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San Diego Padres Daily Farm Report: June 28
Chihuahuas 10, Round Rock Express 0
Key Statistics: DH Tirso Ornelas, 1-for-5, R, HR (10), 4 RBI; LF Cal Mitchell, 2-for-4, 2 R; SS Mason McCoy, 2-for-4, R, 2B, RBI; C Chandler Seagle, 2-for-4, R, 2 RBI; RHP Sean Reynolds, 3 IP, H, BB, 4 K; RHP Kevin Kopps, IP, K; RHP Glenn Otto, 2 IP, 2 H, BB, 4 K; LHP Luke Westphal (W, 1-1) 2 IP, 2 K
Chandler Seagle went deep for his first time with El Paso. (Photo: Jorge Salgado)
Prospect Watch: The Chihuahuas used a 10-run attack to blow past the Express on the road. It was El Paso’s second shutout of the series and all four of their whitewashings for the year have come in the Round Rock. … The big hit Friday night came off the bat of Tirso Ornelas, who stroked a grand slam – his tenth homer of the year. The 24-year-old is doing his part to earn his first promotion to the big leagues. He has five homers in June to go with a fantastic .960 OPS. Overall, Ornelas has a solid wRC+ of 119 while sporting a career-best 16.6% K-rate. … Light-hitting catcher Chandler Seagle singled twice and drove in a pair of runs. With Brett Sullivan in San Diego, Seagle has seen an increase in playing time. His current .566 OPS is right on par with his career .564 mark. However, Seagle has played seven professional seasons because he’s a fantastic defensive catcher and an asset to any pitching staff. … The Chihuahuas used five pitchers to bullpen their way to victory. Sean Reynolds pitched the first three, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out four. The former first baseman and current reliever has struggledin June, allowing at least two runs in four of his seven outings. While he’s 51 in 39.2 innings on the year, he continues to struggle with his command. He’s walked more than 15% of the batters he’s faced this year, in line with his performance since moving to the mound in 2021. … Lefty Luke Westphal followed Reynolds and pitched two innings to earn his first win in affiliated ball since 2022 when he was in his first stint in the Padres’ organization. The 35-year-old re-signed with the Padres earlier this month after a stint in Tijuana with the Toros. Westphal has not allowed a run in four of his six outings while notching 13 strikeouts in 13.1 innings this season.
Roster Moves: Lefty Austin Davis had his contract purchased by the Padres, giving him a big league roster spot for the first time since 2022. The Padres signed Nabil Crismatt to a minor league deal and assigned him to El Paso.
Missions 5, Midland RockHounds 3
Key Statistics: CF Ripken Reyes, 2-for-5, 2B; DH Brandon Valenzuela, 1-for-5; LF Cole Cummings, 2-for-3, R, 2B, BB, SB (7); SS Ray-Patrick Didder, 1-for-4, R, HR (6), 3 RBI; 2B Connor Hollis, 2-for-4, 2B, RBI; RHP Victor Lizarraga (W, 3-3) 6 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K; RHP Ethan Routzahn (S, 2) IP, H, K
Victor Lizarraga delivers for the Missions. (Photo: Vashaun Newman)
Prospect Watch: The Missions overcame a 3-0 deficit to win, clinching at least a series split heading into the weekend. … Shortstop Ray-Patrick Didder had the big hit of the game, smacking a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the fifth inning. The blast was Didder’s sixth of the year, keeping him on track to finish his third straight season with a double-digit total. The 29-year-old from Aruba has drawn 37 walks this year, giving him a solid .380 on-base percentage, despite hitting just .222. His .751 OPS is the best among Missions’ regulars. … Cole Cummings had a multi-hit effort with a double and a single. He also drew a walk and stole his seventh base for good measure. The 26-year-old has had a solid June, delivering an OPS of .800 with three homers. Cummings continues to punch out too much, as his 32% K-rate is the seventh-highest in the Texas League. Despite the strikeouts, Cummings has posted above-average offensive numbers in AA – an impressive feat for a former undrafted free agent. … Victor Lizarraga overcame some early struggles and notched a quality start to earn his third win of the season. The former Montgomery High hurler lasted six innings, allowing three runs on six hits, walking two, and striking out seven. The 20-year-old righty has gone at least six innings in three consecutive outings, punching out 23 batters in 18.2 innings. His 3.68 ERA is good for seventh in the Texas League, just behind teammate Jared Kollar.
