Let's start with a disclaimer: I am the main stage producer for this year's North Park Festival of Arts. I was asked to help out by booking the lineup, and how could I say no?
I booked some of my favorite local acts and a couple of surprises, too. Besides the main stage, there are four other stages for your listening and visual pleasure, an arts & crafts area for kids, juried art, a craft beer garden, vendors and tons of food. The festival is free and takes place in the heart of North Park, on University Avenue between 30th and 32nd streets. San Diego's new Park2Park shuttle will be running, or you can ride your bicycle and park it at the free bike valet. There is truly something for everyone at this community event, and yet another way to enjoy San Diego's beautiful weather.
Sunday, May 16:
- North Park Festival of Arts, featuring Wirepony, Lights On, Republic of Letters, Midnight Rivals, Josh Damigo, the Dabbers, Martian Horses, the Neverout, Trouble in the Wind, Sara Petite, the Elephant Project, Roxy Jones and more @ North Park (free, all ages, University Avenue between 30th and 32nd streets. Click here for more info. )
- Red Fang, Ghettoblaster @ Casbah
- Left4Dead @ Belly Up (3 p.m.)
- Domingosiete, La Santa Cecilia, PLopez Project @ WorldBeat Center
- Class Is in Session Presents Daygo Produce, Skrapez, Odessa Kane, Illuminauts @ Radio Room
- Tommy Graf, Gunrunner, Ryan Blue @ Tin Can Ale House
- Elevation: A U2 Tribute @ O'Connell's
- Fear Factory with Prong, Silent Civilian, Thy Will Be Done @ House of Blues
- The Lady Luck Band @ Winston's (4-8 p.m.)
- Hands Down South @ Winston's (8-10 p.m.)
- School of Rock V-Team @ Hensley's Flying Elephant (2-4 p.m.)
- Danny King and his Quartet @ Dizzy's (San Diego Wine & Culinary Center)
- Elliott Lawrence @ Humphrey's Backstage Lounge Brunch (10 a.m to 2 p.m.)
- Reggie Smith @ Humphrey's Backstage Lounge
- Earth, Wind and Fire @ Sky Theatre, Harrah's Rincon Casino
Rosemary Bystrak writes about the San Diego music scene, events, and sometimes whatever creeps into her head on her music blog San Diego: Dialed In. Check it for even more listings. Follow her updates at twitter.com/sddialedin or submit your music listings.
