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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627
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SUMMARY:Laguna Art•A•Fair Festival
DESCRIPTION:General Admission: Adults: 1 Day Pass: $10; Season Pass: $15\, Seniors (65+) and students with ID: $8 \nFREE Admission: Children 12 and under (with adult)\, Military and Laguna Beach residents with ID\, Pageant of the Masters ticket holders (good only on ticketed performance day)  \nLaguna Art-A-Fair invites you to immerse yourself in a festival experience that knows no bounds or limits. What truly distinguishes us is our unique characteristic of having no residency restrictions\, making us a distinct presence in the Laguna Beach festival scene. Through our commitment to breaking down barriers and embracing an open perspective\, we create a space where artists and attendees alike can push past traditional boundaries and discover new realms of creativity. Laguna Art-A-Fair celebrates a world where inclusivity and diversity reign supreme\, where art becomes a universal language unconfined by borders. \nCLICK HERE FOR INFO ABOUT FREE ENTRY DAYS
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/laguna-artafair-festival/
LOCATION:Laguna Art•A•Fair\, 777 Laguna Canyon Road\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
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SUMMARY:Sawdust Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nA 66-Day Summer Celebration \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet 185+ Artists\nPurchase Original Art\nWatch Live Art Demos\nTake Free Art Classes\nEnjoy Live Music\nEat & Drink\nMeet New Friends\nMake Memories\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet 185+ Sawdust Local Artists \n\n\n\n\nOffering Live Artist Demos All Day\, Every Day \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n            \n\n\n            \n\n\n           \n\n\n            
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/sawdust-festival/
LOCATION:Sawdust Art Festival\, 935 Laguna Canyon Road\, Laguna Beach\, CA\, 92651
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250729
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SUMMARY:LA Shorts International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:LA Shorts International Film Festival is featured on the SoCal Spotlight Film Festival page.\n\n\n\n\n\nLA Shorts International Film Festival ranks among the most prestigious and largest international short film festivals in the world. \nThe festival is accredited by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences OSCAR®\, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts BAFTA\, and the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television ACCT Canadian Screen Awards and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Spain GOYA AWARDS. 69 LA Shorts filmmakers have earned Academy Award® nominations\, with 18 taking home the Oscar. \nLA Shorts is the longest-running short film festival in Los Angeles. The festival screens over 400 films and attracts 10\,000 attendees each year including Hollywood industry professionals and emerging undiscovered independent filmmakers. \n​ \nThose who have been honored at the festival include directors\, Jon Favreau\, Paul Haggis\, Bryan Singer\, Jan de Bont\, Shane Black\, and actors Gary Oldman\, James Woods\, Martin Landau and Richard Dreyfuss. \nMany recognizable directors and actors have screened films and attended the festival such as Scarlett Johansson\, Demi Moore\, Ashton Kutcher\, Courteney Cox\, Tim Burton\, Sofia Coppola\, Jason Reitman\, Terry Gilliam\, Spike Jonze\, Eva Mendes\, Jessica Biel\, Rachel Weisz\, Hilary Swank\, Josh Brolin\, Kirsten Dunst\, Rita Wilson\, Ralph Macchio\, Ricky Gervais\, Vin Diesel\, John Stamos\, Dean Cain\, Matthew Modine\, Michael Flatley\, Bai Ling and Robin Wright. \n​ \nThe film programming screens all genres from a wide spectrum of categories with high to low budget films under 40 minutes. From recognizable directors and celebrity actors to students from the finest film schools and high school teenagers- they’re all here to celebrate the art (and business) of short-form cinema! \nThe 29th annual LA Shorts International Film Festival will be held July 16 – 28\, 2025. The festivities will include Opening Night Red Carpet Premiere\, Closing Night Awards\, Industry Sessions\, Parties. Film Screenings will be at LA LIVE Regal Cinemas. \nLA LIVE is a sports & entertainment district in downtown Los Angeles adjacent to Staples Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center featuring Microsoft Theatre and The Novo\, the Grammy Museum\, the 14-screen Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium 14 theatre\, and ESPN broadcasting studios \n\n______________________________________________________________________ \nLA Shorts Alumni Filmmakers \nSofia Coppola\, Tim Burton\, Bryan Singer\, Paul Haggis\, Shane Black\, Jason Reitman\, John Woo\, Tony Scott\, David Lynch\, Joe Carnahan\, Louis D’Esposito\, Terry Gilliam\, Jon Favreau\, Scarlett Johansson\, Vin Diesel\, Hilary Swank\, Demi Moore\, Courteney Cox\, Jessica Biel\, Kirsten Dunst\, Ralph Macchio\, Ricky Gervais and many more. \nAcademy Motion Picture Arts & Sciences \nOfficially recognized by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences\, some of these films may go on to receive Oscar nominations.  \nBritish Academy of Film and Television Arts \nOfficial qualifying event for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts BAFTA short film awards. Award-winners at the festival are eligible to win BAFTA’s \nAcademy of Canadian Cinema and Television \nACCT presenters of the Canadian Screen Awards – eligible international film festivals \n​ \nThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Spain \nOfficial qualifying festival for the Goya Awards\, Spanish short films selected for the festival are able to to submit for the 36 edition of the prestigious Awards. \n​ \nHere
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/la-shorts-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Regal LA Live\, 1000 W OLYMPIC BLVD\, LOS ANGELES\, CA\, 90015
