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Summer Concerts in San Diego

REFRESHING SOUNDS OF SUMMER

Father’s Day Concert & BBQ featuring Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band on June 17

Quench your thirst for the coolest tunes of the season with a string of outdoor musical performances and annual summer concerts starting this month.

FREE Balboa Park Summer Kick-Off Concert. Continuous entertainment from the San Diego Youth Symphony, live musical performances and food trucks. June 1, 4-8:15 pm. Plaza de Panama. www.sdys.org.

FREE Sam Hinton Folk Festival. June 2, 11 am-5 pm. Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd., Poway. www.poway.org.

Toyota Summer Concert Series at the San Diego County Fair. This year’s lineup includes Sugarland, HANSON, Nancy Wilson of Heart, The Fray and more. Starts June 2. Also enjoy more live music with the Paddock Concert Series, Coors Light Rock On Concert Series and Solid Gold Concerts. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.sdfair.com.

FREE Scripps Ranch Symphony in the Park. June 10, 6-7:30 pm. Hoyt Park, Scripps Ranch Blvd. & Aviary Dr. www.symphonyinthepark.org.

FREE Concerts in the Park in Oceanside: The Mardels. June 15, 6-8 pm; pre-show at 5 pm. Rancho Del Oro Park, 4701 Mesa Dr. www.oceansiderec.com.

Father’s Day Concert & BBQ Featuring Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band. On June 17, catch this concert showcasing a skydiving show, BBQ and hits from various artists. Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. For schedule and tickets, visit www.hoteldel.com.

FREE Summer Twilight Concerts in Del Mar: Sully and the Blue Eyed Soul Band. June 19, 7 pm. Powerhouse Park, Coast Blvd. www.delmarfoundation.org/twilight.html.

FREE Liberty Station Concerts: The Six String Society. June 24, 5 pm. ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station, North Promenade, 2848 Dewey Rd., Point Loma. www.artsdistrictlibertystation.com.

FREE Hullabaloo Concert Series at Del Mar Highlands. This two-man band performs instant classics highlighting folk, funk and rock inspirations. June 27, 10 am. 12925 El Camino Real. To RSVP, go to bit.ly/hullabalooatdelmar.

Bayside Summer Nights: “Star-Spangled Pops.” San Diego Symphony’s summer concert series begins with this traditional salute to America and ends with a fireworks display. June 29-July 1, 7:30 pm. Embarcadero Marina Park South, downtown San Diego. www.sandiegosymphony.org.

Mini Music Fest. Live bands perform rock hits of the 60s and 70s, blues, rockabilly and more. June 30, 2-8 pm. $12-$15; under 12 free. Wood House Garden at Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Rd., San Marcos. www.san-marcos.net/register.

WEEKLY CONCERTS

FREE Poway’s Summer Concert Series. Sundays, June 24-Aug. 12 (except July 1), 5:30-7 pm. Concerts will be held either at Lake Poway or Old Poway Park. Visit www.poway.org for performers and venues.

FREE Sundays at Six. June 10-July 15, 6-7 pm. Harry Griffen Park Amphitheater, 9550 Milden St. www.cityoflamesa.us.

FREE Summer Sundays at Village Walk. Live bands, car displays, food and product samples from merchants, and kids’ activities. June 17-July 22, 5 pm. 878 EastLake Pkwy., Chula Vista. www.shopvillagewalk.com.

FREE Sunday Concert Series at Seaport Village. 1-4 pm. 849 W. Harbor Dr., downtown San Diego. www.seaportvillage.com.

FREE Coronado Summer Concert Series. Sundays, through Sept. 2, 6 pm. Spreckels Park, 7th St. & Orange Ave. www.coronadoconcert.com.

FREE Twilight in the Park. Enjoy a merry-go-round of genres, from big band swing and military bands to Latin salsa and Dixieland jazz. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, June 19-Aug. 30, 6:30-7:30 pm. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. www.balboapark.org/twilight-concerts.

FREE Santee Summer Concerts. Thursdays, June 14-Aug. 23, 6:30-8 pm (June 21, July 12 & Aug. 9, 5:30-8:30 pm). Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Dr. www.santeesummerconcerts.com.

Thursday Family Fun Nights. Live music, outdoor activities and entertainment. Through Aug. 30; performances from 6-7 pm; garden open until 8 pm. Free with paid admission. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbgarden.org.

Dinner and a Concert. An array of musicians and genres, plus delicious flavors offered by El Cajon’s downtown restaurants. Fridays, through Sept., 6-8 pm. Prescott Promenade, 100 E. Main St. www.downtownelcajon.com/ dinner-and-a-concert.

FREE City of Carlsbad’s TGIF Concerts in the Parks. Fridays, June 22-Aug. 17, 6-8 pm at community parks throughout the city. Also, hands-on art for all ages and food vendors. www.carlsbadca.gov/tgif.

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