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hen I first laid eyes on the Pacific, my California dream was born. I was 8. Having spent my childhood summers near Atlantic City, New Jersey (where, to keep this story current, Trump’s Taj Mahal casino may or may not have been built with mob-sanctioned concrete), I had previously regarded the “shore” as the place to go to get bitten by green flies, stung by jellyfish and nauseated by buff dudes with gold chains around their necks. The word “dude” hadn’t yet made it to the East Coast back then, so these guys were actually known as “Guidos,” often because that was their real name. On America’s Finest beaches, however, guys had names like Brad, Stan and Jesus. They carried surfboards and exuded a sense of chill, which was a nice change of pace from South Jersey, where girls carried hairspray, and Guidos carried chips on their shoulders. I knew fer sher this was the place for me. Fast forward a dozen-or-so years, and I’m living in a PB apartment I found in The Reader. I had graduated from college a week earlier, packed my jalopy and headed west. Now, trying to settle into my new world, I was looking for work by day and slamming $2 you-call-it drinks along Garnet Avenue at night. These activities, coupled with my being far from home, were taxing, but a quick jump in the ocean pushed my emotional reset button every time. Today, drinks at many PB establishments are called “craft cocktails” and cost 12 bucks or more. And having a job, it turns out, really cuts into my beach time, which I now spend with my 4-year-old, digging holes in the sand. “Know what happens if you dig too far?” I ask him. “You reach China?” “No, son, you reach New Jersey. Put the shovel down.” Please enjoy this Beaches Issue of PacificSD, Dear Reader. It’s overflowing with oceanfront happenings, many of which don’t require getting wet. As for me, I’m headed to the water every chance I get. One good wave can change everything, and it’s time to jump in. Sincerely,
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got to the tree, I picked up the little boy, explaining to him that the way to get the most fruits is to pull on the biggest branches. More fruit will fall that way. (BTW, when I was the kid’s age, back in the Midwest, we used to steal the neighbor’s cranberries.) I held the boy above my head, and the two of us started yanking on the branches. Meanwhile, I looked back at the mother, who looked to be in a state of shock. These fruits — I still don’t know what they’re called — started falling to the ground in bunches. The kid’s hands were too small to handle more than a few fruits at a time, so I showed him how to untuck the bottom of his shirt and use it to carry more. By this point, I was doing all the work, climbing up into the tree, still in my business suit, and helping the boy fill his shirt. As I was doing this, the little girl ran back to the van, returning with a brown paper bag. The mother had still not said a word. The two kids and I then filled the boy’s shirt and the paper bag. As we finished the job, I walked them back to the car and helped them load up. Finally realizing it was all good, the woman began to thank me. The teared-up look in her eyes was priceless. Here’s the point of this long story: When she finally found the words, all the woman could say was, “Thank you.” She owed me no thanks, however. In fact, I owe her. That tree, which I had ignored since moving into my new home, bares fruit that her family needs. Now, rather than walking past it blindly, I think of those two kids each time I come home. How quickly the craziness of life makes me forget how good I have it. I hope the family enjoyed those fruits and that they’ll come back someday soon, or at least remember that one time the big guy in the suit climbed a tree with them. What I got from the experience was precisely what I required — a simple reminder of humility. It’s one of many reasons I believe God’s in the mix, and I’m really thankful he hit me with this lesson. It was just what I needed. And I still need to take that suit to the drycleaner.
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6.4-5 World Famous Marine Corps Mud Run @ CAMP PENDLETON, mccscp.com
Survive this muddy, obstacle-laden, drought-conscious (recycled water is used to make the mud) 5K or 10K race around Camp Pendleton to enjoy the food and beer garden just beyond the finish line. CONT. ON PAGE 34
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6.1
MEXICO VS. CHILE QUALCOMM STADIUM, MISSION VALLEY ticketmaster.com Copa América’s 2015 defending fútbol (aka soccer, to gringos) champs, Team Chile, will compete against Mexico at this Mexican National Team U.S. Tour stop in America’s Finest City.
6.3
BEER AND SAKE FESTIVAL HARRAH’S RESORT SOCAL, VALLEY CENTER
harrahssocal.com Sample more than 100 sake varieties and local craft beers, taste apps from local chefs and enter the Cosplayer Competition to help raise funds for The Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana’s educational programs.
6.2
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER PETCO PARK, EAST VILLAGE
6.3-5
LGBT FILM FESTIVAL THE OBSERVATORY, NORTH PARK
sandiego.padres.mlb.com Bring your (licensed, vaccinated and approved) pooch to the ballpark for a tailwaggin’ good time as the Pads take on the Seattle Mariners.
PADRES HOME GAMES 6/1-2: VS. SEATTLE MARINERS
(promotions: Roberto Clemente Day 6/1; Italian Heritage Night, Dog Days of Summer and College Night 6/2)
6/3-5: VS. COLORADO ROCKIES
6/6-8: VS. ATLANTA BRAVES (promotions: Portuguese Heritage Night 6/6; Taco Tuesday, Zombie Day and Biotech All-Stars 6/7; Way Back Wednesday 6/8)
Catch a few dozen films and shorts, many making their U.S. or West Coast premiere, at FilmOut San Diego’s 18th annual three-day film festival in North Park.
6/13-15: VS. MIAMI MARLINS (promotions: Taco Tuesday and Biotech All-Stars 6/14; Way Back Wednesday and Play Sun Smart 6/15)
6/16-19: VS. WASHINGTON NATIONALS (promotions: College Night 6/16; USC and UCLA Rivalry Night, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Salute, Knockaround Sunglasses giveaway and BeerFest 6/17; Postgame Fireworks, Irish Heritage Night and Padres Fedora 6/18; Domingos Padres, Military Appreciation Day and Father’s Day 6/19)
6/28-29: VS. BALTIMORE ORIOLES (promotions: Taco Tuesday, Comunidad Award and Biotech All-Stars 6/28)
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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MARATHON STARTING LINE AT QUINCE STREET AND SIXTH AVE., BALBOA PARK runrocknroll.com This health-conscious weekend, which kicks off with a two-day Health & Fitness Expo at the San Diego Convention center, culminates in a Sunday morning full and half marathon featuring live bands performing at every mile-marker. Pop rocker Gavin DeGraw headlines the post-race concert at downtown’s Waterfront Park. CONT. ON PAGE 36
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS sdfair.com Four weeks of fried foods, farm animals and nightly concerts draw an average of 1.5 million fair fans (about 60K per day) to where the turf meets the surf. This year’s fair highlights include Toast of the Coast Wine Festival (6/11), San Diego International Beer Festival (6/17-19), County Fair 5K (6/18) and more.
6.5
OPENING DAY OF POLO SAN DIEGO POLO CLUB, RANCHO SANTA FE sandiegopolo.com Celebrating San Diego Polo Club’s 30 years in Rancho Santa Fe, dapper dudes and dames will enjoy two polo matches, a champagnefueled divot stomp and more while benefiting the San Diego Film Foundation.
6.4
ART AROUND ADAMS ADAMS AVE., NORTH PARK TO KENSINGTON
artaroundadams.org Stroll along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue (between Hamilton Street and Biona Drive) to peruse works by local artists, enjoy live music and other entertainment, and check out the eats and other offerings provided by nearly 80 neighborhood businesses.
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BLACKLIGHT SLIDE SLEEP TRAIN AMPHITHEATRE, CHULA VISTA blacklightslide.com Grab an inner tube and head to South Bay for this nighttime Slip ‘N Slide-esque experience featuring black-light-lit neon waters and DJ beats. 36
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MARGARITA MONTH GRAND TASTING EVENT HORTON GRAND HOTEL, GASLAMP margaritamonth.com Enjoy two dozen mini margaritas (included with ticket) crafted by the city’s top bartenders at the second annual Margarita Month Grand Tasting Event, featuring mariachis and DJs mixing Latin beats accompanied by a live guitar — plus a taco bar, Mexican munchies, whiskey tastings y mucho mas! CONT. ON PAGE 38
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WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T BUY TASTE? SELF-GUIDED RESTAURANT-SAMPLING TOURS
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SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS WATERFRONT PARK, DOWNTOWN
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FIDO FEST TOWN CENTER COMMUNITY PARK EAST, SANTEE
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TASTE OF ADAMS AVENUE adamsavenuebusiness.com
6.17-18
SAN DIEGO OYSTERFEST EMBARCADERO MARINA PARK NORTH, DOWNTOWN
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DJ duo Thievery Corporation and reggae band Rebelution (respectively) headline this year’s two-day shuck-and-suck celebration, which features lots of beer and wine to wash down the bivalves. CONT. ON PAGE 40 38
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6.18
VILLAGE MUSIC WALK MAGEE PARK, CARLSBAD
carlsbadmusicfestival.org See dozens of musicians and bands of all genres perform during this free, six-hour music fest in Carlsbad’s seaside village.
6.19
ILAN-LAEL FOUNDATION OPEN HOUSE ILAN-LAEL FOUNDATION, JULIAN
6.18-25
U.S. POLICE & FIRE CHAMPIONSHIPS VENUES THROUGHOUT SAN DIEGO COUNTY
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Thousands of law enforcement personnel, firefighters, prison workers and border protection agency reps from all 50 states descend on America’s Finest to compete in more than 50 sporting events.
6.25
OCEAN BEACH STREET FAIR AND CHILI COOK-OFF FESTIVAL NEWPORT AVE., OCEAN BEACH
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Be one of the first to see the nearly-completed Ilan-Lael Center while touring the residential compound of James Hubbell when the celebrated local artist and architect opens his doors to the public on Father’s Day.
Join the crowd of 70,000 heading to O.B. to sample more than two dozen varieties of chili, rock out to live bands on five stages and make their mark on a community mural. Still hungry? Enter Hodad’s Burger-Eating Competition.
6.26
SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON SPANISH LANDING PARK, MIDWAY DISTRICT
kozevents.com Choose the International (1K swim, 30K bike, 10K run) or Sprint (1/2K swim, 20K bike, 6K run) triathlon course at this 34th annual race benefiting Father Joe’s Villages’ services for homeless people in San Diego.
