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SUMMARY:San Diego County Fair
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego County Fair is the greatest story our community has ever told. It’s a tale of food\, fun\, friends\, family\, laughter\, tradition\, music\, amazement\, and pure\, unbridled joy. The Fair — the largest and longest-running community event in San Diego County — makes its triumphant return from Wednesday\, June 10\, through Sunday\, July 5\, 2026 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays.) You won’t want to miss your chance to live out your “happily ever after” at the 2026 SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diego-county-fair/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Del Mar Fairgrounds\, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.\, Del Mar\, CA
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:Kids’ Day “July Four: 7/4” Reading at Cardiff Farmers Market with TNCM Founder & Author\, Maria Felicia Kelley
DESCRIPTION:Maria will chat about her book’s exploration of Independence Day celebrations\, summertime fun\, the book’s recipe activity\, and calendar awareness—themes perfect for young kids! Plus\, a glimpse at American symbols and an intro to Independence Day history helps explain the reasons we celebrate.\n\n\nJoin us at the Cardiff Farmers Market in Encinitas on Saturday\, July 4th for a Calendar Chat & Book Reading\n\n\nSaturday\, July 4 \nJuly Four: 7/4 Calendar Chat & Storytime \n10:45 am & 11:45 am \nCardiff Farmer Market – 3333 Manchester Ave.\, Encinitas\, CA 92007   \n\n\n\nMaria will chat about her book’s exploration of Independence Day celebrations\, summertime fun and the July Four: 7/4 recipe activity included in the book. Calendar awareness will be another fun theme\, perfect for young kids!\n\n\n RSVP below if you’re planning on joining the fun! One lucky registered attendee will receive a four-book Celebrate the HoliDates® collection of titles!  \n(Please RSVP to be entered into this random drawing. All entry participants must attend the book event and drawing to win.)\n\n\n\nRSVP To Attend!\n\n\nTo learn more about the event\, July Four: 7/4 and the Celebrate the HoliDates® in our recent The North County Moms blog post\, here.\n\nSpurred by Constantine’s journey with Down syndrome\, the series stands out for its mission: contributing a percentage of book sales proceeds to nonprofits that empower and support youth within the Trisomy 21\, Down syndrome community. \nPurchase books through Amazon or Barnes & Noble. And please leave positive remarks and comments (yes\, helpful\, bookselling one liners are perfect\, if writing is not your jam ) to inspire more purchases to enable more donations! \nThank you!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/kids-day-july-four-7-4-reading-at-cardiff-farmers-market-with-tncm-founder-author-maria-felicia-kelley/2026-07-04/1/
LOCATION:MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus\, 3333 Manchester Ave.\, Cardiff\, CA\, 92007
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:On View \n\nApril 18 to August 9 \n\nThis landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art\, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. \nOrganized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024\, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale\, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists\, for the artists\, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast. \nGiants features paintings\, photographs\, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney\, Derrick Adams\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Ernie Barnes\, Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Jarvis Boyland\, Kwame Brathwaite\, Jordan Casteel\, Nick Cave\, Hassan Hajjaj\, Barkley L. Hendricks\, Arthur Jafa\, Titus Kaphar\, Jerome Lagarrigue\, Deana Lawson\, Esther Mahlangu\, Meleko Mokgosi\, Odili Donald Odita\, Toyin Ojih Odutola\, Zohra Opoku\, Frida Orupabo\, Gordon Parks\, Ebony G. Patterson\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Jamel Shabazz\, Amy Sherald\, Malick Sidibé\, Lorna Simpson\, Sanlé Sory\, Vaughn Spann\, Henry Taylor\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Mickalene Thomas\, Kehinde Wiley\, Qualeasha Wood\, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Exhibition Playlist\n\nThe official playlist for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, curated by Swizz Beatz for MCASD. \n\nHours & Admission \n\n\n\nMonday—Wednesday: Closed \nThursday—Saturday: 11AM—7PM \nSunday: 11AM—5PM
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T113000
