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Project [BLANK]’s annual exhibition returns to close the season with a festival of innovative local art and music. This year’s WORKING TITLE fills the soaring gothic halls of St. Paul’s Cathedral with bold visual art, multimedia installations, performance art, and live experimental music from a diverse group of transborder artists. This year, WORKING TITLE centers on the theme of Sanctuary. What defines a sacred or protected space? What boundaries—physical, social, spiritual—are drawn to offer refuge to those under threat? We invite artists to submit works that engage with sanctuary as a personal experience, a collective practice, an architectural condition, or a political act of resistance. At its center is the world premiere of a major new work by San Diego composer Michelle Lou—a mind-melting composition for voices, tubas, pipe organ, and electronics—surrounded by three days of new works, installations, and thought-provoking performances from some of the most exciting creative voices in Southern California, Tijuana, and Baja California. The exhibition is curated by sculptor Diana Benavídez and Artistic Director Leslie Ann Leytham, and artist submissions will be reviewed by a panel of artists: Alessandra Moctezuma, Alvaro Díaz, Cat Gunn, and Luisa Martínez. Project [BLANK] on Facebook / Instagram

Learn all about seed starting, vegetable gardening, native plants, garden art, food preservation, irrigation, and more! Shop from thousands of plants: Vegetable Starts, Berries, Fruiting Plants, Natives, Houseplants, Staghorn Ferns and more! Shop our Locally Grown Farmer's Market and Unique Birdhouses! Attend Free, Engaging Lightning Talks and Demonstrations Register for Hands-on Workshops Visit Informational Booths and Exhibits Our Tool Care Team will be at our event to clean and sharpen one pair of pruners or loppers per person for free. View our webpage for information on our event: https://www.mastergardenersd.org/spring-event-2026/

Soulful Screenwriting helps you explore the soul of a screenplay, and yourself as a writer. This is an empowering interactive workshop, where we explore key dramatic narrative storytelling principles, as well as common pitfalls to avoid to make your screenplay or dramatic story more effective. Soulful Screenwriting is not just for screenwriters. Much of what we discuss applies to other forms of dramatic narrative, such as a play or modern novel. Bring a notebook! The series includes in-class writing exercises culled from several of the Now Write! books to help you get out of your own way, get creative juices flowing, and benefit your stories – whether a rewrite or starting from scratch. Each Soulful Screenwriting meeting begins with a brief guided meditation to get present. SCHEDULE Every Tuesday evening for nine meetings, March 24 through May 19 6:30-7:30pm PDT I 8:30-9:30pm CDT I 9:30-10:30pm EDT Or just try the first one – Big Picture: What is a Dramatic Narrative Story TOPICS Key storytelling ingredients we'll explore in the series: • What is a Dramatic Narrative Story • Conflict • Stakes & Dilemmas • Character Development • Thematics • “Happy” Endings (and three other types) • Scenes, Dialogue & Nonverbal Communication • Genres (sprinkled throughout) WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT SOULFUL SCREENWRITING "Your exercises have proven very helpful! It's a good reminder to me, to keep taking workshops because there will always be new ways of looking at things. Thanks so much for a beneficial and thought-provoking workshop." - Lise Pyles, award-winning screenwriter and co-founder of San Antonio Screenwriters' Guild (two-time attendee) “I enjoyed the workshops; they helped me figure out some basic plot points for my next screenplay.”- Patty Sandoval Sralla, screenwriter, top 10 percent in many notable screenwriting contests, co-founder San Antonio Screenwriters’ Guild, rock singer “Had a blast! Very valuable information.“ - James Beene, Writer, Entrepreneur (two-time attendee) “I really enjoyed your class - and it also helped me from an actor's perspective, because as you know, we always have to dig around for our characters' motivation.”- Kate McIntyre, actress, writer, webseries producer INSTRUCTOR: LAURIE LAMSON A produced and published American writer dedicated to original storytelling, creative practice, and positive impact - with art, heart & soul. With a film/video production background, Laurie's specialty is scriptwriting. She has written 122 produced film, video and audio scripts for education, marketing and entertainment, including a multi-award winning feature film. She has also directed internationally well-received short films and videos, including a metaphysical romance with thirteen honors. Laurie was editor or co-editor of three books in the popular Now Write! creative writing series recently published a similar compilation for actors: Now Act! Insight, Advice, and Preparation Processes from Actors, Coaches, and Casting Directors.

