Comic-Con 2026: Friday & Cosplaying For The Weekend

PHOTO ESSAY: On Day 2 of Comic-Con International the costumes get a little more intricate. Check out the show

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COMIC-CON 2026: Thursday’s Cosplay Gets Hotter

Let there be Day 1. We’re seeing a hint of “Odyssey,” with more pilos caps and boar’s tusk helmets likely to come

COMIC-CON 2026: Wednesday — And So It Begins With Preview Night

Photo Essay: It’s Sneak Peek night at The Con, with a few cosplayers dipping their toes into the mix. Get ready for the wildest week of the year

COMIC-CON 2026: Inside The World Of Cosplay

Cosplayers talk about creating costumes, overcoming nerves and posing for selfies while pretending to be a larger-than-life character

Ringer’s Roller Rink Skates Into Seaport Village

Former roller derby athlete and manager Nili Goldfarb was drawn to the San Diego Bay views for her open-air rink

FACES & PLACES: San Diego Pride Parade 2026

“Pride Shines On” was the theme of this year’s big event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community

Polished Pigeon Is A New Lounge Offering An Alcohol-Free Community

The owners are a sober couple who want to welcome others to a downtown San Diego safe-haven where they won’t be tempted to fall off the wagon

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