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Why are people who weren't born 25 years ago snapping up the digital camera of that era? Blame Taylor Swift, trend cycles, childhood nostalgia and smartphone fatigue.

The San Diego Cheese & Libation Expo, formerly Liquid City Cheese expo, returns for 2026 with an elevated experience celebrating artisan cheese and curated beverage pairings. This year’s event features a standout Wisconsin collective—offering a rare taste of “America’s Dairyland” through 10 award-winning cheesemakers, including Carr Valley Cheese, Sartori Cheese, Marieke Gouda, and more. Attendees can enjoy freshly shipped Wisconsin cheese curds for an authentic “squeaky” tasting experience, alongside specialty libations, educational moments, and exclusive event swag. A must-attend for cheese lovers, food enthusiasts, and industry insiders alike. Visit: https://cheese-libation-expo.com/tickets Cheese & Libation Expo on Instagram and Facebook

Comic-Con badges may be sold out, but you don’t need one to join the fun. Here’s a guide to free and ticketed off-site events happening around San Diego during Comic-Con.

Join us for Studio Arts, when OMA transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by distinguished professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. Explore media, techniques, & creativity in a supportive, skill-building environment. Land and Sea Paintings The focus of this art workshop will be the paint application and colors of the California Impressionists. Practice with catching and reflecting the light of our local mountains and ocean by quickly applying layers thick paint to create your work of art. All supplies and light refreshments for each workshop are included in the cost. A break for lunch and relaxed discussion will occur midday. Please bring your own bagged lunch or feel free to visit one of the restaurants close by on our provided list. Ticket Prices: Adult: $100 Member: $70 Space is limited. Register today! Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

U.S. school districts worry it could get even more expensive to prepare a meal under new federal dietary guidelines, as they also contend with cuts to programs that helped them buy local food.

Visit the National City Community Market, where you will find many great local offerings including food, crafts, clothes, coffee and much more. Support your local businesses and your community. Visit: https://www.nationalcitychamber.org/farmers-market National City Chamber of Commerce on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for a night with the artists from "alchemy + light" as we discuss the industry, artistic choices and upcoming projects. Wednesdays the gallery is open until 7 p.m. so feel free to come early and explore the exhibition just before meeting the artists. The artists of True North Photo Society explore the interplay of alchemy and light in their newest collection of photographic works. This exhibit highlights their innovative approaches to transforming moments into luminous visual experiences. Visitors are invited to discover the subtle magic found in each image.

Dive deeper into the exhibit's pieces during our intimate gatherings where the artists will discuss their own work during a tour of the gallery. The artists of True North Photo Society explore the interplay of alchemy and light in their newest collection of photographic works. This exhibit highlights their innovative approaches to transforming moments into luminous visual experiences. Visitors are invited to discover the subtle magic found in each image.

A Nature Inspired Art Exhibition at Balboa Park’s Historic, Gallery 21 Three San Diego artists presents "Where the Sea Meets the Sky," an immersive exhibition opening June 30 at Gallery 21 in the Spanish Village Art Center, Balboa Park. This nature driven showcase invites visitors into a space where earth, water, air, and imagination flow together, celebrating the living rhythms of the earth. Featuring artwork by Elena Miller, Karen Haub, and Ira Cosmos, the exhibition brings together ceramics, paintings, and mixed media that explore the wild beauty connecting ocean depths, open sky, and the human spirit. Each artist offers a unique yet harmonious perspective on nature’s resilience, mystery, and transformative power. Exhibition Dates: June 30 – July 13 Open daily, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Gallery 21, Spanish Village Art Center 1770 Village Place, San Diego, CA 92101 Art Reception: July 5, 3–5 p.m. Featuring live music by San Diego folk singer songwriter Anna Ballew, whose soulful jazz and folk infused music adds depth and atmosphere to the celebration. Village Arts Education on Facebook / Instagram

The Justice Department is dropping the subpoenas it filed demanding grand jury testimony and phone records from New York Times journalists after sharp questioning Thursday from a federal judge.