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Join Oceanside Public Library and Glassless Minds for a free live poetry contest on Saturday, July 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Library Courtyard at 330 N. Coast Highway. The Find Your Voice Poetry Contest is a one round, one poem poetry contest for adults that will offer 1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash prizes. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. and there are 17 spots. The poem does not need to be memorized and should be 5 minutes or less. The event will feature a short set by Rudy K. Francisco, who will also serve as a judge along with San Diego Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez and Dr. Angélica M. Yañez. Glassless Minds is a local non-profit that has facilitated and fostered constructive emotional outlets and personal expression in an accepting and safe space for teenagers and young adults through a variety of mediums: spoken word poetry, creative writing, poetry, music and visual art for the last ten years. Support for this program is provided by The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library. The Oceanside Public Library aims to empower the community by promoting literacy, information access, civic engagement, cultural inclusiveness and openness to new ideas. Related links: Oceanside Public Library on Instagram

Here are five reasons to head to your local cineplex before Memorial Day, from a Steven Soderbergh spy thriller, to 17 Robert Pattinsons in a sci-fi cloning epic from the director of Parasite.

From August 2-4, Old Town's vibrant Bazaar del Mundo will be transformed into a bustling marketplace brimming with a stunning array of collectible treasures showcased by artisans from all over Latin America - Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador and more! Guests will have the opportunity to meet the creative minds behind the crafts and find extraordinary ware including authentic Mexican folk art, colorful textiles and clothing, handmade jewelry, and an extensive collection of Mata Ortiz pottery, one of the oldest and finest ceramics in the world. Visit: Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Show Bazaar Del Mundo on Instagram and Facebook

Amazon has acquired the creative license to the long-running James Bond franchise. But how do they plan to deliver?

Two local artists reflect on Đẹp, a recent exhibit in the Mingei, which challenges Vietnamese beauty standards.

San Diego Legendary Lion Dance Association will be celebrating Lunar New Year all month with lion dances.

About Megan Nguyen Megan started taking classical piano lessons at the age of 6, and hasn't stepped away from the keys since! She discovered her love for singing early on, and later started gigging, writing, and teaching while attending college at UCSD. Her music style is a mixture of pop, soul, with classical and jazz influences. Megan has been a piano and voice teacher since 2015, specializing in classical performance and theory. She teaches through her private studio and is a member of the Music Teachers Association of California. She is also an instructor at Kalabash School of Music and Arts, Musikey, and Coronado Arts Academy. See More Events www.bardicmanagement.com/events Visit: Megan Nguyen Music on Instagram and Facebook

The Cure's first album in 16 years, Songs of a Lost World, is thematically dark, but sonically rich and inviting. Still, though, Robert Smith says there's so much more to come.

JULY 4th - 7th— Join us for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration at Grape Day Park, Escondido. Immerse yourself in live performances by celebrated artists, indulge in delicious offerings from local food trucks, satisfy your thirst with craft beer & spirits, explore the artisan market, enjoy exciting games and activities for all ages, and witness a spectacular fireworks display that lights up the night sky. This year we are excited to announce we will be extending the festival to a 4-day concert series, for FREE! Starting July 4th our lineup includes the dynamic sounds of Daring Greatly, Ian Moore, the Navy Band Southwest 32nd Street Brass Band, SambaDa, SM Famillia, E.N Young, and MohaviSoul! Don’t miss this incredible festival marking our nation’s independence in style! This free community event was made possible by our Generous Sponsors: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Charitable Trust, County of San Diego, Design Moe Kitchen and Bath, Fridas Street Tacos, Four Tunas Fish and Bar, Prebys Foundation, WESTAF, San Diego Foundation Visit: 59th Annual Independence Day Festival

Jimmy "Jay" Lee's body has never been found, but a judge declared him dead. Jurors said they were unable to reach a verdict after over nine and a half hours of deliberation.