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The 2022 Masquerade on-stage costume competition (or Cosplay Competition for those who favor that term), a tradition at Comic-Con from almost its beginning, will be Saturday evening, July 23, starting at 8:30 p.m. The event celebrates not only the contribution of costuming to the popular arts, but also the amazing creations that our attendees make and bring to the convention. The costume presentations, intermission entertainment, and then awards presentation will run a bit over 2 hours and be set in the Convention Center’s 4,000-seat Ballroom 20. Not a dance or party as the name may imply, it is more akin to a talent show set on a large stage before an audience, showcasing amazing costumes crafted by our non-professional but still very creative and talented attendees. Most costumes will be impressive re-creations from movies, television, anime, comic books, fantasy, Broadway shows, video games, and history; others will be completely original designs from the imagination. Some will be solo entries; others will be groups with a shared theme. All genres are welcome, and no purchased costumes are allowed. The event is free to participate in, or to have a seat in the audience, for anyone with a convention badge valid for Saturday. Masquerade tickets assure a seat, but not required: Rather than see attendees line up for hours to be certain they get a seat, free tickets will be given out at 12 noon on Saturday to those lining up near Ballroom 20 and will be available again from 3-5 p.m. at the Masquerade Desk until all are given out. Once you have your ticket you are guaranteed a seat, and you can go enjoy other programming and line up later knowing there’s a chair for you. After the ticket-holders line has gone into the ballroom, it becomes open seating for anyone who shows up until the room is filled. Comic-Con International on Facebook + Instagram + @Comic_Con on Twitter

An American F-16 shot down an armed Turkish drone in northeast Syria. Officials said it was the first time the U.S. shot down an aircraft from Turkey, a NATO ally.

To talk about the current state of climate disinformation, we checked in with three NPR reporters who have reported on climate, disinformation and the media.

Exhibition at Spanish Village Explores Different Points of View An exhibition of painting and digital photography, "Points of View" featuring creative works of art is on view at Gallery 21, Spanish Village Art Center, in Balboa Park, 1770 Village Place, San Diego, daily, 11 am - 4 pm, from July 5 through July 18, 2022. A reception will be held on Saturday, July 9 from 1 - 4 pm. The exhibition showcases work by five well known California artists: Marsha Korobkin, Dana Levine, Caroline Morse, Gwen Nobil, and Philip Petrie. Korobkin, a world traveler, brings a simplicity to her images that turn the everyday into exciting abstractions. Levine is displaying images of water and watery reflections in both painting and photography. Morse is an artist who uses color to transform everyday scenes into beautiful paintings. Nobil lets us see landscapes of the southwest with a painter's eye. Philip Petrie's work concerns the journey of the self and society toward real wholeness, both physical and spiritual, and the multitude of elements that impede that progress. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * For more information and images, please contact: Dana Levine, danabet@yahoo.com, 858-490-0470

The San Diego Blood Bank is working to expand a program that uses DNA sequencing to match donated blood with patients in need.

In Chita: A Memoir, Rivera recounts her career originating roles in major Broadway shows. Now 90, Rivera remembers West Side Story from the beginning: "I was there at the first flicker of the skirt!"

A reissue of the 1977 album, Harvest Time, and a performance of the 2021 collaboration, Promises, collectively present the late saxophonist's music as a vessel to gather within.

Organizers of the Grace Hopper Celebration said some men lied about their gender to gain access to a space designed to help women and nonbinary tech workers meet with hiring managers.

LITVAKdance premieres new works by artistic director, Sadie Weinberg and guest choreographers Chuck Wilt, Patricia Sandback, sol de la rosa and international choreographer Ido Gidron that delve into themes that consider our natural environment and human's place in it in Terrain and other dance stories. Performances April 29 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and April 30 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Related links: LITVAKdance on Instagram | Facebook

The Chuck Jones Gallery has moved since the last San Diego Comic-Con — they’re now located near Little Italy — which is why this year, they’re teaming up with Sparks Gallery for a week of Looney Tunes, artwork, and more. Thursday, July 21 – Sunday, July 24, The Chuck Jones Gallery will be taking over Sparks Gallery for a pop-up. They’ll be showcasing both virtual experiences and animation/comic artwork. Attendees will be able to snap a selfie with a virtual Looney Tunes character in AR, experience virtual reality with the characters, and see great art. This year, Sparks Gallery will also feature and sell Surreal, Abstract, and Pop-inspired artworks from the gallery’s exhibited artists, who will be on-site to share their process and offer limited edition or original artwork. THE LINE UP: Thursday, July 21 6pm-9pm – Stephen Reis and Tricia B-B Friday, July 22 4pm-9pm – Chuck Jones’s grandson, Craig Kausen celebrates Comic-Con Chuck Jones Day 5pm-7pm – Fabio LIVE via Zoom (broadcast live in big screens inside Sparks Gallery with in-person interaction) 7pm-9pm – Eric Bauza Saturday July 23 5pm-7pm – Ben Olson LIVE via Zoom (broadcast live in big screens inside Sparks Gallery with in-person interaction) For more information about the event, please visit here. Follow Chuck Jones Gallery on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram