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San Diego is set to celebrate Bastille Day this weekend with a vibrant array of events across La Jolla Village. The festivities kick off with the La Jolla Art Walk featuring free museum admission and a fashion showcase. Concurrently, the Comic-Con Museum hosts Summer Nights, and a premiere party for the new Clark Kent film is scheduled. Additionally, the San Diego Symphony will perform ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ with other events throughout the weekend, culminating in beach concerts and a resource fair for families.
San Diego will celebrate Bastille Day this weekend with an array of art, music, and community events throughout La Jolla Village. The festivities begin on Friday at 4 p.m. and promise a vibrant showcase of local culture and French-inspired activities for all ages.
The La Jolla Art Walk will feature free admission to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD), provided attendees register online in advance. The event will also highlight a fashion showcase by Fashion Week San Diego, which will present a collection of art-infused designs. Visitors can enjoy the atmosphere while sampling French-inspired music and delicacies from various local businesses.
Alongside Bastille Day celebrations, the Comic-Con Museum is hosting its Summer Nights event on the same Friday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This event will offer food and drink specials, catering to the interests of comics and pop culture fans.
Coinciding with the festivities, the premiere party for the new Clark Kent (Superman) film will take place at AMC Court in Mission Valley at 5 p.m. Attendees will be able to enjoy live music, take photos with costumed characters like Superman and Supergirl, and watch the movie at Mission Valley cineplex and two nearby cinemas.
To add to the weekend’s offerings, the San Diego Symphony will perform the score for the blockbuster movie “Top Gun: Maverick” at the Rady Shell at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, with ticket prices starting at $74.
On Saturday, the second annual North Park Record Fair will kick off at noon, merging a love for vinyl with vegan food offerings. Later in the day, the Arts District Liberty Station will feature a performance by blues artist Whitney Shay during its Summer Arts Fest, starting at 4 p.m.
As the evening progresses, the Marine Band San Diego will grace Little Italy’s Piazza della Famiglia at 7 p.m. with a performance featuring classic pieces by American composers. This diverse lineup celebrates both local and national musical talents.
Sunday will wrap up a lively weekend, featuring beach concerts at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, with live entertainment from popular bands such as Lolo Paniolo and the Kehulili O Kailani Dancers, starting at 1 p.m. In the late afternoon, the Concerts on the Green series at Kate Sessions Park will highlight local musicians, beginning at 4 p.m.
Additionally, an All-Inclusive Day of Play and Resource Fair will take place at the Miramar Hourglass Recreation Center on Friday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego, this event prioritizes inclusivity for families and children with disabilities. The fair gives families a free opportunity to enjoy various activity stations, including Olaf’s Snowball Toss, a Pokémon Scavenger Hunt, and Elmo’s Sensory Center.
The event is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring a sensory-friendly window for children sensitive to sensory overload between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Children can also participate in meet-and-greet opportunities with beloved characters like Princess Ariel and Buddy the Elf. Moreover, the ShopAble Bazaar will showcase items crafted by entrepreneurs with disabilities, highlighting local talent and creativity.
Families attending the All-Inclusive Day of Play can also access information and support from local service providers. Admission to this event is free, and families are encouraged to pre-order tickets through Eventbrite.
The weekend’s events in San Diego are set to foster community spirit, showcase artistic talents, and provide a platform for inclusivity and joy for all attendees, particularly those from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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- Fox 5 San Diego
- Wikipedia: Bastille Day
- San Diego Reader
- Google Search: Bastille Day San Diego
- Fine Homes and Living
- Google Scholar: Bastille Day celebrations
- There’s San Diego
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Louis XVI
- Fox 5 San Diego: Military Parade
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