Good morning, Escondido.

The Escondido Art Association opens its 'Summer Days' art show today at the Esco Arts Gallery on Grand Avenue while juror LaRetta Small-Zamora gives Thomas O’Brien a Gold Medal for his painting 'Descending into the Heat' and honors other works with Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mentions.

The Museum at the California Center for the Arts is hosting Field Notes on Memory (an exhibition featuring 2025–26 residents such as Farshid Bazmandegan, Tony M.

Bingham, and Helena Westra) and is on view until Aug. 16.

San Diego County Fair runs from June 10 to July 5 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. except Mondays and Tuesdays.

Guests enjoy carnival rides, food stands and live concerts with headliners — Chicago and Koe Wetzel.

Brian H. Murphy of Murphy’s Fine Woodworking won 4th place at the San Diego County Fair for his California West BowArm Chair — his entry competed against 364 others and is now for sale.

He can be reached at 2243 Mountain View Dr. in Escondido for inquiries.

Escondido Choral Arts will present a 'Lord of the Rings' choral symphony Sunday, June 14 at 3 p.m. at California Center for the Arts.

Conductors John Nettles and James Beauton will lead 110 singers and 86 musicians (with a 2:45 p.m. lecture) to bring Tolkien’s score to life.

John Paul the Great Catholic University will dedicate its new 30,000 sqft Creative Arts Complex on Saturday at 220 W.

Grand Ave in downtown. The event features a blessing by Archbishop Cordileone, tours, refreshments, a vigil Mass, dinner (nearby dining available) and a jazz concert, with classes starting this fall.

Deer Springs Fire Protection District will celebrate the grand opening of Fire Station 2 on Saturday, June 13 from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at 1321 Deer Springs Rd., San Marcos; local officials will speak on improvements in emergency response for the area.

Friday night, the Cruisin Grand in Escondido drew hundreds to local shops and restaurants with classic cars on display.

Steve Waldron organized the family-friendly event (featuring vintage automobiles) that slowed traffic and energized the community.

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his second home run of the season with two outs to lift the Padres to a 5-4 win against the Reds yesterday at Petco Park (his fifth walk-off homer career).

His blast came after a 3-12 slump, giving San Diego its fourth win in 16 games.

Hidden City Sounds: Sara Petite Performance and Line Dance Classes

7-10 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Free entry — Experience the original sound of outlaw country with Sara Petite and join free line dance lessons prior to the show.

The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit in Concert

3-6 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — $30-$36 — Experience a grand choral symphony featuring music from the iconic film trilogy performed by a large ensemble.

The Addams Family Musical

7:00 – 9:30 p.m. — The Grand | Ritz Theater — Adults: $25, Child (12 & Under): $20 — A delightfully dark, hilariously twisted musical escapade.

Fairy Garden Workshop for Kids

11 a.m. — CoLabCrafts — All materials included — Kids will design and build their own magical succulent fairy gardens in this hands-on workshop.

Bustagroove VIP Experience

5-8 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — VIP ticket packages available — Experience the ultimate Bustagroove concerts with exclusive amenities and premium seating.