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The Monsters’ Ball at Party HQ Comic-Con is the ultimate party for the creepy, kooky, sparkly, and spooky. On Friday night of San Diego Comic-Con 2023, unleash your inner demon and find your perfect match at this one-of-a-kind event. Step into a realm where forbidden love and dark secrets intertwine. Enter a haunted forest ballroom, where mystery and creatures lurk in the fog. Whether you're hunting or being hunted, extraordinary encounters await you at every turn. Stop by the Monster Glitter booth, brought to you by Designer Dust Co., to be transformed into the most glam version of your inner demon (so you can sparkle along with the best of ‘em). On the full-moonlit dance floor, dance-dance-dance and sway with fellow creatures of the night, guided by killer beats by DJ DSYFRIT and DJ Elliot, and high energy throwbacks from emo/pop-punk tribute band - Not A Phase. Relive the days of Team Edward vs. Team Jacob as you groove the night away. But hold your breath, for the night holds even more enchantment! We have conjured spine-tingling surprises and gathered captivating guests, ensuring each moment will be etched into your heart…forever. So, don your wings, fangs, or claws, and join us for a night of disenchanted revelry at the Monsters’ Ball. Secure your tickets today for the Monsters’ Ball at Parq Nightclub on July 21. * NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES FOR THIS EVENT Comic-Con International on Facebook / Instagram

ABOUT Michael Franti is a globally recognized musician, activist, hotel owner (Soulshine Bali) and award-winning filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, devotion to health and wellness, worldwide philanthropic efforts and the power of optimism. Throughout his multi-decade career, Franti has earned three Billboard No. 1’s with triumphantly hopeful hits “Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You)” and “I Got You,” as well as six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA Singles and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums. His current independent project Michael Franti & Spearhead’s 12th studio album Follow Your Heart was released in June 2022 and debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes Pop Chart behind Harry Styles. “One thing I learned these last couple of years is that people need people,” shares Franti. “I wrote many songs about connection, resilience and finding the light, even in the midst of all the crazy. Somewhere in there we find resilience, and I hope Follow Your Heart gives fans the courage to continue looking for and holding onto that perseverance. ”Deemed a “groundbreaking musician” by Entrepreneur, Franti kicked off the Follow Your Heart World Tour in the Spring of 2022, with over 75 shows through the summer, performing at venues across North America, including a sold-out show at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colo., and festival plays at some of the US’s top festivals including BottleRock, Summerfest, Wonderstruck, Borderland and Sea.Hear.Now. Franti’s 2023 calendar kicks off with 13 shows in Europe and then the band returns to Australia in April, including stops at Bluesfest Perth and Byron Bay. Please note: This is a Rental event of The Rady Shell; the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this rental event. PRE-PAID PARKING Ace Parking has provided a DEDICATED PARKING PURCHASE PAGE for this event. Connect with Michael Franti and Spearhead on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Hospitals all over California are closing their maternity wards, including in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

The sophisticated bicycle has attracted fans in Europe and the U.S., but repairs under warranty have bled the company of money.

May is GBS-CIDP Awareness Month. Lizz hosts her luxurious fashion show, with live Jazz. A portion of the show’s proceeds are donated to the GBS/CIDP Foundation International. This exclusive event features: • The presentation of the latest Lizz Russell Collection • One GBS patient/survivor will be honored with the Robert and Estelle Benson Award • A portion of the proceeds will benefit the GBS/CIDP Foundation International • Celebrity entertainment by harpist Mariea Antoinette, celebrity host, guest speakers, opportunity drawings and more. Lizz Russell is a celebrity fashion and couture designer based in Southern California. She began her professional career designing evening wear and has since caught the attention of countless celebrities in Hollywood and others from across the United States and beyond. The Lizz Russell Collection has expanded from evening wear to include her acclaimed Rose Handbags and exclusive jewelry collection. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

The deal with dozens of states resolves a lawsuit that claimed Google engages in anticompetitive behavior through its Google Play store, which is how most people download apps on Android devices.

Join us for the receptions for MFA thesis shows by Mika Castañeda and Heige Kim! 'Ooooooooh Wheeeeeee! To be a pig in a tree… [THE ONE THAT GREW EMOTIONS AND DIED]' • Mika Castañeda MFA Thesis Exhibition June 9 - June 16, 2023 • Opening Reception: June 9, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. with performance "quieting down" by Alejandrina M. Medina and jun!yi Min at 6:00 p.m. • Performance Space, Visual Arts Facility For More Information Visit: visarts.ucsd.edu 'out of place' • Heige Kim MFA Thesis Exhibition June 9 - June 16, 2023 • Opening Reception: June 9, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. with performance & poetry by jun!yi Min and alishya almeida at 7:30 p.m. • Main Gallery, Visual Arts Facility For More Information Visit: visarts.ucsd.edu UC San Diego Visual Arts on Instagram

The crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried has been tried and convicted of orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history, but little has changed for people who lost billions when FTX collapsed.

Winnie-the-Pooh: The Deforested Edition is a word-for-word republishing of A.A. Milne's classic, with one big change: all of the trees are gone. Now that Pooh is public domain, it's a free-for-all.

Free Live Craft Demonstrations & Portable Saw Milling! Friday, June 2 from 4-7 p.m. Drop by San Diego Craft Collective on June's First Friday for a big HUGE crafting experience. We have a special guest this month! We're partnering with our friends at Lumbercycle to show the community how urban trees can be cut into usable lumber. We'll be cutting logs from trees removed from Liberty Station that would have otherwise gone to the landfill. Come by and tour our garden, watch some cool people mill some big logs, cookies, and ask questions and learn about biomass utilization and sustainable urban forestry! Free to the public and open to all ages! We'll have earplugs available for anyone who would like them. On the first Friday of every month, the Arts District in Liberty Station is packed with ways to enjoy the best in life. Whether your visit includes a waterfront walk, a bite & drink from one of the great restaurants or market, or a bit of fun shopping, Craft Collective opens their doors for a fun evening of connecting over craft. Drop in and check out our upcoming workshops, tour our educational garden, or bring a young one in your life for a free, family-friendly craft that evening from 5-6 p.m. This month, kids will be crafting with leather. Each month the children's craft changes, so pop in while you're visiting and get crafty! Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter