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EDITOR’S NOTE Volume #12 | Issue #06 | June 2018

Big-city country

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIGITAL DIRECTOR

I grew up in a pretty small town in Northern California where it wasn’t uncommon to see cowboy hats and Wrangler jeans in the hallways of my high school. There were plenty of opportunities for country music to make its way into my music library, but for some reason it never did.

When I moved to San Diego, my playlists were filled with (don’t be too judgmental) the likes of Aaliyah, Usher, J. Lo and a host of other Top 40 pop music, sprinkled with some classic rock (thanks to the influence of my parents).

But then, the girl across the hall in the dorms who became my No. 1 wing lady fully introduced me to country and from there it quickly made its way into my mix.

Chalk it up to needing to “experiment” in college, because this girl, from what some may say was a hick town, never would have thought a surf culture town like San Diego would get her to tune in to country music.

It wasn’t long after we met that the same girl invited me to my first country concert —

Kenny Chesney at then-Coors Amphitheatre (now Mattress Firm Amphitheatre) — and from that point on, I was hooked.

There’s just something about the atmosphere at a country concert and preceding tailgating that’s unlike any other concert experience. And now, with bars like Moonshine Flats and Moonshine Beach being plopped in the middle of the downtown and P.B. party scenes, the country lifestyle is more evident in San Diego than ever.

This month, Chesney brings his No Shoes Nation back to San Diego in what I consider to be the official kickoff to summer — the first in a series of six country concerts that run through October presented on the Country MegaTicket.

I’ll be ditching my workplace attire and throwing on some boots and my cowboy hat, ’cause this girl’s goin’ country this summer! I’ll see you in the parking lot or on the lawn two-steppin’ away. Find more details about Chesney’s show on page 70.

Cheers,

Kenny Chesney

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Take a big, booming slice of the good life with VIP treatment at the Dada Life show, June 9 at PARQ Restaurant & Nightclub.

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MACKLEMORE AND MORE

Experience “The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore” as Live Nation presents the all-star duo in a live performance at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre June 12.

MARGARITA MONTH GRAND TASTING EVENT

Taste dozens of margaritas at the fourth annual Margarita Month Grand Tasting Event, June 16 at Horton Grand Hotel. Tickets include 25+ mini margaritas, Mariachis and more.

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HOLY SHIP

Enjoy a sunset sail aboard an historic ship on June 21 – Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. This cool cruise along the San Diego Wonderfront includes Mexican cuisine and cocktails courtesy of Coasterra.

KENNY CHESNEY

Join “The No Shoes Nation” (Kenny Chesney’s fan base) as the nation’s favorite cowboy gallops into town on his Trip Around the Sun Tour, June 21 at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre.

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TIËSTO

“The Greatest DJ of All Time” (according to Mix magazine in 2013) lights up the night at OMNIA June 22. Dude sells out stadiums worldwide!

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CONTENTS JUNE 2018

CURRENTS 18 Spotted San Diego Where locals were seen around town 22 Six.Eighteen Events calendar 34 Laughing Stock June stand-up comedy shows PULSE 36 Art Beat June gallery + exhibition openings 46 Curtain Calls June performing arts preview 48 The Reel Deal June motion picture preview FEATURE 52 Tour it Up Kesha and Macklemore bring the party to San Diego TASTE 56 Checking In The Pearl Hotel’s new dining oasis gives midcentury nod 66 Full Plate June food + drink events 68 Take it From the Tap A monthly taste of beer from here GROOVE 70 Sounds Like a Plan June concert calendar 82 Take a Spin Upcoming EDM + DJ performances LOVE 86 Build It and They Will Come Blind daters opt in for a gig to dig during an evening on the beach

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ON THE COVER: Rapper Macklemore teams up with Kesha to bring The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore tour to San Diego on June 12 at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre. Win tickets on page 10.

ON THIS PAGE: Pop star Kesha performs at 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2017 Presented

by Capital One in Dallas. See story, page 52.

(Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images for iHeartMedia).

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Steve Aoki at OMNIA San Diego OMNIA San Diego celebrated its three-year anniversary in style with a set from legendary DJ Steve Aoki on Friday, April 27. Photos by Ryan Campbell.

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SPOTTED: SAN DIEGO

Fifth annual Shaper Festival of Surfing May gray couldn’t stop the celebration of surf, sand and beach culture at the fifth annual Shaper Festival of Surfing in Encinitas on Saturday, May 12. Photos by Jared Gase.

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CURRENTS WHAT’S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW

BY MICHAEL BENNINGER

SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON 6.24 Spanish Landing Park, near Lindbergh Field, kozevents.com Benefiting Father Joe’s Villages, the city’s most significant contributor to homeless causes, the two courses offered at this event each include a scenic San Diego Bay swim, an ambitious bike ride to Cabrillo National Monument and a waterfront run to cap it all off.

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CURRENTS | EVENTS

6.1-7.4

SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, sdfair.com Following a “How Sweet It Is!” theme, the county’s signature summer event returns to the Fairgrounds with an ever impressive lineup of concerts, comedians and deep-fried fare.

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R E A L E STAT E M A R K E T WATC H

HILLCREST, 92103 Stunning, newly remodeled 2-unit home in sought-after Hillcrest. Bright, open floorplan with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath upstairs, plus a 2-bed, 1.5-bath unit downstairs. Features include a new roof, electrical, plumbing and flooring; updated kitchens with stainless steel appliances and gas stoves, subway-tile backsplash, neutral color palette with baseboard and trim details, central air and laundry in each unit. 1-car detached garage. Large deck and covered patio add 400 sq.ft. of outdoor living space to enjoy this glorious canyon-view location. 1409 Brookes Ave., San Diego, CA 92103 - $1,099,000

HILLCREST MARKET UPDATE # of homes for sale: 36 # of homes sold: 8 (Apr.) Highest price: $3,395,000 Lowest price: $430,000 Average price: $752,723

Moving through the second quarter, the market has remained strong. New listings continue to come on the market as we transition into the summer months. Active buyers are making decisions to pursue purchases. There are many multiple-offer situations, and the forecast is a positive, stable and rising market for 2018. The energy is felt throughout the city and county. It’s a great time to purchase and sell in San Diego.

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6.2-3 SAN DIEGO ROCK ’N’ ROLL MARATHON Throughout uptown and downtown, runrocknroll.com Headlined by The Revivalists and featuring a finish-line festival at Waterfront Park, the original music-themed marathon promises more tunes — and more courses — including a 5K, a half-marathon and a two-person relay.

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R E A L E STAT E M A R K E T WATC H

DOWNTOWN, 92101 1 BD | 2 BA | 1,328 SQ FT | $799,000 Incredible design-work flourishes in this one-of-a-kind-view masterpiece. Newly renovated NW-corner residence features floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful metallic concrete floors, custom chandeliers, shades, 110� motorized projection screen, e-fireplace, custom cabinetry, concrete countertops, stainless steel backsplash, granite sink, modern Zen bathrooms, new high-end appliances, Baros wall units and so much more. All new, never lived in and offered fully furnished or unfurnished, this beautiful view residence is move-in ready. See attached list of upgrades. Seller designed this as their home and now must leave San Diego. Everything is high-quality; well over $100,000 in upgrades.

1080 Park Blvd #701, San Diego CA 92101

DOWNTOWN MARKET UPDATE # of homes for sale: 282 # of homes sold: 81 (Apr.) Highest price: $2,050,000 Lowest price: $278,000 Average home price: $560,000

In April, we saw a balanced market for lower-priced homes. Higherpriced homes have taken a bit more time to sell but are still selling as well. With the inventory options, Buyers now have more opportunities to find their dream home. The San Diego market continues to be a great place for Sellers looking to upgrade or to sell a second home.

If you are interested in exploring buying or selling a property in downtown, give us a call: 619-356-3099.

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CURRENTS | EVENTS

LEGION HOME GAMES

6.17 VS. AUSTIN ELITE RUGBY 6.23 VS. GLENDALE RAPTORS

PADRES HOME GAMES

6.1-3 VS. CINCINNATI REDS 6.4-6 VS. ATLANTA BRAVES 6.19-20 VS. OAKLAND ATHLETICS 6.29-30 VS. PITTSBURGH PIRATES

6.9-10 MARINE CORPS MUD RUN Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, marinecorpsmudrun.com Prove how “hard corps” you are by signing up for this insane obstacle course that includes a cargo net climb, six mud pits and 300 Marines barking at you the entire time.

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CURRENTS | EVENTS

6.15-16

INTERGALACTICON Town and Country Hotel, Mission Valley, intergalacticonsd.com Unleash your inner fan at this intimate event where you can nerd out without the anxiety that generally accompanies next month’s colossal con.

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6.2 ART AROUND ADAMS Adams Avenue, Normal Heights artaroundadams.org Stroll — or board the complimentary Comedy Trolley — along two miles of art, crafts and live music during Normal Heights’ annual showcase of emerging talent.

filmoutsandiego.com Prepare your palate for plenty of popcorn as FilmOut San Diego presents 30-plus moldbreaking movies during three days of screenings that include premieres, award-winners and Q&As with many directors and actors in attendance.

6.2 FOURTH ANNUAL TOAST TO THE COAST

6.7-10 SD INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Soledad Club, Pacific Beach heartsforsd.org Surfers, snorkelers, SUPers and other ocean lovers are invited to attend this eco-friendly fundraiser benefiting San Diego Coastkeeper.

Spanish Landing Park, Harbor Island, sandiegointernational boatshow.com Get your towels ready, because it’s about to go down as SoCal’s premier boat-buying event showcases 140ish nautical vessels alongside the latest aquatic gear, gadgets and accessories.

6.2 MABUHAY FESTIVAL Kimball Park, National City wesaymabuhay.org Honoring the 120th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day and celebrating the nation’s language, culture and diversity, this free event shines a light on artists affiliated with the Southeast Asian nation.

6.3 30TH ANNUAL RB ALIVE! EXPO Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo sdbusinesschamber.com Join more than 35,000 attendees browsing through wares from north of 300 merchants during this jampacked event touting tasty treats, historical re-enactments and a classic car show.

6.3 ELEVATED CANNABIS WEDDING EXPO Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center, North Park sdcannaevents.com The first of its kind in San Diego since it became legal in January, this expo brings brides- and grooms-to-be together with vendors who specialize in celebrations that incorporate cannabis.

6.7-10 20TH ANNUAL LGBT FILM FEST

6.9 ’90S BAR CRAWL Throughout downtown facebook.com/ 90sbarcrawlunlimited Dig out your chain wallet, DiscMan, and other ’90s-era ephemera before heading to this themed bar crawl that includes stops at several of downtown’s raddest bars.

6.9 SOKO CANNABIS BALL ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY Lafayette Hotel, North Park sokocanna.com Join some of SoCal’s best cannabis brands while sipping on finely crafted cocktails and listening to extraordinary live music at this fashion show highlighting a handpicked group of up-and-coming designers and models.

6.8 LEGENDS: A CIRCUS SHOW WITH MUSIC ICONS THEME

6.9-10 SD FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

Aerial Revolution, Bay Park aerialrevolution.com Attendees are encouraged to dress up as iconic artists for this event in which professional performers and experienced athletes demonstrate their physical prowess during a nostalgic adventure through music history.

Waterfront Park, Little Italy sdfestivalofthearts.org Close to 200 critically acclaimed artists from around the country gather for this annual event that includes entertainment and delicious cuisine complemented by a curated selection of fine wine and craft beer.

6.8-10 GREEK FESTIVAL

6.10 YOGA AFTER DARK

St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, Hillcrest sdgreekfestival.com Expect an authentic Greek marketplace with food, wine, beer, live Greek music and dancing, Kids’ Fun Zone and church tours.

Horton Plaza Park, Gaslamp yogaafterdarkevent.com Surround yourself with yogis young and old during this DJspun vinyasa flow in which all attendees get noise-canceling headphones so they can block out background noise and focus on their breath.

6.9 FIDO FEST Town Center Community Park East, Santee cityofsanteeca.gov Grab your furry, four-legged friend and head to this delightful dog day that features flea meds, vaccinations and microchipping, among other canine-centric services.

6.16 RITZ (RENDEZVOUS IN THE ZOO) San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park sandiegozoo.org A magical evening of cocktails, gourmet dining and animals await you at this annual blacktie gala benefit taking place beneath the stars.

The Observatory, North Park

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CURRENTS | EVENTS 6.16 FIFTH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR 5K Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar sdfair5k.com See a whole new side of the famous county fair during this behind-the-scenes run/walk that takes place before the park gates open to the public.

6.16 PIN AND PATCH CON Montezuma Hall, San Diego State University pinandpatchcon.com Trade pins, patches and other pieces of flair during this peculiar party that includes a scavenger hunt, hourly giveaways and free pins for the first 1,000 people.

6.17 OPENING DAY OF POLO San Diego Polo Fields, Rancho Santa Fe sandiegosurfpolo.com Kick off the summer with family and friends while watching two thrilling games of polo: the finals of the Rancho Santa Fe Cup and the Mexico vs. USA match.

6.16-17 A SHIP IN THE WOODS MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL Felicita County Park, Escondido shipfest.org This inaugural outdoor music and art festival invites attendees to experience a lineup of diverse and notable performers representing a wide range of genres and focusing on protecting our environment.

6.22-23 REGGIE BUSH CHARITY WEEKEND Del Mar Country Club, Rancho Santa Fe reggiebush.org A flurry of foursomes — each featuring a high-profile player — take to the greens in what’s certain to be an entertaining day of golfing for social good.

6.29 SOCIAL MEDIA DAY SAN DIEGO Bahia Resort Hotel, Mission Bay, socialmediadaysandiego.com Learn the latest in social media marketing at this networking event punctuated by talks from today’s top thought leaders.

PHOTO BY JEFF LEWIS

Enjoy a day of bagpipes, drums and sheepdog herding events among other Scottish traditions at this long-running celebration that also features local breweries.

6.24 FESTIVAL OF YOGA Waterfront Park, Embarcadero festivalofyogasandiego.org Taking place on International Yoga Day, one of San Diego’s largest free yoga festivals will feature two community classes, plus live music, vendor booths, food trucks and a variety of breakout sessions to inspire and empower yogis from all walks of life.

6.24 HAPPY CAMPER 5K RUN/WALK Liberty Station, Point Loma, classy.org Walk alongside patients, survivors and doctors during this fun run that helps send San Diegans to Seany’s Camp Reach for the Sky, a unique camping program for locals affected by cancer.

6.23 VELOBRATION San Diego Velodrome, Balboa Park sdbikecoalition.org Share your passion for pedaling at this bikethemed festival featuring music, food trucks and an impressive beer garden, raising funds for both San Diego’s Bicycle Coalition and Mountain Biking Association.

6.23-24 45TH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES Brengle Terrace Park, Vista sdhighlandgames.org 32

6.25-29 SAN DIEGO STARTUP WEEK 2018 San Diego Concourse and Civic Center, downtown, startupsd.org Designers, developers, investors and entrepreneurs gather to attend more than 100 sessions and 200 talks during five days of learning, networking and sharing, all centered around innovative ideas.

6.27-7.1 IDEA WORLD CONVENTION

ideafit.com Join more than 14,000 passionate personal trainers, successful studio owners and other health professionals for four days of networking, motivation and eye-opening education.

6.29 DAVID SEDARIS BOOK SIGNING Warwick’s Bookstore, La Jolla, warwicks.com Humorist, podcast personality and distinguished author David Sedaris signs copies of his latest book, Calypso, and indulges audience members during what’s certain to be a captivating Q&A.

6.30 THIRD ANNUAL ALL-WHITE PARTY FOR MIRACLE BABIES Humphreys by the Bay, Shelter Island whiteparty4miraclebabies.com Wear only your finest whites to this upscale event featuring casino games, handmade cigars and a silent auction benefiting Miracle Babies, an organization that unites parents of sick newborns through financial assistance and supportive services.

6.30 SENSORIUM IDEA1, East Village, vanguardculture.com Vanguard Culture presents an evening themed around the five senses, including immersive art installations, food from notable chefs, wine tastings and creative networking, all taking place among 15 transformed condo lofts at IDEA1 Downtown.

San Diego Convention Center, downtown Wait, there’s more. Find food + drink events on page 66.

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CURRENTS

Laughing Stock June Stand-up Roundup

BY MICHAEL BENNINGER

6.1-3 @ La Jolla Comedy Store, thecomedystore.com/la-jolla

I would never file for divorce.

I would never file for divorce ’cause I love my wife. Also, I’m a comedian, and she’s a lawyer. Who’s gonna win that one, right?

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6.23 DANE COOK @ Harrah’s Resort SoCal, harrahssocal.com “I wonder if Dr. Strange ever accidentally opens a time hole when he’s masturbating.”

— Dane Cook on Twitter

5.31-6.3 RYAN HAMILTON @ The American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com “Where do you want to begin?

Should we start with my face? Should we? I always look like this. I look really happy all the time, and I don’t feel like this. I really don’t. I feel OK, and I look crazy happy. And I don’t even buy it. I wake up in the morning, and I look in the mirror, and I go, ‘Well, that is inaccurate.’ ” — Ryan Hamilton on Happy Face

6.7-9 JEFF DYE @ The American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com “I am single. I had a girlfriend, and then she was like, ‘I wanna get married and have babies,’ and I was like, ‘You’ve changed. This is not the woman I met. You used to be happy with Fish-stick Friday.’ ” — Jeff Dye on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

6.15-16 WHITNEY CUMMINGS @ The American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com “Use your head. You know, if you love me, you’ll think ahead. Little things, like, if you love me, and you buy me lingerie as a gift, don’t buy me a small top and a medium bottom. If you love me, you’ll buy me a large top and a small bottom, and I’ll exchange that s**t on my own time.”

— Whitney Cummings on I Love You

6.16 LARRY THE CABLE GUY @ Del Mar Fairgrounds, sdfair.com “Been a crazy week for me this week. My grandma was on medical marijuana, and she broke her hip the other day. She tripped playin’ hacky sack.”

— Larry the Cable Guy on We’ve Been Thinking

6.23 JEFF DUNHAM @ Viejas Casino, viejas.com “A Chihuahua. That’s my wife’s idea of a family pet. The dog I picked out for us is Bill, our golden retriever. He’s 80 pounds. Now that is a dog, ladies and gentlemen. Anyway, I named him Bill ’cause I got him when Clinton was in office, and as a puppy he was humping everything.”

— Jeff Dunham on Spark of Insanity

6.28-30 MARCELLA ARGUELLO @ American Comedy Co., americancomedyco.com “I used to work as a bank teller, and I’ll never forget the first guy who ever hit on me. He was adorable, charming and asked me to dinner, and I would have said yes if I didn’t know he had $76 in his account. I was like, we’re not even in a relationship, and you already owe me money.”

— Marcella Arguello on Comedy Time

6.30 RUSSELL PETERS @ Pala Casino, palacasino.com “It’s hard, man, because security at the airport, Customs and Immigration, they really need to learn the difference between a terrorist and an Indian. We’re not the same!

We’re not! We’re not from the same part of the world; we don’t speak the same language; we don’t even hate the same people! Terrorists hate Americans. Indians hate each other.”

