Sapphic social party, kids fishing derby and a community garden day: Things to do in San Diego June 25-July 1
This week, San Diegans can socialize at Pride and arts mixers, plant with community members and tune into wellness through festivals and community-led discussions.
Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey
Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but humans have selected, adjusted and reviewed each entry.
This week San Diegans can socialize at arts and Pride Month mixers; reflect on wellness, mental health and faith; and immerse themselves into nature through gardening activities.
Organizations throughout the city are hosting events for San Diegans to bond over shared interests and help the community together.
After the Storm and We Are Here Now SD are hosting a sapphic social day party, the Islamic Center of San Diego is hosting an evening of reflection on faith and hope, and Project New Village is hosting a community work day where people can help cultivate a new garden space.
For food distribution events and other no-cost grocery options, check out our online map to find one near you.
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June 25
Remote Work Meetup: Instagram content creator Scott Muirhead is hosting a casual gathering for remote workers to set up shop at the beach with a chair, blanket, laptop or surfboard. Attendees are asked to enjoy the public space responsibly — no alcohol, household furniture, large canopies or tents, commercial activity or vendor setups. 9 a.m. - noon, Law Street Beach, 671 Ocean Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
ICE Out of San Diego: A coalition of local organizations is hosting a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity every Thursday in front of the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building, which holds the San Diego ICE Field Office. RSVP online. 10 a.m., 880 Front St., San Diego, CA 92101
Pride in our Neighborhoods: A Reason to Survive is hosting a bilingual panel discussion on LGBTQ+ history in the San Diego-Tijuana region with transborder artists, activists and experts. Following the panel will be a community art-making workshop. Panel speakers include Liliana Hueso, Nicole Verdés, Oscar Soto Marbán and Nicolasa C. Free tickets are available online. 5 - 7 p.m., The Front Arte and Cultura, 147 W. San Ysidro Blvd., San Diego, CA 92173
Paper Mates: Tender Hooligan is hosting a weekly art night with open turntables organized by DJ Mane One. A sign-up sheet will be available for open tables with slots expected to fill quickly. The bar will have Tribal Lager beer specials. 6 - 10 p.m., every Thursday, 221 Third Ave. Suite 101, Chula Vista, CA 91910
June 26
San Diego Pride Festival Exhibitor Deadline: San Diego Pride is accepting applications from exhibitors for its 2026 Pride Festival. Apply before the deadline to guarantee a spot. Deadline: June 26, sandiegopride.org
Federal Boulevard Creek Groundbreaking Ceremony: San Diego Chollas Creek and the city of San Diego are breaking ground on an $11 million project converting a concrete flood channel along Federal Boulevard into a naturalized creek with new trees, a pocket park and a walking trail. 11:30 a.m. - noon, Home Avenue and Federal Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92102
Lesbian Cafe: The San Diego LGBT Community Center invites queer folks to gather for a welcoming, inclusive and light-hearted discussion group tailored for women of all ages. 10:30 a.m. - noon., 3909 Centre St., San Diego, CA 92103
Contemporary Thinkers Social Mixer, Vol 3.: The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is hosting a members and guests social mixer inspired by its current exhibitions, featuring a tour and a live airbrush activation by artist Mr. Bizar. Tickets are available online, $15 for members and $40 for non-members. 5 - 7 p.m., Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037
Pride Mixer: Honest Thrift and Plants is hosting a pride mixer open to queer folks and allies, featuring the launch of a thrifted pride collection and Rainbow Glass line, pride-inspired flash tattoos by The Nest Tattoo, icebreaker games, and refreshments. Tickets are available online for $10. 6 - 9 p.m., Honest Thrift & Plants, 2609 Congress St., San Diego, CA 92110
Community Yoga: Alchemystic Studio is hosting a gentle community yoga session at The Brown Building every Friday. Reserve space online on a pay-what-you-can basis. 6 - 7 p.m., The Brown Building, 4133 Poplar St., San Diego, CA 92105
Rocky Horror Picture Show: Crazed Imaginations hosts a screening and shadowcast performance of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at the La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas on the second, fourth and fifth Fridays of each month, and every Friday throughout October. The second Friday performance is lingerie night, and fifth Friday shows have a special mashup theme. Tickets can be reserved online and prop bags can be purchased at the theater for $5. 10:30 p.m., La Paloma Theatre, 471 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
