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The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Passion and Purpose,” juried by award-winning artist, Lori Mitchell. The water-based media exhibition runs Nov. 30-Dec. 27, 2025 at our Gallery in The Arts District, Liberty Station. The free Opening Reception is Friday, Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. San Diego Watercolor Society on Facebook / Instagram

The journey of the hero is about the courage to seek the depths; the image of creative rebirth; the eternal cycle of change within us; the uncanny discovery that the seeker is the mystery which the seeker seeks to know. — Joseph Campbell In this transformative four-week writing workshop, we will use the universal framework of the Hero’s & Heroine’s Journey to unlock the structural secrets of compelling narrative. We go beyond formula to explore how this blueprint shapes stories of transformation and change. We will bring the Monomyth to life by viewing its stages through the lens of an art exhibition, examining illustrated myths and stories using classical paintings, prints, sculpture, and iconic movie stills from Star Wars. The 4-Week Mythic Map This class applies the heroic structure through diverse narrative studies: Week 1: The Epic Founder. We begin with the foundational myth: Homer’s Odyssey. Week 2: The Forest and the Fear. We explore the framework through Russian and German Fairy Tales, focusing on female protagonists. Week 3: The Trickster’s Call. We study an international perspective with a Tlingit Origin Myth, examining the journey through the unconventional protagonist, Raven. Week 4: The Wrong Kind of Hero. We conclude by analyzing the ultimate complication: heroes whose journey leads to tragedy, studying Oedipus alongside Luke Skywalker from Star Wars. You will learn to apply these timeless archetypes directly to your work-in-progress, ensuring your plot is structurally sound and your character’s emotional journey is profound. This class is ideal for writers of fiction or screenplay looking to infuse their work with mythic power and universal resonance. The Writer’s Journey Map Your Story: The Hero’s and Heroine’s Journey Through Art and Myth “The journey of the hero is about the courage to seek the depths; the uncanny discovery that the seeker is the mystery which the seeker seeks to know.” — Joseph Campbell Ready to write stories that resonate across time? In this 4-week workshop, we reveal the universal structure of powerful storytelling (The Hero’s and Heroine’s Journey) using visual illustrations and storytelling. We explore this framework through diverse global narratives, illustrating every step with classical paintings, sculpture, prints, and iconic movie stills from Star Wars. You will study the journeys of: Homer’s Odyssey (The Epic Founder) Complex female protagonists from Russian and German Fairy Tales (The Forest and the Fear) The unconventional journey of the Raven from Tlingit Origin Myth (The Trickster’s Call) The tragic flaws of heroes like Oedipus and Luke Skywalker (The Wrong Kind of Hero) Learn how these mythic structures inform your own manuscript. Perfect your plot, deepen your characters, and discover the true power of the Monomyth. Four Sessions – Mondays, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 & 2/2 (1-3 p.m.) ZOOM (LIVE) San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Itamar “Ita” Lilienthal is an emerging biodesigner and architect developing sustainable material alternatives — and he thinks he may have found something big.

We're dropping a special episode during our season break with one request: Help shape Season 2 of The Finest by taking our anonymous survey. Plus, KPBS Racial Justice and Social Equity Reporter Katie Hyson, a self-proclaimed The Finest superfan, takes the survey live on the show.

First, this year’s Military Economic Impact Report found there were 16,000 fewer defense-related jobs since the 2024 report. . Then, California public media leaders spoke at an informational hearing for the California Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism. N Finally, an interview on the American Revolution and its relevance to today’s struggles to preserve American Democracy.

The Tony-winning director steps into a new role at New York's Roundabout Theatre Company while reflecting on nearly two decades of premieres, festivals and community impact in San Diego.

Eight-time Grammy-nominated Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández brings holiday cheer with its “Merry-achi Christmas” tour. Known as Los Embajadores del Mariachi, the world-renowned ensemble will entertain audiences with dazzling renditions of mariachi favorites and Christmas classics, from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” Suite to “Feliz Navidad.” This year’s tour also celebrates Hernández’s 50th year of preserving and elevating the mariachi art form. Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez on Facebook / Instagram

Experience the charm and magic of winter like never before! We’re inviting our Special Needs Community to join us for an extra-special edition of Winter Festival on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Whether you’re building a snowman, sledding down our snow hill, making silly faces in our free photo booth, or taking a spin around the synthetic skate rink, there is bound to be something for everyone! Our newest enchanting enhancements to Winter Festival return this year! Discover new friends in our winter wonderland character encounter, traipse through a dazzling magical light walk, and bounce to your heart's content in a bounce house playland! Come hungry! Food vendors will be on-site, as well as face painting and pony rides. There are no ATMs at the event, so please plan accordingly. This event is offered to our Special Needs families. Guests must check-in upon arrival to receive their event wristband. Wristbands are required for early event access to: snow hill, skating rink, arts and crafts, photo booth, face painting, winter wonderland character encounter, and bounce houses. City of Poway on Facebook / Instagram

"Because We Eat - How Growing Our Food Affects Farmworkers" is a multimedia installation by Antonia Davis that shines a light on the invisible labor behind the food we consume. The centerpiece of the installation is a dining table with a quilted and embroidered tablecloth. Engraved place settings and chairs each tell a story of a farmworker, highlighting the physical, emotional, and social costs of the work that produces the food that sustains us all. Every stitch and detail embodies respect for the resilience, endurance, and dignity of farmworkers. This work asks us to honor their struggles, to acknowledge the fruits of their labor and to see our shared humanity in the act of eating. Davis is a lifelong artivist whose creative practice is rooted in amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. Since 2003, Davis has worked at the intersection of art and social justice, co-founding the San Diego Puppet Insurgency to provide visual storytelling and art builds to grassroots organizations, student groups, and local social movements. This exhibition was previously installed at Centro Cultural de la Raza (March - May 2024) and the Chicano Park Museum (May - October 2024). This installation calls viewers to partake in interactive reflection and it continues to grow through community engagement. We are grateful for the Kroc School of Peace Studies for sponsoring this exhibition. Galleries are closed for university holidays: November 27, Thanksgiving and Friday, November 28 Antonia Davis on Instagram

What is this…Artist’s Way? Maybe you had a friend who read through it years ago and made some significant breakthroughs. Or you’ve had the book on your bookshelf and promised yourself–this is the year I open it!–every year? Or you took a class long ago…but don’t remember much. Wherever you are at, this is for ANYONE who wants to live a more creative, intentional life. "The Artist’s Way" is for novices and working artists of all types, including writers, visual artists, actors, dancers, musicians…ANYONE who recognizes their innate creativity. In a supportive and safe setting, we will: - Acquaint ourselves with the basics and tools of "The Artist’s Way" (by Julia Cameron) - Work on activities meant to break through some of our creative blocks and give us better insight into creative work we might consider pursuing And more! Week 1 will be an intro to the program. The next six weeks will be devoted to the chapters (and creative practices), and the last week is a final creative presentation by each student. If you’re able, bring a copy of "The Artist’s Way" (many available at the local libraries) and a journal or sketchbook. No previous arts experience required. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram