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Families are invited to come and enjoy lively storytelling, songs, and readings of some of our favorite art-inspired children’s books. Readings are at 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. inside The San Diego Museum of Art Library with entry near the Panama 66 restaurant. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy. "The Librarians" offers a rattling look at coordinated efforts to ban books. More importantly, it introduces viewers to the everyday and increasingly vital heroes pushing back: the librarians who sound the alarm to both legislative and grassroots attempts to pull books from school and public libraries. In Texas, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQIA+ stories – triggering sweeping book bans across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate, librarians connect the dots from heated school and library board meetings nationwide to lay bare the underpinnings of White Christian Nationalism fueling the censorship efforts. Despite facing harassment, threats, and laws aimed at criminalizing their work – the librarians’ rallying cry for freedom to read is a chilling cautionary tale. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden ("Slow Horses," "Dunkirk") is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman ("The Hobbit," "The Responder") in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Join fellow Museum members as we discuss "Saint Sebastian’s Abyss" by Mark Haber. Former best friends and rival art critics reunite after decades apart, drawn together by a mysterious nine-page email and the impending death of one of them. As one flies to Berlin, he reflects on the enigmatic Renaissance painting "Saint Sebastian’s Abyss"—the work that launched their careers, destroyed their friendship, and now frames this darkly comic meditation on art, obsession, and belief. A docent-lead tour relating to the book will follow. Coffee and light snacks will be served. Coffee and light snacks will be served. The book club will be followed by a docent-led tour of art works relating to the book. Please save your spot by Wednesday, November 5, by clicking on this link. Prior to entry all participants are required to check in at the SDMA rotunda admissions desk, after which you will meet in the Museum boardroom. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

— A special screening series celebrating of the life and work of Diane Keaton. — Synopsis: Raised in a strict Catholic family, Theresa (Diane Keaton) teaches deaf children during the day and cruises singles bars and discos at night. Theresa favors rough sex with random suitors, ignoring the advances of well-meaning but nerdy social worker James (William Atherton). Instead, Theresa pursues the likes of Tony (Richard Gere), whose threatening knife and swagger excite her. Theresa indulges in increasingly dangerous encounters, putting her life at risk. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

"Breaking Into New Hollywood: Minari" (Q&A with costume designer Susanna Song) Fashion fans and aspiring costume designers: come join our 5th anniversary screening of "Minari"! The film will be followed by a conversation between "Minari‘s" costume designer Susanna Song and "Breaking Into New Hollywood" co-author Ada Tseng. Synopsis: A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home. For the 1980s costumes, costume designer Susanna Song drew on her own Korean American immigrant family, who moved to California in the late seventies. She combed through old family photo albums to capture the textures, colors and silhouettes of that era. Working closely with director Lee Isaac Chung, actor Steven Yeun, and producer Christina Oh, she built nostalgic wardrobes that included Jacob’s red hat, Monica’s blue blouse and polka-dot skirt and young David’s cowboy boots. About Susanna Song: Susanna Song is a Korean American costume designer best known for her work designing the Oscar-winning film "Minari" and season 2 of A24’s/Netflix’s hit series "Mo." Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, she began her career in the fashion industry before discovering her passion for costume design at the Falcon Theatre (now the Garry Marshall Theatre). Song went on to design for music videos, commercials, and films, before joining the costume teams of TV shows including "The Goldbergs," "Schooled," "American Horror Stories" and "Afterparty" en route to becoming a TV designer in her own right. About Ada Tseng: Ada Tseng is the co-author of "Breaking Into New Hollywood: A Career Guide to a Changing Industry." She co-hosts the Asian American pop culture history podcast, "Saturday School," with San Diego Asian Film Festival Artistic Director Brian Hu. A former editor of the Los Angeles Times, she has reported on entertainment, mental health, and e-commerce for publications including National Geographic, Women’s Wear Daily, The Washington Post and Public Radio International. About "Breaking Into New Hollywood": For the millions seeking to pursue their Hollywood dreams, "Breaking Into New Hollywood" (published by The Los Angeles Times and Simon & Schuster) is the definitive guide to breaking into the entertainment industry that explores and demystifies dozens of careers from pre-production to post-production. Ada Tseng and Jon Healey co-authored the book, and Song’s advice is featured in the chapter about how to become a costume designer. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

— A special screening series celebrating of the life and work of Diane Keaton. — In the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family, a young Vito Corleone grows up in Sicily and in 1910s New York. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Meet alpacas with Garden of Eden Mobile Petting Zoo on Friday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will include a live presentation, meet & greet*, storytime, and a special craft! Pre-registration is not required. Free with Museum admission. Opportunities to meet the animals are limited, and timed tickets will be provided upon check-in. *Meet and greet is entirely contingent upon the animals’ well-being. We recommend arriving at the Museum early to maximize your chances of meeting the animals. A Hold Harmless form is required to be filled out for all guests who want to meet the animals. Children’s Museum of Discovery on Facebook / Instagram

North County’s kickoff holiday shopping event. Presented by Viridian Productions and Sustainability is Sexy. Music & Games | Family-Friendly | Dogs Welcome Join us for an eco-friendly, artisan marketplace with 70+ vendors to kick off the season, plus a delicious selection of seasonal food and beverages. Showcasing local makers and small businesses with art, crafts, jewelry, apparel, beauty, home goods, holiday treats, toys, and more. Stop by A Way Home For Dogs and Desert Catopia to meet adoptable dogs and cats and to learn about fostering and other volunteer opportunities. This is a rain or shine event. There is a free parking garage on Ditmar St and Civic Center Dr. Additionally, there is free street parking nearby. Viridian Productions: San Diego's Best Festivals and Markets Sustainable events that cultivate community and inspire healthy living. Featuring a rotating lineup of diverse vendors offering the most eco-friendly food, products, and services in Southern California. Since 2019, we have presented events across San Diego County, shaping a greener future through connection and local impact. Learn more: https://www.viridianproductions.com Viridian Productions on Facebook / Instagram

Chris Ryall (Megalopolis) and Jim Ruland (Corporate Rock Sucks) will delve into the identity of Matt Murdock and his costumed alter ego Daredevil. They will focus exclusively on writer Frank Miller and artist David Mazzucchelli’s seven-part “Born Again” saga, known for its brutal, tender, exhilarating storyline with vivid dialogue and incomparable art. The saga is widely recognized as one of the most gripping and impactful superhero storylines of all time. Ryall’s "Daredevil: Born Again" is one of the inaugural titles in Bloomsbury Academic and Marvel’s new Marvel Age of Comics series. Book signing to follow panel. Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram