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Filmmakers stuff the killer-robot sequel with extraneous plot threads, but preserve the B-movie appeal of the original.

Based on the hit 1994 Disney movie and Broadway musical, "Disney’s The Lion King, JR." is the timeless tale of Simba, a young lion born to be king, who is forced to flee after the death of his father, Mufasa. On the outskirts of the kingdom, Simba learns about identity, family, responsibility, and what he has to do in order to make things right for the Pride Lands. Featuring classic songs like “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “Circle of Life,” and “Hakuna Matata,” the entire family will enjoy the perfect theatrical spectacle that is The Lion King, JR. Recommended for all ages! ASL-Interpreted performance on Saturday, July 12. San Diego Junior Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

Kicking off our Summer Author Meet and Greet: Come Meet Author Jolie Tunnell as she discusses her "Loveda Brown Idyllwild" Series, a historical, western murder mystery. Jolie Tunnell on Instagram Friends of the Oceanside Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

Experience Bridging Communities: "Echoes of Identity & Resistance" at the Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)—a multidisciplinary performance that centers movement, memory, and cultural resilience to explore what it means to belong, to remember, and to resist. Through dance, spoken word, film, and storytelling, the program amplifies the voices of Asian and Pacific Islander artists and community members, creating a space where diasporic identity and ancestral memory come into dialogue. Weaving together personal histories and collective truths, this powerful event holds space for healing, transformation, and creative expression. In a time when cultural erasure and displacement persist, we return to our bodies, our stories, and each other—using art as a bridge between communities, generations, and geographies." Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

Comic-Con returns to San Diego on July 24. Here's how to get in the spirit early with streaming shows that celebrate cosplay, comics sci-fi and more.

The brewing and culinary industries thrive on diversity, passion, and creativity—and women are at the heart of this vibrant community. At Stone, we proudly celebrate the remarkable contributions of women who inspire and elevate our craft. Each year, we honor International Women’s Day with a unique pairing dinner and a special beer brewed by the incredible women of Team Stone. Join us for a three-course dining experience that celebrates women's artistry, dedication, and innovation in brewing, hospitality, and beyond. Together, we’ll raise a glass to the extraordinary women who enrich our community and continue to shape its future. YOUR $85 TICKET INCLUDES: An exclusive three-course dinner with carefully selected pairings MENU First Course Al pastor smoked salmon rillettes, Veracruz sauced mussels, pickled escabeche veggies served with house-made kettle potato chips Paired with: Stone She’s the Brewer IPA | West Coast IPA | ABV 8.5% Second Course Venison and pork meatballs stuffed with Oaxaca cheese, served with potatoes in a spiced tomato-cumin broth Paired with: Stone Tigresas del Sur | Tamarind Pale Ale w/Fonio | ABV 6% Third Course Slow-cooked duck carnitas, fresh flour tortillas, a duo of moles—black and pipián verde—chili paste, and nopalitos Paired with: Stone’s Phantastic Sangria Fourth Course Churros served with peanut-flavored mazapan ice cream and a warm chocolate-cinnamon dipping sauce Paired with: Stone Double Fireside Magic | Imperial Brown Ale w/Marshmallows, Vanilla, Chocolate and French Oak | ABV 8.5% THIS EVENT IS 21 AND OVER ONLY (including non-drinkers) – please don’t forget your valid photo ID! PACE YOURSELF - Your safety is in everybody's best interest; as such California law prohibits us to serve any obviously intoxicated guests. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND if you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms or have tested positive for Covid-19. If such a situation arises, please follow the directions on Eventbrite to process a full refund.

Within two hours of a Supreme Court ruling that limits the ability of federal courts to impose universal injunctions, lawyers for immigrant rights groups filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of their clients.

