The creator of the original 80's show "Puttin' on the Hits" is hosting a nationwide hunt for the best lip-sync impersonators and tribute bands across America. Contestants may enter at 7:00 pm, with "performances" beginning at 8:00 pm. They will be judged on lip sync-ability, use of microphone, appearance, and audience response. Finals held on July 21.

Race Across America is now the longest running bicycle endurance competition in the world. It is an event so staggering that merely to finish is, for most, the accomplishment of a lifetime. Two sets of races occur simultaneously, a solo and team competition. For the first time in 2009, the Race Across the West will be held in conjunction with the Solo Race Across America. The start line for both is in Oceanside, CA, and follow the same course.

Race Across the West: Oceanside, CA to Taos, New Mexico, ending June 20 = 1,000 miles.
Race Across America: Oceanside, CA continues on to Annapolis, MD, ending June 29 = 3,000 miles

Race Across America is not a stage race like the Tour de France, where each day a set distance is covered. In both races, the first racer there wins!

A festival for anyone who is thinking about restoring an older home. Here you will meet local craftspeople and community businesses that specialize in restoring, repairing, and preserving the unique qualities of older homes. The event also offers historic home tours, consultations, food, music, and more. Free to attend.
Venue: 30th Street (between Cedar & Ash Streets) and Beech Street (between Fern & Dale Streets)

An enriching educational event celebrating cultural awareness. Organized by the Cooper family, the event offers African drumming, African dancing, and African art. There will also be a Fun Zone for kids, a Teen Stage, presentation awards, health products, and hots dogs hot from the grill. Free admission.

The La Jolla Festival of the Arts is among the top rated art shows in California. Art, music, street chalk art, fun stuff & food. Children's Area with hands-on activities, games, arts & crafts, entertainment and more. Proceeds from the Festival support over 35 recreational programs for physically challenged San Diegans. See website for admission fee--if you can find it. General admission $10 for adults, Free for active duty military.

Antique equipment parade (1:00 pm daily) and car, truck, tractor, & antique engine show. Demonstrations of early American crafts & farming, log sawing, blacksmithing. Exhibits include blacksmith & wheelwright shop, weaving demonstrations & sales. Tractor games, wagon rides, vendor booths & live entertainment. (No dogs allowed on grounds). Under age 6 - Free. See website for ticket information.

A little cottage recognizing Finland will be open to visitors where you can learn about its homeland culture. You'll be entertained by lively Finnish music and a costumed dance performance. Light refreshments will be available. Free event.

Everybody can have a good time at this traditional family carnival that offers challenging carnival games and exciting carnival rides. It's a great place to bring a friend or a date. Food, soda, and candy will be available. Admission: age 7 & older, $1.50. Age 6 & younger, free.

A beach festival with an amateur chili cook-off contest. Highlights include live entertainment, an Artist Alley, Community Mural, beachside beer garden, carnival rides, pony rides, wrestling, skateboarding, and more. Free event.

Club members from California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii will compete in this long distance outrigger canoe race championship event. While teams are racing their long canoes on the water, hula dancers will be on shore cheering them on. Come and watch!

One of the most popular club-level rugby tournaments of its kind in the West, this USA rugby sanctioned tournament has teams for Men, Women, and Old Boys which are divided into Competitive, Open, and Social divisions. There are also divisions for youth club members ages 8-18. Free to watch!!

The Annual Freedom Days Parade features floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and much more. The parade starts in front of the 101 Cafe (Coast Highway at Wisconsin Avenue) at 10:00 a.m. and works its way north with the first unit of the parade reaching City Hall (Civic Center Drive) around 10:30 a.m. Running time from beginning to end is about two hours. Viewing of the parade is available from the sidewalks along the entire route. Spectators are encouraged to bring folding chairs. Parking is available on the residential side streets that run parallel to the entire route (Freeman and Tremont Streets). All downtown lots will be open.

Watch artists create colorful "street murals" on the asphalt of 6^th Street in Old Town Temecula. Plein Air artists will be painting in locations throughout Old Town on Friday and Saturday. Street painting and live music on Saturday & Sunday. A free event with small fee for pony rides, entry fees for Chili Cook-off and tasting tickets for peoples choice.

Scottish Country Dancing; Highland Dancing, Drum Major, Bagpipe & Drumming Competitions, Sheep Dog Trials.Scottish Food & Drink. Goods for sale. NO Free concert on Friday evening in the Park this year--ampitheater remodeling. (No alcohol, no dogs allowed).

