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Are you cosplaying during San Diego Comic-Con and need a cosplay repair? Visit the Central IDEA Lab on the 4th floor of the Central Library for quick fix solutions to your cosplay woes. No appointment necessary, all ages welcome! Available equipment and materials (while supplies last) to help mend your costume: Sewing machines, 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, Desktop Cutters, Soldering Irons and more Sewing supplies (needles, thread, seam rippers, scissors, safety pins, etc.) Different types of adhesives (hot glue guns, wood glue, tacky glue, super glue, duct tape, electrical tape, transparent tape, etc.) Plus, the IDEA Lab will feature different Odi the Coyote pin designs and comic-themed makes every day the Cosplay Repair Station is open, while supplies last! Visit from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Calling all furry su-paw-heroes....PAWmicon is back July 22! Suit up, super-pet fans—PAWmicon is flying back into Balboa Park (near the Air & Space Museum) on July 22 from 5–7 p.m.! Get ready for a paw-sitively heroic evening full of costumed critters, comic book fun, and tail-wagging adventures! Calling all Su-PAW-Hero pups, it’s time to sign up for the PAWmicon PAWSplay Costume Contest! Whether your furry friend is rocking a cape, channeling their favorite movie icon, or teaming up with fellow four-legged stars, there’s a category just for them: Superheroes & Super Villains, Pop Culture Pups, or Dynamic Duos, Trios & More. We can’t wait to see your creativity shine! Helen Woodward Animal Center on Facebook / Instagram

The AjA Project will be hosting a screening of "A Fighting Irishman" directed by Sharon Yamato and narrated by George Takei as a closing reception for "Language of Silencing," an exhibit located in the Central Library Lobby. The thirty-minute documentary from 2024 follows the story of Wayne M. Collins, a lawyer who fought for the Civil Rights of Japanese Americans during and after World War II. Following the screening, a Q&A will be hosted by The AjA Project with Kay Ochi from the Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego. Learn about AJA

"Always… Patsy Cline" is a heartwarming, toe-tapping tribute to one of country music’s most beloved icons. Based on the true story of Patsy’s unlikely friendship with fan Louise Seger, this musical play features 27 of Patsy Cline’s unforgettable hits, including “Crazy,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” and “I Fall to Pieces.” Full of humor, emotion, and timeless songs, "Always… Patsy Cline" celebrates the power of friendship and music across the decades with an incredible live band. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering Patsy for the first time, this crowd-pleasing show will leave you humming and smiling long after the curtain falls. A must-see musical experience! Starring Catherine DeBrule as Patsy Cline with Dena Mattox as Louise Seger. All Seating Is Cabaret Style Tickets: $30 each (+ service charge) Groups of 8 at Reserved Table: $27 each ($216+ service charge) Visit: https://www.actlivenow.com/ ActNowLive on Facebook / Instagram

The AjA Project’s Civil Liberties Project is a fellowship program encouraging youth and young adult participants to examine the history of Japanese-American incarceration during WWII and how it parallels their own personal histories as immigrants/refugees. As part of an ongoing program since 2017, this year’s cohort created a large scale pop-up book with augmented reality components. This project will be displayed at the Central Library (1st floor) to coincide with the forced Japanese American relocation on it’s 83rd anniversary. This exhibits sparks dialogue around Executive Order 9066 and its lasting consequences, to the San Diego Community. Participating artists (Civil Liberty fellows) include: Jazmin Barajas, Maya Rosado, Tarrah Aroonsakool, David Zapeda, Lena Hyasat and more. Learn about AJA

Celebrate Bastille Day with a French twist at La Jolla’s monthly Art Walk! Enjoy free admission to MCASD (with pre-registration), live French-inspired music, art-infused fashion from Fashion Week San Diego designers, themed treats, and gallery exhibits throughout the Village. Admission is free — register in advance to enjoy early museum access at 3 p.m. Register here: https://forms.gle/gyjd5Qp9Rp94SAKM6 | More info at lajollabythesea.com La Jolla by the Sea on Facebook / Instagram

The Due Process and Safety Ordinance will set "clear legal boundaries that protect residents, workers, and visitors regardless of immigration status, gender identity, disability, or healthcare decisions," according to a staff document from Councilman Sean Elo-Rivera's office.

Experience Edgar Allan Poe's macabre tales in the historic Villa Montezuma this weekend and next.

Dramatic photos show construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade and windows, though the federal agency that oversees such projects has not approved President Trump's 90,000-square-foot, $250 million ballroom.

San Diego-area Reps. Juan Vargas and Scott Peters staged a press conference Monday to bring attention to the plight of immigrant detainees held at the downtown federal courthouse.