Get Out: Harry Potter, Iron Mike’s SNCO Lounge, Coal Art Gallery

After last weekend’s busy schedule of superheroes, science fiction and sandcastles, this final weekend in July is a bit more lax. That’s not to say there isn’t stuff to do—we’ve got plenty of events in town and beyond that will satisfy the down-to-earth and the go-getters.

From July 29-31, Camp Pendleton and surrounding cities have some local community events for artists, Harry Potter fanatics and the local health nuts. If you’re ready to get out of the city, take a day trip downtown for some all-day doggie fun.

The Del Mar Fairgrounds boasts a Marley this weekend, so you can get your reggae on after the races. And La Jolla has a film festival that’s for the fashionable only. Enjoy these last days of July!

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DO IT YOURSELF

• When/where: Iron Mike’s SNCO Lounge, 202850 San Jacinto Rd., Camp Pendleton, 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday.
• Why go: Cook your chicken or your steak exactly how you like it, but enjoy it in a restaurant setting.
• Price: Call Iron Mike's for pricing.

STRETCH AND TONE

• When/where: The Dailey Method, 1905 Calle Barcelona, Ste. 227, Carlsbad, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Why go: Celebrate the grand opening of The Dailey Method with free workouts, healthy food and beverages, raffles and a studio tour.
• Price: Free.

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• When/where: Oceanside Civic Center Library, 330 N. Coast Hwy., Oceanside, 11 a.m.-noon Saturday.
• Why go: Bid adieu to the Harry Potter series with other fanatics and enjoy a magic show.
• Price: Free.

CALLING ALL ARTISTS

• When/where: Coal Art Gallery, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
• Why go: Local artists can submit up to three works that can win a portion of $2,200 in cash and awards. Show off your talent.
• Price: $15.

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FASHIONABLY FILMED

• When/where: Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday.
• Why go: Watch fashion and cinema collide at the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival.
• Price: $50-$75.

GETTING ZIGGY WITH IT

• When/where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, following the race Friday.
• Why go: Watch the horseraces then stick around for a reggae concert by Ziggy Marley. A beer fest will take place, too, where you can receive five beer samplings.
• Price: The concert is free if you paid race admission; otherwise, the cost is $20. Beer tasting is $15.

DOGAPALOOZA

• When/where: Hilton San Diego Bay Front Park, 1 Park Blvd., San Diego, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
• Why go: Adopt a pet or bring your own downtown for some doggie information, entertainment and food.
• Price: Free.