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The process of mending changes our relationship with clothing, minimizes our environmental footprint, and gives us the opportunity to individualize what we wear. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn in the community of others, how to mend and decorate your favorite piece of clothing using the age-old traditions of the simple running stitch embroidery such as sashiko and kantha stitching, patching and darning while blending creative joy with usefulness. What you should bring: • A piece of clothing that needs mending, repair or embellishment (e.g. pair of jeans) • A scrap of fabric for patches (print works best, although the fabric shouldn’t be too thin) • & a thimble Instructor will provide: thread, darning/Sashiko needles, and will have some scrap fabric available too. This class is appropriate for ages 12 years and older.

Offsite event during Comic-Con Unwind after a long day at San Diego Comic-Con by spending some quality time with the purr-fectly adorable (and purr-fectly adoptable!) cats at The Cat Café. Luckily, you can do exactly that. The Cat Café is once again offering you a break during SDCC with their Coffee and Kitties Comic-Con special. On Thursday, July 20 – Sunday, July 23, for $25, you can book a 50-minute slot to enjoy a food or drink item from their menu and get some pet therapy from their adoptable cats. They’re limiting the number of people in the café at any given time, so you’re guaranteed some quiet time to relax. Time slots are available daily Thursday-Sunday from 9 a.m. PT – 3 p.m. PT. You can also book Wednesday, July 19 for $20, but it doesn’t include the food or drink item. Book now through their reservation system, as slots fill up fast. Click here for Wednesday only bookings. The Cat Café is on Facebook / Instagram Comic-Con International on Facebook / Instagram

Get ready to dive back into the OASIS for Ready Party One, the signature San Diego Comic-Con kick-off party and Night 1 of Party HQ Comic Con at Parq Nightclub. This year, we travel to the Mushroom Kingdom planet, where the 8-bit legacy adventures of Zelda, Mega Man, Metroid, and more run rampant - but of course the star of the show is everybody's favorite mushroom-smashing plumber. Journey with Parzival into this world celebrating video game legacy and all things Mario - from his humble beginnings as Jumpman in Donkey Kong to his evolution through the 8-bit years of the N.E.S, his 16-bit Super Nintendo years, to his jump to 3D in Mario 64. The immersive decor will make you feel like you're visiting a ba-bomb battlefield, and themed drinks will keep the party going all night long. Check out the gaming lounge to get all your favorite 8-bit moves in, accompanied by a live DJ. Can you beat Parzival’s score? Travel through the warp tunnel to the main dance floor, avoiding those banana peels, and get treated to an incredible 80s set from world-famous flashback band The Flux Capacitors, as well as killer DJ sets by DJ Elliot and DJ Atomic Blonde. Keep an eye out for special guest performances that'll take you on a journey through the best of Mario's adventures. Watch out for a special performance by Violet on the Rocks as everyone’s favorite fruity princess. Ready Party One has everything else that makes it the favorite party at Comic-Con since 2018, including immersive cosplay, gaming experiences, and much more. Don't miss out on this epic celebration! GA tickets include access to the party, all live entertainment, and IG-worthy photo ops. VIP perks: exclusive entry point, swag bags from PopMinded, special viewing area of the main stage, AND… Access to our incredible Malibu Dream VIP Lounge Experience, a completely separate lounge exclusive for our VIP guests during our nightlife events. Join our favorite plastic doll for a night you’ll never forget. VIP Table reservations available to flaunt that Leaderboard status and give your friends a time they'll never forget. Purchasing a table gets you the rights to the table from us but you must also hit a minimum spend at the table w/ the venue's service people which is an additional charge upon arrival. For the 6 Highline tables in the rear of the club it is a $500 minimum spend (this is roughly one bottle plus some additional drinks). For the 8 dance floor tables, it is a $750 minimum spend (roughly 2 bottles). These table purchases comes with 1 VIP ticket. Pro-tip: don't let your friends order from the bar, order from service people to hit your minimum faster. DRESS CODE: There is no formal dress code, but we challenge you to embrace your OASIS avatar look - especially one inspired by the world of 8-bit video games. Let your inner creativity out and become part of the fun! PLEASE BE ADVISED: Filming, photography, and other recording will take place at PARQ NIGHTCLUB, SAN DIEGO in San Diego, California, during the event you will be attending. By entering the premises, you irrevocably consent to and authorize XLE Productions, its affiliates, successors, and assigns (collectively “XLE”), to photograph you, make sound recordings of you, and use such photographs and recordings throughout the world, for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity, including, but not limited to, television broadcasts and home entertainment products, including, but not limited to, home video and DVD. All such photographs and sound recordings will be the sole property of XLE Productions. *XLE Is not affiliated with Universal, Nintendo, or any other official studio or corporation. This is for fans, by fans. *This event is 21+ *NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES* Parq on Facebook / Instagram Comic-Con International on Facebook / Instagram

ArtHatch is thrilled to announce our Annual Studio Artist Group Show! You are invited to an opening reception with the artists, 6 to 10 p.m. on July 8. The exhibit includes paintings, photographs and mixed media pieces. Brady Willmott, Charles Ingram, Dinah Martin number among our contributors. The opening reception will have live music and drinks available for purchase by Last Spot (21+). We hope to see you there! ArtHatch produces free monthly receptions for the public to enjoy art and live music. We also provide free art classes for teens, and continual networking and business development opportunities to artists and small businesses at no cost to tenants. We support local artists and small creative businesses by providing affordable studio space within a larger arts facility. Stay Connected on Social Media: Facebook + Instagram + Twitter

If you’re an Indy-verse cosplayer, you’ll want to listen up. Join the Indiana Jones Cosplay Meet-Up on on Thursday, July 20 at 1 p.m. PT or on Friday, July 21 at 1 p.m. PT. Both events will take place in front of the San Diego Comic-Con photo wall in the lobby of the convention center. Follow the Facebook Event for more details as the date gets closer. Comic-Con International on Facebook / Instagram

A trained gynecologist, Gao became well-known across China for her relentless activism in exposing a man-made AIDS crisis and for her educational work to remove the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.

The Scarlet Pimpernel is a swashbuckling action/adventure musical, based on Baroness Orczy’s famous 20th-century novel about the French Revolution and the battle for Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. With an epic, sweeping book by Nan Knighton and a rousing and passionate score by Knighton and Frank Wildhorn, The Scarlet Pimpernel is a colorful window into 18th century French and British history. The show’s most popular numbers include “Into The Fire,” “When I Look At You,” “You Are My Home,” and “Where’s the Girl.” Wheelchair seating available, contact info@eastcountyarts.org for details. Related links: East County Performing Arts website | Facebook | Instagram

Supreme court justices in Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming will hear arguments in cases that will impact abortion access across the Mountain West. Here's what to know.

A former Alabama Supreme Court chief justice runs a legal nonprofit, Redemption Earned, that helps aging and sick inmates win release from prison. Last year, 10% of Alabama prisoners received parole.

We asked, you answered: fencing, small science projects and seeing national parks were among the top hobbies that NPR readers and listeners told us they were really into this year.