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19-23 Superman called. He wants his leotard back. And parking validation at the Convention Center. Comic book geeks and cosplay pros, now is your time to shine. Fly on over to the Gaslamp for the one and only San Diego Comic-Con International and its lineup of happy hours, pop-up exhibits, panels, and other fun stuff. comic-con.org 21 Nothing says summer quite like Opening Day at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. This posh event calls for your most extravagant hat—owned or borrowed will do. Be sure to be on your style A-game for Opening Day’s first 10 races of the season, which include a hat contest, post-event parties, and other happenings. dmtc.com

25 The worlds of hip hop and classical music collide to create a true symphony at the Rady Shell. In celebration of the 30 th anniversary of Cypress Hill’s Black Sunday album, the band will join forces with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra to reimagine popular hits like Insane in the Brain , Hits from the Bong , and I Ain’t Goin’ Out Like That . theshell.org 28-30 Close out July with the La Jolla Music Society’s annual SummerFest , four weeks of melodic celebrations featuring 21 shows from 75 international performers, including chamber musicians and jazz, dance, and spoken word artists. Taking place at The Conrad, the event runs through Aug. 26. theconrad.org

16 Ocean Beach’s Slightly Stoopid headlines a concert at Petco Park alongside San Diego favorites Sublime with Rome, Atmosphere, and The Movement. Prepare for a fusion of folk, rock, reggae, blues, and hip-hop at this concert on the playing field. padres.com/concerts 19-23 , 26-30 An enchanting musical brings some magic to NoCo this month. North Coast Repertory Theatre’s production of Pippin —with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson— follows the story of Pippin, first son of King Charlemagne, who is in search of passion, adventure, and excitement. Aren’t we all? Join Pippin and a troupe of traveling performers on their journey until Aug. 13. northcoastrep.org

PRIDE EVENTS (continued)

15 San Diego Pride Festival Marston Point, Balboa Park (Sixth Ave. and Laurel St.) 15 San Diego Pride Party Cruise Bahia Resort, 998 West Mission Bay Dr.

14–16 Queertopia Andaz San Diego, 600 F St. 15 San Diego Pride 5K

Centre St. and University Ave. 15 San Diego Pride Parade Starts at Hillcrest Pride Flag, 1500 University Ave.

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