10th Annual Los Angeles Beer Week
June 16-24
Greater Los Angeles Area
http://www.labeerweek.org/
This 9-day beer celebration covers Los Angeles through Orange County, starting with a beer fest at Los Angeles Center Studios. During this period, virtually every restaurant, bar, gastropub, and any other craft beer establishment will host some sort of beer event. Literally hundreds of beer events will take place over 9 days in the Greater Los Angeles Area, so for an abridged list, visit the website linked above. Even the website cannot contain every single event! Check with your local favorite brewpub to find out how they will participate. For the purposes of condensing this list, I will not include any event that directly relates to LA Beer Week, as their website will list them all.
9th Annual VidCon
8:00 am – 12:00 am, June 20-23
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
http://vidcon.com/
See all things in the realm of online video and the next generation of technology at the annual VidCon this week at the Anaheim Convention Center. Registration costs $150 per individual.
10th Annual Taste of Vista
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, June 20
Vista Village, Vista
http://vvba.org/event/taste-of-vista/
Sample food and drinks from dozens of local restaurants, breweries, and wineries this Wednesday night in Vista. Regular admission costs $40 presale or $45 at the door. Non-alcoholic admission costs $25 presale or $40 at the door. All attendees receive unlimited samples for the duration of the event while supplies last.
Belmont Shore Stroll & Savor
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm, June 20-21
Along 2nd Street, Belmont Shore
http://www.belmontshore.org/stroll-savor/
This “Taste of Belmont Shore” occurs during the summer months annually from May through August on the third Wednesday and the Thursday immediately after. Attendees may purchase booklets of 12 tickets for $10, and redeem these tickets for food & drink samples from various restaurants along 2nd Street.
2nd Annual Eagle Walk: Sip & Savor
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, June 20
Eagle Rock Brewery, Eagle Rock
http://sip.eaglerockbrewery.com/
Enjoy food & beer pairings at five different locations in Eagle Rock this Wednesday night. The $50 ticket includes one food & beer pairing at each of the five locations. Participants will walk from location to location. Check with the website to see where each tasting takes place, and plan to park somewhere between the locations. No one under 21 may attend.
Make Music Los Angeles 2018
8:00 am – 11:00 pm, June 21
Los Angeles County
http://makemusicla.org/
All day this Thursday, local artists will perform across Los Angeles County with endless diversity. Most of these performances will cost nothing, but check with the website for a full listing of music performances and where they will take place.
4th Annual Day Of Music Fullerton
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, June 21
Fullerton
http://thedayofmusic.com/
All day this Wednesday, local artists will perform across Fullerton with endless diversity. Most of these performances will cost nothing, but check with the website for a full listing of music performances and where they will take place.
Del Mar Summer Solstice 2018
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, June 21
Powerhouse Park, Del Mar
http://visitdelmarvillage.com/summersolstice2018/
Sample food and drinks from Del Mar businesses this Thursday evening. The $85 admission gets you all access to unlimited samples while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
10th Annual Fountain Valley Summerfest
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, June 21
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm, June 22
7:00 am – 11:00 pm, June 23
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm, June 24
Fountain Valley Recreation & Sports Park, Fountain Valley
http://www.fvsummerfest.com/
This free and all-ages 4-day celebration will include rides, food, drinks, games, entertainment, vendors, live music, beer/wine garden, sports, a car show on Saturday, and a dog show on Sunday.
2018 Taste of Covina
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, June 21
Heritage Plaza, Downtown Covina
http://covina.org/event/taste-of-covina-2018/
Sample food from restaurants of Covina this Thursday night. The $25 admission gets you unlimited food samples for the duration of the event while supplies last.
19th Annual Take Your Dog To Work Day
June 22
Worldwide
http://www.takeyourdog.com/
As the name suggests, this holiday celebrates man’s best friend by granting a day where pet lovers can bring their darling dog(s) to work. Please consult with your boss/manager/supervisor if you can bring a dog to work!
2018 Santa Monica Paddleboard Race & Ocean Festival
7:30 am – 7:30 pm, June 23
7:30 am – 4:30 pm, June 24
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica
http://www.pierpaddle.com/
A series of water sports will take place on the beach in Santa Monica this weekend. Registration varies in price depending on the event you wish to participate in, so see the website for pricing details. Spectators may attend for free.
4th Annual AleSmith Tony Gwynn 5.5K Charity Run/Walk
8:00 am – 12:00 pm, June 23
Lake Poway, Poway
http://www.tonygwynn5k.org/
Participate in a charity 5.5k run/walk this Saturday morning, hosted by AleSmith Brewing. The post-run party will have food and beer for participants.