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“I went up to a girl, we’re at a club, everyone’s having fun, and I go, ‘Hey, I’m staying in the hotel room next door; we can go there later.’ She goes, ‘Excuse me? I am not a whore.’ I was like, ‘I was not offering to pay you.’” —K-von during a performance at Pechanga Resort @ The Comedy Palace, thecomedypalace.com
LAUGHING STOCK JUNE STAND-UP COMEDY SHOWS Comedy curator: Catlin Dorset
6.11-12 JUSTIN WILLMAN
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“I think that magic is like breast implants, okay. We all know they’re fake, but, when done well, can give you a feeling of true wonder.” —Justin Willman on Conan @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com
6.11 JIM JEFFERIES “So, Sesame Street is on HBO now. I guess only rich kids should be allowed to learn how to count.” —Jim Jefferies on Twitter @ Pala Casino, palacasino.com JOHN SHEARER
6.2-4 IAN BAGG “The other day in China, a lady had a baby with three arms. Oh, my god. They’re always one step ahead of us. He’s probably making shoes and toys right now as we speak.” —Ian Bagg on Comedy Central Presents @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com
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6.16-18 TOMMY DAVIDSON “TV will drive your ass crazy. Psychic hotlines, how many of y’all call the hotline? If they were really psychic, wouldn’t they be calling your ass at home?” —Tommy Davidson on Premium Blend @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com CONT. ON PAGE 44
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6.17-18 STEVE TREVIÑO
LISA BOOKO
SEAN SMITH
6.18 TREVOR NOAH “Black people can ‘woohoo,’ black people often do ‘woohoo,’ but it’s not instinctively a black sound of happiness, and I think it’s because black people aren’t comfortable with the ‘woohoo.’ Deep down inside, there’s a certain moment in ‘woohoo’ when every black person stops enjoying it. There’s just a moment when, and maybe this is my own personal experience, but I feel it sounds eerily similar to a police siren.” —Trevor Noah on Trevor Noah: Lost in Translation @ Harrah’s Resort SoCal, harrahssocal.com
6.17-18 STEVE HOFSTETTER “When the aliens come and we have to convince them to spare us, Donald Trump running for President will be a tough one to explain.” —Steve Hofstetter on Twitter @ The Comedy Palace, thecomedypalace.com
ROBERT SEBREE
6.24-25 RALPHIE MAY “Have you seen [Dora the Explorer]? If you haven’t, it’s about a five-year-old little Mexican girl that’s always lost. It should be called Dora the Amber Alert.” —Ralphie May on Ralphie May: Too Big to Ignore @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com
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“You women don’t get it. Women don’t understand what it feels like when men win in gambling. Let me help you out, ladies. Imagine you walk into Macy’s… and everything is free. Your vaginas would scream, ‘AHHH!’” — Steve Treviño on Steve Treviño: Relatable @ The Comedy Store, thecomedystore.com
6.30-7.2 CHRIS DISTEFANO “It’s ‘allergies or pink eye’ season, kids. Pollen or poo poo? There’s no way to know.” — Chris Distefano on Twitter @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com
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6.11-7.2
“HEARSEE” BY AARON JASINSKI DISTINCTION GALLERY
317 E Grand Ave., Escondido 760.707.2770, distinctionart.com Twenty of Aaron Jasinski’s latest surreal, technicolored, acrylic paintings underscore the acts of creating and listening to music. CONT. ON PAGE 48
“Organ Music” by Aaron Jasinski
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By Sarah Pfledderer
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6.1-28 “LIGHT AND BRIGHT” SAN DIEGO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY 2825 Dewey Rd., Ste. 105, Liberty Station 619.876.4550, sdws.org Award-winning watercolorist Stan Goudey juries this show, which also features his picturesque paintings that exude a sense of peace.
CLOCKWISE (from above): “San Luis Valley D&RG” by Stan Goudey; “Guadalupe Triptych” by Yolanda Lopez; “All Hands On Deck #1” by Damon Davis; “Burned” by Mathew Hurtado.
6.4 “25 & UNDER ART CONTEST” MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN DIEGO 1100 Kettner Blvd., Downtown 858.454.3541, mcasd.org This annual contest spotlights some of San Diego’s most talented artists under the age of 25.
6.3-7.31 “SHOULDERS TO STAND ON” WOMEN’S MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA 2730 Historic Decatur Rd., Ste. 103, Liberty Station 619.233.7963, womensmuseumca.org See archival posters from the ’60s and ’70s, which depict how Mexican-American women activists gained recognition for their accomplishments and the contributions they made to San Diego.
6.4-7.24 “ALL HANDS ON DECK” BY DAMON DAVIS MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SAN DIEGO 700 Prospect St., La Jolla 858.454.3541, mcasd.org Artist Damon Davis uses images of Michael Brown, an unarmed youth killed by police, to portray the diversity of peaceful protesters who emerged after the tragedy in Ferguson, Missouri. CONT. ON PAGE 50
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“Acid” by Larry Clark
6.4-8.21 “EXPRESSIONS OF CULTURE” MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM
“Chained Vessel” (left) by Raul Cervantes and “Boiler Teapot” by Dana Pierce
1439 El Prado, Balboa Park 619.239.0003, mingei.org This biannual exhibit of works by San Diego County high school students reveals local teens’ impressions of how culture impacts their lives.
6/11 “CIPHERS AND SIGNALS OF THE CHATTERING ETHER... REVEALED” BY JEFF EISENBERG HELMUTH PROJECTS
6.4-10.2 “DEFYING DARKNESS: PHOTOGRAPHY AT NIGHT” MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS
1827 Fifth Ave., Downtown helmuth-projects.com
1649 El Prado, Balboa Park 619.238.7559, mopa.org
In this final exhibit before Helmuth’s temporary closure, artist Jeff Eisenberg bedecks the gallery with paintings that decrypt its history and allude to its future.
This exhibit of works from MOPA’s permanent collection sheds light on images captured after dark. “Catch Me If You Can” by Leegan
“Saber Mouth Sisters in Eclipse” by Jeff Eisenberg
6.11-7.3 “STRATUM” BY REGAN RUSSELL, CHRIS BENTLEY AND LEEGAN THUMBPRINT GALLERY 920 Kline St., La Jolla 858.354.6294, thumbprintgallerysd.com A trio of artists present updated renderings of pop culture images and retrospective glimpses of Americana and urban America. CONT. ON PAGE 52 50
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6.11-8.21 “SUPER FREAKS” BY LARRY CAVENEY SPARKS GALLERY 530 Sixth Ave., Downtown 619.696.1416, sparksgallery.com A local painter pokes fun at the superheroes and cartoons he once pored over in comic books.
6.18-7.23 ADRIENNE JOY ATHENAEUM MUSIC & ARTS LIBRARY 1008 Wall St., La Jolla 858.454.5872, ljathenaeum.org Deriving inspiration from photos she captured during a trip across the pond, artist Adrienne Joy reimagines her chance encounters on the streets of Europe in this collection of oil paintings.
6.18-7.23 “LOST TIME” BY JEAN LOWE ATHENAEUM MUSIC & ARTS LIBRARY
6.11-8.13 “SHEILA WITH RED HAIR” BY MARJORIE SALVATERRA JDC FINE ART
1008 Wall St., La Jolla 858.454.5872, ljathenaeum.org
2400 Kettner Blvd., Ste. 208, Little Italy 619.985.2322, jdcfineart.com
Jean Lowe presents a collection of fictional auction catalogs that promote for sale such human curiosities as newspaper clippings, driver’s licenses and psychiatrist notes.
This collection of present-day photographs offers a glimpse of how female subjects from yesteryear subscribed to the notion that a woman’s place is in the home.
CLOCKWISE (from above): “Sheila In The Garden” by Marjorie Salvaterra; “Captain America” by Larry Caveney; Untitled, by Adrienne Armstrong; Untitled, by Jean Lowe; “Spiral Progression” by Polly Giacchina.
6.25-10.9 “ECLECTIC THREADS” OCEANSIDE MUSEUM OF ART 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside 760.435.3720, oma-online.org San Diego-based California Fibers group showcases original baskets, quilts and other works made with fibers of silk, cotton, bamboo, palm and wool, among other materials.
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CURTAIN CALLS
JUNE PERFORMING ARTS PREVIEW By Sarah Pfledderer 6.1-26 HEDDA GABLER NORTH COAST REPERTORY THEATRE 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Ste. D, Solana Beach 858.481.1055, northcoastrep.org
of Peter Pan uses planets, comets and a celebration in India to make audience members wish they never had to grow up.
6.5-26 GOLDA’S BALCONY NEW VILLAGE ARTS THEATRE
340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido 800.988.4253, artcenter.org Del Mar Ballet’s adaption
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KEN JACQUES
6.4 NEVERLAND CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS
6.12 THE OTHER MOZART BALBOA THEATRE 868 Fourth Ave., Downtown 619.570.1100, sandiegotheatres.org This one-woman show follows Maria Anna Walburga Ignatia Mozart (aka Nannerl), who performed with but was overshadowed and kicked to the curb by her prodigious brother, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
REPERTORY THEATRE
6.21 LETTERS FROM THE WALL – CARTAS DEL MURO SAN DIEGO
79 Horton Plaza, Downtown 619.544.1000, sdrep.org Based on actual and current stories of immigration, deportation and separation, this series of vignettes depicts the lives of those impacted by life on both sides of the U.S.Mexico border.
2787 State St., Carlsbad 760.433.3245, newvillagearts.org This play tells the life story of Golda Meir, the Russian immigrant who became an American school-teacher before assuming the role of fourth prime minister of Israel on the eve of 1973’s Yom Kippur War, in which Egypt and Syria attacked Israel.
This recreation of a drama that debuted in the 1800s tells the tale of a woman in a loveless marriage riddled with manipulation and sexual repression. The climax is shocking.
dancers drumming up 100 years of music in America on-stage.
6.10-8.7 AMERICAN RHYTHM LAMB’S PLAYERS THEATRE 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado 619.437.6000, lambsplayers.org Wear red, white and blue to blend with the troupe of actors, singers and
6.15-7.2 SISTER ACT MOONLIGHT STAGE PRODUCTIONS 200 Civic Center Dr., Vista 760.724.2110, moonlightstage.com When a disco diva witnesses a murder, police protect her by placing her in a convent whose choir needs a tune up, an inconspicuous hiding place… or so they thought.
6.19-7.24 MACBETH THE OLD GLOBE 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park 619.234.5623, theoldglobe.org Shakespeare’s tragedy centers on a man’s murderous path to becoming ruler of Scotland.
