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New exhibit now open: "The Science of Surfing" On display through April 2024 “The Science of Surfing,” featuring the wave art of Phil Roberts, is an eye-opening fun and informative journey exploring the many surprising connections between science, its applications, and the advancement of modern surfing. This new multi-media exhibit is designed to engage all visitors, regardless of their familiarity with surfing. This educational display was created to comply STEAM concepts (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). Museum Store Open Daily: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open Daily: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission Fees: Adults: $7 Seniors (62+), Military, Students: $5 Kids 11 and under: Free CSM Members: Free California Surf Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Recent polls show many Californians were undecided heading into Election Day on Gov. Newsom’s Proposition 1, which would fund new mental health treatment facilities.

One of the most prestigious juried shows in San Diego, the Athenaeum’s 31st Annual Juried Exhibition will be on view this summer in the Clayes Gallery. Nearly 300 artists entered 900 works for consideration. Juror Isabel Casso, Assistant Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, selected the final 25 artists and 35 works to exhibit. The exhibition will continue in the Rotunda Gallery. Prizewinners, including the recipient of the Leslie Von Kolb Memorial Award, will be announced at the opening reception on Friday, July 14, which will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Artists in the exhibition are Elizabeth Burger, Dillon Chapman, Morgan DeLuna, Raul Espinoza, Angela Figueroa, Kaori Fukuyama, Sarah Garcia, Neville Greene, Sam Grenier, Marina Grize, Becky Guttin, Andres Hernandez, Terri Hughes, Mayce Keeler, Gianna LaPonte, Monica Loss, Maria Mathioudakis, Leslie Nemour, Oriana Poindexter, Vincent Robles, Amir Saadiq, Sean Sarmiento, Michael Upton, Leslye Villaseñor, and Lizzie Zelter.  Juror: Isabel Casso, Assistant Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Isabel Casso is the Assistant Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Casso’s recent projects include a special exhibition with Carmen Argote and a retrospective of Celia Álvarez Muñoz. Previously, she was the Marjorie Susman Curatorial Fellow at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, where she organized Grain of a Hand: Drawings with Graphite and a solo exhibition of Chilean artist Alfredo Jaar. She has held positions at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Casso earned an MA in art history from Williams College and a BA in art history and economics from Loyola Marymount University. The exhibition can be viewed in the Joseph Clayes III Gallery at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library (1008 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037) during open hours, Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Appointments are not required. Related links: The Athenaeum Music and Arts Library on Instagram | Facebook

Offsite Petco Interactive Zone, the Lexus Premier Lot on the corner of Park Blvd and Imperial Ave, will once again be home to several activations during San Diego Comic-Con 2023. Fans can stop by the FREE event, which will feature several activations throughout the week from Thursday, July 20 – Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 23 from 10 a.m.,- 4 p.m. There will also be food and beverage available for purchase from themed food trucks. On-site, you’ll find the already-announced fan-favorite Hello Kitty Cafe Truck, which will be serving up sweet treats and even sweeter merch. You’ll also be able to stop by for a “plate-shaking collab” between Marvel and GNC. The protein and vitamin supplements company will be launching three “show-stopping” flavors inspired by iconic Marvel superheroes, including Captain America Birthday Cake, Iron Man S’Mores, and Black Panther Caramel Cookie. Stop by to learn more about GNC’s mission of supporting the health goals for every hero, get free samples, giveaways, and you’ll also find a “strength-defying photobooth”. Additional activations are still to be announced.

The last payments were distributed for a two-year guaranteed income pilot program in San Diego. The results reflect the findings of an experiment unfolding across the U.S.

Stern is happy to announce we will be back at San Diego @Comic_Con International, and we're bringing something special. #SDCC will be the first and only place to play our brand new title, VENOM. Join us and our friends from Rebellion Republic at Booth 3721, and at the Stern Pop-Up Arcade inside the Marriott Marquis Ballroom. We can't wait to see you! The hours for the Pop-Up Arcade are: Thursday, July 20 – 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, July 21 – 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, July 22 – 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday, July 23 – 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Stern Pinball on Facebook / Instagram / Twitter https://sdccblog.com/2023/07/stern-pinball-returns-to-san-diego-comic-con-for-pop-up-arcade/

Prosecutors say at the same time that Linwei Ding was working for Google and stealing the building blocks of its AI technology, he was also secretly employed by two China-based tech companies.

For the sixth year, Fandom, the world’s largest fan platform, is bringing back their annual bash to the con — and it just so happens to be among the best parties at the convention. This year’s event will be on Thursday, July 20 from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. at FLOAT atop the Hard Rock Hotel, for an evening of live music, plenty of entertainment, interactive photo booths, giveaways, and more. K-pop group NCT DOJAEJUNG will be headling the party. The group also has a new original graphic novel, "NCT 127: Limitless," with Z2 Comics, which you can pre-order now. To try for tickets this year, you’ll need to enter the giveaway, with 170 lucky fans being randomly selected for themselves and a plus one. Fandom on Facebook / Instagram

Welcome to Le Salon De Musiques — a concert experience unlike any other. You will feel the essence of chamber music. Up-close seating allows you to enjoy music the way it was meant to be shared. Following the concert, meet the artists and fellow concertgoers while savoring a high tea buffet catered by The French Gourmet. It’s an afternoon you will not soon forget, an experience that will enrich your life unlike any other form of entertainment. After 11 years in Los Angeles, we’re providing this unique experience to San Diegans at our new venue at the La Jolla Woman's Club. Season 2023-2024: Grand Opening with Quartet Integra (Including high tea buffet after the performance) PROGRAM: Introduced by musicologist Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano - H. Purcell: "Chacony" in G minor for String Quartet - L. Beethoven: String Quartet No.4 in C minor Op 18 - F. Schubert: String Quartet No.14 in D minor D 810 "Death & the Maiden" Quartet Integra: Kyoka Misawa, Violin, Rintaro Kikuno, Violin, Itsuki Yamamoto, Viola, Anri Tsukiji, Cello. For more information visit: lesalondemusiques.com

Join Solana Center for this two hour presentation where you will learn the basics of traditional composting and get an introduction to bokashi, a fermentation method that will enable you to compost all your food waste, including meat, dairy, and liquids. This “pre-composting” process uses an inoculant of effective microbes to preserve kitchen scraps until you’re ready to incorporate them into your soil or compost bin. Learn how bokashi can be used to increase your organic waste diversion and enrich your soil microbiome. All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County will receive a free kitchen scraps container, courtesy of the County of San Diego. In this workshop, we will cover: - What is composting and why it is so important - What tools and materials you’ll need - What is bokashi, how does it work, and what are its benefits? - Successfully fermenting your food scraps with bokashi - Methods for composting bokashi-treated materials Please contact us with any questions: Phone: (760) 436-7986 ext. 700 Email: compost@solanacenter.org Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego and County of San Diego Recycling. Thanks to our site sponsor, the San Diego County Library. For more information visit: solanacenter.org