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For some families, Comic-Con International is more than panels and cosplay — it's a place where kids can discover the magic of comics, characters and imagination.

Extravagantly dressed celebrities and designers made their way up the famous Met staircase Monday evening. The fundraiser is one of the fashion industry's biggest nights.

"Magnifica Humanitas" tackles the social, economic and political challenges associated with artificial intelligence.

Carlsbad Cultural Arts, in partnership with Alliance Française of La Jolla, proudly presents Night of Ideas, featuring a screening of "Defenders of Life." This compelling drama, set in the hills of Costa Rica, explores the resilience of an Indigenous community striving to preserve its cultural heritage and way of life amid external pressures. This free, ticketed event celebrates international cinema and fosters cross-cultural dialogue through film and discussion. Registration is available through the Alliance Française website. Join director Dana Ziyasheva and UC San Diego physician Janine Young, MD, for a moderated conversation following the film.

"San Diego Ballet: Impressionism – I Love Paris" Friday, May 22, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 8 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2 p.m. Location: San Diego Museum of Art, James S. Copley Auditorium The San Diego Ballet is in residence with the Museum this season offering a dynamic celebration of art, music, and dance as part of the Museum’s 100th anniversary. Inspired by the Museum’s special exhibition "Cafes and Cabarets: The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec", San Diego Ballet presents the stylish and effervescent "I Paris," alongside the premiere of "Debussy Dances," a tribute to French Impressionism and post-Impressionism art set to the music of Claude Debussy. Ballet attendees can enjoy free admission to The San Diego Museum of Art the day of each performance. Show your ticket to the SDMA Admissions team for Museum entry.

Do you have the "Whimsical Eye" needed to turn a humble shoebox into a magical diorama? Armed with only your wits and scraps of "treasure", you must craft a tiny world within a shoebox before the final grain of sand falls through the hourglass. Quest Details: - Gathering Place: The Home Arts and Hobbies Exhibit - Enchanted Date: The 10th of June - Appointed Hour: Precisely at the stroke of 1 p.m. - Rite of Entry: An On-The-Spot Contest open to the first 15 enchanters to scribe their name into the scroll. No pre-registration needed. - Awards: Sacred Ribbons of Red, White, and Blue Our royal council of judges will bestow honors upon the top three (3) enchanters, aged ten (10) years and older, who show the most imagination, detail, and cleverness. We await your presence. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/small-box-contest San Diego County Fair on Instagram and Facebook

Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies Live! is a groundbreaking mixed media concert featuring a diverse all-female cast celebrating sisterhood, the power of joy, and tap dance! Created for theatergoers of all ages, it is an electrifying one-of-a-kind dance and storytelling experience. Get to know the ladies as they each share their inspiring journeys to reach for their dreams through the art of tap dance. Chloé Arnold's Syncopated Ladies on Facebook / Instagram

Ring in the New Year with laughter at a sharp, alcohol-free comedy show at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA). Headlined by Brian Kiley and hosted by Tim X Lee, the theater welcomes a relaxed crowd ready to laugh with clear heads. Tim opens with his signature PowerPoint comedy, using clever slides to turn seemingly complex topics into instant punchlines, blending stand-up with science for relatable, visual humor. Brian Kiley closes with his deadpan mastery, mining marriage, parenting, and midlife quirks for big laughs, supported by fresh acts on work-from-home mishaps and family traditions. It’s tight, funny, and over early—perfect for a sober, joyful start to the new year. Brian Kiley on Instagram Tim X Lee on Instagram

The new anime convention will host two Comic-Con after-parties to build awareness and excitement ahead of its Labor Day weekend debut.

The Illharmonic Orchestra blends hip-hop and classical music during live performances. Its leaders tell NPR's Juana Summers how they build community with their shows, which feature all-Black musicians.