6.28-7.24 THE LAST TIGER IN HAITI LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla 858.550.1010, lajollaplayhouse.org Folklore blurs with reality when a group of restaveks, modern-day enslaved Haitian children, realize freedom is far-fetched when one’s life is controlled by another person.
THE LOT.
San Diego’s new luxury cinema and dining destination. A high energy social hub for craft coffee, artisan pastries, elevated cuisine, premium spirits and sophisticated wines.
NOW PLAYING IN LIBERTY STATION
THE LOT La Jolla 7611 Fay Avenue La Jolla, CA 92037 858.777.0069 thelotent.com
THE LOT Liberty Station 2620 Truxtun Road San Diego, CA 92106 619.566.0069 WHERE THE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYS.
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By Michael Benninger
LISA PETZ
ME BEFORE YOU Drama | Romance Director: Thea Sharrock Starring: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Jenna Coleman In theatres: June 3 This tearjerker adapted from a novel by the same name tells the tale of a quirky young girl who falls for a recently paralyzed man struggling to accept the truth about his condition.
POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING
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THE REEL DEAL JUNE’S MOTION PICTURE PREVIEW TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS
NOW YOU SEE ME 2
Fantasy | Action Director: David Green Starring: Megan Fox, Stephen Amell, Will Arnett In theatres: June 3
Action | Comedy Director: Jon M. Chu Starring: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Lizzy Caplan In theatres: June 10
In the latest installment of a franchise that essentially exists to sell toys, amphibious adolescents emerge from the sewers to defeat an interdimensional warlord.
A group of illusionists who use misdirection to deliver social justice are coerced into performing an outrageous heist masterminded by the cunning industrialist they seek to expose.
A self-absorbed singer in the throes of a downward spiral is the focus of this mockumentary that’s jampacked with cameos from comedians, musicians and other celebrities.
When a cop-turned-kingpin continues to harass a spirited barmaid in a small, northwestern town, the woman teams with local loggers who have their sights set on the same guy.
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THE CONJURING 2: THE ENFIELD POLTERGEIST
Sometimes revenge is the only answer.
Thriller Director: Daniel Alfredson Starring: Julia Stiles, Anthony Hopkins, Ray Liotta In theatres: June 10
Two worlds. One home.
You haven’t seen anything yet.
BLACKWAY
Drama | Comedy Directors: Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer Starring: Andy Samberg, Imogen Poots, Bill Hader In theatres: June 3
WARCRAFT
The next true story from the case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Horror Director: James Wan Starring: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Franka Potente In theatres: June 10 Inspired by actual events, this movie follows a pair of paranormal investigators who visit the U.K. to evaluate the case of a single mom and her four kids living alongside a murderous spirit.
Fantasy | Action Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster In theatres: June 10 Aggressive orcs abandon their collapsing civilization and attack the home of humans in this film based on the massively popular online roleplaying game.
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE Saving the world takes a little Hart and a big Johnson.
Action | Comedy Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Aaron Paul In theatres: June 17 A fun-loving but lethal CIA agent finds an old friend on Facebook and convinces the timid accountant to partner with him on a daring and deadly case.
CLAIRE FOLGER
GENIUS Max Perkins discovered Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. But he never met anyone like Thomas Wolfe.
Drama | Biography Director: Michael Grandage Starring: Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman In theatres: June 17 Based on the life of reallife editor Max Perkins, who worked with some of the 20th century’s greatest scribes, this biopic chronicles the wordman’s successes, struggles and frustrating friendship with an up-and-coming author.
FINDING DORY An unforgettable journey she probably won’t remember.
Adventure | Animation Directors: Andrew Stanton, Angus MacLane Starring: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ty Burrell In theatres: June 17 An absent-minded fish yearning to reconnect with her long-lost parents makes her way to a marine life facility, where she befriends a new crew of aquatic creatures who help reunite her family.
CLOWN
FREE STATE OF JONES Drama | Action Director: Gary Ross Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Keri Russell In theatres: June 24
Fantasy | Horror Director: Jon Watts Starring: Andy Powers, Laura Allen, Peter Stormare In theatres: June 17 After a birthday boy’s dad dons a clown costume to entertain his son’s party, he soon realizes that the outfit won’t come off and that he’s transforming into an evil clown with a taste for children’s faces.
THE SHALLOWS
We all need some body to lean on.
What was once in the deep is now in the shallows.
Fantasy | Drama Directors: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Paul Dano, Mary Elizabeth Winstead In theatres: June 24 A suicidal man stranded on an island spots a washedup corpse along the coast, then befriends the gas-filled body before using it as fartpropelled flotation device to help him get home.
Drama | Thriller Director: Jaume Collet-Serra Starring: Blake Lively, Óscar Jaenada, Brett Cullen In theatres: June 29 When a bloodthirsty shark circles a surfer chick stuck in shallow water, the girl must use her wits to elude the Great White and get back on dry land.
INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE We had twenty years to prepare. So did they.
Action | Sci-Fi Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Liam Hemsworth, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum In theatres: June 24 Twenty years after aliens unleashed a worldwide attack on civilization, the extraterrestrials are back in greater numbers, testing the new defenses mankind has put in place and challenging humanity’s ability to survive an even more atrocious onslaught.
JESSICA MIGLIO
Set in Mississippi during the Civil War, this true story tells the tale of an indignant soldier who leads a band of farmers and slaves in a revolt against the Confederacy before marrying a former servant and founding the South’s first mixed-race settlement.
No one is safe.
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Coastal fashions, from the roller coaster to the cove
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BELMONT PARK’S LIBERTY CAROUSEL This detailed reproduction of a 1920s-style carousel harkens to yesteryear with hand-painted images of The Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, Hotel del Coronado and Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis airplane.
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MISSION BEACH BOARDWALK Constructed of wood when it was built in 1914, Mission Beach’s 2.3-milelong boardwalk had its planks replaced with concrete in 1925. The seawall, whose construction also began in 1925, was completed in 1968. In 2015, the city of San Diego began a $5.5 million restoration of the boardwalk, with plans to replace a large section of the walkway and seawall by Memorial Day 2016.
ON RAQUEL: Jamie top ($88) and Low Down bottoms ($73) by L*Space, Bloomingdale’s Fashion Valley, bloomingdales.com. Negar earrings ($160), Double Happiness, doublehappinessjewelry.com.
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MISSION BAY Mission Bay was only a tidal marsh when European explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo named it False Bay in 1542. In the 1940s, dredgers removed 25 million cubic yards of sand and silt from the marsh, creating the nation’s largest manmade aquatic park. Today, Mission Bay Park encompasses more than 4,000 acres (approximately 46 percent land, 54 percent water), with 27 miles of shoreline and 14 miles of bike paths.
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CRYSTAL PIER Pacific Beach’s 872-foot Crystal Pier was named Pickering’s Pleasure Pier when its builder, Ernest Pickering, completed the project in 1927. Of the 32 cottages lining the pier today, known collectively as Crystal Pier Hotel, 26 were constructed in the 1930s. The other six were erected during a mid-1980s renovation necessitated by damaging storm waves.
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LA JOLLA COVE La Jolla Cove’s ecological-protection status is good news for the garibaldi, seahorses and leopard sharks that call the area home, but bad news for surfers — floatation devices are forbidden in the water.
ON RAQUEL: Crochet top by Tularosa Clayton ($158) and Free Spirit bikini bottom by Red Carter ($97), Bloomingdale’s Fashion Valley, bloomingdales.com. Elli crochet bracelets ($50 for set of five) and Parissa feather bracelet ($160), Double Happiness, doublehappinessjewelry.com.
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ON RAQUEL: Crochet top ($78) and lace up bottoms ($58) by Becca, Aqua choker ($28), Bloomingdale’s Fashion Valley, bloomingdales.com. Talitha earrings ($160), Double Happiness, doublehappinessjewelry.com.
ABOVE MARINE STREET BEACH Situated between Whispering Sands Beach to the north and Little Point to the south, La Jolla’s secluded Marine Street Beach is a popular surf spot known for its gnarly shore break.
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BY TONY LOVITT
Shore CRUISING AMERICA’S FINEST COASTLINE From Oceanside Pier to Pier South Hotel (snazzy spot in I.B.), and the Carlsbad lagoons to Mission Bay, San Diego symbolizes sand and sunshine. As for what’s making waves along the waterfront, dive in…
OCEANSIDE June 11 KSON COUNTRYFEST Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre, kson.com
Country music superstar and multiple Grammy Award-winner Jennifer Nettles, the lead vocalist for Sugarland, headlines KSON CountryFest, which this year moves from Lakeside Rodeo Grounds to Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre. Jordan Rager, Drew Baldridge and Runaway June are also slated to perform. CHADWICK GANTES
June 5 SPF/949
Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre, fm949sd.com AWOLNATION and six other bands will perform on two seaside stages at SPF/949, radio station FM94/9’s summertime concert at Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre. “With the Pacific Ocean and the sand as a backdrop, there’s not a more beautiful spot in the world than that venue as the sun’s going down, and you’re listening to live music,” says Chris Turner, FM94/9’s marketing/promotions director.
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more events June 9-12: USA Surfing Championships Oceanside Harbor North Jetty surfingamerica.org June 14, 18: Race Across America (RAAM) Oceanside Pier raceacrossamerica.org June 28-30: U.S. Police and Fire Surfing Championships Oceanside Harbor North Jetty uspfc.org July 16: Rubio’s CoastFest Beach Cleanup and Party Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre rubios.com/coastfest2015 August 12-14: Oceanside Longboard Surfing Contest Oceanside Pier oceansidelongboardsurfingclub.org
July 22-24 SUPERGIRL PRO
Oceanside Pier, supergirljam.com
JOEL GITELSON
An elite field comprised of some of the world’s top professional female surfers, including defending champion Tatiana Weston-Webb, returns to Oceanside for what’s billed as the world’s largest female surfing contest. Spectators enjoy an oceanfront festival village teeming with entertainment, activities and vendors.
August 20-21 WORLD BODYSURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS Adjacent to Oceanside Pier, worldbodysurfing.org
According to a 1963 song by the Beach Boys, “Catch a wave and you’re sittin’ on top of the world.” You’ll get no argument from the approximately 400 bodysurfers from across the globe who will compete – sans surfboards – in their respective age divisions for trophies, prizes and the coveted title of Grand Champion.