— Russell Peters in Outsourced

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PULSE ARTS | COOLTURE ART BEAT

BY LISA DEADERICK

6.14

APA Presents:

An Evening with Grant Brittain Museum of Photographic Arts 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park 619.238.7559, mopa.org Photographer Grant Brittain has been shooting skateboarding’s best athletes since 1979 when he started working at the Del Mar Skate Ranch, and went on to help found Transworld Skateboarding Magazine and The Skateboard Mag.

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Art Beat

June gallery + exhibit openings

BY LISA DEADERICK

6.3 25 AND UNDER CONTEST AND RECEPTION Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Downtown 1100 & 1001 Kettner Blvd., downtown 858.454.3541, mcasd.org Young artists (those 25 and under) submitted original artwork for a spot in the museum, and 25 finalists have their work on display. Now, patrons are invited to vote for their favorite piece during the reception from 3-4:30 p.m.

6.1 LORE: NEW WORKS BY IVONNE CARLEY Thumbprint Gallery, 920 Kline St., La Jolla 858.354.6294, thumbprintgallerysd.com San Diego-based artist Ivonne Carley has taken her affinity for knives and applied it to her artwork, with her latest focus on silhouettes and paper-cutting.

Hekate by Ivonne Carley

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PULSE | ART BEAT 6.8 KERRY HALLAM — MEET THE ARTIST Martin Lawrence Galleries 1111 Prospect St., La Jolla 858.551.1122, martinlawrence.com This special exhibition features oil on canvas, nautical charts, signed graphics and an opportunity to meet the artist, impressionist Kerry Hallam.

Downward Leg by Kerry Hallam

6.9-10 SAN DIEGO POTTERS’ GUILD SPRING SHOW & SALE Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Place, Balboa Park, 619.233.9050, spanishvillageart.com Members of the guild have a variety of handmade and functional pieces on display that demonstrate each artist’s craftsmanship, personal identity and aesthetics.

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PULSE | ART BEAT 6.9-8.26 WILLIAM L. HAWKINS — AN IMAGINATIVE GEOGRAPHY Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park 619.239.0003, mingei.org More than 60 paintings, drawings and sculptures by artist William L. Hawkins will be on display, featuring a collection of landscapes, cityscapes, historical scenes, wild animals and mixed media in vibrant colors, collages and photographic reproductions.

Statue of Liberty Island New York by William L. Hawkins

6.9-9.3 EPIC TALES FROM ANCIENT INDIA San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619.232.7931, sdmart.org Based on the classical literature of India and South Asia, this exhibit features more than 90 works of art from the museum’s collection of Indian paintings, in five sections that include literary categories and represent the major schools of South Asian painting from the 16th to 19th centuries.

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PULSE | ART BEAT

6.21 ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS: LA RAGAZZA DEL MONDO (WORLDLY GIRL) Museum of Photographic Arts, 1649 El Prado, Balboa Park 619.238.7559, mopa.org The museum presents its popular film series with this story about what happens when a Jehovah’s Witness falls in love with a “worldly person” and what it means to be worldly.

6.30-10.7 MAIDY MORHOUS Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside 760.435.3720, oma-online.org Artist Maidy Morhous presents commonplace items as fine art with a pop theme to pull the viewer in while allowing them to disengage from the outside world, for a moment.

ABOVE: Kiss of Death by Maidy Morhous LEFT: Alphabet of Bones by Joyce Cutler-Shaw

THROUGH 9.2 JOYCE CUTLER SHAW Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside 760.435.3720, oma-online.org A renowned artist, the late Joyce Cutler-Shaw, created work that ranged from drawings and sculptures, to calligraphy and photography, while blurring the line between language and art.

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Curtain Calls June performing arts

BY JAMES HEBERT

6.1-7.22 ONCE Lamb’s Players Theatre 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado 619.437.6000, lambsplayers.org The Tony Award-winning, movie-based musical about the complex bond between two lost-soul musicians lands at Lamb’s — complete (we hope) with its trademark onstage pub.

6.1-15 LIPINSKY FAMILY SAN DIEGO JEWISH ARTS FESTIVAL San Diego Rep 79 Horton Plaza, downtown 619.544.1000, sdrep.org The Rep is HQ for the 25th edition of this sprawling and fertile fest, which brings music, drama and more to venues all around the county.

6.2 THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK: A BURLESQUE PARODY Spreckels Theatre 121 Broadway, downtown

800.745.3000, empirestripsback.com Luke, we hardly knew ye.

This Australian import, which is pretty much just what it sounds like — a bawdy takeoff (so to speak) on Star Wars — brings its “sexy stormtroopers” and an androgynous Skywalker to town on a tour stop.

6.5-7.8 THE SQUIRRELS La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla 858.550.1010, lajollaplayhouse.org Robert Askins sledgehammered funny bones and seared sensibilities of playgoers with his dark-horse (and just plain dark) puppet comedy, Hand to God. Now the Playhouse puts up the world premiere of his piece about politics and mayhem in the animal kingdom.

School of Rock.

6.12-17 SCHOOL OF ROCK Broadway/San Diego San Diego Civic Theatre 1100 Third Ave., downtown 619.564.3000, broadwaysd.org The Andrew Lloyd Webbercomposed Broadway musical, based on the hit movie starring Jack Black, brings its crew of instrumentplaying kids to the Civic to tell a story of misfits making some major noise.

6.16-23 BRING IT ON — THE MUSICAL! San Diego Musical Theatre Horton Grand Theatre 444 Fourth Ave., downtown 858.560.5740, sdmt.org SDMT’s original production of this youth show last March was such a success that the company is staging an encore of the musical about rival cheer squads; it features songs co-written by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.

6.17-7.22 THE TEMPEST Old Globe Theatre Lowell Davies Festival Theatre 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park 619.234.5623, theoldglobe.org The Globe opens its renowned summer Shakespeare festival with the Bard’s grand fantasy about shipwrecks, spells and supernatural happenings on a strange island, all unfurling on the outdoor Davies stage.

6.26-7.1 THE KING AND I Broadway/San Diego San Diego Civic Theatre 1100 Third Ave., downtown 619/858/760.570.1100, broadwaysd.org The 1951 Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, which introduced such nowstandards as Getting to Know You and Shall We Dance, returns in a touring version of former San Diegan Bartlett Sher’s Broadway revival.

6.13-30 MAMMA MIA! Moonlight Stage Productions Moonlight Amphitheatre 1250 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista 760.724.2110, moonlightstage.com Italian title, Greek-island setting, music by a bunch of Swedes: The Abba-centric musical comedy may be all over the map, but the giddiness will have a Vista zip code in this Moonlight season-opener.

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6.27-8.5 MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Cygnet Theatre 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town 619.337.1525, cygnettheatre.com It’s got a renegade comic spirit that just won’t be toppled — not even with a herring. Cygnet revives this Broadway-musical version of the Pythons’ inspired madness.

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The Reel Deal

June motion picture preview

BY MICHAEL BENNINGER

SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO No rules this time.

Crime | Thriller Directed by: Stefano Sollima Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin and Isabela Moner In theaters: 6.29 A rogue FBI agent once again teams with a dangerous mercenary when Mexican drug cartels step up their efforts to smuggle terrorists into the U.S.

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PULSE | THE REEL DEAL ADRIFT Action | Adventure Directed by: Baltasar Kormákur Starring: Shailene Woodley, Sam Claflin and Elizabeth Hawthorne In theaters: 6.1 Based on a true story, two sailing enthusiasts meet and fall in love on the high seas, then embark on a treacherous 4,000-mile voyage that takes them straight into the worst storm the Pacific has ever seen.

ACTION POINT Real stunts. Real thrills.

Real messed up.

Action | Comedy Directed by: Tim Kirkby Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Brigette Lundy-Paine and Eleanor Worthington Cox In theaters: 6.1 After a corporate theme park moves into town, the reckless owner of a lowrent amusement park ditches his safety precautions in order to keep his guests exhilarated.

UPGRADE Comedy | Horror Directed by: Leigh Whannell Starring: Logan MarshallGreen, Harrison Gilbertson and Betty Gabriel In theaters: 6.1 A luddite living in the tech-flooded future faces his fears after a brutal mugging leaves him paralyzed, and his only hope for revenge is an experimental implant that installs an operating system in his brain.

HOTEL ARTEMIS No guns. No cops. No killing the other patients.

Thriller | Sci-Fi Directed by: Drew Pearce Starring: Jodie Foster, Sterling K. Brown and Sofia Boutella In theaters: 6.8 A nurse with questionable credentials operates an illegal, outlaw-only hospital in a crime-fraught, futuristic Los Angeles.

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WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? A little kindness makes a world of difference.

Documentary | Biography Directed by: Morgan Neville Starring: Fred Rogers, YoYo Ma and Joanna Rogers In theaters: 6.8 Discover the story behind Fred Rogers, an unlikely man who used kindness and love to shape generations of children via his iconic TV show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.

HEREDITARY Every family tree hides a secret.

Horror | Thriller Directed by: Ari Aster Starring: Toni Collette, Alex Wolff and Milly Shapiro In theaters: 6.8 Rumored to be the most terrifying film in decades, a family’s reality transforms into a living hell after the death of their matriarch uncovers a series of sinister secrets.

THE INCREDIBLES 2 It’s time to get back to being incredible.

Action | Adventure Directed by: Brad Bird Starring: Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson and Samuel L. Jackson In theaters: 6.15 In this long-awaited sequel to 2004’s animated masterpiece, Elastigirl must keep civilization safe, while Mr. Incredible is stuck at home taking care of the couple’s three super-powered kids.

SUPERFLY Redefine the hustle.

