Summer Fun Under the Stars
By Heather Petrek, Arts & Education Editor
Warm air, picturesque skies, sights and sounds that entertain, and spending time with people we love. It’s summer – full of fun, relaxation, or possibly the exhilaration of experiencing new forms of entertainment while enjoying San Diego nights under the stars. Go to your calendar and schedule some family fun from this list of outdoor venues, events, and entertainment happening on a summer evening near you.
Encinitas
Play a drum.
The Drums of Fire public drum circle is open to all people and ages every Sunday at 6:00 PM at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas throughout the summer. Bring your own beach chair and drum. If you don’t have one, there are usually extras to use among the assortment of African, Middle Eastern, Navajo, and South American drums that the group brings to share. The purpose of the group is to enjoy unity and fellowship with others. The atmosphere is warm, friendly and joyful, so join the fun. For more information contact John Claudor at jcdrumcircle@sbcglobal.net.
Carlsbad
Go to a Jazz Concert.
Summer 2008 marks the city of Carlsbad's 23rd annual TGIF Jazz in the Parks free outdoor concerts, presented by the City's Cultural Arts Office and produced by Rob Hagey Productions, Inc. All concerts begin at 6 PM and end at 8 PM. Bring low-back beach chairs and ground cover, and a picnic if desired. Light refreshments are also available for sale. Intermission opportunity drawings are conducted by the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts to support the concert series and other cultural programs. The use of bikes, skateboards and roller blades is not allowed in the parks during concerts. Pets and personal barbeques are not allowed in city parks by municipal ordinance. For more information, contact Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office at 760-434-2904, or visit www.carlsbadca.gov/arts/4tgif.html
Stagecoach Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches
Free parking is available until 9 PM directly across the street at La Costa Canyon High School. There is no shuttle service at Stagecoach Park.
July 4 - Ruby & The Red Hots - Jazz Vocals
July 11- Johnny "V" Vernazza Band - Rockin' Blues
Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Road
Free shuttle service will operate between 4:30 and 9 PM from two locations: south of the park at Pacific Rim Elementary School at the corner of Hidden Valley Road & Camino de los Ondas and north of the park at the Legoland parking lot off Hidden Valley Road, just north of Palomar Airport Road.
July 18 - Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca - Afro-Cuban
July 25 - Tinsley Ellis - Electric Blues
August 1 - Roddie Romero & The Hub City All-Stars -Cajun/Zydeco
Calavera Hills Park, 2997 Glasgow Drive on the corner of Carlsbad Village Drive
Free shuttle service will operate between 4:30 and 9 PM from Hope Elementary School, 3010 Tamarack Drive and from Calavera Hills School, 4100 Tamarack Drive at College Avenue.
August 8 - Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirit - Afro-Pop
August 15 - Luna Llena - Cuban Salsa
August 22 - Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums, featuring Carmen Getit - Jump Jive/Swing
Friday Night Film Festival at Leo Carrillo Ranch
August 24 – Mr. Antonio
September 5 – Guilty Generation
September 12 – If You Could Only Cook
September 19 – I Promise to Pay
Bring a low back chair, warm clothes, a flashlight, and a blanket. The movie starts promptly at sunset with a showing of the Cisco Kid before the main feature. Admission is free and hot dogs, chips, popcorn, cotton candy, and sodas can be purchased at the Barn Theater.
Escondido
See a Play.
Plays in the Park at Kit Carson Park Amphitheater, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway
Plays in the Park presents its 5th summer season of musical theater under the stars. Three community theaters: Patio Playhouse, Broadway Theater Arts Academy, and American Rose bring a fabulous line up of shows. Tickets are available for all shows at the box office on the night of the performance. Curtain is at 8:00 PM unless specified otherwise. For more information on shows at this venue see www.pitpescondido.com.
July 5 – 6 - Broadway in the Park presented by American Rose Theater, Broadway Theater Arts Academy and Patio Playhouse
July 10 – 13 - The Sound of Music & Alice in Wonderland, Jr. (a pre-show show at 6:30) presented by Broadway Theater Arts Academy
July 18 - Aug 2 - Music Man presented by American Rose Theatre
August 8 - 31 - Anything Goes presented by Patio Playhouse
Vista
See more plays.
Moonlight Stage Productions
Moonlight Amphitheater
Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive
The price of your ticket includes the use of Moonlight’s low-back lawn chairs. The box office opens two hours before show time. There are discounts for groups of 20 or more. See www.moonlightstage.com for details.
July 9-20 - Guys and Dolls 8:00 pm
July 30 - August 10 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 8:00 pm
August 20-31 - Les Misérables 7:30 pm
San Marcos
4th Annual Shakespeare Under the Moon at San Elijo Park, Twin Oaks Valley Rd. and Elfin Forest Rd.
The Los Angeles-based troupe of actors will present performances co-sponsored by San Elijo Hills Development Company www.sanelijohills.com. The mission of Shakespeare Under the Moon is to bring classical Shakespeare to communities around California in an effort to educate and entertain people of all ages and backgrounds. Both productions are free and start at 7 PM, but the gates will open at 6 PM. Bring low back beach chairs or blankets for picnic seating. Desserts and beverages will be available for purchase. For further information call 760.744-9000, or see www.independantplayers.com.
July 12 - Macbeth
July 13 - Taming of the Shrew
San Marcos Movies in the Park
Bring beach chairs or blankets for lawn seating or swimsuits to "Flick and Float" at the pools. All movies start at dusk.
June 28 - Shark Tale and Going Green on the Green presented by SDG&E Las Posas Park - FREE Or view the movie from the pool for $5
July 18- Bee Movie Woodland Park - FREE
August 9 – Flushed Away - Woodland Park - FREE Or view the movie from the pool for $5
September 13 – Disney's Cars presented by San Elijo Hills Development Company. San Elijo Park - FREE
Summer Concerts At The Wood House in Heritage Gardens, Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Rd.
Concerts start at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $5 each and may be purchased in advance at San Marcos Community Center, or at the door. Bring beach chairs or blankets for lawn seating, and a picnic if desired. Desserts and drinks will be sold. Call 760.744.9000 for more information.
July 26 - Cash Kings (Johnny Cash Tribute)
August 23 - The Folk Collection (1960's Folk Era)
Whatever venue you choose for family entertainment under the stars, be sure to look around and deeply appreciate all the gorgeous surroundings that make North San Diego County one of the very finest places on earth. NC
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