We're in peak season for local festivals, so expect to see a ton of local community spaces activated all the way through Oktoberfests. If you're broke or on a budget, hop on a bus and find one of these fun fests. By evening, you've got music choices like Lost '80s Live at Humphreys or the Bomboras at the Casbah. Chloe Lou & the Liddells are the featured band at Bird Park in North Park, and the homies will be hanging with the Sleepwalkers at Soda Bar. Country fans will flock to Clint Black at the new outdoor space at Viejas Casino in Alpine, and Memphis rapper Xavier Wulf plays Soma. Just a side note: We know there are at least two Wild Child bands out there, and the Austin one plays original indie music, but tonight's Wild Child show at Belly Up is the one that's been around for ages playing a tribute to Jim Morrison and the Doors. I've known at least a handful of people who've gone to see one expecting the other, so just a little point worth clarifying. Happy Saturday night!
Saturday, Aug. 17:
- Chula Vista Harborfest @ Bayside Park (10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
- SD Margarita Fest @ Waterfront Park
- Ferragosto 2019: Pirates Invade Sicily @ Amici Park, Little Italy
- San Diego West Coast Multicultural Carnival & Festival @ SDCCU Stadium
- Lost '80s Live: A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Missing Persons, Musical Youth, Real Life, the Vapors, Escape Club, Annabella of Bow Wow Wow, Boys Don’t Cry, the Motels, Farrington & Mann (original members of When in Rome UK), Trans X @ Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
- The Bomboras, the Rosalyns, Action Andy & the Hi-Tones, DJs GirlGroupGirl & Richard Whig @ Casbah
- Chloe Lou & the Liddells, Mr. Adrian Demain @ Bird Park
- The Sleepwalkers, Cumbia Machin, Air Nandez @ Soda Bar
- Xavier Wulf, Beau Young Prince, Marty Grimes, RecoHavoc @ Soma
- Clint Black @ Concerts in the Park, Viejas Casino
- Wild Child, Band of Gringos @ Belly Up
- Neon Beat @ Bar Pink
- '80s vs. '90s Dance Party with Saul Q & Gabe Vega @ Whistle Stop
- Shawn P. Rohlf and Friends @ Whistle Stop (5 p.m.)
- 2019 International Mariachi Summit Gala Concert @ Civic Theatre
- Kawsak performs the traditional music of the Andes @ Dizzy's
- The Petty Saints, the Dodges, Original Son, Dead Ven @ Ken Club
- Whips 'n' Furs: Cruisin @ Space
- Steph Johnson @ Plaza Bar, Westgate Hotel
- The Broadway Hits of Rodgers, Hammerstein & Hart @ Embarcadero Marina Park South
- Dadbod @ Seven Grand
- Bump: Underground Disco @ Blonde
- UFC 241: DJ Mancat, Oren @ The Holding Company
- Besos De Coco @ Panama 66
- SD Soul Club 6-Year Anniversary with Monty Neysmith of Symarip, the Bishops, the Amalgamated @ The Merrow
- GoldFish, Carlo X Ofier @ Music Box
- The Tighten Ups @ Pour House (5 p.m.)
- Parade of Horribles, No Captains, South Towne Sham @ Pour House (9 p.m.)
- Edgar Degas: Works on Paper @ California Center for the Arts, Escondido
- Summerfest Gala @ The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center (5 p.m.)
- Sergio Mendes Benefit Concert @ The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
- Pinkeye, Band of Loons @ Black Cat Bar
- Bomba de Batey @ Border X Brewing
- Alvino & the Dwells @ Grand Ole BBQ & Asado (5-8 p.m.)
- The Sea Monks @ Grand Ole BBQ & Asado
- Khofa, BJSims, Negative Shawdy @ Voodoo Room, House of Blues
- Mon Laferrte: La Gira De Norma @ House of Blues
- Sophia Alone @ Martini's Above Fourth
- Nick Bone & the Big Scene, Pull the Plug (first show since 1989!), Black's Beach Boys @ Tower Bar
- Soney B Blues Band @ De Oro Mine Co.
- Terrorist, Genocide Beast, Beliath @ Bancroft Bar
- Crafted Artist Showcase 01 featuring Apollo Lason, Luis Travels, Splavender, Sister @ Quartyard
- Irish Eyes, Zack Rhodes @ Lestat's
- Three Lane Live @ Moonshine Beach
- '80s vs. '90s Throwbacks @ Manhattan Bar
- Whiskey, Cash and Roses @ Moonshine Flats
- Reverie Noise @ Winston's (2 p.m.)
- Lust for Life @ Winston's (5 p.m.)
- Indubious x Sol Seed @ Winston's (9:30 p.m.)
- Chloe Lou & the Liddells, Babydoll Warriors, Super Villain @ Til-Two Club
- Conjunto Primavera @ Sycuan Casino (6 p.m. & 9 p.m.)
- Easy Wind @ Wildwood Crossing
- Clint Westwood, the Reveliers, Trembler, One Hot Planet @ Himmelberg's
- Ten Bulls, Dash, the Fogels, Dani the Changeling @ Salty Frog
- Strictly Business with DJs Edroc & KanyeAsada @ The Office
- Three Chord Justice @ Riviera Supper Club & Turquoise Room
- Stefan Hillesheim & Power of Love, Clapton Hook @ 710 Beach Club
- Johnny Deadly Trio, Rip Carson @ Rosie O'Grady's
- Whiskey Ridge @ Renegade
- UFC 241: DJ Nvious @ U-31
- Platinum Vibe @ Humphreys Backstage Live (9 p.m.)
- Grupo H-100 @ El Gran Patron Night Club
- DJ Moniq @ V Lounge, Viejas Casino
- Trevor McSpadden @ Lobby Bar, Viejas Casino
- BK Lounge with DJs Billie Knight, Tone Capone, Dub-B @ El Dorado
- Dillon Nathaniel, jordnmoody @ Bassmnt
- Beatsource Playground @ Parq
- Muzik Junkies @ Cafe Sevilla
- Overdrive with Nina Flowers, Techniche @ Spin (10 p.m.)
- In the Bag presents the Tub @ Spin (3 p.m.)
- Roni Lee @ Navajo Live
- Dusk2Dawn Karma's Kandyland @ Andaz Hotel Takeover
- Jesse Marco @ Omnia
- Wellman @ Fluxx
- Max Chapman @ Bang Bang
Rosemary Bystrak is the publicist for the Casbah and writes about the San Diego music scene, events and general musings about life in San Diego on San Diego: Dialed In. Follow her updates on Twitter or contact her directly.