Action | Adventure Directed by: Director X Starring: Trevor Jackson, Allen Maldonado and Jason Mitchell In theaters: 6.15 Drugs, guns and cars collide in this Atlanta-set remake of the 1972 blaxploitation film famous for its soundtrack.

BOUNDARIES OCEAN’S 8 The plan is priceless.

Crime | Comedy Directed by: Gary Ross Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway In theaters: 6.8 In this semi-sequel to the George Clooney-driven heist trilogy, the thieving mastermind’s sister recruits seven women criminals in an attempt to rob New York City’s Met Gala.

AMERICAN ANIMALS Nobody wants to be ordinary.

Drama | Crime Directed by: Bart Layton Starring: Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan and Blake Jenner In theaters: 6.8 Four friends decide to inject some excitement into their ho-hum lives by attempting to steal one of the most valuable books on the planet in this film based on a ridiculous true story.

With every road trip comes baggage.

Comedy | Drama Directed by: Shana Feste Starring: Vera Farmiga, Christopher Plummer and Lewis MacDougall In theaters: 6.22 After a pot-dealing senior citizen gets tossed out of his retirement home, he convinces his daughter to drive him across the country while his tween grandson helps him offload his supply.

UNCLE DREW Some dreams can stay lit for a lifetime.

Comedy Directed by: Charles Stone III Starring: Kyrie Irving, Lil Rel Howery and Shaquille O’Neal In theaters: 6.29 An ardent fan attempts to reunite an oldschool basketballer with his original crew in this film starring some of the NBA’s biggest names made up to look like much older men.

JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM The park is gone.

Action | Sci-Fi Directed by: J.A. Bayona Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum In theaters: 6.22 When a once-dormant volcano threatens to destroy what remains of Jurassic Park, a fearless dino-trainer and the former operations manager are tasked with rescuing the last of the lizards.

TAG Some traditions never get old.

Comedy Directed by: Jeff Tomsic Starring: Ed Helms, Jon Hamm and Jeremy Renner In theaters: 6.15 Inspired by actual events, five competitive friends stop at nothing to win a month-long game of tag that takes place all over the country.

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Tour it UP Kesha and Macklemore bring the party to San Diego

In her 2009 smash hit TiK ToK (406 million YouTube views and growing), Ke$ha told the world how she gets ready to hit the city: Before I leave, brush my teeth with a bottle of Jack.

Today, the global pop star, who dropped the “$” from her moniker in 2014, is seeing dollar signs while coheadlining a summer tour with hip-hop hero Macklemore – who first burst onto the public consciousness as part of the hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis in 2012 with the infectious single, Can’t Hold Us (581 million views).

The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore lands in San Diego, at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre June 12.

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“I just feel the strength and awesomeness and power of being female. We hold the key to humanity. We decide if we populate the Earth, and if so, with whom. We could just decide not to have any more kids and the human race would be over. That is power.” ­—Kesha on Twitter, March 8, 2018

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“It’s easier, as a white person, to be silent about racial injustice. It’s easier. On paper. But it’s not easier on the whole, because injustice affects all of us, whether we know it or not, whether we acknowledge it or not.” ­ Macklemore, in a January — 2016 interview with Rolling Stone

Where You @?

Kesha and Macklemore’s social media stats Facebook: @Kesha, 29 million fans @Macklemore, 6 million fans Instagram: @iiswhoiis (Kesha), 3 million followers @Macklemore, 4 million followers Twitter: @KeshaRose, 4 million followers @Macklemore, 3 million followers YouTube: @Kesha, 3 million subscribers @Kesha’s most-viewed YouTube videos 1. TiK ToK, 406M views (2009) 2. Die Young, 131M views (2012) 3. Your Love is My Drug, 103M views (2010) @Macklemore LLC, 6 million subscribers @Macklemore LLC’s most-viewed YouTube videos 1. Thrift Shop, 1.1B views (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, 2012) 2. Can’t Hold Us, 581M views (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, 2013) 3. Same Love, 201M views (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, 2012) @PACIFICSD

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On the Record

Kesha’s trio of studio albums 2010: Kesha releases her debut album, Animal, the hit singles from which include TiK ToK, Blah, Blah, Blah, Take it Off and Your Love is My Drug. Her label re-releases the album later that same year along with companion album, Cannibal, featuring such singles as Blow and We R Who We R. 2012: Kesha drops her second album, Warrior, spawning charttopping singles Die Young and C’Mon. 2017: After a legal battle with her former producer, Kesha releases the long-awaited Rainbow. The country- and rockinfluenced album earns Kesha her first Grammy nominations and yields hits Praying, Learn to Let Go and Woman.

Star Power

Kesha and Co. take centerstage Kesha makes waves with her fashion sense, rocking glitter and chains back in the day, and currently vibing on vintage cowboy and rock ‘n’ roll glam. To walk the red carpet at the 2018 Grammy Awards, Kesha chose glittery boots and a vintage blue suit with embroidered white roses (a nod to the #MeToo movement) designed by Nudie Cohn, who has outfitted musical idols Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Cher and Elton John.

Later in the program, during her powerful performance of Praying, Kesha sported an embroidered white suit by Clinton Bespoke. She was joined onstage by Camila Cabello, Cyndi Lauper, Julia Michaels, Bebe Rexha and Andra Day, all wearing white in a sign of solidarity with Kesha.

RIGHT: New York City performance, 2010.

BELOW: Grammy Awards, 2018.

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Grammy Awards, 2014.

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Grammy Awards, 2014.

Beat This

Macklemore’s musical milestones 2012: Macklemorea and Ryan Lewis release The Heist, an album with chart-toppers including Can’t Hold Us, Same Love (featuring Mary Lambert) and Thrift Shop.

2016: This Unruly Mess I’ve Made (another collaboration with Ryan Lewis) is released, featuring singles Downtown and Dance Off. 2017: As a solo artist, Macklemore releases Gemini, which sparks singles Good Old Days (featuring current tour-mate Kesha) and Glorious.

Madge of Honor

Macklemore rocks with royalty At the 2014 Grammy Awards, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, along with vocalist Mary Lambert, performed Same Love, a song about equality that has become an anthem in the LGBTQ community. During the performance, Queen Latifah officiated a mass wedding of 33 couples. Madonna also made a cameo, singing her classic, Open Your Heart.

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TASTE EAT | DRINK | PUFF DINING OUT

BY KAI OLIVER-KURTIN | PHOTOS BY SAM WELLS

CHECKING IN The Pearl Hotel’s new dining oasis gives midcentury nod

What’s old is new again at The Pearl Hotel, Point Loma’s midcentury modern boutique inn that relaunched its onsite restaurant, now dubbed Charles + Dinorah, and unveiled new food and drink menus last month. Named for the property’s original owners, Charles + Dinorah offers refined comfort food overlooking the hotel’s saltwater pool.

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TASTE | DINING Known among locals for its popular summertime DiveIn Theatre events where classic movies are projected onto a 10-by-13-foot screen by the pool, The Pearl has 23 guest rooms filled with modern décor and quirky embellishments (think: fish bowl wall mounts). But patrons don’t have to be overnight guests to enjoy the property’s amenities like Charles + Dinorah’s terrazzo bar and indoor/outdoor dining room.

Andrew Santana took over as executive chef of the restaurant last year, and was particularly mindful of his loyal regulars while revamping the dinner and weekend brunch menus, including the Pearl Burger, a longtime favorite. The burger remains, now dressed with a new secret sauce.

“I really like umami — powerful flavors that awaken the consciousness,” Santana said, “which might be a little unsettling at first.”

The curry fried Jidori chicken is one such dish bursting with flavors such as doenjang (soybean paste) aioli, kimchi and pickled shiitakes — a version of which was named

by Carlsbad chef Andrew Bachelier as his favorite dish of 2017 in PACIFIC’s annual Chain of Gourmand. Another standout is the “charr”tare, a play on beef tartare with black garlic aioli, allium dust, separated hard-boiled egg, puffed beef tendons, ice plant and grilled bread.

The restaurant receives fresh bread delivered from local baker Crystal White of Wayfarer Bread & Pastry, including sourdough batard and sesame boule, both organic and naturally fermented sourdough loaves that are incorporated into various dishes.

Rutabaga with sweet potato, green garlic and sofrito.

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BREAKING BREAD

“THE ATMOSPHERE LETS ME UP MY GAME WITH SHOWMANSHIP. MOST PLACES IN SAN DIEGO ARE HIGH VOLUME, BUT WE CAN DO SO MUCH MORE IN THE SMALLER ENVIRONMENT HERE. ” — BAR MANAGER TJ MAJESKE

Santana’s new menus play off the property’s intimate hotel and pool settings, which are undeniably part of The Pearl’s distinct charm.

“You feel like you’re in a backyard here, with a pool and home environment,” he said. “That to me relates to grilling in the backyard. Being so close to the harbor plays into the vibe as well. From the bamboo and wood detailing — everything has that island-centric vibe here, without going overboard.”

Refreshing cocktails round out the full poolside experience. Bar manager TJ Majeske’s new cocktail menu floats some exotic flavors, which he says patrons are more open to trying while on vacation (or possibly pretending to be on vacation). The menu is approachable, yet enticing enough for someone to be adventurous, he said.

“The atmosphere lets me up my game with showmanship,” Majeske said.

“Most places in San Diego are high volume, but we can do so much more in the smaller environment here.”

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On the heels of raising nearly $10,000 over her goal amount for a Kickstarter campaign that ended in April, Crystal White has been working furiously to open the first brick-and-mortar shop for her business, Wayfarer Bread & Pastry. A dream of hers since she was 11 years old, White opened the doors to her new bakery in Bird Rock last month after previous posts at Tartine bakery in San Francisco and co-founding Proof Bakery in Los Angeles. Her breads are naturally fermented and don't use any commercial yeast, giving the inside a chewy, custard-like interior, and creating a thick, crusty texture on the exterior.

