thursday, june 26
Creative Concert Series: Ed Ghost Tucker
Join Lux for their Creative Concert Series, where music, art and conversation collide. Their June concert will feature live music by Ed Ghost Tucker, jewelry making with Jenn Housman of Housgoods, crochet demonstrations by ToshWerkS, delicious Italian food by Red Oven Artisan Pizza, a bar featuring specialty cocktails from Kill Devil Spirit Co, and other art-making activities.
Lux Art Institute, 1550 S. El Camino Real in Encinitas, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., member tickets $15 presale, $20 at the door, non-member tickets $20 presale, $25 at the door, dinner-and-drinks ticket $15 with any ticket purchase, 760-436-6611, luxartinstitute.org
friday, june 27
Community Celebration to Honor Speaker Toni G. Atkins
Come to The Center on Friday as they honor Speaker Toni Atkins – the first San Diegan and the first out lesbian to serve as speaker of the California Assembly. Enjoy a free community celebration with appetizers, wine and beer.
San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street in San Diego, 6-8 p.m., free, RSVP to events.thecentersd.org/SpeakerAtkins
saturday, june 28
Pachanga de Frida – Arte! Vida! Y Tequila!
Each year The Center celebrates the birthday of Frida Kahlo, commemorating the legendary life of one of the most influential Mexican painters of the mid-twentieth century while enjoying live music, art by local Latina artists and vendors, a Frida look-alike contest, great food and tequila! Proceeds from this event benefit Latino Services at The Center. This is a 21+ event.
San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street in San Diego, 6-10 p.m., tickets $15 online and $20 at the door, events.thecentersd.org
sunday, june 29
Taste of Adams Avenue
The Taste of Adams Avenue will feature 30 participating restaurants, wine bars, coffee houses, and unique eateries. For participants, tickets, and more information, visit the Web site.
Taste of Adams Avenue, Normal Heights to Kensington, Adams Avenue in San Diego, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., advance tickets $35, day of tickets $40, tasteofadams.com
monday, june 30
Summer International Organ Festival
The Spreckels Organ Society presents the Summer International Organ Festival, featuring world-class organists playing under summer skies, each Monday evening through Aug.t 25 at the historic Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. This Monday brings Monte Maxwell, chapel organist and director of chapel music and the Midshipmen Symphony Orchestra at the United States Naval Academy, with special guests Navy Band Southwest.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, El Prado in Balboa Park, 7:30 p.m., free, 619-702-8138, sosorgan.org
tuesday, july 1
Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell
The Grammy Award-winning collaborators will bring their celebrated live show to Humphreys Concerts July 1. Steve Martin’s first-ever live concert television broadcast titled Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell Live premiered on PBS’ Great Performances in March. Highlighting Martin’s unique blend of comedy and bluegrass, this extraordinary live performance was taped at the historic Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, California in the fall of 2013.
Humphrey’s Concerts by the bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $89, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
wednesday, july 3
Featured Artists Show
New member Edmond Park will show his landscapes in oil. Mike Watson will show oil paintings in a variety of subjects including animals and portraits. Margaret Rangel will display small paintings, jewelry and painted geodes.
Southwestern Artists Association, Spanish Village Art Center, Studio 23, 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free admission, 619-232-3522, swartists.com
