San Diego is buzzing with summer energy this week and weekend, and you listeners are in for a treat. The iconic Tiki Oasis is taking over the Town and Country Resort now through Sunday, bringing the world's largest tiki celebration to Mission Valley. Expect tropical drinks, retro fashion, exotica bands, pool parties, and shopping for vintage treasures as Tiki Oasis marks its 25th year with the theme of La Dulce Vita. This multi-day festival has day and night events, including the giant Tiki Marketplace and themed dances, making it a must for fun-seekers according to San Diego Magazine and Pacific Keys Realty.

Hillcrest’s CityFest Art and Music Festival returns Sunday, running noon to 11 pm and stretching across nine blocks on Fifth Avenue and Robinson. CityFest is San Diego’s biggest celebration of art, music, and community spirit, featuring live bands, craft vendors, electric DJs, and a vibrant crowd. Levinson Group promises over 150,000 visitors and a lively atmosphere filled with food, drinks, and Hillcrest’s unique local shops.

Music lovers will want to check out Counting Crows at Petco Park on Thursday evening, plus Femi Kuti and The Positive Force bringing Afrobeat sounds to the Belly Up Tavern. For those looking for laughs, comedian Taylor Tomlinson takes the stage at San Diego Civic Theatre Friday and Saturday.

Families and adventure seekers will find plenty too. The Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo lets you experience wildlife after dark with global rhythms and creative entertainment. At Birch Aquarium, Shark Summer delivers special exhibits, science pop-ups, and up-close animal encounters through the weekend.

Farmers markets are in full swing across San Diego: the Linda Vista Farmers’ Market Thursday afternoon, North Park Thursday Market, and the popular Sunset Market in Oceanside Thursday from 4 to 8 pm. These markets are the perfect way to sample local produce and enjoy summer evenings.

You can catch regular Padres games at Petco Park, or head up to Del Mar for world-class horse racing, which is in season through early September. Art lovers should check out the still-life workshop at Athenaeum Music and Arts Library Thursday morning, or explore the Geisel Library’s exhibits at UCSD.

Topping off the fun, live outdoor concert series light up the evenings, from Summer & Songs at Pacific Highlands Ranch to Twilight in the Park at Balboa Park’s Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Open mic nights and improv comedy classes pop up in Pacific Beach and the East Village for those who want to jump in themselves.

That’s just a sampling of San Diego’s sunshine-filled lineup this week. There is tropical celebration, world-class music, family adventures, racing, outdoor concerts, art, and markets to explore. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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