Roster Moves: Righty Cole Paplham was moved to the 60-day injured list which will effectively end his season. He had appeared in just three games since coming off a previous stay on the IL. Miguel Cienfuegos was moved to San Antonio to take the open roster spot.
Dayton Dragons 4, TinCaps 3
Key Statistics: CF Homer Bush, 1-for-3, 2 R, BB, SB (36), CS (6); DH Jay Beshears, 1-for-3, 2B, BB, RBI; RF Kai Murphy, 2-for-3, 2 2B, RBI; RHP Henry Baez, 7 IP, 2 H, ER, 7 K; RHP Tyler Morgan (L, 4-3) 2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 2 K
Henry Baez has been dominant this month. (Photo: Jeff Nycz)
Prospect Watch: The TinCaps led at two different points in this one but they allowed a pair of runs in the eighth and one more in the ninth to lose their fourth straight to Dayton at Parkview Field. … Kai Murphy was the only TinCap to tally two hits Friday night. The former ASU outfielder had a pair of doubles and drove in a run. Murphy, 23, has slumped in June, notching a .605 OPS after being above .700 during April and May, but he is tied for fourth in the Midwest League with 16 doubles. … Henry Baez turned in another magnificent start but got a hard-luck no-decision. Baez completed a season-high seven innings, allowing just one run on two hits. He struck out seven and didn’t walk a batter. The 20-year-old righty has been lights-out this month, allowing just one run in each of his four starts. Baez has pitched to a sparkling 1.59 ERA as opponents have managed only a .163 average against him in June. … After Baez departed, righty Tyler Morgan struggled down the stretch and took the loss. The Abilene Christian product threw two innings, allowing three runs on four hits. The former 14th-rounder has generally pitched well as a multi-inning reliever this season, pitching to a 3.40 ERA in 21 outings.
Roster Moves: Tyler Robertson, who left the game on Thursday and was out for almost two weeks earlier this month, hit the IL. Hot-hitting Nick Vogt was promoted from Lake Elsinore and will add needed outfield depth. The Padres also sent versatile Addison Kopack out from the desert to bolster the offense while sending infielder Alain Camou back to Lake Elsinore.
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 8, Storm 6
Key Statistics: CF Braedon Karpathios, 2-for-4, 2 R, BB; LF Jacob Campbell, 2-for-5, HR (6), 3 RBI; 1B Ethan Long, 2-for-5; DH Kaden Hollow, 2-for-4, R; C J.D. Gonzalez, 2-for-4, R, RBI; RHP Ian Koenig (L, 0-1) 2.2 IP, 8 H, 6 ER, 3 K; LHP Javier Chacon, 3.1 IP, 2 H, BB, 7 K
Javier Chacon delivers for the Storm. (Photo: Robert Escalante)
Prospect Watch: The Quakes jumped on Storm starter Ian Koenig in the third, scoring six runs to take a lead they wouldn’t relinquish. The Quakes win snapped their nine-game losing streak to Lake Elsinore. … Jacob Campbell, who has quietly been one of the hottest hitters in the Padres’ system, had a pair of hits, including his sixth homer of the year – a prodigious shot to left field. At 24, Campbell is a bit old for the Cal League but he’s taken advantage of his current opportunity. All six of Campbell’s homers have come in June and he’s hitting .284/.346/.622 this month. … Center fielder Braedon Karpathios had a pair of hits and drew a walk, hitting at the top of the Storm lineup. The 21-year-old has drawn his share of walks throughout his career and has started to hit the ball with more authority as he has matured. However, after a fantastic April, he’s struggled over the last two months but he’s showing signs of breaking out. Over his last five games, Karpathios has gone 7-for-19. … Catcher J.D. Gonzalez singled twice and scored a run. The 18-year-old has looked predictably overmatched at times, but he’s displaying tangible improvement as he gains experience in his maiden voyage in professional baseball. After hitting just .130 in May, Gonzalez has improved that mark to .245 in June. After striking out 25 times in 54 May at-bats, he’s struck out 10 times in 49 at-bats this month. … Lefty Javier Chacon pitched 3.1 shutout innings after Koenig departed and dominated the Quakes. He allowed just two hits, walked one, and struck out seven. The Cuba native has flourished in a move to the bullpen this season. Chacon appeared in seven games this month, pitching to a microscopic 0.56 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 16 innings.
