ENCINITAS — San Diego Folk Heritage hosts the touring Celtic band Banshee in the Kitchen at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena in Encinitas. Admission: $15...

Many residents of San Diego County, and even perhaps North County folks, may be surprised by the number of album launch parties that take place in the region. In fact, musical artists both local and outside...