The following is a selection of special events that are happening this summer in Carlsbad. Presented by K1 Speed.
JUNE 15
CARLSBAD BEACH FEST
The 6th annual Carlsbad Beach Fest takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, bringing a day of competitive sports and recreational activities to a one-mile stretch of Carlsbad Beach, from Tamarack to Pine Avenue. A highlight of the event is the Carlsbad CRAWL Beach Trim, featuring a one-mile ocean swim, a run/obstacle sand course, and a mile-long paddle race. Other activities include a 5K beach run or walk, pro and amateur surf contest, paddleboard race and Zumba dance fitness on the sand. To register, visit www.carlsbadbeachfest.com. Free activities offered include live entertainment on several stages, a kid one-mile fun run, surf clinics, kite flying and face paining and sand sculpting. At noon the event will feature a "Hands Across the Beach" ceremony.
JUNE 21
JUNE VILLAGE MUSIC WALK
The Carlsbad Music Festival holds a special Village Music Walk in anticipation of its 10th season (which takes place Sept. 20-22).
The June Village Music Walk is a free community event that features more than 30 eclectic and varied musical performances in intimates venues around the Village, including the Foundry at New Village Arts and the Old Train Station. Musicians scheduled to perform include Mattson 2, MandoBasso, Trouble in the Wind, Giri Nata Children's Balinese Gamelan (from the Center for World Music) and many more.
For a schedule of events, visit www.carlsbadmusicfestival.org.
June 26 (Starting)
TWENTY/20 (5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad) serves up a series of how-to classes geared toward gourmets and those who want to learn some tricks to wow their guests. This summer barbecue series features an impressive lineup of barbecue masters, including Alex Carballo of Stone Brewery's Bistro (on June 26) Brian Malarkey, the chef behind Searsucker, Burlap, Gabardine and Herringbone along with Herringbone's Executive Chef, Amanda Baumgarten (July 10) and TWENTY/20 Executive Sous Chef Andres Hinojosa (July 31). The cost is $50 per class or $275 for the series. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and include tasting, recipes and beverages.
For a full lineup of classes or more information, visit
www.Twenty20Grill.com.
JUNE 28
(Starting)
TGIF Jazz in the Parks
The popular tradition of the City of Carlsbad's Cultural Arts Office returns for its 27th year providing great music and entertainment for the entire family. This year's free concert season begins Friday, June 28 with Madame LeRoux & Crew and the Euphoria Brass band at Stagecoach Park (3420 Camino de los Coches). The park will host the first three concerts of the series, including performances by the High Street Band (July 5) and the Brave Combo (July 12). The concert series continues through Aug. 23 at Poinsettia Park and Calavera Hills Park. 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.
JUNE 15
CARLSBAD BEACH FEST
The 6th annual Carlsbad Beach Fest takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, bringing a day of competitive sports and recreational activities to a one-mile stretch of Carlsbad Beach, from Tamarack to Pine Avenue. A highlight of the event is the Carlsbad CRAWL Beach Trim, featuring a one-mile ocean swim, a run/obstacle sand course, and a mile-long paddle race. Other activities include a 5K beach run or walk, pro and amateur surf contest, paddleboard race and Zumba dance fitness on the sand. To register, visit www.carlsbadbeachfest.com. Free activities offered include live entertainment on several stages, a kid one-mile fun run, surf clinics, kite flying and face paining and sand sculpting. At noon the event will feature a "Hands Across the Beach" ceremony.
JUNE 21
JUNE VILLAGE MUSIC WALK
The Carlsbad Music Festival holds a special Village Music Walk in anticipation of its 10th season (which takes place Sept. 20-22).
The June Village Music Walk is a free community event that features more than 30 eclectic and varied musical performances in intimates venues around the Village, including the Foundry at New Village Arts and the Old Train Station. Musicians scheduled to perform include Mattson 2, MandoBasso, Trouble in the Wind, Giri Nata Children's Balinese Gamelan (from the Center for World Music) and many more.
For a schedule of events, visit www.carlsbadmusicfestival.org.
June 26 (Starting)
TWENTY/20 (5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad) serves up a series of how-to classes geared toward gourmets and those who want to learn some tricks to wow their guests. This summer barbecue series features an impressive lineup of barbecue masters, including Alex Carballo of Stone Brewery's Bistro (on June 26) Brian Malarkey, the chef behind Searsucker, Burlap, Gabardine and Herringbone along with Herringbone's Executive Chef, Amanda Baumgarten (July 10) and TWENTY/20 Executive Sous Chef Andres Hinojosa (July 31). The cost is $50 per class or $275 for the series. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and include tasting, recipes and beverages.
For a full lineup of classes or more information, visit
www.Twenty20Grill.com.
JUNE 28
(Starting)
TGIF Jazz in the Parks
The popular tradition of the City of Carlsbad's Cultural Arts Office returns for its 27th year providing great music and entertainment for the entire family. This year's free concert season begins Friday, June 28 with Madame LeRoux & Crew and the Euphoria Brass band at Stagecoach Park (3420 Camino de los Coches). The park will host the first three concerts of the series, including performances by the High Street Band (July 5) and the Brave Combo (July 12). The concert series continues through Aug. 23 at Poinsettia Park and Calavera Hills Park. 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.