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Visiting Artist Shareout: Melanie Taing Join us on Saturday, July 11 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Revision La Mesa for an afternoon of storytelling, creativity, and community with visiting artist Melanie Taing (@olliepotstudios). Melanie's work explores personal and generational healing through clay, drawing on her Cambodian, Thai, and Chinese American heritage, tea culture, herbalism, and the belief that art and community can be powerful tools for connection and care. After developing chronic migraines and other disabling health conditions in 2022, Melanie found healing and resilience through Traditional Chinese Medicine, tea-making, and ceramics, with pottery becoming a space for creativity, reflection, and restoration. From 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Melanie will share stories about her artistic practice, cultural heritage, disability journey, and the ways creativity, community, and care have shaped her work. From 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., participants are invited to create their own ceramic coasters inspired by Melanie's signature vinyl resist technique, which she uses throughout her work, including pieces from her Amrita collection and playful pop-culture-inspired ceramics. - Open to all - Drop-in, no RSVP required - Free to try, $10 to have your piece fired At Revision, our goal is to connect and center disabled artists through storytelling, community building, and creative practice. We're honored to welcome Melanie and celebrate the ways art can help us heal, connect, and imagine new possibilities together. Revision La Mesa, 8691 La Mesa Blvd Saturday, July 11 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. This program was made possible by funding from the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (@foundationfordd), a a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and their families in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Revision Creative Workspace on Facebook / Instagram

We’re excited to celebrate traditional craft with you next month — July 18 — as we join artists, institutions, and craftspeople who make up the heart of our craft community. Throughout July, each weekend will spotlight a different neighborhood with interactive craft programming and hands‑on fun. Happening at San Diego Craft Collective July 18 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Live artist demonstrations + community craft time All ages and all levels of curiosity are welcome. If you love craft, want to learn something new, or simply enjoy watching artists at work, come spend the morning with us. This event is presented in partnership with Handwork 2026 by the Craft in America and made possible through the generous support of Arts District Liberty Station.

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late-night, DJ-driven dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams that raised us, ruined us, and somehow still define us. We’re taking over House of Blues San Diego in San Diego on 11 July 2026 for a night of screaming every word, moshing with strangers, and feeling absolutely everything. This is not a quiet night out. Expect wall-to-wall emo and pop punk anthems, deep cuts, and songs you still know by heart even if you pretend you’ve “moved on.” From the tracks that got you through your worst years to the ones that still hit a little too hard, Emo Night Brooklyn is all about losing your voice, finding your people, and reliving the music that made us who we are. And yeah sometimes special guests and your favorite artists even jump in to join the chaos. Come ready to scream, mosh, dance, cry in the corner (no judgment), and throw yourself into the pit with all your favorite people. Tell the DJs what you want to hear and we promise we listen better than your ex. It’s loud, it’s emotional, and it’s the kind of night that reminds you it was never just a phase. So get ready, San Diego. Lace up your boots, warm up your vocal cords, and meet us in the pit at House of Blues San Diego on 11 July 2026. Emo Night Brooklyn is calling — and yes, we need every soul. Emo Night Brooklyn on Facebook / Instagram

OTCYA presents "The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition," a high-energy, family-friendly production at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)! This performance is the culmination of our Summer Teen Intensive, showcasing the talent, creativity, and hard work of our young performers. When a volcano threatens to destroy Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save their undersea home. As chaos erupts and hope seems lost, an unexpected hero rises, proving that optimism and teamwork can make all the difference. Filled with humor, heart, and unforgettable music, "The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition" is a vibrant celebration of friendship, resilience, and the power of believing in yourself. Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Desert Crossing returns with their audio/visual presentation “US History Through Folk and Rock Music: Songs of Protest 1935–1975" at the Ramona Community Library (1275 Main St.) in the Community Room. Enjoy live performances by Michael J. Dwyer & Rose Darrough, reliving protest songs from Woody Guthrie, Billie Holiday, Pete Seeger, Merle Travis, John Prine, David Crosby & Graham Nash, and more. This concert is free and as Desert Crossing is very popular; be sure to arrive early to get a seat! Most of the library's Saturday concerts start later but note that this one starts earlier at 1 p.m. Friends of Ramona Library on Facebook / Instagram

