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What's Happening Oceanside? Things To Do This Weekend

BBQ, Beer, Wine Tastings, Live Music, Art Show, and 'Into The Woods' at The Brooks are all happening this weekend in Oceanside.

New Village Arts and the Oceanside Theatre Company present Stephen Sondheim’s INTO THE WOODS Opening Night Saturday at the Historic Sunshine Brooks Theater in Downtown Oceanside.
New Village Arts and the Oceanside Theatre Company present Stephen Sondheim’s INTO THE WOODS Opening Night Saturday at the Historic Sunshine Brooks Theater in Downtown Oceanside. (Oceanside Theatre Company)

OCEANSIDE, CA — There are so many things to do in Oceanside it can be hard to choose. Here's our Patch pick of the best things to do this weekend.

Get a jump on the weekend with these events happening today!

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 3 PM – 8 PM
BEER. BBQ. BINGO At Belching Beaver - 1334 Rocky Point Dr, Oceanside, CA
Join Belching Beaver Brewery for bingo nights! Celebrate Thursdays with bingo and beer growler specials. Thumbs Up Bacon & BBQ will be here and bingo games start at 6pm!

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THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 4 PM – 9 PM
Art Wall at Coomber
Coomber Craft Wines Oceanside-Winery and Tasting Room - 611 Mission Ave. Oceanside, CA 92054. Mark your calendars for some amazing #localart & #localwine because the Coomber Art Wall IS BACK!!!! Come out and support everything #oceansidelocal.
~Local CraftWine~~Local Fine Art~~Local Live Music~~Local Artisan Pizza~

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 5 PM – 9 PM
Oceanside Sunset Market
Corner of Pier View Way and Coast Highway, Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
Explore Sunset Market Day in Downtown Oceanside! This outdoor style festival brings together international food vendors, live entertainment and a children’s area – make an evening of it, stay and eat dinner! The market also includes arts and crafts vendors, making it a wonderful place to purchase the perfect gift or souvenir.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 6 PM
Taste of Art: Lush Landscapes
Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA, 92054
As part of our Refresh and React series, join Robin Douglas to tap into your artistic senses by exploring the lush jungle scenes and landscapes inspired by the dreamy works of Henri Rousseau. Immerse yourself in green leaves and grasses, blue sea water and orangish purple skies to paint your own paradise. All supplies for your original artwork will be provided and artists of all levels are welcome. Members $50, Visitors $65.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 6:30 PM
Tunes and Tastings at Orfila Winery
Orfila Vineyards & Winery Oceanside Tasting Room. 221 N. Cleveland St, Oceanside, CA 92054
Join Orfila Wine Tasting Room for live music with Alden-Halaa.

The weekend is almost here! Enjoy these events this weekend in Oceanside.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 3 PM – 8 PM
LIVE MUSIC & SPINNING MEATS CATERING
Belching Beaver - 1334 Rocky Point Dr, Oceanside, CA - Spinning Meats is our food vendor this Friday and the band Rusy Chicken takes the stage at 6pm!

FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 5:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Live Music with Audio Perdisco
Coomber Craft Wines Oceanside-Winery and Tasting Room - 611 Mission Ave. Oceanside, CA 92054.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 6:30 PM
Tunes and Tastings at Orfila Winery
Orfila Vineyards & Winery Oceanside Tasting Room. 221 N. Cleveland St, Oceanside, CA 92054. Join Orfila Wine Tasting Room for live music with Ash Easton.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 8 PM
'Into the Woods' - Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA, 92054
New Village Arts partners with the Oceanside Theatre Company to co-produce Stephen Sondheim’s INTO THE WOODS, directed by Kristianne Kurner. Interwoven through fairy tales is the story of a baker and his wife, whose longing for a child is thwarted by a mischievous witch. INTO THE WOODS will transform the Oceanside Theatre Company’s stage into a magic land where almost anything can (and does) happen. Visit the website for showtimes and tickets.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 11 AM
Live Jazz at Vigilante Coffee
Vigilante Coffee, 1575 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA, 92054
Vigilante Coffee proudly welcomes back The Soto Six jazz band (minus two) for a mid-day treat of great music, delicious coffee and awesome community vibes.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 12 PM – 4 PM
Dog Adoption at Coomber Craft Wines
Coomber Craft Wines Oceanside-Winery and Tasting Room
Come Down and Adopt Your New Best Friend! There will be around 10-12 dogs (of all ages) available. All adoptable dogs are up to date on their vaccinations and have been spayed/neutered. Tragic to Magic is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that aims to help abandoned, abused, and unwanted animals. They provide immunization and critical vet care as well as assist with finding these animals a forever home.http://tragictomagic.org/

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 5:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Live Music with Story and Tune
Coomber Craft Wines Oceanside-Winery and Tasting Room - 611 Mission Ave. Oceanside, CA 92054.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 6:30 PM
Tunes and Tastings at Orfila Winery
Orfila Vineyards & Winery Oceanside Tasting Room. 221 N. Cleveland St, Oceanside, CA 92054. Join Orfila Wine Tasting Room for live music with Dan Cervantes.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 7:30 PM
'Into the Woods' - Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA, 92054
New Village Arts partners with the Oceanside Theatre Company to co-produce Stephen Sondheim’s INTO THE WOODS, directed by Kristianne Kurner. Interwoven through fairy tales is the story of a baker and his wife, whose longing for a child is thwarted by a mischievous witch. INTO THE WOODS will transform the Oceanside Theatre Company’s stage into a magic land where almost anything can (and does) happen.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 11 AM
Classical Guitarist Jesse London at Vigilante Coffee
Vigilante Coffee, 1575 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA, 92054
Vigilante Coffee proudly welcomes back classical guitarist Jesse London for a mid-day treat of relaxing tunes, great coffee & awesome community vibes.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2:00 PM
'Into the Woods' - Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA, 92054New Village Arts partners with the Oceanside Theatre Company to co-produce Stephen Sondheim’s INTO THE WOODS, directed by Kristianne Kurner. Interwoven through fairy tales is the story of a baker and his wife, whose longing for a child is thwarted by a mischievous witch. INTO THE WOODS will transform the Oceanside Theatre Company’s stage into a magic land where almost anything can (and does) happen.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2:00 PM
California Native Plant Garden Tour
515 Wisconsin Ave, Oceanside, CA, 92054
Come see over 18 Native Plant Gardens in the Historic Seaside Neighborhood of Downtown Oceanside! Plant experts and neighborhood locals will lead a 1.5 mile walking tour to see these wonderful front yard gardens. Meet in the St. Mary School parking lot at 515 Wisconsin Ave. The guided walk is free. Kids will be selling lemonade and cookies along the route. St. Mary School is one block east of the 101 Cafe near Coast Highway and Wisconsin St. The Oceanside Coastal Neighborhood Association and Buena Vista Audubon Society sponsor our 2022, 18th Annual Tour. 760-439-2473 BVAudubon.org or OCNA101.org

SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 5:00 PM
Tunes and Tastings at Orfila Winery
Orfila Vineyards & Winery Oceanside Tasting Room. 221 N. Cleveland St, Oceanside, CA 92054. Join Orfila Wine Tasting Room for live music with Quinn McCarthy.

SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 6:00 PM
Frankie’s Jazz Jam
406 pier view way, Oceanside, CA
Join host Dylan Soto every last Sunday of the month for the Frankie’s Jazz Jam! Everyone 21+ is welcome to participate, and amps, PA, drums, & keyboard are all provided.

Looking for even more things to do in Oceanside? The team at Visit Oceanside has the latest events and happenings for visitors and locals alike.

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