Growing up in a turbulent household in Japan, Kazu dreams of escape. Raised by a distant, irresponsible father and a mother living with schizophrenia, Kazu learned to use humor to heal her wounds and process her trauma. In school she was frequently considered the “class clown,” an identity at odds with Japanese societal norms for women and girls. Despite the odds, she discovers her voice and sense of purpose in comedy. Kazu delivers a one-two punch of wry observation, and raw physicality in this exuberant, rebellious ride. Winner of “Best of Fest” at the Crazy Woke Asians Solo Fest, “Hottest Selling Show” at the Vancouver Fringe”, “Best of the San Francisco Fringe,” and had a sold out run in Toronto Fringe. “Kazu Kusano...is a consummate storyteller,” —San Francisco Chronicle "Hilarious and devastating...'Pretty Beast' signals a bold and important new voice in comedy and theatre." —The Georgia Straight Kusano, now based in Los Angeles, has appeared on AGT’s Celebrity Audition and Channel Hopping on Comedy Central as a Japanese correspondent. "Pretty Beast" takes on family mental illness, stigma, societal sexism, and what it means to discover your own superpowers, while there’s still enough time to use them for good. In today’s political climate, "Pretty Beast" is more than just a performance—it’s a timely reminder of the power of humor and hope through an immigrant voice. - Written & performed by Kazu Kusano - Directed by Jane Morris (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Shameless) Additional Pricing Information: - Fringe Tag $7 - Multi-show Ticket passes available to festival. Details at: https://sdfringe.org/tickets25/ Kazu Kusano on Facebook / Instagram

Escola gives the former first lady a wild second act in the Tony-nominated play Oh, Mary! "This play is about a woman with a dream that no one around her understands," Escola says.

"General Dynamics" — Solo Exhibition by Weston Riffle Opens at Poway Center for the Performing Arts A solo exhibition of new and selected works by California painter Weston Riffle, will open June 2, 2025 and run through July 1, 2025 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Known for his vivid portrayals of rural California life and unflinching social commentary, Riffle brings a powerful and introspective body of work to North County San Diego. Born in La Mesa in 1970 and raised on a farm in Ramona, Weston Riffle is a product of the land he paints. His academic roots lie at San Diego State University (B.A., 1993) and San Jose State University (M.A., 1996), but he is largely self-taught—an “anti-artist,” in his own words. His unique voice blends deeply personal memory with socio-political undertones, capturing the spirit of California’s agricultural and working-class landscapes. "I wish to express simple purity in desire, action, and hope, of the people and places I have known," says Riffle. "Usually complex beginnings end in simple composition. A fatalistic view seems to be the result.” The exhibition title, "General Dynamics," references the tension between individual identity and the overwhelming machinery of modern systems—economic, social, and existential. In these paintings, brightly rendered scenes of farm workers, fishermen, and rural settings unfold in layered narratives that hint at both celebration and critique. As art gallery director, Deborah M. Williams notes, “It is as if the farm workers in their anonymity are just so many interchangeable parts in a larger machine… The political makes itself known through the personal.” Riffle’s work has been featured in galleries and museums across California for over 20 years, including the Oceanside Museum of Art, National Steinbeck Museum in Salinas, Borrego Art Institute and William D. Cannon Art Gallery. His pieces are held in both public and private collections and will also be the subject of an upcoming solo show at the Santa Paula Art Museum in 2028. Weston maintains art studios in San Diego’s Liberty Station-Arts District and in Idyllwild, CA. and splits his time between the two locations. More of his work can be viewed at Carruth Cellars (Liberty Station location) for the month of June 2025, his Liberty Station studio in Barracks 19, Golden Pine Gallery in Idyllwild and during Idyllwild Open Studios in July 2025. "General Dynamics" is more than a visual experience—it is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reawaken. Riffle’s canvases are memory, protest, and poetry wrapped in color. Exhibition Details: Title: "General Dynamics" Artist: Weston Riffle Location: Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway CA Dates: June 2, 2025 - July 1, 2025 Admission: Free and open to the public For more information, visit www.powaycenterarts.org or contact the box office at (858) 668-4793 The exhibit is open for viewing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road. Parking passes are required on weekdays and can be picked up in the Main Office of the PCPA lobby. Poway Center for the Performing Arts on Facebook / Instagram Weston Riffle on Instagram