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SUMMARY:Comic-Con
DESCRIPTION:Comic-Con is the premier event for all things comics and related popular art\, including movies\, television\, gaming\, interactive multimedia\, and so much more! Enjoy cosplay galore and take part in unique programming\, exclusive previews\, and presentations\, not to mention the expansive and diverse Exhibit Hall featuring merchandise and displays representing all fandoms.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/comic-con/2026-07-24/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T150000
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SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From the Revolutionary Era to the present day\, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry\, politics\, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials\, dyes\, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T180000
DTSTAMP:20260719T124616Z
CREATED:20260719T124332Z
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SUMMARY:Destiny Is a Rose: The Eileen Harris Norton Collection
DESCRIPTION:Renowned for her generosity to artists and institutions\, Eileen Harris Norton has built an inspiring art collection and forged a philanthropic legacy by focusing upon the work of women artists\, as well as artists of color and of her native California. Marking fifty years since Harris Norton made her first acquisition—a print purchased in 1976 directly from Los Angeles artist and African American arts advocate Ruth Waddy—‘Destiny Is a Rose’ will present more than 80 works from Harris Norton’s holdings in an exhibition conceived to celebrate the connoisseurship and commitment to social justice and learning that she embodies. \nTaking its title from a 1990 painting by Kerry James Marshall\, ‘Destiny Is a Rose’ features paintings\, sculptures and works on paper by Mark Bradford\, Felix Gonzalez-Torres\, David Hammons\, Glenn Ligon\, Marshall\, Patrick Martinez\, Beatriz Milhazes\, Michael Norton\, Catherine Opie\, Yoshitomo Nara\, Senga Nengudi\, Lorraine O’Grady\, Betye Saar\, Amy Sherald\, Lorna Simpson\, Bob Thompson\, Kara Walker and Carrie Mae Weems\, among many others. In conjunction with the exhibition\, Hauser & Wirth Publishers will release a fully illustrated catalogue with texts by Dr. Kellie Jones and exhibition curator Ingrid Schaffner.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/destiny-is-a-rose-the-eileen-harris-norton-collection/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Hauser & Wirth\, 901 E 3rd Street\,\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013
CATEGORIES:LA Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T022412Z
CREATED:20260426T020119Z
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SUMMARY:Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
DESCRIPTION:On View \n\nApril 18 to August 9 \n\nThis landmark exhibition will include more than 130 works of art\, including the debut of a new large-scale piece by Mickalene Thomas from the personal collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. \nOrganized by the Brooklyn Museum in 2024\, Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys will feature 37 Black American and diasporic artists from Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and the Caribbean whose monumental works tower in both scale\, conceptual depth and technical skill. The Deans have fostered meaningful relationships with the wide array of artists included in the exhibition and the mission of Giants is a testament to their philosophy: “By the artists\, for the artists\, with the people.” The exhibition’s run at MCASD is the inaugural display of the collection on the West Coast. \nGiants features paintings\, photographs\, sculptures and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists which include: Nina Chanel Abney\, Derrick Adams\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Ernie Barnes\, Jean-Michel Basquiat\, Jarvis Boyland\, Kwame Brathwaite\, Jordan Casteel\, Nick Cave\, Hassan Hajjaj\, Barkley L. Hendricks\, Arthur Jafa\, Titus Kaphar\, Jerome Lagarrigue\, Deana Lawson\, Esther Mahlangu\, Meleko Mokgosi\, Odili Donald Odita\, Toyin Ojih Odutola\, Zohra Opoku\, Frida Orupabo\, Gordon Parks\, Ebony G. Patterson\, Deborah Roberts\, Tschabalala Self\, Jamel Shabazz\, Amy Sherald\, Malick Sidibé\, Lorna Simpson\, Sanlé Sory\, Vaughn Spann\, Henry Taylor\, Hank Willis Thomas\, Mickalene Thomas\, Kehinde Wiley\, Qualeasha Wood\, Kennedy Yanko and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Exhibition Playlist\n\nThe official playlist for Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\, curated by Swizz Beatz for MCASD. \n\nHours & Admission \n\n\n\nMonday—Wednesday: Closed \nThursday—Saturday: 11AM—7PM \nSunday: 11AM—5PM
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/giants-art-from-the-dean-collection-of-swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego\, 700 Prospect St.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037
CATEGORIES:SD Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T180000
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SUMMARY:OC Parks Sunset Cinema
DESCRIPTION:OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series showcases a mix of recent hits and classic favorites at some of Orange County’s premiere parks. Enjoy 12 free movie screenings Friday nights\, beginning June 5 through Aug. 28\, at Carbon Canyon Regional Park\, Craig Regional Park\, Mason Regional Park\, Yorba Regional Park\, Laguna Niguel Regional Park\, Irvine Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Guests of all ages are encouraged to arrive early for lively pre show entertainment\, including character meet and greets\, DJ led games\, themed photo opportunities and more. Cinema events begin at 6 p.m. with films beginning after sundown. \nFriday movie nights kick off June 5 and include Lilo & Stitch (2025)\, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)\, Freakier Friday (2025)\, Monsters\, Inc. (2001)\, How to Train Your Dragon (2025)\, Elio (2025)\, Twilight (2008)\, The Wild Robot (2024)\, 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)\, Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)\, Jumanji (1995) and Top Gun (1986).
