Wolverine has slashed several cars of the San Diego Trolley!
Wolverine’s adamantium claws have really done some damage, it appears, and they’re giant sized, too! (I wonder if he utilized some of Ant-Man’s size altering Pym Particles?)
No, these are just new trolley wraps for Comic-Con 2026, promoting a new video game called Marvel’s Wolverine for the PlayStation 5.
As it says, Wolverine Happens!
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Five years ago I posted photos of public art in the heart of Del Mar Village, all part of a City of Del Mar Temporary Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit. Today, during a walk down Camino Del Mar, I noticed those older sculptures are gone–but I happened upon two newer ones! Here they are!
The first is optically fascinating. Its geometry seems to change depending on the angle of view. It’s titled Cloud 7, and was created by Peter Mitten. I walked a little around it taking several photographs…
The second sculpture I discovered is titled Planar Head. It’s by artist Ron Tatro. This one is fun to walk around, too. Check it out!
More information concerning the 2025-2027 Temporary Outdoor Sculpture Program can be found at this Del Mar Foundation webpage. It includes a downloadable art map, just in case you want to walk about and make your own cool discoveries!
On that webpage you’ll also learn these sculptures are for sale.
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Walking around San Diego the past week or so, I’ve seen signs that the city is getting ready for the big America 250 celebration. The 250th anniversary of the United States is coming up on Saturday, July 4th–Independence Day!
I’ve been taking photos of things that concern America’s birthday. Here’s what I’ve found so far, including event information you might find useful…
In Old Town:
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, an Old-Fashioned 4th of July will include a flag raising ceremony, live music, art, lawn games, a watermelon eating contest, a quilt raffle, and loads of free family fun. The patriotic event starts at 11 am and continues to 3 pm.
In the Marriott Marina:
At the Coronado Ferry Landing:
At the San Diego County Fair:
In Coronado at the VFW:
At a hotel and restaurant in East Village:
I forget where:
In Balboa Park:
In Balboa Park, the House of USA will present America’s 250th 4th of July Celebration! There will be food, dancing, music and patriotic fervor! It all takes places at the International Cottages from 11 am to 4 pm.
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San Diego band 8 Track Highway filled Balboa Park’s Spreckels Organ Pavilion with classic 70s and 80s rock ‘n roll music this evening, and the concert was free! Do you know about the concert series Twilight in the Park?
During the summer, Tuesday through Thursday, a wide variety of musical performers entertain all comers for free up on the stage of the historic Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Concerts last one hour, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
It’s the 45th anniversary of Twilight in the Park. Can you believe it? They’re providing 28 concerts this year–right through the end of August.
Offerings include everything from Jazz to Blues to Zydeco to Classic Country to Musicals to Oldies to Funk, to songs by the Beatles, the Pretenders, Santana and much more! You can see the upcoming schedule (and perhaps help them out with a donation) by clicking here.
This year Twilight in the Park is partnering with Save Starlight, the organization working to revitalize the Starlight Bowl amphitheater in Balboa Park. Their mission is to repurpose San Diego’s abandoned historic Starlight Bowl, restoring and modernizing the facility under community collaboration into an inclusive and innovative interaction of arts, culture, and education for all.
With the help of the San Diego community, Save Starlight has been making progress toward their goal.
I’ve supported the organization over the years. I have great memories of the Starlight Bowl from my youth.
One way you can help revive the Starlight Bowl is by becoming a Legacy Donor. Among other perks, you’ll get a personalized star on the Walk of Fame and a commemorative plaque on the Donor Wall! And you’ll help bring one of San Diego’s most iconic outdoor venues back to life!
To learn more about Save Starlight and many different opportunities, visit their website here!
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Five powerful Marvel superheroes have arrived in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter! These members of the Avengers are assembling in time for upcoming Comic-Con 2026!
Check out these sidewalk advertisements for Magic the Gathering.
Marvel Super Heroes are featured in action poses. I see Black Widow, Hulk, Black Panther, Iron Man and Thor!
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Students attending e3 Civic High were painting an electrical box on a sidewalk next to San Diego’s downtown Central Library today!
The charter school is actually located within the Central Library. It serves grades 9-12 with a mission to “Engage, Educate, and Empower” students through a partnership with the library.
After looking at the young artists’ progress painting the San Diego skyline, I walked around the corner and found another box that is nearly finished!
Today Ringer’s began pouring concrete for their new roller skating rink in Seaport Village!
I happened to walk by this afternoon and noticed the construction activity. The Ringer’s Seaport storefront is already open and offers all sorts of roller skating gear and cool gifts.
I’ve been told the new open air skating rink will be open by late July!
I discovered this cool mural during my most recent walk in City Heights. I took photographs and wondered about it.
A little research shows the mural was painted several months ago at City Workshops, a shared woodshop at 3615 University Avenue.
According to their Instagram page, City Workshops offers dedicated individual bench areas and shared big machines like wood saws, routers, sanders, planers and laser cutters. They are now accepting long-term tenants.
Notice the many artist signatures in one of my photos.
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Futurama and Bob’s Burgers have appeared again on San Diego trolley wraps for Comic-Con!
The long running shows have been fan favorites for many years now. Whether conveyed by Fox, Disney or Hulu, their popular animated characters predictably appear on San Diego trolleys during Comic-Con.
The funny Futurama graphic on the wrap declares Blob-o-rama! The characters have been placed in an old school platformer video game!
The adjacent Bob’s Burgers image is titled Burger Quest! The Belcher family appears to be ready for battle!
I caught these images on the fly. I’ll endeavor to update this post with more photos…
UPDATE!
I caught the opposite side of the wrap. It promotes The Simpsons and King of the Hill!
Better pics…
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