February 27 through March 22, 2026 Where there’s a Will there’s a way… Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have "Romeo and Juliet", but without Henry Condell and John Heminges, we would have lost half of Shakespeare’s plays forever! Those who knew Shakespeare best thought to collect his plays into one volume to honor the legacy of the man they loved. Along the way, they’ll battle a shady publisher, drunken poet, shrinking resources, and their own mortality. Amidst the noise and color of Elizabethan London, The Book of Will tells an unforgettable true story of love, loss and laughter, and sheds new light on a man you may think you know. Advisory: Contains some adult language, drinking, and romance. Featuring: Shelley Benoit, Abbie Black, Chris Braden, Josh Click, Laura Ganz-Holton Andy Heil, Jeff Jones, Steven Jensen, Gabe Samrock, Stephen Toth, and Joseph Vitti. Performances: Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Saturdays, February 28, March 7, and March 21, 2026, are 2 p.m. matinees; no evening performance Saturday, March 14, 2026 is 7:30 p.m. evening performance. We look forward to celebrating our 87th Season with you and seeing you at Lamplighters Theatre! Visit: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=286055

Join us for a hands-on morning of reflection, storytelling, and creative making in celebration of the Centennial of The San Diego Museum of Art. Inspired by "SDMA 100 Years," on view January 24 in Galleries 14/15, this workshop invites participants to explore memory, history, and personal connection through bookmaking. The workshop will guide you through the creation of a memory scrapbook inspired by the archival scrapbooks that have preserved and documented 100 years of SDMA’s history. Participants will learn basic bookbinding techniques, including how to bind pages, create a cover, and customize a scrapbook designed to hold memories collected throughout the year. Participants are encouraged to bring photographs or small mementos to incorporate into the cover or title pages of their scrapbook, making each book a personal and meaningful keepsake. All materials will be provided. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Everyone has a story to tell—what’s yours? The Storytellers of San Diego invite you to explore the art of sharing stories from your own life, your grandparents, your friends, or your imagination! Each workshop focuses on a different element of storytelling, helping you bring real experiences to life and connect with others through the power of story. Participants will have the chance to showcase their new skills at the San Diego Storytelling Festival on March 21, 2026. Registration is requested for the February 3 introductory session. All other sessions are walk-in, no registration. February 24: “Creating & Connecting through Emotion” with Almena Mozon Learn how to craft stories that resonate in this interactive workshop on using the power of emotions in your storytelling. Explore techniques for creating vivid moments, building authentic connection, and shaping narratives that move audiences. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/learn-art-storytelling-42674 Storytellers of San Diego on Facebook

Celebrate Black History Month through art and storytelling at Oak Park Library. Create your own meaningful mixed-media piece inspired by 19th-century Freedom Quilts. Using up-cycled fabric and framed canvas, you will explore traditional patterns and motifs that honor Freedom Advocates and supporters of the Underground Railroad. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/freedom-fabric-black-history-month-quilt-inspired-art-508778

Join us on Thursday, February 12 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for a tour of "Staying Power" in the University Art Gallery with guest curator, Barbara Paris Gifford. The opening reception will follow, where artists will be in attendance. Barbara Paris Gifford is Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, Craft, and Design at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York City. She oversees MAD’s renowned jewelry collection and has helped organize over twenty exhibitions in all craft mediums, including "Voulkos: The Breakthrough Years" (2016-7), "The World of Anna Sui" (2019-20), and "Jewelry Stories: Highlights from the Collection 1947-Now" (2020-ongoing), for which she edited a comprehensive catalogue. Most recently, she presented "Out of the Jewelry Box" (2024-6), an exhibition and catalogue exploring the intersection of Queerness and contemporary jewelry, and "Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture" (2025-6). An expert in jewelry and fashion, she has written and presented on these subjects for numerous publications and venues. Gifford holds an MA in Decorative Arts, Design History, and Material Culture from the Bard Graduate Center, NY. SDSU School of Art and Design on Instagram