ACL Diamondbacks 7, ACL Padres 2
Key Statistics: SS B.Y. Choi, 2-for-3, 2 R, 2B, BB; LF Colton Vincent, 2-for-4, 2B, RBI; RHP Abraham Parra (L, 0-3) 2.1 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 4 K; LHP Ruben Salinas, 2.1 IP, 4 H, ER, 3 K; RHP Zac Addkison, 3.1 IP, 4 H, ER, K
B.Y. Choi has shown surprising speed in his first year in the organization. (Photo: Jerry Espinoza)
Prospect Watch: The ACL D-backs scored five runs in the first three innings and cruised to a victory. … While the ACL Padres have struggled mightily in June, shortstop B.Y. Choi has been solid in his first full pro season. The 22-year-old shortstop had two hits, including a double and a walk. Choi has shown good power and solid tools in the desert this year. Overall, he’s delivered a .838 OPS. He could find himself in Lake Elsinore before the season is over. … Catcher/outfielder Colton Vincent had a double and a single as part of a multi-hit night. The 24-year-old made brief appearances in Lake Elsinore and Fort Wayne this season but has spent the majority of the year in the desert. Vincent has hit over .300 in all three spots, including a .306 mark in the ACL in his second pro season. He signed with the Padres last season, after playing his college ball at Florida State. … Lefty Ruben Salinas followed starter Abraham Parra and pitched well. The former outfielder completed 2.1 innings and allowed a run on four hits, striking out three. The 21-year-old has built up slowly in the desert after undergoing Tommy John surgery last season shortly after converting to the mound. Overall, he’s pitched to a 4.41 for the ACL club this season.
Roster Moves: The Padres officially moved pitcher Henry Martinez and outfielder Donte Grant to the 60-day IL. They now have 20 players on either the 60-day or full-season IL, the maximum they are allowed. The club currently has 153 players on active domestic rosters as they approach the draft.
Utility man Samad Taylor was selected to the Major League roster from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move.
Tuesday night was a tale of two parties. Two election night parties.
At Liberty Station’s Stone Brewing, a small coterie of Democratic elected officials and functionaries and a larger coterie of news media shuffled around trying to make sense of the lackluster returns trickling in.
Meanwhile, at downtown’s US Grant Hotel, a much more spirited collection of Republican operatives and supporters laughed and drank in a blindingly-lit convention room, backed by a pianist’s rendition of “Billie Jean.”
The takeaway seemed clear: this was a not-so-great night for San Diego’s Democratic in-group. Chula Vista’s Republican mayor had a huge lead over his Democratic opponent. A tax on second homes lagged behind in the vote count. And several Republicans seemed to make it out of crowded primary fields in local races.
Hell, even if it was only a just-OK night for Republicans – that still seemed worth celebrating to them.
Normally we now get long stretches of days, even weeks of fingernail-biting anticipation as the county so slowly tallies the rest of the votes. But there doesn’t appear to be many close races to watch this time around. There are a couple. We start at the top:
It’s Becerra vs. Hilton
As of 11 p.m., with more than 50 percent of votes counted, it appeared that a Republican and Democrat — rather than two Democrats — would make it through to the general election. Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra led the race, with billionaire Tom Steyer on the outside looking in. The New York Times has a nice tracker here.
Empty Homes Tax Goes Down
Measure A presented a simple choice. What do voters in the city of San Diego have more disdain for – people with enough money to own a second home they leave empty, or new taxes? Turns out, it’s additional taxes. For now, at least.
Championed by Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, Measure A would have placed a tax on homes left vacant for more than half of the year. It was pitched as a way to both raise badly needed revenue for the city and, potentially, make available badly-needed housing.
