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Comic-Con International and San Diego Public Library have teamed up for the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians (CCEL). This FREE five-day conference will take place at the San Diego Central Library during Comic-Con® from July 24-28, and will explore the role comics play in promoting education and literacy for all ages. Those in the library and education fields are invited to learn creative and exciting ways to incorporate comics and other popular arts into their work. Through presentations and panel discussions, the Conference hopes to engage the community and promote comics as a medium for learning. Seating is not guaranteed and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration is for interest only and does not guarantee a seat. Join us on Wednesday for Teaching and Learning with Comics: An Interactive Workshop This is a hands-on workshop for anyone looking to use comics in a classroom. Peter Carlson (Green Dot Public Schools), Susan Kirtley (Portland State University), and Antero Garcia (Stanford University) guide educators in curating powerful classroom curricula, from mini-lessons to complete units, that incorporate the medium of comics. Participants engage in activities that model how to develop superhero readers and writers in K–12 classrooms. Comic-Con badge-holders with valid single same-day or four-day badges are welcome to attend and are not required to register. In addition to CCEL, San Diego Public Library hosts themed San Diego Comic-Con programming leading up to and through the days of the conference. Please visit our website for more information. Full Schedule: Wednesday, July 24 from 4 - 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday, July 26 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, July 28 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Indulge in a hoppy fusion of local and international brews, tasty bites, and infectious beats at this year’s Amps & Ales, hosted by the Downtown Chula Vista Association. On Saturday, September 16 at Memorial Park, discover some of the best music South Bay has to offer with performances from Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, Sandollar, and The Sleepwalkers. We also can’t forget the world of craft beer flavors with an impressive lineup of 30 local and international breweries, distilleries, and wineries along with the chance to get bites from tasty food vendors. Make sure to stop by because the fun event will brew up a fun time with your friends and the community! Tickets are available now for 21+ guests for $35 for general admission (access from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) and $45 for VIP (access from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.).

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San Diego Shakespeare Society and Write Out Loud present K-12 students performing the Bard for free on Saturday.

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