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SUMMARY:Kids’ Day “July Four: 7/4” Reading at Cardiff Farmers Market with TNCM Founder & Author\, Maria Felicia Kelley
DESCRIPTION:Maria will chat about her book’s exploration of Independence Day celebrations\, summertime fun\, the book’s recipe activity\, and calendar awareness—themes perfect for young kids! Plus\, a glimpse at American symbols and an intro to Independence Day history helps explain the reasons we celebrate.\n\n\nJoin us at the Cardiff Farmers Market in Encinitas on Saturday\, July 4th for a Calendar Chat & Book Reading\n\n\nSaturday\, July 4 \nJuly Four: 7/4 Calendar Chat & Storytime \n10:45 am & 11:45 am \nCardiff Farmer Market – 3333 Manchester Ave.\, Encinitas\, CA 92007   \n\n\n\nMaria will chat about her book’s exploration of Independence Day celebrations\, summertime fun and the July Four: 7/4 recipe activity included in the book. Calendar awareness will be another fun theme\, perfect for young kids!\n\n\n RSVP below if you’re planning on joining the fun! One lucky registered attendee will receive a four-book Celebrate the HoliDates® collection of titles!  \n(Please RSVP to be entered into this random drawing. All entry participants must attend the book event and drawing to win.)\n\n\n\nRSVP To Attend!\n\n\nTo learn more about the event\, July Four: 7/4 and the Celebrate the HoliDates® in our recent The North County Moms blog post\, here.\n\nSpurred by Constantine’s journey with Down syndrome\, the series stands out for its mission: contributing a percentage of book sales proceeds to nonprofits that empower and support youth within the Trisomy 21\, Down syndrome community. \nPurchase books through Amazon or Barnes & Noble. And please leave positive remarks and comments (yes\, helpful\, bookselling one liners are perfect\, if writing is not your jam ) to inspire more purchases to enable more donations! \nThank you!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/kids-day-july-four-7-4-reading-at-cardiff-farmers-market-with-tncm-founder-author-maria-felicia-kelley/2026-07-04/2/
LOCATION:MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus\, 3333 Manchester Ave.\, Cardiff\, CA\, 92007
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:61st Annual Independence Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:Click “BUY TICKETS” to order VIP seating at the tables! \n The California Center for the Arts\, Escondido\, is proud to present the 61st Annual Independence Day Festival\, a beloved community tradition filled with music\, culture\, and patriotic fun. This free family-friendly event returns on Saturday\, July 4  from 4:30pm to 9:30pm in Grape Day Park and the Center for the Arts campus. \nFestival goers can look forward to an exciting day of entertainment and celebration featuring: \nLive music on the main stage \nArtisan market and local vendors \nDelicious food trucks and craft beer garden \nGreat Green Canteen VIP Experience \nFree arts & crafts\, face painting\, and airbrush tattoos (4:30–8:30 PM) \nFireworks spectacular at 9:00 PM \nMain Stage Schedule:\n4:30 PM – Opening remarks from the Main Stage \n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM  Live Music – The Prairie Moons \n6:15 PM – 7:15 PM Live Music – Band of Gringos \n7:15 PM – 7:55 PM Hula Hoop Contest & stage switchover \n8:00 PM – 9:00 PM  U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West \n9:00 PM – 9:15 PM  Fireworks Show! \nThis event is free and open to the public\, with activities and entertainment for all ages. Bring your blankets\, lawn chairs\, and festive spirit!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/61st-annual-independence-day-festival/
LOCATION:California Center for the Performing Arts\, 340 N. Escondido Blvd\, Escondido\, CA\, 92025
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SD Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Music Events
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SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY
DESCRIPTION:Based on John Waters’ iconic 1988 film\, this musical has become one of the most beloved of the American stage. Set in Baltimore in 1962\, follow Tracy Turnblad as she achieves her dream of performing on a TV dance show – and works to integrate the show in the process. Winner of 8 Tony Awards\, including Best Musical\, HAIRSPRAY is a family-friendly musical\, piled high with laughter\, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. NVA’s Artistic Producer Kali Boston will make her NVA debut as the director!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/hairspray/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:New Village Arts\, 2787 State Street\, Carlsbad\, 92008
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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