As of Tuesday evening, the measure’s prospects looked grim, with about 58 percent of voters casting a ‘No’ vote. It will become the second citywide tax increase rejected by voters in as many years. Despite the poor showing, intern Naomi Granata found the pitch resonated with some voters in North Park.
San Diego County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk Jordan Marks was one of a number of local electeds who came out in opposition of the tax. He said the city’s housing problems couldn’t be solved by what he called “bad taxes.”
“This result reflects that Sean Elo-Rivera and the City Council have lost the trust of the public and that voters are reading the fine print,” Marks said.
Elo-Rivera said it wasn’t looking good, but he was hopeful the picture would improve. Ultimately, he thought the money spent opposing the tax — and the distorted message he felt it sent — was too big to overcome.
“There was an enormous amount of money spent, and not just money spent, but money spent to trick voters into thinking that something was going to impact them that wasn’t,” Elo-Rivera said.
No Ammar
Republican County Supervisor Jim Desmond led the way in the 48th Congressional District on Tuesday night.
What we were waiting for is the candidate who would go with him to the runoff. It will attract a ton of national attention and money. It was one of the seats made more competitive by Democrats in the special redistricting vote last year.
San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert and Ammar Campa-Najjar, squared off for a chance to wrest the seat out of longtime Republican control. With 53 percent reporting, von Wilpert held a commanding lead over Campa-Najjar. The councilmember will advance to face Desmond in November.
On the ground in the district, reporter Tigist Layne found that the national politics that led to the redistricting fight were also front and center on voters’ minds as they headed into vote.
Bailey vs. Crosby in Coastal Council District
Former Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey and Deputy City Attorney Nicole Crosby will advance to the November election in District 2 of the San Diego City Council.
Bailey, a Republican-turned-Independent, seemed destined to finish in the top two after he attracted significant attention on social media. The race for the second spot was more uncertain. Josh Coyne, like Crosby, attracted significant Democratic support. And Mandy Havlik — a more development-resistant candidate — also had strong grassroots support in Point Loma.
Our new intern Fiona Bork talked to voters in District 2, which covers the city’s southern coastline, who said that affordability was the most important issue. Exactly how that explained their electoral choices differed by a lot. One voter said Coyne’s market-driven approach to building more housing appealed to him. Another liked Havlik’s approach to limiting vacation rentals. A third voted for Bailey because she wanted less development and more public transit. It seems unlikely that Bailey, who is fiscally conservative, would support massively expanding public transit options. Read the full story here.
City Council District 4: The race for southeastern San Diego’s council district featured three candidates: incumbent Henry Foster, Martha Abraham and Johnny Lee Dang.
Abraham was highly critical of Foster in her campaign and that seemed to resonate well with voters. At the latest count, she led Foster by several hundred votes.
Foster has many supporters in the district, but the city’s handling of catastrophic flooding in January 2024 — among other issues — has led to massive distrust of City Hall.
Council District 6: Incumbent Kent Lee had one prominent opponent, Mark Powell, who is a former member of the County Board of Education. They will both make the runoff but Lee got 55 percent of the vote in early counting.
City Council District 8: San Ysidro School Board Member Antonio Martinez and current District 8 chief of staff, Gerardo Ramirez, lead in this race — which was crowded with Democrats. Venus Molina, who serves as the chief of staff to Councilmember Jennifer Campbell, trailed closely behind in third place. This is one of the races close enough to change as the registrar continues counting votes. Molina’s count improved slightly as the night went on.
Our South County reporter, Jim Hinch, spoke with voters outside the Otay Mesa/Nestor Branch Library. One voter told Hinch she voted for Molina because she liked that she is local and a single mother. Read the full story here.
Election Watch Party Bonus: Ramirez’ supporters and family gathered at the Landing Strip, a bar and restaurant at Brown Field Municipal Airport, to watch results roll in. They broke out into applause when results showed him coming in second.
“For some of the folks it might seem like ‘hey man’ you’re second place, but we’re in there. This is a huge, wonderful sign,” said Ramirez.
DeMaio’s Gonna Gloat
Two local elections were something of a proxy battle between two warring factions of the Republican Party. Assemblymember Carl DeMaio’s team won, again. Every time local Republican leaders unite to oppose him or the people he supports, DeMaio wins. This time it was about two races: the one to replace County Supervisor Jim Desmond and the one to replace State Sen. Brian Jones.