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July 9 SWITCHFOOT BRO-AM Moonlight Beach, Encinitas, broam.org
For San Diego-based alternative rock band, Switchfoot, “This is Home” (the name of a Switchfoot song featured on the 2008 soundtrack for the flick The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian). For the 12th year, Switchfoot will welcome about 15,000 of their closest friends for a day of surfing and music to raise awareness for children in need. Kids from several youth organizations will be treated to a VIP experience.
carlsbad July 15 - September 5 DEL MAR THOROUGHBRED CLUB Del Mar Fairgrounds, dmtc.com
Bing Crosby personally welcomed the first guest to the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club 79 years ago. So, with a concert lineup featuring Ziggy Marley, 311 and Chris Young – and, possibly, California Chrome vs. Nyquist in the August 20 Pacific Classic – is Del Mar still “Cool as Ever”? You bet.
July 10 CARLSBAD TRIATHLON Tamarack State Beach, Carlsbad, carlsbadtriathlon.com
more events August 13: Cardiff Dog Days of Summer Newcastle Ave., Cardiff cardiff101.com
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Tri again! Hundreds of competitors of all ages will swim, bike and run in the 35th annual Carlsbad Triathlon, one of the longest-running events of its kind in the United States. The course begins at Tamarack State Beach and follows the Carlsbad coastline past scenic beaches, lagoons and a wildlife preserve.
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June 21 KUNDALINI WINDANSEA GRAND OPENING
7405 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, kundaliniwindansea.com DJ Krishan, who performs at major Kundalini festivals and is renowned for remixing ancient mantras with EDM and hip-hop beats, will perform at the summer solstice (June 21) grand opening of Kundalini Windansea, a new yoga and meditation center with a patio view of the ocean. “They call his events ‘esoteric dance,’” says Sheel Seidler, founder of Kundalini Windansea and wife of the Padres’ largest shareholder, Peter Seidler. “Kundalini is about raising an inherent energy up our spine that makes us able to perform our mundane tasks in an energized, calm and subtle, unyielding state of bliss.”
ABOVE: Born and raised at the Kundalini Ashram in Hillcrest, Kundalini Windansea manager Gurumeher Khalsa (pictured) sits above Windansea beach, her thumbs extended as antennae into her auric and electromagnetic fields as she performs an Ego Eradicator, a Kundalini pose said to consolidate internal energies. BELOW: “Windandsea Falls” by San Diego-based photographer Aaron Goulding, who, on May 21, opened Aaron Goulding Photography, his La Jolla coastline-focused gallery on Prospect Street. aarongouldingphotography.com
Date TBA WINDANSEA SURF SHACK RESURRECTION The famous Surf Shack at Windansea Beach — a 240-palm-frond palapa erected in 1946 by Woody Ekstrom, Fred Kenyon and Don Okey — is no mas. Designated a historical landmark by the San Diego Historical Resources Board in 1998, the Shack was struck down by large waves during a high tide on Christmas Eve, 2015. The Windansea Surf Club and other devout La Jollans are making plans for its resurrection. “They’ve already bored out the holes for the new support,” says legendary local surfer Bird Huffman, owner of Bird’s Surf Shed on Morena Boulevard. “The top of it remains intact on-site, and it’s just a matter of them finding the proper supports before they put it back up again.”
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October 1 PACIFIC BEACHFEST
Pacific Beach Boardwalk, pacificbeachfest.org Pacific BeachFest 2016 features surf and volleyball tournaments, a 5K race and live music on three stages. It’s where to go for DJs, bands and beer by the beach, brah!
more events September 10: Brazilian Day Festival Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach braziliandaysandiego.com
mission beach June 18 U.S. OPEN OF FLOWBOARDING Belmont Park, Mission Beach, belmontpark.com
Go with the flow as elite athletes from around the world compete for $10,000 in cash prizes at the second annual U.S. Open of Flowboarding (surfing on machinegenerated waves). The beach party during the week leading up to the big event includes wave shows, big-trick contests and other high-adrenaline hijinks.
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mission bay CHRISTOPHER DENSLOW
July 9-10, 16-17 OVER THE LINE TOURNAMENT
September 16-18 SAN DIEGO BAYFAIR
Over the Line, a 3-on-3 softball-esque game born in San Diego, celebrates a local-tournament history that began in 1954. The annual ruckus brings athletes and revelers to Fiesta Island for bats, balls, bikinis and BYOB by the bay.Come up with a raunchy team name and compete, or just hang out and soak it all in. And be sure to congratulate this year’s Miss Emerson (as in ’em are some nice ones).
From as far away as Old Town, it’s easy to realize why Bayfair’s hydroplanes are called “thunder boats.” At speeds in excess of 260 miles per hour, which they sometimes reach in less than three seconds, they’ve been skimming the waters of Mission Bay since 1964. An all-weekend party surrounds the high-octane racing action.
Fiesta Island, Mission Bay Park, ombac.org
ocean beach june 25 OB STREET FAIR AND CHILI COOK-OFF Newport Ave., Ocean Beach, oceanbeachsandiego.com
June 30 - July 31 OCEAN BEACH PIER ART SHOW Teeter Shop, Ocean Beach, shopteetersd.com
Artwork submitted by members of the community and inspired by Ocean Beach Pier will be exhibited at Teeter, a gallery a halfblock from the Pier.
July 2 OCEAN BEACH PIER 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Ocean Beach Pier oceanbeachsandiego.com
TEYSSIER & TEYSSIER
Vendors, five stages of live music, a beach-side beer garden and an artist’s alley featuring local artists and handmade products highlight the annual OB Street Fair and Chili Cook-off, this year celebrating the 50th anniversary of the OB Pier.
Vacation Isle Park, Mission Bay, sandiegobayfair.org
Dedicated on July 2, 1966, the OB Pier was built to help prevent fishermen from tangling their lines and lures in vast kelp and rock beds that lie near the surface of the water by the shoreline. Quickly after being erected, the iconic structure became — and remains — a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
TBA OB SURF LODGE OPENING
5083 Santa Monica Ave., Ocean Beach Shades Oceanfront Bistro, a long-standing and popular O.B. restaurant, will close its doors September 5, giving way to OB Surf Lodge. “After the remodel, we’ll offer champagne-brunch attitude seven days a week, plus a simple lunch, dinner and happy hour menu,” says Mina Desiderio, who’s among a group of local restaurateurs who will own and operate the beachfront venue. “It’ll be a place for drinks ’til late-night, with a casual but cool beach atmosphere. We’re excited.”
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san diego bay Dates through October HUMPHREY’S CONCERTS BY THE BAY 2241 Shelter Island Dr. humphreysconcerts.com
Thirty-four years after jazz musician Maynard Ferguson stepped onstage for the inaugural edition of Humphrey’s Concerts by The Bay, the series has become a summertime entertainment phenomenon. Capacity crowds are the norm at the nationally known bayside concert venue, which has played host to an incredible array of A-list musicians, comedians and other performers. Spectators on boats, rafts and inner tubes get great views of the stage from Shelter Island Harbor without having to pay for tickets. Ahoy! Tori Kelly kicked off Humphrey’s 2016 schedule April 5. Bob Dylan and His Band will perform at the waterfront venue June 13 and 14; both shows are soldout.
2016 lineup (as of May 24)
6/13-14: Bob Dylan and his Band 6/22: case/lang/veirs 6/30: Mudcrutch 7/1: Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band 7/9: Lyle Lovett and his Large Band 7/11-12: Boston 7/15: Felipe Esparza 7/19: The Psychedelic Furs 7/20: Happy Together Tour 2016 7/21: Straight No Chaser 8/1: Boz Scaggs 8/2-3: Gary Clark Jr. 8/4: Kansas
8/7: America 8/12: Indigo Girls 8/15: Grace Potter 8/19: The Fab Four 8/21: The Gipsy Kings 8/23: Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals 8/24: Culture Club featuring Boy George 8/26: Tower of Power 8/27: Gov’t Mule 8/28: Dave Koz + David Sanborn 8/29-30: Jackson Browne 8/31: The Australian Pink Floyd Show 9/1: Huey Lewis and The News 9/2: The Mavericks 9/4: YES
June 17-18 SAN DIEGO OYSTERFEST Embarcadero Marina Park North, Downtown, oysterfestsd.com
Come out of your shell for Oysterfest, a pearl of a music-and-food festival on San Diego Bay. This year’s headliners are Thievery Corporation, Mark Farina, and Boombox on Friday; and reggae bands Rebelution, The Expanders and Through the Roots on Saturday. Food booths (with succulent oysters, of course), drinks and music, too? Aw, shucks!
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9/9: Lost ’80s 9/10: Jake Shimabukuro 9/21: Leon Bridges 9/22: Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue 9/23: Air Supply 9/25: O.A.R. 9/28: Aaron Lewis 9/29: The Four Tops + The Temptations 9/30: Paula Poundstone 10/2: Echo and The Bunnymen 10/3: Cyndi Lauper 10/4: ZZ Top 10/6: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone 10/7: Kamasi Washington 10/20: Tracy Morgan
July 1 (give or take) COASTERRA’S HARBOR FLOAT OPENS Coasterra, Harbor Island’s half-acre dining and entertainment mega-plex (which took nearly a decade and $15 million to build), will finally be completed thanks to the pending arrival of Harbor Float, the custom-built, solar-powered barge that will soon sit between the expansive restaurant and its unobstructed skyline and Coronado views. “It’s a one-of-a-kind, floating event center with the best 360-degree views in SoCal,” says David Cohn of Cohn Restaurant Group, which co-owns Coasterra with chef Deborah Scott. Name: Harbor Float Size: 6,000 square-feet Functions: Weddings, banquets, fundraisers, DJ/club nights, movie nights Features: Two gangways, full bar, live-action cooking stations, bathrooms, bride’s changing room, green room for entertainment
July 4 BIG BAY BOOM
Several viewing locations around San Diego Bay, bigbayboom.com See the rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air from a variety of waterfront locations – including Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North Embarcadero, Marina District, Seaport Village/South Embarcadero and the Coronado Ferry Landing – as fireworks launch from four barges on the bay.
more events June 11-12: San Diego Festival of the Arts Waterfront Park, Marina District sdfestivalofthearts.org June 18-19: Wooden Boat Festival Koehler Kraft Boat Yard, Shelter Island sdwoodenboatfestival.org August 12-15: Latin Food Fest Embarcadero Marina Park North, Marina District latinfoodfest.com August 27-28: San Diego Spirits Festival Port Pavilion Broadway Pier, Marina District sandiegospiritsfestival.com August 28: Bike the Bay Embarcadero Marina Park South, Marina District bikethebay.net September 2-5: U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge B Street Cruise Ship Terminal, Marina District ussandsculpting.com September 3-5: Festival of Sail Maritime Museum, Marina District sdmaritime.org
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June 9 CHEF THROWDOWN Hotel del Coronado, hoteldel.com
Thirty top chefs from San Diego and Baja will present their signature hors d’oeuvres and desserts – with beer pairings by local breweries and wine pairings by Valle de Guadelupe vineyards – as they compete for “best dish” in this oceanfront event benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
more events July 4: Crown City Classic 12K & 5K Tidelands Park, Coronado crowncityrun.com September 25: Ironman 70.3 Superfrog Silver Strand State Beach, Coronado ironman.com November 13: Silver Strand Half Marathon Sunset Park, Coronado kozevents.com
June 19 GARY SINISE AND THE LT. DAN BAND CONCERT Hotel del Coronado, garysinisefoundation.org
Paratroopers will descend from the sky, and then wave Old Glory over the beach to kick off a rock ‘n’ roll concert performed by actor Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band, a moniker born from his role in Forrest Gump. The 12-member group will cover hits by Stevie Wonder, Kelly Clarkson, Adele and many others.
