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SUMMARY:Discover STEM Women: Creativity and Curiosity
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit celebrates the bold thinkers and barrier-breakers who redefined what’s possible in science\, technology\, engineering\, and medicine. From early pioneers like Dr. Charlotte Baker\, San Diego’s first female physician\, and visionary horticulturist Kate Sessions\, to modern trailblazers including Janese Swanson\, founder of Girl Tech\, and Sally Ride\, the first American woman in space\, these stories highlight ingenuity\, perseverance\, and leadership. Together\, their achievements reveal how San Diego women have shaped innovation\, expanded opportunity\, and opened doors for future generations—locally\, nationally\, and beyond.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/discover-stem-women-creativity-and-curiosity/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:San Diego History Center\, 1649 El Prado\, Suite #3 Casa de Balboa Building\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:Oceanside's Watermelon & Lavender Festival
DESCRIPTION:The summer’s most anticipated tradition is back and bigger than ever! Join us as we celebrate the peak of summer at our Watermelon & Lavender Festival\, now spanning four full weekends of farm-fresh fun! Experience the perfect blend of seasonal sweetness and floral beauty with activities and flavors for all ages! Every weekend will be filled to the brim with farm fresh watermelon (including yellow!)\, u-pick flowers\, tractor rides\, live music\, food\, beer + wine and so much more! This is the event of the summer! 10:00-4:00 PM Last Entry into u-pick & last tractor ride @ 3:30 PM $5 Parking Can’t Make it this Weekend? Join us for our Watermelon & Lavender Festival: July 11 + 12 July 18 + 19 July 25 + 26 August 1 + 2
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/oceansides-watermelon-lavender-festival/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Mellano Farm Stand\, 5714 North River Road\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92057
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:Albion Cup National Soccer Showcase
DESCRIPTION:ALBION CUP National Soccer Showcase for U8-U19 boys and girls will be hosted at some of the finest venues in Southern California. Each team is guaranteed three games with semi finals and finals. The tournament will host 3 flights with some of the most elite teams in the country represented in the top flight. The tournament has hosted teams from all over the US and International and sits atop the landscape as one of the largest most elite tournaments in the US.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/albion-cup-national-soccer-showcase/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:SoCal Sports Complex\, El Corazon Park 3302 Senior Center Dr\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92056
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T234816Z
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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/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:New Village Arts\, 2787 State Street\, Carlsbad\, 92008
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T210000
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SUMMARY:38th Annual Oceanside Samoan Cultural Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Head over to the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre in celebration of the 38th Annual Oceanside Samoan Cultural Celebration. Experience Samoan culture through traditional dancing\, live music and performances\, cultural competitions\, Samoan food and vendors\, and more! This festival is free to the public and everyone is invited to come experience and participate in the festival.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/38th-annual-oceanside-samoan-cultural-celebration/
LOCATION:Junior Seau Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre\, 200 North Strand\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92054
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/2026-07-11/
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:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260710T041212Z
CREATED:20260710T041051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T041212Z
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SUMMARY:Discover STEM Women: Creativity and Curiosity
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit celebrates the bold thinkers and barrier-breakers who redefined what’s possible in science\, technology\, engineering\, and medicine. From early pioneers like Dr. Charlotte Baker\, San Diego’s first female physician\, and visionary horticulturist Kate Sessions\, to modern trailblazers including Janese Swanson\, founder of Girl Tech\, and Sally Ride\, the first American woman in space\, these stories highlight ingenuity\, perseverance\, and leadership. Together\, their achievements reveal how San Diego women have shaped innovation\, expanded opportunity\, and opened doors for future generations—locally\, nationally\, and beyond.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/discover-stem-women-creativity-and-curiosity/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:San Diego History Center\, 1649 El Prado\, Suite #3 Casa de Balboa Building\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T160000
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CREATED:20260710T031418Z
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SUMMARY:Oceanside's Watermelon & Lavender Festival
DESCRIPTION:The summer’s most anticipated tradition is back and bigger than ever! Join us as we celebrate the peak of summer at our Watermelon & Lavender Festival\, now spanning four full weekends of farm-fresh fun! Experience the perfect blend of seasonal sweetness and floral beauty with activities and flavors for all ages! Every weekend will be filled to the brim with farm fresh watermelon (including yellow!)\, u-pick flowers\, tractor rides\, live music\, food\, beer + wine and so much more! This is the event of the summer! 10:00-4:00 PM Last Entry into u-pick & last tractor ride @ 3:30 PM $5 Parking Can’t Make it this Weekend? Join us for our Watermelon & Lavender Festival: July 11 + 12 July 18 + 19 July 25 + 26 August 1 + 2
