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Calendar of Events (June through September) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Best Happy Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Concerts and Music Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19, 22-23 Live Local Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 San Diego County Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 4th of July Firework Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Super Girl Surf Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Wonderfront Music Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 19 Cardiff Greek Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 21 San Diego Spirits Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 La Jolla Art and Wine Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Encinitas Oktoberfest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Dining and Drinking Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 12-17 Live Theatre ……………………………………………………………… .… . . .… . . 5 Ticket Giveaways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 18 Poway Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Discount Coupons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Art Festivals and Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 8-10, 19 Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 8-9, 20, 24 Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 8-9, 11, 13, 18-19, 21-23 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-24 VISIT NORTHCOUNTYSUN.COM FOR MORE FUN EVENTS

Moonlight Amphitheatre

6/8-25 Rodgers and Hammerstein’s

Cinderella: The San Diego Regional Premiere production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella comes to the stage this summer. Based on the classic tale from the 1957 television special, this contemporary version offers plenty of surprises and new music from the Rodgers and Hammerstein catalog. It features the beloved songs “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside a hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane. 6/28 The Official Blues Brothers Revue: Las Vegas performers Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty, who are backed by a powerhouse band, capture the infectious humor and unbridled spirit of the Blues Brothers. 6/29 ABBA-Mania: The rock musical takes the audience back in time to the disco era, where the Swedish super group ruled the disco airwaves with super hits. 7/1 Queen Nation: Queen Nation preserves the image, sound, and stage persona of vintage Queen, rocking through hits such as “We Will Rock You,” “We are the Champions,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” 7/2 Summer of Soul: It was the summer of 1969 when the Harlem Culture Festival began a musical revolution with the performances of Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Gladys Knight and The Pips, B.B. King, and The 5th Dimension. Award-winning San Diego musical artists re-create and pay tribute to the artists and sounds of this era. 7/6-7 Classic Albums Live: Classic Albums Live returns to The Moonlight to re-create and perform legendary rock albums note-by-note and cut-by-cut. On July 6, the show features Pink Floyd’s album in its entirety track-by-track, followed by a greatest hits set. The July 7 performance showcases the greatest hits of The Eagles. 7/8 Yachtley Crew: The titans of soft rock are back after a stellar sold-out concert last summer. Get ready to cruise through the greatest hits of the ‘70s and ‘80s with the Los Angeles-based band of talented and tenured musicians. 7/9 British Invasion Years: This show is chock full of the groovy sights and sounds from both sides of the Atlantic, starting with a parade of hits from The Zombies, The Dave Clark Five, The Rolling Stones, and The Hollies. The American response follows, with the biggest hits of The Monkees, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, and The Mamas and The Papas. The journey through the ‘60s concludes with The Beatles. 7/20 – 8/6 Something Rotten: Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce Something Rotten. Something Rotten was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and a Grammy® for its original cast recording. 8/17 – 9/3 Ragtime: Written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens and noted playwright Terrence McNally, Ragtime is the winner of the 1998 Tony® Award for Best Score and Book and Orchestrations, and the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical and Best Score. Based on E.L. Doctorow’s novel, three distinctly American tales are woven together. 9/14 – 10/1 Kinky Boots: Kinky Boots, the winner of six Tony® Awards, makes its San Diego Regional Premiere on the Moonlight stage. The production features a Tony®-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony® winner Harvey Fierstein. Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes audiences from a gentleman’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. 10/14 – 22 Mary Poppins: Mary Poppins flies over the rooftops of London and onto the Moonlight stage, as Moonlight Youth Theatre brings this beloved classic to audience members. The enchanting story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking production numbers, and dazzling flying effects, delight theatergoers of all ages.

Moonlight Amphitheatre is located at 1250 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. For more information, call (760) 724-2110 or visit www.moonlightstage.com.