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visit anytime! PIER SOUTH RESORT
July 15-16 SUN & SEA FESTIVAL
Owned and operated by Pacifica Host Hotels, whose multistate hospitality portfolio includes La Jolla’s La Valencia Hotel and Del Mar’s Hotel Indigo (among many others), Pier South Resort lures tourists and staycationers to its magnificent 78-suite (all with ocean views) boutique hotel on the sand in Imperial Beach. “We call it the hidden gem, as Imperial Beach hasn’t really been a destination on a lot of people’s radars,” says Carin Martens, director of sales and marketing for the property, which boasts the nation’s southwestern-most hotel.
See world-class sandcastle sculptors create gravity-defying works of temporary art at the Sun & Sea Festival, which also includes live music and what’s dubbed as an International Food Fair.
800 Seacoast Dr. piersouthresort.com
Portwood Pier Plaza sunandseafestival.com
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June 25: Imperial Beach 5K Portwood Pier Plaza active.com
July 30 UNLEASHED SURF DOG COMPETITION Now in its 11th year, the Unleashed by Petco Surf Dog Competition features fearless four-legged K-9s hanging 20. The fabulous fun for Fidos and their human friends includes a doggie food garden, beginners’ agility course and a beer garden.
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By David Nelson | Photos by Kate and Michael Auda Like some siblings do, a brainchild can come as a complete surprise. Such was the case with Salvucci’s, the new Italian sister to RMD Group’s growing roster of venerable venues. CONT. ON PAGE 78
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“We weren’t ready to do another restaurant, but when this location [formerly Común] came along, we couldn’t pass it up,” says Mike Georgopoulos, the “M” in RMD Group, which also owns and operates FLUXX, Side Bar, Ciro’s Pizzeria, Don Chido, Rustic Root and Pop’s Liquor Cabinet. “And I’ve been dying to do Italian.” CONT. ON PAGE 80
ABOVE: Salvucci’s shrimp scampi. RIGHT: Inside East Village’s new Salvucci’s.
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Georgopoulos’ “dying” to do Italian stems from his having grown up in an Italian family in Watertown, Mass., a Boston suburb, where meals at Grandmother Carmella Salvucci Renzella’s house were daily delights. At Salvucci’s, located by Petco Park at Ninth Avenue and J Street in East Village, the menu exudes rich flavors and rich family history. It’s where recipes from generations of the clan (which first laid domestic roots when Loreto and Pasqua Salvucci emigrated to the U.S. from San Donato, Italy, in the 1930s) live on. And there’s an on-site matriarch to make sure they do so. To maintain his grandmother’s culinary standards, Georgopoulos
recruited the next logical choice: his mother, Darlene Renzella, who has joined the team as host, ensuring patrons receive a warm welcome from a loving Italian mother. “Mom also makes sure the sauce is right,” says Georgopoulos. “And the meatballs.” His uncles (Mom’s brothers) Dave and Dan Renzella, who represent the “D” in RMD Group, are partners in the project, as is East Village hospitality honcho Ken Lovi, founder of the neighborhood’s The Knotty Barrel Gastropub and co-owner of Don Chido and Rustic Root. Plump packages of pleasure shaped from well-seasoned beef and pork and dressed with tomato CONT. ON PAGE 82
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sauce and Parmesan cheese, Salvucci’s meatballs share table space with other East Coast Italian favorites. Standouts from the appetizer column include fried/breaded cheese ravioli in pomodoro sauce and hand-rolled gnocchi with fragrant pesto. Georgopoulos’ fave entrée is the creamy polenta, which flows with either woodsy mushroom sauce or Bolognese ragu. Other recipes harkening back to the homeland (in Boston and Italy) include pizzas, elegant pies built on Neapolitan-style crusts. The polpetta sposata, which sports such toppings as ricotta, mozzarella, basil and deluxe San Marzano tomato sauce, features a crowning glory: Salvucci’s pride-of-place meatballs, arranged like juicy jewels. “We’re not chef-driven, we’re food- and relationship-driven,” says
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Georgopoulos. “So, if every night at Salvucci’s feels like Sunday with the family, welcome home.” Derek DiNublia, a chef who cooked at several of celebrity chef Todd English’s (host of Food Trip, on PBS) famed Boston-area eateries before heading west to join his longtime Bean Town buddy (Georgopoulos) at Side Bar, oversees the kitchen. “We use the Salvucci family recipes to make the menu wonderful,” says DiNublia. “We’re all about from-scratch cooking, homemade breads, homemade pastas and made-from-scratch desserts.” So dig in. Mom’s already expecting you to order seconds. Buon appetito! Salvucci’s 935 J St., East Village 619.255.1112, salvuccissd.com
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LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS UNVEIL THEIR LIQUID ASSETS By Michael Benninger | Photos by Kate and Michael Auda ust in time for summer comes a new drink that’s ideal for quenching thirst. Born from the efforts of three San Diego entrepreneurs, Coconut Beach aims to disrupt the beverage industry by retailing bottles of coconut water for just 99 cents apiece — a fraction of what other brands charge. And unlike some of its competitors, Coconut Beach sells products that are 100-percent pure, vegan and naturally free of gluten, dairy and preservatives. After cooking up the idea last summer, the minds behind Coconut Beach wasted no time getting operations off the ground. Now, less than a year later, Coconut Beach products are popping up in stores around San Diego and across the country. CONT. ON PAGE 86
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ith more than 20 years of experience in the local real estate and hospitality industries, co-founder Mitchell Compton oversees Coconut Beach’s daily operations. His commitment to allergy-sensitive ingredients emerged in 2008, when his wife was diagnosed with celiac disease, and his daughter with an allergy to peanuts. The fact that Compton himself enjoys a gluten-free lifestyle further underscores his passion for pure, natural products. “Keeping things simple has always been our motto,” says Compton. “So far, it seems to work well for us, starting with the ingredients in our product line.” Co-founder Kent Harrington spent years in the sales and distribution departments of food and beverage companies. Now, he manages Coconut Beach’s production channels and sales to nationwide supermarkets. It’s also his duty to ensure the company’s customers are never short on supply. As a native son of America’s Finest, Harrington played in integral role in establishing the brand’s identity. “San Diego is my home,” he says. “I grew up in Del Mar and Encinitas, worked at the Poseidon [restaurant] through high school and spent summers at the track and going to the fair. This city represents the Coconut Beach ethos — nice weather, active people and beautiful beaches.” After 10-plus years of working in hospitality, co-founder Mike Reidy developed a deep understanding of consumers’ desires. Add in his extensive globe-trotting and time spent in Thailand, and this well-connected businessman completes Coconut Beach’s dream team. Above all else, he’s committed to ensuring the company’s products are affordable for everyone. “As founders of Coconut Beach,” says Reidy, “we want to pass the savings on to our customers. We’re proud of our food and beverage products and are confident they stand up to larger brands.” Never made from concentrate, Coconut Beach coconut water comes from safe, fair-wage farming communities in Thailand. Look for the company’s coconut water and all-natural darkchocolate-covered coconut chips at Grocery Outlet, Food4Less and Dollar Tree. Given initial consumer and retailer reactions to Coconut Beach products, it seems this triumphant trio already has success in the palms (pun intended) of their hands. coconutbeach.com Instagram: @luvcoconutbeach
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“KEEPING THINGS SIMPLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN OUR MOTTO. SO FAR, IT SEEMS TO WORK WELL FOR US, STARTING WITH THE INGREDIENTS IN OUR PRODUCT LINE.”
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PLUNDER IPA Nine hops combine to lend tropical and stone fruit flavors of mango and peach, plus a touch of caramel sweetness and a note of toasted biscuit in the finish of this India pale ale, which recently debuted in tandem with a twostory annex to Mission Brewery’s facility in the historic former Wonder Bread factory building. Choose from a dozen taps downstairs or rent out the skylight-equipped second-story to enjoy floor-to-ceiling views of nearby Petco Park. Mission Brewery, 1441 L St., East Village, missionbrewery.com CONT. ON PAGE 90
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The dessert-like chocolate and hazelnut nature of this beer could make one go cuckoo, but it’ll make most simply go “yum.” This flavored English-style porter is one of three beers comprising Duck Foot Brewing Company’s first run of bottled beers. The other two are a “California” blonde and an India pale ale. They’re not only tasty, but (like all of this brewery’s beers) also gluten-free. So, no harm, no fowl. Duck Foot Brewing Company, 8920 Kenamar Dr., Ste. 210, Miramar, duckfootbeer.com
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Brandon Hernández: What road led you to Green Flash and the role of barrelmaster? PAT KORN: I started brewing in 1993 at Karl Strauss Brewing Company. I’ve been at Green Flash for five and a half years and took over the barrel program about three years ago. When I became barrelmaster, I had already been experimenting with different Green Flash beers in different barrels with different microbes and wild yeasts. At the same time, I was talking to winemakers about their processes and talking to other barrel people about their methods. I combined a little of this and a little of that to come up with what we do today at Cellar 3. When it comes to barrel-aging beers, people talk about “bugs” a lot. What’s up with that? “Bugs” are the different microflora that we use to make funk and sour beers. These bugs
are flying and lying around in everyday life. Some are wild yeasts, some are bacteria, some are good for our beer, but most are really bad for our beer. For Cellar 3, we use our house Brettanomyces strain, which we isolated out of the first winebarrel we ever used and have continued to use in almost every beer we make here now. We also use different strains of bacterias, Lactobacillus and Pediococcus. What are some things brewers have to be mindful of when barrel-aging beer? In barrel-aging, you really are at the mercy of the barrel and what microbes you do or do not add to the beer. Every time we come up with a new beer idea, we sit on it and mull it over for weeks at a time and dissect it and do it all over again to let it fully gestate in our brains and come up with any and every problem that can arise. Once the beer goes in the barrel, you really have no control over it. It’s human nature to want to succeed, but, in barrel-aging, one month your beer can taste great; the next month, horrible; the next month, it’s great again. Having the wherewithal to know this can happen and accept this, knowing you’ve done the best you possibly can to make a great beer, is part of the job. If you are not willing to accept failure before you even start the process, then you probably shouldn’t do it. Green Flash just introduced a new Barrelmasters Reserve series of super-small-batch beers. What can we expect?