June 27
Sycuan Ipai Tipai Mataayum: The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation is hosting its 18th Annual Traditional Gathering. The day includes a Native baby pageant, lunch and peon, a traditional guessing game played with bones or sticks. Bird songs led by Daniel Murphy, Blue Eagle Vigil and John Christman will be heard throughout the day, followed by a round robin for all bird singers and a contest. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sycuan Recreation Center Ball Field, 5577 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA 92019
Chollas Lake Park Fishing Derby: The city of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free fishing derby for kids 15 and under, featuring instructor-led safety lessons, prizes, provided equipment and lunch. Register online or email chollaslake@sandiego.gov for more information. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Chollas Lake Park, 6350 College Grove Drive, San Diego, CA 92115
Community Work Day: Project New Village is hosting a community work day where people can help cultivate a new garden space east of the Mount Hope Community Garden by creating new planting areas, pulling weeds and moving mulch. Attendees do not need to have prior experience or equipment. 9 - 11 a.m., 4835 Market St., San Diego, CA 92102
Entrepreneurship for Kids: City Farmers Nursery is hosting a free entrepreneurship class for kids ages 7 to 17. 9 - 10 a.m., 3110 Euclid Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
5th Annual Summer SOULstice Arts + Wellness Festival: Soultry Sisters is hosting a weekend festival in downtown Oceanside rooted in creative expression, holistic wellness, community care and collective healing. Programming includes arts and wellness workshops, performances, a culinary corner, art walk and vendors. Festival passes are on sale online. June 26, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; June 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; June 28, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
Water and Kindness Free Store: Every Saturday, Water and Kindness hosts a free store at Popup Winona where visitors can donate items or get needed supplies. The group is seeking donations of baby formula, bags, blankets, diapers, first aid items, harm reduction supplies, hats, gloves, hygiene products, mobility aids, rolling carts or wagons, shoes, sleeping bags, socks, tarps, tents, undergarments and water. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 4951 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115
Itadakimasu Club Walk Event: Itadakimasu Club's third walk event will offer a relaxed morning of coffee, meeting new friends and a casual walk around Mission Bay. RSVP online. 10 a.m. - noon, 2688 E. Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
Peace Vigil for Palestine: CODEPINK San Diego, Palestine Pals and other local activism groups host a weekly peace vigil to advocate for peace in Gaza and beyond every Saturday in Ocean Beach. The group invites attendees to wear pink and bring peace-themed posters. For more information, email sandiego@codepink.org. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and West Point Loma Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92107
Beginning Vegetable Gardening: The University Heights Community Association Garden Club and the Master Gardeners of San Diego County are hosting a free hands-on workshop on growing vegetables and fruit in small spaces using container gardening techniques. Participants will take home a six-pack of plants. Register online for free. 1 - 4 p.m., University Heights Library, 4193 Park Blvd., San Diego 92103
Community Knitting Circle with Linda Litteral: Art Produce gallery is hosting a community knitting circle in which participants will knit banners for a larger art installation honoring survivors of sexual assault. Participants do not need to have prior experience. RSVP online for free. 1 - 3 p.m., Art Produce Gallery, 3139 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92104
Sapphic Social Day Party: After the Storm and We Are Here Now SD are hosting a sapphic social day party with arm wrestling, table games, social scavenger hunts, card games and facilitated icebreakers with sounds by resident DJ Myyon. Tickets available online. 3 - 7 p.m., Future Is Color, 2060 Logan Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
The Promise of Ease: Strength in Community: Amaly, Islamic Relief USA and the Islamic Center of San Diego are hosting an evening of reflection and community featuring a panel discussion on faith, mercy and hope. The event includes a wellness and food fair for sharing resources. The event is free and open to all. 4 - 6 p.m., Islamic Center of San Diego, 7050 Eckstrom Ave., San Diego, CA 92111
