San Diego Weekend Guide: June 6-8 – Concerts & Carousels

A taste of summer on San Diego Bay File photo courtesy of San Diego Symphony Music is in the air this San Diego weekend especially on Saturday But along with the concerts there s dance a new museum exhibit and a chance to get a jump on Father s Day too The San Diego Natural History Museum unveils Amazement in the Basement where you can literally slip down to the lower level to sneak a peek at what s not out on the main floors It s intended to feel like an all-access pass to the museum and since the entry is dominated by a suspended whale skeleton there s something amazing to see forthwith Also get a load of the brand-new Paleontology Center at Nat at Night a Friday special feature where tickets are half off so and the fun starts at p m with beer and wine on the roof Oceanside Art Walk begins its th season from to p m Friday with a concert to follow at p m Along with live music and art Friends of the Oceanside Populace Library will host a reading and book signing with Jolie Tunnell author of the Idyllwild Historical Mystery Series DISCO RIOT s Queer Mvmnt Fest billed as San Diego s only queer-focused movement-arts festival continues At p m Friday the Tender Riots Dance Party lands at The Loft at UCSD Matthews Lane The action shifts to the Saville Theatre at San Diego City College Saturday with free workshops at and a m followed by the Mainstage Showcase at p m Admission is for the evening events but organizers posted this No one turned away for lack of funds Artiv l debuts Saturday in downtown El Cajon It s billed as East County s first-ever arts festival bringing together local creatives musicians food trucks and more The Art Walk opens at a m with the wine and beer garden along with live music to follow at noon More than artists and makers are set to take part in the free event at Main Street and Magnolia Avenue The North Park Music Fest begins at a m Saturday spread throughout the neighborhood at multiple venues including Seven Grand Queen Bee s and Bivouac Ciderworks Acts include John Doe of X Greyboy The Midnight Sound Affair The Schizophonics Afrika Baby Bam and Strawberry Fuzz Try the Creator s Fair too with more than artists Admission is and there s discounts for buying in bulk But the price goes up day of View this post on Instagram A post shared by Port of San Diego portofsandiego Not to be outdone head to the backcountry for the fourth Julian Town Square Music Festival with food local artisans and six live bands The slate includes a couple of well known locals Kimmi Bitter Westside Twang and Tim Flannery the Lunatic Fringe Admission is free but parking is a car With the price of well everything Seaport Village s Daycation celebration might be the stay-close-to-home option for you At p m enjoy a carnival atmosphere on the bayfront with a classic car show free carousel rides balloon artists face painting live music and samples from the food court Aside from the fests there s a music smorgasbord downtown and at the waterfront Saturday What s on the buffet table Blues country jazz and reggae Quartyard East Village Blues Fest with Sue Palmer and Her Motel Swing Orchestra Len Rainey and the Midnight Players The Stoney B Blues Band Zavala Sol and The Tighten Ups p m admission Rady Shell Trombone Shorty Orleans Avenue with JJ Grey Mofro and Dumpstaphunk on the Might Not Make It Home tour p m admission starts at Petco Park s Gallagher Square Brad Paisley Walker Hayes and Avery Anna arrive on the Truck Still Works tour p m admission Humphrey s Concerts by the Bay Stephen Marley performs marking what would have been his father Bob Marley s th birthday with Eli-Mac p m admission Lend dear ol dad specific of your cool at DAD-Chella hosted by San Diego Moms at Alesmith Brewing in Miramar Take a professional portrait grab bites from food trucks and toast your top guy with with beer specials For youngsters there will be games inflatables crafts and character meet and greets including Stitch and Glinda the Good Witch Explore a live reptile zoo with the bravest dads Family tickets start at with single add-ons at And a quick look ahead One of the biggest events of the year kicks off next week You ready