Search results for

Are you cosplaying during San Diego Comic-Con and need a cosplay repair? Visit the Central IDEA Lab on the 4th floor of the Central Library for quick fix solutions to your cosplay woes. No appointment necessary, all ages welcome! Available equipment and materials (while supplies last) to help mend your costume: Sewing machines, 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, Desktop Cutters, Soldering Irons and more Sewing supplies (needles, thread, seam rippers, scissors, safety pins, etc.) Different types of adhesives (hot glue guns, wood glue, tacky glue, super glue, duct tape, electrical tape, transparent tape, etc.) Plus, the IDEA Lab will feature different Odi the Coyote pin designs and comic-themed makes every day the Cosplay Repair Station is open, while supplies last! Visit from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Free Health and Wellness Fair featuring Dr. Janette Gray, author of the newly released book "The Truth About Sex Hormones." Dr. Gray, also known as "Dr. Pickle" for her pickleball prowess, will be signing books and discussing how proper hormone balance can dramatically improve quality of life and longevity. The event features activities for the entire family and will showcase her popular "Pickle People" characters who help educate the public about vitality through hormone health in a fun, accessible way.

These three local artists, first highlighted in a 2024 feature, are making waves in the comics world with their bold, genre-bending stories.

Originally published as part of a 2024 feature, this piece revisits three local creators whose work draws on toys, '90s pop culture and cultural identity ahead of Comic-Con 2025.

San Diego physicians and health care workers are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to protect Medi-Cal benefits for immigrants without legal status. Then, hear about a new state program to help homeowners impacted by disasters. Also, Caltran’s is planning to spend about $500 billion to update the Interstate 15 - State Route 78 interchange. Finally, for Friday the 13th we look at the 45-year-old slasher film franchise.

Sherry Hopwood will direct an ensemble cast in bringing this groundbreaking piece of lesbian history to life - a powerful play by Dian Schaffhauser that celebrates the vibrant and resilient lesbian community in San Diego from 1970 to 2000. This production is more than just a performance; it's a tribute to the stories, struggles, and triumphs of those who helped pave the way for LGBTQ+ rights. Based on hundreds of oral interviews, The Lesbians of San Diego has been dedicated to documenting the stories of local lesbians through an oral history project. This production is the next evolution of that work, ensuring that these narratives are not just archived, but embodied, experienced, and honored in a way that makes history feel immediate and alive. This play is more than a performance. It is an act of historical reclamation, an assertion of presence, and a feminist insistence that the contributions of lesbians to our collective liberation will not be erased or forgotten. These are the stories that may never have reached a newspaper or the public eye, yet they are the stories that created an incredible culture of art, music, political activism, health advocacy and more - pushing the boundaries and carving out a safe place for our community. This is not a Diversionary Theatre production, although Diversionary is proud to host this Guest Production. The Lesbians of San Diego - "A Herstory in Two Acts" on Facebook

Noche De Mole is the Sherman Height Community Center’s annual fundraising event. The evening event marks the start of our weeks-long Día de los Muertos celebration, now in its 31st year! Noche de Mole features a dinner menu inspired by a variety of regional moles from Mexico, signature beverages, entertainment, and a special preview of more than 25 community altars. The event is held mostly outdoors, except for the altar preview, which is indoors. We invite you to join us for a special evening as we celebrate longstanding traditions and cultural practices along with friends, family and supporters. As a fundraising event, your support helps maintain the organization and its year round programming and services. We thank you in advance for your support. Price ticket: - $67.50 until Aug. 1 - $77.50 Aug. 2 - Oct. 8 - $100 Oct. 9 Ticket price includes $2.50 processing fee and will be available on “Will Call” day of event. Date: Thursday, October 9, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: Sherman Heights Community Center Ticket includes entertainment, altar preview, dinner and beverage. Our Mercadito will be open and we will have a cash bar. If any questions, please call (619) 232-5181 or email vero@historicbarriodistrict.org Sherman Heights Community Center on Facebook / Instagram

Being a parent today means having to manage our children’s digital lives. Playgrounds aren’t just outdoors anymore, and childhood is spent increasingly on screens in digital spaces. ScreenTime features conversations with experts and researchers to help parents navigate the challenges that come with parenting in the digital age.

WorldBeat Cultural Center's Juneteenth celebration features the unveiling of a community quilt and honors the artistry, history and deeper meaning behind African American quilting traditions.

For decades women have championed KPBS’ ideals by donating, volunteering and advocating for our trusted, inclusive and educational services. The Gratitude Collective is a community of women who support KPBS’ vision to connect, reflect and serve the San Diego region. Members of the Gratitude Collective are superfans of KPBS and prioritize their philanthropy in support of our commitment to local news, arts and culture, children’s programming, and community engagement and representation via dialogue and events. The Gratitude Collective provides a space for lifelong learning and connection via quarterly experiences such as speaking engagements with women leaders in various fields, social events and KPBS community meetings.