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For Screenwriters, Playwrights and Novelists What exactly is a character – and what is it not? As a dramatic storyteller, your work gets easier when you understand each of your individual characters, as well as how they fit together within the story. And when you know your characters, they can help your story emerge organically, without having to force them into a plot. Together we’ll explore the roles characters play, common pitfalls around character development, and writing exercises designed to help you develop characters that feel real and compelling, and support your story. If you’re an intuitive writer, you’re going to love the clarity that comes with this workshop – and how that clarity helps focus your creativity. SD Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Arlene Wagner has been collecting nutcrackers for nearly 50 years. Now, she's got one of the largest collections in the world, housed at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum in Washington.

Republicans in Congress have shown some willingness to push back on President Trump, but it is not clear how far they are willing to push back against the leader of their own party.

As María Corina Machado is set to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the Venezuelan opposition leader is betting everything on her prediction of an imminent political transition.

Democrats have become the party of the status quo, says Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland. He's urging members of his party to craft sharper election messages and back new voices in the party.

Combining a string quartet and girls’ choir, two daring ensembles give visceral power to a millennium of women-centered music. This spellbinding concert includes the Allemande from Caroline Shaw’s Pulitzer Prize–winning "Partita for 8 Voices"; the US première of David Lang’s "in wildness", co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall; as well as repertoire from Lotta Wennäkoski, Shubert, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Rune Sørensen, Astrid Sonne, and Nielsen. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

On Monday, August 25 join Mavericks Beach Club for a Love Island Reunion Watch Party! The drama begins at 6 p.m., but arrive early to enjoy half off all drinks during Mavericks’ Happy Hour, from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sip on specialty cocktails, bubbles, draft and canned beer, and house wine. The beach bar had around 700 people join in for the Love Island finale, so they’re anticipating the reunion to be just as popular! Mavericks Beach Club is located at 860 Garnet Avenue. Mavericks Beach Club on Facebook / Instagram

We continue our reading, with Helen having followed Bertram to Italy, completed her tasks, and all other matters are finally resolved. Our director is Kim Keeline. San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

Join us in reading how Helen heals the King of France, and the King grants her permission to marry Bertram, the man she loves. Bertram rejects her and leaves a list of tasks that she must do to have him acknowledge their marriage. Our director is Kim Keeline. San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

Dive deep into Doctor Who with two awesome fan panels in one afternoon! 1 p.m. - "The Making of Futuristic Props and Costumes": From space-age vehicles and gadgets to futuristic uniforms and high tech armor, props and costumes play a key role in bringing the worlds of science fiction film and television to life. Come and learn how science-related fields such as material engineering, computer science, color theory, and others play a role in the conception, design, and fabrication of these essential components of some of your favorite fantastic fictional realms. 2 p.m. - "Timey-Wimey Robotics and Biotechnology in Doctor Who": Robotics are a cornerstone of science fiction, which in turn inspires real-life scientists and engineers. The futuristic robots and biotechnology of Doctor Who, from K9 to Cybermen, enable society to consider both the applications and implications of similar tech. Our panelists will discuss how Doctor Who’s stories of artificial intelligence, cyborgs, and other “upgrades” match up with our future and analyze the relationship between science fiction and real-life scientific advances. Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram