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Get ready to zoom into some speedy stories at Second Sunday Storytime: Things That Go! June’s Storytime is sure to bring delight! We’ll be exploring trucks, cars, planes, boats and trains with a fun selection of books, beginning with Jashar Awan’s "Towed by Toad." This wonderful book is a staff favorite, and was even a 2025 Geisel Award Honor Book. Storytime attendees will receive a special pin with art to help remember the book! This Storytime includes song and play to keep readers engaged. Storytime is open to kids of all ages. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Visit: https://libraryfoundationsd.org/events/2ndsunday_june14 Library Shop SD on Facebook / Instagram

Join us at Rancho Guejito Vineyard for live music by Jess & Ronnie Duo. From local band Velvet Moon, Jessica Martin is versed in classic rock, Latin rock, jazz, reggae, and blues. Music is 2:30-6:30 p.m. The tasting room is open Saturday 12-8 p.m. at the historic Rockwood Farmhouse, 17224 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, next to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Complimentary hayride tours leave about every hour. Bounce house for kids. Family and dog friendly. No reservations required for regular tasting visits. Lunch and charcuterie plates by Artisan Delights available. Guests may bring blankets, chairs, and outside food; no outside alcoholic beverages. Wine tasting is $18 for five 1 oz tastes. There is no cover charge for the music. Details: https://www.ranchoguejitovineyard.com/winery-events/ Phone (800) 677-8887. Rancho Guejito Vineyard on Facebook / Instagram

"Designing the Infinite: Virtual Worldbuilding in Art & Gaming" brings together international artists working across digital media, game engines, and interactive technologies to construct virtual environments that probe identity, narrative, and agency. Rooted in practices shared between art and game design, the exhibition presents virtual spaces as sites for storytelling, experimentation, and reflective encounter, situating games and game-based work within contemporary cultural discourse. Admission Annual Admission Pass Visit once, return for free all year. When you purchase a general admission ticket, you get free return admission to the Museum for a full year. General Adult: $12 Senior 65+: $10 Student with valid ID: $6 Youth (17 and under): Free Military: Free California Center for the Arts Museum on Facebook / Instagram

NASCAR and the Defense Department intend to take the military-base street race to a different U.S. military installation in 2028.

"SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure" is a touring bilingual musical for audiences of all ages. Convinced her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones, twelve-year-old Vita Flores embarks on a magical journey when a spirited candy skeleton springs to life and becomes her guide. Along the way, she encounters colorful characters inspired by folklore and discovers a deeper connection to her heritage. Bursting with music, dance, humor, and heart, "SUGAR SKULL!" captures the spirit of Día de Muertos in a joyful theatrical experience that celebrates memory and connection across generations. Mexico Beyond Mariachi on Facebook / Instagram

Prices can get sticky. That helps explain why recessions hurt so much — and what policymakers can do about them.

Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré returns after a sold-out 2022 performance at The Loft, combining irresistible rhythms, joyful energy, and the kind of musicianship that turns first-time listeners into devoted fans. His collaborations with Dave Matthews, Derek Trucks, John Scofield, and Khruangbin reflect a career that moves easily across genres and traditions, underscoring his place as a leading voice in contemporary global music. Vieux Farka Touré on Facebook / Instagram

July's crop of notable releases features new work from Colson Whitehead, Sigrid Nuñez, Daniel Mason and Nathaniel Rich. Plus, new nonfiction from award-winning journalists.

Edgy Eco-decadent designers from across the state will gather in Escondido to preview their socially relevant arte-couture and prêt-a-porter designs. All garments and accessories are constructed, assembled and embellished using conventional and non-conventional elements including thrifted, reconditioned and trashed materials. This exciting evening combines visual arts, vendors, and installations which are inspired by the re-using of objects destined for landfills. Escondido Arts Partnership on Facebook / Instagram

The City of San Diego is again grappling with the need to make major cuts to address a significant deficit in its general fund. But KPBS wants to know how you would balance the budget.