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Summer Kickoff! See What’s Coming to CA in June

Music is bustin’ out all over.

Photo courtesy of San Diego Brew Fest

San Diego Brew Festival

June 8, 12 to 4 p.m.

The 13th annual San Diego Brew Festival finally returns! The event will feature over 70 breweries, 200 beers, 10 of San Diego’s best food trucks as well as cover bands and lawn games. Participating San Diego breweries include Quantum Brewing, Mike Hess Brewing, and Societe Brewing Co. 

Mile High 100

Mile High 100

June 15

​​The Mile High 100 is not a race but a collection of tours for cyclists of all abilities and ages. All bicycles are welcome. The purpose of this event is to promote recreational bicycling in the scenic Almanor Basin and western Lassen County near northern California’s incredible Mt. Lassen Peak.

Photo courtesy of Outloud Music Festival

Outloud Music Festival

June 1 and 2

Janelle Monáe and Kylie Minogue will headline the Outloud Music Festival as part of this year’s West Hollywood Pride. The star-studded, high-energy line-up will celebrate queer voices in music and kick of Pride Month. 

Samara Joy to perform at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival

Healdsburg Jazz Festival

June 15-23

After the landmark 25th anniversary festival last year, Healdsburg Jazz builds on that resounding success with a more ambitious program presenting a series of must-see concerts in beautiful venues, from wineries and restaurants to public plazas and historic theaters. The festival features a vast array of some of the world’s most celebrated musicians, including Grammy Award-winning stars, including Samara Joy, master improvisers and rising artists.

Solvang Music in the Park

Solvang Music in the Park

June 19

Sean Wiggins & lOne gOat will kick off the Music in the Park concert series. The concerts will run all summer through the end of August with a different genre each night including classic rock ‘n’ roll, blues, country, and jazz.

360 Beach Festival

360 Beach Festival

June 29 and 30

Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival celebrates the best of beach life with an awesome, free, all-ages festival. With ocean sports competitions, live music, food and drinks, interactive games, sampling by some of your favorite brands and so much more, this event offers a peek into iconic SoCal beach culture and brings together thousands of guests for a day of good vibes.

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