"deny yourself" Opening Reception: Deixis Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Elizabeth Juarez featuring hand-drawn images and texts on ceramic tiles exploring desire, validation and self-purification. 5 - 8 p.m., Deixis Gallery, 2173 Logan Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
Improv Know Your Rights: Uprise Theatre is hosting an interactive bilingual know your rights workshop with lawyers, activists and improvisations addressing how to unite and respond to law and immigration enforcement operations. Real-life scenarios will be used to help community members protect one another. Resources and free drinks and refreshments will be available. 6 p.m., The Mental Bar, 6325 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
June 28
Native Plant Scavenger Hunt: San Diego Bird Alliance is hosting a lightly guided Native Plant Scavenger Hunt at Otay Valley Regional Park, with an opportunity to explore the park by learning to identify native plants. RSVP here. 9 a.m., Otay Valley Regional Park, 2369 Beyer Blvd., San Diego, CA 92173
Baddie Bootcamp: Be Feliz Fit is hosting a free 45-minute beginner workout combining perreo dance and movement, with complimentary fruit and mocktails, micheladas and kombucha available for purchase. 9:30 - 11 a.m., Mujeres Brewhouse, 1983 Julian Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
Occupy Otay Demonstration: Demonstrators gather every Sunday on the sidewalk outside Otay Mesa Detention Center to protest the Trump administration's increase in arrests and detentions related to immigration enforcement. 2 - 4 p.m., 7488 Calzada de la Fuente, San Diego, CA, 92154
Heritage Fire San Diego: A21 is hosting an all-inclusive, walk-around feast featuring local chefs competing in an open-fire cook-off, with wine pairings, whiskey tastings and a vote for the audience's favorite bite. Winners advance to the Heritage Hero Grand Finale. The event is restricted to ages 21 and up; valid photo ID required. General admission tickets $129. Early entry at 3:30 p.m. is available for $159. Tickets are available online. 4:15 - 7 p.m., Ingram Plaza, 2751 Dewey Road, San Diego, CA 92106
Summer Park Arc New Style Hustle: New Style Hustle San Diego is hosting a weekly outdoor dance session at Liberty Station featuring an advanced hustle combo, beginner class and open social led by Reggie. Donations are welcomed. Adv. Hustle Combo 4:30 p.m., Beginner Class 5:15 p.m., Open Social 6 p.m. – sundown. Every Sunday in June, Liberty Station, 2640 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA 92106
June 29
Free Digital Literacy Series: The Malcolm X Library is hosting a free five-week series where people can learn technology and digital skills. Every Monday in June, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Malcolm X Library, 5148 Market St., San Diego, CA 92114
June 30
The Nuts and Bolts of Grant Writing: Live Well San Diego's Central and South Region Community Leadership Teams are hosting a free virtual workshop on grant writing, grant applications and building a grant writing team. Register online for free. Those with questions can email Amelia.Barile-Simon@sdcounty.ca.gov. 10 a.m. - noon, virtual via Zoom
In Community: SD County District 1 Gathering: San Diego ART Matters and the county of San Diego are hosting an evening of networking, updates and art for District 1 artists, cultural organizations and civic leaders, including a free tote and airbrush activity, music, spoken word, and light snacks and drinks. RSVP online for free. 2 - 4 p.m., Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center, 1960 National Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
Open Tables: DJ Loki and Tacos El Villasana are hosting a weekly open-format DJ night welcoming vinyl and digital sets at Mason Ale Works. Aspiring DJs can contact the organizers to get on the list to play. 5 - 9 p.m., Mason Ale Works, 2179 Logan Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
San Diego Artist Incubator Round 2: San Diego Cultural Affairs and the California Arts Council are accepting applications for Round 2 of the San Diego Artist Incubator program, in which up to five local artists will learn from local cultural partners how to plan, pitch, produce, promote and publicly present their work at five separate venues across the region, along with a $5,000 stipend. Apply online by 5 p.m.
Macrame Workshop: Fiber artist Sitoë Thiam leads a beginner-friendly macrame workshop at The Front Gallery, guiding participants through essential knots and four projects. All materials will be provided. Free with RSVP to elizabethb@casafamiliar.org. 5:30 - 8 p.m., The FRONT Arte Cultura, 147 W San Ysidro Blvd., San Diego, CA 92173
July 1
Open Vinyl Night: DJ Loki is hosting a weekly open-format vinyl night at Jaguar Paw. Contact the organizer to get on the DJ list. 6 - 11 p.m., Jaguar Paw, 2185 1/2 Logan Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
