Looking for something fun to do in Encinitas this weekend? Fear not! Patch has you covered with great local events from June 23 to June 26.
- Where/when: Detour Salon and Detour The Store, 594 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, 5 p.m. Friday.
- Why go: Visit a traveling art gallery installation that sets up for a few hours at a different SoCal location each month and meet the artists. This month’s delicious theme? Let them eat cake.
- Price: Free.
- Where/when: Cardiff by the Sea Branch Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave., Cardiff, 3 p.m. Thursday.
- Why go: Dave Barry once said, "You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'My God, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'" Experience the joy of talking to animals yourself by bringing the kids to read to certified therapy dogs.
- Price: Free.
- Where/when: San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
- Why go: The garden extends its hours on Thursdays through the summer with kids activities, music and storytelling.
- Price: $6-$12.
- Where/when: 3615 Manchester Ave., Encinitas, 9 a.m. Saturday.
- Why go: Join local artists from around North County and participate in the first-ever Encinitas Festival of the Arts.
- Price: Free.
- Where/when: Pacific Station, 687 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
- Why go: The Cottonwood Creek Environmental Film Series continues with a screening of Urban Roots, a film about urban farming in Detroit, set against the city's collapsed economy.
- Price: Free.
- Where/when: North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach, times vary, Thursday through Sunday.
- Why go: Based on the acclaimed novel by Chaim Potok, My Name is Asher Lev tells the story of a young Hasidic artist torn between his observant Jewish community and his need to create. Continues through June 26.
- Price: $36-$41.