In the county supervisor race: San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones left no doubt she would make it to the runoff. The only remaining question is who will face her — Vista Mayor John Franklin or Kyle Krahel, the former chair of the Democratic Party. After the first votes were counted, Krahel held a slight advantage with 20 percent of the vote compared to Franklin’s 19 percent. DeMaio went all in for Jones and she led the field with more than 41 percent of the vote.
In the state Senate race: As expected, former San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott made the runoff for the state Senate District 40 seat. She got nearly 45 percent of the votes counted so far. The real question was who would go with her. That Republican battle between Kristie Bruce-Lane and San Marcos City Councilmember Ed Musgrove seems to have also gone DeMaio’s way with Bruce-Lane holding a 4.7-percentage-point advantage over Musgrove.
That’s not enough of a gap to call the race but it’s significant.
Teachers Union Pushed Barrera to Runoff in Statewide Race
The race for State Superintendent of Public Instruction became something of a flex test for the state’s largest teachers union. Could the California Teachers Association almost singlehandedly lift a relatively unknown San Diego board member over a bevvy of better financed, higher profile candidates? Yup. Easily.
Fueled by nearly $5 million in spending from the state’s largest teachers union, longtime San Diego Unified Trustee and labor-darling Richard Barrera sailed to a convincing second place finish in the race for state supe. In his nearly two decades as the power behind the throne of the second largest district in the state, Barrera has engineered a progressive labor friendly transformation that the union hopes can be taken statewide.
He will now face off against Republican Chino Valley Trustee Sonja Shaw in November.
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In Other News
- Opinion: A retired lifeguard finds irony in SDG&E’s stance on residents putting solar panels on their balconies. The company once argued against rooftop solar because it was unfair to renters, but now, he writes, “a low-cost system allows most of those same people access to solar, but SDG&E seeks to deny them as well.” (ICYMI: Our MacKenzie Elmer wrote that plugging in such a device could put her at risk of getting her power cut.)
- San Diego County officials warned South Bay residents to limit their exposure to the outdoors after a broken pipe spilled millions of gallons of sewage into the Tijuana River. (Union-Tribune)
- NBC 7 reports that a judge ruled that the city of San Diego illegally collected parking ticket late fees for three years.
- About that cross-border tunnel: The U.S. Attorney’s office says a recently discovered, massive tunnel stretching from Tijuana to Otay Mesa leads to a fake store in the southern San Diego neighborhood. Four people have been charged in connection with drug trafficking linked to the tunnel.
The Morning Report was written by Jakob McWhinney, Mariana Martínez Barba and Will Huntsberry. It was edited by Will Huntsberry, Andrea Sanchez-Villafaña and Scott Lewis.
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There’s a creative inertia that resides in San Diego, producing a near-constant stream of cool events. Fortunately, this weekend is no different. Those with an artistic inkling can search for inspiration at MCASD’s EXPO Design Market or admire the mixture of live performance and neighborhood charm during the North Park Music Fest. Foodies can dine (with wine) at Stake Chophouse & Bar during its ZD Wines Dinner or explore Barrio Logan’s standout eats at the Sabor Del Barrio. Plus, Pride Month is already in full swing in SD with the return of DISCO RIOT’s Queer Mvmnt Fest and the two-day Out & Abt Music Festival.
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Food & Drink Events in San Diego This Weekend
ZD Wines Dinner at Stake Chophouse & Bar
June 4
Stake Chophouse & Bar is collaborating with Napa Valley’s ZD Wines—a family-run winemaking institution that’s been around since 1969—on an intimate four-course dinner this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Throughout the meal, each dish will be paired with a curated pour from ZD Wines, with patrons set to receive a chardonnay, pinot noir, and pair of cabernet sauvignons. Dinner guests will also be treated to insight on the night’s wine pairings from ZD Wines’ senior winemaker Chris Pisani. Reservations are $210 pre-paid through OpenTable.