Antique equipment parade (1:00 pm daily) and car, truck, tractor, & antique engine show. Demonstrations of early American crafts & farming, log sawing, blacksmithing. Exhibits include blacksmith & wheelwright shop, weaving demonstrations & sales. Tractor games, wagon rides, vendor booths & live entertainment. (No dogs allowed on grounds). Under age 6 - Free. See website for ticket information.

You won't believe what can be done with a gourd! Over 35 artists booths and exhibitors offering gourd art, gourd books, gourd art classes and demonstrations, tools and supplies. Wine and microbrews in the wine garden, food & drink, live entertainment with authentic gourd musical instruments (of course). Hands-on gourd crafting & demonstrations. There is an admission & parking fee. See website for details.

Proceeds from this event will benefit homeless persons in San Diego via St Vincent de Paul Village. The International course and the sprint course both start at the western end of Spanish Landing Park and end at Embarcadero Marina Park North, just behind Seaport Village.
Distances > International: 1K Swim, 30K Bike, 10K Run. Sprint: .5K Swim, 20K Bike, 6K Run

A little cottage recognizing Sweden will be open to visitors where you can learn about its homeland culture. You'll be entertained by lively Swedish music and a costumed dance performance. Light refreshments will be available. Free event.

This event offers several running and cycling opportunities to choose from: a 10K road race, 2-mile fun run, 12-mile cycle, 28-mile cycle, or a 50-mile cycle. Proceeds benefit athletic programs and scholarships for local high school students. See website for entry fees.

The creator of the original 80's show "Puttin' on the Hits" is hosting a nationwide hunt for the best lip-sync impersonators and tribute bands across America. Contestants may enter at 7:00 pm, with "performances" beginning at 8:00 pm. They will be judged on lip sync-ability, use of microphone, appearance, and audience response. Finals held on July 21.

Everyone can have a fun time at this 11-day carnival. The main attractions are challenging carnival games and thrilling carnival rides. Snack food and drinks will be available. It's a great place to bring kids, friends, or a date. Admission only $1.50

A church youth & family night, sports, music & cultural activities. Indoor & outdoor gym activities. Cup stacking workshop, raffles, and other various activities take place during this event. See Flyer for details.

A 3-day community carnival--fun for the whole family. . There will be carnival rides, carnival games, carnival prizes, a giant slide, a Funhouse, snack food, and a computer portrait novelty booth. Admission $1.50 for ages 7 & older. FREE for kids age 6 & younger.

Recently voted one of Temecula's best events, the festival takes place over 3 days with 22 concerts, 8 wineries in the area. It is a combination of "free" and "ticketed" events, which will be held at various locations throughout the city. This event is produced by Musicians Workshop, and proceeds from this event will go towards the Temecula Valley Cultural Arts & Music Center in Temecula.

Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), a non-profit organization that provides assistance dogs to people with disabilities, will hold an open-house festival for military veterans, active-duty service members, their families and friends. Enjoy campus tours, assistance dog demos, children's activities, live entertainment and more. Admission is free. The event coincides with CCI’s Veterans Initiative, a targeted campaign to increase placements of assistance dogs with disabled veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Explore the wonderful world of insects! Entomologists and other bug experts will be available for questions and more than 10 informational booths will teach and entertain children and adults alike. The kids can practice bug collecting, hands-on insect arts & crafts, and even taste cooked mealworm larva (in various flavors such as mesquite, teriyaki and barbecue, of course!). This event is free with the price of admission to the Gardens, and children under 12 are admitted free. Free parking.

Over-the-Line Tournament - Over fifty years of adult sandbox play. Admission is free. You have to be 18+ to play. 9 age divisions. Rugged sand softball play is from 7:30 am to dusk. The island is closed to traffic between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Food and drink available. No bottles, babies, dogs, birds, or Boa Constrictors. Bicycle use is limited. (Note: alcohol OK in permitted areas during specific hours).

Old Mission Montessori School presents Christmas in July. Event will consist of artisan booths, kid’s zone, Sister Glady’s rummage sale, raffle, auction, food, beer garden, and entertainment.

This race is for everybody. The Carlsbad Triathlon attracts competitors from all over the state. It starts with a 1K open-water ocean swim, which is well marked with buoys and balloons. Next is a 25K bike course, mostly flat, then finishes with a 5K run on wide roads, closed to traffic.

