It’s hard to ignore the phenomenon that is Comic Con. This weekend in San Diego, diehard comic fans from all over the world have invaded our city to celebrate the latest in comic books, science fiction/fantasy, film and television.

While no one at the S.A.W. office admits to be a comic geek (that I know of), we are all into art here. So we can definitely appreciate the show, “Meanwhile… at the Hall of Justice,” featuring a collection of superhero works from over 50 artists. Each work captures superhero mishaps, showing that even those with superpowers make mistakes too.

Subtext, a gallery in Little Italy, will be hosting the opening reception of the exhibition tonight, July 24, from 6-10 PM. See you there, nerds! Click on the above image for more details.

Tomorrow marks Del Mar’s biggest day of the year… Opening Day at the Del Mar Racetrack. People talk about it all year long, get dressed up in their Sunday best, make ridiculous hats… all to see the ponies race for the first time of the season. More than 40,000 race fans are expected to attend, decked out in their finest and betting to win. There’s also the traditional "One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest,” where women compete to see whose hat is the most creative.

What’s even more rad than watching horse races behind the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean is that the Racetrack has their legendary concert series throughout the season. Each Friday at 3 o’clock, races commence followed by a concert. Check out the schedule below…

Fri, Jul 24
G Love and Special Sauce

Fri, Jul 31
The Wailers

Fri, Aug 7
The Airborne Toxic Event

Fri, Aug 14
Common Sense

Sat, Aug 15
The Flaming Lips

Fri, Aug 21
Pinback

Sat, Aug 22
Steel Pulse

Fri, Aug 28
Super Diamond

Fri, Sep 4
Pete Yorn

Sun, Sep 6
Bob Marley Roots, Rock, Reggae Festival