The Color Run 5k – Los Angeles
9:00 am – 3:00 pm, June 23
StubHub Center, Carson
http://thecolorrun.com/locations/los-angeles/
The color run that started it all returns to Los Angeles this Sunday morning. This fun run takes the racing out of a 5k or 10k, and places participants in a running course where they will get showered with bright colors. All runners should wear white for this run, as they run through the course and absorb all the colors flying through the air. Registration for this color run costs $55 per solo participant. Waves of runners will start at 9:30am and launch every few minutes following that for up to an hour, so do not fret about getting there on time.
45th Annual San Diego Scottish Highland Games
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, June 23-24
Brengle Terrace Park, Vista
http://www.sdhighlandgames.org/
A Scottish festival arrives in San Diego County this weekend, complete with bagpipes, Highland games, kilts, haggis, acting, music, and more. Admission costs $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and military, or $5 for children.
SoCal Corgi Beach Day
10:00 am – 3:00 pm, June 23
Huntington State Beach, Huntington Beach
http://www.socalcorgination.com/
Corgi lovers and Corgi owners unite this Saturday afternoon for a dog day at the beach, free to attend and for all ages. Share your love of this wonderful breed by showing off your adorable companion or by showing love for someone else’s adorable companion.
Fairy Festival 2018
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, June 23
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas
http://sdbgarden.org/fairyfest.htm
Bring your children to this event to enjoy fairies, tea, treats, games, arts & crafts, shows, and more. Admission to the venue costs $14 for adults, $10 for students/seniors/military, or $8 for children.
2018 Scuba Show
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, June 23-24
Long Beach Convention Center, Downtown Long Beach
http://scubashow.com/
Come to this diving expo and check out hundreds of diving companies and resorts from around the world. Dozens of seminars will highlight equipment, destinations, training, photography, ecology, and more. Attendees will also find a seafood cooking demo, plus other goodies, such as door prizes. Admission varies based on the mode of attendance, with general admission starting at $12. Children under 13 get in free with a paid adult admission. Parking at the convention center’s parking structure costs $10 per vehicle.
57th Annual Fiesta of Gems Show
10:00 am – 5:00 pm, June 23-24
Veterans Memorial Park, Culver City
http://www.culvercityrocks.org/
This free and all-ages event will exhibit a handful of rocks and minerals, as well as feature educational seminars and speakers.
Riviera Village Summer Fest 2018
10:00 am – 7:00 pm, June 23-24
Riviera Village, Redondo Beach
http://www.rvsummerfestival.com/
This FREE and all-ages annual street fair occurs in the Riviera Village neighborhood of Redondo Beach. Numerous vendors, arts & crafts, food & drinks, carnival rides, entertainment, and more will take over the streets, as visitors stroll through all the roads gazing at all the wonderful booths. Do not attempt to park nearby – instead, park at South High, right off of Calle Mayor and Pacific Coast Highway, and take the free shuttle. The festival takes place entirely outdoors, so keep sunscreen handy.
39th Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook-off
10:00 am – 8:00 pm, June 23
Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach, San Diego
http://www.oceanbeachsandiego.com/special-event/street-fair-chili-cookoff-festival
Have some fun in the sun in Ocean Beach this Saturday at their annual street fair and chili cookoff. At this free and all-ages street fair, tens of thousands of people will stroll through Ocean Beach to check out all the art, live entertainment, vendors, and of course, the chili. Attendees may purchase chili tastings on the day of the event. This area gets extremely crowded with traffic, so plan alternate routes on arriving, and prepare to walk long distances to reach the street fair.
32nd Annual Long Beach Bayou & Blues Festival
11:00 am – 9:00 pm, June 23-24
Rainbow Lagoon Park, Long Beach
http://longbeachbayou.com/
Enjoy a weekend of Blues & Jazz music, specialty Cajun & Creole food, a Mardi Gras parade, dancing, kids’ activities, and more. Ticket prices vary, with general admission costing $25 presale, and discounts available for seniors and students. This fest takes place outdoors with very little shade, so dress for the warm weather, and prepare sunscreen.
CSUF TitanCon 2018
11:00 am – 10:00 pm, June 23
Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton
http://www.csuftitancon.com/
Hosted by fans for fans, this all-ages event involves all things anime, manga, video games, comics, cosplay, and more. Visitors can expect to find artists, vendors, panels, merchandise, games, gourmet food trucks, cosplay contests, and more. One should not underestimate this event, as it attracts thousands of visitors annually. Admission now costs $10 per person.
Summer Suds Brewfest
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, June 23
Mile Square Sports Park, Fountain Valley
http://summersudsbrewfestfv.com/
A beer tasting event comes to Fountain Valley this Saturday afternoon. General admission costs $35 and starts at 1pm. VIP admission costs $45 and starts at 12pm. All attendees receive unlimited beer tastings for the duration of the event while supplies last. Bring cash for parking and food. No one under 21 may attend.