San Diego embodies the fabled, coastal California lifestyle, welcoming guests with picture-perfect weather and an unexpected range of things to see and do. Buckle up because, on this driving tour, we’ll give you the inside scoop into why San Diego is known as “America’s Finest City.” We’ll share its illustrious Spanish colonial history and tell you how the city was almost named San Miguel. Our San Diego scenic tour begins at the edge of Mission Bay and takes in legendary landmarks, including SeaWorld San Diego, the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town State Park and Presidio Park. Including a drive through Bilboa Park. You’ll experience the city through the eyes of San Diego locals, immersing yourself in stories about its past while taking in its spectacular coastal scenery. You’ll also pass through the former neighborhood of Dr Suess. Oh, the places you’ll go! The city has something to offer every traveler, from its laid-back and unique beach neighborhoods like La Jolla, Sunset Cliffs, and Pacific Beach to the vibrant nightlife and downtown dining destinations of Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter. On this tour, you’ll see San Diego like you’ve never seen it before. Along this journey, where the past meets the Pacific, you’ll: - Imagine tracing the footsteps of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the intrepid explorer who first gazed upon California’s shores. (Feel free to stop to take the Cabrillo National Monument tour). - Feel the might of the USS Midway, once the titan of the seas. (Stop to take the USS Midway tour, if you like!) - Discover how you can seize the chance to steer through history aboard the legendary America’s Cup yacht. - Embrace the free-spirited essence of Ocean Beach, where the longest fishing pier on the West Coast stretches into the horizon, a testament to architectural wonder. - Enjoy stopping to savor the legendary fish tacos at South Beach Bar and Grill or seize a renowned Hodad’s burger in the vibrant core of Ocean Beach. There are so many dining options to feast on along the journey! - Revel in the urban oasis of Petco Park and have the chance to stop at The Rady Shell, the city’s spectacular outdoor musical venue and imagine the harmonies serenading you under the starlit sky. - Step into the very heart of America’s beginnings at the site of the first European settlement in the Western United States. - Cruise through the vibrant heart of San Diego—the Gaslamp Quarter, where the Victorian era past comes alive as a hub for dining, entertainment, events, nightlife, and haunted houses. - Drift through Old Town’s spectral allure. Intrigued by ghostly abodes? Feel free to stop and take the Whaley House Museum tour of America’s most haunted house. - Uncover the secret to seaside slumbers on a pier that promises dreams cradled by ocean waves. - Glide down the Camino de la Costa in La Jolla, the “Street of Dreams,” where luxury and longing intersect. - Ascend to the summit of Mt. Soledad, where a panoramic spectacle of land and sea unfolds in a breathtaking 360-degree tableau. This tour isn’t just a feast for the eyes; it’s a tapestry of stories woven into the very fabric of San Diego. Whether you’re a visitor eager to discover or a local hungry for hidden gems, this tour is your gateway to the soul of San Diego. Charge your camera and let your heart be your guide. We’re not just sightseeing; we’re memory-making. Say goodbye to FOMO—your adventure awaits! Note: TourFreely.com on demand (self-guided) tours are available 24/7, seven days a week. Just purchase ($19.99), download and go! You will have the tour for life! No clocks. No schedules. Just you or you and your crew! TourFreely on Facebook / Instagram

Join local artist and Reiki Master, Pina Nast, for a one-of-a-kind painting class! Learn how to create beautiful, abstract paintings with alcohol inks. Alcohol inks are a vibrant, flowy, medium that allow you to paint from a place of intuition, and help you practice the art of letting go. The best part is that it’s impossible to mess up! We will start class with a brief meditation and intention setting to help us tune into the present moment. After learning how to work with the inks and the energy behind different colors, most of the class will be time for you to be creative and allow your intuition to lead the way. Whether you’re a seasoned artist, or someone who says: “I’m just not creative!”, this class is for you. All materials are included and you’ll have the opportunity to leave with multiple unique creations. All materials provided. Investment: $40 Limited slots only! Visit: https://lajollabythesea.com/vm-event/intuitive-inks-workshop-by-totem-boutique-2/ TOTEM Boutique by Trilogy on Instagram and Facebook