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/oceansides-watermelon-lavender-festival/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Mellano Farm Stand\, 5714 North River Road\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92057
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260710T033408Z
CREATED:20260710T032746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T033408Z
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SUMMARY:Albion Cup National Soccer Showcase
DESCRIPTION:ALBION CUP National Soccer Showcase for U8-U19 boys and girls will be hosted at some of the finest venues in Southern California. Each team is guaranteed three games with semi finals and finals. The tournament will host 3 flights with some of the most elite teams in the country represented in the top flight. The tournament has hosted teams from all over the US and International and sits atop the landscape as one of the largest most elite tournaments in the US.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/albion-cup-national-soccer-showcase/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:SoCal Sports Complex\, El Corazon Park 3302 Senior Center Dr\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92056
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T220000
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SUMMARY:Oceanside Bombers Home Game at Frontwave Arena
DESCRIPTION:July 10 – Oceanside Bombers Football vs Oregon Lighting 7pm
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/oceanside-bombers-home-game-at-frontwave-arena/
LOCATION:Frontwave Arena\, 3475 Hero Dr.\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92056
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260718T180843Z
CREATED:20260718T180843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T180843Z
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SUMMARY:OC Parks Sunset Cinema
DESCRIPTION:OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series showcases a mix of recent hits and classic favorites at some of Orange County’s premiere parks. Enjoy 12 free movie screenings Friday nights\, beginning June 5 through Aug. 28\, at Carbon Canyon Regional Park\, Craig Regional Park\, Mason Regional Park\, Yorba Regional Park\, Laguna Niguel Regional Park\, Irvine Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Guests of all ages are encouraged to arrive early for lively pre show entertainment\, including character meet and greets\, DJ led games\, themed photo opportunities and more. Cinema events begin at 6 p.m. with films beginning after sundown. \nFriday movie nights kick off June 5 and include Lilo & Stitch (2025)\, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)\, Freakier Friday (2025)\, Monsters\, Inc. (2001)\, How to Train Your Dragon (2025)\, Elio (2025)\, Twilight (2008)\, The Wild Robot (2024)\, 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)\, Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)\, Jumanji (1995) and Top Gun (1986).
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/oc-parks-sunset-cinema/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T022412Z
CREATED:20260426T020119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T022412Z
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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/2026-07-10/
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:20260710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260710T041212Z
CREATED:20260710T041051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T041212Z
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SUMMARY:Discover STEM Women: Creativity and Curiosity
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit celebrates the bold thinkers and barrier-breakers who redefined what’s possible in science\, technology\, engineering\, and medicine. From early pioneers like Dr. Charlotte Baker\, San Diego’s first female physician\, and visionary horticulturist Kate Sessions\, to modern trailblazers including Janese Swanson\, founder of Girl Tech\, and Sally Ride\, the first American woman in space\, these stories highlight ingenuity\, perseverance\, and leadership. Together\, their achievements reveal how San Diego women have shaped innovation\, expanded opportunity\, and opened doors for future generations—locally\, nationally\, and beyond.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/discover-stem-women-creativity-and-curiosity/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:San Diego History Center\, 1649 El Prado\, Suite #3 Casa de Balboa Building\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260718T175435Z
CREATED:20260718T175435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T175435Z
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SUMMARY:OC Parks Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:OC Parks Summer Concert Series returns with nine free outdoor concerts Thursday evenings\, July 9 to Sept. 3\, from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music from an incredible lineup of bands and performers at Mason Regional Park\, Irvine Regional Park\, Craig Regional Park\, Mile Square Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Dance the night away to pop hits\, nostalgic throwbacks\, rock classics and more\, there’s a band for every music lover to enjoy. \nSummer concerts start July 9 with award-winning ‘80s cover Flashback Heart Attack\, followed by other must-see performances including Queen Nation (Queen tribute)\, Boy Band Review (boy band tribute)\, Beatles vs. Stones: The Greatest Show That Never Was\, Mariachi Divas\, Como La Flor Band: A Tribute to Selena\, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Dream Like Taylor (Taylor Swift tribute). Family Style will close out the 2026 OC Parks Summer Concert Series at Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach\, performing rock ‘n’ roll hits and more!
