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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

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

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

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

Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped shape American cuisine.

The Harrisons describe their first Future Garden, the "Garden of Hot Winds and Warm Rains" (1995), proposed for a museum in Bonn as “...a multi-layered story told with artifacts, media events, texts, and living materials, which all together engage the probable Greenhouse future directly. It is a work of art that will be garden, prediction, and promenade, a voyage of sorts... The task we set for this work is the exploration of eco-cultural collaborations that would make for a future no longer based on extraction. ... these gardens look at what a future could be like if conscious, mutually beneficial collaborations between human cultures (civilizations in all their complexities) and the cultures of nature (the life webs complicating and diversifying up to the space and energy available) became a norm.” What does this multi-layered story look and feel like in the present? Join us for a panel discussion with people who have collaborated with the Harrisons on Future Gardens including current on the ground proposals. The panel is moderated by Anne Douglas and Chris Fremantle. Featured speakers include: Josh Harrison, son of Helen and Newton and currently director of the Center for the Study of the Force Majeure at UC Santa Cruz. Gabriel Harrison, son of Helen and Newton and Associate Director and Curator of Galleries and Exhibitions, at Stanford University, Department of Art & Art History. Laura and Benny Filmore, Elders of the Washoe Tribe who worked with Helen and Newton Harrison on the Future Garden at Sagehen and continue to advise that project.

Marshall Toomey: Black Americana On view Oct. 19, 2024 through April 13, 2025 Exhibition celebration: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025. From the organizers: Marshall describes his work as autobiographical. “My own style is blended with traditional techniques to create an enriched view of the life I’ve experienced. I placed myself in the scene along with other characters from my life. I am taking a look at the positives in everyday life; the perspectives, traditions, and routines of being outside of the struggles. My paintings represent moments in time. I aim for realism with incredible vitality—they feel almost alive. I like to paint portraits, animals, and food. I have always had a drive to be the best artist I could be. I continue to constantly look at the masters of art in magazines and books, and study every cartoonist I see. This first solo show is an extremely important step early in my fine art career. Telling a NEW story is my goal. Museums need a different look at history for people to see that there is always more to the story.” Toomey’s mission is to make art for the masses. His early childhood goal was to have a successful syndicated comic strip running daily in every newspaper in the world. Although he sent hundreds of submissions to syndicates into his young adult years, he never got picked up. Although he had to let go of that particular dream, he never gave up on dreaming altogether and at 24 years old he bought a one-way ticket to Hollywood, California. Toomey went on to become a successful animator with a 40-year career as a professional artist, including 20 years at Walt Disney Animation Studios. His credits include participation in Aladdin (1992), The Lion King (1994), The Hunchback of the Notre Dame (1996), and Hercules (1997). He also illustrated many books, including The Lion King book created after the movie. About the artist: Toomey was born in 1953 and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He was selected for this solo exhibition as the Grand Prize winner in OMA’s 2023 Artist Alliance Biennial, for his painting The Shop. Marshall Toomey is an artist and animator with a 40 year career as a professional artist, including 20 years as movie animator at Disney Animation. Toomey was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He moved to Southern California in the 1970s to pursue his artistic career. He worked for Walt Disney Animation Studio for 20 years with credits including participation in the animated creation of Rafiki in “The Lion King” and Quasimodo in “The Hunchback of the Notre Dame”. He also illustrated many books, including “The Lion King” book created after the movie. A full list of film credits can be found on his IMDb webpage.

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

Immerse yourself in luxury at Veloce Motors - The Vault, an extraordinary venue showcasing a stunning collection of rare, exotic, and classic cars. Together with Barrel & Board Catering, known for their chic, chef-inspired sharable boards & hand-crafted cocktails, we have curated a remarkable selection of whiskey, bourbon, and scotch from local artisans and renowned distilleries for you to savor in an environment of refined taste and sophistication. Your attendance supports Promises2Kids’ and creating brighter futures for San Diego’s current & former foster children. Join us for an evening of elegance and impact. Veloce Motors The Vault on Facebook / Instagram Promises2Kids on Facebook / Instagram