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KPBS Picks for May 22nd

StoryCorps participants record a personal story. Photo by Tony Rinaldo, courtesy of StoryCorps

StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative: Share Your Story!

StoryCorps is partnering with KPBS and The USS Midway Museum to record, preserve, and share the stories of veterans, service members, and military families in San Diego, California from June 3 – June 22, 2013.

- USS Midway Museum

- Ongoing until Saturday, June 22, 2013

Wednesday, May 22

Promotional photo of Buzz Aldrin. Courtesy of Buzz Aldrin

Buzz Aldrin Book Signing

Buzz and co-author Leonard David will be signing their new book “Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration.” Copies of Buzz’s children’s book “Look to the Stars,” is also available for purchase.

- San Diego Air & Space Museum

- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 22

San Diego Council On Literacy Presents 'Eat. Drink. Read.'

Local chefs will prepare unique dishes inspired by their favorite book, as guests sip spirits, taste the unique creations, discuss literary ties, and support the San Diego Council on Literacy’s ongoing efforts to enrich education.

- NTC Promenade McMillin Center (Bldg 117) 2875 Dewey Rd San Diego, CA 92106

- 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 22

Image of Twin Shadow, who will be performing at the Belly Up on May 22nd, 2013.

Twin Shadow Performing At The Belly Up

Twin Shadow unites 1980s new wave sounds with modern pop sensibilities in an artistic style that will grab the attention of every person standing in the audience. Twin Shadow will also be performing with Elliphant.

- Belly Up Tavern

- 9 p.m.

Wednesday, May 22

Sushi Making Class At Sushi On A Roll

Owner/Chef Jeff Roberto and his chefs will teach you and your friends how to make sushi with the chef's behind the sushi bar! Experience first hand a sushi chef's point of view and watch everyone enjoy each and every bite.

- Sushi On A Roll, 1620 National Avenue, San Diego, CA

- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, May 22

Promotional graphic for the Cajon Classic Cruise taking place in Downtown El Cajon every Wednesday until September 25th, 2013.

Cajon Classic Cruise - Pick Ups Limited

Attracting more than 200 cars and drawing hundreds of visitors, this event features a “topless” theme—topless cars, that is. Stroll downtown to view tons of neat convertibles, car club corral Pick Ups Limited, and a live magic show by Alfonso.

- Main and Magnolia, Downtown El Cajon

- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 22

Book cover for the book, "Drowning Ruth" By Christina Schwarz.

UC Book Club: 'Drowning Ruth' By Christina Schwarz

The UC Book Club will discuss "Drowning Ruth" by Christina Schwarz. In the winter of 1919, a young mother drowns beneath the ice of a rural Wisconsin lake, dramatically changing the lives of her daughter, troubled sister, and husband.

- University Community Branch Library, 4155 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

- 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday, May 23

Image from the film "Vegetarian Cannibal", that will be shown during the Frequency Film Festival.

Frequency Film Festival: 'Vegetarian Cannibal'- OPENING NIGHT

Danko is a strict vegetarian but he leaves a trail of human victims in his wake. He solicits bribes from patients, bullies his colleagues, and covers up his medical mistakes. Despite this, he is a serious contender for clinic chief.

- The Ocean Beach Playhouse 4944 Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach, CA 92107

- 9:45 p.m.

Thursday, May 23

Paragraph Slam Night At Upstart Crow

Join writers from the Go, Be, Write! Meetup group and hear them read their first paragraphs of new projects!!! This is a lively group with more than a 100 members from all genres (except poetry). In the end - vote for the best paragraph!

- Upstart Crow Bookstore & Coffeehouse

- 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 23

Solar For Homeowners I - Getting Started With Solar

This first workshop in the two-part series is tailored to homeowners interested in going solar. This free workshop will outline the fundamentals of solar electricity for residential systems. Learn how to reduce or eliminate your electric bill.

- California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE), 9325 Sky Park Court, Suit 100 San Diego, CA 92123

- 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.