1309 Orange Avenue, Coronado
Sabor Del Barrio
June 7
Take advantage of all the dynamic attractions that the Barrio Logan Cultural District has to offer—and eat very well while you’re at it—during the third annual Sabor Del Barrio. This Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. attendees can devour their way through 35 neighborhood staples and traverse the tasting stops on foot, by bike, via a free trolley shuttle, or a combination of the three. Tickets are $40 online ($55 day of) and come with complimentary admission to Quint Gallery, the Athenaeum Art Center, and the Chicano Park Museum & Cultural Center, plus a free tour of Tao of Clay.
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Concerts & Festivals in San Diego This Weekend
Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival at Old Poway Park
June 6
Survey the depth of oral storytelling during the free annual Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Old Poway Park. Named for harmonica virtuoso, marine biologist, and longtime San Diegan Sam Hinton, this event highlights folk artists who specialize in time-honored traditions. Throughout the day, attendees can see performances by musicians with roots in Americana, Cajun, and Appalachian rhythms on the main stage, dance in the Templars Hall, and hear historical tales from the Storytellers of San Diego in the Porter House.
14134 Midland Road, Poway
North Park Music Fest
June 6
Psychedelic rockers Frankie and the Witch Fingers will headline an eclectic lineup at the North Park Music Fest. This Saturday, enjoy sets from noon to 1:45 a.m. from over thirty performers—including DJs, bands, and local acts—across a dozen North Park venues. Ticket options include general admission ($25 online, $35 day of) and VIP passes ($65) which come with lounge access at Granada House, line-skipping privileges and more; festival proceeds will go towards the North Park Business & Neighborhood Foundation. Plus, performances at Pure Pawsh, Visual Art + Supply, Overland, and Playground Art + Coffee will be open to the public.
North Park
Out & Abt Music Festival
June 6 & 7
The calendar has just flipped to Pride Month, and Out & Abt is celebrating in style. The two-day Out & Abt Music Festival begins Saturday from 3-10 p.m. at The Soap Factory with drag shows, circus acts, a manic pixie dream market, two stages of live music, and last but not least, a mechanical bull. The festivities will continue with an after party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Gossip Grill and conclude with an afternoon pool party at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on Sunday from 1-7 p.m. Ticket options include weekend general admission passes ($70), and entry to the music festival ($30), after party ($17) and pool party ($27).
Citywide
Theater & Art Exhibits in San Diego This Weekend
The Monsters at La Jolla Playhouse
June 2-28
Fresh off its Drama Desk Award-winning run in the Big Apple this past winter, The Monsters will have its first West Coast production beginning Tuesday in the Mandall Weiss Forum at La Jolla Playhouse. Written by and co-starring Ngozi Anyanwu, The Monsters finds its reconciliatory narrative in a young woman yearning to repair her relationship with her estranged older brother in the brutal and unforgiving world of mixed martial arts. The Monsters will have preview performances this Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 & 8 p.m. and Sunday at 1 & 7 p.m., with tickets ranging from $30-$74.
2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla
Queer Mvmnt Fest
June 3-7
DISCO RIOT has orchestrated five days of queer-focused events centered on the essence and vitality of movement for its annual Queer Mvmnt Fest. The festival begins Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. with short film screenings at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, and will include six free movement workshops, with instruction ranging from breathwork to ballet and beyond. Plus, on back-to-back nights at the Malashok Black Box Theater, the participating 2SLGBTQIA+ artists will perform in a variety show (Friday at 7 p.m.) and a featured artist showcase (Saturday at 7:30 p.m.). Admission ranges from free to $40 for individual events at Queer Mvmnt Fest.
Citywide
Golden State Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Balboa Theatre
June 5-7
The final production in Golden State Ballet’s 2025/26 season will be a world premiere version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, crafted by the company’s artistic director Raúl Salamanca. Inspired by William Shakespeare’s celebratory fantasy play and George Balanchine’s subsequent ballet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream will guide viewers into a fanciful world. This production will also feature the return of Houston Thomas’ neoclassical ballet The Four Seasons to the Golden State Ballet program. Tickets range from $45-$126, with performances this Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. at Balboa Theatre.
