‘Concerts at the Cove’ series kicks off this week
The city of Solana Beach and the Belly Up Tavern host the “Concerts at the Cove” series, which brings local musicians to the Fletcher Cove Park stage in performances for all ages from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursdays, June 23 to Aug. 25.
The concert series offers community members, especially families, a variety of musical styles.
This summer’s lineup: Thursday, Sergio D. Tala (Mediterranean guitar); June 30, Slack Key Ohana with Polynesian Dancers; July 7, The Sully Band (R&B-blues); July 14, Jimmy & Enrique (world music); July 21, Fleetwood Max (tribute band); July 28, Imagery Machine (indie-alternative); Aug. 4, Donnis Trio (folk rock); Aug. 11, to be announced; Aug. 18, Hullabaloo (Organic kids folk); Aug. 25, Dulaney and Company (Americana).
Bring low-back beach chairs, ground cover and picnics. Admission is free. For more information, visit cityofsolanabeach.org.
Coastal Roots Farm will hold summer film and music series
ENCINITAS
A five-part film and music series opens Thursday at the Coastal Roots Farm, an Encinitas-based nonprofit Jewish community farm and education center.
This year’s Farm Film & Music Series features documentary films, local musicians and community conversations on equitable food systems, environmental justice and caring for the Earth.
The first film screening, on Thursday, is “Gather,” which tells the story of Indian resilience and the renaissance of Native food systems.
Doors open at 7 p.m. with live music, socializing and a chance to speak with local community groups. The film starts at 8:30 p.m. at the farm, 441 Saxony Road.
The remaining lineup: July 21, “A Plastic Ocean”; Aug. 18, “Unbroken Ground”; Sept. 15, “The Biggest Little Farm”; Oct. 13, “Fantastic Fungi.”
Bring a picnic and blankets or lawn chairs. Admission is $10. For more information, visit coastalrootsfarm.org.