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e’s been a jack-ofall-trades during his lengthy brewing career, but now Pat Korn is a master of barrel-aging, the most complicated practices at Green Flash Brewing Company, the fourth largest brewery in the U.S. As overseer of Cellar 3, a North County inland facility stocked to the rafters with wine- and spirit-tinged oak receptacles, Korn is responsible for the most outside-the-box (or barrel) brews from this local ale powerhouse.
I’m really excited about a barleywine we aged in brandy barrels for four years that has now been in Elijah Craig 12-year-old barrels for almost two years. Yes, six years of aging. The flavors are just all over the place; tasting it takes a bit of concentration. It tastes more like a Tawny Port to me than a beer. We’ve also had our Trippel aging in gin barrels for almost two years now. The botanical notes are really coming through and complement the ester-y, fruity nose from the beer. I’m thinking we might make a few kegs of that with some locally foraged sage and buckwheat from a friend’s farm. Another possibility is a Belgian-style Golden strong ale with raisins aged in Woodford Reserve Barrels.
Just something about that brewhouse lends a distinctive flavor that is perfect for making West Coast IPAs. True story — The Brew House at Alpine was once downtown at Hang Ten! Brewing, where [local brewing legends] Paul Segura and Chuck Silva brewed together back in the ’90s. Fall Brewing Company is a brewer’s brewery. Rarely do you not see other breweries’ brewers drinking there. They make great examples of beers to-style that are always clean and exhibit a certain finesse. Then there’s Automatic Brewing Company. [Brewmaster] Lee Chase is one of the smartest brewers I have ever met, and his beers reflect his years of knowledge and his overall worldview on brewing.
What are some of your favorite local breweries? I have always thought Alpine Beer Company made some of the best-tasting and wellmade beers, not only in San Diego, but all of the U.S.
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San Diego’s South Bay has been slower than most local regions to embrace craft beer. But suds are starting to sink in, and having this Santee transplant hammering down stakes along downtown Chula Vista’s main-drag should help accelerate the #southbayuprising beer movement. This rock-inspired brewery and tasting room is being installed in a twostory former menswear store that will offer plenty of room for beer indoctrination and appreciation. 259 Third Ave., Chula Vista, 3punkales.com
CHUCKALEK BIERGARTEN Until recently, tasting the full array of Ramona-based ChuckAlek Independent Brewers required trekking to Ramona. Now, however, the artisanal marrieds behind this brewing outfit specializing in esoteric and historically significant beer-styles recently opened an 80-seat, umbrella-shaded outdoor sampling space in suds-saturated North Park, next to the neighborhood’s nonprofit Art Produce and fruit-andseafood bar, Tostadas. 3139 University Ave., North Park, chuckalek.com
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JUNE 4 | BREW & FOOD FESTIVAL King of Baja’s culinary cross-border movement, Javier Plascencia will headline this gathering of chefs pairing heightened cuisine with thoughtful beers from more than 30 craft breweries. Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Hwy., Marina District, brewandfoodfest.com
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JUNE 17-19 | SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL This gathering of high-quality breweries spanning the entire globe is an annual tradition and offers the widest assortment of beers of any festival in the county. Tastes are unlimited! Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, sandiegobeerfestival.com
Brandon Hernández is a native San Diegan with a fervent passion for craft beer and the talented individuals who produce it. He is the author of Complete Guide to San Diego Breweries, Marketing Manager for AleSmith Brewing Co. and contributes beer-centric content to national and San Diego-based publications. The first publication for which he ever wrote about beer was PacificSD. Follow him on Twitter: @ sdbeernews and @offdutyfoodie.
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@ Sleep Train Amphitheatre, 91x.com WIN! SAM JONES
Punk rock band The Offspring co-headlines with Cheap Trick at 91X’s annual X-Fest concert, which also features performances by Iration, Kongos, Wolfmother and more.
SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN 6/1: A$AP FERG @ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com Ariana Grande’s 2014 single “Hands on Me” features this hiphopper from Harlem.
6/1: FRANKIE BALLARD @ Moonshine Beach, moonshineflats.com Country artist best known for his hits “Helluva Life” (2013), “Sunshine & Whiskey” (2014) and “Young & Crazy” (2015).
6/2: YEASAYER
Bob Marley’s second-born son is expected to drop his reggae album Revelation Pt. 2 — The Fruit of Life sometime in 2016.
6/3: SWITCHFOOT
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Songs from this San Diegonative alt. rock band were featured prominently in the 2002 flick A Walk to Remember, starring Mandy Moore and Shane West.
6/4: THRICE
This rock/pop trio dropped its Amen & Goodbye album in April.
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6/3: HELLYEAH @ House of Blues, hob.com Heavy metalers on the We’re All in This Together tour through mid-July.
6/3: DYLAN SCOTT @ Moonshine Flats, moonshineflats.com In February, this country up-andcomer released a cover of Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself.”
6/3: STEPHEN MARLEY @ Quartyard, quartyardsd.com
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hits including “Need You Now” (2009), “Just a Kiss” (2011) and “Bartender” (2014).
This pop rocker rose to fame in 2003, when his “I Don’t Want to Be” single was chosen to be the official theme song for One Tree Hill.
6/5: AWOLNATION
On May 27, this rock band dropped To Be Everywhere is to Be Nowhere, its ninth studio album.
6/4: LOS TUCANES DE TIJUANA
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6/8: RACHEL PLATTEN
When Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton walks on stage at her rallies, this pop artist’s megahit “Fight Song” is playing.
6/8: I DECLARE WAR @ Brick by Brick, brickbybrick.com Death metal foursome out of Seattle. WIN!
6/8: THE IRON MAIDENS
This alt. rock outfit headlines FM 94/9’s annual summertime concert with support from Jake Bugg, The Wombats, Lucius and others.
@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com
6/6: CARAVAN PALACE @ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com
Norteño band known for its controversial narco-corrido songs about narcotics and Mexico’s drug cartels.
These electro swing Parisians stop in America’s Finest City while on their one-month North American tour.
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6/5: LADY ANTEBELLUM
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6/5: GAVIN DEGRAW @ Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon, runrocknroll.com
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Pop singer-songwriter on the road to promote her new album,
All-female tribute band to heavy metal group Iron Maiden.
6/8: MISSY HIGGINS @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com This indie artist released her new single, “Oh Canada,” in February.
6/9: JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS WIN! @ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com Miley Cyrus inducted the “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” (Jett’s 1982 hit) singer-songwriter into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. CONT. ON PAGE 98
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6/10: MICHAEL MCDONALD
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@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com R&B artist most known for his hits with The Doobie Brothers, including “What a Fool Believes” (1979), “Minute by Minute” (1979) and “Takin’ It to the Streets” (1976).
6/18: DEVILDRIVER
6/22: KENNY ROGERS
@ Music Box, musicboxsd.com
@ Brick by Brick, brickbybrick.com
@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com
Paul Simon, Carlos Santana and Stevie Wonder are a few of the artists with whom this Latin jazz artist has collaborated.
Metal band touring internationally in support of its new album, Trust No One, which dropped May 13.
This Country Music Hall of Famer plans to retire once his Gambler’s Last Deal Final World Tour wraps in 2017.
6/15: SLIPKNOT
6/19: ROBERTO TAPIA
@ Sleep Train Amphitheatre, livenation.com
@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com
@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com
Marilyn Manson and Of Mice & Men open for these metalers while on their North American tour.
San Diego-born Norteño artist and instrumentalist.
The Cars 2 film trailer features this Christian pop group’s song “City to City.”
6/16: 3 DOORS DOWN
@ Parq Nightclub, parqsd.com
@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com
Rapper and actor Earl Simmons, aka DMX, is most known for his 2000 hit “Party Up (Up in Here).”
Mississippian rockers best known for their hits “Kryptonite” (2000), “Here Without You” (2003) and “It’s Not My Time” (2008).
@ KSON’s CountryFest, kson.com
@ Brick by Brick, brickbybrick.com
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While on hiatus from the mega successful country duo Sugarland, Nettles tours to promote her new album, Playing with Fire, which dropped May 13.
6/17: MATT NATHANSON
6/11: TOO $HORT
6/17: THE BEACH BOYS
@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com
@ Pala Casino, palacasino.com
Pac, Jay Z, Lady Gaga, Wiz 2 Khalifa, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre are among the big names with whom this Bay Area-bred rapper h as collaborated.
Rolling Stone ranks this iconic rock and roll band at No. 12 on its “100 Greatest Artists” list.
@ FLUXX, fluxxsd.com See 6/11 listing above.
6/12: ESPINOZA PAZ
@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com TV shows NCIS, One Tree Hill and Scrubs have featured songs by this folk rocker.
WIN!
This indie rock foursome dropped its Melon Collie and the Infinite Radness, Pt. 1 EP in April. WIN!
Singer and guitarist Isidro Chávez Espinoza, aka Espinoza Paz, performs en español.
Classic rock band out of Flint, Michigan.
6/13: BERNER
@ Valley View Casino Center, valleyviewcasinocenter.com
6/14: DONAVON FRANKENREITER @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com The surf rocker kicks off a twoweek West Coast tour on this night in Solana Beach.
6/15: TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS @ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com Fredrick “Toots” Hibbert fronts this reggae act out of Jamaica.