White saw an energy building in San Diego's culinary world and decided she wanted to be part of it by launching her new business here. She loves San Diego's tropical produce, the city's adventurous eaters, and the cultural influence of Mexico. To test the market and various products over the last year, White has held pop-ups every Sunday in Encinitas and Fridays in Ocean Beach, which she will continue indefinitely. Her Bird Rock shop will continue to serve a few wholesale clients, such as Charles + Dinorah, Kindred and The Vegetable Shop at Chino Farm, which, she said, are all like-minded businesses that serve a small volume. Walk-in customers can choose from among the bakery's housemade breads, pastries, breakfast sandwiches and coffee from Ironsmith Coffee Roasters, as well as lunchtime selections such as salads, sandwiches on fresh-baked bread, beer and wine.

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Majeske’s favorite cocktail is the The Green Screen, which has barrel-aged Xicaru 102-proof mezcal, Luxardo liqueur, Green Chartreuse and lime. He’s also obsessed with “fat-washing” spirits like the Beach Break cocktail that has coconut fat-washed tequila, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, lime, agave, Firewater Bitters and a toasted coconut rim.

“Fat” is the coconut oil, which can’t be infused because it separates.

One of Majeske’s favorite menu pairings is the Shiso Pretty, a cocktail with shisoinfused cucumber vodka, aloe, Green Chartreuse and lemon, alongside the whole fish that’s served with torpedo onion, charred lemon and fermented black beans.

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“TJ and I have a good crossutilization of ingredients,” Santana said. “We have shared thoughts on how to approach a drink menu with a food menu, and they really mesh well.”

Santana worked under acclaimed chef Michael Mina directly out of culinary school, and was part of the opening team at Mina’s Arcadia restaurant in the Bay Area. But it was chef Peter Armellino, from the Michelinstarred Plumed Horse in Saratoga, who most influenced Santana’s cooking techniques and approach to diverse flavor profiles.

“We’re just getting started (at Charles + Dinorah),” Santana said.

“As we get more comfortable and the team gets stronger together, it’s going to be a great adventure.”

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Full Plate

June food + drink happenings

BY MICHAEL BENNINGER

6.1 16TH ANNUAL BEER AND SAKE FESTIVAL Harrah’s Resort SoCal, Funner japan-society.org Show your support for the Japan Society’s educational outreach programs by feasting on Asian fare and sipping on sakes and beers at this cultural event that also includes art booths, a silent auction and a unique tuna-cutting demonstration.

6.1-3 35TH ANNUAL TEMECULA VALLEY BALLOON & WINE FESTIVAL Lake Skinner Regional Park, Temecula tvbwf.com This fun-filled three-day event features hot air balloon flights from dawn till dusk as well as wine and beer tastings amid more than 150 merchants with wares from around the world.

6.1-8 URBAN WINE WEEK AND SIP THE CITY PARTY The Headquarters, Seaport Village sdurbanwineries.com Uniting San Diego’s finest vintners, this celebration of the local wine scene includes pours from more than a dozen urban wineries alongside fabulous food tastings and enthralling entertainment.

6.2 15TH ANNUAL ENCINITAS ROTARY FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, Encinitas encinitaswinefestival.com Sip and taste beverages from dozens of wineries, breweries and restaurants while some of the city’s top local musicians perform at this event benefiting several noteworthy nonprofits.

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6.9 10TH PECHANGA MICROBREW CRAFT BEER & CHILI COOK-OFF FESTIVAL Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, pechanga.com Pechanga’s top chefs invite you to fill your belly with chili at this decaversary event that includes tastings of more than 30 beers, alongside live entertainment and a silent auction benefiting the Inland Valley’s Habitat for Humanity.

6.3 UNCORK FOR A CAUSE WITH CLAYTON RICHARD Omni San Diego Hotel, East Village uncorkforacause.com Rub elbows with professional athletes and local celebs at this wine-centric event focused on giving back to communities and people in need of assistance.

6.9 AVOLUTION FEST The Quartyard, East Village avolutionfest.com This one-day event celebrating all things avocado includes art installations, live entertainment and plenty of mushy green treats for your gustatory enjoyment.

6.9 HESSFEST8 Mike Hess Brewing Co., North Park hessfest8.eventbrite.com Knock back unlimited beer tasters from Mike Hess and more than two dozen other brewers at this street festival that also includes 10 food vendors, three bands and comedy acts during intermissions.

6.9 ARTISAN CHEESE FESTIVAL Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar venissimocheese.vendecommerce.com This inaugural event hosted in conjunction with the Toast of the Coast wine

competition features around 20 American fromagers serving up samples of their cheesy treats.

6.9 THE TOAST OF THE COAST WINE COMPETITION & FESTIVAL Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar thetoastofthecoast.com What better way to celebrate National Rosé Day than by swirling, sniffing and sipping more than 130 award-winning wines at this event that also includes free admission to the Fair.

6.10 STONE SOUR FEST Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, Escondido, stonebrewing.com Showcasing acidic creations from Stone’s own program along with an incredible selection of other sours, this is your chance to pucker up for fifteen 3-oz. pours while meeting some of San Diego’s spectacular brewers.

6.11 10TH ANNUAL TASTE OF LA MESA La Mesa Community Center, La Mesa lamesachamber.net Celebrate the La Mesa Chamber’s 10th anniversary at this foodie favorite that brings the neighborhood’s best bites together for a one-stop epicurean extravaganza.

6.13 10TH ANNUAL TASTE OF LITTLE ITALY

6.23 39TH ANNUAL OB STREET FAIR AND CHILI COOK OFF

Throughout Little Italy, littleitalysd.com Sample dishes from dozens of Little Italy’s eateries — all in one night — during this beloved restaurant walk punctuated by loads of live, local music.

Newport Street, Ocean Beach oceanbeachsandiego.com Be one of the 70,000-plus guests who attend O.B.’s largest annual event, this year packed with even more art, entertainment and shopping opportunities, as well as the signature chili cook-off where amateurs compete for your vote.

6.15-17 SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar sandiegobeerfestival.com California’s biggest beer fest is back with nearly 200 breweries serving signature suds and hard-to-find favorites with a handful of educational demonstrations led by the industry’s best.

6.16 4TH ANNUAL MARGARITA MONTH GRAND TASTING EVENT Horton Grand Hotel, Neighborhood margaritamonth.com Taste dozens of margaritas created by the city’s top bars and bartenders while enjoying Mexican munchies and rocking out to mariachi/DJ beats. More than 25 minimargaritas included with ticket.

6.16 24TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE GASLAMP Throughout the Gaslamp Quarter tickets.sandiego.org San Diego’s original culinary tour is back with more than 20 of the Gaslamp’s best restaurants and a beer garden courtesy of Karl Strauss Brewery.

6.16 NORTH PARK BEER CO. 2ND ANNUAL IPA FESTIVAL North Park Beer Co., North Park northparkbeerco.com Be there when North Park’s eponymous brewery celebrates its second birthday with an epic IPA event where guests and judges vote for their most-beloved beer.

6.16 CARNE ASADA FRIES FEST Chula Vista Marina Park, Chula Vista asadafries.eventbrite.com Nosh on an assortment of asada fries from 15 different restaurants, then wash down that deliciousness with a perfectly paired brew or cocktail at the live concert.

6.20 TASTE OF VISTA Throughout downtown Vista, vvba.org Take a leisurely walk — or hop aboard the convenient shuttle — while eating your way through downtown Vista during this foodie fiesta featuring 25 local restaurants and

concluding with desserts and brews at the nearby Cinepolis.

6.23 4TH ANNUAL 91X BEERX Waterfront Park, Little Italy, 91x.com ​Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure, Pepper and Fishbone are four of the bands performing at this year’s BeerX, which includes access to an extensive lineup of more than 150 craft beers in addition to some fine food selections.

6.23 DISTILLED AT SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar distilledsandiego.com Honoring distillers and mixologists — and including complimentary admission to the County Fair — this liquor-lovers event touts 180 spirits and grants guests an intoxicating 10 pours apiece.

6.23 5TH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO NIGHT MARKET Convoy Street, Golden Triangle convoydistrict.com Don’t miss it when, for the first time ever, Convoy Street shuts down as San Diego’s largest Asian-influenced afterhours market returns with delish dishes, poppin’ performances and drink specials at numerous nearby bars and restaurants.

6.24 18TH ANNUAL TASTE OF ADAMS AVENUE Along Adams Avenue from University Heights to Kensington adamsavenuebusiness.com Walk, pedal or take the complimentary trolley along this gastronomic tour of nearly 50 restaurants, bars and unique eateries throughout three of San Diego’s hippest, historic neighborhoods.

6.29 3RD ANNUAL BALLAST POINT BREWS CRUISE Hornblower Adventure Yacht, San Diego Harbor, socalbrewscruise.com Two floors, three hours of entertainment and more than 20 different Ballast Point beers, all while sailing around San Diego Bay. What more do you need to know?

6.29 BY THE BARREL: TEQUILA Estancia La Jolla, La Jolla meritagecollection.com Learn all about the art of barrel aging at this outdoor tasting event celebrating Estancia’s annual pilgrimage to Casa Herradura and their return with handselected casks of reposado tequilas.

6.30 FESTIVAL OF INTERNATIONAL FOOD, DESSERT AND BEER Waterfront Park, Little Italy facebook.com/AwesomeEventsSanDiego Feast on some of the world’s finest cuisine and most decadent desserts while imbibing unlimited samples of local beer and beholding awe-inspiring international entertainers.

