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• Pride Block Party | Thursday, July 13 + Friday, July 14 | Times vary | Pride Plaza, 1500 University Ave., San Diego | $25-$145 | This party features performers, a drag show, food trucks, a beer garden, and a massive Ferris wheel.
• Twilight in the Park Concerts | Thursday, July 13 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American E. Rd., San Diego | Free | Ginger Cowgirl performs at tonight’s show.

• Leanna Firestone | Friday, July 14 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $21 | The pop music singer with a big online following hits the stage.
• City Ballet’s: On the Move 2023 | Friday, July 14-Saturday, July 15 | 8 p.m. | Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Dr. MC 0029, La Jolla | $39-$59 | Resident Choreographers Elizabeth Wistrich and Geoffrey Gonzalez premiere their new works, and San Diego native Brian Heil debuts his first-ever ballet choreographed for City Ballet dance artists.

• All American Car Show XXIV | Saturday, July 15 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Embarcadero Marina Park North, 500 Kettner Blvd., San Diego | Free | Vroom, vroom: MOPAR Club San Diego presents this show featuring cars of all years and makes to benefit local military families.
• Pride Parade | Saturday, July 15 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hillcrest to Balboa Park, San Diego | Free | This 1.5-mile parade features community groups, floats, and music.

• Barbie Brunch | Sunday, July 16 | 1 p.m. | Mic Drop Comedy, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego | $15 | This boozy brunch show features comedy, trivia, and lip syncing — all themed around Barbie, so wear pink.
• Paramore | Sunday, July 16 | 7 p.m. | Viejas Arena, 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego | $130-$500 | No “Misery Business” here — just a rockin’ night with the band who’s “Still Into You.”

• San Diego County has 126 electric vehicles (EV) in its fleet, and another 133 being ordered — putting it on track to surpass its goal of 250 EVs by 2025. The county also boosted its number of EV charging stations, including ~950 on private properties due to streamlined applications in 2022.

• The Beach Bug is ready to roll. The new, all-electric shuttle officially began operations yesterday and connects the Balboa Transit Station to Pacific Beach. Rides will be free all summer and $2.50 afterwards.

• Rental prices in San Diego are down by 0.1% in June 2023 when compared to June 2022, but renting in San Diego is still pricey. The monthly payment for a 1 BD apartment was $2,012, making San Diego the No. 5 most expensive large city in the US. (Times of San Diego)

• The USS Midway Museum and Mayor Todd Gloria announced The San Diego Veterans Day Parade will return on the holiday this year after a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The event is still in its planning stages, but registration is open for those who want to participate.

• Mabel’s Gone Fishing has reeled in Bib Gourmand status by the MICHELIN Guide California — a distinction given to restaurants that offer high-quality meals at a good value. The North Park seafood restaurant is one of 10 new additions to the list in 2023.

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