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6/18: JAMES TAYLOR In 2015 — 47 years after his selftitled first album debuted in 1968 — this folk rocker’s 17th album, Before This World, became his first No. 1 record on the “Billboard 200” chart.
6/18: REBELUTION @ San Diego Oysterfest, oysterfestsd.com Reggae rockers on the road promoting their new album, Falling Into Place, which drops June 3.
6/23: NEWSBOYS
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6/23: GEORGE CLINTON AND PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com Rolling Stone ranks this psychedelic funk band at No. 58 on its “100 Greatest Artists” list. WIN!
@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com
6/23: NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND
Country singer-songwriter most recognized by his hits “I Want Crazy” (2013), “Wanted” (2012) and “Storm Warning” (2011).
Country folk outfit on its 50th anniversary tour.
In December, Spotify hailed this pop singer as one of 2016’s “Artists to Watch.”
@ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com
@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com
Bay Area-bred rapper signed to Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang Records.
WIN!
6/21: CÉU
@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com
@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com
6/21: HUNTER HAYES
@ House of Blues, hob.com
6/17: TOKYO POLICE CLUB
6/18: GRAND FUNK RAILROAD
Punk rock quartet on its onemonth South West Street Punx tour with Conflict and Resilience.
6/21: JACOB WHITESIDES
@ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com
6/11: TOO $HORT
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6/19: TOTAL CHAOS
WIN!
6/10: DMX
6/11: JENNIFER NETTLES
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6/15: AL DI MEOLA
@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com
6/24: ILL NIÑO @ Brick by Brick, brickbybrick.com Heavy metalers on the road with Bobaflex, Terror Universal, Shattered Sun and others.
6/24: THE JACKSONS
WIN!
@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com
Maria do Céu Whitaker Poças (Céu, for short) is a samba and jazz performer out of São Paulo, Brazil.
Jackie, Tito, Marlon and Jermaine Jackson perform their Motown classics “I Want You Back” (1969), “ABC” (1970) and “I’ll Be There” (1970), among many others.
6/22: CAGE THE ELEPHANT
6/25: PIERCE THE VEIL
@ Valley View Casino Center, valleyviewcasinocenter.com
@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com
The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach produced this alt. rock group’s newest album, Tell Me I’m Pretty, which dropped in December.
6/22: CASE/LANG/VEIRS @ Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay, humphreysconcerts.com Teaming up for a tri-headlining North American tour, Neko Case, k.d. lang and Laura Veirs plan to release their collaborative album, case/lang/veirs, on June 17.
These rockers from SD covered Bruno Mars’ “Just the Way You Are” on the Punk Goes Pop 4 compilation album.
6/25: SHIRLEY CAESAR
WIN!
@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com The self-proclaimed “First Lady of Gospel Music” headlines the San Diego County Fair’s 12th annual Gospel Festival.
6/25: SALT-N-PEPA @ Magic 92.5 Summer Jam, magic925.com Hip-hop trio out of Queens, New York, best known for its hits “Push It” (1987), “Let’s Talk About Sex” (1991) and “Whatta Man” (1993).
6/25: BIG MOUNTAIN @ Music Box, musicboxsd.com This San Diego reggae band rose to fame in 1994 with its very successful cover of Peter Frampton’s “Baby, I Love Your Way.”
6/26: BLUE ÖYSTER CULT @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com Goo Goo Dolls, Pierce the Veil, HIM and others have covered this rock outfit’s big hit “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” (1976).
6/26: LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE
WIN!
@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com Members of this Norteño band will serve as judges on Season Five of La Voz… Mexico. WIN!
6/28: CHARLIE PUTH
@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com Meghan Trainor and Selena Gomez collaborated with this rising pop star on his recent album, Nine Track Mind, which dropped in January.
6/28: JONNY LANG
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@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com Grammy Award-winning blues rock singer-songwriter and guitarist out of Fargo, North Dakota.
6/29: HINDER @ House of Blues, hob.com Rock quintet on a two-month U.S. tour in support of its recent EP, Stripped.
6/29: JANA KRAMER
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@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com This country singer and actress is best known for her hits “Why Ya Wanna” (2012) and “I Got the Boy” (2015).
6/30: FOGHAT @ Syucan Casino, sycuan.com TV shows Dexter, Bates Motel and Family Guy have featured this classic rock band’s hit “Slow Ride” (1975).
6/30: BRIAN WILSON
WIN!
@ San Diego County Fair, sdfair.com Rolling Stone ranks this pop rock Hall of Famer and member of The Beach Boys at No. 12 on its “100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time” list.
6/30: ANDY BLACK @ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com @ Belly Up Tavern, bellyup.com In November, pop/R&B artist Thomas DeCarlo Callaway, aka CeeLo Green, dropped Heart Blanche, his fifth studio album.
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@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com
This progressive house DJ drops his new album, Retroactive, on June 10.
This beatmaking Texan released his new EP, The Doghouse, in May.
6/3: PROTOHYPE
6/10: BENNY BENASSI
@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com
@ OMNIA San Diego, omnianightclub.com
This Los Angeles-based EDMer collaborated with 12th Planet on the Transitions EP.
Chris Brown collaborated with this EDMer on the single “Paradise.”
6/3: NERVO
6/11: MORGAN PAGE
@ OMNIA San Diego, omnianightclub.com
@ OMNIA San Diego, omnianightclub.com
6.17 BARE
@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com L.A.-based dubstep turntablist.
6/17: THIEVERY CORPORATION
6/24: DZEKO AND TORRES
@ San Diego Oysterfest, oysterfestsd.com
@ OMNIA San Diego, omnianightclub.com
Musicians Rob Garza and Eric Hilton compose this electronic duo.
In 2015, these progressive house beatmakers remixed The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face.”
6/24: AUTOEROTIQUE @ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com
Grammy-nominated progressive house DJ out of Vermont.
This electro DJ was nominated for “Dance Video of the Year” at the 2014 MuchMusic Video Awards, hosted by Kendall and Kylie Jenner.
@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com
6/16: CLAPTONE
6/30: CLINTON SPARKS
Armin van Buuren, OneRepublic and Paul van Dyk are among the artists with whom this Russian electro producer has collaborated.
@ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com
@ OMNIA San Diego, omnianightclub.com
DJ Mag’s most recent “Top 100 DJs” list ranks these pop dance twins at No. 24.
6/4: ARTY
House producer touring internationally through June in support of his recent album, Charmer, which dropped in October.
Lady Gaga, Pitbull and Macklemore are among the big names with whom this EDMer has collaborated.
6/4: VICE @ OMNIA San Diego, omnianightclub.com Eric Aguirre, aka Vice, is label mates with fellow Ultra Music remixers Steve Aoki, Deadmau5 and Calvin Harris, to name a few.
6/9: WILL SPARKS @ OMNIA San Diego, omnianightclub.com In 2013, this house music Aussie remixed Robin Thicke’s smash hit “Blurred Lines,” featuring T.I. and Pharrell.
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In 2014, trap artist Jacob Charles Osher, aka Jayceeoh, founded Super 7 Records.
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aving worked at venues around the city for the past decade, Chicago native Melissa Huegal is now flexing her bartending muscle at Club Flamingo. But for this recently converted gym rat, the real heavy lifting begins when the sun sets on the vintage-style swimfest, held Sundays this summer at LOUNGEsix atop Hotel Solamar in East Village. PacificSD: What’s awesome about working at Club Flamingo? MELISSA HUEGAL: I really enjoy working outside. Being a bartender, you tend to work long, dark, night hours a lot. This is refreshing, with the sunshine, outdoor air and beautiful skyline overlooking Petco Park.
What do you like most about bodybuilding? I like the challenge. This preseason, I put on about 40 pounds of mostly muscle, which is something I never thought I’d do. And I didn’t do it by eating fast food or drunk food or anything. I eat whole foods and well-rounded meals all day, and to gain that much weight that way is a bit harder. No one’s called me skinny in about six months. Even the weight of what I can lift now compared to a year ago is like three or four times as much.
Is that weird for you? Not really. I’m training for a figure competition. That’s kind of my hobby, so I spend a lot of time posing in a bikini anyway. And that’s actually a lot less material than my work uniform.
What do you do when you aren’t behind the bar or lifting one? I foster dogs pretty frequently. Basically, when dogs need to get rescued from shelters in other counties where they’re going to get killed, the rescue groups I volunteer with pick the dogs up, and I house them or help get them adopted. I clean them up and get them ready for their forever home. I’ve helped about 20 dogs so far.
How did you get into bodybuilding? I used to be really, really thin my whole life. Like, really thin. But I
Are you a beach person or a pool person? I’d say a pool person. I love the beach and I love the ocean, but
Do you wear a bikini while working? It’s not a two-piece, so it’s not a bikini, but it is a bathing suit.
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started lifting weights last May. It felt really good, and I stuck with it. Then I ran into a coach that I really clicked with, and now we’re best friends. They started a team called Team JCreation and asked if I wanted to do a show. I said, “Yes, absolutely.” It’s nice to have a goal and something you’re training toward.
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I’m not a huge fan of the sand everywhere. I prefer a swim-up bar and valet parking. What are the most popular drinks at Club Flamingo? People seem to like cold shots of silver tequila on a sunny, summer day. Then we have these little pinkflamingo drink holders, and all the girls are crazy about any drink that fits in a pink-flamingo drink holder. Girls are literally coming up to the bar like, “I’ll take that pink flamingo drink.” And I’m
like, “That’s not a drink, babe.” Wet your whistle, along with everything else, Sundays all summer long at Club Flamingo. The party kicks off weekly at 11 a.m. with a (partially) farmto-table brunch — just wait 45 minutes before getting in the water after eating. Club Flamingo at LOUNGEsix 435 Sixth Ave., East Village 619.955.5750 hotelsolamar.com
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PacificSD: Where are you from and where do you live now? JESSICA: Originally from Northern “hella” California; now I reside in La Jolla. CESAR: My roots stem from Mexico, but I was born in Oceanside. I now live where the surf meets the turf, good ol’ Del Mar.
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shan’t be a bummer. Tonight’s shaping up to be quite a peach as Jessica and Cesar head to the beach. Miss B’s Coconut Club is stop Number One on a four-venue tour that’s second to none. Before Epic Limo drops them on Mission, let’s review the pre-date inquisition.