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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SUMMARY:2025 OC Fair – Find Your Happy
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome everyone back for the 2025 OC Fair\, “Find Your Happy” Get ready for 23 days of fun-filled live entertainment\, exhibits\, food\, carnival rides\, shopping and more! \nWhen: July 18-Aug. 17\nWednesday\, Thursday\, Sunday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.\nFriday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – midnight \nWhere: OC Fair & Event Center \nHow much: $13 general admission on Wednesday & Thursday\n$15 general admission on Friday\, Saturday & Sunday\n$9 seniors 60+ and kids 6-12 every day\nFree for kids ages 5 and younger \nParking is $15 for cars and motorcycles\, $30 for buses and limos. \nMore info: Visit Find Your Happy
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/2025-oc-fair-find-your-happy/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20250719T142821Z
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SUMMARY:A Very Abbott Block Party
DESCRIPTION:#AbbottElementary is ready to FUN-raise at San Diego Comic-Con\, inviting attendees to experience A Very Abbott Block Party. From authentic Philly water ice and a sky-high Ferris wheel to exclusive premiums from the school’s Lost and Found\, it is sure to be the hottest party on the block. Oh\, and did we mention it’s free?! #AbbottBlockParty \nAbbott Elementary is hosting a block party in San Diego from Thursday\, July 24th to Sunday\, July 27th\, 2025. This free event\, called “A Very Abbott Block Party\,” is taking place on the San Diego Embarcadero\, just outside the Convention Center during Comic-Con weekend.\nThe block party promises a fun-filled experience for fans\, including:\n\nPhilly Water Ice: Cool off with authentic Philly water ice.\nFerris Wheel: Enjoy waterfront views from a sky-high Ferris wheel.\nGiveaways: Score exclusive premiums from the school’s “Lost and Found”\, such as pins featuring the seven main characters\, bucket hats\, and boom box bags.\nGames & Activities: Engage in fun games and activities inspired by the show.\nSnacks: Indulge in treats from a corner deli\, a nod to the show’s setting.\nCaricatures: Get your own “Abbott-fied” caricature drawn at the art studio.\n\nIn addition to the attractions\, the Philadelphia Eagles Drumline will perform hourly\, and a festival playlist curated by Questlove from The Roots will set the atmosphere.\nThe event is designed to celebrate the show with fans and offer a lively experience during Comic-Con.\n\nAI content
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/a-very-abbott-block-party/
LOCATION:San Diego Embarcadero\, 400 Kettner Blvd.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
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SUMMARY:San Diego Comic-Con International
DESCRIPTION:From the beginning\, the founders of the show set out to include not only the comic books they loved\, but also other aspects of the popular arts that they enjoyed and felt deserved wider recognition\, including films and science fiction/fantasy literature. After one more name change (San Diego’s West Coast Comic Convention\, in 1972)\, the show officially became the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) in 1973 with the fourth annual event. In 1995\, the non–profit event changed its name to Comic-Con International: San Diego (CCI). \nThe show’s main home in the 1970s was the fondly remembered El Cortez Hotel in downtown San Diego. In 1979\, Comic-Con moved to the Convention and Performing Arts Center (CPAC)\, and stayed there until 1991\, when the new San Diego Convention Center opened. Comic-Con has been at home in that facility for over two decades. \n\n\nWith attendance topping 130\,000 in recent years—in a convention center facility that has maxed out in space—the event has grown to include satellite locations\, including local hotels and outdoor parks. Programming events\, games\, anime\, the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival\, and the Eisner Awards all take place outside of the Convention Center\, creating a campus-type feel for the convention in downtown San Diego. \n\nPhoto by Kevin Green © 2012 SDCC\n\nOver the years\, Comic-Con has become the focal point for the world of comics conventions. The event continues to offer the complete convention experience: a giant Exhibit Hall (topping over 460\,000 square feet in its current incarnation); a massive programming schedule (close to 700 separate events in 2014)\, featuring comics and all aspects of the popular arts\, including hands-on workshops and educational and academic programming such as the Comics Arts Conference; anime and film screenings (including a separate film festival); games; the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards\, the “Oscars” of the comics industry; a Masquerade costume competition with prizes and trophies; an Autograph Area; an Art Show; and Portfolio Reviews\, bringing together aspiring artists with major companies. \nComic-Con has presented literally thousands of special guests at its conventions over the years\, bringing comics creators\, science fiction and fantasy authors\, film and television directors\, producers\, and writers\, and creators from all aspects of the popular arts together with their fans for a fun and often times candid discussion of various art forms. The event has seen an amazing array of comics and book publishers in its Exhibit Hall over the years. Over it’s four–and-a-half decade-plus history\, Comic-Con International has continually presented comic books and comic art to a growing audience. That love of the comics medium continues to be its guiding factor as the event moves toward its second half-century as the premier comic book and popular arts style convention in the world. \n\n\nOn November 10\, 2018\, Comic-Con President\, COO and CFO John Rogers passed away. Read more about John and his longtime impact on the event and corporation.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diego-comic-con-international/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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