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🎭 Trolley Ghosts, Italian Feasts, and a Birthday for the Ages

🎭 Trolley Ghosts, Italian Feasts, and a Birthday for the Ages

San Diego’s weekend lineup is giving drama, flavor, and charm.

Brandon Iverson
June 05, 2025

👋 Hey, it's Brandon. Welcome to Area 619, your weekly guide to San Diego's best local events and hidden gems—so you never run out of weekend plans.

Good morning San Diego. We’ve got a week where avocados get fancy, country music collides with micheladas, and Impressionism invades Balboa Park like it’s 1880. Whether you're gliding through North Park to catch a trombone legend or pedaling your way to post-race pasta, there's something for every flavor of local. Let’s dive into your guide to art walks, ballet slippers, and Beyoncé-level brunch vibes.

In Area 619 today:
🍳 A five-course avocado affair you didn’t see coming
👠 Glass slippers, swamp rock, and soul-healing sound baths
🛞 Mobile homes as art? You’d be surprised

Let’s get to it.

— Brandon Iverson

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WHATS HAPPENIN’

Chef’s Dinner: The Study of Avocado at MCASD June 5
Avocado toast could never! This five-course prix-fixe dinner by The Kitchen at MCASD turns everyone’s favorite green goddess into a full-blown gourmet affair. Seatings from 5–8 p.m. on the terrace or in the Sahm Seaview Room.

Mama’s Day at Hilton San Diego Bayfront June 6
Support Mama’s Kitchen’s mission while stuffing your face—guilt-free! This Friday night fundraiser features unlimited tastings, live music, and drinks.

Queer Mvmnt Fest June 4–8
DISCO RIOT’s weeklong dance-and-dialogue celebration uplifts LGBTQ+ artists with workshops, dance parties, and a dazzling mainstage show on Saturday.

Artivál Festival in El Cajon June 7
El Cajon throws its first-ever art street party this Saturday with 50+ creators, installations, and a wine + beer garden. Admission is free.

North Park Music Fest June 7
More than 40 live acts take over nine venues in a single day. Live art, a creator fair, drink specials—it’s a block party fever dream. Get GA for $25.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at The Rady Shell June 7
New Orleans funk royalty hits the waterfront stage with JJ Grey and Dumpstaphunk. This one’s got swamp heat and soul.

Brad Paisley at Gallagher Square June 7
Country guitar slinger and dad-joke king Brad Paisley brings his tour to Petco Park, with support from Walker Hayes and Avery Anna.

Yay Amiga Fest June 8
Latina-owned pop-up market? Check. Micheladas? Check. Glittery tooth gems? Absolutely. It’s free—bring cash.

Birthday Candles at North Coast Rep June 4–29
One woman’s life from age 17 to 101—all in one play. Expect birthdays, baked goods, and big feelings.

Street Level x Art Walk at Oceanside Museum of Art June 6
An outdoor art night featuring live painting, gallery tours, and a concert by Celeste Barbier. Free to attend.

Cinderella at Balboa Theatre June 7–8
Golden State Ballet puts a fresh twist on the glass slipper saga.

Nan Brown: Trailers Collected at Joseph Bellows Gallery June 7–July 26
A quiet, tender photo study of America’s most portable dream: the trailer home.

Impressionism Across the Atlantic at SDMA June 7
From Monet to Bonnard, see how Impressionism made its way from Paris to plein air Americana. Plan your visit.