The week is finally over and the outlook for this weekend in Oceanside is bright and sunny with activities from sun up to sun down! Whether you are looking to be near or on the water, for a little art and culture, to support a cause, eat delicious food, or to enjoy some great jazz we got you covered.
Saturday, September 26
Oceanside Harbor Days
Oceanside Harbor Days held throughout the weekend, September 26 and 27, are an event that all are invited and welcome to. Featuring arts and crafts exhibits, amazing food, and fun activities, there are options for the whole family to have a fun time. Featuring a new sandcastle competition – who can pass that up, honestly, an entertainment stage, and a Nail ‘n’ Sail competition, residents and neighbors should expect to have a great time with family, friends, and good eats.
When: 9 am to 6 pm Saturday, 26, and ending at 5pm Sunday, 27.
Where: Oceanside Harbor
JazzMikan Trio+
Coming to The Brooks Theatre in downtoen Oceanside, virtuoso jazz pianist Mikan Zlatkovich and his ensemble, JazzMikan Trio+, will perform an unforgettable show tomorrow. Described as a “master interpreter with an exquisite touch,” this is a performance that should make your weekend to-do list.
When: September 26 @ 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: The Brooks Theatre
How Much: $15
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Visit our Event’s Calendar to see More Events:
Basic Bird Watch Workshop @ Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center
Sep 26 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
San Diego Restaurant Week @ Various Locations
Sep 26 all-day
Cruising for the Cause @ Mission Marketplace Shopping Center
Sep 26 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
ArtSplash 2015
Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, September 27
Tiki Swim
Beginning with a mass start which takes swimmers out and around the City of Oceanside’s iconic fishing pier, quickly swimmers turn north, once past the pier, and swim towards the Oceanside Harbor. The Tiki Swim has two course options of a 2.4 mile and 1.2 mile swim – the participants in the 2.4 mil swim should expect a merge with the 1.2 mile swimmers halfway through their course. This swim is the only time swimmer can legally swim through the Harbor, so do not miss your chance to add this to your quiver of completed San Diego courses! Finishing at the boat launch ramps, swimmers will have protected, calm water to glide through as they race to the finish line.
As a side event to the OCeanside Harbor Days, taking the time to watch this event and participate will be spectacular and fun – and you can refuel on some god eats once you complete the race!
When: September 27 @ 10 am to 12 pm
Where: Oceanside Pier
How Much: $55 to $78
For more information, click here.
NOISES OFF
The Star Theatre Company Presents NOISES OFF from September 25- October 4th in Oceanside, CA.
A comedic farce written by the Michael Frayn, this concept of a play within a play, in this case a dreadful farce called “Nothing On” — the type of production in which many doors continually open and shut. The setting has been transplanted from English provincial theatre to Des Moines, Iowa, where a second-rate theatrical troupe is preparing to perform the Broadway-bound. Complicating matters are the personal problems and backstage relationships that have fostered jealousy and petty squabbling and intruded upon any professionalism this motley crew can muster. As the company works its way to New York City, the eccentricities of the cast come to the forefront and the performances on the road dissolve into chaos on and off stage.
*PG-13
Directed By: David Schulz
Show Dates and Times:
- September 25th/26th & October 2nd/3rd @ 7:30pm
- September 27th & October 4th @ 2pm
Admission:
- Adults $18
- Students/Military/Senior $12
- Children under 12 $8
- Please note that there is no online ticket processing fees, but at-door sales will incur a handling fee.
Please click for additional information about the Star Theatre.
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Giving the feeling that you’ve just stepped out of the MainStreet Oceanside Farmers Market, the Farmers Market Scramble is a mixture of beautiful heirloom cherry tomatoes, baby kale, artichokes, asparagus, feta cheese, and kale pesto, with a side of fresh fruit. Perfect for those days when you want something a little lighter.
If you’re in the mood for something on the traditional American side, the Blue Collar Breakfast is for you. You will get fluffy scrambled eggs served with caramelized onions and breakfast potatoes, with two delicious slices of agave bacon.
California is known for some outstanding burritos and LTH’s Short Rib Burrito is no different. Stuffed with beer braised short rib, french fries, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, guacamole, pico, and chipotle crema, and finishing it off with a side of tasty fresh fruit, this is definitely a meal for someone with an appetite!
Local Tap House continues to bring the freshness with their scrumptiously satisfying Local Strawberry and Avocado Baby Kale Salad. This delicious salad is topped with warm pecan crusted goat cheese, dried sour cherries, candied pecans, and a luscious burnt orange vinaigrette. Yum!
Surf for the Sea is a surf competition in recognition of the late Harry Bennett and all local surfers and family of Surf for the Sea who have passed away. This event will be held at the North Jetty of Oceanside Harbor during September 12-13, 2015. Hosted by the San Diego chapter of the Surfrider Foundation and other environmental organizations who help protect our earth’s beautiful ocean and coastlines, attending the event not only means you are helping these organizations, but you can also participate in an on-site beach clean-up. 
