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Returning for its second year, Cura Smiles is bringing back the annual Sips and Smiles Soirée fundraiser on Friday, September 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at BoujieMana Estate. Join the City Heights nonprofit for a night filled with lively energy, seasonal bites, a live and silent auction all set with beautiful views of San Diego’s harbor. Featuring a sophisticated and vibrant ambiance, the night will start with a champagne reception followed by a selection of fine wines, beers, and gourmet bites. As the sun sets, attendees can participate in a silent auction offering unique experiences and premium items. Tickets start at $225 with sponsorship packages starting at $1,000. Funds raised from the evening will directly support the free dental care efforts at Cura Smiles. Focused on enhancing quality of life one smile at a time, Cura Smiles provides essential dental care and education that helps prevent chronic pain, reduce stigma, and support long-term health. To attend, donate or learn more, please visit https://www.curasmiles.org/get-involved. Cura Smiles on Facebook / Instagram

Looking for fun summer activities for the kids? Join us for Sailor Days 2026 at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, where young explorers can climb aboard historic ships and discover what life was like for sailors at sea. Offered July 7 through September 2, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maritime Museum of San Diego invites families to enjoy hands-on maritime activities, sailor skills, shipboard discovery, and summer fun along the San Diego waterfront. Kids can learn, create, explore, and practice traditional sailor skills while connecting with the Museum’s historic ships in a fun and memorable way. Join us this summer for hands-on sailor activities, shipboard discovery, and family fun aboard the Maritime Museum’s historic fleet. Free with paid admission. Maritime Museum of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Step aboard the historic Star of India for an unforgettable evening where not everything is as it seems. Hidden Harbor invites guests into a secret speakeasy experience filled with cocktails, live music, harbor views, hidden clues, and community aboard one of San Diego’s most iconic ships. Signature Drink Included • Live Music • Hidden Exploration Game Search the ship, uncover hidden clues, and discover what awaits behind the secret entrance. Whether you’re coming for the atmosphere, the mystery, or a unique night aboard the waterfront, Hidden Harbor offers an experience unlike any other. The Password Your confirmation email will include the secret password required to enter Hidden Harbor. At check-in, the host will ask: “What brings you to the Star of India?” Reply with your password to unlock the hidden speakeasy. Attire Coastal speakeasy attire is encouraged. Layers are recommended for the waterfront evening setting. Maritime Museum of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

This month, The New Children’s Museum is teaming up with Nickelodeon to celebrate SpongeBob SquarePants with a special, limited-time Museum takeover filled with art, play, and hands-on fun. As part of Nickelodeon’s worldwide SpongeBob birthday celebration, we’re transforming the Museum with playful experiences inspired by everyone’s favorite underwater world. From July 11-20, families can explore creative activities, discover surprises throughout the Museum, and experience new ways to think, play, and create together. Here’s what you’ll discover at NCM: - Bubble play and interactive experiences - SpongeBob-inspired artmaking activities - Slime Time pop-up experiences - Jellyfish-themed sensory play - A Museum-wide scavenger hunt - A special Color of the Day on "Loving Dragon" - Fun photo opportunities and playful surprises throughout the Museum Every corner of the Museum will have something new to discover, making this the perfect time to visit and come back for more. The Nickelodeon Takeover is included with Museum admission and free for Members. The Fun Doesn’t Stop There Our partnership with Nickelodeon continues during Comic-Con week with a special activation in the park across the street from The New Children’s Museum. While the Museum will be closed (July 21-26) during Comic-Con weekend, we’re excited to help bring this experience to our community and look forward to sharing more details soon. The New Children's Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Ramen maker Maruchan is teaming up with "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" for a tasty San Diego Comic-Con offsite. Located at the Interactive Zone at Petco Park, “MaruMart: Demon Slayer Konbini” will transform the recognizable ramen brand’s pop-up into a Japanese convenience store inspired by the world of "Demon Slayer." Fans can explore character displays featuring Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and all nine Hashira, try their luck at claw machines, pose for themed photo ops, and shop limited edition Maruchan x Demon Slayer merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, and keychains. And of course, there are noodles. Attendees can score complimentary Yakisoba samples inspired by fan-favorite characters, with Tanjiro’s Beef Yakisoba, Zenitsu’s Chicken Yakisoba, and Inosuke’s Spicy Chicken Yakisoba all served in special collaborative packaging exclusive to the activation. Fans can stop by: - Thursday, July 23: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Friday, July 24: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Saturday, July 25: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Sunday, July 26: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The experience is free and no Comic-Con badge is required. Visit: https://sdccblog.com/events-default/labutique-shop-185/

Joy. Mayhem. A live band. And absolutely no silent nights. Enter the gloriously off-kilter world of international chanteuse and comedic force of nature Meow Meow. Part cabaret, part concert, this festive evening travels from jazzy showbiz and witty Weimar-era tunes to French chanson, contemporary classics, and original surprises. Meow Meow on Facebook / Instagram

We’re bringing together local politicians to go head-to-head at Politifest: Elections Showdown. Attendees will hear from candidates across San Diego and cast their votes for who would most effectively address the biggest issues facing our community. Voice of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Join leading Deaf culture scholars and UCSD professors Carol Padden and Tom Humphries for an illuminating talk on the history of Deaf people in the United States. What are the issues that have historically defined Deaf culture and peoples? What are some of the matters in culture, education, politics, and the arts that animate contemporary Deaf lives? How have Deaf people countered prejudice and the historic social oppression directed at them by the hearing world. Simultaneous interpretation in ASL and English provided. San Diego Public Library on Instagram

This film presents a fond and informative portrait of pioneering female jazz trumpeter Clora Bryant, a proponent of West Coast jazz whose early stints with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm led eventually to collaborations with Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker, among others. Rich with tunes and anecdotes, the documentary handsomely details Bryant’s long journey in music and her influence on generations of musicians. UCSD prof and filmmaker Zeinabu irene Davis will be in attendance. The only reason Ms. Bryant isn't better known is because she's a woman. Part of "More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series," an engaging public library 6 month film series exploring the sweeping history and evolution of African diasporic music. It traces the journey of rhythm and sound from the West African roots of the banjo to the electronic beats of modern house and funk music. More info on the series: https://sandiego.events.mylibrary.digital/series?si=&sn=More+than+Rhythm%3A+A+Black+Music+Series

Artisan ice cream brand Salt & Straw will be celebrating the special day all week long, with their very own National Ice Cream Week from Friday July 17 through Thursday July 23. At Salt & Straw shops nationwide, guests will have the opportunity to craft their own bespoke, Build Your Own Pint Sundae ($$12.50) – featuring three scoops of their choice served in a personalized pint, topped with fudge, whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles and a cherry, and further customized with limited-edition, themed stickers. Each sundae is served in a blank pint cup, with the guest’s name handwritten by the shop team where the flavor name is typically noted, and is designed to be a unique opportunity for ice cream lovers to express their identity through their own custom build. Additionally, members of Salt & Straw Rewards, their new membership program designed to give loyal guests deeper access into the brand and its offerings, can garner double loyalty points on National Ice Cream Day (7/19) itself. During National Ice Cream Week – and all throughout peak summertime – Salt & Straw’s suite of classic flavors, like Salted Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper; viral Tacolate, the nostalgic and highly sought-after ice cream taco made in partnership with Taco Bell; and rotating flavor series, such as July’s Berries Series, are also premier treats to beat the heat with. San Diego Locations include: Little Italy, UTC, Del Mar One Paseo, One Paseo Salt & Straw Ice Cream on Facebook / Instagram