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/oc-parks-sunset-cinema/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T220000
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SUMMARY:San Diego Strike Force vs Tucson Sugar Skulls
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URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/san-diego-strike-force-vs-tucson-sugar-skulls/
LOCATION:Frontwave Arena\, 3475 Hero Dr.\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92056
CATEGORIES:SD Sports Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Sports Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T190000
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SUMMARY:'The Family Album'
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Mia Bing has been hustling and is desperate to break through in the music industry. Just as she receives the call that could change her career\, she’s pulled back to her childhood home. “The Family Album” is a humorous and poignant original musical about finding your voice and using it for change. \nVisit: ‘The Family Album’
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-family-album/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:La Jolla Playhouse\, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260722T043210Z
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SUMMARY:Latchkey Comedy: Musings from GenX
DESCRIPTION:A night of professional stand-up comedy featuring comedians from Generation X\, bridging the gap from analog childhood to digital adulthood\, with a little help from a Boomer. \nFeaturing: Geoff Grooms Stephanie Blum Cathy Ladman JP Connolly Maranzio Vance \nPerformers have appeared on Netflix\, America’s Got Talent\, The Tonight Show\, Comics Unleashed\, Dry Bar Comedy and much much more. \nCome on out for an unforgettable night! We’ll laugh\, we’ll cry….we’ll all be in bed by 10pm. \nTickets: https://oceansidetheatre.org/otc-tickets/ \n(PG-13 / R)
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/latchkey-comedy-musings-from-genx/
LOCATION:Brooks Theatre\, 217 N. Coast Highway\, Oceanside\, CA\, 92054
CATEGORIES:SD Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T223000
DTSTAMP:20260719T132750Z
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SUMMARY:Fair After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy singing and dancing at Plaza Stage\, featuring karaoke on Wednesdays\, country night on Thursdays\, dance party with DJ Narada on Fridays\, swing night on Saturdays and Latin night on Sunday. Free with Fair admission! \nWednesdays\, Thursdays & Sundays\, starting at 7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays\, starting at 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/fair-after-dark/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T220000
DTSTAMP:20260719T122613Z
CREATED:20260719T122613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T122613Z
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SUMMARY:Smokey Robinson & Gladys Knight: Just the Two of Us
DESCRIPTION:With eight Grammy wins and 28 nominations between them\, Gladys Knight and Smokey Robinson are undisputed icons of American soul music. \nNamed among the greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone magazine\, Gladys Knight burst onto the music scene with Motown group The Pips in 1961 and spent the next six decades delivering number-one hits in pop\, gospel and R&B. Although best known for her timeless singles “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and “Midnight Train to Georgia”\, Knight’s ceaseless energy has led her to record more than 38 albums as well as acting in film and television. In 2024\, Knight added a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award to her seven-strong collection. \nSmokey Robinson has penned and performed some of the 20th century’s most indelible hits\, including “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” and “I Second That Emotion.” As frontman of the Miracles and a primary songwriter for the Motown label\, he also wrote and produced countless chart-toppers for other greats of the era\, such as the Temptations and Marvin Gaye. Robinson’s mastery of performance and songcraft has shaped a career spanning more than half a century\, and this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee shows no sign of slowing down.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/smokey-robinson-gladys-knight-just-the-two-of-us/
LOCATION:Hollywood Bowl\, 2301 N Highland Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90068
CATEGORIES:LA Music,SoCal Events,SoCal Music Events
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