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Pre-Halloween writing event: writers will learn about the Steampunk Genre, and 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. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

For Screenwriters, Playwrights and Novelists What exactly is a character – and what is it not? As a dramatic storyteller, your work gets easier when you understand each of your individual characters, as well as how they fit together within the story. And when you know your characters, they can help your story emerge organically, without having to force them into a plot. Together we’ll explore the roles characters play, common pitfalls around character development, and writing exercises designed to help you develop characters that feel real and compelling, and support your story. If you’re an intuitive writer, you’re going to love the clarity that comes with this workshop – and how that clarity helps focus your creativity. SD Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Combining a string quartet and girls’ choir, two daring ensembles give visceral power to a millennium of women-centered music. This spellbinding concert includes the Allemande from Caroline Shaw’s Pulitzer Prize–winning "Partita for 8 Voices"; the US première of David Lang’s "in wildness", co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall; as well as repertoire from Lotta Wennäkoski, Shubert, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Rune Sørensen, Astrid Sonne, and Nielsen. La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

On Monday, August 25 join Mavericks Beach Club for a Love Island Reunion Watch Party! The drama begins at 6 p.m., but arrive early to enjoy half off all drinks during Mavericks’ Happy Hour, from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sip on specialty cocktails, bubbles, draft and canned beer, and house wine. The beach bar had around 700 people join in for the Love Island finale, so they’re anticipating the reunion to be just as popular! Mavericks Beach Club is located at 860 Garnet Avenue. Mavericks Beach Club on Facebook / Instagram

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We continue our reading, with Helen having followed Bertram to Italy, completed her tasks, and all other matters are finally resolved. Our director is Kim Keeline. San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

We invited you to share acts of kindness. The topics include new shoes, a basket of berries that aren't very tasty and an unexpected twist for someone treating the person behind them in line.

Join us in reading how Helen heals the King of France, and the King grants her permission to marry Bertram, the man she loves. Bertram rejects her and leaves a list of tasks that she must do to have him acknowledge their marriage. Our director is Kim Keeline. San Diego Shakespeare Society on Facebook / Instagram

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