Good morning, Oceanside.

Oceanside Public Library’s READS Learning Center in partnership with San Diego Council on Literacy will host a free screening of the Emmy award-winning documentary The Truth About Reading on Thursday, September 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Civic Center Library Community Rooms—doors open at 4:30 p.m. and a discussion with local literacy advocates will follow.

Oceanside Theatre Company will present Spring Awakening from August 29 to September 14, reimagining the classic story in 19th-century Germany with a rock score by Duncan Sheik and Steven Slater — directed by Gerilyn Brault — at their local venue.

Tickets start at $20 and the show includes mature themes that viewers should note.

CBS 8 explains how to protect dogs from foxtails—spiky grasses spreading throughout San Diego County—by advising pet owners to check their pets after outdoor play.

Fourth Annual Oceanside Marine Corps League BBQ Competition

9 AM – 2 PM — Veterans Association of North County — Free entry for active-duty military — Enjoy a day of delicious BBQ, live music, and friendly competition.

Oceanside Job Fair 2025

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Oceanside Public Library — Free entry — Meet local employers and explore job opportunities across various industries.

Speak & Write Workshop

Aug 22-24 — The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa — Ticketed entry — Connect with entrepreneurs and discover strategies to enhance your speaking business.

Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

6:15-7:14 p.m. — Star Theatre — Tickets selling fast — Experience the enchanting music of Hans Zimmer performed by a talented string quartet under candlelight.

Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary Walk

8-10 a.m. — Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary — Free entry — Explore the serene beauty of the lake while observing various birds on an easy to moderate walk.