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Please note there is no class on April 25, 2026. Characters and characterization make or break a novel, and as a writer, you must know not only how to construct a person from the ground up, but also how to skillfully relate that character to your readers through action and thought. This means that complicated backstories are not the be-all-end-all to characters. We need to understand the personalities within our writing. This process can be tricky, but it is a lot of fun. Once you have it down, you’ll never forget it. This course will focus on three main areas of study: - Character Theory - Psychology - Subtext By the time you finish this course, you will not only have fully formed characters that fit your story and style, you’ll know how to use them, too. NOTE: Though this class is offered as part of the Novel Writing Certificate Program, there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll. Please also note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Welcome in the new year with good people, great drinks, and sensational vibes! We’re bringing in 2026 with our favorite DJs, spinning Hip Hop, R&B, Afro-beats, Dancehall and everything in between until wee hours of the mornin’. *This is an indoor NYE Experience* SD Melanin presents THE FINALE: NYE 2025 Wednesday, Dec 31 | 9:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Four Points San Diego | 8110 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA 92123 What to expect: A high-end NYE atmosphere tailored for the culture R&B • Hip-Hop • Afrobeats • Throwbacks & more 1 complimentary drink ticket per person (good for a cocktail, beer, or house wine/champagne). Dance floor all night Dress code: Sexy, elevated, NYE fine VIP upgrades & hotel packages available Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-finale-nye-tickets-1976354985965?aff=oddtdtcreator SD Melanin on Instagram and Facebook

Applicable to comedy, drama, and reality, this unique course is designed for creative aspiring writers with no prior experience—as well as those with screenwriting experience—who seek to break into television writing. Learn in an interactive environment the basics of creating, writing, and presenting your first television script for both drama and/or comedy, including how to take your idea to the next step and create a complete half-hour or one-hour television script. Beginning and professional writers are welcome. Prior screenwriting experience is not required. The course will cover: - The steps usually taken for a first-time television writer towards writing the first script (general idea, character development, style, story acts, etc.) - Structure - Character development - The importance of your first script as a calling card - How to find an agent and get your script read - Who should you be writing for - Who does what job on a television series - The outlets for new shows and new ideas - Developing your idea - The best way to write for you - The Writers’ Room - Collaboration processes - Overview of winning past and current television show scripts - Feedback on your current concepts, outline, scenes and scripts Students will be emailed several TV scripts (shooting drafts) in PDF format prior to the first-class session (and more during the course) to be read in advance if possible. We’ll also be viewing videos related to the topics throughout the course. This course will also include special guests, including WGA writers and producers working in television today. Students will get the opportunity to ask questions and get a behind-the-scenes look into how television is made, learning about the different career paths to becoming a professional television writer and what showrunners, producers, creative executives, and fellowship competitions are looking for from writers working today. Note: Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Be sure to sign up today! Please also note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Come enjoy an afternoon of live music, community and Holiday spirit at the Camino Concert Series featuring Pacific Sound Brass (Brass Ensemble)! This is a free, family-friendly event. Come out and support live music, enjoy some good food, and connect with the local community! Doors Open at 12:45 p.m. and Concerts begin at 1 p.m. Holiday-themed concessions will be available for purchase. Donations graciously accepted to support our performers and youth music program who puts on the concert series. There will be a table to write cards for local veterans in need this Holiday Season. Invite your friends, neighbors, and music lovers — we can’t wait to see you there! Visit: St. James Camino Concert Series

Ahoy, San Diego! Set sail for the season at LandShark Bar & Grill inside Margaritaville Hotel San Diego, where the holidays meet the high seas. From Saturday, November 22, through Friday, January 2nd, experience "Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern" — a festive pirate pop-up overflowing with holiday cheer, nautical décor, and handcrafted cocktails. Escape the ordinary and step into a world where pirate lore meets holiday magic. Twinkling lights, treasure chests, and coastal touches transform LandShark into a merry maritime oasis featuring: - Festive holiday nautical-inspired décor - Seasonal cocktails & curated holiday menu - Live pirate appearances every Saturday in December 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Live holiday and coastal tunes every Wednesday - Saturday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. + Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. From limited-edition bites like "The Kraken Burger" and "Davy Jones’ Linguini" to creative holiday sips like the Chai Old Fashioned and "The Garnet Garland", every detail is crafted to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining adventure. Whether you’re stopping by for dinner, drinks, or a photo with the pirate crew, "Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern" is your destination for festive fun in the heart of Downtown San Diego. Visit: https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-hotel-san-diego/live-entertainment/holiday-happenings Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter on Instagram and Facebook

Jules, a young Parisian postman, secretly records a concert performance given by the opera singer Cynthia Hawkins, whom he idolises. The following day, Jules runs into a woman who is being pursued by armed thugs. Before she is killed, the woman slips an audio cassette into his mail bag… The new 4K restoration of DIVA was produced from the original 35mm negative and the sound negative. Scanned in 4K by TransPerfect Media, the image was then digitally graded and cleaned to remove imperfections from the original elements. The project was carried out by the Studiocanal team, Sophie Boyer and Jean-Pierre Boiget. Restoration and digitization with the support of the CNC. Ticket Prices: FREE Members Only Screening. RSVP REQUIRED. Seating is not guaranteed, First Come First Served even with RSVP. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the screening time to secure a seat. This free screening is for active members only. Only one ticket can be redeemed per member. We will be verifying online orders against our member list to ensure that tickets are being reserved by active members only. All orders placed by nonmembers will be cancelled. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

Jingle all the way to Fort Oak this holiday season for "Snowed In," a Christmastime cocktail bar with serious winter wonderland vibes. Through the double doors of the Art Deco bar, festively outfitted tipplers are transported into the magical world of all things holiday cheer, where glittering white snowflakes and iridescent sparkles swirl around you. Santa's good tidings offer a welcome reprieve from the daily grind. Visit: https://www.fortoaksd.com/snowed-in Fort Oak on Instagram

Jafar Panahi reaffirms his status as one of this century’s great cinematic heroes with perhaps his bravest film yet, which won him the Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Ever since he was arrested, imprisoned, and banned from making movies by the Iranian government 15 years ago, Panahi has found ways of producing films in secret and without official permission. Working once again with a courageous cast and crew, he shows both his political risk-taking and confident command of craft in his most explicit attack on his country’s repressive regime—a cutting and darkly humorous thriller that concerns a mechanic, Vahid (Vahid Mobasseri), who believes he has reencountered by chance the government intelligence officer, Eghbal (Ebrahim Azizi), who had tortured him while under detainment. As Vahid enlists the services of acquaintances whose lives were also forever altered by Eghbal’s cruelties, the thirst for revenge and the sense of danger escalate—as do questions of moral choice and culpability. Digital Gym Cinema on Facebook / Instagram

"Moving Pictures" showcases dynamic new works by faculty and student choreographers in a vibrant collage of dance. This concert captures motion, emotion, and storytelling through movement—offering a powerful, visually rich performance experience. Join us for an evening where dance becomes a living picture. MiraCosta College Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

The 3rd Annual "Cars for Cause" Alpine Car Show is near! Happening on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Liberty Charter High School. This family-friendly event brings our community together for a day of classic cars and holiday festivities, all to support the San Diego Autism Society. Inspired by Alpine resident Luis Valencia, whose personal journey with his autistic son, Augustine, sparked the idea to create an event that fosters awareness, unity, and charitable impact. Visit: https://www.sandiegoassociationofcarclubs.org/general-car-shows/cars-for-cause-alpine-car-show-dec7 Autism Society San Diego on Instagram and Facebook