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Have you always enjoyed telling stories? Ever considered storytelling in front of an audience? The Storytelling Institute, a free six-week course presented by the Storytellers of San Diego, is open to everyone who would like to hone their skills in this ancient art form. The Institute culminates in a storytelling slot for each participant at the San Diego Storytelling Festival here at the Coronado Public Library on March 18. Registration is suggested (but not required, nor is attendance at every session). Please register for each session individually at cplevents.org. Each session builds on the previous one, so consistent attendance is advised especially if you would like to perform at the San Diego Storytelling Festival culminating event. Syllabus: Jan 24 - "Finding Your Story" with Storyteller Marilyn McPhee Jan 31 - "Learning Your Story" with Storyteller Patti Christensen Feb 7 - "Shaping Your Story" with "Aunt" Li-Anne Roswell Mufson Feb 21 - “Integrating Gesture and Movement” with storyteller Mindy Donner Feb 28 - “My Story/Our History” with storyteller OJ Mozon, Jr. March 7 - “Weaving Traditional Tales and Personal Stories” with storyteller Jim Dieckmann March 18 - Open-mic performance at San Diego Storytelling Festival (optional) Storytellers of San Diego on Facebook

Do you love Hallmark movies? Do you love to make fun of Hallmark Holiday movies? If you do you are in luck! Come see Looking Glass Theatre Christmas Cookies & Chaos, a brand new musical review in Hillcrest this coming Holiday Season. What happens when Rachel Brown is forced to go back to her small town over Christmas to take over a small coffee shop? Will she remember her small town roots or will she continue her journey as a BIG CITY Executive? Will the characters find love? Find out in Christmas Cookies & Chaos December 8-10th at 4190 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103.

U.S. government-funded Radio Free Asia is closing its Hong Kong operation after the city enacted a tough new national security law known locally as Article 23.

Gregory Page performs live (10 a.m. - Noon) from his prolific, poetic, profound discography including his botanical-themed songs in front of the little barn. A picturesque, idyllic natural, fun FREE event for the whole family! LISTEN, SHOP and LEARN about nature in this phenomenal place! Come celebrate the start of planting season with us! Discover a vast selection of native plants at great prices and explore our artisan market for unique holiday gifts from 10+ local vendors! Listen to live musicians throughout the day and enjoy local eats from a food truck. With access to our 100+ acre wholesale growing yard just across the street, we can offer a huge selection of native and drought-tolerant plants with a particular focus on the hardiest and best options for our Southern California landscape. Sign up to our newsletter here: https://nativewest.com/newsletter-sign-up Native West Nursery on Facebook / Instagram

The North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents "The Magic of Romance", a concert of romantic classics, on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdelena, Encinitas. The performance features soloist Peter Clarke, co-concertmaster of the La Jolla Symphony, performing the much loved Violin Concerto in E Minor by Felix Mendelssohn. The concert also includes Overture from Mozart's The Magic Flute and Glazunov's Symphony No. 5. The orchestra was founded in 1947 and is conducted by Daniel Swem. For more information visit: northcoastsymphony.com Stay Connected on Facebook

How do octopuses change color and why do oysters make pearls? Investigate how slimy sea creatures live and thrive in their underwater homes. Then create an artwork inspired by what you have learned. This is an in-person workshop. Allowed Grades: 3rd Grade to 5th Grade For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

Fresh Air's book critic says 2023 was an outstanding year for reading. Corrigan shares 10 of her favorite titles – a wide-ranging list of fiction and nonfiction.

Is the much-hyped sequel to Renaissance a country album? In many ways, yes — but it's also a sprawling collage of disparate references, while remaining a Beyoncé album at its heart.

Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore star in Todd Haynes' dark and disturbingly funny film about a teacher who was convicted of raping her sixth grade student — and later went on to marry him.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Michael Douglas and writer-director Lena Dunham. Both are the children of famous artists, but their family trees contain a cast of fascinating characters whose lives were forgotten until now.