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Comic-Con’s 2024 Masquerade on-stage costume competition, a tradition at Comic-Con since 1974, will be Saturday evening, July 27, starting at 8:30 p.m. The event celebrates not only the contribution of costuming to the popular arts but also the amazing creations that our attendees make and bring to the convention. The costume presentations, intermission entertainment, and awards presentation will run approximately two and a half hours and be set in the convention center’s 3,900-seat Ballroom 20, with overflow seating available with large screens in the Sails Pavilion and in a second ballroom. Entry Form Visit: www.comic-con.org/cc/things-to-do/masquerade

The THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY of San Diego will present a unique program on Saturday August 10, 2024 at 2 p.m. featuring RYOKI YAMAGUCHI – Japan’s premier Theatre Organist. RYOKI’s concert performance will feature theatre organ favorites and Americana selections played on our 4 Manual 24 Rank 1927 WURLITZER Theatre Pipe Organ. Mr. Yamaguchi is a graduate of the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music and has distinguished himself as an exceptionally talented musician in classical and theatre organ circles. He tours extensively throughout the world and has played in notable world class venues. RYOKI has a special connection with San Diego. In 2022, the American Theatre Organ Society’s National Convention was held in San Diego and he surprised and dazzled audiences as a featured concert artist. Shortly thereafter, he returned to San Diego to record a new album on our 1927 WURLIZTER. His newly released CD musically honors the connection between TOKYO and SAN DIEGO – as well as between RYOKI and our appreciative audiences. Join us on Saturday August 10th at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Presbyterian Church 3902 Kenwood in Spring Valley, CA. to hear this exceptional talent. Tickets are $20 at the door or $17 if purchased in advance. For more information and advance purchases, go to the Theatre Organ Society of San Diego website (www.tossd1.org). *****ADDITIONAL INFO Follows on THEATRE ORGAN SOCITY of San Diego ***** WHO we are, WHY we are here, and WHAT we do. • The THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY of SAN DIEGO is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the theatre organ and its art form. • We present quality entertainment featuring our 1927 WURLITZER Theater Pipe Organ in concerts, authentic accompaniment to silent films and novelty performances. • We engage various highly talented, professional theater organists for our Program Series to provide variety in musical style and program content. Visit: https://www.tossd1.org/ Theater Organ Society of San Diego on Facebook and YouTube

Learn to wet felt a gorgeous flower! August 3, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join this 3-hour workshop and learn the ancient art of wet felting. The process of loose wool becoming felt. This textile art technique has been used in the making of rugs, homes (yurts) and clothing for centuries. In this class, the instructor will guide you, step by step, through the making of a felted flower. Starting with a soft merino wool, you will be creating your own one-of-a-kind flower choosing from a wide selection of dyed wool. After using soap and water to bind the fibers, you will take home a forever flower that will embellish any space. Your flower can be used as a bookmark, tied around a curtain or the strap of a purse, placed in a vase or given as a sweet gift…. The possibilities are endless! No experience necessary. Ages 14+ welcome. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • Homeschool vendor funds accepted. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Wet Felting San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Entomologist at UC San Diego says dung beetles serve the environment and show a great talent adapting to it.

Sidro Saturday is BACK! Join us on July 20th, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. for our summer edition - at El Salon Theatre and The Front Arte Cultura Gallery! Enjoy more local vendors, food, theatre performances, and ✨more✨ Free entrance. All ages. Visit: Sidro Saturday

Etiquette experts weigh in on what to do with that ugly sweater you got for the holidays.

Los refugiados que fueron aprobados de manera condicional por el gobierno antes de la orden de Trump que detuvo el programa de refugiados aún deben poder reasentarse, determinaron los jueces.

Following court decisions restricting the Trump administration's policies on immigration enforcement and cuts to federal agencies GOP lawmakers are pushing back. But they're split on how to respond.

Los aranceles anunciados por el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump han sumido al país en una guerra comercial global mientras cunde la incertidumbre debido a la manera en errática en que son anunciados y luego aplazados.

The next U.S. head count's accuracy would likely be undermined by a census question about citizenship status that GOP lawmakers and President Trump have pushed to add, a new peer-reviewed study finds.