Spend the Weekend Snagging Local Deals and Enjoying the Arts

After last weekend’s busy schedule of superheroes, science fiction and sandcastles, this final weekend in July is a bit more lax. That’s not to say there isn’t stuff to do—we’ve got plenty of events in town and beyond that will satisfy the down-to-earth and the go-getters.

From July 29-31, Carlsbad has a lot of local community events, like a ribbon cutting ceremony at a new salon, some jazz in the park, and a babysitting service for a night away from the kids. You can also catch some free workout classes or run for a cause.

If you’re ready to get out of the city, go head to La Jolla for a film festival that’s for the fashionable only. The Del Mar Fairgrounds boasts Ziggy Marley this weekend, so you can get your reggae on after the race; or go downtown for some all-day doggie fun. Enjoy these last days of July!

Click the links for more details.

BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME

GRAND PAMPERING

• When/where: Ocean Blo Salon, 1207 Carlsbad Village Dr Ste. C, Carlsbad, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: The ribbon gets cut and the store has its grand opening. Specials like $20 blowouts and $10 feather extensions will be happening all day. Mimosas and chocolate-covered strawberries will be there to sip and munch on.
• Price: $10-$20 depending on which service you purchase.

JAZZY

• When/where: Poinsettia Park, 6600 Hidden Valley Rd., Carlsbad, 6-8 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Enjoy evening summer weather at the park while you listen to the Mofo Party Band.
• Price: Free.

A NIGHT AWAY

• When/where: Kidville, 6955 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, 6-9 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Send the kids to Kidville for dinner, games and arts and crafts and spend a much-needed night away with your spouse.
• Price: $40 per child.

FOR A CAUSE

• When/where: Valley Middle School, 1645 Magnolia Ave., Carlsbad, 9-11 a.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Support the American Cancer Society and remember loved ones lost to the disease in this Relay for Life.
• Price: $10.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS

• When/where: Coal Art Gallery, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Why go: Local artists can submit up to three works that can win a portion of $2,200 in cash and awards. Show off your talent.
• Price: $15.

STRETCH AND TONE

• When/where: The Dailey Method, 1905 Calle Barcelona Ste. 227, Carlsbad, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Why go: Celebrate the grand opening of The Dailey Method with free workouts, healthy food and beverages, raffles and a studio tour.
• Price: Free.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

FASHIONABLY FILMED

• When/where: Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Watch fashion and cinema collide at the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival.
• Price: $50-$75.

GETTING ZIGGY WITH IT

• When/where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, following the race Friday.
• Why go: Watch the horseraces then stick around for a reggae concert by Ziggy Marley. A beer fest will take place, too, where you can receive 5 beer samplings.
• Price: The concert is free if you paid race admission; otherwise the cost is $20. Beer tasting is $15.

DOGAPALOOZA

• When/where: Hilton San Diego Bay Front Park, 1 Park Blvd., San Diego, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
• Why go: Adopt a pet or bring your own downtown for some doggie information, entertainment and food.
• Price: Free.