North Coast Repertory Theatre

The Outgoing Tide

June 8-July 3

Fiercely proud and battling the torments of an aging mind and an uncertain future, one man devises a plan, but his family has other ideas. Deftly moving between past and present, playwright Bruce Graham weaves a highly relatable story sprinkled with surprising humor and powerful emotions. This touching family drama poses thought-provoking questions about personal choice and what it means to truly love someone.

Remembering Olympia

June 13

Remembering Olympia is a tribute and celebration of the life and career of the late Olympia Dukakis, created in her loving memory by her brother Apollo. Consisting of a one-act play chronicling their turbulent but close relationship, the evening also salutes her films, stage work, and family and friends through a montage of film clips and photos. Kandis Chappell and Apollo Dukakis portray the brother and sister. The evening concludes with a Q & A with the audience.

The Remarkable Mister Holmes

July 20-August 14

In 1890s London, a string of baffling crimes challenges the world’s most notorious detective Sherlock Holmes and his new assistant. Not only do they sleuth and scrutinize, but they also sing. Fast-paced, outrageous, and irreverent, this world-premiere musical is a loving homage to the original Arthur Conan Doyle tales.

What’s Inside That Sexy Brain of Yours?

July 25

Don’t miss a night of laughter and mind-blowing mystery, as De’Anna Nunez invites members of her audience to journey through their imagination in hypnosis. Nunez has appeared on more than 250 stages around the world. She returns to her hometown on the North Coast Rep stage.

North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe, Suite D, Solana Beach. For more information, call (858) 481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org.

La Jolla Art and Wine Festival

October 8-9, 10am-6pm

Stunning coastal views and an upscale downtown experience set the scene for the La Jolla Art and Wine Festival on October 8 and 9. From 10am to 6pm each day, festival goers can stroll down Girard Avenue, while browsing a prestigious collection of fine art and sipping on regional and international wines, craft beer, and spirits. There are also plenty of fun activities for the entire family. Last year’s event sold out for both days.

More than 160 artists from the United States and Mexico are at the festival to showcase their exquisite creations. The artwork on display spans across a number of media, such as paintings, sculpture, jewelry, fine glass, ceramics, wood, mixed media, and photography. This year’s featured artists are Daniel and Jeff Bommarito, who are brothers on a mission to enhance everyday spaces with unique and exceptional photography.

The festival is a favorite among vino enthusiasts as well. The iconic wine and beer garden highlights more than 35 international wineries, local craft breweries, and craft distilleries. There is continuous live music in the garden throughout the day, ranging from jazz to pop to rock to opera.

Along with a two-day silent auction, 15 pet adoption stations and an all-star line-up of live entertainment and music, there is something for everyone. All profits raised benefit underfunded programs such as art, music, science, physical education, technology and on-site medical care at all La Jolla public schools. Since its inception, the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival has donated more than $1,000,000 to these schools for the educational benefit of more than 4,000 children.

For more information, visit www.ljawf.com.

Pageant of the Masters Celebrates 89 Years of Living Pictures

July 7-September 2, 8:30pm

There isn’t a photo or video that does the Pageant of The Masters justice. You truly have to experience this unique one-of-a-kind art/ theatre recreations with your own eyes. Since 1933, the Pageant of the Masters has been fascinating audiences with recreations of classic and contemporary works of art. Theatrical illusion and real people pose as living pictures, accompanied by a professional orchestra and a live narrator who serves as a guide through the story of each recreation. The production takes place nightly at 8:30pm from July 7 through September 2.

The theme for 2022 is “Wonderful World.” Director Diane Challis Davy once again collaborates with veteran Pageant scriptwriter Dan Duling to create a kaleidoscope of international art. Audience members are transported to distant lands, cultural celebrations, and captivating history through the theatrical art of living pictures. This year’s theme is a love letter to common humanity, and the countless ways in which artists have asked the eternal question: “Why are we here?” This event sells out! Tickets range from $30 to $100 and can be purchased by phone, online, or in person at the ticket office. The event takes place at the Irvine Bowl, which is located at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. For more information, call (949) 497-6582 or visit www.foapom.com.