Saturday, July 18, 2026
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Every 2nd and 4th Thursday May through October — 5:00–9:00 PM — Old Town Temecula's Town Square Park fills with local artisans, food trucks, live music, and a crowd that turns a weeknight into an event. Free to attend. The adobe storefronts of Old Town glow warm at dusk. Restaurants stay open. Wine tasting rooms pour late. This is the version of Temecula that locals actually live in. No tickets required — just show up.
The San Diego Symphony's outdoor amphitheater on the waterfront opens its 2026 summer season in June — performances through September at the most beautiful concert venue in Southern California. The bay behind the stage. The Coronado Bridge lit at night. World-class orchestral performances, pops nights, and guest artists under the open sky. One hour from Murrieta. The full schedule at theshell.org — reserve early, the best seats sell out months ahead.
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49 days away
Gaming's biggest annual showcase moves to the Dolby Theatre — home of the Oscars — for 2026. Main showcase: June 5 at 2PM PT with world premieres. Play Days: June 6–8 for hands-on demos. Streaming live on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Steam, and X. Dolby Theatre is a step up in prestige from any prior SGF venue. Why go: The closest thing to E3 that's open to the public — live in Hollywood with next-gen reveals, playable demos, and gaming's biggest stage.
The difference between DESERT SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL's recorded material and the show at Plaza Theatre on June 13, 2026 is the same as the difference between a photograph of a room and standing in it. DESERT SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL performs at Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs on June 13, 2026. The silence before a punchline lands in a live room is the part that doesn't transfer to the recording.
Hundreds of vendors, dozens of cuisines, and the kind of street food energy that makes you forget you're supposed to be saving money. SD Night Market is the best excuse to wander, eat, and find something you didn't know you needed. Come hungry.
Coming Soon
91 days away
The 87th summer season at Del Mar opens July 17 and runs through Labor Day weekend, September 7 — 32 days of thoroughbred racing where the turf meets the surf. The Opening Day hat tradition, the infield lawn, the Pacific fog burning off by the second race. The Pacific Classic in late August draws the best horses on the West Coast. One hour from Murrieta. If you've never been to Del Mar, this season is the reason. Dates and tickets at dmtc.com.
GameSync's summer retro night — the cartridge collection grows every month. NES, SNES, N64, Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast, and everything in between. Come to play, come to trade, come to argue about whether the Saturn version was better.
SoCal Cosplay Shoot — a collaborative photography event at one of San Diego's most iconic backdrops. Photographers of all skill levels welcome. Cosplayers of all fandoms — bring your A-game or your first build. The only rule is that everyone leaves with better shots and new friends.
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