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1st Annual Carnitas Cook-Off Contest Hosted by Chef Hanis & Carnitas’ Snack Shack Sunday, July 6 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Embarcadero Shack Free and open to the public Celebrate the 4th of July weekend with a culinary competition like no other. Join us for the inaugural Carnitas Cook-Off Contest, where four talented local San Diego chefs compete to create the ultimate carnitas-inspired dish. Participating Chefs: • Pete from Angry Pete’s • Chef Andrew Bent of Papalo BBQ • Chef Ivan Munoz of The Friendly Tavern • Chef Hanis Cavin of Carnitas’ Snack Shack Event Highlights: • Live cook-off hosted by Chef Hanis • Carnitas-inspired tastings from four local chefs • Complimentary samples for all attendees • Public voting to determine the winner • Winning dish featured on the Carnitas Snack Shack menu for a limited time • Guest judges: local food bloggers and influencers • Lawn games, waterfront views, and a family-friendly atmosphere Each chef will present a unique carnitas creation, ranging from authentic classics to bold, inventive twists. Judging & Guest Participation: • Guests receive a tasting card upon entry • Sample all four dishes and cast your vote for your favorite • Winner determined by a combination of public votes and guest judge scores Carnitas' Snack Shack on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate the Fourth of July in style with an intimate, exclusive experience at Vistal. Reserve a private table on the outdoor terrace for up to six guests for $600, and enjoy front-row views in an unforgettable setting. This VIP experience includes a cheese & charcuterie board for four and a bottle of Schramsberg sparkling wine. Savor in Vistal’s classic a la carte menu and indulge in dishes like the Ancient Dip with pumpkin seed dip, crudités vegetables, taro & plantain chips, the Wagyu Burger with Beemster XO cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, butter lettuce, house pickles, sliced tomato, shallot aioli and brioche bun or try fresh and local seafood like the Bocaccio Rockfish Zarandeado with cipollini onions, fresno chile, roasted poblano polenta, petite epazote, charred avocado and zarandeado sauce. Tables can be booked via Resy, and includes guaranteed complimentary self-parking for three hours. Vistal Bar + Restaurant on Facebook / Instagram

Long-time Round Table member Carl Ingwalson has for many years been writing biographies of ordinary Civil War soldiers and their families. At this meeting, he will describe the experiences of the soldiers of the 21st Iowa Infantry Regiment. For example, we will hear of the difficulties of Arnold Allen in trying to confirm that his dependent mother received the money he had sent. When the regiment was in Missouri, George Purdy learned his wife and a daughter had died. David Drummond sought leave so he could get home in time to see his dying wife “one last time.” And Carl will review the regiment’s most noteworthy campaign at Vicksburg. Visit: San Diego Civil War Round Table: June Meeting

Premieres Fridays, May 16 - July 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS app. Stream Season 1 now with KPBS Passport! Ex-cop Alexa Crowe returns to her New Zealand hometown from Australia and finds herself continuing to investigate puzzling murders alongside charismatic DI Harry and her protégé Madison, who has moved into Alexa's home. William Shatner and Renee O'Connor are among the guest stars this season.

KPBS spoke with Corey Gustafson and Kyle Krahel-Frolander of the San Diego Republican and Democratic parties respectively to get their take on President Trump’s first four months in office.

As searchers continue to look for victims in the deadly flash flooding in Texas, officials are answering questions about the weather forecasts ahead of and during the storm.

Are you still paying $4 or more for a pint of kombucha? Learn to make it for pennies a pint at home! This class will cover how to make delicious kombucha safely at home, including secondary flavoring and carbonation. Includes your own SCOBY and a take-home swing-top bottle of seasonal kombucha! Learn: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods, and the history and science of kombucha Demo: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo the techniques for brewing kombucha and also flavoring & carbonating it! Taste: We'll have a variety of various homemade kombucha flavors to sample Do it Yourself: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own bottle of kombucha with seasonal flavors San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

In 2010, Ben Linsenmeyer and Ron Diep were booked to play a college Halloween party. As two DJs who came of age during the French electro renaissance, they thought it would be both funny and poignant to tackle the gig in full Daft Punk regalia. So, decked out in silver android helmets and silicon suits, the Phoenix, Arizona duo took the stage with a rudimentary wooden pyramid evoking Daft Punk’s iconic 2006-2007 world tour. Eight years later, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter remain in self-imposed exile from the touring circuit, and Linsenmeyer and Diep’s Daft Punk tribute act, One More Time, is thriving. That one-off Halloween set has blossomed into a legitimate touring business in which the Arizona DJs imitate the French robots the best they can, using a setlist based on the live album "Alive 2007" and a production team that approximates the architecture of Daft Punk’s final tour to date. That dedication has powered world tours – including headlining gigs at New York’s Brooklyn Bowl and Los Angeles’ Regent Theater – and delightfully uncanny in-costume photoshoots with the real Deadmau5. Like it or not, One More Time may very well be the closest you’re going to get to an authentic Daft Punk concert experience in this lifetime. One More Time on Instagram / Facebook

Get away from the chaos of Comic-Con. Come enjoy award winning, locally roasted coffee in the company of adoptable, friendly felines! Prices: - $27.56 Adults Ages 13+ - $27.56 Children Ages 6-12 (Each child must be accompanied by at least 1 adult) Duration: 50 Minutes of Purr Therapy Only offered July 21-24 for the duration of Comic-Con. About: Because we know you'll be tired of crowds, we are limiting the number of people who will be admitted into the cat playpen for each session to 10. During every Comic-Con, we're forced to turn away people because we don't have any space left. Avoid disappointment. Book your spot now to ensure you get in! The Cat Cafe on Facebook / Instagram

Celebrate Independence Day with unbeatable views of the Coronado fireworks show from Dive—Coronado’s only rooftop bar and restaurant. Enjoy chef’s favorite tray-passed summer bites alongside a curated selection of beer, wine, and bubbles. Expect great views, relaxed vibes, and an unforgettable setting. Space is limited—reserve your spot now to celebrate in true Bower style. Dive on Facebook / Instagram