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Note: Though this class is offered as part of the Certificate in Poetry, there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll. In this final workshop of the Certificate in Poetry program, the student will concentrate on the design of a publishable manuscript. The student will continue workshopping poems, reading and analyzing books of poetry, providing valuable comment and feedback on each other’s manuscripts. Further, the student will discover publishing sources for individual poems and contests for chapbook and complete book manuscripts, the necessary recordkeeping for this endeavor, and practice how to give a professional poetry reading. For students not ready to compile a manuscript, each class also includes a writing prompt, short lesson or introduction to a poet, and a read & critique session. Each participant will choose one poetry craft book and submit by week 5, a one to two page analysis of the book. Poem prompts will be given each week with the anticipation that the participants will generate new work. Students will prepare a number of copies of their completed manuscript for distribution to the other students at the end of class three. Participants are expected to actively participate in the read and critique portions of the workshop for both individual poems and manuscripts. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Join us on First Free Sunday for the closing celebration of "The Art of Autism: A Different Lens." The program will start with an inspiring conversation and Q&A between exhibition curator Debra Muzikar and neurodiversity consultant Alexander Plank, offering insights into the creative processes and perspectives behind the exhibition. Then, guests are invited to meet the artists, explore the gallery at their own pace, and dive deeper into the bold, expressive works. Celebrate neurodiverse creativity through connection, insight, and discovery. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Episodic, improvised comedy. A brand new episode each time-created from suggestions made by YOU the audience! Join a wandering, medieval band of refugees as they hack their way through the darkest forest with nothing but pluck, a tankard of meade and a towering fear of black magik! "Season IV of Adrift: The Dark Ages..." A limited amount of inclusively priced tickets as well as discounted military tickets available through the website. Mockingbird Improv on Facebook / Instagram

Participate in two mind-bending writing excursions from the Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror anthology: The Secret Room: a surreal group creative writing exercise designed to activate your imagination, from famed surrealist Aimee Bender, author of "The Girl in the Flammable Skirt" and "The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake." Giving Sentience to Inanimate Objects: using provided objects, or something of your own, you will follow steps to create your own unique story. Contributed by former film exec, writer/producer, artist and script consultant, Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein. Please Note: This event will be held IN PERSON at our space at Writers, Ink (upstairs in Barracks 16, 2730 Historic Decatur Rd. #204, San Diego, CA, 92106). San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Hosted by: Lorraine Cote There are docks, trails, trees and water fowl at this lovely spot. Ample parking and restrooms available inside the nature center. Open to All Levels! Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or just starting your artistic journey, this event is for you! Beginners and experienced painters can find fresh inspiration in the urban and natural landscape. How to Participate: Register for the event on the San Diego Plein Air Painters Meetup Group site: meetup.com/painter-86/ Bring your painting supplies, easel, and canvases. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat for the California sun! This is a non-instructional event. Paint to your heart's content and enjoy the dynamic surroundings. Become an Artist Alliance Member: Join and learn more about Artist Alliance and the activities at Oceanside Museum of Art at: oma-online.org/membership/ Visit: oma-online.org/events/plein-air-paint-out-with-oma-artist-alliance-buena-vista-lagoon-nature-center/ Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

"Resonance is a free, all-ages event hosted by St. Brigid’s Episcopal Church and Oceanside Theatre Company, that builds community through creative expression. Held in OTC's Studio 219 (219 North Coast Highway), this is a space for all creatively-inclined people — artists, musicians, writers, and more — to showcase their work and to practice spontaneous creation together. It’s not quite an open mic, jam session, drum circle, or art night — but it has elements of all of these. All are welcome to participate as much or as little as they choose. If you’d prefer to just come and enjoy the vibe and performances, you are welcome to do that too." Visit: Resonance Collaborative Open Mic Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

NOTE: This event has been cancelled Catch breakout San Diego artist and four-time San Diego Music Award nominee Jesse Ray Smith live at the Brooks Theater (217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA) with his full five-piece band for a night of powerful original music. The evening opens with a special performance by San Diego icon Whitney Shay, accompanied by guitarist Aaron Lind. A soulful night of music you won’t want to miss! Jesse Ray Smith on Facebook / Instagram

So you’ve finished writing your novel — what next? What do published novelists do between that raw first draft and the final manuscript to make their plots sizzle and their prose sing? The key lies in reworking your manuscript until your writing jumps off of the page. If you have completed the first draft of a novel, this workshop will help you develop skills to shape your plot for maximum dramatic impact and give life and texture to characters, dialogue, and setting. Note: There will be no class on Saturday, October 4. Thank you for your understanding! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/certificates-wrkshps/2025-09-20-novel-v-with-rich-farrell/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Whether writing about our companion animals or about wild places, portraying nature and non-human animals requires honing our senses and deepening our empathy. In this three-hour workshop, we’ll look at the role of nature and non-human animals in stories and learn how to render both with compassion and authenticity. Through examples and writing prompts, we’ll examine ways you can reveal the natural world in your writing, including establishing setting, doing research, and capturing sensory detail. We’ll also look at how to authentically portray non-human animals in ways that honor their individuality and true selves. This workshop is for all writers who love the natural world and would like to incorporate its wonders into their work. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-09-13-writing-wild-with-midge-raymond/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Discover a throwback to the golden era of music. Get ready to rewind time with a night filled with the biggest hits from the 90s—grunge, pop, and R&B classics that defined a generation. Whether you were rocking flannel, jamming to boy bands, or memorizing every verse, this night is all about reliving the soundtrack of your youth. Dress in your best 90s gear and let’s party like it’s 1999. Visit: 90’s Mix Tape Night at Grand Social Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Instagram and Facebook