6.30 LUMPIA FESTIVAL AND EATING CONTEST The Local, Pacific Beach, thelocalpb.com Spring(roll) in to action at this annual lumpiaeating contest returning to The Local for another year of unforgettable indulgence.

6.30 FARM TO TABLE DINNER Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, sdfair.com Share a five-course meal with local farmers at this gorgeous garden affair boasting locally sourced food paired with the winning drinks from the Fair’s International Beer Festival and Toast of the Coast Wine Competition.

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Take it from the Tap

A monthly taste of beer from here

BY PETER ROWE

ANONYMOUS NO MORE Go: Bar Sin Nombre Know: Owner Tony Raso bleeds beer.

After guiding the craft beer program at his family’s La Bella Pizza Garden, a Chula Vista landmark, Raso distributed top-end brews in Hawaii, then returned to San Diego to work at North Park’s Fall Brewing Company. He was also voted as one of San Diego’s favorite beertenders at the start of 2018 by Facebook group Eating and Drinking in San Diego.

Crow: Dazzle your droogs by introducing them to seven-month-old Bar Sin Nombre — there’s no sign out front, but it anchors Third Avenue’s beer block of two breweries (3 Punk Ales Brewing Co. and Chula Vista Brewery) and tasting room from a third (Groundswell Brew

Tasting Room).

Pro: Several IPAs are always on tap, but the emphasis is on everything else: German pilsners, Belgian lambics, oneoffs from cult breweries like Jester King Brewery, Oxbow Brewing Company and Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales.

Whoa!: Not into craft beer? Opt for a glass of wine or a pint of Hamm’s, your granddad’s beer of yesteryear.

Sin Nombre’s “Hammchelada” mixes that lager with Clamato and lime juice, then adorns the concoction with Tajín and Chamoy.

Bar Sin Nombre 253 Third Ave., Ste. 100, Chula Vista 1.855.CERVEZA (237.8392), barsinnombre.com

THIRST QUENCHING A local beer to spend some time with

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Beer: Peach Cruiser From: Coronado Brewing Company Why: Here’s a summery riff on a San Diego standard: Take a West Coast style IPA, with Mosaic, Citra and Azacca hops, then add bushels of peach puree. Citrus and melon notes blend with stone fruit juiciness for an ale that’s ideal for balmy June evenings.

Geeking out: 6.8% ABV; 65 IBUs (International Bittering Units).

Seeking out: Look for Peach Cruiser in local retailers, plus CBC’s original location (170 Orange Ave., Coronado); the Imperial Beach restaurant (875 Seacoast Dr., Imperial Beach); and the San Diego tasting room (1205 Knoxville St., Morena District). coronadobrewing.com

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WIN! PACIFIC is giving away concert tickets + packages. See page 10 for details.

KENNY CHESNEY 6.21

@ Mattress Firm Amphitheatre, livenation.com Last October, the country music superstar hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (for the eighth time!) with the release of his two-disc, 29-track live album, Live in No Shoes Nation. He’ll follow it up this July with Songs for the Saints — his 17th studio album. After many years with Columbia, it’s the first release for Chesney on Warner Music Nashville and was inspired by the 2017 loss of his home during Hurricane Irma.

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Sound Decisions June Concert Calendar

BY SCOTT MCDONALD

6.1 LORD HURON @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com/sandiego The L.A.-based indie folk quartet, who is playing the second of back-to-back nights downtown, released their third studio album, Vide Noir, in April.

6.2 DR. DOG @ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com On their first tour in two years, the Philadelphia-based rock quintet hits the road to support their April-released 10th album, Critical Equation. It’s the band’s first release with Thirty Tigers after a five-album run with ANTI- Records.

6.2 CURTIS HARDING @ Casbah, casbahmusic.com The Atlanta-based soul singer and Black Lips collaborator released his sophomore album, Face Your Fear, last October.

Produced with Danger Mouse and Sam Cohen, the album cracked the top 25 of Billboard’s U.S. Heatseekers chart.

6.3 CALEXICO @ Belly Up, bellyup.com Arizona’s finest musical export shows no signs of slowing down as Joey Burns and John Convertino continue to lead the Tejano/Americana collective in its 22nd year. The Thread That Keeps Us, the band’s 10th studio album, was released in January.

RAY LAMONTAGNE 6.2 @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu/ calcoast The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter hits San Diego in support of his May-released seventh studio album, Part of the Light. Special guest Neko Case just released a seventh solo studio album of her own, Hell-On, after taking a break to record and tour with k.d. lang and Laura Veirs.

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MICHAEL FRANTI

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@ Humphreys, humphreysconcerts.com The tall, barefoot troubadour and KAABOO veteran returns to San Diego on his Stay Human Summer Tour.

Sticking with the theme, Franti will release a self-directed Stay Human documentary and the upcoming Stay Human 2 album later this year.

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@ SOMA, somasandiego.com The Brooklyn-based rap trio broke through with their 2016 debut, 3001: A Laced Odyssey. They followed it up in April with their highly anticipated sophomore effort, Vacation in Hell. The album features appearances from Joey Bada$$, Jadakiss, Portugal. The Man, Bun B and more.

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GROOVE | SOUND DECISIONS 6.5 RODRIGO AMARANTE @ Soda Bar, sodabarmusic.com The Brazilian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hasn’t gotten around to following up his 2014 solo debut, Calvalo, because he’s been too busy scoring for film and television.

Amarante wrote and performed Tuyo, the theme for the Netflix series Narcos, and composed the original motion picture soundtrack for recent political thriller, 7 Days in Entebbe.

6.5 ICEAGE @ Casbah, casbahmusic.com Danish post-rockers continue to push even further on their May-released new album, Beyondless, with the inclusion of brass, strings and a duet

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6.6 THE YARDBIRDS @ Belly Up, bellyup.com The iconic British blues-rock act that boasts Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck as former members was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. Original drummer Jim McCarty leads the band today.

6.9 ATERCIOPELADOS @ Music Box, musicboxsd.com The iconic Colombian electrofolk duo released their latest single, Play, in April. It features guest vocals from FrenchChilean MC/singer Ana Tijoux.

@ California Center for the Arts, Escondido, artcenter.org The Oceanside-born, multiple-Grammywinning mandolinist, singer, composer and radio host has played with both Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers. He returns to North County in support of his December-released seventh solo album, Thanks for Listening.

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6.9 THE SWORD @ Belly Up, bellyup.com The Austin stoner metal quartet released their sixth studio album, Used Future, in March. It was produced by Nashville-based studio guru Tucker Martine (R.E.M., Spoon, The Avett Brothers, Modest Mouse).

6.12 THE ADVENTURES OF KESHA AND MACKLEMORE @ Mattress Firm Amphitheatre, livenation.com It’s a co-headlining tour for pop singer Kesha and rapper Macklemore. Kesha released her third studio album, Rainbow, last summer, while Macklemore dropped his second solo studio album, Gemini, a month later.

The pair is donating a portion of all ticket sales to charity and will likely share the stage each night on their recent collaborative track, Good Old Days. Read more about the pair on page 52.

6.19 THE GET UP KIDS @ Casbah, casbahmusic.com The veteran emo-punks from Missouri take things full circle as they return to the Casbah for this long sold-out show.

6.19 STARS @ Belly Up, bellyup.com The Canadian indie pop sextet released their new single, Ship to Shore, in March, and re-issued their sophomore album, Heart, on limited edition vinyl in May.

JANELLE MONÁE 6.20 @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast After starring in the Oscarnominated film Hidden Figures and three-time Oscar-winner (including Best Picture) Moonlight, Monáe made a return to music with the April release of her third studio album, Dirty Computer. The 14-track collection debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and features collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Brian Wilson, Grimes and more.

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6.20 STEVE POLTZ @ Birch Aquarium (Green Flash Concert Series), aquarium.ucsd.edu Part of the Aquarium’s annual Green Flash concert series, San Diego’s favorite troubadour and storyteller returns to the Birch for an encore performance after playing the series last summer. And if the most gorgeous backdrop to live music in the entire county isn’t enough motivation, multiple San Diego Music Award-winner Lisa Sanders (performing as a duo with Brown Sugar) opens the show.

6.21 POST MALONE @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast After breaking out with his 2016 smash debut, Stoney, Post Malone (aka Texas-based rapper, singer and songwriter Austin Post) continues his

ascent with the April release of Beerbongs & Bentleys. Post’s sophomore effort debuted at the top spot on the Billboard 200, hit No. 1 in 10 other countries, and is the first album in history with over 400 million audio streams in a single week.

6.22 VANS WARPED TOUR @ SDCCU Stadium, vanswarpedtour.com Goodbye, Warped! And thanks for all the shoes! The iconic punk showcase takes a farewell lap in its 24th year. Helping to close down the longest-running touring music festival in North America will be the likes of Reel Big Fish, The Used, Taking Back Sunday, Frank Turner, SUM 41, Pennywise, Bowling for Soup and more.

6.22 BELLE AND SEBASTIAN @ Observatory North Park,

observatorysd.com After releasing three five-song EPs in consecutive months, the Scottish indie pop collective packaged them together in February’s How To Solve Our Human Problems (Parts 1 -3). It’s the band’s first release of original material since 2015’s Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance.

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BY TURTLES @ Humphreys, humphreysconcerts.com The Minnesota bluegrass/altcountry sextet released their eighth studio album (and first in four years), Life is Good on the Open Road, in May. Rhode Island rockers Deer Tick open the show.

6.23 BELL BIV DEVOE @ Valley View Casino Center, valleyviewcasinocenter.com Billed as the Magic 92.5 Summer Jam!, the headlining

trio that brought you hits like Poison and Do Me! will be joined by colleagues Tony! Toni! Toné!, Warren G, Coolio and more.

