friends, enjoy the festive atmosphere and experience the best new and emerging artists in North County and San Diego under the open sky. Admission is always free. In the event of rain, concerts will be moved indoors.

MULTI-ARTS HALF-DAY AND FULL-DAY CAMPS Mornings and/or afternoons in June! Learn something new or progress on what you already know! We have ukulele, keyboard, voice, and percussion, visual art, hiphop and capoeira, and lots of fun! Bring your friends, make new friends! NEW! Single-Day camp options! Mix and Match, as you like! Music+Art or Music+Dance! $45/day. Scholarships, sibling and multi-day discounts available!

San Diego, OHANA The island vibes are calling and we’re answering. Holo Holo Music Festival is bringing the energy, the culture, and the music you love to Waterfront Park on July 18, 2026. This is more than a festival. It’s a full-day escape filled with live island and reggae sounds, nonstop good energy, and that unmistakable Holo Holo feeling—when the music hits, the ocean breeze rolls in, and the whole crowd moves together. Holo Holo Music Festival San Diego – Waterfront Park July 18, 2026 Gates 12 p.m. // Music 1 p.m. Mahalo tickets are on sale now Best pricing won’t last. If you know, you know. Grab your crew and lock it in. We’ll see you by the water Holo Holo Music Festival was born from a love of island and reggae music—genres deeply rooted in connection, culture, and movement. The festival first set sail in 2022 at Frost Amphitheater at Stanford University, bringing together fans to celebrate the vibrant sounds of the islands. With the spirit of holo holo—meaning “to travel, to sail, to move”—the event quickly expanded to new shores, including Las Vegas and Sacramento. As the journey continued, Holo Holo became known for creating spaces where music, community, and culture come together naturally—by the water, under open skies, and surrounded by people who feel the music as much as they hear it. San Diego has become a meaningful stop on that journey, and 2026 brings the festival back to the waterfront for another unforgettable chapter. For Good Vibez Presents co-owner Dan Sheehan, Holo Holo is more than a festival—it’s personal. “Growing up in Ewa Beach, O‘ahu, island music and reggae were the soundtracks of my childhood. These styles—the heartbeat of the islands—are the backbone of my work as a festival producer and venue owner. A big part of Good Vibez Presents is about discovery, and I’m honored to showcase and celebrate these artists at Holo Holo Festivals.” For over 25 years, Good Vibez Presents has produced hundreds of immersive concerts and festivals across the West Coast, Hawaii, Arizona, North Carolina, and Mexico. They are the driving force behind the California Roots Music & Arts Festival in Monterey, the largest reggae-rock festival in the country. With a deep commitment to supporting nonprofits, small businesses, and creatives, Good Vibez Presents continues to build events that foster community, uplift artists, and spread positivity. Holo Holo Music Festival is more than just a gathering—it’s a journey. And in 2026, we can’t wait to holo holo with you. Visit: https://www.holoholofestival.com/san-diego/ Holo Holo Music Festival on Facebook / Instagram

Cat Gunn’s first solo museum exhibition, "if only by the light of a new moon," explores the complex terrain of inherited memory and the seemingly impossible nostalgia for a home one has never known — an experience familiar to immigrants, first-generation children, and anyone displaced by colonialism, war, or occupation. Gunn’s mother, Lida, grew up in poverty in post-war Manila. In the late 1970s she met Richard, an American working as a Vietnamese linguist with the US Air Force. They married and settled in Baltimore, where Gunn was raised. Whether because of the language barrier, faulty memories, or a reluctance to speak of hard times, Lida’s story — and by extension Gunn’s own Filipino heritage — has remained largely inaccessible to them. Developed during Gunn’s year-long residency at ICA San Diego in 2025, the exhibition dissects the mechanisms of collective forgetting that often erase colonial conquest and imperial violence, asking who controls these narratives and why crucial information often remains withheld. Its title evokes illumination that is only barely perceptible — a longing for even the faintest glimmer of hope or truth. ICA San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

“Hushed Voices,” a solo exhibition by artist Alex Ayala, curated by Thumbprint Gallery and presented in the front main gallery space at Distinction Gallery, opens on Saturday, June 13, at 317 E. Grand Ave., Suite A, Escondido, CA 92025. The opening reception will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. as part of the monthly Second Saturday Art Walk in downtown Escondido, a community-wide celebration of local galleries, museums, and creative spaces. The evening will feature live music, with drinks available for purchase from Last Spot Bar, located inside the Distinction Gallery arts complex. The exhibition presents a new body of figurative works by Ayala, whose practice spans drawing and painting. Her work subtly and boldly distorts the human form, creating imagery that feels both emotionally familiar and visually uncanny. Since 2009, Thumbprint Gallery has built a reputation throughout Southern California for championing artwork that blends the offbeat, contemporary, and surreal. The gallery has become known for its strong curatorial voice and history of introducing emerging artists to wider audiences. For more than twenty years, Distinction Gallery has showcased contemporary work by both emerging and established artists, cultivating a worldwide reputation while remaining a cornerstone of the San Diego arts community. This collaboration brings together Thumbprint Gallery’s curation and Distinction Gallery’s legacy to spotlight Ayala’s latest work. Alex Ayala on Instagram Distinction Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS+ / Encore Monday, July 20, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. We go back a century to see the history of a South Bay Community that was once a tiny settlement along the road to Tijuana; discover a history timeline next to the trolley tracks downtown; see a celebration of art in Escondido, and view parts of a classic silent movie filmed in Carrizo Gorge. Plus, the story of the Leaning Smokestack of the Union Brickyard.