From the musical mastermind that brought you ProgJect - The Ultimate Prog Rock Experience, Jonathan Mover now delivers the same for jazz-rock: PffT - A Modern Take on Classic Fusion. Similar to ProgJect, Mover has assembled a variety of medleys, as a tribute and homage to the masters of fusion, a.k.a., Jeff Beck, Billy Cobham, Allan Holdsworth, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Tony Williams, Weather Report, and Brand X, to begin with. Also similar to ProgJect, this music is not easy to play, nor is it for the faint of heart. It was going to take a select few from an even smaller pool to choose from to make this other “dream gig” come true. Mike Keneally was Mover’s first thought, “On any instrument he wants to play,” and happily welcomed Mike’s immediate reply, “Absolutely! Can I play keyboards?” Done. It was Keneally who recommended Bryan Beller on bass, someone Mover was very familiar with but had not had the opportunity to play with, until now. The guitar spot was the last to fill. There were the obvious fusion monsters out there, but one ‘new name’, recommended by many, kept coming up, “Andrew Synowiec,” so Mover started making calls. The initial response from several was, “This sounds amazing, please send me some medleys to check out.” The next response was, “This stuff is amazing, but would take too many brain cells,” except for one... Andrew Synowiec, “I’m down.” And thus, PffT was formed. Playing Lots of Notes from Jeff Beck, Billy Cobham, Allan Holdsworth, Tony Williams, Weather Report, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Brand X, and more. Before PffT takes the stage, acclaimed guitarist and composer Travis Larson will open the evening with a special performance, showcasing the virtuosity and innovation that have made him a favorite among progressive and fusion music fans.

"Die Already" is a queer horror comedy that loves the genre it's skewering, gleefully deploying every slasher convention while turning them inside out. It's bloody, it's funny, it's surprisingly sexy, and it has a lot to say about who gets to survive, and who's been writing the script all along. It's Halloween night in a small gay bar in Hillcrest, and Branigan Prescott has exactly one thing on his mind, ending a two-month dry spell. Dressed as Jason Voorhees with meticulous attention to detail and armed with a rubber machete, he's ready for anything. Or so he thinks. When Chase Hardesty walks in dressed as Kevin Bacon's death scene from "Friday the 13th," it feels like fate. Two horror obsessives, same movie, same night. What follows is flirtation, trivia, dancing and the kind of meet-cute that only happens on Halloween. When Chase's partner Jordan arrives and an invitation back to their isolated cabin is extended, Branigan accepts, double dog dared by his best friend Gary into the adventure of a lifetime. But as the night deepens and the storm closes in, the rules of horror movies Branigan knows so well begin to apply with terrifying literality. Somebody has been doing their research. Somebody has been casting. And the final girl, or in this case, the final boy, is going to have to fight like hell to make it to the last frame. Compulsion Dance & Theatre: Website / Instagram

Comedy Show in Gaslamp Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026 Time: 8 PM (Doors open at 7:30 PM) Location: 801 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs as Ben Keltner hits the Mad House Comedy Club! Here’s the deal: Doors at 7:30 — grab a drink and claim your seat Show at 8:00 — we get right into it Hang after the show, meet people, keep the night rolling Full bar and happy hour after the show! Tickets are limited (actually though), and these shows tend to fill up before you could think of an analogy that would emphasize how quick these tickets sell out (ex. faster than parking spots downtown on a friday night). Comedy, connections, and good vibes await—don’t miss out!

A night of professional stand-up comedy featuring comedians from Generation X, bridging the gap from analog childhood to digital adulthood, with a little help from a Boomer. Featuring: Geoff Grooms Stephanie Blum Cathy Ladman JP Connolly Maranzio Vance Performers have appeared on Netflix, America’s Got Talent, The Tonight Show, Comics Unleashed, Dry Bar Comedy and much much more. Come on out for an unforgettable night! We’ll laugh, we’ll cry….we’ll all be in bed by 10 p.m. (PG-13 / R)

James Lee Stanley is an American singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and producer whose six-decade career spans numerous artistic mediums. He is a true renaissance man, born in Philadelphia, and has been recording and performing since the age of fourteen, with 37 album releases and television and film credits to his name. His incredible songs, coupled with his outrageously hilarious repartee, make for an evening of laughter and tenderness and one of the most entertaining concerts on the circuit. He has been hailed as one of the few all-time greats and undisputed geniuses among singer-songwriters. Visit: jamesleestanley.com/