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Kick off the summer and Discover Ocean Beach! Join tens of thousands of visitors for 2 stages of live music, community mural projects, Artists’ Alley featuring handmade items from local artisans, food and merchandise vendors, a Seaside Family Fun Zone, the famous Chili Cook-Off, and more! The Ocean Beergarden will be rockin' all day for guests 21+ looking to enjoy an ice-cold brew or cocktail with an ocean view. It will be near the main stage with live music for guests of all ages. The OB Dirty Birds Wing Eating Contest and Hodad's Burger Eating Contest in the afternoon on the main stage. The Chili Cook-Off features awards for the titles of Hottest Chili, Judges’ Award, and the Grand Prize: People’s Choice Award. Featuring amateur and restaurant divisions, chili entries can be tasted for $2, or attendees can purchase a Master Ticket for $25 and sample every recipe to vote for their favorite. The OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off presented by Buzz Cannabis is Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the 4800-5000 blocks of Newport Avenue and along the waterfront. Free parking is available at the Sun Runner parking lot on Sea World Drive on Pacific Coast Highway. Trolley services will run from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. There is also a free bike valet at the intersection of Bacon Street and Newport Avenue. Ocean Beach MainStreet Association on Facebook / Instagram / X

On November 23, Birch Aquarium at Scripps hosts Indigenous Ocean Day centering Indigenous people and Indigenous ocean culture. The aquarium welcomes Intertribal Native community members and the general public to experience this day of cultural sharing. Participate in a community tule boat build, listen to storytellers and Birdsinging, learn more about culturally significant ocean animals, interact with hands-on activity stations, a resource fair with Indigenous organizations and more. This intercultural exchange coincides with the exhibition "Embodied Pacific: Ocean Unseen" and the Getty PST ART: Art & Science Collide and celebrates Native American Heritage Month in November. Visit: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/indigenous-ocean-day Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Instagram and Facebook

For over 60 years, Valli has captured the hearts and souls of fans worldwide with unforgettable hits such as "Sherry," "Walk Like a Man," and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You." This tour promises to be a poignant celebration of Valli's legendary career, showcasing his timeless music and incredible showmanship. The original Jersey boy, Frankie Valli, is a true American legend. His incredible career with the Four Seasons and his solo success has spawned countless hit singles and his songs have been omnipresent in iconic movies such as “Grease,” "The Deer Hunter," "Dirty Dancing," "Mrs. Doubtfire," "Conspiracy Theory" and "The Wanderers." Over 200 artists have done cover versions of Frankie's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," from Nancy Wilson's jazz treatment to Lauryn Hill's hip-hop makeover. The Broadway musical "Jersey Boys," based on Valli's life, is the 12th longest-running show on Broadway and has been seen by over 30 million people. View the full concert schedule Frankie Valli on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok

An 18-year-old from Russian-occupied Luhansk tells NPR how and why he escaped to Kyiv.

Republican strategist Sarah Longwell says getting involved in the Israel-Iran conflict would be an "unforgivable sin" to many Trump supporters.

The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave Monday morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.

The festival has been a Park City, Utah institution for over 40 years.

VetArt's inaugural golf tournament will raise funds to support our military connected community. All funds raised will go directly to VetArt programming. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please join us for a day of fun, friendly competition, and lunch following the tournament. The Veterans Art Project (VetArt), is a North San Diego County-based arts organization, serving veterans, active duty military personnel, spouses, dependents, and caregivers. Their mission is to provide free art instruction and engagement as a means to improve the mental health of participants . VetArt helps our veterans find their voice and work through the life-changing process of transitioning from military to civilian life. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-veterans-art-project-inaugural-golf-tournament-tickets-976791438487?aff=oddtdtcreator The Veterans Art Project on Instagram and Facebook

Award-winning, multi-platinum country singer-songwriter Jordan Davis has made a significant impact with his second album, Bluebird Days. The album produced four consecutive No. 1 hits, including the 4x Platinum “Buy Dirt” (CMA and NSAI Song of the Year, 2023) and the 3x Platinum “Next Thing You Know” (ACM Song of the Year, 2024). Other chart-topping singles from the album include “What My World Spins Around” and “Tucson Too Late.” A Louisiana native, Davis first rose to prominence with his Platinum-certified debut album, "Home State", which featured three No. 1 hits: the double Platinum “Singles You Up” and the Platinum-certified “Take It From Me” and “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot.” He has amassed seven No. 1 hits at country radio and received multiple award nominations, including from the CMA, ACM, CMT, Billboard Music Awards, and iHeartRadio. Named Billboard’s Top New Country Artist in 2018, he also won Best New Country Artist at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2025/jordan-davis View the full concert schedule Jordan Davis on Instagram and Facebook

Maxwell has artfully managed to transfix music lovers for more than two decades, releasing five studio albums, all in his own time and all duly anointed as classics. The soul singer redefined soul music in April of 1996 when he released his critically acclaimed debut on Columbia, ‘Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite.’ It earned Grammy nominations, double platinum status and RIAA gold for the single, “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder).” The platinum albums ‘Embrya’ (1998) and ‘Now’ (2001) followed. In 2009, Maxwell’s ‘BLACKsummers’night’ debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earning two Grammy awards, including Best R&B Album. With a total of 4 platinum album certifications from the RIAA, Maxwell’s latest album, ‘blackSUMMERS’night,’ earned him a third Grammy (Best R&B Song for “Lake By The Ocean”), an NAACP Image Award (Outstanding Male Artist), and a Soul Train Award (Best R&B/Soul Male Artist). Recent accolades for Maxwell include the “Legend” Award at the 2021 Soul Train Awards and a performance at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, where he paid tribute to Michael Jackson with “The Lady In My Life.” His critically acclaimed ‘The Night Tour’ also made Pollstar’s 2022 list of “Top 20 Global Concert Tours,” determined by average box office gross and the average ticket price for shows worldwide. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2025/maxwell View the full concert schedule Maxwell on Instagram and Facebook