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Your Week: Comic-Con at the Hilton, carousel, Water Stories, makers fair, The Two Lips
Events July 23-30, 2025
Thursday | 24
Level Up Your Comic-Con Experience at the Hilton
Visit the photo stop in the lobby and fuel up with a Scooby-Do! menu featuring the G-G-Ghost! horchata frappuccino, Scooby Snack chai cold brew, and Jeepers! berry refresher. Enjoy superhero-inspired menus at Hudson & Nash and Odysea, or snack poolside at Frya-POW-Looza. Comic-Con badge holders can catch panels in the Indigo Ballroom, while all are welcome to take in the waterfront views and people-watching at the outdoor bar.
When: Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27, 6 am to 10 pm
Where: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1 Park Boulevard, Downtown. hilton.com
Friday | 25
Balboa Park’s historic Herschell-Spillman Carousel was built in 1910 and still spins on its original General Electric motor to music played on its original military band organ. It is one of only twelve known remaining carousels in North America that feature a brass ring game. This free community event offers free carousel rides all day, family friendly activities, and musical performances. Performers are: Young Lions Jazz Conservatory, Kathryn the Grape, Mariachis and Folklorico Dancers, and Opera for Kids. Food from local vendors will be available for purchase.
When: Friday, July 25, 11 am to 5:30 pm
Where: Balboa Park Carousel, 1889 Zoo Place, Balboa Park. foreverbalboapark.org
Saturday | 26
View works by three photographers whose focus is our environment. William Bay’s “Parts Per Million” explores the pollution in the Tijuana River, where untreated sewage from Mexico flows freely into the Pacific Ocean. Stefan Frutiger’s “Forgotten Waters” examines environmental concerns and water scarcity across the American Southwest. Terri Warpinski and “Ground / Water,” part of a larger work, “Restless Earth,” explores the intersections of natural, cultural, and personal histories.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, 11 am to 5 pm. Through August 2.
Where: Photographers Eye Gallery. 326 East Grand, Escondido. thephotographerseyecollective.com
Explore over 120 handmade vendors offering locally crafted goods such as artisan jewelry, home decor, bespoke clothing, and original artwork. Indulge in a food truck court, and sip on cocktails, mocktails, and local beers. Capture a photo at interactive photo booths, listen to live music, and take part in interactive art and play areas for all ages.
When: Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, 5 pm
Where: Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, Downtown. makersarcade.com/summer-fair-2025
Wednesday | 30
The Two Lips are a fuzzy hard-rock three piece from San Marcos, Texas. The band seeks to blend the sounds of 60’s and 70’s hard rock with the aggression of 90’s grunge acts. After the release of their first EP The Two Lips Care, the band released a Britt Daniel produced single “Repeat”. The band is currently writing their first full length album.
When: Wednesday, July 30, 7:30 pm
Where: House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Avenue, Downtown. houseofblues.com/sandiego
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Your Week: Comic-Con at the Hilton, carousel, Water Stories, makers fair, The Two Lips
Events July 23-30, 2025
Your Week: Comic-Con at the Hilton, carousel, Water Stories, makers fair, The Two Lips
Events July 23-30, 2025
Thursday | 24
Level Up Your Comic-Con Experience at the Hilton
Visit the photo stop in the lobby and fuel up with a Scooby-Do! menu featuring the G-G-Ghost! horchata frappuccino, Scooby Snack chai cold brew, and Jeepers! berry refresher. Enjoy superhero-inspired menus at Hudson & Nash and Odysea, or snack poolside at Frya-POW-Looza. Comic-Con badge holders can catch panels in the Indigo Ballroom, while all are welcome to take in the waterfront views and people-watching at the outdoor bar.
When: Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27, 6 am to 10 pm
Where: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1 Park Boulevard, Downtown. hilton.com
Friday | 25
Balboa Park’s historic Herschell-Spillman Carousel was built in 1910 and still spins on its original General Electric motor to music played on its original military band organ. It is one of only twelve known remaining carousels in North America that feature a brass ring game. This free community event offers free carousel rides all day, family friendly activities, and musical performances. Performers are: Young Lions Jazz Conservatory, Kathryn the Grape, Mariachis and Folklorico Dancers, and Opera for Kids. Food from local vendors will be available for purchase.
When: Friday, July 25, 11 am to 5:30 pm
Where: Balboa Park Carousel, 1889 Zoo Place, Balboa Park. foreverbalboapark.org
Saturday | 26
View works by three photographers whose focus is our environment. William Bay’s “Parts Per Million” explores the pollution in the Tijuana River, where untreated sewage from Mexico flows freely into the Pacific Ocean. Stefan Frutiger’s “Forgotten Waters” examines environmental concerns and water scarcity across the American Southwest. Terri Warpinski and “Ground / Water,” part of a larger work, “Restless Earth,” explores the intersections of natural, cultural, and personal histories.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, 11 am to 5 pm. Through August 2.
Where: Photographers Eye Gallery. 326 East Grand, Escondido. thephotographerseyecollective.com
Explore over 120 handmade vendors offering locally crafted goods such as artisan jewelry, home decor, bespoke clothing, and original artwork. Indulge in a food truck court, and sip on cocktails, mocktails, and local beers. Capture a photo at interactive photo booths, listen to live music, and take part in interactive art and play areas for all ages.
When: Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, 5 pm
Where: Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, Downtown. makersarcade.com/summer-fair-2025
Wednesday | 30
The Two Lips are a fuzzy hard-rock three piece from San Marcos, Texas. The band seeks to blend the sounds of 60’s and 70’s hard rock with the aggression of 90’s grunge acts. After the release of their first EP The Two Lips Care, the band released a Britt Daniel produced single “Repeat”. The band is currently writing their first full length album.
When: Wednesday, July 30, 7:30 pm
Where: House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Avenue, Downtown. houseofblues.com/sandiego