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Prog-Rock Powerhouse Stick Men Return to San Diego with Chapman Stick Virtuoso Tom Griesgraber Nearly two years since their last San Diego performance, Stick Men — the progressive rock supergroup featuring Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter — return to the Bornemann Theater in San Marcos. This marks a special homecoming of sorts, as Mastelotto and Reuter were the first national touring act to perform at the Bornemann’s Grand Opening in May 2024, along with Trey Gunn as part of their band TU-NER. Formed in 2007, Stick Men is known for their adventurous sound built around electric touch-style instruments like the Chapman Stick and the self-designed U8 guitar. Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson) anchors the trio with his mastery of the Chapman Stick, an instrument that simultaneously covers both bass and melody. Mastelotto brings an innovative approach to percussion, blending acoustic drums with an electronic setup, while Reuter adds layers of depth and texture with his custom instrument. Combined, the band’s members have contributed to records selling over 100 million copies worldwide. Opening the night is renowned Chapman Stick player Tom Griesgraber, whose genre-blending performances often include guitar Theremin and collaborations with artists from the California Guitar Trio to RYMO featuring Slightly Stoopid’s drummer Ryan Moran. With over ten releases and a resume that includes touring with Jerry Marotta and opening for legends like Steve Hackett and Al DiMeola, Griesgraber’s set promises a diverse and compelling lead-in to the night’s headliners. Stick Men on Facebook / Youtube

Filled with fierce and hungry carnivorous plants, the SDCPS Annual Show and Sale offers an intriguing spectacle as local growers display their latest flora. Whether you're looking to get started in the hobby or are already an avid collector, you'll find a wide variety of these captivating plants primed for purchase as this marks the largest event of the year featuring both local club members and large commercial nurseries. Visit: https://www.sandiegocarnivorousplantsociety.com/show-sale SD Carnivorous Plant Society on Instagram and Facebook

Embrace that vintage Volkswagen spirit at the 9th Annual All Out VW Car Show, where all unique and classic VW vehicles are warmly welcomed. Visitors can anticipate dazzling competitions with categories like Best Bug, Ghia, and many more, fabulous raffles, and for those showing their cherished VWs, some coveted prizes, including an exclusive show t-shirt and a pint of beer, await. Visit: https://www.idrivesocal.com/events/all-out-vw-car-show

No badge required! Nobody gets left behind when Walt Disney Studios’ live-action family adventure LILO & STITCH lands at San Diego Comic-Con International. Fans can celebrate their ‘ohana both inside and outside the convention with interactive experiences - from ‘cool’ photo ops to behind-the-scenes moments with the talented cast and creators who brought this beloved story to life in the new live-action blockbuster. Disney’s LILO & STITCH Activation: A Taste of Paradise in San Diego! WHEN: Thursday, July 24 - Sunday, July 27 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Sunday only) WHAT: Catch the wave with Disney’s LILO & STITCH at San Diego Comic-Con—no badge required! Cool off at this fun, family-friendly activation featuring island-inspired photo ops and a sweet taste of paradise with free shaved ice served daily. Unnecessary cuteness guaranteed! WHERE: Gaslamp Diagonal, adjacent to the Omni Hotel (where Sixth Avenue ends) Disney LILO & STITCH Panel: A Look Inside the Continuing Phenomenon WHEN: Friday, July 25 | 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. WHAT: The original animated hit LILO & STITCH has become a global franchise, spawning a 65-episode TV series, three direct-to-home entertainment films, a 26-episode anime series in Japan, multiple video games, theme park attractions, comics, books, a certified Platinum soundtrack album – and now, a live-action film inspired by the original. Join cast and creatives including Chris Sanders (creator, writer, and original voice of Stitch), Maia Kealoha (Lilo in the new film), Tia Carrere (original voice of Nani, now playing Mrs. Kekoa), and Sydney Agudong (Nani in the live-action film) as they revisit the franchise’s enduring legacy and offer a closer look at the new movie. The film is currently the #1 movie of the year at the global box office. WHERE: Room 6BCF in the San Diego Convention Center

EC Gallery will have 80 original animation cels works of art in their "Vintage Animation Show." The show will feature a gallery of animated original cels that were used to create all the iconic cartoons from Disney to Hannah Barbara through Warner Bros. Because the cels are where it all started, it is a cool off-site Con activation spot. Cel animation was a dominant animation technique, particularly in the 20th century, before the rise of computer animation. Cel art is extremely popular and highly sought after by collectors. All the cels are pretty fun and interesting but one of the cels they will have is from Snow White which is the first animated full-length movie created from cels. It even won an honorary Academy Award (an Oscar) in 1939 for its significance as a pioneering work in animated film. They even made Walt a special Oscar with one full-sized Oscar and seven miniature ones. EC Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

La decisión de la administración del presidente Donald Trump de imponer un arancel de 17% al tomate fresco de México ha puesto al principal proveedor de Estados Unidos contra las cuerdas.

La Cámara de Representantes dio la aprobación final a la solicitud del presidente Donald Trump de recuperar alrededor de 9.000 millones de dólares para la radiodifusión pública y la ayuda exterior a primera hora del viernes, mientras los republicanos intensificaban sus esfuerzos por apuntar a instituciones y programas que consideran inflados o desalineados con su agenda.

This midweek series features a Dylan Cease No-Hitter Bobblehead Giveaway and Theme Game: Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration (Wednesday). View the full Padres game schedule San Diego Padres on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X

The series is highlighted by the Tatis Jr. Bat Flip Bobblehead Giveaway (Monday) and Theme Game: Filipino Heritage Celebration (Tuesday). View the full Padres game schedule San Diego Padres on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X

This special holiday series is highlighted by a Military Salute for Memorial Day, as well as the Military Hoodie Giveaway (Tuesday). View the full Padres game schedule San Diego Padres on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X