Upcoming Events
Blanket Sounds: Free Live Music, Art, & DJ Pop-Up in San Diego
A free outdoor music pop-up in San Diego! Live music, DJ sets, art, kids activities & local vendors. Bring a blanket, picnic, & good vibes
You bring the blanket, we'll bring the vibes. ✨
Blanket Sounds: Free Live Music, Art, & DJ Pop-Up in San Diego
A free outdoor music pop-up in San Diego! Live music, DJ sets, art, kids activities & local vendors. Bring a blanket, picnic, & good vibes
You bring the blanket, we'll bring the vibes. ✨
Blanket Sounds: Free Live Music, Art, & DJ Pop-Up in San Diego
A free outdoor music pop-up in San Diego! Live music, DJ sets, art, kids activities & local vendors. Bring a blanket, picnic, & good vibes
You bring the blanket, we'll bring the vibes. ✨
ONYX x Kinfolk
The premier San Diego art exhibition celebrating the work of Black visual artists and creatives. Part of Kinfolk Fest Juneteenth Week.
Kinfolk Fest 2026
A Juneteenth celebration of culture and community in sunny San Diego! Live music, DJ sets & Black-Owned Marketplace, and more in store!
Now That's R&B @ Kinfolk Fest Juneteenth
San Diego's biggest R&B party takes over Juneteenth!
You've found the ultimate Juneteenth R&B party. Playing you and ya mam's favorite jams across the 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, and present.
Kinfolk Connect - Entrepreneur Workshop
Kinfolk Connect, presented by SD Melanin, Black San Diego and CSD Marketing, returns as part of Kinfolk Fest - Juneteenth Week. This year we're expanding the vision and going deeper on the tools, skills, and community connections that help small business owners actually grow.
Blanket Sounds: Free Live Music, Art, & DJ Pop-Up in San Diego
A free outdoor music pop-up in San Diego! Live music, DJ sets, art, kids activities & local vendors. Bring a blanket, picnic, & good vibes
You bring the blanket, we'll bring the vibes. ✨
Baddies Luv Brunch Day Party
The Day Party is Back
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February 14th
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The Day Party is Back 〰️ February 14th 〰️
Calling all cowgirls and cowboys, San Diego’s biggest day party goes to the rodeo!
San Diego’s biggest day party is back for Valentine’s Day! 🥰
Whether you're single or taken, bringing a boo, the crew, or just you, we kicking it on Valentines day!
Time: 12-6 PM
Location: Roots & Rhythms Lounge #Blackowned - 5080 Bonita Rd, San Diego, CA 91902
Music by Mr. Hek and DJ Bee. Hosted by Prince Q
Seating: GA seating is 1st come 1st serve unless VIP section is reserved
VIP Sections: VIP tables are the ONLY reserved seating. Tables are available for groups of 4 and 6.
More Info:
$5 mimosas from 12-2 pm
21+ | All Sales Nonrefundable
Kinfolk Holiday Market
Family-friendly holiday market on Sat, Oct 13! Shop Black & minority-owned vendors, enjoy festive photo ops & more.
Now That’s R&B - One Year Anniversary
Celebrating one year as San Diego’s biggest monthly R&B party!
ATL Halloween Kickback
ATL Halloween Kickback 🎃 | Free Entry + Drink Specials
Atlanta, pull up for a night of good energy, great music, and all-night eats. DJ Jusay will be spinning R&B, Hip Hop, Afrobeats, and party favorites to keep the dance floor lit.
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Costumes are encouraged—so pull up with your crew, grab a drink, and kick back the ATL way.
✅ Free Entry w/rsvp
🍹 Drink Specials
🍔 Kitchen Open Late
🎶 Sounds by DJ Jusay
This is the Halloween link-up you don’t want to miss. Early arrival suggested—space fills fast!
21+.
Now That’s R&B
San Diego’s largest R&B party! #Halloween edition so costumes encouraged but not required.
BlacktoberFest
BlacktoberFest: a fall fest for us by us on Black-owned land! R&B, Hip Hop, Afrobeats, food & drink, vendors, line dancing, spades & more.
Blanket Sounds - September
San Diego’s largest arts and music series.
Free for all ages. Picnics encouraged!
Blanket Sounds - August
San Diego’s largest arts and music series.
Free for all ages. Picnics encouraged!
Kinfolk Fest 2025 — San Diego's Juneteenth Festival for the Culture
San Diego’s biggest Juneteenth celebration is coming!
Event Calendar
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