6.24 THE SPECIALS @ House of Blues, houseofblues.com/sandiego The 2 Tone/Ska legends hit 40 years together in stride last year and are still led by founding members Lynval Golding and Horace Panter, as well as original member Terry Hall.

6.24 SEU JORGE @ Belly Up, bellyup.com After playing Pelé’s father in the 2016 biographical film Pelé: Birth of a Legend, the Brazilian singer and actor returns to music. Although recent tours have focused on Jorge’s unique interpretations of David Bowie hits, he returns with a full band that draws on his entire sambainspired catalog.

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6.29 THE GO-GO’S

@ Observatory North Park, observatorysd.com Austin-based singer/songwriter Shakey Graves (aka Alejandro Rose-Garcia) released his fifth studio album, Can’t Wake Up, in May. Inspired, in part, by The Wizard of Oz, Can’t Wake Up finds Rose-Garcia mostly forgoing his dusty Americana and skewed folk for off-kilter dream-pop.

@ Music Box, musicboxsd.com T3 and Young RJ continue the legacy of this Detroit hiphop crew that once featured J Dilla. After last releasing new material in 2016, the band dropped The Lost Scrolls, Vol. 2 in April. It features previously unreleased demos and remixes from their early years.

@ Humphreys, humphreysconcerts.com Vocalist/guitarist Gordon Gano and bassist Brian Ritchie — two of the Femmes’ original three members — keep the iconic Wisconsin indie rock act going these days. 2 Mics & the Truth: Unplugged & Unhinged in America, a 25-song collection of live cuts recorded at radio stations and special appearances, was released last year.

@ Humphreys, humphreysconcerts.com They’re baaaack. And for the first time in six years, all five original members will take the stage together. Maybe having their new musical, Head Over Heels, debut on Broadway brought the band back together.

DUA LIPA 6.29 @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, as.sdsu.edu/calcoast The English singer and model was last here in February at the House of Blues. But on the heels of her self-titled debut and singles with Sean Paul, Martin Garrix, Wale and Major Lazer last year, Lipa dropped the April single One Kiss with Calvin Harris in time for the venue upgrade.

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Spin Cycle

June EDM and DJ performances

BY SCOTT MCDONALD

6.1 VIRTUAL RIOT

6.16 HAYDEN JAMES

@ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com Virtual Riot is 23-year-old German DJ and producer Christian Brunn. His latest, the six-song German Engineering EP, was released in January.

@ Quartyard, quartyardsd.com The Aussie producer and singer toured with Odesza and Disclosure, wrote a song on Katy Perry’s Witness album and scored a No. 2 hit in his home country with last year’s single, Numb.

His latest, Just Friends (feat. Boy Matthews), was released in April.

6.1 MARK FARINA @ Music Box, musicboxsd.com Farina recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his long-running Mushroom Jazz club nights with the eighth installment of his acid jazz compilation series by the same name.

In January, the veteran house DJ collaborated with producer Homero Espinosa on the single What Ya Saying.

6.23 WOLFGANG GARTNER @ Bassmnt, bassmntsd.com After releasing his sophomore fulllength in 2016 and handful of singles last year, the California-based DJ and producer has already released a pair of tracks, Banshee (with K?D) and Ching Ching, in 2018.

6.8 ELI & FUR @ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com U.K. deep house DJ duo Eli & Fur (aka Eliza Noble and Jennifer Skillman) released the single Drive in December, and followed it by teaming with OC & Verde on another, Sweet Perfection, in March.

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DADA LIFE @ Parq, parqsd.com Olle Cornéer and Stefan Engblom of Swedish House duo Dada Life released their latest fulllength album, Our Nation, in May. And while the pair continues to work together in the studio, it’s only Engblom who still heads out on the road for live shows.

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6.15 BORGEOUS @ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com Miami-based DJ John Borger has released numerous singles over the last five years, and dropped his debut LP, 13, in 2016. He released an album of remixes and seven more singles last year, returning in March with new track, Making Me Feel.

6.15 ANNA LUNOE @ Spin, spinnightclub.com The L.A.-based DJ, singer, producer, radio show host and recent CRSSD Festival veteran was the first woman to mix for Ministry of Sound in her home country of Australia, and in 2016, became the first solo female to perform on the main stage of EDC Vegas. In March, Lunoe released her latest single, Blaze of Glory, on her own label, Hyperhouse.

6.29 CASH CASH @ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com N.Y.-based DJ trio Cash Cash (Jean Paul Makhlouf, Alex Makhlouf, Samuel Frisch) make frequent stops in San Diego. They return to America’s Finest City on the heels of a pair of singles — February’s Jewel (feat. Nikki Vianna) and April’s Finest Hour (feat. Abir).

6.30 NEON INDIAN (DJ SET) @ Bang Bang, bangbangsd.com Neon Indian (aka Texas-based musician, singer, filmmaker and producer Alan Palomo) takes a break from making short films, as well as the original music he makes with his band of the same name, and gets behind the decks.

6.30 DJ PAULY D @ SUNBURN Pool Lounge, sunburnpool.com DJ Pauly D (aka Paul DelVecchio) — from MTV’s reality juggernaut Jersey Shore and the newly-rebooted Jersey Shore: Family Vacation — will be in San Diego on Independence Weekend to beat that beat up at SUNBURN Pool Lounge.

PARTY FAVOR 6.1 @ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com Manhattan-born/L.A.-based DJ Dylan Ragland (aka Party Favor) has worked with Rich the Kid, Gucci Mane, Dillon Francis, Bad Royale and more. But for his latest single, the March-released MDR, Ragland teamed with DJ Baauer of Harlem Shake fame.

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TIESTO 6.22 @ OMNIA, omnianightclub.com The legendary Dutch DJ and AFTR:HRS Records founder returns to San Diego after his 2017 single, BOOM, got a remix with Gucci Mane at the helm.

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BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME

Blind daters opt in for a gig to dig during an evening on the beach

BY MICHAEL BENNINGER | PHOTOS BY DAVID BROOKS | MATCHMAKER JESSICA PELLIGRA

Usually with PACIFIC blind dates, our team seeks out sexy singles to enjoy the adventurous dates our behind-the-scenes staff dream up.

Sometimes, however, unsolicited locals reach out to us, asking to be set up with someone new.

That’s the case with tonight’s daters, who will soon find out, after meeting in an EPIC Limo, that they share a surprising connection.

Brooke and Seth each contacted PACIFIC individually and submitted a short bio, along with a few photos of themselves and a description of what they were looking for in a date. Based on what they wrote, we matched them up with each other and arranged an exciting evening on a North County beach.

The date begins when an EPIC Limo picks up Seth from his Pacific Beach home prior to heading up north to pick up Brooke in Encinitas. But before these two set eyes on each other for the first time, let’s review their predate interviews.

Where are you from, and where do you live now?

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BROOKE: I’m from Ventura County, and I now live in Encinitas.

SETH: I moved around a lot as a kid; I lived in the Bay Area, Hawaii and Southern California. I live in P.B. now.

What do you do for a living?

BROOKE: I’m an animal care technician for marine mammals, and I’m a bartender.

SETH: I’m in cloud and telecommunications sales.

Why are you going on a blind date in PACIFIC magazine?

BROOKE: Because it sounds like a fun and unique experience, and it’s what I’d imagine a one-on-one date would be like on The Bachelor.

SETH: My buddy told me about it, and it sounded fun.

What do you do for fun?

BROOKE: I love to surf, go to yoga and eat good food with great people.

SETH: I snowboard, play sports and volunteer

as a high school football coach.

What are you best at?

BROOKE: Watersports, being able to fall asleep anywhere, saying yes to an adventure and always saving room for dessert.

SETH: Movie quotes.

What do you suck at?

BROOKE: Most video games, dating apps, reaching anything on the top shelf and resisting the urge to play the next episode on Netflix.

SETH: Basketball.

What are you looking for in a date, physically and/or otherwise?

BROOKE: Someone who is down to earth, outgoing, open-minded and family oriented.

Someone with common interests. And physically — not a meathead.

SETH: A good sense of humor is a must.

Pretending to laugh at my jokes works too.

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Describe your special brand of sex appeal in five or fewer words.

BROOKE: Bad boys, cowboys and Mom’s approval.

SETH: Less-attractive Chandler from Friends.

What do you like least about yourself ?

BROOKE: That I’m not telepathic with my twin sister.

SETH: Being less attractive than Chandler from Friends.

Rate yourself on a scale from one to 10 for looks.

BROOKE: I’ve been told I’m the hotter twin.

SETH: Seven.

Rate yourself on a scale from one to 10 for personality.

BROOKE: My mom said I’m a 10!

SETH: Eight.

What’s your biggest fear?

BROOKE: Being set up with the Craigslist Killer. And public restrooms.

SETH: Having a mental illness that I’m not aware of.

What traits might your date exhibit that would be complete deal-breakers?

BROOKE: Being rude to the waitstaff.

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SETH: Being inconsiderate and rude to other people.

How many people have you slept with?

BROOKE: Eww. Inappropriate.

SETH: I don’t kiss and tell.

Fill in the blanks: I want my blind date to be “blank” and “blank.”

BROOKE: Justin Timberlake and Prince Charming. But kind and driven would be nice too.

SETH: Hilarious and spontaneous.

Will the night end with a kiss, something more or something less?

BROOKE: I don’t give strangers boyfriend privileges.

SETH: I guess we’ll find out.

What’s the most important thing in the world?

BROOKE: Water. We literally cannot live without it.

SETH: Gratitude.

