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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

SEEK FEST is a one-day San Diego music, art, and craft beer mini-festival presented by the San Diego Music & Art Company, The Blank Slate, and Seek Beer Company. The event brings together a wide-ranging lineup of local and touring musicians spanning jazz, prog rock, psych/funk, metal, hip-hop, and experimental pop, alongside local visual artists, fashion designers, food vendors, massage therapists, live painting, and live chainstitching. Designed as a cross-disciplinary gathering for San Diego’s independent creative community, SEEK FEST highlights musicians, artists, makers, and small local businesses in one shared space. Ticket proceeds support low-income musicians in San Diego via the Musicians Empowerment Collective, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, and admission includes beer from Seek Beer Company for guests 21+. The event takes place Saturday, May 30 at San Diego Made Factory on Commercial Street.

Enjoy the contemporary/ancient art of storytelling, alive and well, in the secluded and enchanting garden space of the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum, in the heart of downtown. Tales from the Asian Pacific Rim will delight all from ages 12 and up. Dynamic members of Storytellers of San Diego are there to weave the spell of cultural and heritage stories, bringing them vividly to life in this intimate garden oasis. Meet Jim Dieckmann, James Nelson-Lucas and Fred Laskowski in an afternoon to stir the imagination. Spend time at the gallery exhibit, and then relax in the garden setting to stories.

Long before thousands gathered for San Diego Pride each summer, local activists were building the movement from the ground up.

Travel, Postcards, Journaling, Snail Mail Summer is here. Go somewhere, across the world or deep inside your own. I'm hosting a 3-hour hands-on workshop where we'll make postcards, start travel journals, and reconnect with the slow, intentional art of snail mail. Come with a place in mind, or let the prompts take us there. Come solo or bring a friend. Come as you are. This event is part of the World's Largest Craft Club @worldwidecraftclub, 25 creators, one day, cities around the world, all making together on June 27. No pressure. No perfection. Just good company, good supplies, and something worth sending. What's included: - Blank postcards, papers, stickers, washi tape, markers, scissors, glue, cutouts, and more - A special art supply sponsored by Visual - A limited World's Largest Craft Club stamp sticker sheet by @meowmail - USPS mailing labels to customize and keep - Real postage stamps to mail a postcard before leaving - Travel journaling tips and prompts to spark creativity - Journal starter kits will also be available for purchase on the day. All materials included. No experience necessary. I can't wait to create with you. Juliana · Pachis art studio · @pachisartstudio About the venue: We're hosted by Visual art+supply @visual_shop, a retail shop for art materials in San Diego that showcases local underground urban contemporary artists and specializes in core supplies for every artist. I'm so glad to be creating in this space. Refund policy: Registrations are non-refundable. If you can't make it, your spot can be transferred to someone else. Just email info@pachisartstudio.com with their name.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Figuratively Speaking,” juried by award-winning artist, Drew Bandish. The water-based media exhibition runs Aug 2 – Sept 12, 2026, at our Gallery in The Arts District Liberty Station. The free Opening Reception is Friday, Aug 7, 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Good News Bar / 3821 Park Blvd San Diego 92103 Limited Spots Available! Join Native Poppy for a special morning of flowers, creativity, and connection at Good News, Hillcrest’s beautifully designed non-alcoholic cocktail lounge and gathering space. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of floral design while creating a lush seasonal arrangement to take home. Working with a thoughtfully curated selection of seasonal and locally grown flowers, we’ll explore flower selection, color harmony, movement, and the mechanics that help arrangements feel natural, balanced, and abundant. After the workshop, enjoy a handcrafted non-alcoholic cocktail from Good News, included with your ticket. Their thoughtful approach to hospitality and beverage-making has made them one of San Diego’s most exciting new gathering spaces. Bring a friend, make it a date, or come on your own. We’ll spend the morning surrounded by flowers, learning a new skill, sharing conversation, and raising a glass to creativity, connection, and community. Your Ticket Includes: - One handcrafted coffee or non-alcoholic cocktail from Good News, redeemable following the workshop - Comprehensive, engaging instruction in our Flower Arranging 101 curriculum - Hands-on guidance and support from Native Poppy’s professional florists - All tools, materials, vase, and a thoughtfully curated selection of seasonal flowers - A Flower Arranging 101 outline and note sheet designed exclusively for our workshops - Plus: the floral arrangement you design to take home and enjoy Native Poppy on Facebook / Instagram

A community dream for a park in Emerald Hills fades as a housing development moves forward. Then, school districts sue tech companies due to harms to students they say are caused by social media use. And, a loss for San Diego journalism.

This weekend's San Diego arts top picks: Luis Alonso Sánchez at Bread & Salt; San Diego Potters’ Guild; "The SpongeBob Musical"; "Measure for Measure"; Dear Tomorrow's jazz-and-pasta pop-up; Icelandic indie folk; ballet and more.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM North Park Way, from 29th St. to Ray St. All Ages | Free Admission The North Park Community Fair will be turning North Park Way into a big neighborhood treasure hunt. North Park residents and San Diego locals will be out to sell their gently worn clothing, stacks of books and records, vintage finds, home goods, collectibles, oddities, and those "why am I letting this go?" pieces that deserve a second life. Come stroll the block, connect with the local community, and find something you didn't know you were looking for! Interested in becoming a vendor? Market spaces are prioritized for North Park residents, with spots open to neighbors from the surrounding community as availability allows. All sellers must be willing to provide proof of residency if accepted. IDs will be checked upon arrival. This is not a vendor market. We are not looking for sellers, makers, or businesses; we're looking for neighbors with a pile of things that deserve a new home. If you're clearing out a closet, a bookshelf, a garage, or a storage unit and want to sell in the heart of your neighborhood, this is for you. Participation is not guaranteed. This is a curated neighborhood event and spots are limited. Apply here: https://forms.gle/AAUW5czuo8A7MJ186