Air Tahiti Nui is making its first stop of the Waterman World Tour at Camp Pendleton’s beautiful Del Mar Beach on September 12, 2015 from 6 am to 3 pm. With a total of three events (you can register for all of them or just one), this is for those who wish to test their abilities against the Marines in paddleboard races, outrigger canoe and surfski races, and an open harbor swim. The competition is for ages 9 and up with options of winning prize money and tickets to Bora Bora! 
Led by Oceanside native and 101 historian John Daley, Downtown Oceanside Historical Walks feature on the second Saturday of each month at 9 am sharp beginning at the Oceanside Civic Center Fountain. If you wish to hear a unique, inspirational, and educational story built upon information from the Historical Society and Daley’s own personal experiences join Daley this coming Saturday, September 12, and learn more about Oceanside’s rich history. He covers the significance of local homes, churches, bank, and other various hot spots, the famed “Top Gun” house, and more!
There are many thoughts about the Mission of San Luis Rey de Francia, founded by Friar Junipero Serra, and its impacts on the local native community of the San Luis Rey River Valley. Author Jim Downs explores questions of fair policies and integration of the Native Americans in Alta California and the impacts of the policies on the people they were intended to affect. Included are the stories and narratives of F. Antonio Peyri, O.F.M., a Luiseno Native American, who oversaw the construction of the mission, the involvement of Pio Pico, Mexico’s last governor of Alta California, and much more. 
Taking you to places around and inside of the Mission San Luis Rey, Brad Byrom, a history professor at MiraCosta College, is revamping the age-old history lessons San Diego natives received about the Mission when they were kids. Jam-packed full of insights on the mission, the local Native Americans who built some unusual objects and features, Byrom volunteers his time each Saturday beginning at 1 pm. His mission is to get people excited about the history in the area, focusing on the historical facts and revealing both the good and bad sides of the Mission’s presence and history, and the impact it has had on local native communities. 
This coming Saturday, September 12, from 4 pm to 6 pm, a special VIP art gallery reception will be held at the California Surf Museum showing Kevin A. Short’s “Art of Surf” exhibition. Starting as a painter using heavy brush stroke techniques with acrylic and oil paints, his work is renowned for displaying a sense and feel of a three-dimensional piece with exceptionally pleasing movement. It isn’t hard to believe and see that surfing and its culture has had a huge impact on Short’s work. As such, in addition to being featured in The Surfers Journal — a magazine focusing on surfing and its culture — Short has created illustrations and artwork for PepsiCo, Microsoft, and Disney. 
Located at sunny Oceanside’s Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre, FM 94/9 is hosting this year’s Independence Jam on September 12, 2015, featuring seven bands on two stages for $28 (plus fees). This all-ages event includes performances by Silversun Pickups, Metric, Houndmouth, Meg Myers, Civil Twilight, Bully, and The New Regime. Gates to the theater open up at 3 pm with the New Regime opening up at 3:45 pm. 
Upcycling and repurposing materials to free up our landfills is becoming increasingly more popular. To play off of this green idea, 
Looking to fill your home with vintage décor that reminds you of a warm, old-fashioned, lovely home? Or maybe you’re just looking to pick up some funky, unique finds? Every Saturday and Sunday, Lucky Street Vintage Marketplace hosts their warehouse to vendors and enthusiasts alike! Stop by from from 10 am to 5 pm and get your hands on some amazing treasures before others do! 
Taking place in Old Town San Diego Historic Park from noon to 4 pm on September 12, enjoy a Mexican Independence celebration at Fiestas Patrias! These festive events will include live music, games, and pinatas, historic and traditional dance, music, and crafts will be showcased throughout the day. 
The Civic Center Plaza in Oceanside is hosting El Noche Mexicana on September 13 from 1 pm to 7 pm. Visitors can expect to see a blessing performed by Aztec dancers, musical performances by Mariachi Juvenil de Chula Vista, Los Viejitos Corazon Purepecha, and more. 
With the return of Taste of Old Town this month, local businesses and foodies are psyched! Your ticket will grant you two food and beverage tastes from 13 of Old Town San Diego’s most delicious restaurants!
Well, what can we say? It’s all in the name! The Labor Day Burger was created especially for this holiday and consists of a ground beef patty, bacon, cheese, and veggies. It sounds pretty perfect to us!
If you’re craving a burger, but looking for something a little leaner than beef, try these delicious Grilled Turkey Sliders. Smaller in size and topped with a sweet and spicy Tomato Jam, this recipe is a bit different than your typical burger on the grill, but definitely a welcome change!
If you love salsa, you’ll love the freshness of this Corn Salsa. Colorful and crisp, this salsa pairs well with tortilla chips or veggie chips, or can even work well atop a piece of fish. Yum!
Pasta salad is one of our go-to dishes when it comes to cookouts or potlucks. With this 7-Layer Pasta Salad, they have put a twist on the typical pasta salad and incorporated green salad, cheese, and ham. It sounds filling and tasty!
We love the honey mustard combination…now add in chicken wings, and you’ve got a fantastic dish! These Dijon Chicken Wings are simple to prepare and something your guests will enjoy!
After those scrumptious dishes, have you saved room for dessert? So have we! This Peach Cobbler is a great way to end your meal; it’s easy to make and only takes about 40 minutes to bake. If you want to add even more decadence to this dessert, you can top it with ice cream!