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/oc-parks-summer-concert-series/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T022412Z
CREATED:20260426T020119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T022412Z
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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/2026-07-09/
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:20260709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260710T041212Z
CREATED:20260710T041051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T041212Z
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SUMMARY:Discover STEM Women: Creativity and Curiosity
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit celebrates the bold thinkers and barrier-breakers who redefined what’s possible in science\, technology\, engineering\, and medicine. From early pioneers like Dr. Charlotte Baker\, San Diego’s first female physician\, and visionary horticulturist Kate Sessions\, to modern trailblazers including Janese Swanson\, founder of Girl Tech\, and Sally Ride\, the first American woman in space\, these stories highlight ingenuity\, perseverance\, and leadership. Together\, their achievements reveal how San Diego women have shaped innovation\, expanded opportunity\, and opened doors for future generations—locally\, nationally\, and beyond.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/discover-stem-women-creativity-and-curiosity/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:San Diego History Center\, 1649 El Prado\, Suite #3 Casa de Balboa Building\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T022412Z
CREATED:20260426T020119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T022412Z
UID:10001788-1783508400-1783537200@socalspotlight.biz
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/2026-07-08/
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:20260708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260710T041212Z
CREATED:20260710T041051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T041212Z
UID:10002003-1783504800-1783530000@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Discover STEM Women: Creativity and Curiosity
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit celebrates the bold thinkers and barrier-breakers who redefined what’s possible in science\, technology\, engineering\, and medicine. From early pioneers like Dr. Charlotte Baker\, San Diego’s first female physician\, and visionary horticulturist Kate Sessions\, to modern trailblazers including Janese Swanson\, founder of Girl Tech\, and Sally Ride\, the first American woman in space\, these stories highlight ingenuity\, perseverance\, and leadership. Together\, their achievements reveal how San Diego women have shaped innovation\, expanded opportunity\, and opened doors for future generations—locally\, nationally\, and beyond.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/discover-stem-women-creativity-and-curiosity/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:San Diego History Center\, 1649 El Prado\, Suite #3 Casa de Balboa Building\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T022412Z
CREATED:20260426T020119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T022412Z
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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/2026-07-07/
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:20260706T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260706T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T022412Z
CREATED:20260426T020119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T022412Z
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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/2026-07-06/
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:20260705T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T234816Z
CREATED:20260608T234816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T234816Z
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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/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:New Village Arts\, 2787 State Street\, Carlsbad\, 92008
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T140000
DTSTAMP:20260227T181218Z
CREATED:20260227T181218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T181218Z
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SUMMARY:Free First Sundays for Art for All
DESCRIPTION:Join OMA’s Free First Sundays for Art for All! Each month\, OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays to join in Art for All\, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. \nFor this special Art for All\, we’re thrilled to welcome the MiraCosta College Print Club in conjunction with the Matrix Multiplied exhibition. Participants can create simple silk screen prints on tote bags and cardstock (all materials provided)\, exploring repetition\, layering\, and the fundamentals of printmaking alongside emerging artists. \nWhether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow\, Art for All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next! \nThese informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge\, while supplies last. All levels welcome! \nTicket Prices: \nFree
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/free-first-sundays-for-art-for-all/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Oceanside Museum of Art\, 704 Pier View Way\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92054
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T022412Z
CREATED:20260426T020119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T022412Z
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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/2026-07-05/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260609T025644Z
CREATED:20260609T024426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T025644Z
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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/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Del Mar Fairgrounds\, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.\, Del Mar\, CA
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T213000
DTSTAMP:20260608T234816Z
CREATED:20260608T234816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T234816Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T213000
DTSTAMP:20260623T011737Z
CREATED:20260623T011737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T011737Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T123000
DTSTAMP:20260630T022742Z
CREATED:20260630T022546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T022742Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T022412Z
CREATED:20260426T020119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T022412Z
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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:20260704T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T113000
DTSTAMP:20260630T022742Z
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260609T025644Z
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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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