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Put down your screen and kick up your heels! Contra dance is a living American tradition, easy and very social (you'll dance with different partners, and with everyone up and down the line). Come at 7 for a lesson in the basics. The caller teaches and guides each dance. If you can walk, you can dance! Come alone or bring a friend, wear what you like (with comfortable shoes), and dance whichever role you like, gender-neutral. Ellie Konitshek will call this dance. Live music by The Usual Suspects: Martha Wild, Michael Eskin, Lindy Edwards. Please see https://sdfolkheritage.org/contradance/ for more information.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says "excavation work" will begin in the next two weeks, without approval from a key federal body. Veterans who sued over the arch want a judge to intervene before then.

Express your inner artist at a unique, hands-on workshop led by Windansea Artist Gabriela Domville. Explore textures, layering, and visual storytelling while sipping Sangria, grazing on small bites, and mingling with friends old and new. $50 workshop registration fee includes instruction, materials, beverages, hors d’oeuvres and a keepsake swatch from the finalized collage that you can frame and cherish. Please call 858-203-3938 to reserve your space. Vortice Artesana & Design: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Gordon Gidlund, President of the Round Table, will give an encore presentation of “Cotton and War Economics.” The story of cotton is intertwined with the Civil War as it is intertwined with slavery. Both sides factored cotton into their strategies, fiscal as well as military. Gordon will discuss many cotton-related matters that you may have never even known about. Further, please come prepared to have your conventional wisdom challenged. Visit: sandiegocwrt.org/

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON for MORAVA’s 35th Annual Summer Folkfest! Get ready for a weekend packed with incredible music and dancing, authentic homemade Serbian cuisine, & unforgettable vibes. We are honored to host an unbelievable lineup of talent this year! Bring your friends, bring your family, and experience world-class Serbian hospitality to the fullest! Be sure to claim your tickets! All details below… ______________________________________________________ EVENT OVERVIEW MORAVA’s Summer Folkfest Returns for an Epic Weekend of Global Talent and Authentic Serbian Hospitality San Diego, CA — MORAVA has officially announced the return of the MORAVA Summer Folkfest, a premier cultural weekend celebrating global folk traditions, legendary local beats, and authentic Serbian hospitality. Bringing together world-class performers from across the globe and the United States, the festival promises a vibrant weekend of music and dance, food, and community. ______________________________________________________ SPECIAL GUESTS This year’s stellar lineup features highly anticipated special guests, including: - COTK Desanka Djordjevic (Direct from Serbia) - Dukati & Biseri (Chicago, IL) - Thalassani Greek Ensemble (Cardiff,CA) - Pelagos & Parea Greek Ensembles (San Diego, CA) - TARA Slavic Singing Society (San Diego, CA) ______________________________________________________ FESTIVAL WEEKEND SCHEDULE The three-day event is packed with distinct cultural experiences, high-energy performances, and social gatherings: Friday, July 31: Welcome Dance! 7 PM: The festivities kick off with a high-energy Welcome Dance featuring legendary local favorite, DJ Miko! Located at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church Hall (3025 Denver Street, San Diego, CA 92117). Saturday, August 1: Main Concert & Afterparty! 2 PM: The main event you will not want to miss -- the MORAVA Serbian folklore concert! Located at University City High School (6949 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, CA 92122). 6 PM: Then, following the main theater performances, the excitement continues with an exclusive post-theater party featuring live music from Chicago’s own Kalca Band! Located at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church hall (3025 Denver Street, San Diego, CA 92117). Sunday, August 2: Beach Party! 1 PM: The festival wraps up with a classic Southern California Beach Party at Pacific Beach. Guests and performers will head to the coast to soak up the sun, enjoy the ocean, and experience the ultimate SoCal lifestyle. Located near Lahaina Beach House on Pacific Beach (710 Oliver Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109). ______________________________________________________ A LA CARTE MENU Authentic Serbian cuisine homemade by the women of our community. Every dish is prepared with care, tradition, and the incredible flavors that keep guests coming back year after year. Friday: - Fish & chips - Burek (meat) with yogurt Saturday night: - Ćevapi (with kajmak, ajvar, onions & lepinje) and Serbian coleslaw - Burek (meat or cheese) with Serbian yogurt - “Balkan Fries” (French fries with kajmak & ajvar) ______________________________________________________ TICKETS & SPONSORSHIP Tickets for the concert and weekend events are available now. Due to high demand, attendees are encouraged to secure their spots in advance. - Concert Tickets: Available for purchase online via Zeffy Tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/morava-summer-folkfest/ - Support & Donations: Become a Sponsor and support the initiative! Your donations fund our youth involvement and parish outreach and can be made through the MORAVA Folkfest Sponsorship Page here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/bridging-parishes-welcoming-youth-sponsor-the-morava-folkfest/ For more updates, schedule announcements, and media assets, follow MORAVA on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moravafolklore/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moravafolklore/ Or visit our church website: https://stgeorgeinsd.org/ ______________________________________________________ ABOUT MORAVA MORAVA is an amateur Serbian folklore ensemble established in 1986 dedicated to preserving and celebrating Serbian folklore, dance, and traditions in San Diego, California. "MORAVA’s Summer Folkfest is more than just a festival; it’s a bridge between cultures," said Maria Milasinovic, Co-Director, MORAVA Folklore. "We are thrilled to bring world-renowned talent to San Diego, pairing incredible international performances with our legendary traditional food, drinks, and unmatched hospitality."

