This weekend will bring a convergence of events to celebrate — Friday is officially Juneteenth, and Sunday is Father’s Day. And that’s not even counting the big motorsports event all weekend!
Juneteenth
While not an event in and of itself, this is worth noting: the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego will offer free admission on June 19 as it continues showcasing “Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys,” which opened in April.
Cooper Family Foundation Celebration: The foundation, which has held Juneteenth celebrations for more than 50 years, urges visitors to “bring your chairs and wear your best all-white attire” to their party at Memorial Community Park (2975 Ocean View Blvd.) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.. The event itself will feature live gospel and jazz performances, a health and wellness area, food trucks and a spotlight performance by Los Angeles tribute group Durti-Ryce.
Juneteenth at the Beach: The non-profit group Paddle For Peace returns to La Jolla Shores Beach for the sixth installment of this celebration, featuring a volleyball tournament; music from DJ Birdy Bird as well as a community fashion show, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Juneteenth Block Party North Park: The Cajun restaurant Louisiana Purchase (2305 University Ave.) will host this event on Friday from noon to 6 p.m. at the corner of Louisiana St. and Wightman St. featuring live music and spoken-word performances.
Juneteenth Summer Recital and Free Day of Dance: This two-day event begins Friday at 7 p.m. at The Origin Hip Hop Academy’s Carlsbad campus (2525 El Camino Real) with a Soul Food Dinner Show with tickets going for $25; on Saturday, The Origin will hold open dance classes for visitors of all ages from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Kinfolk Fest:What organizers are calling San Diego’s biggest Juneteenth celebration will bring live entertainment, more than 100 Black-owned vendors and businesses, and games to Waterfront Park on Saturday (1600 Pacific Hwy.) from 1-9 p.m. Tickets cost $49.87.
Love City Heights Live Open Mic: This weekly community event at Pop-Up Winona (4951 El Cajon Blvd.) will hold a special Juneteenth show from 6-9:30 p.m. with performances by San Diego Music Hall of Famer Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar. Admission is free.
NAACP Juneteenth Cultural Celebration in Oceanside: The North San Diego County chapter of the national civil rights group will mark Liberation Day with this free all-day event at Pierview Way and Freeman St. in downtown O-Side, starting at 10 a.m. with live entertainment, free health screenings, a kids’ activity area and a basketball shooting contest open to ballers of all ages.
R&B Block Party: In East Village,The Quartyard (1301 Market St.) will have jams from the 1990s and 2000s on tap for this dance party from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday. Tickets run $24.41 today and $29.69 (plus fees) on the day of the event, subject to capacity.
The Freedom Table: The non-profit group TERI Campus of Life hosts what organizers are calling “a celebration of education, reflection and cultural appreciation” beginning at 4 p.m. at 555 Deer Springs Rd. in San Marcos. The event will be hosted by Natalie and Lionel Saulsberry, hosts of the Couples Unfiltered podcast, with ticket prices ranging from $250 to $400.
Let’s zoom out here, and talk about everything else going on around town:
June 19
NASCAR San Diego Weekend: Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado will play host to a full slate of events throughout the weekend, including three races: a Craftsman Truck Series race at 4 p.m. on Friday; an O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at 2 p.m. on Saturday; and the main event, a NASCAR Cup Series race at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
If you can’t make it to the venue, the Manchester Grand Hyatt downtown (1 Market Pl.) will hold “Race Day Social” events inside its Bayview Room event space on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free, but you must RSVP to confirm a spot.
June 20
A Day At The Park: The Port of San Diego will hold this free event at Chula Vista’s Bayfront Park (980 Marina Way) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with activities for kids, food vendors, a custom car show and live entertainment hosted by Magic 92.5 FM’s Xavier The X-Man.
Monarch Butterfly Festival: The non-profit Earth Defense Institute (EDI) presents this inaugural “celebration of the monarch butterfly” at the Crestridge Ecological Reserve in El Cajon (1171 Horsemill Rd.) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendance is free.
San Diego Wooden Boat Festival: This event benefitting the local Sea Scouts returns for its 35th year with 50 wooden boats on display and open to visitors at Koehler Kraft Boatyard & Marina (2302 Shelton Island Dr.) starting Saturday and Sunday morning at 9 a.m. There will also be live entertainment and food on hand to enjoy. Tickets cost $10 for general admission and $5 for kids from 6-15 years of age.
June 21
Summer Solstice Market in Hillcrest: Manor Coffee Bar (829 Washington St.), which puts a bit of gothy into its coffee, will be hosting local vendors like Tucaari Bakery and Cocina Folklore, among others, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Father’s Day
Not unlike Mother’s Day, this is one of those occasions when every restaurant you know should have some sort of special going on. But here’s some particular goings-on that pinged our radar:
Car Show California will host a special Father’s Day show at Belmont Park (3146 Mission Blvd.) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Car owners of all makes and models are welcome to show off their wheels, with registration costing $30. If you prefer cruising on the water rather than on the road, you’ll have plenty of options: City Cruises, Flagship Cruises, The Gondola Company and Triton Charters will each have special excursions for the occasion. Elsewhere on the waterfront, the Maritime Museum of San Diego (1492 North Harbor Dr.) will have a free “on the water adventure” event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free (though you must register) and includes a complimentary craft beer. The Hilton San Diego Bayfront (1 Park Blvd.) will have both a $25 burger and beer lunch and $65 steak and bourbon options at its Hudson & Nash restaurant. While not connected to the NASCAR event, ARLO in Mission Valley (500 Hotel Circle N.) will have what it’s calling a “Talladega Nights” brunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Hence then, the article about san diego weekend guide june 19 21 covering juneteenth and father s day was published today ( ) and is available on Times of San Diego ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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