DAY.MVS XL
August 3-7
Tiki Oasis
Held within Mission Valley’s historic town and Resort Country, Tiki Oasis promises a “Journey to the Tropics” with four days and five nights of art, music and fashion shows. Highlights for ticket holders include three nights of burlesque shows, educational workshops and many live musical performances. Non-ticket holders can still attend the Tiki Oasis pop-up art show with exhibits from 40+ artists (Thursday-Sunday) and a market with more than 100 vendors selling Tiki glassware, accessories, pottery and clothing (Saturday and Sunday). Explore ticket options for the event here. | 500 Hotel Circle North, Mission Valley
August 4
Humphreys Concerts By the Bay – Father John Misty & Suki Waterhouse
Head to Humphreys Half Moon Inn on Shelter Island for a sunset concert by the bay by acclaimed folk-rock singer-songwriter Father John Misty this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Tour for the release of his fifth album Chloë and the Next 20th Century, a record heavily inspired by the big band albums of Hollywood’s golden age, he will be joined by special guest Suki Waterhouse. Her debut album I can’t let go released earlier this year. Father John Misty’s Aug. 3 show at Humphreys is almost sold out, so get a ticket while you can. | 2241 Shelter Island Drive, Point Loma
August 5-6
Heiva San Diego
Heiva San Diego is a cultural celebration of Tahitian life with music, dance, arts and crafts, and island spirits inspired by Tahiti’s most important annual celebration. Festivities at The Flower Fields include a Tahitian fashion show, a solo and couple dance competition, and the Miss & Mr. pageant. Heiva—as well as several prize and auction options. While connecting French Polynesia and the US through shared culture, Heiva San Diego also rewards San Diego’s Polynesian community with grants and scholarships. Two-day tickets are $30, while $15 single-day tickets are also available. | 5704 North Walk, Carlsbad
August 5-7
Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Ceramics Market
The old town’s big annual market event Bazaar Del Mundo will highlight more than 20 artists from all over Latin America. This year’s featured artists include Mexican visual artist Lorena Chavez Rosa, who makes contemporary sculptures inspired by animals, agriculture and humanity, and there will be a selection of jewelry, embroidered clothing, folk art, pottery and clay pottery for sale. Additional festival features include mariachi bands, folkloric dancers and live demonstrations by artists, including an exhibit of Mata Ortiz ceramics, a ceramic technique that focuses on hand-painted symbols dating back centuries. No ticket is required, so stop by the market anytime between 10am – 8pm on Friday and Saturday and 10am – 5:30pm on Sunday. | 4133 Taylor Street, Old Town
August 6
CountryFest
Headlined by Country Music Awards New Artist of the Year winner Jimmie Allen and hosted by Viejas Resort & Casino and 103.7 KSON, CountryFest features rising talent in an alfresco concert in the Park at Viejas. Known for hit singles like “Freedom Was a Highway,” “Best Shot” and “Down Home,” Allen is a superstar in the making you don’t want to miss. With a lineup that also includes country star Joe Nichols and up-and-comer Jackson Dean, CountryFest appeals to any fan of the genre. Buy your tickets here. | 5005 Willows Road, Alpine
Liberty Station ArtWalk
August 6-7
Art Walk at Liberty Station
The 17th annual Liberty Station ArtWalk takes over Ingram Plaza this weekend with a two-day event featuring artwork from more than 150 local, national and international artists in painting, sculpture, glasswork, jewelry and photography. Expect live entertainment from local musicians, a beer and wine garden and food/refreshments from vendors like B’s Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Maui Wowi and Dang Brother Pizza. Also be sure to check out over 100 pairs of Vans designed by visual artists being sold in person at ArtWalk. | 2751 Dewey Road, Liberty Station
DAY.MVS XL
Put together by the producers of San Diego’s other favorite EDM concert series CRSSD Festival comes DAY.MVS XL, a summer celebration of dance, house and techno right by the water. Performers over the weekend include DJs Duke Dumont, Eric Prydz, Vintage Culture and Claptone spinning hits at Waterfront Park. Tickets give concertgoers access to several parties with festival performers throughout the weekend at San Diego club venues like Spin, Music Box, Revel Revel and more. You can find the tickets here. | 1600 Pacific Highway, Embarcadero
August 7
Tapatio Festival
This Sunday August 7, the Tapatio Festival pays homage to the western Mexican state of Jalisco and its capital Guadalajara with folkloric mariachi and ballet performances, art and tequila. Known as the birthplace of mariachi music and tequila, the festival will also feature Jalisco delicacies such as birria, torta ahogadas and carne en su jugo, and drinks from Jalisco. Mariachi performances by Mariachi Mi San Diego, Mariachi Continental and Mariachi Continental and Ballet Folklorico by Valle Del Sol and Sunshine. General admission tickets are $25 and can be found here. | 536 13th Street, Imperial Beach
