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Today

• Pacific Beach Farmers Market | Tuesdays | 2-6 p.m. | 901 Hornblend St. | Free | Fresh food, art + ocean air are calling. 🥝
• San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks | Tues., June 21 | 6:40 p.m. | Petco Park | $20+ | It’s First Responder Salute night at the ballpark — and this time, it’s all about tipping our hats to the firefighters who keep San Diego safe. 🚒
• Open Mic Night | Tues., June 21 | 6-7 p.m. | Windmill Food Hall | Free | Live, local performers showcase their talents. 🎤

Wednesday

• Little Italy Mercato | Wednesdays | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | West Date Street, Little Italy | Free | This al fresco market spans six blocks — from west of Kettner Boulevard to Front Street — lined with local vendors + artisans. 🥕
• The Jam Session | Wednesdays | 7-10:30 p.m. | Copley Auditorium, Balboa Park | Free | Get outside for some Latin-jazz presented by Gilbert Castellanos. 🎺
• Nate Bargatze with Leanne Morgan | Wed., June 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds | $40+ | The comics bring the funny to the San Diego County Fair. 🎤

Thursday

• Oceanside Sunset Market | Thursdays | 5-9 p.m. | Pier View Way, downtown Oceanside | Free | 200+ vendors span four city blocks for this weekly food + live music gathering in the North County. 🍐
• Wine, Cheese + Olive Oil Tasting | Thurs., June 23 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Venissimo Del Mar, 2650 Villa de la Valle | $50 | A sampling of a food essential trio: cheese, wine + olive oil. 🧀
• Book Signing: Julie Clark | Thurs., June 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Warwick’s in La Jolla | $27.99 (includes reserved seat + book) | The SoCal author discusses her new book, “The Lies I Tell.” 📚

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We’d never guess that these chic patio chairs are made from recycled water bottles. | Photo provided by Outer

If you hear the word “wicker” and think of a frumpy, broken piece of furniture, you’re not alone — but thanks to Outer, a company that crafts stylish outdoor furniture with an eye toward sustainability, it’s time to rethink wicker. 

By using recycled water bottles as source material, Outer has created eco-friendly wicker furniture that not only looks ultra-modern, but is durable enough to last a decade.

Bonus: Each cushion uses triple memory foam for max comfiness.*

NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 72º | Mostly sunny | 2% chance of rain

Sunrise + Sunset

• Rise: 5:41 a.m.
• Set: 8 p.m.

Tide

• Low: 10:28 a.m. + 11:53 p.m.
• High: 3:57 a.m. + 5:24 p.m.

Development

• Construction has started in Santee on a $950 million water purification plant designed to serve 500,000 people + businesses in San Diego’s East County. Once the plant is completed by 2026, the East County Advanced Water Purification Program will produce up to 30% of East County’s drinking water daily. 💧 (San Diego Business Journal)

Travel

• Today, SANDAG, Caltrans + the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System will launch their three-year “Bus on the Shoulder” pilot program. The project allows South Bay Rapid buses (operated by specially trained drivers) to use select freeway shoulders along I-805 and SR-94 between downtown San Diego and National City during peak hours to bypass slow traffic. 🚎

Opening

• Kové — the local hard yerba mate company — will open its second tasting room this Saturday in Miramar, at 9030 Kenamar Dr., Ste. 309 (its original brewing facility is in Barrio Logan). The 1,000-sqft indoor space features 16 tap handles and the opening day celebration will include live music, art + food vendors. 🌿

Today Is

• The first day of summer — and the longest day of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice happens when the Sun travels along its northernmost path in the sky. Spend the day enjoying one of these local outdoor activities, then chase that perfect sunset at Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach, or another scenic spot. ☀️
• International Make Music Day. Celebrate with Apt 4 Music and Songbirds Music at the ARTS District at Liberty Station from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with music workshops + a final grand performance at 4 p.m. in North Promenade (2848 Dewey Rd.). 🎶

Sports

• The San Diego Wave FC shutout NJ/NY’s Gotham FC 3-0 on Sunday and Alex Morgan made history, scoring her 10th + 11th goals of the NWSL season — the first time she’s recorded double-digits as a pro. The team’s record is 5-2-3, and their next home game at Torero Stadium is on Sun., July 3. ⚽ (The Spun)
• Padres slugger Manny Machado left Sunday’s away game against the Rockies with a sprained left ankle. Acting manager Ryan Flaherty told MLB.com Machado was able to “shift his weight” to “probably avoid more serious damage,” but they will know more about El Ministro’s status once the team returns to San Diego. ⚾ (MLB.com) 

Arts

• The San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park is partnering with San Diego Pride + Art of Pride to present “Expressions of Pride: On the Steps at SDMA,” this Friday. The free event starts at 4 p.m. and will feature dancers, musicians, and spoken word artists celebrating the diversity of Pride. 🌈

Community

• The Port of San Diego will host a “Meet the Artist” event tomorrow, at the Bayside Pavilion at Safe Harbor South Bay in Chula Vista where locals can meet Roberto Salas, the artist chosen to create public pieces for the future Sweetwater Park. Salas will discuss his process for creating art that’ll become part of the Chula Vista Bayfront redevelopment. 🎨

Feel Good

• Remember when that dog wandered into the gorilla enclosure at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park earlier this month? Well, the shepherd — named Meatball — has been reunited with his family, the San Diego Humane Society confirmed. The gorillas + Meatball were not hurt in the encounter. 🐕 (CBS 8)

Try This

• Want a laugh? Second Chance Beer Company is bringing back “Comedy Nights” at its North Park tasting room starting tomorrow — a summertime stand-up comedy series. The first show features Keith Johnson, Darius Bennett, Kylie Troop, Chris Gorbos, and Charr. Tickets cost $15; there are shows on Wed., July 27 + Wed., Aug. 24, too. 🎤

Eat

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THE WRAP

Editor’s pick: Happy summer, San Diego. I got a chance to check out The Magnolia last weekend — the renovated concert + events venue formerly known as the East County Performing Arts Center. There’s seating for 1,200 fans and the courtyard was lovely once the weather cooled down.

I’ve got eyes on the venue’s schedule for the rest of 2022, which includes comedy, live music, and ballet performances. 🎶

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