868 Fourth Avenue, Gaslamp
Let’s Chat at Lamplighters Community Theatre
June 5-14
The ever-expanding presence of artificial intelligence looms large over America’s educational institutions, most notably at the college level. In Let’s Chat, a world-premiere play written and directed by Lisa Balderston, a complex student-teacher quarrel is sprung from the natural tug-of-war between AI usage and ethical standards. Theatergoers can catch Let’s Chat at Lamplighters Community Theatre on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and Sunday at 2 p.m. this week and next. Tickets are $30 for adults and $28 for students, seniors, and active military.
5915 Severin Drive, La Mesa
Hairspray at New Village Arts
June 5 – July 19
It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the dancefloor of The Corny Collins Show, the city’s preeminent teen variety show, is the unlikely setting for a battle over racial integration. Based on John Waters’ most accessible film, Hairspray has since become a beloved stage musical featuring teen idols, endearing characters, and a beat that can’t be stopped. New Village Arts’ production of Hairspray will begin with previews ($40) this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., and two additional previews next week, before the production opens on June 13 ($80).
2787 State Street, Carlsbad
New Exhibitions at California Center for the Arts Museum
June 6 – August 16
Ancestry, history, and the immersively original connection to them both is at the forefront of two new exhibitions opening Saturday at the California Center for the Arts Museum. In Field Notes on Memory, a product of the museum’s In Studio Artist Residency program, artists Farshid Bazmandegan, Tony M. Bingham, and Helena Westra blend sentimental and tangible materials with culturally-grounded stories. In José Hugo Sánchez’s Amoxtlis, which will have a free opening reception this Saturday from 4-6 p.m., Sánchez tackles border relations through printmaking informed by Mesoamerican innovation and medium-spanning influences.
340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido
More Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend
Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair at Digital Gym Cinema
June 5-11
Digital Gym Cinema and American Cinematheque invite filmgoers to resonate with all matters of havoc and helplessness during Bleak Week: Cinema of Despair. While this week-long gauntlet of afflicting cinema will examine the atrocities of the world in which we live, it is also intended to demonstrate the resounding hope that remains. The Bleak Week programming at Digital Gym Cinema will navigate stories of grief, pain, gore, and beyond, with selections by international directors like Lars von Trier, Béla Tarr and Andrzej Wajda. Tickets are $14 for all series screenings, with multiple showings of each film happening throughout the week.
1100 Market Street, East Village
Giro di San Diego GranFondo
June 6
Cyclists will test their strength as well as their appetites (for both a challenge and the large meal that follows it) during this Saturday’s Giro di San Diego GranFondo. All riders depart from Frances Ryan Park in Escondido at 7:15 a.m. and end in the same location, with mountainous course distances of 20, 32, 56 and 95 miles, as well as the brand-new King & Queen of the Mountain climbing challenge. But no GranFondo is complete without a proper reward, and all cyclists who cross the finish line can enjoy a post-ride massage, receive a finisher’s medal, and dive fork-first into an Italian feast. Registration ranges from $97-$278 for the GranFondo races.
390 Hidden Trails Road, Escondido
EXPO Design Market
June 6 & 7
Tap into cutting-edge worlds of local creativity during the third annual EXPO Design Market at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. This Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., network with fellow arts lovers and check out vinyl DJ sets, maker-led talks, local vendors, a zine workshop, and more. Additionally, festivities will continue each day from 8 p.m. to close during the free 21+ Expo After Dark activation at Kiku Room. Market entry is free for all ages and RSVPs are encouraged, but not mandatory, for both Saturday and Sunday; gallery admission is 50% throughout the weekend when purchased at the front desk.
700 Prospect Street, La Jolla
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Countdown to ’26: International Soccer Weekend at Snapdragon Stadium
June 6 & 7
In less than two weeks, 48 nations will vie for soccer’s most desired prize during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But before the tournament kicks off across North America, Snapdragon Stadium will host a pair of friendly matches showcasing four of the tournament’s featured teams. During International Soccer Weekend, local fans can catch matchups between Switzerland and Australia (Saturday at noon) and Colombia vs. Jordan (Sunday at 4 p.m.) as they prepare to play on the sport’s biggest stage. Tickets start at $55 for Saturday’s match and $74 for Sunday’s match.
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