Everyone can have fun at this 3-day community carnival. . There will be carnival rides, carnival games, carnival prizes, a giant slide, a Funhouse, snack food, and a computer portrait novelty booth. Admission $1.50 - 7 & older. Age 6 & under are Free.

Statewide amateur sports festival for athletes of all age ranges and abilities. Twenty different sports at venues throughout San Diego including basketball, softball, badminton, archery, swimming, table tennis, wrestling, weightlifting, and more. See website for dates, times, and locations for all events. Opening ceremonies takes place at Qualcomm Stadium on the 17^th at 7:00 pm.

A 4-mile cross country race on the trails at Lake Hodges. Proceeds help fund the Rancho Buena Vista High School Water Polo and Swim Teams. Participate and get a good workout for a good cause. Complementary donations are appreciated.

Community outreach event offers games, live music, social and health services, plus clothing and food distribution. The purpose is to provide unity in the community in a fun and interactive way.

A pre-ballgame tailgate to raise funds for homeless youths in San Diego. The event offers food, music, drink (alcohol/non-alcohol), and fundraising activities such as a silent auction, merchandise raffles, and 50/50 raffles. Admission includes a ticket to today's Padres game. Admission: $20.00 - $25.00

Saturday: Starting at 9:00 am, along Seacoast Drive, street festival with over 140 vendors, entertainment, food, arts & crafts. The Kids-N-Kastles Competition is held on Saturday afternoon.
Sunday: Professional and amateur sand carving teams throughout the U.S. will compete in the sandcastle building competition. Sandcastle building begins at 9:00 - 2:00 pm and are available for viewing until 4:00pm.

Hundreds of dealers offering thousands of deals on new and used guns, wholesale ammo, surplus items, gun safes, scopes, hunting and reloading equipment, knives, swords, and more!

Info: Reservations (801) 544-9125  www.crossroadsgunshows.com

Multiple events take place in Balboa Park & Hillcrest areas.

Over-the-Line Tournament - Over fifty years of adult sandbox play. Admission is free. You have to be 18+ to play. 9 age divisions. Rugged sand softball play is from 7:30 am to dusk. The island is closed to traffic between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Food and drink available. No bottles, babies, dogs, birds, or Boa Constrictors. Bicycle use is limited. (Note: alcohol OK in permitted areas during specific hours).

Two-day flower show with exquisite orchids on display. Hosted by the San Diego Botanical Garden Foundation. Free to the public.

Annual faire presented by the San Diego Middle Eastern Dance Association. Enjoy some of the nation's top performers. Visit vendor booths with costumes and accessories, music, jewelry and more. Entertainment includes celebrity artists, students, and live music. There is an admission fee.

The San Diego Blood Bank is hosting a 5K running and walking event along a waterfront route near the downtown area. Get some healthy exercise and enjoy scenic views of San Diego Bay. Post event activities include refreshments, entertainment, and an awards ceremony. Admission: Adults: $25.00-$30.00 (adult) Child 12 & under: $10.00-$15.00.

Hold on to your horse hat…
The Del Mar Racing Season Begins!

Comic Con International features special guests, exhibitors, panels, seminars, previews and more on the world of comics, movies, television, animation, art. Artist's Alley , Art Auction, Art Show, Autographs, Film Festival, and more. This is the largest comic book and pop culture event in the United States. See website for admission fee & details. *Preview Night is for pre-registered attendees & professionals only.

Hold on to your horse hat…
The Del Mar Racing Season Begins!

Feel, touch, and become immersed in the environment with powerboats and sailboats both in-the-water and on-land. Marine accessory products and services are also well represented in a special expo area immediately adjacent to the boats. Admission: Adults $10.00 / Children 12 & under free.

The "Cowboy Jubilee Music Festival" celebrates the historical ranching and cowboy way-of-life in our area and will feature award-winning and Grammy nominated western entertainment.

Healing Crusade sponsored by The Potter's House Christian Fellowship. The service will be preceded by gospel/Christian music provided by live bands followed by preaching and prayer for the sick.

Explore the neighborhood's art galleries, restaurants, cafés, retail shops, and businesses. There will be 3 areas of interest along 30^th St. with free Trolley service between them. Also for your enjoyment: live music, entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, art workshops, and extended business hours.

