Calendar of Events: Summer Is Coming, Get Out of the House

Sure, you've been living life like it's summer since Memorial Day, but Tuesday it becomes official. It's the longest day of the year – sunset isn't until 8 p.m. – so what are you going to do all weekend to celebrate?

In La Jolla, San Diego and beyond from June 16 to June 22, we can guide you to what's happening, from an arts festival at UC San Diego to a chamber music extravaganza.

And don't get so caught up in the glorious, seemingly never-ending daylight that you forget dear ol' dad. Look for restaurants, stores and museums to offer free or reduced admission and other special events to celebrate Father's Day. We have five frugal deals for you .

BEST BETS CLOSE TO HOME:

• Where/when: , 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, 7 p.m. Thursday.

• Why go: Ages 9 and up are welcome to share in the Full Moon Pier Walk, a chance to indulge in the late-night romance of the ocean or to learn more about marine life from the experts at Birch. Or both.

• Price: $22-$25.

• Where/when: , 1008 Wall St, La Jolla, Thursday through Saturday.

• Why go: The soundON Festival of Modern Music boasts an impressive roster of composers and performers who will appear at the three-day exploration of contemporary chamber music. Includes open rehearsals in the afternoon and concerts in the evening.

• Price: $15-$20, one day; $40-$50, full pass.

• Where/when: , 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla (Warren Field, east campus), 9 a.m. Saturday.

• Why go: The La Jolla Festival of the Arts features work from nearly 200 artists from the U.S., Mexico and Israel, an auction of the compositions for this year's posters by artists Linda Pirri and Karen McLean-McGaw, music and a car show.

• Price: $10.

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• Where/when: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, continues through July 4.

• Why go: The second week of the San Diego County Fair features a Father's Day pancake breakfast, two horse shows, an enviro fair and the “Motorcycle Ride to the Fair” and performers Tony Lucca and Sister Sledge.

• Price: $7-$13, with discounts available.

• Where/when: , 400 B St, Encinitas, 7 a.m. Saturday.

• Why go: The Bro-Am is part of a weekend of fund-raisers by the Grammy-winning band Switchfoot to benefit the San Diego and Oceanside chapters of StandUp For Kids, a nonprofit volunteer organization that aids at-risk youth. A surfing contest kicks off early, followed by an 11 a.m. concert.
• Price: Free.

• Where/when: North Coast Repertory, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

• Why go: Hall of Famer. War hero. Troubled soul. The play Ted Williams: A Tip of the Cap covers the San Diego native's tumultuous life.

• Price: $15-$20.