JULY 5 (starting)
TGIF concerts continue
The popular tradition of the City of Carlsbad's Cultural Arts Office continues its 27th season of providing great music and entertainment for the entire family. Upcoming shows at Stagecoach Park (3420 Camino de los Coches) include the High Street Band, a swing band, on July 5 and the Grammy-winning Brave Combo, playing a mix of world music, on July 12. The concert series then moves to Poinsettia Park (6600 Hidden Valley Road) for concerts by Caf? R&B on July 19, Louie Cruz Beltran on July 26 and The Bayou Brothers on Aug. 2. The concert series continues through Aug. 23. Concerts are every Friday evening. They start at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.carlsbadca.gov and click on the "Cultural Arts" link on the left hand side of the page.
JULY 11
PROJECT WALK's MOVE WITH MUSIC
For the second year, Project WALK holds this musical fundraiser, which takes place from 6-9:30 p.m. on July 11 at the Belly-Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach. This concert event features live performances by local musicians. The event features music, dancing, silent auction, and door giveaways. The evening focuses on raising funds to achieve Project WALK's mission of assisting individuals with their recovery through the Move with Your Heart scholarship fund.
Performing this year will be The Donnis Trio, Bri, Kada and Christopher Dale. Cost for this 21-and-up event is $12 presale and $15 at the door. Purchase tickets online at www.bellyup.com
JULY 17 (starting)
A DAY AT THE RACES
Del Mar's 74th racing season starts from Wednesday, July 7 and lasts through Wednesday, Sept. 4. Noted for its hats, fashion and fun, the 37-day racing season will feature 43 stake races worth $7.8 million and five Breeder's Cup qualifying races. Other related events include the first-ever Grill Fest (on Saturday, Aug. 17) featuring more than 25 barbecue pros, and the return of the popular Summer Concert Series, free concerts for fans attending the races, featuring such noted bands as the B-52s (Friday, July 19), Fitz and the Tantrums (Friday, July 26) and Sammy Hagar & the Wabos (Saturday, July 27). Stretch run admission is $6 ($10 on opening day) and $10 for clubhouse admission ($20 on opening day). For more information, visit www.dmtc.com.
JULY 20
NVA Launches Season 13
Carlsbad's own New Village Arts Theater launches lucky Season 13 with the rocking '60s musical soap opera "Suds: The Musical" which runs from July 20 to Sept. 1. The season continues with the thriller "Wait Until Dark" (Oct. 5-27); the returns of "Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings" (Nov. 23 through Dec. 31); the San Diego premiere of "Circle Mirror Transformation" (Feb. 8 through March 2, 2014); "To Kill a Mockingbird" (April 12 through May 4, 2014) and "The Miss Firecracker Contest" (June 7-29, 2014). For more information, visit www.newvillagearts.org.
JULY 27
Museum of making music hosts harp greats
In conjunction with its exhibition "The Harp," the Museum of Making Music (5790 Armada Drive) will host an evening of Celtic music when it hosts the concert "Gr?inne Hambly & William Jackson: Two Sides of Celtic Harp," at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. Gr?inne Hambly and William Jackson are two of the foremost harpers of Ireland and Scotland. Combining their extraordinary talents on harp as well as concertina, tinwhistle and bouzouki, "The Masters of the Celtic Harp," have been performing all over the country and wowing audiences with their artistry. With demanding solo careers that often have them performing on different continents, their "Two Sides of Celtic" show is a special treat that brings these talented artists together. Ticket prices are $20 ($15 for museum members). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.museumofmakingmusic.com. Another part of the exhibit, "Harps in the City," will also take place throughout July, with harps visiting several places in Carlsbad, including one at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 5934 Priestly Drive.
JULY 27 (starting)
Top tennis in la costa
The Women's Tennis Association's Southern California Open will once again bring some of the world's best tennis players to the La Costa Resort and Spa. Among those who will be playing in the tournament will be the world's No. 2 player, Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, the 2013 Australian Open champion. Others include 2011 winner Angieszka Radwanska of Poland, currently ranked No. 4 in the world, No. 8 Petra Kvitova, No. 11 Roberta Vinci and No. 12 Ana Ivanovic and defending champion Dominika Cibulkova, currently ranked No. 18. This is the tournament's 28th year. For more information, go to www.southerncaliforniaopen13.com.