What do you do for a living? JESSICA: Recent UCSD graduate, landed a parttime internship at The Brain Observatory. CESAR: I’m a sales and marketing professional. I also consult a couple of start-up companies on the side. I have been told I should teach Zumba, because my hips don’t lie, so I might consider that one day. Why are you going on a blind date in PacificSD? JESSICA: ’Cause I’m single and I like to mingle... duh. CESAR: I thrive for awkward and uncomfortable situations, as weird as that sounds. Too many people try to control the moment, so I figured this is as real as it gets. Plus, the Lakers
missed the playoffs again, so my night is open. What do you do for fun? JESSICA: Laugh at my own jokes, take selfies, get into trouble. CESAR: I try staying active for the most part — anything to get the blood pumping, like wake skating, surfing, hiking, biking or hiding in the dark to scare the crap out of my friends. What are you best at? JESSICA: Literally everything, including being sarcastic. CESAR: Thumb wars, cooking Mexican food and putting babies to sleep. What do you suck at? JESSICA: Not gonna lie, if you put me in a maze, I would probably die because I’m directionally challenged. CESAR: Popsicles, lollipops and sucking helium out of balloons. THANK YOU! Epic Limo 858.270.LIMO (5466) epiclimo.com CONT. ON PAGE 106
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What are you looking for in a date, physically and/or otherwise? JESSICA: Someone 18-plus — not tryna catch a felony — who doesn’t suck at massages; will whisper sweet nothings in my ear; and take long, romantic walks on the beach with me as we gaze into each other’s eyes. Please make me laugh. I don’t mess with vanilla f***boys. Being able to differentiate between “their,” “there” and “they’re” is always a plus, and being taller than me would be cool, too. CESAR: Well, I’d like to meet a girl that can take care of herself. Independent, motivated and some curves wouldn’t hurt. Describe your special brand of sex appeal in five words or less. JESSICA: Sensual seduction, sultry caramel macchiato heaven.
Oops, that was six. CESAR: Witty, cultured and adventurous. What do you like least about yourself? JESSICA: My undeniable charm and good looks. CESAR: Not being able to stop eating Flaming Hot Cheetos. Rate yourself on a scale from one to ten for looks. JESSICA: I don’t believe I fit on that scale. Not saying I’m above or below it; I just don’t fit on it. CESAR: Five. Under promise, over deliver. Rate yourself on a scale from one to ten for personality. JESSICA: Solid nine-point-nine. CESAR: See above. What’s your biggest fear?
JESSICA: Being Kim Kardashian. Just kidding; she’s a goddamn genius. I wish I could build an empire off a sex tape. Guess I’m gonna have do it the old-fashion way, aka actually work. CESAR: It was Goosebumps for a while. Night of the Living Dummy II was a scary read. What traits could your date exhibit that would be dealbreakers? JESSICA: Stingy. If you take me to a nice restaurant, chances are I’m ordering the most expensive thing on the menu. CESAR: Shallowness, smoker, being inconsiderate and sending me a Candy Crush invite. Fill in the blanks: I want my blind date to be “blank” and “blank.” JESSICA: Carefree and fun.
CESAR: Alive and breathing. Will the night end with a kiss, something more or something less? JESSICA: Open for negotiation. CESAR: Who knows? Maybe we can play truth or dare. What’s the most important thing in the world? JESSICA: Family and surrounding yourself with people who add value to your life. All about those good vibes. CESAR: Treating others as you would like to be treated. Just be kind and live life. THANK YOU! Miss B’s Coconut Club 3704 Mission Blvd., Mission Beach 858.381.0855, missbcoconutclub.com CONT. ON PAGE 108
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hen their limo arrives at the first bar, Jessica and Cesar get out of the car. They head through the door to grab a seat, and then order drinks that look pretty neat. One’s in a coconut; one’s got a flower. For apps, it’s two kinds of shrimp they devour. After a while they get back in the car, talking and smiling — all good so far. PB AleHouse is the next place they’re going; it’s where food and drinks and the ocean are flowing. They order cocktails and sit for a spell, and everything seems to be going quite well. In half an hour, they’re ready for more, so they stroll over to Shore Club, located next door. Like Lady and the Tramp
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sharing a noodle, they finish a slushy… kit and kaboodle. Based on appearances, this set-up’s a winner. The couple seems happy as they head north for dinner. Next up is George’s, overlooking the sea, where the menu’s imagined by chef Trey Foshee. California Modern’s the bill of fare, served with a backdrop that makes people stare. After a drink at the new Level2, the couple heads down for a meal with a view. As the sun sets over the cool, blue Pacific, we debrief the daters and hope all’s terrific. PacificSD: How’s it going so far? JESSICA: It’s going really great, better than I expected. CESAR: It’s going great. I’m a little saucy, so I can’t complain.
What were your first impressions? JESSICA: You know what, I really like that heart/butt tattoo on his arm. It’s really cute and caught my attention. CESAR: Jess had just walked up to the limo and she’s pretty foxy, so it was great to see a goodlooking girl coming up. Is this the type of person you’d normally date? JESSICA: Yes and no. I don’t really discriminate; I do both ends of the spectrum. There’s, like, business-type, and I like the other type, too. He fits right in the middle, so it’s kind of perfect. CESAR: Based off looks, I could say yes. But usually it’s a little more in-depth, so we’ll continue on to see how the date goes.
What do you think of the way your date is dressed? JESSICA: I love it; he’s so adorable. CESAR: Somewhat conservative; I can’t complain. She didn’t look too flashy, so I like that, and it’s a plus in my book. How was Miss B’s Coconut Club? JESSICA: So good. The food was amazing. CESAR: Miss B’s is great. I’ve been there before once, and service and food is amazing. Everything was great. THANK YOU! PB AleHouse 721 Grand Ave., Pacific Beach 858.581.2337, pbalehouse.com CONT. ON PAGE 110
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What did you eat and drink there? JESSICA: I love the coconut curry with the mussels. It was bomb. CESAR: We had a couple of beverages. We had something out of a coconut and something out of a brass pineapple, and a piña colada and some mussels. How was PB AleHouse? JESSICA: It was really good, too. CESAR: We had a good time. The food is always great there. What did you order? JESSICA: We had the ceviche; it was really good. I had the strawberry margarita and I loved that the strawberries were muddled in the margarita. That was amazing. CESAR: We had a couple cocktails and ceviche.
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How was PB Shore Club? JESSICA: I mean, I’ve been there plenty of times, and it’s always a good time. CESAR: Shore Club was great, awesome view. What did y’all have? JESSICA: The Red Bull slushy, but they had it with the new Red Bull, the yellow one, so it was really, really good. CESAR: We had a Red Bull slushy. What’s the most attractive thing your date has done so far? JESSICA: When we were in the limo, he started twerking, and it was really cute… because he loved my music. CESAR: I let her take over the auxiliary cord in the limo, and she had a great playlist of music, so that’s very impressive.
What’s the least attractive thing your date has done so far? JESSICA: Probably the same thing. CESAR: Can’t complain, really.
How about for personality? JESSICA: Oh, definitely doesn’t fit on the scale either. CESAR: Ten.
What would your parents say if you brought your date home? JESSICA: If he started twerking, they’d probably be like, “Oh, god, you’re just like Jess — you’re a train wreck.” CESAR: They wouldn’t say much. They know if I brought someone home that they’d respect my decisions and go with the flow.
Do you want to kiss your date now? JESSICA: Not right now, not this moment. But give me two more shots and maybe. CESAR: Respectfully, I can’t answer that.
Rate your date on a scale from one to ten for looks. JESSICA: I don’t feel like he fits on the scale, like below or above. You can’t put a number on that, you know. CESAR: Ten. She’s a goodlooking girl.
Does your date want to kiss you? JESSICA: Of course, duh. CESAR: Can’t answer that either. THANK YOU! PB Shore Club 4343 Ocean Blvd., Pacific Beach 858.272.7873 pbshoreclub.com CONT. ON PAGE 112
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blind date that features in-limo twerking suggests the matchmaker’s system is working. As plate after plate comes from the kitchen, tonight’s meal can be said to be coastal and bitchin’. As dessert arrives, the camera crew splits. The next morning, we call to see what we missed. PacificSD: Describe the limo experience.
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JESSICA: Instantly slammed two tequila shots and a beer — boom, common ground. CESAR: Limo was fun. How was dinner at George’s California Modern? JESSICA: Food was amazing; dark-lit and vibe-alicious. Always has been one of my favorite restaurants. CESAR: The ambience was amazing.
What did you eat and drink there? JESSICA: I had two glasses of a full-body zin paired with a lovely four-course meal; carrot cake for the finish CESAR: I ordered their “deconstructed” fish tacos, pork belly and vegetable paella. So good. Where did you go after George’s? JESSICA: We went to Firehouse
and continued the shit show. If I wasn’t blacked out by dinner, I most definitely was by the end of the night’s festivities. CESAR: We went back to the bars for a couple of drinks. When did you get home? JESSICA: Was back home and in bed by 1:30, being the good girl that I am. CESAR: Not really sure. CONT. ON PAGE 114
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Was there a kiss or romantic exchange? JESSICA: I honestly couldn’t tell you. I don’t think so. But then again, you never know. CESAR: Casual goodnight kiss. Kept it respectful. I wouldn’t say there was a romantic exchange, but we seemed to vibe. She’s a little young for me. What was the best part of the date? JESSICA: Spending time with someone with good vibes who
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shares my enthusiasm about good food and good drinks. CESAR: I would have to say the dinner at George’s was the best. The food and service was topnotch. I also got to hear Jessica talk in Russian to the family next to us. Will there be a second date? JESSICA: Maybe baby might just come hither. CESAR: Not really sure. What’s one thing your date
should know before going on another date? JESSICA: Don’t catch feelings. That’s when I disappear. CESAR: Bring tissues — inside joke. AFTERMATCH: “Vanilla f***boys” aren’t Jessica’s faves, so how’d Cesar fare on this night by the waves? “Don’t catch feelings” is her dating warning. However it ended, we don’t envy their morning. The couple connected, let’s give them a hand. What a
great night they had near the sand. But questions abound as they sometimes do, when proof ’s not captured by the camera crew. Like how was the smooch? And what kind of kiss? It’s hard to say when memory’s amiss. THANK YOU! George’s California Modern and Level2 at George’s 1250 Prospect St., La Jolla 858.454.4244, georgesatthecove.com
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