August Events in Oceanside
The weather in Southern California continues to warm up and our event calendar is smokin’ hot with awesome events happening right here in Oceanside! Check out these can’t miss activities that will connect you with our city and the O’siders who make it so unique – including the kick off off of the 2020 Oceanside Film Festival! View the full Oceanside Event Calendar to be in the know about everything happening in O’side.
Oceanside Harbor Wine Cruise
What: Join Oceanside Adventures and Beach House Winery on the first Saturday of every month for a 90-minute evening cruise aboard a luxurious catamaran through the beautiful Oceanside Harbor. The cruise features an appetizer platter and three tastes of wines from Beach House Winery.
When: Saturday, August 1, 2020, 5-6:30pm
Where: 256 Harbor Drive South, Oceanside, CA 92054
More Info: Oceanside Whale Watching
Plein Air Paint In with Oceanside Museum of Art
What: Everyone can continue painting with the Plein Air Paint In! Open to artists at any level—paint the world through your window, in your backyard, or from your studio during the event’s usual time. Afterward, join OMA’s Artist Alliance with a rejuvenating drink of your choice for virtual Coffee and Conversation to share your work.
When: Sunday, August 2, 2020, 9am-12pm
Where: Virtual
More Info: Painting with OMA
Studio ACE: Art History Lecture Series
What: Join ACE Executive Director Julia Fister for a twice-a-month series of short, digestible two-part mini lectures that will focus on both the “ISM” and the “ARTIST”.
When: August 13 & August 27, 2020, 10:30am
Where: Virtual
More Info: Studio ACE Virtual Lectures
Virtual Road Trip: Impressions of California
What: Set out on the open road with Robin Douglas as your guide to an incredible treasure trove of art museums along the Southern California coast. Witness the majesty of the Golden State through the eyes of California Impressionists, painters of color and light. Visit esteemed collections up and down the coast, with a few brilliant surprises and local tips for eating on the road. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the art-inspired ride.
When: Thursday, August 13, 2020, 7pm-8:30pm
Where: Virtual
More Info: Oceanside Museum of Art
Oceanside Virtual International Film Festival
What: For the first time in its history, The Oceanside International Film Festival will be presented in a virtual format and will run August 15th through August 22nd. Get ready for one awesome cinematic celebration of independent film! For a full list of the daily events taking place throughout the festival and info on how to purchase tickets check the 2020 OIFF Schedule.
When: Saturday-Saturday, August 15th-August 22nd, 2020
Where: Virtual
Tea Tasting & Blending
What: Join Bliss Tea and Treats for a wellness session that will explore the origin of tea varieties and health benefits of ingredients.
When: Saturday, August 15, 2020, 3-5pm
Where: Bliss Tea and Treats, 301 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054
Poetic Sanctuary at Bliss Tea and Treats
What: Join Bliss Tea and Treats for an evening of spoken word on the patio!
When: Friday, August 21, 2020, 6-8:30pm
Where: Bliss Tea and Treats, 301 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054
Behind the Exhibition: Contemporary Quilts
What: Join curator Beth Smith and exhibitions manager Katie Dolgov for a deep dive into the expansive and boundary-pushing world of contemporary quilting captured beautifully in OMA’s upcoming exhibition Southern California Contemporary Quilts. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how fiber artists in the field today capture a myriad of images to convey their experiences.
When: Thursday, August 27, 2020, 7pm-8pm
Where: Virtual
More Info: Oceanside Museum of Art
Farmer’s Market
What: Thursday is Market Day in Oceanside! Experience Southern California’s cornucopia of fresh produce and flowers!
When: Thursdays, 9am-1pm
Where: Three distanced sections from Ditmar Street to Tremont Street on Pier View Way, with two sections on the east side of North Coast Highway and one section on the west side of Coast Highway.
More Info: Farmer’s Market Oceanside
Live Music at Coomber Craft Wines
What: Join Coomber Craft Wines for an evening of live music, food and wine! There are two time slots that you can reserve, 5:30 to 7pm OR 7:30 to 9pm.
When: Monday – Sunday, 5:30pm and 7:30pm
Where: Coomber Craft Wines, 611 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92054
More Info: Coomber Craft Wines or call (760) 231-8022
