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Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivia quiz. It’s a great way to drink with friends, without burning brain cells. And it’s where useless knowledge means everything. Our quizzes cover everything from Hungary to "The Hunger Games," from science to sports, from the Billboard Hot 100 to "Better Call Saul." Each quiz consists of seven rounds of eight questions each, in a variety of formats, including audio and visual rounds. Teams can be up to six players, so bring your smartest friends (or some likable dummies)—or come solo. We can always help you join a team! No reservations needed, just show up! Winning teams get bar cash and other prizes, depending on the venue. Bonus questions sprinkled throughout the quiz will net you additional goodies. But mostly it’s about establishing your dominance—or at least pleasantly surprising yourself. You’re into that, right?Connect with Geeks Who Drink on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Her Universe, the fandom fashion company created by actress Ashley Eckstein, is bringing its geek couture fashion show back to rock the runway at San Diego Comic-Con for the ninth year — but there are changes afoot.This year, the Fashion Show is presented by both Hot Topic (a former sponsor) and Disney (a new sponsor), on Thursday, June 20 at 6pm at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel.The Wrap revealed additional details about this year’s fashion show, which will be in celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary. This year’s event will be co-hosted by Eckstein and Michael James Scott, currently starring in the Broadway production of “Aladdin” as The Genie. Scott is expected to perform, which should make for a magical evening.Sponsors Hot Topic and Disney will be transforming the lobby into an immersive experience celebrating the 30th anniversary of the classic stop-motion film "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Attendees at the event will have the opportunity to “embark on a winding path through the Cemetery, take photos, spin Oogie Boogie’s prize wheel, and more.”Fans can also look forward to Eckstein showing off her love of fashion with a unique outfit she’ll be wearing, which will infuse technology and storytelling “in an unexpected way.”Her Universe on Facebook / Instagram

Get ready for an incredible puppet musical from Noteworthy Puppets starring The Three Little Pigs! This entertaining show is perfect for ages 3+. This program is one of several offered as part of Mission Valley Library's summer reading program. What is the summer reading program? It's a chance for everyone--babies through adults--to come to the library for fun programs, great reads (plus movies and music), and the chance to win books and other prizes! Contact us with questions or visit sandiegolibrary.org for more info. Thanks to the Friends of the Mission Valley Library for their financial support.

Get ready for some incredible kids’ rock music with Ralph's World, perfect for preschool and elementary-aged kids! This show is one of several offered as part of Mission Valley Library's summer reading program. What is the summer reading program? It's a chance for everyone--babies through adults--to come to the library for fun programs, great reads (plus movies and music), and the chance to win books and other prizes! Contact us with questions or visit sandiegolibrary.org for more info. Thanks to the Friends of the Mission Valley Library for their financial support.

Jump into the world of animals with Zovargo, and discover how every little thing we do makes a difference for our world! During this interactive program you will learn how we can help to save and speak up for those animals that don't have a voice of their own. This show is one of several offered as part of Mission Valley Library's summer reading program. What is the summer reading program? It's a chance for everyone--babies through adults--to come to the library for fun programs, great reads (plus movies and music), and the chance to win books and other prizes! Thanks to the Friends of the Mission Valley Library for their financial support. Audience: ChildrenContact us with questions or visit sandiegolibrary.org for more info.

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

Harold López-Nussa: “Timba a la Americana” features López-Nussa on piano and his brother, Ruy Adrian López-Nussa, on drums. Cuban pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa sets out to capture the stirring sensation of walking the streets of Havana with an exhilarating marriage of jazz and Cuban pop music. López-Nussa has built a global following in jazz and beyond, having burst upon the international scene when he won first prize in the solo piano competition at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2005. He has gone on to play the world’s leading jazz venues and festivals. His tight-knit quartet captivates audiences with a driving vivaciousness that “bridges generations and genres” (Billboard). His music reflects the full range and richness of Cuban music, with its distinctive combination of classical, folkloric, and popular elements, in addition to a virtuosic embrace of jazz improvisation and interaction. DownBeat wrote, “López-Nussa’s single-note grace is akin to Herbie Hancock’s, and his two-fisted attacks are as joyous as Chick Corea’s.”Related links:Athenaeum Music and Arts Library website | Instagram | FacebookHarold López-Nussa website | Instagram

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 DiegoIsabel 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

Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC) is the leading provider of family caregiver resources in San Diego and Imperial Counties. SCRC provides vital FREE and low-cost resources including legal assistance, counseling, case management, and respite care. For more information about SCRC visit caregivercenter.org. Join SCRC on August 25th from 5-10 p.m. at the Sounds of Summer Benefit Concert! Enjoy a fun-filled evening with us as we raise funds to "care for those who care for others" at Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe. Celebrate family caregivers with appetizers and drinks, live musical performances, auction and raffle prizes, and a beautiful night under the stars!All proceeds directly fund SCRC's FREE programs and services that benefit family caregivers throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties. Interested in sponsoring our biggest fundraiser of the year? Visit www.caregivercenter.org/SponsorSCRC.

Join us at Burning Beard for San Diego Beer Festival’s Mixer Night, happening on July 19 at 5:30 p.m. Located in El Cajon, this event is 80’s themed, so throw on your best neon attire and leg warmers for this fun night, including raffle prizes, opportunities drawings, and quality craft beer. A percentage of proceeds from the event will be donated to the local nonprofit, San Diego Professionals Against Cancer.