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Get ready for a weekend of vibrant arts, live music, and family fun at Fiesta Del Sol in beautiful Fletcher Cove, Solana Beach, California! This two-day, FREE festival is the perfect way to kick off your summer, featuring over 14 live bands across various genres, ensuring a non-stop dance party all day and into the evening. Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and unique arts & crafts from local vendors, while families can explore the Kids Zone with exciting activities. With a range of local merchants showcasing the best of Solana Beach’s vibrant community, Fiesta Del Sol offers something for everyone—whether you're into music, food, or just a fun day out. Don’t miss out on this amazing event in one of California’s most picturesque coastal towns! Brought to you by: The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, Belly Up & Loft 100 Studios Fiesta Del Sol on Instagram

Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel. Dogs and human inspectors are checking boats at some lakes, but a patchwork of oversight leaves many lakes unprotected. “There’s just too many boats and too many people out there,” one warden said.

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Outdoor digital art at UC San Diego; ICA NextGen; San Diego Symphony and fireworks; "The Janeiad" at The Old Globe; "Consequential Dances" at Art Produce; Lambda Archives Intergenerational Exhibit at the Central Library; live music and more arts picks.

"Letras y Pintura" is a living celebration of youth power, where art becomes resistance, pride, and transformation. Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, June 7, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. as we honor the voices and visions of young people who are reclaiming their narratives, resisting injustice, and transforming culture through art. This exhibition highlights the courage and brilliance of emerging artists by featuring protest posters from the LMEC student walkout, graffiti-inspired artwork, and the youth-designed poster for the 55th Chicano Park Day. Remarks from LMEC walkout student leaders and artist spotlight Steven, and Baby1 - Music by DJ Wicho
 - Tacos and raspados In collaboration with La Maestra, LMEC, and King-Chávez Academy. RSVP! … Letras y Pintura es una celebración viva del poder juvenil, donde el arte se convierte en resistencia, orgullo y transformación. Acompáñanos en la recepción de apertura el viernes 7 de junio, de 1 p.m. a 4 p.m., para celebrar las voces y visiones de jóvenes que están reclamando sus narrativas, resistiendo la injusticia y transformando la cultura a través del arte. Con carteles de protesta de la caminata estudiantil de LMEC, arte inspirado en el grafiti y el cartel juvenil del 55 aniversario del Día del Parque Chicano, esta muestra destaca el valor y la brillantez de artistas emergentes. Palabras de líderes estudiantiles de la caminata de LMEC, artistas destacados Steven y Baby1 - Música por DJ Wicho - Tacos y raspados 
 En colaboración con La Maestra, LMEC y King-Chávez Academy. RSVP! Visit: chicanoparkmuseum.org/ Chicano Park Museum and Culture Center on Facebook / Instagram

Que onda friends! Introducing Port of Entry shorts! Short Video capsules that tell the cross-border stories we share with you in a new way. Using video! And to kick start this new modality, we have two to share featuring our friends and guests of our live event, Charles Glaubitz and Giancarlo Ruiz. This video capsule premiered last fall during our live event and is part of a 5-episode bundle that features this capsule, a second video capsule featuring Giancarlo, a traditional podcast episode titled Compadres in Art, and a two-part episode of our live event (Part 1 & Part 2) . So we hope you enjoy this 5-episode bundle bonanza! If you like this video short, share it, drop a like, and a comment! Nos vemos pronto!

Give it a Spin! 1-Day Wheel Throwing Workshop Date: Sunday, September 7, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tuition: $30 per person, additional $20 for trim plus choice of glaze and firing Spend your next friend get-together or date night in our ceramics lab by giving it a spin! Our open lab hours will allow you to try out work on the wheel. If you like what you make or want to learn more, you can sign up for more in-depth classes or keep coming back to gain hands-on experience. Skills: Learn to use the wheel, how to throw, center clay, alter shapes, learn to trim and use glazes. Ages 16+ Please note that Give It A Spin! workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable. ICA San Diego on Facebook / Intagram

Grape Day Park has long been a gathering place in Escondido — and a reflection of the city’s changing identity.

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. “Figure Drawing and Painting" Life drawing can be successful with so many styles and techniques. Real, abstract, and/or ideal figures can create emotional responses with the addition of color. Create several figure studies before painting a final piece of art. A break for lunch and a relaxed discussion will occur at midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list. Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

A movie star to his core, Robert Redford has died after a visionary career in cinema, including founding the Sundance Institute that transformed the market for independent films.

Join Indivisible North County San Diego and our coalition of regional groups for an afternoon of good eats, great company, and bold action! Connect with neighbors who share your values, enjoy a laid-back potluck, and help spark the next wave of change together. Step 1: Eat & Mingle – When you arrive, you’ll be grouped with neighbors who could become your next activist crew—or just great new friends! Enjoy a potluck feast, swap stories, and build connections. Want to stick with a buddy? Just add their name to the signup form! Please bring a folding chair. Step 2: Dream Big & Take Action – After dinner, it’s time for Resistance Lab! In your small groups, you’ll brainstorm creative ways to make an impact—post-carding, flyering, fundraising, or something totally fresh. No pressure, just good vibes and great ideas to keep the movement rolling! Bring a Dish or Treat! – [Sign up](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549ADA92AA4F4CF8-57230292-social) to bring a dish to share or a baked good to raise funds. All proceeds go toward funding our July 27 Town Hall Event with Rep. Sara Jacobs at the California Center for the Arts. Change happens when we come together—so come hungry, leave inspired, and let’s make a difference side by side [POTLUCK + BAKE SALE SIGNUP](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549ADA92AA4F4CF8-57230292-social)