TGIF concerts continue
The popular tradition of the City of Carlsbad's Cultural Arts Office continues its 27th season of providing great music and entertainment for the entire family. Upcoming shows at Stagecoach Park (3420 Camino de los Coches) include the High Street Band, a swing band, on July 5 and the Grammy-winning Brave Combo, playing a mix of world music, on July 12. The concert series then moves to Poinsettia Park (6600 Hidden Valley Road) for concerts by Caf? R&B on July 19, Louie Cruz Beltran on July 26 and The Bayou Brothers on Aug. 2. The concert series continues through Aug. 23. Concerts are every Friday evening. They start at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.carlsbadca.gov and click on the "Cultural Arts" link on the left hand side of the page.
JULY 11
PROJECT WALK's MOVE WITH MUSIC
For the second year, Project WALK holds this musical fundraiser, which takes place from 6-9:30 p.m. on July 11 at the Belly-Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach. This concert event features live performances by local musicians. The event features music, dancing, silent auction, and door giveaways. The evening focuses on raising funds to achieve Project WALK's mission of assisting individuals with their recovery through the Move with Your Heart scholarship fund.
Performing this year will be The Donnis Trio, Bri, Kada and Christopher Dale. Cost for this 21-and-up event is $12 presale and $15 at the door. Purchase tickets online at www.bellyup.com
JULY 17 (starting)
A DAY AT THE RACES
Del Mar's 74th racing season starts from Wednesday, July 7 and lasts through Wednesday, Sept. 4. Noted for its hats, fashion and fun, the 37-day racing season will feature 43 stake races worth $7.8 million and five Breeder's Cup qualifying races. Other related events include the first-ever Grill Fest (on Saturday, Aug. 17) featuring more than 25 barbecue pros, and the return of the popular Summer Concert Series, free concerts for fans attending the races, featuring such noted bands as the B-52s (Friday, July 19), Fitz and the Tantrums (Friday, July 26) and Sammy Hagar & the Wabos (Saturday, July 27). Stretch run admission is $6 ($10 on opening day) and $10 for clubhouse admission ($20 on opening day). For more information, visit www.dmtc.com.
JULY 20
NVA Launches Season 13
Carlsbad's own New Village Arts Theater launches lucky Season 13 with the rocking '60s musical soap opera "Suds: The Musical" which runs from July 20 to Sept. 1. The season continues with the thriller "Wait Until Dark" (Oct. 5-27); the returns of "Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings" (Nov. 23 through Dec. 31); the San Diego premiere of "Circle Mirror Transformation" (Feb. 8 through March 2, 2014); "To Kill a Mockingbird" (April 12 through May 4, 2014) and "The Miss Firecracker Contest" (June 7-29, 2014). For more information, visit www.newvillagearts.org.
JULY 27
Museum of making music hosts harp greats
In conjunction with its exhibition "The Harp," the Museum of Making Music (5790 Armada Drive) will host an evening of Celtic music when it hosts the concert "Gr?inne Hambly & William Jackson: Two Sides of Celtic Harp," at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. Gr?inne Hambly and William Jackson are two of the foremost harpers of Ireland and Scotland. Combining their extraordinary talents on harp as well as concertina, tinwhistle and bouzouki, "The Masters of the Celtic Harp," have been performing all over the country and wowing audiences with their artistry. With demanding solo careers that often have them performing on different continents, their "Two Sides of Celtic" show is a special treat that brings these talented artists together. Ticket prices are $20 ($15 for museum members). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.museumofmakingmusic.com. Another part of the exhibit, "Harps in the City," will also take place throughout July, with harps visiting several places in Carlsbad, including one at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 5934 Priestly Drive.
JULY 27 (starting)
Top tennis in la costa
The Women's Tennis Association's Southern California Open will once again bring some of the world's best tennis players to the La Costa Resort and Spa. Among those who will be playing in the tournament will be the world's No. 2 player, Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, the 2013 Australian Open champion. Others include 2011 winner Angieszka Radwanska of Poland, currently ranked No. 4 in the world, No. 8 Petra Kvitova, No. 11 Roberta Vinci and No. 12 Ana Ivanovic and defending champion Dominika Cibulkova, currently ranked No. 18. This is the tournament's 28th year. For more information, go to www.southerncaliforniaopen13.com.