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Comic-Con International and San Diego Public Library have teamed up for the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL). This FREE five-day conference will take place at the San Diego Central Library during Comic-Con® from July 24-28, and will explore the role comics play in promoting education and literacy for all ages. Those in the library and education fields are invited to learn creative and exciting ways to incorporate comics and other popular arts into their work. Through presentations and panel discussions, the Conference hopes to engage the community and promote comics as a medium for learning. Seating is not guaranteed and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration is for interest only and does not guarantee a seat. Join us on Wednesday for Teaching and Learning with Comics: An Interactive Workshop This is a hands-on workshop for anyone looking to use comics in a classroom. Peter Carlson (Green Dot Public Schools), Susan Kirtley (Portland State University), and Antero Garcia (Stanford University) guide educators in curating powerful classroom curricula, from mini-lessons to complete units, that incorporate the medium of comics. Participants engage in activities that model how to develop superhero readers and writers in K–12 classrooms. Comic-Con badge-holders with valid single same-day or four-day badges are welcome to attend and are not required to register. In addition to CCEL, San Diego Public Library hosts themed San Diego Comic-Con programming leading up to and through the days of the conference. Please visit our website for more information. Full Schedule: Wednesday, July 24 from 4 - 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday, July 26 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, July 28 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Outdoor summer concerts get elevated at Layover, the InterContinental San Diego’s rooftop bar and poolside lounge, featuring acclaimed local bands & musicians during the 2024 Summer Sunset Live Music Series. Celebrate the sounds, styles and flavors of summer at InterContinental San Diego during their Summer Soiree event on Saturday, July 27 from 1p.m. - 6 p.m. featuring the return of the hotel’s rooftop concert series, brand-new food and beverage offerings from their pool bar, Layover, and pop-ups featuring global fashion brand LoveShackFancy, San Diego based brands Local Beach and VOLO Beauty, and summer inspired flash tattoos by @twin.suns. Plus, during the Summer Soiree pop-up you can shop for a good cause with global fashion brand LoveShackFancy . Shop from the brand’s bestsellers and newest fashions while enjoying Layover’s special cocktail created for the collaborative event, the Bayside Blushin’, a refreshing pink guava slushie made with Silver tequila, triple sec, guava nectar, lime, with Tajin rim. 25% from every Bayside Blushin’ cocktail sold at Layover and 10% of all LoveShackFancy sales will be donated to local nonprofit My Girlfriend’s Closet, that collects quality, gently used clothing, shoes and accessories and distributes these items to foster, homeless and economically disadvantaged teenage girls and young women. Clothing donations will also be accepted during the event for any new or lightly-worn clothing. Every Saturday through October 5 from 3-6 p.m., Layover will welcome a talented selection of local artists who will provide the soundtrack for your summer, performing at the rooftop lounge. Patrons can enjoy the live music for free, discounted Resort Pass to take a dip in the pool, unparalleled sunset views over the San Diego Bay along with island-inspired food and signature cocktails, and samples and swag from beverage partners. Alific on Facebook / Instagram Layover on Instagram

Paramount+ is bringing The Lodge back to San Diego Comic-Con for a second year with more titles, iconic franchise celebrations, and immersive activations than ever before! The Lodge will offer the ultimate fan experience featuring themed activations and swag to take home for fans of all ages from popular titles and franchises like STAR TREK, TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, IF, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS and many more. Visit: https://sdccblog.com/2024/07/step-back-into-paramounts-the-lodge-at-san-diego-comic-con-2024/ Paramount+ on Facebook / Instagram Comic-Con International on Facebook / Instagram / X / YouTube

Comic-Con’s 2024 Masquerade on-stage costume competition, a tradition at Comic-Con since 1974, will be Saturday evening, July 27, starting at 8:30 p.m. The event celebrates not only the contribution of costuming to the popular arts but also the amazing creations that our attendees make and bring to the convention. The costume presentations, intermission entertainment, and awards presentation will run approximately two and a half hours and be set in the convention center’s 3,900-seat Ballroom 20, with overflow seating available with large screens in the Sails Pavilion and in a second ballroom. Entry Form Visit: www.comic-con.org/cc/things-to-do/masquerade

This year’s Fandom party musical guest will be the multi-platinum global superstar Jason Derulo. The 22-platinum-single singer, who has sold more than 250 million records worldwide, will be performing some of his most popular hits live at the party. The multi-platinum singer and songwriter, visionary entrepreneur, best-selling author, and committed philanthropist will help to celebrate Fandom’s 20th anniversary. You can also learn more about his upcoming Z2 graphic novel, Jason Derulo’s "Uzo," at the party. You can enter now for a chance to attend, and entries will close at 6 a.m. PT on July 19. And be sure to follow @getfandom on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for additional party updates. The party is 21+ Visit: https://sdccblog.com/2024/07/fandom-brings-back-fan-favorite-party-to-san-diego-comic-con-2024/

Disney’s Enter The Forbidden Zone: Fans will be transported through the legacy of this global epic franchise in the new Planet of the Apes Experience Don’t have a badge for Comic-Con International? Not to worry, everyone is welcome to attend this unique experience! 20th Century Studios’ summer epic action-adventure, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, will reign at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International. Fans in San Diego will have multiple opportunities to engage with filmmakers, artists and talent that created this masterpiece. WHEN: Thursday, July 25 - Sunday, July 28 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Sunday only) WHAT: Dive into six decades of one of the world’s most popular and thought-provoking franchises with this immersive exhibition of costumes, comics, props, and so much more from the beloved Planet of The Apes series. Go behind-the-scenes on the latest hit film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and re-live some of the best moments and most compelling characters that have graced both page and screen since the dramatic cinematic debut of Planet of the Apes in 1968. WHERE: San Diego Wine & Culinary Center (across the street from the Convention Ctr) at 200 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego

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