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You’ve made the friendship bracelets — now it’s time to trade! If you’re shy about approaching others or just looking for a chance to trade several at once, the UBlog will holding a few very informal trades. Notes: While the times listed below are an option, we may occasionally tweet “We are in X line, if you are too, come trade!” All UBlog Friendship Bracelet Meet-Ups will be on the grass by the Omni, between Baja Rick’s and the hotel. We have also tried to space them out at different times/days so that if you’re a night owl or a morning person, there is still an option for you. Here are the times: Wednesday, July 23 – 10 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. Thursday, July 24 – 8 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Friday, July 25 – 4:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 27 – 8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. We will also be doing friendship bracelet trading at Cups of Water in the morning! Look for the tweet. Visit: https://sdccblog.com/events-default/ublog-friendship-bracelet-meet-ups-2025/

New Village Arts presents "[TITLE OF SHOW]" An Original Broadway Musical Music & Lyrics by Jeff Bowen Book by Hunter Bell Directed by Desireé Clarke Miller Musical Direction by Erin Vanderhyde Gross Movement by Kevin “Blax” Burroughs A musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical? That’s right. "[title of show]" is a hilarious, heartfelt, and delightfully meta love letter to the creative process. Follow Jeff and Hunter—plus their real-life friends Heidi and Susan—as they race against the clock to create an original musical for a theatre festival… while singing about creating an original musical for a theatre festival. With catchy songs, quick wit, and fourth-wall-breaking charm, "[title of show]" celebrates self-expression, friendship, and making something out of nothing. Catch this uniquely self-aware Broadway hit at New Village Arts, running August 8 through September 21. Pay-What-You-Wish Performances At New Village Arts, we believe theatre should be for everyone. That’s why we offer select Pay-What-You-Wish performances at our Preview Shows—no fixed ticket price, just whatever works for you. It’s our way of making sure great art is accessible to all. Offer must be mentioned at purchase. Offer only valid one hour before showtime and must be redeemed at the Box Office. This offer is not available online. Subject to availability. Previews: August 8 -15, 2025 Opening Night: Saturday, August 16, 2025 Runs: August 8 - September 21, 2025 Dea Hurston Industry Night: Monday, June 16, 2025 Tickets start at $35!* *all orders subject to a flat $3 transaction fee Performance Schedule as follows: Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. New Village Arts on Facebook / Instagram

Head to the pop-up photo experience next to the Omni Hotel, where you can step inside a life-sized Phineas and Ferb “Whack-A-Pest” game for a photo op. This will be open Thursday, July 24 – Sunday, July 27. Visit: https://sdccblog.com/events-default/phineas-ferb-photo-experience/

Opening Reception: Ramsés Noriega – "Fragmentos del Barrio" Join us Thursday, August 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center for the opening of a powerful exhibition celebrating the work of Ramsés Noriega, a pioneering artist, political activist, and prominent voice of El Movimiento. Spanning three decades of powerful paintings, drawings, and political graphics, "Fragmentos del Barrio" honors Noriega’s vital role in shaping the Chicano Art Movement and his enduring legacy of resistance, identity, and justice. Held on the historic Chicano Moratorium anniversary, this reception is a powerful reminder of the art and activism that continue to inspire generations. Don’t miss this special evening of art, history, and community! August 29, 2025 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center
 Recepción de Apertura: Ramsés Noriega – "Fragmentos del Barrio" 
Acompáñanos el jueves 29 de agosto, de 5 p.m. a 8 p.m. en el Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center para la inauguración de una poderosa exposición que celebra la obra de Ramsés Noriega, artista pionero, activista político y una de las voces más destacadas de El Movimiento. Con obras que abarcan tres décadas de impactantes pinturas, dibujos y gráficos políticos, "Fragmentos del Barrio" rinde homenaje al papel fundamental de Noriega en la formación del Movimiento de Arte Chicano y a su legado duradero de resistencia, identidad y justicia. Celebrada en torno al aniversario histórico del Chicano Moratorium, esta recepción es un recordatorio contundente del arte y el activismo que siguen inspirando a generaciones. ¡No te pierdas esta noche especial de arte, historia y comunidad! 29 de Agosto de 2025 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzlemaster Will Shortz along with listener Cynthia Rose of Littleton, Colorado.

The 24th year of this fantastic event features 53 great films from 7 different popular arts genres including Action/Adventure, Animation, Comics-Oriented, Documentary (Popular Arts-Oriented), Horror/Suspense, Humor, and Science Fiction/Fantasy. We have participating filmmakers from all over the world, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The schedule also includes the return of the popular ongoing panel series Comic-Con Film School, a daily series of how-to panels on filmmaking, plus additional film-related panels on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. On Sunday, the CCI-IFF Awards will be presented, followed by screenings of the award-winning films. This year’s judges are visual development supervisor at Marvel Studios Ian Joyner, senior illustrator, storyboard artist, and visual development artist Jasmine Alexia Jackson, and legendary actor Keone Young. The CCI-IFF takes place in the Marriott Marquis and Marina Hotel, next door to the Hall A side of the convention center. The Film Festival room is on the second level of the Marriott Grand Ballroom 6. VIEW THE FILM SCHEDULE

The Comic-Con Art Show, Located at the Manchester Hyatt, in Grand Hall CD is open to the public—you do not need a badge to come in and enjoy or purchase artwork. However, everyone entering the Art Show is expected to comply with all terms and conditions expected of our attendees. You’ll see numerous original drawings, paintings, sculptures, pieces of jewelry, and more “unusual” items, all created and displayed by professional and amateur artists. In 2024, more than 900 items were sold by the 116 artists exhibiting in the Comic-Con Art Show, and 20% of those art show sales were to the un-badged general public! If you want to add something to your collection, many of the pieces are offered for purchase by Silent Auction* or Quick Sale. Bidder numbers and Art Show information can be obtained from the administration table inside the Art Show. You must be 18 or older and have legal identification to purchase artwork, and payments may be made with cash or a credit card. The Art Show also displays the nominated books and comics for this year’s Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. Come and see the best new works of the year! For your convenience, the Art Show is open one hour after the Exhibit Hall closes on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday to make it easier to bid on or pick up your art. HOURS: Thursday 11 AM–8 PM Friday: 9 AM–8 PM Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM Sunday: 9 AM–6 PM *Silent Auction final bidding closes Saturday at 6:00 PM.Winning bids are posted at 9:00 AM Sunday morning.Any Voice Auctions begin at 11 a.m. Sunday morning. All purchased art must be picked up Sunday by 6:30 p.m. Quick Sale items must be paid for immediately and picked up the same day.

More than 300 South Korean workers were detained in an immigration raid on Thursday. Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik said South Korea plans to send a charter plane to bring the workers home.

Previous administrations prioritized unauthorized immigrants with violent criminal records when making decisions on who is sent to detention. All 15 people arrested in the El Cajon area raid in late March were sent to detention.

The documentary recently premiered at Tribeca and chronicles the creation of "Is It Thursday Yet?" at the La Jolla Playhouse, as well as Freeman's discovery at age 33 that she is autistic.