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If you’re writing a story, real or imagined, you’ll need both a “who” and a “where”: a character (or characters), and the place (or places) in which they exist. The problem is, it’s easy to focus on the “who” and neglect the “where”; to focus on character and minimize the environment. A house is a house, right? A tree is a tree. Nope. Not if you want to lift readers out of their own world and put them into one you create. This class series will help you do that by learning better ways to: Make settings come to life. Avoid dull, threadbare or cliché descriptions. Connect settings to scenes, and scenes to story. Unite characters with their world. (Who would Catherine Earnshaw be without the moors? Huckleberry Finn without the Mississippi River?) So, settle into your preferred chair in front of your favorite computer, and enter a fresh new world of writing. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2026-04-06-scene-and-setting-with-mark-clements/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ (HACU) 40th Annual Conference provides a unique forum for showcasing the best and most promising practices in higher education and at Hispanic-Serving Institutions. The three-day annual national event, under the theme “40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time,” features keynote speakers, discussion panels, an international plenary and a Town Hall. Pre-conference events focus on topics such as higher education leadership, PreK-12 collaborations, and special issues of interest for deans and senior administrators. In conjunction with the conference, HACU’s ¡Adelante! Leadership Institute offers a student track for undergraduates with workshops focused on career and leadership development. The conference draws attendees from across the United States, Puerto Rico, Latin America and Spain. Participants include presidents and CEOs, trustees, administrators, faculty, staff and students from national colleges and universities. Discounts are available for HACU members. Group discounts are available when registering five or more individuals in a single transaction. For sponsorship/partnership and advertising opportunities, please contact development@hacu.net. Visit: HACU 40th Annual Conference HACU News on Instagram

Get ready for one of San Diego’s most flavorful days of the year, Taste of Hillcrest is back on Saturday, April 11! This beloved neighborhood tasting event invites guests to explore the heart of Hillcrest through bites, sips, and local charm. With 30+ restaurants, bars, and shops participating, attendees can stroll at their own pace while enjoying everything from chef-driven tastings and sweet treats to craft cocktails and unique retail experiences. More than just a food event, Taste of Hillcrest is a celebration of community—bringing together locals, visitors, and small businesses in San Diego’s most vibrant and inclusive neighborhood. Whether you’re discovering a new favorite spot or revisiting a longtime go-to, every stop supports the local businesses that make Hillcrest truly fabulous. Tickets are selling quickly for this can’t-miss spring event! Come hungry, bring your friends, and experience Hillcrest like never before. Fabulous Hillcrest on Instagram and Facebook

Prompts that begin with lists, mind-mapping, and images make writing poetry easier and the Muse more cooperative. In this low-pressure, three week class, we will transcribe the poems and prose lurking under our scattered minds and which have been waiting to be discovered. You will learn some of the tricks of poet laureates, Billy Collins and Joy Harjo. For anyone who loves words, is an intimidated beginner or a seasoned pro who craves new ideas. Writing in community has a grounded, inspiring feeling. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Exhibit runs March 23 - April 25. The photo-based and sculptural works in the exhibition examine the history of urban development in Southern California. Working in Los Angeles, Jackie Castillo investigates the relationships between city infrastructure, collective memory and the isolation and anxiety felt by the working class. She documents architectural remnants that reveal the ways that place, labor, memories, and identity become fractured over time. Mónica Arreola approaches similar concerns from the perspective of her hometown, Tijuana. Trained as an architect, she photographs urban developments abandoned mid-construction, revealing the effects of the 2008 United States housing market crash and the financial crisis that reverberated across the border. We invite you to view this exhibition and join us for a reception on Wednesday, March 25, 4 – 7 p.m. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments. San Diego Mesa College Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

A playful writing lab on creative risk and imaginative confidence. In this two-hour class, we’ll treat the impossible as completely ordinary. Through brief writing bursts and short “popcorn” readings, you’ll practice committing to strange premises without explaining or apologizing for them. You’ll describe irrational events in calm tones, place mundane tasks inside tilted realities, and let objects take control of the story. The focus isn’t randomness—it’s conviction. Come ready to sound completely confident about something that makes no sense. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Lecture title: Advancing the vision: An experiment in rethinking the nonprofit biomedical research model- Front Row lecture with Pete Schultz, PhD Description: In his Front Row lecture, President and CEO Peter Schultz will highlight the progress Scripps Research has made in pioneering a new model for non-profit biomedical research. He will describe how integrating basic science and translational research under one roof is accelerating next-generation medicines—from new immunotherapies for cancer and innovative medicines for infectious disease to regenerative treatments for heart, lung, and intestinal tissues. At a time of uncertainty in federal science funding, this model is not only advancing human health but also helping to generate sustainable support for innovative scientific research and for training the next generation of scientific leaders. ABOUT SCRIPPS RESEARCH Scripps Research is an independent, nonprofit biomedical institute based in La Jolla, California, and ranked one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. The Front Row lecture series, now in its ninth season, offers an exclusive glimpse into groundbreaking scientific discoveries in action. Join us—in the front row. Reserve your seat! Settle into our auditorium for an inspirational, in-person experience, or attend virtually with thousands of people from around the world. Scripps Research on Instagram and Facebook

Hear Sir John Stainer’s beloved Passion oratorio on Palm Sunday as we begin Holy Week. Free admission. Featuring choir, soloists, and guest organist Ronél Wishnuff, this moving masterwork traces Christ’s journey to the Cross in music of profound beauty and devotion. St Bart's Poway on Facebook / Instagram

16th annual North Park Festival of Beers returns on April 4, 2026. North Park's favorite beer festival is back on El Cajon Blvd, with over 80 craft beers to sample, live music from Louis XIV! Proceeds benefit the San Diego Music Foundation. VIP opens at noon. General admission opens at 1 p.m. North Park Beer Fest on Facebook / Instagram

Cinema Junkie's weekend picks include "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" and Adult Swim's "Primal."