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Prescription drug ads were once banned on broadcasts. But companies argued that infringed on free speech, and the drugs could help people. The FDA now permits pharmaceutical ads.

From iconic masks to movie memorabilia, the Comic-Con Museum's latest exhibit celebrates the spectacle, history and cultural power of Mexican professional wrestling.

Big Wet is a one-day festival with dance music, immersive art, and curated experiences at the center. Featuring a lineup of twenty-two local DJ's across three stages, large-scale art, silent disco, interactive installations, tattoos, food vendors, and a handful of surprises throughout the day. Visit: soapfactoryevents.com/ The Soap Factory on Facebook / Instagram

“Like most forms of magic, I’ve always believed / in words.” - Keetje Kuipers Join us for a night of words, want, and wild joy. In celebration of "Lonely Women Make Great Lovers" and "A Sharp Endless Need," writers Keetje Kuipers, Mac Crane, Evelyn Gill, and Carly DeMento share poetry and prose across a spectrum of desires. Hosted by Sara Z. Phelps, come for the words, stay for the dance party. We’re thrilled to be joined by TransFamily Support Services, a local organization that guides transgender/non-binary youth and their families through the gender transitioning process to help make it the most positive experience possible. TransFamily Support Services will provide resources to support our trans friends and family, and we’ll raise money to support the great work they’re doing. Let's celebrate books, kindness, and community! Verbatim Books on Facebook / Instagram

A 5-Star Variety Bash of Arts, Laughter, and Imagination — for Kids of All Ages! Get ready, San Diego — the San Diego International Fringe Festival is bringing the magic straight to your neighborhood with Family Fringe Days, a free and fabulous celebration of creativity designed just for families. Think of it as the ultimate sampler platter of the arts: one moment you’re grooving with a live musician, the next you’re giggling at a clown’s antics, getting your face painted, or joining in on a Junkyard Jam Band! From mini-performances to hands-on art activities and interactive games, Family Fringe is all about fun, self-expression, and creating unforgettable memories with your kids. Why should families attend? Because play is powerful. Shared experiences like these nurture creativity, boost confidence, and build bonds that last long after the event ends. Whether your child is an aspiring artist or just curious to try something new, Family Fringe Days offer a safe, welcoming space to imagine, explore, and connect — all for free. Happening at library branches and community centers across San Diego from May 17–25. Great for kids, teens, and the young-at-heart! 100% FREE — because everyone deserves access to the arts. Learn more at: https://sdfringe.org/family-fringe/ San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram

The coming months will bring new seasons of Stranger Things and Slow Horses, a mysterious new science fiction series from Apple TV+, and a new Ken Burns documentary about the American Revolution.

“Stars, Cars & Guitars” Display Reflects Surfing’s Ascendance as Cultural Touchstone Our “Stars, Cars and Guitars” exhibit demonstrates how, in less than a decade, from the years from 1958 to 1965, surfing related elements came to dominate popular culture forming a lasting effect on California, America and the world at large. From iconic record albums, period surfboards, fashion artifacts, seminal photographic images and memorabilia, visitors will get a clearer sense of why this era is considered the “golden age” of surfing and the surfing lifestyle. This exhibit presents modern surfing’s formative period and is a remembrance of modern surfing’s dawn. It had a defining influence on California’s image and an indelible effect on global culture that is just beginning to be recognized in recent years. From the film Gidget in 1959 to Dick Dales “Let’s Go Trippin’” in 1961 through the “Endless Summer” documentary in 1964, the surf craze had ignited from a swell to a full Tsunami with the peak in 1965 In 1966 boards went short, hair went long, and a golden era evolved into surfing’s next phase. Almost overnight 1967’s Summer of Love and flower power were in full bloom. There is only a very short time left to see this rare and special exhibit. It is open now through Labor and day and then it is being taken down. O it is gone it is gone. For further information, please visit https://surfmuseum.org/ or call (760) 721-6876 contact the museum during operating hours from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. daily. California Surf Museum on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a riveting 90-minute dance performance and conversation with the artists that delve deep into the heart of cultural convergence, narrating a story of unity, diversity and shared history through the universal language of dance. This captivating spectacle is an homage to the intricate tapestry of identities that emerged from nearly four centuries of Spanish colonization, weaving together the distinct but interconnected cultures of Mexico, the Philippines and Spain. At the core of "Mestizaje" is the celebration of mestizaje itself—a term that historically signifies the process of cultural and racial mixing between Indigenous peoples of the Americas and Europeans. This performance, however, expands the concept to encapsulate the rich exchange among the three regions, highlighting how each culture has been indelibly shaped by the others. Featuring two San Diego based dance companies: Danzarts and PASACAT

Drop-In Play is for toddlers & kids to play and explore art materials in a safe, open environment with no formal instruction. Kids can move between different sensory stations at their own pace, sparking their curiosity and creativity. This class encourages hands-on discovery, allowing children to experience art through touch, sound, color, and texture. Refunds are not available for no-shows, but a credit will be provided for a future class at Studio HQ if you cancel at least 24 hours before the class. ArtReach San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Two thirds of all the permits from 2018 to 2024 were in places with above average walkability.