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Old Town San Diego’s beloved Bazaar del Mundo Shops present three lively days of folk art, food and entertainment at its annual Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market, August 5–7. The colorful marketplace will feature hand-painted Mata Ortiz pottery, dazzling artisan jewelry, vibrant Mexican clothing and textiles, and various other collectibles. Talented artists from Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador and other Latin American countries will showcase one of the most extensive collections of genuine Latin American folk art this side of the border. The festival also exhibits San Diego’s largest collection of authentic Mata Ortiz pottery, a centuries-old art form renowned for its intricate process and hand-painted geometric and ancestral symbols. Visitors can enjoy wood carving, textile weaving and intricate painting demonstrations from visiting artists highlighting their crafts. Mouth-watering Mexican cuisine from neighboring Casa Guadalajara restaurant will be for sale, as Latin American folk band TINKU entertains guests with live musical performances that feature native instruments, adding to the vibrant ambiance of this unique event. The festival runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.

In honor of National Roller Coaster Day on August 16, you are invited to SeaWorld San Diego to complete the COASTER CHALLENGE! SeaWorld San Diego is the Coaster Capital of San Diego, and we challenge you to ride the thrill coasters at the park – Emperor, Manta, Electric Eel, and Journey to Atlantis – to receive a special gift only available to event attendees. After you compete the Coaster Challenge, you’ll get a sneak peek and EXCLUSIVE FIRST TASTE of the all-new offerings at SeaWorld’s Craft Beer Festival, which runs weekends from August 19 – September 11! Sample ice-cold brews from renowned local breweries and delicious food inspired by craft beers. There will also be entertainment and games to enjoy. Make sure to RSVP! Attendees will receive admission tickets for you and a guest, general parking, one-time Quick Queues for each coaster, and the exclusive first tasting of Craft Beer Festival. SeaWorld San Diego is serving up an incredible party for craft beer lovers on select days with park admission from August 19 to September 11 Featuring two SeaWorld-inspired hops inspired by two SeaWorld drops, Shipwreck Lager named after popular water ride Shipwreck Rapids, and Emperor Hazy IPA, named after Emperor, the park’s newest floorless dive coaster Newly opened High Tide Brews tap room and Explorer’s Garden serving special beer tastings and flight options plus party atmosphere with live music and games Opportunities to hear from local breweries at the NEW Meet the Brewer Talks Special Pass Member-only perks with additional tastings to quench thirsty mouths SoCal Pass returns for a limited time at $10/month with unlimited admission for a year SAN DIEGO, CA (August 10, 2022) – Craft Beer Festival is returning to SeaWorld San Diego with even more delicious local brew and food options than ever before. The event will take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from August 19 to September 11 and features an unbeatable mix of more than 100 domestic and local California crafts brews. Thanks to the newly opened High Tide Brews taproom, the event has expanded from last year to include a beer garden with live entertainment, Meet the Brewer talks, and special beer tasting and flight options. For guests who prefer alternative options to beer, the festival has a range of hard kombucha and cider options available. Cheers to Beers Craft Beer Festival will feature the best craft brews from California breweries and beyond. Guests will find brews they know and love, as well as delicious new beers to taste and try. Featured breweries including: Mike Hess Brewing Thorn Brewing Co. Pizza Port Brewing Company Mother Earth Brew Co. Abnormal Brewing Company Ballast Point Brewing Company Hop Valley Brewing Co. Harland Brewing Co. Gamecraft Brewing Alesmith Brewing Company Golden Road Brewing Karl Strauss Brewing Company For guests looking for a gluten-free or non-alcoholic drink, the park will be serving a variety of options including: Babe Kombucha Bivouac Ciderworks Juneshine Kombucha Bites for the Brews A craft beer festival wouldn’t be complete without delicious food inspired by and perfectly matched with drink selections. Guests will find festival food huts serving a variety of unique and flavorful options that incorporate brews into delicious menu offerings including: Beer Cheese-Steak – “Classic” Philly Cheese Steak with Mike Hess Shipwreck Lager Cheese sauce Tepache Glazed Pork Belly Bao - Pork Belly glazed with Thorn Brewing Co. Pineapple Sour and Bahn Mi veggies Lamb Kofta – Topped with Babe Kombucha Moroccan Citrus Cucumber Tzatziki Cowboy Sundae - Pulled pork, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and Pizza Port Bacon ‘N Eggs Porter Gravy Cali-Creamin’ Brulé - Vanilla Ale Crème Brulé made with Mother Earth Brew Co. Cali-Creamin’ Ale Stout Ice Cream Float - Abnormal Brewing Company’s Mocha Stout poured over vanilla ice cream Attendees can enjoy boundless combinations of food and drink selections with a purchase of a Craft Beer Festival Sampler. Tasting options start with an 8-item Sampler for only $50 or attendees can take it up a notch with the best savings and a 12-item Sampler for $65. SeaWorld Annual Pass Members get to enjoy 3 FREE menu items when they purchase an exclusive 15-item Craft Beer Festival Sampler for the price of a 12-item Sampler. Samplers are a separate purchase from park admission and are only valid for use on Craft Beer Festival dates. Life’s Better at the Beer Garden The newly opened High Tide Brews taproom will be serving tastings and flights and features two SeaWorld-inspired hops made by Mike Hess Brewing and inspired by two SeaWorld drops, Shipwreck Lager named after the popular water ride Shipwreck Rapids, and Emperor Hazy IPA, inspired and named after the park’s newest coaster, which is California’s tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster. In addition to beers on tap, the space will host Meet the Brewer talks where guests can hear from the minds behind some of their favorite breweries and learn more about the brewing process. Located next to the taproom, Explorer’s Garden will be transformed into a lively outdoor beer garden where guests can relax, play cornhole, and enjoy live music including local bands and DJs. Sweet Summer Savings on SoCal Pass The SeaWorld San Diego SoCal Pass is BACK for a limited time. From now through August 14, the SoCal Pass is available for just $10 a month. The pass provides unlimited admission for twelve months, 50% off general parking, and discounted Howl-O-Scream tickets. For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com. Events and times are subject to change. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Cara Connors is an LA-based comedian and multifaceted homosexual with an ass that won’t quit. After a successful 15 city run of sold out and standing room only shows at some of the most highly regarded indie comedy venues in North America. Cara Connors is taking her hour back on the road for a summer tour featuring an additional 15 cities throughout the U.S and Europe. Her solo show, "Straight for Pay," brings her unique brand of high energy, self-effacing and unapologetically feminist and queer comedy to San Diego for the first time. Date | Friday, June 3 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location | Gossip Grill San Diego Get tickets here! General admission (standing room): $15 For more information, please visit gossipgrill.com/event/cara-connors-comedy-show or call (619) 260-8023.