Inland Empire Brewers Guild Beer Fest
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, June 23
Dos Lagos Golf Course, Corona
http://www.iebrewersguild.org/
A beer festival will take place in Corona this Saturday afternoon. General admission costs $35 and gets you a souvenir glass and unlimited beer samples while supplies last. No one under 21 may attend.
Hamilton Family Brewery’s 4th Anniversary Celebration
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, June 23
Hamilton Brewery, Rancho Cucamonga
http://www.hamiltonfamilybrewery.com/
http://www.facebook.com/events/231977710714990/
Hamilton Brewery turns three years old this week, and to celebrate, they will have lots of special beer available at their tasting room in Rancho Cucamonga this Saturday. Free to attend, they will have over 20 beers on tap, plus free food while supplies last. They will offer prepaid packages that will include beer pours plus other souvenirs, so click on the event’s link above for package details.
LA Taco & Beer Festival
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, June 23
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, June 24
Raleigh Studios, Hollywood
http://www.latacobeerfest.com/
Enjoy unlimited beers and taco samples this weekend while supplies last. General admission costs $49 per day and includes all beer during the event. The event will have additional food trucks and restaurant vendors selling food and drinks for an additional cost. No one under 21 may attend.
San Fernando Obon Festival 2018
4:30 pm – 10:00 pm, June 23-24
San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center, Pacoima
http://www.sfvhbt.org/obon
A free and all-ages Japanese cultural festival will take place in the San Fernando Valley this weekend at night.
FKA 720°
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm, June 23
The Promenade, Downtown Long Beach
http://www.summerandmusic.com/fka720/
Enjoy some extreme sports and nightlife music for free at this all-ages outdoor concert this Saturday night in Downtown Long Beach.
6th Annual San Diego Night Market
5:00 pm – 12:00 am, June 23
Convoy St, Kearny Mesa, San Diego
http://www.sdnightmarket.com/
The San Diego Night Market returns to Kearny Mesa this Saturday, this year for FREE. Deriving from Asian cultures, this night market brings a taste of Asian nightlife to the streets of San Diego with Asian food, culture, live entertainment, arts & crafts, vendors, and more. Please refer to the website for details regarding free parking and shuttles.
Cheers: LA’s Wine, Spirits, Beer & Food Festival
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, June 23
Fairplex, Pomona
http://fairplex.com/tlcfairplex/events/viewevent?id=080d586b-2586-61b9-b02f-ff000060b1a3
A food & alcohol tasting event comes to the Fairplex in Pomona this Saturday night. Admission costs $75 presale or $85 at the gate, and includes unlimited food and drink samples while supplies last. Bring cash for parking. No one under 21 may attend.
The Dickies – Live in Anaheim
7:00 pm – 12:00 am, June 23
House of Blues, Anaheim
http://www.houseofblues.com/anaheim/EventDetail?tmeventid=090054AEE2ED64FD
Legendary punk rock band The Dickies will headline a show in Anaheim this Saturday night. Tickets to this all-ages show cost $15.
2018 Rock 2 Rock Paddleboard Race
6:30 am – 12:30 pm, June 24
Two Harbors/Isthmus Cove, Catalina Island
http://rock2rockrace.com/
This annual paddleboard race from Catalina Island to San Pedro returns this Sunday morning. Interested participants may register as an individual or on a relay team.
Highway Earth Car Show 2018
9:00 am – 3:00 pm, June 24
Franklin Canyon Park, Beverly Hills
http://www.highwayearth.com/
Check out a free and all-ages car show in the hills of Beverly Hills this Sunday morning.
CicLAvia
9:00 am – 4:00 pm, June 24
Van Nuys Blvd, Arleta
http://www.ciclavia.org/
Much of Van Nuys Blvd in the San Fernando Valley will close to bikers this Sunday afternoon. Cars may not enter the designated areas during this time – only bikers and pedestrians may roam the streets.
18th Annual Taste of Adams Avenue
11:00 am – 3:00 pm, June 24
Adams Avenue, Normal Heights, San Diego
http://www.adamsavenuebusiness.com/Taste-of-Adams.html
30 restaurants, 30 tastes. Taste the local flavor of Adams Avenue this Sunday afternoon, as you stroll up and down Adams Avenue checking out all the local restaurants in the area. A ticket bundle costs $35 presale and $40 on the day of the event, and provides guests with 30 taster tickets. Park in the neighborhood, and pick up your tickets from Smitty’s Auto on the day of the event if you purchased presale.
18th Annual SOULstice
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, June 24
Main Street, Santa Monica
http://www.mainstreetsm.com/summer-soulstice/
A music festival will take over the streets of Santa Monica this Sunday afternoon, free to attend for all ages. This will close some of the streets in the heart of Santa Monica, so plan your commute accordingly.
