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Hundreds of illustrated paper puppets, two-dimensional props, furry monster puppets, and songs to bring Mo Willems’ popular children’s books to life. Leonardo is a terrible monster. He tries so hard to be scary, but he just … isn’t. When he meets the most scaredy-cat kid the world, will they just be scaredy cats or could they become friends? Beloved children’s book author Mo Willems’ delightful characters come to live in Manual Cinema’s imaginative show featuring colorful puppets, playful props, and live on–stage movie‑making. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

An Amazon Prime cargo plane overran the runway, crashed and rammed into vehicles, where it then caught on fire. All those who died were passengers on the ground.

Arts Unite at Oceanside Theatre Company (217 N. Coast Highway) launches its inaugural play reading series celebrating the work of military veteran playwrights — an evening of bold, diverse storytelling shaped by lived experience. Directed by Liz Frances, the program features six short plays by local writers Peter Mitsopoulos, Victor Lang, Mark Holley, Laura Vines, Scooter, and Janiece Jordan. While the playwrights share a background of military service, the stories themselves span a wide range of themes, styles, and experiences. The evening will conclude with a conversation with the artists, offering audiences a chance to engage more deeply with the work and creating space for dialogue, reflection, and connection. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Hotel Indigo San Diego – Gaslamp Quarter will host its first Yappy Hour at Table 509 Bar & Kitchen, the charming first floor restaurant and bar. Held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 6, the pet-friendly gathering will feature specialty cocktails, featured food offerings for humans and pups and giveaways from Tito’s Handmade Vodka and LALO Tequila ahead of the evening’s Bark at the Park themed game at Petco Park. Located three blocks from Petco Park, Table 509 Bar & Kitchen will welcome guests and their leashed dogs to enjoy a pregame gathering before the short walk to the ballpark. The event will include pet-themed giveaways while supplies last, including dog bowls, leashes, bandanas and toys. Presented in partnership with Tito’s Handmade Vodka and LALO Tequila, Yappy Hour will feature a lineup of specialty cocktails crafted with each brand’s spirits. Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktails will include Toto’s Punch, made with huckleberry-infused vodka, blueberry puree, simple syrup and lemonade; and Salty Dog, with grapefruit juice with a salted rim, each priced at $10. LALO Tequila cocktails will include the Booze Hound, made with jalapeño-infused LALO Blanco, pineapple juice, lime juice, triple sec and agave; and the Red Rover, a combination of LALO Blanco, strawberry puree, lime and agave, each priced at $12. Dogs will receive a complimentary Tail Wagger, a pumpkin puree pup cup topped with a Milk Bone garnish.

K-pop’s unrivaled storytellers ENHYPEN have unveiled the venue and ticketing details for their upcoming world tour, ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR "BLOOD SAGA" in Latin America, United States, UK & Europe (hereinafter "BLOOD SAGA"). ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR "BLOOD SAGA" in San Diego is coming to Snapdragon Stadium on July 21, 2026! Visit: https://www.snapdragonstadium.com/events/detail/enhypen ENHYPEN on Facebook / Instagram DARK MOON VAMPS on X

San Diego Black Pride 2026 "Unbound and Unlimited" Join us for San Diego Black Pride 2026, a bold reimagining of what Black Pride can be when we refuse limits and center possibility. Under the theme "Unbound and Unlimited," this year’s celebration is a two day experience grounded in freedom of expression, lineage, imagination, and collective care. UNBOUND speaks to releasing ourselves from boxes, from a single narrative of Black queerness, from hierarchies of identity or expression. UNLIMITED honors abundance, intergenerational wisdom, and futuristic Black queer joy. Every element of this weekend is intentionally designed as a living village where joy, art, history, and community care coexist. This is not just a celebration, it is a declaration. A space curated by us and for us, rooted in pleasure as resistance and joy as strategy. Friday, July 10 The Legacy Ball Volume 2: Unbound & Unlimited Edition 8 p.m. Ages 18+ Saturday, July 11 Floatin' & Flawless 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. H & M Landing Ages 21+ Sunday, July 12 Sunday Service 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Soap Factory, San Diego Ages 18+ For more information visit: https://sickening.events/e/san-diego-black-pride-2026 San Diego Black Pride: Website / Facebook / Instagram

Originating from Chinese folklore, Tanabata is a holiday that celebrates the meeting of Orihime and Hikoboshi! Separated by the Milky Way, the stars Orihime and Hikoboshi are able to meet once per year on the seventh day of the seventh month. Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy the summer sun and partake in the Tanabata celebration. This year’s festival will be full of kid-friendly fun, such as games, performances, crafts and food! Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Guitar virtuoso, composer, and longtime Frank Zappa collaborator Mike Keneally brings his acclaimed band Beer For Dolphins to the Bornemann Theatre for the very first time. Widely regarded as one of progressive music’s most inventive and fearless artists, Keneally has built a legendary career spanning collaborations with Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and countless others, blending jaw-dropping musicianship with adventurous songwriting and genre-defying creativity. Backed by Beer For Dolphins, Keneally delivers an exhilarating live experience that moves effortlessly between progressive rock, fusion, experimental music, and melodic brilliance. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering his music for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to witness one of modern music’s true innovators in an intimate setting. Opening the evening is acclaimed guitarist and composer Travis Larson. With eight studio albums and three concert DVDs to his name, Larson has established himself as one of instrumental music’s premier performers. Having collaborated with artists including Steve Lukather, Victor Wooten, Dave LaRue, and Vinx, and shared stages with Zappa Band, Steve Morse, UFO, and The Aristocrats, Larson’s electrifying blend of prog-rock and fusion delivers high-energy performances that leave audiences spellbound. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of boundary-pushing musicianship as two celebrated artists bring virtuosic performances and sonic exploration to the Bornemann stage. Mike Keneally on Facebook / Instagram

Germany's populist, far-right Alternative for Germany party has declared victory in the state of Saxony-Anhalt after more than doubling its share of the vote in the first of several regional elections this fall.

Even as anti-Muslim rhetoric rises in Texas, Muslim pitmasters are winning over diners and reshaping one of the state's most iconic culinary traditions.