The HBO series starring Matthew Rhys lures us in with the Perry Mason brand. But it ultimately overlooks the shark-like courtroom demeanor that made the character more legend than lawyer.

The system, which brought tremendous amounts of snow and rain to California, is expected to dump feet of snow in the central U.S. Forecasters expect the storm to hit the Northeastern U.S. by Monday.

The appeals court ruled Tuesday that So Seong-uk can't be denied spousal benefits by the National Health Insurance Service just because his partner is the same gender as him.

"Happy 100th Birthday Judy!" It's the worldwide celebration of the 100th birthday of one of the greatest performers of our time starring overnight internet sensation, Debbie Wileman, in an uncanny recreation of the sound of Judy Garland! Wileman has gained over 1 million online views for her spot-on recreation of Judy Garland and she is now, direct from London, onstage to dazzle Judy's fans as well as her new followers. Fresh off her newest album release, "I'm Still Here" orchestrated, conducted, and produced by Steve Orich, orchestrator of the Grammy Award-Winning album, "Jersey Boys," Debbie commands the stage – all with a live orchestra, conducted by Ron Abel. She features the famous hit songs from Judy's illustrious career, and, as an added treat, she sings songs of today (from Lady Gaga and Adele to Amy Winehouse and The Beatles, and more) that Judy would sing if she were with us today. It's a once-in-a-lifetime evening you won't want to miss. All ages must have own ticket Visit Debbie Wileman on Facebook

Once we understand how long to water the last variable factor for water conservation is how often to water. During this session we cover where to find data to help you know when to water. Irrigation components like pop up spray heads, rotors, drip irrigation, valves and filters all impact your systems efficiency. We will review the components and learn what they do and how they impact water conservation. Finally, irrigation technicians will be on location to help you learn how to properly maintain and adjust your system. This will be hands on, so be ready to get wet! Date | Saturday, May 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location | The Water Conservation Garden Register here for free! This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit thegarden.org/product/how-much-and-how-often-to-water-part-2 or call (619) 660-0614.

Writers--some with bylines in the Times — and LGBTQ advocates have signed open letters accusing the paper of biased coverage.

Tropical Storm Eta made landfall for the fourth time when it hit Florida's Gulf Coast. Some areas in southern Florida could see up to 25 inches of rainfall total from this storm.