Festivals
SAN DIEGO SPIRITS FESTIVAL June 2-5. Celeb judges vote on the latest in liquors and mixology. 21+ Grand Tasting Sa 1-5:30 pm. Hilton Bayfront, 1 Park Blvd., downtown, 858.551.1605. Map L11

san diego jewish arts festival Through June 21. The 17th annual festival is a celebration of
heritage featuring music, theater, visual arts and dance. Performances include: Women of Valor, Teatro Punto y Coma: The Show Across the Street and The Klezmer Summit. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, downtown, 619.544.1000. Map Q16

TEMECULA VALLEY BALLOON AND WINE FESTIVAL June 4-6. The 27th annual event features wine tasting, hot air balloons, food, arts, crafts and live entertainment. Lake Skinner, 37701 Warren Road, Winchester, 951.676.6713. Map A2

Summer shakespeare Festival June 12-Sept. 26. The Old Globe presents The Taming of the Shrew, The Madness of George III and King Lear, performed in nightly repertory on the outdoor stage. 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.234.5623. Map Q17

Del Mar Summer Solstice June 17, 5-8 pm Annual culinary event features food, wine and beer. Powerhouse Park, 1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, 858.755.1179. Map X22

International Summer Organ festival June 21-Aug. 30. The festival comes into its 23rd year. Monday night performances by internationally renowned musicians showcase the world’s largest outdoor pipe organ. Spreckels Organ Pavilion,
Balboa Park, 619.702.8138. Map O17

San Diego International beer Festival June 25-27. Handcrafted beers are featured in the third annual event, with more than 300 brews. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 858.755.1161. Map X22

La jolla festival of arts June 26-27. Celebrating its 24th year, neighborhood art festival hosts nearly 200 award-winning local and national artists. UCSD’s East Campus, La Jolla, 858.456.1268. Map T20

San diego pride festival July 17-18. The 36th annual LGBT celebration is one of the largest in the nation. Parade Sa 11 am at University Ave. and Normal St. Festival Sa noon-10 pm, Su 11 am-8 pm. Balboa Park. 619.297.7683. Map V22

Special Events
cinema under the stars Ongoing (Th-Su). Classic and newer films screened outdoors; films begin at 8:30 pm. June 3-4: The Thomas Crown Affair; June 5-6: From Here to Eternity; June 10-11: Double Indemnity; June 12-13: An American in Paris; June 17-18: Suspicion; June 19-20: Thunderball; June 24-25: Rebel Without a Cause; June 26-27: The Third Man; July 1-4: To Catch a Thief; July 8-9: To Have and Have Not; July 10-11: The Blues Brothers; July 15-16: Rosemary’s Baby; July 17-18: Funny Face; July 22-23: Happy Accidents; July 24-25: The Lady Vanishes; July 29-30: East of Eden; July 31-Aug. 1: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull; Aug. 5-6: Harold and Maude; Aug. 7-8: Laura; Aug. 12-13: Twice Upon A Yesterday; Aug. 14-15: How to Steal a Million; Aug. 19-20: Love With the Proper Stranger; Aug. 21-22: Journey to the Center of the Earth (3-D); Aug. 26-27: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes; Aug. 28-29: Sunset Boulevard. 4040 Goldfinch St., Mission Hills, 619.295.4221. Map N15

San Diego County Fair June 11-July 5 (closed June 14, 21 and 28). San Diego’s largest annual event adopts a “Taste the Fun” theme. Features animals, games, exhibits, carnival rides, garden shows, arts and crafts, concerts and more. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 858.755.1161. Map X22

Taste of THE gaslamp June 26-27, 1-4:30 pm. Self-guided walking tour features food and beer tastings from dozens of restaurants in the Gaslamp Quarter. 619.233.5227. Map Q16

Nighttime zoo June 26-Sept. 6, 3:30-8 pm. Check out Symphony in Flight and other animal-inspired entertainment. Included in price of admission. 2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park. 619.231.1515. Map 017

Taste of the Nation June 27, 1-4 pm. 18th annual culinary event benefits childhood hunger charity and brings S.D. chefs and mixologists together with food and perfectly paired beverages. $75. Hotel Del Coronado’s Grand Ballroom, 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, 877.26.TASTE. Map L11

taste of Adams Avenue June 27. More than 25 restaurants along Adams Ave. serve anything from pasta to Mexican food to dessert. Adams Ave., Normal Heights, 619.233.5008. Map I12

San diego big bay fireworks July 4. A festive display of fireworks from barges in the bay. Best viewing sites include downtown, Coronado, Harbor and Shelter islands. 619.686.6200. Map X22

coronado independence day celebration July 4. Parade starts at 10 am at Orange Ave. between Sixth and Seventh Sts.; concert in Spreckels Park at 4 pm; fireworks over Glorietta Bay at 9 pm. Coronado, 619.437.8788. Map K10

Comic-con international July 22-25. The nation’s largest comics convention celebrates its 41st year with comic-book publishers, game companies, film studios and toy makers. Sold out. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, Embarcadero, 619.491.2475. Map Q15

Screen on the green Movies show Fridays at 8 pm on the San Diego Museum of Art’s East Lawn. July 23: Jason and the Argonauts; Aug. 6: The King of Masks; Aug. 20: Moulin Rouge (1952). 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619.232.7931. Map O17

the Wiggles Go Bananas Aug. 1. Explore the animal kingdom with The Wiggles through lively song and dance. Civic Theater, 1100 Third Ave., downtown, 619.570.1100. Map Q16

U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition Aug. 6-8. Street fair Aug. 7 with more than 140 vendors; Kidz-N-Kastles competition at 2 pm; U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition Aug. 8 , 9 am-2 pm, viewing until 4 pm; live music on Pier Plaza stage. Imperial Beach Pier, Imperial Beach, 619.424.6663. Map F3

FERRAGOSTO Aug. 14. Charity event features Roman Market with food and wine, live auction and dancing under the stars. Cocktail attire. Tickets $100. Amici Park. 1700 Date St., Little Italy, 619.234.4820. Map P15