A two-day turtle and tortoise show displaying these unique reptiles from the turtle and tortoise world. Learn about the difference between a turtle and a tortoise and see the beautiful designs on the shells of these magnificent creatures. Free admission

National premier youth soccer tournament, one of the top two youth soccer tournaments in the US. Competing for the coveted Surf Cup Trophy will be teams, ages 9-18, from as many as 25 US States and other countries such as Canada, Mexico, England, Ireland, and Japan. Free admission.

Antiques and collectibles consignment auction including farmhouse and barnyard collectibles, estate furnishings, restored and original farm tractors, wagons, farm toys, fustic farm implements, yard art, tack & saddlery, historic memorabilia, county primitives, and hundreds more antiques and collectibles. Consignments are accepted.

This event, sponsored by JC Gallery & Studio, will provide local artists with an opportunity to display their work to the community. A free event, open to the public.

Vista's Annual Bluegrass & Ice Cream Social will feature music from the Virtual Strangers Band. Tickets are $10 and include one ice cream sundae or root beer float.

Relax and enjoy a summer evening free concert. Residents in the college area can pack a picnic basket and head to Clay Park for an evening of musical entertainment.

San Diego residents can visit the Aerospace Museum at no cost today. View aeronautical collections about mankind's ability to conquer flight, and replicas of historic planes such as the Spirit of St. Louis hanging from the ceiling as if suspended in flight. Admission Free for San Diego Resident with photo I.D. Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

San Diego residents can visit the Hall of Champions Sports Museum at no cost today. View displays of original sports paraphernalia relating to football, baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, and other sports; many of which can be found no where else. Admission Free for San Diego Resident with photo I.D. Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

San Diego residents can visit the Automotive Museum at no cost today. Learn about the history of automobiles and browse amid vintage motor cars and other related items of interest. View photographs of unique custom-made cars. Admission Free for San Diego Resident with photo I.D. Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.

Ramona's Annual Country Fair runs in conjunction with the Ramona Junior Fair. There will crafts, carnival rides, vendors, live entertainment, great food, and lots of animals. Admission is free. See website for times and events details.

San Diego County’s only nighttime catfish tournament promises to be filled with lots of big fish, big fun, and great prizes. The lake will be stocked with 1,500 pounds of channel catfish for this year's "Craze." The final weigh-in is at 12:15 am followed shortly after by an award ceremony and a raffle with plenty of great prizes. Cost: Adult Derby Ticket is $10, Youth Derby Ticket is $5. A daily Lake Poway fishing permit is required plus a California State Fishing License for all participants 16 and older. Motorboat rentals will be offered at 3:00 pm on a first-come, first-served basis.

This annual home improvement event offers more than 400 exhibits of items for improving, remodeling, renovating homes. Lots and lots of home products and services will be on display. Free admission.

Grunion are small silvery fish about 5-inches long that spawn in the spring and summer months. They come ashore with the tide to lay eggs in the wet sand and return to the ocean with the next wave. The fish are to be caught only by hand. A fishing license is required for persons age 16 and older.

OPEN SEASON: March / June / July / August
CLOSED SEASON - Observation Only: April & May

Woodworking demonstrations for all levels. Learn about refinishing, wood turning, joinery, furniture building. Free admission

Friday nights in Escondido, things are hoppin' as Grand Avenue becomes a parade of pre-1970's vintage cars. Crusin' Grand Ave are classic cars & trucks, antique autos, custom cars, American hot rods, and of course, people! Naturally, all traffic laws are enforced. Featured are 1973 & earlier American Hot Rods, Classics, Vintage, Custom and Muscle Cars. Family-friendly event with special events on designated nights. See website for details.

The largest weekly classic car show in Southern California. Stroll through El Cajon's Historic District while enjoying the cars, the action, street vendors, food and live entertainment presented amid a vibrant small town atmosphere.

Learn techniques for stress reduction, relaxation during free meditation classes, as well as advanced breathing techniques and "essence of yogic philosophy. Free Admission.

Free evening concerts. Enjoy music from a variety of live bands. A great lineup with all your favorites: Rock & Roll, Rock, Doo Wop and Motown, Rockabilly, Tropical Rock, Boogie Woogie, Zydeco, Blues, Big Band sounds, and more. Something for everybody!

Saturday Evening Concerts Presented by the City of San Marcos. All concerts begin at 7:30 pm. Bring low back beach chairs or blankets for picnic seating. Desserts and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance (see website). Season passes are also available. Children under 3 are free. Parking is free.

The City of Santee and Barona Resort & Casino present the 26th annual Santee Summer Concerts Series with high-energy performances for all ages. The concerts are free.