Join us for a 90-minute Grainbakers breadmaking class featuring Spring flavors and seasonal beers. You’ll make our signature Spent Grain Artisan Dough and customize it from a selection of sweet and savory flavor options: Dark Chocolate & Cherry Cheddar, Jalapeño & Bacon Rosemary & Sea Salt Lemon Blueberry Poppyseed Cinnamon, Lemon Zest & Almond Cranberry Orange Walnut Cinnamon Raisin Midnight Mocha Madness DOZENS of other flavors! Class includes: Lecture and hands-on instruction to make artisan spent grain baked bread Recipe and instruction guide. Super fun mixing session to make your dough One bread in its first rise, ready to head home to bake Extra spent grain for your freezer and recipes to make more bread. VIP / FAQ: Participants must be 18 or older and have a ticket. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. You will bake your bread at home. You’re welcome to invite a friend to hang out while you’re in class — grab dinner before, then let them sip a pint and doomscroll while you create your masterpiece. This class is: This class is fun for groups This class is fun for a solo outing This class is fun for couples This class is fun for a girls’ night out This class is fun for adults + their parents! This class is fun for a Birthday activity. Allergen Considerations: Almonds and Walnuts will be used. Pecans and Pistachios will not be used. Peanuts will not be used. Grainbakers on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Waterland Stage for an afternoon of music, waterslides, drinks, and pool-style fun. Featuring Jenny Pocket and iKarla, LEZ GET WET is the perfect way to spend your Sunday surrounded by great people and great energy.

Join us for a 90-minute Grainbakers breadmaking class featuring Spring flavors and seasonal beers. You’ll make our signature Spent Grain Artisan Dough and customize it from a selection of sweet and savory flavor options: - Dark Chocolate & Cherry - Lemon Poppyseed - Cinnamon, Lemon Zest & Almond - Cranberry Orange Walnut - Cheddar, Jalapeño & Bacon - Rosemary & Sea Salt - Cinnamon Raisin Class includes: - Lecture and hands-on instruction to make artisan spent grain baked bread - Recipe and instruction guide. - Super fun mixing session to make your dough - One bread in its first rise, ready to head home to bake - Extra spent grain for your freezer and recipes to make more bread VIP / FAQ: Participants must be 18 or older and have a ticket. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. You will bake your bread at home. You’re welcome to invite a friend to hang out while you’re in class — grab dinner before, then let them sip a pint and doomscroll while you create your masterpiece. This class is: - This class is fun for groups - This class is fun for a solo outing - This class is fun for couples - This class is fun for a girls’ night out - This class is fun for adults + their parents! - This class is fun for a Birthday activity. Allergen Considerations: Almonds and Walnuts will be used. Pecans and Pistachios will not be used. Peanuts will not be used. Grainbakers on Facebook / Instagram

Meanwhile, at Little Fish Comic Book Studio... As always, you can look forward to the promise of comics, good conversation, and of course donuts! Our large library of comic books and graphic novels has just about a little of everything for everyone, so please feel free to peruse our stacks. We also have a large amount of free comic books and graphic novels for attendees to go through and take home. And did we mention that this event is FREE! Feel free to bring friends, family, and of course delicious snacks if you’re so inclined. Pooches are welcome too! We have plenty of parking in the parking lot behind the studio. WHO: You! WHAT: Little Fish Comic Savvy! WHEN: Saturday, July 18, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Little Fish Comic Book Studio, 6822B El Cajon BLVD., San Diego, CA 92115 Little Fish Comic Book Studio on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. for COLOSSAL, the largest pool party of San Diego Pride Weekend! Experience a full day of music, entertainment, and poolside fun featuring headliner SAM BLACKY, along with MASCFISH, LASER FOX, MODGIRL, and MURFF across multiple stages. Grab a poolside cabana, enjoy strong drinks, cool off in the pool, and celebrate Pride Weekend with hundreds of partygoers from across Southern California and beyond. CABANA ticket holders receive early entry at 12:30 p.m. Cabanas are prime real estate, so reserve yours early!