In today’s Carlsbad Scoop:
Fiesta del Sol is back at Fletcher Cove with free music all weekend, headlined by The English Beat on Saturday and Los Lobos on Sunday.
Belly Up runs strong with Robert Jon & The Wreck, The English Beat, Los Lobos, and the Concert for Hope & Peace.
Other picks include Comedy Juice, US Air Guitar in Vista, a free BBQ networking night in Carlsbad, Hip Hop Fitness at North City, and the Lung Force Walk at The Flower Fields.
Let’s get to it.
🗓️ Upcoming Events in (and around) Carlsbad
Thursday 5/28:
🍔 National Burger Day at Hennessey’s Carlsbad | Thursday, May 28 | Hennessey’s Carlsbad
Celebrate National Burger Day with Hennessey’s Smash Burger for $7 all day Thursday. They’re serving up burgers with bacon, grilled onions, melted cheese, bacon aioli, and fries. details🎤 Drumtastic! with Sol e Mar and Kainga Music on the Rooftop | The Centre | 1205 Auto Park Way | Escondido | Thursday, May 28 at 6pm
Two of San Diego’s top percussion acts take over the rooftop at The Centre. Sol e Mar brings sounds from Cuba and Brazil, while Kainga Music brings influences from Trinidad and Tobago, so this one should have a lot of energy. details
Friday 5/29:
🌿 Friday Sunset Sessions | Fox Point Farms | 1701 N El Camino Real | Encinitas | Friday, May 29 from 5pm to 8pm
Fox Point Farms is doing its usual Friday Sunset Sessions with live music and local vendors. It is a low-key way to start the weekend in Encinitas. details🕺 Dancing in the Street: Hip Hop Fitness Night | Friday, May 29 | 6pm to 8pm | North City, San Marcos
North City’s free outdoor dance series is back with a Hip Hop Fitness takeover led by Bella Lux Entertainment. The night starts with a short performance, moves into a guided class, and ends with open dancing and a live DJ, all alongside the Friday night farmers market. details🎉 Free BBQ, Beverages, and Business Networking | Friday, May 29 from 5:30pm to 8pm | Bermuda Club, Carlsbad
A free networking night at Bermuda Club with BBQ sandwiches, drinks, virtual golf bays, putting, and a speakeasy lounge. It is a casual setup for meeting local people who are building things. details🎧 The English Beat | Jess Roberts and DJ MAC | Belly Up | 143 S Cedros Ave | Solana Beach | Friday, May 29 at 9pm
The English Beat is one of the classic names in British ska and new wave, and they are back at Belly Up Friday night before Fiesta del Sol on Saturday. details
Saturday 5/30:
🌊 Fiesta del Sol | Fletcher Cove Park | 111 S Sierra Ave | Solana Beach | Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 at 12pm
Fiesta del Sol is back at Fletcher Cove and it is free all weekend with more than a dozen bands, food vendors, and a Kids Zone. Saturday’s lineup rolls from afternoon into the evening, with The English Beat closing out the night. details🧘 Free barre3 Open House | Saturday, May 30 from 10:30am to 11:30am | barre3 Carlsbad
barre3 Carlsbad is hosting a free open house with its Signature 45 class, blending strength, cardio, and mindfulness in a one-hour session. Stick around after class for snacks and a chance to learn more about the studio. Don’t forget your grip socks. details🤘 US Air Guitar Regional Championship | Saturday, May 30 at 7pm | Booze Brothers Brewing Co., Vista
Part rock show, part comedy, part full on spectacle, this one brings the Air Guitar Championships to Vista for a night of wild performances. Competitors will be battling for a spot in the National Championships (yup, that’s a thing!). details😂 Comedy Juice, Carlsbad | Playgrounded | 6884 Embarcadero Ln | Carlsbad | 7pm
Comedy Juice is bringing a strong lineup of touring comics to Playgrounded’s speakeasy style comedy room in Carlsbad. If you want a night out close to home, this is a good one to keep on the list. details
Sunday 5/31:
🌸 Poway Spring Fest | Sunday, May 31 from 9am to 4pm | Midland Road, Poway
Poway Spring Fest is a full day of live music, food trucks, local vendors, kids’ activities, a classic car show, and a beer and wine garden. It takes over Midland Road between Poway Road and Hilleary Place, and it is free to attend. details🌼 LUNG FORCE Walk presented by Sharp HealthCare | Sunday, May 31 from 8am to 12pm | Carlsbad Flower Fields
A feel-good morning at The Flower Fields with ocean views and a walk supporting lung health, awareness, and research. This one brings people together for a good cause and a pretty setting. details
🍊🥑Farmers Markets:🍓🧺
Wednesday: Carlsbad: 2:30pm-7pm | State Street | details
Thursday: Oceanside: 9am-1pm | Pier View Way | details
Friday: San Marcos: 4pm-8pm | N City Drive | details
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🌤️🌊 Carlsbad Weather and Wave Forecast
Weather ☀️
Thursday 5/28
66 🌡️ 54 | ☀️
Friday 5/29
67 🌡️ 57 | 🌥️
Saturday 5/30
70 🌡️ 58 | ☀️
Sunday 5/31
72 🌡️ 58 | ☀️
🏛️ San Diego Temple Opens to the Public Soon
Everyone’s seen it off the 5, that beautiful building in La Jolla/Sorrento Valley that stands out from the highway. Now you can go inside and see if the interior is as nice as the outside looks.
The San Diego California Temple is holding a public open house from Thursday, June 18 through Saturday, July 11, Monday to Saturday from 9am to 8pm and closed on Sundays. It is free to attend, and reservations are recommended for the 45-minute walking tour through the temple and grounds. Business casual and comfortable shoes work best since it is a walking tour, and photos are not allowed inside. Reservation Link
Until next time,
Carlsbad Scoop