Various Friday night events throughout the summer months, along with a different musical performance on each night. Events schedule: June 12: Sports cars / June 26: Youth, Family & Military Appreciation / July 10: Rods & Relics / July 31: Taste of Fallbrook / August 14: Off Road, Race Car, Classic Boat & Open Header Event / August 28: Western Nite & Chili Contest

A free concert series, Twilight’s live music under the stars has been delighting visitors to the Park for 29 years. Programs range from military bands and Dixieland jazz to big band swing and Latin salsa.

Free concert on Sunday afternoons in Balboa Park. The Spreckels Organ, one of the world’s largest outdoor pipe organs, was donated to the City of San Diego in 1914 for the Panama-California Exposition. This unique organ contains 4,530 pipes ranging in length from the size of a pencil to 32 feet and is housed in an ornate vaulted structure with highly embellished gables. Since 1917 San Diego has had a civic organist who performs free weekly Sunday concerts. Dr. Carol Williams has been the San Diego Civic Organist and Artistic Director of the Spreckels Organ Society in San Diego, California since 2001.

Every third Thursday in June through September Hot rods, classic cars, woodies, and customs will cruise down Highway 101 for one of the top classic and muscle car rolling exhibits in San Diego County. Event is free to attend or free to exhibit.

The City of San Marcos will be presenting a series of 3 movies in various parks throughout San Marcos this summer. Movies are free to the public and presented on an enormous inflatable screen in Hi-def Blu-Ray. Bring beach chairs or blankets for lawn seating or swimsuits to "Flick and Float" at the pool ($5 to view from pool). Pre-show activities start at 6:00 pm and movies start at dusk. June 20: movie is ET at Las Posas Park. July 18: movie is Surf's Up at Woodland Park. August 22: is a Disney movie at San Elijo Hills Park. See "Details" link below for more info.

Free evening concerts every Sunday. The concert series emphasizes family recreation and cultural experiences in an outdoor setting and provides an opportunity for families and friends to enjoy a variety of musical styles. The concert will rotate locations every week, between Lake Poway and Old Poway Park. The first concert is usually held at Lake Poway, so that should be: Sunday, June 21 at Lake Poway, the next at Old Poway Park, etc. Bring a blanket or chair, a picnic dinner or snack, a good set of ears, and enjoy. Event Details. Check the Event Calendar for the schedule: Calendar

Residents in North Park can enjoy a early evening free concert at Bird Park. Relax with a picnic lunch, listen to the music, socialize, and dance. There is wheelchair access and a playground for children.

Every Sunday afternoon during the concert season, Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove is filled with the sounds of live music. These family-friendly free summer concerts are fun for people of all ages, offering a wide range of musical styles for everyone’s enjoyment in an ideal setting overlooking La Jolla Cove. Hot dog, soda, ice cream and popcorn concessions help support these ongoing concerts. Fantastic prizes including gift certificates for local activities and restaurants are raffled off each week.

Featuring top bands, live free concerts, games for the kids and other activities.

This four concert series takes place on Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. Bring your beach blankets and chairs. Each concert features a different musical style.

Summer Serenades Concert Series will take place on Sunday evenings at various locations where residents can bring a beach chair or blanket and picnic lunch and relax on the grass while listening to music. Jul 12 & 26 at Solana Highlands. Jul 19 & Aug 2 at Sage Canyon.

Residents in Point Loma can bring folding chairs and picnic snacks for a relaxing evening with music at Point Loma Park. Admission is $1.00 (ticket donation drawing to win a prize).

Enjoy a beautiful view of the bay on a lazy summer afternoon relaxing on the grass while listening to some great music. See website for updates.

Downtown El Cajon comes alive the First Friday of every month: Restaurants and bars feature musical entertainment as well as food and beverage specials, coffee shops and bookstores have poetry slams, open mic nights, and author readings. Galleries have showings, theaters have special shows. Retail businesses have open houses, feature promotions and special activities. From fun art classes to great dining specials, there is always something to enjoy with the family.

Knitters! Free 3-hour knitting group sessions for those who already know the basics. Meet other knitters and exchange ideas, show and tell, bring your current projects. No actual instruction will be provided except for the help and advice from your fellow knitters. We ask you to use yarns purchased in our store during these sessions.

Remember the way it used to be? No bits & bytes -- just real people & real fun. Enjoy "old school gaming" nights!  Bring your favorite board game or use one at the shop, from checkers to poker. Free event.