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LIVE-LOVE-BE: GAY PRIDE IN SLO takes place July 3-12. See an art exhibit, a beach bash, and more, culminating with Pride in the Plaza on July 12 from noon-6 p.m. Info: slopride.com.

SLO CRITERIUM CLASSIC AND CYCLING FESTIVAL is July 4-5. Info: 546-8077 or cencalcycling.com.

BATTLE OF THE SALONS AT NATIVE LOUNGE takes place through July 8 on Wednesdays. All’s fair in love and hair. Info: 547-5544.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON WITH TWO COOKS AT MERIDIAN is July 3. Chef Ben and Chef Russell decided to combine their shared love of cooking and start their own business, Two Cooks Catering. Join them noon-5 p.m. Info: 226-7133 or julie.domingos@am.fostersgroup.com.

CENTRAL COAST WINE CLASSIC takes place all over SLO County July 9-12. Tickets to the several events, taking place mostly in Shell Beach (at Dolphin Bay Resort) and Avila, start at $35. Info: 544-1285, 773-4300, or centralcoastwineclassic.org.

LAGUNA VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER GENEROUS DAYS OF JULY July 10-11. Free pancake breakfast at the Laguna Village Spencer’s Fresh Market on Friday, starting at 7am, Spencer’s will be accepting food donations for the Food Bank Coalition on both Friday and Saturday. Saturday: from 9-3pm, discounts and prize drawings, merchant faire will be held in the main parking lot, with stores and restaurants offering free samples and information on their businesses. KSTT 101.3 will have a live 2-hour radio remote with more chances to win prizes, including front row seats to the Journey concert at the Mid State Fair. Dr. Magic will perform a free magic show at 11am, and Woods Humane Society will hold an Adopt-A-Pet event from 11-2pm. Info: 541-6020.