The limo arrives in Encinitas to pick up Brooke, and Seth goes to meet her at her door. Now it’s on to a beach in Del Mar, where the daters are slated to build sandcastles before feasting on a sumptuous sunset picnic. Surprisingly, traffic on the 5 isn’t terrible, and the limo arrives in Del

Mar slightly ahead of schedule. The daters decide to kill some time at a nearby bar while waiting for a sand master to give them a crash course in castle construction. It’s not immediately apparent how Brooke’s Bachelor expectations are matching up with Seth’s Chandler complex, but from the looks of things, so far, so good.

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HANDS-ON

The night gets a little dirty on the beach

After the couple finish their drinks, they head to the beach and meet up with JT Estrela, a long-time member of the local sand castle community. JT is the owner of San Diego Sand Castles, a business that specializes in helping people of any artistic ability create magical sand sculptures of epic scale.

First, JT has the daters wade out into the evening tide and haul in a several bucketloads of water. Then, they set up some large, black sculpture forms and JT teaches Breth (Brooke + Seth) the basics of a technique known as stacking. The daters shovel sand and pour water into concentric circles, condensing the foundation of their castle as much as possible.

Before long, it’s time to remove the rigid forms and begin the actual art.

Armed with a set of sculpting tools — and under JT’s tutelage — Breth begins breathing life into their amorphous mound. Within minutes, the spire of their castle’s tower begins to emerge, and, an hour later, an impressively intricate 4-foot structure is ready for some obnoxious a-hole to come knock over.

Yet, before that inevitably occurs, Brooke and Seth celebrate their architectural accomplishment over a sunset dinner courtesy of Pop Up Picnic. After the daters enjoy a taste of everything their picnic has to offer, and when 90

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the sky starts to darken, we split them up for mid-date debriefings to find out what they think of each other.

How’s it going so far?

BROOKE: It’s going great. Seth is a total gentleman and the food is fantastic.

SETH: It’s good, it’s good. Good conversation.

Yeah, it’s been awesome.

What were your first impressions of your date?

BROOKE: Like I said, he’s a gentleman. He came to my door — my house door — and introduced himself and then opened the limo door. So, it was super impressive.

SETH: She had two dogs, so that was cool, because dogs are awesome. She’s got a great smile, super high energy and super nice.

Is this the type of person you’d normally date?

BROOKE: Um, yeah, actually, I would.

SETH: Yeah, I usually try to date attractive females. Usually.

What do you think of the way your date is dressed?

BROOKE: Great. I mean, we weren’t really given that good of direction for our activity, so no judgments.

SETH: She’s dressed well. She somehow made sand castle building look classy.

How was your sand castle-building experience?

BROOKE: Super fun. JT was a super awesome instructor, and we had a really good time.

SETH: Well, I haven’t made a sand castle since I was 5, so I had no idea it’s a professional thing where people actually compete and do that kind of stuff. It was like a little nostalgia trip for sure.

Describe the atmosphere.

BROOKE: The sunset was gorgeous, and I love the beach, so no complaints.

SETH: Overcast day, but we got to see the sunset right as it lowered through the clouds.

And dinner on the beach was amazing.

How was your experience with Pop Up Picnic?

BROOKE: Oh, they were great. I loved the charcuterie plate. We had chicken and rice bowls, and the sauce was awesome.

SETH: Pretty cool. I didn’t even know that was a thing. All of a sudden, they were just bringing food out to the beach, and that was pretty fantastic. The food was great. It was chicken and rice with this really good sauce, I don’t know what it was. And some charcuterie, which I can’t spell. Yeah, it was good. It was really good.

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BROOKE: Um, just gentleman qualities. He opened the door. All those old-school gentleman acts.

SETH: The most attractive thing she’s done is laugh at my jokes, no matter how bad they were. She’s super easy to talk to, which is great, especially when you have no idea who the person is walking into the situation.

What’s the least attractive thing your date has done so far?

BROOKE: None so far.

SETH: Ummm, she doesn’t snowboard? No, I’m just kidding. I can’t think of anything.

Rate your date on a scale from one to 10 for looks.

BROOKE: I don’t want to rate on looks, but he’s very attractive.

SETH: Look, it’s 2018. The one to 10 scale is so out of date, but a 10.

And for personality?

BROOKE: Also great personality.

SETH: 10.

What’s your date’s most attractive quality?

BROOKE: He has a great smile.

SETH: Her eyes.

What’s your date’s least attractive quality?

BROOKE: Nothing.

SETH: The sand all over? I don’t know. I got nothing.

Do you want to kiss your date right now?

BROOKE: Maybe.

SETH: Sure.

Does your date want to kiss you?

BROOKE: I have no idea.

SETH: I don’t know. I hope so.

How and when will the date end?

BROOKE: The date will end probably when we’re done here. I’m not sure, but we live in two different locations, so we probably aren’t going to hang out after.

SETH: I don’t know, we’ll probably figure it out after this interview.

Anything you’d like to add?

BROOKE: No. So far, I’m having a really good time and I’m grateful for the experience.

SETH: No. If anybody is thinking about doing this, definitely do it. It’s a lot of fun. I was super nervous at the beginning, but it was totally worth it.

But the date’s not over yet! Brooke and Seth get back into the limo, crack open a couple of Corona Extras and buckle up for a quick ride to tonight’s last stop: the new Crème & Sugar dessert shop in Del Mar. 92

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A SWEET CONCLUSION

Easy conversation and a hometown connection Upon arrival at Crème & Sugar, Brooke and Seth spend a few moments taking in their surroundings. With a unicorn-themed decor and a distinctly pastel color palette, this frosty new hotspot is the sister location of the original in Anaheim Hills. Both locations specialize in insanely Instagrammable desserts, and that’s exactly what the daters are in store for. After they finish splitting a series of sweets, we decide to split ourselves and follow up with the daters the next day to find out what we missed.

How was your experience and dessert at Crème & Sugar?

BROOKE: Crème & Sugar was delicious. It was like any sweet-tooth lover’s dream. It was like walking into Willy Wonka’s factory.

SETH: Yeah, it was good. The milkshakes were pretty ridiculous looking, but it was awesome.

They tasted delicious. They definitely gave us plenty of ice cream on all the things they had, so I thought it was good.

What did you eat and drink?

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BROOKE: We had a ton of things. We had a mermaid float, a unicorn milkshake, some type of cake batter, a hot chocolate and then a big brownie sundae.

SETH: They brought out three or four things, and we decided that was probably enough sugar for a month, so we didn’t have to order anything on top of that.

Where did you go and what did you do for the rest of the evening?

BROOKE: So our date ended pretty early, and we had the limo for a while, so he took us to downtown Encinitas, and we grabbed a drink at The Saloon. Then we just walked around and talked some more outside.

SETH: So after the date was over and everyone left, we got back in the limo and went bar hopping in Encinitas. I’ve never really been out there, but Brooke lives in the area, so she was able to show me around. It was cool. Nice mellow night.

When did you get home?

BROOKE: I got home at 10:30.

SETH: I think around 11? 10:45, 11.

Was there a kiss or romantic exchange?

BROOKE: We just hugged, and we said goodbye.

SETH: No, just a hug, and then I think we’ll probably meet up at another time.

What’s the funniest thing that happened during the date?

BROOKE: I think the funniest thing that happened was we found out that we both grew up in the same hometown. We’re both from Thousand Oaks, or he went to high school there, but I grew up there, so I thought that was pretty funny.

SETH: We showed up about 20 minutes early in Del Mar, so we decided to just go up to the bar for a drink, and that was probably the only moment in the night where it felt like a normal date and where we got to talk and there wasn’t this whole production.

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What was the best part of the date and why?

BROOKE: The best part of the date, I think, was before our actual date activity. We walked to a bar and grabbed a drink beforehand; it was nice to get to know each other before all the craziness happened.

SETH: I think the best part was going to that bar before the date really started. And we just kind of talked and found out that we know a lot of the same people because we’re both from the same hometown, which was crazy. That was kind of an interesting conversation. And yeah, going through the whole thing with her was fun because we were both just having a blast with it and rolling with the punches.

Will there be a second date? Why or why not?

BROOKE: If he asked me out on a date, I would say yes.

SETH: Probably. We’re talking. Yeah, we’re hoping to meet up this weekend.

What’s one thing your date really should know before going on another date?

BROOKE: I don’t think he needs to know or change anything. He has really great date etiquette. He should know that. He was a gentleman.

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What could have made this date better?

BROOKE: I think that, as cute as the picnic was, if we could have had dinner where we could have picked our own meals and maybe had a cocktail together, that would have been nice. And, if we had have worn better clothes for playing in the sand.

SETH: Probably a nice sit-down dinner with drinks, would have been nice. On the beach, we couldn’t have any cocktails.

Anything else you’d like to add?

BROOKE: Just that it was a super fun experience and I’m definitely glad I went. And thanks to (PACIFIC) and Seth for the time I had.

SETH: Yeah, I’d like to shout out to my roommate Chris for talking me into this. He interned at the magazine, so he’s the one who told me to try it out and it was awesome. I’m glad he told me to do it.

AFTERMATCH: It’s true what they say, “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time.” While Brooke and Seth seemed to have it in for each other, apparently PACIFIC’s

desire to keep activities a secret ahead of the date threw them for a loop. But the couple managed to “roll with the punches,” as Seth said. So, it’s back to the drawing board for next month’s blind date, and who knows, maybe you’ll volunteer yourself to hop on the ride that is a PACIFIC blind date.

If you’d like to (maybe) meet the love of your life, while also entertaining PACIFIC’s legions of loyal readers, send an email to lifescool@pacificsandiego.com with a short bio, some photos (of yourself, silly) and a description of what you’re looking for in a match.

EDITOR’S NOTE:

Daters’ answers may have been edited for length and clarity.

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